Abstract: A hand held device for manually holding a multi-page document with a U-shaped element having a ring-shaped extension at one end of an elongated leg and a shorter leg parallelly spaced therefrom by a right angle extension at the opposite end of the elongated leg whereby the shorter leg is inserted between the pages along the inner side of the multi-page document's binding and the longer leg is positioned along the outer side of the multi-page document's binding such that a person can support the multi-page document with one hand by inserting, in part, a preselected finger of one hand through the ring-shaped extension.

Abstract: The present utility model refers to a page marker device of the type that can be used between the pages of a book or publication, being that the marker incorporates a writing graphite. The device comprises a strip of graphite partially embedded in the elongate body. The recessed portion of the graphite strip has a length greater than the length of the non-embedded part of the graphite strip, and the elongate thin body has a flat part with a surface suitable for printing.

Abstract: A foldable and unfoldable pop-up article with a tensioning member.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a plurality of pages and a pair of covers, the pages and covers being bound together to define a book. The apparatus comprises a strap and a pair of hook and loop fasteners. One of the pair of hook and loop fasteners is disposed on one of the faces and adjacent one of the ends; the other of the pair is disposed on the other of the faces and adjacent the other of the ends. The strap permits, when it is desired to bookmark a location in the book, the strap to be wrapped around one of the portions and the hook and loop fasteners to be releasably engaged together, whereby the one of the portions is grippingly received by the strap and the location is marked.

Abstract: A highlighter strip including adhesive to form a removable bond with a substrate, constructed from a translucent and colored material. The highlighter strip can be affixed over writing or other markings, which highlights the indicia that remains legible. One or both ends of the strip can omit the adhesive, thereby providing a grabbing portion to facilitate removal from an initial position and optionally subsequent positions. The strip can be included in a set of strips affixed to each other and optionally affixed to another base; such as a notebook, binder, or other entity where one would expect writing, text, or other indicia requiring highlighting.

Abstract: Disclosed is, among other things, a bookmark including a band which may wrap around a book and may therefore be prevented from falling out as the book is opened. A marker may be attached to the band via a thread or other means, and may be used to mark a page of interest in the book.

Abstract: An organization and attachment device for detachably holding an insert. The device includes a first section with a first magnet section, a second section with a second magnet section, and a connecting section joining the first section and second section. The device also includes a linking device engaged with the connecting section. The linking device includes a linking member with a first end and a second end, and a first fastener connected to one of the ends of the linking member. The holding device can be arranged in multiple positions in which the linking device is stored. In each position in which the linking device is stored, the linking device is held in place by at least one of the magnet sections. In one position in which the linking device is stored, the linking device is completely enclosed by the first and second magnet sections.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a bookmark for an open spine book, comprising a clasp adapted to removably attach to a thin spine structure of the open spine book; a paginator; and a tether attaching the paginator to the clasp. In one specific example, the bookmark further comprises a second paginator attached to the clasp by a second tether.

Abstract: A clipboard for keeping lists of items for purchases is described. The clipboard includes a dry-erase board, a paper pad, a holder for a dry-erase marker, a holder for an ink pen, a plurality of magnets for holding the clipboard to a ferro-magnetic surface, and a folding board having a clip for attaching to the clipboard to a shopping cart handled. The clip is configured to enable tilting the clipboard with mounted on a shopping cart handle. The clipboard can be moved from a refrigerator, carried to a store, and then clipped onto a shopping cart.

Abstract: Recessed adhesive binding systems. One system can include a plurality of sheets arranged in a stack, each of the plurality of sheets having a front surface, a rear surface, and an exposed edge. At least one of the front surface and the rear surface of each of the plurality sheets can include at least one recessed adhesive positioned adjacent the exposed edge to form an at least partially exposed recessed adhesive, which can be selectively activated. The rear surface of a first sheet in the plurality of sheets can be positioned adjacent the front surface of a second sheet in the plurality of sheets, or vice versa, and the exposed edges of the plurality of sheets can be staggered, such that the exposed edge of the second sheet extends further outwardly from the stack than the exposed edge of the first sheet in the stack.

