Abstract: A holder for securely holding pens and pencils, and the like, has a body with an elastic sheath attached so that pens and pencils, and the like, can be inserted easily into the sheath through mouths at either end of the sheath, be secured reliably in the sheath, and be removed easily from the sheath through either mouth. The holder also has a clip attached to the holder body so that the holder can be clasped over the edge of a belt or waist band or similar surfaces.

Abstract: The present article holder comprises a dual purpose clip which is designed to attach to an article such as a flashlight, a clip attachment that locks onto the clip, and a clamp for attaching to a fixture or clothing. The clip is provided with a shank portion that may be used to clip onto a shirt pocket or like, much in the manner that a conventional pen with a clip is held to a clothing. The attachment is rotatably connected to the clamp so as to permit the attachment to be positioned relative to the clamp. The attachment permits the clip to be removably attached thereto with a locking feature. The end of the shank is provided with a curved enlarged head which cooperate with slots formed at the opposed longitudinal ends of the attachment. The slots and the head cooperate to releasably lock the clip thereunto.

Abstract: Device for fixing a pencil or the like on a security hat of the type comprising a sheath disposed at the base of the hat, constituting a cavity which extends from top to bottom and is open at both ends thereof. The device comprises a generally flat member which is formed of a slight curvature enabling it to rest against the surface of the security hat. A hook is formed from the member enabling to introduce and hold a pencil or an object of the same type. The flat member comprises a tongue intended to be introduced in the cavity by snapping thereby preventing the exit of the tongue once the latter is in position in the cavity.