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  Bookshelf with cover holding ledgeThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080061013. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The invention relates generally to a bookshelf, and, more particularly, to a bookshelf that is mountable on vertical surfaces and conceals the structure of the bookshelf. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]Mountable shelves are known in the art. Traditionally, wall mounted shelves use an integral tab that is secured to a wall with screws or a similar attachment means. Shelves, such as bookshelves, have elements that are engineered to meet certain requirements. For instance, standard sized books have a cover that requires a horizontal shelf surface with a width sufficient to accommodate the cover. Although the horizontal shelf surface can take the form of various shapes, such as, circular, triangular, rectangular or an asymmetrical shape, bookshelves traditionally have a flat surface that is close to the width of the book that is to be held. [0003]Bookshelves or cases that are traditional cabinet-like designs are not as appropriate as wall-mounted shelving systems in situations where floor space is limited. Another factor that has motivates the installation of wall-mounted bookshelf units is a desire for more modern furnishings. One problem with many current wall mounted bookshelves is that they protrude from the wall and fail to hide unattractive mounting structures and brackets. Efforts have been made to design wall mounted bookshelves that conceal the mounting structures, but with little success. Those shelving units that have tried to conceal mounting structures, have done so by creating thick shelving surfaces that do not appeal to many consumers. [0004]Thus, there is a need for a bookshelf capable of holding books in a manner that conceals the bookshelf and the mounting structure of the bookshelf. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005]The invention broadly comprises a bookshelf having a stacking surface fixedly attached to a mounting surface, where the stacking surface is roughly perpendicular to the mounting surface and the stacking surface has an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one ledge is disposed on the lower surface of the mounting surface and the ledge is operatively arranged to hold a book cover. The ledge can be disposed proximate a joint formed at the intersection of the mounting surface and the stacking surface. In some embodiments, at least one ledge is disposed on the lower surface disposed proximate a joint formed at the intersection of the mounting surface and the stacking surface on a first side of the stacking member, and at least one ledge is disposed on the lower surface disposed proximate the intersection on a second side of the stacking member. In some aspects, the joint is reinforced. A mounting hole or a mounting structure can be disposed on the mounting surface to provide a mounting element with which to hang the bookshelf. [0006]In some aspects the ledge is L-shaped and extends below the lower surface. The mounting surface can be trapezoidal, rectangular or similarly shaped. [0007]The invention further broadly comprises a bookshelf with a stacking surface fixedly attached to a mounting surface, where the stacking surface is roughly perpendicular to the mounting surface and the stacking surface has an upper surface and a lower surface. A continuous ledge is disposed along a perimeter edge of the lower surface and the ledge is operatively arranged to hold a book cover. In some aspects, the continuous ledge is disposed along a perimeter edge of the lower surface proximate a joint formed at the intersection of the mounting surface and the stacking surface and the joint is reinforced. The ledge can be L-shaped and extend below the lower surface. In some embodiments, at least one mounting hole or a mounting structure is disposed on the mounting surface and the mounting surface is trapezoidal, rectangular, similarly shaped. [0008]It is a general object of the present invention to provide a bookshelf that can display books on a wall in a manner that conceals the bookshelf when books are stacked on the shelf. [0009]It is another object of the present invention to provide a bookshelf that has a cover holding ledge that can hold the cover of book in a manner that conceals the bookshelf. [0010]These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciable from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention and from the accompanying drawings and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011]The nature and mode of operation of the present invention will now be more fully described in the following detailed description of the invention taken with the accompanying drawing figures, in which: [0012]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bookshelf of the present invention; [0013]FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view of the bookshelf shown in FIG. 1; [0014]FIG. 3 is a left side view of the bookshelf shown in FIG. 1; [0015]FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the bookshelf in FIG. 1 with books stacked upon the shelf; [0016]FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the bookshelf shown in FIG. 4, taken generally at line 5-5 in FIG. 4. [0017]FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the bookshelf shown in FIG. 4; and [0018]FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a ledge of the bookshelf shown in FIG. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0019]At the outset, it should be appreciated that like drawing numbers on different drawing views identify identical structural elements of the invention. While the present invention is described with respect to what is presently considered to be the preferred embodiments, it is understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. In the description below, the terms "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "rear", "left", "right", and their derivatives, should be interpreted from the perspective of one viewing the invention shown in FIG. 1. Continue reading... Full patent description for Bookshelf with cover holding ledge Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Bookshelf with cover holding ledge patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. 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