An illustration unit is disclosed for use by people who have less than optimal gripping capability. The handle of the illustration unit has a diameter sufficient to allow the user's pinky, ring and middle fingers come near too or in contact with the thenar while. prevent a user's pinky, ring and middle fingers from contacting a user's proximal or distal palmar. Preferably handle is configured to enable said user to contact a surface with said at least one marking element, said surface being approximately parallel to said user's body. Either the handle or connector can be arcuate, having an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least one connector is dimensioned to be received in the receiving area and the second end to receive a marking element.

An illustration unit is disclosed for use by people who have less than optimal gripping capability. The handle of the illustration unit has a diameter sufficient to allow the user's pinky, ring and middle fingers come near too or in contact with the thenar while. prevent a user's pinky, ring and middle fingers from contacting a user's proximal or distal palmar. Preferably handle is configured to enable said user to contact a surface with said at least one marking element, said surface being approximately parallel to said user's body. Either the handle or connector can be arcuate, having an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least one connector is dimensioned to be received in the receiving area and the second end to receive a marking element.

A writing instrument that includes and elongate stylus and at least one stabilizer element. The elongate stylus has a distal inscription tip, a body, and a proximal end. The body is interposed between the distal inscription tip and the proximal end. The at least one stabilizer element extends from the elongate stylus in a direction non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongate stylus. The at least one stabilizer element engages a hand of a user in response to the user grasping the elongate stylus.

A writing instrument that includes and elongate stylus and at least one stabilizer element. The elongate stylus has a distal inscription tip, a body, and a proximal end. The body is interposed between the distal inscription tip and the proximal end. The at least one stabilizer element extends from the elongate stylus in a direction non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongate stylus. The at least one stabilizer element engages a hand of a user in response to the user grasping the elongate stylus.

The invention provides a system and method for assisting in the holding and use of a writing instrument whereby an upper lower collar support a first and second strap utilized in the assistive process.

The invention provides a system and method for assisting in the holding and use of a writing instrument whereby an upper lower collar support a first and second strap utilized in the assistive process.

Disclosed is a pen for writing, referred to as a palm pen herein because the body of the pen fits into the palm of a human hand. The palm pen can include a spherically shaped body, and an ink delivery system. The ink delivery system can include a tip having an end connected to the body and an opposite end comprising a nib, an ink conduit having an end coupled to the nib within the tip and an opposite end extending inside the body, and a first ink cartridge fluidly coupled with the opposite end of the ink conduit and contained within the body. The ink delivery system can additionally include a cartridge holder having an active cartridge slot for the first ink cartridge and cartridge storage slots for storage of additional ink cartridges.

A mechanism for assisting painters and other persons who hold manual tools for long periods of time is disclosed. In the painter embodiment, the mechanism assist painters in gripping a paintbrush, including retaining control of the brush even during non-gripping intervals. The mechanism reduces pain and cramping partly be allowing for frequent release of the grip, thereby lessening pain and cramping. The mechanism also prevents or delays onset of carpal-tunnel by not forcing them to grip their paint laden paintbrush 100% of the time. This reduces a problem arising from a constant application of thumb, forefinger, and auxiliary fingers in a permanent clamping motion.

A mechanism for assisting painters and other persons who hold manual tools for long periods of time is disclosed. In the painter embodiment, the mechanism assist painters in gripping a paintbrush, including retaining control of the brush even during non-gripping intervals. The mechanism reduces pain and cramping partly be allowing for frequent release of the grip, thereby lessening pain and cramping. The mechanism also prevents or delays onset of carpal-tunnel by not forcing them to grip their paint laden paintbrush 100% of the time. This reduces a problem arising from a constant application of thumb, forefinger, and auxiliary fingers in a permanent clamping motion.

A banana shaped writing device; the banana shaped writing device includes a body, a lead, a stem, a peel, and a metal clip. The banana shaped writing device is useful for allowing a user to peel the writing device and provides a cushioned finger hold. Further, the banana shaped writing device is helpful to teach children who are beginning to write the proper finger positions to write.