Flip-Top Glue Stick Device
OwnerAndrea Bottinventor
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Abstract
A flip-top glue stick device is provided. The device is comprised of an integrated pivot-based cap assembly that allows for single-handed cap operation. More specifically, the device comprises a main body that may include grip-enhancing features such as molded ridges, indentations, or rubber overlays. The internal portion of the body includes an engagement member configured to support linear advancement of glue stick material via a spindle mechanism, which may be driven by rotation of a member at the lower end of the body. A cap assembly is pivotally connected to the body via a hinge, which may be a living hinge, pin-based, or other pivot structure, and includes a thumb tab with textured surfaces for enhanced actuation. The cap may be held in place by a latch interface.
Claims20
A flip-top glue stick device comprising:
- a body;
- a support spindle positioned within the body and configured to support a glue stick material;
- an engagement member positioned along an interior space of the body and configured to facilitate a linear displacement of the support spindle;
- a rotatable member operatively connected to the support spindle;
- and
- a cap assembly comprising a cap body pivotally attached to the body via a pivot point.
A flip-top glue stick device comprising:
- a body;
- a support spindle positioned within the body and configured to support a glue stick material;
- an engagement member positioned along an interior space of the body and configured to facilitate a linear displacement of the support spindle;
- a rotatable member operatively connected to the support spindle;
- and
- a cap assembly comprising a cap body pivotally attached to the body via a pivot point, and a thumb tab.
A method of using a flip-top glue stick device, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a flip-top glue stick device comprised of a body, a glue stick material supported by a support spindle, an engagement member positioned along an interior space of the body, a rotatable member positioned at a lower end of the body, and a cap assembly comprising a cap body attached to the body via a pivot point;
- actuating the cap body to pivot the cap body about the pivot point and expose the glue stick material;
- rotating the rotatable member to linearly displace the support spindle along the engagement member and advance the glue stick material outward from the body;
- applying the glue stick material to a target surface;
- rotating the rotatable member to return the glue stick material within the body;
- and
- pivoting the cap body back over the glue stick material and securing the cap body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.