Patent ID: 6892638
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: B41K

Abstract:
1. A hand stamp assembly comprising: a. a frame having at least one locking cut-out therein; b. an operating member slidably mounted on the frame; c. a platen mounted on the operating member; d. an impression member secured to the platen, the impression member having indicia formed thereon to be stamped during use of the hand stamp assembly; e. a spring disposed between the operating member and the frame to normally maintain the operating member in an expanded non-stamping position; f. a locking assembly including at least one locking tab arranged on the operating member and disposed for releasable engagement with the frame to hold the operating member in a compressed position; and g. a storage cover in which the frame is placed, disposed to engage the at least one locking tab and to push the at least one locking tab into the at least one cut-out of the frame thereby locking the operating member in a compressed position with respect to the frame upon depression of the operating member.