WRITING INSTRUMENT WITH FINGER GRIPPING DEVICE

摘要

A writing instrument (10) includes a cartridge (12) carrying a writing mediu m and a writing tip (14) exposed at one end. The cartridge (12) includes a reduced cross section which forms an annular recessed and tapered cavity (15). A gripping member (16) is received in the cavity (15), is tubular in shape and is tapered to follow the tapered contou r of the cartridge (12). The gripping member (16) includes a smooth surface (18) having a slightly elevated pattern (20). The elevated pattern (20) comprises a plurality of interconnected parts disposed to form a continuous lattice (20). The pattern (20) is continuous over the entire smooth surface (18). The elevated pattern (20) is resiliently compressible with respect to the smooth surface (18) so that a user's fingers may deform the elevated pattern (20) t o provide additional traction during use. The writing instrument (10) also includes a vented cap (24).