Book

Details Book Book

1999-08-25

2001-03-27

Wellington, A. L. (Department: 3722)

Books, strips, and leaves

Miscellaneous

C281S015100, C281S038000, C283S117000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06206427

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a book.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
U.S. Pat. No. 4,819,963 describes a book which has covers which, when closed, form the shape of a fish. All the pages are the are shape and fit between the covers.
The number of shapes in which a book as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,819,963 can be made is limited.
An object of the present invention is to increase the choice of shapes in which a book can be made.
SUMMARY OF THIS INVENTION
According to the present invention, there is provided a book, which comprises first and second rigid covers, a plurality of rigid pages, and binding means attached to an edge of each rigid cover and each rigid page, wherein at least some of said rigid pages are of a different size to others of said rigid pages so that when said book is closed said plurality of rigid, pages is sandwiched between said first and second covers to form a three-dimensional sculpture.
By varying the sizes of the pages a complex three-dimension sculpture can be formed.
Preferably the covers and the pages each have an edge which together define a planar surface to which said binding means are attached. This construction helps ensure that a secure binding can be obtained.
Advantageously, at least some of the pages comprise a disc having a projection which extends outwardly from the disc and has an edge which forms part of the planar surface to which the binding means is attached.
Preferably, one of said covers forms a base upon which the book can stably stand when closed. The base could take any suitable form, for example a stand, a foot or a pair of feet.
Advantageously, the other of said covers forms a top, for example a hat.
In one embodiment a side projection extends outwardly from at least one of said pages. Such a side projection may conveniently take the form of an arm. If desired, two or more side projections may be provided which extend from the same or different pages. Conveniently, the side projections are attached, for example adhered, to their associated pages although they could conceivably be formed as an integral part thereof.
Preferably, said first and second covers and said plurality of pages are made from plastic.
Advantageously, said pages have a thickness of at least 1 mm, preferably at least 2 mm, and advantageously at least 3 mm.
Preferably, at least some of the said pages have images applied thereto. Such images may be applied directly or may be formed by applying transfers or adhering printed matter to said pages.
For a better understanding of the present invention reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which:


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patent: 4909542 (1990-03-01), Marks
patent: 5096204 (1992-03-01), Lippman
patent: 5833509 (1998-11-01), Hunt
patent: 5901983 (1999-05-01), Bini
Abstract of U.S. Design patent 356,605.

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