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US 2003/0194256 A1Published application
Multicolor marker
OwnerCynthia G. Ahmedinventor
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Abstract
A multicolor marker with a plurality of marking nibs that individually receive ink of different colors or shades. The nibs have marking surfaces that are elongated in one direction and can be selectively aligned end-to-end to produce a continuous line whose color changes from one nib to the next.
Claims11
A multicolor marker comprising:
- a plurality of marking nibs, each having a marking surface that is elongated in one direction;
- means for supplying different colored inks individually to said nibs;
- and positioning means for selectively positioning said nibs in marking position adjacent one another with their respective marking surfaces aligned in said one direction of elongation of each;
- wherein said positioning means is selectively operable to position said nibs contiguous to one another for producing an elongated line with contiguous segments of different colors;
- wherein said positioning means comprises:
- a plurality of marker module housings, each holding one of said marking nibs;
- and retainer means for selectively holding said housings side-by-side.
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A multicolor marker comprising:
- a plurality of marking nibs, each having a marking surface that is elongated in one direction;
- means for supplying different colored inks individually to said nibs;
- and positioning means for selectively positioning said nibs in marking position adjacent one another with their respective marking surfaces aligned in said one direction of elongation of each;
- wherein said marking surface of each of said nibs is as wide in said one direction thereof as the corresponding housing;
- wherein said retainer means comprises a holder presenting slots for snugably but slidably receiving said housings to hold said housings side-by-side;
- wherein said slotted holder comprises a closed end for snugly but slidably receiving said housings to hold said housings side-by-side and also for use as an end cap.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.