Abstract: A dispenser for a solid or soft solid mass has a barrel, a piston within the barrel, and a mechanism for advancing the piston axially within the barrel including a rotor wheel. A boss having an inwardly tapered profile (tear drop) and a sump dimensioned to receive the boss seats the rotor wheel at a predetermined angular position relative to the barrel. The boss is preferably formed on the rotor wheel and the sump in the base of the barrel. The dispenser is provided with a pair of bosses and sumps, symmetrically arranged around the rotor wheel and barrel base.

Abstract: A device for administering a quantity of liquid cooling agent, contained in an aerosol container provided with a normally closed valve has an operating device for temporarily opening the valve. The positioning device positions at least a part of an administering element so that the cooling agent leaving the valve can reach the administering element. The cooling agent leaving the valve reaches that part of the administering element which comes into contact with a wart to be frozen, so that it is used effectively. According to a first preferred embodiment the positioning device has a chamber which is connects to the valve and into which the cooling agent is carried when the valve is operated. The chamber is adapted to receive of at least a part of the administering element.

Abstract: A pronged carrier for a cosmetic pomade is provided for use in a cosmetic dispenser such as a lipstick dispenser. The pomade carrier is made of a platform with at least two spikelike blades that project from the surface of the platform. The blades have two blade members and, in a preferred arrangement, one blade member is disposed adjacent to the peripheral edge of the platform and the second blade member is angled toward the center of the platform. When a pomade is placed onto the carrier, the cooperative action of the blade members of the blades secure the pomade on the carrier.

Abstract: A foldable swimming pool cover includes, in one embodiment, a screen constructed of an ultra-fine, lightweight mesh fabric and a plastic frame mounted on the periphery of the screen. The plastic frame includes a plurality of frame members, each of the frame members having a pair of free ends. The free ends of adjacent frame members are pivotally connected by a bi-directional hinge assembly which enables the swimming pool cover to be collapsed into a vertical stack of individual panels in an accordion fashion. In use, the swimming pool cover is designed to be placed over a swimming pool to prevent environmental debris from falling into and contaminating the water held within the swimming pool. Because the screen is constructed of a mesh fabric, moisture will pass through the screen and environmental debris will accumulate on the screen. In order to use the swimming pool, the swimming pool cover can be folded into a vertical stack of individual panels and lifted off the pool.

Abstract: An application device includes a stem and an application element on the stem. The application element includes a plurality of bristles. The plurality of bristles includes at least one first bristle having a counterclockwise helical profile over at least a portion of a length of the at least one first bristle and at least one second bristle having a clockwise helical profile over at least a portion of a length of the at least one second bristle. The plurality of bristles can include a plurality of first bristles having the counterclockwise helical profile and a plurality of second bristles having the clockwise helical profile. Also, the plurality of first bristles may have a plurality of different counterclockwise helical profiles, while the plurality of second bristles have a plurality of different clockwise helical profiles.

Abstract: A pressing device for a pen having a spring, a center stick engaging the spring and a nib part. The pressing device comprises a penholder having a guide slot, a movable tube having an outwardly projecting engaging piece that extends through the guide slot, a bounce device, a press or push cap, and a clipping part. The clipping part has a pen clip provided with a clamping piece that engages the engaging piece when the nib part is extended outwardly from the penholder in a writting position. When the pen is being attached to an article such as a pocket, the clamping piece will touch the article such that the pen clip is urged to move outward. As a result, the clamping piece will disengage the engaging piece. The engaging piece will move upward along the guide slot causing the spring to be stretched pressing the center stick upward such that the nib part will be received in the penholder.

Abstract: The combination of plural photoluminescent panels and a commode and a method of illuminating the commode are described. The commode has a bowl including a top surface and an arcuate inner wall portion contiguous with the top surface. The commode may also include a seat pivotally connected to the bowl for selective disposition on the top surface of the bowl, and a cover pivotally connected to the bowl for selective disposition on the seat. Each photoluminescent panel is a generally planar, flexible member of generally rectangular shape having rounded corners. Each panel has an exterior surface and an interior surface, with its exterior surface being arranged to be activated by exposure to ambient light to produce photoluminescent illumination when the ambient light decreases to a threshold level. The interior surface of each panel includes an adhesive, e.g., a pressure sensitive adhesive, thereon covered by a peel-off liner.

Abstract: An adhesive tape pen, comprises essentially a pen casing, a pen clip, adhesive tape rolls and an ink cartridge. The adhesive tape rolls are provided within the pen casing, and are fixed within the pen casing by a central shaft in a manner that the rolls can rotate by an external pulling force. A slit is provided in the pen casing for cutting the adhesive tape. The ink cartridge can be exposed by rotation of the front portion of the pen casing and thus can likewise be used for writing. The adhesive tape pen has functions of writing and tape sticking.

Abstract: A liquid applicator has a vaned collector. The collector's rear end is abutted on a partition having a concave portion, creating a gap B therebetween. A cylindrical projection is formed inside the rear sleeve concentrically on its axis so that a replaceable cartridge holding ink is removably attached with its front end fitted to the cylindrical projection. A trunk core's rear end is inserted into a communication passage that is formed in the cylindrical projection with a gap A formed between the trunk core surface and the wall surface of the communication passage. This gap A is put in communication with an ink slit of the collector via gap B. Grooves are formed in the convex portion while a number of ribs are formed apart with respect to a barrel's circumference on inner peripheral surface of the communication passage of the cylindrical projection. These ribs stably support the rear end of the trunk core.

Abstract: A retractile pen includes an outer barrel and an inner barrel axially slidably received in the outer barrel. The outer barrel is provided with two axially spaced and aligned stop holes and the inner barrel is provided with an elastically depressible button adapted to partially project from either of the stop holes. By engaging the button on the inner barrel with a different stop hole on the outer barrel, the pen can be adjusted to either a longer length to facilitate writing with the pen or a shorter length to facilitate convenient carrying of the pen.

Abstract: A wax applicator for depilation has one of its side walls forming a removable cover having transparent or partially transparent properties. The body of the applicator presents a U-shaped outline designed to permit insertion of a wax cartridge. The cover has sensors and/or windows for viewing the characteristics of the cartridge wax. The body of the application has a removable top forming a protective cover over the wax cartridge to shelter it thermally.

Abstract: A crown or holder that is adapted for supporting a bingo dauber in a vertical marking position. The crown is twisted onto the end of the bingo dauber with the marking tip. The crown is adapted to receive the dauber in such a manner that when the crown is placed on a bingo card, the dauber is vertically disposed and the marking tip of the dauber is disposed just above the bingo card. A bingo player simply aligns the crown with a number and presses down on the dauber to mark the number imprinted on the bingo card below.

Abstract: Controlling a volume of water contained in the toilet's water tank by manipulating short or long a drawing line connected to an operating lever, includes an operating part having an operating member connected with the line and either operated short by pressing an auxiliary button along with the operating lever's handle, or operated long by pressing the overall handle without pushing the auxiliary button; a flush valve opening a drain pipe's intake with a buoyancy maintained if a working distance of the line is short; and a buoyancy control part letting the flush valve's upper part communicate with the water tank and closing the valve to remove the buoyancy if the working distance of the line is long. This system is easily installed in a drain pipe of the water tank already provided to the toilet body, and is capable of controlling a volume of water after installation just by turning the operating lever's handle in one direction only, thus attaining an advantageous economical aspect.

Abstract: A lotion applicator includes a flexible handle capable of being oriented in one of a plurality of positions. The handle is interconnected to a rigid plastic applicator head. The applicator head is provided with a plurality of indentations extending below an outer surface area of the applicator head. The indentations are capable of storing a predetermined volume of a viscous fluid.

Abstract: A multi-functional pen has a tapered tube head connected to a lower pen tube which houses a rotary device. The rotary device projects from the lower pen tube at one end. An upper pen tube is connected to the projecting end of the rotary device so as to complete the pen when the tube head, lower pen tube, rotary device and upper pen tube are assembled together. A refill is disposed within the pen and can be replaced by unscrewing any one of the tube head, the upper pen tube or the lower pen tube.

Abstract: A tubular cap for the top of a ball point pen, the cap having a long slot with an offset defining a lower long slot and an upper long slot with narrow slots perpendicular to the upper long slot and extending on either side of the long slot, the top of the cap supporting an internal coil spring extending down the cap toward the open end of the long slot, the coil spring engaged with the plunger of the ball point pen short of full extension of the ink cartridge housed therein and providing a smooth touch while writing that can be adjusted for firm, medium and soft touch writing.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical kit includes a container; a packet of dispensing swabs; a bottle with a dispenser assembly with an upwardly extending tubular member with an open aperture at the top for the passage of fluid from the bottle through the dispenser assembly, the tubular member adapted to removably receive a short tube of a dispensing swab; a quantity of liquid iodine located within the bottle; and a tube containing a quantity of zinc oxide.

Abstract: A press type mechanical pencil includes an upper barrel, a press device, a refill tube, an abutting rod, a clamp/release device and a lower barrel. An insert post of the clamp/release device has a top portion connected to the abutting rod which is centrally provided with a refill hole for passage of refills. A refill tube is disposed between the abutting rod and the press device. A storage tube has a tube chamber for receiving a plurality of refills, and an open end connected to a tube plug. The tube plug is adapted to guide the refills and for connection with the abutting rod. A neck hole therein provides passage for only one refill through the refill hole into the clamp/release device.

Abstract: A head structure is disclosed which includes a novel deck, bulkhead and overhead coating which prevents moisture, especially corrosive sea water, or salt atmosphere from reaching the underlying deck, bulkhead or overhead even if the surface of the coating is damaged or penetrated. The coating provides an attractive and highly durable surface which is easily cleaned and resists staining or discoloring. The novel coating in connection with the unique head design allows a head to be easily and rapidly cleaned and maintained a daily basis by simple wash-and wipe techniques requiring minimal crew involvement time. This permits crew members to be able to devote more of their time to education and productive endeavors rather than to maintenance. The head has a deck, bulkhead and an overhead, most or all of which are susceptible to corrosion in the salt water environment.

Abstract: A sanitary system for a locomotive wherein the treatment tank is protected from freezing by the use of the heat available in the exhaust air removed from the toilet compartment. A sealed and insulated compartment is formed around the treatment tank, and a vent is connected between the toilet room and the insulated compartment. A suction line located at an opposed position in the insulated compartment is used to direct the flow of air from the toilet room, through the insulated compartment around the treatment tank, to the locomotive exterior. By eliminating the need for heat tracing of the treatment tank, this invention reduces the cost and energy usage of the locomotive sanitary system.