WO2008094376A1 - Seal assembly for retractable instrument - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
- A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
- B43K—IMPLEMENTS FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
- B43K24/00—Mechanisms for selecting, projecting, retracting or locking writing units
- B43K24/02—Mechanisms for selecting, projecting, retracting or locking writing units for locking a single writing unit in only fully projected or retracted positions
- B43K24/08—Mechanisms for selecting, projecting, retracting or locking writing units for locking a single writing unit in only fully projected or retracted positions operated by push-buttons
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
- B43K—IMPLEMENTS FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
- B43K5/00—Pens with ink reservoirs in holders, e.g. fountain-pens
- B43K5/16—Pens with ink reservoirs in holders, e.g. fountain-pens with retractable nibs
- B43K5/17—Pens with ink reservoirs in holders, e.g. fountain-pens with retractable nibs with closing means
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
- B43K—IMPLEMENTS FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
- B43K8/00—Pens with writing-points other than nibs or balls
- B43K8/02—Pens with writing-points other than nibs or balls with writing-points comprising fibres, felt, or similar porous or capillary material
- B43K8/028—Movable closure or gate
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
- B43L—ARTICLES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING UPON; WRITING OR DRAWING AIDS; ACCESSORIES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
- B43L19/00—Erasers, rubbers, or erasing devices; Holders therefor
- B43L19/0018—Erasers, rubbers, or erasing devices; Holders therefor with fluids
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
- B43L—ARTICLES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING UPON; WRITING OR DRAWING AIDS; ACCESSORIES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
- B43L19/00—Erasers, rubbers, or erasing devices; Holders therefor
- B43L19/0056—Holders for erasers
- B43L19/0068—Hand-held holders
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- This disclosure relates generally to seal assemblies for instruments, and, more particularly, to a seal assembly for a retractable instrument, such as a retractable marker.
- Capless instruments such as capless retractable markers
- Such inconveniences include having to use two hands "to uncap and cap a marker pen with the outer cap” and easily losing the outer cap when capping or uncapping an applicator element, e.g., a writing tip.
- an applicator element e.g., a writing tip.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,981,812 to (the '812 patent) providing a description of problems associated with prior art writing instruments using caps).
- One capless retractable instrument involves hiding a cover of the capless retractable marker pen within a pen tube, and controlling protraction and retraction of the writing tip by an actuating means installed in a top of the pen tube. Id.
- capless retractable writing instruments have a superior competitive advantage over a marker or pen having an outer cap
- capless instruments have several problems.
- the current sealing elements in retractable instruments are unreliable, as they often do not seal after prolonged use, time, or conditioning.
- seal assemblies are often unrepeatable, i.e., they do not provide a proper seal after every use.
- the assembling process is complicated, time-consuming," and difficult “to be sped up in mass production.” See, e.g., the '812 patent, col. 2, lines 63-65 (explaining that "the conventional capless retractable marker pens still have many problems requiring solving").
- this fluid accumulation continues to the point where the forces generated by the viscosity of the fluid (or residual components of the fluid) prevent one or both of proper protraction and retraction of the applicator element and reservoir holder components.
- fluid deposits may accumulate within and between an inner wall of a valve body and the outer wall of the tube in the applicator element assembly.
- fluid previously deposited onto the valve door may also be transferred back onto an outer wall of a tube in the applicator element assembly. This transfer of fluid is possible because the valve door, which had contacted the applicator element, continues to remain in contact with the outer wall of the tube after the applicator element forces the door open.
- the '773 patent discloses a design having a pliable steel member (24) with a spring clip (22) that provides a closure force for a seal member.
- This seal member design suffers from the same fluid, e.g., ink, accumulation problems previously described because the writing tip (34) itself forces the spring clip open while pushing through the seal member. Also, the writing tip is often damaged while protracting and retracting through the seal member because of the magnitude of the radial force generated by the spring clip.
- the present invention improves the reliability and repeatability of a seal assembly for a retractable instrument, e.g., a pen, marker, or the like.
- a seal assembly is coupled to an internal instrument assembly, thereby allowing for constrained movement of the seal assembly when the instrument is protracted and retracted.
- a seal assembly for a retractable instrument comprises a base, at least two fingers attached to the base, and a sleeve partially surrounding the base.
- the sleeve constrains the fingers such that the fingers are in a fully closed state, thereby effectively sealing the applicator element of the instrument.
- Protraction of the base relative to the sleeve allows the fingers to open, thereby exposing the applicator element.
- the seal assembly may be coupled to an applicator element assembly, allowing the seal assembly and the applicator element assembly to be simultaneously protracted.
- the base of the seal assembly may further include a flange, such that the flange of the base engages an inner flange disposed on an inside surface of a tube of the retractable instrument.
- the seal assembly may further comprise an end seal disposed on the assembly opposite the applicator element for sealing the base. Further, the sleeve of the seal assembly provides a seat for the fingers of the assembly in a retracted position.
- the seal assembly may further comprise a collet or collet-type valve.
- a retractable writing instrument comprises a body and a nose disposed at a first end of the body, and an internal writing assembly disposed within the body and including a nib.
- the retractable writing instrument further includes a seal assembly coupled to the internal writing assembly; the seal assembly comprises a base, at least two fingers attached to the base, and a sleeve partially surrounding the base.
- a retractable instrument comprises a body and a nose disposed at a first end of the body and an internal assembly disposed within the body and including an applicator element.
- the retractable instrument further comprises a seal assembly coupled to the internal assembly, wherein the seal assembly comprises a base, at least two fingers attached to the base, and a sleeve partially surrounding the base.
- the sleeve constrains the fingers such that the fingers are in a fully closed state and seal the applicator element, and protraction of the base relative to the sleeve allows the fingers to open, thereby exposing the applicator element.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a capless retractable instrument in a protracted position having a seal assembly according to the present disclosure
- Fig. 2 is a front perspective view of the seal assembly of the present disclosure coupled to an internal instrument assembly;
- FIG. 3 is a front view of the seal assembly of the present disclosure in a protracted position
- Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the capless retractable instrument of Fig. 1 in a protracted position
- Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the seal assembly of the present disclosure, wherein the partially shown retractable instrument is in a retracted position;
- Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the seal assembly of the present disclosure, wherein the partially shown retractable instrument is in a protracted position;
- Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the seal assembly of the present disclosure, wherein fingers of the seal assembly are in an open position;
- Fig. 8 is a front view of the seal assembly of the present disclosure, wherein fingers of the seal assembly are in an open position.
- the retractable instrument 10 includes a body 12 and a nose 14, wherein the nose is disposed at a first end of the body 12.
- a push button or actuator 16 is disposed at a second or actuation end of the body 12, and a clip 18 is disposed on the body 12, as shown, for example, in Fig. 1.
- a well-known knock-type actuation system may be employed that includes a plug having a shaft extending toward the actuation end, and a plunger disposed on the shaft.
- a spring is disposed between the plunger and the actuator or push button 16. When coupled together, the plug, plunger, spring and actuator or push button 16 provide the well known knock-type actuation system.
- the actuating system alternately places an applicator element, e.g., a nib, in a retracted position and a protracted or application position, e.g., a writing position.
- an applicator element e.g., a nib
- a protracted or application position e.g., a writing position.
- other types of actuation systems can be employed.
- a side button actuation system as shown in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2006-0216103 Al, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference, can also be used.
- the actuator of this disclosure has been replaced with a side actuator extending through a slot in the side wall of the body of the writing utensil or instrument.
- the retractable instrument 10 includes an internal instrument assembly 20 (Fig. 2).
- the internal instrument assembly 20 includes an applicator element assembly 22, which in this embodiment includes a nib 24 and a nib adapter 26, a tube 28, and a reservoir holder 30.
- a seal assembly 32 is coupled to the internal instrument assembly 20 and includes a base 34, fingers 36, and a sleeve 38.
- the body 12 houses both the applicator element assembly 22 and the seal assembly 32 when in a retracted position (see Fig. 5). Because the applicator element assembly 22 is linked to the seal assembly 32, the applicator element assembly 22 and the seal assembly 32 are simultaneously protracted and retracted.
- the seal assembly 32 is coupled to the internal instrument assembly 20 (Fig. 2), e.g., the applicator element assembly 22, the tube 28, and the reservoir holder 30.
- the reservoir holder 30 provides means to store the fluid, e.g., ink, and the tube 28 holds the application element 24, e.g., the nib, and transfers the fluid from the reservoir holder 30 to the applicator element 24.
- a spring 40 is also shown.
- the actuation of the push button 16 on the body 12 results in the directly linked protraction of the reservoir holder 30, the applicator element 24, the tube 28, and the applicator element adapter 26.
- retractable instrument 10 can generally be constructed in any of the constructions shown in Brand et al., U.S. Patent No. 6,964,534 (the '534 patent), the description of which is incorporated by reference.
- the seal assembly 32 as detailed below, can be incorporated into any of the writing utensil embodiments shown in the '534 patent with only minor modifications as would be seen by one of skill in the art. Accordingly, the seal assembly 32 can be used in combination with fibrous nibs that allow for fluid ink flow by capillaries formed in a porous reservoir, as is well understood by those of skill in the art.
- the seal assembly 32 can be used in combination with a writing utensil designed as a free ink writing utensil, including those using a porous buffer system, wherein the reservoir is a volume in which the fluid ink is contained. Further, the seal assembly 32 can be used in combination with otherwise conventional ball point pens.
