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Is a book stand patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a book stand have been patented many times, but "a book stand" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 165 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “bookreading standholderrest” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 139 best keyword matches we examined, 26 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: KIM SEONG WON (3), MORANGS INC (3), PHIFER INC (2), JEON YOUNG CHAN (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A47B (98), B42D (39), Y10S (6), A45F (5).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a book stand
- Book stand US-12137800-B2 2024 · CORCORAN DAN E
A stand for supporting a book in an inclined reading position having a resting surface, which tilts back such that the book rests at an incline; a shelf surface, which prevents the book pages and book from sliding down and off the…
View on Google Patents - Book stand with improved readability features and page turning capabilities US-11337517-B1 2022 · NIFONG LYLA KATE
A device for turning pages in a book includes a main frame and a bottom support configured for engaging a bottom lip of a book's binder. The bottom support is hingedly connected to the main frame. A top support is configured f…
View on Google Patents - Reading book stand US-11363882-B2 2022 · ZHANG XIAOCHUAN
A reading book stand mainly comprises a base plate (1) and a support plate (2) and a clamp (3). An intersecting line divides a length (L) of the base plate into two parts (L1) and (L2). A reading angle (A) is not less than 90 degr…
View on Google Patents - Anti-myopia reading book stand based on magneto-rheological material WO-2022178804-A1 2022 · MU ZHAOFEN
An anti-myopia reading book stand based on a magneto-rheological material. The anti-myopia reading book stand comprises: a supporting plate (1); a support connected to the bottom of the supporting plate (1); and a base connected t…
View on Google Patents - Steering wheel book stand US-9731656-B1 2017 · STATES ROBERT LEE
My invention is a steering wheel book stand. The purpose of the stand is to provide freedom and comfort to a reader while in their vehicle. The stand includes supports bars and a support plate that are adaptable to fit different s…
View on Google Patents - Book holder stand US-7891632-B2 2011 · RUCINSKI PHIL
A book holder stand has two shallow box like parts hinged together along one side to be openable to extend the parts from each other in opposite directions and define a generally planar support. A pivoted shelf is mounted at the b…
View on Google Patents - Book stand WO-2011117761-A1 2011 · PERETTI PAOLO
The present invention relates to a book-stand comprising a book-stand body (2) which supports a prop structure (10, 20, 40) for a book and from which two side legs (5, 7) and a central leg (3) extend. The central leg (3) extends f…
View on Google Patents - Full folding/unfolding book stand and copy holder US-7758009-B1 2010 · CHANG CHUN-YUAN
The present invention provide a full folding/unfolding book stand and copy holder, which components are connected in one piece, so that it can be well connected when folding or unfolding; its strong triangular movable support comp…
View on Google Patents - Book stand for reading book on horizontal direction WO-2009105971-A1 2009 · LIU GUANGYU
A book stand permits a reader to read the book on the horizontal direction. The book stand includes a rotatable supporting post, a vertical supporting post, a first rotating device (2), and a second rotating device (3), a reading …
View on Google Patents - Book holder US-7540464-B2 2009 · SAMARI BADIOLLAH R
The present invention is an improved book holder. In particular, the present invention is directed to a book holder with easy loading and unloading of reading material, a page turning mechanism, book centering mechanism and/or a f…
View on Google Patents - Upright stand bible/book holder US-2004159765-A1 2004
The Portable Upright Bible/Book Holder is constructed out of plexiglas material. The holder has three sections which can be assembled or dismantled easily without tools for transport. The bottom section is the base of holder, the …
View on Google Patents - Book page holder US-2004135051-A1 2004
A book page holder device for holding open the pages of a book, the book page holder device having a substantially flat and rigid support member that is sized wider than either a standard sized hard cover book in an open state or …
View on Google Patents - Book holder support stand US-2002195534-A1 2002
The Book Holder Support Stand holds a book receiver which permits a person to read in many positions. The orientation of the book receiver attached to the stand can be adjusted with a single control. The invention is counterbalanc…
View on Google Patents - Book stand US-6234441-B1 2001
A book stand is provided with a base adapted to fit under a person's leg, a first arm pivotally connected to the base, a second arm telescopically attached to the first arm, and a book rack pivotally mounted on the second arm …
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a book stand been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Tools and office products differ in grips, adjustment mechanisms, and how blades or bits are held and changed.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.