Page Type Patents (Class 116/234)
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Patent number: 12114743Abstract: There is disclosed a compact wallet, comprising at least two rigid plates at least one having a channel into which an encircling elastic band is interposed to bias the at least two rigid plates inwardly and securely hold the card-like contents while providing elastic volume therebetween while allowing freedom for the dynamic extension and contraction of the band over the entire running length of the wallet. The wallet includes an auxiliary feature removably attached within the interior at least one of the at least two rigid plates interposed using a tang inserted into a recess formed inside the plate, the tang having a hook, the hook extending at an angle to the tang, the hook engaging an undercut of the recess to prevent inadvertent dislodgement of the auxiliary feature from the recess.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: The Ridge Wallet LLCInventor: Daniel Kane
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Patent number: 11779099Abstract: A face mask clip includes a body having a top portion configured to be attached to clothing, a bottom portion, and a neck portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion such that the bottom portion is foldable toward the top portion at the neck portion. A connection mechanism includes a first connector portion attached to the top portion of the body and a second connector portion attached to the bottom portion of the body such that the second connector portion is releasably engageable with the top connector portion. A method of using the clip to hold a face mask is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventor: Ian Bunch
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Patent number: 11248635Abstract: A clip is provided that is configured to secure an object therein. The clip includes a front portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The outer surface of the front portion is configured to face away from the object. The base portion has a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The inner surface of the base portion is configured to face the inner surface of the front portion. The outer surface of the base portion is configured to face away from the outer surface of the front portion. The clip includes a connector coupling the front portion to the base portion such that the front portion is movable in two degrees of freedom relative to the base portion. At least one magnet is coupled to at least one of the front portion and the base portion. The at least one magnet urges the inner surface of the front portion and the inner surface of the base portion together.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Amazing Magnets, LLCInventors: Timothy Paul Boettcher, Luke T. Bilisoly
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Patent number: 10798234Abstract: A stationery storage capable of sound amplification of a mobile phone, including: a container, having an accommodation space in communication with the outside, one side of the container having an inclined surface, a bottom of the inclined surface extended outward with a groove, one side of the groove protruded with a plurality of spaced cover bodies, and a passage in communication with the groove formed between each cover body and the groove, where the accommodation space provides the accommodation of articles, the groove provides the placement of a smart mobile device, and the sound amplification of the smart phone is carried out through each passage.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: E-PACKAGE CREATION & SOLUTION MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventor: Chung-Piao Tsao
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Patent number: 10603946Abstract: A device that can be removably attached to an article, such as a book, tablet, journal, etc., and is useful for storing both related objects (e.g., pens, pencils, erasers, stylus, etc.) and unrelated objects (e.g., money, eye glasses, earbuds, checkbook, etc.). The device is preferably comprised of a backing, a sleeve attached to said backing, a pocket also attached to said backing and an implement holder attached to said pocket. In a further preferred embodiment, a second pocket or slot may be incorporated onto said sleeve and the device may also have at least one zippered enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventor: Leslie Grossman
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Patent number: 10123596Abstract: An adjustable wallet is provided. The wallet has a first plate and a second plate spaced from and overlying the first plate. A cord couples the distal ends of the plate together a predetermined, adjustable distance apart. A first strap selectively couples the proximal ends of the plates together to secure the wallet in a closed position. A second strap having an adjustable body length secures the personal items of a user to the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: TRAYVAX ENTERPRISES LLCInventor: Mark King
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Patent number: 9956836Abstract: A flexible decorative display device for attachment to a hitch receiver. The flexible display device is formed from a bendable sheet having a distal front surface, a proximal rear surface, an outer shaped outline, and interior shaped edges. The interior shaped edges form both a central opening to accommodate the trailer hitch receiver and a tongue. The tongue has tongue alignment cavity edges that define an interior tongue pin-receiving cavity. The tongue bends backwardly at a flexure line to fold back over the outside of the receiver tube, aligning the tongue pin-receiving cavity with the pin-receiving hole of the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: Rene Carl Batiste
