Abstract: A grip element for mounting over a free end of a gripped article includes a gripping surface and an engagement surface extending from the gripping surface. The engagement surface is configured and dimensioned for engagement by a pushing device such that the pushing device sufficiently engages the engagement surface to push the engagement surface without use of an additional pushing device. The grip element is further configured and dimensioned with respect to the article such that the pushing device moves the grip element substantially completely onto the article without requiring lubrication or separate expansion of the grip element. Various features which improve the assembly of the grip element or article may be provided separately or in combination. A method of assembling the grip element onto the article is also disclosed.

Abstract: An applicator for footwear, including a receptacle for containing a cleaning product and/or a polishing product. A first cover is mounted to the receptacle with a cleaning device coupled to the cover. At least one valve for delivering the cleaning product or polishing product from the receptacle to the cleaning device is fitted into the first cover and extends to a base of the receptacle. A second cover is adapted to cover the cleaning device. The second cover includes a sponge coupled to an outer surface of the cover and a lid to cover the sponge.

Abstract: An optical fiber cleaner includes a base having a well supported within an annular section. An absorbent material, such as a sponge or cotton ball, may be located within the well of the base. A cover mates with the base and holds a wipe in a preferred position over the well. The cover includes an aperture through which the wipe may be accessed. The cover may also include a hinged element, or lid, that closes over the aperture within the cover when the cleaner is not in use. The base may itself be an element of the lid of a push-pump mechanism. In such case, the well within the base is operationally connected to receive solvents from the pumping mechanism and the pumping mechanism, including the base, forms a cover for a solvent reservoir, such as a non-reactive bottle.

Abstract: A writing pen of the type employing low viscosity liquid ink retained in a reservoir in the pen body by means of a capillary collector element. The nib of the patent is color coded to correspond with the color of ink contained within the pen. A closure cap for the pen is formed with large openings in the region surrounding the color coded nib, to provide visual access to the colored nib when the cap is mounted on the pen body. An air passage, necessary for the reservoir of the pen to “breath”, is extended to have its outlet immediately adjacent the writing tip of the pen, and the closure cap is provided with an internal sealing cup at its closed end, which is received over the writing tip and closely adjacent portions of the nib, to seal both the writing tip and the air passage, when the closure cap is in place.

Abstract: This invention contemplates methods and supporting apparatus by which to facilitate more convenient utilization of conventional commercially available drymarker type pens commonly used by both children and adults, both at home, at school, and by people in various avenues of business, such as for hurried marking of ordered goods with pick-up identification, to making corporate-charts upon whiteboards. The primary notion being to obviate the pesky procedure of fussing with a conventional drymarker's sealing-cap. Among the different generic-variant embodiments set forth, are three ways of implementing the manual gravity-maintained insertion of a capless conventional drymarker-pen into a docking receiver-unit to sealingly prevent ambient-air from diluting the drymarker's internal-ink substance, which are: . . . a.) via adapting the pen's actual original female-cap into a special captive-holder, thereby acting as an anchored receiver; . . . b.

Abstract: A writing pen of the type employing low viscosity liquid ink retained in a reservoir in the pen body by means of a capillary collector element. The nib of the patent is color coded to correspond with the color of ink contained within the pen. A closure cap for the pen is formed with large openings in the region surrounding the color coded nib, to provide visual access to the colored nib when the cap is mounted on the pen body. An air passage, necessary for the reservoir of the pen to “breath”, is extended to have its outlet immediately adjacent the writing tip of the pen, and the closure cap is provided with an internal sealing cup at its closed end, which is received over the writing tip and closely adjacent portions of the nib, to seal both the writing tip and the air passage, when the closure cap is in place.

Abstract: A hand held bingo card marker comprises:

Abstract: A writing implement having a cap member is provided and is a direct-flow type (liquid ink type) writing implement including: a barrel cylinder; a holder holding a pen core at a front end of the barrel cylinder and further having inside the barrel cylinder, an ink tank for storing a liquid ink and a collector for temporary retention thereof. The collector, barrel cylinder and ink tank are formed of a clear, transparent material. A mouthpiece at the outer periphery of the holder is formed of a resin material having the same color as the ink held in the ink tank or having the same color as the written ink. The barrel cylinder may have a partition wall, positioned near to the center, on the side (rear side) opposite to the position where the collector is arranged, forming an ink tank in a space inside the barrel between the rear end plate of the collector and the partition wall.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for dispensing an adhesive material, such as a synthetic or semi-synthetic polymerizable or cross-linkable monomer material, includes a container body, and a porous applicator tip having a proximal end that is attached to the container body, and a distal end located away from the container body, wherein the adhesive material is located in the container body in a non-contacting relationship with the applicator tip prior to dispensing the material. A flow pattern of the adhesive material within or on the applicator tip is controlled by controlling lengths of flow paths of the material through the applicator tip, forming one or more grooves in the applicator tip, providing a hollow, controlled thickness tip, and/or adding a cover surrounding at least a part but not all of an exposed area of the applicator tip.

Abstract: An applicator for dispensing adhesive material includes a container body holding the adhesive material and an applicator tip configured to permit improved control and economy in application of the adhesive.

Abstract: An applicator assembly includes an applicator having a tip and a cap initially extending over the tip and detachably connected to the applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion that can be bent in an arc as the cap is detached from the applicator in order to enhance access to the application site when needed. In preferred embodiments, the tip is supplied with a quantity of composition such as a dental composition, and as a result is especially advantageous for single patient use.

Abstract: The combination of a writing instrument, a lanyard and a panel. The writing instrument has a cap and a body. The lanyard has an end attached to the cap, another end attached to the body, and an intermediate region extending between the two ends. The panel has an aperture through which the lanyard's intermediate region extends. The aperture is large enough to allow the lanyard intermediate region to pass freely through the aperture, yet the aperture is small enough to prohibit the cap and the body from passing through the aperture. The panel remains attached to the apparatus, although the panel can slide relative to the intermediate region of the lanyard.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic applicator for a fluid material which comprises a container and a dispenser. Generally, the dispenser works by an actuating mechanism. In particular, a user depresses an ergonomically shaped top portion, which then actuates a pump that pumps a fluid cosmetic material from the lower portion of the container by means of a conduit through an aperture. The fluid cosmetic material pumped through the conduit and the aperture from the lower portion of the container rises through the conduit and saturates the closed cell sponge tip. The user then glides the closed cell sponge tip across her skin to apply the fluid cosmetic material. The cosmetic applicator is hermetically sealed with a cap, which can be removed by the user.

Abstract: A pen having a pen cap, and a penholder. The pen cap has a blocking cover with a loop cord for carrying and an opening at the other end. The penholder provides a center stick therein with a writing head of the center stick extending outwardly from a conical part at an end of the penholder. A magnetic ring is fixed in the pen cap. The conical part is made of magnet inducing material. The pen cap engages the penholder by way of the magnetic ring attracting the conical part when the conical part is inserted into the pen cap from the open end.

Abstract: A dispensing system is provided for a multi-component product. The dispensing system includes (a) a body, containing a first component of the product and having a dispensing end constructed to apply a portion of the first component to a surface; and (b) a cap, constructed to cover the dispensing end, containing a reservoir adapted to receive a second component of the product and being constructed to apply a portion of the second component to the dispensing end prior to applying the first component to the surface.

Abstract: A unit (1) for packaging and applying a liquid product (P) includes a reservoir (2) containing the product and having a neck (4), a free edge which defines an opening (8); a removable part (5) for closing off the opening in a leaktight manner; and an applicator (10) in the form of at least one block (12) of foam with open or semi-open cells capable of being loaded with product by pumping and fitted inside the neck. The applicator includes a first end (13) in permanent liquid communication with the product inside the reservoir and a second end (14) opposite the first end (13), the second end (14) forming an application surface (15) which is movable axially between a first position in which the application surface (15) emerges outside the neck (4) through the opening (8) in order to apply the product, and a second position in which the application surface (15) is contained in a leaktight manner inside the reservoir (2).

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning the dirt is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a container for receiving the cleaning material therein, a permeating element disposed in the container for introducing the cleaning material, and a cleaning head mounted on one end of the container and connecting with the permeating element for cleaning the dirt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning apparatus that is adapted to be worn on the belt of a user. The apparatus permits its wearer to clean a golf ball at any point during a round of golf. The apparatus includes a water tight container with a hinged lid which houses a volume of cleaning fluid. A cleaning implement, such as a sponge, is removably positioned within the container such that it comes into contact with, and absorbs, the cleaning fluid. Thereafter, the implement can be removed from the container and used to clean the surface of a golf ball.

Abstract: A pen includes a vertical pen barrel, a mounting seat mounted fixedly on a top end of the pen barrel, and a molded metal unitary unit. The unit includes a pen top disposed swingably on the seat, and a pen clip extending integrally and downwardly from the pen top. The clip has a clamping end, which is movable relative to the pen barrel between a clamping position, where the clamping end presses against the pen barrel, and a releasing position, where the clamping end is spaced apart from the pen barrel. A biasing unit biases the clip to the clamping position.

Abstract: An applicator that has an elongated tubular handle with a proximate and a distal end. The distal end has a dauber of a foamed material which is coextensive with said handle and has a diameter the same as said tubular handle, the formed material is cylindrical thereby providing a recess which is preloaded with a to-be-dispensed liquid. The handle is provided with an annular ring. A cup with a mouth portion is mounted about the foamed material. The mouth portion is affixed to said outer circumference of said ring. The cup has an annular weakened score line whereby said cup may be broken away to expose said foamed material.

Abstract: An applicator comprises a flexible container having an upper end portion with a dispensing orifice therein. A dimpled applicator head of foam material is secured to an outside surface of the upper end portion. Substances within the flexible container flow through the foam material of the dimpled applicator head to the exterior surface thereof when such substances are dispensed through the orifice. The applicator also has a removable closure cap, and releasable locking structure is provided on an inside surface of the closure cap and an outside surface of the upper end portion of the flexible container so that the closure cap is releasably secured to the flexible container.

Abstract: A cap for retaining a marking device, such as a felt tip marker, is attached adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using only a single hand.

Abstract: A marker assembly having hinged cap for preventing the loss of the cap. The marker assembly having hinged cap includes a housing that has an interior for holding ink. A wick member is coupled to the housing. The wick member extends into the interior. The wick member has a writing tip extending outwardly from the housing for dispensing ink through the wick member. A cap member is hingably coupled to the housing.

Abstract: An applicator comprises a support which is configured to allow the applicator to be engaged with a container containing a first product, in the form of a gel, cream, or liquid, and an application member on the support. The application member is capable of conveying the first product from an opening defined by the support to an application face of the said application member. The applicator further includes a lid configured to removably cover the applicator member by engaging with the support. In a closed end of the lid there is a second product, in the form of a solid cake or powder. The application face is capable, when the lid is fitted, of being pressed elastically against the second product so that the second product can be loaded onto the application face. Once the first and second products have been loaded onto the application face, the lid can be removed and the application face can be put in contact with a surface to apply the combined first and second products.

Abstract: A lotion application device includes a protective shell, a rotatable plate that mounts onto the shell, and a sponge secured to the plate. The sponge can be exposed and used to apply lotions to the skin, or the sponge can be concealed so the device can be transported without risk of contamination or damage to the sponge.

Abstract: Novel capillary feed marking instruments capable of producing edible colored indicia directly on food substrates and medicaments are disclosed. The marking instruments are used to write or decorate directly on porous and non-porous food substrates in a controlled fashions and without the need to pre-mix colors or handle dyes. Kits comprising a plurality of such marking instruments in various colors and, optionally, edible substances or artistic aids, are also disclosed. The marking instruments of the invention may also be employed in a system for classifying solid, oral medicaments such as pills, tablets or capsules, for identification and easy detection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the application of quick-drying coating compositions, where the system contains of [sic] a plastic container having a pressure release valve and containing the coating composition, of [sic] a sponge having a planar application surface and having a pore structure, connected by capillaries and open at the application surface, which sponge embeds the pressure release valve, and of [sic] a lid for airtight sealing of the sponge when the system is not being used.

Abstract: The cap of a marking device such as a felt tip marker is attached by a cap retaining device adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using only a single hand.

Abstract: A writing instrument with elongated housing and a writing tip has an inscription or receiving area formed by an insertion panel. The insertion panel is set in a recess in the housing and operatively connected to a cover panel by a hinge extending with its pivot axis in the direction of elongation of the housing. In its closed position, the covering panel covers the insertion panel and is set with its outer surface essentially in alignment with the adjacent housing portions. When the covering panel is open, the inscription or receiving area is accessible.

Abstract: A marker device with attached cap for preventing the loss of caps for markers. The marker device with attached cap includes a marker having a body and a writing member disposed at a writing end thereof; and also includes a cap member removably disposed upon the writing member and being hingedly attached to the marker; and further includes a tether-like member having ends securely connected to the body of the marker and to a wall of the cap member; and also includes a cap attachment assembly for removably attaching the cap member to the body of the marker.

Abstract: An adhesive, paint and adhesive film removal tool provides different scraping edge configurations for different substrates. The removal tool has a gripping portion which acts also as a bottle cap and a blade portion having a gently curved portion, a straight edge portion and a sharp edge portion allowing one to remove adhesive, paint and adhesively bound film from a variety of substrates.

