Bookmark

Abstract

To provide a highly practical and interesting bookmark.SOLUTION: A bookmark 1 includes a main body 10 including a first portion 11 and a second portion 12. The first portion 11 includes a first transparent portion 21 and has a character shape, while the second portion 12 does not have a character shape. The bookmark 1 includes the first transparent portion 21, a portion of which has a character shape, creating a fun feeling of associating it with a character. Furthermore, the provision of the first transparent portion 21 not only allows the bookmark 1 to specify the page of a target item 50, but also makes it possible to identify the location of the description by aligning the first transparent portion 21 with the description on the page.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to bookmarks. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, Patent Document 1 discloses a clear index bookmark, which is made by stacking two rectangular flat plates of the same shape and size made of transparent plastic and fastening them together at the edge including a common side, with a notch provided at one corner of each flat plate in the non-fastened portion symmetrical with respect to a center line perpendicular to the common side, and further with an index display section provided at the edge. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-101699 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The device in Patent Document 1 is designed to be simply functional and has a structure to be inserted between books, and lacks playfulness and interest.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a bookmark that is both highly practical and highly interesting. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A bookmark according to one embodiment of the present invention is a bookmark having a main body portion consisting of a first part portion and a second part portion, wherein the first part portion includes a first transparent portion and has a character-shaped configuration, and the second part portion does not have a character-shaped configuration. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly practical and interesting bookmark. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a first bookmark according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the first bookmark in use. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the back surface of the first bookmark shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a second bookmark. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which the first and second bookmarks are overlapped. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of how the first and second bookmarks are used. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a third bookmark. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which a third bookmark is superimposed on a second bookmark. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the state in which the second bookmark is superimposed on the third bookmark. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a bookmark representing one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a plan view of the front side of a first bookmark 1A in the bookmark 1. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the first bookmark 1A in use.

[0010] The first bookmark 1A shown in FIG. 1 is intended to be inserted into a publication 50 (see FIG. 2), such as a book or magazine. The first bookmark 1A has a flat main body 10 bearing, for example, a first character C1. The main body 10 is configured with a first part 11, at least a portion of whose outline 11e is in the shape of a character, and a second part 12, which is substantially rectangular, adjacent to and continuous with each other, and the outline shapes of the first and second part parts 11 and 12 are significantly different. The main body 10 is made of a soft synthetic resin other than paper that has an appropriate hardness and is also light-transmitting. For example, a design or the first character C1 is formed on one side (surface 10a) of the light-transmitting main body 10. Here, the term "character" refers to a concept that includes any of anime or manga characters, human or animal characters, and figures.

[0011] As described above, the first part portion 11 has a shape including curves and irregularities in the shape of the first character C1, including the outline portion 11e. For example, the first part portion 11 has a border portion 11a that matches the shape of the first character C1 and is bordered with a color or pattern that is different from the other portions. Furthermore, inside the border portion 11a, a first transparent portion 21 that has no color scheme or pattern is formed. In other words, the first transparent portion 21 is configured so that light can pass through and objects behind it can be seen through.

[0012] The second part portion 12 is configured with, for example, two first characters C1 lined up, and the first characters C1 are surrounded by an outer peripheral portion 12a with a different pattern or color from the first characters C1. As described above, the second part portion 12 is substantially rectangular, and does not have a shape related to the first characters C1 (does not form a character shape) like the first part portion 11. Furthermore, the width (L2) of the second part portion 12 is larger than the width (L1) of the first part portion 11, and the area of ​​the second part portion 12 is also larger than that of the first part portion 11. Although not shown, letters may be provided as the pattern. Furthermore, the vertical width of the second part portion 12 is configured to be at least twice the vertical width of the first part portion 11.

[0013] 2, when the first bookmark 1A is used by being sandwiched between book 50, in most cases, the second part 12 is sandwiched between a predetermined page of book 50, and the first part 11 extends beyond the book 50. When the first bookmark 1A is held in this sandwiched state, the second part 12, which is sandwiched between book 50 and has a large width (L2) and area, allows the first bookmark 1A to be held stably in book 50.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a plan view of the first bookmark 1A shown in FIG. 1 in the first mode, seen from the back side. When viewed from the back surface 10b of the main body 10, the first bookmark 1A presents a second appearance that is different from the first appearance viewed from the front surface 10a, as shown in Figure 3. As mentioned above, the main body 10 is made of a light-transmitting material, and the design is provided only on the front surface 10a. Therefore, when viewed from the back surface 10b, the painted surface is visible. For example, in a design with multiple overlapping colors, a completely different color scheme appears on the back surface. Furthermore, if the main body 10 is made of a material with a slight color, the color of the material will change the appearance of the color from the back surface.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the second bookmark 1B. The second bookmark 1B shown in Figure 4 has a main body 10 made of a light-transmitting material, similar to the first bookmark 1A. The first part 11 has a second character C2, and its outline 11e is curved to roughly follow the outline of the second character C2. The face of the second character C2 is colored and opaque, but the torso and palm below it are made of a light-transmitting first transparent part 21.

[0016] The second part 12 is rectangular in shape, just like the first bookmark 1A, and its outer periphery 12a is colored in the same color as the border 11a of the first part 11. Inside this outer periphery 12a, a relatively large rectangular second transparent part 22 is provided, not contiguous with the first transparent part 21. The width (L2) and length (L3) of this second bookmark 1B are configured to be approximately the same size as the first bookmark 1A.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of how the first bookmark 1A and the second bookmark 1B are used. The second bookmark 1B can be used in a manner similar to that shown in Fig. 2, in which a page is specified, but there is also another manner of use as shown in Fig. 5. In the manner of use shown in Fig. 5, for example, the book 50 is closed with the second transparent portion 22 corresponding to specific character information 51 on a specific page 50p of the book 50. In this way, when the book 50 is opened again, a line of the text can be specified.

[0018] Furthermore, the book 50 can be used not only to simply specify a line of text, but also to specify a specific location in an atlas, or to specify a part of an image, thereby specifying the location of the image information 52. In particular, the second bookmark 1B allows pinpoint specification by using the first transparent portion 21, which has a small transparent area. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, when the first transparent portion 21 of the first bookmark 1A described above is used, the transparent area is small, and image information 52, such as a location on a map or an image, can be specified and identified in a narrower range.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the first and second bookmarks 1A and 1B overlapping each other. In this embodiment, the first and second bookmarks 1A, 1B can be used in various ways. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the first bookmark 1A can be placed on top of the second bookmark 1B. In this case, when viewed from above, the first character C1 of the first bookmark 1A and the second character C2 of the second bookmark 1B can be seen simultaneously. Furthermore, it is possible to create the effect of the face of the second character C2 being inside the character outline of the first parts section 11 of the first bookmark 1A.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a third bookmark 1D. 7, the main body 10 of the third bookmark 1D is made of a light-transmitting material, similar to the first bookmark 1A. The first part 11 is provided with a heart mark M, which is a mark associated with the third character C3, and the heart mark M forms a part of the outline 11e of the outer edge.

[0021] On the other hand, in the second part portion 12, a third character C3 is drawn inside a heart mark M. The inside of the heart mark M in which the third character C3 is drawn is formed, for example, as a second transparent portion 22. That is, the third character C3 is drawn as a line in the second transparent portion 22.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a state in which the third bookmark 1D is superimposed on the second bookmark 1B. Similar to the overlapping of bookmarks shown in Figure 6, Figure 8 shows the case where a third bookmark 1D is overlapped on top of a second bookmark 1B. In this case, the second character C2 is placed inside the heart mark M of the first part section 11 of the third bookmark 1D. The effect is one in which the characters are contained within the three heart marks M.

[0023] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the state in which the second bookmark 1B is superimposed on the third bookmark 1D. 9, when the bookmarks are superimposed, the third character C3 is displayed so as to fit within the second parts portion 12 of the second bookmark 1B. In addition, in the first parts portion 11, part of the heart mark M of the third bookmark 1D and the pattern on the outer periphery 12a are visible in the first transparent portion 21. In other words, the torso of the second character C2 is displayed in colorful colors.

[0024] As described above, the first bookmark 1A of this embodiment is provided with the first transparent portion 21, a portion of which is shaped like a character, which creates the fun of associating the first character C1, for example, when the first parts portion 11 is sandwiched so that it protrudes from the book 50 so that the character C is not directly visible (as shown in FIG. 2). Furthermore, the provision of the first transparent portion 21 not only makes it possible to specify a page of the book 50 as a bookmark, but also makes it easy to align the first transparent portion 21 with the information written on the page and directly identify the location of the text information 51 or image information 52 (as shown in FIG. 5).