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Patent number: 9743745Abstract: An optimized cord clip configured to leverage the structural features of a user's clothing to more effectively secure an audio cord. Embodiment of the present disclosure include a coupling device that serves to securely connect the strap to an audio cord, the strap itself also being securely clasped onto another item. The coupling device prevents unnecessary cord slip by employing a snap-fitting feature that securely manages the audio cord. At the same time, the clasping mechanism provided by the unique configuration of the strap, pockets, and ferromagnetic metals enables the cord clip to resist rotational forces exerted on the cord clip when a user is engaged in a physical activity imposing such forces.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventor: Stephen Duddy
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Patent number: 9500209Abstract: A flexible clip is provided which has a flexible body running between opposing ends. The clip is foldable to an as-used position at a central portion thereof to a removable engagement of two end portions using mating fasteners such as magnets. The clip in the as-used position is removably engageable with both planar and three dimensional objects.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventors: Chris Bonno, Didem Ellermeyer
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Patent number: 9067454Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover which comprises a front cover portion (1), a back cover portion (2), and an elastic strap band (3) being attached to the back cover portion (2), wherein the elastic strap band (3) is configured to be wrapped around the front cover portion (1) for keeping the cover (6) closed, the elastic strap band (3) is stretched at a predetermined stretching factor, when being wrapped around the front cover portion (1) for keeping the cover (6) closed, and the elastic strap band (3) is configured to be further stretched for releasing the front cover portion (1) so that the cover (6) can be opened.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Lanybook GmbHInventor: Alexander Quehl
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Patent number: 8957773Abstract: A bookmark with timer and alarm to promote reading includes an electronic circuit that alerts the reader to continue reading a book, magazine, etc. after a specified elapsed time. A controller, such as a microcontroller unit, is associated with a light sensor, such as a CdS light sensor, a light source and/or a sound source. When the light sensor senses light, an interior timer resets to an initial time, and when the light sensor senses dark, or does not detect a minimum threshold amount of light, the timer starts counting for a user specified waiting time of a first time period. If the user does not begin reading the book in a lit environment for a second time period during the count of the first time period, at least one alarm of the light source and/or sound source is activated to alert the user, according to user specified settings.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Inventor: Naser Hayawi Naser Jasem
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Publication number: 20140261150Abstract: This bookmark comprises a flat anchor and a ribbon. The anchor has non-aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive on its back, to enable it to adhere to a book surface such as the inside back cover. The adhesive is weak enough that the bookmark may be detached and used in another book without leaving significant residue. The ribbon is attached to the anchor so that it the user can slide it to lengthen or shorten the upper part of the ribbon. The user drapes the upper part of the ribbon over the tops of the desired pages and back down into the book to mark a particular page. The user may adjust the length of the ribbon so that it slightly protrudes from the bottom of the book. The anchor may contain graphic images or text.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Virtual Development CorporationInventors: Gary Robinson, Deborah Hoffert
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Patent number: 8819900Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Saad Abdulla Aldoihi
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Publication number: 20140158040Abstract: A new means of listing the acronyms, and associated expanded phrases thereof, presented in a book, periodical or other printed volume. The embodiment of my acronym expansion list consists of a list that is printed in, included with or attached to a publication. If detached, the list can be used as a bookmark but can also be quickly referenced to find the related expanded term of any listed acronym and can optionally be used to locate the place in the text where the expanded term is further explained.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Leonard Reichlin
