Abstract: In a writing instrument with a pressure mechanism for the movement of a writing element (4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13) against spring pressure from a retracted position of rest into an advanced writing position, in which retention by means of a retention element (18, 19, 20) takes place, the retention element (18, 19, 20) has a cup section (18) open towards the rear. In this cup section is a ball (23) of magnetizable material which is axially freely movable back and forth in the cup section. Adjacent to the opening of the cup section (18) is a permanent magnet (16), the front face of which forms a concave contact surface (17), disposed coaxially to the writing element (4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13) for the placement of the ball (23).

Abstract: In a pen holder device, a pen holder body (3) contained in a support body (2) is pivotable between an operational position, which is slightly inclined from the perpendicular, and a generally horizontal readiness position, wherein an acute angle exists between the operational position and the readiness position. Bearing shoulders (15) provided on opposite sides of the pen holder body (3) rest with little friction upon support surfaces (12) having evenly curved surface areas. The center of gravity (21) of the pen holder body (3) alone is below the bearing shoulders (15) and the common center of gravity (20) of the pen holder body (3) and a writing instrument (4) inserted in it is above the bearing shoulders (15).

Abstract: An improved bottle closure having a dropper, wherein the rubber suction element of the dropper has a posterior end, extending through the closure element, and an anterior end defined by a conventional suction tube. An annular bearing element of the suction element is adapted to seal against the top of the container, so that as the closure element is tightened onto the container, a section of the suction element is axially shortened between the bearing element and a point of connection with the closure element. Hence, as the closure element is removed, a predetermined amount of fluid will aspirate into the anterior end of the suction tube of the dropper.