Abstract: A writing instrument (1) is provided with an erasing member (2) mounted to the rear end section of the writing instrument body (3) or to the front end section of a cap (4). The end section has a fitting section (14) which is disposed on the center axis and a connection section (15) which connects the end section and the fitting section (14). The erasing member (2) has a fitting hole (2c) which receives both the fitting section (14) and the connection section (15). When the erasing member (2) is mounted in position, a gap space (17) is formed around the connection section (15).

Abstract: An eraser device for a writing implement includes an eraser body having eraser material on at least one end thereof, and an attachment loop having a loop end connecting a pair of spaced legs, respective leg ends of the spaced legs being attached to the eraser body, the attachment loop being dimensioned to accommodate a shaft of the writing implement therein between the spaced legs and the loop end. The eraser body can be a recycled pencil stub.

Abstract: An insert assembly for an applicator is built from two semi-cylindrical retention jaws connected by a living hinge. Each of the semi-cylindrical retention jaws has a plurality of stake pins, while the first semi-cylindrical retention jaw has a locator receptacle and the second semi-cylindrical retention jaw has a locator insert. An insert is placed between the two retention jaws, which then close to secure the insert between the retention jaws. The locator receptacle receives the locator insert from the second semi-cylindrical retention jaw, helping to align the two retention jaws. The plurality of stake pins impale the insert, holding it in place. In addition to being secured by the stake pins, the insert is supported by an interior ridge. The insert assembly can then be slid into a barrel sleeve, held in place by a press fit or by a removable mounting system, such as a lug mount.

Abstract: A layered eraser, comprising: a plurality of eraser layers, comprising at least an innermost eraser layer and an outermost eraser layer; the outermost eraser layer containing the innermost eraser layer; each eraser layer adjacent at least one other eraser layer; each of the eraser layers having an outermost surface. The layered eraser may be adapted to fit about a writing instrument. Each eraser layer adjacent another eraser layer may have different shaped outermost surfaces. Embodiments include different eraser layers in the shapes of simulated space ships, simulated dinosaur heads, and simulated planets. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of eraser layers comprise an innermost eraser layer, at least one intermediate eraser layer completely surrounding the innermost eraser layer, and an outermost eraser layer completely surrounding the at least one intermediate layer, one or more eraser layers being exposed after at least a portion of the layered eraser is worn away.

Abstract: An eraser to cap a pencil includes a top and a base, with a projection extending between them. The projection helps to secure the top and base together by fitting into and filling a mating cavity within either or both of the top and base. The base has a cavity open at the bottom of the base, sized and shaped to receive the used or unused portion of an original pencil eraser, if any, and the ferrule on the pencil.

Abstract: A writing instrument includes an elongate body having opposed first and second ends, a longitudinal axis and a bore therein extending from the first end. A marking body, such as one having lead or a colored material, extends from the first end and is seated in the bore, while a connector is coupled to the second end. An eraser, such as a rubber eraser, is coupled to the connector and is configured to erase markings made by the marking body. The eraser includes a flat surface that is configured to prevent the writing instrument from rolling about the axis down an inclined surface contacting the elongate body. The flat surface may be oriented on a plane that is substantially parallel to the axis. The flat surface may also include a dimension perpendicular to the axis that is larger than another dimension of the elongate body which is also perpendicular to the axis.

Abstract: In a stick-like object receiving member having safety precautions, which receives a stick-like object, a sufficient air passage is secured without exerting an influence on the size of the stick-like object or the receiving member. An eraser receiving member 16, which is the stick-like object receiving member, includes a cylindrical side portion 16b which engages with at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of an eraser 13, and surrounds at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the eraser 13, and a bottom portion 16a which closes one end of the cylindrical side portion 16b. A slit 16e is formed in the cylindrical side portion 16b and bottom portion 16a so as to penetrate the cylindrical side portion 16b and bottom portion 16a in the axial direction, and the slit 16e serves as an air passage.

Abstract: A writing implement having a forward-positioned eraser, and method. The eraser circumscribes the shaft of the writing implement, and may have an annular or doughnut shape. The eraser may be affixed to the shaft portion, for example where used with a fixed-length writing implement such as a mechanical pencil or erasable pen. The eraser may, alternatively, be slidable along the shaft portion, which would make the eraser useable with a sharpenable pencil, the length of which will be changed as a result of sharpening.

