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Personal paper holder and method of use

a paper holder and personal technology, applied in the field of personal paper holders, can solve the problems of not working well for propping the reading material against the steering wheel, uncomfortable and awkward to hold the book, magazine, newspaper or other reading material on the lap, etc., and achieve the effect of easy reading

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-08
WESOLEK JAMES
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[0009] The present invention is a periodical holder for use in a vehicle. The preferred holder attaches to the lower third of the steering wheel of a vehicle. The holder is a telescoping or folding shelf. The base serves as a ledge on which the reading material rests. The reading material can then be propped against the steering wheel for easy readability. The reader's arms are not fatigued and the steering wheel assists in holding the reading material rather than being an obstruction.

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None of these prior art solutions adequately solves the problem of how to read in the car.
Because the steering wheel is on the driver's side, it is uncomfortable and awkward to hold the book, magazine, newspaper, or other reading material on one's lap.
Finally, to attempt to prop the reading material against the steering wheel does not work well since the reading material slides down and can buckle and fold.

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[0034] The present invention is a compact, lightweight, transportable periodical holder.

[0035] On occasion drivers have a need to read in the car. The driver may be waiting to pick someone or something up. The driver may spend a lot of time in the car commuting and want to read, for example as they are transported by ferry. The driver may spend his or her day traveling between jobs and as a result take his or her breaks in the vehicle. In each of these cases, as well as many others, the driver may want to read in the car while he is stopped.

[0036] People who read regularly in their cars find the drivers seat is not well suited for reading the paper or other periodical, such as a magazine. It is cramped, the steering wheel is in the way, and the periodical must be held in ones hand, limiting the ability to do other tasks. Other tasks might include eating, drinking, writing a note, talking on a cell phone and putting on make up.

[0037] Turning now to FIG. 1 a first embodiment of the...

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Abstract

A compact periodical holder that can be removeably mounted to a vehicle steering wheel. The periodical holder has a shelf on which the periodical rests. The periodical is held upright on the shelf by the steering wheel. The periodical holder is adjustable. It can unfold or can be telescoping. This allows it to be compact and portable.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to reading accessories. More particularly, it relates to a compact periodical holder that can be removeably mounted on a vehicle steering wheel. [0003] 2. Summary of the Related Art [0004] In the past, to read the paper or a magazine in a car, one would hold the magazine in one's lap, hold it up or try to prop it on the steering wheel. [0005] There are many occasions when a driver wants to read a magazine or newspaper in the car. For example, when a driver is waiting to pick someone up, they may read. A driver traveling salesman, or other worker who spends a lot of time traveling between jobs may want to read when on a break. A commuter on a car ferry or waiting for a train or bridge may want to read. [0006] None of these prior art solutions adequately solves the problem of how to read in the car. Because the steering wheel is on the driver's side, it is uncomfortable and awkward to hol...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B23/00
CPCB60N3/005
Inventor WESOLEK, JAMES
Owner WESOLEK JAMES
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