US3909968A
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Device for holding a calendar, a pen and for holding an attachment means for a pad, a writing plate or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-17
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1994-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding a calendar, a pen or holding an attachment means for a pad, a writing plate or the like is described. It comprises a generally U-shaped bracket holder, the waist portion of which permits attachment of the bracket onto a surface and the legs of which are provided with mounting holes, a roll mounted to the bracket and provided with a sheet having a calendar grouping provided thereon and a mounting shaft rotateably projecting into the mounting holes of the legs, and a chain, string or the like connected to the bracket, one end of the chain, string or the like being attached to a pen and the second end thereof being fixed to an attachment means such as for a writing pad, a supporting plate or the like, and wherein the mounting shaft of the roll has a through running hole into which the pen may be pushed and retained therein when not used.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunnar Bolstad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:59
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00; B43K; B43K31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
In combination, a writing instrument with an attached clip and a calendar with holder comprising: a. a U-shaped bracket having a waist portion and two leg portions; b. an elongated roll rotatably mounted between said leg portions and having calendar indicia thereon; c. means for slidably mounting a pointer on said waist portion of said bracket; d. a central, axial opening through said roll aligned with cooperating openings through said leg portions; e. a writing instrument, said opening being adapted to receive said writing instrument; f. a chain comprising an alternate array of beads and connecting arms; g. a keyhole slot extending through at least one of said leg portions and being located external to the periphery of said associated roll, said keyhole slot having a substantially circular portion larger in diameter than the diameters of said beads and a slotted portion smaller in width than the diameters of said beads, said keyhole slot cooperating with said chain to selectively and removably fasten said chain to said one of said leg portions at substantially any point along the length of said chain; h. said writing instrument being attached to one end of said chain; i. a clip attached to the other end of said chain; j. whereby the position of the pointer selectively depicts calander indicia on said roll, the clip is adapted to support a pad or the like, and the writing implement can be housed within said axial opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
In combination, a writing instrument with an attached clip and a calendar with holder comprising: a. a U-shaped bracket having a waist portion and two leg portions; b. an elongated roll rotatably mounted between said leg portions and having calendar indicia thereon; c. means for slidably mounting a pointer on said waist portion of said bracket; d. a central, axial opening through said roll aligned with cooperating openings through said leg portions; e. a writing instrument, said opening being adapted to receive said writing instrument; f. a chain comprising an alternate array of beads and connecting arms; g. a keyhole slot extending through at least one of said leg portions and being located external to the periphery of said associated roll, said keyhole slot having a substantially circular portion larger in diameter than the diameters of said beads and a slotted portion smaller in width than the diameters of said beads, said keyhole slot cooperating with said chain to selectively and removably fasten said chain to said one of said leg portions at substantially any point along the length of said chain; h. said writing instrument being attached to one end of said chain; i. a clip attached to the other end of said chain; j. whereby the position of the pointer selectively depicts calander indicia on said roll, the clip is adapted to support a pad or the like, and the writing implement can be housed within said axial opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein each leg portion includes an inwardly bent pointed portion which is located external to the periphery of said associated roll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 1: a. including a clamp coupled to said bracket, said clamp having an adhesive backing thereon; b. wherein said waist portion includes an adhesive backing thereon; c. said adhesive backing of said waist portion being disposed in spaced relation to said clamp.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |