Patent ID: 7024994
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: B41K

Abstract:
1. A hand stamp comprising: a frame including a first rib longitudinally arranged thereon, said first rib being integral with said frame and flaring outwardly therefrom such that said first rib has a relatively small width at a location adjacent to said frame and a relatively large width at a location remote from said frame; a case slidably mounted on said frame, said case including a first groove oppositely flared with respect to said first rib to conform with the flared configuration thereof, said first rib and said first groove being sized and shaped to facilitate relative longitudinal movement and secure mounting of said case on said frame in a transverse direction with respect to said longitudinal movement; a platen arranged for movement with said case along said frame; and a marking structure arranged on said platen and being movable therewith between a rest position and a printing position.