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Adjustable bookend

  • US 6,471,081 B1
  • Filed: 04/20/2000
  • Issued: 10/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A bookend for use with a bookshelf, the bookshelf having an upper surface, a lower surface, and being bounded in part by a front edge portion, the bookend comprising:

  • an upright;

    a base supporting the upright and adapted for placement generally adjacent the bookshelf upper surface;

    a lower portion depending from the base, the lower portion cooperating with the base to define a capture area, the capture area being sized to receive therein the bookshelf front edge portion; and

    an adjustable securement mechanism mounted to the lower portion and including a movable member, the movable member arranged to move into and out of the capture area from below the capture area in response to adjustment of the securement mechanism, the movable member further arranged to move horizontally in response to adjustment of the securement mechanism, the securement mechanism being adapted to secure the bookshelf front edge portion in the capture area, whereby the bookend may be secured to the bookshelf.

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