Inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device

Abstract

Disclosed herein a device that includes a head section, at least one cavity, at least one highlighting assembly, at least one cap, and a tail section. The head section having a first end portion and a second end portion to define a thickness gradually decreasing from the first end portion to the second end portion. The at least one cavity and the at least one highlighting assembly is defined in the head section. The tail section is seamlessly extending from the second end portion of the head section to define a length to be provided in the book for bookmarking. The head section and the tail section define a center of gravity such that the combined mass of the device is to be concentrated along the tail section.

Description

INBUILT BOOKMARKING AND HIGHLIGHTING DEVICEFIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The disclosure relates to reading aids, and, more specifically, relates to an inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] For years people who read books, and magazines frequently hold onto reading and supplement a bookmarker at appropriate pages so that they may quickly pick up where they left off.

[0003] People often tag pages and take notes by using a marker, or a highlighter to highlight important text or graphics. The traditional old highlighters are bulky and need separate handling. The bulky size of the highlighter was built to make it last much longer. This much capacity of the highlighter is not a necessity for many users.

[0004] However, sometimes readers do not have the marker and / or the flag or bookmark handy while reading. Since these reading aids have to be carried separately, they are most likely to get lost during use. If not lost then the user has to find where they have put the highlighters / bookmarkers previously and pick from that place.

[0005] The problem associated with these aids is that they are all separate items and must be carried around in some compartments like bags, purses, etc so that they are accessible at the time of reading.

[0006] However, there are many integrated reading aids available in the market but none of the available reading aids provide an effective, reliable, long term and easy-to-use instrument.

[0007] There is, therefore, a need for a reliable integrated reading aid that overcomes the problems associated with the prior art and provides an effective integrated applicator.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0008] In order to overcome above-mentioned technical disadvantagesand existing problems of prior arts, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device.

[0009] In light of the above, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the device may include a head section, at least one cavity, at least one highlighting assembly, at least one cap, and a tail section. The head section includes a first end portion and a second end portion to define a thickness gradually decreasing from the first end portion to the second end portion. The first end portion of the head section further defines at least one tapered corner. The at least one cavity is defined in the head section extending from the first end portion to the second end portion to gradually decrease dimensionally with the decreasing thickness of the head section. The at least one highlighting assembly is removably coupled to the at least one tapered corner to be received within the cavity. Herein, the at least one highlighting assembly includes an ink cartridge, and a marking tip. The ink cartridge received within the cavity and disposed along the at least one tapered comer. The marking tip coupled and extends from the ink cartridge to highlight the selected portions in a book. The at least one cap removably disposed over the at least one highlighter assembly along the at least one tapered comer to cover the at least one highlighting assembly. The tail section seamlessly extending from the second end portion of the head section to define a length to be provided in the book for bookmarking. Herein, the head section and the tail section define a center of gravity such that the combined mass of the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device is adapted to be concentrated along the tail section so that the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device is securely positions between the pages of the book.

[0010] In one embodiment, the at least one cap disposed along the at least one tapered corner to seamlessly define an extended corner on the head section to define a slanted orientation “S” along an edge of the first end portion of the head section.

[0011] In one embodiment, the at least one cap disposed along the at least one tapered corner to seamlessly define a comer on the head section having linear orientation “L” of an edge of the first end portion of the head section.

[0012] In light of the above, in another aspect of the present disclosure, the device may include the two tapered corners, two cavities, two highlighting assembly, and two caps. The first end portion of the head section defines the two tapered corners. The two cavities are defined in the head section and are separated by a partitionwall such that each of the two cavities align along the each of the two tapered corners. The two highlighting assemblies are removably coupled to the two tapered comers to be received within the two cavities. The each of the two caps are removably disposed over the respective highlighting assembly of the two highlighter assemblies along the each of the two tapered comer to cover the respective highlighting assembly.

[0013] In one embodiment, the two caps disposed along the respective two tapered comers to seamlessly define corners on the head section having a linear orientation “L” of an edge of the first end portion of the head section.

[0014] In one embodiment, the partition wall extends up to the edge of the first end portion of the head section to separate the two tapered corners.

[0015] In one embodiment, the ink cartridge includes an intermediate assembly having a nozzle to receive the cartridge and a through recess to receive and hold the marking tip to be rested on the ink cartridge for the capillary action to receive ink from the cartridge.

[0016] In the preferred embodiment, the gradually decreasing thickness of the head section is greater than a thickness of the tail portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the shape of the device is substantially elongated and rectangular.

[0018] In one embodiment, the head section includes a gripping member attached there to clip the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device at the desired location.

[0019] These elements, together with the other aspects of the present disclosure and various features are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of the present disclosure. For a better understanding of the present disclosure, its operating advantages, and the specified object attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The advantages and features of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:

[0021] Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device without a highlighting assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Fig. 3 illustrates a cross-section view of the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Fig. 4 illustrates an exploded view of a highlighting assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Fig. 5 illustrates an exploded view of another embodiment of the highlighting assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Fig. 6 illustrates a cross-section view of the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Fig. 7 illustrates a linear orientation “L” of an edge of the first end portion of the head section of the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0028] Fig.8 illustrates a perspective view of the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device being placed in a book in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawing.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0030] Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.

[0031] The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms "a," "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," "including," and "having," are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, modules, units, and / or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.

[0032] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device for tagging and marking text in books. The conventional mechanisms as explained above suffer from a variety of deficiencies. The present disclosure overcome such deficiencies and provide a device that integrates the functions of a bookmarker and a highlighter.

[0033] Referring now to Fig.l to Fig 8 to describe various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 1 illustrates the perspective view of an inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device, such as an inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200), hereinafter may also be referred to as ‘device (100) or device (200)’ in accordance with various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) includes ahead section (104), at least one cavity (110, 110a, 110b), at least one highlighting assembly (112, 112a, 112b), at least one cap (120, 120a, 120b), and a tail section (122).

[0034] As seen, in the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100), the head section (104) has a first end portion (104a) and a second end portion (104b) to define a thickness gradually decreasing from the first end portion (104a) to the second end portion (104b). The first end portion (104a) of the head section (104) defines at least one tapered comer (108), as seen in Fig. 2.

[0035] Referring to Fig. 3, the at least one cavity (110) is defined in the head section (104) extending from the first end portion (104a) to the second end portion(104b) to gradually decrease dimensionally with the decreasing thickness of the head section (104).

[0036] Referring to Fig. 4, the at least one highlighting assembly, for example one highlighting assembly (112), is removably coupled to the at least one tapered corner (108) to be received within the at least one cavity (110). The at least one highlighting assembly (112) further includes an ink cartridge (116), and a marking tip (118). The ink cartridge (116) received within the at least one cavity (110) and disposed along the at least one tapered corner (108) and the marking tip (118) coupled and extends from the ink cartridge (116) to highlight the selected portions in a book.

[0037] The at least one cap (120) removably disposed over the at least one highlighter assembly (112) along the at least one tapered corner (108) to cover the at least one highlighting assembly (112).

[0038] The tail section (122) seamlessly extends from the second end portion (104b) of the head section (104) to a define a length to be provided in the book for bookmarking.

[0039] The head section (104) and the tail section (122) define a center of gravity such that the combined mass of the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100) is adapted to be concentrated along the tail section (122) so that the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100) is securely positions between the pages of the book.

[0040] In one embodiment, the at least one cap (120) is disposed along the at least one tapered corner (108) to seamlessly define an extended corner on the head section (104) to define a slanted orientation “S” along an edge of the first end portion (104a) of the head section, as seen in Fig.l to 4.

[0041] In one embodiment, the at least one cap (120) is disposed along the at least one tapered corner (108) to seamlessly define a corner on the head section (104) having a linear orientation “L” of an edge of the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104).

[0042] In accordance with another embodiment, the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (200) is shown in figs. 5, 6 and 7. As per this embodiment, the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104) defines two tapered corners (108a, 108b), two cavities (110a, 110b), two highlighting assemblies (112a, 112b), and two caps (120a, 120b). The two highlighting assemblies (112a, 112b) are defined in the head section (104) and separated by a partition wall (124) such that eachof the two cavities (110a, 110b) align along the each of the two tapered corners (108a, 108b). The two highlighting assemblies (112a, 112b) removably coupled to the two tapered corners (108a, 108b) to be received within the two cavities (110a, 110b). Each of the two caps (120a, 120b) removably disposed over a respective highlighting assembly (112a, 112b) of the two highlighter assemblies (112a, 112b) along the each of the two tapered corner (108a, 108b) to cover the respective highlighting assembly (112a, 112b).

[0043] Referring to Fig 7, the two caps (120a, 120b) are disposed along the respective two tapered corners (108a, 108b) to seamlessly define comers on the head section (104) having a linear orientation “L” of an edge of the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104).

[0044] Referring to Fig. 5 to 7, the partition wall (124) extends up to the edge of the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104) to separate the two tapered corners (108a, 108b).

[0045] In one embodiment, the ink cartridge (116) includes an intermediate assembly (126) having a nozzle (128) to receive the cartridge (116) and a through recess (130) to receive and hold the marking tip to be rested on the ink cartridge (116) for the capillary action to receive ink from the cartridge (116). The ink filled in the ink cartridge can be of a different colour such that the user can use a multi-color highlighter.

[0046] In the preferred embodiment, the gradually decreasing thickness of the head section (104) is greater than a thickness of the tail portion (122).

[0047] In one embodiment, the head section (104) comprises a gripping member (132) attached there to clip the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100,200) at the desired location.

