NZ741287A - Writing Implement with Bearing Coupled Rotary Device - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides for a writing instrument that includes an elongated body with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a post and the second end has an aperture for a writing tip to be exposed, a rotary bearing coupled to the post, wherein the rotary bearing has a central opening and wherein the post at least partially extends through the central opening of the rotary bearing, and a rotary device coupled to the bearing. as a central opening and wherein the post at least partially extends through the central opening of the rotary bearing, and a rotary device coupled to the bearing.
Description
TITLE OF INVENTION
WRITING IMPLEMENT WITH BEARING COUPLED ROTARY DEVICE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a rotary device which is affixed
to a writing implement, such as a pen or other marking device, using a rotary
bearing, such as a bearing having a plurality of rolling elements within a
bearing case.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Rotating sensory devices also known as fidget toys or gadget
toys, are self-regulation tools to help with focus, attention, calming, and active
listening. More particularly, Fidgets and Gadgets are devices that provide the
sensory input that many children and adults with special needs such as
autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to help them
mitigate symptoms of such disorders. Whether it is visual or tactile, the self-
regulation rotary devices have the power to capture an individual's attention,
making the sensory device a powerful reinforcer in applied behavioral analysis
programs.
For educators and therapists, it is easy to point out a restless
individual. The individual who is always restless in his/her seat, the individual
who is always getting up to use the bathroom, the individual who is constantly
tapping his/her foot, rummaging through things on their desk, or picking at a
name tag. Individuals with these forms of special needs hinder their own
learning and productivity because of their short attention spans. This
nervousness and excess energy can and often does continue for a lifetime.
Research has confirmed the importance of movement and
sensory input while learning and working, and focus is enhanced when
sensory input devices are introduced. Students and adults with a medical
diagnosis ofADHD showed significant improvement academically and in the
work environment. What is needed is a device that will incorporate the
benefits of the sensory input device with a means of communication and
expression.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a
writing implement that also provides stimulation and sensory input.
Still other objects and advantages of the invention will in part be
obvious and will in part be apparent from the specification.
In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to
achieve at least some of the objects and advantages listed, the invention
comprises a writing instrument, including an elongated body with a first end
and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a post and the second
end has an aperture for a writing tip to be exposed, a rotary bearing coupled
to the post, wherein the rotary bearing has a central opening and wherein the
post at least partially extends through the central opening of the rotary
bearing, and a rotary device coupled to the bearing.
In some embodiments, the rotary device is powered by a non-
electric power.
In certain embodiments, the rotary bearing includes an inner
race and an outer race and a plurality of rolling elements positioned between
the inner race and the outer race.
In some cases, the post is a plunger that actuates the writing tip
of the writing instrument.
In certain embodiments, the rotary device is a rotary sensory
device.
In some embodiments, the post includes a plurality of external
threads, wherein the rotary bearing is coupled to the post via a screw cap
such that the rotary bearing is positioned between the first end of the writing
instrument and the screw cap, and wherein the screw cap includes a plurality
of threads inside of the screw cap that interact with the plurality of external
threads on the post. In certain of these embodiments, the writing instrument
further includes a support member having a base plate with a central opening
and a hollow cylindrical body extending from the base plate, wherein the post
is extended through the central opening and the hollow cylindrical body of the
support member, and wherein the rotary bearing is supported between the
base plate and the screw cap.
A writing instrument is also provided having an elongated body
with a first end and a second end, a rotary bearing coupled to the elongated
body, and a rotary device coupled to the bearing, wherein the rotary device is
not electrically powered.
In certain embodiment, the rotary device is actuated by manually
exerting a rotational force on the rotary device.
A writing instrument is further provided, including an elongated
body with a first end and a second end, a rotary bearing coupled to the
elongated body, wherein the bearing has an inner race and an outer race and
a plurality of rolling elements positioned between the inner race and the outer
race, and a rotary device coupled to the bearing.
In some embodiments, the rotary bearing is coupled to the first
end of the elongated body.
In certain embodiments, the second end of the elongated body
has an aperture through which a writing implement is exposed.
In some embodiments, the rotary device is a rotary sensory
device. In additional embodiments, the rotary device has a plurality of wings.
In further embodiments, the rotary device is an object. In yet further
embodiments, the rotary device is a wheel.
In certain embodiments, the writing instrument is a pen.
In some cases, the rotary device is not electrically powered.
In certain embodiments, the rolling elements are balls.
In some embodiments, the rotary bearing is coupled to the
elongated body via an adhesive. In additional embodiments, the rotary
bearing is coupled to the elongated body via friction between the inner race of
the rotary bearing and the elongated body.
