Side-by-side Patents (Class 401/35)
  • Patent number: 6877922
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Cynthia G. Ahmed
  • Patent number: 6854914
    Abstract: To form an applicator, at least one container having an open bottom and a closed tubular portion is molded and the at least one tubular portion has a corresponding one of a tubular mandril containing an applicator component inserted into it for permitting the application of fluidic material from its tip. The mandril is removed while leaving the applicator component in position within the tubular portion of the applicator container. To utilize the applicator after filling it with its ingredients, the end of the tube is broken free. A plurality of containers are connected one to the other on a base having an open end with elongated tubular members extending from each of the plurality of containers sealed at its end. A dense bristle is used having Nylon bristles with a diameter of 2 mils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Team Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Keating, Harley H. Mattheis, Helen Marie Melcher, Jerald R. Melcher
  • Publication number: 20040253034
    Abstract: A drawing tool for creating stripped patterns or multi-colored lines, such as rainbows. The drawing tool includes a set of removable cartridges of varying sizes, nib shapes and colors, each of which is interchangeable with others of its own size or with a set ratio of lager or smaller cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Dayne A. Sieling, Arie I. Aharon, Antonio C. Hu, Joseph Sherman, Charles P. Davis
  • Patent number: 6817797
    Abstract: An improved structure of a multi-color pen set essentially comprised of base, penholder, multiple cartridges containing colors different from one another, and upper lid; multiple insertion holes being provided on the base to each receiving and holding in position a pen point; a retainer being provided above the base; multiple sleeves in parallel being provided to the retainer, and a retaining wall being provided on the upper edge of the sleeves in parallel; multiple cartridges being inserted and held in position by the sleeves, then further placed in the penholder to separate from one another by means of the retainer to prevent contacts among the cartridges and to allow easier assembly of the pen set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Chen Chou Liu
  • Publication number: 20040218964
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Cynthia G. Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20040179886
    Abstract: A device for coupling writing utensils includes a first engagement member comprising an exterior wall and an interior wall defining a channel capable of receiving a first writing utensil; and a second engagement member including an exterior wall and an interior wall defining a channel capable of receiving a second writing utensil; wherein a portion of the first engagement member is tangentially connected to the second engagement member. The axis of the first engagement member is offset at a selected angle from the axis of the second engagement member, so as to form a generally X-shaped configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Alman Brown
  • Publication number: 20040161282
    Abstract: A marker pen comprises a tubular housing from one end of which protrudes a first fluid retaining nib replenished by fluid such as an indicator ink present in a first chamber positioned within the housing, and a second fluid retaining nib which also protrudes from the aforesaid end of the housing and is replenished by fluid such as an eradicator fluid present in a second chamber positioned within the housing. The protruding nibs are spaced one from the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Terrence W. Bolton
  • Patent number: 6746167
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Cynthia G. Ahmed
  • Patent number: 6715950
    Abstract: A marking pen assembly includes two or more colorant supply units and a colorant applicator detachably connected together, so that when the pen assembly is stroked along a work surface plural parallel strips of colorant are simultaneously formed on the work surface. A connecting mechanism between the colorant supply units is designed so that the units can be separated from one another and used as individual marking pens. The marking pen assembly enables the user to obtain a rainbow coloring effect with a stroke of the pen assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Allen C. Kim
  • Patent number: 6685373
    Abstract: An improved structure of a multi-cartridge color pen comprised of a hollow barrel, a seat and a base cover, wherein, multiple insertion holes being provided to the base, multiple separators each with a point bottom protruding from the lower edge of the base; multiple sleeves in parallel with one another each containing a cartridge in different color from one another to prevent mixture of colors; a nib being inserted into the hole of the base for drawings lines in different colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Chen Chou Liu
  • Publication number: 20040001737
    Abstract: A writing instrument has multiple writing inserts to enable a user to write with more than one color. The inserts are mounted into a body having a generally oblong cross-section with at least two tips extending from one end of the body. The body dimensions create a pair of flat, opposed gripping surfaces which enable the user to index the movement from one tip to the other using only one hand and no moving parts, while positioning the tips a far enough distance apart to ensure that only one tip at a time contacts the writing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: Betsy L. Giron
  • Publication number: 20030194256
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Cynthia G. Ahmed
  • Patent number: 6554517
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Cynthia G. Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20030016988
    Abstract: A set of combined construction toy and marker bodies. Each marker (50) includes ball portions (58, 60) and socket portions (62, 64) that receive the ball portions (58, 60). The construction facilitates a pivoting, rotatable interconnection between markers. All of the markers (50) may also consist of an identical shape. Each marker (50) may further include a separable cap (54) that incorporates a ventilated end (132) to allow fluid passage therethrough, so as to provide an air passageway (130) through the cap (54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: John S. McDonnell, Graeme M. Keogh, Douglas A. Brand, Ching Yi Chen
  • Patent number: 6491464
    Abstract: A multi-element pen, particularly a pen with twin heads containing at least three operating elements for writing, correction or marking, allowing the user use only one pen for writing and correction. The pen includes a body that houses three or more ink-storage rooms and operating elements of different applications, each operating element corresponding an ink-storage room. Different writing inks or correction liquid contained in the ink-storage rooms enables the use different operating elements for writing, correction or marking, allowing the user carry only one pen for writing, correction and marking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Jean Young
  • Patent number: 6425703
    Abstract: A set of combined construction toy and marker bodies. Each marker (50) includes ball portions (58, 60) and socket portions (62, 64) that receive the ball portions (58, 60). The construction facilitates a pivoting, rotatable interconnection between markers. All of the markers (50) may also consist of an identical shape. Each marker (50) may further include a separable cap (54) that incorporates a ventilated end (132) to allow fluid passage therethrough, so as to provide an air passageway (130) through the cap (54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Binney & Smith Inc.
    Inventors: John S. McDonnell, Graeme M. Keogh, Douglas A. Brand, Ching Yi Chen
  • Publication number: 20020076254
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: John Calabro, Thomas O'Shei
  • Patent number: 6390705
    Abstract: A carrying assembly comprises a base, a shaft with a handle securely attached to the base, a first funnel and a second funnel (if required) connected to the shaft by an attaching member, a first dauber assembly, and a second dauber assembly. The combination of these parts creates a liquid carrying assembly that allows a user to transfer the liquid in its container from place to place and also allows the user to be able to quickly apply the liquid where ever desired without run-offs of the liquid and, after the user has finished with the use of the liquid, allows for an air-tight seal of the liquid in its container by a frictional force between the dauber assemblies and their funnels to prevent evaporation of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Stuff Sorter by Versapak, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Dailey
  • Patent number: 6331088
    Abstract: A toothbrush with multiple pumping systems including a head portion having three rows of a plurality of outlet ports formed therein. The head portion has a plurality of bristles secured thereto. An elongated handle portion removably couples with the head portion. The handle portion has a hollow interior in communication with the hollow interior of the head portion. Three manual pumps are slidably disposed within the handle portion. Three tubes are removably disposed within the head portion and the handle portion disposed between the outlet ports of the head portion and the three pumps. The three tubes hold quantities of liquid toothpaste, mouthwash, and antibacterial rinse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Inventor: Zena Elizabeth Owens
  • Patent number: 6224285
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for systematic marking for a member placement or nailing schedule used in the construction industry specific and system marking in general. The use of a roller wheel with an outer circumference dimension with incorporated use of marking felt tip pens projecting past the roller wall to deposit said marks when rolled along a building member for placement of studs, floor systems or roof members at equally spaced intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: Roy D. Nichols
  • Patent number: 6179501
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Jacqueline I. Fulop
  • Patent number: 6149330
