Translations:Parker/26/en

Chronology

Year	Event
1889	Birth of Parker
1891	Parker becomes a corporation under the name The Parker Pen Company
1894	Obtained the patent for the Lucky Curve feeder (nº US-512319)
1898	Patented the slip-on cap
1899	The Jointless Pen was patented (nº US-622256)
1900	Introduced the Lucky Curve models with gold filigree overlay
1904	Introduced a first filling system whit compression of a rubber sac
1905	The spear-head feeder was patented (nº US-758930)
1907	Created the Snake models in silver and gold
1911	Patented an improved Lucky Curve feeder (nº US-990288)
1912	Introduced the Jack Knife model (with safety cap)
1913	Introduced a gold ring at the cap top for women's models
1913	Introduced the button filler
1914	Introdotti i modelli Black Giant and RedGiant models
1916	Patented the washer clip (nº US-1197224)
1917	Produced Trench Pen on behalf of the Department of Defense for the soldiers
1920	Produced the first mechanical pencil
1921	Introduced the Duofold
1922	Added Lady and Junior models to Duofold line
1926	Introduced the Duofold (Unbreakable) celluloid models
1926	Introduced the Pastels models in galalite
1928	Introduced the Three-Fifty model, also known as True Blue
1930	Introduced the Duette Vest pocket model
1929	Introduced the Duofold Streamlined version
1929	Discontinued the True Blue model
1931	Introduced the Quink ink
1932	Introduced the Thrift Time series
1933	Introduced the Vacumatic model and the arrow clip
1933	Discontinued the Thrift Time series
1935	Introduced the Parkette line
1936	Introduced the Challenger model
1936	Introduced the Golden Web model
1937	Introduced the Speedline version of Vacumatic
1937	Introduced the Shadowave version of Vacumatic
1939	Introduced the Duofold Geometric model (also known as Toothbrush)
1939	Discontinued the Parkette and Challenger lines
1940	Introduced the Blue diamond as lifetime warranty (or 1939?)
1940	Introduced the Laidtone Duofold model, (also called striped)
1941	Introduced the 51 model e the 51 ink
1946	Introduced the Red band filler on 51
1947	Introduced the VS model, the 51 Demi and the new clip, discontinued the Red band filler
1948	Introduced the 21 model, the aerometric filler on 51 and the Superchrome Ink, discontinued the Vacumatic and Laidtone Duofold
1950	Introduced the 41 model
1951	Discontinued the 41 model and the date stamp on 51 produced in the U.S.
1953	Discontinued the date stamp on 51 produced outside the U.S.
1954	Introduced the Jotter ballpoint pen and marking Made in USA on 51 cap
1956	Introduced the 61 model and discontinued the Superchrome Ink
1960	Introduced the 45 model
1962	Introduced the VP model
1963	Introduced the 75 model
1970	Introduced the T1 model in titanium