Jason A Moss

US Patent:

20030147260, Aug 7, 2003

Filed:

Nov 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/061677

Inventors:

Jason Moss - Great Neck NY, US

International Classification:

G06G001/02

US Classification:

362/579000

Abstract:

An illuminating writing instrument useful for persons afflicted with hypotonia comprises: (a) a housing having a lower end and an upper end; (b) a writing core located within the housing, wherein the writing core has a first end which extends beyond the lower housing end and a second end; (c) a head having a first head end which operatively interfaces the writing core second end, and a second head end; (d) a force applying member which is operatively associated with the head; and (e) an electrical circuit which comprises in electrical connection: (i) a power source, (ii) a first switch electrically operatively associated with the power source, (iii) a second switch which is operatively associated with the second head end, wherein the second switch is capable of generating a signal responsive to force being applied to the writing core first end, and (iv) a multicolor indicator operatively associated with the first and second switches and capable of receiving signals from the first and second switches and providing a distinct indication corresponding to each signal. A user having hypotonia may use the writing instrument to ensure that sufficient force is being applied by the user to permit writing.