Embodiments of the invention are defined by the claims below, not this summary. A high-level overview of various aspects of the invention are provided here for that reason, to provide an overview of the disclosure, and to introduce a selection of concepts that are further described in the detailed description section below. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in isolation to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. In brief and at a high level, this disclosure describes, among other things, a marker airbrush device for transferring marking solution from a marking device onto a writing surface using air. The marker airbrush device includes a housing with an air outlet and a marker positioner. In embodiments, the housing is coupled to a dual-action trigger that controls an amount of air traveling through the air outlet. The dual-action trigger may include two triggers to provide at least two different ways to use the trigger. Additionally, in embodiments, the marker positioner holds the marker at a particular depth relative to the air outlet. The marker positioner may include a rotatable collar that couples a marking device to the marker positioner.
Illustrative embodiments of the invention are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, and wherein:
The subject matter of select embodiments of the invention is described with specificity herein to meet statutory requirements. But the description itself is not intended to necessarily limit the scope of claims. Rather, the claimed subject matter might be embodied in other ways to include different steps or combinations of steps similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other present or future technologies. Terms should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed unless and except when the order of individual steps is explicitly described.
In one embodiment of the invention, a marker airbrush device includes a housing comprising an air outlet and a trigger for controlling an amount of air travelling through the air outlet; and a marker positioner coupled to the housing, wherein the marker positioner positions at least a portion of a marking device relative to the air outlet such that air traveling through the air outlet contacts at least a portion of the marking device to transfer marking solution from the marking device onto a writing surface.
In another embodiment of the invention, a marker airbrush device includes a housing having a first end and a second end, the housing comprising an air outlet, an opening through which air travelling through the air outlet exits the housing, and a trigger for controlling an amount of air travelling through the air outlet; a marker positioner coupled to the first end of the housing, wherein the marker positioner positions at least a portion of a marking device at a particular depth relative to the air outlet such that air traveling through the air outlet contacts at least one surface of the marking device to transfer marking solution from the marking device onto a writing surface, wherein the marker positioner comprises a rotatable collar for adjusting a position of at least a portion of the marking device at the particular depth relative to the air outlet, wherein at least a portion of the rotatable collar rotates around a circumference of a marker housing of the marking device, and further wherein the marker positioner comprises a height adjustment mechanism coupled to the rotatable collar, wherein rotation of the rotatable collar in a first direction advances the marking device into a path of air flowing through the air outlet based on travel of the height adjustment mechanism relative to the housing, and wherein rotation of the rotatable collar in a second direction retracts the marking device from the path of air flowing through the air outlet based on travel of the height adjustment mechanism relative to the housing; and a hand-pumping device coupled to the second end of the housing, the hand-pumping device adapted to pump air through the air outlet.
In a further embodiment, a marker airbrush device includes a housing having a first end and a second end, the housing comprising: an air outlet, a trigger for controlling an amount of air travelling through the air outlet; a marker positioner coupled to the first end of the housing, wherein the marker positioner positions at least a portion of a marking device at an angle relative to the housing such that air traveling through the air outlet contacts at least one surface of the marking device, wherein the marker positioner comprises a hollow interior tapered towards the opening and a stabilizing ring that secures the position of the marking device inside the marker positioner; and an opening through which air traveling through the air outlet exits the marker positioner.
In an embodiment, a marker airbrush device comprises an airbrush housing and a marker positioner. The airbrush housing has a first end and a second end oriented along a horizontal axis and includes an air outlet through which air travels and a dual-action trigger comprising a top trigger and a bottom trigger. The dual-action trigger is configured to control the amount of air traveling through the air outlet by moving at least the top trigger or at least the bottom trigger. The marker positioner is coupled to the first end of the airbrush housing and includes an opening through which air traveling through the air outlet exits the marker airbrush device. The marker positioner positions at least a portion of a marking device at a particular depth relative to the air outlet and at a particular angle with respect to the horizontal axis such that air traveling through the air outlet contacts at least one surface of the marking device to transfer marking solution from the marking device onto a writing surface external to the airbrush housing.
