Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing. The housing has a top portion with an opening. The housing has a bottom portion having a plurality of discharge openings arranged around a center piece of the bottom portion. A plurality of support members are disposed in an interior of the housing, each extending from an edge of the top portion proximate to the opening to the center piece of the bottom portion. The housing has a plurality of blade receptacles, each of which has a first section disposed in the top portion and a second section extending along an edge of one of the plurality of support members. The housing has first, second, third, and fourth side portions. The apparatus comprises a plurality of blades, each of the plurality of blades disposed in a respective one of the plurality of blade receptacles of the housing.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus forming a box with an integral product holder from a single biodegradable material. The box comprises a top flap, bottom flap, and side panels extending longitudinally therebetween, all the panels foldably connected such that the box substantially encloses a heavy object. The integral holder is preferably foldably connected to a side panel of the box to be placed within the box, and is sized such that the integral holder cradles the heavy object to prevent movement during shipment. Tabs are foldably connected to the integral holder and are adjacent to side panels to secure the position of the integral holder during transportation and storage.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to an apparatus for sharpening marking instruments. More specifically, the invention relates to a sharpener that is convertible for effectively and efficiently sharpening both carpenter's pencils and crayons. The sharpener has a removable and rotatable cap that facilitates the axial alignment of the carpenters' pencil within the sharpener. The sharpener further comprises primary and secondary alignment surfaces for axially aligning the carpenter's crayon within the sharpener, having the cap removed.

Abstract: A pencil cutting tool 1 comprising a recess forming part 10 for boring a connecting recess 52 in an end face 51 of a pencil 50, wherein the recess forming part 10 comprises a main body 11 having a cylindrical insertion hole 12 for insertion of an end of the pencil 50 and a boring blade 40 disposed inside the insertion hole 12 so as to come into contact with the end face 41 of the pencil 50, the boring blade 40 has a semicircular cross section and a flat surface 40a extending along the axial line of the insertion hole 12, and the main body 11 has a discharge part 13 that is formed so as to face the flat surface 40a to discharge shavings from the insertion hole 12.

Abstract: The product of invention is to attach a removable, disposable pouch to pencil sharpeners. Each pouch is stretched over the body of a pencil sharpener to catch pencil shavings. A stretch band is placed over the pouch at the top edge of the pouch and sharpener to secure pouch and show product branding. When the pouch is full of shavings the pouch is removed and disposed of. A new pouch is then attached to the pencil sharpener. Pouches will be offered in a variety of designs and colors.

Abstract: A display package includes a container that defines a first row between a base panel and a first top panel and a second row between the base panel and the second top panel. A first article set is disposed within the first row. A backing card is coupled to the container to define an interior volume including the first and second rows. A flap of the backing card extends into the interior volume at a predetermined angle. A top edge of the flap is positioned between the base panel and the second top panel. A second article set is disposed within the second row and is secured between the top edge and the second top panel. The second article set is positioned higher than the first article set, such that sides of the second article set are visible over the first set of articles.

Abstract: A shaper for defining a tip portion of a cosmetic unit that has become worn includes a a shaping surface for smoothing a surface of the tip portion and a slot in the shaping surface. The shaping surface is user-selectably placed in contact with the tip portion. An edge disposed at the slot and is engageable for removing material of the tip portion when the shaping surface is in contact with tip portion. The removed material is passed through the slot.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener (1) with a handle (3) and a sharpener insert (4) inserted into the handle (3) with a pencil guide channel (33) and a paring blade (34) is proposed, in conjunction with which the handle (3) is formed so as to correspond at least partially to the inner contours of a curved human hand (26). Improved ease of handling is achieved through the formed handle (3). Also proposed is a method for the manufacture of a pencil sharpener (1) of this kind, in which the handle (3) is formed in subsidiary areas so as to correspond to the inner contours of the human hand (26).

Abstract: A portable pencil sharpener is capable of being manually operable or operable to be driven by a remote torque driver. The pencil sharpener is capable of sharpening either a carpenter's pencil or a Number 2 pencil. Pencil shavings are retained in a compact housing and removed through a retractable panel.

