US1923109A - Inkwell - Google Patents

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Aug. 22, 1933. s. MENDEL 1,923,109

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Patented Aug. 22, 1933 PATENT OFFICE A UNlTED STATES My invention relates to inkwells, and one object of my invention is to provide an inkwell of the fountain type with a pen support or holder in which the pen may remain when notin use;

such support being susceptible of downward displacement by pressure exerted upon the same, preferably by the penholder in the act of dipping, and such action having the effect of lowering the tube of the fountain structure and causing the ink to rise in the bore of the same into contact with the pen. Such arrangement of a pen-' holder support with an inkwell affording a constant supply of ink, provides a desk fixture in which the pen is normally in the dipping position at all times but clear of the ink until the fountain structure attached to or operatively associated with the support is depressed.

By reason of the fact that the penholder sup port normally occupies a fully raised position, with the pen out of contact with the ink, the structure is admirably adapted to support an ordinary penholder carrying a steel pen which may rest therein and dry, out of contact with the air, and thus avoid collection of dirt and dust during the period when pens of such character are not in use under ordinary circumstances and conditions. Moreover, by utilizing a fountain type of inkwell the ink is prevented from undue evaporation and in addition the grip of the penholder, usually of cork, seals the opening in the support communicating with the ink and insures non-access of air to the very small area of ink usually exposed in fountain inkwells when not in use.

A further object of my invention is to provide a penholder support of such type that the extreme dipping movementapplied thereto and communicated the fountain structure will not raise 40 the ink above the portion of the pen usually dipped in the ink; thereby insuringthat the ink will not rise into contact with the grip under any conditions of use. I Y

A further object of my invention is to provide a penholder support associated with a fountain type of inkwell and capable of rotatably turning with the fountain structure so that such support may be disposed at any point with respect to the inkwell and present the penholder in a convenient or desired position from any side of the inkwell.

A further object of my invention is to provide a base or support adapted to maintain the inkwell at an angle and with it the pen support 5 axially mounted therein at the same angle whereby the pen may be maintained at a suitable angle convenient of access by the user.

And a still further object of my invention is to enclose the inkwell and its closure cap within a shell, which may be of an ornamental character, and which only exposes the pen support; the latter being of suflicient length to properly maintain the pen at all times in position to be readily grasped and operated when it is to be put into use. A veryslight downward pressure will actuate the fountain device and apply the desired quantity of ink to the pen without excess.

These and other features of my invention are more fully described hereinafter; reference being had to the accompanying drawings, more or less diagrammatic in character, in which:

Figure 1 is a sectional elevation of an inkwell of the fountain type, having associated therewith a penholder support within the scope of my invention. 7

Fig. 2 is a similar view illustrating my improved penholder support associated with a fountain device for inkwells of a type differing fromv that shown in Fig. 1.

Figs. 3, 4, 5 and 6 are sectional views illustrating other types of fountain inkwells with which penholder supports within the scope of my invention, are associated, and

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary view illustrating a detail of construction within the scope of my invention.

In Fig. 1, the inkwell is shown at 1 and may be of any commercial type. In this arrangement the inkwell is shown as enclosed by a shell 2 which may. be of .an ornamental character; such arrangement permitting the use of any form of ordinary ink bottle or well of any suitable size and kind. The shell serves as the greater part of the structure exposed to view and it may be of any suitable size and type as to provide an inkwell structure of pleasing character that serves as a desk ornament as well as a pen-supporting inkwell.

In the structure shown in Fig. 1, the well or other receptacle for the ink is shown as inclined with respect to the enclosing shell so that the penholder support, which may be and is shown as axially arranged with respect to the ink receptacle, lies at a desired angle for maintaining a penholder in position for convenient grasp by the user.

The fountain device may be of any suitable type, and in the structure shown in Fig. 1, it comprisesa closure bushing or collar 3, which is maintained in close-fitting engagement with the inkwell by means of a gasket 4 of rubber or other suitable material. Fitting this bushing or collar 3 in the present instance, and in tight frictional engagement therewith, is a sleeve 5, preferably provided with an external rim 50, which may be knurled to facilitate removal when it is necessary to refill the ink receptacle. This sleeve 5, which dips into the ink receptacle, forms part ofthe fountain structure and its lower'end serves as a stop for limiting upward movement of the movable portion of such fountain structure.