- the base 34, fingers 36, and sleeve 38 of the seal assembly 32 are also incorporated into this protraction through the use of interference flange features incorporated on both the tube 28 and the base 34. More specifically, as shown in Fig. 5, the tube 28 includes a flange 42, and the base 34 also includes a flange 44. The interference flanges 42, 44 are engaged upon the initial protraction of the marker, as shown in Fig. 5.
- the seal assembly 32 may also include an additional seal disposed at an end of the assembly opposite the applicator element 24 for sealing the back of the seal assembly 32 against the atmosphere.
- the end seal may be provided by a seal bead disposed on one or both of an outer wall of the tube 28 and an inner wall of the base 34.
- the sleeve 38 When in a retracted state, the sleeve 38 physically constrains the fingers 36 and also provides a seat. Specifically, interference between the inner wall of the sleeve 38 and the outer surface of the fingers 36 results in the fingers 36 being drawn upon each other to seal the applicator element 24 from the atmosphere.
- the seal assembly 32 is closed until the interference flange 44 of the base 34 contacts the sleeve 38 (Fig. 6) and the interference flanges 42, 44 on the tube 28 and base 34 are overcome. Then the fingers 36 of the seal assembly begin to open and protraction continues until a forward stop 48 on the nose 14 engages a corresponding forward stop 50 of the constrained sleeve 38, thereby constraining the protraction of the base 34 and fingers 36. At this point, the fingers 36 are opened, allowing the applicator element 24, e.g., the nib, to completely protract out of the nose 14 and into an application position. During this process, none of the sealing features of the seal assembly 32 contacts the applicator element 24 to transfer fluid from the applicator element 24, thereby eliminating potential degradation of the seal.
- the interference flange 44 on the base and the interference flange 42 of the tube 28 engage, which is caused by a retraction force of the actuation mechanism, e.g., force or pull of the spring.
- a retraction force of the actuation mechanism e.g., force or pull of the spring.
- the interference flange 42 of the tube 28 overcomes the interference flange 44 of the base during protraction (see, e.g., Fig. 6).
- the interference flange 42 of the tube 28 is disposed within or just adjacent to the fingers 36 of the seal assembly 32 (Fig. 6) when the applicator element 24 is in a fully protracted position.
- the applicator element assembly 22 begins to move back into the body 12 and retraction continues until the stops 50 of the sleeve 38 engage the stops 54 on the body 12 (see Fig. 5), such that the fingers 36 finish closing around the applicator element 24. hi other words, the fingers 36 are drawn tightly against each other to form a reliable and repeatable seal.
- the stops 50 engage the stops 54 the flanges 42, 44 engage and are positioned for the next protraction cycle.
- the seal assembly 32 reliably and consistently seals the applicator element 24 of the instrument from the external environment to prevent dry-out of the applicator element 24 of the writing instrument. Moreover, unlike the current hand-assembly methods of the valve assemblies now used, for example, for markers and the like, the assembly methods for the seal assembly 32 of the retractable instrument 10 described above may be incorporated into a highspeed assembly process without the need for a significant amount of hand-assembly work.
- the seal assembly 32 may be a collet or collet-type valve assembly, as shown, for example, in Figs. 7 and 8.
- the collet-type valve assembly 32a includes a base 34a, fingers 36a and a sleeve 38a.
- the sealing features of the seal assembly 32 may be formed of a variety of materials, such as thermoplastic elastomers, which are also known as TPEs.
- a thermoplastic elastomer is a material which is both a thermoplastic, i.e., it can be melted and cooled to the same state and an elastomer, i.e., rubbery.
- Most elastomers are thermosets; in contrast, thermoplastic elastomers are relatively easy to use in manufacturing, for example, by injection molding. Because they can be melted and reused, thermoplastic elastomers have the potential to be recycled, unlike thermosets.
- TPEs include thermoplastic urethanes, which are also known as TPUs.
- TPUs thermoplastic urethanes
- thermoplastic polymers generally include synthetic high polymers that soften when exposed to heat and return to their original state when cooled to room temperature. More specifically, thermoplastic polymers include polyvinyl chlorides, nylons, propylene/ ⁇ -olefin copolymers, polyethylenes, ethylene/ ⁇ -olefin copolymers, polyurethane prepolymers, polystyrenes such as styrene/ethylene and hydrogenated styrene/butadiene block copolymers, polypropylenes, cellulosic resins, and acrylic resins.
- retractable instruments having the seal assembly 32 described above may be used in writing instruments such as highlighters, markers, felt-tipped pens, ball point pens, and the like.
- the seal assembly 32 is also applicable to a variety of other retractable instruments including paint brush applicators, correction fluid applicators, make-up applicators, such as nail polish and mascara applicators, perfume applicators, and deodorant applicators.
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