[0048] In one embodiment, the ink cartridge (116) is capable to store a quality of fluid selected from highlighting fluid, permanent ink fluid, correction fluid, and liquid chalk.

[0049] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100) is made of cardboard, plastic, metal, or any other solid material.

[0050] In another aspect of the present disclosure, the shape of the device (100) is substantially rectangular. However, without departing from the scopeof the present disclosure, the device (100) may be selected as per the requirement and user preferences.

[0051] In yet another aspect of the disclosure, the marking tip (118) is made of polyester or other fibrous material that facilitates the capillary action of the ink flow.

[0052] The main advantage of the present disclosure is to provide an inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device.

[0053] Another advantage of the present disclosure is to provide a utilitarian, simple in design, and an economical combination for bookmarking and highlighter text in a book.

[0054] Yet another advantage of the present disclosure is to provide an integrated bookmarking and highlighting device which may easily fit between the pages of a book without causing a bulge or deforming the book.

[0055] Yet another advantage of the present disclosure is to provide an integrated bookmarking and highlighting device which is securely positioned between the pages of the book such that the combined mass of the device is concentrated along the tail section that prevents it from falling off when the book is closed or open.

[0056] Yet another advantage of the present disclosure is to provide a highlighting assembly in the inbuilt device wherein the ink cartridge can be refilled which reduces the plastic wastage.

[0057] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

WE CLAIM:

1. An inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) comprising: a head section (104) having a first end portion (104a) and a second end portion (104b) to define a thickness gradually decreasing from the first end portion (104a) to the second end portion (104b), the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104) defines at least one tapered comer (108, 108a, 108b); at least one cavity (110, 110a, 110b) defined in the head section (104) extending from the first end portion (104a) to the second end portion (104b) to gradually decrease dimensionally with the decreasing thickness of the head section (104); at least one highlighting assembly (112, 112a, 112b) removably coupled to the at least one tapered comer (108, 108a, 108b) to be received within the at least one cavity (110, 110a, 110b), wherein the at least one highlighting assembly (112, 112a, 112b) comprises, an ink cartridge (116) received within the at least one cavity (110, 110a, 110b) and disposed along the at least one tapered comer (108, 108a, 108b); a marking tip (118) coupled and extends from the ink cartridge (116) to highlight the selected portions in a book; at least one cap (120, 120a, 120b) removably disposed over the at least one highlighter assembly (112, 112a, 112b) along the at least one tapered corner (108, 108a, 108b) to cover the at least one highlighting assembly (112, 112a, 112b); a tail section (122) seamlessly extending from the second end portion (104b) of the head section (104) to a define a length to be provided in the book for bookmarking, wherein the head section (104) and the tail section (122) define a center of gravity such that the combined mass of the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100) is adapted to be concentrated along the tail section (122) so that the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100) is securely positions between the pages of the book.

2. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one cap (120, 120a, 120b) disposed along the at least one tapered comer (108, 108a, 108b) to seamlessly define an extended corner on the head section (104) to define a slanted orientation “S” along an edge of the first end portion (104a) of the head section.

3. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one cap (120, 120a, 120b) disposed along the at least one tapered corner (108, 108a, 108b) to seamlessly define a corner on the head section (104) having a linear orientation “L” of an edge of the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104).

4. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claiml, wherein: the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104) defines two tapered comers (108a, 108b); two cavities (110a, 110b) defined in the head section (104) and separated by a partition wall (124) such that each of the two cavities (110a, 110b) align along the each of the two tapered comers (108a, 108b); two highlighting assemblies (112a, 112b) removably coupled to the two tapered corners (108a, 108b) to be received within the two cavities (110a, 110b); two caps (120a, 120b), each of the two caps (120a, 120b) removably disposed over a respective highlighting assembly (112a, 112b) of the two highlighter assemblies (112a, 112b) along the each of the two tapered corner (108a, 108b) to cover the respective highlighting assembly (112a, 112b).

5. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the two caps (120a, 120b) disposed along the respective two tapered corners (108a, 108b) to seamlessly define corners on the head section (100) having a linear orientation “L” of an edge of the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104).

6. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the partition wall (124) extends up to the edge of the first end portion (104a) of the head section (104) to separate the two tapered corners (108a, 108b).

7. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ink cartridge (116) comprises an intermediate assembly (126) having: a nozzle (128) to receive the cartridge (116), and a through recess (130) to receive and hold the marking tip (118) to be rested on the ink cartridge (116) for the capillary action to receive ink from the cartridge.

8. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gradually decreasing thickness of the head section (104) is greater than a thickness of the tail portion (122).

9. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shape of the device is substantially elongated and rectangular.

10. The inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the head section (104) comprises a gripping member attached there to clip the inbuilt bookmarking and highlighting device (100) at the desired location.

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