Abstract: A grip-steadying device for a writing instrument with an elevated-elongate grip-protrusion extending from the barrel of the instrument. The protrusion may extend from, or comprise a collar adapted to slidably encircle the barrel that can be moved to a point convenient to the grip of the user, or be positioned over the writing tip of the instrument when the latter is not in use. If desired, a holding clip can be provided in association with the collar.

Abstract: In writing instruments having an ink or India ink reservoir, the reservoir should remain sealed prior to first use of the instrument. For this reason, the writing tip and the shaft containing the reservoir are delivered to the user separately. When the instrument is to be used for the first time, the writing tip is screwed into the shaft until the reservoir is pierced by the writing tip. The writing instrument of the invention enables delivery to the user in which the writing tip is already screwed into the shaft without piercing the reservoir. The writing tip has a removable separator piece which comes to rest at the front edge of the instrument shaft when the writing tip has been screwed in and thus limits the screw-in depth of the writing tip, the back end of the writing tip being maintained at a distance from the plug of the reservoir.

Abstract: Apparatus is described which provides enhanced movements of a person's truncal spinal muscles and joints and which comprises a first means for supporting a person in position where there is minimal axial gravity loading of the spine, and second means to permit relative motion between the upper (thoracic) and lower (pelvic) portions of the person's trunk while the person remains in the gravity unloaded position. The device contains a fixed portion and a pivoting or swiveling portion. In the preferred embodiment the user assumes an all fours position and by kneeling or leaning on the swiveling portion engages in a swiveling motion of the body which causes the upper and lower portions of the trunk to move relative to each other. Normal motion is in the frontal and traverse planes of the body. Movement in the transverse plane can be enhanced by incorporating a sloped structure for the swiveling portion of the device to follow.

Abstract: Writing means using volatile ink, aqueous ink or the like writing comprises: a cylindrical body; a writing unit disposed at the lower surface of the body; and a cylindrical closing member rotatably and vertically movably attached to the lower end of the body. The writing unit includes an ink tank and a pen tip attached to the ink tank. The closing member is provided at the lower surface thereof with a cap unit for hermetically covering the pen tip and with a through-hole in which the pen tip is vertically movable. The rotation and vertical movement of the closing member with respect to the body selectively provides two states, i.e., one state where the pen tip is hermetically covered with the cap unit, and the other state where the pen tip projects from the pen-tip hole. Thus, according to the writing means of the present invention, the manipulation is simple, and there is no possibility that the ink is erroneously evaporated or the cap is lost.

Abstract: An arcuate hand rail for exercise equipment accommodates both varying height individuals as well as individuals leaning towards the exercise machine by orienting and positioning the arcuate hand rail such that a vertical tangent thereto lies at or adjacent the average vertical center line of an exercising individual on the exercise apparatus in a stand-up orientation. This placement of the tangent point at or adjacent the average vertical center line of the standing individual permits a wide range of individuals to grasp the hand rail when exercising in a stand-up mode, with elbows bent in a comfort range of 15.degree.-55.degree. to the horizontal while at the same time, as an additional benefit, providing arm-extended grip points for comfortable lean-forward exercise.

Abstract: A treadmill is disclosed having a belt system carried by a platform structure. The platform structure is pivotally mounted at its rear end to a base structure. The platform is supported at its forward end by a shock absorber/spring system which provides a damped resilient response of the belt and platform when a person's foot lands during running or walking. Carrying the belt system by the platform structure enables the endless belt of the belt system to be maintained closely above the platform even when a runner's foot lands on it with heavy impact. The support of the platform immediately below the belt eliminates lateral slack in the belt which could possibly result in injury to a walker or runner due to an uneven landing surface.

Abstract: A makeup liquid container with an applicator includes: a container body 1 having a barrel portion 8 and an open neck portion 6; a cap 4 designed to be screwed to the open neck portion 6 of the container body 1; a squeezing sleeve 3 fitted in the open neck portion 6 of the container body 1; and an applicator shaft 5 extended downward from the cap 4 into the container body 1 through the squeezing sleeve 3. A stirrer 9,91 is rotatably disposed in the barrel portion 8 in sliding contact with the inner surface of the barrel portion 8. An engaging device provides a driving connection between the cap 4 and the stirrer 9, 91 in such a manner that the stirrer 9, 91 is rotated when the cap 4 is rotated in the screwing and/or unscrewing direction and that the driving connection between the cap 4 and the stirrer 9,91 is dismissed whtn the applicator shaft 5 is extracted from the container body 1.

Abstract: An arm, wrist, shoulder and chest exerciser which allows maximum movement for those areas being exercised. A hand-held tube has an inner, rotatable axle. This axle attaches to another tubular structure at the top of the hand-held tube and allows this structure to rotate with a repetitive movement of the hand or arm.

Abstract: A brush tip of a liquid applicator is provided with a predetermined thickness flange at its rear end, which flange is provided with a plurality a multiplicity of predetermined length projections at its rear surface, which projections are easily elastically deformable and disposed in a position opposite to that of a fibrous part of the brush tip. A method for producing such bruch tip of the liquid applicator is characterized by the use of a heating platen provided with a plurality of small holes at its front surface, in which small holes is inserted a part of a rear end portion of the brush tip and metled to form a plurality of projections while the remaining rear end portion of the brush tip is melted to form a flange.

Abstract: A container type toilet implement has a container, and a bottom cover provided liquidtightly and elevationally movable at the lower portion of the container, the bottom cover having air escape grooves. A cylinder is erected upward from a neck of the container. A suction is mounted in the lower portion of the cylinder. A piston is engaged at the lower portion thereof with the upper inside of the cylinder and disposed slidably telescopically in the cylinder. A spring member is disposed between the cylinder and the piston for urging the cylinder downwardly. An exhaust valve member has two elastic plates extending downwardly at a predetermined interval from an upper end cylindrical portion formed in the piston, the elastic plate having opposed bent parts in a ring shape substantially at the intermediate thereof. A rod valve is disposed below the exhaust valve member, and an exhaust valve body is formed at the lower portion of the elastic plate of the exhaust valve member.