In another embodiment, a marker airbrush device includes an airbrush housing having a first end and a second end oriented along a horizontal axis and including an air outlet with an opening through which air travels. The airbrush housing may also include a dual-action trigger comprising a top trigger and a bottom trigger, wherein the dual-action trigger is configured to control the amount of air traveling through the air outlet by moving at least the top trigger or at least the bottom trigger. The marker airbrush device further comprises a marker positioner coupled to the first end of the airbrush housing and that includes an opening through which air traveling from the air outlet exits the marker airbrush device and an interior cavity in which at least a portion of a marking device is positioned. The marker positioner positions at least a portion of a marking device at a particular depth relative to the air outlet and at a particular angle with respect to the horizontal axis such that air traveling through the air outlet contacts at least one surface of the marking device to transfer marking solution from the marking device onto a writing surface external to the airbrush housing. The marker airbrush device may also include a rotatable collar for removeably coupling at least a portion of the marking device to at least a portion of the marker positioner when the marking device is positioned within the interior cavity of the marker positioner.
In another embodiment, a marker airbrush device comprises an airbrush housing, a marker positioner, and a rotatable collar. The airbrush housing has a first end and a second end oriented along a horizontal axis and includes an air outlet at the first end through which air travels. The airbrush housing also includes a dual-action trigger, wherein the dual-action trigger comprises a top trigger and a bottom trigger and is configured to control an amount of air traveling through the air outlet by moving at least the top trigger or at least the bottom trigger.
The marker positioner is coupled to the first end of the airbrush housing and includes an opening through which air traveling through the air outlet exits the marker airbrush device and an interior cavity in which at least a portion of a marking device is positioned. The marker positioner positions at least a portion of a marking device at a particular depth relative to the air outlet and at a particular angle less than 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal axis such that air traveling through the air outlet contacts at least one surface of the marking device to transfer marking solution from the marking device onto a writing surface. The rotatable collar removeably couples at least a portion of the marking device to at least a portion of the marker positioner when the marking device is positioned within the interior cavity of the marker positioner.
Referring initially to
Marker airbrush device 10 further includes a piece of tubing 22 coupled to the second end 16 of the housing 12. The tubing 22 provides an input for an air source, such as the air pump device 46 discussed below with reference to
In one embodiment, the marker positioner 24 is used to adjust the position of the marking device 32 with respect to one or more parts of the marker airbrush device 10. With reference to
Embodiments of the invention may utilize many kinds of marking devices 32, having marker nibs 36 and/or marker reservoirs 160 saturated with multiple types of marking solutions. For example, the marker airbrush device 10 may be used with a variety of broad line markers, such as Regular, Washable, Pip-Squeaks®, Crystal Effects, Window and Bright Fabric markers, by Crayola® LLC of Easton, Pa. As such, embodiments of the marking solution may be a washable marker solution, a non-washable marker solution, a fabric-writing marker solution, a window-writing marker solution, a special-effects marker solution and/or a permanent marker solution. In one embodiment, a marker device secured by the marker airbrush device 10 is a regular-sized marking device having a standard-sized barrel and/or housing diameter, while in other embodiments, the marker device secured by the marker airbrush device 10 is a miniature-sized marking device having a barrel and/or housing that is smaller in diameter than the regular-sized marking device. As such, the marker airbrush device 10 may be adjusted for use with either regular-sized or miniature-sized marking devices. Additionally, the marker airbrush device 10 may be used to transfer solution from a variety of marking devices 32, including but not limited to markers having a marker nib 32 saturated in marking solution. In embodiments, marking device 32 is removable from marker airbrush device 10, such that multiple different marking devices may be used individually with marker airbrush device 10.
Turning now to
Accordingly, adjustment of a height and/or depth of the marking device 32 (relative to the interior of the air outlet 40) by the marker positioner 24 may adjust the portion of the marking device 32 that is contacted by the air flow through air outlet 40. In one embodiment, a portion of the marker housing collar 44 and a portion of the marker nib 36 are contacted by air flowing through the air outlet 40. In some embodiments, the path of such flowing air is altered by the contact with the marker housing collar 44 and/or the marker nib 36. As such, the resulting airbrush spray of marking solution from the marking device 32 may be altered by the depth of the placement of the marking device 32 (i.e., by how much of the marker nib 36 and/or marker housing collar 44 are held in the path of the air flow by the marker positioner 24). Further, in additional embodiments, rotation of the rotatable collar 28 and the corresponding travel of the adjustment mechanism 38 may be used to advance or retract the marking device 32 into or away from the air outlet 40, such that different amounts of the marking device 32 may interfere with the air flowing through air outlet 40.
