Abstract: A writing instrument has a detachable clip member with a pliable clip rod. A first clip end member is connected to one end of the pliable clip and has a magnet adapted to be magnetically coupled to a barrel of the writing instrument. A second clip end member is connected to the second rod end and is adapted to be removably and operably connected to the one end of the writing instrument. The second clip end member is also adapted to be magnetically coupled to the first clip end member. The detachable clip member can be moved between at least three positions selected from the group consisting of a resting position, a clasping position, a free-end fidgeting position, a closed-end fidgeting position, and a detached fidgeting position.

Abstract: A retractable writing instrument has a marking component for marking a writable surface. A barrel houses at a portion of the marking component, as well as an extension/retraction mechanism. The barrel has a slider portion. An internal magnet is adapted to operate the extension/retraction mechanism and positioned for operating movement along a length of the slider portion for extending and retracting a portion of the marking component. A slidable magnetic ring has an inner diameter for receiving the slider portion and is adapted to magnetically cooperate with the internal magnet.

Abstract: A heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) return air system actuator device which could, among other things, be employed to notify a user of a clogged air filter and/or disperse a fragrance into a forced air HVAC system is disclosed. In one embodiment the actuator device has a movable actuator mounted within a housing. The movable actuator moves in response to a user pre-set pressure differential. When the pre-set pressure differential is reached, the movable actuator impacts a lever which activates a switch. The switch could be connected to a host of items such as a light emitting device to notify the user to a clogged air filter condition and/or to activate a pump to release a fragrance into the HVAC system.