Patents by Inventor Robert W. Elkins

Robert W. Elkins 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).

  • Clip for holding writing instruments
    Patent number: 5839168
    Abstract: A clip for holding a writing instrument such as a ballpoint or felt tipped pen is provided which is also useful as a book mark, for example in a text book. The device is formed from an inexpensive, suitable plastic and allows the user to withdraw the pen shaft for writing while the pen cap is retained by the clip. Depending legs pivot to accept book pages for maintaining the clip in frictional engagement thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Grand Ideas, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Elkins
  • Pen/page holder
    Patent number: D387092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Grand Ideas, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Elkins