Slidably fitting the sleeve 5 is a tubular element constituting the movable portion of the fountain structure; the upper end of which element projects above the rim of said sleeve 5 and provides the penholder support fi, while the lower portion is in the form of a sleeve '7, slidably fitting the sleeve 5. In addition, the lower portion of this element has a central stem 8, hollow throughout its length and dipping into the ink; the bore 9 of such stem 8 communicating with the bore orsocket of the penholder support 6. This hollow stem 8 1s associated with a loose member 10, which may be tubular, and which normally rests' upon or engages the bottom of the ink receptacle, as indicated in Fig. 1 of the drawings. These parts are detachably connected together by a removable tubular member 11, which passes through suitable apertures formed in the lower part of the sleeve 7 and the stem 8 and lies cross-wise of the same; normally engaging the lower end of the sleeve 5.

The tubular element, including the central hollow stem 8 which extends into the member 10 and through which ink may feed to the socket of the penholder support when such element is depressed, is maintained in the raised position,

v with the socket of the penholder support well above the ink level, by means of a spring 12 which may be disposed between the end wall of the socket provided by said sleeve 7 and the upper end'of the member 10; such spring serving to hold the tubular element whichincludes the penholder support in the elevated position, and the extent of the lift being limited by the position of the cross-tube 11 which engages the lower edge of the sleeve 5. The tension of the spring should be sufficient to support the tubular element with the penholder support in the elevated position and at the same time resist to the desired extent the downward movement thereof so as to insure proper elevation of the ink With-7 out spurting. It will be noted that the spring shown in Fig. 1 is maintained entirely clear of the ink.

. The lower end of the member 10 is slotted at 18 so that when downward movement is imparted to the tubular element which includes and/0r carries the penholder support, the cross-tube 11 may slide in these slots. 'The lower end of the bore 9 in the stem 8 is preferablyprovided with a baille'member 14, located across the bore of the cross-tube 11, so as to check the flow of ink and prevent it spurting into the socket of the penholder support.

The penholder support forming the subject of my invention comprises the socketed projection 6-, preferably integral with the sleeve 7 and stem 8, and having a bore of two diameters as indicated at 66 and 66*, both of which are continuations of the bore 9 of the central stem,8 and, in most instances, in axial alignment therewith.

, The larger bore 66 provides a seat 6"! for the grip of the pen P, indicated by broken lines, while the smaller bore 66 provides the desired space for the pen nib n. Upon applying downward pressure to the socketed projection comprising the penholder support by pressing down upon the penholder as in the act of dipping, the whole tubular element, including the portion 7 of the same, may be lowered to any desired extent, or until the lower end of saidportion '7 contacts with the bottom of the ink receptacle and, in accordance with the principle well known in the operation of these fountain inkwell structures, the ink will be caused to flow from the bore 9 of the stem 8 into the bore 66 of the penholder support and into contact with the pen nib 11. therein; supplying the desired quantity of ink without excess and without danger of soiling the grip which seats on the shoulder 67. It may be desirable to provide additional space for the ink lifted in order that it may not rise unduly in the bore 66 and the lower portion of this bore may 90 be enlarged, as indicated at 66 such enlargement serving, with the bore 66 as a dipping well.

My improved penholder support may be associated in various ways with other forms of fountaindevices for inkwells, and instances of modi- 10B fled arrangements within the scope of my invention are illustrated in Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and '7.

In the structure shown in Fig. 2, I have illustrated an inkwell 1 arranged at an angle, within an enclosing casing 2 This construction includes a closure bushing or collar 3 which is maintained in close-fitting engagement with the inkwell by means of a gasket 4 similar to the structure illustrated in Fig. 1. Fitting this bushing or collar 3 in the present instance,'and in 115) tight frictional engagement therewith, is a cuplike sleeve 5, which may have an external rim 50 knurled to facilitate removalwhen it is necessary to refill the inkwell, and an internal 15 at its lower end for a purpose to be described. In this arrangement, the external casing inclosing the inkwell is shown with an annular rim portion 20 which may overlie the bushing or collar 3.

The cup-like sleeve 5, which dips into the ink, forms part of the fountain device, and slidably fitting the same is a tubular element constituting the movable portion of the fountain structure;

the upper end of which element projects above said sleeve 5 and provides the penholder support 6 while the lower portion is in the form of a stem 8 hollow throughout its length, which dips into the ink. This tubular element, which comprises the penholder support 6 and the stem h 8 dipping intothe ink and through the bore 9 of which ink may feed to the socket of the penholder support when the latter is depressed, maintained in the raised position, with the socket 66 of the penholder support above the level of ink, by means of a spring 12 disposed between the wall of the cup-like sleeve 5 and the upper portion of the stem 8. This spring lies between the internal flange 15 of said sleeve 5% and a shoulder 16 formed on the stem 8 and serves to hold said stem and the penholder support in the elevated position; the extent oi lift being determined by the tension of the spring 12 the tubular element providing the penholder sup port being loosely supported thereby. Such or rangement permits free removal for any purpose, and if desired, the inkwell may be filled through the sleeve 5*, without displacing the same, if the tubular element which includes the penholder support is taken out. The lower end of the stem 3 is provided with a cross-bore 11 for the passage of ink to the bore 9 of the same; the lower end of the latter bore being closed by the stem of a bafiie member 14 lying across said bore 11 and serving to check the flow of ink' and prevent it spurting into the socket of the penholder support when said stem 8 is depressed.

The penholder support 6 illustrated in Fig. 2 is substantially like that shown in Fig. 1; comprising a socketed projection integral with the stem 8 and having the bore of two diameters, as indicated at 66 and 66 both of which are in axial alignment with and form continuations the bore 9 in the stem 8. Downward pressure of the penholder, as in the act of dipping, will depress the tubular element consisting of the penholder support 6 and. stem 8 and cause the ink to rise in the bore 9 and enter the socket 66 and contact with the nib n therein. When this pressure is relieved, the spring 12 will lift the tubular element to the normal or inactive position.

In the structure shown in Fig. 3, I have illustrated an inkwell 1 arranged at an angle, Within an enclosing casing 2. This arrangement includes a closure bushing or collar 3, substantially cup-shape in section by reason of a lower flange 30, and such collar 3 is maintained in tight engagement with the inkwell by means of a gasket 4 as in the structures illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2. Slidably fitting this collar 3 in the present instance, is a sleeve 18, provided at its upper end with a flange 18, and this flange is shown as underlying the annular rim 20 of the opening in the casing 2 through which the penholder support projects. The inkwell 1*, which may be of any suitable type, is supported in the casing 2 by a bracket 21 at one side of the same and a spring finger 22 oppositely disposed with respect to said bracket 21; such supporting means serving to hold the parts in such position that the rim 20 will be in engagement with the flange 18 of the sleeve 18.

This sleeve 13, which may dip into the ink, forms part of the fountain device, and fitting the same is a tubular element constituting with such sleeve the movable portion of the fountain device; the upper end of which element projects above said sleeve 18 and provides the penholder support 6 while the lower portion is in the form of a stem 8 hollow throughout its length and dipping into the ink. This element may have a shoulder 23 resting on the flange 18 of the sleeve 18, and it may be slidably mounted with respect to said sleeve 18 or in tight frictional engagement therewith. This tubular element, comprising the penholder support 6 and stem 8, through the bore 9 of which ink may feed to the socket 66 of the penholder support when the latter is depressed, together with said sleeve 18, is maintained in the raised position, with said socket 66 above the level of ink, by means of a spring 12 disposed in the space between the collar 3 and the sleeve 18; such spring being supported by the fiange of the collar 3 and engaging the flange of the sleeve 18. By reason of such disposal of the spring it is maintained out of all possible contact with the ink and precludes damage thereto by corrosion. While the tubular element comprising the penholder support 6 and stem 8 is shouldered so as to rest upon or engage the flange 18 of the sleeve 18 and through such engagement compress the spring during a dipping operation; the latter lifting it when the downward pressure is released, said tubular element may be slidably mounted with respect to and be removable through the sleeve 18 when it is desired to refill the inkwell. In lieu of the engagement with the flange 18 provided by the annular rim 20 of the enclosing casing 2 the latter may be provided with a collar in threaded or other engagement therewith and in contact with said flange 13. the sleeve 18, and the tubular element comprising the penholder support 6 and the stem 8 may be removed together, and such arrangement is preferred if the sleeve 18 and tubular element are in tight frictional engagement with each other.

In the structure shown in Fig. 4, the inkwell 1 is of the type illustrated in Fig. 1, but is shown in the upright or normal position. If desired, it may be enclosed by a casing 2. In this instance the penholder support 6 is shown as in- By removing such collar,

clined with respect to the tubular element of the fountain device, which may be axially arranged with respect to the ink receptacle; such inclination disposing the penholder support at the desired angle to sustain a penholder in position for convenient grasp by the user. I

The fountain device shown in Fig. 4 may be of a type identical with that shown in Fig. 1, and operating in the same manner. The inkwell is provided with the usual bushing or collar, indicated at 3, with a sleeve 5 in tight frictional engagement therewith. Slidably fitting the sleeve 5 is the tubular element constituting the movable portion of the fountain device; the upper end of which element projects above said sleeve 5 and provides the penholder support 6 while the lower portion is in the form of a sleeve 7, with a central hollow stem 8; the latter dipping into the ink and having a bore 9 communicating with the bore or socket of the penholder support 6, as in the manner shown in Fig. 1.

In this instance, the penholder support 6 is inclined with respect to the central hollow stem 8, so as to present the penholder at a convenient angle to be grasped by the user. The penholder support, together with the stem 8, is maintained in the raised position with the pen-nibreceiving socket above the ink level, by means of a spring 12 disposed in the same manner as the spring 12 illustrated in Fig. 1. Except for the inclination of the penholder support 6, and the vertical position of the inkwell, the fountain structure illustrated in Fig. 4 is substantially identical with the fountain structure shown in Fig. 1, and operates in a precisely similar manner.

The inclined penholder support 6, preferably integral with the sleeve 7 and stem 8, has the usual bore of two diameters as indicated at 66- and 66*, both of which are continuations of the bore 9 of the stem 8. The larger bore 56 provides the seat 67 for the grip of the pen P, indicated by broken lines, while the small bore 66 provides the desiredspace for the pen nib n. In addition, the socket 66 may be provided with the enlargement indicated at 66.

Upon applying downward pressure to the penholder support by the penholder support, is free to rotate and this enables the latter to lie in any position with respect to the inkwell, convenient to the user.

Other forms of inkwell structures of the fountain type having penholder supports inclined or otherwise disposed, are Within the scope of my invention, and in Fig. 5 I have shown a further modified construction, in which an inkwell is provided with a closure member having as an integral part thereof a cup-like portion which serves as a part of the fountain device. In this I view, 1 represents the inkwell, which may be used without an enclosing shell or cover. In the present instance it is shown with a full diameter opening having an annular seat for a washer 4 which receives a cover 31; the latter having a cup-like portion 32 whose walls lie at a convenicnt angle to tilt the penholder support in the desired position. If desired, the rim of the opening leading to this cup like portion may have a raised edge as indicated at 31 ithin the cuplike portion I have disposed a tubular element comprising a lower portion dipping into the ink and having at its upper end a penholder support 60, provided with the usual bores 66 and 66 of different diameter, with the seat 67 between the same upon which the grip of the penholder P may rest. The bore 66 may also have the enlargement indicated at 66.

