Patent ID: 6638072
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
An apparatus adaptable for use as a phrase-composing device, comprisinga shaft, a first collar slidable along and rotatable about the shaft, wherein the first collar includes teeth extending from a first edge thereof, wherein the first collar has at least two text areas disposed around the circumference thereof, a second collar adjacent to the first collar and slidable along and rotatable about the shaft, wherein the second collar includes teeth extending from a first edge thereof and configured to selectively interlock with the teeth extending from the first collar, wherein the second collar has at least two text areas disposed around the circumference thereof, wherein the text areas and the teeth of the first and second collars are configured such that at least one text area of the first collar and at least one text area of the second collar are in substantial alignment when the teeth of the first collar and teeth of the second collar interlock.