In certain embodiments, the writing instrument further includes a
coupling member that couples the bearing to the elongated body. In some of
these embodiments, the rotary device has a plane of rotation and the coupling
member is adjustable such that the plane of rotation of the rotary device is
altered. In additional embodiments, the rotary device is configured to rotate
while resting on a flat surface and wherein the coupling member is configured
to accommodate at least one of the first end and the second end of the writing
instrument inserted therein such that the writing instrument is maintained in an
upright position.
The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear
from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the
accompanying drawing, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by
way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be
practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable
those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that
other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made
without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying
drawing, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts
throughout the several views.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
is a top perspective view of a writing implement with a
bearing coupled rotary device according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
is an exploded view of the writing implement with the
bearing coupled rotary device of
illustrates the writing implement of being used
as a writing device.
is a front perspective view of the writing implement of
showing with the bearing but without the rotary device.
is a bottom perspective view of the writing implement with
the bearing coupled rotary device of
is an enlarged front perspective view of the bearing of
coupled to a post.
is an enlarged angled top view of the bearing coupled to
the post of
is a top perspective view of an embodiment of the rotary
sensory device.
is a top perspective view of another embodiment of the
rotary sensory device.
is a top perspective view of an additional embodiment of
the rotary sensory device.
is a front view of the writing instrument with another
exemplary embodiment of the rotary device.
is a front view of the writing instrument with an
additional exemplary embodiment of the rotary device.
is a side perspective view of an embodiment of the
writing instrument with a bearing coupled rotary sensory device in accordance
with the invention.
is a front perspective view of an additional embodiment
of the writing instrument with a bearing coupled rotary sensory device in
accordance with the invention.
FIGS. 14A and 14B are exploded views of the writing instrument
with the bearing coupled rotary device in accordance with the invention,
showing a coupling member that affixes the bearing to the writing instrument.
A is an exploded front view of the writing instrument with
the bearing coupled rotary device, showing another embodiment of the
coupling member.
B is a front view of the writing instrument with the
bearing coupled rotary device of A, shown in assembled configuration.
is a front perspective view of the writing instrument with
the bearing coupled rotary device, showing an additional embodiment of the
coupling member.
FIGS. 17A and 17B are front perspective views of the writing
instrument with the bearing coupled rotary device, showing another exemplary
embodiment of the coupling member.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The basic components of an exemplary embodiment of a writing
implement 100 with a bearing coupled rotary device in accordance with the
invention are illustrated in Figure 1. As used in the description, the terms
"top," "bottom," "above," "below," "over," "under," "above," "beneath," "on top,"
"underneath," "up," "down," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "back," "forward"
and "backward" refer to the objects referenced when in the orientation
illustrated in the drawings, which orientation is not necessary for achieving the
objects of the invention.
shows a rotary device 120 coupled to a writing implement
130 using bearing 112. It is contemplated that the present invention
encompasses any type of a writing implement, such as, for example, a pen
shown in or a pencil shown in FIGS. 12 and 14A and 14B, or a stylus.
The writing implement has an elongated body 113 with first end 116 and a
second end 117, as illustrated in . The second end has an aperture
140 through which a writing tip 150 is extended. In the case of a pencil or a
stylus, the writing or marking tip is positioned at the second end. The first end
116 may contain an actuation mechanism for the writing instrument, an
eraser, or another feature of the writing instrument.
Any kind of a rotary bearing may be used in accordance with the
present invention to couple the rotary device 120 to the writing implement
130. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the bearing 112 includes an
outer race 110 and inner race 115 positioned within the outer race. The
bearing 112 also has a central opening 119. A groove created between the
inner race 115 and the outer race 110 contains a plurality of rolling elements
111, shown in as balls. The rolling elements 111 are loosely fitted
within the groove of inner race 115 and the outer race 110 such that they can
freely move within the groove, thereby enabling a rotational movement of the
outer race 110 with respect to the inner race 115.
The size of the bearing 112 and an inner diameter of the central
opening 119 in the bearing may vary depending on a desired application. For
example, in some embodiments, the diameter of the central opening 119 is
large enough to accommodate the elongated body of the writing implement
130 inserted therethrough, as illustrated in . In other embodiments, the
diameter of the central opening 119 of the bearing 112 may be smaller to
accommodate a post 125 extending from the writing implement, as shown in
. Different types of the rotary bearings may be used to adjust for the
rotary device's spin time, vibration, and noise, leading to unique sensory
feedback.
