Multi-function writing instrument comprising a lead-holder system
AssigneeSociete BIC
InventorsEtienne Michenaud, Arnaud Bez, Damien Dubourguier
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Abstract
A multi-function writing instrument comprises a body extending in an axial direction, at least two writing elements arranged inside the body, each writing element comprising a writing head able to take up a retracted position in which the writing head is stowed in the body and a writing position in which the writing head protrudes from the body, one of the writing elements being a lead-holder system comprising a lead-holder mechanism and a lead container, the lead container comprising a side opening for inserting leads.
Claims20
A multi-function writing instrument comprising a body extending in an axial direction, the body including a front portion and a rear portion, at least two writing elements arranged inside the body, each writing element comprising a writing head able to take up a retracted position in which the writing head is retracted into the body and a writing position in which the writing head protrudes from the body, one of the writing elements being a lead-holder system comprising a lead-holder mechanism and a lead container, the lead container comprising a side opening for inserting leads, wherein the side opening is accessible for inserting leads into the lead container only after the front portion is separated from the rear portion.
A multi-function writing instrument comprising a body extending in an axial direction, two or more writing elements arranged inside the body, wherein the writing elements comprise a writing head configured to adopt a retracted position in which the writing head is stored inside the body and a writing position in which the writing head is projected outside the body, wherein one of the writing elements is a lead-holder system comprising a lead-holder mechanism and a lead container, the lead container comprising a lateral lead insertion opening, the writing instrument further comprising a lead retention element which is configured to take up a position for retaining leads in the lead container and an insertion position for inserting leads in the lead container through a side opening for inserting leads, wherein the retention element is a sleeve arranged around the lead container, and the sleeve is contained entirely within the body of the writing instrument.
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