Patent ID: 6860667
Filing Date: 2005-03-01
Classification: B43K

Abstract:
1. A writing instrument comprising: an elongated shell having a longitudinal axis; an elongated assembly having a writing tip disposed at a first end of the elongated assembly, the elongated assembly disposed at least partially in the elongated shell, the elongated assembly moveable relative to the elongated shell between first and second positions along the longitudinal axis, a surface of the elongated assembly abutting a surface of the elongated shell with the elongated assembly in the first position and the surface of the elongated assembly spaced from the surface of the elongated shell with the elongated assembly in the second position; and a flexible bushing having a first end and a second end, the first end of the flexible bushing secured to the elongated shell and the second end of the flexible bushing secured to the elongated assembly, the flexible bushing biasing the elongated assembly toward the second position.