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Leak-proof art instrument

US8485748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2012
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43K23/12
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Art instrument having a self-contained reservoir for storing and dispensing application liquid includes a reservoir body for containing the application liquid and a dispensing assembly that dispenses the application liquid from the reservoir. The dispensing assembly includes an applicator, a primary orifice restrictor including a channel, a movable actuating assembly that retains the applicator and the primary orifice restrictor and is movably connected to the reservoir body, and a secondary orifice restrictor arranged in an opening of the reservoir body and includes an initially closed channel. The instrument also includes a partly movable control mechanism that controls movement of the actuating assembly relative to the reservoir body. The control mechanism having a configuration in which it prevents opening of the closed channel and thereby prevents leakage of application liquid from the reservoir prior to manual activation by a user.

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