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Multi-color marking implement
Assignee: Clowny Corp
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Filing: 1983-12-28
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Granted: 1986-07-29
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Expires: 2003-12-28
Abstract
Abstract This application discloses multi-color marking implements (i.e. crayons) having variegated color patterns, and a method and apparatus for their manufacture involving consecutively casting small amounts of molten crayon-like materials into suitably shaped molds at specific temperatures. The marking implements have a multiplicity of discretely-colored regions of random shape, randomly distributed in the implement. In addition, the marking implement may include a multiplicity of non-discretely colored regions resulting from a blending of colors from two discretely-colored regions. Optionally, the multi-color implement may be provided in a transparent lipstick type container that may serve as the mold in the casting process.
Inventors
- 👤 Adrianus J. Smit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/0216; A61K8/0233; A61K8/0237; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/16; A61Q; A61Q1/00; A61Q1/02; A61Q1/04; A61Q1/06; B; B43; B43K; B43K19/00; B43K19/16; B43K19/18; B43K27/00; C; C09; C09D; C09D13/00; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/80; A61K2800/88
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A multi-colored marking implement comprising a multiplicity of substantially discretely-colored material regions of at least two different colors molded together into a solid mass comprising a crayon-like material, the material regions being substantially randomly distributed in the solid mass and including a multiplicity of distinct substantially non-discretely-colored material regions blended from and between at least two discretely-colored material regions, the non-discretely-colored material regions being substantially randomly shaped and substantially randomly distributed in the solid mass, such that when the implement is marked on a drawing surface completely random multi-colored patterns are produced, said patterns exhibiting color from the discretely and non-discretely colored material regions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A multi-colored marking implement comprising a multiplicity of substantially discretely-colored material regions of at least two different colors molded together into a solid mass comprising a crayon-like material, the material regions being substantially randomly distributed in the solid mass and including a multiplicity of distinct substantially non-discretely-colored material regions blended from and between at least two discretely-colored material regions, the non-discretely-colored material regions being substantially randomly shaped and substantially randomly distributed in the solid mass, such that when the implement is marked on a drawing surface completely random multi-colored patterns are produced, said patterns exhibiting color from the discretely and non-discretely colored material regions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 1 including a multiplicity of substantially discretely-colored material regions of three or more different colors which are substantially randomly shaped and substantially randomly distributed in the solid mass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 2 including a multiplicity of substantially non-discretely-colored material regions blended from at least two of said three colors, the non-discretely-colored material regions being substantially randomly shaped and substantially randomly distributed in the solid mass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 3 where the non-discretely-colored material regions are comprised of different colored materials from at least two discretely-colored regions adjacent to which the respective non-discretely-colored region is located.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 4 wherein there are ten different colors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 1 wherein the shape of a substantial number of discretely-colored regions randomly varies along at least two axes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 1 wherein the solid mass is shaped in the form of a solid cylinder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of a multi-colored solid mass according to claim 7 and a lipstick-type container to which the solid cylindrical mass is axially movably secured.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination according to claim 8 wherein the lipstick-type container includes inner and outer coaxially arranged members, the cylindrical mass being secured to the inner member, means for relatively axially moving the members from a retracted position in which the solid mass is surrounded by the outer member and a use position in which the solid mass protrudes from the outer member, the outer member being transparent.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 9 wherein the inner member includes an arcurate base in which the cylindrical mass is secured.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 1 wherein a substantial number of discretely-colored regions each has a volume of about 0.1 to 0.2 cc.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 1 wherein the regions are distributed along a longitudinal axis of the mass.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
56 words
The multi-colored solid mass according to claim 1 wherein the discretely-colored material regions each comprise a mixture of waxes and non-drying mineral oils, the regions further comprising one of at least two pigments or dyes or combinations thereof to provide the at least two different colors, the multi-colored solid mass being useful as a marking implement.
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