Abstract: Automatic drafting device of the type employing a tubular writing pen, particularly an adjustable sealing element which is used against the writing tip of the pen when the pen is in a retracted rest mode. The sealing element is laterally disengaged from the pen tip when the pen is an extended writing mode. The sealing element which may be in the form of an elastic spheroid prevents drying out of ink within the capillary channel when the pen is not in use.

Abstract: In capillary writing pens of the type having a scribing point and a replaceable ink cartridge, a method of manufacturing a rupturable sealing element for the cartridge, such that minimal pressure is required to be applied to rupture, while ensuring secure sealing of the ink prior to the use of the cartridge.

Abstract: Capillary writing pen of the type embodying a cylindrical body having an open end and a pen tip with reservoir insertable as a cartridge within the cylindrical body. Particularly the improvement consisting of providing wave like complemental surfaces at the abutting interface of the cylinder open end and cartridge tip, such that transverse twisting of the cartridge with respect to the cylinder results in axial separation of the cartridge with respect to the cylinder. The improvement eliminates the necessity for the expensive and time consuming complemental threading of the cylinder interior and cartridge exterior and is readily producible in conventional plastic dies.

Abstract: Automatic drafting device of the type employing a tubular writing pen, particularly an adjustable sealing element which is used against the writing tip of the pen when the pen is in a retracted rest mode. The sealing element is laterally disengaged from the pen tip when the pen is an extended writing mode. The sealing element which may be in the form of an elastic spheroid prevents drying out of ink within the capillary channel when the pen is not in use. The blocking assembly is characterized by its ability both to lock the tubular writing pen in its rest position and to lock the sealing element in its laterally outward position so as to avoid interference with the pen during temporary moments of non-writing.

Abstract: A capillary writing pen of the type having an expansion or compensation chamber intermediate the ink reservoir and ambient air. The expansion chamber is improved such that inadvertent flowing of ink reservoir to the capillary pen tip due either to pressure or temperature changes is avoided. The interior wall of the expansion chamber is profiled as a contiguous series of transverse indentations which provide successive expansion areas for entrapment of air and constrictive areas where menisci of ink are formed. The forming of the menisci entraps air bubbles within the ink and, accordingly, provides increased resistance to capillary flow of ink.

Abstract: Capillary writing pen of the type embodying a sleeve, an ink reservoir supported within the sleeve and a tubular writing point extending from the reservoir and through the bottom of the sleeve. Particularly, a sealing gasket supported within the cover for the sleeve, so as to seal both an expansion chamber leading to the ink reservoir and the tubular writing end or tip. The sealing gasket is characterized by its axial extensibility in the form of a bellows and, thus, accommodates tubular writing points of varying diameters and lengths.

Abstract: A process for the production of lettering or symbol templates by production of symbol cut-outs in a template sheet consisting of thermoplastic plastic, characterized by forcing the cut-out portions of the symbols in a shaping or forging step, and subsequently cutting off the protruding forced-out portions.

Abstract: A tooth whitening cosmetic composition of the type applied temporarily to the dry tooth surface and removable by solvent. The cosmetic composition is characterized by its lustrous white appearance, extended wearing time, thicker viscosity and ease of removal with solvent.

Abstract: An improved writing point assembly for stylographic, or tube pens and a method for making such an improved writing point. The writing tube itself may be formed by a deep drawing operation and then secured, in a surrounding relationship, to the front end of a plastic cylindrical member, which itself may be formed by being injection molded within the writing tube.

Abstract: An improved writing point assembly for stylographic, or tube pens and a method for making such an improved writing point. The writing tube itself may be formed by a deep drawing operation and then secured, in a surrounding relationship, to the front end of a plastic cylindrical member, which itself may be formed by being injection molded within the writing tube.

Abstract: An improved cleaning appliance, particularly for use in cleaning component parts of stylus or tube writing pens. The improved structure includes a holder coupled to the cover, so that the holder is slidable relative to the cover and fixedly supportable by the container when the cover has been fitted to the container.

Abstract: A receptacle or protective cap for the writing point of a tube writing pen, the pen comprising a writing cone provided with a writing tube and fitted into a sleeve, there being an ink equalization chamber in a space between the cone and the sleeve, wherein the cap comprises an open-ended hollow body adapted to be secured over the sleeve by its open end, the other end being closed, and wherein the cap has an improved inner annular sealing face for engaging against the end of the sleeve when the cap is secured over the sleeve, the sealing face being formed by a layer of soft resilient material attached to an annular rigid base.

Abstract: A tubular or stylus pen of the type comprising a cylindrical body provided with an axial inner bore, having at its front end a writing tube and an outer surface defining an ink equalizing chamber, further including a casing element with a portion receivably mounted upon the cylindrical body and adapted for sealing the ink equalizing chamber, wherein the improvement comprises a tubular extension upon the cylindrical body, extending rearwardly and connecting the cylindrical body and the ink supply chamber, the tubular extension together with the casing element defining means to allow the tubular extension to be moved forward to a limited extent within said casing element to thereby expose the ink equalizing chamber on the outer surface of the cylindrical body for cleaning without a complete disassembly of the pen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for drawing, particularly automatic drawing with at least one tubular pen which has a cylindrical body with the writing tubule held in front in the latter, as well as to a drawing instrument, particularly for automatic drawing apparatus.