US3638280A
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Pocket clip for writing instrument
Assignee: Kreisler Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1970-06-25
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A cap and pocket clip assembly for a writing instrument in which the clip body has an offset located over the end of the cap and a bracket which extends through the cap wall and into the bore of the cap to receive a retaining spring thus to mount the clip for limited pivotal movement of the clip body away from the cap against the action of the spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Gino C Di Spirito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:52
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43K; B43K25/00; B43K25/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1321; Y10T24/1324; Y10T24/1341
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A cap and pocket clip assembly for a writing instrument including in combination, an instrument having a bore and a sidewall opening leading into said bore, a clip comprising a body and an offset at one end of said body and a U-shaped bracket providing a base and legs on said body intermediate the ends thereof, said clip carried by said instrument with said offset over the end of the instrument and with said bracket extending through said wall opening into said bore and a U-shaped spring in said bore in engagement with said bracket with one spring leg engaging said base and with the other spring leg engaging the bore wall of said instrument, said spring leg engaging said base having a recess for receiving said base, said instrument having a contoured recess extending from said end of the instrument along the outside surface thereof, said clip body normally located in said recess under the action of said spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A cap and pocket clip assembly for a writing instrument including in combination, an instrument having a bore and a sidewall opening leading into said bore, a clip comprising a body and an offset at one end of said body and a U-shaped bracket providing a base and legs on said body intermediate the ends thereof, said clip carried by said instrument with said offset over the end of the instrument and with said bracket extending through said wall opening into said bore and a U-shaped spring in said bore in engagement with said bracket with one spring leg engaging said base and with the other spring leg engaging the bore wall of said instrument, said spring leg engaging said base having a recess for receiving said base, said instrument having a contoured recess extending from said end of the instrument along the outside surface thereof, said clip body normally located in said recess under the action of said spring.
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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |