Single hand notebook
US4988229A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42F13/40
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A looseleaf notebook is provided for retaining bar code listings which denote conditions of a patient in a hospital. The notebok includes a strap which encircles the binding of the notebook. Preferably this strap is fixed in place between the notebook ring mechanism and the inside of the binding panel of the notebook. The strap is also preferably adjustable or resiliently stretchable. The strap permits the notebook to be held open and manipulated by a user who slides a hand between the strap and the binding panel while supporting the opened covers of the notebook with the thumb and fingers of the hand. With the notebook being held in one hand in this manner, the user's other hand is free to manipulate a bar code reader over the patient condition bar codes, or to perform other information-gathering or medical functions.
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