Booklet Protector

Abstract

The purpose of this invention is to provide a booklet protector that, when attached to a booklet such as a perfect-bound book with many pages and a thick spine, prevents the spine from cracking when the pages are opened. [Solution] This invention is mainly made of a transparent and elastic flat resin plate, and has a U-shape consisting of a central body 1 and adhesive parts 2 on the left and right sides. It is used as a set of two, one at the top 5 and one at the bottom 6 of the spine 4 of a booklet 3. The inside of the body 1 is placed against the spine 4 and the inside of the adhesive parts 2 are fitted together to adhere to the booklet 3, so that the adhesive parts 2 adhere to the front and back covers and hold the booklet 3 in place, thus preventing damage by preventing the spine 4 from cracking when the pages are opened.

Description

Technical Field

[0003]

[0001] The present invention relates to a booklet protector provided with an adhering portion that helps prevent damage to the booklet.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, booklets have been read with the pages opened.

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Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] Mainly, booklets such as those with a large number of pages and a thick spine, like saddle-stitched books, may have their spines cracked when the pages are opened. Also, it is burdensome to read while holding down the spine to prevent cracking.

[0004] Particularly, for those with disabilities or the elderly who require care and cannot perform actions using both hands, it is difficult to read while holding down the spine to prevent cracking. Also, when placed on a desk or table with the pages open, the spine may crack.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a booklet protector that, when mainly adhered to booklets such as those with a large number of pages and a thick spine, like saddle-stitched books, prevents the spine from cracking when the pages are opened.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention mainly consists of a flat, transparent, and elastic resin, and has a U-shaped form composed of a central main body and adhering portions provided on the left and right.

[0007] They are used in pairs, one for the top and one for the bottom of the spine of a booklet such as a saddle-stitched book. The booklet is adhered by an adhering means that places the inside of the main body against the spine and fits the inside of the adhering portion.

[0008] The adhesive section adheres tightly to the front and back covers, holding the booklet in place and preventing damage such as the spine splitting when the pages are opened. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The book protector of this invention primarily eliminates the risk of the spine of booklets, such as perfect-bound books with many pages and thick spines, cracking when the pages are opened. It also eliminates the burden of having to hold down the booklet to prevent the spine from cracking while reading.

[0010] In particular, for people with disabilities or elderly people who cannot use both hands, this makes it easy to read thick, perfect-bound books with many pages without having to hold them down, as the spine won't crack when placed open on a desk or table. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The booklet protector of this invention will be described below in detail based on the best mode of implementation shown in the drawings, but the procedure and intended use are not particularly limited.

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention, which consists of a main body 1 and an adhesive part 2, and a booklet 3.

[0013] This invention is primarily a transparent, elastic, flat resin plate, and has a U-shape consisting of a central body 1 and adhesive parts 2 provided on the left and right sides.

[0014] There are several types of main body 1 with lengths varying by 1 mm increments, and the one to be used is the one that matches the width of the spine 4 of the booklet 3, which has a different number of pages.

[0015] Use as a pair, one on the top 5 and one on the bottom 6 of the spine 4 of booklet 3. Place the inside of the main body 1 against the spine 4 and attach it to booklet 3 using the adhesive means that fits the inside of the adhesive part 2 into place.

[0016] Furthermore, some types have claw-like or protruding parts on the inside of the contact portion 2. When the contact portion 2 is fitted to the booklet 3 using the contact means, these parts bite into the booklet 3 to prevent slippage.

[0017] Since the contact section 2 adheres tightly to the front and back covers, holding the booklet 3 in place, it helps prevent damage by preventing the spine 4 from splitting when the pages are opened. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0019] 1 Main unit 2. Contact area 3 booklets 4 tall 5 heaven 6 earth

Claims

[Claim 1] A booklet protector comprising a main body and an adhesive part, characterized in that it can help prevent damage to the booklet by adhering the adhesive part to the booklet using an adhesive means.

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