Patent ID: 7758266
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: B43K

Abstract:
1. An accessory for a writing implement, the accessory comprising: a retaining means comprising a sleeve having an internal passage to accept axial insertion of the writing implement, an external thread defined on at least a portion of the sleeve and at least one split in the sleeve at the portion thereof where the external thread is defined; and a tubular body comprising an open end having an internal thread integrally defined with the tubular body for engagement with the external thread of the retaining means; said internal thread of the tubular body having a taper relative to the external thread of the retaining means, the taper widening toward the open end of the tubular body; wherein threadably engaging the retaining means with the tubular body through the open end thereof tightens the retaining means against the writing implement and thereby retains the writing implement in the retaining means.