Patent ID: 7562636
Filing Date: 2009-07-21
Classification: B42D,B43K

Abstract:
1. A combined writing instrument holder and bookmark for use with a book and a writing instrument, the combined writing instrument holder and bookmark comprising: a first loop of material generally sized to snugly receive at least a cover of a book, said first loop defining a first central axis; a second loop, attached to said first loop, said second loop generally sized to snugly receive a writing instrument so that a writing instrument can be secured to a book while said first loop receives at least a cover of a book, said second loop defining a second central axis that is generally parallel to said first central axis; a third loop, also attached to said first loop, said third loop generally sized to snugly receive a further writing instrument, so that a further writing instrument can also be secured to a book while said first loop receives at least a cover of a book and said second loop receives a writing instrument, said third loop defining a third central axis that is generally parallel to said first central axis and said second central axis; and an elongate member having an attached end, a free end and a length therebetween, said attached end of said elongate member attached to said first loop at about a same location where said second loop is attached to said first loop; wherein said length of said member is useful as a bookmark while said first loop receives at least a cover of a book; and wherein said second and third loops are about 180 degrees apart from one another relative to said first loop, so that two writing instruments can be secured to opposite edges of a book while said first loop receives at least a cover of a book.