Multifunction writing instrument
US11400749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43K24/16
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Multifunction writing instrument comprising a body extending in an axial direction and housing at least two retractable writing elements and a ring portion movable in rotation. The ring portion having at least as many pairs of guide surfaces as retractable writing elements. The writing elements include buttons. Each button is configured to cooperate with a respective one of the pair of guide surfaces of the ring portion. Actuation of the button of a writing element facilitates movement of the writing element from the retracted position to the writing position and returns any of the other writing elements in the writing position to the retracted position, whereby at most, one writing element is in the writing position.
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