Patents by Inventor Samuel Malinverni

Samuel Malinverni 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).

  • Publication number: 20220227164
    Abstract: A writing implement has a writing tip extending from the barrel for writing and a rubbing element that surrounds the writing tip that is selectively extendable from a housing to erase or change color of the writing and retractable into the housing for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Laurent MAZINGUE, Samuel MALINVERNI
  • Patent number: 11124013
    Abstract: A writing instrument comprising a housing extending in a longitudinal direction and having a radial direction, and first and second concentric writing tips, the second writing tip arranged around the first writing tip, each writing tip received in the housing and able to assume an operating configuration, the housing comprising, at a longitudinal end, a deformable nose at least in the radial direction, the deformable nose comprising at least one slit extending in the longitudinal direction, the deformable nose not being deformed when only the first writing tip is in an operating configuration and the deformable nose being deformed when the second writing tip is in an operating configuration, the deformable nose comprising an exit opening of the first and second writing tips, the diameter of the exit opening being greater than the diameter of the first writing tip and less than that of the second writing tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Franck Rolion, Arnaud Bez, Samuel Malinverni
  • Patent number: 10954092
    Abstract: A manual device for applying a coating on a substrate by means of a tape has an applicator endpiece assembled to a casing and projecting from the casing. The applicator endpiece extends along a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. The applicator endpiece has an attachment portion for assembling it to the casing, an applicator portion for applying the coating on the substrate, and a stem extending along the longitudinal direction between the attachment portion and the applicator portion. The stem is elastically deformable in such a manner that the applicator portion is movable between a rest position and an application position. The stem is an iso-stress stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Franck Rolion, Samuel Malinverni
  • Patent number: 10836205
    Abstract: A manual device extends in an axial direction and includes a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion. First and second heads are each axially movable between a use position and a stowed position. The first head is in the stowed position when the second head is in the use position, whereas the second head is in the stowed position when the first head is in the use position. The first head and the second head both are carried by a single carriage movable in the axial direction and arranged inside a barrel. A groove forming a cam track is formed by a first shoulder of the first housing portion and by a second shoulder of the barrel. A lug of the carriage cooperates with the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Franck Rolion, Samuel Malinverni, Arnaud Bez
  • Patent number: 10807405
    Abstract: A hand-held device includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is engaged at least in part with the second portion while being movable in translation in an axial direction relative to the second portion. The first portion presents a first distal end while the second portion presents a second distal end opposite from the first distal end in the axial direction. A blocking device is configured to prevent the first portion from moving in translation in the axial direction relative to the second portion only when, considered in the gravity direction, the first distal end is arranged above the second distal end. The blocking device includes a chamber and a ball or the equivalent housed in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Etienne Michenaud, Samuel Malinverni, Arnaud Bez
  • Publication number: 20200282762
    Abstract: A writing instrument comprising a housing extending in a longitudinal direction and having a radial direction, and first and second concentric writing tips, the second writing tip arranged around the first writing tip, each writing tip received in the housing and able to assume an operating configuration, the housing comprising, at a longitudinal end, a deformable nose at least in the radial direction, the deformable nose comprising at least one slit extending in the longitudinal direction, the deformable nose not being deformed when only the first writing tip is in an operating configuration and the deformable nose being deformed when the second writing tip is in an operating configuration, the deformable nose comprising an exit opening of the first and second writing tips, the diameter of the exit opening being greater than the diameter of the first writing tip and less than that of the second writing tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Franck ROLION, Arnaud BEZ, Samuel MALINVERNI
  • Patent number: 10603950
    Abstract: A hand held device presenting a first head and a second head that are movable axially between a position for use and a retracted position, and a single side button configured to bring the first head and the second head, independently of each other, from the retracted position to the position for use and vice versa, the side button cooperating with a first ratchet mechanism in order to cause the first head to pass from the retracted position to the position for use and vice versa, and with a second ratchet mechanism in order to cause the second head to pass from the retracted position to the position for use and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Arnaud Bez, Samuel Malinverni
  • Patent number: 10556460
    Abstract: The writing instrument comprises a first barrel, a second barrel, and a self-blocking assembly system for assembling the first barrel with the second barrel. The self-blocking assembly system includes a blocking device for blocking the first barrel with respect to the second barrel in a longitudinal direction and a locking device for locking the blocking device. The locking device includes a slot formed in the first barrel and two ramps carried by the second barrel. The slot extends in the longitudinal direction and has two longitudinal edges. The two ramps are configured to part the two longitudinal edges of the slot progressively in a circumferential direction as the first and second barrels are assembled. A window extends in the longitudinal direction formed between the two ramps, and a lateral button is housed at least partially in the window that includes guide surfaces for guiding the lateral button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Samuel Malinverni, Arnaud Bez
  • Publication number: 20190291501
    Abstract: A hand-held device includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is engaged at least in part with the second portion while being movable in translation in an axial direction relative to the second portion. The first portion presents a first distal end while the second portion presents a second distal end opposite from the first distal end in the axial direction. A blocking device is configured to prevent the first portion from moving in translation in the axial direction relative to the second portion only when, considered in the gravity direction, the first distal end is arranged above the second distal end. The blocking device includes a chamber and a ball or the equivalent housed in the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Etienne MICHENAUD, Samuel MALINVERNI, Arnaud BEZ
  • Publication number: 20190275828
