Page turning hole

Abstract

To provide a page turning hole for notebooks or similar items that allows pages to be turned even when wearing gloves in conditions such as dry hands, cold protection, food hygiene, medical care, infection prevention, construction, disasters, and other various on-site situations and that additionally enables the pages to be turned by hooking a pen tip or the like into the margin of a notebook, which also functions as an index during normal use.SOLUTION: In a notebook or similar item 1, a hole 2 larger than a pen tip or similar is made in the margin where a regular index is provided, so that a pen tip or similar can catch and turn the pages. A thumb index 3 is provided on the target page. The header index is displayed on the target page, allowing the user to open the desired page by the tactile sensation that the pen can no longer be inserted and by visually recognizing the header index. Furthermore, as with conventional methods, coloring or headings can be displayed around the hole to aid in locating the target page.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to holes punched in the margins of notebooks and the like where indexes are usually provided, for turning pages with the tip of a pen or the like. [Background technology]

[0002] Usually, pages of a planner or other document are turned by hand. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when wearing gloves in dry weather, for cold weather protection, or at work sites such as food hygiene, medical care, infection prevention, construction, disaster prevention, and any other work, the material, thickness, and hardness of the gloves dulls the sense of touch in the hands, making it difficult to turn pages as desired, and forcing you to remove the gloves, which is a hassle, and defeats the purpose of gloves if you remove them. The present invention allows pages to be turned even in dry conditions and while wearing gloves. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The most important feature of this invention is that it provides a means for easily turning pages even in the above-mentioned state by opening a hole (2) wider than the tip of a pen or the like in the margin of a page of a notebook or the like (1) where an index is usually placed, displaying a fore-edge index (3) on the desired page, and hooking the tip of a pen or the like into the hole (2) to turn the page. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] Pens and other items are readily available, and it is easy to hook the pages into the holes as it is a simple operation of inserting the tip of the pen into the hole, and pages can be turned even if your hands are dry or you are wearing gloves. If you punch holes in alternating positions on each page, you can turn over each one one by one, and if you punch holes in the same position on multiple pages, you can reach the desired page in one go. By displaying a traditional index near the holes on each page and combining the two methods mentioned above, it is possible to accommodate detailed index configurations, so this method may become the standard for page turning in the future. Compared to indexes, which have complicatedly shaped paper, the manufacturing process is simple as it only requires punching holes. Since the index does not protrude beyond the pages, the notebook will not get caught when you take it in and out of a narrow space such as a pocket. There is no need to remove your fingers from the pen or other device to turn the page, so there is less hand movement required than before. Even if the cover is hard, the paper is smaller than the cover and is inside it, so it can be easily turned over. Furthermore, a hard cover acts as a writing pad, making it easier to write on, and it is also possible to provide a holder for transportation cards on the back cover of the notebook. You can turn pages even if each sheet has a different shape, such as in the animal series or anime memo pads. You can turn the pages even if the notebook is left on the desk. It does not interfere with traditional manual methods. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a basic configuration of the present invention (Example 1). [Figure 2] This is an example of the application of the present invention to a general notebook (Example 2). [Figure 3] This is an example of introducing the present invention into an advanced notebook (Example 3). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] A hole (2) wider than the tip of a pen or the like is made in the margin of a page of a notebook or the like (1) where an index is usually provided. The target page has a fore-edge index mark (3) that is normally used at the same position as the hole. The present invention has the above-described configuration. To use this, simply hook the tip of a pen or similar into the appropriate hole and turn the page. If the pen tip comes off during the process, simply reinsert it and turn the page to the desired page. [Example]

[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the basic configuration of the present invention. [Example]

[0010] Figure 2 shows the layout of a left-hand-opening planner that I created. It consists of an annual calendar, monthly blocks, horizontally written monthly paper, and notes. It also explains how to actually combine and use two different settings: the setting for turning one page at a time (code 4) and the setting for turning all pages at once (code 5). The M in the upper right corner of each style indicates memo, GB indicates monthly block, and H indicates monthly horizontal writing paper. The coloring around the hole indicated by the symbol 4 is a means of indicating the position of the hole when turning over each page, which is particularly suitable for taking notes, and in this case the index on the fore-edge can be omitted. The setting for turning pages in one go (5) has been expanded for the purpose of explanation, so the insertion of the pen tip etc. is curved, but in the original closed state the holes are lined up in a straight line to the index (3), in this case you can reach the first page of the notes in one go from any paper by using the M hole. There is a year's worth of GB monthly blocks and H monthly horizontal writing paper, and the numbers next to the vertically aligned holes on the paper serve as an index for each month. Since we have created an annual calendar this time, you can go from the double-page spread to April in the monthly block using the GB holes, and then you can reach the desired month in two steps, and do the same from H to the monthly horizontal writing paper. If an open paper has M and H marks, you can go from the monthly block to the memo section by M, and then to the top of the horizontally written monthly paper by H. You can get a rough overview using the monthly blocks, fill in the details by month in horizontal writing, and add supplementary notes and memoranda, all at once, moving between a series of sheets of paper. This method is similar to the feeling of opening the desired folder from the start screen on a smartphone. [Example]

[0011] Figure 3 shows a vertically and horizontally combined planner that I made and use myself. Normally, the notes in a planner are located at the back, but in this case, I have placed it at the front because I want to record notes quickly, it is more stable if it fits in the palm of my hand, I want to be able to open it quickly, and I want to be able to discard or hand over the paper when I'm done, so it is convenient to open it vertically, and the planner section is connected to the back and opens horizontally so that I can see my schedule and other things at a wide bird's-eye view. The memo section is mainly used by turning over one page at a time, and of course it is also possible to set the memo section to jump straight to the middle, and the notebook section is the same as in Example 2. The headings in the planner section are easy to reach because of the weight of the memo section. Providing a transportation card pocket on the back cover is convenient for activities, but with this page-turning hole system, pages can be turned without any problems even if the cover is hard, and it can be set up with any type of notebook, etc. [Industrial Applicability]

[0012] The idea for this invention arose from the fact that when taking quick notes while gathering information on-site, it was difficult to turn the pages when wearing protective gloves, but these page-turning holes also function as an index and can be used for any booklet-like document that requires page turning, such as a regular notebook. [Explanation of symbols]

[0013] 1 Notebook etc. 2 holes 3 Small index 4 One unit of page turn setting 5. Setting to turn pages at once

Claims

[Claim 1] A hole (2) wider than the tip of a pen or the like is made in the margin where an index is normally placed in a notebook or the like (1), and a fore-edge index (3) is displayed on the target page.

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