Abstract: A writing kit including a plastic sheet, a binding and a case with a closing element to hold the plastic sheet in the case. The case has at least one hole at a center portion of the case and the sheet has at least one hole in the sheet. A binding comprising a flexible cord is laced through the hole in the sheet and the case and a clasp slidingly engages the cord.

Abstract: A bookmark system is provided that accommodates a plurality of bookmarks that are able to be selectively added and removed from a centralized head. Each bookmark is capable of sliding independently along a pin and is designed to fit between two pages of a book. The bookmark includes a member for secure integration to the book to ensure that it and its associated bookmarks remain in place during use of the book.

Abstract: A combined beverage lid plug and bookmark is disclosed. The beverage lid plug and bookmark has an elongated bookmark section, a plug section configured to be received into an opening in a beverage container lid, and a flexible bookmark tab. The beverage lid plug and bookmark has a banner section for display of desired advertising.

Abstract: A combination of a book and bookmark includes a book and a bookmark indicating a location between adjacent pages of the book.

Abstract: A self-adhesive notepaper holder comprising: a paging plate, which is of an elongated shape with a through-hole close to the short side; the short side is folded and extended to form a holder; several notches of different shapes are set at a long side of said paging plate; and multiple self-adhesive membrane sets, each of which is partially bonded by several layers of self-adhesive transparent fluorescent membrane, and then bonded and arranged onto the paging plate to cover the notch; the membrane is available with fluorescent colors, such as: red, orange, yellow, green and blue; in the applications, the lingers may press the through-hole to prop the holder open, and then fasten it freely onto the inner sheet of portable loose-leaf notebook (or organizer and other books, etc) as a bookmark, meanwhile multiple self-adhesive membrane sets can be accessed at any time.

Abstract: A combination bookmark and highlighter device composed of a flat and thin bookmark body that may be marked with text or images. This bookmark body will have a head end and a back end. The head end of the bookmark body will have highlighter attached, often positioned within a slot in the head end of the bookmark body. The highlighter portion will usually contain a protruding highlighter tip positioned so that a user may grasp the device and use the tip to mark other objects. The bookmark portion of the body will be both thin and relatively stiff. Most of the portion of the bookmark body will not be occupied by the highlighter, so that the majority of the thin flat portion of the bookmark portion may be used as bookmark, leaving only a small portion of the bookmark body and highlighter body protruding from the book.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bookmark furnished with an automatic holding function for an applicable page, wherein after a user has attached a bookmark to a book, a fixed condition is maintained wherein pages do not turn by themselves nor are they turned by external forces including wind, thus not only enabling the current page which the user is reading to be accurately marked but also allowing the user to read subsequent pages continuously without changing the location at which the bookmark has been attached so that the user may use the bookmark in comfort while reading.

Abstract: A bookmark that is well-suited for use with hardback books can include a rigid body that can be inserted into the spine of a book. In some applications, the bookmark includes a stabilizing projection that also is inserted into the spine to assist in achieving a desired orientation of the bookmark.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination pocket and bookmark comprising a length of elastic material folded on one end and stitched to create an open top pocket on a length of a facing side of the elastic material, the second end of the elastic material attached to the back side of a bottom end of the pocket to create a loop, one end of a length of flexible ribbon attached to the elastic material a distance along the loop away from the pocket, the loop snugly wrapping around a book cover of a book, the pocket parallel to a spine of the book, the ribbon sufficient in length to be used as a bookmark.

Abstract: A plate clip including a seat plate having a reel and a base plate, a pressing frame is pressed on the base plate by a spring, and an open handle. The open handle forming a lever is disposed on the pressing frame, and its fulcrum is at the reel. When a user opens the plate clip to clamp papers, he can press down the open handle to lift the pressing frame easily by the lever function, thus the finger of the user would not be injured accidentally.

Abstract: A dip for holding open a book while it is being read, with two integrated clamp and handle pieces to respectively hold the front and back covers of the open book, independently hinged to a single integrated clamp and handle piece to hold the open pages of the book, where the damping force is provided by a helical spring on each hinge, and a rubber strip is affixed to each of the three damping surfaces.

