Abstract: A self inking stamp is provided for use in making an image on paper. The stamp comprises a body having a base including portions lying in a plane for engagement with a flat piece of paper, and a marker having a self inking indicia. The maker is movable relative to the base generally at right angles to the aforementioned plane, and a coupling is provided attaching the marker to the base at a location spaced from the marker generally parallel to the plane. The coupling permits movement of the marker to a stored position inside the body and spaced from the plane, and an inking position with the marker in engagement with the paper.

Abstract: The invention provides a seal press for use in embossing paper with a desired pattern using a die and a die counter. The seal press includes a housing, a seal set movable in the housing between inner and outer positions, and housing means biasing the seal set into an open position to receive the paper. A lever is pivotally connected to the housing and movable between upper and lower positions. First engagement means is provided between the lever and seal set with the lever and seal set in respective upper and forward positions, the lever being supported by the seal set in these positions to permit operation of the lever to close the seal set and emboss the paper. Also, second engagement means is provided between the lever and the seal set with the lever and seal set in respective lever and rearward positions for storage of the seal press. The seal set is biased towards the outer position and thereby through the second engagement means the lever is biased towards the lower position.