Stamping tool with removably attached cover affixed to a base with a hinging assembly and method of stamping

A stamping tool comprising:

• a) a base having
• i) a first base hinge;
• and
• ii) a second base hinge substantially perpendicular to the first base hinge;
• and wherein the first and second base hinges further comprise one or more hinge sections having a first wall and a second wall;
• wherein the first wall and the second wall define a cavity accessible through a channel between the first wall and the second wall;
• and
• b) a cover removably attachable to the base, wherein the cover includes:
• i) one or more hinge bars corresponding to the one or more hinge sections and wherein the one or more hinge bars have an unequal aspect ratio.

A method for stamping an article comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a stamping tool comprising:
• i) a base having a top surface, a first base hinge and a second base hinge substantially perpendicular to the first base hinge and wherein the first and second base hinges further comprise one or more hinge sections;
• and
• ii) a cover removably attachable to the base, wherein the cover has a bottom surface relative to the base and includes one or more hinge bars corresponding to the one or more hinge sections and wherein the one or more hinge bars have an unequal aspect ratio;
• b) placing the cover in an open position relative to the base;
• c) adhering a stamp to the bottom surface of the cover;
• d) placing the article on the top surface of the base;
• e) applying a quantity of ink to the stamp;
• f) placing the cover in a closed position relative to the base whereby the stamp is brought into contact with the article thereby stamping the article with the quantity of ink.