Abstract: A pressurized pen having excellent feeling of using it by allowing an easy knocking operation with small force is disclosed. The pressurizing member 18 includes an elastic cylindrical member 19. The elastic cylindrical member 19 has a large-diameter front cylinder portion of which a front end 20a in air-tight manner communicates directly with the rear opening portion 6b of an ink containing tube 6 and which forms the pressurizing chamber 22, and a small-diameter rear cylinder portion 21 which is coaxially connected to a rear end of the front cylinder portion 20 and in which the front end portion 17a of the pressing member 17 is pressed into a rear aperture 21a thereof. The inside of the ink containing tube 6 is pressurized by allowing the pressing member 17 to press the rear cylinder portion 21 into the front cylinder portion 20 and compressing the elastic cylindrical member 19 in the axial direction with the pressing chamber 22 air-tight.

Abstract: A caulk applicator attachable to a caulk delivery apparatus. The caulk applicator comprises an applicator body having a retainer bracket and a scraper element, wherein the retainer bracket is attachable to the caulk delivery apparatus. An applicator wheel is rotatably mounted to the applicator body and has a fluid application surface, wherein the fluid application surface is engageable with the scraper element.

Abstract: A portable cart is provided for roller application viscous coating material using a pressure feed roller. The cart holds a resin container and an activator container, each of which is separately but optionally heated. Material transfer lines run from the containers to a static mixing tube connected to a pressure fed rolling element removably connected to a handle. One or more motors drive one or more pumps to pump the activator and resin through the static mixing tube and rolling element. A switch on the handle controls the pumps and thus controls the material supplied to the rolling element.

Abstract: A liquid applicator assembly has a housing with a liquid storage and a dispensing roller fed by a continuos belt in housing, so that liquid may be applied evenly to a surface. This applicator assembly is especially useful for applying lotion to the skin of a person without any lotion or with minimal lotion coming into contact with a person's hands.

Abstract: An herbicide applicator assembly for applying herbicide to a treatment area. The applicator assembly includes a frame and a contact roller rotatably coupled to the frame for applying herbicide to the treatment area. Herbicide is applied to the roller and transferred to the treatment area as the roller rolls across the treatment area. A discharge port may be disposed in the roller interior for supply of herbicide thereto, and the roller outer surface may include a plurality of apertures that connect the outer surface with the roller interior. The roller may have a non-deformable and/or non-absorbent outer surface.

Abstract: Fluid material, including medication, dermatological fluids, cream eye shadow and lip-coloring material such as lip gloss, is stored in a reservoir. Rotating a collar with respect to the reservoir advances a piston therein to deliver lip coloring or other material through a valve to a roller mounted on a dispensing head.

Abstract: A device for applying a coating comprising a multi-component cartridge comprising at least two cylindrical cartridges, each cylindrical cartridge comprising an aperture and an open filling end that is disposed opposite the aperture and that is slidingly sealed by a cartridge piston seal, a static mixing nozzle in fluid communication with each aperture, and at least one paint applicator selected from the group consisting of a roller, a brush and a spray tip, in fluid communication with the nozzle, wherein at least one flexible hose is disposed between and in fluid communication with the cartridge and the nozzle.

Abstract: A writing implement, wherein elements forming a reverse flow prevention mechanism are formed in rather simple shapes and assembly process for the reverse flow prevention mechanism is rather simplified. The reverse flow prevention mechanism (19) comprises a valve chamber (54b), an inflow port (55) opened to the ink storage part (16) side of the valve chamber (54b), an outflow port (56) opened to the writing tip (17) side of the valve chamber (54b), a valve element (57) stored in the valve chamber (54b), a restricting body (58) stored in the valve chamber (54b) at a position on the outflow port (56) side of the valve element (57), and a valve seat (54c) formed around the inflow port (55). When the writing tip (17) is faced upward, the inflow port (55) is closed by the valve element (57), and when faced downward, the valve element (57) is allowed to touch the restricting body (58) and does not reach the outflow port (56).

Abstract: The water dispenser for quilting of the present invention is a hand tool for dispensing a precise amount of liquid in a line on a seam of a quilt. The dispenser includes a dispensing wheel and a hollow plastic squeezable bottle body having two ends. The first end has two prongs and an aperture disposed between the prongs. The second end has a fill aperture through which liquid is poured into the body; the fill aperture is closed by a screw cap. The wheel is removably attached between the two prongs of the body. The wheel has a channeled center flanked by two ridged sides. The channeled center of the wheel is aligned with the aperture of the body to receive the liquid. The liquid is then dispersed to the ridges of the wheel and dispensed on the seam of the quilt as the wheel rotates.

