Cover for a book or similar article

Title:

Cover for a book or similar article

Document Type and Number:

United States Patent D573637

Inventors:

Bharma, Supriti (Vancouver, CA)

Plaque It!

Sponsored by:
Flash of Genius

Application Number:

D/253057

Publication Date:

07/22/2008

Filing Date:

01/31/2006

View Patent Images:

Images are available in PDF form when logged in. To view PDFs, Login or Create Account (Free!)

Referenced by:

View patents that cite this patent

Export Citation:

Click for automatic bibliography generation

Assignee:

Hartley & Mark Publishers, Inc. (Vancouver, CA)

Primary Class:

D19/26

International Classes:

(IPC1-7): 1904

Field of Search:

D19/26-33, D3/249, 281/38, D3/274, D3/201, D3/273, 402/19, D3/247, D3/276, 402/3-4, D3/294, 281/15.1, 402/31, D3/243-245, 281/27.3, 281/29

US Patent References:

0201450		March, 1878	Reynolds
D011686		March, 1880	Bainbaridge	D19/3
0273886		March, 1883	Pester
0467821		January, 1892	Mets
0560034		May, 1896	Honey
0673387		May, 1901	Dean	402/68
0941525		November, 1909	Landenberger	229/75
1023834		April, 1912	Gareis	281/31
1322796		November, 1919	Kissel
1592505	Tally book	July, 1926	Richie
1819937	Tariff binder	August, 1931	Williams
1839758	Collapsible wallet	January, 1932	Hasek
1979475	Fly book	November, 1934	Knettles
D118491		January, 1940	Bach	D3/249
2287149	Book cover	June, 1942	Tauber	402/20
D135980		July, 1943	Bach	D3/249
D135981		July, 1943	Bach	D3/249
2354782	Folding pocket text or work book and binder	August, 1944	Stradling et al.
2529000	Combined spectacle and utility case	November, 1950	Cameron
2533590	Polding plastic book cover	December, 1950	Kutik, Jr.	281/29
D182059		February, 1958	Chase	D3/233
D187321		February, 1960	Mayer	D3/247
2964227	Cardboard box	December, 1960	Goldsholl
3010571	Merchandising and display carton	November, 1961	Transport
3380644	Book mailing wrapper	April, 1968	D'Alesio
3537728	CARD HOLDER AND RECORD BOOK	November, 1970	Reese
3717366	METHOD AND APPARATUS USED FOR BOOK BINDING	February, 1973	Decker
3964769	Book binding method	June, 1976	Shatzkin
3973787	Bookbinding system	August, 1976	Shaats et al.
4019758	Book binding process	April, 1977	Heller et al.
D250171	Pillbox	November, 1978	Yoshimoto
4289330	Bookbinding system	September, 1981	Wiermanski
4296945	Pocket secretary or the like	October, 1981	Pavlik
4484768	Greeting card	November, 1984	Norfleet
4516671	Control apparatus for a torque convertor clutch	May, 1985	Leitman
4606689	Method and apparatus for producing book covers, folders, booklets and the like	August, 1986	Wiholm
4637631	Combined book and mirror	January, 1987	Baer
4650216	Paperback-hardcover conversion insert	March, 1987	Carlson
4730972	Book binding method, paper sheets binder and adjustable spine	March, 1988	Sun et al.
4749121	Reinforced file folder	June, 1988	Barber et al.
D300688	Top flap spectacle case	April, 1989	Marks	D3/265
D302698	Portfolio	August, 1989	Rexroat et al.	D19/26
D304343	Three-sided magnetic folio	October, 1989	Popat et al.
D308225	Book cover	May, 1990	Dressler
4932520	Waiter's order organizer wallet	June, 1990	Ciarcia et al.
D309325	Kit for teaching color coordination	July, 1990	Hall
4940352	Binding folder	July, 1990	Kratzert et al.	402/13
D316108	File folder	April, 1991	Gerriet
D323937	Travel jewel case	February, 1992	Solomon	D3/299
D330115	Personal organizer	October, 1992	O'Brien
5213368	Loose-leaf binder having flexible spine	May, 1993	Wyant
D340355	Condom pouch	October, 1993	Little
5308208	Method for binding a book	May, 1994	Ranson
D358839	Combined multi-page organizer and page marker	May, 1995	Lipic
5413430	Clamping device and a clamping file equipped therewith	May, 1995	Schrem et al.	402/60
D369182	Combined bookcover and binder therefor	April, 1996	Walli, Jr.
D369239	Card holder	April, 1996	Deuitch
D370691	Clamping device for a file	June, 1996	Benn	D19/65
5529418	Binder for planning calendar/appointment book and kit	June, 1996	Alotta
5553959	Notebook system	September, 1996	Feldman et al.
D378531	Magnetic document holder	March, 1997	Szikszay
5630509	Accordion-like file	May, 1997	Su
D379896	CD disk holder	June, 1997	Friedman
5667064	Sketchbook organizer	September, 1997	Bauman
D385295	Attachment for a binder or book	October, 1997	Osiecki et al.
D388822	Notebook with snap closure	January, 1998	Frank
5716181	One piece self-binding system for binding documents	February, 1998	Ebel
D394385	Carton	May, 1998	Laughlin
5944353	Document cover	August, 1999	Sato
D413725	Trifold document holder	September, 1999	Hartmann et al.
6017062	Day planner with a partitioned photo compartment	January, 2000	White
D423572	Portfolio	April, 2000	Tedaldi et al.
6045285	Spiral binder with locking element	April, 2000	Friedman
6056192	Rectangular-faced enclosures	May, 2000	Cameron	229/75
D426262	Book cover	June, 2000	Humphrey
6095740	Method of manufacturing books or brochures	August, 2000	Hollenstein et al.
