Abstract: A holder in combination with a writing instrument comprises a writing instrument having a decorative end opposite the writing end and a holder comprises a sleeve having decorative and/or advertising material printed thereon. The writing instrument is inserted into the sleeve to be held in an upright position such that the decorative end of the writing instrument and the decorative design on the sleeve coordinate with each other to provide an interesting and entertaining combination.
Abstract: An amusement device having an endless flexible strand forming a loop and an inline traction drive unit that drives a portion of the strand to impart inline linear velocity to the strand to create an elongated loop extending from the drive unit. The amusement device includes a housing with a handle and a rotatable cup with an ejection aperture for changing the direction of the driven loop.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 18, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 25, 2003
Assignee:
Clifford Wagner Science Interactives, Inc.
Abstract: A molded resin article formed of a resin composition is disclosed. The resin composition comprises at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of glass flake pigment particles, metal-coated glass flake pigment particles (the particles being coated with a metal or an oxide thereof), and metal-coated inorganic pigment particles(, said particles being coated with a metal, an alloy thereof or an oxide thereof.)
Also an ink applicator and a ball-point pen is composed of penholder and cap made of the above molded resin.
Abstract: The invention is directed to a scratch ink composition improved in erasability, hiding power and ease of use. The invention relates to a scratch ink composition comprising a flaky pigment having a particle size distribution (as determined with a laser diffraction particle size distribution analyzer) such that the integral fraction of particles not larger than 10 &mgr;m in diameter is not more than 30%, a resin component, and a solvent.
Abstract: A junction box connector having a tubular body through which an electrical wire-carrying conduit is passed for termination at the junction box plate. The connector has an end which is designed to engage in an opening in the junction box plate, and may be locked in position so as to prevent axial pullout of the connector once it is in locked position, thus assuring electrical connection of the electrical wires in the junction box.
Abstract: A prosthesis in the form of a cage having opposed complimentary bearing surface assemblies. The bearing surface assemblies moveable towards and away from each other. The moving mechanism being part of the bearing surface assemblies. Each of the bearing surface assemblies having an outer bearing surface whereby movement of one bearing surface assembly in one direction will move the bearing surface assemblies away from each other and movement in the opposite direction will move the bearing surface assemblies towards each other.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 26, 1999
Date of Patent:
September 24, 2002
Assignee:
Advanced Prosthetic Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Howard Cohen, Ladislau Biro, Matthew S. Cohen
Abstract: A system which includes a steering member that not only allows the operator to accomplish the steering of a vehicle, but also allows the operator to merely exert a force on the steering member to control the braking mechanism of a vehicle. The steering member, acting as a unitary device for controlling two of the principal operations of a vehicle, provides the operator with improved handling capabilities and does so without the operator needing to use his/her feet which makes the control system of the vehicle particularly suited for handicapped individuals.