Book holding device

Abstract

A book holding device ( 1 ) comprising a planar back section ( 2 ) having a top surface ( 21 ) and a bottom surface ( 22 ), at least one extension ( 5 ), an angled section ( 6 ) and ( 7 ) extending from each side of the flat back section ( 2 ), an edge ( 8, 9 ) of a predetermined height ( 15 ) extending from each angled section ( 6, 7 ) and an arm ( 10, 11 ) extending from each edge ( 8, 9 ). Each arm ( 10, 11 ) includes an angled end ( 12, 13 ) having a predetermined angle so as to extend away from a book ( 16 ) when the device ( 1 ) is in use. A user first places a book ( 16 ) of a predetermined thickness such that a spine ( 18 ) is adjacent to at least one of the extensions ( 5 ). Then, the user opens the book ( 16 ) to the desired pages ( 17 ) and places the pages ( 17 ) and covers of the book ( 19, 20 ) within the confines of the edges ( 8, 9 ) such that the book ( 19 ) is held open to the desired pages ( 17 ).

1 . A book holding device comprising:
 a substantially planar back section having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a second end;   said bottom surface is flat;   at least one rigid perpendicular extension having a predetermined height permanently located on the top surface of the back section for positioning a book spine thereagainst to prevent lateral movement of a book;   a first angled section extending upward from the first end of the back section at a predetermined angle;   a second angled section extending upward from the second end of the back section at a predetermined angle;   a first arm connected to said first angled section by a first edge such that said first arm extends over said first angled section;   said first edge having a predetermined height;   a second arm connected to said second angled section by a second edge such that said second arm extends over said second angled section; and   said second edge having a predetermined height.   
   
   
       2 . The book holding device of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a first end connected to said first arm, said first end angled outwardly from the first arm to allow easy insertions of a book; and   a second end connected to said second arm, said second end angled outwardly from the second arm to allow easy insertion of a book.   
   
   
       3 . The book holding device of  claim 1  wherein:
 said book holding device is plastic.   
   
   
       4 . The book holding device of  claim 2  wherein:
 said book holding device is plastic.   
   
   
       5 . The book holding device of  claim 1  wherein: said book holding device is transparent. 
   
   
       6 . The book holding device of  claim 2  wherein: said book holding device is transparent. 
   
   
       7 . The book holding device of  claim 3  wherein: said book holding device is transparent. 
   
   
       8 . The book holding device of  claim 4  wherein: said book holding device is transparent. 
   
   
       9 . The book holding device of  claim 1  wherein: said at least one extension is ¼″. 
   
   
       10 . The book holding device of  claim 1  wherein: said predetermined angles are acute angles. 
   
   
       11 . A book holding device comprising:
 a substantially planar back section having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a second end;   said bottom surface is flat:   three rigid perpendicular extensions of ¼″ permanently located on the top surface of the back section for positioning a book spine thereagainst to prevent lateral movement of a book;   a first angled section extending upward from the first end of the back section at a predetermined angle;   a second angled section extending upward from the second end of the back section at a predetermined angle;   a first arm connected to said first angled section by a first edge such that said first arm extends over said first angled section;   said first edge having a predetermined height;   a second arm connected to said second angled section by a second edge such that said second arm extends over said second angled section;   said second edge having a predetermined height;   a first end connected to said first arm, said first end angled outwardly from the first arm to allow easy insertion of a book; and   a second end connected to said second arm, said second end angled outwardly from the second arm to allow easy insertion of a book.   
   
   
       12 . The book holding device of  claim 11  wherein:
 said book holding device is plastic and transparent.   
   
   
       13 . A method of maintaining a book in an open position utilizing a book holding device comprising a substantially planar back section having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a second end; said bottom surface is flat; at least one rigid perpendicular, extension having a predetermined height permanently located on the top surface of the back section for positioning a book spine thereagainst to prevent lateral movement of a book; a first angled section extending upward from the first end of the back section at a predetermined angle; a second angled section extending upward from the second end of the back section at a predetermined angle; a first arm connected to said first angled section by a first edge such that said first arm extends over said first angled section; said first edge having a predetermined height; a second arm connected to said second angled section by a second edge such that said second arm extends over said second angled section; and said second edge having a predetermined height., said method comprising the steps of:
 a. inserting a book front cover between said first angled section and said first arm; and   b. inserting a book back cover between said second angled section and said second arm.   
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising a step after step a of: inserting at least one book page between said book front cover and said first arm. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising a step after step b of:
 inserting at least one book page between said book back cover and said second arm.   
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising a step after step b of:
 inserting at least one book page between said book back cover and said second arm.