Patent ID: 6550997
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: B41J,B43K

Abstract:
A cartridge for a pen, the cartridge including:a cartridge body; a marking device operative to mark a visible path onto a surface, the marking device being electronically controllable to change the value of at least one attribute of the path; a non marking stylus nib, and an on/off switch and wherein the on/off switch is turned to an â€œonâ€  state upon sensing of more than a predetermined amount of movement of the stylus nib or application of more than a predetermined compressive force to the stylus nib, and wherein the marking device includes a printhead and a capping device movable between an open position, in which the printhead may deposit ink on the surface, and a closed position, in which the capping device blocks the printhead from depositing ink.