Indexable vertical bookshelf for oversized books
FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an indexable vertical bookshelf embodying my new design;
FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof, the left side being a mirror image of the side shown;
FIG. 3 is a front side view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a back side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof utilizing caster wheels;
FIG. 6 is an alternative bottom view thereof utilizing adjustable guides;
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing all of the components of the indexable vertical bookshelf, including, a cabinet module, a card index module having a removable indexing drawer, and a top module (the woodgrain has been ommitted from this view to better show the structural appearance of the design);
FIG. 8 is a front side view of the indexable vertical bookshelf without the index drawer; and,
FIG. 9 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the top left front corner of the cabinet module of the indexable vertical bookshelf showing the detail of a recessed lable holder.
FIGS. 7 and 9 are provided for convenience of illustration.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 6, 1993
Date of Patent: Nov 28, 1995
Inventor: Beatrice E. Martinez (Alexandria, VA)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: S. Snapp
Law Firm: Oliff & Berridge
Application Number: 0/10,315