Abstract: A memo pad assembly that is adapted to be worn around a person's wrist, or other body parts, or clothing, and which has several containers that have first slots formed within the containers; a strap that has a center portion, and first and second ends, which have a releasably securing means attached thereto; and a compartment section that is attached to the strap's center portion and which has a rear side with an outer surface, a second slot formed within the compartment section, and a drawer removably stored within the second slot. The memo pad assembly also has sheets of paper removably stored within the drawer and which are adapted to be removably inserted in the first slots of the containers; and a writing instrument section located adjacent to the compartment section and which includes a writing instrument and a shelf extension that is attached to the outer surface of the rear side of the compartment section and has a third slot formed in the shelf extension.

Abstract: A device for mounting to the steering column of a golf cart for supporting and displaying looseleaf pages, in particular for displaying golf course information. The device includes a base for supporting pages generally perpendicular to the cart's steering column. A binder is secured to the base for holding the looseleaf pages and an attachment element is provided for mounting the device to the steering column of the golf cart.

Abstract: An electronic organizer assembly for attaches removably to a host book wherein said host book has a spine, a plurality of leaves or pages, and a plurality of ring members arranged along said spine for loosely retaining the leaves. The electronic organizer assembly has a body portion and a removable insert for removably attaching to the ring members of said host book. The insert has a flange for removably engaging the ring members, and an elongated slide engaging member, e.g., a rod, that extends along the flange. The electronic organizer body has a work panel on a front face; and first and second slotted channels formed at longitudinal side edges of the rectangular body. The channels are profiled to match the slide engaging member.

Abstract: A weatherproof clipboard assembly wherein a housing has a transparent lid and an interior cavity permits the lid to be hingedly mounted to the housing permitting selective securement of a clipboard within the housing, such that a front wall of the housing includes an elastomeric resilient sleeve to permit secure engagement of an individual's hand in a waterproof securement of the individual's hand and arm permitting access interiorly of the housing for writing upon a clipboard selectively secured to the housing floor.

Abstract: A puppet toy which can be transformed from a book to a puppet and vice versa is disclosed. The puppet toy comprises a cover having a pocket therein. A number of pages are connected to the cover, such that in one form the puppet toy is a book. A number of puppet features are located on the inside surface of the pocket of the cover. The puppet toy is turned inside-out to transform the book into a puppet.

Abstract: The squirt book has a squirt pump mounted within it, preferably in the back cover. The covers and pages of the squirt book are equipped with recesses and are sealed against water leakage. The print text and picture illustration are waterproof. The covers and pages are preferably filled with a lightweight fill so as to provide floatation, stiffness and bulk. The recesses are aligned, at least partially, so as to permit a squirt of water to pass from the back cover through any or all pages, without hindrance. The back cover encloses a pump chamber for the squirt pump, which pump has a squirt nozzle and fill valve for automatic or manual refilling. In operation, the child takes the squirt book into the tubful of bath water and reads (or pretends to read). After turning the page to the elephant, for example, the child may squeal and squeeze the book, pretending to be an elephant spraying water from its trunk. Or a whale. Or a fire hose. Or a skunk. Baths can be fun--and educational.

Abstract: A book having at least one page with a base sheet and a cover sheet disposed thereon with illustrations on the cover sheet with at least one aperture formed in the cover sheet corresponding to a pictorial element in the illustration and at least one fiber optic strand extending between the base sheet and the cover sheet with one end of the fiber optic strand disposed under the aperture and the other end disposed at a light source, causing light to be transmitted through the fiber optic strand such that it is visibly illuminated within the aperture to form part of the pictorial content of the illustration.

Abstract: A holder apparatus acts in frictional cooperation with books, notebooks, folders, and other hand held rigid or semi-rigid binders containing reading material. The holder allows one-handed manipulation of the book, notebook, folder, or binder free of accidental dropping or slipping. A strap having inelastic and elastic portions, and fasteners on each free end, allows the strap to encircle the book, notebook, folder or binder. The fasteners releasably attach the strap to the book, notebook, folder or binder. A hand piece attached to the strap is adapted to receive a person's hand and allows easy manipulation and holding of the book, notebook, folder or binder. A pencil holder and book mark may also be releasably attached to the strap. A strap having a single fastener and an opening adapted to receive at least one finger of a person's hand attaches and holds the book, notebook, folder or binder.

Abstract: An illuminated writing paper memo system for writing in the dark or low light conditions is provided. The device has removably coupled base and body sections. The base section includes a roll of writing paper. The body section has a translucent panel located in an upper portion of the body section and a lighting system located below the translucent panel. The lighting system includes a light bulb located in a light socket, batteries located in a battery holder, and a switch for operably controlling the light bulb. The lighting system is secured to the body in an interior cavity formed in the body below the translucent panel. The roll of paper is journaled to one end of the base section within the coupled base and body sections. Paper is delivered lengthwise across the base to a slot formed between the body and the base. The paper extends out of the slot over the translucent panel for writing purposes. The paper located in the base reflects light from the light bulb through the translucent panel.

Abstract: A laminated composite noteboard using smoothly finished, glossy surface plastic material for the surface laminate(s), provides an efficient and convenient writing or marking surface for writing or marking implements such as erasable felt tip pens and the like. The noteboard may include a core of a variety of materials, such as fiberboard, chipboard, or hard or soft wood plywood, and may use a variety of surface laminate sheets to provide the required smooth finish. The edges may be finished in a variety of ways, from the rounding or relieving of corners to eliminate sharp corners and edges, to sealing and/or installing decorative trim to preclude moisture absorption and warpage. The opposite or non-writing side of the noteboard is also preferably sealed, but may be sealed by using a second glossy finish overlay to provide two opposite writing surfaces, if desired.

Abstract: The present invention is a folder holder. It is utilized with books or similar articles designed to be retained in a hand of an individual. The present invention folder holder is utilized in either hand depending on the individual preference. The device is wrapped around one hand of an individual and held in place by complementary mating surfaces. The device further includes an additional mating member which is removably affixed to a complementary mating member on the folder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an indexing and organizing system for audio/video tapes and compact/video discs. The system providing self adhesive labels and flags comprising sheets of thin semi-rigid flexible material. Each label having an adhesive applied to a back portion thereof. Each label has three panels to embrace a front portion, side portion and back portion of a storage case for a video/audio tape or video/compact disc whereby when a self adhesive label is attached to a storage case, the label can be seen on three sides of the storage case identifying the alphabetic location and/or category of the media stored in the storage case. Each flag has a rectangular main body and has a protruding label portion. The flag has an adhesive applied to a back side of the rectangular main body thereof leaving the protruding label portion adhesive free.

Abstract: A clipboard the clip of which is configured as a housing with a lid that is selectively movable between a closed position, in which the lid prevents access to an object stored in the housing, and an open position in which the lid allows the stored object to be accessed. The clipboard also features an assembly for pivotally mounting the clip to the board. The mounting assembly includes at least one post integrally formed with the board, and at least one clasp disposed on the clip and constructed to resiliently grasp a portion of the post and permit the clip to pivot thereabout. A frame is supported by the board and has dimensions selected to receive an object for display to a user. A transparent plate retains the object within the frame and is removable to allow the object to be replaced. The clipboard also includes one or more members for removably attaching a writing implement (such as a pen or a pencil) to the board.

Abstract: An adhesive bound pad of paper such as loose leaf binder paper is provided which is secured in assembly by adhesive material, lining or partially lining holes along selected edges of the paper stack forming the pad. The edges of the paper pad remain free of adhesive material and thus are not distorted upon separation of the sheets from the pad. The adhesive bound pad is manufactured by assembling a selected number of sheets of paper into a stack and drilling or otherwise forming holes, such as binder holes, along one of the edges of the stack. Thereafter, the coating of adhesive material is applied within the holes of the stack so as to entirely coat the paper at the holes or to coat selected portions of the paper at the holes as desired. After the adhesive material has been allowed to cure or has been cured the paper is releasably retained in adhesive bound pad form and the manufacturing process is complete. Individual sheets of paper may be pulled away from the pad.

Abstract: This invention relates to a binding implement for securely joining a plurality of spiral bound books. The binding implement includes of an elongate member that is configured to be inserted into an overlapping region defined by intermeshing the spiral binding of the books. The member is secured in its position by a securing system, which can be, for example, a catch for releasably retaining loops of the binding, hooks located at the ends of the member, protrusions positioned along the member or end plugs.