Abstract: An applicator includes a receptacle that has upper and lower portions. The upper portion includes intake ports extending from a top surface thereof. Each port defines an opening at a top end thereof. The lower portion includes a spout extending therefrom. A tubular shaft has a handle portion. A bracket includes arms and a top edge bridged therebetween. The top edge is engageable with a distal end of the shaft and one intake port. The arms are forwardly offset from a vertical axis. Each arm has an aperture formed therein for receiving the rod ends. A roller is connected to the arms and spaced below the spout. A linear rod is conjoined to the roller. An insert is positioned within the receptacle and includes an adaptable spring positioned therein that is isolated from the fluids, minimizing contamination thereof. The insert is abutted against the bracket.

Abstract: A device for housing and applying liquid product, the device having an application element with an axis X, a housing partially surrounding the application element, the housing adapted to permit the application element to rotate about axis X, and a container adapted to house a liquid product, the container having a first opening in fluid communication with the housing. The housing having a first position in which the housing moves the application element against the first opening to seal the first opening and a second position in which the housing moves the application element away from the first opening to permit liquid product to flow therefrom. The axis X may intercept a plane containing the first opening. A plunger tube may be placed in fluid communication with the first opening and extend into the container such that liquid fluid may pass therethrough in responses to pressure exerted on the container.

Abstract: A fillable container and applicator for storing and then later applying liquids such as paints, dyes, and varnishes to a surface, the container including a resilient bottle adapted to hold a liquid including a open end, a pin that fits over the bottle open end that includes a opening complementary to the bottle open end, a cap that fits over the pin that includes an opening complementary to the bottle open end, an applicator holder and a liquid applicator.

Abstract: There is provided a ballpoint pen tip that minimizes thin spots such as impact thin spots even if upward writing or an impact causes entry of air, allows rapid return to normal writing, and minimizes manufacturing costs. A writing ball and a check ball included in the ballpoint pen tip are placed close to each other with a slight clearance therebetween to leave an inner space with a slight capacity. Thus, even if air enters from a caulking portion, the volume of the air stored inside is slight, and an air pool can be rapidly eliminated. Further, both the writing ball and the check ball can be provided in a front end of the ballpoint pen tip, and assembly operations can be easily performed without inverting the ballpoint pen tip.

Abstract: A roller dispenser for dispensing liquids has a headpiece mounted on a container. A barrier component is fitted between the headpiece and the container. The barrier component and the headpiece have respective annular seal elements which can fit together to form a plug seal, isolating the underside of the roller from the liquid supply when the barrier and headpiece are moved close together. The barrier and headpiece can be moved apart by a cam action, e.g., a thread, in order to allow liquid onto the roller.

Abstract: The water dispenser for quilting of the present invention is a hand tool for dispensing a precise amount of liquid in a line on a seam of a quilt. The dispenser includes a dispensing wheel and a hollow plastic squeezable bottle body having two ends. The first end has two prongs and an aperture disposed between the prongs. The second end has a fill aperture through which liquid is poured into the body; the fill aperture is closed by a screw cap. The wheel is removably attached between the two prongs of the body. The wheel has a channeled center flanked by two ridged sides. The channeled center of the wheel is aligned with the aperture of the body to receive the liquid. The liquid is then dispersed to the ridges of the wheel and dispensed on the seam of the quilt as the wheel rotates.

Abstract: An applicator has a tubular body containing a liquid to be dispensed. A non-return device is movably disposed in the tubular body rearwardly of and in contact with the liquid for preventing backflow of the liquid. A manually-displaceable piston member is displaceable in the tubular body in a forward direction for pressurizing air admitted into a chamber located in front of the piston member, and a normally closed valve communicates with the chamber and is openable by the force of the pressurized air to apply the pressurized air to the non-return device to urge the non-return device forwardly to thereby pressurize the liquid. A resilient member normally urges the piston member rearwardly to a rear stop position. An air passage communicates the chamber with the exterior of the applicator when the piston member is in the rear stop position, and the air passage is blocked by the piston member during displacement of the piston member in the forward direction.

Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for applying a flowable correction medium on a substrate surface. The correction medium is provided in a reservoir of the dispenser and in fluid communication with an application member at least during operation of the dispenser, when the dispenser is pressed against a substrate surface, such that the correction medium can flow from the reservoir to the application member. The application member is configured and dimensioned such that an application width of the application member can be selected by adjusting the dimensions of a contact region of the application member and the substrate surface. This can be particularly done by adjusting the force and/or the direction by which the application member is pressed against the substrate surface.

Abstract: There is provided a ballpoint pen tip that minimizes thin spots such as impact thin spots even if upward writing or an impact causes entry of air, allows rapid return to normal writing, and minimizes manufacturing costs. A writing ball and a check ball included in the ballpoint pen tip are placed close to each other with a slight clearance therebetween to leave an inner space with a slight capacity. Thus, even if air enters from a caulking portion, the volume of the air stored inside is slight, and an air pool can be rapidly eliminated. Further, both the writing ball and the check ball can be provided in a front end of the ballpoint pen tip, and assembly operations can be easily performed without inverting the ballpoint pen tip.

Abstract: A lint/pet hair roller assembly includes a body supporting a tubular adhesive lint remover roll. The assembly includes a handle and a roll support. The roller support includes a cross-member transversely mounted on the handle and carrying a pair of outwardly extending legs. Roll support members are fixed or rotatably carried on the legs for supporting a lint roll. The legs, in one aspect, are moveably mounted in the cross-member and biased to a normal first spacing to support a lint roll, but extendable outward for movement of the lint roll relative to the legs. In another aspect, a telescoping lint roll support is normally biased to an extended position to support the lint roll, but is collapsible for movement of the support relative to the legs. Alternately, a dispenser is carried on the handle for dispensing fluid from a storage chamber. Alternately, an additional cleaning element is carried on the support.

Abstract: A resin applicator comprises a roller mounted on a shank connected to a handgrip, and a hose for feeding the resin to the roller under the action of a prime mover. A normally open air bleed switch is positioned so that it is accessible to a thumb or finger of a hand holding the handgrip and is operable to control operation of the prime mover.

Abstract: The present application relates to a device (1) for the packaging and application of a product, in particular a cosmetic product, the device comprising a container (2) containing the product and fitted with an applicator structure (20, 50, 70) of the roll-on type, comprising i) a support (50) delimiting a housing (58) able to communicate with the container via an opening (28), and ii) a non-spherical application element (70) arranged inside the housing, the surface (71) of which revolves around at least one axis X, said application element (70) being mounted so as to have a portion capable of closing in a sealed manner the said opening (28) when the device is in a storage position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing an edge of a paintless type film gore. A fluid sealant material is beaded along the edge of the gore using a bead striping apparatus. The striping apparatus comprises a serrated wheel rotatably coupled to a housing which contains the fluid sealant. The sealant is transferred to the wheel and subsequently is transferred the gore edge as the wheel is rolled.

Abstract: A microapplicator for dispensing and applying an adhesive or sealant material comprises a handle portion, an applicator tip connected to the handle portion, and a microreservoir at the applicator tip arranged to hold a small amount, about 20 microliters or less, of an adhesive/sealant material until dispensing. In embodiments, the applicator tip has a width of about 1 mm. The microapplicator may include a second reservoir, containing the adhesive/sealant material, that is arranged to supply the adhesive/sealant material to the microreservoir at the applicator tip. The second reservoir may comprise a frangible ampoule disposed in the handle portion, a container, such as a syringe, connected to the handle portion, or the handle portion itself. The applicator tip may comprise one of a polymer loop, a spatula, a rolling ball, a grate, a porous material, such as a swab, a foam pad or a mesh, and a brush.

Abstract: A writing tool is provided. An ink reservoir (7) and an ink supply passage (9) are formed in a barrel (1) provided with a brush body (2). Ink contained in the ink reservoir (7) is supplied to the brush body (2) via the ink supply passage (9). A wire (17) movably provided in the ink supply passage (9) is movably supported by a coiled spring (16). A ball (18) is provided in the ink reservoir (7). While the barrel (1) is being moved, the ball (18) collides with the coiled spring (16), thereby moving the wire (17).

Abstract: A roller-type liquid applicator which has a roller, roller support and a reservoir. Liquid is added to the reservoir and is dispensed through an opening onto the roller. The roller is held in place adjacent to the opening by the roller support which allows the roller to freely rotate. A chamber is formed between the external surface of the opening and the inner surface of the roller support. The chamber serves the purpose of collecting excess liquid which is not transferred from the roller onto the application surface, and which could otherwise collect in and around the opening, eventually drying and preventing the proper functioning of the applicator.

Abstract: A resin applicator comprises a roller mounted on a shank connected to a handgrip, and means for feeding the resin to the roller under the action of a prime mover. A normally open air bleed switch is positioned so that it is accessible to a thumb or finger of a hand holding the handgrip and is operable to control operation of the prime mover.

Abstract: A penpoint tip and an applicator having the tip incorporated in it are disclosed, the applicator (1) is composed of a shaft (2), an inking core (3) and a cap (4). The inking core (3) has a penpoint tip (5), an ink reservoir (6), a connector (7) and a valve (8). The penpoint tip (5) constituting an ink applying member has six balls (10) arranged in a row in a distal end of the tip. Each ball (10) is exposed outwards in part out of a slit-shaped opening (16) of a tip body (12).

Abstract: An applicator includes a reservoir charged with fluid. The reservoir has a discharge-controlling mechanism at one end for applying the fluid. The fluid contains at least one organic solvent, such as mythylcyclohexane, and is charged with a scarcely volatile liquid substance, such as an alkylene oxide adduct of diglycerin, having no compatibility with the applying fluid. The scarcely volatile liquid substance forms a movable plug for an end part of the applying fluid in a contact state and the rear of the plug in the reservoir is released to the atmosphere. The applicator can include writing instruments including a felt tip pen and a ballpoint pen, a corrector, an applicator for adhesive and a dressing instrument.

Abstract: An applicator for a liquid grout sealer including an elongated tubular body defining a sealer reservoir, a sealer valve at an end of the tubular body including a spring normally biasing the sealer valve into a closed position and pressure activated by axial pressure on the tubular body into an open position against the bias of the spring, and an applicator wheel carried by the sealer valve for receiving sealer from the reservoir through the sealer valve in the open position and for distributing sealer.

Abstract: A retractable ballpoint pen is free from leakage of ink from its tip and ink back-flow attributable to shocks produced by retractable operation, and is capable of satisfactory writing performance. The retractable ballpoint pen has a ballpoint pen refill (3) having a ballpoint pen tip (7) disposed in a forward end of an ink-accommodating tube (8), a ball (9) held for free rotation in a forward end part of the ballpoint pen tip (7). The retractable ballpoint pen is provided with a retracting mechanism (5, 6) for projecting a forward end of the ballpoint pen tip (7) and retracting the same through an open forward end (2a) of a barrel (2). A water-based ink (15) contained in the ink-accommodating tube (8) contains a thixotropic agent and has a viscosity at a rate of shear of 1.9 sec−1 at 20° C. in the range of 900 to 2500 mPa·s.

Abstract: A ballpoint pen refill has an ink-accommodating tube (1) containing an ink (6) having a thixotropic property and a greaselike ink follower (7) capable of moving together with the ink (6) as the ink (6) is consumed so as to be contiguous with the rear end of the ink (6) to prevent the reverse flow of the ink (6). The ink-accommodating tube (1) has a small diameter portion (3) formed at a front side and a large diameter portion (2) having a diameter greater than the diameter of the small diameter portion (3) and extending rearward from the small diameter portion (3). A ballpoint pen tip (5) rotatably holding a ball (4) is inserted in the small diameter portion (3) of the ink-accommodating tube (1). A regulating member (15) has a column (15a) which is press-fitted in the small diameter portion (3). The column (15a) of the regulating member (15) has an inclined end surface (14) at its front end inclined at a predetermined angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis (O) of the ink-accommodating tube (1).

Abstract: An applicator that makes it unlikely for an ink, particularly water-based or alcohol solvent ink, to become blurred and assures smooth writing, including an ink reservoir accommodating an ink, a penpoint tip for ink application, and a valve mechanism, wherein the valve mechanism has an axially movable valve body, a valve seat situated on the side of the ink reservoir with respect to the valve body, and a valve support situated on the side of the tip with respect to the valve body; the valve support can anchor the valve body and has an interstice between it and the valve body through which the ink passes; when the tip is disposed upward, the valve body contacts the valve seat to prevent backflow of ink from the tip toward the ink reservoir; and when the tip is disposed downward, the valve body contacts the valve support, allowing the ink to flow through the interstice toward the tip; characterized in that a portion of the valve body that contacts the valve support is formed spherical, and the projected area of

Abstract: The applicators for health and beauty fluid materials (or products) have an elongated reservoir with a dispenser head at one end and a telescoping extender thereon. When extended, the telescoping extender increases the length between the manual grasp and the dispenser head for application of the fluid material onto hard to reach body surface areas. The dispensing head lies at an acute angle to the handle length axis. The dispenser head has a rolling member and a cap which presses the rolling member down to close the dispensing opening through the dispenser head. The rolling member may be a roller, a cone or one or more spheres.

Abstract: Cream applier device for footwear, including a container (1), closed at one of its ends and the other having a closing cap (4), equipped with a product outlet conduit, over which a hood shaped part (2) is fitted, which rotates over the container, matching or not an outlet conduit (21) with the hole in the cap (4), to direct product opening or closing towards a spongy component consisting of a roller (3), rotating around a horizontal axis (5) assembled over two opposite knobs defined in the hood part (2).

Abstract: A paint roller handle construction (10) for delivering an on demand supply of paint to a porous paint roller (100). The handle construction (10) includes an elongated contoured hollow handle member (20) having a generally straight inboard end (21) and a generally U-shaped outboard end (22) which terminates in an elongated apertured axle element (30) having a generally bulbous inboard end (32), and a paint supply unit (12) that includes a pump member (40) disposed within and adapted to supply pressurized air both through the hollow handle member (20) and to a paint supply reservoir (50). Both pressurized air and pressurized paint are mixed within the bulbous inboard end (32) of the axle member (30) for distribution through the apertures (34) in the axle member (30) onto a porous paint roller (100).

Abstract: An applicator for applying liquid media has an applicator head (10) attached to a stem (1). The applicator head (10) includes a spherical applicator freely rotatable on an axle (6) which extends at right angles to the stem (1) that is of a length that an operator can hold the stem (1), and rest the surface of the applicator (10) on the ground. The applicator (10) has a porous resilient envelope (11) which surrounds a sleeve (7) located on the axle (6), a reservoir in the stem (1) charges the porous envelope (11) with liquid media.

Abstract: A device for dispensing particulate material includes a dispenser housing having an interior divided into an upper portion and a lower portion, a roller member rotatably mounted at least partially within the upper portion of the dispenser housing interior and structure for supporting the particulate material spaced below the roller member.

Abstract: A fluid applicator for applying fluid treatments, such as herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers, to a lawn. The fluid applicator includes an elongate shaft with a handle coupled to an upper end of the shaft and a head bar coupled to a lower end of the shaft. An elongate axle is spaced apart and extended generally parallel to the head bar with a side extent connecting the axle to the head bar. A resiliently deformable roller is rotatably mounted on the axle to permit free rotation of the roller about the axle. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the shaft. The head bar has a spaced apart plurality of fluid ports therein which are in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir.

Abstract: A paint injector for digital printing in which paint is deposited in metered amounts on a print medium comprises a wheel rotatable by a shaft of a motor, an idler disposed in a paint reservoir, and an endless cable disposed around the wheel and the idler. The motor is preferably computer controlled such that the rotation of the wheel and thus movement of the cable is selectively controlled. As the wheel is rotated, paint contained within the paint reservoir coats the cable and is thus drawn by the cable in front of an air stream. The air stream pulls the paint from the cable and carries it toward the print medium. By employing a plurality of such paint injectors into a single print head, each containing a different color of paint, and secured to a computer controlled, movable carriage positioned over the print medium, a digital image can be painted by the print head on the print medium.

Abstract: A depilatory wax dispenser having a housing (1) in which is arranged a reservoir (2) for the wax and an applicator device having a roller (5) mounted for rotation on a pivot pin (7). The pivot pin has two ends which extend through two opposite transverse walls (4a, 4b) of a rectangular opening (4) provided at the reservoir (2) outlet. The opening (4) has an edge which provides with the roller (5) peripheral surface a slot dispensing melted wax. The opening (4) edge and the roller (5) peripheral surface between which the slot is arranged are made of elastically deformable materials. An element (10) is axially mobile relative to the pivot pin (7) for simultaneously exerting a force on the rectangular opening (4) edge forming the slot and on the roller (5) surface, for deforming them jointly.

Abstract: A paint applicator that is fillable with a quantity of paint that includes an internal roller assembly for applying touch up paint to desired areas. The roller assembly is sealable between uses to prevent the necessity of cleaning the roller assembly between uses. The sealing cap is transparent to allow the user to rapidly identify the required color from a number of such paint applicators.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for receiving and distributing a viscous mass, the nozzle assembly comprising a nozzle body including a passageway having a proximal opening for receiving viscous mass, a distal opening for expelling viscous mass and an open channel for receiving viscous mass from the distal opening, and an applicator mounted for receiving viscous mass from the open channel and for applying viscous mass to a surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying various topical solutions, the ends of which are able to either spray, roll or sponge on (or a combination of the aforementioned) various topical solutions applied to a living body. The sprayer enables the user to spray on various liquid products. The roller ball enables the user to apply topical solutions with a massage effect. The sponge or sponges enable the user to apply a wide range of solutions while achieving a cleansing effect. The present invention greatly improves upon the functionality and appearance of the product known as Reach-It of DES 285,172 and utility U.S. Pat. No. 4,571,106.

