Patent ID: 8147159
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: B43K

Abstract:
1. A foldable instrument comprising: a writing utensil having a forward end and a distal end; at least two handles each having a first end and a second end, said first end nearly frictionlessly rotatably interconnected to said distal end of said writing utensil, said at least two handles further comprising recesses along a longitudinal length of said at least two handles for enclosing at least a portion of said writing utensil between said at least two handles in a first position; wherein said at least two handles are independently rotatable about said distal end of said writing utensil to allow said at least two handles to become positioned adjacent to each other in a second position with said writing utensil extended from said at least two handles in a position of use, wherein each of said at least two handles can independently rotate nearly frictionlessly around said point of interconnection at said distal end of said writing utensil, and wherein said at least two handles further comprise holes positioned proximate to second ends of said at least two handles which are adapted to permit selective manipulation of said at least two handles by a user.