Abstract: A combination computer mouse pad and note pad for providing a work surface upon which notes can be written and a computer mouse can be operated. The combination computer mouse pad and note pad includes a plurality of sheets of paper which are secured together in a manner such that the paper does not come up or move while a computer mouse is dragged across the surface of the top sheet. The combination computer mouse pad and note pad defines a means for assisting in separating and removing the top sheet.

Abstract: A kit enhances the marketability of personalized books, such as paperback romance novels. The kit includes a simulated book constructed of a book cover and foam core adhesively secured to it, and a questionnaire for insertion of personalized information. The questionnaire and a reply addressed envelope are provided between the cover and the foam core, and the simulated book is shrink wrapped in transparent plastic. The questionnaire is on difficult to accurately photocopy paper, such as colored paper and/or ink with a distinctive watermark or printed background design, and/or a serial number (e.g. in bar code format). Instructions on what to do with the questionnaire are provided on the rear face of the simulated book cover.

Abstract: A transparent overlay device for placement over printed material wherein notations can be made on the transparent overlay device over the printed material without leaving permanent markings on the printed material is disclosed. The transparent overlay device comprises:(a) a transparent sheet for substantially covering and protecting the printed material, the transparent sheet being capable of receiving notations thereon;(b) attachment means for removably attaching the transparent overlay device to the printed material without damaging the printed material; and(c) a notation border attached to the transparent sheet along at least one edge of the transparent sheet, the notation border being capable of receiving notations thereon without substantially blocking any of the printed material underlying the transparent sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting to a golf cart for supporting and displaying looseleaf pages, in particular for displaying golf course information. The apparatus includes a base for supporting looseleaf pages at an oblique angle relative to the cowl of the golf cart. A binder is secured to the base for holding the looseleaf pages and a first attachment element is provided for securing the base to the cowl at the edge. A second attachment element is provided for also attaching the base to the cowl. In a second preferred form, the apparatus is configured for mounting to the steering column of the golf cart, rather than to the cowl itself.

Abstract: By providing a foldable portion in association with the cover of a book with the cover and foldable portion incorporating coordinated indicia thereon, a unique book construction is achieved which provides a readily deployable, enlarged, visually stimulating display associated therewith. Preferably, the foldable portion is mounted or cooperatingly associated with the lower or bottom edge of the cover and incorporates an integrally formed fold line therein. In this way, the cover in combination with the foldable portion establishes an elongated, substantially continuous overall configuration which enables the book to be vertically mounted on a supporting surface with the folded portion extending therefrom.

Abstract: A blank book attachment having a mark and sweep leaf with a fold out feature is provided. The leaf is pivotably retained along one edge on a frame, and the frame is pivotably retained at the binding spine of the host blank book. Pulling outward on the leaf causes the leaf to extend out and beyond the pages of the book allowing the pages to turn freely. When the leaf is placed within the host book, with the book open or closed, the leaf can be turned as a page, in which case it also acts as a mark to identify a specific position in the host book. Alternatively, the leaf may be pivoted on the frame to allow the host book pages to be turned past it in either direction.

Abstract: A pouch is described for attachment to the front cover of a notebook (e.g., a spiral wire bound notebook) for containing personal items such as pencils, erasers, rulers, calculator, etc. The pouch is preferably made of flexible plastic and includes a flap or other type of closure for closing an interior pocket. The pouch may include a sleeve for enabling the cover of a notebook to be slidably received therein so that the pouch is firmly held on to the cover. The pouch is removable from the cover.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portfolio having a detachable walled member and, more particularly, a wallet member containing an electronic computing device or radio slidably secured in a pocket in the portfolio such that the wallet member can be rotated to a position outside the perimeter of the portfolio or detached from the portfolio for use. The electronic computing device contained in the walled member is preferably a calculator.

Abstract: A loose leaf binder for holding papers and supplies comprising a top cover having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a bottom cover having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a spine having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a hinge mechanism connecting the spine to the top cover and the spine to the bottom cover; a retaining mechanism coupled to the interior surface of the spine for holding papers; and a storage compartment coupled to the exterior surface of the spine for holding writing supplies therein.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a bookmark to be attached to the back of a book to separate read and unread pages and which carries indicia-receiving areas for receiving advertising or reader's notes. The bookmark is a thin elongated rectangular member made of a vinyl, having an adhesive carrying area on the back side adjacent the top edge and an indicia-receiving area on the front side. The bookmark is adapted to be attached to a book back page by the adhesive area, flexes over the unread pages, to be positioned between read and unread pages and have the indicia-receiving area on the front facing the reader so that indicia thereon is oriented and positioned to be read.

