GB2545442A

GB2545442A - Method for holding a soft metal alloy for the purpose of writing

Info

Publication number: GB2545442A
Application number: GB1522157.5A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Nigel Morgan Kenworth
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-12-15
Filing date: 2015-12-15
Publication date: 2017-06-21
Also published as: GB201522157D0

Abstract

An inkless writing implement comprises a non-ferrous metal or alloy in the form of a wire/rod that is covered by a sheath, the metal or alloy leaves a mark when the user writes or draws with the implement. The sheath protects the wire/rod and may be made from plastic, metal, wood or ceramics. Preferably the sheath grips the wire/rod to limit the wire/rod from bending, and prevents the wire/rod from uninhibitedly flexing and extending from the sheath, whilst allowing the user to manually extend the wire/rod to the desired length for writing as requested. The sheath may have an aperture to allow the writing implement to be pivotally attached to an item such as a key ring (fig 5). Preferably the wire/rod is coiled around the aperture (fig 1), and is made from non-ferrous metal or alloys such as copper, aluminium or similar alloys.

Description

Description:

The utility model relates to a writing pen. specifically, a method for holding a soft metal alloy, non-ink pen with a metal core writing element for the purpose of writing which can maybe referred to it as an “inkless pen”

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Historically, pupils, engineers and technicians, use pencil drawings. Pencil production has more than 200 years of history, however the pencil has its drawbacks: easily broken, does not wear well, causes pollution, is time-consuming and requires vast timber manufacturing that could be utilised elsewhere: There have been a electronic stylus, but they can only be used with computers and, cannot write on paper.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a non-ink, varnish or ink pen with a metal core of the writing component ("the Pen"). The Pen can write directly on the material and is wear-resistant, has a long life, is clean, cuts timber usage and is manufactured, at a simple, low cost and so on..

Field of the Invention a. This invention relates to the field of writing, more specifically on paper and/or other material using a soft metal alloy wire as a replacement for traditional solid/liquid pigment core such as graphite mixed with a clay binder or inks, gels or refillable liquids 2. 2. Description of the Prior Art a. Pens and pencils are often carried in pockets for emergencies, but pencils brake and pens leak. While there have been novel uses for writing with metal "Metalpoint”. Drawing instrument (the forerunner of the pencil) made from a small, pointed metal tip, usually of lead, silver, copper or gold, encased in a wooden holder., there are non that use thin wires/ rods that can be extended or propelled which would make writing with metal more economical, traditional pens tend to be bulky end not thin in nature which poses a problem as it makes attaching pens/penclis to keys less convenient as traditional designs are bulky or the shape is restricted. b. Pens are often uncomfortable to use white attached to traditional key fobs. c. There are several methods of writing with metal alloys, most of these involve shaping the metal to a have a pointed nib similar to a pencil. One good example is Forever Pinin Farina Cambiano Everlasting Pencil NP40977 (http ://cultpens. com/c/q/explore/product-tvpe/pens/inkless-pens I the process of manufacturing such items are often time consuming and costly d. Normal pens that attaches to keys easily fall off, run cut of ink, leak or are unconfutable as they can poke the user

Brief summary of present invention

Brief description of Drawing(s):

Fig 1 shows the soft metal alloy which is used for writing characterised as non-ferrous metal or alloys such as copper. aluminium or similar alloys, in a coiled shape:

Fig 2 shows the soft metal alloy inserted into the outer sheath:

Fig 3 showing the "inkless pen' fitted to a standard keyring loop:

Fig 4 shows how the "inkless pen" may be held when used on a conventional key loop: Fig 5 is an exploded view showing how the inkless pen maybe inserted about a pivot in an alternative configuration.

Fig 6 shows the ink less pen folded out of a handle.

Claims

Claim(s): 1. characterized by having a non-ferrous alloy and an outer sheath with a through hole;
2. claim 1, wherein the non-ferrous metal insert (see fig1) is sandwiched within an outer frame (see fig2);
3. claim 2, wherein the outer sheath has a hole for the attachment on keys (see fig3), pivots (see fig5), and/or other utilities;
4. claim 3, wherein when the “inkless pen” is placed around a pivot (see fig5)& (see fig6),the ink less pen may be folded in and out of a handle;
5. claim 4, wherein the outer sheath acts as a protective housing to limit the metal alloy from bending;
6. claim 5, wherein the outer sheath grips the non-ferrous alloy to prevent it from flexing or extending uninhibited;
7. claim 6, wherein the user has the ability to manually extend the alloy insert to the desired length for optimum Writing;
8. claim 7, wherein the internal metal of claim 1 is uniform in diameter and may be describes as a wire or Rod; 11. claim 8, wherein the outer sheath (see fig3) allows for the thinness of the wire or rod. 12. claim 9, wherein the outer frame (see fig 2)maybe made from plastic, metal, wood or ceramics.