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Writing Instrument Holder and Hand Support

a technology for writing instruments and holders, which is applied in the direction of writing connectors, brushes, printing, etc., can solve the problems of difficult manufacturing, difficult use of devices, and frustration in the process

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-15
SNYDER DARRYL L +2
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"The invention is a holder for writing instruments that supports the user's hand while they use the instrument. The holder can hold different types of writing instruments and has a flexible neck that allows the instrument to engage the paper and then be removed without leaving a mark. The holder has a flat base that spreads the user's weight over the paper to avoid pressure points. Additionally, the holder may have a sharpened envelope opener or a magnifying glass. The base may also have arms that stabilize the device and support the user's finger tips. These configurations can be used alone or in combination."

Problems solved by technology

When a person has difficulty finely controlling a writing instrument on a piece of paper, the written words can become illegible or the process of writing is extended and the process can become frustrating.
Some of these devices are difficult to use while others are difficult to manufacture.

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[0020]The writing holder and hand support device of the present invention is indicated generally by the numeral 10 in the accompanying drawings. Device 10 generally includes a base 12 and a neck 14 wherein neck 14 includes at least one holder 16 adapted to securely hold a writing instrument 18 so that it may be manipulated by a user to write on a piece of paper 20.

[0021]Neck 14 is connected to base 12 at a joint 30. Neck 14 is angled forwardly and upwardly from base 12. Joint 30 may be a resilient joint that allows neck 14 to be pushed down toward the reference plane where base 12 is located so that writing instrument 18 may be pushed down toward paper 20 and then moved back up where instrument 18 is disengages paper 20. Joint 30 allows the user to load instrument 20 into holder 16 in a position wherein the resting position of neck 14 maintains writing instrument 20 slightly above the surface of paper 20. Joint 30 is configured to allow the user to push down on neck 14 to cause inst...

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Abstract

A combined writing instrument holder and hand support assists those who have difficulties gripping and controlling a writing instrument. The device releasably receives a writing instrument in a position where it may be brought into contact with paper. The device provides a comfortable hand support that prevents the user's hand from engaging the paper while the device is being used.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 407,393 filed Apr. 18, 2006, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 676,216 filed Apr. 29, 2005; the disclosures of both are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present invention generally relates to devices used to assist those who have difficulties gripping and controlling a writing instrument. In particular, the invention relates to a combined writing instrument holder and hand support configured to hold at least one writing instrument in a usable manner while allowing the user to control the writing instrument by moving the device while also resting the hand on the support.[0004]2. Background Information[0005]A wide variety of reasons affect the ability of individuals from controlling a writing instrument as well as they wish. When a person has difficulty finely controlling a w...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A46B17/02
CPCB43K23/001B43M7/007B43M7/002B43K23/004
Inventor SNYDER, DARRYL L.NOLAN, PATRICK M.SMITH, JOHN C.
Owner SNYDER DARRYL L
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