Easy-read multipurpose book prop
OwnerEloise W. McDowellinventor
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Abstract
A book prop with storage space which is light in weight, collapsable, and allows the angle of repose of a book leaning against it to be varied. The book prop comprises two elongated rigid members joined by a flexible web. In use, the book rests on top of the rear member and the bottom of the book abuts the rear of the front member. The flexible web maintains the distance between the front and rear members. Rolling the flexible web onto the front member shortens the distance between the front and rear members, thereby increasing the angle of repose of a book being supported. The rear member, which is hollow and has an end closure, allows storage of pens, pencils, rolls of paper, etc.
Claims5
A book prop for use on a horizontal surface comprising:
- a) an elongated front member forming an abutment for the front of an average book and having a length and a cross section whereby the length is adapted to be the same as the width of said book when opened flat;
- b) an elongated hollow rear member having a length approximately equal to that of said front member and a cross section larger than that of said front member and further including:
- i) a plurality of drawers extending substantially lengthwise for supporting wide and flimsy reading matter;
- ii) a plurality of lids on a top surface thereof for gaining access to the interior of the drawers with a means for securing said lids together;
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- c) a flexible web adapted to support said book and joining together said front and rear members along said lengths whereby said web can be completely rolled around said rear member so that said front member rests against said rear member providing a compact form of said book prop.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.