| 摘要 |
The device sharpens and accommodates multiple sizes and types of pencils. The sharpener is affixed to a retractable reel, which is coupled with a rubber adapter, complete with a bore, for a pencil to be housed. The sharpener, varying in composition, is capable of sharpening pencils of varying diameters and sizes, as well as pencils of varying shapes. Appropriately, the device is convenient in providing an all-in-one approach to efficiently and effectively sharpening and retaining a pencil while working. |
| 主权项 |
1. A pencil sharpening device including a sharpener, retractable pencil holder, comprising:
a pencil sharpener affixed to the retractable reel housing, the cable having a first end positioned within the retractor body and a second end positioned outside the retractor body, the cable having a protuberance coupled to the second end, and wherein the cable is selectively extendable from the retractor body and into the retractable body, wherein the pencil sharpener is affixed to the retractable reel housing; and a retaining device connected to said housing for releasably retaining said housing to the person's body, glove, clothing, desired surface; an adapter coupled to the protuberance, the adapter comprising a main body having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are separated by a partition; the first portion defining a first bore having a substantially constant diameter, and the second portion defining a second bore having a tapered inner bore; a holder connected to said second end of said flexible member for firmly, but releasable attaching the writing instrument to said second end to form a tight frictional engagement between the writing instrument and said holder member; |
