Adjustable reading bookstand

Abstract

The reclining model is adjustable vertically, horizontally, and rotationally. The book holder component of the bookstand has two parts for fitting the book holder to the size of the reading material. In combination, the book holder ledge and the bookclip holds the reading material securely in place. All bookstands are designed for stress-free-body-usage. The Bookstands permit reading at eyelevel and eliminates the need for gripping reading material. Reclining model allows reading at eyelevel whether in a reclining or upright position. Each bookstand is designed for improving the quality of life of readers with physical disabilities interfering with the positioning of materials for reading. They are designed for readers with visual impairments and for readers with back, neck, shoulder, upper extremity: hand, wrist, arm, and elbow; disorders and limitations.

1 . Five (5) models of the Adjustable Reading Bookstands: reclining, desk/tabletop, legal/medical desk/tabletop, visually impaired desk/tabletop, wheelchair/chair/couch model; designed to obviate physical conditions stemming from arthritis, stroke, multiple sclerosis, amputations, deformities, and/or spinal cord, brain, and musculoskeletal injuries, interfering with the positioning of materials for reading;  
     
     
         2 . The above referenced reclining model includes such features as: 
 book holder component of two parts for adjusting to the size of the reading material;    bookclip designed for keeping books open and holding reading materials in place;    bookclip designed for keeping from one (1) sheet of paper to books of varying widths open and in place;    bookclip subclip designed to keep the disproportionate number of pages at the beginning and end of a book flat;    safety catch attached to keep book holder parts from falling apart    bookstand base appropriate length in relationship to horizontal arm so that book's weight will not tip bookstand over;    vertical post:    vertical post extension for adjustability for height of furniture;    horizontal arm for horizontal adjustability;    horizontal arm for rotational adjustability    bookstand capable of holding considerable weight;    book holder capable of holding books of considerable height;    book holder ledge for helping to keep reading materials in place;    wheels allowing for easy positioning at reading site and easy mobility in moving bookstand from one location to another;    unobtrusive technology, horizontal bar can easily be removed and placed by bed headboard along with base; or the bookstand may be dismantled and placed under the bed;    color options;    bookstand made of metal and will last a lifetime.    
     
     
         3 . The above referenced reclining model is a method for allowing halo-equipped patients to read. Comprises placing the book holder component of The Adjustable Reading Bookstand reclining model facedown at eyelevel of halo-equipped* patient.  
       *After a person has had surgery due for example to a spinal cord injury or to an arthritic condition, a halo is screwed into their skull and they are unable to move their head until they heal.  
     
     
         4 . The above reference desk/tabletop model Adjustable Reading Bookstand has features such as: 
 book holder component is of one solid piece;    book holder ledge with rows of staggered holes; with a small hold at each corner of ledge;    pegs with smalls holes at top;    connecting convenience, small holds in outer edge of ledge and hold in peg designed to keep peg connected to ledge with a length of connecting flexible material;    small holds in ledge and pegs hold reading material in place;    vertical post;    vertical post extension for adjustability of height of individual and furniture;    horizontal arm connecting mechanism and for horizontal adjustability and angling of reading material;    bookstand holds unlimited weight; and,    
     
     
         5 . A method for reducing the effect of repetitive use injuries in the back, neck, shoulder, and upper extremities of avid readers comprise the disuse or minimal use of the aforementioned body parts when utilizing the above referenced Adjustable Reading Bookstand tabletop model.  
     
     
         6 . The above referenced desk/tabletop model for the visually impaired has features such as: 
 same features as tabletop model above with the addition of cut-out-slats on back of book holder for holding magnifying sheet frame to book holder component;    magnifying frame;    adjustable side rods on frame; and,    magnifying sheet for fitting in frame.    
     
     
         7 . The above referenced wheelchair/chair/couch model has features such as: 
 a t-shaped base;    book holder component attached at end of horizontal arm and facing wheelchair;    book holder component is of one solid piece;    book holder ledge with rows of staggered holes; with a small hold at each corner of ledge;    pegs with smalls holes at top;    connecting convenience, small holds in outer edge of ledge and hold in peg designed to keep peg connected to ledge with a length of connecting flexible material;    small holds in ledge and pegs hold reading material in place;    vertical post;    vertical post extension for adjustability of height for wheelchair, individual, and furniture;    horizontal arm connecting mechanism for horizontal adjustability and angling of reading material;    bookstand holds unlimited weight; and,    
     
     
         8 . A method for assisting a paraplegia or quadriplegia in achieving the greatest degree of independence, which takes into account recreational activities, comprise providing the above reference wheelchair model designed to be used by a wheelchair bound individual.  
     
     
         9 . The above referenced wheelchair model for wheelchair bound individuals who are without disabling physical conditions but who are susceptible to Static Postures and Positions disorders stated in said table on page 5.