Patent ID: 6834584
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: B41K

Abstract:
A hand stamp comprising:a frame; a case arranged for slidable movement on said frame; a platen connected to said case and being movable therewith; and a marking structure mounted on said platen, said marking structure having a rear surface adjacent said platen and a front surface including a design thereon, said platen including a front surface facing said rear surface of said marking structure, a rear surface facing away from said marking structure, and at least one reinking port extending through said front and rear surfaces to permit marking fluid to be applied to said rear surface of said marking structure, said marking structure being movable with said platen between a rest position wherein said design is remote from a surface to be imprinted and is arranged at an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to such surface and a printed position wherein said design is in contact with the surface to be imprinted.