Patent · US Expired

Cap for writing tool

US5911534A · kind A · utility

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5References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 18, 1996
Grant dateJun 15, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43K23/126
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cap, for a writing tool having on the outside of a cylindrical shell an elastic member made of a material different from that of the cap, including a plurality of longitudinal ribs formed on the inner peripheral surface of the cap in such a manner as to extend along the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical shell. The end portions of the plurality of the longitudinal ribs on the opening edge side of the cap are each formed in the shape of an arch.

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