Abstract: A tooth cleaning assembly including a rack, and at least one detachable toothpaste squeezing assembly mounted on the rack. The assembly further includes a base, a toothpaste cylinder having a lower end fitted in the base, an annular member arranged at an upper end of the toothpaste cylinder, a cover fitted on a top of the toothpaste cylinder and mounted on the annular member, a tubular neck telescopically fitted in the toothpaste cylinder, a cap pivotally connected with an upper end of the tubular neck, and a movable knob extending through the rack to be detachably engaged with a bottom of the base. At least one toothbrush is detachably mounted on the annular member, and at least one spring mug is fitted within the rack, so that all commonly used tooth brushing articles are combined into one unit thereby making them convenient to use and arranging them in a tidy manner.

Abstract: A golf-theme writing related article includes a golf-club-head-shaped eraser which includes a pencil-end reception well for receiving an eraser end of a pencil. A golf-club-bag-shaped pencil holder is provided for holding one or more of pencils fitted with the golf-club-head-shaped erasers. A simulated wheeled golf bag cart is provided for supporting the golf-club-bag-shaped pencil holder. The simulated wheeled golf bag cart includes wheels and a bag-holder portion supported by the wheels. The simulated wheeled golf bag cart includes two wheels. Alternatively, the simulated wheeled golf bag cart includes three wheels, and the wheels weigh more than the bag-holder portion. A simulated golf green is provided for supporting the simulated wheeled golf bag cart on which the golf-club-bag-shaped pencil holder is supported. Additional golf-club-head-shaped erasers and are provided. Each golf-club-head-shaped eraser can simulate a different head of a golf club.

Abstract: A pen or other writing instrument has a cap with a bulb that is relatively heavy compared to the barrel of the pen and has a larger diameter. The bulb has an approximately oval outer shape and may include a tube for receiving the pen or an outer ring. When placed or tossed onto a desk or table, the cap causes the pen to remain standing, where it is easily located. The cap can be formed as a single piece.

Abstract: A retractable marking device is provided having a casing in which a coil is tightly wound from which the marking device may be extended for use thereof. A housing may further be provided such that the casing is placed within the housing and the housing is attached to a device on which the marking device is most commonly implemented. The marking device may be a pen, pencil or other writing instrument or may also be, for example, a blunt-ended instrument for use as a pointing-type device. The tightly wound coil maintains the marking device in a retracted position so that the marking device is readily available for use. In addition, the marking device is replaceable with a substitute marking device or replaceable following depletion of, for example, ink contained therein.

Abstract: A decorative writing implement includes an animal-shaped body having four limbs and a head. Each limb is detachable from the body and retains a pen therein. A rear end of each limb is interferentially fit into a hole defined in the body for mounting the limb to the body. A writing tip of each pen extends beyond a front end of the corresponding limb. Protection caps in the form of a pair of gloves and a pair of boots are detachably mounted to the writing tips of the pens for protection thereof. A further pen is retained in the body with a writing tip thereof extending beyond the head. A cap is detachably mounted to the head for covering and protecting the further pen. Preferably, the animal-shaped body is made of rubber thereby being capable to serve as an eraser.

Abstract: The invention concerns a toothbrush (10) with bristles (12) at the top and a handle (14) including a structure for maintaining the brush in a vertical storage position, characterized in that the brush handle (14) is longitudinally divided in its upper part into at least two branches (16,18,20) articulated between an open position for storage wherein the free ends (22,24,26) of the branches (16,18,20), mutually spaced, form support points for the brush (10) on a horizontal surface, and a closed position wherein the branches are brought together for the toothbrush (10) to be used.

Abstract: A marker assembly which includes a first end cap, a first marker body, and a second end cap, each component having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion of the first marker body nests within the rear portion of the first end cap. The front portion of the second end cap nests within the rear portion of the first marker body. The formation results in a predetermined interconnected marker configuration.

Abstract: A receptacle comprising an applicator and a body forming a reservoir suitable for containing a fluid substance, said body being provided with a top opening. The receptacle includes at least one anti-spill piece fitted to the outside of said body, said piece being suitable for holding the opening of the body of the receptacle above the level of the liquid in the body of the receptacle when the receptacle is resting on a plane surface.

Abstract: A combination liquid soap dispenser and scrub brush for dispensing a liquid onto a scrub brush or other cleaning implement. The combination liquid soap dispenser and scrub brush includes a container for holding a liquid, a carrier for holding the cleaning implement, and a means to mount the carrier in suspension above the liquid in the container. In use, the carrier with cleaning element is depressed through downward force to the level of the liquid in the container so as to coat the cleaning implement evenly.

Abstract: A retractable marking device is provided having a casing in which a coil is tightly wound from which the marking device may be extended for use thereof. A housing may further be provided such that the casing is placed within the housing and the housing is attached to a device on which the marking device is most commonly implemented. The marking device may be a pen, pencil or other writing instrument or may also be, for example, a blunt-ended instrument for use as a pointing-type device. The tightly wound coil maintains the marking device in a retracted position so that the marking device is readily available for use. In addition, the marking device is replaceable with a substitute marking device or replaceable following depletion of, for example, ink contained therein.

Abstract: A pen structure with a pair of leg seats formed on two end sections of the pen stem thereof is disclosed. A cap member is removably fitted with one end of the pen stem. The pen stem, leg seats and cap member are made of soft rubber material and together form the pen structure with a specific pattern.

Abstract: A hot wax hair remover apparatus comprising a heating sleeve (1) for depilatory wax equipped with a wax applicator (6) wherein the heating sleeve (1) is provided with a retractable foot (5) equipped with a spring (7) holding the foot (5) in the deployed position and with means (7, 9) for locking the toot (5) in a retracted position, against the force of the spring (7), controlled by a catch (11) arranged at the base of the sleeve (1) which releases the locking means (7, 9) when the sleeve (1) is put down on a support surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand-held nail polish removal tool for use in removing nail polish, The tool comprises a hollow base portion for receiving and containing nail polish remover. A cap portion is secured to the hollow base portion with the nail polish remover receivable into the cap portion from the hollow base portion. At least one rest member is secured to either or both the hollow base portion and/or the cap portion. A porous applicator material is removably secured to the cap portion with the nail polish remover receivable into the porous material from the cap portion and substantially retainable within the porous material such that contacting pressure of the porous material with a fingernail or the like releases at least a partial amount of the nail polish remover from the porous material onto the fingernail or the like.

Abstract: The multiple pen holder and drawing aid is a generally rectangular device or casing which has holes in one side and retaining elements in the casing to hold drawing instruments such as dry erase markers, pens, pencils and similar instruments. The retaining elements and holes are arranged such that the drawing instruments are retained in the casing with the tip ends extended outwardly through the holes. The user may then hold the drawing aid in one hand to use to draw multiple parallel lines on a drawing surface. The casing has a top casing element and bottom casing element which are hinged relative to each other and latched for closure. Thus the casing may be opened in a clam shell manner for insertion and removal of drawing instruments.

Abstract: A pen holder uniquely designed for holding two writing utensils in their individual capacity, separated from adjacent writing utensils, while providing protection for the marking tips of the writing utensils. The pen holder consists of a tube casing containing two tubes. Each tube is predisposed for releasably retaining a writing utensil, particularly a pen. Separating the tubes within the tube casing and the writing utensils received within each tube is a dividing wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for flowable materials to facilitate the repair of damaged metal coatings by allowing the user to quickly, safely, and accurately apply a metal coating solution to a specific portion of a metal surface, alleviating the need to re-immerse the entire metal item in a coating bath. This is particularly advantageous where the metal item is a portion of an automobile chassis or an aircraft which cannot be easily removed. Further, the applicator is a hand-held device which features a safety collar which protects the user from potentially harmful treatment solutions and, because the applicator enables the user to deliver metal coatings accurately and efficiently, chemical waste is essentially eliminated.

