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A stylus for use with a portable processing system is disclosed. The stylus comprises a pointing member that is changeable in circumference when utilized. A stylus in accordance with the present invention can be expanded or contracted in very small amounts to adjust to the size of a user's fingers

A stylus for use with a portable processing system is disclosed. The stylus comprises a pointing member that is changeable in circumference when utilized. A stylus in accordance with the present invention can be expanded or contracted in very small amounts to adjust to the size of a user's fingers and hand, as well as a user's comfort level and specific health needs, thereby making much longer periods of usage far more pleasant and productive, yet such a stylus will still fit within the small size holes in a portable processing system or the recessed area often provided for a stylus in a computerized drawing tablet.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A stylus for use with a portable processing system, the stylus comprising: a pointing portion; an end portion; and a holding portion coupled between the pointing portion and the end portion, the holding portion including, a screw mechanism; and a plurality of strips spirally

What is claimed is: 1. A stylus for use with a portable processing system, the stylus comprising: a pointing portion; an end portion; and a holding portion coupled between the pointing portion and the end portion, the holding portion including, a screw mechanism; and a plurality of strips spirally surrounding the screw mechanism in a first direction while the stylus is in a contracted position, wherein the strips expand outwardly when the screw mechanism is twisted in a direction opposite the first direction due to the strips spirally surrounding the screw mechanism in the first direction, wherein the screw mechanism is controlled by end points of the end portion and the holding portion. 2. The stylus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of strips comprise metal strips. 3. The stylus of claim 1, further comprising a gripping surface surrounding the holding portion. 4. The stylus of claim 3, wherein the gripping surface comprises a rubber gripping surface. 5. The stylus of claim 1, wherein the portable processing system comprises any of a personal digital assistant (PDA), drawing tablet, or a tablet personal computer. 6. The stylus of claim 1, wherein the stylus can be placed in an aperture of the portable processing system and can be expanded when removed therefrom.