Patent · US Expired

Writing instrument with a tape flag dispenser

US7517167B2 · kind B2 · utility

7Cited by
30References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 2005
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 26, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43K29/12
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A writing instrument has a barrel, a flag dispenser partially inserted into the barrel, and a rotating or sliding cover that engages with and covers the flag dispenser. In different positions, the rotating or sliding cover enables various functions of the flag dispenser. For example, the cover may be moved into a position to enable withdrawal of tape flags by a user. The cover may also be configured to move into a position that covers and protects the tape flags. In refillable embodiments of the writing instrument, the cover may also be configured to move into a position that allows a user to replace or replenish the tape flags.

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