Abstract: An applicator assembly may comprise an application member comprising at least one face configured to apply product to a surface and may define a chamber having an opening in the at least one face. The applicator assembly may further comprise a holder configured to hold the product and to be removably mounted relative to the application member so as to permit the chamber to removably receive the product. The holder may be further configured such that the holder has a substantially fixed axial position with respect to at least a portion of the application member when the holder is mounted relative to the application member.

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 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 providing one or more cuts in the applicator tip to alter flow properties of the adhesive material through the applicator tip.

Abstract: Systems and methods for applying or dispensing surgical prep solution. The applicator system includes a spreader element and a container of surgical prep solution. The spreader element includes a body with an orifice covered by a pad. The orifice is in fluid communication with a passage through an elongated stem connected to the body. The container may be collapsible with only limited recovery. The spreader element may include a receptacle for receiving the container.

Abstract: A protective coating, underwater applicator including a housing for receiving an underwater protective coating compound; a nozzle on a distal end of the housing having an end opening for applying the protective coating; a spatula extending from one portion of the end opening for spreading the protective coating; and a seal disposed about a substantial portion of the end opening for preventing the loss or coagulation of the protective coating.

Abstract: An applicator is provided with a flexible container, a discharge passage, a valve seat, and internal springs having first ends attached to one end of a rod that has a valve on its other end. The second ends of the leaf spring are secured to the container. The springs are in an arcuate configuration so as to press the valve into a closed position. Pressure on the flexible container presses on the arcuate shaped springs, straightening them to some degree. Due to the longitudinal increase in the length of the springs, the valve is lifted off of its seat, opening a passage for fluid flow from the container interior through the discharge passage of the applicator nib or pad.

Abstract: A dispenser for personal use products to be applied to the user's body, of the type comprising a container (10) provided with a closed bottom wall (11) and an upper edge (12) affixing a perforated upper wall (40) made of a liquid impermeable flexible material, said container (10) having an amount of product (P) in gel or cream form; and a piston (20) provided inside the container (10) and being selectively and axially displaceable, by means of an actuator (30) mounted in the container (10), in order to expel a corresponding amount of product (P) through the perforated upper wall (40).

Abstract: A porous article and method of making a porous article suitable for allowing the passage and release of fluids/vapours/aerosols therethrough comprising the steps of: metering a predetermined amount of powder onto or into a first mould piece; introducing a second mould piece onto the powder so as to shape the powder into the desired shape of the finished article or using a combination of metered dosing and mould vibration to achieve greater control over the powder filling operation and final powder density; heating the powder to a sufficient temperature for sintering thereof to occur thus forming the porous article; and removing the article from the mould pieces.

Abstract: An adhesive dispenser includes a dispenser body having a reservoir containing an adhesive, and a tip. The tip has a guide member that extends in a first direction away from the body and is shaped to fit within a groove of a grooved flooring plank. The guide member has opposing top and bottom surfaces and opposing end surfaces. An orifice is in communication with a conduit that opens into said reservoir. An elongated channel intersects the top surface of the guide member and extends in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The elongated channel has a sidewall and the orifice includes an opening that is at least partially formed in the sidewall. A method of applying adhesive into the groove of a grooved flooring plank includes the steps of inserting the guide member into the groove of a grooved flooring plank, and expelling adhesive from the reservoir though the orifice.

Abstract: An applicator being constructed to include a thermoplastic elastomer. In another embodiment, an applicator dome has a first material and a second material, wherein, the first material is made of a thermoplastic elastomer and the second material is made of a material having more rigidity than the first material. The second material provides structural support for the first material. In yet another embodiment, an applicator dome has a first material and a second material, wherein, the first material has a Dimethicone Droplet Spread Rate value from about 200 mm2 to about 900 mm2. In yet another embodiment, an applicator dome has an inward-deflection value of at least 0.17 mm2. This embodiment may also include an outward-deflection value ranging from 0.000 mm to about 0.40 mm. In yet another embodiment, an applicator dome has a wet-drag value ranging from about 300 mJ to about 600 mJ. In yet another embodiment, an applicator dome has a dry-drag value ranging from about 500 mJ to about 3000 mJ.

Abstract: A method for restoring or touching-up blemishes, such as scratches and chips in an automotive paint finish, includes the steps of applying a measured bead of relatively thick matching touch-up paint to a flexible blade and drawing the flexible blade across the blemish to deposit the touch-up paint in the blemish to restore the blemish. A tool for restoring or touching-up blemishes such as scratches and chips in an automotive paint finish, includes a squeezable paint bottle that forms the handle of the tool, a coupler threaded at one end onto the bottle, a blade holder extending from the other end of the coupler to a forward edge, a flexible blade projecting from the forward edge of the blade holder to a free edge, and a nozzle projecting from the forward edge of the blade holder toward the free edge of the flexible blade.

Abstract: The dispenser is of an ergonomic shape, provides for single hand use in the actuation of the dispenser and the application of substances to the skin, and can accommodate different application surfaces. The dispenser has a barrel closed at one end and an angled barrel extension at another end. The push button actuator to dispense the product is located in the barrel extension. On the upper end of the barrel extension is an applicator surface. This applicator surface can be microporous, porous or have separate distinct apertures. A gel, lotion or other semisolid liquid is stored in the barrel. Upon pressing the actuator the elevator rises upwardly with the gel, lotion or other semisolid liquid passing through conduits to the applicator surface. It then is applied to the skin. The pressing of the actuator causes a threaded rod to rotate which raises the elevational.

Abstract: A fluid chargeable implement comprises a hollow, elongate body, the body having one or more apertures located in a wall or walls thereof to enable in-flow and out-flow of fluid to and from an inside of said body. An applicator material (not shown) is supported by the body. A handle (not shown) and a mechanism for controlling the flow rate of the out-flow are attached to the body.

Abstract: The dispenser has a mesh fabric applicator surface which provides for a uniform flow of the semisolid substance to be dispensed, but does not have the problem of post-extrusion flow. That is, there is not required such an overpressure to start the flow of the substance, with this overpressure remaining after use of the applicator and causing the semisolid substance to extrude through the applicator surface after use. The mesh fabric surface can be a woven or nonwoven fabric, in one or more plies. Nonwoven fabrics include apertured extruded films. The mesh fabric is heat bonded to the upper frame of the applicator and can have an underlying support. The mesh fabric can yield to follow the contours of a skin surface, but will not be permanently distorted. There is provided a surface for a dispenser for a viscous semisolid substance where there is improved shear of the semisolid substance and a more uniform application.

Abstract: A fluid applicator which is constructed of a relatively rigid plastic with a forwardly disposed distal end portion or nozzle which is constructed of a plastic material which is relatively more resilient. The applicator in some embodiments being adapted and constructed to be affixed to a syringe containing a to-be-distributed relatively high viscosity liquid or gel.

Abstract: A pen-shaped applicator (1) for applying a liquid, in particular glue, on a substrate comprises a container (2) out of which the liquid can be pressed and a dosing part (6) arranged on one end face of the container (2) and having a dispensing layer (8) with openings for the liquid. A spring-loaded valve body (13) with which a valve seat (12) is associated is arranged inside the dispensing layer (8). The dispensing layer (8) is made of plastics and formed in a single piece with the dosing part (6), in particular by injection molding.

Abstract: An applicator for applying and distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator comprises a substantially planar sheet of conformable material having opposed first and second surfaces and an interior region between said first and second surfaces. The sheet of material has a thickness between the first and second surfaces. The applicator further includes at least one discrete reservoir underneath the first surface which is at least partially filled with a substance and at least one discrete aperture formed in the first surface which is in fluid communication with the reservoir. Compression of the applicator via an externally-applied force substantially normal to said first surface expresses product from the aperture and translational motion of the first surface relative to a target surface applies and distributes said product onto the target surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a carpet seam using a nozzle adapted to apply hot melted adhesive received from a hot glue gun to a carpet edge having vertical and horizontal edges. The nozzle has a body having a base adapted to be received by a hot glue gun and to receive adhesive from the glue gun. The body also includes a bore which terminates in an opening located on a first surface of the body. A second surface adjacent to the first surface is provided which is adapted to co-extensively engage the vertical and horizontal carpet edges and to apply adhesive to the vertical carpet edge of the carpet.

Abstract: The invention is an applicator and process used to fill in the edges of composite panels with resin or emulsions. The applicator is attached to a source of resin that forces the resin through the applicator's delivery channel, into a space between the applicator's spatula and the panel's edge. The sidewalls of the applicator guide the applicator along the edge of the panel as it is drawn along to fill the edge and also to prevent spill over. The underside of the main body of the applicator aft of the delivery channel is a spatula that tapers toward the panel's edge and acts to smooth the resin into and flush with the panel's sidewalls. A finger guide allows the applicator to work using finger pressure. The applicator is drawn along with the hands, and where the leading edge of the applicator body rests on the panel there is a rounded lip to allow the applicator to traverse smoothly over roughness and imperfections on the panel's edge.

Abstract: A method for mechanically stripping the protective coating from a silica or glass optical fiber using a polymeric or soft metal blade having a hardness less than that of the glass optical fiber but greater than the protective coating. The blade is preferably selected from a group of polymeric materials, or alternately a soft metal, which is selected or treated so as to not detrimentally oxidize in conventional operating environments. For a silica-containing optical fiber, the blade has a hardness of less than approximately 125 on the Knoop hardness scale, and preferably less than approximately 60 on the Knoop hardness scale. A method of inhibiting damage to the exposed region of the silica-containing optical fiber comprises applying a substance that forms a protective layer to provide a barrier to particulates and moisture, and which does not inhibit subsequent processing of the optical fiber, selected from a group of silane-containing compounds.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of drywall compound onto a taped drywall joint. The applicator uses an electrically powered, positive displacement pump which supplies a continuous flow of compound from a hopper to the applicator head via a fluid path. Remote controls on the handle of the applicator allow the operator to turn the pump on or off and also to select the optimal pump speed. The hopper is large enough so that an operator can apply compound to a number of joints before having to stop and refill the apparatus with compound.

Abstract: A fluid applicator system having a proximal end portion that has a male portion that can be connected to a female inner threaded hub that in turn is attached to a source of a fluid supply. The distal end terminates in a ball that is flocked with bristles that are adhered perpendicularly to the ball. The proximal end and the distal end is fluidly connected by a series of cylindrical tubes that are of decreasing outer diameter from the proximal end in the direction of the distal end.

Abstract: A floor coating application device with a rigid body having attached thereto a removable applicator and a removable weight system. The rigid body having a planar surface with radial edges to facilitate the uniform application of a coating material to a surface. The removable applicator being a material suitable for uniformly spreading a coating material without flaws or shedding and attached to the rigid body in such a manner as to minimize the wicking of coating material through the applicator. The removable weight system capable of providing a consistent force against the rigid body to improve the uniformity of coating thicknesses. The floor coating application device is used to spread coating material with a handle connected to the rigid body or a mechanical coating device.

Abstract: An injection device for injecting a filling into a wall includes a filling housing having a nozzle, and a plunger slidably engaged in the housing for drawing and injecting the filling relative to the housing. One or more vacuuming housings are secured to the filling housing and each has a plunger for vacuuming the vacuuming housing. The vacuuming housing plunger may force the plunger of the filling housing to inject the filling into the cracks of the walls. The plungers may be secured to the respective housing and may be disengaged from the housing when required.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a carpet seam using a nozzle adapted to apply hot melted adhesive received from a hot glue gun to a carpet edge having vertical and horizontal edges. The nozzle has a body having a base adapted to be received by a hot glue gun and to receive adhesive from the glue gun. The body also includes a bore which terminates in an opening located on a first surface of the body. A second surface adjacent to the first surface is provided which is adapted to co-extensively engage the vertical and horizontal carpet edges and to apply adhesive to the vertical carpet edge of the carpet.

Abstract: A caulking accessory is for use with a caulking cartridge and caulking gun, particularly for sealing cracks. The caulking accessory comprises a body, a blocking portion located adjacent a distal end portion of the body, and a connecting portion located adjacent a proximal end portion of the body. The body has a body opening extending between the end portions and is cooperable with a nozzle of a caulking cartridge. The blocking portion communicates with the body opening and has a blocking surface cooperable with a surface to be sealed. The connecting portion has a pair of moveable arms on opposite sides of the body opening which cooperate with the caulking gun and cartridge to be retained thereon. Preferably, the arms are hinged with respect to the body so that, in an operative position thereof, the arms enclose portions of the nozzle therebetween.

Abstract: Microporous sintered polymeric materials can be used as the applicator surface for a dispenser if the material is insert molded to a substantially nonporous, relatively rigid frame. Further, the microporous sintered polymeric material should be flexible and have a thickness of less than about 0.060 inch. By being insert molded to substantially nonporous, the gel or lotion is dispensed at a more central location on the applicator surface preventing edge dispensing which leads to wastage and fouling of the container surface. In addition, by the use of a thinner section of microporous sintered polymeric material bonded to a relatively rigid nonporous frame, there is increased flexibility of the microporous sintered polymeric material but with a higher impact strength. Additionally, there is an increased ease in dispensing due to the decreased thickness of the microporous sintered polymeric material.

Abstract: A penpoint has a base portion and a plurality of comb-tooth pieces and a converging member fitted over the portion of the penpoint body between the base portion and the comb-tooth pieces. The uniform pressure of the converging member converges the comb-tooth pieces front ends into an undistorted hemispheric writing portion having ink passages between the adjoining comb-tooth pieces. When the penpoint is pressed against paper with the pen axis inclined, the front ends of the comb-tooth pieces shift and elastically deform to expand the outer diameter of the hemispheric portion. When pressure is relieved it returns to its original hemispherical shape. The thickness of strokes varies according to writing pressure. The penpoint can write in any direction.

Abstract: A conical penpoint is disclosed which resiliently deflects at its end by the pressure of writing to allow the thickness of written lines to be varied easily. The conical penpoint comprises: a penpoint body having a cylindrical base portion and a conical portion formed of a plurality of comb-tooth pieces continuous to and extending forwardly from the base portion; and an ink supply core installed inside the penpoint body and extending longitudinally therein. The front ends of the comb-tooth pieces are joined together so that the front ends of the adjacent comb-tooth pieces are in resilient contact with each other. When the apex portion formed by the joined front ends of the comb-tooth pieces is pressed against paper with its axis at an angle with respect to the paper, the penpoint elastically deforms allowing the thickness of written lines to be varied.

Abstract: An adjustable tip caulking tube including a tapered nozzle having an open inner end and an open outer end. The open inner end has a diameter greater than a diameter of the open outer end. The open inner end couples with an opening in a front end of a caulking tube. A dial couples with the tapered nozzle whereby movement of the dial away from the open outer end will reduce the diameter thereof.

Abstract: A mortar applicator for dispensing mortar for masonry constructions, the mortar applicator including a manifold having a branched passage coupling an inlet aperture to a first and second outlet apertures. A first and second applicator tube are pivotally carried by the manifold in fluid communication with the first and second outlet apertures to dispense mortar on masonry construction in variable widths.

Abstract: A nib for use in a capillary feed marker. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the nib comprises a bundle of substantially parallel, absorbent fibers fashioned into a porous structure, some of the fibers being made of a water-soluble (or solvent-soluble) material, other of the fibers being made of a water-insoluble (or solvent-insoluble) material. By dissolving the soluble fibers of the nib while keeping the insoluble fibers of the nib intact, capillaries of an enlarged size may be formed in the nib.

Abstract: A tube dispenser, sponge applicator and cover assembly including a tube dispenser having a main body portion, an upper neck portion extending from the main body at an upper end and an upper circumferential portion at the upper end of the main body portion adjacent to the-neck portion. A sponge applicator for attachment around the neck portion of the tube dispenser for applying any substance contained in the tube dispenser. A cover member having an upper portion for covering the sponge applicator and the neck portion of the tube dispenser and a lower circumferential portion to mate with and seal to the upper circumferential portion of the main body of the tube dispenser.

Abstract: A fine applicator tip for a craft paint applicator for use in creating stylized textured designs. In a preferred embodiment, the applicator tip includes a parabolically-shaped inner passage to deliver the craft paint in a laminar flow with minimal flow resistance. This permits easy flow of the craft paint from the applicator with minimum hand fatigue. The size of the outside diameter of the surface of the dispensing end is critical for fine point application and for the craft paint flow to be uniform without adhering to the end surface of the dispensing end of the applicator tip. The thin sidewall thickness allows the dispensing end to be formed with a fine-tip and still have adequate rigidity. The applicator tip is formed with a reverse-threaded portion to affix the applicator tip onto an applictator. This allows the applicator to be easily removable for cleaning or replacement while prevents the applicator tip from being inadvertently removed.

Abstract: Injection heads for a railroad tie treating apparatus by which a flowable treating material can be injected through unused or unoccupied spike holes in railroad rail tie plates which anchor the bottom flange of a railroad rail to the wooden ties. Each of the injection heads include a structure enabling the injection head to be sealingly engaged with tie plate in order to prevent leakage of the treating material between the injection head and tie plate with several embodiments of the invention being disclosed to assure efficient discharge of the flowable treating material between the bottom surface of the tie plates and the adjacent surface areas of the wooden ties.

Abstract: A pen point structure suitable for use in a fountain pen comprises a body formed from a mixture of hard inorganic powder and a binder resin and provided with at least one ink flow channel and at least one air flow channel. The hard inorganic powder is preferably lock crystal powder, quartz powder, alumina powder, silica powder, corundum powder, ceramic powder, high m.p. metal powder, metal carbide powder or metal nitride powder, or a mixture thereof. The binder resin is preferably a phenol resin, urea resin, melamine resin or unsaturated polyester resin, or a mixture thereof. A fountain pen constructed of such a pen point structure, an ink reservoir and a pen casing is also described.

Abstract: An applicator tip structure and method for applying a flexible sealant material on and around the heads of fasteners and on and around the surface surrounding the fastener head to prevent fluid passage between the fastener and the materials through which the fastener passes. The applicator tip has an outlet opening that is greater than the diameter of the sealant passageway in the applicator tip and that also is greater than the largest transverse dimension of the fastener, to provide an overlap area around the fastener head. In use the applicator tip is applied over the fastener head and is pressed into the surrounding surface around the fastener head to define an enclosure around the fastener head, into which enclosure the sealant material is injected to completely surround the fastener head and the adjacent surface to completely seal the fastener from fluid passage therearound.

Abstract: Two different colored fabric paints are placed in separate sections of a single container so that a two color stripe may be dispensed and applied to the fabric. One bottle has no partition between the paints. In three other elliptically-shaped bottles, a partition extends generally across the shorter dimensions of the container cross section. The partition is directly on the minor axis in one bottle, is angled with respect to the minor axis in a second, and has a Z-shape in a third.

Abstract: An adhesive spreading or troweling device having a body provided with a multi-notched, elongated application edge, a plenum on the body adapted to receive and contain adhesive material under pressure, the plenum having a line of adhesive outlet aperture means below and adjacent to and substantially facing toward the application edge and extending substantially the full length thereof, the apertures being adapted to direct adhesive material onto a substrate in a controlled manner immediately ahead of the edge as the device is drawn along the substrate surface with the application edge in contact therewith.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying mortar, grout, bonding materials and caulk ("sealing material") into or between building components or materials includes a handheld power tool having or adapted to mount, a hopper receiving a supply of sealing material, an auger associated with the hopper selectively to convey the sealing material, and a nozzle adjacent the end of the auger to direct the sealing material to the point of application. The auger may have temporary auger extension(s) releasably and rotatably coupled thereto for conveying sealing material into voids, cracks or holes ("holes") in the building components or materials, with the temporary auger extension(s) being uncoupled and left in the filled holes as a central anchor or reinforcing member. When used with caulk, the apparatus is preferably adapted to have a disposable caulk container coupled to the assembly to replace the hopper and a removable and disposable plastic auger assembly to replace the steel auger.

Abstract: A pen nib preferably for use in a high speed writing, having a coaxial capillary passage for ink. The coaxial passage extends axially in the nib body, and has, in a cross-sectional view, a coaxial portion, a plurality of outer portions and intermediate connecting portions between the coaxial portion and respective outer portions. The coaxial passage partially opens axially at peripheral openings formed in a round or sharped head of the nib, that is the coaxial portion and intermediate portions are all closed axially at the head, and the outer portions are open axially at the peripheral openings formed such that they are arranged at a top surface of the head around the center thereof. The intermediate passage portions may be open radially at the peripheral openings. The nib is made of hard and wear material such as metal, ceramic or thermosetting resin by an injection molding with a subsequent heat treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel ink reservoir containing a polyester fiber, such as a poly(ethylene terephthalate) fiber, having at least one continuous groove. The surface of the groove of the fiber is preferably rougher than the surface outside the groove. The ink reservoirs are useful for use with aqueous inks and have improved ink transport properties.

Abstract: A ceramic nib for a writing instrument having a tapered outer surface which converges toward a writing point end to form a tapered point, and at least one ink passage extending along the length of the nib such that the ink passage is converged along with the convergence of the outer surface of the ceramic tapered point of the nib, the ink passage having a bottom surface which is tapered such that it becomes more narrow towards the tapered point.

Abstract: A tool for applying liquids has a nozzle portion which is provided with a spatulate section having a discharge orifice in the side thereof from which the liquid emerges. The spatulate section is mounted on a tool body which is freely rotatable, so that the liquid may be applied to the surface of a tubular object in a convenient manner.

Abstract: A dispenser for the topical application of a liquid product. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser comprises a compressible reservoir, a feed tube, a smooth, substantially non-porous applicator tip, and a tip cover. Compression of the reservoir causes liquid product to flow onto the exposed surface of the applicator tip and form an encapsulating sheet of the liquid product. The liquid product may then be transferred from the applicator tip to the surface to be treated by contacting the surface with the liquid product coated applicator tip.

Abstract: A stick-like writing nib, made of a synthetic resin, has a plurality of narrow slit-like first ink passages extending radially from the axis in sectional profile and a plurality of narrow slit-like second ink passages provided in sector-like areas in sectional profile defined by walls the first ink passage, which are defined by a plurality of walls extending parallel to a line bisecting an angle subtended by the sector-like area into two angels, and inner end portions of the first ink passages being defined by thin walls extending along the nib axis.

Abstract: A universal tool for caulking windows with different types of glazing sealant.In order to achieve this aim the tool has as its main parts a handle and a caulking portion distally ending in a beak adjoining a channel on the side of the tool to be turned towards the window pane. In its part extending proximally from the beak the tool is formed with a hole to receive the glazing sealant. This hole extends from its proximal end in the part of the caulking portion adjacent to the handle to a position adjacent to the channel. The part of the tool including the beak, the channel and the distal end of the hole is made so as to have an elliptical outline when viewed in the proximal direction from the tip.

Abstract: An applicator apparatus (10) for coating the threaded end (201) of a section of pipe (200) with pipe dope (101) contained within an open receptacle (100); wherein, the applicator apparatus (10) includes a skirt member (13) having an outer peripheral portion (14) disposed adjacent the interior walls (102) of the receptacle (100) and a metering cup member (16) operatively associated with the skirt member (13) and having apertures sidewalls (19); wherein, the apertured sidewalls allow the metered passage of the pipe dope (101) from within the receptacle (100) onto the threaded end (201) of a pipe (200).

Abstract: A lotion applicator is set forth including a central cylindrical container including a right and left flexible strap diametrically secured to opposite vertical sides of the container. The container is formed with openings for enabling deposit of topical lotion onto the dorsal portion of an individual. The straps include overfolded handles for manual grasping by the individual. The straps are further formed with enveloping impermeable layers adjacent the container to prevent undesirable application of lotion onto the straps when the apparatus is wound and secured within a carrying pouch. The cylindrical container is formed with diametrically opposed staggered rows of through-extending openings for application of lotion to the individual wherein the openings are oriented medially of the securement portions of the opposed right and left straps.

Abstract: Flexible pen nib (20) for writing instruments includes a rod-like nib body having inner capillary channels (24) for passing ink therethrough. This nib body is a porous rubber-like elastic body having composite-fiber textures obtained by combining a number of longitudinally oriented crimped polyamide fibers (21), with synthetic resin elastomer (22). Those composite-fiber textures form, within the cross-section of the pen nib, random-shaped elements (23) which are arranged in a uniformly random aggregation leaving the capillary channels (24). The capillary channels (24) have an orientation in the axial direction of the pen nib, and provide the pen nib with a predetermined porosity.