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What is the defining feature of a ballpoint pen?
What was the frustration that led to the invention of the ballpoint pen by John J. Loud?
Who obtained the first patent for a ballpoint pen?
Who turned the ballpoint pen into an affordable item for almost anyone?
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What is the mechanism that allows a ballpoint pen to cycle ink from the reservoir to the surface?
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Study Notes
Ballpoint Pen
- The defining feature of a ballpoint pen is its mechanism to cycle ink from the reservoir to the surface.
- The frustration of smudging ink led to the invention of the ballpoint pen by John J. Loud.
- John J. Loud obtained the first patent for a ballpoint pen.
- Marcel Bich turned the ballpoint pen into an affordable item for almost anyone.
- The mechanism that allows a ballpoint pen to cycle ink from the reservoir to the surface is based on a small metal ball that rolls to dispense ink onto a surface as the pen moves.
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Test your knowledge about ballpoint pens with this quiz! Learn about the history, design, and uses of the popular writing instrument. Find out fascinating facts about the development and versatility of ballpoint pens.
