Retractable nosecone writing instrument
US11148462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43K24/026
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The writing instrument includes a body, a nosecone, and an adapter. The body, nosecone, and adapter each include a generally hollow tubular shape and an inner surface, outer surface, first end, and second end. The first end of the adapter is coupled to the second end of the nosecone. The second end of the adapter is configured to slidably couple to the first end of the body. The writing instrument includes a writing element with a mounting end and a writing end. The mounting end of the writing element is removably coupled to a second end of the body. The adapter includes a track and the track includes a recessed channel in the outer surface of the adapter. The body includes at least one protrusion that extends inwards from the inner surface of the body. The protrusion slidably engages with the track of the adapter.
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