Books – strips – and leaves – Book – element thereof – or accessory therefor – Binding
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-11
2001-06-19
Fridie, Jr., Willmon (Department: 3722)
Books, strips, and leaves
Book, element thereof, or accessory therefor
Binding
C281S029000, C281S031000, C402S004000, C446S073000, C446S075000, C446S147000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06247729
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a book which is useful with manipulative pieces. Manipulative pieces are typically interactive game or learning pieces which are useful n working directly with the book. More particularly, the present invention is related to a book which is provided with a storage space for storing the manipulative pieces. Most particularly, the present invention is related to a book having a tubular construction attached to the outside of the book which is sealable to contain manipulatives useful in the enjoyment of the book or can also contain a candy or other object which works directly with the book or not with the book.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A variety of books are currently on the market which are provided with manipulative pieces or game pieces for use with the book. These types of books especially have a high degree of educational and/or entertainment value for children. For instance, a certain variety of books have manipulative pieces which may be placed on the page to complete a picture. In other books, a number of manipulative pieces need to be placed adjacent to each other in order to complete a picture.
The general concept of attaching the associated manipulatives to the books or other printed matter such as magazines and albums is well known. One method is to attach the manipulatives to the cover of the book with a pressure sensitive adhesive whereby the consumer can peel of the manipulative from the book. In U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,301,803 and 5,303,825, both Hansen et al., cassettes are attached to printed sheets.
However, in these types of embodiments there is always the risk that because of the attachment method the cover of the book may become permanently defaced. Further, when a larger number of manipulatives are attached, the likelihood of defacement becomes even more acute.
In Grant, U.S. Pat. No. 5,584,387 there is disclosed a combination book and package case assembly wherein the package case for containing the manipulatives is attached to a spiral binding by means of a hinge strip onto which the package case may be attached. However, this type of embodiment is severely limited to manipulatives which are relatively flat.
Accordingly, it would represent an advancement in the art of attaching manipulatives to books if a means of attachment were provided which overcame all of the above-noted drawbacks of the prior art. Also it would represent an advancement in the state of the art if a book with an improved means for containing the manipulatives or other objects was provided which was especially suitable as a travel book. Mention here is also made of Bedol et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,695,294 which describes an attachment means to a spiral notebook to assist in employing the volume formed by the spiral rings as a storage space.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a book which can be employed with manipulative pieces.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a book having a storage means for storing the manipulative pieces to be used with the book.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a book with a storage means which enhances the marketability of the book.
It is still another object of the present to provide a book which has a manipulatives storage means which provides easy access to remove and replace the manipulatives without defacing the book.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a book having a manipulatives storage means which will lay flat on a planar surface and which facilitates stacking of the books.
It is another further object of the present invention to provide a book with a manipulative storage means which can shelve spine out and can further provide advertising copy and/or title information on the spine, and/or a visually aesthetic spine.
Accordingly, these objects and others are achieved by the book of the present invention which comprises a front cover; a back cover; at least one page between the front and back covers; a storage tube; and a means for attaching a tube to said back or front cover wherein an object may be stored in the tube. Preferably the object comprises at least one manipulative piece, but may also comprise a liquid, or other object, including a candy.
In preferred embodiments the manipulatives are suitable for use with or related to the theme of the book. It is also contemplated herein that the tube be of a cylindrical or parallelepiped construction and relatively transparent such that the manipulative may be seen through the tube.
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Fridie Jr. Willmon
Innovative USA, Inc.
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