Document holder

Abstract

A document holder that is easily adjustable in the vertical as well as in tilt, with a ledge for holding a page, several pages or a book in an ergonomically correct position and is compact and portable. The document holder includes the document support plate (40) with the lower protruding support ledge (43) for supporting documents or a book thereon, the base plate (41) the support brace (42) with which to support and hold the document support plate (40) and the base plate (41) in predetermined and easily adjustable vertical angles in relationship to each other. The adjustable document holding clasp (45) of a clear flexible material for gripping and holding pages and for use as a operators movable reference guide for documents or a book. A flexible hook and loop fastening material (44) substantially attached to the document support plate (40) and base plate (41) and support brace plate (42) provide a method of connecting that allows support and adjusting and hinging of the document support plate (40) relative to the base plate (41). Use of a hook and loop fastening material (44) as a connector and a hinge allows considerable vertical angle adjustments and allows the document support plate (40) and support plate ledge (43) to be adjusted in varying positions and angles and increments by an operator including positions level with or considerably below the common work table or desk top. The document holder design and the use of said fastening material provides an exceptionally durable versatile device providing easy setup or collapse to a compact size for storage, carry or transport.

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