With Diverse Feature Patents (Class 30/459)
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Patent number: 8726527Abstract: A portable pencil sharpener is capable of being manually operable or operable to be driven by a remote torque driver. The pencil sharpener is capable of sharpening either a carpenter's pencil or a Number 2 pencil. Pencil shavings are retained in a compact housing and removed through a retractable panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Richard Steven Constantine, Man For Ma
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Publication number: 20140090258Abstract: A hole closure device has a closing element for closing at least one functional opening of a container or body. The functional opening is introduced into a component which is separate from the container or body, the component is inserted into a receiving opening in the container or body. A positioning device is integrally formed on the hole closure device for insertion into the receiving opening in a custom-fit manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: FRITZ LUETTGENS
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Patent number: 7654179Abstract: A device for sharpening crayons, wax pencils, and the like is provided. This device includes: a multi-blade removable and replaceable crayon sharpening cartridge; an electric motor mechanically coupled to the blade cartridge for axially rotating the blade cartridge around a crayon that has been inserted into the blade cartridge; a base for supporting the electric motor; a contoured receptacle positionable on the base beneath the blade cartridge for capturing crayon debris; and a contoured exterior housing for enclosing the electric motor and the blade cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Parrish, Michael Schumacher
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Publication number: 20040250423Abstract: A retractable blade utility knife is provided which comprises a knife housing, a blade having a cutting surface in a lower end and a sawing surface in an upper end of the blade, a pencil housing formed in a lower rear part of the knife housing to keep hold of a pencil, a pencil sharpening slot connected to a conical bore and a pencil chips storage room, a rope-cutting recess for facilitating rope cutting by the blade, a blade carrier for carrying the blade and for sliding along a longitudinal axis of a knife groove formed in one side of the knife housing, and a rear cover of the knife having a pencil inlet hole and a rear cover fixed switch, the rear cover detachably coupled to a rear portion of the knife housing via the rear cover fixed switch, thereby providing a pencil chip storage space when closed to store pencil chips and a pencil chip outlet when detached to empty the pencil chips.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Zu Sheng Yu
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Patent number: 6709266Abstract: A candle holder 1 comprises an annular collar 2 and a bottom disc 3 interconnected by ribs 4 having sharp edges 5 for trimming a candle end inserted in the cavity defined by the ribs 4, the collar 1 and disc 3 while rotating the holder relative to the candle such that the sharpened edges 5 trim the candle end until said end is entirely received in the cavity, resilient arms 11 being provided for ensuring that the holder with candle inserted may be stably secured in the socket of a candlestick.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: Brian Vang Jensen
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Patent number: 6705793Abstract: A binder for receiving and retaining loose leaf papers comprising a cover, a binding mechanism coupled to the cover, and a hole punch coupled to the cover. The hole punch is configured to punch a set of holes in a sheet of paper such that the binding mechanism can be received through the set of holes to receive and retain the paper in the binder.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventor: Jon R. Wyant
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Patent number: 6698100Abstract: A combination contractor's pencil sharpener and retainer includes a sharpener having a body member which is inserted through a retainer loop mounted on a plate. The plate is attached to a contractor's tool belt, tool case or the like. The sharpener is retained by a U-shaped spring member which engages against a retention flange associated with the sharpener.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventor: Wang Yan
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Publication number: 20040003505Abstract: A combination contractor's pencil sharpener and retainer includes a sharpener having a body member which is inserted through a retainer loop mounted on a plate. The plate is attached to a contractor's tool belt, tool case or the like. The sharpener is retained by a U-shaped spring member which engages against a retention flange associated with the sharpener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a TravelonInventor: Yan Wang
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Patent number: 6634108Abstract: A sharpener, in particular for a soft-core pencil, has a sharpener housing with a sharpener channel that opens out into a free space via a channel opening. The sharpener has a sharpener blade that is positioned tangentially against the channel opening. The invention provides a magnifying glass for optically enlarging a core formation in the region of the channel opening and/or in the free space.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: KUM LimitedInventor: Fritz Lüttgens
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Patent number: 6530153Abstract: A device for sharpening cosmetic pencils of the type having a core surrounded by an annular barrel includes a container with an open end and a cover mounted to the open end of the container. The cover has holes of at least three different diameters arrayed thereon. A sharpener having a receiver and a metal blade is disposed in registration with each of the holes between the container and the cover. Optionally, a case with supports and a receptacle to removably matingly receive the container can be provided. The case can include one or more of the following: compartments independent the receptacle and one another; a mirror mounted to a backing slidably connected to the supports; and a plurality of wells disposed in the supports.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Inventor: Dianne Kleban
