Inventors:
Christoph Gillum - Middletown OH, US
Christopher Matice - Bellbrook OH, US
David Parrott - Cincinnati OH, US
Anup Paul - Mason OH, US
Haskell Simpkins - Cincinnati OH, US
Robert G. Challman - Naperville IL, US
James F. Yoder - Blanchester OH, US
Assignee:
SANFORD, L.P. - Oak Brook IL
International Classification:
B43K 8/04
Abstract:
A micro motion poppet valve for a writing instrument provides delivery of ink with large pigment particles to a porous writing nib with minimal nib movement and relatively light actuation forces. The micro motion poppet valve includes a nib connected to a valve stem, the valve stem being connected to a valve plug. A valve body is integrally formed with a biasing element, which biases the valve stem towards a closed position. When a user presses the nib against a writing surface the valve plug moves away from a raised valve seat located on the biasing element to allow ink to flow from an ink reservoir to the nib.