Abstract: A measuring and dispensing cap for a container internally divided into two compartments, one compartment being a tubular section in direct communication with the container and its contents and an offset extension from said tubular section; a wall partially dividing said tubular section from said offset extension to compartmentalize the cap; an aperture in the wall of said extension for the emission of flowable materials contained therein and a slide movably covering said aperture whereby when said container is tilted from an upright position flowable material therein passes through said passage section and a predetermined amount passes into said measuring section and is maintained therein when said container is returned to said upright position for emission through said outlet means.

Abstract: A flexible shield comprising a piece of flexible material shaped to fit into and be attached to the interior of the barrel of a retractable tip pen in proximity to the tip and having a central aperture which may comprise cross slits whose edges are adapted to move away from each other to expand the aperture when the tip is emitting from the barrel and to return to normal substantially closed position over the tip when the tip is retracted into the barrel to perform the dual function of inhibiting the passage of air to dry out the tip and to wipe the tip free of accumulated liquid build-up or dust.