Abstract: A writing tool in which a core casing (3) or (3a) is inserted in an outer sleeve (2), and an end (6) of core casing (3) or (3a) can be projected out of the end of outer sleeve (2) by operating end (4a). End 6 of core casing (3) or (3a) can be withdrawn by reverse operation of the operating end (4a). A revolution-to-linear movement conversion arrangement for converting a revolutional movement of an operating end (4a) to a axial movement between a core casing (3) or (3a) and an outer sleeve (2) is provided. A retracting spring (5) between the outer sleeve (2) and the core casing (3) or (3a) and the operating end (4a) projecting out of a rear end of the outer sleeve (2) can be forcibly operated against the force of a retracting spring (5).

Abstract: A multi-fin aquatic exerciser comprises a main or caudal fin that is strapped to the dorsum of the user's hand or foot. A plurality of secondary fins are attached to the caudal fin and have a spatial configuration that provides significant flow resistance independent of the direction of the user's stroke. The multi-fin exerciser is used in conjunction with specific aquatic exercises providing a complete workout which is especially useful for athletic training, swimming, physical therapy, and shaping, toning, strengthening or enlarging specific muscle groups.

Abstract: A striping device for forming a plurality of surface strips of two different colored materials on a base material. The striping device includes an inserted filled in a squeezable tube which has an outlet. The insert includes a central cylinder having a conical portion integral therewith for forming a first space between the conical portion and the tube and a second space between the conical portion and the central cylinder. The spaces are filled with differently colored striping material. Openings are provided communicating the first space with the central cylinder and passageways are provided communicating the second space with the central cylinder. The central cylinder is provided with grooves for guiding the striping material.

Abstract: A thrust-action mechanical pencil having a lead-forwarding mechanism and an outer sleeve, the lead-forwarding mechanism being inserted from the rear end of the outer sleeve. An elastic member to prevent looseness is inserted between a chuck ring sleeve, and an inner ring provided on the inside of the outer sleeve to prevent forward movement. A tubular retaining sleeve having a full length slit is installed between a mouth piece and a stepped portion of the lead forewarding mechanism. A retaining portion on the forward end of the retaining sleeve is set between the mouth piece and the forward end of the outer sleeve to retain the lead-forwarding mechanism in the pencil.

Abstract: A cap for use with marking instruments having a barrel which carries at one end a marking nib. The cap comprises a generally cylindrical shell which is open at both ends. A conical shaped nib sealing element is disposed within the interior of the shell and spaced from each end thereof. The nib sealing element is adapted to fit over and seal the marking nib and is spaced from the cap shell to permit air to pass therebetween.

Abstract: A penpoint assembly includes a penpoint which is made of a metal plate cut off at both side edges to form a taper toward the writing tip. A slit is provided extending from the front end of the writing tip to the vicinity of the rear end of the writing tip along the center line of the penpoint. The penpoint is bent at the writing tip to form small bent projections at both sides of the slit, the bent portion surrounding a small space. An ink guide core extends under the slit and communicates at the tapered portion of the ink guide core with the slit. A support member supports the ink guide core and penpoint. A writing instrument includes the penpoint assembly, the support member being integrally formed with an ink flow regulating portion, so that ink in an ink storage member in the rear portion of a penholder is guided to the writing tip through the ink guide core.

Abstract: A snowboard simulator having a snowboard-like frame that is resiliently mounted intermediate its length on a base. Its resilient cushion member allows the stationary device to simulate the tipping, sloping and standing angles requiring acute balance when participating in snowboarding. A leading foot mounting unit and a trailing foot mounting unit are detachably mounted on the top surface of the snowboard-like frame. There is also structure between the bottom surface of the snowboard-like frame and the top surface of the cushion member that allows the snowboard-like frame to rotate through a range of 360 degrees.

Abstract: A shallow rectangular frame supports a pair of free-running elongated rollers parallel to each other and spaced suitably to cradle the main wheels of a conventional wheelchair. A gentle ramp ahead of the rollers enables a wheelchair occupant to drive the wheelchair backwards up the ramp and roll the wheels into the roller cradle. A transverse backstop guards against overrunning the cradle. With the main wheels of the wheelchair in the roller cradle, the front wheels of the chair are supported by the ramp. An adjustable brake at the front roller provides for variable exercising effort and also brakes or locks the roller so that the chair may be easily driven out of the roller cradle and down the ramp.

Abstract: A structure of ashtray, capable of self-cleaning and automatic fire-extinguishing, comprising a housing with an opening extending through the upper, the lower, the left and the right side, and with a cylindrically shaped body disposed in the center of the housing with a dust collecting drum mounted inside said cylindrically shaped body. The dust collecting drum has a plurality of collecting chambers and can be turned to revolve by means of a rotatable shaft so that any cigarette butt or garbage that is thrown inside can slide into a container attached beneath the housing and closely covered by said dust collecting drum during the time while the dust collecting drum is turned so that any burning cigarette butt that slides into the container will be promptly and automatically extinguished due to lack of air.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a grip portion and a brush base portion having bristles implanted thereon. The bristles each have a spherical tip. The grip portion has a storage chamber for a fluid material. A communicating passage through which the fluid material may be fed extends from the storage chamber to the bristle-implanted portion so that the fluid material can be fed through the communicating passage. A polishing material may be contained in the tips of the bristles. A medicinal material for oral health or a gingiva-massaging medicine may be contained in the storage chamber.