In one embodiment, marking device 32 is secured at a first position relative to the housing 12 and/or air outlet 40, by the marker positioner 24. Upon adjustment of the marker positioner 24, based on rotation of the rotatable collar 28 and travel of the adjustment mechanism 38, the marking device 32 may be shifted into a second position relative to the housing 12 and/or the air outlet 40. In other words, the marker positioner 24 may adjust the position of the marking device 32 from a first position to a second position, thereby altering the depth of the marker nib 36 (and/or marker housing collar 44) as inserted into the stream of air flowing through air outlet 40. In some embodiments, an amount of marking solution carried by the air flowing through air outlet 40 (and across the marker nib 36) may be altered by the depth of placement of the marking device 32. For example, advancement from a first position to a second, closer position, may cause more marking solution to be transferred from the marking device 32 to a marking surface, such as a piece of paper. Similarly, in another example, retraction from a second position to a first, more distant position, may cause less marking solution to be transferred from the marking device 32 to a marking surface. As such, an amount of marking solution used to create an “airbrush” effect may be altered by the adjustment mechanism 38 of the marker positioner 24, based on rotation of the rotatable collar 28.
With reference to
Referring next to
As will be understood, the exemplary air-pumping device 46 is only one example of a hand-powered air-pumping device that can be used to pump air through the marker airbrush device 10. Although embodiments of the invention are described above with respect to air pumped from a hand-pumping device, such is not intended to limit embodiments to any particular device or configuration for providing air to flow through the marker airbrush device 10. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a mechanical, automatic, electrically powered, and/or partially manually powered pumping device may be used to provide air to the marker airbrush device 10. For example, though not illustrated, it is contemplated that the air source for the marker airbrush device 10 may be a motorized air pump that provides a constant stream of pressurized air when the pump is running.
Turning now to
Marker airbrush device 62 further includes a piece of tubing 74 coupled to the second end 68 of the housing 64. The tubing 74 provides an input for an air source, such as the air pump device 46 discussed above with reference to
In one embodiment, the marker positioner 76 positions the marking device 82 with respect to one or more parts of the marker airbrush device 62. With reference to
In one embodiment, coupling of the marking device 82 with the stabilizing ring 92 secures the marking device 82 inside the marker positioner 76 such that the air flowing from the air outlet 86 contacts at least a portion of the marker nib on the marking device 82. In some embodiments, the air from air outlet 86 contacts at least a portion of a collar of the marking device and at least a portion of the marker nib. As such, air contacting the marking device 82 may be “targeted” to contact a particular portion of the marking device 82 based on positioning of the marking device 82 inside marker positioner 76 (and the corresponding orientation of the marking device 82 inside the hollow interior 88). In one example, air flowing through air outlet 86 may travel across the nib of the marking device 82, collect an amount of marking solution in the air stream, and release a spray of marking solution out of the opening 80 to create an “airbrush” effect. In other words, the marker airbrush device 62 may transfer marking solution from the marking device 82 (i.e., from the marker nib) out of the first end 66 of the marker airbrush device 62, and onto a writing surface.
Embodiments of the invention may utilize many different kinds of marking devices 82, having marker nibs and/or marker reservoirs saturated with multiple different types of marking solutions. For example, the marker airbrush device 62 may be used with a variety of broad line markers, such as Regular, Washable, Pip-Squeaks®, Crystal Effects, Window and Bright Fabric markers, by Crayola® LLC of Easton, Pa. Additionally, the marker airbrush device 62 may be used to transfer solution from a variety of different types of marking devices 82, including but not limited to markers having a marker nib saturated in marking solution. In embodiments, marking device 82 is removable from marker airbrush device 62, such that multiple different marking devices may be used individually with marker airbrush device 62. In some embodiments, stabilizing ring 92 may be adapted to secure different types of marking devices 82, such as marking devices having different circumferences or different shaped housings and/or nibs. In one embodiment, a marker device 82 secured by the marker airbrush device 62 is a regular-sized marking device 82 having a standard-sized barrel and/or housing diameter, while in other embodiments, the marker device 82 secured by the marker airbrush device 62 is a miniature-sized marking device 82 having a barrel and/or housing that is smaller in diameter than the regular-sized marking device.