Abstract: A device for applying a hair product to the base of the hair includes an enclosure having tapered ends able to separate the hair on either side of a part. An applicator end-piece is designed to be mounted on a receptacle containing the product, optionally via an applicator end-piece surmounting the receptacle in such a way as to enable the product to be applied in a localized manner in the vicinity of the part. A wall which may be solid or made of bristles is associated with the enclosure for spreading the applied product on the base of the hair situated on either side of the part. The device is designed so that a single movement of the device effects separation of the hair, application of the product and spreading of the product.

Abstract: A ballpoint pen refill which can be applied to a retractable ballpoint pen is provided. An ink 2 endowed with a thixotropic property and an ink follower 3 at the rear of this ink are contained within an ink tube 1 comprising a tip holder member 9 and an ink member 10. A ball 6 is held in a front end aperture 9a thereof. A ballpoint pen tip 4 having an inner reshaped surface 4f of a front end rim 4b that is formed into a spherical surface in the shape of the ball is fitted therein. A coil spring 7 that always presses the ball onto the inner reshaped surface is provided with a movable member 8 between the spring and ball. A stopper 5 provided with a ventilation means is fitted into a rear end of the ink tube. A partition portion 9g having an ink-flow passageway for restricting the amount of ink that flows and a rear end surface 9c is formed in an engagement portion 9d of the tip holder member 9 that is fitted in the ink member 10.

Abstract: A writing apparatus which includes a pen holder holding an ink, a pen socket fastened to an open end of the pen holder and holding a sponge and an absorptive writing tip, an ink feeding valve assembly mounted in the pen holder and adapted to feed the ink to the sponge and the absorptive writing tip, and a steel ball movable in the ink inside the pen holder, the steel ball being movable by the pressure of the ink to close off a tapered rear opening on the ink feeding valve assembly and to stop the ink from passing to the inside of the ink feeding valve assembly when the pen holder is held in a writing position, and the steel ball being movable away from the tapered rear opening on the ink feeding valve assembly for permitting the ink to pass from the pen holder to the inside of the ink feeding valve assembly when the pen holder is placed in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A grout-sealant-liquid applicator has a fluid-conveyance cap (1) with a container end (2) attachable to an outlet from a container of grout sealant and having an applicator end (3) with an applicator nozzle (9) positioned near an outside circumferential liquid-conveyance surface (7) of an applicator wheel (4) on a wheel-attachment bracket (6, 17) proximate the applicator end. The wheel-attachment bracket has snap-on axle bays (14) for convenient insertion and removal of applicator-wheel wheel axles having select widths, diameters, surface configuration and sealant absorbability.

Abstract: This invention provides a ball-point pen suited to low-viscosity aqueous ink. This ball-point pen includes a ball-point pen refill in which an ink reservoir communicates with a tip for holding a tip ball via a joint, wherein the ink reservoir is filled with water type ball-point pen ink containing at least one type of a solvent selected from the group consisting of ethyleneglycol, diethyleneglycol, propyleneglycol, and glycerin in an amount of 5 to 40 wt % of the total ink amount, a crosslinking acrylic acid polymer in an amount of 0.1 to 1.0 wt % of the total ink amount, a pigment in an amount of 5 to 10 wt % of the total ink amount, and the balance primarily consisting of water, and the tip has a spring which in a normal state urges and brings the tip ball into intimate contact with the inner edge of a ball holding portion at the front end of the tip and releases the intimate contact when writing is performed.

Abstract: The multiplex writing implement includes: a cylindrical portion formed in the rear of the elliptical cylinder portion of the middle barrel; a rotary shaft which is disposed in the bore of the cylindrical portion so as to rotate in a range of about 180.degree.

Abstract: A portable, hand held condiment dispenser for dispensing condiments onto items of food includes a container for holding a condiment, a valve controlling the flow of condiment from the container, and a releasably attached dispensing head, permitting use of different types of dispensing heads. The container includes a removable filling cap permitting the container to be refilled with a condiment. Alternatively, the container can be a pliant tube which can be squeezed in order to discharge the condiment from the container.