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.

Abstract: A writing instrument slip attachment mechanism is disclosed which prevents the clip (3) from becoming separated from the writing instrument. The clip attachment mechanism located on the writing instrument shaft (1) includes a clip (3) having a folded back base section (4); and a clip attachment section (2) having cooperatively shaped outer and inner surfaces (2A, 2B) for operatively engaging said folded back base section (4); and a cover (5) for attachment to said clip attachment to said clip attachment section (2). The base section (4) of the clip (3) is press-fitted into the outer and inner surfaces (2A, 2B) of the clip attachment (2). The cover (5) cover the press-fitted base section (4) and preferably also helps to lock the base section (4) to the clip attachment section (2), by use of co-operatively shaped convex and concave surfaces formed between the cover and clip attachment section (2).

Abstract: A spring clip attaches to the temple bar of eyeglasses to engage a small fold of garment fabric or the fabric edge of a pocket for secure, temporary storage of the eyeglasses. By utilizing the forward-facing clamping jaws, those clamping jaws facing toward the eyeglass lenses, nearly coincident with the temple bar hinge, the moment arm between said jaws and said hinge is reduced substantially which prevents the eyeglasses from opening up when clipped on a garment outside of a pocket. By employing the rearward-facing clamping jaws, those clamping jaws facing toward the temple bar earpiece, the eyeglasses can be stored securely clipped in a pocket. To prevent snagging the wearer's hair, the spring clip has, as a feature of the best mode, fully enclosed actuating springs and no exposed sharp edges.

Abstract: A writing instrument including a top part (4) which has a movable clip (20) arranged therein in a reliably functioning and stable manner so that the clip can be operated securely. The top part (4) contains a function section in the form of an inner cap (8) which includes a guiding portion (38) along which the clip (20) slides, and the function section is enveloped by a permanently attached outer cap (6).