Abstract: An improved ink stamp (10) includes an upper housing (12) receiving a stationary stamper element holder (14) and a translatable shield (16) biased downwardly by means of a spring (104) such that the lip (80) extends past the printing surface of the stamp element (20). A cover (18) having side arms (32, 34) joined by a cover face (36) rotates from a first position over the stamp element (20) to a second position over the curved, top surface (24) of the housing (12). The cover may also include means for locking the cover in both positions such as a set of protuberances (62, 64) provided on the side walls (50, 52) of the housing which are received in corresponding detents (66, 68) provided on the inner surface of each side arm (32, 34).

Abstract: A self-inking hand stamp of the type in which stamping is carried out by depressing a handle against the action of a spring for making a surface provided with symbols (letters, figures, etc) engage a substrate for printing said symbols thereon. An adjutable stop is engaged by a member in the handle, thereby determining the relative positions of the substrate and the symbol surface, respectively. Said stop comprises a two-part bushing of variable length.