Abstract: A compact article for treating fluid of the human body having an absorbent core member having the function of deodorizing, sterilizing, and coagulating the fluid and being made of a cationized cellulose fiber containing nitrogen, an inner water-proofing member for preventing the fluid from permeating to the back side of the article and being made of a cellulose fiber, and an outer cover member for covering both the inner and core members and being made of cellulose or artificial fiber or a mixture of the cellulose and artificial fibers.

Abstract: A writing or marking implement comprising a cartridge unit; a housing for the unit; an operating mechanism including a pair of relatively rotatable driving members supported in axial alignment with the housing, and a follower slidingly engaging the driving members and reciprocating the unit between a concealed position and a point exposed position in response to relative rotation of the driving members; and a coupling providing a releasable threaded connection between the housing and mechanism whereby the mechanism and housing are selectively separable to permit removal or replacement of the unit, the coupling including interengaging wedged surfaces locking the threaded connection against inadvertent loosening under the rotary forces generated during repeated actuations of the mechanism.

Abstract: A paint roller support member for use with a paint tray, the tray including substantially coplanar front and rear ends, a paint well adjacent to and below the rear end for storing a supply of paint, and an inclined surface tapering upwards from the well to the front end for rolling excess paint off the roller. The tray and the roller support member coact for supporting at least one portion of the paint roller above the well and with the paint roller handle resting on the front end of the tray thereby allowing excess paint from the roller to drip back into the well.

Abstract: An exterior actuator structure for the cartridge retracting mechanism of ball-point pens and other writing instruments which use either an axially movable actuator button or a longer actuator cap, the exterior actuator structure having cooperating guide portions on the shell and on the actuator member defining axially extending guide teeth and cooperating guide slots or guide grooves, for a continuous shoulder-free exterior outline of the writing instrument. Extended guide grooves accommodate a clip.

Abstract: A ball type roll-on liquid dispenser provided with a generally spherical ball and relatively small supporting nibs supporting the ball for rotation. A restricted passageway is provided between the ball and neck of the container to meter the liquid contents of the container. A thin retaining ring for retaining the ball is also provided as well as a closure liner adapted to apply variable pressure to the thin retaining ring to control the flow of liquid from the container and to completely seal the container from the atmosphere.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a binding station, means for supporting the straight fingers of a flat comb-like wire binder so that the fingers with the tips thereof foremost are directed toward the binding station, means engageable with the binder for pushing the fingers thereof into the station, and means at the station for progressively bending the fingers into circular form, the supporting means including means to prevent the portions of the binder fingers between the pushing means and the bending means becoming bent under the action of the pushing means, and the pushing means pushing the bent fingers through the perforations of the book to be bound and until the tip ends thereof become situated in the roots of the fingers. The bending means comprises two die members and a mandrel. The mandrel may be a single rod-like member, or may be a split mandrel composed of elements provided on the two die members.

Abstract: Pencils not requiring sharpening are produced by wrapping a thermoplastic resin sheet, which has been uniaxially stretched, around a core material so that a stretched direction of the sheet forms a spiral against the core material, whereby the sheet forms a holder for the pencil which may be stripped off to selectively expose the core material.

Abstract: For use in a multi-page book, an index system comprising elongated flat transparent plastic index tabs each affixed by a strip of transparent adhesive tape. The tab overlies one edge of an associated page, projecting slightly outward therefrom so as to present an indicia bearing end and projecting a substantially greater distance inwardly thereof, terminating in an inner end. The transparent adhesive tape overlies the inner end, overlapping both the adjacent inner portion of the tab and the page face, providing a point of attachment substantially inward of the page edge. Removal of the tab for reuse is effected by a rotation of the tab about the adhesively secured inner edge, partially peeling the tape back so as to enable a complete exposure of the tab and a twisting removal thereof from the tape, the tape subsequently being reapplied to the page.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to writing instrument tops as an article of manufacture and specifically to an improved construction and the method of making the same.

Abstract: An arrangement for increasing the life, readability, and security of credit cards and similar elements having a portion to receive an authorized signature. Supplied with the card or thereon is a strip of transparent material having one adhesive surface, sized to cover the signature portion of the element. When this strip is applied to the element in overlay relation to the signature, it protects the latter from smudging and rubbing off, which occasionally occurs to the point that an alarm underlay begins to appear. Any attempt to peel off the tape and alter the signature results in appearance of the alarm underlay.

Abstract: The implement comprises a barrel formed with a slot, a retaining clip carried by said barrel and disposed on the outside thereof, and a clip extension which is integral with said clip and extends in said barrel and has a laterally bent lower end portion extending into said slot. Said extension is formed with a recessed ball seat. A pressure-operable mechanism comprises a slider slidably mounted in said barrel and formed with a heart-shaped groove, and a ball seated in said ball seat and protruding into said groove. To assemble the implement, the clip extension and slider, with the ball seated in said ball seat and protruding into said groove, are jointly inserted into said barrel until said laterally bent end portion enters said slot.

Abstract: A letter of credit device consisting of the combination of a card and a check. The card has a plurality of numerical columns each of which is headed by a numeral and also a plurality of transaction sections extending across the numerical columns and having a punch out element in each of the numerical columns so that, by selective punch outs, the dollar value of each of the transactions is irrevocably recorded. The check and card each identify the issuing bank and the account number of the holder. In addition the card carries an identification of the holder, including his signature, and also states the terms under which a negotiating party is guaranteed payment for any sum paid under the negotiated transaction. The check also has a punch out section, which the negotiating party punches out, before forwarding the check for payment to the issuing bank, as a representation that the negotiation was under the card and in accordance with the terms on the card.

Abstract: A fluid applicator for applying fluid to a surface has a reservoir for fluid. An outlet from the reservoir leads to a roller assembly comprising at least two rollers which are arranged to roll over the surface to be marked so as to apply fluid from the reservoir to the surface in a single line. The roller assembly is removably mounted between side frame members and the surface of each roller is framed by a peripheral sleeve of an absorbent material. The sleeve can then be removed from the applicator for renewal or cleaning.

Abstract: Hand-held, generally T-shaped product applicators and a dispensing package for a stack thereof. Each applicator comprises a body portion and a handle portion. The body portion is dish-shaped with a convex bottom surface and a concave top surface. The bottom surface may be used directly to apply a product, or it may be provided with a product-applying facing. The handle portion is hollow and constitutes an integral, one-piece part of the body portion, extending upwardly from the top surface thereof. The hollow handle portion is open at the bottom surface of the body portion and closed at its top with upwardly and inwardly sloping edges and upwardly and inwardly sloping sides providing finger-grip surfaces.

Abstract: A tooth-brush carries its own supply of tooth paste in a removable cartridge inserted into the tooth-brush handle. The tooth paste is discharged through a passage from the cartridge to a flexible nipple located between the tooth-brush bristles. A piston is located in the cartridge to push the tooth paste towards the bristles. The piston has a groove engaging a longitudinal rib of the cartridge to prevent rotation of the piston. A screw is threaded through the piston and has a head urged forwardly by a spring abutting against a cap rigid with the tooth-brush handle. Upon screwing of the screw by a knob at the end of the tooth-brush body, the screw is caused to move rearwardly to a limit position to thereby compress the spring. The cocked spring produces slow and uniform discharge of a measured amount of tooth paste over the bristles by moving the screw and, therefore, the piston forwardly.

Abstract: A quickly and easily attachable and detachable device is provided for conventional paint-applying rollers which is suspended in advance of the paint roller and comprises a paint container with a wall-contacting guard; and paint applying pads in communication with the paint container, the latter being adapted to contact the flat portion of a wall as well as jointly contacting both walls closely adjacent a corner.

Abstract: A paint applicator having a handle, comprising a housing, and a paint transfer roller rotatably mounted in the housing. A paint container has its interior communicating with the interior of the housing by way of an aperture, and a paint applicator roller is rotatably mounted at the outlet of the housing so as to be in rolling engagement with the paint transfer roller, the paint container being laterally disposed with respect to the handle, and the aperture opening into the housing at a region remote from the region of rolling engagement between the two rollers.

Abstract: A direct mail coupon print promotional vehicle for the stimulation of retail sales of items by the distribution of printed cash discount coupons, which are presented by the consumer or customer at the time of purchase of the item. The vehicle is a direct mail printed coupon folder characterized by a plurality of rectangular paper panels on which the discount coupons are individually printed. The panels are attached end-to-end seriatim to form a rectangular element. A weakened zone such as scoring or perforations is provided between adjacent panels. Each weakened zone is linear and perpendicular to the long axis of the rectangular element, which latter is folded by a plurality of parallel over-and-over folds at said zones to the configuration of a single panel the thickness of which is the conjoint thickness of all of the panels, thus forming the coupon folder. Means is provided to secure the coupon folder against premature opening.

Abstract: A bank check includes a secret alphanumeric code designation known only to the correct payee which is covered with a light-impervious cover having a light-sensitive material micro-encapsulated in the surface adjacent to the surface of the bank check. The light-sensitive material is released in a predetermined pattern by pressure exerted against the combination of the cover and the check so that whenever the cover is removed, the light-sensitive material is exposed and the pattern becomes visible to thereby make premature removal detectible.

Abstract: The device is hand held, may be used for washing dishes and the like, and comprises a hollow handle that may be filled with a detergent, and a removable sponge. A small aperture in the bottom of the handle permits the detergent to seep into the sponge which may be eternally wetted for use.