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AssigneeBIC Corporation
InventorsKenneth R. Cooper, Donald A. DeLuca, Michael Kent, Richard O'Brien
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The invention relates generally to a gripping element, particularly to writing instruments having a gripping element. More specifically, this invention relates to a marker having a gripping element over a central region thereof. Such positioning of the gripping element facilitates use of the writing instrument in other than standard writing grasps. For example, the positioning of a gripping element over the central region of a writing instrument facilitates gripping of the writing instrument when writing on vertical or inverse horizontal (i.e. upside down) planes. The gripping element has a plurality of elevated sections in the form of intercalated shapes. The elevated sections may be smooth or textured to enhance gripping and to reduce slippage of the writing instrument during use.
A writing instrument comprising:
An elastomeric gripping element, configured to fit over a gripping section of an article, said gripping element comprising:
A method of using a writing instrument having a gripping element, wherein said writing instrument comprises a first end, a second end, and a central region between but spaced apart from said first end and second end and encompassing a midpoint substantially equidistant from said first end and said second end, said method comprising:
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