In
Marker airbrush device 94 further includes a piece of tubing 74 coupled to the second end 68 of the housing 64. The tubing 74 provides an input for an air source, such as the air pump device 46 discussed above with reference to
In one embodiment, the marker positioner 96 positions the marking device 82 with respect to one or more parts of the marker airbrush device 94. As shown in the example of
In the expanded, perspective view of
In further embodiments, based on movement of locking lever 100 about rotation joint 102, the positioning mechanism 124 of the locking lever 100 includes a locking segment 126 that engages against at least a portion of a marking device, such as a front end of a marking device 82. As such, a marker positioner 96 may include a locking lever 100 having one or more locking segments 126 that engage against an outer surface of marking device, such as a collar and/or tip of a marking device 82. In embodiments, positioning mechanism 124 is an s-detent on a surface of the locking lever 100, while locking segment 126 is a standing rib that spans at least a portion of the positioning mechanism 124. In further embodiments, positioning mechanism 124 includes multiple locking segments 126 having varying heights within the s-detent of positioning mechanism 124, to provide varying locking positions of the locking lever 100. Accordingly, in further embodiments, one or more locking segments 126 are configured to mate against one or more different sizes of marking devices 82. In one embodiment, each locking segment 126 coupled to a positioning mechanism 124 is configured to mate against a particular-sized marking device 82, such as a first locking segment 126 configured to mate against a miniature-sized marking device 82, and a second locking segment 126 configured to mate against a regular-sized marking device 82.
As further shown in the enlarged view of
In embodiments, the stabilizing ring 128 restricts movement of the tip of a marking device secured by the marker positioner 96. In one embodiment, coupling of the marking device 82 with the stabilizing ring 128 secures the marking device 82 inside the marker positioner 76 such that the air flowing from an air outlet contacts at least a portion of the marker nib on the marking device 82. In some embodiments, air flowing through the marker airbrush device 94 contacts at least a portion of a collar of the marking device 82 and at least a portion of the marker nib. As such, air contacting the marking device 82 may be “targeted” to contact a particular portion of the marking device 82 based on positioning of the marking device 82 by the marker positioner 96 (and the corresponding orientation of the marking device 82 inside the hollow interior 132). In one example, air flowing through marker airbrush device 94 may travel across the nib of the marking device 82, collect an amount of marking solution in the air stream, and release a spray of marking solution out of the opening 80 to create an “airbrush” effect. In other words, the marker airbrush device 94 may transfer marking solution from the marking device 82 (i.e., from the marker nib) out of the first end 66 of the marker airbrush device 94, and onto a writing surface, based on securing the marking device 82 with the marker positioner 96.
As previously discussed, embodiments of the invention may utilize many different kinds of marking devices 82, having marker nibs saturated with multiple different types of marking solutions. For example, the marker airbrush device 94 may be used with a variety of broad line markers, such as Regular, Washable, Pip-Squeaks®, Crystal Effects, Window and Bright Fabric markers, by Crayola® LLC of Easton, Pa. As such, embodiments of the marking solution may be a washable marker solution, a non-washable marker solution, a fabric-writing marker solution, a window-writing marker solution, a special-effects marker solution and/or a permanent marker solution. Additionally, the marker airbrush device 94 may be used to transfer solution from a variety of different types of marking devices 82, including but not limited to markers having a marker nib and/or marker reservoir saturated in marking solution. In embodiments, marking device 82 is removable from marker airbrush device 94, such that multiple different marking devices may be used individually with marker airbrush device 94. In some embodiments, stabilizing ring 128 may be adapted to secure different types of marking devices 82, such as marking devices having different circumferences or different shaped housings and/or nibs. In embodiments, the marker positioner 96 of marker airbrush device 94 may be maneuvered into different locking positions corresponding to the outer surface of a regular-sized marking device or the outer surface of a miniature-sized marking device.
