US3846927A
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Display writing instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-30
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A writing instrument including a combination display device and pocket clip. The instrument includes an elongated body comprising a barrel and a cap. The combination display and clip is a plate having a display surface, the other plate surface being fixed to the cap. A portion of the plate overlies but is unsecured to the body so that the margin of a shirt pocket can be pushed between the plate and body.
Inventors
- 👤 H Geffen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:34
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43K; B43K29/00; B43K29/007; B43K25/00; G; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; G09F2023/0016; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1321; Y10T24/1324; Y10T24/1335
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A writing instrument comprising an elongated body, and a combination display device and pocket clip carried by said body, said combination display device and pocket clip comprising a plate wider than said body having a display surface, the opposite surface of said plate being secured to said body at a point spaced from an edge of said plate, a portion of said plate overlying but being unsecured to said body, whereby when said body is inserted into a shirt pocket the upper margin of the shirt pocket can be pushed between said body and the unsecured portion of said plate to hold the writing instrument in the pocket and to display the entire display surface of said plate outside the pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A writing instrument comprising an elongated body, and a combination display device and pocket clip carried by said body, said combination display device and pocket clip comprising a plate wider than said body having a display surface, the opposite surface of said plate being secured to said body at a point spaced from an edge of said plate, a portion of said plate overlying but being unsecured to said body, whereby when said body is inserted into a shirt pocket the upper margin of the shirt pocket can be pushed between said body and the unsecured portion of said plate to hold the writing instrument in the pocket and to display the entire display surface of said plate outside the pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A writing instrument as defined in claim 1 wherein said plate is at least three times as wide as said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A writing instrument as defined in claim 1 wherein said plate is secured near one end of said body and extends beyond said one end, so as to completely hide the portion of the body extending above the shirt pocket upper edge when the writing instrument is being carried in a pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A writing instrument as defined in claim 1 wherein said body comprises a barrel and a cap removably secured to said barrel, said plate being secured to said cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A writing instrument as defined in claim 4 wherein said cap and plate are a single molded plastic unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A writing instrument as defined in claim 1 wherein said body comprises a barrel having a writing end and a cap removably secured to said barrel over its writing end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A writing instrument as defined in claim 6 wherein said cap has a closed end and an open end, the writing end of said barrel being insertable into said open end, and said plate extending beyond said open end so that it overlies said barrel when said cap and barrel are joined.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |