Patents by Inventor Terrence G. O'Connor

Terrence G. O'Connor 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).

  • Patent number: 9561683
    Abstract: A convertible writing instrument can be put into either a compact capped configuration, 3 to 4 inches in length, or an extended writing configuration, 5 to 6 inches in length. A relatively elongated cap, which covers most of the relatively shortened pen member in the compact configuration, can be re-attached to the back of the pen, so as to lengthen the instrument in preparation for writing. Multiple interchangeable caps and rear modules can be coupled to the pen member to provide a variety of appearances and functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Pokka LLC
    Inventor: Terrence G. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20160075169
    Abstract: A convertible writing instrument can be put into either a compact capped configuration, 3 to 4 inches in length, or an extended writing configuration, 5 to 6 inches in length. A relatively elongated cap, which covers most of the relatively shortened pen member in the compact configuration, can be re-attached to the back of the pen, so as to lengthen the instrument in preparation for writing. Multiple interchangeable caps and rear modules can be coupled to the pen member to provide a variety of appearances and functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: POKKA LLC
    Inventor: Terrence G. O'Connor