Abstract: A divider sheet may consist of a label insert and a divider sheet with a pair of side edges. A tab is attached to at least one of side edges. The tab includes a tab section projecting out from at least one of the side edges in which the tab is attached to and a pocket section that is at least partially adhered to the tab section. The tab section and the pocket section form a pocket with an opening horizontally at the top of the tab and extending partially along at least one of the edges adjoining to the opening such that it forms a flap that is able to be flipped open from the divider sheet at the top of the pocket's opening which eases the insertion and removal of a label insert into the pocket.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a case, an ink supply portion, an air intake portion, and at least one resilient member. The ink supply portion is positioned at a front face of the case, and the ink supply portion is configured to dispense ink from an interior of an ink chamber to an exterior of the ink chamber. The air intake portion is configured to draw air into the ink chamber. The at least one resilient member has a first portion positioned at the front face of the case and a second portion which is positioned a predetermined distance away from the front face of the case in a predetermined direction away from the ink chamber. The resilient member extends from the front face of the case further than the ink supply portion in the predetermined direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a book page holder interposed between pages of a book to prevent the current page from turning. The book page holder includes a body having a rod shape, and a page turning stopper formed on a surface of the body and having a concave outline to closely make contact with a binding part of the book.

Abstract: A small clip to hold open a book, conveniently remaining in it as a marker when closed, which is unobtrusive and inexpensively made. It is a single piece metal or plastic frame consisting of a straddle plate (11) and a breech (12) which are joined and spaced apart and parallel by a bridge (13). The combination of the elements forms a housing for several pages of a book when clipped over them. When slid so that the straddle crosses the centre of an open book and the breech is near the spine (between pages below), the present invention holds open the book. When placed so that the straddle is on one page only and the breech is several pages below, the book may be closed and so marked and the clip stored.

Abstract: A flip-chart comprising at least two sheets bound by a linear attachment spine. The spine is positioned at a substantially vertical angle. The sheets are releasably securable to the spine and to optionally to a chart cover by means of support pegs. The sheets are adapted for writing on both sides thereon, and each sheet is removable from the pad.

Abstract: A device for use for promotional purposes includes first and second cover portions one overlying the other, with generally coextensive side edges in at least a portion thereof. The overlying cover portions define a space therebetween. An arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rotatably coupled between the first and second cover portions such that the arm can be deployed from a storage position in which the arm is located between the cover portions to an operative position in which the second end is located outside the cover portions.

Abstract: A bookmark and stand, comprising first and second flaps and a bridge assembly. The first and second flaps each comprise a wall section, a base section, and a hook section. The bridge assembly comprises a top edge, a bottom edge, and a bridge. The bridge assembly connects to rear edges. The first and second flaps have a sheet configuration and are made of a substantially rigid material to support a book when in a bookstand configuration, and also may lay flat within the book when in a bookmark configuration, whereby the first and second flaps and the bridge assembly conform to a shape of the book and are thin enough so as to not damage the book.

Abstract: A writing kit including a plastic sheet, a binding and a case with a closing element to hold the plastic sheet in the case. The case has at least one hole at a center portion of the case and the sheet has at least one hole in the sheet. A binding comprising a flexible cord is laced through the hole in the sheet and the case and a clasp slidingly engages the cord.

Abstract: A device for marking and tagging locations in a book comprises an instrument having a tip to mark a surface, a body, a cap to cover the tip and a strap a strap forming a closed loop. The body includes a shell having a cavity to receive the instrument so that the tip extends past the shell, a bookmark extending away from the shell asymmetrically, the bookmark having a generally flat surface for removably connecting one or more tags, and a latch. The cap includes a bore for receiving the instrument, and a catch received by the latch so that the cap is selectably positionable in two positions. In a first position the tip extends through the bore and past the cap. In a second position the tip is covered by the cap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bookmarks which, when put between pages of a book, not only indicate the page last read, but also may clearly indicate the line last read, and even a character position if needed. The specific configuration of such a bookmark comprises a bookmark body, an indicator section on the bookmark body, and a control section on the bookmark body for contacting with a book to cause the movement of the bookmark body such that the indicator section may indicate a position of a line on a page. With such a configuration, the object of the present invention is to provide bookmarks having simple configurations, which, by an extremely simple operation by a reader, not only indicate the page last read, but also may clearly indicate the line last read, and even a character position if needed.

