Abstract: A device for marking and tagging locations in a book comprises an instrument having a tip to mark a surface, a body, a cap to cover the tip and a strap a strap forming a closed loop. The body includes a shell having a cavity to receive the instrument so that the tip extends past the shell, a bookmark extending away from the shell asymmetrically, the bookmark having a generally flat surface for removably connecting one or more tags, and a latch. The cap includes a bore for receiving the instrument, and a catch received by the latch so that the cap is selectably positionable in two positions. In a first position the tip extends through the bore and past the cap. In a second position the tip is covered by the cap.

Abstract: Provided herein is various embodiments of a combined writing instrument holder and bookmark for use with a book and at least one writing instrument. The combined writing instrument holder and bookmark includes a first loop, a second loop and an elongate member. The first loop is generally sized to snugly receive at least a cover of a book. The second loop is generally sized to snugly receive a writing instrument so that a writing instrument can be secured to a book while the first loop receives at least a cover of a book. The elongate member has an attached end, a free end and a length therebetween, with the length useful as a bookmark while the first loop receives at least a cover of a book. Additional and alternative features are also provided.

Abstract: A pocketable writing instrument includes an elongate body which incorporates a flexible dual tab grip 66. The grip provides the user with additional surface area with which to grip the instrument during writing; this allows the device to be comfortable during use yet small and compact during storage. When used in conjunction with a pocketable note holder, the grip also performs additional functions: it provides an axial stop for the instrument such that it can be repeatedly placed in the same position within the holder (preventing instrument protrusion from the device); and it allows the user to easily insert and remove the instrument from the receptacle, whereas this action might otherwise be awkward with a traditional small elongate object. This abstract description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention.

Abstract: Provided herein is various embodiments of a combined writing instrument holder and bookmark for use with a book and at least one writing instrument. The combined writing instrument holder and bookmark includes a first loop, a second loop and an elongate member. The first loop is generally sized to snugly receive at least a cover of a book. The second loop is generally sized to snugly receive a writing instrument so that a writing instrument can be secured to a book while the first loop receives at least a cover of a book. The elongate member has an attached end, a free end and a length therebetween, with the length useful as a bookmark while the first loop receives at least a cover of a book. Additional and alternative features are also provided.

Abstract: A pocketable device includes a body preferably made from a single piece of thin material which holds a notepad 48 and writing instrument 46. Slits or cutouts at appropriate locations on the body create a writing instrument receptacle 32 and tabs 56 and 57 for removing the device from a small space such as a credit card slot in a wallet. Gripping tabs 66 on a small writing instrument provide a hard stop for instrument storage, a handle for instrument insertion and removal, and more surface area for a better grasp on the instrument by the user during writing. This abstract description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention.

Abstract: A pocketable writing instrument includes an elongate body which incorporates a flexible dual tab grip 66. The grip provides the user with additional surface area with which to grip the instrument during writing; this allows the device to be comfortable during use yet small and compact during storage. When used in conjunction with a pocketable note holder, the grip also performs additional functions: it provides an axial stop for the instrument such that it can be repeatedly placed in the same position within the holder (preventing instrument protrusion from the device); and it allows the user to easily insert and remove the instrument from the receptacle, whereas this action might otherwise be awkward with a traditional small elongate object. This abstract description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention.