Antimicrobial holder for writing implements and the like

Abstract

An antimicrobial device for holding writing implements. The device is generally elongate in shape and comprises a body with a channel contained therein. The channel has a first open end and a second open end. It is critical to the present invention that the body of the invention be made from an antimicrobial material, such as copper or silver or various alloys of the same. Because the body of the device according to the present invention is made from an antimicrobial material, germs and other unhealthy organisms either perish or are prevented from unduly multiplying thereby reducing the spread of unwanted contamination. In a preferred embodiment there is a stricture portion that is a reducer of the inner diameter of the second open end.

1 . An antimicrobial implement holder comprising an elongate body comprising an antimicrobial material that defines a channel therein with first and second open ends at opposite ends of the channel and a stricture portion located near the second open end.  
   
   
       2 . The holder according to  claim 1  wherein the stricture portion has a different outer diameter than the body.  
   
   
       3 . The holder according to  claim 2  wherein the outer diameter of the stricture portion is less than the outer diameter of the body.  
   
   
       4 . The holder according to  claim 2  wherein the outer diameter of the stricture portion is greater than the outer diameter of the body.  
   
   
       5 . The holder according to  claim 1  wherein the antimicrobial material is copper.  
   
   
       6 . The holder according to  claim 2  wherein the antimicrobial material is copper.  
   
   
       7 . The holder according to  claim 3  wherein the antimicrobial material is copper.  
   
   
       8 . The holder according to  claim 4  wherein the antimicrobial material is copper.  
   
   
       9 . The holder according to  claim 1  wherein the antimicrobial material is silver.  
   
   
       10 . The holder according to  claim 2  wherein the antimicrobial material is silver.  
   
   
       11 . The holder according to  claim 3  wherein the antimicrobial material is silver.  
   
   
       12 . The holder according to  claim 4  wherein the antimicrobial material is silver.  
   
   
       13 . The holder according to  claim 1  wherein the antimicrobial material is an alloy of copper and silver or a biocide impregnated plastic.  
   
   
       14 . The holder according to  claim 2  wherein the antimicrobial material is an alloy of copper and silver or a biocide impregnated plastic.  
   
   
       15 . The holder according to  claim 3  wherein the antimicrobial material is an alloy of copper and silver or a biocide impregnated plastic.  
   
   
       16 . The holder according to  claim 4  wherein the antimicrobial material is an alloy of copper and silver or a biocide impregnated plastic.