Patents by Inventor Jerry E. Gordon

Jerry E. Gordon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Book stand
    Patent number: 6234441
    Abstract: A book stand is provided with a base adapted to fit under a person's leg, a first arm pivotally connected to the base, a second arm telescopically attached to the first arm, and a book rack pivotally mounted on the second arm for supporting a book. An I-shaped page retainer is pivotally mounted on the rack and includes laterally extending upper and lower fingers for holding opposing pages of the book open for reading. The page retainer includes telescoping segments such that the distance between the fingers can be adjusted to accommodate different size books. A book light optionally can be attached to the book rack for lighting the pages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: Jerry E. Gordon
  • Book stand
    Patent number: 6027092
    Abstract: A book stand is provided with a base adapted to fit under a person's leg, a first arm pivotally connected to the base, a second arm telescopically attached to the first arm, and a book rack pivotally mounted on the second arm for supporting a book. An I-shaped page retainer is pivotally mounted on the rack and includes laterally extending upper and lower fingers for holding opposing pages of the book open for reading. The page retainer includes telescoping segments such that the distance between the fingers can be adjusted to accommodate different size books. A book light optionally can be attached to the book rack for lighting the pages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Jerry E. Gordon
  • Self-standing walking stick with light base
    Patent number: D516799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: Jerry E. Gordon