The bearing 112 is coupled to the writing instrument 130 by any
suitable mechanism. In the embodiment shown in , the inner race of
the bearing 112 is in direct contact with the body of the writing instrument 130,
which is inserted through the central opening in the bearing 112. The inner
race may affixed to the writing instrument body via an adhesive, or friction
between the inner race and the writing instrument body 130, or via other
suitable mechanism.
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the inner race
115 of the bearing is in direct contact with the post 125 placed at the first end
116 of the pen 130 and at least partially extending through the central opening
119 in the bearing 112. Similarly to the embodiment shown in , the
inner race 115 is affixed to the post 125 via an adhesive, or friction between
the inner race and the post, or via other suitable mechanism. The post 125
may be a plunger used to actuate the writing tip 150 of the pen 130. In other
embodiments, the post is used just for the purpose of affixing the bearing and
the rotary device to the pen. It is understood that the writing device 130 may
be actuated by any other suitable mechanism, such as a twist action or a
sliding actuator positioned in a slit in the pen body.
As shown in the exploded view of , the rotary device 120
is positioned over the post 125 of the pen 130. The bearing 112 is coupled to
the central opening in the rotary device such that the outer race 110 of the
bearing fits snugly inside the rotary device opening. The post 125 extends
through the central opening 119 in the inner race 115 of the bearing. A cap
210 may also be positioned over the portion of the post 125 that extends out
of the top of the bearing to further affix the bearing 112 and the rotary device
120 to the pen 130. The cap may be either press fit onto the post or may
have internal threads that interact with external threads provided on the post.
The rolling elements 11 1 positioned in the groove between the inner race 115
and the outer race 110 of the bearing assist in the rotational motion of the
rotary device 120.
When in use, a person exerts rotation force on one side of the
rotary device 120 in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction, as shown
in thereby causing the rotary outer race 110 with the affixed rotary
device 120 to rotate around its axis. During the rotation, the inner race 115 of
the bearing remains stationary and affixed to the writing instrument 130. The
use of the rotary bearing allows the rotary device 120 to spin for a prolonged
period of time after manual actuation without being electrically powered.
The rotary device 120 is actuated while the writing instrument
130 is held in a person's one hand. The rotary device spins regardless of
whether the writing instrument is held upright or titled or upside down.
Alternatively, the writing instrument may be turned upside down and the top of
the rotary device 120 with the bearing is placed on a flat surface such that the
writing instrument is balanced in the upright position. Then, the rotary device
120 is actuated manually and it spins while the pen 130 rests on the flat
surface in the upright position without the need for the person to hold it.
When the rotary device is not in use, the writing instrument 130 may be used
as a regular writing device, as shown in .
FIG 3 shows the embodiment of without the rotary
device. The bearing 112 is placed over the post 125 of the writing instrument
130. FIGS. 5 and 6 are enlarged views of the post 125 with the affixed
bearing 112. In this embodiment, the top portion of the post 125 is flush with
the top portion of the bearing 112 for aesthetic reasons. It is understood that
in other embodiments, such as shown in FIGS. 15A-15B, the top portion of
the post 125 may extend above the top of the bearing 112 to engage a screw
cap.
In further embodiments, the bearing 112 is coupled to the writing
instrument 130 via a coupling member, such as a screw cap, a ring locking
clip, or any other suitable coupling mechanism a writing implement to a
bearing.
One exemplary embodiment of the coupling member is
illustrated in FIGS. 14A and 14B. The coupling member 161 has a generally
cylindrical body with an inner diameter that is chosen so that the body fits
tightly over the elongated body of the writing instrument 130, in this case a
pencil. The tip portion of the coupling member 161 has a protrusion 165 sized
and shaped to fit inside the central opening of the bearing, which is affixed to
the rotary device 120. When in use, the coupling member 161 is positioned
on the writing instrument 130 and the bearing 112 with the rotary device 120
is affixed to the top part of the coupling member 161 via the protrusion 165. A
cap 163 may be optionally placed over the top portion of the bearing 112 and
snapped into or screwed onto the protrusion 165 to more securely attach the
rotary device to the writing instrument.
FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate another exemplary embodiment of
the coupling member. In this embodiment, the writing instrument 130 has a
post 125 at its first end, which may also act as the actuation mechanist for the
writing tip 150. The post 125 includes a plurality of external threads 128 at its
upper portion. A support member 129 having a base plate 171 with a central
opening 177 and a hollow cylindrical body 173 extending from the base plate
is placed over the post 125. The hollow body 173 of the support member 129
has a plurality of internal threads (not shown) that interact with the plurality of
external threads 128 on the post 125 such that the support member is affixed
to the post. It is also contemplated that the support member may be press fit
over the post and affixed to it by friction between the two.
