Upright note holder

A note holder is disclosed that comprises a base; a spine extending from the base and having a base end and an upper end, the upper end being positioned higher than the base end in the vertical plane; and, a plurality of retainers attached to said spine and adapted to retain one or more pieces of notepaper in an easily observed state.

TECHNICAL FIELD

An upright holder for holding notes in an easily observed state is disclosed. More particularly, an upright holder for suspending sheet material such as paper notes or photographic film using a plurality of retaining clips is disclosed.

BACKGROUND ART

Upright holders are known in several different embodiments and comprise several different structural parts consisting of different materials, which makes the production of them relatively complicated and expensive. Further, known holders are generally not aesthetically pleasing and do not incorporate a tidy way to store note paper along with a plurality of notes in an easily observed state.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

A note holder is disclosed that comprises a base; a spine extending from the base and having a base end and an upper end, the upper end being positioned higher than the base end in the vertical plane; and, a plurality of retainers attached to said spine and adapted to retain one or more media sheets in an easily observed state.

In one form the base comprises one or more storage trays adapted to hold media sheets.

In one form, each of the plurality of retainers is integral to the spine.

In one form, each of the plurality of retainers comprises a flexible element which is mounted to the spine at least at one point and extends across at least a portion of the width of the spine.

In one form, the spine includes a plurality of orifices and each flexible element extends from a respective one of the plurality of orifices.

In one form, the stand comprises a container holding a heavy granular material.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS

Referring to the figures, disclosed is a note holder1which includes a base2. The base2comprises a stand3and at least one storage element4. The stand3is adapted to be placed on a table or other surface (not illustrated). The storage element4is incorporated into the base2and stand3and is adapted to retain a plurality of media sheets, in this case pieces of note paper5. The storage elements4comprise a storage cavity9which is shaped to retain the pieces of note paper5. These pieces of note paper5could comprise adhesive backed memo paper or other small pieces of note paper.

The stand3comprises a closed container6, composed of walls7around a hollow interior cavity8. The hollow interior cavity8holds a heavy granular material, such as sand, a heavy fluid such as water, or heavy solids such as metal or other heavy blocks. Alternatively, the stand3comprises a solid piece of metal or other heavy material.

The note holder1further comprises a spine10extending upwardly from the base2. The spine10has a base end11and an upper end12. The spine10is designed to extend upwardly from the base2such that the upper end12is positioned higher than the base2in the vertical plane. In one form, the spine10extends perpendicularly to the stand3. In another form, the spine10is curved or zig-zag shaped or extends at any angle to the stand3.

The note holder1further comprises a plurality of retainers15. In one form, each of the plurality of retainers15is attached to the spine10. In this form each of the plurality of retainers15comprises an elongate member16extending across at least a portion of the width of the spine10. The elongate member16abuts the spine10at least at one point. In use, the piece of notepaper5can be slipped under the elongate member16and pinned to the spine10at the point where the elongate member16abuts the spine10. The elongate member16is composed of a flexible material such as a bendable metal or plastic.

The spine10includes a plurality of orifices17cut into the spine. The retainer15extends from the orifices17across at least a portion of the width of the spine10.

In one form the retainer15is integral to the spine10. In this form the spine10is composed of a flexible metal or plastic material that is appropriate for the composition of the retainer15.

In one form the spine10is hollow and includes an inner spine (not illustrated) which extends behind the orifices17up at least a portion of the length of the spine10. In this form, the plurality of retainers15is attached with the inner spine.

In one form the retainers15include a central divider (not illustrated) which is positioned at approximately the centre of the retainers15. The central divider is adapted such that a media sheet positioned in the retainer abuts the central divider allowing the media sheet to be easily aligned with the vertical.

In one form the spine10is moveable or flexible such that the spine10can be positioned at an angle to the vertical plane allowing a user to easily view the media sheets retained by the retainers15.

In use, the note holder1stands on a surface such as a table. A user can utilise the pieces of note paper5which are stored within the storage element4on the base2. Notes can be written on the pieces of note paper5. The spine10is adapted to have notes clipped thereto. Each of the notes can be held by one or two or more of the plurality of retainers15. The notes are therefore held in an easily observed state. This avoids the loss of notes and keeps them in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the note holder, except where the context requires otherwise due to expressed language or necessary implication, the word “comprise” or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising” is used in an inclusive sense, that is to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the note holder.

Variations and/or modifications may be made to the parts previously defined without departing from the broad spirit or ambit of the note holder.