Abstract: A creased sticky note with a sticky body, an adhesive layer and at least one crease is provided. The sticky body has an adhesion portion and a flexible portion disposed adjacent to the adhesion portion. The adhesive layer is disposed on the adhesion portion. The at least one crease is disposed on the adhesion portion, or is disposed between the adhesion portion and the flexible portion, or is disposed on a stress hinders area of the flexible portion which is near the adhesion portion.

Abstract: A system comprising a book mark, reading ring and finger sock configured to be inserted between the pages of a book to mark a page further includes a slidable marker to indicate a particular line a user has last read. The book mark also comprises a tractable portion that is configured to removable adhere to a page of a book. The reading ring and finger sock are worn on a user's finger or thumb and is made of resilient material to assist in turning the pages of a book.

Abstract: A bookmark for marking pages in a book includes a laminar element for insertion between laminar book parts. A magnetic clip provides attractive clipping force through a laminar book part for gripping the laminar book part. A hinge part defines at least one abutment area in which the hinge part abuts the laminar book part. A releasable page holder includes a flexible element and a page retaining element, the flexible element being attached, at a first end, to the laminar element and, at a second end, to the page retaining element. The first end is located adjacent an edge of the laminar book part and extends from the first end along an edge of the laminar book part, and the second end is movable with respect to the first end by means of flexing of the flexible element away from the laminar book part towards the second end of the elongate flexible element, to enable the page retaining element to engage and retain the page whilst the bookmark is held in place on the laminar book part by the magnetic clip.

Abstract: A tabbed note includes a note sheet having an opening and at least two slits and a binder clip. Both slits extend to touch the opening. One slit extends to touch an edge of the note. A binder clip is inserted into one of the slits and positioned to block the opening from a front view of the tabbed note.

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 bookmark can include a ribbon coupled to a clip. The clip can include a rigid body and a display body that are resiliently coupled to each other. The rigid body can include upper and lower attachment regions at which the ribbon is coupled with the clip.

Abstract: Bookmarks can include separate components that are attached to each other. Some bookmarks include a base that is configured to be attached to a book and a ribbon that is configured to serve as a placeholder between pages of the book. The ribbon can be attached to the base via attachment features in the base, and in some cases, may be attached to the base without adhesives.

Abstract: Bookmarks can include a base that can couple with a cover of a book and a ribbon that can be attached to the base. For some bookmarks, the base includes a display body that can be positioned at an exterior of a cover of a book when the bookmark is coupled with the book, and also includes a rigid body coupled with the display body such that the rigid body can be positioned at an interior of the cover of the book when the bookmark is coupled with the book. The rigid body can include a coupling assist region having a cavity that extends rearwardly relative to the display body. An edge of a book cover can be received into the cavity before being advanced between clamping portions that are defined by the display body and the rigid body.

Abstract: A bookmark can include a ribbon attached to a rigid body. The bookmark can include a resilient biasing member that assists in achieving a desired orientation of the rigid body relative to a book when the bookmark is coupled with the book.

Abstract: A bookmark for marking pages in a book includes a laminar element for insertion between laminar book parts. A magnetic clip provides attractive clipping force through a laminar book part for gripping the laminar book part. A hinge part defines at least one abutment area in which the hinge part abuts the laminar book part. A releasable page holder includes a flexible element and a page retaining element, the flexible element being attached, at a first end, to the laminar element and, at a second end, to the page retaining element. The first end is located adjacent an edge of the laminar book part and extends from the first end along an edge of the laminar book part, and the second end is movable with respect to the first end by means of flexing of the flexible element away from the laminar book part towards the second end of the elongate flexible element, to enable the page retaining element to engage and retain the page whilst the bookmark is held in place on the laminar book part by the magnetic clip.

Abstract: A bookmark can include a ribbon attached to a rigid body. The bookmark can include a resilient biasing member that assists in achieving a desired orientation of the rigid body relative to a book when the bookmark is coupled with the book.

Abstract: A ?-shape bookmark is made from a sheet of transparent, flexible and resilient materials, or from a combination of such materials and non-transparent materials. A body plate V goes in a book. A hook I is for hanging the bookmark on the top end against the spine of the book. A margin area A above the body plate V is for displaying texts and/or images. A transparent page-holder S allows secure holding of an opened page without blocking the reader's view of the texts. The outer edge J of the page-holder S may be slanted inward, while the inner edge Z outward. The edge P of the plate V may either have teeth Xn, Yn, etc., or may be sandwiched by two narrow strips of high friction material. Holes Rn allow the bookmark to be installed in a binder. A barcode, mosaic code or IC chip allows electronic data processing.