Abstract: An ultra-compact and lightweight page holding device that keeps a book in open position, which device is adjustable according to book size and has a detachable support attachment and detachable reading light. The page holding device also serves as a bookmarker holding the book firmly closed when in closed position.

Abstract: The adjustable bookmark is an original hand-crafted design that attaches to any size hard cover and paperback book. The bookmark design is unique as to how it securely fits and adjusts around books. This bookmark design consists of a minimum of three ribbons to fit between multiple pages of a book. This unique design allows for various styles, colors, and themes which appeals to its user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a book clip, and more particularly, to a book clip that is easy to carry and used to securely fix both pages of an opened book. The book clip includes a transverse rod shorter than a transversal length of an opened book by a predetermined length, leaf supporting rods bent at the ends of the transverse rod to be respectively positioned on the front side of the opened book, and an elastic supporting rod vertically protruded from an approximately central region of the transverse rod to support the rear side of the opened book. Thus, the burden due to the weight and the volume of the book clip that a user feels when carrying the book clip is mitigated, and the user can open the book anywhere to fix desired pages of the book.

Abstract: An improved music holder (12) enabling the user to view more than two sheets of music (or other printed material) at a given time. A front cover (14), a back cover (16), a plurality of display boards-A (24) and a plurality of display boards-B (28) are bound together with a wire spiral (18). Light-weight chain (20) (or similar non-stretching material) attaches to chain anchors (32) to support the front cover (14) in an open position. Paper clamp tabs (26) affix paper clamps (22) to the top edge of each display board (24)(28). Music sheets are inserted by sliding the top or bottom edge of each sheet between the display board (24)(28) and the paper clamp (22). Display boards (24)(28) may be turned in either direction to access another set of music sheets. Hanging brackets (30) secure the music holder (12) to a standard music stand (or similar device).

Abstract: An improved bookmarker including a clip and a page retaining spring carried by the clip. A bottom of the clip defines a slot spaced apart from opposing side edges of the clip and an aperture spaced apart from the slot. The spring includes mounting leg having a retaining loop for insertion into the slot and a marking leg having a terminal loop.

Abstract: A collection of sheets of paper includes a discrete first cover and a discrete second cover that is separate from the discrete first cover. A plurality of sheets of paper is secured between the first and the second covers. A string of material extends between the first cover and the second cover along respective edges of the first and second covers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clip for holding a bookmark string to mark a place. The clip of the present invention includes a loop part (10), to which the bookmark string, to be placed between pages of the book, is knotted. The clip further includes an outer clip part (20), which extends a predetermined length from the loop part (10) and is supported on the outer surface of a binding part (B) of the book, and an inner clip part (30), which extends a predetermined length, greater than the length of the outer clip part (20), from the loop part (10) at a position spaced apart from the outer clip part (20) by a predetermined distance, and has a shape such that it approaches the outer clip part (20) from a proximal end thereof to a distal end thereof, and such that the distal end thereof is bent towards the outer clip part (20). Furthermore, the inner clip part (30) is elastically supported on the inner surface of the binding part of the book.

Abstract: A book grip comprises a lower grip body formed with a first support projection, and defined with an upper grip body insertion opening; a upper grip body formed with a second support projection, having a lower end slidably inserted into the upper grip body insertion opening of the lower grip body, and defined with a page fastening clip installation hole; a handle installed on a rear surface of the lower grip body; a fastening string having one end supported by the second support projection and the other end extending over a distal end surface of the first support projection and supported by a length adjustment screw; and a page fastening clip having an elastic support part which supports a wide area of a page and a coupling part which is coupled into the page fastening clip installation hole of the upper grip body.

Abstract: An adjustable book cover that includes a fabric panel with a hook-and-loop connecter system to maintain the panel in a selected size, and two endless resilient bands that maintain the panel in position on the book. The panel is folded to the correct size to fit the front and back covers of the book. The hook-and-loop connecter system maintains the panel in the corrected size. The panel is then wrapped around the exterior of the book so that the ends of the panels that include the resilient bands are tucked inside the front and back covers of the book. The resilient bands are then looped around the front and back covers of the book so that the panel is maintained in place on the book.

