Ink-based marking device having a multi-component nib structure
AssigneeCrayola LLC
InventorsCraig Skinner, Robert N. Amabile, Scott Collins, Jake Towne
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a multi-component nib structure and marking device for selectively generating primary marks and a secondary marks for lettering and shading. The marking device includes a multi-component nib structure, an ink source. The multi-component nib structure generally includes a first nib component, a second nib component, and optionally, a transfer component between the first nib component and the second nib component. In other aspects, the multi-component nib structure may allow lettering with different tones creating, for example, an ombre effect.
Claims16
A multi-component nib structure for a marking device for selectively generating marks on a receiving surface comprising:
- a tip portion;
- a shank portion;
- a first component;
- and
- a second component,
- wherein the first component is enveloped by the second component,
- and
- a first volume occupied by the first component is greater than a second volume occupied by the second component.
A marking device for selectively generating marks on a receiving surface, wherein the marking device comprises:
- a housing having a lip portion;
- an ink reservoir;
- and
- a multi-component nib structure having a tip portion, a shank portion, a first component, and a second component,
- wherein the shank portion of the multi-component nib structure couples to the ink reservoir and the lip portion of the housing,
- wherein the ink reservoir and the shank portion of the multi-component nib structure are housed within the housing,
- wherein the first component of the multi-component nib structure is enveloped by the second component of the multi-component nib structure, and
- wherein a first volume occupied by the first component of the multi-component nib structure is greater than a second volume occupied by the second component of the multi-component nib structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.