Patents Assigned to Notepen, Inc.
  • Patent number: 4989801
    Abstract: A note roll (A,C) is disclosed for a dispensing device, (10,30) the note roll includes paper having a first side (11a) which is clean for note writing. A second side (11b) of the paper includes a self-stick adhesive strip (B,B') by which indeterminate or pre-determined lengths of paper may be dispensed from the roll with sufficient self-stick adhesive for attachment to a desired surface. Self-stick adhesive (B) is disposed on the paper of the note roll along its length and down a medial portion so that paper may be dispensed in indeterminate lengths with a strip of adhesive along the back. Multiple pre-determined pieces (13) of paper may be dispensed at one time or may be torn at perforations (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Notepen, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Thomas, William J. Scott
  • Patent number: 4963048
    Abstract: A writing instrument A with note paper 36, 38 is disclosed which includes a retractable writing instrument carrier 10 and a paper storage chamber E from which paper may be dispensed through a dispensing slot 42 formed along a substantial portion of a barrel B of the device P. Carrier 10 includes a reservoir 12 of writing medium and a writing point 12. A thumb operator 32 provides for positioning of the carrier in a writing or retracted position. The carrier also may move axially along a slot 24 to position a spare paper roll 38 in a dispensing position as paper roll 36.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: Notepen, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Thomas, William J. Scott