US4016982A
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Holder for a writing implement
Assignee: Berendsohn AG
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Filing: 1975-06-03
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1995-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A writing element is detachably, or non-detachably, connected to an elongate holder which can be bent by hand into any desired shape to remain in that shape. The holder consists of a core made of a flexible metal such as lead and is covered with a flexible covering such as a covering of a plastics material.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus-Gunther Schreiber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:36
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43K; B43K23/00; B43K23/001; B43K23/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A holder in connection with a writing implement, the holder comprising an elongated part being non-detachably connected to the writing implement and being bendable into any shape and to remain in that shape when being bent, said elongated bendable part consisting of a core of material easily bendable by hand and a covering for said core of a material easily bendable by hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A holder in connection with a writing implement, the holder comprising an elongated part being non-detachably connected to the writing implement and being bendable into any shape and to remain in that shape when being bent, said elongated bendable part consisting of a core of material easily bendable by hand and a covering for said core of a material easily bendable by hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The holder according to claim 1, wherein said core is of metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The holder according to claim 1, wherein said core is of lead and said covering is of flexible plastics material.
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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) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |