Supports: racks – Special article – Book support type
Patent
1991-02-25
1992-04-14
Chin-Shue, Alvin C.
Supports: racks
Special article
Book support type
211184, A47F 700
Patent
active
051039877
ABSTRACT:
A bookend is disclosed for a bookshelf having top and bottom surfaces and a forward edge, which top surface supports a row of books in an upright condition with the bound edges of the books facing forwardly. The bookend includes a shelf engaging section having a first engagement portion for engaging the top surface of the bookshelf adjacent to the row of books, a second engagement portion for engaging the bottom surface of the bookshelf underneath the row of books and a first intermediate portion that extends across the forward edge of the bookshelf for interconnecting the first and second engagement portions. There is a bookstop section attached to and extending upwardly from shelf engaging section for engaging the book at the end of the row of books.
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Chin-Shue Alvin C.
Lechok Sarah A.
Noonan William E.
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