Abstract: The bookmark being described is shaped like a triangle with an opening on the longest side. The edge of a book's inner page can be inserted into the opening and therefore provides the reader with a bookmark. Due to the specific shape, it can prevent the bookmark from fallen off the book. The bookmark can be easily taken off and can be repeatedly used for many times. It will not leave any damages to the paper and it is easy to manufacture.

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 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 magnetic device used as a bookmark and a nametag. The device includes a strip of sheet material including first, second, third and fourth panels folded along first, second and third fold lines. First and second magnets, preferably of the rare earth type, are secured between selected folded panels forming clamping jaws that fasten the device to a page in a book or to clothing. Selected printed indicia information on the panels may display advertising, business card information, use instructions, and appointments so the device may serve as both a bookmark and a nametag.

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 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.

Abstract: 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.

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 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A removable bookmarker for marking positions or pages of a book. The bookmarker having a plurality of bookmarker strings is freely removable from the book. The removable bookmarker is composed of an attachment member such as a hairpin clip or a gem clip and a plurality of bookmarker strings connected to a top of the attachment member. An end of the attachment member is slid onto a front cover or a spine of the book so that the bookmarker strings are mounted on the book.

Abstract: A reference bookmark, which by shape and proportion clenches a page of a book and which identifies the page and the text last read using a display window with a fully adhesive label. The invention is a rigid-planar device comprising a display window 1, a marker 2 and a stabilizer 3.The display window 1 is an extension of the marker 2. The reader places a fully adhesive label within the perimeter of the display window 1 and inscribes a personal note pertinent to the text of the marked page, for future referral. The display window 1 clears the page margin, enabling the reader to view and consult his notes, whether the book remains open or shut, thereby relocating the desired text or subject matter of the marked page. An opening between the marker 2 and the stabilizer 3 elements allows the bookmark to admit the clenched pages.

Abstract: A multipurpose transparent bookmark with a “clip” that clips onto a page with the help of an inset flap 14, the “clip.” This clip 14 prevents a bookmark from slipping off a page. With this transparency property, nothing on a page will be obstructed. Hence a reader can mark on this bookmark exactly where he/she has left off by using a marker, sticker note/arrow, etc. The protruding blank space 20 available on the top of the flap acts like a tab, which provides an added space for notation. Thus, it has a myriad of applications, including being used as a bookmark, place marker, reference tab, categorizing device, sequencing or numbering device for any books, documents, paperwork, etc.

Abstract: A bookmark in the shape of a doll or animal includes: a) a rounded head portion; (b) a longitudinally extending body portion attached at an upper end to the head portion, the body portion including at least two generally rigid, matching leg portions extending downwardly at a lower end; and (c) at least one strand of hair-like material attached to the head portion. The leg portions are spaced apart and adapted for placement over the edge of a cover of a book or other text. The strands are of a length and thickness adapted for placement between two pages of the book to mark one or more pages for future reference. A head swivel mechanism is also described.

Abstract: A page clamp has a pair of outward facing faces and a pair of opposed faces define by a pair of sides which converge adjacent one end of the clamp. A clip is positioned in spaced relation with one of the outward facing faces. The clip has one end connected to one outward facing face and a second end biased by the clip toward the one outward facing face. The outward facing face can include around the periphery thereof a plurality of tabs defining with the outward facing face a plurality of gaps that can receive an edge of a bookmark therein. A rim can extend normal to the outward facing face and substantially therearound. The bookmark and the outward facing face can also include magnetic material for creating a magnetic attraction therebetween.

Abstract: A book marker is disclosed which comprises at least first, second, and third jaw members, the first and second jaw members being hingedly connected at a common pivotal axis to define a first independently operable clamp selectively positionable between clamped and unclamped positions thereof, and the second and third jaw members being hingedly connected at a common pivotal axis to define a second independently operable clamp selectively positionable between clamped and unclamped positions thereof.

