On Februay 24, 1931, Parker Pen patented desk sets for supporting fountain pens.
Pen receptable used to be a standard feature of all work desks. They help contain any ink leakage.
Patent Informatiion
Publication number: US1793610 A
Patent Title: Desk-set receptacle
Publication type: Grant
Publication date: 24 Feb 1931
Filing date: 25 Feb 1929
Priority date: 26 Jan 1926
Inventors: Guyot Walter
Original Assignee: Parker Pen Co
Publication number: US1793610 A
Patent Title: Desk-set receptacle
Publication type: Grant
Publication date: 24 Feb 1931
Filing date: 25 Feb 1929
Priority date: 26 Jan 1926
Inventors: Guyot Walter
Original Assignee: Parker Pen Co
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