Patent ID: 9474350
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: A45D

Claim Text:
1. A retractable pencil comprising: a) an end cap; b) an activation member coupled to the end cap and forming a through-hole substantially along an axis of the activation member, wherein the through-hole has an inside that is at least partially threaded; c) a godet having an exterior that is at least partially threaded and configured to be coupled to the at least partially threaded inside of the activation member; a barrel coupled to the activation member; d) a first o-ring configured to be coupled to the activation member and abutted to the endcap, thereby providing a seal between the end cap and the activation member; e) a second o-ring configured to be coupled to the activation member and abutting the barrel, thereby providing a seal between the barrel and the activation member, wherein the end cap and the barrel meet at a perimeter.