Book holder

Abstract

A book holder for holding a book within a range of lengths and thicknesses is provided. The book holder includes a first longitudinal frame member and a second longitudinal frame member adjustably slideably positioned with respect to the first frame member. A set of first and second spaced apart hooks are connected generally adjacent an extreme end of the frame members. At least one on the hooks on each frame member is generally being transversely positionally adjustable with respect to the connected frame member.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to purses and cases for carrying books, such as Bibles, and more particularly, to an arrangement that facilitates the efficient carrying of a Bible or book, without damaging the book, and maintaining the book safely yet easily removably attached to the purse or case.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

Conventional cases for carrying books, such as Bibles, generally are limited to the attachment of the covers of the Bible to pockets in the case. There generally is no room for additional materials, such as a writing pad, writing instrument, and pockets for miscellaneous items. There is a need, therefore, for an arrangement for caring a Bible that physically protects the Bible, provides a plurality of accessory-carrying pockets, and permits the Bible to be removed from the case with minimal effort. In many instances, a decision to purchase a given Bible or book is made independently of a decision to purchase a book case. Accordingly, there is also a need to provide a book holder that can conveniently accommodate Bibles or books of various lengths and thicknesses.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

To satisfy the above noted needs, a revelation of the present invention is brought forth. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a book holder for holding a book within a range of lengths and thicknesses. The book holder includes a first longitudinal frame member and a second longitudinal frame member adjustably slideably positioned with respect to the first frame member. A set including at least first and second spaced apart hooks are connected generally adjacent an extreme end of the frame members. At least one on the hooks on each frame member is generally being transversely positionally adjustable with respect to its connected frame member.

Other features of the invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art as the invention is further revealed in the accompanying drawings and Detailed Description of the Invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a book holder of the present invention in an environment of a folding cover tote or book case and a book.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the book case shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is side view illustrating a book being retained by the book holder.

FIG. 4 is rear view illustrating a book being retained by the book holder shown in FIG. 3 with a wing portion of the book holder being removed for clarity of illustration.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of another book holder of the present invention substantially similar to a book holder of FIGS. 1-4.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the book holder perpendicular to the view shown in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is top view of the book holder shown in FIG. 6 with a wing portion of the book holder being removed for clarity of illustration.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a portion the book holder shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a portion the book holder shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a portion the book holder shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion the book holder shown in FIG. 6.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIGS. 5-11 provide a book holder 7 according to the present invention. The book holder 7 has a metal or polymeric female longitudinal frame member 10. The female frame member 10 is primarily shaped as an elongated rectangular box structure. The female frame member 10 has a height approximately ½″ or less and a width of approximately 1¼″. The female frame member 10 in the embodiment shown has a length of approximately 5½ inches long extending along a longitudinal axis 12.

Generally adjacent an extreme end 14 of the female frame member 10 is a transverse beam 16. The transverse beam 16 has a transverse slot 20. Extending through the transverse slot 20 is a stub portion 22 of a hook 24. Juxtaposing the stud portion 22 of the hook 24 is an inner screw on flange 26 and an outer flange 28. The hook 24 has a first portion 30 that extends generally along an axis 38 generally parallel with the axis 12. The hook 24 has a second portion 32 spaced from the first portion 30 extending in a direction opposite the first portion 30. The second portion 32 can be generally parallel with the first portion 30. The second portion 32 of the hook can be coated with a polymeric material 34 such as plastic or other suitable alternative to prevent damage to any Bible or book that is connected with the book holder 7.

The female frame member 10 along an extreme end 14 has two transverse oriented windows 36. The hook first portion 30 extends out of the windows 36. The hook stud portion 22 has a loose fit within the slot 20 to allow the hook 24 to adjustably transversely translate with respect to the female frame member 10 (and in respect to the hook 24, that the hook is lateral spaced from). Additionally each hook 24 can have pivotal movement upon the axis 38 to provide an additional dimension of its transverse adjustment. When a book 51 is installed in the book holder 7, the second portion 32 will be positioned to extend between the cover and binding of the book 51 to retain the same. The above noted configuration can accept hard back or paperback publications. The transverse adjustment allows the book holder 7, 17 to accommodate Bibles or books of varying thicknesses.

