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US 6,186,465 B1Granted
Book display apparatus
OwnerStephen Clarkinventor
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Abstract
A book display apparatus comprises a backplate, a clear cover panel and a decorative frame. Two separate book tensioners are provided to bias the two halves of an open book against the clear cover panel.
Claims6
An apparatus for displaying an open book comprising:
- (a) a backplate including a horizontal ledge upon which the open book may rest, wherein said horizontal ledge is movable vertically so as to permit vertical centralization of the open book within the apparatus;
- (b) a clear cover panel adapted to engage the backplate so as to enclose the open book there between;
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- (c) first and second book tensioners associated with the backplate for pressing each half of the open book up against the inside of the clear cover panel.
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An apparatus for displaying an open book comprising:
- (a) a backplate having a top edge;
- (b) a clear cover panel having an inside surface, an outer surface and a top edge and adapted to engage the backplate so as to enclose the open hook there between;
- (c) first and second book tensioners associated with the backplate for pressing each half of the open book up against the inside of the clear cover panel, wherein each book tensioner comprises a spring clip which is a flexible band of steel having one end fixed to the backplate and the other end slidably engaging the backplate such that as the slidable end moves towards the fixed end, the band bulges outward from the backplate;
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- (d) a decorative frame which borders the cover panel and having a top edge, said frame removably and hingedly engaging the backplate by means of a groove along the top edge of the backplate which engages a projection along the top edge of the decorative frame.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.