Patent ID: 6146038
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: B43K

Abstract:
A writing instrument with variable grip arrangement comprising:an instrument body of the type to be held between the fingers of the hand for use, the body having an active end and an opposite end;a resilient material forming a grip around the body near the active end;radial expansion means in the body and under the grip for expanding radially, for expanding the grip into an expanded ergonomic position and for contracting radially for contracting the grip into a contracted storage position;propelling means for propelling and repelling a writing tip from and into the active end of the body; andmovable actuation means engaged with the radial expansion means for moving the radial expansion means between the expanded and the contracted positions;the movable actuation means acting with the propelling means so that the writing tip is propelled with expansion of the grip.