US4030841A
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Triangular holder and instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-24
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1995-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A triangular shaped pen or pencil and a triangular shaped device for use in holding a pen or pencil, such as by sliding the device over the length of the writing instrument thereby facilitating the triangular shape of the fingers during the writing exercise.
Inventors
- 👤 Darrell S. Balasty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:37
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43K; B43K23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A writing instrument holder comprising a substantially elongated walled hollow housing having a triangular outer wall shape open at least one end and adapted to frictionally engage a writing instrument therein, one wall of said housing being discontinuous, a slotted aperture communicating between said one wall and the hollow portion of said housing, a pair of recesses in spaced apart relation on said one wall, each recess being on an opposite side of said slotted aperture, a channel communicating between one of said recesses and an opposing wall of said housing, and connecting means adapted to engage said recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A writing instrument holder comprising a substantially elongated walled hollow housing having a triangular outer wall shape open at least one end and adapted to frictionally engage a writing instrument therein, one wall of said housing being discontinuous, a slotted aperture communicating between said one wall and the hollow portion of said housing, a pair of recesses in spaced apart relation on said one wall, each recess being on an opposite side of said slotted aperture, a channel communicating between one of said recesses and an opposing wall of said housing, and connecting means adapted to engage said recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the inner walls of said housing define a substantially spherical aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the inner walls of said housing define a substantially hexagonal shaped aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing is open at both ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said connecting means is a substantially flat U shaped member.
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) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |