Global Patent Index - EP 1974952 A2

EP 1974952 A2 20081001 - A slidable spring-biased grip for a handheld writing implement

Title (en)

A slidable spring-biased grip for a handheld writing implement

Title (de)

Verschiebbarer Griff mit Federvorspannung für ein Schreibinstrument

Title (fr)

Prise coulissante à ressort pour un instrument d'écriture manuelle

Publication

EP 1974952 A2 20081001 (EN)

Application

EP 07252458 A 20070615

Priority

US 55837506 A 20061109

Abstract (en)

A slidable spring-biased grip assembly connectible to a handheld writing implement for reducing pressing force applied to an external surface during writing for protection thereof. The grip assembly includes an elongated assembly body, a tip connected to an end thereof, a gripping member configured to be axially slidable thereon, and a tension member resiliently and mechanically communicating between the tip and the gripping member, configured to resiliently bias, and slidably urge, the gripping member in a direction away from the tip. The assembly may further comprise a cushioned grip removably sleeved over gripping member and advertising material may be imprinted on an outer surface of the handheld implement.

IPC 8 full level

B43K 7/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

B43K 23/008 (2013.01 - EP US); B43K 29/007 (2013.01 - EP US)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

Designated extension state (EPC)

AL BA HR MK RS

DOCDB simple family (publication)

US 2008112748 A1 20080515; CN 101177091 A 20080514; EP 1974952 A2 20081001

DOCDB simple family (application)

US 55837506 A 20061109; CN 200710090278 A 20070417; EP 07252458 A 20070615