Bookshelf with cover holding ledge

Abstract

A bookshelf having a stacking surface fixedly attached to a mounting surface, where the stacking surface is roughly perpendicular to the mounting surface and the stacking surface has an upper surface and a lower surface. At least on ledge is disposed on the lower surface of the mounting surface and the ledge is operatively arranged to hold a book cover. The ledge can be disposed proximate a joint formed at the intersection of the mounting surface and the stacking surface. In some embodiments, the ledge is disposed proximate each side of the joint and the joint is reinforced. A mounting hole or a mounting structure can be disposed on the mounting surface to provide a mounting element with which to hang the bookshelf.

1 . A bookshelf, comprising:
 a stacking surface fixedly attached to a mounting surface, wherein said stacking surface is roughly perpendicular to said mounting surface, said stacking surface has an upper surface and a lower surface; and   at least one ledge disposed on said lower surface of said mounting surface, wherein said at least one ledge is operatively arranged to hold a book cover.   
   
   
       2 . The bookshelf of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one ledge is disposed proximate a joint formed at an intersection of said mounting surface and said stacking surface. 
   
   
       3 . The bookshelf of  claim 1 , wherein at least one ledge is disposed on said lower surface disposed proximate a joint formed at an intersection of said mounting surface and said stacking surface on a first side of said stacking member and at least one ledge is disposed on said lower surface disposed proximate said intersection on a second side of said stacking member. 
   
   
       4 . The bookshelf of  claim 2 , wherein said joint is reinforced. 
   
   
       5 . The bookshelf of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one mounting hole disposed on said mounting surface. 
   
   
       6 . The bookshelf of  claim 1 , further comprising a mounting structure disposed on said mounting surface. 
   
   
       7 . The bookshelf of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one ledge is L-shaped. 
   
   
       8 . The bookshelf of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one ledge extends below said lower surface. 
   
   
       9 . The bookshelf of  claim 1 , wherein said mounting surface is trapezoidal. 
   
   
       10 . A bookshelf, comprising:
 a stacking surface fixedly attached to a mounting surface, wherein said stacking surface is roughly perpendicular to said mounting surface, said stacking surface has an upper surface and a lower surface; and   a continuous ledge disposed along a perimeter edge of said lower surface, wherein said ledge is operatively arranged to hold a book cover.   
   
   
       11 . The bookshelf of  claim 10 , wherein said continuous ledge is disposed along a perimeter edge of said lower surface proximate a joint formed at an intersection of said mounting surface and said stacking surface. 
   
   
       12 . The bookshelf of  claim 10 , wherein said joint is reinforced. 
   
   
       13 . The bookshelf of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one mounting hole disposed on said mounting surface. 
   
   
       14 . The bookshelf of  claim 10 , wherein said ledge is L-shaped. 
   
   
       15 . The bookshelf of  claim 10 , wherein said ledge extends below said lower surface. 
   
   
       16 . The bookshelf of  claim 10 , wherein said mounting surface is trapezoidal.