Education and demonstration – Language – Writing or printing by hand
Patent
1986-04-07
1987-08-25
Grieb, William H.
Education and demonstration
Language
Writing or printing by hand
401 6, 264299, G09B 1102
Patent
active
046890203
ABSTRACT:
A device is disclosed for aiding in the gripping of an elongated hand held writing instrument. The device includes a body having a central bore for receiving the hand held writing instrument, and an exterior. The exterior includes a first gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's first finger; a second gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's second finger; and a third gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's third finger. At least one of the first, second and third gripping surfaces includes a surface indicia for providing a reference for placement of at least one of the user's fingers. The surface indicia comprises at least one character formed as a part of at least one of the first, second and third gripping surfaces. The character is disposed at a level different than the level of the area of the at least one surface adjacent to the character.
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