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Publication number: 20130206055Abstract: A bookmark which automatically holds a reader's place in a book, which may serve also as a decorative paper clip. The bookmark is made of two flat plates, on which an elastic band is mounted. When used as an automatic bookmark, the plates are mounted on a corner of the book's last page, and the elastic band is stretched to rest diagonally over a corner of any given page of the book. The elastic band serves both to mark the page being presently read, and to press the two plates firmly against each other, tightly clenching the corner of the book's last page. When used as a paper clip, several pages are clamped between the two plates. The plates may be made of plastic sheet. They may be cut from discarded credit card, or incorporated into the plastic carrier framing SIM card.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: EDO MORAN WEXLER, MICHAEL WEXLER
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Publication number: 20130199437Abstract: The BOOKTAG is a simple one-sheet specific page location device that indicates the page intended within a book irrespective of which way it is turned within the book or which face is viewed. It is printed on two faces in such a way as to allow a change of indication to the opposite page by inverting the device top to bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: GARY JOHNSON
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Patent number: 8448595Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Remote Interaction LLCInventor: Teresa Cook-Thalacker
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Publication number: 20120111260Abstract: The invention relates to a marker tab (1) for the reversible attachment to a corner (12) of a page (5), having the external shape of a triangle, wherein the sides (a, b) of the right-angle triangle are closed and the hypotenuse side (c) is open, so that an opening (3) is formed on the hypotenuse side (c) such that the marker tab (1) can be reversibly attached to the corner (12) of the page.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2009Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Niels Kleindienst, Marc Boeder, Paul Mueller-Osten
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Patent number: 8127708Abstract: A multi-page bookmark is disclosed. The multi-page bookmark includes straps adapted to form loops removably received around the front cover and the rear cover of a book, respectively. The loops are positioned adjacent the binding of the book. A connecting member is disposed between the loops adjacent an upper end of the book. The connecting member spans the book binding and is adapted to have at least one elongate book marking ribbon attached thereto which extend from the connecting member, wrap the upper end of the binding of the book, and may be received between selected pages of the book.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventors: Leslie Kay Hertzfeld, Angela Michelle Hall
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Publication number: 20110315069Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Remote Interaction LLCInventor: Teresa Cook Thalacker
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Patent number: 8018796Abstract: According to an example embodiment, an electronic bookmark includes a header and an electronic timer disposed within the header of the electronic bookmark. The electronic bookmark further includes a display disposed on a first surface of the header. The display of the electronic bookmark is configured to display an output of the electronic timer. The electronic bookmark further includes a plurality of control buttons disposed on the header, where the control buttons are configured to control the electronic timer. The electronic bookmark further includes a substrate that extends from the header. In the electronic bookmark, a thickness of the substrate is less than a thickness of the header. In the electronic bookmark, a first surface of the substrate is substantially coplanar with a second surface of the header, and the second surface of the header is opposite the first surface of the header.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Farinella & Associates, LLCInventors: Maureen M. Farinella, Joseph A. Farinella
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Publication number: 20110081635Abstract: The bible reading bookmark is a bookmark forming a substantially planar main body having opposed front and rear faces. Each of the front and rear faces is divided into a plurality of regions, with each region representing a distinct biblical passage. Front and rear sets of indicia are formed on the front and rear faces, respectively, of the substantially planar main body, the front and rear sets of indicia defining and separating the plurality of regions. Each of the regions includes indicia forming a checkbox, a name of a book of the bible, and a range of verses. In use, the user places the bookmark between adjacent pages of a bible corresponding to a selected bible passage. The user reads the selected bible passage and then forms a mark in the checkbox of the region corresponding to the selected bible passage upon completion of the selected bible passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: MONICA L. OLLIVIERRE
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Patent number: 7823528Abstract: A bookmark comprising a metal rod member having hooks on each end to support the arrangement of bead members. A top and bottom double ring is mounted on the hooks of the metal rod. The top double ring member mounts the circular end of the crimp member. The clamp side of the crimp member attaches to the ribbon material member. The ribbon material members are used to be placed between the pages of the book. The elastic cord member which is used to attach to the book is pulled through the top and bottom double ring member and overlaps to form two slip knots. The clamp side of the crimp member mounts to the elastic cord ends of the two slip knots to keep the skip knot ends attached.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Inventor: LaTheasa Vestine Stevens
