US3570677A
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Book holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-07
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A book holder comprising a boxlike receptacle having means for mounting the receptacle on a planar surface such as a wall or the like. An opening is provided at one end of the receptacle for receiving a book. An ejector bar is positioned in the other end of the receptacle opposite the opening engaging the inserted book. An operating handle is attached to one end of the ejector bar and extends through a sidewall of the receptacle for bowing the ejector bar in the direction of said opening thereby partially ejecting the book. A book may be completely concealed within the receptacle yet it can be easily removed by operation of the ejector bar.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren T George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B65/00; B; B42; B42D; B42D17/00; A47B96/00; A47B96/02; A47B96/025; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/76; B65D83/766; B42P; B42P2241/00; B42P2241/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A book holder comprising a substantially rigid boxlike receptacle, having a front wall, a rear wall, sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an elongated relatively deep and narrow recess therein; means attached to said rear wall for mounting said receptacle on a planar surface; said receptacle having an opening opposite said bottom wall for receiving a book; a resilient ejector bar positioned in said receptacle adjacent to and overlying said bottom wall for engaging a book inserted into said receptacle; one end of said bar being in pivotal engagement with the inside of said receptacle at a point adjacent to the intersection of said bottom wall and one sidewall; and an actuator on the other end of said bar extending through the other sidewall of said receptacle wherEby said bar is bowed in the direction of said opening upon actuation thereby partially ejecting a book positioned in said receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A book holder comprising a substantially rigid boxlike receptacle, having a front wall, a rear wall, sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an elongated relatively deep and narrow recess therein; means attached to said rear wall for mounting said receptacle on a planar surface; said receptacle having an opening opposite said bottom wall for receiving a book; a resilient ejector bar positioned in said receptacle adjacent to and overlying said bottom wall for engaging a book inserted into said receptacle; one end of said bar being in pivotal engagement with the inside of said receptacle at a point adjacent to the intersection of said bottom wall and one sidewall; and an actuator on the other end of said bar extending through the other sidewall of said receptacle wherEby said bar is bowed in the direction of said opening upon actuation thereby partially ejecting a book positioned in said receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The book holder of claim 1 wherein said bar includes a spacer projection intermediate its ends and positioned between said bar and said bottom wall for normally maintaining said bar in a partially bowed condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The book holder of claim 1 wherein said bar is of a length greater than the length of the bottom wall of said receptacle and has shoulders thereon for engaging said other sidewall and wherein said bar is normally in a partially bowed condition as a result of said difference in length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
144 words
A book holder comprising a substantially rigid boxlike receptacle, having a front wall, a rear wall, sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an elongated relatively deep and narrow recess therein; means for mounting said receptacle on a planar surface; said receptacle having an opening opposite said bottom wall for receiving a book; a resilient ejector bar positioned in said receptacle adjacent to and overlying said bottom wall for engaging a book inserted into said receptacle; one end of said bar being in pivotal engagement with the inside of said receptacle at a point adjacent to the intersection of said bottom wall and one sidewall; and an actuator on the other end of said bar extending through the other sidewall of said receptacle whereby said bar is bowed in the direction of said opening upon actuation thereby partially ejecting a book positioned in said receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
144 words
A book holder comprising a substantially rigid boxlike receptacle, having a front wall, a rear wall, sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an elongated relatively deep and narrow recess therein; means for mounting said receptacle on a planar surface; said receptacle having an opening opposite said bottom wall for receiving a book; a resilient ejector bar positioned in said receptacle adjacent to and overlying said bottom wall for engaging a book inserted into said receptacle; one end of said bar being in pivotal engagement with the inside of said receptacle at a point adjacent to the intersection of said bottom wall and one sidewall; and an actuator on the other end of said bar extending through the other sidewall of said receptacle whereby said bar is bowed in the direction of said opening upon actuation thereby partially ejecting a book positioned in said receptacle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |