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Multifunction writing instrument

US11376885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2019
Grant dateJul 5, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43K24/14
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A multifunction writing instrument comprising a body extending along an axial direction and housing at least two writing elements, each writing element comprising a writing tip, a selector device configured to select one writing element from among the at least two writing elements, a retraction device configured to move a selected writing element between a writing position in which the writing tip of the selected writing element projects from the body and a retracted position in which the writing tip of the selected writing element is retracted, and a return device configured to bring a writing element from the writing position to the retracted position when the selector device is activated while a writing element is in the writing position.

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