Abstract: A stamping implement includes: a stamp unit having a stamping element made up of a porous stamp compound having continuous pores at the lower end thereof; an outer cylinder having an opening at the lower end thereof, a cutout portion on the side thereof and the stamp unit fixed therein; an inner cylinder having an opening at the lower end thereof a window hole on the side thereof and being arranged outside the stamp unit and inside the outer cylinder with the lower end thereof projected out below the lower end of the outer cylinder so as to be slidable in the vertical direction relative to the outer cylinder; and a lid configured of an arm portion pivoted at an axial support near the upper end thereof and a shield portion at the lower end of the arm portion, and is so constructed that the axial support of the lid is axially supported so as to be rotatable by a frame of the window hole of the inner cylinder, and the lid rotates in linkage with the vertical movement of the inner cylinder relative to the outer c

Abstract: A liquid container such that the liquid received in it will not easily spring out from its tip even if it is wrongly operated, comprises a tank portion for receiving a liquid, a knock bar stretching axially movably within the tank portion which is designed to have on its axial tip portion a pump shelf portion whose diameter have been enlarged, an induction bar fixed into the tip of the knock bar, a brush provided on the tip side of the induction bar, and a spring for always energizing the above knock bar and induction bar rearward. On the internal periphery surface of the above tank portion, a plurality of ribs are formed which stretch axially and on top of which the above pump shelf portion can slide, the internal periphery surface ahead of the ribs is at the same level as and continuous with the top face of the ribs and designed as a diameter-reducing portion where the pump shelf portion can slide. The pump shelf portion slidably touches the ribs when it is not biased.

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 cap adaptable to the prevention of the application tip body of a liquid container from being dried up by supplying a vaporized solvent thereto, characterized in that it is configured in such a manner that its supply of solvent is difficult to obstruct.When the cap is attached to the liquid container, since the tip of the brush of the liquid container is inserted into the inside space of the inner cap and the tip fitting of the liquid container biases the opening/closing member toward the innermost portion of the cap body against the energizing force of the spring, the transverse hole of the cylindrical portion communicates with the innermost portion of the cap body, which allows the vaporized solvent out of the solvent-impregnation medium to pass through the transverse hole, the longitudinal hole and the solvent passage, and around the flange portion of the inner cap, thus the solvent reaches the brush of the liquid container, as a result, the brush is moistened and prevented from being dried up.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fluid applicator. More particularly, this invention relates to an ink applicator which contains a specially adapted finger support for supporting a user's fingers during fluid application. Preferably, the fluid applicator comprises an applicating end portion having an opening for filling and dispensing fluid from the fluid applicator; a central portion connected to the applicating end portion; a sealed end portion fused to the central portion; and a finger support extending from the applicating end portion transversely throughout the central portion for supporting a user's fingers during fluid application.

Abstract: A writing instrument includes a barrel, an ink reservoir, an ink outlet ring, a control valve, an ink absorbing sponge, a core seat, a nib and a cap. The barrel has an upper portion forming an upper barrel chamber of a larger external diameter, an intermediate section forming a lower barrel chamber, and a lower section forming a barrel channel of an even smaller internal diameter. The ink reservoir is adapted to receive ink. The control valve includes a valve seat, a valve cap, and a spring. The center of the valve seat has a seat hole passing through and communicated with a seat clearance of a smaller size at a lower end. An upper end of the valve seat is centrally provided with a projecting seat rod. A seat wing projects from a lower portion of the valve seat, with a seat post having the seat clearance disposed below. The ink absorbing sponge is adapted to absorb ink.

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 new lotion dispensing applicator for easily dispensing lotions from a refillable applicator and applying the dispensed lotions to hard to reach areas of the human body. The device includes an elongated hollow handle having a first end and a curved second end, a head member integrally formed at the curved second end, an apertured member for retaining a porous pad, the apertured member being frictionally attachable to the head member, and a lotion dispensing mechanism for forcing a quantity of lotion disposed in the elongated hollow handle from an interior thereof, through the retaining means and into the porous pad.

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: An eraser is placed on or near the end of the cover of a felt tip pen. The cover is inserted into the bottom of the pen or on the bottom of the pen itself. For a tapered cover type of pen, the eraser is placed on the flat upper end. For a raised or dimple type of cover, the eraser is placed concentrically around the end away from the dimple like a girdle or belt or flat on the bottom of the pen body. On a type of pen that resembles a fountain pen, the eraser is placed on the top cover on a flat area that may be slightly angled. The eraser can also be an annular ring on the base of the pen body. The eraser can be removable from the pen or can be attached with adhesive.