Abstract: A portable pencil sharpener is capable of being manually operable or operable to be driven by a remote torque driver. The pencil sharpener is capable of sharpening either a carpenter's pencil or a Number 2 pencil. Pencil shavings are retained in a compact housing and removed through a retractable panel.

Abstract: A sharpener is disclosed for writing, drawing, and/or cosmetic pencils. The housing includes a collection container, a sharpening blade, and an adjacent cone-shaped sharpening channel having an insert opening. Walls of the housing include an opaque and/or translucent material. The sharpening blade comprises a sharpening channel facing a bottom portion of the housing and a top facing a shaving removal section. The sharpener also includes a viewing channel that extends from a wall of the housing through the sharpening channel to enable viewing of the bottom of the sharpening blade.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener includes a base containing a sharpening mechanism, and a shaving tray coupled to the base and movable between an installed position and an uninstalled position relative to the base. The shaving tray defines a chamber configured to receive and hold shavings produced during a sharpening operation. The shaving tray includes a body, an aperture in the body configured to receive shavings for passage into the chamber, a movable member configured to selectively cover the aperture to inhibit shavings from leaving the chamber through the aperture, and a biasing member coupled to the body and to the movable member to bias the movable member into a closed position covering the aperture.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener removably couplable to a non-mechanical pencil including: a body comprising an external volume having a conically-shaped inner volume; a steel blade cutter that is removable and replaceable and is received in a recessed portion within an outer face side of the body; a biasing clip attacher that permits removable attachment of the pencil sharpener onto objects including a clothing pocket, belt, or bookmark; a light to provide illumination, and a friction fit cylindrical stabilizer having a biasing slit and a closed end for receiving a proximate end of the non-mechanical pencil. Further, the body has an outer face side of the body with a hand-conforming contour providing an increased-efficiency shave-removing surface within the body to permit insertion of a distal end of the non-mechanical pencil.

Abstract: A sharpener for a stick-shaped cosmetic material comprises guide rails (3h) disposed in a longitudinal direction over a sliding surface (3d), and a continuous surface (3g) at an upper side of both surfaces. The sliding surface (3d) is formed in an acute inner angle shape as seen in the longitudinal direction for sliding a leading end portion of the cosmetic material thereon. The continuous surface (3g) constitutes an upper side of a blade with a cutting edge (3e) facing to a rear end edge of the sliding surface (3d) at a position slightly higher than the sliding surface (3d). A leading end portion of a stick-shaped cosmetic material feeding container (100) is guided by the guide rails (3h), thereby preventing the container (100) from being shaken.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener includes a housing having an inner cavity for receiving at least a portion of a pencil therein. The pencil includes a center portion and an outer portion generally coaxial with the center portion. A sharpener is longitudinally slidable within the inner cavity. A mechanism provides a linear force to the sharpener to move the sharpener between open and closed ends of the housing. The linear force mechanism is disposed between the sharpener and the closed end of the housing. The engagement of the pencil and housing during sharpening of the pencil produces shavings from the center and outer portions of the pencil that are retained within the inner cavity. A combined longitudinal length of the housing and pencil in an engaged configuration remains approximately constant as the pencil decreases in length from use and/or sharpening.

Abstract: A shaper for defining a tip portion of a cosmetic unit that has become worn includes a a shaping surface for smoothing a surface of the tip portion and a slot in the shaping surface. The shaping surface is user-selectably placed in contact with the tip portion. An edge disposed at the slot and is engageable for removing material of the tip portion when the shaping surface is in contact with tip portion. The removed material is passed through the slot.

Abstract: A device for sharpening crayons, wax pencils, and the like is provided. This device includes: a multi-blade removable and replaceable crayon sharpening cartridge; an electric motor mechanically coupled to the blade cartridge for axially rotating the blade cartridge around a crayon that has been inserted into the blade cartridge; a base for supporting the electric motor; a contoured receptacle positionable on the base beneath the blade cartridge for capturing crayon debris; and a contoured exterior housing for enclosing the electric motor and the blade cartridge.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener includes a housing having an inner cavity for receiving at least a portion of a pencil therein. The pencil includes a center portion and an outer portion generally coaxial with the center portion. A sharpener is longitudinally slidable within the inner cavity. A mechanism provides a linear force to the sharpener to move the sharpener between open and closed ends of the housing. The linear force mechanism is disposed between the sharpener and the closed end of the housing. The engagement of the pencil and housing during sharpening of the pencil produces shavings from the center and outer portions of the pencil that are retained within the inner cavity. A combined longitudinal length of the housing and pencil in an engaged configuration remains approximately constant as the pencil decreases in length from use and/or sharpening.

Abstract: A sharpener, particularly a cosmetic pencil sharpener, contains a sleeve-like sharpener housing whose inside diameter for rotationally guiding the pencil to be sharpened is dimensioned so that it is somewhat larger than the outside diameter and whose inside length is dimensioned in such a manner that it enables a pencil end section to be conically sharpened by a sharpening blade diagonally projecting into the inside cross-section of the sharpener housing. Another sleeve-like housing section is situated at the end of the sharpener housing opposite the insertion end and is separated from the sharpener housing by a partition The inner area of the second housing section is provided in the form of a tight blind bore with an inside diameter approximately corresponding to the outside diameter of the pencil to be sharpened and, in the form of a pencil protector, and can be slid onto the pencil with a press fit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-automatic pencil sharpener comprising a sharpening body and a blade; the sharpening body has a conical bore with a throughslot for allowing shavings to go out; and the blade is disposed outside the sharpening body on one side of the shavings throughslot; an external housing is disposed outside the sharpening body; the external housing comprises a pencil fixation casing and a rotation casing which can rotate opposite to each other; the pencil fixation casing and the rotation casing are removably engaged with each other. The present pencil sharpener can be operated with one hand. It is convenient to use in comparison with available products and has a high degree of automation. Pencil shavings produced from pencil sharpening using the present invention can be stored in the pencil sharpener without falling out affecting hygiene. The present invention is therefore relatively easy to clean up and is environmental friendly.

Abstract: A blade holder has cutting edges for cutting a frustoconical tip to sharpen a crayon and also for cutting a sleeve wrapping the crayon. Outlet apertures in the blade holder allow the swarf to escape during sharpening. A serrated knife is mounted to the blade holder for circumferentially scoring the sleeve, weakening the cut strip of sleeve or breaking it up to avoid clogging of the outlet apertures. The blade holder includes a coupling by which it may be connected without tools to a mating motor-driven coupling, while ensuring proper axial alignment. A female coupling has an aperture extending between first and second mouth portions in a transverse side and longitudinal end of the first coupling respectively, and joined by a slotted mouth portion. The mating male coupling has a neck terminating in a head at an axial end of the neck. The neck being sized to pass through the slotted mouth portion, and the head being sized to pass transversely through the first mouth portion.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener with a small limitation having a blade module having at least one conical channel for receiving an end of a pencil that needs to be sharpened and a cutting blade fixed alongside the conical channel with a screw. A small limitation is formed on the blade module at a thinner end of each conical channel and alongside the cutting blade for stopping further insertion of the pencil along the conical channel when a lead of said pencil is sharpened to a predetermined length.

Abstract: An electric pencil sharpener comprises a wasteful shaving prevention mechanism for separating the rotatable cutting blade from the pencil a pencil-core tip adjustment mechanism for adjusting the diameter of the shaved pencil-core tip, and a core fragment removal mechanism for removing any broken off pencil-core fragment remaining in the electric pencil sharpener. The wasteful shaving prevention mechanism includes the cutting blade, a cutter shaft and a plate and is structured to separate the cutting blade from the pencil when sharpening if finished. The pencil-core tip adjustment mechanism includes a pencil-core tip adjustment dial, a rotatable pencil-core tip adjustment screw, a gear shaft, a connecting rod, a plate and a stop. The core fragment removal mechanism includes a button, a gear shaft, a connecting rod, a plate and a stop. An electric pencil sharpener that further incorporates a pencil diameter adapter is also provided.

Abstract: An electric pencil sharpener includes a power source, such as a plurality of batteries, disposed within a base portion. The electrical pencil sharpener further includes a housing portion connected to the base portion and a motor disposed within the housing portion, operatively coupled to the power source. The pencil sharpener includes a head portion with a plurality of mounting elements for operatively connecting the head portion to the housing portion. Furthermore, each head portion includes a blade assembly disposed therein, wherein the blade assembly is operatively connected to the motor and the selective activation of the motor rotates the blade assembly relative to the head portion, therein sharpening a pencil. Moreover, the head portion with the plurality of mounting elements is removable from the housing portion for the disposal of pencil shavings or the insertion of other head portions for the sharpening of pencils having different dimensions.

