Abstract: A pressurized writing device comprising an ink tube having a first end and second end, a writing tip at the first end, an end plug at the second end, a pressurizing system. The pressurizing system applies a force to a writing medium in the ink tube to force the writing medium out the writing tip pressurization system includes, a compressible ink driving member. The compressibility of the ink driving member assures a secure seal of the writing medium in the ink tube. Additionally, the compressibility permits the ink driving member to wipe ink off the interior surface of the ink tube as ink is expended. Ink residue in the ink tube is thus minimized. In a preferred embodiment, the ink driving member is spherical to facilitate manufacture of the ink driving member and assembly of the writing instrument. The spherical shape also enhances the sealing and wiping effects of the compressible ink driving member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a correction tape that has a support member, a transfer layer, and a correction medium layer. The correction medium layer includes an opacifying pigment, binding polymer, and bleed inhibitor. Suitable bleed inhibitors include polyvinyl amine, phospholipids, tallow amines or combinations thereof. The bleed inhibitor is present in an amount of between about 0.1% to 10% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighter including a housing having a handle at one end and a nozzle at another end and including a fuel supply connected for selective fluid communication with the nozzle. A release member is cooperatively connected to the housing to initiate the flow of fuel from the fuel supply to the nozzle. An ignitor, such as a piezoelectric mechanism, is provided for generating a spark proximate the nozzle. A trigger spaced from the release member is operatively connected to the housing for actuating the ignitor for the generation of a spark igniting the fuel present at the nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to correction tapes having dye migration blocking properties. More specifically, the present invention includes a correction tape having a dye migration barrier. The dye migration barrier comprises an organic material that serves as a physical barrier to prevent dye from migrating from the lower corrected layer to the visible surface. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of a correction tape having a dye migration barrier.

Abstract: A roller ball pen (2) that permits a user to adjust the bias force that biases a roller ball cartridge (4) out of the pen (2) to suit the user's particular writing style. The pen (2) has a body (8) having distal and proximal ends, a roller ball cartridge (4) disposed in the body (8), a cap (10) removably disposed on the proximal end of the body (8), a control member (14) slidingly disposed in the cap (10), a spring (18) attached to the distal side of the control member (14) and abutting the roller ball cartridge (4), and a drive rod (16) engaged with the control member (14). Rotation of the drive rod (16) moves the control member (14) distally or proximally, thereby adjusting the bias force applied by the spring (18) to the roller ball cartridge (14).

Abstract: A writing instrument is provided including a cartridge carrying a writing or highlighting medium, and a writing tip exposed at one end of the cartridge. The cartridge includes a reduced cross-section which forms an annular recessed and tapered cavity. A gripping member is received in the cavity and is preferably tubular in shape and is tapered to follow the tapered contour of the cartridge. The gripping member includes a smooth surface which may include a slightly elevated or raised pattern. The elevated pattern may comprise a plurality of interconnected parts so as to form a continuous lattice or pattern such as hexagons. The pattern is preferably continuous over the entire smooth surface. The elevated pattern is resiliently compressible with respect to the smooth surface so that a user's fingers may deform the elevated pattern to provide additional traction during use. The writing instrument may also include a vented cap.

Abstract: A roller ball pen that permits a user to adjust the bias force that biases a roller ball cartridge out of the pen to suit the user's particular writing style. The pen has a body having distal and proximal ends, a roller ball cartridge disposed in the body, a cap removably disposed on the proximal end of the body, a nut slidingly disposed in the cap, a spring attached to the distal side of the nut and abutting the roller ball cartridge, and a drive rod engaged with the nut. Rotation of the drive rod moves the nut distally or proximally, thereby adjusting the bias force applied by the spring to the roller ball cartridge.