Patent ID: 6113295
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: B43K

Abstract:
A writing instrument, comprising:an elongated body having a longitudinal axis, an open area formed therein, inner and outer sidewalls, and first and second ends;a lens of generally uniform thickness having a length, a width, and top and bottom sides, said lens formed of a generally flexible material, said lens configured to fit within said open area formed in said body;said body further having formed therein a dispensing slot for dispensing said lens, said dispensing slot having a length situated in generally perpendicular relationship with said longitudinal axis of said body, said dispensing slot having a width and length sufficient to enable the passage of said lens therethrough;dispensing means for dispensing a portion of said lens through said dispensing slot, said dispensing means further comprising retracting means for retracting said lens into said open area formed in said body.