WRITING INSTRUMENT HOLDER

Abstract

This invention relates to an accessory for crayon in the form of a cartoon character. The removable accessory for crayon is made of lightweight plastic and attached to bottom of the crayon. The accessory has an ESS shape. The crayon topper is available in different colors.

Claims

1-9. (canceled)

10. (canceled)

11. An accessory mounted on a crayon, consisting essentially of: a) a body, in a shape of an S-shaped worm, with a width wider than the crayon, consisting essentially of: i) at least one cavity longitudinally formed therethrough with at least one opening communicating with an exterior of the body; ii) a top portion of the S-shaped worm forms a head with eyes; iii) a body portion of the S-shaped worm forms a body that extends from one side of a crayon and then to another side of the crayon; iv) a bottom portion of the S-shaped worm forms a tail that extends generally way from the crayon and opposite to the top portion of the S-shaped worm; b) wherein a longitudinal portion of the crayon is enveloped by the cavity, preventing a users hand from contacting a substantial portion of the crayon; c) wherein the body is removably mounted on the crayon; and d) wherein the body is made of a colored pliable material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0017] FIG. 1 depicts different views of the crayon topper.

[0018] FIG. 2 depicts perspective view of the crayon topper.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0020] The accessories for amusement of children that are associated with tools used by them are discussed in the present invention. The accessories for amusement can be anything that attracts or encourages young children to perform an educational activity using the tools associated with it. For example, to encourage creativity the children are provided with coloring means such as sketch pens, crayons, dry and wet colors or the like, together with a sketch book or drawing book. The children can add colors to the black and white sketches made available on pages of the sketch book using one of the above specified coloring means.

[0021] It is observed that children have a tendency to lose interest in a specific game or activity, when repeated on regular bases. Hence, to keep the children interest growing various methods can be employed. One of the methods employed is discussed in the present invention. According to preferred embodiment of the invention, the children are provided with crayons with toy figures attached to the bottom part. The toy figure of the present invention is ESS shaped and made of lightweight plastic. The size of the crayon topper is large enough so it can't be swallowed. The crayon topper is a solid piece with a hole at the bottom, where the crayon is fitted. The crayon topper is also washable.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1 shows different views of a crayon topper 1 and a crayon 2 fitted into the crayon topper. Similarly, referring to FIG. 2 shows a number of crayons and a crayon 3 fitted with a crayon topper 4.

[0023] In particular, although the presently illustrated invention depicts a worm type figure, one skilled in the art will easily understand that any type of figurine or toy may be sufficient to satisfy the teachings of the present invention intent. Additionally, it is intended to include a coloring book (not illustrated), filled with images that match the characters that are placed over the coloring stick, or crayon. Thus, allowing a child to have physical interaction with the images found in the book that are intended to be colored by the user.

[0024] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0025] The benefits and advantages which may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.

[0026] While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.