Abstract: An improved device for holding writing implements. In the application of the preferred embodiment the means for holding is integrated into something else, as into the cover material of a notebook. In the application of embodiment 2 the means for holding is surrounded by an independent holder body material with an adhesive that allows the user to mount the device where considered appropriate, as onto the cover of a notebook. The essence of the invention is the means for holding, a single aperture holder pattern comprising: holding arms and entry ports. Holding arms form up out of a thin, flat base material from opposite longitudinally parallel sides. Holding arms, at each end, transition into entry ports. The entry ports are generally rounded openings of sufficient size: to provide flexibility for holding arms, to distribute the wear-stress of the flexing holding arms, and provide an inviting opening for inserting the writing implement.

Abstract: A school organizer capable of magnetically attaching to a desk includes a main back portion, which is formed of a single piece of fabric, which is folded in half and sewn to form a top compartment for magnets, a main compartment for markers and paper, and a bottom compartment for pencils and the like. The fabric piece is folded up vertically and a vertical seam is sewn to form the main compartment. A snap holds the main compartment closed. Then the doubled fabric is folded upward again, toward the front, and two vertical seams are sewn along the sides to form the bottom compartment. Another snap is used to hold the bottom compartment closed. Four seams form a closed top compartment for holding the magnets in place. The organizer further includes a sewn on front pocket portion, which is formed of a single piece of cloth sewn to the front of the main portion. A bottom seam, together with a series of vertical seams, form several pockets between the front portion and the main portion.

Abstract: A tool holder or writing instrument is provided which includes a formable modeling compound material positioned around a flexible rod or tube which in a preferred embodiment is capable of holding an ink or other writing substance. The material is capable of conforming to the fingers and grip orientation of a user of the writing instrument to provide a comfortable, ergonomically correct writing instrument. Additionally, a portion of this writing instrument (e.g., the flexible tube) may be wrapped around at least one digit of the user's writing hand, e.g. the index finger, to provide additional support and comfort. One end of the tube can include means for removably attaching various hand tools such as scribes, knives, electrical contacts or the like.

Abstract: A package for an illuminating writing implement is provided which protects the writing implement, yet gives a consumer limited and controlled access to the operating mechanism used to activate the illumination of the writing implement while it remains packaged. The present package is a blister-type package which envelops the writing implement and protects it from abrasive and impact damage as well as, theft. An upper end of the writing implement includes a power switch which is linearly displaceable between an off position, a momentary-on position, and a locked-on position. An opening within the package allows the power switch to extend outside the package so that a consumer may operate the power switch without removing the writing implement from the package. The opening is sized and shaped to restrict linear displacement of the power switch between the off position and the momentary-on position.

Abstract: A pen refill case, a kit and a method for providing pen refill components using the pen refill case and kit are provided. The pen refill case includes sections that may contain pen refill components corresponding to different types of pens. Further, other components may be provided that aid in the cleaning of and refilling of pens. The case may include a designator indicating the particular types of pen refill components provided in each section. A cover may be provided to allow one to keep the pen refill components from falling out and allow a user to view the particular pen refill components that may be stored within the pen refill case.

Abstract: A tape dispensing assembly, comprising a base, a drum extending outwardly from the base and terminating with an outer end, a first pin spaced from the drum and extending outwardly therefrom and terminating with an outer end, a second pin spaced from the drum and extending outwardly therefrom and terminating with an outer end, the second pin further being located proximate the first pin with a space formed therebetween the first pin and the second pin, and an extended strip of adhesive tape wound upon a core to form a roll and having an adhesive surface, the roll mountable upon the drum for rotation, wherein a user may grasp a free end of the extended strip, pull the extended strip from the roll, pass the extended strip proximate the first and second pins in lateral traverse with the adhesive surface of the extended strip facing the first and second pins, and sever the extended strip proximate the space intermediate the first pin and the second pin to form a strip segment and a severed free end of the extended

Abstract: A holder for assorted desktop articles such as pens, pencils, scissors, rulers, and the like. The holder comprises an annular top member, a cup-shaped container, a cylindrical sleeve, an annular base member, and a separate pen holder.