Abstract: A pocketbook size organizer that can store a portable cellular phone. The organizer comprises a flexible book which has a first cover portion that can fold onto a center cover portion and a second cover portion that folds onto the first cover portion. The book has hook and loop material that fastens the second cover to the first cover to secure the organizer in a folded condition. The inside of the first cover has a pair of straps that secure the portable phone to the book. The straps are attached together by hook and loop material which allows the organizer to carry phones having different outer dimensions. The book also contains a pocket which can receive a calculator and a slit that can capture a note pad. The organizer can be carried by a handle which is attached to the book and has a free end that can be coupled to the outer surface of the center cover by hook and loop material.

Abstract: The base of a pull tab is adhesively attached to the spine of a book. The tab includes a U-shaped grip connected to the base by a pair of hinges and is rotated between an extended position located within the base and a pull position extending outwardly from the base.

Abstract: A blank book attachment having a mark and sweep leaf with a fold out feature is provided. The leaf is pivotally retained along one edge on a frame, and the frame is pivotally retained at the binding spine of the host blank book. Pulling outward on the leaf causes the leaf to extend out and beyond the pages of the book allowing the pages to turn freely. When the leaf is placed within the host book, with the book open or closed, the leaf can be turned as a page, in which case it also acts as a mark to identify a specific position in the host book. Alternatively, the leaf may be pivoted on the frame to allow the host book pages to be turned past it in either direction.

Abstract: An improved binder attachment having a frame and an article, such as a calculator, mounted thereto. The frame includes a center portion and two arm portions. A slot engaging element is mounted to each arm portion so as to define an opening therebetween. The article is received in the opening and has a top edge surface and a bottom edge surface, each defining a slot for receiving the slot engaging elements. When the frame is attached to the binder, the article is permitted to slide along the slot engaging elements such that the article may be placed in adjacent face-up locations.

Abstract: In situations such as the checkout of library books and video cassettes issued by video rental stores, it is desirable to indicate the date by which these materials are due. This patent describes a method and means for displaying the due date by using an erasable and rewritable media affixed to the issuable material. Device for writing/erasing this media is described. Furthermore, method and device for simultaneous reading of bar codes, writing the due date and altering the detectability state of a programmable magnetic strip are disclosed.

Abstract: A modular book which is uniquely adapted for a particular professor's course is formed by preassembling a plurality of different potential individually wrapped modules or chapters relating to a subject. Only selected ones of these modules are combined together and packaged along with a plastic spine protectors, front and back covers, and posts. The spine protector and posts are selected from a plurality of different spine protectors and posts so that they correspond in width to the combined thickness of the individual modules. These can all be boxed in a rectangular-shaped box that is easily stacked in a book store. Thus, a professor who is only interested in teaching a course relating to three topics can have a course book prepared which only includes those three modules. Another professor who wants five different topics to be taught in his course can have a course book uniquely prepared with only those five modules.

Abstract: A hanging folder has reinforcing strips along its top and bottom edges, and color contrasted easy-insert label slots. These strips and contrasting slots protect against wear to the folder and thus prolong the usefulness of the folder.

Abstract: A filing folder having front and back panels and panels forming a plurality of open top pockets of a size to receive one or more X-ray, CT scan, or MRI films. Longitudinally spaced cut-outs formed in the upper edge of the front panel and each of the pocket forming panels has a cutaway area along its upper edge and color coding on the remaining upper edge portion of each of the panels so as to be seen through the longitudinally spaced cut-outs whereby films in the pockets may be identified as relating to the subject matter of the color coded pockets of the device.

Abstract: A binder includes a notebook, a rotatable mounting assembly and an electronic processor secured to the notebook by the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a frame pivotally connected to an outer edge of a notebook cover and a slip case pivotally attached to the frame. The slip case releasably secures an electronic processor such that the processor can be rotated relative to the cover to any position between a retracted position adjacent the cover inside surface and a fully extended position adjacent the cover outside surface. At the same time, the electronic processor can be selectively rotated within the frame to face any desired direction.

