Patent ID: 6311839
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
An interactive package containing an illuminating writing implement of the type including an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis, a top cap, an LED, a battery, and a push-button switch, said switch including an off position, wherein current does not flow between the battery and the LED, a momentary-on position, wherein current flows between the battery and the LED as long as the switch is depressed, and a locked-on position, wherein current flows between the battery and the LED, said interactive package comprising:a hollow shell defining a compartment, said compartment securely holding said illuminated writing implement along said longitudinal axis;an opening within said shell and along said longitudinal axis, said opening receiving a portion of said switch therethrough so that a portion of said switch extends a predetermined distance outside said shell, said predetermined distance being sufficient to allow said switch to be depressed from outside said package from said off position to said momentary-on position, said predetermined distance being insufficient to allow said switch to be depressed to said locked-on position, said opening being sized and shaped to prevent passage of said body through said opening.