For example, with reference to
An exemplary locked, unlocked, and separated view of a marker positioner 144 for use with a miniature-sized marking device 146 is depicted in
Turning now to
Embodiments of the marker positioner 176 include a conical tip 178, a rotatable collar 180 that rotates around a circumference of a marking device (not shown), and an opening 184. In some aspects, an angle of the marker positioner 176 relative to the horizontal axis X of the airbrush housing 162 is greater than zero degrees, with the airflow through the marker airbrush housing 162 contacting at least a portion of a marker nib secured inside the marker positioner 176.
Similar to embodiments described with respect to
In embodiments, a dual-action trigger 168 may be coupled to the airbrush housing 162 at a midpoint 174 between the first end 164 and the second end 166. The dual-action trigger 168 may comprise a top trigger 170 and a bottom trigger 172. As shown in
The handle 182 may be attached along the bottom portion of the airbrush housing 162 at some point between the first end 164 and the second end 166. In some embodiments, the angle 188 formed by the back surface relative to the horizontal axis X of the airbrush housing 162 may be 90 degrees. In other embodiments, as shown in
Turning to
The air reservoir 194 may also be coupled to an outgoing air supply 198. The outgoing air supply 198 may be tubing running from the air reservoir 194 towards the marker positioner 176 at the first end 164 of the airbrush housing 162. The outgoing air supply 198 may comprise a portion of the air outlet or may be coupled to the air outlet.
The air reservoir 194 also may be connected to a pushrod 212, which may be attached to an arm structure 204. In this embodiment, a flat surface 214 of the arm structure 204 may abut the cam 200. The cam 200 may have a rotational cam point 202, which may correspond to the midpoint 174 in
In an embodiment, while the valve system 190 is in the closed position, the flat surface 208 of the triangular cam 200 is parallel to and in contact with the flat surface 214 of the arm structure 204. Additionally, when the valve system 190 is in a closed position, the pushrod 212 is at a first length 206 between the arm structure 204 and the air reservoir 194.
In
The air reservoir 194 may use various mechanisms for controlling airflow into the outgoing air supply 198 upon movement of the pushrod 212 connected to the air reservoir 194.
Turning to
Further, in some embodiments, the interior compartment 240 may be coupled to a spring mechanism 248 that moves the interior compartment to its position in the closed state. Accordingly, when the pushrod 212 is moved into an open position during a user's use of the dual-action trigger, the interior compartment 240 may be forced to move in a direction towards the spring mechanism 248 until interior compartment 240 blocks the opening 240 in the air reservoir 194 but allows air from the incoming air supply 192 to travel toward the outgoing air supply 198. When a user is no longer moving the pushrod 212 into an open position through use of the dual-action trigger 168, the spring mechanism may cause the interior compartment 240 to revert to its initial position in the closed state.
Turning to
In some embodiments, such as the one illustrated in
Turning briefly to
Continuing to the rest of the marker position 176 in
The circumference of the base collar 228 may correspond to a circumference of the hollow interior 132 of the conical tip 178 such that the base collar 228 may be coupled to the conical tip 178. Similarly, the sealing collar 226 may have a circumference corresponding to the circumference of the base collar 228 and may be placed within the a hollow interior of the base collar 228. As shown in
Next, the pronged collar 224 may be coupled to the sealing collar 226 by placing the pronged collar 224 around at least a portion of the sealing collar 226. In the embodiment illustrated, the sealing collar 226 comprises a bottom portion and a top portion, the top portion 225 protruding from the rest of the sealing collar 226. The pronged collar 224 may be coupled to the sealing collar 226 by engaging snap pieces on the base of the pronged collar 224 onto the top portion of the sealing collar 226. Other coupling mechanisms may be used, however. Finally, the adjustable collar 222 may be placed around the pronged collar 224.
The rotatable collar 180 may be designed to hold a marking device (not shown) in the marker positioner 176 and to prevent the pressurized air from exiting the marker airbrush device 160 aside from through the opening 184. As the user rotates the adjustable collar 222, the adjustable collar 222 may be slightly raised or lowered with respect to the rest of the rotatable collar 180. In one embodiment, as the user rotates the adjustable collar 222 in a direction 234, the adjustable collar 222 may be lowered and slightly tighten around the pronged collar 224. The pronged collar 224 may comprise a plurality of pronged structures 232 that are configured to be manipulated by rotation of the adjustable collar 222. In other words, as the adjustable collar 222 is rotated and tightens around the pronged collar 224, the plurality of pronged structures 232 may be pushed inward. Inward movement of the plurality of pronged structures 232 may place pressure around at least part of the sealing collar 226.
