Abstract: A multicolor marker with a plurality of marking nibs that individually receive ink of different colors or shades. The nibs have marking surfaces that are elongated in one direction and can be selectively aligned end-to-end to produce a continuous line whose color changes from one nib to the next.

Abstract: A fluid applicator system includes a container member that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that extend upwardly from the bottom wall. The bottom wall and the perimeter wall define an interior space. The container member has top portion coupled to the perimeter wall. The top portion has an aperture that extends therethrough. The container member is for storing a fluid to be applied. An extension member is substantially hollow and elongate. The extension member has an interior in environmental communication with the interior space of the container member. An applicator assembly is operationally coupled to the extension member such that fluid stored in the container member is flowable through the extension member to an exterior surface of the applicator assembly, the applicator assembly is for applying the fluid to skin of a user.

Abstract: An applicator with improved safety is provided. Even if the penpoint tip of the applicator has ignited, fire cannot spread over the tip holder. The applicator comprises a main body (2) forming a reservoir 3 to accommodate an occluding body (4) to occlude flammable liquid to be applied, penpoint tips (5,7), and tip holders (6,8). Each of the tip holders (6,8) is made of flame-retardant resin having an oxygen index more than 30 percent.

Abstract: The present provides a porous plug between a reservoir and a feeder having an open space therein to store the excess liquid as the underpressure within the reservoir subsides, i.e., higher absolute pressure. That is, as excess liquid conveys through the porous plug and then to the feeder, liquid take the path of least resistance, which in this case is the open space within the feeder. As liquid enters the open space, air within the open space is displaced through larger capillaries in the feeder. The displacement of air creates an slight vacuum or underpressure within the open space itself to hold the liquid inside the open space until the underpressure within the open space rises, i.e., lower absolute pressure.

Abstract: A doublet liquid applicator device comprises two singlet liquid applicator devices held together in a side by side relationship along matching sidewalls by an outer shrink-wrap film. Each singlet liquid applicator device comprises a liquid applicator at the top end and a housing enclosing a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the liquid applicator.

Abstract: An applicator with improved safety is provided. Even if the penpoint tip of the applicator has ignited, fire cannot spread over the tip holder. The applicator comprises a main body 2 forming a reservoir 3 to accommodate an occluding body 4 to occlude flammable liquid to be applied, penpoint tips 5, 7, and tip holders 6, 8. Each of the tip holders 6, 8 is made of flame-retardant resin having an oxygen index more than 30 per cent.

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: An applicator system for use in delivering a flowable composition comprising: (a) a container in which the flowable composition is to be contained; and (b) at least three applicators of different type, including a line applicator in which the flowable composition is delivered through a single outlet, a surface applicator in which the flowable composition is delivered through a plurality of outlets onto a surface, and a brush/comb-like applicator in which the flowable composition is delivered through a plurality of outlets and dispersed by a plurality of elongate parting members; characterized in that (c) at least two of the plurality of outlets in the brush/comb-like applicator are formed in respective ones of the elongate parting members. Also, an applicator system, for the same use, comprising (a) and (b); characterized in that (d) the surface applicator is of foam or sponge material having a resiliently compressible porous structure from which the flowable composition is to be delivered.

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: A marking and/or highlighting and eradicating instrument having a marking and/or highlighting ink dispenser and an ink eradicator dispenser, which are coaxially and opposingly located each to the other and a barrel for manual gripping. Liquid dispensed from the eradicator dispenser removes the marking and/or highlighting previously dispensed upon a permanently printed surface. The marking and/or highlighting dispenser and the eradicator dispenser may each have felt wicks or other applicators for applying the marking and/or highlighting liquid and the eradicating solution.

Abstract: A writing implement with three or more non-coaxial optionally selectable writing tips to produce lines of different thicknesses and to create unique and distinct "outlining" or "highlighting" effects. It is particularly adapted to be used on fibrous or felt tip type highlighter markers, but could be used on a variety of writing implements. The Meriting implement is comprised of a hollow low body supporting a fixed writing tip, a reservoir in the body holding a supply of ink, a series of two or more retractable tips slidably arranged alongside the fixed tip and adjusting means attached to each retractable tip to axially move each retracting tip to first and second operating positions, so that when moved to and locked in the first operative position, each retractable tip is extended with respect to the fixed tip, and when moved to and locked in the second operative position, each retractable tip is retracted with respect to the fixed tip.

Abstract: A writing instrument having a sanitary moistener comprises an elongated body having a writing tip at one end and a supply of moistening liquid accessible at a location on the body of the instrument by a finger of an individual using the instrument, in order to moisten the finger to facilitate turning sheets of paper. The moistening liquid is supplied in a reservoir and delivered by a pump, or through a finger-operated valve. Alternatively, the moistening liquid is supplied in a liquid retaining porous medium having a part which can be exposed through an opening in the body of the instrument. In one embodiment, the liquid-retaining medium is accessible at the end of the instrument opposite to the writing tip. In two embodiments, the liquid-retaining moistener has conical passages receiving the ink cartridge and a side projection received in an open-ended slot in one of two parts constituting the body of the instrument.

Abstract: Window film (e.g., solar film) is edge-sealed by moving a porous applicator tip saturated with liquid sealant in wiping contact along an edge of the window film to be sealed so as to transfer a portion of the liquid sealant from the saturated applicator tip to the window film edge. Thereafter, the liquid sealant is allowed to dry so that a residue of the sealant (e.g., most preferably a solvated plastics material) remains as a transparent layer sealing the space between the window film edge and the adjacent window glass frame. Most preferably, a kit is provided which includes a pen-like applicator and a container which contains a quantity of liquid sealant. The applicator is provided with the porous applicator tip at one end in fluid communication with a barrel defining an interior reservoir space.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a squeegee 20 having an enlarged receptacle 12 for storing cleaning fluid 22 therein. The receptacle 12 is equipped with filling means 16 whereby fluid 22 can be placed inside the receptacle 12. The present invention 10 is equipped with a head member 14 having a blade 18 for wiping a proximate object along with a sponge-like member 20 for scrubbing the proximate object. Alternative embodiments are provided wherein a nozzle 35 is placed on the head 14 whereby the receptacle 12 can be squeezed thereby forcing a stream of fluid 22 through nozzle 35 onto the proximate object to be cleaned. In another alternative embodiment the receptacle 38 is equipped with a syringe-like plunger 40 whereby the plunger can be used to force cleaning fluid 22 out of the nozzle 35 under pressure thereby creating a pressurized stream for cleaning a proximate object.

Abstract: An improved self-contained cleaning apparatus which has a washing element and a wiping element situated in a coincidentally spaced relation to one another such that a surface is cleaned by synchronized washing and wiping.

Abstract: A single use pen-like marking device is disclosed which is useful for marking skin to form marks which persist for a least a week and which are invisible under ambient light but fluoresce under ultraviolet light and to reveal cracks and caries in teeth which are difficult to see under normal light and for visualizing plaque on teeth without leaving a stain visible under normal light. It has a flexible housing with a dry wick-type marking nib in one end which communicates with the interior of the housing and which is impregnated with a skin fluorescing furanone. Inside the housing is a sealed fragile glass tube therein which contains a solvent for the furanone. The marking device is activated by bending the housing until the glass tube breaks and releases the solvent, which saturates the marking nib and dissolves the furanone therein.

Abstract: A postage tool has three sections: A top section contains water for moistening a stamp or envelope, a second section stores postage stamps, and a third section provides a writing instrument for addressing envelopes. The three sections fit together to form a handy tool for addressing envelopes and affixing postage.

Abstract: A combined marker and glue stick device allows a bingo player to dab or mark a called number using one end of the device and to use the other end of the device to glue the bingo number card to a playing surface. This device facilitates greater speed in card setup and play, and correspondingly increases the chances of winning. The combination marker and glue stick which includes: a tubular body defining an ink compartment within a first end portion and a glue compartment within a second end portion; an ink blotter covering an opening defined in the ink compartment; a glue blotter covering an opening defined in the glue compartment; a removable cap covering the ink blotter; and a removable bottom cap covering the glue blotter.

Abstract: A combined actuator and bottle for storing a fluid and applying the fluid, includes a container having an opening; an elongated tube having a longitudinal axis, the tube being located in the opening, and the tube being slidable along the longitudinal axis relative to the container and being sealed against the container so that an intake end of the tube is located within the container and an outlet end of the tube is located outside the container; the tube having a duct extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the tube, the duct forming a fluid connection between the outlet end of the tube and the intake end that is situated within the container; an applicator head mounted at the outlet end of the tube and having an applicator member receiving the fluid from the outlet end of the tube and supplying the fluid to a dispensing opening thereof having an axis which is substantially transverse to a sliding direction of the tube; and a valve assembly mounted in the applicator head, the valve assembly in

Abstract: A device for applying and removing nail polish comprising a first container for storing polish remover solvent and a second container for storing nail polish. Each container includes a threaded neck and an opening. A lid structure includes a first end for rotatably mounting to the threaded neck of the first container and a second end for rotatably mounting to the threaded neck of the second container. A sponge applicator snap fits into the opening of the first container for selectively permitting dispensing of the polish remover solvent. A brush assembly is mounted within the lid structure for facilitating application of the nail polish. The nail polish application and removal device also includes a check valve snap fitted into the opening of the second container for straightening the bristles of the brush assembly, and a replaceable emery board removably attached to the exterior surface of the first container for filing and shaping nails.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing a brush body, made of a hydrophilic sponge-like porous material in a readily usable condition employs a substrate cleaning brush stored in a vessel, which vessel is filled with liquid such that the brush body is submerged in the liquid.

Abstract: A wiper blade conditioning system including a hand-held member comprised of an exterior portion and a cylindrical shaped interior portion. The interior portion has a hollow interior adapted to hold cleaning fluid therein. The interior portion is adapted for spraying the cleaning fluid. A plurality of cleaning elements are disposed within the exterior portion of the handheld member. The cleaning elements are adapted for cleaning windshields and conditioning wiper blades.

Abstract: A bottle (1) for storing a fluid and for applying the fluid to a human body comprises a container (2) having an opening; and an elongated rod member (11) having a longitudinal axis, the rod member (11) being located in the opening, and the rod member being slidable along its longitudinal axis relative to the container (2) and being sealed against the container (2) so that an inner end of the rod member (11) is located within the container (2) and an outer end of the rod member (11) is located outside the container (2). The rod member (11) has at least one duct (15) extending at least partially in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rod member (11), the at least one duct (15) forming a fluid connection between an outlet at the outer end of the rod member (11) and an orifice that is situated within the container.

Abstract: A coloring fluid-containing marking device which sufficiently withstand practical use and, after use, its molded members can be biologically degraded in soil. The marking device comprises a coloring fluid container molded from an aliphatic polyester resin, and a coloring fluid containing a solvent mainly comprising an aliphatic hydrocarbon and/or an alicyclic hydrocarbon.

Abstract: An improved release agent delivery apparatus is disclosed for use in laser printers, plain paper copiers, facsimile machines, and similar printing apparatus. The delivery apparatus comprises an absorbent textile core filled with release agent, a permeable membrane surrounding the textile core to form a sheathed wick member, and a mounting sleeve adapted to attach the sheathed wick member in operative contact with the printer. The apparatus has numerous operational advantages over existing oil delivery apparatus, including providing multiple contact surfaces for longer operational life before replacement, ease in cleaning and regeneration, improved durability and reduced wear, and more compact and versatile operation.

Abstract: A squeegee with a pump supplied sponge comprising a handle having a hollow interior, the handle having an inboard region, an outboard region, an upper surface and a lower surface, the interior of the outboard region including a reservoir for the retainment of fluid, the reservoir having a fill spout to permit the receipt of fluid, the inboard region having a fluid pump positioned therein, a trigger formed in a cylindrical configuration being operatively coupled to the pump, the user depressing the trigger to activate the pump; and a cleaning head formed in a rectangular configuration, the cleaning head having a sponge extending from one end and a squeegee extending from the opposite end, an extension shaft with two open ends being coupled to the cleaning head, the first end of the shaft being coupled to the inboard end of the handle, a plurality of hoses formed in a long cylindrical configuration with two open ends, a first end of each hose being operatively coupled to the cleaning head, a second end of each

Abstract: A cosmetic device for both application and removal of mascara. The mascara applicator includes a centrally positioned elongated main body from one end of which a mascara brush dependently extends and a mascara reservoir releasibly securable to this same end of the main body to both protectively encase the brush and to carry a supply of mascara therewithin. A mascara remover as a removable and separately useable subassembly includes a mascara remover reservoir for holding a quantity of liquid mascara remover and an absorbent tip dependently extending from one end of the reservoir. That same reservoir end is releasibly securable to the other end of the main body.

Abstract: A multi-function glass cleaning apparatus having a container provided With an opening closable by a plug, two principal opposite faces and two side walls, for receiving and storing a cleaning fluid. A handle is formed integrally with the container and defines a hand grasping portion. The hand grasping portion is transverse to the side walls. A first support member is formed integrally with the container on one of the faces thereof for supporting a scraping element which is secured to it. The first support member is parallel to the hand grasping portion and has a trough extending lengthwise thereof. The trough is in communication with the container via a small aperture. A second support member is formed integrally with the container for supporting a wiper which is secured to it. The second support member is parallel to the hand grasping portion and to the first support member.

Abstract: A liquid applicator structure which has an application tip fixed to front end of a cylindrical body and a liquid supply assembly built in its rear end. The liquid supply assembly includes a rotatable rod composed of a cylindrical shank-and-operating end and a solid rod having male threads thereon. The rotatable rod is held with an anti-rotation member having a cantilever-like extension. A split slide member having two split extensions is engaged with the rotatable rod at its rear end. One of these split extensions is inserted within the cantilever-like extension of the anti-rotation member and the rotatable rod, thereby preventing the split slide member from rotating. A piston member abuts on the split slide member. Rotation of the rotatable rod causes the split slide member and the piston to advance and drive liquid toward the application tip.

Abstract: A moistener having a porous applicator tip attached to an upper end of a container holding liquid with an opening in the surface of the applicator tip communicating with a tube to allow the replacement of the loss of volume equivalent of air in the container during use of the apparatus to apply a film of water to a surface.

Abstract: A marking pen is fabricated so that a twin-inserted head is inserted separately into different colored ink tubes, when the ink flows from the ink tubes to the head of the pen, the colors will mix naturally in the area adjacent to the middle of the bottom end on the head of the pen, so as to produce a gradually-layered color effect and create multi-color changes to the work produced without going through a color spray finishing process.

Abstract: A writing instrument comprises nonretractable nib 14 made of porous material and being in fluid communication with an ink reservoir of fluorescent transparent ink, the nib colloquially known as a "highlighter". A second nib 16 is retractable and is substantially rigid and is in fluid communication with a second ink reservoir of nontransparent ink, the second nib colloquially known as a "ball point pen". The retractable and nonretractable nibs extend from an angular face of an elongated body in which they are contained. The angular face permits the nonretractable and retractable nibs, which are in parallel relation, to extend in spaced relations so that the retractable nibs extends beyond the nonretractable nib whereby the nonretractable nib does not contact the writing surface when the retractable nib is used as writing instrument.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning sensitive surfaces, in particular optical glasses or the like, having a receiving device for accommodating a wetting and wiping device for the surfaces to loosen and detach impurities. The apparatus also has a cleaning device for absorptively removing the impurities from the surface. The wetting and wiping device has a liquid-dispensing wiping head and a liquid dispenser.

Abstract: An elongate handle mounts a support plate, the support plate mounting a head member thereon. The head member includes a removably mounted sponge head securable to a forward face of the head member, with a flexible polymeric arcuate plate mounted removably to a rear face of the head member. A modification of the invention includes the handle formed with a refillable reservoir, wherein the handle is deformable to effect pressurizing of the reservoir and effect directing of fluid through a supply conduit to a further supply conduit, thereafter directing cleaning fluid to the sponge through a series of valve plugs directed through the further supply conduit.

Abstract: A dispenser-applicator comprising a ball applicator assembly, oppositely-faced sponge applicator assembly, and a reservoir for storage of a topical preparation formed therebetween. The reservoir functions to supply the topical preparation to the ball applicator assembly to be dispensed onto a person's skin, whereupon the sponge applicator may then be used to more evenly spread the topical preparation over the person's skin. An elongated handle is connected to the ball applicator assembly to facilitate filling of the reservoir with the topical preparation and to further facilitate use of the applicator in applying the topical preparation to the person's skin.

Abstract: This is a bottle for containing a window-washing solution and having a sponge and a squeegee blade mounted vertially thereon along the side of the bottle. The sponge communicates with the interior of the bottle through an anti-leak valve contained in a button protrusion in the sidewall of the bottle overwhich a plastic member carrying the sponge and squeegee blade is snapped. A protective cover also snaps onto the bottle and covers the sponge and squeegee blade to protect them from deformation and damage during storage. The bottle with sponge, squeegee blade and protective cover in place provides a small profile for storage in the glove compartment of an automobile or the like.

Abstract: An improved nail polish bottle cover having a nail polish remover dispenser incorporated therein is provided and consists of a body member having an elongated neck with a chamber within for holding nail polish remover. A nail polish applicator is affixed to and extends away from center of the internally threaded base of the body member so that when it is threaded onto a threaded neck of a standard nail polish bottle the nail polish applicator will extend into the nail polish. A nail polish remover applicator extends from the nail polish remover and through the neck of the body member to be applied to finger nails for removing nail polish. A cap is hinged to top of the body member neck to protect and seal top of the nail polish remover applicator when the cap is closed.

Abstract: A pen-like eyeglass cleaner includes a hollow pen body having a first end and a second end, a wiping tip of absorbent material disposed on the first end of the pen body, a detergent container mounted detachably in the pen body, an amount of detergent held in the container, a roll of cleaning cloth mounted detachably in the pen body, and a cap which is sized to firmly cover the first end of the pen body and has a clip secured thereto. A magnifying glass is mounted detachably on the second end of the pen body. A screwdriver is mounted detachably on the clip.

Abstract: A planar window washing device especially adapted to clean extremely soiled windows in a single washing step. The device comprises an elongate handle member and a cleaning head assembly. The cleaning head assembly includes a carrier member and first and second wiping means. The first wiping means is in the nature of a rubber squeegee and the second wiping means is in the nature of an abrasive pad which is movable between a first inoperative position and a second operative position in contact with the window surface.

Abstract: A writing utensil such as a fountain pen is provided with an erasing assembly having a sealing cap which closely covers the wick and is fitted onto the erasing tip in a form molding and friction holding manner; the open end of the cap is provided with an external thread, a similar external thread is formed at the erasing cartridge end of the erasing tip, the pen barrel and the end cap have corresponding internal threads and are threaded onto either the sealing cap or erasing cartridge.

Abstract: A hand-held cleaning implement. An ergonomically shaped, hand-held body allows attachment of a brush and sponge. The body is provided with a first and a second digitally operated valve button that allows water, provided by an external source, to flow through the brush or the sponge, at the user's option.

Abstract: A cleaning pen for cleaning spectacle lenses includes a pen body, a cleaning tip, and a detergent reservoir contained in the pen body for automatically feeding the cleaning tip with detergent. A container which contains a cleaning cloth and at least one spectacle screwdriver therein is mounted removably on the pen body. A pen cap having a clip is sleeved removably on the pen body. The reservoir is designed so that the detergent is implemented therein. The container is designed so that the cleaning cloth and the spectacle screwdriver are removed conveniently therefrom.

Abstract: A liquid applicator and scraper for applying a protective thin film of hardenable wax to glass during painting so that the surrounding area can be painted and the protective coating subsequently removed has a liquid container with a valve assembly for discharging the liquid to a sponge upon the application of pressure to the sponge, a blade unit which fits over the portion of the liquid container on which the sponge is mounted, the blade unit having a scraper blade affixed therein for removing the protective coating of wax after painting, and a cap for covering the portion of the blade unit in which the blade is affixed. The cap, the blade unit, and the liquid container, when assembled, form a single applicator and scraper unit with all components contained in one assembly.

Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus has a grip with a water supply receptacle and a liquid detergent receptacle, and a working head with a plurality of portions circumferentially arranged about its axis and with a water outlet formed in one portion and a liquid detergent outlet formed in another portion.

Abstract: A combination writing instrument comprising a plurality of nib devices detachably mounted at the front of pen holder, all of the nib devices being mounted in a head-to-tail connection with a uniform ink flow system to induce a constant and uniform ink flow from an ink reservoir to the front-most writing point for immediate and smooth writing, so that the user can select one of the nib devices to perform a desired writing purpose and enjoy a variety of writing modes.

Abstract: A writing instrument comprising a plurality of coaxial writing nibs and means for advancing and retracting the nibs relative to one another to adjust a selected nib into an operative writing position, whereby the instrument is adjustable to produce lines of different predetermined widths.

Abstract: Colored ink comprising a developer having a phenolic hydroxyl group, an electron-donating colorless dye which develops a color by the action of the developer, and a solvent which does not inhibit a color developing reaction. Handwriting written in this colored ink can be erased by using an eraser comprising a desensitizing compound which makes the colored electron-donating dye colorless.

Abstract: A plant care kit includes a plurality of elements for cleaning and waxing the leaves of household plants. The leaf cleaner includes a support member for gently supporting the leaf of a plant to be cleaned. A soft, porous cleaning element, such as a sponge or the like, is secured to one surface of the support member for engaging the bottom side of a plant leaf. A handle is mounted on the support member, opposite the cleaning member to facilitate grasping by the user and to allow the user of the device to hold the support member in one hand. The leaf cleaning device further includes a second similar cleaning member such as a sponge or the like that may be held in the other hand of the user and placed on top of the leaf to be cleaned. The leaf is sandwiched between the first and second cleaning members and drawn along the length of the leaf thereby simultaneously wiping the upper and lower surfaces.

Abstract: A liquid applicator that includes an applicator member for receiving a liquid to be applied, an elongated delivery member therefor, a cover including a removable scraping member and an entry part for engaging a container having the liquid to be applied.

Abstract: A quickly and easily attachable and detachable device is provided for conventional paint-applying rollers which is suspended in advance of the paint roller and comprises a paint container with a wall-contacting guard; and paint applying pads in communication with the paint container, the latter being adapted to contact the flat portion of a wall as well as jointly contacting both walls closely adjacent a corner.