Abstract: A compact sharpener (1) for a pencil (S), the sharpener being cost-effective to realize and being particularly suitable for sharpening a cosmetic pencil in particular, comprises a sharpener body (2) and a shaving blade (3) fastened thereon. The sharpener body (2), in turn, comprises a guide sleeve (4) and a blade holder (5) integrally formed on the guide sleeve (4), the guide sleeve (4) having a bore (6) which defines a pencil-guiding channel (7) and has an introduction end (8) and an outlet end (9) for the pencil (S), and the blade holder (5) having a bearing surface (15) which is positioned obliquely in relation to the axis (11) of the pencil-guiding channel (7), projects axially beyond the outlet end (9) of the guide sleeve (4) and is intended for positioning the shaving blade (3).

Abstract: The present invention involves a pencil sharpener that is housed in a pencil cap, having a variable-sized shavings reservoir. The shavings reservoir can be expanded by moving at least one of an internal wall, an external wall, and the sharpener. Contemplated caps comprise any suitable dimension, but preferably have a length that is at least 50%, or at least 75%, that of a corresponding full-length pencil.

Abstract: A sharpener includes a sharpener body, a guide collar and a shaving blade. The guide collar has an oval bore defining a pencil-guiding channel and is mounted on the sharpener body such that it can be rotated essentially about the axis of the pencil-guiding channel. The shaving blade is fastened on a blade holder of the sharpener body to be positioned axially offset in relation to the guide collar and obliquely in relation to the axis of the pencil-guiding channel. A concave guide contour, into which the shaving blade projects by way of a cutting edge is formed on an inner surface of the blade holder adjacent to the pencil-guiding channel. When the pencil positioned in the pencil-guiding channel is rotated in relation to the sharpener body, the axis of the pencil-guiding channel is guided on an essentially oval path in relation to the cutting edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crayon sharpener, which comprises a cavity to which a crayon is to be inserted, a stopper with a plane at one end, a blade which is fixed at an angle corresponding to the cavity and the stopper, and a connecting shaft which has a hole in it for installing in an electric or hand-operated sharpener. This invention can sharpen crayons smoothly and quickly without easily breaking them and the tips of the crayons will not be too sharp. This invention can be used alone or installed in an electric or hand-operated sharpener as a replaceable part to sharpen crayons and is more convenient and economical to use.

Abstract: A portable pencil sharpener, for use upon a belt, in sharpening pencils, having a housing having a top having a top opening, a rear, and defining an internal cavity. A belt clip is located on the rear to facilitate attachment to the belt. A motorized sharpener assembly is located within the housing for automatically sharpening a pencil when inserted through the top opening. A power pack is located within the housing and has batteries for powering the motorized sharpener assembly. A charging plug and charging circuit allow the batteries to be recharged for subsequent use.

Abstract: A candle holder 1 comprises an annular collar 2 and a bottom disc 3 interconnected by ribs 4 having sharp edges 5 for trimming a candle end inserted in the cavity defined by the ribs 4, the collar 1 and disc 3 while rotating the holder relative to the candle such that the sharpened edges 5 trim the candle end until said end is entirely received in the cavity, resilient arms 11 being provided for ensuring that the holder with candle inserted may be stably secured in the socket of a candlestick.

Abstract: A sharpener, in particular for a soft-core pencil, has a sharpener housing with a sharpener channel that opens out into a free space via a channel opening. The sharpener has a sharpener blade that is positioned tangentially against the channel opening. The invention provides a magnifying glass for optically enlarging a core formation in the region of the channel opening and/or in the free space.

Abstract: A device for sharpening cosmetic pencils of the type having a core surrounded by an annular barrel includes a container with an open end and a cover mounted to the open end of the container. The cover has holes of at least three different diameters arrayed thereon. A sharpener having a receiver and a metal blade is disposed in registration with each of the holes between the container and the cover. Optionally, a case with supports and a receptacle to removably matingly receive the container can be provided. The case can include one or more of the following: compartments independent the receptacle and one another; a mirror mounted to a backing slidably connected to the supports; and a plurality of wells disposed in the supports.

Abstract: A sharpener, in particular for a soft-core pencil, has a sharpener housing with a sharpener channel that opens out into a free space via a channel opening. The sharpener has a sharpener blade that is positioned tangentially against the channel opening. The invention provides a magnifying glass for optically enlarging a core formation in the region of the channel opening and/or in the free space.

Abstract: A cosmetic eye and lip pencil sharpener that includes an electrically powered sharpener for a number of different diameters of cosmetic pencils and which further includes a number of storage cavities for storing cosmetic pencils when they are not being used. In order to facilitate removal of the pencil shavings generated from sharpening the cosmetic pencils, the cosmetic eye and lip pencil sharpener also includes a removable pencil shaving capture drawer for capturing the shavings and providing a convenient mechanism for transporting the shavings to a disposal location such as a trash can.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener includes a casing secured in a housing and having a groove for receiving a pencil to be sharpened and having a cutter blade for sharpening the pencil. A device has a slide slidably received in the housing and has an extension extended from a resilient arm and engaged into the groove of the casing for determining the engagement of the pencil into the groove of the casing and for controlling the sharpening operation of the pencil. The slide may be adjusted relative to the housing for adjusting the engagement of the extension into the casing.

Abstract: A sharpener, in particular for soft-core pencils, includes a sharpener housing which carries a sharpener blade positioned tangentially in relation to a sharpener channel. The housing also has a free space that is open on a lower side of the housing. A core shaper can be introduced, preferably pivoted, from the lower side of the housing into the free space through a carrier plate which carries the core shaper and can be secured on the sharpener housing.

Abstract: A container-type sharpener is provided with a generator that can be manually operated or set off and provides an acoustic or visual effect. For this purpose, a shavings-collecting container is configured to be compressible against a flexible restoring pressure and the effect generator is pressure-operated or pressure-controlled.

Abstract: The sharpener units includes a pencil or core sharpener and a cover housing, which surrounds and secures the sharpener and comprises a floor part and a hood that is detachably secured thereto. A throughgoing opening is also provided for guiding a pencil or core from the outside into the pencil or core sharpener. The floor and hood parts of the cover housing include fixing elements for selectively securing sharpeners having different external dimensions or formats.

Abstract: The holding device for a pencil sharpener (8) is a molded body (21), which can be fitted so as to be detachable from one pencil end (7, 13) onto a pencil, in the manner of a cap (17) that grips around the pencil shaft (4). It contains or consists of a rubber-elastic material and is furthermore provided with a holding projection (20), which can be inserted frictionally adhering, but detachable, into the pencil guiding channel (9) of the sharpener (8) (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A sharpener for soft-core pencils includes a core shaper with a shaping edge for shaping the core tip, the edge being positioned in the free space in front of the pencil-guiding channel. This shaping edge is a part of a detachably-secured, separate insert, which limits the free space at the rear housing side, and supports the shaping edge on its side facing the guide channel.

Abstract: A sharpener contains a housing having a receiving channel for a pencil which is to be sharpened. The sharpener is intended to be seated as a protective cap, when the pencil is not in use, with a clamping fit on the pencil circumference. The clamping connection necessary for this purpose is an external clamping-force producer which can be removed manually from acting on the housing, in particular a cleaning stick, with, for the purpose of providing the clamping force, is for example a pressure-exerting lug in the form of a wedge or with an eccentric.

Abstract: A container-type sharpener is provided with a generator that can be manually operated or set off and provides an acoustic or visual effect. For this purpose, a shavings-collecting container is configured to be compressible against a flexible restoring pressure and the effect generator is pressure-operated or pressure-controlled.

Abstract: A sharpener (1) contains a housing (5) with a blade (13) which is screwed on said housing and forms a tangent to a hollow-conical region (6b) of a guide channel (6) for the pencil (2), said hollow-conical region adjoining a hollow-cylindrical region (6a), a bending edge (19) being formed in the process. In the fixed position, the blade (13) is subjected to bending stressing in that, with the outer end (14) of the blade (13) being guided beneath the housing-side protrusion (16), the inner end (18) of said blade is fixed on the housing (5), the blade (13) being bent about the bending edge (19) in the process. This thus provides particularly secure and space-saving blade fixing (12) at both ends.

