Accessory for a writing implement or the like

摘要

There is provided an accessory for a writing implement including a body assembly (10) comprising a barrel (11) and a split plug (12) and defining a passage (13) therethrough adapted to receive a pencil (14). The barrel (11) is provided with an internally threaded end (15) adapted to be engaged by an outer threaded portion (16) of the split plug (12) which is provided with a pair of opposed slots (17). The respective threaded portions (15) and (16) are relatively tapered whereby threaded engagement of the split plug (12) with the barrel (11) causes the slots (17) to close up such that the pencil (14) is retained thereby. The barrel (11) is provided with a pocket clip (20).