Patent ID: 6257789
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: B43K

Abstract:
A writing instrument comprising:a housing elongated in a first dimension of elongation, and a writing tip;an elongated recess formed in said housing;an insertion panel having an inscription or receiving surface, said insertion panel positioned in said recess;an elongated cover plate dimensioned and shaped to cover said recess; anda hinge which mounts said cover plate for pivotal movement about an axis substantially parallel to said first dimension for movement from a closed position in which said cover plate is substantially flush with said housing and covers said insertion panel, to an open position in which said insertion panel is exposed;said hinge including a hinge element affixed to said insertion panel and a hinge element affixed to said cover plate, said hinge elements being cooperable with one another to enable said cover plate to move between said closed and open positions.