US3887286A
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Finger-tip writing instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-04
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1994-02-04
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides an improvement in a finger-tip writing instrument comprising an elongated body portion adapted to fit on the end of a finger through one end and provided with writing means at the other end wherein the improvement is characterized in that said body portion comprises a flexible material.
Inventors
- 👤 Jackson P Bucey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:22
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43K; B43K7/00; B43K23/00; B43K23/012; B43K7/005; B43K8/00; B43K8/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a finger-tip writing instrument comprising an elongated body portion adapted to fit on the end of a finger through one end and provided with writing means at the other end, said body portion including a hollow portion wherein a supply of ink is stored, said ink supply being in communication with said writing means, the improvement wherein said body portion is formed of a material adapted to flex in use, and wherein said body portion consists at least in part of opposed longitudinal members, said opposed members forming channels comprising a longer upper member arced to encompass the top side of said finger and an opposed shorter lower member arced to encompass the lower side of said finger, said upper member being of such length as to cover the first joint of said finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a finger-tip writing instrument comprising an elongated body portion adapted to fit on the end of a finger through one end and provided with writing means at the other end, said body portion including a hollow portion wherein a supply of ink is stored, said ink supply being in communication with said writing means, the improvement wherein said body portion is formed of a material adapted to flex in use, and wherein said body portion consists at least in part of opposed longitudinal members, said opposed members forming channels comprising a longer upper member arced to encompass the top side of said finger and an opposed shorter lower member arced to encompass the lower side of said finger, said upper member being of such length as to cover the first joint of said finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a finger-tip writing instrument comprising an elongated body portion adapted to fit on the end of a finger through one end and provided with writing means at the other end, said body portion including a hollow portion wherein a supply of ink is stored, said ink supply being in communication with said writing means, the improvement wherein said body portion is formed of a material adapted to flex in use, and wherein said body portion consists at least in part of opposed longitudinal members, said opposed members forming channels comprising a longer upper member arced to encompass the top side of said finger and an opposed shorter lower member arced to encompass the lower side of said finger, said upper member being of such length as to cover the first joint of said finger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a finger-tip writing instrument comprising an elongated body portion adapted to fit on the end of a finger through one end and provided with writing means at the other end, said body portion including a hollow portion wherein a supply of ink is stored, said ink supply being in communication with said writing means, the improvement wherein said body portion is formed of a material adapted to flex in use, and wherein said body portion consists at least in part of opposed longitudinal members, said opposed members forming channels comprising a longer upper member arced to encompass the top side of said finger and an opposed shorter lower member arced to encompass the lower side of said finger, said upper member being of such length as to cover the first joint of said finger.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A finger-tip writing instrument according to claim 1 wherein said body portion consists of a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A finger-tip writing instrument according to claim 2 wherein said writing means comprise a ball-point pen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A finger-tip writing instrument according to claim 2 wherein said writing means comprise a felt tip pen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A finger-tip writing instrument according to claim 2 wherin said body portion comprises at least one longitudinal area of extremely flexible and highly resilient material to permit stretching of said body when the finger is inserted, providing thereby a snug press fit on the inserted finger.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A finger-tip writing instrument according to claim 2 wherein said body portion is corrugated on at least a portion of said inner surface to provide increased frictional engagement of said writing instrument and said finger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A finger-tip writing instrument according to claim 6 wherein said body portion is also corrugated on at least a portion of said outer surface to provide areas of extreme flexibility at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the instrument and at positions of flexing of the joints of the finger.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |