摘要:
This relates to body-shaped penholders. In some embodiments, the penholder can be shaped like a body by, for example, including appendages such as arms and legs. In some embodiments, body parts such as, for example, tails, wings or any other suitable body parts can be included on the penholder. In some embodiments, accessories, clothing, props, faces or any other suitable enhancements can be combined with the penholder. A pen can then be decoratively and enjoyably stored in the penholder. In this manner, the penholder can favorably increase a person's fun and enjoyment by allowing a person to, for example, interact with, play with, or create a collection of the penholders. In addition, the penholder can add further functionality to a pen by converting the pen from a mere writing tool into a toy. This may favorably encourage a child to, for example, complete their school work or write creative stories.
摘要:
An economical, energy efficient light pipe that illuminates to encircle a button or the like is disclosed. In one embodiment, the light pipe is substantially conical shaped with a substantially convex tip positioned substantially adjacent to a light source. Preferably, the light pipe has a substantially conical-shaped portion that opens into a substantially cylindrical-shaped central portion and then opens further into a substantially conical shaped outer portion defining an outer illumination ring, thereby allowing a single, energy efficient, light emitting diode positioned adjacent to the convex tip to light the entire outer illumination ring.