    Abstract: A manual device extends in an axial direction and includes a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion. First and second heads are each axially movable between a use position and a stowed position. The first head is in the stowed position when the second head is in the use position, whereas the second head is in the stowed position when the first head is in the use position. The first head and the second head both are carried by a single carriage movable in the axial direction and arranged inside a barrel. A groove forming a cam track is formed by a first shoulder of the first housing portion and by a second shoulder of the barrel. A lug of the carriage cooperates with the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Franck ROLION, Samuel MALINVERNI, Arnaud BEZ
  • Patent number: 10372240
    Abstract: A manual device comprising a body, and at least one reversible tip mounted on the body, the reversible tip comprising a first head, a second head opposite to the first head, a conductive outer casing, an internal part arranged inside the casing, the first head comprising a first pad for a capacitive screen, the first head and the second head being blocked between the internal part and the casing while the internal part is assembled by snap-fitting to the casing, the first head and the second head projecting from the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Samuel Malinverni, Arnaud Bez
  • Publication number: 20190193455
    Abstract: A hand held device presenting a first head and a second head that are movable axially between a position for use and a retracted position, and a single side button configured to bring the first head and the second head, independently of each other, from the retracted position to the position for use and vice versa, the side button cooperating with a first ratchet mechanism in order to cause the first head to pass from the retracted position to the position for use and vice versa, and with a second ratchet mechanism in order to cause the second head to pass from the retracted position to the position for use and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Arnaud BEZ, Samuel MALINVERNI
  • Publication number: 20190047319
    Abstract: The writing instrument comprises a first barrel, a second barrel, and a self-blocking assembly system for assembling the first barrel with the second barrel. The self-blocking assembly system includes a blocking device for blocking the first barrel with respect to the second barrel in a longitudinal direction and a locking device for locking the blocking device. The locking device includes a slot formed in the first barrel and two ramps carried by the second barrel. The slot extends in the longitudinal direction and has two longitudinal edges. The two ramps are configured to part the two longitudinal edges of the slot progressively in a circumferential direction as the first and second barrels are assembled. A window extends in the longitudinal direction formed between the two ramps, and a lateral button is housed at least partially in the window that includes guide surfaces for guiding the lateral button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Samuel MALINVERNI, Arnaud BEZ
  • Publication number: 20190031462
    Abstract: A manual device for applying a coating on a substrate by means of a tape has an applicator endpiece assembled to a casing and projecting from the casing. The applicator endpiece extends along a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. The applicator endpiece has an attachment portion for assembling it to the casing, an applicator portion for applying the coating on the substrate, and a stem extending along the longitudinal direction between the attachment portion and the applicator portion. The stem is elastically deformable in such a manner that the applicator portion is movable between a rest position and an application position. The stem is an iso-stress stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jean ROLION, Samuel MALINVERNI
  • Publication number: 20170329422
    Abstract: A manual device comprising a body, and at least one reversible tip mounted on the body, the reversible tip comprising a first head, a second head opposite to the first head, a conductive outer casing, an internal part arranged inside the casing, the first head comprising a first pad for a capacitive screen, the first head and the second head being blocked between the internal part and the casing while the internal part is assembled by snap-fitting to the casing, the first head and the second head projecting from the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel MALINVERNI, Arnaud BEZ
  • Patent number: 9586433
    Abstract: A writing instrument comprises a front body, a rear body capable of turning, relative to the front body, about a longitudinal axis, and a tubular piece axially connecting the front body and the rear body by elastic snap-fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventor: Samuel Malinverni
  • Patent number: 9452907
    Abstract: A manual device for applying a coating on a medium by means of a tape, the device comprising an applicator endpiece assembled to a casing and projecting from said casing, the endpiece presenting a tongue extending along a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, an applicator portion being formed at the distal end of the tongue, the applicator portion having an applicator edge, and a tape arranged longitudinally around the endpiece covering the tongue so as to go around the applicator portion, the width of the applicator portion being greater than the width of the tape. The width of the applicator edge is greater than or equal to the width of the tape and less than the width of the applicator portion, recesses being provided in the applicator portion in the vicinity of the lateral ends of the applicator edge, and width being measured along the lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Samuel Malinverni, Arnaud Bez, Franck Rolion
  • Patent number: 8915663
    Abstract: A writing instrument that includes a shaft and an eraser exit device. The eraser exit device includes an eraser protection sleeve that is mobile at least in rotation relative to the shaft so that the eraser can assume a maximum exit configuration and a retraction configuration, and an eraser holder provided with at least a first longitudinal guiding member directly interacting with a first complementary guiding member connected to the shaft so as to prevent any rotation movement between the holder and the shaft, and provided with at least a second guiding member that interacts with a second complementary guiding member connected to the sleeve. The sleeve has a front portion surrounding the rear end of the shaft and a rear portion having an inner guiding portion including the second complementary guiding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Franck Rolion, Richard O'Brien, Samuel Malinverni
  • Publication number: 20140255078
    Abstract: A manual device for applying a coating on a medium by means of a tape, the device comprising an applicator endpiece assembled to a casing and projecting from said casing, the endpiece presenting a tongue extending along a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, an applicator portion being formed at the distal end of the tongue, the applicator portion having an applicator edge, and a tape arranged longitudinally around the endpiece covering the tongue so as to go around the applicator portion, the width of the applicator portion being greater than the width of the tape. The width of the applicator edge is greater than or equal to the width of the tape and less than the width of the applicator portion, recesses being provided in the applicator portion in the vicinity of the lateral ends of the applicator edge, and width being measured along the lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventors: Samuel Malinverni, Arnaud Bez, Franck Rolion
  • Publication number: 20140072360
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of writing instruments, and in particular a writing instrument comprising a front body, a rear body capable of turning, relative to the front body, about a longitudinal axis, and a tubular piece axially connecting the front body and the rear body by elastic snap-fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: SOCIETE BIC
    Inventor: Samuel MALINVERNI