The lower part of this tubular element may be hollow, as clearly indicated in the drawings, with a bore axially aligned and communicating with the bores 66 and 66 of the penholder support 60. The lower end .of the bore 90 may communicate with the body of ink within the well through a bifurcated passage 90 whose shape and position is such as to check the fiow 01' ink when the penholder support is depressed and prevent the same spurting into the socket portion 66 of the latter receiving the pen nib n. If desired the hollow portion of the tubular element may be in communication with the body of ink through openings 80 in the lower portion of the same. In addition, the tubular element carries an apron portion 33 which is in sliding engagement with the wall of the cup-like portion 32 carried by the closure member 31, and within the space defined by such apron a spring 12 is provided which rests on a flange 32 of the cup- 1 like portion and serves to support the tubular member and the penholder support in the raised position.

The inclination of the walls of the cup-like member 32 are such as to present the penholder support in convenient position to maintain a penholder within easy grasp by the user. The tension of the spring 12 is such as to maintain the tubular element constituting the fountain device and the penholder support in the desired raised position and to restore such member to such position after depression for the purpose of charging the pen nib n with the desired quantity of ink. The tubular element is readily removable when it is desired to refill the inkwell.

In Fig- 6, I have shown an inkwell structure having a fountain device structure of the type illustrated in Figs. 1 and 4 and in which the penholder support is a separate member, detachably connected to said fountain structure. In this view, the inkwell is indicated at 1, and may be of any usual type; of ornamental character, if desired and without an enclosing shell or casing. The tubular element, which includes the sleeve 7 with the collar 3 fixedin the mouth of the inkwell, receives in the upper portion of its bore 9 a penholder support indicated at 6 This penholder support is of substantially the same type as those shown in the other figures; having the bores 66 and 66, the latter with the enlargement 66, and the seat 67 upon which the penholder grip may rest. In the form of structure illustrated in Fig. 6, the member constituting penholder support 6* is provided with a short tubular stem 34 which fits the upper end of the bore 9 in the tubular element of the fountain structure; such bore being slightly enlarged and such stem fitting the same in tight frictional engagement. The inkwell shown in Fig. 6 may rest upon its bottom in the usual upright or vertical position, and the penholder support is inclined with respect to the same in the manner indicated; supporting a penholder in position for convenient and easy grasp by the user. This penholder support and the tubular element is rotatable with respect to the inkwell, so as to be in any position relatively to the same as may be convenient. This form of structure is operable in a manner precisely similar to the forms of structures illustrated in the other views; downward pressure upon the penholder support in the act of dipping, depressing the tubular element and causing ink to rise in the dipping well formed by the bore 66 and the enlargement 66 at the lower part of the same.

While the form of fountain structure of the inkwell shown in Fig. 6 may be of the same type as that illustrated in Figs. 1 and 4, it is possible to change the position of the spring which serves to maintain the penhoder support and the tubular element associated therewith in the raised position, and in this view I have illustrated a spring 120 disposed at the bottom of the inkwell, and underlying the lower part of the vertically movable tubular element. Such spring will be composed of a metal unaffected by the ink as to corrosion or change of tension. It will be understood, of course, that the fountain structure shown in Fig. 6 and with which the detachable penholder support is associated, may be exactly the same as and operate in a manner precisely similar to that shown in Fig. 1.

In Fig. '7 I have shown a fragmentary view of a penholder support of the type illustrated in Fig. 6, in which the stem 34 is in threaded engagement with the upper end of the bore 9 of the movable tubular element. In other respects, it is the same as the structure illustrated in Fig. 6.

The form of penholder support illustrated in Figs. 6 and 7 is capable of detachment from the vertically movable tubular element, and such arrangement provides for the placement of penholder supports with bores of different sizes to accommodate penholders of larger or smaller size. Additionally, it may serve as an article of manufacture for detachment to inkwells of the fountain type already in use by altering the upper end of the bore of the tubular element to receive the stem 34;, or the stem 3%, of the penholder support.

In order to support the inkwell shown in Fig. 1 in an inclined position, I may employ a suitable base member as indicated at 35; such base member being a solid body of any suitable character and of any suitable material. This base is recessed at 36 and the bottom of such recessed portion is inclined so as to support the inkwell at the desired angle in order that the penholder support, axially mounted with respect to the inkwell may present the penholder in convenient position to be grasped by the user. The enclosing casing 2 may rest on this base, and if desired, the base may have a guiding flange 35 which will be engaged and covered by such casing.

In the structure illustrated in Fig. 2, the base may be in the form of a pressed up plate 37, of suitable material, having a depression 38 receiving the inkwell and serving to support the latter in the desired inclined position. In this arrangement, the casing 2 may seat in a depression 3'7 formed in the base.

In the structure illustrated in Fig. 3, the inkwell is supported by the bracket 21 and the spring finger 22, in this particular arrangement the casing 2 may have an ornamental base flange 39.

In the structure illustrated in 4, wherein the inkwell is shown as disposed in a vertical position, the casing 2 and the base indicated at 40 are essentially designed for ornamental purposes; having no function in connection with the fountain device and the inclined penholder support associated with such fountain device. If desired, the vertically operable fountain device with the inclined penholder support integral therewith, may be employed without the enclosing casing 2 and with or without the base 40. When employed, the base may have a recess 41 to receive the inkwell, and it may also be provided with an ornamental flanged edge 40 within which the enclosing casing may be disposed.

It will be understood that the inkwell may be of any shape desired, round or square, and of any type-an ordinary bottle, for instance, so'long as it is adapted to receive the parts of the fountain device with which my improved penholder support is associated. In like man.

ner, the enclosing casings, when employed, may be of any suitable shape, preferably complemental to the shape of the inkwell and of an ornamental character.

The penholder support may be made in different sizes to accommodate penholders of various sizes and styles; the socket 66 of such penholder support being in all instances of such contour and/ or character as to provide in the seat 67 a substantial seal when engaged by the end of the penholder grip and at the same time provide a proper support for the penholder.

While I have indicated my improved penholder support as being especially designed to serve as a convenient support for a penholder of usual type with an ordinary replaceable pen nib of steel or the usual metals employed in the manufacture of commercial pens as found upon the market, it will be understood that it may serve, with suitable modifications as to the shape and depth of the bores or recesses, to support a fountain pen, and that the inkwell with which it is associated will serve as the source of ink supply when the fountain pen is to be refilled.

While I have indicated the penholder sup port as inclined at the same or substantially the same angle in the several views, I do not wish to be limited to any particular angle, and in all instances the angle will be such as to dispose a penholder supported thereby in convenient position to be readily grasped by the user. If desired, the penholder support may be vertically disposed with respect to the inkwell, without departing from my invention.

The tension of the supporting spring associated with the several fountain structures illustrated in the drawings is to be no more than that that may be readily overcome by the exertion occasioned by an ordinary dipping operation.

In most instances I prefer to arrange these springs in such position as to avoid contact with the ink and possible damage thereby. It will be understood, however, that such spring may contact with the ink, and that it may be made of a metal unaffected by the ink if the construction desired is such as to preclude the maintenance-of the spring at all times clear of contact with the ink.

It will also be understood that I do not wish to be limited to the use of a metal spring as the resilient supporting means for the tubular element of the fountain structure, since other forms of resilient material may be employed without departing from my invention. In most of the practical types of fountain inkwells, a metal spring has been successfully employed.

I claim:

l. The combination with an inkwell and a movable tube therein serving to raise ink from said Well by displacement, of a penholder support operatively connected to said movable tube and having a socket continuous with the bore of said tube; said penholder support being inclined with respect to the latter and said socket forming a dipping well for a pen when the support and tube are depressed.

2. The combination with an inkwell and a movable tube therein serving to raise ink from said well by displacement, of a penholder support op eratively connected to said movable tube and hav ing a socket continuous with the bore of the same; said socket forming a clipping well for a pen when the support and tubular member are depressed, and means for elevating said tube and penholder support when the pressure tending to lower the same is relieved.

3. The combination with an inkwell and a movable tube therein serving to raise ink from said well by displacement, of a penholder support operatively connected to said movable tube and having a socket continuous with bore of the same; said penholder support being inclined with respect to the tube and said socket forming a dipping well for a pen when the support and tubular member are depressed, and means for elevating said movable tube and penholder support when the pressure tending to lower the same is relieved.

