Plural Exposed Tools Each With Individual Supply Patents (Class 401/34)
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Patent number: 11026401Abstract: A tool for marking livestock is a cylinder of marking material enveloped by a sheathing. The sheathing is segmented annularly at intervals along the vertical axis and each segment and is cut vertically so that it can be removed in sections to gradually reveal more of the marker.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Cotran CorporationInventors: Bertrand Dumont, Leocadio Luis Villarreal Lozano
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Patent number: 10876986Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to an insulated sensor including a silicon substrate with active circuitry on a surface thereof, an electrode disposed on the silicon substrate, a passivation layer having a thickness from greater than 500 Angstroms to 3,000 Angstroms disposed on the active circuitry, and an electrode insulating layer having a thickness from 10 Angstroms to 500 Angstroms disposed on the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: George H. Corrigan, III, Chantelle Domingue, Sadiq Bengali
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Patent number: 10000089Abstract: A multi-color writing marker may comprise a tubular marker barrel connected to a motor housing. The marker barrel may house a cartridge removably coupled to a drive shaft connected to a motor. The cartridge may include a plurality of reservoirs containing writing liquids of different colors. A marker tip may be mounted on a distal end of the cartridge. The marker tip supports a plurality of marker nibs corresponding to the number of cartridge reservoirs. Each marker nib may be in fluid communication with a corresponding reservoir. Actuation of the motor spins the cartridge and marker nibs while a user is simultaneous creating a design on the writing surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Joseph D Maresh
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Patent number: 9676225Abstract: A magnetized writing and amusement device. The device having a first end and a second end. Each of the ends having a magnet embedded with the interior. The magnetics allowing for the coupling of multiple devices together. The first end functions as a cap for the device and conceals a writing implement located within the internal structure of the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Inventor: Jose John Quiroz-Ziebart
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Patent number: 9301591Abstract: A dual end liquid applicator including a reservoir handle having a first opening defined at a first end, a second opening defined at a second end opposing the first end, a first head member, and a second head member is provided. The reservoir handle defines an internal cavity for storing a dispensing liquid. The first head member is operably connected at the first opening at the first end of the reservoir handle. The second head member is operably connected at the second opening at the second end of the reservoir handle. The first head member and the second head member, when rolled over a contact surface, transfer and dispense the dispensing liquid from the internal cavity of the reservoir handle through the first opening at the first end of the reservoir handle and the second opening at the second end of the reservoir handle respectively, to the contact surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Sheherazade Sohrabpour King
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Publication number: 20150098745Abstract: Aqueous hard surface cleaner compositions useful for removing permanent ink are disclosed. The compositions comprise 75 to 99 wt. % of water; 0.1 to 5 wt. % of a monoterpene; 0.1 to 5 wt. % of a C10-C17 fatty acid derivative; and 0.1 to 5 wt. % of one or more surfactants. The fatty acid derivative is selected from N,N-dialkyl amides, N,N-dialkyl esteramines, and N,N-dialkyl amidoamines. Preferably, a base such as sodium carbonate or monoethanolamine is also included. The invention includes concentrates comprising the non-aqueous components recited above, as well as other applications for the cleaners and concentrates such as graffiti removers and permanent ink erasers. The combination of a monoterpene and certain fatty acid derivatives, especially fatty N,N-dialkyl amides, unexpectedly enables even dilute aqueous compositions to rapidly decolorize black permanent marker from hard, non-porous surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Aaron Brown, Wilma Gorman, Ronald A. Masters
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Publication number: 20140332024Abstract: A multi-chamber container includes at least two separate chambers containing different sun screen products for different use. The product made for use on the lips has a dispenser appropriate for application to the lips, while the product made for use on the body has a dispenser appropriate for that use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Bradley J. Finney
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Patent number: 8858109Abstract: Cosmetics applicators are disclosed. An example cosmetics applicator includes a plurality of application bodies with front end portions, the front end portions protruding from a container and being capable of applying cosmetic materials, the plurality of application bodies extending in an axial direction, and where the plurality of application bodies are arranged in line, connected integrally by a melt-bonding portion, and collectively inserted with the melt-bonding portion into a cotton core within the container, the cotton core impregnated with the cosmetic materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Chongqing Jiatong UniversityInventor: Saori Kudo
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Publication number: 20140234006Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to modular painting devices for painting and/or printing a surface. In some examples, the modular painting devices include a paint cartridge and a handle attached to a roller assembly. The roller assembly includes a housing and one or more rollers rotatably attached to the housing. The one or more rollers are configured to receive paint from the paint cartridge and transfer paint to the surface. In some further examples, the one or more rollers includes an inner roller and an outer roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Joseph Nicolulis
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Publication number: 20140166033Abstract: A dual cosmetic dispenser has a hollow body with two axially aligned distinct chambers separated by a dividing member. An end cap is provided for sealingly closing opposite open ends of the chambers. Each of the end caps carries an applicator for dispensing the cosmetic substance from the chambers. The user can load the dispenser chamber with any desired cosmetic substance, be it a perfume, mascara, lip gloss, etc. The dispenser body can have a variety of aesthetically pleasing configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventor: Charisma A. Declouet
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Patent number: 8690464Abstract: A writing instrument is disclosed that can enhance the speed and accuracy for a respondent using an optical machine response form. This writing instrument includes at least two reservoirs for dispensing two independent fluids with different optical reflectivity, whereby an application of the second fluid on top of a layer marked with the first fluid of the response form, modifies the digital response from the optical machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Amara Rahman Durham
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Patent number: 8668398Abstract: This invention disclosed hair coloration applicator designed with a holder with two ends, at least one opening provided on each of said ends corresponding with the opening on the other end, at least one pair of coloration bars being fixed at said corresponding openings on said two ends, in which said coloration bars are made of coloring compound with a color in a specific hair color family and can be blended together to make a variety of hair color shades. The Invention allows a person to blend the right color within their hair color range since it has colors that blend together to create a variety of shades within a specific color scheme.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Andrea Rosengard
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Publication number: 20130344254Abstract: A dual end liquid applicator including a reservoir handle having a first opening defined at a first end, a second opening defined at a second end opposing the first end, a first head member, and a second head member is provided. The reservoir handle defines an internal cavity for storing a dispensing liquid. The first head member is operably connected at the first opening at the first end of the reservoir handle. The second head member is operably connected at the second opening at the second end of the reservoir handle. The first head member and the second head member, when rolled over a contact surface, transfer and dispense the dispensing liquid from the internal cavity of the reservoir handle through the first opening at the first end of the reservoir handle and the second opening at the second end of the reservoir handle respectively, to the contact surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Sheherazade Sohrabpour King
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Patent number: 8545120Abstract: A dual cosmetic container is disclosed. The container has a sleeve that has a first end and a second end, each of the ends are adapted to receive a receptacle for containing a cosmetic product. The cosmetic product in the first receptacle is different from the cosmetic product in the second receptacle. At least one of the receptacles has an applicator in the form of a rollerball for dispensing product.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
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Patent number: 8534945Abstract: A cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function on the electronic equipment, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function on the electronic equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Audrey Muhr-Sweeney
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Patent number: 8523469Abstract: A packaging and application device includes a first container which can contain a first product, with the first container including a deformable wall, so as to enable the first product to be dispensed through a first dispensing orifice. The device further includes a second container which can contain a second product, with the second container including a deformable wall, so as to enable the second product to be dispensed through a second dispensing orifice. According to an example, a coupling arrangement is mounted on the containers and joins the first and second containers together. The first and second dispensing orifices emerge separately at the level of a first application surface and a second application surface respectively, and the first and second containers are configured so as to be able to be actuated independently of one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Aline Abergel
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Patent number: 8523470Abstract: A lipstick, lip gloss and lip liner are arranged in a single bullet-shaped body. The lip gloss forms a core of the body and the lipstick forms a sheath that coaxially envelopes the lip gloss core. The body has an upper lip liner part that extends along a first side, and a lower lip liner part that extends along the a second side of the body opposite the first side. The cross-section of the body is a pendant shape. An upper half of the pendant shape is wedge-shaped and defines an apex. A lower half of the pendant shape is semi-circular shaped and defines a rounded portion. The upper lip liner part is positioned in the apex and the lower lip liner part is positioned in a center of the rounded portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: ELC Management, LLCInventors: Arlette Palo, John R. Castro, Charles P. Neuner
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Publication number: 20130216293Abstract: This invention relates to extend the benefits of using hypochlorite compounds such as sodium hypochlorite to clean and disinfect articles while reducing or eliminating the side effects of treating an article with a strong oxidant material. The invention relates to a single step process involving mixing of precursor compositions of a suitable hypohalite or hypohalous acid with a solution of a reducing agent. Optionally a boiler may be present in either or both precursor compositions, such that at time of use such active hypohalous acid concentration, in the resulting aqueous mixture remains at a sufficient activity level to effect one or more desired benefits against a target substrate for a desired period of time. The oxidant is substantially consumed by reaction with the reducing agent after the time needed for achieving the desired benefit has passed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventor: The Clorox Company
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Patent number: 8506194Abstract: A liquid dispensing device is provided with a container having first and second spaces for storing two different lotions respectively; a first transmission assembly in the first space; a first dispensing assembly in ratchet engagement with opening of the first space; a second transmission assembly in the second space; and a second dispensing assembly in ratchet engagement with opening of the second space. An individual is allowed to use either an application head in the first dispensing assembly or an application head in the second dispensing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Allen & Thomas Cosmetic Accessories Co., Ltd.Inventor: Li-Mei Liu
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Patent number: 8444334Abstract: A container with a roto-translatory motion of a stick holder (1) provided with a pair of opposed sticks (3, 3?) in comparison with the support surface plane (4) and upper (5) and lower (5?) pins, that axially slide inside an intermediate body (7), provided with vertical grooves (11, 11?) inside its central wall (10) and slits (8, 8?) and (9, 9?) on its upper (7?) and lower (7?) portions rotating in the inside of a pair of outer bodies (13, 13?). The pins (5, 5?) slide inside annular grooves (14, 14?), helicoidal groove (16, 16?) and (17, 17?) made in the inner wall of these outer bodies (13, 13?), such that the pair of sticks (3, 3?) can be controlled to come out from both ends, upper (7?) and lower (7?) portions of the intermediate body, when the ends are apart from the respective caps/bases (22, 22?) of covering.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Ennio Cardia
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Patent number: 8444335Abstract: A multi-color pen includes a multi-segmented pen body including a longitudinally extending cylindrical hollow tube having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of cylindrical sub-assemblies each of which includes a supply of writing material and a writing point connected to one of the supplies of writing materials. An eraser is disposed at an end of a hollow tube and is shown with a removable cover. The cover may include a compass or a digital thermometer in place of the digital clock. In addition, a rotatable pocket clip extends from the top of the cover and includes a ruler having a straight edge and graduations of length as well as a knife blade or letter opener that is rotatably separable with respect to the ruler.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Husain S. A. Faridoon
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Patent number: 8403578Abstract: A portable dishwashing apparatus is easily transportable, requires a minimal amount of water, and allows for quick and easy cleansing of dishes and utensils. A base unit in communication with a water source encases both a water heater unit and a soap mixture tank. In one embodiment, the water source is a portable water holding tank. A hand unit in connection with the base unit includes a handle having a rinse extension bar and a cleaning head extension bar extending outwardly. A soap mixture exits the distal end of the cleaning head extension bar onto a cleaning head, which is used to scrub dishes. A trigger located on the hand unit controls the flow of water from the distal end of the rinse extension bar and the distal end of the cleaning head extension bar. A portable sink unit supports the base unit and water holding tank, and further includes a drain for transporting excess soap and water run-off to a used water holding tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: David Burhans
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Publication number: 20120298128Abstract: A two-step mascara product that includes a first mascara composition and a second mascara composition. The first mascara composition includes a film-forming polymer dispersed in a first carrier, and the second mascara composition includes a film-former selected from the group consisting of tall oil glycerides, pentaerythrityl rosinate, glyceryl rosinate, hydrogenated versions of these and mixtures thereof. The two-step mascara product also includes a package for storing and dispensing each of the first and second mascara compositions. The package includes a first container configured to store and dispense the first mascara composition and a second container configured to store and dispense the second composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Jennifer Clare Hodgetts, Angela Michele Fabula, Thomas Elliott Rabe
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Publication number: 20120266910Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a container with a base for housing matchstick applicators having a cover to fold over the base. In some embodiments, a closure may be attached to the cover and to the base to secure the cover to the base. Furthermore, each matchstick applicator includes a top portion that retains a product and a bottom portion that attaches to a holder. The cover is selectively pivotable relative to the base between an open position in which the plurality of applicators is accessible, from which an applicator is severably removable from the comb-like arrangement and a closed position in which the cover being protective of the plurality of applicators. The applicators are used to apply products such as a lipstick, a lip liner, a fragrance, an eye shadow, an eye liner, a mascara, a brow pencil, a brow gel, a concealer, or a blush.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Christopher John Tarling, Jacqueline Paterno
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Publication number: 20120234336Abstract: Human lip exfoliation is provided using a device to apply flowable exfoliant material to the user's lips, and then effecting powered vibration of a tip of the same device to gently exfoliate the user's lips. The device can include an exfoliator unit and a lip gloss unit, with a magnetic coupling between the units to hold them together until positively separated, yet movement of the lip gloss unit will not result in discharge of exfoliant. The exfoliator unit has a silicone applicator tip with a number of integral silicone bristles for contact with a user's lips. The tip is connected by a passage to a chamber containing exfoliant, and a check valve can be provided between the passage and chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Ken Paquet, Jianming Dai
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Publication number: 20120207530Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventor: AUDREY MUHR-SWEENEY
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Publication number: 20120087888Abstract: The present invention achieves bio-mechanical stimulation of collagen synthesis in skin cells and reduction of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin by applying a polymeric composition onto the skin in a manner so as to create surface tension that mimics the natural mechanical tension found in youthful skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Nadine A. Pernodet, Donald F. Collins, Jean Harry Xavier, Phillip Cummins, Christina G. Fthenakis, William Robert Bickford, Lenny Slutsky
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Publication number: 20110206442Abstract: A marker carrier device has carrier elements for carrying respective markers, the device being re-configurable between a compact configuration and a selection configuration in which the markers are accessibly presented for selection. Carrier devices loaded with markers are received at a receiving station of a marking unit. The markers are selected from the carrier individually whilst in the marking unit and marked by a marking device with a predetermined indicium.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: HELLERMANNTYTON LIMITEDInventor: Steven Blanks
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Patent number: 7997820Abstract: An immersion-type multi-applicator system, comprising a single container and a single handle. The container has two or more adjacent openings and each opening is capable of receiving its own applicator. Also provided is a selection mechanism that articulates the handle with exactly one applicator. The selection mechanism may be a rotary cam system, a rotary magnetic selector system, a sliding cam system, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventors: Herve F. Bouix, Jonathan T. Thayer, Christophe Jacob
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Publication number: 20110103872Abstract: The multiple container for nail cosmetics includes at least two cosmetic containers to receive nail cosmetic liquids, and the at least two cosmetic containers are detachably installed at both sides of the multiple container via a connection member, respectively. The at least two cosmetic containers include a first container and a second container. The lower portion of the first container is installed at the upper portion of the connection member, and the upper portion of the second container is installed at the lower portion of the connection member. Thereby, the multiple container for nail cosmetics is easy to carry, and is capable of containing several kinds of cosmetics in one product. Further, when one cosmetic container is desired to be used, the cosmetic container is separated from the connection member and thus is light and conveniently used.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Kee Won CHOI
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Patent number: 7850379Abstract: A two-nib crayon includes two crayon halves of different colors, each crayon half including a flat end and a nib end. The flat ends are fused together to form an integrated one-piece structure such that the respective nib ends are disposed in opposing relation. The two-nib crayon makes learning exercises using a color activity more fun.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: No Tears Learning Inc.Inventors: Emily Knapton, Janice Z. Olsen
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Patent number: 7845872Abstract: A crayon with a plurality of longitudinally extending color zones. The crayon has generally planar exterior side surfaces on the tip and shank forming vertices therebetween. A color zone bridges a vertex providing the same color of marking material on opposite sides of a respective vertex.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Family Hospitality LLCInventor: Admir James Mesalic
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Patent number: 7726896Abstract: An apparatus for enabling a liquid or dye to be conveyed from a nib of a source of liquid or dye to a fluid absorbent nib of a marker pen. The apparatus includes a tubular docking member having the source and the nib of the source at a first end and an open portion at a second end configured to receive and engage an end of the marker pen including the nib of the marker pen, the length of the docking member being such as to enable the nib of the marker pen selectively to be placed in contact with the nib of the source to cause liquid or dye to pass between the nib of the source and the nib of the marker pen. The liquid may comprise a translucent liquid such as water and the dye may comprise an indicator such as a water-based ink containing colored dyes, dispersed pigments or other coloring media.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventor: Terence William Bolton
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Patent number: 7611300Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeru Oike
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Patent number: 7607848Abstract: A modular marker kit for delivering pigment onto a receiving surface includes a first modular marker and a second modular marker, each module marker including a tubular housing having a housing proximal end and a housing distal end, a quantity of pigment material contained within the housing, and first and second arm sets of interconnection arms connected to and protruding laterally from the housing in opposing directions for engaging an adjacent such marker, the arms forming each arm set being staggered in that they are spaced apart from each other along the length of the housing from which they protrude, each arm set including an upper arm and a lower arm; so that spaced apart upper and lower arm pairs interconnect the first and second markers, preventing the first and second markers from pivoting relative to each other when interconnected, and so that the upper arm of one arm set on the first marker combines with the upper arm of an adjacent arm set of the second marker, and so that each arm set contributeType: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventors: Cynthia G. Ahmed, Kazi M. Ahmed
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Publication number: 20090257811Abstract: Provided is a writing instrument comprising an elongated barrel. A plurality of marking nibs are disposed at one end of the barrel. An ink-impermeable nib barrier separates each of the nibs. The barrel may be an elongated regular polygon shaped barrel, with each of the nibs being aligned with a corner of the barrel. The nibs may have a curved contour that produces a mark of greater thickness as the writing instrument is angled further away from a perpendicular orientation with a marking surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Bruce Brachman
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Publication number: 20090245917Abstract: This invention disclosed hair coloration applicator designed with a holder with two ends, at least one opening provided on each of said ends corresponding with the opening on the other end, at least one pair of coloration bars being fixed at said corresponding openings on said two ends, in which said coloration bars are made of coloring compound with a color in a specific hair color family and can be blended together to make a variety of hair color shades. The Invention allows a person to blend the right color within their hair color range since it has colors that blend together to create a variety of shades within a specific color scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Andrea ROSENGARD
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Publication number: 20090154983Abstract: A multicolor writing and painting instrument for writing and painting on a writing surface may include an ink-receiving surface which may be configured to receive a flow of one of a plurality of different colored inks. The instrument may include a nib configured to deliver the flow of ink received by the ink-receiving surface to the writing surface. The instrument may include a separate ink reservoir configured to hold each of the different colored inks. The instrument may include a fluid delivery system configured to controllably channel ink from any one of the ink reservoirs to the ink-receiving surface. The instrument may include a color selection control configured to enable a user to select one of the colored inks and to cause the fluid delivery system to deliver the selected colored ink from the reservoir which is holding this ink to the ink-receiving surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInventor: Behrokh Khoshnevis
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Publication number: 20090154982Abstract: A multicolor writing and painting instrument may include a plurality of hard, wear-resistant nibs at an end of the tubular housing. Each nib may have a tip. The nibs may be bundled together such that the tips of the nibs lie in substantially the same plane and approximately on the circumference of a common circle. The instrument may include an ink reservoir for each of the nibs within the tubular housing. Each ink reservoir may be configured to hold a colored ink. The instrument may include a single, hard, wear-resistant nib at an end of the tubular housing. The nib may have a writing surface. A plurality of tubes may each lead to the writing surface of the nib. The tubes may form a plurality of openings on the writing surface. The openings may be arranged in clusters of one or more openings. Each cluster of openings may lie approximately along a circumference of a common circle. There may be a separate ink reservoir within the tubular housing for each cluster of openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInventor: Behrokh Khoshnevis
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Patent number: 7540680Abstract: A brush system including a brush body, bristles attached to the brush body, and a sponge attached to another part of the brush body. The brush system is arranged to dispense at least two of a topical numbing agent, an antiseptic, and a washing solution. The topical numbing agent is adhered to a surface of the sponge to facilitate applying the topical numbing agent if the surface of the sponge is rubbed onto another surface. The brush body may be arranged to dispense the washing solution in proximity to the bristles if a scrubbing force is applied to the bristles. A bladder may be positioned below the bristles and may be arranged to contain the washing solution. The bristles may contain a channel generally deposed within the bristles. The channels may act as a via between the solution contained within the bladder and an outside surface of the bristles.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Inventors: Joshua Bradley Feldman, Harriet Feldman, Howard Sutkin
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Patent number: 7494294Abstract: A pen with dual extension/retraction cartridges includes two pen tubes where each of a first pen tube and a second pen tube has a pen tip portion and a pen end portion and a writing insertion plate disposed inside the pen tube near the pen tip portion; and a guiding tube disposed at the pen end portion of the first pen tube having an elastic plate disposed at one side and a positioning fastener disposed at one side of the elastic plate and two positioning rings disposed at the peripheral of the guiding tube, and a guiding slot disposed at the pen end portion of the second pen tube where the guiding slot is provided with a positioning hole passing through one side and a fastener disposed around the peripheral of the guiding slot so that the first pen tube and the second pen tube are combined with the guiding tube and guiding slot respectively; and at least two cartridges inserted onto the writing insertion plates of the first pen tube and the second pen tube respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Inventor: Chun-Lia Kuo
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Publication number: 20090016798Abstract: A writing instrument is made of different colors. That difference includes the writing core as well is the outer sleeve. The writing core having different colors is produced by extrusion of the core. The extrusion can create different layers, different stripes or just blobs of different colors. The writing core could also present a logo by way of extrusion or molding. The writing core will produce different color stripes on paper. The outer sleeve surrounding the core can also be co-extruding and also in different colors. The outer sleeve would have to be somewhat harder than the core but both could be subjected to a pencil sharpener. The writing core could also be encased in wood or plastic whereby the casing in wood or plastic would have to be manufactured in two halves to encase the extruded writing core. The wood or plastic material could be surrounded by a sheet having colors thereon. The extruded outer sleeve could also contain a retractable ball point pen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventor: Michael Dunn-Rankin
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Publication number: 20090003919Abstract: A writing instrument is disclosed that can enhance the speed and accuracy for a respondent using an optical machine response form. This writing instrument includes at least two reservoirs for dispensing two independent fluids with different optical reflectivity, whereby an application of the second fluid on top of a layer marked with the first fluid of the response form, modifies the digital response from the optical machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventor: Amara Rahman Durham
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Publication number: 20080304896Abstract: Crayons are formed of a unitary material with interior distances between surfaces to prevent insertion through the maximum mandibular opening of a child five years of age or younger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Kirk C. Chamberlin
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Publication number: 20080273912Abstract: A two-nib crayon includes two crayon halves of different colors, each crayon half including a flat end and a nib end. The flat ends are fused together to form an integrated one-piece structure such that the respective nib ends are disposed in opposing relation. The two-nib crayon makes learning exercises using a color activity more fun.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Emily Knapton, Janice Z. Olsen
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Publication number: 20080159803Abstract: A writing instrument having a central body and writing tips made of pastel material, the writing instrument being characterized in that it has at least three protuberant tips, each of which is formed of a pastel material of a color different from the colors of two of the other of the protuberant tips, the protuberant tips extending along different axes, each from a base integral with or secured to the central body to a vertex forming a writing tip for writing in the corresponding color, the protuberant tips being formed integrally with the central body, and the pastel materials being of the same chemical nature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Societe BICInventor: Jeanne-Antide Bouveresse
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Publication number: 20080145134Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Shigeru Oike
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Patent number: 7374356Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeru Oike
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Patent number: 7367736Abstract: The invention relates to a double-duty applicator for solid and liquid mediums, comprising a columned bearer and an outer tube combined to contain solid medium, and extending from a double-stage columned base. At the other end of said base is fixed a soft tube containing liquid medium. Said outer tube covers the outside of the bearer, with inner threads on the inner wall therein, which matches with outer threads of the bearer. The bottom end of the outer tube is fixed outside a smaller columned flange of the base through fastening slots, and a limiting mechanism is positioned between the bottom of the bearer and the base to limit the turning of the bearer. The invention adds a liquid medium applicator to the conventional solid medium applicator structure, and combines both applicator structures together, thereby making it easy to carry and use.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: MTL Corporation Ltd.Inventor: Wing Fai Chan
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Patent number: 7357587Abstract: A liquid dispenser first contains, then dispenses a cleaning solution, and finally might be used to scrubs or cleans a dirty surface. The dispenser has a hollow handle that serves as a reservoir for the cleaning solution and at each end of the handle a cleaning implement; specifically a scrubber and a sponge. When a user presses the selected implement against a cleaning surface, a valve is opened, allowing the cleaning solution to flow. The user might then scrub a dirty surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Inventor: Eduardo Felipe D'Angelo