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Publication number: 20100186660Abstract: This present invention is a bookmarker like no other bookmarker. Because it will hold up to eight pages in one book at one time and becomes a part of the book with out falling out. Eight different markers that can be moved from page to page at will.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Denise Annette Vinson Taylor
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Patent number: 7757624Abstract: A bookmark that has a wire-like elongate member which forms a between-page portion, a top portion and a spine-adjacent portion. The between-page portion is a uniplanar bending of the wire-like elongate member which includes different subportions. The subportions extend in different directions and include at least one subportion that extends along a line that is transverse to the spine-adjacent portion. The spine-adjacent portion is oriented with respect to the between-page portion such that the spine-adjacent portion extends along the spine of a book. The top portion connects the between-page portion and spine-adjacent portion and can be positioned over a top edge of a book. The wire-like elongate member is adapted to hold various items.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Inventor: Kim Landolt
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Patent number: 7703409Abstract: A bookmark or promotional device comprises a plurality of pockets aligned side-by-side with the opening of the pocket being at the edge of the bookmark. The pockets contain advertising or other promotional material as inserts. The devices are produced in different versions for different audiences and are distributed through a variety of channels generally free of charge to customers.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: KYP (Holdings) PLCInventors: Iain Wortley Sinclair, Grant Strathearn Sinclair, Godfrey Michael Bradman, Nicholas Miller, Camilla Ruth Bradman, Margaret Anne Murphy, Paul Thomas
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Publication number: 20100058975Abstract: A multi-page bookmark is disclosed. The multi-page bookmark includes straps adapted to form loops removably received around the front cover and the rear cover of a book, respectively. The loops are positioned adjacent the binding of the book. A connecting member is disposed between the loops adjacent an upper end of the book. The connecting member spans the book binding and is adapted to have at least one elongate book marking ribbon attached thereto which extend from the connecting member, wrap the upper end of the binding of the book, and may be received between selected pages of the book.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Leslie Kay Hertzfeld, Angela Michelle Hall
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Publication number: 20090301384Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible bookmark and more particularly a bookmark capable of displaying active text and images on its surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: Claude Maurice Beauregard, JR.
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Publication number: 20090235859Abstract: Multi-page bookmarks and methods of manufacturing bookmarks are provided. A goal of the invention's embodiments is to provide an organized multiple page bookmarker in one convenient product. A multi-page integral bookmark can be useful for scholars, students, doctors, and book readers reading multiple pages in a single book, for example, religious texts, cookbooks, textbooks, reference books, and self-help books. In some embodiments, a bookmark is a multi-arm bookmark that can range in the quantities of arms per bookmark anywhere from 2 arms to 20 arms (arm numbers can be increased). The bookmark can be made to fit any length of book. At least one arm of a multiple arm set is a little longer than the others so that the user can always quickly identify their current or most important location in the book. For example, for a person reading a Bible, the longest arm (or a number of longer arms) could keep track of a current reading place, while the other arms may mark an important verse or story.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: SMART SISTERS LLCInventors: ANNJEANETTE BAPTISTE, LORI RICE
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Patent number: 7578256Abstract: A bookmark has a compartment for storing an article for use by a reader. The bookmark preferably comprises a pouch that is capable of being placed between pages of a book, and a tab that protrudes from a periphery of a book or pages of a book. The pouch holds an article in the compartment, which can be opened to access and retrieve the article. In addition, the tab or pouch may contain data entry fields for inputting data relative to the book and person reading the book. Indicia may also be disposed on a surface of the tab.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Inventor: Matthew Daley
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Patent number: 7578257Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Inventors: Scott A. Capamaggio, Ross C. Amyot
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Publication number: 20090188424Abstract: A bookmark having a frame with at least three legs joined together in a serial manner; and a decorative piece attached to one of the at least three legs of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventor: Robin McCormick Pickens