When a marking device (not shown) is placed within the marker position 176, an interior surface of the sealing collar 226 may be in contact with a surface of the marking device. Pressure put on the sealing collar 226 from rotation of the adjustable collar 222 may minimize any space between the interior surface of the sealing collar 226 and the marking device, sealing off a potential exit for the pressurized air. The sealing collar 226 may be constructed from a rubber material or another pliable material capable of forming a seal with the marking device.
As previously discussed, embodiments of the invention may utilize many different kinds of marking devices, having marker nibs saturated with multiple different types of marking solutions. For example, the marker airbrush device 160 may be used with a variety of broad line markers, such as Regular, Washable, Pip-Squeaks®, Crystal Effects, Window and Bright Fabric markers, by Crayola® LLC of Easton, Pa. As such, embodiments of the marking solution may be a washable marker solution, a non-washable marker solution, a fabric-writing marker solution, a window-writing marker solution, a special-effects marker solution and/or a permanent marker solution. Additionally, the marker airbrush device 160 may be used to transfer solution from a variety of different types of marking devices, including but not limited to markers having a marker nib and/or marker reservoir saturated in marking solution. In embodiments, the marking device is removable from marker airbrush device 160, such that multiple different marking devices may be used individually with marker airbrush device 160. In some embodiments, the marker positioner 176 may be adapted to secure different types of marking devices, such as marking devices having different circumferences or different shaped housings and/or nibs.
Turning to
Accordingly, the base station 300 may include a first end 302 and a second end 304 opposite the first end 302 along a horizontal axis Z. Tubing 306 may be coupled to the second end 304 of the base station 300. The tubing 306 may also be coupled to the marker airbrush device 160, and air from the base station may be supplied to the marker airbrush device 160 via the tubing 306. Although not illustrated, an electrical power cord may be coupled to the first end 302 of the base station 300 such that the base station 300 may use electrical power to pump air to the marker airbrush device 160. The base station 300 may also include a power button 308 that a user may engage through a push of the power button 308, for example, to power the base station 300 on and off.
A top portion 310 of the base station 310 may provide a docking area for the marker airbrush device 160 when the marker airbrush device 160 is not in use. Specifically, the top portion 310 of the base station 300 may include a slot 312 configured to receive at least a portion of the marker airbrush device 160. In some aspects, the slot 312 is configured to receive the bottom trigger 172 of the dual-action trigger 168 of the marker airbrush device 160. As shown in
To help keep the marker airbrush device 160 on the base station 310, the top portion may further have two protrusions 314 extending upward from the top surface 316 of the base station 300. The protrusions 314 may be positioned on either side of the slot 312 to help maintain the marker airbrush device 160 in an upright position. Additionally, the top surface 316 of the base station 300 may be curved with the curvature being more pronounced at the second end 304 of the base station 300 and tapering off towards the first end 302. The curved top surface 316 may help to better position the marker airbrush device 160 on the base station 300. As the first end 164 of the airbrush housing 162 coupled to the marker positioner 176 may be heavier than the second end 166 of the airbrush housing 162, the first end 164 of the airbrush housing 162 may be angled downwards towards the first end 302 of the base station 300, following the curved top surface 316, while the second end 166 of the airbrush housing 162 and the handle 186 may be positioned at the second end 304 of the base station 300.
Many different arrangements of the various components depicted, as well as components not shown, are possible without departing from the scope of the claims below. Embodiments of the technology have been described with the intent to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Alternative embodiments will become apparent to readers of this disclosure after and because of reading it. Alternative means of implementing the aforementioned can be completed without departing from the scope of the claims below. Certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations and are contemplated within the scope of the claims.
This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority to U.S. Nonprovisional application Ser. No. 14/676,026, titled “Marker Airbrush,” filed Apr. 1, 2015, which is a divisional of U.S. Nonprovisional application Ser. No. 14/089,965, titled “Marker Airbrush,” filed Nov. 26, 2013, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/729,833, titled “Marker Airbrush,” filed Nov. 26, 2012, the entire disclosure of each of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
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