Projectable and retractable tool > Including retraction spring and projected-position retainer > Including laterally or circumferentially movable keeper > And separate release member > For releasing flexibly-biased keeper > Patents

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Number: 401/114
Name: Coating implements with material supply > Projectable and retractable tool > Including retraction spring and projected-position retainer > Including laterally or circumferentially movable keeper > And separate release member > For releasing flexibly-biased keeper
Description: Implement wherein the keeper comprises a resilient element biased to engage the abutment, or is acted on by a resilient element (in addition to the retraction spring) urging it into engagement with the abutment and maintaining it thereagainst, and wherein said release element overcomes the biasing force of the resilient element so as to permit the tool to return to the inoperative position.

Patents under this class:

Patent Number	Title Of Patent	Date Issued
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5837298	Piezoelectrically-actuated vibrating surface-finishing tool	Nov. 17, 1998
5725323	Writing appliance that closes automatically after a given time interval	Mar. 10, 1998
5336006	Retractable writing instrument having replaceable cartridge	Aug. 9, 1994
4991985	Multifunctional handle for writing implement	Feb. 12, 1991
4572688	Ball-point pen	Feb. 25, 1986