Abstract: The holder of the present invention comprises at least one clamping member, which is pivotally bearing-mounted in rotation bearings. The clamping member has two clamping arms and an operating portion, in which a resilient lip is formed which presses against a bottom of the holder in order to press this operating portion upwards and the clamping arms downwards. Formed on the bottom of the holder is a wedge-shaped threshold, of which a vertically directed stop face cooperates with the free end of the lip to prevent the clamping member from leaving the rotation bearings in an undesired manner.

Abstract: A drawer tray for insertion into a desk or bureau drawer is capable of holding small items such as paper clips, buttons and such and provides an attachment device for fixing the tray to a side wall of a drawer with the tray extending into the draw at the top most level of the draw so as not to interfere with items placed near the bottom of the draw. The attachment device provides a set of spaced apart "L" shaped arms for gripping the outside surface of a side wall of the drawer and a set of spaced apart spring arms for pressing against the inside surface of the same side wall.

Abstract: A case for elongate articles, such as writing instruments, includes a base and a cover hinged to the base for movement between open and closed positions. The base carries an article holder for receiving and holding an article in the case. The cover carries or is adapted to carry a holder for receiving and holding a second article in the case and in a position laterally alongside the article held on the base when the case is closed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement pen-case device comprising a front clamp cover and a rear clamp cover, according to above architecture user not only could lay aside each kind of pens, but also lay up paper that could be more convenient to user for easy reading and operation. If add a magnet into present invention, it could absorb the scattered paper clip and pin; moreover, user also could put the clamp body at any absorbent place for flexible usage, meeting multi-purpose needs.

Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.

Abstract: A display device includes a generally planar upper surface. The upper surface has at least two upstanding walls, each wall having a profiled edge for receiving and supporting a generally cylindrical object. At least one of the walls is removable from the upper surface.

Abstract: A key chain with magnifying glass is provided including a housing having a key ring mounted thereon. Also included is a magnifying glass situated on the housing.

Abstract: A carrying case for small items including a removable tray received between and generally coextensive with an elongate base and a cover integrally hinged thereto, the tray including a peripheral flange member received between the overlying base and cover with the interior of the tray divided into three compartments, one of which includes a pivotally mounted lid. A partition dividing the two remaining compartments extends through the top panel of the closed cover and provides a release extension for facilitating removal of the tray from the cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one piece construction holder or container for irregularly shaped objects such as keys, dimensioned so as to fit within a card compartment of a conventional wallet, whereby said container is substantially rectangular and consists essentially of a rimmed top panel and a rimmed bottom panel integrally hinged together on one side, such that the hinge is thinner than either of the panels to which it is connected, and closure means on the opposite side from the hinge including a plug one one panel aligned with an accomodating hole on the other panel and mutually offset thumb access cutouts; the hinged top and bottom panels are disposed so as to hold the container open or snugly closed as required; the inside distance between the top panel and the bottom panel when the container is closed is defined by the width of the rim on each panel and is sufficient to accomodate from one to three keys placed in the container, and said distance taken together with the thickness of the top panel and the thickness

Abstract: A key-retaining system is provided which includes a key holder and a key holder retainer. The key holder is a substantially continuous member having ends and sides, for example one continuous wire, and provides an interior space between the sides and ends of the member. The ends are separated by a predetermined distance substantially greater than the length of a key. One of the sides or ends includes a device to permit fastening of keys upon the member. The key holder retainer includes a hollow extending substantially from end to end of the key holder retainer and adapted to receive the key holder in use. Keys may be fastened on the key holder and positioned in a flat position within the interior space of the key holder. The key holder retainer is then friction fit onto the key holder remote the key heads.

Abstract: A key container is made up of first and second flaps having a common elongated edge which in turn has opposite ends forming a hinge joint between panels. Each flap has a marginal edge extending from adjacent one end of the hinge joint to the other end of the hinge joint to thereby define the periphery of the flap. One flap has a pocket formed by a portion of its peripheral edge and first and second panels extending from that portion of the periphery of the one flap to a common internal connection spaced inwardly of the peripheral edge. The first and second panels overlie one another and are separated one from the other over their respective extensions from the peripheral edge to the internal connection. A notch in the peripheral edge opens into the pocket. An opening in one of the panels is spaced from the notch and has an extension between said peripheral edge and the internal common connection.

Abstract: An improved key holder includes a seat with curved edges and three corners, a plurality of key-rings, and a push button at the center of the seat. The key-rings have notches and indentations. The push button has insert plates that may engage the notches of the key-rings. A reset spring is disposed below the push button. Chambers accommodating balls and springs are disposed in the corners of the seat for positioning the indentations of the key-rings. The key-rings may hold more keys and allow easy insertion or removal of keys. Besides, the key holder may be attached to the user's clothing or accessories.

Abstract: A wallet key holder has a main pocket for holding cards and a plurality of key holding and card holding pockets foldably connected to opposite end portions and to a side portion of the main pocket and communicating with the main pocket. An elongated slit is provided in the main pocket to provide an opening for insertion of not only cards into the main pocket, but also keys into the key holding pockets.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting a person to rapidly find keys on a key ring in a container such as a purse, briefcase, pouch, sack, or the like comprises a fob element having a hole portion for placement on the key ring with the keys and a body portion. The body portion has at least one planar surface, a recess formed in the planar surface, first part of a two-part hook-and-loop fastener assembly is adhered to the planar surface within the recess, and the second part of the two-part hook-and-loop fastener assembly is mounted in the container at a selected location. Preferably, the softer and more comfortable-to-feel loop part of the two-part hook-and-loop fastener assembly is mounted on the fob which is carried by the user. The molded plastic member has a second planar surface that faces oppositely to the first planar surface. A logo may be emblazoned or molded in the second planar surface, and an advertising or other promotional indicia may be fitted in the second recess.

Abstract: There is provided a stationary platform adapted to be positioned on a desk and having intersecting grooves formed on the top surface of the platform so that a plurality of blocks are formed. A plurality of structures are also provided having flanged rims or raised ribs on the bottom which are insertable into the platform grooves so that each structure is capable of bridging at least one raised block.

Abstract: A container combination for stationery goods. The container combination comprises a base plate, a central container assembly provided on the base plate, a lateral container assembly provided on the base plate adjacent to one side of the central container assembly, a bookend assembly provided on the base plate adjacent to another side of the central container assembly, and a post assembly. The height of each of the central container assembly and the lateral container assembly can be increased without being restricted by an upper limit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a canopy kit comprising a plurality of elongated pipes and a series of corner connectors and a package for containing the various kit components. An elongated container is provided and the various components of the kit, including the corner connectors and pipes, are disposed within the container such that the components of the kit structurally reinforce the total package and wherein the individual corner connectors are strategically disposed throughout the package so as to support the elongated pipes.

Abstract: The storage cache is utilized to contain, in an interior cavity, flat items such as keys, flat stamps, coins and other small flat items. The storage cache is a multiple layer, flat pack, composite unit. At least two of these layers are flexible magnetic material. One of these magnetic layers has a cut-out cavity sized to contain the flat item. In one embodiment, the storage cache includes a top and bottom layer of flexible plastic material which is translucent. The translucent plastic enables the user to see into the cavity in order to determine whether the storage cache carries the key, stamp and/or coin. Other embodiments include a view passage rather than a translucent plastic covering layers.

