Fidget device

Abstract

A fidget device is configured to direct a user to engage in a stress-release activity and direct nervous energy in a manner to not created distraction and noise. The technology provides a fidget device having a movable, manipulable object disposed within a sleeve that a user can move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve. In at least one embodiment, the fidget device is a pen having a marble or ball within the sleeve that is manipulable by the user holding the pen as a fidget device.

Claims

1. A fidget writing device: a writing device; a mesh sleeve disposed within the writing device; and a movable, manipulable object disposed within the mesh sleeve that is movable back-and-forth and manipulable within the mesh sleeve.

2. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured to direct a user to engage in a silent stress-release activity and direct nervous energy in a silent manner.

3. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device comprises a writing instrument that is additionally configured as a fidget device and the sleeve and the movable, manipulable object are disposed within at least a portion of the writing instrument.

4. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the movable, manipulable object comprises a marble.

5. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the movable, manipulable object comprises a ball bearing.

6. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget device comprises one from the list of a pen, a pencil, a mechanical pencil, a highlighter, a marker, a stylus, and a laser pointer.

7. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device is a pen and is non-retractable.

8. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device comprises more than one movable object disposed within, and the movable objects are all the same in size and shape.

9. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device comprises more than one movable object disposed within, and the movable objects are all varied in size and shape.

10. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device is half twist.

11. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device is tip twist.

12. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device is twisted at any location of the device.

13. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device is integrally formed and all one piece with the exception of the movable object disposed within.

14. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve of the fidget device is interchangeable.

15. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve is flexible and can bend, roll, twist, or squish.

16. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve can twist, screw, and clip on.

17. The fidget writing device of claim 1, wherein the fidget writing device is foldable.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The technology described herein is illustrated with reference to the various drawings, in which like reference numbers denote like device components and/or method steps, respectively, and in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is a front view of a fidget device, illustrating, in particular, a movable, manipulable object disposed within a sleeve of a writing instrument, such as a pen or pencil, that a holder of the device can move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve, according to an embodiment of the invention;

(3) FIG. 2 is a top view of two fidget devices, illustrating, in particular, mesh sleeves and a movable, manipulable object disposed within the sleeves of the writing instruments that a holder of either device can move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve, according to an embodiment of the invention;

(4) FIG. 3 is a front view of a fidget device, illustrating, in particular, a movable, manipulable object disposed within a sleeve of the writing instrument that a holder of the device can rotate the sleeve and move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve, according to an embodiment of the invention;

(5) FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a fidget device, illustrating, in particular, a movable, manipulable object disposed within a sleeve of the writing instrument, such as a pen, that a holder of the device can move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve, according to an embodiment of the invention;

(6) FIG. 5 is a front view of a fidget device, illustrating, in particular, a movable, manipulable object disposed within a sleeve of the writing instrument that a holder of the device can move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve, according to an embodiment of the invention; and

(7) FIG. 6 is an expanded view of a fidget device, illustrating, in particular, a movable, manipulable object disposed within a sleeve of the writing instrument that a holder of the device can move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve, according to an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(8) Before describing the disclosed embodiments of this technology in detail, it is to be understood that the technology is not limited in its application to the details of the particular arrangement shown here since the technology described is capable of other embodiments. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

(9) In various exemplary embodiments, the technology described herein provides a fidget device 10. The fidget device 10 is configured to direct a user to engage in a stress-release activity and direct nervous energy in a manner to not create distraction and noise. The technology provides a fidget device 10 having a movable, manipulable object 16 disposed within a sleeve 14 that a user can move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve 14.

(10) Referring now to the Figures, a fidget device 10 is shown. The fidget device 10 has a sleeve 14 and a movable, manipulable object 16 disposed within the sleeve 14 that a holder of the fidget device 10 can move back-and-forth and otherwise manipulate through movement within the sleeve 14.

(11) The fidget device 10 is configured to direct a user to engage in a stress-release activity and direct nervous energy in a manner to not create distraction and noise while used to aid attention, focus, calming, listening, and otherwise directing nervous energy.

(12) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device is a writing instrument, such as a traditional pen, with a small movable object, such as a marble or ball bearing, disposed within that is used to roll in a back-and-forth motion with the fingers of the device holder to relieve stress and nervous energy.

(13) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10—also provides that the movable object 16 is disposed within a woven mesh sleeve 14. A user or holder of the device can push the movable object, such as a marble, back and forth or squish the sleeve together to roll the object around with fingers, thereby to direct nervous energy in a less distracting way and in a more socially appropriate way.

(14) In various alternative embodiments, the fidget device can be a pen, mechanical pencil, highlighter, marker, stylus, laser pointer, and so forth.

(15) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device is non-retractable.

(16) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device is retractable, wherein the ball goes through the ink cartridge depending on whether it is a short or long ink cartridge. The traditional pen can include the ink cylinder 24, a pen tip 22, a gripping cylinder 20, a ring 18, disposed between the upper and lower portions of the pen, a clip, and a cap 12.

(17) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10 includes more than one movable object 16 disposed within, and they are all the same in size and shape.

(18) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10 includes more than one movable object 16 disposed within, and they are all varied in size and shape.

(19) In at least one embodiment, the fidget pen writing device is half twist.

(20) In at least one embodiment, the fidget pen writing device is tip twist.

(21) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10 is twisted at any location of the device.

(22) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10 is integrally formed and all one piece with the exception of the movable object 16 disposed within.

(23) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10 includes refillable ink.

(24) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10 includes non-refillable ink.

(25) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10 includes a cap 12.

(26) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device 10 does not include a cap.

(27) In at least one embodiment, the sleeve of the fidget device 10 is interchangeable.

(28) In various embodiments, the sleeve 14 can twist, screw, or clip on.

(29) In various embodiments, the sleeve 14 is flexible and can bend, roll, twist, or squish, or provide more than one of these functions.

(30) In at least one embodiment, the sleeve 14 is mesh.

(31) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device is foldable.

(32) In at least one embodiment, the fidget device includes an outer sleeve with mesh, or the like, disposed within and within the mesh the movable object is disposed.

(33) Although this technology has been illustrated and described herein with reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that other embodiments and examples can perform similar functions and/or achieve like results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the invention and are intended to be covered by the following claims.