Abstract: An integral cover for a hardback book is disclosed. The book has an edge binding and a pair of stiff side panels, and the cover includes and features a thermoplastic sheet comprising between about 60 to about 85% by weight of a polypropylene homopolymer, between about 12 and about 32% by weight calcium carbonate, and between about 3 to about 12% by weight of a low density polyethylene carrier for the calcium carbonate. The edges of the thermoplastic sheet are turned over the edges of the stiff side panels of the book and adhesively secured thereto and smooth, wrinkle-free gutters are formed in the thermoplastic sheet between the edge binding of the book and each of the stiff side panels to provide hinges for the covered side panels. The cover is a substitute for book covers made of cloth, paper or vinyl and the formulation permits the sheet material to be easily cut, smoothly formed in the gutters and reduces the tendency of blocking and of sticking to the hot lettering stamp.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved apparatus and method for binding stationery items, such as stacks and rolls of paper, file folders, and the like. The invention provides an elastic strip which includes hook and loop attachment means on its ends to bind to itself to form a continuous band. In the preferred embodiment, one end of the strip is provided with a Y-shaped end to form a more secure attachment. The present invention provides all the benefits of conventional rubber bands, but is easier to use and avoids many of the problems normally encountered with existing stationery binding methods.

Abstract: Disclosed is a paper saver for use with continuous paper forms, the paper saver comprising a generally rectangular shaped flexible sheet having a top and a bottom and two parallel sides defining the rectangular shaped material. The sides extend to provide the material with a width approximate that of the paper forms. The sides of the material have openings therein to engage a drive mechanism and bosses on at least one of the sides to engage the paper form whereby said paper saver can be fed through processing equipment and providing a first part of said paper for information.

Abstract: A rotatable binder insert for supporting and holding such articles as calculators or other electronic devices, to-do lists and check lists, self-stick removable notes, etc., that are used to supplement, or in conjunction with, information written on the pages of the binder. Inasmuch as such information may be found on both sides of the binder rings, i.e., on both right- and left-hand pages, an article used therewith must similarly be visible and accessible on alternate sides of the binder rings. By being mounted on a support member capable of rotating 180.degree. on a frame insertable anywhere in the binder and readily attachable to the binder rings such articles can be placed alongside information found on either right or left-hand pages.

Abstract: An erasable system including an element having a porous marking surface and an erasable marking composition for applying markings to the porous marking surface. The marking composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of particles of film-forming polymeric materials and a colorant, and the marking composition provides an erasable, substantially water-insoluble coalesced residue on the marking surface.

Abstract: A book puller (10) has a main body (23) with generally square end portions (13, 14) and a center portion (12) having concavely curved outer edges (68). The center portion (12) has a reinforcing layer (24). The end portions (13, 14) are attached to the front and back covers of a book by pressure sensitive adhesive, with the junctures (19, 20) between the center portion (12) and the end portions (13, 14) positioned at the spine edges (21, 22) of the book. The center portion (12) loops around the spine (66) of the book and is spaced therefrom to form a handle (38). Pulling forces exerted on the handle (38) by inserting a finger behind it are distributed by the concave edges (68) to the end portions (13, 14). The pullers (10) may be manufactured by separating a roll of body forming material from its backing material, inserting a strip of reinforcing material therebetween, pulling the three layers through pressure rollers, and die cutting the pullers (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile having a plurality of "pages" similar to a book and having designs thereon including beads which are water filled and contain various floating objects. The invention includes a plurality of "pages" which may be turned and fastened to change the design which is visible to a child to keep their interest. Suitable fastening elements are provided allowing the device to be removably fastened, for example, on the back of a vehicle seat facing a child sitting in the rear seat of the vehicle. Fastening elements are also provided between each page for removably holding the pages together so that pages open to view will remain open until manually changed.

Abstract: The process makes it possible to gather together and detachably connect two or more partial products (2a,2b). The resulting end product can be broken down again into partial products without destroying them. The connection between the partial products is of variable intensity. An apparatus for performing the process has a collecting mechanism (20), a supply (10) for an outer partial product (2a) and a supply for an inner partial product (2b), an opening station (21), a straightening station (23), a removal station and an adhering station (22), which is connected upstream of the supply point (11) at which the two partial products (2a,2b) are brought together, as well as a pressing station (24). The adhering station (22) is connected to an adhesive supply and control unit (35), which makes it possible to adjust the adhesive quantity vary the surface areas and location where adhesive is applied.

