Each With Individual Supply Patents (Class 401/17)
  • Patent number: 7665921
    Abstract: In an offset pen structure for rapid assembling, a holding portion is disposed, and an offset portion extends from the side at the front part of the holding portion, and a writing device base is disposed at the end of the offset portion, wherein the offset portion together with the holding portion has a hollow passage formed therein such that the hollow passage has an opening formed at the front end of the offset portion; the opening being used for mounting a recording device and covered by a lid; the writing device base is disposed at the front end of the lid; a fixing portion is disposed at the rear end of the lid, the fixing portion being fixed at the end of the offset portion to fix and position the writing device base on the holding portion; and further a cap is disposed on the writing device base to form a protection, with a clip disposed on the side thereof, the clip being used to be inserted into a pocket of the user for convenient carry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Bao-Shen Liu
  • Publication number: 20100028068
    Abstract: A correction stick equipped pen and pen cap relating to an ink pen with a detachable pen cap, wherein the pen has a dual purpose of writing with ink on one end and whiting out mistakes on the other end with a correction stick; and the pen cap also has a dual purpose of capping the pen and whiting out mistakes with a correction stick as well. It includes a main tubular body having a first end portion comprising a writing end and a second end portion comprising a correcting end wherein the second end portion is formed with a neck with an inner circular flange and a circular recess above said circular flange wherein a correction stick is snugly-fitted into said circular recess; and a correction stick equipped pen cap, wherein a correction stick is snugly seated at a circular recess at the tip of the said pen cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Julius M. Razalan
  • Patent number: 7654762
    Abstract: A pen and/or pencil having an opening positioned opposite its writing end for retaining or storing a cosmetic preparation which can be applied to a user. Caps may also be included to cover both the writing end and/or the opposite end containing the cosmetic preparation. The cap covering the cosmetic preparation may also include an applicator such as a wand having a flat, round, or brush shaped tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventor: Cristina Carlino
  • Patent number: 7648295
    Abstract: A handheld cleaning device, particularly for footwear cleaning, including first and second opposed ends, with each end having access to a reservoir containing either a cleaning solution or a shoe polishing compound. A method of using the device to clean and polish footwear is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Inventor: Lisa Fredell
  • Patent number: 7611300
    Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shigeru Oike
  • Publication number: 20090264059
    Abstract: A stain applicator and finishing pad is defined by a specialized flexible applicator pad that has on one side an absorbent applicator material that absorbs liquid stain so that the stain may be applied to a the prepared surface, and on the opposite side an abrasive coating that allows for efficient finishing of even contoured surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: William Zagone
  • Patent number: 7600936
    Abstract: A dual dispenser for personal products such as cosmetics has two dispensers, one at either end of a tubular body. A wall divides the barrel into two chambers, which are filled with the respective products. One of the dispensers may be a sprayer and the other may be a lipstick-type dispenser, so that products of different types can be conveniently carried in a single pen-shaped article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Lanco Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Landow
  • Patent number: 7597496
    Abstract: A highlighter marker with a unique scent. The marker is used to highlight printed or written textual material. During the highlighting event, the unique scent evaporates from the ink. A memory link is thereby established between the unique scent and the highlighting event. Subsequently, when the cap of the highlighter marker is opened, the unique scent of the highlighter ink is detected, triggering recall of the highlighted text. A memory aid is thereby provided, which enhances the remembrance of previously highlighted material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventor: Jonathan B. Dubinski
  • Publication number: 20090232579
    Abstract: Apparatus (1, 21) for selectively applying two components, having: a case (2, 22); a first body (3, 23) from a first component for applying, wherein said first body (3, 23) is arranged at least partially in said case (2, 22); a second body (4, 24), wherein said second body (4, 24) is arranged at least partially in said first body (3, 23) and means (5, 25) to transport said first body (3, 23) independently of said second body (4, 24) at least partially out of said case (2, 22) and into said case (2, 22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Weckerle GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Obereisenbuchner, Thomas Weckerle
  • Publication number: 20090232578
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for retaining a plurality of cosmetic members for selective extension and retraction with a housing, a revolver chamber rotatably retained within the housing, a plurality of cosmetic members disposed within longitudinal tubes circumferentially spaced relative to the revolver chamber, a slide button retained to slide along a longitudinal channel in the housing, and an end cap for selectively rotating the revolver chamber to induce one of the plurality of cosmetic members to become an active cosmetic member. The end cap can be rotatably retained relative to the housing and drivingly engaged with the revolver chamber with a key and keyhole combination. The housing can have has an eccentric aperture in the distal end thereof and the cosmetic members can be eccentrically disposed relative to the revolver chamber to align selectively with the aperture in the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Dov Grossnass, Thomas F. Holloway
  • Patent number: 7575385
    Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shigeru Oike
  • Patent number: 7553100
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function on the electronic equipment, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function on the electronic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventor: Audrey Muhr-Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20090123212
    Abstract: A dual dispenser for personal products such as cosmetics has two dispensers, one at either end of a tubular body. A wall divides the barrel into two chambers, which are filled with the respective products. One of the dispensers may be a sprayer and the other may be a lipstick-type dispenser, so that products of different types can be conveniently carried in a single pen-shaped article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: LANCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brian Landow
  • Publication number: 20090110464
    Abstract: A cosmetic tubes includes a lipstick subassembly including a front rotary drive tube having a staged member, and a rear case; a lip gloss subassembly including a removable rear extension of reduced diameter, the extension being releasably secured to the case of the lipstick subassembly; and an eyebrow pencil subassembly including a front rotary hollow cap having a front opening, and a rear positioning tube having a snapping member for releasably securing to the staged member of the drive tube of the lipstick subassembly. A person may conveniently detach any desired subassembly from the remaining subassemblies prior to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Jun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090074500
    Abstract: A system for two consumer products, such as cosmetic products, pharmaceutical products, personal hygiene products and adhesive products, among others, is provided. The system provides for convenience in holding, storing and applying stick products and uses two different mechanisms independent of each other to control the two stick products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Zen Design Solutions Limited
    Inventors: LEO CLIFFORD PIRES, ROGER HWANG, ABHISEK BASAK, SANTOSH MOHAPATRA
  • Patent number: 7473045
    Abstract: In a cosmetic unit comprising two applicators, each having a stem, each of the applicators dipping into a respective reservoir, each reservoir having a reservoir neck provided with an external thread on which to screw a respective coupling part, and the two reservoirs being releasably attachable to each other by means of the screwed-on coupling parts, which at the same time serve as a closing cap, via a coupling sleeve by means of a snap-type connection, provision is made for the snap-type connection to comprise a locking bead disposed on the inside of the coupling sleeve in the outer end region of the coupling sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventor: Norbert Dumler
  • Publication number: 20080317538
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided including a first device for applying makeup, and a second device for removing makeup. The first device may be attached to the second device. The first device may include a first container having nail polish and a first applicator tip for applying the nail polish. The second device may include a second container having nail polish remover and a second applicator tip for removing nail polish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Izabella Wojtowicz
  • Publication number: 20080298876
    Abstract: A multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising: a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position. The means may include a ratchet assembly, a squeeze assembly, or a dual twist assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Porter, Andrew H. Pechko, John S. Kurek
  • Patent number: 7452146
    Abstract: Improved eradicating fluids and eradicable inks are disclosed. A color changing eradicating fluid is disclosed which includes a volatile base, a pH sensitive dye and an eradicating agent whereby the dye changes color as the volatile base evaporates thereby provided a visual indication to the user when the eradicating fluid is sufficiently dry and ready to receive a corrected marking. A non-color changing eradicating fluid having a more moderate pH is also disclosed. The combination eradicable and re-write ink is disclosed which features phosphoric acid (or phosphorus pentoxide in solution) along with an eradicable dye. A combination writing and correction instrument that combines a disclosed eradicating fluid and a combination eradicable and re-write ink is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventor: David Godbout
  • Publication number: 20080260449
    Abstract: The cosmetic unit has two partial units, each comprising a receptacle for receiving a cosmetic substance and a closure cap by means of which the receptacle is closable. The two partial units are inter-connectable by means of a coupling member engaging with the two closure caps. Each closure cap has a cap recess, extending in the direction of a central axis, on the axial front end facing away from the receptacle of the corresponding partial unit. The coupling member comprises a central portion with two axial coupling projections being formed thereon wherein each coupling projection engages with one of the two cap recesses when in the assembled state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: GEKA BRUSH GmbH
    Inventors: Renate Beierwaltes, Marion Reichert, Sonja Schoppler
  • Publication number: 20080175647
    Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Shigeru Oike
  • Patent number: 7377709
    Abstract: A combination writing instrument and hand sanitizer including a cartridge containing a mechanical finger pump at a first end and a retractable pen nib at a second end. The cartridge contains an effective antimicrobial hand sanitizer solution therein which is readily dispensed by the finger pump. The writing instrument is useful for personnel in the healthcare industry and food industry where if function both as a device for recording information and a hand sanitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: JMB Trading Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S. Butler
  • Patent number: 7374356
    Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shigeru Oike
  • Patent number: 7367736
    Abstract: The invention relates to a double-duty applicator for solid and liquid mediums, comprising a columned bearer and an outer tube combined to contain solid medium, and extending from a double-stage columned base. At the other end of said base is fixed a soft tube containing liquid medium. Said outer tube covers the outside of the bearer, with inner threads on the inner wall therein, which matches with outer threads of the bearer. The bottom end of the outer tube is fixed outside a smaller columned flange of the base through fastening slots, and a limiting mechanism is positioned between the bottom of the bearer and the base to limit the turning of the bearer. The invention adds a liquid medium applicator to the conventional solid medium applicator structure, and combines both applicator structures together, thereby making it easy to carry and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: MTL Corporation Ltd.
    Inventor: Wing Fai Chan
  • Publication number: 20070269252
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a writing instrument having a housing with both a writing portion and a correction portion. The writing portion is at least partially contained in the housing and has a writing tip extendable from the housing. The correction portion of the writing instrument is at least partially disposed in the housing. The correction portion has an application that is connectable to the housing and is used to dispense correction material from the correction portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Rhonda M. Burton
  • Patent number: 7287923
    Abstract: A multifunctional cosmetic container has a first casing, at least one second casing and multiple cosmetic units. The first casing a chamber defined in the first casing. The at least one second casing is mounted detachably to the first casing each of the at least one second casing has a chamber defined in the second casing. The cosmetic units are mounted respectively in the chambers in the first and second casings. The multifunctional cosmetic container compactly combines the different cosmetic units in one pack so carrying the cosmetic units is easy and convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
  • Publication number: 20070166094
    Abstract: In a cosmetic unit comprising two applicators, each having a stem, each of the applicators dipping into a respective reservoir, each reservoir having a reservoir neck provided with an external thread on which to screw a respective coupling part, and the two reservoirs being releasably attachable to each other by means of the screwed-on coupling parts, which at the same time serve as a closing cap, via a coupling sleeve by means of a snap-type connection, provision is made for the snap-type connection to comprise a locking bead disposed on the inside of the coupling sleeve in the outer end region of the coupling sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventor: Norbert Dumler
  • Patent number: 7226227
    Abstract: A packaging and dispenser device may include: a receptacle containing a first substance; an application surface secured to the receptacle during application of the first substance; and a closure capsule configured to be removably fixed on the receptacle. The closure capsule may be configured to enable the closure capsule to be fixed on the receptacle. The packaging and dispenser device may also include at least one housing containing a second substance, the housing being suitable for opening from an end of the capsule remote from a part of the closure capsule configured to enable the closure capsule to be fixed on the receptacle, so that the second substance in the housing may be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 7220074
    Abstract: A small slender container that may be used to store small quantity of fluid, such as perfume, in a sealed environment and easily dispenses the fluid as desired is disclosed. The content of the slender container is completely sealed and will not leak or evaporate from the container. The slender container is a small diameter slender container with a member affixed within the slender container. The member affixed within the slender container disrupts the surface tension of the perfume and allows the content to flow easily from the small diameter slender container. The slender container can be used as the body of a swab applicator and also for storing fluids wherein the fluid in the slender container may be released into a brush or an absorbent material attached to the ends of the swab applicator when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Garry Tsaur
  • Patent number: 7217052
    Abstract: The method of oxidative dyeing of individual hair strands includes providing an applicator with a first and second compartment containing an oxidative hair dye composition and an oxidizing agent respectively and respective liquid-permeable inserts. The two compartments are provided with respective product-dispensing openings, which open next to each other into a product-dispensing area. The liquid-permeable inserts protrude somewhat beyond the product-dispensing openings and are made of spongy material, bristles, or a fabric. At least a portion of a hair strand to be dyed is wet with the oxidative hair dye composition and the oxidizing-agent-containing solution from the liquid-permeable inserts so that a reactive hair dyeing mixture is formed on the hair strand. The hair dyeing mixture is worked or massaged into the hair strand by hand. The individual hair strand may be uniformly dyed or dyed in a point-like or spot-like pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Wella AG
    Inventor: Johannes Burghaus
  • Patent number: 7210869
    Abstract: In a cartridge type stationery product including a body and a cartridge attachable to and detachable from the body, the cartridge is capable of being inserted from an opening of the body, a locking groove is formed on the body, and a locking protrusion which is inserted into the locking groove is formed on the cartridge, and the locking groove is constructed by a first groove portion extending in an axial direction from a vicinity of the opening, and a second groove portion extending from the first groove portion to form an angle with the first groove portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hidehei Kageyama, Tadao Odaka
  • Patent number: 7128485
    Abstract: The applicator (1) for applying an oxidative hair dye to human hair, especially to hair strands, has two compartments or chambers (2,3) for a liquid oxidation dye and an oxidizing agent respectively. Both the oxidation dye and the oxidizing agent are dispensed together at a product-dispensing spot or area of the applicator. The compartments (2,3) are provided with respective product-dispensing openings (5,6), which open next to each other, so that a reactive dyeing mixture is provided only outside of the applicator, especially on human hair. For improve applicability liquid-permeable inserts (7,8) made of spongy material, bristles or fabric, especially felt, are provided in the product-dispensing openings (5,6), preferably protruding from them somewhat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Wella AG
    Inventor: Johannes Burghaus
  • Patent number: 7097377
    Abstract: A handwriting instrument with a stamp carrier (40) with stamp pad (41) introduced from the side into the stock (10). The stamp carrier is releasably connected to a lid (20). The lid (20) is a segment of the stock (10). For this writing instrument a flexible standard refill (50) is provided, with which the aide of a guide bar (53) and further stock elements is bent and held against the inner wall of the stock (10) in such a manner, that it's central area is eccentrically displaced for providing greater space for the stamp carrier (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Rigoni Vermoegensverwaltung GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Rigoni
  • Patent number: 7083353
    Abstract: The writing pen creates a background of metallic coated under-layers embossed with strings of impressions on a writing medium. The pen comprises a cartridge with a removable cap connected to the non-writing end of the pen. The cartridge acts as a cylindrical housing for a replaceable sub-cartridge, which stores a coating substance. An out-feeding roller is rotatably disposed, in proximity with the sub-cartridge to receive the coating substance. An intermediate roller is rotatably disposed to receive the coating substance from the out-feeding roller for onward transmission to an embossing and metal coating roller. The embossing and metal coating roller has projections on its surface and is rotatably disposed in the cylindrical housing to generate a unique string of repeated impressions in quick succession on a writing medium. The rollers meshed together to form a gear train to provide a cumulative radial drive to the embossing and coating roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Chenicheri Vadakkil Venugopalan
  • Patent number: 7083348
