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US 6,612,766 B2Granted
Writing instrument
OwnerMark G. Collinsinventor
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Abstract
A writing instrument having rotatable beads of various shapes and sizes abutting one another so that the beads form logos, designs, words or messages for promotional or advertising purposes. The beads provide an ergonomically pleasing sensation to the user and further provide an element of amusement to the user.
Claims49
A writing instrument comprising:
- an aft socket;
- a nib socket;
- a writing member having an end and a head, the end adapted to be fitted into the aft socket and the head adapted to be fitted into the nib socket;
- and
- one or more rotatable indicia, wherein each indicia is provided with a central bore for placement directly on the writing member fitted between the end and the head.
2 more elements
A writing instrument comprising:
- an aft socket;
- a nib socket;
- a writing member comprising an ink cartridge having an end and a head, the end adapted to be fitted into the aft socket and the head adapted to be fitted into the nib socket;
- and
- one or more rotatable indicia, wherein each indicia is provided with a central bore for placement directly on the writing member fitted between the end and the head.
2 more elements
A writing instrument comprising:
- an aft socket;
- a nib socket;
- a writing member comprising a pencil having an end and a head, the end adapted to be fitted into the aft socket and the head adapted to be fitted into the nib socket;
- and
- one or more rotatable indicia, wherein each indicia is provided with a central bore for placement directly on the writing member portion fitted between the end and the head.
2 more elements
A writing instrument comprising:
- an aft socket;
- a nib socket;
- a writing member comprising a marker having an end and a head, the end adapted to be fitted into the aft socket and the head adapted to be fitted into the nib socket;
- and
- one or more rotatable indicia, wherein each indicia is provided with a central bore for placement directly on the writing member fitted between the end and the head.
2 more elements
A writing instrument comprising:
- an aft socket;
- a nib socket;
- an elongated portion having a uniform shape, the elongated portion having a first threaded end and a second threaded end, the second threaded end adapted to be fitted into a threaded bore in the aft socket and the first threaded end adapted to be fitted into a threaded bore in the nib socket;
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- a plurality of indicia, wherein each indicia is provided with a central bore for placement on the elongated portion, the indicia being rotatably mounted directly on the elongated portion, the indicia being retained on the elongated portion between the aft socket and the nib socket while the indicia is rotatably mounted directly on the elongated portion.
2 more elements
A writing instrument comprising:
- a nib socket including a writing member;
- an aft socket;
- a rod section including a first end engageable with the nib socket and a second end engageable with the aft socket;
- and
- one or more indicia rotatably mounted directly on the rod section, the indicia being retained on the rod section between the aft socket and the nib socket while the indicia is rotatably mounted directly on the rod section.
2 more elements
A writing instrument comprising:
- a rod section including a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the first end being threaded;
- a nib socket including a writing member, the nib socket being threadedly engageable with the threaded portion of the first end of the rod section;
- aft socket engaged with the second end of the rod section;
- and
- one or more indicia rotatably mounted directly on the rod section, the indicia being retained on the rod section between the aft socket and the nib socket while the indicia is rotatably mounted directly on the rod section.
2 more elements
A method for assembling a writing instrument comprising:
- rotatably mounting one or more indicia directly on a writing member between a head of the writing member and an end of the writing member;
- engaging the end of the writing member with an aft socket;
- and
- engaging the head of the writing member with a nib socket.
1 more element
A method for assembling a writing instrument, comprising:
- rotatably mounting one or more indicia on a rod section including a first end and a second end;
- engaging the second end of the rod section with an aft socket;
- and
- engaging the first end of the rod section with a nib socket, the nib socket containing a writing member;
- the indicia being retained on the rod section between the aft socket and the nib socket while the indicia is rotatably mounted directly on the rod section.
2 more elements
A writing instrument comprising:
- means for writing;
- means for displaying indicia;
- and
- means for rotatably supporting and retaining the means for displaying indicia relative to the means for writing.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.