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US 10,471,622 B2Granted
Crayon manipulation devices
AssigneeCrayola LLC
InventorsDavid Volzer, Anthony Monzo
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Abstract
Devices, kits, and methods for manipulating crayons to make various crayon configurations are provided. Embodiments of the invention include a crayon slicer, a crayon shaver, a crayon holder, a crayon notcher, a crayon shaving kit, and a crayon rubbing kit. The multiple embodiments of the invention have various features that allow for a crayon to be easily and safely manipulated by a user in multiple ways. Further, additional embodiments provide additional features, which allow the user to make various crayon configurations.
Claims19
A crayon notching mechanism comprising:
- a base notcher assembly having at least one spring connector, at least one base notcher channel, and a crayon compartment, the crayon compartment configured to receive a crayon body;
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- a top notcher assembly corresponding to the base notcher assembly, said top notcher assembly comprising at least one cylindrical connector and at least one notcher, the at least one notcher having a blade, an inner arcuate surface having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, and a rib, wherein the rib comprises at least a first surface protruding from the vertical portion and a second surface protruding from the horizontal portion, such that the first surface is positioned perpendicular to the second surface;
- wherein the base notcher assembly and top notcher assembly are configured to couple based on the at least one spring connector and the at least one cylindrical connector,
- wherein the crayon notching mechanism is moveable between an upward position and a downward position and the top notcher assembly travels a threshold distance between the upward position and the downward position such that the at least one notcher contacts at least a portion of the crayon body,
- wherein the threshold distance is sufficient to create a notch in the crayon body.
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A crayon notching mechanism comprising:
- a base notcher assembly having at least one spring connector, at least one base notcher channel, a base, and a crayon compartment, the crayon compartment configured to receive a crayon body;
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- a top notcher assembly corresponding to the base notcher assembly, said top notcher assembly comprising at least one cylindrical connector and at least one notcher, the at least one notcher having a blade, an inner surface, and a rib, wherein the rib comprises at least a first surface protruding from a vertical portion of the inner surface, and a second surface protruding from a horizontal portion of the inner surface, such that the first surface is positioned perpendicular to the second surface;
- wherein the base notcher assembly and top notcher assembly are configured to couple based on the at least one spring connector and the at least one cylindrical connector,
- wherein the crayon notching mechanism is moveable between an upward position and a downward position and the top notcher assembly travels a threshold distance between the upward position and the downward position such that the at least one notcher contacts at least a portion of the crayon body,
- wherein the threshold distance is sufficient to create a notch in the crayon body.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.