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A Selection of Felt-Tip-Pens.
A Selection of Felt-Tip-Pens.

Marker pen, or marker, is a term used to refer to various kinds of pens which have their own ink-source and usually a tip made of a porous material, including felt or nylon. When the tip is made of felt it can be called a felt-tipped pen. However, see dialectal variations, below. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 419 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) A Selection of Felt Tip Pens I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 419 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) A Selection of Felt Tip Pens I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Marker1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Marker1. ... Highlighters A highlighter is a form of marker pen which is used to highlight sections of documents in a vivid colour, while leaving the content beneath the marking unobscured. ... Pens can refer to: Pen , Fountain pens - writing instruments Pens (Game) PENS (software) Japanese pens and stationery A nickname for the Pittsburgh Penguins Category: ... For other uses, see Ink (disambiguation). ... A selection of 4 different felt cloths. ...


A non-permanent marker uses an erasable ink — an ink that adheres to the writing surface without binding or being absorbed by it — for temporary writing on overhead projectors, whiteboards, and the like. They may also be used by children when adults want to be able to clean up after them. A non-permanent marker is often used for making markings where permanence is not required or would be a drawback, as for example marking overhead transparencies or whiteboards. ... A small whiteboard with pen and eraser clipped to top A whiteboard (also called a dry-erase or dry-wipe board) is the name for any glossy surface, most commonly coloured white, where markings can be made. ...


Special "security" markers, with fluorescent but otherwise invisible inks, are used for marking valuables in case of burglary. The owner of a stolen, but recovered item can be determined by using ultraviolet light to make the writing visible. For other uses, see Security (disambiguation). ... Fluorescence induced by exposure to ultraviolet light in vials containing various sized cadmium selenide (CdSe) quantum dots. ... For other uses, see Ultraviolet (disambiguation). ...


"Marking Pen Improvements" that did not use a porous tip were invented by Richard L. McCready - Patent number: 437312, Filing date: Feb 15, 1890, Issue date: Sep 30, 1890 USPTO


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Rosenthal: "Says answers.com: Sidney Rosenthal, from Richmond Hill, New York, invented the marker in 1953. This inventor ... placed a felt tip on the end of a small, stout bottle of permanent ink and discovered that the resulting marks saturated a heavy, absorbent surface, yielding rich color and permanence." The earliest US Trademark for Magic Marker says: (cancelled) Magic Marker of Delaware, Inc. Felt Nib Marking Pen. First use 19520901. First use in commerce 19530301. Serial Number/filing date 2050655/April 29, 1958. Registration number/date 0712865/March 21, 1961. Cancellation date March 30, 2002. USPTO An enhanced marker dye is used in U.S. Patent # 4,931,093.


Dialectal variations

The use of the terms "marker" and "felt-tipped pen" varies significantly among different parts of the world. This is because most English dialects contain words for particular types of marker, often generic brand names, but there are no such terms in widespread international use. Marker types include: A genericized trademark, generic trade mark, generic descriptor, or proprietary eponym, is a trademark or brand name which has become the colloquial or generic description for a particular class of product or service. ...

  • Large-tip markers, typically used for writing on non-paper surfaces.
  • Medium-tip markers, typically used by children for colouring in.
  • Fine-tip markers, typically used for writing on paper.
  • Wide-tip markers, typically used for highlighting text that is already present on paper. (This device is usually called a highlighter.)

In Australia, the term "marker" usually refers only to large-tip markers, and the term "felt-tip pen" usually refers only to fine-tip markers. A medium-tip marker used for colouring in is called a texta. "Texta" is actually a brand name which has become generic. Highlighters A highlighter is a form of marker pen which is used to highlight sections of documents in a vivid colour, while leaving the content beneath the marking unobscured. ...


In parts of Australia, the word "texta" sometimes refers to a large-tip permanent marker (this usage is attested in South Australia), and in parts of Australia, the word "texta" sometimes refers to a fine-tip marker (this usage is attested in Western Australia). Also known in Queensland as Niko pens. For the song, see South Australia (song). ... Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State or the Golden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2005-06)  - Product ($m)  $107,910 (4th)  - Product per capita  $53,134/person...


"Magic Marker" (trademark of BIC Corporation, Milford CT, Clichy France; formerly owned by Crayola/Binney&Smith/Hallmark; formerly Magic Marker Industries NJ/PA/DE; formerly Speedry Products Inc NY) and "Sharpie" are both brand names used for marker pens in Canada and the United States of America; however the term "Magic Marker" is sometimes used to refer to "reveal markers" for "magic picture books" where the colors of a picture are revealed by a colorless marker. Sharpie, in particular, is often used to refer to permanent markers used for labeling. Sharpie is also used in New Zealand, but the most dominant word used would be "Vivid" which is a generecised word. Sharpie Twin Tip Marker Sharpie is a brand name for a line of permanent markers manufactured by Sanford sold in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. ...


Fine-tip markers are referred to as 'sketch-pens' in India.


In Malaysia, marker pen is just called marker without the word 'pen'.


In the United States, it is also only referred to as a marker.


See also


  Results from FactBites:
 
Marker pen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (367 words)
A marker pen, or marker, is a term used to refer to various kinds of pen which have their own ink-source and usually a tip made of some porous material.
Such non-permanent markers are intended for use on overhead projectors, whiteboards, or for use by children when adults want to be able to clean up after them.
In parts of Australia, the word texta sometimes refers to a large-tip permanent marker (this usage is attested in South Australia), and in parts of Australia, the word texta sometimes refers to a fine-tip marker (this usage is attested in Western Australia).
Marker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (256 words)
In molecular biology a genetic marker (aka DNA marker) is used to identify a gene.
A cell surface marker is an antigen characteristic of the surface of a cell or a cell type.
When drinking, a marker refers to a token (usually an upside down shot glass) that purchased by another individual that allows the recipient to order another round of what he/she is drinking.
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