Abstract: A writing device may include a writing portion, an eraser portion and an eraser holder that is movable along the axis of the writing portion, thereby allowing a user to move the eraser holder toward away from the eraser portion to expose additional eraser material.

Abstract: A golf-theme writing related article includes a golf-club-head-shaped eraser which includes a pencil-end reception well for receiving an eraser end of a pencil. A golf-club-bag-shaped pencil holder is provided for holding one or more of pencils fitted with the golf-club-head-shaped erasers. A simulated wheeled golf bag cart is provided for supporting the golf-club-bag-shaped pencil holder. The simulated wheeled golf bag cart includes wheels and a bag-holder portion supported by the wheels. The simulated wheeled golf bag cart includes two wheels. Alternatively, the simulated wheeled golf bag cart includes three wheels, and the wheels weigh more than the bag-holder portion. A simulated golf green is provided for supporting the simulated wheeled golf bag cart on which the golf-club-bag-shaped pencil holder is supported. Additional golf-club-head-shaped erasers and are provided. Each golf-club-head-shaped eraser can simulate a different head of a golf club.

Abstract: A whiteboard marking pen includes an ink-containing pen casing having an ink applicator extending from a first end of the casing and a plug socket in a second end of the pen casing; a cylindrical pen cap including a socket end surrounding the ink applicator in a capped storage state and a plug first end insertible into the pen casing plug socket in a pen uncapped marking state; and a whiteboard eraser juxtaposed to a cylindrical portion of the pen cap and extending cantilevered outwardly with respect to a distal surface of the cap socket end, such that, when the pen cap is plugged into the pen casing plug socket, a peripheral edge of the cantilevered eraser is positioned for erasing a minor area of an ink image on a whiteboard.

Abstract: In a pencil having a central lead, provided at its top end with an eraser mounted in a ferrule fixed on the body of the pencil, both the ferrule and the peripheral body surrounding the lead are made of thermoplastic materials that are compatible, and the bottom of the ferrule is fixed to the top end of the pencil by localized interpenetration of the thermoplastic materials in at least one ultrasonic weld zone. The material of the peripheral body of the pencil is preferably expanded so as to have a relative density of about 0.5 to 0.6, and the top end of the body includes a setback in which the density has been increased, locally. The ferrule includes a shoulder on the outside face of its bottom, the shoulder being annular in shape and forming an energy director for ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: A tubular eraser for erasing ink or pencil marks comprises an elongated body of a rubber material. The elongated body has an insertion hole of a predetermined length and extending along the direction of the axis of the elongated body for accommodating an ink reservoir of a ball-point pen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to removing the graphite that accumulates on the rubber eraser attached at the end of a common pencil. The pencil eraser cleaner is provided with a connecting hole to mount on the eraser end of a pencil with means to be held securely and disconnected easily. The pencil eraser cleaner has four concaved cleaning surfaces for controlled rubbing action.

Abstract: A combination pen and pencil writing instrument is provided and consists of a connector member for joining the distal ends of a ball-point pen and a lead pencil together, so that a person using the writing instrument can use the ball-point pen or lead pencil for writing, drawing and marking.

Abstract: An eraser consisting of a body having an aperture. A cloth covering is mounted to a portion of the body. When a writing instrument is inserted in the aperture the writing instrument provides a handle by which the body may be manipulated.

Abstract: A removable finger grip adaptable to a wide variety and size of writing instruments. The finger grip is an elongate resilient body having a triangular cross-sectional shape and a cylindrical bore coaxial with the longitudinal axis. In order to accommodate a wide variety of writing instruments, the cylindrical bore has a plurality of ribs or ridges along the entire length of the bore for gripping instruments smaller in size than the diameter of the bore. The triangular shape provides three planar surfaces for gripping the device when installed on a writing instrument and also provides a thin web of material in the planar gripping surfaces between them and the cylindrical bore at the center of the planar gripping surfaces. This thin web allows the finger grip to expand for accommodating writing instruments larger than the cylindrical bore. The resilience of the finger grip allows easy removal from one writing instrument for use with another.