Abstract: A key case for holding a key, the key having a head portion via which the key may be gripped by a user and a blade portion which is insertable into a lock, the key case comprising: a body portion having a wall which surrounds an interior space, a longitudinal axis and an open end traversed by the longitudinal axis; a holder plate having a recess for retaining the key in a manner to prevent relative rotation between the key and the holder plate; and a pivot assembly supporting the holder plate on the body for movement between a first position in which the holder plate covers the open end and the key blade extends parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a second position in which the open end is uncovered.

Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.

Abstract: A pencil box including a box body, a box cover hinged to the box body, two stands pivoted to the box cover at the back and adapted for supporting the box cover in a tilted open position, a bottom rack and a top rack respectively pivoted to the front side of the box cover and adapted for holding a reading object for example a book for reading, and two support arms bilaterally pivoted to the front side of the box cover and adapted for holding the book in the desired open status.

Abstract: An article holding device (10) comprising an article (12) having an elongated portion (14). A structure (16) is for covering the elongated portion (14) of the article (12), to help prevent loss of the article (12).

Abstract: A caddy for storing and transporting art supplies is disclosed. The caddy includes at least two pivotably coupled trays disposed in substantially parallel, vertically displaced, planes. Access to the contents of the lower tray or trays is obtained by pivoting one or more of the trays.

Abstract: A combination water tight storage container and an attaching clip wherein the container has an opening therein and a cap thereon. A clip formed of a single, continuous length of multiply bent resilient material defining a plurality of loops is frictionally inserted into a slot in the wall of the container. The clip and container forming a gripping tension therebetween when inserted into a hole on the underside of a vehicle or on an article of clothing.

Abstract: A carrying case having a detachable clip-board including a case having a clam-shell configuration and a substantially 290 degree sealable opening, the case including a fastening member for removably attaching the clip-board to an inside surface of the case, the case further including pockets for advantageously storing and providing access to accessory items associated with the use of the clip-board, the case being particularly adapted to withstand harsh environmental and physical conditions such as might be encountered by police when the clip-board is used for writing citations in the field.

Abstract: A storage device for a video monitor includes a belt stretched around the top, sides and bottom of the monitor. The outfacing surface of the belt has a loose knap so that it may be engaged by a Velcro.RTM. hook type material. Two side plates are mounted by this method of fastening to the belt along the sides of the monitor. The side plates provide outfacing pockets for storing pencils, markers and even a few small floppy disks. A front plate stretches across the front of the monitor cabinet, either above or below the viewing screen and also attaches to the belt along the sides of the monitor. The front plate also includes at least one pocket for conveniently holding further objects useful to a person using the monitor.

Abstract: A novel dashboard organizer (10) for mounting on the dashboard of a vehicle such as an automobile, boat or airplane provides security and ready access for various items such as pens, pencils, calculators, rulers, letter openers, maps, notes, or turnpike tickets. The organizer has a base (20) that attaches to the upper surface of the vehicle dashboard, and approximately conforms to the general shape of the dashboard. The body (30) of the organizer is attached to the base such that the body is held in a substantially vertical position. The forward-most portion (32) of the body is arranged so that it comes in contact with the vehicle's windshield, and the remainder (34) of the body is arranged to provide storage (42, 44, 46, 48) for one or more of the above mentioned objects. When mounted in proper position on the vehicle dashboard, the organizer lies generally perpendicular to the long axis of the dashboard, thus dividing the dashboard into two sections.

Abstract: A key storage device comprising a rectangular flexible base sheet and a rectangular flexible key retaining sheet, the key retaining sheet being closely fitted to the dimensions of the base sheet, the key retaining sheet being positioned to overlie and contact the base sheet, the key retaining sheet being fixedly attached to the base sheet along its outer periphery by heat fusion welding forming a key retaining enclosure, the key retaining sheet being further fixedly attached at a centrally located point, forming a key slide stop; and the key retaining sheet having a pair of key receiving slits therethrough for the insertion of and retention of keys.

