Abstract:
Writing Instrument tether that includes but not limited to attachment to the inside zipper of purses, handbags and backpacks. Writing Instrument tether is an instrument that can have different designs and uses. Attaching tether to inside zipper of purse allows easy access to writing pen. Writing instrument tether allows one to detach pen as well as attach other objects including but not limited to lighter, lip gloss, small flashlight, and car keys.

Description:
CROSS-RELATED REFERENCE TEXT 
       [0001]    This application claims priority to provisional application No. 61727310 filed Nov. 16, 2012 as a conversion of a provisional application to a non provisional application. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates to tethers, and more particularly to leashed writing instrument and purse which are intended for use for everyday activities such as going to work or shopping. By using this invention, it prevents the inadvertent loss of writing instruments. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    All people have the need for writing instruments such as pens, pencils, or mechanical pencils. Whether it relates to taking notes, filling out a checkbook, or even filling out forms, there is an undeniable need for pens. A problem arises when there is a need for a pen but there are none to be found. A lot of times pens get lost in the car or in various places in the home and office. 
         [0004]    The need for a writing instrument is none more evident when one is out of the house running errands. There are many times when one is standing in line at the bank and there isn&#39;t a pen to be found. There is another instance when standing in line at the post office and there are no pens to fill out certain forms while waiting in line. There exists a need for an inexpensive way to prevent the loss of writing instruments. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    The present invention addresses the above stated need by providing an inexpensive and practical solution to losing pens. 
         [0006]    The tether provides a chain that is linked to a purse on one end and at the other end is a writing instrument like a pen. The tether may take the form of a chain that is connected to the purse. The tether may also take the form of a retractable device such as winding coil that is connected to the chain. 
         [0007]    It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof by apparatus for the purposes described which is inexpensive, dependable, and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes. 
         [0008]    These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]    Various objects, features, and attendant advantages of the present invention will become more fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views, and wherein: 
           [0010]      FIG. 1  is a front view of the invention; 
           [0011]      FIG. 2  is a front view of an alternative embodiment of the invention; 
           [0012]      FIG. 3  is a front view of a further alternative embodiment of the invention; and 
           [0013]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a further embodiment utilizing a retractable tether. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0014]    While the present invention has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the present invention is not to be limited to the disclosed arrangements, but is intended to cover various arrangements which are included within the spirit and scope of the broadest possible interpretation of the appended claims so as to encompass all modifications and equivalent arrangements which are possible. 
         [0015]    As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the zipper  114  allows the purse  110  to open or close up so that the content of the purse  110  doesn&#39;t fall out. The zipper tab  112  provides the user a strip to hold on to in order to open or close the zipper  114 . The loop  104  provides a mechanism for the tether  102  to be attached. As a non-limiting example, the tether may be a metal chain that is interlinked with small ball-like pieces. 
         [0016]    The tether  102 , due to the interlinked nature, is able to move freely. This allows the user to move the writing instrument  108  in any direction and is only limited by the length of the tether  102 . Despite the freedom of movement, the tether  102  has the strength of the material which it is made. The writing instrument  108  is connected to the tether  102  by a hooking device  106 . This hooking device  106  allows the writing instrument to be connected to the tether  102 . Moreover, the hooking device  106  is able to unhook the tether  102  from the writing instrument  108 . 
         [0017]    The tether  102  has a first end which is attached to the purse  110  by the means of a loop  104 . The loop  104  may be as simple as a piece of metal that is bent in a circular shape that encloses so that the zipper tab  112  is connected to the tether  102 . At the opposite end of the tether  102 , the second end is attached to the writing instrument  108  by the means of a hooking device  106 . The hooking device  106  is able to connect the tether  102  to the writing instrument  108  by hooking one link of the tether to the link of the writing instrument  108 . 
         [0018]    As illustrated in  FIG. 2 , the loop  104  is unattached to the zipper tab  112 . This allows the purse  110  to unattached to the tether  102  and may be cleaned. As a nonlimiting example, the tether may be changed out for another tether  102  with a different design or color. 
         [0019]    As non-limiting examples, the writing instrument  108  may be a pen, pencil, marker, or highlighter. The writing instrument  108  may receive ink from an ink cartridge. The ink cartridge would provide the necessary ink in order for the writing instrument  108  to write notes or messages. The ink cartridge may come in different colors like black, blue, or red. 
         [0020]    The loop  104  may be unattached to the zipper tab  112 . As a non-limiting example, the loop  104  may be a pliable piece of metal. This would allow the loop  104  to be closed with the force of a wrench and would prevent the tether  102  from being unattached. This loop  104  would allow the tether  102  to be changed out or provide a mechanism for the tether  102  to be attached to the purse  110 . 
         [0021]    As further illustrated in  FIG. 3 , the tether  102  is unattached to the hooking device  106 . This would allow the writing instrument  108  to be unattached to the tether  102 . Accordingly, the writing instrument  108  may be exchanged for another writing instrument  108  with a different design or color. The hooking device  106  may be made with a metal piece that has two enclosed hooks that would hook to an individual link of the tether  102 . 
         [0022]    As illustrated in  FIG. 4 , the retractable tether  408  may be retractable. This would allow the retractable tether  408  to have a variable length that is determined by the tension of the wound retractable coil. 
         [0023]    The casing  404  would have an internal wound retractable coil. As a non-limiting example the coil may be made of a metal, once wound, would provide tension. This tension would allow the retractable tether  404  to retract. One end of the coil is attached inside the casing  404 . This end of the coil would be attached within the casing  404  and would anchor the coil. The opposite end of the coil  406  would extend outside of the casing  404 . This end of the coil  406  would pull the coil outside of the casing  404  which the other end of the coil is still anchored inside the casing  404 . 
         [0024]    The chain  408  has a first end which is connected to the end of the coil  406 . The length of the chain  408  is already determined and would not vary. However, the coil would allow the chain  408 , along with the end of the coil  406  to extend. This would allow the user to have more freedom to use the writing instrument  108  from a longer distance from the purse  110 . 
         [0025]    At the opposite end of the chain  408  from the coil  406 , is a clip  410 . The clip  410  has a fasting mechanism and it may be a hook and loop fastener. This would allow the user to clip the chain  408  to the purse  110  or conversely to a writing instrument  108 . On the other side of the casing  404 , there may be a second chain that is attached to a clip  402 . This clip  402  has a fasting mechanism and it may be a hook and loop fastener. 
         [0026]    As a non-limiting example, the casing  404  may have an external design of that of a flower or other floral design. Moreover, the casing  404  may be made of metal, plastic, or some other type of polyurethane material. 
         [0027]    In addition, the retractable tether may be used not only to attach a writing instrument  108  to a purse  110  but may also be used to attach a bag to a portable music device. Other non-limiting examples would include attaching glasses to a backpack or attaching a wallet to an article of clothing.