Patents by Inventor Francis Patrick McLaughlin

Francis Patrick McLaughlin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Accessory for a writing implement or the like
    Patent number: 7766571
    Abstract: There is provided an accessory for a writing implement including a body assembly comprising a barrel and a split plug and defining a passage therethrough adapted to receive a pencil. The barrel is provided with an internally threaded end adapted to be engaged by an outer threaded portion of the split plug which is provided with a pair of opposed slots. The respective threaded portions are relatively tapered whereby threaded engagement of the split plug with the barrel causes the slots to close up such that the pencil is retained thereby. The barrel is provided with a pocket clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy Francis McLaughlin, Francis Patrick McLaughlin
  • Accessory for a writing implement or the like
    Patent number: 7758266
    Abstract: There is provided an accessory for a writing implement including a body assembly comprising a barrel and a split plug and defining a passage therethrough adapted to receive a pencil. The barrel is provided with an internally threaded end adapted to be engaged by an outer threaded portion of the split plug which is provided with a pair of opposed slots. The respective threaded portions are relatively tapered whereby threaded engagement of the split plug with the barrel causes the slots to close up such that the pencil is retained thereby. The barrel is provided with a pocket clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy Francis McLaughlin, Francis Patrick McLaughlin, legal representative