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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7774963 | Display device with a plurality of rotatable sleeve elements, each having a plurality of indicia thereon A display device having a plurality of rotatable sleeve elements, with each sleeve element having a plurality of indicia on its outer surfaces and a through opening. The through opening has a uniform cross-sectional shape that is generally circular, with at least on... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7302772 | Combination writable scroll picture frame display assembly A combination writable scroll picture frame display assembly, comprising a picture frame sized to accommodate commonly sized photographs or cards, a writable scroll, and a base sized and shaped to maintain the entire invention upright and stable. The components are ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7059797 | Sales promotional writing instrument A sales promotional writing instrument comprises features that simultaneously provides a point of sale marketing opportunity and discourages theft. Generally, the writing instrument comprises a body defining a longitudinal axis. The body includes an attachment membe... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059796 | Self-sealing retractable writing instrument A retractable writing instrument that substantially prevents writing fluid from evaporating through the tip when the tip is in a retracted position to eliminate the need for a cap. Within the writing instrument is an enclosure member that has a vapor chamber. In the... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052045 | Labeling device for bound materials The present invention relates to an apparatus for labeling the spine or edge of a binder. In an embodiment, the device comprises a housing, a clip attached to the housing and a label encased within the housing. The housing further comprises a base portion and a cove... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6955445 | Illuminated writing implement An illuminated writing implement has substantially tubular body and head portions. An electrically connected power source and light source are located in an interior of the head portion. A removable cap is provided on the top of the head portion. A display unit for ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6943751 | Clip for mounting a novelty item A conical mount is used to mount a novelty item such as a pennant, figurine, or advertising shape secure on a post such as an automobile antenna. The conical mount secures the item rigidly to the antenna at any selected location by cooperating with a corresponding c... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6915554 | Process of molding and assembling three-dimensional ornaments In a process of molding and assembling a three-dimensional ornament, a mold having a recess in which is formed an opening is provided. A molding pattern is located inside the opening. A first material fills in the molding pattern to form a plurality of protruded dec... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6910824 | Writing instrument with fluid-containing barrel A promotional writing instrument includes elongated first and second barrel portions. The second barrel portion is transparent and hollow and includes an open end and an opposite closed end. A fluid is disposed within the hollow second barrel portion and is viewable... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6615520 | Lighted article with brightly illuminated indicia and method of fabricating same A lighted article has a base with a receptacle and a display panel having indicia inscribed thereon and at least one orifice. The display panel is inserted into the receptacle and a lighting element having a light source protruding up from the receptacle ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6471433 | Pen having a 3-dimensional pattern thereon A pen having a 3-dimensional pattern has at least one flexible strip. The flexible strip is sandwiched between a pattern ring and a liner ring with the 3-dimensional pattern partially protruding out of the pattern ring from a corresponding through hole. T... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6386780 | Ballpoint pen with visual window and sleeve A press-action ballpoint pen includes a hollow shank which has an elongated viewing window. A printed sleeve is rotationally mounted within the hollow shank for rotation past the viewing window upon actuation of a press-action mechanism which operates the... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6328493 | Instruments with ergonomic gripping An instrument having ergonomic gripping for the comfort and firm gripping by a user. The instrument comprises an elongated body having a uniform rear portion that diverges into two or more arms, which are then merged at the front writing end to form a bul... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6299373 | Ring assembly for a pen A ring assembly for a pen has a bottom ring, a top ring, and a slender bridge connecting the bottom ring and the top ring. In assembly, a barrel of the pen extends through the bottom ring and the top ring, so that a sticker adhered around the barrel is se... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6299372 | Advertise effect photo pen An advertise effect photo pen includes a front tube, a connecting seat and a rear tube. The rear end of the front tube is installed with an outer thread, in assembling, the outer thread is screwed into an inner thread of the connecting tube. The rear end ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6174098 | Pen stem structure with a decoration A pen stem structure with a decoration, including a pen stem and a transparent rod body connected with one end of the pen stem. The rod body defines a close space in which a water soluble solvent and an oily color solvent are contained. The solvents are i... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6129959 | Sleeve label with integral flap and/or header A sleeve label is fabricated from a sheet of polyethylene which is folded upon itself along two longitudinal fold lines with the overlying layers then being joined together along a seal line. The seal line is located so that the outer layer of the folded ... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6063222 | Method and apparatus for strengthening a writing instrument A method and apparatus for strengthening a writing instrument (11) such as a crayon with a self-adhesive wrap (14) having a writing zone (20) printed thereon is disclosed. The wrap (14) is applied to the writing instrument (11) to strengthen the writing i... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6045281 | Writing implement attachment An anti-theft attachment for a writing implement, such as a pencil or pen. The preferred anti-theft attachment comprises an adhesively attached, premanufactured front and back surface disposed on the tip or side of the writing implement. Alternative embod... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6041530 | Indicia displaying stationery products By providing any desired stationery product with a movable plate or arm member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the plate or arm member is movabl... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6041532 | Advertisement carrier An article, of daily use such as a bottle opener, lighter, ball point pen, or the like, is configured as an advertisement carrier, wherein the article includes a housing portion on which an operational element of the article is mounted. The housing portio... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6019536 | Pen having a 3-dimensional pattern thereon A pen having a 3-dimensional pattern thereon is disclosed. There is a aperture defined in a sidewall of the barrel or pen cap of the pen. A flexible strip having a 3-dimensional pattern thereon is suitably deformed and placed inside the barrel or pen cap ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5957604 | Structurally reinforced crayons A structurally reinforced crayon that has a core of crayon material and a surrounding sheath of flexible and cuttable material that structurally reinforces the crayon material to prevent premature breakage.... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5863072 | Data tag for writing implements A data tag(1) for a writing implement (8) fitted with a clip (7). The clip has a longitudinal recess in its underside facing the writing implement (8). The tag is a strip of material (1) with a tab (2). The tab is insertable into the clearance between the... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5658205 | Golf club head aligning aid A golf club aligning aid is provided which allows a golfer to quickly improve his or her golf swing. The aligning aid can be a small strip of flexible material which can be disposed with a planar "flag" portion which is disposed perpendicular to the shaft... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5622441 | Writing instrument housing A high quality writing instrument (100) has a special tip member (108) in one embodiment adapted to protect the distal end of the outer shell (102) from damage while allowing the shell to extend essentially all the way to the writing tip end of the instru... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5564849 | Curved writing instrument A curved ergonomic pen which facilitates writing on vertical surfaces comprises a housing having a barrel portion and a web portion. The barrel has curved inner and outer edges and substantially flat sides. The web is substantially flat and extends along ... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5544437 | Instrument display cap with pivoting top An instrument display cap, which is capable of interchanging a display member without modifying the structure of the cap, is provided. The instrument display cap includes a tubular tapered body with a transparent disk, pocket and centering member arrangem... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5419592 | Bingo-game marker with revealable, concealed imprint A bingo-game marker comprises revealable, concealed imprints of symbols or indicia covered with an opaque coating which is removable to reveal imprints which provide a sweepstakes-play mechanism for enhancement of the attraction of the game and for promot... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5207174 | Pencil emblem combination A pencil attachment for combination with a writing instrument, being an elongated flexible decorative element with a central portion and two end portions, having a front surface and a back surface, the front surface of the end portions having decorative i... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5190388 | Writing instrument with water level indicator A writing device including a means for observing and measuring the inclination of the device in order to teach proper penmanship to pupils using the device at a young and formidable age. The writing device includes an oil-filled vessel with lines imprinte... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5161906 | Writing instrument A writing instrument including a top part (4) which has a movable clip (20) arranged therein in a reliably functioning and stable manner so that the clip can be operated securely. The top part (4) contains a function section in the form of an inner cap (8... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5086577 | Writing instrument advertising device The combination of a writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen having a pushbutton at the upper end and an advertising device wherein the advertising device is supported on a sleeve preferably in a freely rotatable manner with the pushbutton being receiv... | 02/11/1992 |
| 4984379 | Pen structure with a flag A writing instrument is disclosed having a display flag attached to an internal pen holder such that the flag may be displayed either by pulling it laterally through any elongated opening in an external pen holder, or by axially extending the internal pen... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4928416 | An accessory for attachment of promotional characters to pens, key holders and the like An accessory for attaching characters (letters or symbols) to pens, key holders and the like. Each individual character has an aperture and a toothed member. The characters are assembled by inserting an elongated body through the apertures. The toothed me... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4798016 | Picture pen An assembly for removably accommodating an image medium including a generally cylindrical element and a transparent sleeve removably disposable over the cylindrical element. The transparent sleeve has an opening at one end for receiving the element and ha... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4787161 | Advertising writing instrument An advertising pen device includes a collapsible display sheet selected from a flag or a decorative or advertising cloth prewound on a pole rotatably mounted inside the pen and adapted to be extended for display or advertisement purpose, and a pen holder ... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4728212 | Novelty writing pen A novelty writing pen constituted by a standard pen having an ink reservoir encased in a sheath and terminating in a writing tip projecting from one end of the sheath, and a molded body configured to represent a familiar object such as a fruit emitting a ... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4706995 | Bookmark/writing instrument combination A bookmark/writing instrument includes a thin, generally planar card made of a flexible material, and having a cutout section formed therein for receiving and holding a writing instrument. The writing instrument is made of athin generally planar piece of ... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4678206 | Pen and note pad The present invention relates to a combination note pad and pen holder with the pad being formed in the shape of an open flower blossom the pad being adhered to a base member having the same flower shaped peripheral design. The base also includes a depend... | 07/07/1987 |
