Patents by Inventor Gunter Eppler

Gunter Eppler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Writing instrument
    Patent number: 5161906
    Abstract: A writing instrument including a top part (4) which has a movable clip (20) arranged therein in a reliably functioning and stable manner so that the clip can be operated securely. The top part (4) contains a function section in the form of an inner cap (8) which includes a guiding portion (38) along which the clip (20) slides, and the function section is enveloped by a permanently attached outer cap (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: C. Josef Lamy GmbH
    Inventor: Gunter Eppler
  • Writing pen with retractable clip
    Patent number: 5152626
    Abstract: A writing instrument including a clip which can be retracted into an opening of a barrel, and an operating unit which has a pushbutton and an operating cam. The writing instrument can be operated by a single operating means, while the clip can function only when the writing cartridge is retracted. The operating cam and a guide slot are disposed in a common cam member connected with the pushbutton. The clip has a projection which terminates in the interior of the barrel and engages the guide slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: C. Josef Lamy GmbH
    Inventor: Gunter Eppler