Patent ID: 6364361
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B42D

Abstract:
A book holder, comprising:a base portion having: a foot for positioning upon a supporting surface; and, a leg extending upwardly from said foot, said leg having: a first slot therein; a movable lever secured to said leg and extending into said first slot, said lever having: a free end that normally projects forwardly from said first slot; a pair of locking pins extending laterally from said free end; a tab extending rearwardly from said free end through said first slot permitting said lever and said locking pins to be pushed forwardly; a movable portion having: a spine slidably engaging said leg, said spine having: a pair of retaining flanges; and, a plate joining said retaining flanges together so as to form a channel within which said leg may slide, said plate having a second slot within which said free end of said lever is slidably positioned, said second slot having opposed sides with a plurality of vertically spaced notches for snugly receiving said pins thereby selectively preventing relative motion between said base portion and said movable portion; a pair of outstretched arms extending from said spine; and, a pair of hook-like hands at the ends of said arms.