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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2004
Vincent Bedhome, Desvres, FR;
Vincent Bedhome, Desvres, FR;
Conte, Boulogne Sur Mer, FR;
Abstract
The writing implement of the invention comprises: a) a body including an internal reservoir of ink and having a writing tip projecting from its front end; b) a capillary connector serving to transfer ink between the reservoir and the writing tip; and c) tip support arranged at the front end of the body to support the tip and assemble it with the capillary connector. The implement includes a compact one-piece capillary unit obtained by sintering thermoplastic powder, and constituting simultaneously the capillary connector and all or part of the tip support. The capillary connector and all or part of the tip support are constituted by a compact one-piece capillary unit preferably obtained by sintering thermoplastic powder.