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What is the invention of Francisco Quisumbing?
Quink ink
Francisco Quisumbing is said to be a Filipino botanist claimed to be the inventor of Quink ink used by The Parker Pen Company. He studied in the Philippines and the US, gaining a BSc from the University of the Philippines School of Agriculture, Los Baños in 1918 and an MSc in 1921.
When was quick ink invented?
1931
Quink was first marketed in 1931. The resulting product was strongly alkaline and contained isopropyl alcohol, a solvent not previously used in inks. At that time, most pen barrels and caps were manufactured using pyralin, which was often damaged by the alcohol contained in Quink.
Who is Eduardo A Quisumbing Ph D?
Eduardo Quisumbing (November 24, 1895–August 23, 1986) was a Filipino botanist and a noted expert in the medicinal plants of the Philippines. He was an author of more than 129 scientific articles, many on orchids.
Who invented quink quick drying ink?
Francisco Quisumbing
“Quink Ink”, used by the Parker Pen Company, is a quick drying ink with a cleaning property that prevents the ink from clogging the pen. It was invented by a Filipino chemist. Francisco Quisumbing was a graduate of the University of Chicago under the American pensionado program. Quink stands for Quisumbing Ink.
What are the major contribution of Francisco Quisumbing?
Quisumbing is pioneer in the study of Philippine medicinal plants where he made tremendous contribution. His book Medicinal Plants in Philippines is the forerunner of all researches on medicinal plants in the country. He was author of more than 129 scientific articles published here and abroad.
Why is quink called quink?
Quink (a portmanteau from ‘quick’ and ‘ink’) is a fountain pen ink developed by the Parker Pen Company. It was introduced in 1931 and has remained in production ever since.
What is the invention of Gregorio Zara?
video telephone
Gregorio Y. Zara (8 March 1902 – 15 October 1978) was a Filipino engineer and physicist best remembered for inventing the first two-way video telephone. Zara’s video telephone invention enabled the caller and recipient to see each other while conversing, laying the foundation for video-conferencing.
Is quink permanent?
Parker Quink Ink can be used as a drawing ink, and is permanent.
Is Parker quink quick drying?
According to fountain pen enthusiasts, Parker Quink is generally considered to be “safe fountain pen ink”; this means that it should not stain or clog fountain pens very easily. As part of the 2002 product revival, Parker promoted its quick-drying ink as the ideal accompaniment for the Parker 51.