Abstract: A combination note and article support device includes a paper sheet having a low-tack adhesive on one side thereof for adhesively securing the paper sheet to a surface and a pouch attached thereto for supporting an article. Another side of the paper sheet has a surface suitable for inscription by a marking device.

Abstract: A folder comprises a plurality of joined panels having a first surface and a second surface. An aperture is disposed through each of the joined panels, communicating from the first surface to the second surface. The aperture is of sufficient size to accept a human finger, so that a person can easily carry and manipulate the folder by utilization of the aperture. The aperture has reinforcement, and a pocket for retaining material.

Abstract: The invention provides for "windowing" leafs of various types which retain their face and perimeter orientation when repositioned with respect to their host binder, including leafs with pluralities of surfaces, leafs with arrays of stacked repositionable notes, leafs and notepads, leafs with arrays of clips, and the like. The invention further provides for the binding of leafs which themselves may be electronic modules, each acting as a means for one of capturing, storing, accessing, displaying, and transmitting information in electronic form. Further, binding system cover is provided which offers a ring binding mechanism that is simple, light weight, and of a closed loop design available in various application specific shapes.

Abstract: The process makes it possible to gather together and detachably connect two or more partial products (2a, 2b). The resulting end product can be broken down again into partial products without destroying them. The connection between the partial products is of variable intensity. An apparatus for performing the process has a collecting mechanism (20), a supply (10) for an outer partial product (2a) and a supply for an inner partial product (2b), an opening station (21), a straightening station (23), a removal station and an adhering station (22), which is connected upstream of the supply point (11) at which the two partial products (2a, 2b) are brought together, as well as a pressing station (24). The adhering station (22) is connected to an adhesive supply and control unit (35), which makes it possible to adjust the adhesive quantity vary the surface areas and location where adhesive is applied.

Abstract: A method for accommodating a magnetic tape cassette and an index card in a book-case type cassette storage case into which the magnetic tape cassette is inserted while being moved in one direction so as to be accommodated therein. An index card is provided which is made of a rectangular sheet material. An end portion of the card is bent so that the portion is brought into planar contact with an inner surface of a rear wall of the cassette storage case when the index card is inserted in the storage case. The bending is performed along a bending line in one end portion of the index card in such a manner that, in the direction of thickness of the cassette storage case, the height (h.sub.1) of the bent portion is smaller than the height (H.sub.1) of an internal space in the cassette storage case when the index card is inserted into the cassette storage case, and the bent portion including a wide portion defined by a distance (w.sub.

Abstract: A book having self-illuminating pages, each page utilizing transparent sheets sandwiched around an opaque sheet with indicia imprinted on the transparent sheets illuminated by a light source within the spine of the book passing light in through the edges of the transparent sheets facing the spine, such light passing through the planar body of the transparent sheets, illuminating the indicia imprinted thereon.

Abstract: A transparent pocket, sized to hold a folded road map, is mounted onto a leaf. A road-map holder consists of a plurality of these leaves welded together along a common, longitudinal axis. To search for a map, the user simply turns leaves until the sought-for map comes into view. Portions of each leaf not covered by a pocket are called margins. Margins play a key role in enabling the user to insert maps into, and extract maps from, their pockets. A road-map holder enclosed within a jacket having auxiliary pockets is called an organizer. Auxiliary pockets are for storing service receipts, warranties, maintenance logbook, owner's manual, proof-of-insurance, and vehicle registration.

Abstract: In the .[.higher priced grade of books, which for example are known generally as the "hard copies" as distinguished from the more economically priced.]. so-called "paper backs", it is customary to protect the books .[.by.]. .Iadd.with .Iaddend.A so-called .[.dust shield or.]. protective cover. These protective covers are generally highly colored and carry a pictorial image of the author, or of some primary incident in the story. When it is necessary to put down the book without finishing reading it in one sitting, it is desirable to have a book marker so that one's place can be quickly and easily found so that the story can be continued without regression. Frequently a portion of a page of newspaper or magazine is torn off to provide a small book marker. By the present invention a narrow perforated .[.edge.]. .Iadd.strip .Iaddend.of the .[.fold under flap of the book.]. .Iadd.protective .Iaddend.cover may be torn off from the .[. dust shield or.]. .Iadd.protective .Iaddend.