Abstract: A page holder adapted to hold opposing pages of a book in an open position while reading. The page holder includes first and second wings meeting at a junction point and disposed at an angle of about 150° with respect to each other. A thumb opening is spaced back from the leading surface of the first and second wings and offset slightly from the junction point toward the first wing. In use, the reader's thumb is inserted into the thumb opening and the junction point is placed between two adjoining pages of an open book near the bottom of the pages. One wing extends over and holds down the page on the right while the other wing holds down the page on the left. One embodiment of the invention is formed of clear plastic material using injection molding, while another embodiment is made of metal wire using wireform manufacturing techniques.

Abstract: First and second pairs of arms are respectively disposed at opposite ends of a support structure. A constrainable member (e.g., a spring) is supported at its opposite ends by corresponding ones of the arms in the pairs. This is the only constrainable member in the page clamping device. When the spring is unconstrained, the arms in each pair are normally closed. The arms in each pair are pivotable independently of the arms in the other pair. The arms in each pair have at first positions camming peripheries which cause one of such arms to pivot when the other of such arms is pivoted. The arms in each pair have at second positions camming peripheries which provide a stable relationship between the arms when the arms are in an open position. The arms in each pair are disposed on the opposite sides of a book from the arms in the other pair. With the arms in the open relationship, the pages can be easily turned.

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 bolder 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. A strap having a single inelastic or elastic portion, and fasteners, 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. The hand piece is adjustable to accommodate both large and small hands of a user.

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: 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: An improved page marker for positionable and removable attachment to a sheet comprising two panels and one extending area. The panels, which may be in an extended or unfolded position or may be folded back against each other along a common bend or crease, are used in conjunction with a conventional paper clip to secure a sheet. Both panels consist of retainer means to keep the paper clip in position when the page marker is being moved by force. The area extending beyond the two panels and the clipped sheet serves the purpose as a marking or message means for a book, a filing system, or the like papers.

Abstract: A bookmark comprised of two connected pieces. The clip piece, made of unyielding material and comprised of three portions attaches to the binding of any reading material. The prong portion of the clip is inserted between two pages, the bend portion rests on the top of the binding of the marked material and the base portion lays on the outside of the binding and provides a base for attachment to the second piece. The second piece, a long thin ribbon has one end attached to the base portion of the clip, the length of which is left free to mark a page.

Abstract: A pocket-sized book opener for holding a book in an open position comprising a page holding apparatus attached to two planes that converge angularly to form a wedge. When the page holding apparatus is removably fastened to the pages on one side of the book, and adjacent to the spine, the wedge is pressed snugly into the spine of the book and holds the book in an open position. The transparent material of the book opener allows the reader to view the written word through the planes of the wedge.

Abstract: A rotating plate (36) which is rotated by raising a strap (39) upward by pulling the strap (39) is provided on the outer periphery of a strap feed and take-up drum (30) of a clip-carrying bookmaker. An operating drum (39) provided with a plurality of sawtooth-shaped projections (40) on the end surface thereof and rotated when the rotating plate (36) is rotated is provided. A ratchet (42) fixed to the support shaft (31) of the strap feed and take-up drum (30) is provided inside the operating drum (39). On the other hand, a coiled spring (48) urges the operating drum (39) so that the sawtooth-shaped projections (44) of the end surface thereof are meshed with the sawtooth-shaped projections (40) of the operating drum (39) constantly, and an operating drum (43) restricted in circumferential rotation is provided. Further, a ratchet (45) to be meshed with the ratchet (42) is provided inside the operating drum (43).

Abstract: A transferable bookmark which can be clipped to one or more pages, or to the cover, of a book. The bookmark includes a ribbon, one end of which is mounted between a flexible clip and a ribbon cover. The clip includes an inner clipping member which is hinged to an outer clipping member, allowing resilient displacement of the inner and outer clipping members relative to one another. The ribbon cover is mounted on the back side inner clipping member, over the ribbon. The inner clipping member can have a name plate adhered to the front, displaying a letter or symbol thereon.

Abstract: A multi-purpose bookmark adapted to be positioned over the top edge of the book back with an inner leg thereof extending between the pages thereof and a outer leg thereof extending downwardly along the book back outer surface and in contact therewith. Resiliently between the aforementioned legs and a spirally wound section on the outer leg provides the friction to ensure the engagement of the bookmark to the book and page position may be marked by one or more lines extending through an opening in the connecting portion between the two legs. In addition, a pencil or pen holder is provided at the outer leg.

