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US 5,988,909 AGranted
Writing instrument with ergonomic grip
OwnerStanley C. Luke, Jr., Victor Lukeinventors
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Abstract
A writing instrument is disclosed having a tubular shaft. A grip is provided having a contoured surface for facilitating manual gripping of the writing instrument. The grip is axially aligned with, and attached to one end of, the shaft. A marking mechanism is also provide for producing marks. The marking mechanism is, axially aligned with, and has a first end attached to an end of, the grip opposite the shaft.
Claims15
A writing instrument comprising:
- a tubular shaft,
- a plurality of pads positioned on an outer surface of said tubular shaft,
- a grip having a contoured shape attached to one end of said tubular shaft,
- said contour shape having two bulging portions and a narrow waist positioned between said bulging portions,
- said grip having an inner and outer layer, whereby said grip is integral with said outer surface of said tubular shaft,
- said outer layer being constructed of flexible material whereby providing a cushioned surface,
- a marking mechanism for producing marks, axially aligned with and attached to one end of said shaft having a first end attached to an end of said grip opposite said shaft.
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A writing instrument comprising:
- a tubular shaft,
- a plurality of pads positioned on an outer surface of said tubular shaft,
- a grip having a contoured shape attached to an end of said tubular shaft,
- said contour shape having two bulging portions and a narrow waist positioned between said bulging portions,
- said grip having an inner and outer layer,
- said outer layer being constructed of flexible material having a greater thickness then the inner layer whereby providing both a protective covering and a cushioned surface,
- said inner layer being more flexible and thinner than said outer surface,
- a marking mechanism for producing marks, axially aligned with and attached to one end of said shaft having a first end attached to an end of said grip opposite said shaft.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.