1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to writing instruments, and particularly to a writing/marking implement holder for supporting a writing or marking instrument on the wrist of a user.
2. Description of the Related Art
Many, many people utilize writing or marking instruments in their everyday endeavors to accomplish desired or needed tasks. Delivery persons, contractors, artists, clerks (the list is endless) all require an instrument such as a pen, pencil or marker to perform essential functions. As fate would have it, the needed instrument is easily misplaced and must be located before the desired writing or marking tasks can be accomplished. Inserting the instrument in one's pocket or lodging it behind the ear sometimes solves the problem. However, it is often forgotten to store the instrument in those places. Aside from the frustration and consternation, the time spent in locating the instrument reduces efficiency, which could lead to financial losses. The art would certainly welcome a simple apparatus for storing the aforementioned instrument for instant retrieval, which apparatus could be removably attached to the user. Thus, a writing/marking implement holder solving the aforementioned problems is desired.
The writing/marking implement holder is an apparatus that is removably attached to the wrist of a user. The apparatus includes a cushioned strap, a tether, and a writing/marking instrument receptacle. A housing member is positioned on the strap and is connected to the receptacle via a flexible cable or tether. The tether is attached to the receptacle and can be extended from or retracted onto a reel inside the housing. The receptacle is adapted to retain a writing/marking instrument therein.
Accordingly, the invention presents apparatus for retaining a writing or marking instrument, which can be easily and comfortably attached to the wrist of a user. The writing or marking instrument can be conveniently extracted from and/or retracted into the apparatus while attached thereto. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
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In use, a desired implement is positioned in the receptacle 14 and the strap 22 is secured to the wrist W. When needed, the cable 16 can be extended from the housing 20 so that the implement 12 can be used to perform a writing or a marking chore. After use, the cable 16 is retracted to draw the implement 12 back to a position adjacent the housing 20. Thus, the implement 12 is always available.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/213,713, filed Jul. 7, 2009.
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61213713 | Jul 2009 | US |