Description
Class B43K : IMPLEMENTS FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
Subclass 1/12: Nibs (continuously-adjustable nibs B43K 17/00); Writing- points (for indicating or recording apparatus G01D 15/16) Writing-points comprising fibres; Felt pads
B43K 1/12
Sub-Class
Stats
- 40 US PATENTS IN FORCE
- 7 US APPLICATIONS PENDING
- 8 Total Patent Owners
- 89 TOTAL INVENTORS
Recent Patents
| Patent # | Title | Filing Date | Issue Date | Patent Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12187068 | Fiber-bundled part for writing instruments, and pen tip and writing instrument using the fiber-bundled part | Oct 07, 21 | Jan 07, 25 | MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY, LIMITED |
| 12179508 | Non-smear nib and associated writing instruments | Jul 15, 21 | Dec 31, 24 | SANFORD, L.P. |
| 12064989 | Writing instruments and associated methods | Aug 10, 21 | Aug 20, 24 | SANFORD, L.P. |
| 12036814 | Color linker | Jun 24, 20 | Jul 16, 24 | SOCIÉTÉ BIC |
| 11926171 | Nib for writing felt pen | Sep 28, 20 | Mar 12, 24 | SOCIÉTÉ BIC |
| 11827048 | Marker for variable shading under pressure | Jul 02, 20 | Nov 28, 23 | SOCIÉTÉ BIC |
| 11820905 | Process of preparation of an aqueous gel ink with fixed color comprising gold nanoparticles | Aug 28, 20 | Nov 21, 23 | Societe BIC; Universite de Haute Alsace; Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (CNRS); |
| 11802214 | Process of preparation of an aqueous gel ink with variable color comprising silver nanoparticles | Aug 28, 20 | Oct 31, 23 | Societe BIC; Universite de Haute Alsace; Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (CNRS); |
| 11724534 | Pen | May 26, 20 | Aug 15, 23 | Kuretake Co. Ltd. |
| 11697302 | Nib for writing felt pen | Sep 28, 20 | Jul 11, 23 | SOCIÉTÉ BIC |
| 11660903 | Writing instrument | May 28, 21 | May 30, 23 | QINGDAO BEST POINT STATIONERY CO., LTD. |
| 11607902 | Nib for writing felt pen | Oct 28, 20 | Mar 21, 23 | SOCIÉTÉ BIC |
| 11472221 | Writing implement | Apr 17, 18 | Oct 18, 22 | MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY, LIMITED |
| 11286397 | Alcohol-based dry-erasable ink | Apr 16, 18 | Mar 29, 22 | SOCIÉTÉ BIC |
| 11279165 | Ink-based marking device having a multi-component nib structure | Aug 26, 20 | Mar 22, 22 | Crayola LLC |
| 11148460 | Writing instrument | Aug 24, 17 | Oct 19, 21 | MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY, LIMITED |
| 11110738 | Writing instruments and associated methods | Sep 20, 18 | Sep 07, 21 | SANFORD, L.P. |
| 11072718 | Writing, marking and/or drawing liquid for capillary systems, especially for applicator implements having a capillary system, and applicator implement | Jan 13, 20 | Jul 27, 21 | Faber-Castell AG |
| 10988687 | Phthalocyanine formulation and uses thereof | Nov 29, 17 | Apr 27, 21 | LI-COR, INC. |
| 10913870 | Decorative imaging process using fibrous nib markers with specific disperse dye compositions | Apr 20, 20 | Feb 09, 21 | Esprix Technologies, LP |
Recent Publications
| Publication # | Title | Filing Date | Pub Date | Patent Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/0033,401 | POROUS CAP FELT PEN | Jun 24, 24 | Jan 30, 25 | Bic Violex Single Member S.A.; SOCIÉTÉ BIC; |
| 2021/0316,566 | PEN TIP AND WRITING TOOL EQUIPPED WITH THE PEN TIP | Aug 07, 19 | Oct 14, 21 | MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY, LIMITED |
| 2021/0122,182 | NIB FOR WRITING FELT PEN | Oct 28, 20 | Apr 29, 21 | Societe BIC |
| 2021/0087,415 | DECORATIVE IMAGING PROCESS USING FIBROUS NIB MARKERS WITH SPECIFIC DISPERSE DYE COMPOSITIONS | Dec 07, 20 | Mar 25, 21 | Not available |
| 2020/0239,716 | DECORATIVE IMAGING PROCESS USING FIBROUS NIB MARKERS WITH SPECIFIC DISPERSE DYE COMPOSITIONS | Apr 20, 20 | Jul 30, 20 | Not available |
| 2019/0315,151 | INK-BASED MARKING DEVICE HAVING A MULTI-COMPONENT NIB STRUCTURE | Apr 17, 19 | Oct 17, 19 | Not available |
| 2018/0229,538 | Methods and Apparatuses for Pigment Application and Removal | Feb 15, 18 | Aug 16, 18 | Not available |
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Patents Issued To Date - By Filing Year
Average Time to Issuance
- 26 Months (last 2 years Issuances)
- 26 Months (last 5 years Issuances)