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Double-handled clipboardRelated Patent Categories: Supports, Easel; Book, Copy Or Music Score Holder, With Article Gripping Means, TopDouble-handled clipboard description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060237621, Double-handled clipboard. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of an application entitled "Double-Handled Clipboard" filed on Apr. 22, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 29/227,875, filed on Apr. 15, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 29/218,504, filed on Dec. 3, 2004, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a flat board with openings that serve as handles. [0003] Clipboards have applicability in a variety of activities in any industry and in connection with educational purposes. Typically, clipboards are held around an edge when being carried or used. A clipboard in U.S. Pat. No. 4,586,730 includes two thumb holes for the left and right thumbs that allow a person to hold the clipboard while writing. The thumb extends from below the board and is pressed against the front surface of the board while writing. A hand cannot fit in the thumb holes. [0004] There remains a need for a clipboard that allows for options to hold the clipboard, whether being used intermittently or just carrying. The present invention gives one the option of placing their hands in one of at least two openings while carrying or holding the clipboard. [0005] The clipboard in accordance with the present invention can be picked up in at least one of two ways, whether for ease and quickness, or purposely, for instance to hide or show a particular side of the clipboard when held. It is less burdensome to carry or hold because the openings in the clipboard enable the person to carry the clipboard at their side like a laptop computer or purse, and to do so from both sides. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present invention can be practiced as a clipboard with a rectangular board containing contoured top, bottom, left, and right side edges for holding paper or other thin items with two indented apertures for holding the clipboard with four fingers. [0007] A clip, adhesive, magnet, magnetic substrate material or other means may be used to attach the paper or other thin items to the clipboard. [0008] In one embodiment, each indented aperture is preferably 3.25 inches or greater in length, and is preferably 0.75 inches or greater in width. [0009] In another embodiment, it is preferable that the apertures are approximately 3.25-5.50 inches in length and 0.75-2.50 inches in width. [0010] The apertures can be located opposite one another or on adjoining edges. There may also be more than four apertures (e.g., three or four in number). Each aperture can be located, as indented, on the right and left edges or top and bottom edges and additionally the top and right edge, the top and left edge, the bottom and right edge, and the bottom and left edge. In the case of three apertures, the apertures can be located on the right, left, and bottom edges, the right, left, and top edges, the top, bottom and left edges, or the top, bottom, and right edges. [0011] In another embodiment, instead of or in addition to the clip, the front of the clipboard can be magnetic or magnetic strips or buttons can be provided. [0012] In further embodiments, instead of or in addition to the clip or magnetic strips or buttons, the front of the clipboard can be a dry erase board or a combination of a magnetic and dry erase board, a partially magnetic board or a partially dry erase board. [0013] The invention in other embodiments may contain a second paperclip for securing papers or other thin items and pen clamp for securing pens, dry erase markers, magnetic pens, or other writing utensils connected directly to the bottom of the board. [0014] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the present invention is embodied in a clipboard having a substrate with a planar back and a planar front. Four edges define the substrate. An element for holding sheets of paper or other thin items to the substrate is provided. Two apertures indented from edges of the substrate are provided, with such apertures being sized so that a person can hold the clipboard with four fingers extending therethrough. [0015] The above aspect of the present invention may also be characterized in that the element for holding the paper to the substrate is a clip (spring actuated or other), adhesive (as in a releasable adhesive as used on Post-it.RTM. brand pads), magnets or a magnetic substrate material. [0016] Preferably, the clipboard includes apertures that are approximately 3.25-5.50 inches or greater in length and approximately 0.75-2.5 inches or greater in width. [0017] The apertures indented from the edges of the substrate are preferably opposite one another. However, the apertures may be on adjoining edges. [0018] The clipboard may have a magnetic substrate such that magnets or metal elements may be used to hold the sheets of paper there against. [0019] A rubber gripping surface is preferably provided in the area of the apertures, and most preferably surrounding the apertures. This facilitates gripping of the clipboard, as well as comfort. [0020] In yet another aspect of the present invention, the clipboard may be a flat board having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, a left side edge, and a right side edge opposite the left side edge. A paperclip is provided on the board in any appropriate location, preferably at the top. First and second apertures are provided at indented position from two different edges, preferably with the second aperture being indented from an edge opposite the first aperture. [0021] The above embodiment may include a paperclip at the top edge of the board and the first and second apertures may be indented from left and right side edges. Continue reading about Double-handled clipboard... Full patent description for Double-handled clipboard Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Double-handled clipboard patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. 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