4. The combination with an inkwell and a movable tube therein serving to raise ink from said well by displacement, of means for supporting said inkwell in an inclined position, and a penholder support operatively connected to said,

movable tube and having a socket continuous with the bore of said tubular member; said socket forming a dipping well for a pen when the sup port and tubular member are depressed.

5. The combination with an inkwell and a movable tube; said tube having a central bore and serving to raise ink from said well by displacement therein, of a penholder support in axial alignment with said movable tube and having a pen-receiving socket continuous with its bore and forming a dipping well when the penholder sup port and movable tube are depressed, and means for restoring the tube and penholder support to the elevated position; the penholder support occupying an inclined position.

6. The combination with an inkwell of the fountain type having a movable portion for raising ink from the supply in the well, of a penholder support operatively connected with said movable portion and projecting above the inkwell and disposed in an inclined position; said peniZi) holder support having a bore continuous with the bore of the movable portion with an internal enlargement forming a dipping well receiving a supply of ink when the movable portion of the fountain structure and said penholder support are depressed.

7. The combination with an inkwell of the fountain type having a movable portion for raising ink from the supply in the well, of a penholder support operatively connected with said movable portion and projecting above the inkwell and inclined with respect to the vertical axis of said movable portion; said penholder support having a bore continuous with the bore of the movable member and an'internal enlargement forming a dipping well receiving a supply of ink when the movable portion of the fountain structure and said penholder support are depressed.

8. The combination with an inkwell and a movable tube therein serving to raise ink from said well by downward displacement therein, of means for supporting the inkwell in an inclined position with said movable tube in axial alignment with the inkwell, and a tubular penholder support integrally connected to said movable tube projecting above the same; said penholder support having a pen-receiving socket forming a dipping well when the penholder support and tube are depressed and occupying an inclined position by reason of the inclination of the inkwell.

9. The combination with an inkwell and a movable tube therein serving to raise ink from said well by downward displacement therein, of means for supporting the inkwell in an inclined position with said movable tube in axial alignment with the inkwell, a tubular penholder support integrally connected to said movable tube and projecting above the same; said penholdersupport having a pen-receiving'socket forming a clipping well when the penholder support and tube are depressed, and means for restoring the tube and penholder support to the elevated position; the penholder support occupying an inclined position by reason of the inclination of the inkwell.

10. The combination with an inkwell, a closure therefor, a cup-like tubular element mounted therein, and a movable member having a central bore fitting said cup-like tubular portion; said movable member effecting substantially vertical movement of a body of ink when lowered into said inkwell, of an inclined penholder support carried by said movable member and having a socketed recess continuous with the bore of the same; said socketed recess forming a dipping well when the movable member is depressed, and a spring mounted in the cup-like tubular element for lifting said movable member and the penholder support when the pressure tending to depress the same is relieved.

11. The combination with an inkwell, a closure therefor having a cup-like tubular portion depending therefrom, a movable member havinga bore fitting said tubular. portion; said member efiecting substantially vertical movement of a body of ink when lowered into said inkwell, of an upstanding inclined penholder support carried by said tubular member and having a socketed recess continuous with the bore of the same; said socketed recess having an internal enlargement forming a dipping well when the movable member is depressed, and a spring mounted in the cuplike tubular portion for lifting said movable member and the penholder support when the pressure tending to depress the same is relieved.

12. The combination with an inkwell, a closure therefor, a tubular member loosely mounted therein, a movable member having a central bore I fitting said tubular member; said movable mem ber effecting substantially vertical movement of a body of ink when lowered into said inkwell,-

and a casing enclosing said inkwell, of a pen-- holder support operatively connected to said mov able member and having a socketed recess continuous with the bore of the same; said socketed recess forming a dipping well when the movable member is depressed, and a spring for lifting said movable member and the penholder support when the pressure tending to depress the same is relieved; said spring being interposed between the lower part of the closure and a flange carried by the tubular member loosely mounted therein and the latter being held in position by a flange T ink which is elevated but out of contact with said supporting means.

SOL P. MENDEL.

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