Pen pocket

A flexible writing utensil enclosure that provides for the safe storage and transportation of writing instruments while not in use. Specifically, the invention consists of a pocket device whereby writing instruments are placed in an enclosure formed by two opposite facing attached wall member forming a pocket. Once writing instruments are inserted into the pocket, a foldable flap is secured to an opposite wall member thereby providing an enclosure which may be placed in a clothing pocket, purse or briefcase for storage and transport by a user.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION FIG. 1 is a top view of the pen pocket device in which a preferred embodiment of the present invention may be implemented. The pen pocket device 100 is made up of a plurality of opposite facing wall members 102 and 104 , one of which includes a foldable flap. The foldable flap may be opened or closed by Velcro means 106 to form a covered enclosure capable of receiving and containing writing instruments of various lengths. FIG. 2 is a top view of the pen pocket device 100 shown in the closed position. Writing instruments 204 are confined within the enclosure formed by wall members 102 and 104 which are coupled together by means known generally in the art, including but not limited to, stitching or adhesives. Velcro fastening means 106 are coupled to the interior side of wall member 104 and to the exterior side of wall member 102 in the general locations shown in the attached figures. FIG. 2 also displays the ability of the pen pocket device 100 to contain writing instruments 204 of various lengths as the foldable portion of wall member 104 is foldable at various points as a function of the different lengths of writing instruments 204 . FIG. 3 is a side view of the pen pocket device 100 shown in both the open and closed positions. While in the open position, a user may insert a plurality of writing instruments 204 into the enclosure formed by wall members 102 and 104 , then secure the foldable portion of wall member 104 in the closed position by Velcro means 106 . While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to a preferred embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the dimensions of the wall members may be changed to increase or decrease the overall size of the device and accommodate writing instruments of different lengths and thicknesses. Likewise, the foldable flap may be secured to the other wall member by a snap, magnets or a button. Finally, the enclosure may be lined with felt to prevent scratching and abrasions to the writing instruments when they are inserted or removed from the device.