Patent ID: 6871742
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: A47F

Abstract:
1. A free standing holder of unitary molded plastic construction for positioning on a horizontal support surface and for holding flat articles to maintain the flat articles on edge in a generally vertical orientation for manual access and removal by individuals while the flat articles are maintained on edge in a generally vertical orientation, said holder comprising, in combination: a holder back; a holder bottom integral with and projecting forwardly from said holder back; and a holder front spaced from said holder back, said holder back, said holder bottom and said holder front defining a holder interior for accommodating said flat articles, said holder back and said holder bottom forming at least one rearwardly projecting support leg for engagement with a horizontal support surface to support said holder and said holder bottom including a flat article engagement surface inclined downwardly in the direction of said holder front for promoting movement of the flat articles in said holder interior toward said holder front, said holder front including a front panel and an outwardly radiating stiffener projection at least partially surrounding said holder interior, said front panel connected by a hinge to said stiffener projection and selectively movable between a first position wherein said front panel partially covers said holder back and limits forward movement of said flat articles while the flat articles are maintained on edge and a second position wherein said front panel does not limit forward movement of the flat articles, said holder defining an access opening adjoining said front panel communicating with said holder interior and allowing manual access to said flat articles when the flat articles are disposed on edge in a generally vertical orientation and said front panel is in said first position, said holder back and said holder bottom forming at least two spaced, rearwardly protecting support legs for engagement with a horizontal support surface to support said holder.