    Abstract: In a combination coating film transfer tool and writing implement, a reversible coating film transfer tool can be fitted to the writing implement in either of two ways: one in which the coating film extending past the transfer head is exposed for use, and the other in which the coating film is protected within a housing formed on the writing implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Fujicopian Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuya Watanabe, Hiroshi Kozaki, Keisuke Fujii, Keiichiro Minegishi
  • Patent number: 7077591
    Abstract: A packaging and applicator device may include at least two receptacles. Each receptacle may contain one of a cosmetic and a care substance, a body, and a removable closure cap. The device may also include at least one coupling member capable of uniting the two receptacles in line with each other. The coupling member may be at least partially elastically deformable, and may include at least one housing. The at least one housing may be configured to receive at least part of one of the receptacles and enable the part of the one of the receptacles to be fixed to the coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 7033101
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is an interproximal brush with gargle and disinfectant. This interproximal brush includes two brush units. The brush units each consists of a handle having a rectangular cross-section, and an interproximal cleaning means, such as bristles or a dental floss, fixed to an end of the handle. The interproximal brush also has a casing consisting of two reception parts. In this case, the reception parts have a hollow box shape for receiving the brush units, and contain gargle and disinfectant therein, respectively. Further, a sealing unit is provided at a position around a mouth of each of the two reception parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: Sang Kee Han
  • Patent number: 7014380
    Abstract: A composite holding tool has a space in a rear barrel to be effectively used in order to expand a range of use of one composite holding tool. The composite holding tool includes a front barrel, a rear barrel rotatably connected to the front barrel, a plurality of holding bodies housed in the front barrel non-rotatably relative to the front barrel and movably in an axial direction, a cam cylinder that rotates integrally with the rear barrel, and can selectively hold any of the plurality of holding bodies, with a tip of the holding body protruding from a tip of the front barrel, by a relative rotation between the front barrel and the rear barrel, and a cartridge connected to the rear barrel or the cam cylinder and placed in the rear barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignees: Fujicopian Co., Ltd., Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiko Ono, Kazuya Watanabe, Tadao Odaka, Tadashi Keda
  • Patent number: 7008132
    Abstract: A surgical scrub appliance is disclosed having a rigid housing (10) to which a sponge (20) is connected, the housing forming at least one container (30, 40) for liquid, the container having a sealable opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Inzign PTE LTD
    Inventors: Swee Hoe Phua, Wai Chiau Kwok, Soei Kiat Yap
  • Patent number: 6991395
    Abstract: The ink control structure of a pen includes a pen body and a pen point. The interior of the pen body is an empty cavity for containing ink and the surrounding wall of the pen body is flexible and can be pinched. The inner end of the pen point joins the empty cavity via an ink supply passage. The pen point has hydraulic conductivity and can lead the ink out. The pressure-driven control valve is configured into the ink supply passage and includes a stopper end and an elastic part. The elastic part can normally push the stopper end to pressingly meet a narrow opening in the ink supply passage, thus forming a state that the ink is prevented from a flow out. While under pressure, the ink supply passage is opened to make ink flow downward to the pen point for applying or writing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Inventor: Tao-Tien Huang
  • Patent number: 6981811
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 6921223
    Abstract: A writing instrument having a substantially tubular body including a first and second end and a writing tip associated with the first end. The writing instrument includes a receptacle integrally formed within the second end and having a retaining portion to engage a removable auxiliary module including a securing portion, the removable auxiliary module adapted to be secured within the receptacle by the cooperation of the retaining portion and the securing portion. The writing instrument further includes an auxiliary module cap adapted to engage both the second end adjacent to the retaining and securing portions and the first end adjacent to the writing tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventor: Bret R. Marschand
  • Patent number: 6905539
    Abstract: A shear-thinning eradicable ink including water, a dye selected from the group consisting of diarylmethane derivatives, triarylmethane derivatives, methine dyes, and a solvent, wherein the ink has a shear-thinning index in the range of about 0.35 to about 1.0; a kit including the ink and an eradicator solution; an ink complex including a colorless or substantially colorless dye selected from the group consisting of oxidized diarylmethane derivatives, oxidized triarylmethane derivatives, and oxidized methine dyes, and at least one or a gelling agent and thickener; and methods of using the ink as part of an eradicable ink system, are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Sanford L.P.