Abstract: A reusable bookmark adapted for marking a page or standing alone includes: (a) a body portion in the shape of a character; (b) a clip portion including a clip base and a bendable, elongated clip prop, a rear surface of the clip base being substantially attached to a rear surface of the body portion, the clip prop including a first prop end extending from the clip base, the clip prop further including a flared end section at an opposite, second end of the clip prop, and (c) at least one detachable page marker that is detachably attachable to the body portion, the page marker including a marker attachment mechanism at a first marker end of the page marker, the page marker further including an opposite, second, free marker end; wherein the clip prop further includes at least a closed position and an open position; and wherein in the open position, the flared end section of the clip prop extends away from the clip base.

Abstract: A bookmark comprises a device sheet having first and second panels foldable between closed and open orientations. Each panel has an aligned weakened or cut region forming a clasp element manipulatable between a first orientation aligned with the panel and a second orientation extending from the panel. The clasp elements are aligned with one another when the panels are in the closed orientation and are simultaneously movable to the second orientation to create a multi-layer page clasp. Pages of a bound volume can be inserted between the page clasp and an outer surface of one of the first and second panels. A note sheet may be located between the inner surfaces when in the closed orientation. In some examples the note sheets comprise pre-printed matter.

Abstract: A memory book or diary intended for recording pleasant memories for sharing in the future. This book may include dedications, suggestions, encouragement, guidance, advice, and storage pouches to promote and support relationships. The book may also include clinical or problem solving tools or techniques to improve a relationship. The book is for immortalizing pleasant memories, sentiments, events, gifts exchanged or memories shared. The book can be shared by partners, siblings, parents, pet owners, and are ideally suited to document the beginning of relationships, marriages, pet owners or parenthood. The book can be shared in the future to relive the memories captured in the book.

Abstract: A personal recording page and document marker is provided by an audio-electronic module having a housing. A spring clip on the housing is adopted to attach the module to the cover of a book, report, or document. The module contains a recording/playback unit connected to a microphone/speaker exposed on a face of the housing. The recording/playback unit is activated by record and play buttons recessed in a face of the housing which operate switches connected to the recording and playback unit. A battery pack or compartment holds batteries which power the recording/playback unit.

Abstract: A bookmark is formed by a length of elastic cord tied near its ends to form a loop and two free end portions. Decorative elements such as beads are arranged along one-half of the loop and along the two free ends. The bookmark may be placed in a book with the loop encircling the spine so that the one half of the loop with decorative elements is placed outside the book such as along the spine, and remaining one-half of the loop without decorative elements being placed between book pages.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding back papers in a folder to facilitate reading underlying papers. The apparatus includes an anchor portion sized to be inserted through and anchored within a bound region of the folder, and a page-retaining portion that projects upwardly and forwardly from the anchor portion for holding back papers when the anchor is anchored within the bound region. A method for holding back papers is also disclosed.

Abstract: An inexpensive automatic bookmark is provided, wherein the bookmark is made out of a unitary piece of material that is folded and coupled to itself to form the bookmark. The automatic bookmark has a body, a pair of attachment points for attaching to the covers of a book, and a placeholding arm that inserts and removes itself into the marked place in a book when the book is closed and opened, respectively. The bookmark is automatic in that once it is attached to the covers of a book, the bookmark functions to mark and unmark the location in the book by the mere closing and opening of the book.

Abstract: A bookmark includes a seamless elastic band which is stretchable to loop around a group of pages in a book and around a cover of the book in order to identify a page place in the book. The band includes a slider thereon which has a front surface are that receives an image which is on one side of a sticker. When a bookmark is placed on a book, the slide is moveable along the elastic band while the elastic band is stationary, so that the slider can be placed at different locations on the cover of the book.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a magnetic page marker comprised by a pair of laminar walls which form a clip applicable to the edge of the page that is intended to mark. Into the clip, there is a pair of magnetic means which clasp said page, whose admission into the clip is facilitated by an inner cover. The bookmark has a signalling tab which jutts out notoriously respect the edges of the pages.

Abstract: The invention is comprised of at least one bookmark having a supply of repositionable self-stick notes disposed thereon. The invention may also have a non-intrusive paperclip-like attaching means disposed on the bookmark. The invention is disposed for advertising, logos and the like.