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Carabiner writing instrument

US6979143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 11, 2003
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/1324
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A carabiner-type attachment for writing instruments in which the carabiner-type attachment device is attached to the side of said writing instrument or the cap therefor. The attachment device is preferably in the form of a carabiner in which at least a portion of the carabiner body is integral with a pen or pen cap. In alternative embodiments the attachment device is removable from said writing instrument or the cap of the writing instrument.

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