Next, the bearing 112 with the coupled rotary device 120 is
placed over the cylindrical body 173 of the support member 129 via the
central opening 119. The top portion of the cylindrical body 173 of the support
member 129 that extends above the bearing has external threads 175 that
interact with the internal threads of the screw cap 127 to further affix the
bearing and the rotary device to the post. The support member 129 also
functions to support the rotating rotary device 120 such that it does not slip
down the post 125 and/orthe pen body, as shown in B.
A further embodiment of the coupling member is illustrated in
. In this embodiment, the coupling member 181 has an elongated
hollow body with an opening 183 at the top. The bottom end of the coupling
member 181 is coupled to the bearing (not shown) and the rotary device 120
such that the rotary device is capable of spinning while being connected to the
coupling member 181. The coupling member 181 is affixed to the bearing by
any suitable mechanism. For example, the bottom portion of the coupling
member 181 may have a protrusion (not shown) that extends through the
central opening in the bearing. A bottom cap may also be fitted onto the
bottom of the protrusion to more securely affix the bearing and the rotary
device to the coupling member. The bottom of the cap is preferably flat such
that the rotary device 120 with the coupling member 181 can stably rest on a
flat surface.
The hollow interior of the coupling member 181 is shaped to
accommodate at least one of the first end and the second end of the writing
instrument 130 inserted therein such that the writing instrument is maintained
in an upright position. In the embodiment shown in , a writing tip end
of the pen 130 is inserted into the hollow body of the coupling member 181
through the opening 183. This way the coupling member 181 also functions
as a writing instrument stand. The rotary device 120 is configured to rotate
while resting on a flat surface with the coupling member supporting the writing
instrument 130 in an upright position. It is noted that in this embodiment of
the coupling member, the pen 130 can also be held by a person with the
coupling member and the rotary device positioned on the pen, and the rotary
device can be manually actuated to spin while the pen is being held.
FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate an additional embodiment of the
coupling member. In this embodiment, the coupling member 190 includes a
bottom part 191 coupled to one end of the writing instrument 130 and a
second part 192. The first and second parts of the coupling member are
connected via a hinge 193 that allows the second part 192 to move with
respect to the first part 191. The bearing 112 with the coupled rotary device
120 is placed over the top of the second part 192 and is affixed thereto by any
suitable means, such as, for example, a cap shown in B.
When in use, the coupling member 190 may be maintained in
the straight position shown in A while the rotary device 120 is
spinning. Alternatively, the second part 192 of the coupling member may be
tilted to any desired angle about the hinge 193 to alter the plane of rotation of
the rotary device 120, as shown in B.
Any desired object may be used as the rotary device in
accordance with the present invention. In one advantageous embodiment
shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, the rotary device 120 is a sensory device. Rotary
sensory devices have been known to relieve stress and help people who have
trouble with focusing or fidgeting, such as those with ADHD, autism or
anxiety. The rotary sensory device 120 includes three prongs or wings 121
positioned around a central opening, into which the rotary bearing 112 is
placed. The rotary device 120 may be made with any suitable material, such
as metal or plastic.
It is understood that the sensory rotary device 120 may have
two prongs, as shown in or more than three prongs. The prongs may
be of any desired shape and design and preferably have an aerodynamic
design to facilitate longer spin time. Some exemplary embodiments of the
sensory rotary devices are illustrated in FIGS. 7-9. In some embodiments, the
prongs 121 of the rotary device include one or more weighted members 123,
such as metal pieces, that assist in balancing of the rotary device and thus
enabling a longer spin time, as illustrated in A. In additional
embodiments, a light source such as an LED may be placed in the prongs
121 of the rotary device 120. The light source may be motion activated such
that it turns on when the rotary device 120 begins to spin.
In an additional embodiment shown in one or more of the
prongs 121 may include an opening 133 sized such that it can receive the
rotary bearing 112. In this case, the bearing may be placed in the central
opening in the rotary device 120 or in any of the openings 133 in the prongs
121, thus creating more design variants.