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Patent number: 5845407Abstract: A blade sharpening accessory, including a body member having a bottom surface with a first predetermined configuration, a top surface with a second predetermined configuration, and a recess in the top surface extending across a portion of the body member, a sharpening stone mounted in the recess so as to enable sharpening of a blade, and adhesive provided at the bottom surface of the body member for selectively fastening the body member to another article.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1997Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Inventor: Jaime M. Cerrato
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Patent number: 5727323Abstract: A pencil sharpener, including a body member having a bottom surface with a first predetermined configuration, a top surface with a second predetermined configuration, and a recess in the top surface extending from a periphery of the body member across a portion of the body member, a blade mounted to the top surface of the body member adjacent an upper edge of the recess so as to enable sharpening of a pencil, and adhesive provide at the bottom surface of the body member for selectively fastening the body member to another article.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1996Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Inventor: Jamie M. Cerrato
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Patent number: 5513436Abstract: A pencil sharpener accessory for a tape measure comprising a body member having a bottom surface with a first predetermined configuration, a top surface with a second predetermined configuration, a cavity disposed in the body member and a recess in the top surface interconnecting the cavity with a periphery of the body member; a pencil sharpener disposed in the cavity communicating with the recess to enable sharpening a pencil; and an arrangement associated with the bottom surface and a predetermined surface of the tape measure to fasten the body member and, hence, the pencil sharpener, to the predetermined surface of the tape measure.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1995Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Inventor: Jaime M. Cerrato
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Patent number: 5367777Abstract: A Wood Pencil Sharpener and Pocket Holder which allows a pencil to be stored in a shirt pocket such that the pencil and pencil point are contained within a tube and covered sharpener, thus eliminating lead pencil marks on the shirt and inside the shirt pocket. In addition, this device can sharpen the pencil while containing the loose shavings within a detachable cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1993Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Inventors: Caroline P. Nguyen, James M. Harrell, Jr.
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Patent number: 4763415Abstract: A combined scissor and pencil sharpener includes a pair of scissors having plastic looped handle portions one of which incorporates a pencil sharpener in order to offer the user dual access of both implements.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1987Date of Patent: August 16, 1988Inventor: Andrew Y. Huang
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Patent number: 4741105Abstract: A combined envelope opener and pencil sharpener unit has an envelope opener part (1) constructed to receive a letter envelope (5) for the like to be opened passed in a substantially horizontal plane therethrough and operable electrically to cut open an edge margin of the envelope (5) or the like in a directional substantially at rights angles to said plane during passage therethrough. The unit also includes a pencil sharpener part (2) constructed to receive a pencil or the like to be sharpened inserted substantially at right angles to said plane and operable electrically to sharpen the inserted end of the pencil.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1987Date of Patent: May 3, 1988Assignee: Wellmann Industrial Co. Ltd.Inventor: Man K. Wong
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Patent number: 4598478Abstract: Sharpener press-button is disclosed comprising a tubular body having one open end and another end closed by a transverse wall. The transverse wall is formed on its outer surface with an extension cooperative with a propelling pencil for fixing thereto a button. The button has a blade element including a central portion provided with an opening, two lateral converging flanks extending from the central portion and the two ends of the flanks remote from the central portion extending parallel and together in the direction away from the central portion. The blade element is housed within the tubular body, with the ends inserted into a recess in the inner face of the transverse wall and the central portion adjacent the open end of the body, the lateral flanks being formed with cutouts extending in the axial direction of the button and tapered in the direction away from the central portion of the blade element, the button having at least one radial penetrating aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1985Date of Patent: July 8, 1986Inventor: Richard D. Buschle
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Patent number: 4593468Abstract: Stationary apparatus presenting a combination memo pad holder and pencil sharpener assembly. The apparatus generally comprises a main housing having a compartment for insertion of a note pad therein. Flanges on the sharpener assembly releasably engage tracks on the housing so as to position the assembly in a first position if the apparatus is used on a desk top and a second position if the apparatus is attached to a wall or the like. The offset positions of the sharpener assembly enables a pencil to be inserted therein in a ready-for-use position.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1984Date of Patent: June 10, 1986Inventor: Robert R. Vincent
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Patent number: 4522584Abstract: An article includes a pocket-sized housing which combines a cigarette lighter with an instrument having a transforming cavity. The instrument may be a pencil sharpener or a whistle.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1983Date of Patent: June 11, 1985Inventor: Serge Crespy