    Inventors: Sanjay Patel, David Godbout, Wing Sum Vincent Kwan
  • Patent number: 6896433
    Abstract: A cosmeticizing pen includes a sleeve and a guider partially received in the sleeve. A first cylinder and a second cylinder respectively longitudinally mounted to two opposite ends of the guider for containing two different cosmetics. A first head and a second head are respectively mounted to a free end of each of the first cylinder and the second cylinder. A first cap and a second cap are respectively mounted to the first head and the second head for protect the first head and the second head after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventors: Jun Zhang, Chen-Ling Liu
  • Patent number: 6893178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an offset pen comprising a holding portion, a writing portion, and an intermediate portion, in which said holding portion is provided for a user to operate by hand, said writing portion is provided with a pen tip for writing, in which a pen tip seat is provided outside the pen tip, and said intermediate portion is used to connect the holding portion and the writing portion so that the writing portion and the holding portion are separately formed on different axes and that a visible space is formed between said writing portion and said holding portion; therefore, when the user operates, the holding portion naturally tilt, while the writing portion keeps vertical to a writing surface for the sake of different axes, so that the user may promptly see the writing result through the visible space; furthermore, a storage chamber is provided in the holding portion, in which pen tips ready for replacement are stored in the storage chamber so that storage and use of the tips may be impl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Bao-Shen Liu
  • Patent number: 6860666
    Abstract: A pen comprises a plurality of cartridges matingly cascaded together along a bore thereof, the stick of each cartridge having a color different that of others, two inner opposite protrusions adjacent a bottom end of the pen, the protrusions being adapted to fasten the lowest cartridge, and two opposite recesses at the bottom end of the pen; and a releasable pen. Removing the lowest cartridge and inserting the cartridge into a top end of the pen will push the lowest cartridge out of the pen. Alternatively, engaging the lowest cartridge with another cartridge prior to pushing upwardly will remove the topmost cartridge from the pen. The top end of the topmost cartridge is either projected from the top end of the pen or flush therewith. Also, the hand of a user is prevented from being contaminated by the stick while removing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Wen Tsune Chien
  • Patent number: 6854914
    Abstract: To form an applicator, at least one container having an open bottom and a closed tubular portion is molded and the at least one tubular portion has a corresponding one of a tubular mandril containing an applicator component inserted into it for permitting the application of fluidic material from its tip. The mandril is removed while leaving the applicator component in position within the tubular portion of the applicator container. To utilize the applicator after filling it with its ingredients, the end of the tube is broken free. A plurality of containers are connected one to the other on a base having an open end with elongated tubular members extending from each of the plurality of containers sealed at its end. A dense bristle is used having Nylon bristles with a diameter of 2 mils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Team Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Keating, Harley H. Mattheis, Helen Marie Melcher, Jerald R. Melcher
  • Patent number: 6832867
    Abstract: An applicator for a fabric treatment composition and application thereof. Fabric treatment applicators comprising a nib and a containing a composition with a bleach and a surfactant and methods of use therefore. Portable stain remover applicator for a fabric treatment composition containing a housing and an application device that incorporates a nib herein the composition comprises at least one bleach and at least one surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Roy Sandbach, Jean Wevers
  • Publication number: 20040234321
    Abstract: A dual cosmetic container is disclosed. The container has a sleeve that has a first end and a second end, each of the ends are adapted to receive a receptacle for containing a cosmetic product. The cosmetic product in the first receptacle is different from the cosmetic product in the second receptacle. At least one of the receptacles has an applicator in the form of a rollerball for dispensing product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20040223800
    Abstract: A pen comprises a plurality of cartridges matingly cascaded together along a bore thereof, the stick of each cartridge having a color different that of others, two inner opposite protrusions adjacent a bottom end of the pen, the protrusions being adapted to fasten the lowest cartridge, and two opposite recesses at the bottom end of the pen; and a releasable pen. Removing the lowest cartridge and inserting the cartridge into a top end of the pen will push the lowest cartridge out of the pen. Alternatively, engaging the lowest cartridge with another cartridge prior to pushing upwardly will remove the topmost cartridge from the pen. The top end of the topmost cartridge is either projected from the top end of the pen or flush therewith. Also, the hand of a user is prevented from being contaminated by the stick while removing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Wen Tsune Chien