Passive variable friction pen

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12030339
APP PUB NO 20230234392A1
SERIAL NO

17999801

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A writing instrument configured to apply a writing material or liquid to a surface, comprising a socket, and a ball arranged in the socket, characterized by at least one first component which is arranged to come into contact with the ball, wherein the at least one first component comprises a first material having surface properties such that the friction coefficient between the ball and the at least one first component decreases when the force acting from the ball on the at least one first component increases at least within a certain range of forces.

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SOCIETE BIC14 RUE JEANNE D'ASNIERES CLICHY 92110

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Duffy, David Zurich, CH 53 273
Elliott-Bowman, Bernadette Leatherhead Kent, GB 28 12

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