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Valve made from two materials and writing utensil with retractable tip incorporating same

US8246265B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 2010
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43K24/08
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A valve includes a first valve portion made from a first material, the first valve portion including a body, a door, and an inner hinge pivotably connecting the body to the door, the body including a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end opposite the first end, and a circumferential recess disposed in the second end, wherein the inner hinge pivotably connects the door to the body at the first end and a second valve portion made from a second material, the second valve portion including an inner seal disposed in the circumferential recess, the inner seal including a circumferential ridge extending inwardly, the second valve portion further including a door seal disposed on the first end of the body.

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