Abstract: A cartridge dispenser filled with a plurality of cartridges having enclosed contents is disclosed. Cartridges are inserted into and retained by a cartridge interface on one end of the cartridge dispenser. The cartridge interface includes a faceted surface that matches a faceted surface on the cartridge.

Abstract: A cartridge for use with an advancing pen, comprising: a cartridge body, the cartridge body containing contents, the cartridge; a seal, the seal retaining the contents within the cartridge body; a cartridge tip, the cartridge tip located substantially within the cartridge body and in contact with the contents and penetrating the seal, the cartridge tip withdrawing the contents to apply the contents to a desired surface; a retaining cap, the retaining cap sealing the cartridge tip and the seal, such that the retaining cap must be removed before the cartridge tip can deliver the contents to the desired surface.

Abstract: A cartridge for use with an advancing pen, comprising: a cartridge body, the cartridge body containing contents, the cartridge; a seal, the seal retaining the contents within the cartridge body; a cartridge tip, the cartridge tip located substantially within the cartridge body and in contact with the contents and penetrating the seal, the cartridge tip withdrawing the contents to apply the contents to a desired surface; a retaining cap, the retaining cap sealing the cartridge tip and the seal, such that the retaining cap must be removed before the cartridge tip can deliver the contents to the desired surface.

Abstract: An advancing pen comprising an outer barrel; an inner chamber having an open end and a closed end, the closed end comprising a driving mechanism; a plurality of cartridges, each cartridge of the plurality containing marking contents, a cartridge tip for applying the contents to a surface, a seal to retain the contents within the cartridge, and a removable, protective cover placed over the seal and the cartridge tip, wherein the driving mechanism propels cartridges of the plurality in a serial manner to a position that partially exposes a cartridge through the opening such that the protective cover can be removed and the contents can be applied to the desired surface.

Abstract: An advancing antiseptic marking pen in which a barrel of the pen holds a plurality of antiseptic/marking tips. The tips contain a colored antiseptic substance. When an indicated area on the patient's body is cleansed, the area remains marked by the antiseptic/colorant fluid chosen so that the user of the pen can clearly ascertain the indicated area. A protective cap fits over the open end of the pen to prevent bacteria and other contaminants from contaminating the antiseptic/marking tips. When the pen is to be used, the operator must of course first remove the protective cap. The operator then depresses and slides an advancing tab on a top side of the barrel of the pen to advance an antiseptic/marking tip to an in-use position. After the indicated area is highlighted, cleansed, and simultaneously marked, the operator again depresses and slides the advancing tab to eject the used tip. The protective cap is then replaced by the operator so that the pen can be conveniently stored in a pocket.