Abstract: A bookmark device formed of plastic has a narrow, low-profile and elongated bookmark extension, with an enlarged, wider cap portion at its upper end. The cap portion provides a cap for a removable highlighter pen which comprises an enlarged head of the bookmark device with an internal reservoir holding highlighter fluid and a highlighter tip for marking text. In a preferred embodiment the cap and the highlighter head lie essentially entirely to one side of the plane of the bookmark extension, so that in use, the bookmark can always be oriented one way or the other between the pages of the book without increasing the profile of the book. In one embodiment the bookmark device can be part of a set of components including additional highlighter heads, for replacement purposes and for providing different highlighter colors. The device is conveniently used for highlighting while reading.

Abstract: A shielded writing apparatus for preventing cross-contamination between a writer's hand and the writing surface and a writing instrument. The apparatus comprises a plate, a finger handle protruding outwardly from the upper surface of the plate and a sheath attached by a flexible cord to the finger handle, such that the sheath is maintained by the cord in a substantially vertical position. The sheath is adapted to receive a writing instrument and maintains the writing instrument in a generally vertical position when not in use. The finger handle is grasped by the last finger and the adjacent finger/s of the writing hand, while the thumb and forefinger holds the sheath containing the writing instrument, in a customary writing fashion. As the writer writes with the writing instrument, the apparatus moves along the writing surface along with the hand such that the plate forms a barrier between the butt of the hand and the writing surface.

Abstract: A retractable marking device is provided having a casing in which a coil is tightly wound from which the marking device may be extended for use thereof. A housing may further be provided such that the casing is placed within the housing. The housing may be attached to a device on which the marking device is most commonly implemented. The marking device may be a pen, pencil or other writing instrument or may also be, for example, a blunt-ended instrument for use as a pointing-type device. The tightly wound coil maintains the marking device in a retracted position so that the marking device is readily available for use. In addition, the marking device is replaceable with a substitute marking device or replaceable following depletion of, for example, ink contained therein.

Abstract: A pen for providing input to an electronic apparatus includes a cylindrical pen body made of a resin, a pen tip attached to one end of the pen body, and a weight member disposed within the pen body and offset from the axis of the pen body. The weight member is of a density higher than that of the rein. This allows the center of gravity of the pen body to be radially eccentric with respect to the axis thereof and aids in preventing rolling of the pen.

Abstract: A writing implement includes a ball point pen and corresponding cap at one end, and a highlight marker and corresponding cap at the other end. The highlight marker cap includes an integral blade portion which functions as a bookmark. The writing implement and cap are adapted to be slidably received over the spine of a book wherein the blade portion of the highlight marker cap extends downwardly between the pages of the book, and the body of the writing implement extends downwardly along the outside of the book spine.

Abstract: A shielded writing system includes a hand shield and a shielded writing instrument. The hand shield comprises a thin plate having a pillar projecting from one side thereof and appropriately contoured to be grasped by the two free fingers of writing hand. The plate extends outwardly in all directions from the connection therewith of the pillar to fully underlie the butt of the hand (held in a loose fist of the writing position) as a barrier to contact with the writing surface. In the direction from the pillar that the thumb and forefinger are to project, the plate terminates short of the tips of the thumb and forefinger. The pillar has a cavity to serve as a receptacle for a writing instrument. A tubular shield of resilient material is provided into which a writing instrument is inserted to protect the user from cross-contamination with the instrument. The tubular shield is longitudinally slit, and open at either end to permit the instrument to extend therethrough.

Abstract: A writing utensil structure includes a housing having an upper end portion with a neck extending upwardly and two diametrically opposite lugs each protruding from the neck. A passage is defined in the upper end portion of the housing and extends through the neck. A cap is mounted on the upper end portion of the housing and includes an inner wall having a first recess defined in a lower portion thereof for receiving the neck, a second recess defined in an intermediate portion thereof for receiving each of the two lugs, and a third recess defined in an upper portion thereof and aligning with the passage. A writing utensil is received in the passage and has an upper end with a tip extending upwardly and received in the third recess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to removing the graphite that accumulates on the rubber eraser attached at the end of a common pencil. The pencil eraser cleaner is provided with a connecting hole to mount on the eraser end of a pencil with means to be held securely and disconnected easily. The pencil eraser cleaner has four concaved cleaning surfaces for controlled rubbing action.

Abstract: A section of sponge-like cleaning material partially enclosed within a rigid casing to form a cleaning surface that is contoured to simultaneously contact the edge and sides of a windshield wiper blade; being movable back and forth along the length of a wiper blade by a hollow handle that can be used to store cleansing fluid directly or in a squeeze-type dropper.

Abstract: A felt-tip pen (1) for writing on posters or the like is inserted into an ink pot for refilling and keeping. In order to prevent the outer sides of the felt-tip pen from becoming soiled with ink, the felt-tip pen has an axial groove (12) parallel to the felt-tip (10) entered by a collar (22) that surrounds the opening (21) of the ink pot (20) when the felt-tip pen is inserted through the opening. This groove is designed in an intermediate piece (5) that bears the felt-tip and that is in turn inserted onto the cup-shaped end (3) of the handle with a second groove (11 ) of the same size as the first but oriented in the opposite direction. The felt-tip may thus be inserted on both sides onto the handle (2) and into the ink pot and at the same time it is well sealed in the ink pot.

Abstract: The present invention is a combined pencil sharpener and pencil stowage apparatus. The invention comprises a body, a pencil stowage compartment formed within the body for containing a tip of a pencil, and a separate pencil sharpener compartment formed within the body, the pencil sharpener compartment containing a pencil sharpener. Unlike previous inventions, the present invention provides a single body that has these two separate pencil stowage and pencil sharpener compartments formed therein. The pencil stowage compartment and pencil sharpener compartment are preferably positioned in a parallel relationship to minimize the length of the pencil/apparatus when the pencil is stowed in the apparatus, therefore making it easy to be stored in the user's pocket.

Abstract: A wrist writing instrument which can be conveniently carried on a wrist like a bracelet and writes as a regular pen, comprises two major parts: First, a partially reinforced flexible barrel or a partially sectionalized barrel (34), with a plurality of rigid tubular sections and a continuous reinforcing member on which the sections are serially connected and reinforced along one side of the barrel. The reinforcing member is a structure or of a material which is flexible laterally but substantially rigid under longitudinal stretch. The above barrel can only be bent towards the reinforced side, the flexible side, and can not be bent towards the other three sides, the stiff sides. Second, a stiffening means (44) which structurally has at least one bendable side and at least one non-bendable side, is inserted into and pivotally mounted in the barrel (34) for a releasable stiffening of the wrist writing instrument.

Abstract: A plastering machine is formed to apply and compact cement-sand mortar plaster onto a vertical wall surface. A container (30) for holding and applying mortar is attached to a frame assembly moveable along both a vertical axis and horizontal axis. The container is supported by a frame-assembly (16) which includes vertical moveable frame members (18, 20) energized by hydraulic means, mounted onto a base frame (2). The base-frame (2) is fitted with swivel caster wheels (4) and angled roller wheels (6). A vibration rod (44) is provided within the container (38). A cutter and smoothening device (42) is provided to smoothen the plaster applied to the wall surface.

Abstract: A pen having a holder (10) and a mechanism (11) arranged in the pen, comprises a substantially hemispherical writing end and has such a mass distribution that its centre of gravity is located between the crest of the writing end and the meridian plane of the substantially hemispherical writing end, such that the pen, when put e.g. on a table and having its nib (12) retracted, will automatically rise so as to stand substantially on the crest of the writing end when in its resting position.

Abstract: A writing instrument holder includes an ear clip receivable and supportable on an ear of a wearer, and a clamp attached to the ear clip for releasably clamping a writing instrument. The holder is specifically intended for holding carpenters' pencils.

Abstract: A device for filling a converter with writing fluid, including a connector designed to be sealingly engaged with the orifice of a converter. The connector has an orifice in the shape of an orifice of a conventional ink cartridge. The device also includes a pipe-shaped conduit segment, connecting to the connector and extending into the interior of a reservoir containing writing fluid. The pipe-shaped conduit segment extends from the connector in an inclined fashion to a free end proximate to the bottom of the reservoir.

Abstract: A writing implement and holder assembly 10 has a pen 16 connected to a holder 12 by a retracting means, comprising a tie 14 attached to a spring loaded retracting unit 13, for drawing the pen 16 back towards a seat channel 20 in the holder 12 when the pen 16 is not in use. The holder 12 has guide surfaces 22, 24, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47 to deflect and orientate the pen 16 as it abuts these guide surfaces under the retractive force for the pen 16 to be automatically received in the seat 20 of the holder 12.