Abstract: A portable, handheld, sharpening device for sharpening a cosmetic pencil having an outer casing of hard material and an inner casing of soft wax-like cosmetic material. The device includes a plastic housing, a steel blade for removing the outer casing of material from the cosmetic pencil while providing a tip having a radius of no larger than about 1/8" to the inner core of cosmetic material and a motor coupled to the blade to rotate the blade that is connected to at least one battery. The device is small and lightweight so that it can conveniently be stored in a pocket or a purse.

Abstract: A pencil box includes a tray for holding pencils, a lid pivotally attached to the tray, at least one pencil sharpener mounted in the lid, and a receptacle for pencil shavings mounted on the lid and having a normally closed door thereon openable to an exposed exterior surface of the lid when the lid is closed on the tray. The pencil box allows a method of sharpening pencils which includes the following steps: providing a pencil box having a lid and a pencil sharpener integrally mounted therein with a door for dumping shavings opening to the exterior of the box, inserting a pencil into the sharpener, sharpening the pencil so as to generate shavings, and opening the door when necessary to discard the shavings without opening the box.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener with structure for covering the pencil receiving inlet of the sharpener, to prevent the back flow of the pencil shavings and accidental contact between the user and the cutting blades of the sharpener when the device is not in use. The device may have a key chain to enhance its portability, and include additional sharpeners to sharpen pencils (or crayons) of different sizes.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener for a soft core pencil includes a sharpener housing defining a guide channel adapted to receive a front region of the pencil therein and conically tapering in an insertion direction of the pencil, and a free space adjoining the guide channel in the insertion direction and being adapted to receive a core tip of the pencil therein. The sharpener further includes a sharpener blade disposed within the housing and positioned tangentially with respect to the guide channel, and a housing projection disposed in the housing and projecting into the free space and being configured for shaping the core tip of the pencil according to an intended shape. The housing projection comprises a shaving rib having an approximately wedge shaped cross section and projecting from the housing projection in an effective direction essentially tangential to a circumference of the core tip and being configured as a generatrix for the intended shape of the core tip.

Abstract: A crayon sharpening assembly is disclosed comprising an axially rotating cartridge block (106) having an axial bore (178) for axial receipt of a crayon with a forward end of the crayon positioned within a cutting station (152). A pair of convergent sharpening blades (158, 160) carve a conical nose into the forward crayon end; a secondary horizontal blade (180) engages the forward crayon end and cuts an annular stepped shoulder surrounding the conical nose; and a preparatory vertical blade (188) makes a vertical circumscribing cut through the jacket of the crayon proximate the forward end, whereby restoring the forward crayon end into its manufactured form. A carrying case (12, 14) is provided having a pivotal lid (16), with the sharpener drive assembly (20, 22) built into one end wall. A drawer assembly (100) is removable from the end wall and contains the cartridge block (106) and a housing (102) for collecting shavings generated in the sharpening procedure.

Abstract: A sharpener for a soft core pencil having a pencil end to be sharpened, the pencil end including a free core end, the sharpener comprising a housing defining: a guide conduit therein for receiving the pencil end to be sharpened; and a hollow space adjacent to and in communication with the guide conduit for surrounding the free core end of the pencil during sharpening thereof.

Abstract: A crayon sharpening assembly is disclosed comprising an axially rotating cartridge block (106) having an axial bore (178) for axial receipt of a crayon with a forward end of the crayon positioned within a cutting station (152). A pair of convergent sharpening blades (158, 160) carve a conical nose into the forward crayon end; a secondary horizontal blade (180) engages the forward crayon end and cuts an annular stepped shoulder surrounding the conical nose; and a preparatory vertical blade (188) makes a vertical circumscribing cut through the jacket of the crayon proximate the forward end, whereby restoring the forward crayon end into its manufactured form. A carrying case (12, 14) is provided having a pivotal lid (16), with the sharpener drive assembly (20, 22) built into one end wall. A drawer assembly (100) is removable from the end wall and contains the cartridge block (106) and a housing (102) for collecting shavings generated in the sharpening procedure.