Other types of rotary devices having various shapes and
designs may be used in accordance with the present invention. For example,
as shown in , the rotary device may be a wheel 120 that spins in a
vertical plane of rotation. In this embodiment, the wheel is coupled to a rotary
bearing (not shown), which in turn is coupled to the top portion of the writing
instrument 130. The writing instrument 130 has a vertical slit in its top portion
that accommodates the bearing and the wheel 120. The slit is wide enough to
allow the wheel 120 to freely rotate therein. It is understood that the wheel
may also spin in a horizontal plane of rotation, similar to the rotary device of
FIGS. 1 and 2, or in any other plane of rotation.
illustrates another embodiment of the rotary device 120,
which is in a shape of a ball. In this embodiment, the rotary bearing in placed
in a central opening inside the ball 120 and the pen post 125 is inserted
therethrough to couple the rotary device 120 to the pen 130. It is understood
that the rotary device may have any other desired shape. The rotary device
130 may also have any desired indicia printed on its surface by any suitable
method, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 . For example, it may be desirable to
print a promotion image on the rotary device such that the writing instrument
may be used for promotional purposes.
The rotary device 120 may be coupled to the writing instrument
130 at any desired location. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, the
rotary device may be affixed to the top portion of the writing instrument via a
post or plunger. In other embodiments, the rotary device is inserted over the
body of the writing instrument through the central opening and placed at any
desired position along the body, such as shown in . In yet other
embodiments, the rotary device 120 is coupled to a pen clip 159, as illustrated
in . The rotary device and the bearing may be coupled to the pen clip
159 via any suitable mechanism discussed above.
It should be understood that the foregoing is illustrative and not
limiting, and that obvious modifications may be made by those skilled in the
art without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, reference
should be made primarily to the accompanying claims, rather than the
foregoing specification, to determine the scope of the invention.
Claims (24)
1. A writing instrument, comprising: an elongated body with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a post and the second end has an aperture for a writing tip to be exposed; a rotary bearing coupled to the post, wherein the rotary bearing has a central opening and wherein the post at least partially extends through the central opening of the rotary bearing; and a rotary device coupled to the bearing.
2. The writing instrument of claim 1, wherein the rotary device is powered by a non-electric power.
3. The writing instrument of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the rotary bearing comprises an inner race and an outer race and a plurality of rolling elements positioned between the inner race and the outer race.
4. The writing instrument of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the post is a plunger that actuates the writing tip of the writing instrument.
5. The writing instrument of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the rotary device comprises a rotary sensory device.
6. The writing instrument of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the post comprises a plurality of external threads, wherein the rotary bearing is coupled to the post via a screw cap such that the rotary bearing is positioned between the first end of the writing instrument and the screw cap, and wherein the screw cap includes a plurality of threads inside of the screw cap that interact with the plurality of external threads on the post.
7. The writing instrument of claim 6, further comprising a support member having a base plate with a central opening and a hollow cylindrical body extending from the base plate, wherein the post is extended through the central opening and the hollow cylindrical body of the support member, and wherein the rotary bearing is supported between the base plate and the screw cap.
8. A writing instrument, comprising: an elongated body with a first end and a second end; a rotary bearing coupled to said elongated body; and a rotary device coupled to the bearing, wherein the rotary device is powered by a non-electric power.
9. The writing instrument of claim 8, wherein the rotary device is actuated by manually exerting a rotational force on the rotary device.
10. A writing instrument, comprising: an elongated body with a first end and a second end; a rotary bearing coupled to said elongated body, wherein the bearing comprises an inner race and an outer race and a plurality of rolling elements positioned between the inner race and the outer race; and a rotary device coupled to the bearing.
11. The writing instrument of claim 10, wherein the rotary bearing is coupled to the first end of the elongated body.
12. The writing instrument of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the second end of the elongated body has an aperture through which a writing implement is exposed.
13. The writing instrument of any one of claims claim 10 to 12, wherein the rotary device comprises a rotary sensory device. -21 -
14. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the rotary device comprises a plurality of wings.
15. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the rotary device comprises an object.
16. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the rotary device comprises a wheel.
17. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 16, wherein the writing instrument is a pen.
18. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 17, wherein the rotary device is not electrically powered.
19. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 18, wherein the rolling elements are balls.
20. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 19, wherein the rotary bearing is coupled to said elongated body via an adhesive.
21. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 20, wherein the rotary bearing is coupled to said elongated body via friction between the inner race of the rotary bearing and the elongated body.
22. The writing instrument of any one of claims 10 to 19, further comprising a coupling member that couples the bearing to said elongated body.
23. The writing instrument of claim 22, wherein the rotary device has a plane of rotation and the coupling member is adjustable such that the plane of rotation the rotary device is altered.
24. The writing instrument of claim 22 or claim 23, wherein the rotary device is configured to rotate while resting on a flat surface and wherein the coupling member is configured to accommodate at least one of the first end and the second end of the writing instrument inserted therein such that the writing instrument is maintained in an upright position.
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