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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 09, 2000
Rainer Kaufmann, Delmenhorst, DE;
Dataprint R. Kaufmann GmbH, Delmenhorst, DE;
Abstract
A fluid dispensing utensil, such as a writing utensil, includes a container ( ) defining a first storage area ( ) for storing fluid, a second storage area ( ) and an opening therebetween, a tip ( ), a capillary conveying line ( ) extending from the opening through at least a portion of the second storage area to the tip, and a capillary storage ( ) associated with the second storage area and in direct contact with the conveying line. A porous shroud ( ) may also be provided. Even still, the capillary conveying line and the capillary storage may be a unitary fibrous structure where the fibers are aligned along the longitudinal axis defined by the tip and the opening. Moreover, a capillary divider may be between the first and second storage areas to allow air to flow therethrough into the second storage area.