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 coating container comprises a flexible container body made of plastics and capable of being depressed, an intermediate plug having a through hole, an inner cap, a coating attachment made of a felt, having a through hole, and held over the inner cap, and an outer cap having a sealing cylinder. The intermediate plug is fitted in an opening of a neck portion of the container body. The outer cap is fitted over the inner cap. The inner cap has a top plate with a through hole at a center area. An outlet cylinder having a blocked upper surface and outlet hole at a side wall is provided over the through hole. A sealing cylinder is provided outside the outlet cylinder. A circumferential wall is provided along an outer edge of the top plate. The outer cap is comprised of a circumferential wall, a top plate, and a sealing cylinder inserted into the through hole in the coating attachment and having a sealing plate at a lower side.

Abstract: The present invention is an airtight case comprising a base for receiving a stick-type product, a hollow cap, and a hollow plug sleeve inserted within the cap. The plug sleeve has an open end and a closed end, the closed end being a flexible bellows.This case is useful in reducing the adverse effects caused by the pressure build-up associated with sealing or airtight cases. When the cap of the present invention is placed on the base of the case the bellows expands in response to the compressing of the air located within the inner chamber of the case, thus preventing the cap from being pulled away from the base. Also, when the cap is removed, the bellows contracts and prevents the product from being pulled out of the base.

Abstract: In a writing device, an engaging portion having an annular protrusion and an annular depression is formed on the outer surface of the head end portion of a writing device body. Also, an engaging portion having an annular protrusion and an annular depression is formed on the outer surface of the tail end portion of the writing device body. A plurality of engaging protrusions are formed on the inner surface of a cap arranged at a predetermined spacing in the circumferential direction of the cap. When the cap is attached to the writing device body, the engaging protrusions move over the head end side annular protrusion and then engage with the head end side annular depression. When the cap is attached to the tail end of the writing device body, the engaging protrusions of the cap move over the tail end side annular protrusion and then engage with the tail end side annular depression. As a result of the engagement, the cap is less likely to unintentionally come off the writing device body.

Abstract: A pen cap for closing on a ball-point pen to prevent ink leakage, the pen cap including a cap body, a sealing cap covered on the cap body, and a ball valve mounted inside the cap body within the sealing cap and moved between inside ribs in the cap body and inside ribs in the sealing cap. Closing the pen cap on the pen causes excessive air to pass through an air passage formed by gaps among the inside ribs to the outside of the pen cap via an exhaust hole on the sealing cap, and the air passage is closed when the writing tip of the pen is engaged into a tapered hole on one cylindrical rod projecting from the ball valve.

Abstract: A writing device cap comprises a cylindrical outer housing having a first open end, a second closed end and an axial channel. A plug is inserted in the outer housing second closed end. A moveable inner cone located within the cylindrical outer housing receives a tip of a writing device and seals it from the ambient atmosphere. A spring surrounds the inner cone and facilitates it movement. A plurality of radially disposed ridges are arranged along an inner circumference of the outer housing along the axial channel. Multiple sets of shoulders are disposed upon the ridges. A first set of shoulders provides a stop for a body trunk of the writing device and a means to locate the inner cone when the spring is in a relaxed state. A second set of shoulders locates a fixed end of the spring. A third set provides a means for locking the plug within the outer housing. A latch mechanism holds the writing device in the cap when the spring is in a compressed state.

Abstract: Basic configuration of a cap is as follows. When the end face of an elastic seal cylinder arranged in a cap for a writing instrument is caused to abut against and come into tight contact with the end portion of the mouth piece of a barrel cylinder to hermetically seal a point assembly and the opening portion of an air groove, first, the distal end of the point assembly is hermetically sealed with the bottom of the seal cylinder. The inner opening edge portion of the seal cylinder fits on the conical portion of an ink reservoir or of a point assembly support from an intermediate portion of the conical portion, and is gradually attached to the barrel cylinder while widening the opening portion of the seal cylinder in the radial direction.

Abstract: A capillary feed marker assembly for use with substantially non-porous marking substrates. In one embodiment, the capillary feed marker assembly comprises a capillary feed ink marker, the capillary feed ink marker comprising an elongated, hollow, cylindrical body having a front end and a rear end and being adapted to define a reservoir for holding a quantity of ink for making erasable markings on substantially non-porous substrates. In addition, the assembly comprises a cap assembly, the cap assembly being removably mounted on the capillary feed marker and comprising (i) an elongated cylindrical body having an open first end and an open second end, and (ii) a dry eraser mounted within the open first end of the cylindrical body and projecting out therefrom.