Abstract: For sealing a fine point applicator tip of a craft paint applicator with a cap without damage to the dispensing end of the applicator tip. The cap includes an abutment shoulder for engaging a corresponding abutment shoulder on the applicator tip to form a first seal. A flexible shoulder is formed in the interior cavity of the cap spaced from the cap abutment shoulder. The interior cavity terminates in an end wall portion spaced from the flexible shoulder. The cap is threaded onto the applicator causing the dispensing end of the applicator tip to engage the cap end wall portion. The flexible shoulder of the interior cavity of the cap resiliently yields as the dispensing end is forced against the cap end wall portion during the continued rotation of the cap until the applicator abutment shoulder engages the abutment shoulder in the cap. The cap thus seals the applicator tip in at least two positions.

Abstract: A support base includes a housing tube, with the housing tube arranged to receive a reservoir tubular member having a fluid permeable tip at one end thereof and a removable cap at a second end thereof permitting replenishment of water within the reservoir, wherein the tip permits moistening of water activated glue portions of an envelope and permitting the moistening of stamps and the like positioned on the envelope.

Abstract: A combination dispenser-applicator and stand with the dispenser having a hollow interior and at one end means to fill the hollow interior with a topical solution such as lotion and the stand acting in one mode as a stand and cover for the sponge portion of the applicator head but also allowing the sponge cover to be removed from the stand to enable the user to transport the-applicator in a covered manner without taking the applicator stand.

Abstract: A writing instrument shaped to resemble a flower on a stem with leaves comprised of a hollow tubing housing, a top portion of hollow tubing, an adapter for detachably connecting the top portion to the housing, and a stylus. One portion of the housing is curvilinear, having a plurality of loops shaped to resemble leaves. The top portion is shaped to resemble a flower or bud. The adapter allows the top portion to be detachably connected to either end of the housing. The overall effect is to suggest a flower or bud on a stem with leaves. A second embodiment of the writing instrument uses a base formed of hollow tubing bent into shapes to complement the flower and stem suggested by the housing and top portion. A third embodiment includes a plurality of top portions which are interchangeable and can be detachably connected to the housing using the same adapter.

Abstract: A generally planar writing instrument comprises a cap with anchoring and clipping means for attachment to a key ring, a watchband, a shirt pocket or the like, and a holder having finger gripping recessed surfaces and fastening means adapted to temporarily retain the holder on a finger of a user between uses as well as to securely store the holder in the cap when not in use.

Abstract: A holder having a sealing cap portion for craft paint applicators. The holder includes a lower base portion with an interior cavity formed in the upper portion of the holder. A threaded portion is formed therein for mating engagement with a threaded portion on the applicator bottle. The interior cavity terminates in an end wall portion that seals the dispensing end of the applicator tip from air circulation and from leakage. The applicator is inserted in the interior cavity of the holder and twisted to lock the applicator tip in the holder so the applicator tip is sealed within the holder. This allows the base portion of the holder to support the applicator in a inverted position. Since the applicator is inverted, craft paint is always in fluid contact with the inner surfaces of the applicator tip.

Abstract: This invention is a cooking sauce dispenser comprising an assembly of one or more tubular, squeezable containers having a circular opening in a plane at an oblique angle to the axis of the container and connected rotatably to a collar having a flow passage for each container. The flow passage for each container is attached to an individual, heat resistant flow tube which terminates in a drip proof flapper valve. The distal end of each flow tube fits into a common flow directing nozzle which contains a bristle brush for applying the sauce to food. The drip proof valves are designed to accommodate sauces of varying viscosities and sauces containing chunky ingredients. The bristle brush is detachable and easily replaced with brushes of varying stiffness. By rotating a particular container, the container is caused to extend at an acute angle from the axis of the dispenser.

