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Disposable instrument pen with integral spring member

US4233609A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1978
Grant dateNov 11, 1980
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Expiry dateJun 7, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D15/16
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disposable instrument pen with integrally-formed spring member simplifies installation and provides its own biasing means for urging the pen nib into engagement with a writing surface and/or for retaining the pen in a pen mounting carriage. In various alternative embodiments, the spring member may consist of a cantilever arm, a torsion bar with end mount fixtures, a helical spring, flared wings, etc.

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