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Writing instrument

US4207013A · kind A · utility

3Cited by
5References
4Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 9, 1977
Grant dateJun 10, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 9, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43K8/026
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved writing instrument comprising a casing, ink reservoir in the casing, a longitudinal nib having a capillary passage for the ink in the ink reservoir, and a longitudinal nib holder, with a bore, of a thermoplastic material which is fixedly mounted to the casing, the nib being inserted into the holder so that the forward end portion and the rear end portion of the nib are projected outwardly from the holder and being fixed to the holder with an adhesive material at a place between the forward end portion and the rear end portion of the nib, while the holder at the tip edge thereof is deformed so that the inner surface of the holder is in tight contact with the nib around the circumference thereof.

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