Abstract: A case is disclosed for holding a lipstick in a conventional lipstick holder in combination with a lip brush, a clip for holding the top of a conventional lipstick and a mirror. The case consists of a hollow cylinder in which the lip brush is held in place by frictional engagement and a platform attached to the bottom of said cylinder having a circular portion in which a conventional lipstick holder can rest. Means for holding the conventional lipstick holder in position and a rotatable cap pivotally mounted on the top of said case to allow access to the lipstick holder during the application of lipstick. The mirror is mounted on the body of the case.

Abstract: A ball point pen and removable cap combination includes a ball point pen assembly and a removable cap that has a clip/writing-stabilizer portion extending away from the closed end and the open end of the cap. The ball point pen assembly includes a point portion and a barrel portion. The removable cap is capable of sliding longitudinally and fitting by a friction fit onto the barrel portion, on the barrel end opposite the point, when the ball point pen assembly is used for writing, forming a pen-cap combination. In this way, the removable cap can rest upon the skin of the hand between the uppermost joint of the index finger and the uppermost joint of the thumb when the ball point pen assembly is used for writing.

Abstract: A writing instrument with a projector mechanism includes a pen holder with an upper section for holding either a pen fixing blocking with a refill for writing purposes or a toy missile or other article for fun. The pen holder also includes a lower section for installation of a projector mechanism composed of a plunger, a push rod, a compression spring, a rtainer ring and a puller. By pulling the puller outwardly the plunger and the push rod are displaced, and the compression spring is compressed. Then release of the puller can result in a thrust force in the pen holder to project the toy missile or other article in the upper section of the pen holder for fun. Alternatively placing the pen fixing block with a refill in the upper section of the pen holder, the writing instrument can be used for writing.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus is provided using indexing fabric rolls to furnish the cleaning surface. The rolls are contained within a replaceable cassette unit. The cassette is mounted within a housing which is attached to an elongated handle.

Abstract: Device for fixing a pencil or the like on a security hat of the type comprising a sheath disposed at the base of the hat, constituting a cavity which extends from top to bottom and is open at both ends thereof. The device comprises a generally flat member which is formed of a slight curvature enabling it to rest against the surface of the security hat. A hook is formed from the member enabling to introduce and hold a pencil or an object of the same type. The flat member comprises a tongue intended to be introduced in the cavity by snapping thereby preventing the exit of the tongue once the latter is in position in the cavity.

Abstract: The Applicator Means comprises a plurality of identical applicators joined to a freestanding base by frangible couplings. Each applicator is configured to receive a sample of substance or preparation, i.e., lipstick, or such, by deposition on a stub end thereof. A removable cap is set over the stub end of each applicator to shield such substance or preparation as will be deposited on the stub end. The base, couplings and applicators constitute a single, unitized molding. The Method defines the steps to be exercised in depositing a preparation (i.e., the product sample of lipstick, or the like) on the stub ends of the applicators, simultaneously.

Abstract: A writing instrument packing kit assembly comprises a body and a lid member joined together so as to be detachable. The body is provided in its bottom with a holder portion adapted to assure that the tips of writing instruments packed therein are clamped and held in place and around an open end with an inclined surface portion inclined slightly, gradually and outwardly from the open end and a recessed portion in the vicinity thereof, and the lid member is provided on the inner-peripheral side in the vicinity of its open end with a suitable number of projecting pieces to be inserted into the recessed portion in the body and on its inner periphery with a thickened portion to be joined to the inclined surface portion of the body.

Abstract: A writing instrument comprised of a hollow tubing housing wherein the upper portions of the housing are bent into attractive pleasing shapes with ornamental accessories such as eyes attached to the housing. The overall effect is to suggest a living creature or critter. A second embodiment of the writing instrument uses a base formed of hollow tubing bent into shapes to complement the living creature suggested by the upper housing.

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing semi-soft sticklike food products, such as butter, oleomargarine, and the like can have the elements thereof oriented and re-oriented into positions that are most comfortable to the particular user. The container can be disassembled for easy cleaning.

Abstract: A cable securing device for removably securing a cable to a base fixture including a cylindrical plug connected to one end of the cable and a wire mesh grip secured within a hole in the base for grippingly engaging the plug. A release key is provided for releasing the grip. The use of the device to secure a pen to a pen and base set is described.