    Abstract: A building blocks type writing instrument having a plurality of writing units, each of which is provided with a pencil lead at its front end, and at least one coupling unit engaged insertedly axially with each other in series. The writing units is formed having the front end provided with a tubular projection for insertion of pencil lead and the rear end with an insertion hole for insertion and engagement of the tubular projection at the front end, and on the outer circumferential surface at least one engaging projection at least one coupling groove corresponding to the engaging projection for engagement side by side transversely of another writing unit by corresponding engaging groove and projection. The coupling unit has a tubular body with front end and the lower portion provided on the two back to back lateral sides each cross shape coupling unit for cross engagement of the writing units. As one with a tubular projection corresponding to that of the writing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Pioneer Industrial Corporation
    Inventor: Cheng-hua Chuang
  • Patent number: 6120202
    Abstract: A method of simultaneously applying two or more different nail polishes to a nail and a nail polish applicator system therefor. The applicator system is a multi-chambered container or bottle having in each chamber a reservoir of a different nail polish. The bottle is covered with a mating cap that has multiple brushes. The number of brushes equals the number of chambers in the container. The nail polish applicator system can be used to make linear or circular striped designs on nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Robin Donsky
  • Patent number: 6074115
    Abstract: In a set of colored pencils, a cut-out is formed in the longitudinal surface of each pencil to expose the lead so that the color or hue of the pencil is immediately identifiable. The pencils are useful as a puzzle type game because they have flat surfaces with markings which, when the pencils are arranged in a determined sequence, collectively form an integral configurative pattern. The integral configurative pattern is formed of a plurality of pattern portions which are the markings on the individual pencils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: A.W. Faber-Castell S.A.
    Inventor: Ary Alonso Fantinelli
  • Patent number: 6041507
    Abstract: The multiple line drawing aid is a generally U-shaped device or channel which has holes in one side member and a tension friction plate attached to the holding member opposite. The tension friction plate has slots on the edge which are located to correspond to the holes in the aperture member. A drawing instrument such as a dry erase marker is then inserted in each hole and pushed into the structure formed by the friction plate and face plate to retain the marker. The holes and slots then serve to hold the inserted markers when the users moves them across a drawing surface to draw parallel lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventors: David S. Dutcher, Jennifer B. Dutcher
  • Patent number: 6033139
    Abstract: The multiple pen holder and drawing aid is a generally rectangular device or casing which has holes in one side and retaining elements in the casing to hold drawing instruments such as dry erase markers, pens, pencils and similar instruments. The retaining elements and holes are arranged such that the drawing instruments are retained in the casing with the tip ends extended outwardly through the holes. The user may then hold the drawing aid in one hand to use to draw multiple parallel lines on a drawing surface. The casing has a top casing element and bottom casing element which are hinged relative to each other and latched for closure. Thus the casing may be opened in a clam shell manner for insertion and removal of drawing instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: David S. Dutcher
  • Patent number: 6022159
    Abstract: A pen holder uniquely designed for holding two writing utensils in their individual capacity, separated from adjacent writing utensils, while providing protection for the marking tips of the writing utensils. The pen holder consists of a tube casing containing two tubes. Each tube is predisposed for releasably retaining a writing utensil, particularly a pen. Separating the tubes within the tube casing and the writing utensils received within each tube is a dividing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: JAC Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Kossnar, Cyril Crane
  • Patent number: 6004057
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventor: Jacqueline I. Fulop
  • Patent number: 5899619
    Abstract: A hand held marking device including two independent fluid reservoirs for holding liquids to be applied. The two independent refillable liquid reservoirs are in a back to back relationship with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: May O'Shei
    Inventor: Thomas O'Shei
  • Patent number: 5865549
    Abstract: A device for applying a fluid coating, including a feed tube assembly having a plurality of feed tubes and valves for controlling the flow of fluid through each of the tubes, an extrusion tube coupled to each feed tube, and a fluid spreader coupled to the spreader tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Siplast, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy Kinard, Todd Corley, Timothy Kersy, James Mollenhoff, Michael Steele
  • Patent number: 5676480
    Abstract: A hair dye applicating apparatus including a handle portion having a hollow interior adapted to hold hair dye therein. The device includes an applicating portion having a pair of applicator members. The applicator members have a coextensive main body portion extending inwardly of the handle portion. The device includes a cap member having an open end portion adapted for engagement to the handle portion disposed over the applicating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Nada Tosto
  • Patent number: 5388924
    Abstract: A drawing pen for drawing lines having different shades, including a plurality of ink reservoirs received within a barrel thereof, and a plurality of absorptive drawing tips respectively connected to the ink reservoirs at the bottom and disposed outside the barrel for drawing, wherein the absorptive drawing tips having adjacent surfaces are complementary and engaged to one another by a watertight bonding agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Chung L. Chao
  • Patent number: 5368405
    Abstract: A non-mingling multicoloring pen comprising a barrel, ink reserooirs, a combined tip comprising a nib guard tube, two or more elastic nibs with ink tight surfaces fixed separatedly from each other in the nib guard tube by means of a nib position fixing means with the front ends of all nibs sticking out of the front end of the said nib guard tube, and the rear ends of the nibs being inserted into the front ends of the said ink reservoirs, a movable nib holder with a conical bore being mounted axially movably on the front end of the nib guard tube, and sheathing the front ends of the nibs. When the ink pen is in use, the nib holder forces the nibs to close up with each other to give various single color or mixed color lines, when the ink pen is not in use, the nibs of the ink pen can be released loose to restore its original separated state, thereby the color mingling is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Inventor: Xie Sixiong
  • Patent number: 5318372
    Abstract: A combination pen and pencil writing instrument is provided and consists of a connector member for joining the distal ends of a ball-point pen and a lead pencil together, so that a person using the writing instrument can use the ball-point pen or lead pencil for writing, drawing and marking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventor: Gerard Besthorne
  • Patent number: 5307954
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignees: Duncan Enterprises, Gick Publishing Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Gick, Edward J. Kalfayan, James T. Nakahara, Bradley C. Shelton
  • Patent number: 5306092
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Inventor: Li-Chen Jenq
  • Patent number: 5299878
    Abstract: This invention relates to a binder for reservoir tubes and in particular to one including a conical head formed with a longitudinal through hole at the center and a plurality of longitudinal blind holes around the longitudinal through hole at the center, and an end piece provided with a center positioning tubular member and a plurality of circular protuberances around the center positioning tubular member, whereby a plurality of reservoir tubes may be mounted between the conical head and the end piece and the tip of the reservoir tube at the center position will protrude out of the conical head thereby binding a plurality of reservoir tubes together and enabling the binder to be used a writing implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Inventors: Idea Lin, Chen Hiang
  • Patent number: 5203638
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Inventor: Robert F. Redmond, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5183349
    Abstract: A colorized, protective lipstick dispenser for dispensing a lipstick bullet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
    Inventor: Melvin E. Kamen
  • Patent number: 5116153
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multiple line writing instrument which is adapted for one-handed operation in the general manner of an ordinary pen or pencil and which accomodates variations in the writing angle at which the instrument may be applied to a writing surface. The instrument includes plural elongate writing means, such as pens, held in parallel, spaced apart array. By means of a pivotal stop table the writing tips of the plural writing means are held in continous writing contact with a writing surface despite variations in writing angle which may occur during use. The multiple line writing instrument avoids the necessity to employ biasing elements, such as springs, to maintain writing contact of the writing tips with the writing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Inventor: Paul R. Tully
  • Patent number: 5110230
    Abstract: An adjustable double-purpose tool that is intended for use as an attachment for a standard pool pole. The tool includes a straight handle with a spring-lock for securing it to one end of the pole and a double-faced head for holding a chlorine cake on one side and a scrubbing pad on the other side. The head is pivotally attached to the handle and its orientation can be adjusted at fixed intervals by a key-sprocket mechanism. The mechanism is especially designed so that the key can be actuated from a distance, thus making it possible to adjust the tool without retrieving it from the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Inventors: Mark F. Cole, Jr., Clyde S. Woods, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5044804
