Patent · US Expired

Writing instrument

US6612766B2 · kind B2 · utility

27Cited by
21References
49Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 2001
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43K29/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

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.

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