Coating implements with material supply – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-22
2001-05-22
Eloshway, Charles R. (Department: 3751)
Coating implements with material supply
Combined
C401S052000, CD19S042000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06234699
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention concerns a writing apparatus. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a writing apparatus designed to give the appearance of a flowering plant.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The pen and pencil have been in use by humankind for many hundreds of years. While the origin and design of these simple writing tools is uncertain, it is certainly true that over the years pens and pencils have been seen in a marvelous variety of configurations. One of the most fanciful of these types of instruments is the colonial age quill pen. More modern designs include the popular number 2 size pencil manufactured by the Dixon Ticonderoga company, the Bic company's disposable ballpoint pen, and the classic fountain pens manufactured by the Mont Blanc company.
However despite the wide array of writing instruments to choose from, the overall designs of these instruments is uninspired. This lack of design creativity has resulted in a significant secondary market of decorative erasers, pen lights, and other novelty type devices for persons interested in making a statement beyond those on paper.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a writing apparatus constructed so as to mimic the appearance of a flowering plant. The invention includes an elongated stem portion having a pen or pencil disposed in its base. Flower petals are arranged at the top of the stem opposite the base portion so as to give the appearance of a flowering plant. The base and flowering portion are fixedly attached to the stem through the use of colored tape and may alternatively include an arrangement of artificial leaves interspaced between the pen portion and the flower portion.
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Eloshway Charles R.
Gifford, Krass, Groh Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.
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