Patent ID: 7410319
Filing Date: 2008-08-12
Classification: B43K

Abstract:
1. A pen retention device comprising: a pen; a tether having a first end and a second end, the first end of the tether attached to the pen; a retracting reel in operable communication with the second end of the tether; a bracket releasably securing the retracting reel therein, the bracket comprising: a first surface and a second surface, the second surface disposed parallel to and opposite the first surface; wherein a depth between the first surface and the second surface is approximately equal to a depth of the retracting reel; wherein the retracting reel is disposed within the cavity between the first rectangular protrusion and the second rectangular protrusion; wherein a depth between the second surface and both of the first rectangular protrusion and the second rectangular protrusion is less than the depth of the retracting reel; wherein the first surface is responsive to an application of force to the retracting reel to elastically deform and increase the depth between the second surface and at least one of the first rectangular protrusion and the second rectangular protrusion, thereby releasing the retracting reel via either of the top opening and the bottom opening.