Writing Utensil Holder

Abstract

A holder for holding a writing utensil is disclosed. In one embodiment, the holder comprises a base and a grip. The grip is generally axially aligned with and connected to the base. The base and the grip form an indentation along an axial line of surface intersection. The grip comprises an interior wall defining a generally axial sleeve. The grip further comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. Each jaw comprises a tapered end, and the tapered ends define an axial slot. The jaws flex to receive and grip a generally cylindrical utensil inserted through the tapered axial slot into the axial sleeve.

1 . A holder comprising:
 a base;   a grip generally axially aligned with and connected to the base, the base and the grip forming an indentation along an axial line of surface intersection, the grip comprising an interior wall defining a generally axial sleeve, the grip comprising a first jaw and a second jaw, each jaw comprising a tapered end, the tapered ends defining an axial slot; and   whereby the jaws flex to receive and grip a generally cylindrical utensil inserted through the tapered axial slot into the axial sleeve.   
     
     
         2 . The holder of  claim 1  wherein the base forms a first aperture disposed at a first end of the holder and a second aperture disposed at a second end of the holder. 
     
     
         3 . The holder of  claim 2  further comprising a flexible material threaded through the first and second apertures such that the flexible material is generally aligned along the axis of the holder. 
     
     
         4 . The holder of  claim 1  wherein the each tapered end comprises an inner thickness and a peripheral thickness, and the inner thickness is greater than the peripheral thickness. 
     
     
         5 . The holder of  claim 1  wherein each jaw comprises at least one tapered shoulder. 
     
     
         6 . The holder of  claim 1  wherein the base comprises a bottom, and the holder further comprises an adhesive applied to the bottom of the holder. 
     
     
         7 . The holder of  claim 1  wherein the base defines a bottom, and the holder further comprises a magnet applied to the bottom of the holder. 
     
     
         8 . A holder comprising:
 a base;   a grip generally axially aligned with and connected to the base, the grip comprising a semi-circular interior wall defining a generally axial sleeve, the grip comprising a first jaw and a second jaw, each jaw comprising a tapered end, the tapered ends defining an axial slot; and   whereby the jaws flex to receive and grip a generally cylindrical utensil inserted through the tapered axial slot into the axial sleeve.   
     
     
         9 . The holder of  claim 8  wherein the base forms a first aperture disposed at a first end of the holder and a second aperture disposed at a second end of the holder. 
     
     
         10 . The holder of  claim 9  further comprising a string threaded through the first and second apertures such that the string is generally aligned along the axis of the holder. 
     
     
         11 . The holder of  claim 8  wherein the each tapered end comprises an inner thickness and a peripheral thickness, and the inner thickness is greater than the peripheral thickness. 
     
     
         12 . The holder of  claim 8  wherein each jaw comprises at least one tapered shoulder. 
     
     
         13 . The holder of  claim 8  wherein the base comprises a bottom, and the holder further comprises an adhesive applied to the bottom of the holder. 
     
     
         14 . The holder of  claim 8  wherein the base defines a bottom, and the holder further comprises a magnet applied to the bottom of the holder. 
     
     
         15 . A holder comprising:
 a base defining a plurality of apertures;   a grip generally axially aligned with and connected to the base, the base and the grip forming an indentation along an axial line of surface intersection, the grip comprising a semi-circular interior wall defining a generally axial sleeve, the grip comprising a first jaw and a second jaw, each jaw comprising a tapered end, the tapered ends defining an axial slot; and   whereby the jaws flex to receive and grip a generally cylindrical utensil inserted through the tapered axial slot into the axial sleeve.   
     
     
         16 . The holder of  claim 15  wherein the each tapered end comprises an inner thickness and a peripheral thickness, and the inner thickness is greater than the peripheral thickness. 
     
     
         17 . The holder of  claim 15  wherein each jaw comprises at least one tapered shoulder. 
     
     
         18 . The holder of  claim 15  wherein the base comprises a bottom, and the holder further comprises an adhesive applied to the bottom of the holder. 
     
     
         19 . The holder of  claim 15  wherein the base defines a bottom, and the holder further comprises a magnet applied to the bottom of the holder.