D436533	Cover panel of a box blank	January, 2001	Correll
6179332	Copy safe binder	January, 2001	Funkhouser
D437612	Computerized book	February, 2001	Verdicchio
6220436	Book organizer	April, 2001	Chung
6250867	Binder assembly system employing an integral, book-like cover and adhesive channel	June, 2001	Gwyn et al.
D444703	Container	July, 2001	Allasia
D447689	Carton	September, 2001	Navet et al.
D449927	Storage holder/protector	November, 2001	Dorizas
D454305	Container	March, 2002	Bryan et al.
D454495	Container	March, 2002	Bryan et al.
D455781	Greeting card with liquid sample container	April, 2002	Jobelius et al.
6409447	Bookbinding signature comb and spine device	June, 2002	Malmros
6419416	Filing device	July, 2002	Tomoda
D463487	Covered notebook with a mid spacing in bindings	September, 2002	Savoy
D465331	Expandable file portfolio	November, 2002	Shapiro
D467079	Utility pouch	December, 2002	Willows et al.
D467966	Ring binder	December, 2002	Lepisto
D470173	Paper sheet	February, 2003	Berger
6514028	Device and method for side wire binding	February, 2003	Yeoman
D473462	Candy container	April, 2003	Green et al.
D474966	Folder and rider thereof	May, 2003	Schrem et al.	D9/433
D477634	Protective trifold holder for booklets and cards	July, 2003	Malone
D481074	Expanding file	October, 2003	Shapiro et al.	D19/90
6681929	Sleeve for holding digital video discs and graphics	January, 2004	Bergh et al.
D489255	Collecting folder	May, 2004	Kratzert et al.	D9/433
6776437	Folder index pocket structure	August, 2004	Ho
D496271	Candy dispenser	September, 2004	Hoeltgen
D499761	Cover for a binder, notebook or portfolio	December, 2004	Walley et al.	D19/26
D502502	Cover structure for a binder or the like	March, 2005	Brann	D19/26
D503195	Cover for a binder, folder, notebook or portfolio	March, 2005	de la Rosa Luna para
D513038	Curved swing lock report cover with opaque backing	December, 2005	Ong
6974158	Cover and insert assembly for a periodical or other multi-page printed material	December, 2005	Westcott, Jr.
D513584	Double hinge container with hinged door	January, 2006	Solowiejko et al.
D513869	Combined card holder and card	January, 2006	Hunter et al.
D519832	Packaging for edible products	May, 2006	Dematheiu et al.
D520057	Angular folder	May, 2006	Hamel
D521072	Folio filer	May, 2006	Hough et al.
D523078	Composition notebook cover	June, 2006	Ong
D544030	Binder	June, 2006	LaDue
7100765	Latching mechanism for expandable CD carrying case	September, 2006	Collins, IV
D529963	Folio filer	October, 2006	Hough et al.
D534584	Imaged elastic bookmark	January, 2007	Goldberg et al.
D536376	Binder	February, 2007	Wehmeyer
D544538	Binder	June, 2007	Keselring
D545362	Daily desk calendar	June, 2007	King et al.
7232157	Blank modular book to be enclosed in an artistic case to be filled out in writing by the members of successive generations of the same family during a long time	June, 2007	Amaral
D546878	Cover for a book or similar article	July, 2007	Bharma	D19/26
D547372	Cover for a book or similar article	July, 2007	Bharma	D19/26
D547373	Notebook	July, 2007	Serrato	D19/27
D548961	Card case with data register	August, 2007	Dohner
D549283	Cover for a book or similar article	August, 2007	Bharma
7252452	Binder with front pocket	August, 2007	Africa et al.
D550770	Cover for a book or similar article	September, 2007	Bharma
D557739	Book with cover flap	December, 2007	Bharma
D557740	Book with cover flap	December, 2007	Bharma
D558267	Book with cover flap	December, 2007	Bharma
D564581	Pages for a book	March, 2008	Ungar	D19/33
20030071454	Home beautification journal and method for recording information relating to home beautification projects	April, 2003	Muchin et al.
20040035720	Handwriting network panel protection cover	February, 2004	Hsieh
20040129198	Semi-fixed type bookmark	July, 2004	Wu
20040168938	Sleeve for holding digital video discs and graphics	September, 2004	Bergh et al.
20040253046	Binder with front pocket	December, 2004	Africa et al.	402/73
20050012016	Book cover, carrier and book stand	January, 2005	Teucher
20050042021	Obituary organizer	February, 2005	McArthur
20050269233	Confectionary packaging design	December, 2005	Alderidge

Other References:

International Designs Bulletin, Feb. 28, 1997. pp. 6995-6998.
Jewelry Case & Display by Unison (p. 5, Doc. # HC16001166).

Primary Examiner:

Albert, Elizabeth A.

Assistant Examiner:

Donnelly, Kelley A.

Attorney, Agent or Firm:

Wells St. John, P.S.

Claims:

CLAIM

1. I claim the ornamental design for a cover of a book or similar article, as shown and described.

Description:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view for a cover for a book or similar article showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings are for environmental purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

<- Previous Patent (Photo album with pic...) | Next Patent (Jacket cover) ->