Abstract: A clip-on calculator assembly comprising a thin calculator housing containing a calculator and a thin resilient clip disposed about the outer periphery of the calculator housing. The clip is integrally connected to a portion of the calculator housing. Spaces are formed between the outer periphery of the housing and the resilient clip for allowing paper or the like to be positioned between the outer periphery and the resilient clip, thereby clipping the same to the calculator.

Abstract: A clip-carrying bookmarker the clip of which is adapted to be held on a cover of a book and extends downward from a strap storage box having a strap withdrawal port from which a strap provided in a wound state in the box and having a tag at the free end portion thereof can be drawn out to a desired length. After the strap has been drawn out to an arbitrary length, the tag is released from the fingers of a user, a pair of ratchets provided in the strap storage box are engaged to prevent a strap feed and take-up drum provided in the same box from being turned. Accordingly, the strap drawn out to a desired length is maintained as it is, the strap being then inserted between pages of an object book. When an operating shaft member projecting outward from a side wall of the strap storage box is pressed, the ratchets are disengaged from each other, so that the strap feed and take-up drum is rendered rotatable to enable the length of the strap drawn out to be reduced, and the strap to be rewound.

Abstract: A book mark for use in combination with a book having a front cover, a back cover and a spine therebetween, comprises a clamp for releasable attachment to the book and a marker, integrally formed with the clamp and arranged to extend, in use, from the clamp generally outward of the spine of the book, for releasably marking a page in the book. The clamp and the marker are formed of a molded, flexible, resilient material.

Abstract: A unique clip having a depending body portion with an inner set slit or slot thereby forming a tongue which may be displaced from the plane of the body portion and wherein the terminus may be one of a plurality of configurations and wherein the clip has a myriad of uses, including being used as a bookmark, memo holder, or a paper clip.

Abstract: A bookmark of molded plastic material is formed with a base having a retaining finger for clamping to a portion of the book. A retaining arm is integrally formed with the base and consists of a first horizontal section which extends along the width of the base, an intermediate section extending from the end of the first section at an angle toward the pages of the book, and a retaining vertical section extending from the end of the intermediate section and angled back toward the base and in the direction of the clamped portion of the book. The first and intermediate sections being in the same plane as the base.

Abstract: An improved bookmarker for maintaining the place of a reader in a book having a spring retaining marking arm. A u-shaped clip has upwardly extending front and back sections and a bottom section having an axial slot on one edge and an opening spaced from the slot. The marking arm has a hook portion and a loop portion for engaging the opening and slot, respectively, of the bottom section fixedly securing the marking arm to the clip.

Abstract: A removable page marker is formed from an elongated rectangular sheet of material folded back upon itself to form an upper and lower leg. The free end of the upper leg is bent back upon itself and extended between the upper and lower legs so as to yieldably bias against the lower leg. A fastener through the upper and lower legs forms a loop portion for holding an inscription sheet of printed matter.

Abstract: A marker device that clips onto a page, for example, has a spring between proximal ends of a pair of similar congruent leaves so as to spread the proximal ends away from each other and press corresponding opposite distal ends toward each other. One leaf has graduations on it constituting part of a scale or ruler. A third flat straight leaf is connected to one of the pair of spring-biased leaves in such manner that the third leaf can slide and extend or contract relative to the one leaf. The third leaf has graduations that form a continuous measuring scale in conjunction with the graduations on the one leaf when the third leaf is fully extended.

Abstract: A bookmark with a retaining hook element at the top thereof to receive the upper end of the bound edge of a book and positively prevent the bookmark from shifting longitudinally and laterally of said bound edge. In one form, the bookmark is provided with a plurality of reference indicia slits along opposite edges of an elongated body and includes a plurality of elongated cord elements adapted to be inserted into one or more of said indicia slits along the edges of the body to provide reference indicia for the subject matter of the book.

Abstract: A bookmark, comprising an anchoring member 1, 2 for securing the bookmark to the cover of a book, and a pointer 3 connected to the anchoring member and adapted in use to overlie an edge portion of pages of the book, and extending generally in the direction of a center portion of the spine of the book, the arrangement being such that the pointer is capable in use of flexing outwardly of the pages of the book on turning of a page, to allow passage of the page past the pointer. The outermost end of arm 4 carries a small stop 6 which is positioned to bear on the top edge of the book cover when used with a hard-backed book. This urges the outer end of arm 4 upwardly, and thus the pointer 3 downwardly, to compensate for the fact that the pages of a hard-backed book are generally lower than the cover.