Paper-scoring apparatus

Abstract

Groove-type paper scoring apparatus according to the invention comprises a platform providing a planar rectangular work surface. On the platform are a series of transversely spaced shallow score channels extending longitudinally from one end of the platform to the other. Shallow boundary walls extend along the side edges and the distal end of the platform. The distal end wall of the platform is provided with spaced vertical notches each mating with an associated one of the series of score channels. A scale or ruler extends along each of the walls.

1. Paper scoring apparatus comprising
 a. a platform providing a substantially planar rectangular work surface, having an underside, two side edges, a distal end and a proximal end, all with respect to a user; 
 b. a series of transversely spaced shallow score channels of substantially uniform breadth and depth extending longitudinally from the distal end of the work surface to the proximal end of the work surface; and 
 c. shallow boundary walls extending upwardly from and along (i) the two side edges and (ii) the distal end of the platform, the boundary wall at the distal end of the platform having a series of spaced generally vertical notches mating with the series of score channels and extending upward from the distal ends as vertical extensions of corresponding score channels 
 
     
     
       2. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the platform is of selected length and width suitable for use with rectangular paper of a known dimension. 
     
     
       3. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 2 , wherein the platform is of a length and width each exceeding the length of the rectangular paper of known dimension. 
     
     
       4. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 2 , including a scale along the edge of the distal end of the platform displaying length in selected units of length. 
     
     
       5. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 4 , wherein the scale is on a surface bevelled relative to the generally vertical surface of the distal end boundary wall. 
     
     
       6. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 4 , additionally including a scale along each of the side edges of the platform displaying length in the selected units of length. 
     
     
       7. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 6 , wherein the boundary walls are of substantially uniform height, the tops of the boundary walls are generally parallel to the platform, and the scales are located on or in the vicinity of the tops of the boundary walls. 
     
     
       8. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 6 , wherein at least some of the score channels are spaced from one another in multiples of the selected units of length. 
     
     
       9. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 6 , wherein at least some of the score channels are spaced from one another in simple fractions of the selected units of length. 
     
     
       10. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 6 , additionally including marks along the distal end boundary wall of the platform proximate the distal ends of selected score channels, for identifying score channels suitable for use in making predetermined preferred scoring. 
     
     
       11. Paper scoring apparatus as defined in  claim 1 , additionally including spaced reinforcing ribs on the underside of the platform, each rib underlying an associated groove for strengthening the platform in the vicinity of the associated groove. 
     
     
       12. A paper scoring apparatus comprising:
 a platform providing a substantially planar work surface having an underside, two side edges, a distal end, and a proximal end, all with respect to a user;   a series of transversely spaced shallow score channels of substantially uniform breadth extending longitudinally from the distal end of the work surface toward the proximal end of the work surface; and   a shallow boundary wall extending upwardly from a distal end of the two side edges along the distal end of the platform, the boundary wall at the distal end of the platform having a series of spaced generally vertical notches mating with the series of score channels and extending upward from the distal end as vertical extensions of corresponding score channels.    
     
     
       13. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 12, wherein the platform has a length and width suitable for use with paper of known dimension.  
     
     
       14. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 13, wherein the platform has a length or width exceeding the length or width of the paper of known dimension.  
     
     
       15. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 13, further comprising a scale along an edge of the distal end of the platform displaying the length or width in selected units of measurement.  
     
     
       16. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 15, wherein the scale is on a surface beveled relative to a surface of the distal end boundary wall.  
     
     
       17. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 15, wherein the distal end boundary wall has a substantially uniform height, with the top of the boundary wall generally parallel to the platform and the scale located on or in the vicinity of the top of the boundary wall.  
     
     
       18. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 15, wherein at least some of the score channels are spaced from one another in multiples of the selected units of measurement.  
     
     
       19. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 15, wherein at least some of the score channels are spaced from one another in fractions of the selected units of measurement.  
     
     
       20. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 15, further comprising marks along the distal end boundary wall of the platform proximate the distal ends of selected score channels that identify score channels suitable for use in making predetermined preferred scoring.  
     
     
       21. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 13, further comprising a scale along a side edge of the platform displaying the length or width in selected units of measurement.  
     
     
       22. The paper scoring apparatus as defined in claim 12, further comprising spaced reinforcing ribs on the underside of the platform, wherein each rib underlies an associated score channel for strengthening the platform in the vicinity of the associated score channel.