Stylized writing instrument
OwnerJoel Shamitoffinventor
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Abstract
A stylized writing instrument is disclosed which is shaped like a proprietary and/or familiar object. In general, embodiments of the invention include a housing shaped like the proprietary and/or familiar object, a writing implement, and internal mechanisms provided within the housing for extending the writing implement from, and retracting the writing implement into, the housing. The internal mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of actuation systems for extending and retracting the writing implement, including a cam actuation assembly, an edge slide actuation assembly, a gravity actuation assembly, a pressure actuation assembly and a push button actuation assembly.
Claims20
A writing instrument, including:
- a housing having an outward appearance of a familiar or proprietary object, wherein the housing further includes a first cover element, and a second cover element located substantially coextensive with the first cover element;
- a writing implement element mounted at least substantially within the housing and having a writing tip, said writing implement element capable of moving between a first or retracted position wherein the writing tip is retracted within the housing, and a second or extended position wherein the writing tip is extended from the housing;
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- wherein the writing tip can be extended from or retracted into the housing by a displacement of the first cover element with respect to the second cover element, to maintain the outward appearance of the familiar or proprietary object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.