Convertible multi-use writing instrument
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Jan 5, 2007
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a convertible multi-use writing instrument includes a quick-use arrangement including a quick-use writing instrument and a quick-use cap for encapsulating the quick-use writing instrument. The quick-use arrangement is convertible to a full-size arrangement. The convertible multi-use writing instrument also includes the full-size arrangement. The full-size arrangement includes a full-size writing instrument that is convertible to the quick-use arrangement.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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INKA CORPORATION | 1502 UPLAND AVENUE BOULDER CO 80304 |
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- 2007 Application Filing Year
- B43K Class
- 136 Applications Filed
- 84 Patents Issued To-Date
- 61.77 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Adelman, Gregory M | Boulder, CO | 52 | 822 |
# of filed Patents : 52 Total Citations : 822 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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