This historic patent drawing shows James Sinnott's innovative self-filling fountain pen, patented on 22 August 1911 under US Patent 1,001,225. This design revolutionised the world of writing by providing a mechanism that could easily and efficiently draw ink from a reservoir without separate tools.
The drawing shows various technical details, including the functioning of the filling system and the elegant design of the pen. The clean white lines on a deep black background give it a timeless and industrial character - a perfect addition for lovers of writing, calligraphy, vintage patents and classic mechanical engineering.
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