Ruth A Collins

US Patent:

8240931, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Apr 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/387052

Inventors:

Ruth R. Collins - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

B43K 29/00
B43K 23/02

US Classification:

401131, 401 17, 401 23, 401 52, 401195

Abstract:

A pen/highlighter having an integral retractable tethered bookmark comprising a double-ended writing instrument having a ball point pen at a first end and a highlighter at a second end is disposable and replaceable, thereby allowing a user to refill the device with common refills comprising different color inks. A pen cap portion comprises a tethered interchangeable bookmark depicting such items as a charm, a school or corporate logo, a sports team logo, an entertainment or musical icon, among others. A thin retractable cord connects the bookmark to the device providing a retracting mechanism within the pen cap. An internal locking device secures the bookmark at a maximum extended length as well as variable partial lengths. In such a manner, the cord can be used to mark a page in a book while the bookmark hangs out of a bottom portion of said book.