Notebook storage device

Abstract

Storage devices allow for the efficient storage of notebooks on a bookshelf. The storage device includes multiple slots set to predetermined widths and a lip for securing the storage device to the edge of a shelf. Each slot of the storage device is formed by a pair of vertical tabs configured to retain the front cover and the back cover of a notebook. A storage device also includes a first retaining member and a second retaining member which can be slidably positioned to accommodate and retain a notebook having a particular width.

1 . A storage device for storing notebooks on a shelf, each notebook having a front cover and a back cover and the shelf having an edge, the storage device comprising: 
 a retaining member; and    engagement means, coupled to the retaining member, for connecting the storage device to the edge of the shelf.    
   
   
       2 . The storage device of  claim 1 , further comprising an upper stabilizer coupled to the retaining member.  
   
   
       3 . The storage device of  claim 2 , wherein the upper stabilizer comprises a substantially flat surface that extends laterally from the retaining member.  
   
   
       4 . The storage device of  claim 3 , wherein the upper stabilizer is positioned substantially perpendicular to the retaining member.  
   
   
       5 . The storage device of  claim 4 , wherein the upright projection comprises a first arc segment and a second arc segment that intersect to form a tip.  
   
   
       6 . The storage device of  claim 5 , wherein the storage device is configured to be slidably positioned on the shelf.  
   
   
       7 . The storage device of  claim 5 , wherein the storage device is configured to be fixed on the shelf.  
   
   
       8 . A storage device for storing notebooks on a shelf, each notebook having a front cover and a back cover and the shelf having an edge, the storage device comprising: 
 a retaining member; and    an engagement member coupled to the retaining member, the engagement member configured to connect the storage device to the edge of the shelf.    
   
   
       9 . The storage device of  claim 8 , wherein the engagement member comprises a lip that is configured to fit over the edge of the shelf.  
   
   
       10 . The storage device of  claim 9 , wherein the lip comprises a first horizontal portion, a second horizontal portion, and a vertical member coupled to the first horizontal portion and the second horizontal portion.  
   
   
       11 . The storage device of  claim 10 , wherein the storage device further comprises an upper stabilizer coupled to the retaining member.  
   
   
       12 . The storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the upper stabilizer forms a portion of the first horizontal portion of the lip.  
   
   
       13 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the upper stabilizer comprises a substantially flat surface that extends laterally from the retaining member.  
   
   
       14 . The storage device of  claim 13 , wherein the upper stabilizer is positioned substantially perpendicular to the retaining member.  
   
   
       15 . The storage device of  claim 14 , wherein the storage device further comprises a lower stabilizer coupled to the second horizontal portion of the lip.  
   
   
       16 . The storage device of  claim 15 , wherein the lower stabilizer comprises a substantially flat surface that extends laterally from the second horizontal portion of the lip.  
   
   
       17 . The storage device of  claim 16 , wherein the lower stabilizer is positioned substantially parallel to the second horizontal portion of the lip.  
   
   
       18 . The storage device of  claim 8 , wherein the engagement member comprises a clip mechanism.  
   
   
       19 . The storage device of  claim 10 , wherein the vertical member comprises a resilient material.  
   
   
       20 . The storage device of  claim 10 , wherein the lip further comprises an adjustable sliding mechanism at the intersection of the first horizontal portion and the vertical member.