    Abstract: A writing instrument in which plural cartridges are fitted and coupled in series with each other in their longitudinal direction so that the cartridges are removable from each other. Each of the cartridges comprises a tubular body having a tubular projection at one end of the tubular body and having an optionally shaped cross section, and a core unit inserted in the tubular projection so that the core unit is held in it. The tubular body has an insertion hole into which the tubular projection of the adjacent cartridge, which is coupled to the tubular body, is fitted in the longitudinal direction of each cartridge so that the tubular projection is held in the insertion hole removable from it. The former tubular projection has an insertion hole in which the core unit of the adjacent cartridge is housed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Pioneer Industrial Corp.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hwa Chuang
  • Patent number: 5017034
    Abstract: A writing instrument comprises a combined marking pen and a fine line pen, especially useful for providing a highlighter and an underliner or a note writer. It comprises a single elongated body (23) with a felt marking pen tip (25A) and a ballpoint pen tip (27A), both projecting from the bottom end of the body. The ends of the tips are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the body and in a second direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. This enables a user to write with either tip by holding the pen at either of two angles to the vertical. The spacing in the second direction can be effected, even if the felt body and the ballpoint cartridge are adjoining, by providing a cutout (24) in the felt tip adjacent the ball point tip. The pen can include two ballpoint tips (57A, 57B), spaced from the marker's tip in the second direction, but aligned in the longitudinal direction. The body can include a dividing partition (64) to separate the ballpoint cartridge from the felt pen's reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Stary, Victor H. Goulter
  • Patent number: 4902151
    Abstract: Connectable writing instrument composed of two component writing instruments of the same configuration. Each of the component instruments comprises a body, a holder section adapted to hold a pen component at the front end of the body, a front reception hole arranged parallel to the holder section, and a rear reception hole arranged in line with the pen component or with the front reception hole and an engagement projection at the rear of the body. The holder section and the engagement projection engage with the front reception hole and the rear reception hole, respectively, or vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Pentel Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsuo Asano, Shigeo Oka
  • Patent number: 4878669
    Abstract: A bingo card stamping device comprising a 5.times.5 matrix of marker buttons, having individual stamping means attached to the bottom of each button, and which can be set in any pattern desired by the user whereby the user may stamp the pattern on a bingo card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Inventor: Jaroslav Premysl
  • Patent number: 4826338
    Abstract: A multi-tipped pen and a pen/pen holder combination are disclosed. The multi-tipped pen has an even number of pen tips spaced at a set distance to enable to user to draw simultaneously parallel lines. The pen is used by layout artists to indicate the placing and size of printed material that will appear in the final version of an advertisement. The distance between the pen tips indicates the size of type to be used. The pen may be located within a pen holder that prevents the pen tips from drying out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventor: William Kilpatrick
  • Patent number: 4815880
    Abstract: A card type writing instrument has a casing made of plastics and at least one recess formed therein. Also, at least one flat writing element capable of being removably fitted into the recess in the casing is provided. When the writing element is held in the recess it is essentially integral with the casing and defines the shape of a card. The writing instrument may include a variety of writing elements such as a mechanical pencil unit and ball-point pen unit by providing a plurality of recesses in the casing for receiving the writing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Zebra Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuhiko Sekiguchi
  • Patent number: 4795156
    Abstract: A square bingo dobber is set forth to fully indicate, framed by coloration, a bingo square. The dobber of the instant invention utilizes an internal square porous applicator to impart a transparent color, such as yellow, to a central portion of a bingo square to be marked. A perimeter square ring applying an opaquecoloration frames the central square pad to highlight the central coloration and furthermore demarcates the particular square from surrounding ones. A central reservoir provides coloring fluid to the central square dobber portion and a surrounding reservoir thereabout provides fluid to the aforenoted ring-like dobber portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Inventor: Carol Paulish
  • Patent number: 4752146
    Abstract: A set of coloring crayons comprising a number of blocks of crayon each of polygonal form with a central hole to receive a spindle on which the blocks are securely stored with the aid of releasable retaining means, such as nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Valerie A. Buckle
  • Patent number: D302564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventor: Donald Wiener