Flexible grip with promotional indicia and handheld articles incorporating same
US6296409A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43K23/004
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Finger grips having tactile, promotional indicia extending outwardly therefrom that can facilitate the grasping of various handheld devices including, but not limited to, writing instruments, hand tools, and the like, are provided. A finger grip includes an elongated tube of resilient, deformable material that is configured to fit snugly around an elongated portion of a handheld article. Tactile promotional indicia in the form of raised lettering extends outwardly from the finger grip.
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