Ergonomic hand held implement with retractable tip

Details Ergonomic hand held implement with retractable tip Ergonomic hand held implement with retractable tip

2008-06-10

2008-06-10

Huynh, Khoa D. (Department: 3751)

Coating implements with material supply

Projectable and retractable tool

Including retraction spring and projected-position retainer

C401S109000, C401S006000, C401S029000, C401S033000, C401S117000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07384207

ABSTRACT:
An improved hand-held implement is provided with a body having external surfaces that define contours which match and ergonomically engage the surfaces of a user's thumb and fingers when the user grasps the implement, so as to provide a large surface area of contact between the user's hand and the implement. The increased area of contact between the user's hand and the implement, compared to traditional designs, decreases the required level of applied unit area pressure, and also provides for greater control consequently facilitating manipulation of the implement. The exterior of the implement is sufficiently small so that, while in use, the body of the implement does not extend outside or beyond the hand of the user. The cartridge includes a coaxial retention ring device which readily fits into the body of the implement by the resilient engagement of the ring into the coaxial recessed groove in the implement body. The implement is further provided with a spring operated mechanism for extending and retracting the tip from the cartridge. The outer surfaces of the implement, having relatively smooth flat surface, are well-suited for application of art work, logos and graphics for advertising and promotional purposes.

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