[0025] In the bookmark 1 of this embodiment, the first part portion 11 has a shape that includes projections and recesses, so that when removing the bookmark 1 from the book 50, it can be removed reliably by grasping the projections and recesses.

[0026] In this embodiment of the bookmark 1, the vertical width of the second part 12 is more than twice the vertical width of the first part 11, so that it is held stably by the book 50 and can be prevented from falling off the book 50.

[0027] In this embodiment of the bookmark 1, the first part 11 and the second part 12 have different shapes, so when holding it in a book 50, it is possible to clearly understand which part of the main body 10 should be held in the book 50 (only the second part 12 needs to be held in the book 50).

[0028] In the bookmark 1 of this embodiment, the second part 12 does not have a character shape, which allows the character shape to stand out. Also, the area of ​​the second part 12 is larger than that of the first part 11, which allows the book 50 to be held securely.

[0029] In this embodiment of the bookmark 1, the first part 11 is configured to have a smaller width than the second part 12, so that when the bookmark 1 is used while sandwiched between books 50, the protruding portion can be made small so as not to get in the way when handling the book 50.

[0030] The bookmark 1 of this embodiment is made of a soft material other than paper, such as synthetic resin, and is therefore easy to handle and can be used for a long period of time.

[0031] The bookmark 1 of this embodiment has its main body 10 formed from a light-transmitting material, and the second part 12 has characters and other images on the front surface 10a, so that the first embodiment seen from the front surface 10a and the second embodiment seen from the back surface 10b can be made to look very different, allowing you to enjoy the difference.

[0032] In the bookmark 1 of this embodiment, when two bookmarks 1 are stacked, the image of the character C of the other bookmark 1 can be seen through the first transparent portion 21, allowing you to enjoy different characters C at the same time and the change in the outer edge shape of the first part portion 11. Also, because the width and height of the main body portion 10 are configured to be the same, when two bookmarks 1 are stacked, they can be used as if they were a single bookmark 1. As a result, you can enjoy using the stacked bookmarks as other bookmarks.

[0033] In the bookmark 1 of this embodiment, the second transparent portion 22 is provided in the second part portion 12, so that the second transparent portion 22 can be aligned with the written matter on the page, even when the character-shaped portion of the first part portion 11 protrudes from the book 50. As a result, the second transparent portion 22 makes it possible to identify the written location on the page.

[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the case where two bookmarks are stacked on top of each other has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to have a configuration where three or more bookmarks are stacked on top of each other to enjoy the designs.

[0035] As described above, this specification describes the following:

[0036] (1) A bookmark, a main body portion including a first part and a second part, the first part portion includes a first transparent portion and forms a character-shaped shape; The second part is a bookmark that does not have a character shape.

[0037] (2) The bookmark according to (1), The first part and the second part have different shapes.

[0038] (3) The bookmark according to (1) or (2), The first part has a smaller surface area than the second part.

[0039] (4) The bookmark according to any one of (1) to (3), The first part is a bookmark whose outer edge forms a character shape.

[0040] (5) (4) The bookmark according to the present invention, The first part portion is a bookmark, wherein the outer edge of the first part portion is formed to include a curve.

[0041] (6) A bookmark according to any one of (1) to (5), The bookmark, wherein the first part and the second part are configured to be able to be held by a target article.

[0042] (7) (6) The bookmark according to the present invention, The bookmark is configured so that at least a portion of the first part can protrude from the target object when the second part is sandwiched by the target object.

[0043] (8) A bookmark according to any one of (1) to (7), The second part is a rectangular bookmark.

[0044] (9) A bookmark according to any one of (1) to (8), The first part portion is configured to have a width smaller than a width of the second part portion.

[0045] (10) The bookmark according to any one of (1) to (9), The bookmark, wherein the first part and the second part are made of a soft material other than paper.

[0046] (11) The bookmark according to any one of (1) to (10), The first part and the second part are provided adjacent to each other.

[0047] (12) The bookmark according to any one of (1) to (11), The bookmark, wherein the second part portion includes one side and another side, and a character is affixed as a design to the one side.

[0048] (13) The bookmark according to (12), A bookmark in which the picture of the second part portion is visible in a first state when viewed from the one side, and is visible in a second state different from the first state when viewed from the other side.

[0049] (14) The bookmark according to any one of (1) to (13), The bookmark is configured such that, when the main body is superimposed on another bookmark, a character attached to part of the other bookmark can be seen through the first transparent portion.

[0050] (15) The bookmark according to (14), The bookmark is configured such that, when the main body is superimposed on the other bookmark, a portion of the character attached to the other bookmark is visible through the first transparent portion.

[0051] (16) The bookmark according to (14) or (15), The other bookmarks have the same width as the main body.

[0052] (17) The bookmark according to any one of (14) to (16), The other bookmarks have the same vertical width as the main body.

[0053] (18) A bookmark according to any one of (1) to (17), the second part portion includes a second transmission portion, The first transparent portion has a different shape from the second transparent portion.

[0054] (19) The bookmark according to (18), A bookmark in which the second part portion is configured such that, when clamped by a target object, text information or image information of the target object can be seen through the second transparent portion.

[0055] (20) The bookmark according to (18) or (19), The bookmark, wherein the first transparent portion and the second transparent portion of the main body are not formed continuously. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1 Bookmark 1A First Bookmark (Bookmark) 1B Second Bookmark (Bookmark) 1D Third Bookmark (Bookmark) 10 Main body 10a Surface (one side) 10b Back side (other side) 11 First Parts Section 11e Outline 12 Second Parts Section 21 1st transparent part 22 2nd transparent part 50 Books (Targeted Items) C1 First Character (Character) C2 Second Character (Character) C3 Third character (character)

Claims

1. A bookmark, a main body portion including a first part and a second part, the first part portion includes a first transparent portion and forms a character-shaped shape; A bookmark, wherein the second part does not have a character shape.

2. 2. The bookmark of claim 1, A bookmark, wherein the first part and the second part have different shapes.

3. 3. The bookmark of claim 2, The first part has a smaller surface area than the second part.

4. 4. The bookmark of claim 3, The first part has an outer edge formed in a character shape.

5. 5. The bookmark of claim 4, The first part portion is a bookmark, wherein the outer edge of the first part portion is formed to include a curve.

6. 6. The bookmark of claim 5, A bookmark, wherein the first part and the second part are configured to be able to be held by a target article.

7. 7. The bookmark of claim 6, A bookmark, wherein the first part is configured so that at least a portion of the first part can protrude from the target item when the second part is sandwiched by the target item.

8. 8. The bookmark of claim 7, The second part of the bookmark has a rectangular shape.

9. 9. The bookmark of claim 8, The first part has a width smaller than that of the second part.

10. 10. The bookmark of claim 9, A bookmark, wherein the first part and the second part are made of a soft material other than paper.

11. 11. The bookmark of claim 10, The first part and the second part are provided adjacent to each other.

12. 12. The bookmark of claim 11, The bookmark, wherein the second part portion includes one side and another side, and a character is affixed as a design to the one side.

13. 13. The bookmark of claim 12, A bookmark in which the picture of the second part is visible in a first state when viewed from the one side, and is visible in a second state different from the first state when viewed from the other side.

14. The bookmark according to any one of claims 1 to 13, The bookmark is configured such that, when the main body is superimposed on another bookmark, a character attached to part of the other bookmark is visible through the first transparent portion.

15. 15. The bookmark of claim 14, The bookmark is configured such that, when the main body is superimposed on the other bookmark, a part of the character attached to the other bookmark is visible through the first transparent part.

16. 16. The bookmark of claim 15, The other bookmark has the same width as the main body.

17. 17. The bookmark of claim 16, The other bookmark has the same vertical width as the main body.

18. The bookmark according to any one of claims 1 to 13, the second part portion includes a second transmission portion, The first transparent portion has a different shape from the second transparent portion.

19. 20. The bookmark of claim 18, A bookmark wherein the second part portion is configured such that, when clamped by a target item, text information or image information of the target item can be seen through the second transparent portion.

20. 20. The bookmark of claim 19, The bookmark, wherein the first transparent portion and the second transparent portion of the main body are not formed continuously.

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