Abstract: A round and flat molded device not readily identifiable as a handcuff key, which can be hidden under a wrist watch or behind a standard shirt button of a law enforcement officer or security person and which can be silently retrieved and utilized by bending the key portion partially out of the surrounding molded support ring structure with the use of the thumb, index finger and middle finger.

Abstract: A magnetic key holding plaque comprised of a plaque having an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of magnets are secured within the inner surface of the plaque. A plurality of magnetic pendants are secured within the outer surface of the plaque opposed from the plurality of magnets.

Abstract: A key fob includes at least one dome with a display surface and a flange secured in a fob. The fob is sewn in a pattern around or through the flange or openings therethrough. The fob may also be formed by placing display domes within an outer rim and sealing the combination within a u-shaped ring. Designs and slogans may be placed on the display surfaces. The fob may then be attached to a key ring using a clip configured to accommodate crimping. The clip attachment allows the fob to rotate freely around the key ring.

Abstract: A one-piece molded plastic computer workplace organizer can be screwed to a baseplane such as a pull-out keyboard shelf of a computer desk. A mouse pad is located to the front of the organizer unit which provides a passageway for retaining the mouse cord in place so as to overcome the common problem of the mouse unit working its way to the rear and falling off the shelf edge, especially when the shelf is being pulled out. Storage for several 31/2" diskettes is provided with asymmetrical bistable support positioning: a nearly upright rearwardly-inclined working position and a low profile forwardly-inclined storage position. With the organizer mounted on the pull-out keyboard shelf, upright diskettes will be automatically flipped forward to the low profile position by the shelf edge for storage under the desk counter top when the shelf is pushed back into the storage position.

Abstract: A utility article attachable to footwear, including, for example, shoes, sneakers, skates, and the like, includes a central, generally planar portion which can be removably secured to the item of footwear by a pair of holes or elongate slots through which the ends of shoe laces or attachment straps can pass and be connected in a conventional way. Securing the central portion to the item of footwear causes two lateral or side portions to press or abut against the item of footwear. An embodiment is disclosed in which the side portions include pockets or compartments for storing personal articles, such as a key, money or identification. When storage pockets are provided, flaps are used to selectively open or close the same. Opening of the flaps provides access to the compartments in the pockets and cup portions are preferably provided which provide a cavity or recess when the flaps are opened to facilitate the placement of a finger underneath the personal item and its removal from the pockets.

Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.

Abstract: A paper-saving, trash-decreasing device for utilizing used standard-sized envelopes as either rigid, hand-held portable writing-paper or as rigid writing-paper stabilized on a desk-top by weight of the writing arm, said device being a stiff sheet sized to fit all the way into a standard-sized flap-sealed, one-end opened envelope and project therefrom, having projection affixed with a resilient friction pad positioned to contact the desk surface. This device has further paper-saving, trash-decreasing utility when it is attached by flexible bands to the hard back of a standard note-pad so that when the note-pad is placed on a desk, hard-back down, the resilient friction-pad of this device will be in contact with the desk top so as to stabilize the note-pad even when it is written on near its bottom edge.

Abstract: An entry means holder for use in combination with an entry means which affords hotels, motels, and other distributors of such entry means a manner of distributing keys and other lock entry means to clients with the security of an anonymous unmarked key or entry means coupled with intitia identifying the customer identification and/or location of the room the means unlocks.

Abstract: A stationery organizer including a base, a plurality of seat plates, a plurality of first bolts, a plurality of second bolts, a plurality of third bolts, a plurality of nuts, characterized in that the base is generally triangular in shape and provided with a threaded hole at its center and three holes 11 each at one of its angular portion, the seat plate has the same shape and size as the base and is provided with three holes each at one of its triangular portion and provided at the central portion with an opening, the first bolt is formed with a threaded hole at its lower end and a threaded portion at its upper end, the second bolt is shorter than the first bolt and formed with a threaded portion at both ends which is adapted to engage with the threaded hole of the first bolt, the third bolt is shorter than the second bolt and formed with a threaded hole at its lower end and a threaded portion at the upper end, whereby the stationery organizer can be easily changed in shape as desired.

Abstract: A pendant locket holder for keys and other articles comprising a casing being a pair of complementary half-sections with each half-section having a recessed chamber. An element flexibly connects the longitudinal edges of the half-sections together. The half-sections may be moved from a substantially coplanar relationship in an open position of the casing to a closed position, wherein the half-sections are in a juxtaposed relationship. An assembly on the opposite longitudinal edges of the half-sections is for releasably holding the same in the juxtaposed relationship, when the casing is in the closed position. A component is formed within each recessed chamber in each half-section of the casing for retaining the keys and other articles therein. A structure is for suspending the casing from about the neck of a person, so that the person will always maintain access to the keys and other articles held within the retaining components in the casing.

Abstract: Housing (1, 20) for lodging conventional flat keys or keys of a special kind (2, 2a, 2b'-2b", 2c, 2d), in a safe but removable way. The laminar housing (1, 20) is realized by elastically flexible plastic material s of a type and form like a rectangular "credit card", and it is provided with a central opening (5, 21) whose peripheral edge (10, 22) defines a space for lodging a key or more superimposed keys. At the site of the opening (5, 21), elastic seizing elements (7--7) may project out of the housing (1, 20) acting on the lateral fins of the heads (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) or on the stems (4, 4a, 4c, 4d) of the keys.

Abstract: A convertible display case and desk organizer includes hingedly connected top and bottom sections pivotable with respect to another between closed position and opened positions. A first insert capable of releasably securing at least one writing instrument is releasably placed in the bottom section. The arrangement is such that, when the first insert is disposed within the bottom section, the top and bottom sections and first insert assume a display case mode. A second insert is releasably placed in the bottom section when the first insert is removed therefrom. The second insert has an outwardly extending portion which extends outwardly beyond the edge of the top and bottom sections when they are in their closed position. The outwardly extending portion has at least one aperture formed therein for receiving a writing instrument in a substantially upright position.

Abstract: An improved desktop accessories holder is disclosed which incorporates a platform resting on a horizontal surface such as a desktop, and slanting upwardly on an incline as it extends away from a user. A pencil cup is held on the inclined platform so that the open end of the pencil cup faces the user, and pocket members are hung onto the sides of the pencil cup to provide containers for paper clips, typing correction fluid, stamps and the like which a user can readily reach into because the tops of the containers are tilted toward and face the user in the same manner as the open end of the pencil cup. Adjacent the top of the pencil cup is a mesh of rubber bands which elastically grasp the bodies of the items which are pushed into the pencil cup.

Abstract: A note paper pad holder and method, the tablet-like note paper pad of which is a plurality of usually rectangular stacked sheets secured to each other at one end is disclosed. The holder portion has a receiver or magazine section, and a mount. The receiver or magazine section has lateral sides, a head, and an open foot portion. The open foot portion, however, is optionally interrupted at a mid-portion with a centering stop which extends upwardly from the base portion of the receiver to which the pad is secured. A pair of yieldable side grips are provided at the forward portion of the sides terminating adjacent the head to yieldably secure the forward secured portion of the pad. The head of the pad abuts the head of the receiver and is secured in that relationship by a combination of the yieldable grips and the front centering stop.

Abstract: A display pack having a rotatable security member includes a board and the rotatable security member wherein the board has a first hole and a second hole respectively defined therein and an inverted U-shaped frame extends perpendicularly from a front surface of the board with the second hole being located between two extending portions of the inverted U-shaped frame. The second hole has a toothed inner periphery and the rotatable security member includes a polygonal head and a shank which has a flange extending from a free end thereof and a toothed periphery defined in an outer periphery near the flange so that the rotatable security member is rotatably inserted into the second hole with the toothed inner periphery engaged with the toothed inner periphery. A ratchet tool is engaged with the rotatable security member and can be operated within a limited angle between the two extending portions of the frame.