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Patent number: 7562636Abstract: Provided herein is various embodiments of a combined writing instrument holder and bookmark for use with a book and at least one writing instrument. The combined writing instrument holder and bookmark includes a first loop, a second loop and an elongate member. The first loop is generally sized to snugly receive at least a cover of a book. The second loop is generally sized to snugly receive a writing instrument so that a writing instrument can be secured to a book while the first loop receives at least a cover of a book. The elongate member has an attached end, a free end and a length therebetween, with the length useful as a bookmark while the first loop receives at least a cover of a book. Additional and alternative features are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Everyday Innovations Inc.Inventor: Alan C. Regala
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Publication number: 20090114145Abstract: A bookmark or promotional device comprises a plurality of pockets aligned side-by-side with the opening of the pocket being at the edge of the bookmark. The pockets contain advertising or other promotional material as inserts. The devices are produced in different versions for different audiences and are distributed through a variety of channels generally free of charge to customers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: KYP (HOLDINGS) PLCInventors: Iain Wortley Sinclair, Grant Strathearn Sinclair, Godfrey Michael Bradman, Nicholas Miller, Camilla Ruth Bradman, Margaret Ann Murphy, Paul Thomas
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Publication number: 20090114144Abstract: An interactive, novelty bookmark device includes a composite frame having a front and back cover, a magnetic drawing screen mounted within the composite frame, wherein a portion of the drawing screen is accessible through a window in the front cover for receipt and persistent display of information input by a user of the device, a stylus having a magnetic tip and configured for use by the user to input information onto the magnetic drawing screen, an erase lever slidably mounted within the composite frame and having a magnet disposed thereon to selectively erase the magnetic drawing screen, and an engagement appendage mounted to and extending from the frame for releasably securing the interactive bookmark device to associated printed reading material which needs to be bookmarked.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: REMARKABLE READING CONCEPTS LLCInventor: David Keefe
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Patent number: 7475654Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: Sylvia Scott
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Patent number: 7461613Abstract: A bookmark or promotional device comprises a plurality of pockets aligned side-by-side with the opening of the pocket being at the edge of the bookmark. The pockets contain advertising or other promotional material as inserts. The devices are produced in different versions for different audiences and are distributed through a variety of channels generally free of charge to customers.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: KYP (Holdings) PLCInventors: Iain Wortley Sinclair, Grant Strathearn Sinclair, Godfrey Michael Bradman, Nicholas Miller, Camilla Ruth Bradman, Margaret Anne Murphy, Paul Thomas
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Publication number: 20080289566Abstract: A device and method for encouraging reading employing a bookmark for engagement to the spine, covers, or pages of a book. Coupons tradeable for rewards or sequentially removable portions from the bookmark to reveal indicia indicating increased reading achievement are provided as inducement to readers for reading.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Hallman
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Patent number: 7416356Abstract: A note-pad holder with incorporated page mark includes an adjustable Velcro attachment support member for attachment to a hardback book with a compartment for accessories and holding device for a writing utensil.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventor: Mark Anthony Quilantan
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Publication number: 20080156253Abstract: A bookmark has an elongate body with front and rear surfaces. An arm, attached to the body, has a first arm portion extending a preselected distance from the front surface and a second arm portion connected to the first arm portion and slanting toward the front surface. The second arm portion has a front and rear surfaces with the rear surface facing toward the front surface of the body. A spacer attached to the rear surface of the second arm portion extends toward the front surface of the body. A marker is attached to the front surface of the second arm portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventor: Darren Wilcox
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Patent number: 7367280Abstract: A household apparatus that combines the function of a bookmark and a highlighter/marker is provided. The apparatus has enclosed an inkwell that includes a volume of ink. The apparatus has thin shape that allows it to serve as a bookmark, while at the same time, has a marker portion that is covered by a cover when it is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Inventor: Lafayette Armstrong