Adjustably slideably positioned with respect to the female frame member 10 is as a male frame member 50. The male frame member 50 is telescopically insertably positioned within the female frame member 10 to allow the book holder 7 to adjust to Bibles or books 51 of different lengths. As shown the book holder can adjust to book lengths of approximately 4½ to 9 inches.

The female frame member 10 has an optional slot 52 for receipt of a screw clamping device 54. In the embodiment 17 of FIGS. 1-4 the screw 54 is inserted within a threaded hole (not shown) in the male frame member 50 and the head of the screw 54 clamps down the side of the female member adjacent the slot 52. In the embodiment of the book holder 7 as shown in FIGS. 5-11, the screw 54 can be threadably engaged with a threaded bore in the side of the female frame member and a shank portion of the screw abuts itself against of the side of the male frame member 50 or into one of a plurality of adjustment apertures (not shown).

Pivotally connected to the female frame member 10 by a hinge 58 is a wing 60. The wing 60 is typically connected to a binder portion 62 of a folding bookcase 64. The book case 64 binder portion 62 has a series of elastic bands 66 to receive the inserted wing 60. In alternative embodiments a ferromagnetic frame member or wing may be magnetically retained to the binder portion. In still another embodiment a hook and loop fastener material can be utilized to make the connection between the book holder in binder portion of the book case.

While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed, it is to be understood it has been described by way of example only, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as it is encompassed in the following claims.

Claims

1. A book holder for holding a book within a range of lengths and thicknesses comprising: a first longitudinal frame member: a second longitudinal frame member adjustably slideably positioned with respect to said first frame member; and a set of first and second spaced apart hooks connected generally adjacent an extreme end of said frame members, at least one on said hooks on each frame member being generally being transversely positionally adjustable with respect to said connected frame member.

2. A book holder as described in claim 1 wherein both of said first and second hooks are positionally adjustable with respect to said connected frame member.

3. A book holder as described in claim 1 wherein said transversely positionally adjustable hook is pivotal about an axis generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of said frame members.

4. A book holder as described in claim 1 wherein said transversely positionally adjustable hook is transversely translatable.

5. A book holder as described in claim 4 wherein said transversely positionally adjustable hook is pivotal about an axis generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of said frame members.

6. A book holder as described in claim 1 wherein one of said frame members is insertable within said other frame member.

7. A book holder as described in claim 1 further including a clamping device to maintain a relative position of said first frame member with respect to said second frame member.

8. A book holder as described in claim 1 wherein said frame members are connected with a binder portion of a book case.

9. A book holder as described in claim 1 wherein a pivotal wing is connected on one of said frame members, said pivotal wing being connectable with a binder portion of a book case to connect said holder with said book case.

10. A book holder as described in claim 9 wherein a pivotal wing wherein said pivot wing is insertable within a portion of said binder of said book case.

11. A book holder as described in claim 1 wherein one of said hooks is metallic member with an extreme end coated with in a polymeric material.

12. A book holder as described in claim 1 wherein said hooks have a first portion extending generally along an axis generally parallel with a longitudinal axis of said frame members and a second portion spaced from and generally parallel with said first portion and extending in a generally opposite direction said first portion.

13. A book holder for holding a book within a range of lengths and thicknesses comprising: a first longitudinal frame member: a second longitudinal frame member telescopically insertable within said first frame member adjustably slideably positioned with respect to said first frame member; and a set of first and second spaced apart hooks connected generally adjacent an extreme end of said frame members, said hooks being generally being transversely translatable and pivotal about an axis generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of said frame members.

14. A book holder for holding a book within a range of lengths and thicknesses comprising: a first longitudinal frame member: a second longitudinal frame member telescopically insertable within said first frame member adjustably slideably positioned with respect to said first frame member; a clamping mechanism to retain a relative position between said frame members; a set of first and second spaced apart hooks connected generally adjacent an extreme end of said frame members, said hooks being generally being transversely translatable and pivotal about an axis generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of said frame members; and a wing pivotally connected with one of said frame members for connecting said book holder with a binder portion of a folding cover book case.