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Patent number: 7260025Abstract: A bookmark (12) uses an integrated electronic timer circuit (18) to track reading time. A flat substrate (14) marks the page of the book. A header (16) is integral with the substrate. The header has a cavity for housing the electronic timer, a display (20) for displaying the timer count value, and a plurality of control buttons (22-28) for controlling the electronic timer. A sensor (54) can sense an external condition such as light or touch to control the electronic timer. A light source (56) is provided in the header. The substrate may contain a magnifying viewing port. The electronic timer has a memory (42) for storing the timer count values for individual and cumulative reading sessions.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Farinella & Associates, LLCInventors: Maureen M. Farinella, Joseph A. Farinella
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Patent number: 7125049Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Grand Band, Inc.Inventors: Seth Goldberg, Bennell Kaye
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Patent number: 7065839Abstract: A magnetic clip comprising a combined magnetic member/second firm plate unit (34) lever, and a second flexible film (27) which is wrapped around and attached to said combined magnetic member/second firm plate unit lever, and an opposing ferric armature member (22) lever, and a folded flexible attachment means (26) to which said opposing levers are adhered under said fold. The lower proximal edge of said magnetic member serves as a fulcrum (44) about which said two levers can be pivoted by the operator's fingers of only one hand which can raise or lower portions (52), (56), (54), and (58) thereby causing the leading edges of said clip to open or close as needed to secure or release said clip to or from a sheet (30). Closed life size view (84).Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2001Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Inventor: George J. Just
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Patent number: 7066494Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Inventor: Nicolaś Javier Di Prinzio
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Patent number: 7059637Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Inventors: Anna M. Stewart, Stephen Kraigh Stewart
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Patent number: 7055861Abstract: Described is a bookmark having a bookmark body, on which a bookmark clip is disposed. The bookmark clip can clam the cover or inner pages of a book to prevent the bookmark body from falling off from the book. The bookmark body is bendable and includes a protection surface of mounting the bookmark clip, a bendable surface and folding sheet capable of being inserted into content pages of a book. The bookmark can be repeatedly used for many times while having the features of being simple in structure, easy to manufacture, and flexible and convenient to use.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Inventor: Chun-yang Lee
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Patent number: 7052045Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for labeling the spine or edge of a binder. In an embodiment, the device comprises a housing, a clip attached to the housing and a label encased within the housing. The housing further comprises a base portion and a cover portion, wherein the cover portion is adapted to enclose a label within the base portion of the labeling device.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventor: Andy Park
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Patent number: 7004106Abstract: A bookmark device includes an elastically stretchable loop section that has a first longitudinally resilient cord wrappably attachable to a book being engaged with the book such that the first cord extends across an exterior of the book in between front and back covers of the book at a selected location. An elastically stretchable tail section includes a second longitudinally resilient cord joined to and extending from the loop section. The tail section projects from a first end of the book to which the loop section is attached and is insertible between a selected pair of adjoining pages of the book to mark a corresponding position therein. Each of the first and second cords constitutes a string. The tail has a distal end for extending no farther than an opposite end of the book when the tail section is in an unstretched condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Inventor: JoAnn Pearl Forance
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Patent number: 6994052Abstract: A marker and method of marking pages for subsequent revisit in accordance with a predetermined theme such as wedding, birthday or holiday gifts, home décor ideas and so forth, wherein the marker includes primary and a secondary icon designs to be positioned one behind the other on strips that include a tacking agent. The primary icon design is detailed and/or colorful, while the secondary is faded and/or without color, yet remaining evocative of the primary. When placed on open pages, the primary icon faces the user, but when the pages are closed the result is that the primary icon indicates right page placement while the secondary indicates left page placement. This will help the user to differentiate placement of a marker on a right page from a left page within the book, magazine, catalogue or the like and thus facilitate accurate identification of the flagged page.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Inventor: Laura Ellen McMullen