Abstract: A writing pen such as a ballpoint pen having a scented housing or barrel made by including a scented agent (natural or synthetic) into the material (such as plastic) forming the pen housing. In the case of a metal housing or barrel, the pen has a scented coating such as lacquer or enamel. In a preferred embodiment the pen has a grip incorporated into the pen barrel made of a relatively soft, polymeric or rubber material which incorporates a scent giving off the desired aroma. The inventive scented pen is useful as an advertising or other promotional device and includes imprinted advertising, logo or other identification of the source for advertising purposes. The pen has the pleasant aroma of a commercial establishment with which the aroma is associated, such as the aroma of the coffee of a particular coffee house, with the name or logo of the coffee house.

Abstract: A container for attaching to a measuring implement, especially a measuring cap, and for applying a cleaning composition to a surface has an applicator, a hollow body member operatively joined to the applicator, and an attachment portion joined to the hollow body member. The attachment portion removably attaches to the measuring implement. When the applicator is in a dispensing position and when the hollow body contains a cleaning composition therein, the cleaning composition may be dispensed onto the surface via the applicator.

Abstract: An implement for dispensing a preparation is provided with a cylinder member having a cylindrical wall extending along an axis of the cylinder member, a preparation moving mechanism for moving a preparation along the axis of the cylinder member, the preparation moving mechanism including a movable member having a surface extending in parallel with the cylindrical wall of the cylinder member, and a space former for defining a space between the cylinder member and the movable member. A representation member is provided on one and/or both of the opposite surfaces of the cylinder member and the operative member.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a writing instrument having a display window for displaying images from inside the barrel or body member of the writing instrument. The display window is formed by applying a wrap element having a hole therethrough to a transparent portion of the body member. The present invention further relates to a writing instrument having a locating mark thereon for facilitating accurate, efficient assembly of a writing instrument. More particularly, the locating mark may be disposed on a wrap element according to a predetermined positional relationship with respect to at least one feature or component of the writing instrument.

Abstract: A cartridge for a pen has an electronically controllable marking device, such as an ink jet printhead, for marking a visible path on a surface, a non marking stylus nib that in use contacts the surface with the marking device directed toward or contacting the surface The cartridge includes an on/off switch that turns the marking device on and off. Movement of the stylus nib or application of more than a predetermined compressive force to the stylus nib turns on the on/off switch and so causes the marking device to be turned on, so marking a path on the surface.

Abstract: A pen has a marking device operative to mark a visible path onto a surface. The marking device is electronically controllable to change at least one of the attributes of the path. The attributes are constituted by the characteristics of the ink being deposited and can include the amount of ink deposited, the width of the line produced, and the color of the ink deposited. The pen also includes a user interface provided by one or more potentiometers or control buttons such that the user may modify the attributes. Additionally, the pen may include a display to indicate the selected attributes to the user and a sensing device for sensing coded data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pen which includes a marking device, the pen being operative to mark a visible path onto a surface, the marking device being electronically controllable to change an attribute of the path, the pen including a user interface whereby a user may modify the attribute, the pen including at least one sensing device for sensing images or colors or both.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser with incorporated remaining use counter including a toothbrush portion comprised of an elongated hollow handle having an incorporated head portion. The elongated hollow handle includes an internal channel. The head portion has a plurality of openings in communication with the internal channel. The head portion has a plurality of bristles extending outwardly thereof. The handle holds a quantity of toothpaste within the internal channel. An internal plunger is disposed within the internal channel of the elongated hollow handle. The internal plunger will force the toothpaste out of the plurality of openings of the head portion and onto the bristles. A counter is disposed within the elongated hollow handle of the toothbrush portion. The counter is in communication with the plunger for determining a remaining amount of toothpaste disposed therein, and displaying the same on a rotary dial.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for providing a multi-media writing instrument having locking grips. The grips are locked into position so that they will not rotate around the outer diameter of the pen. In particular, the upper grip of the multi-media writing instrument contains an indicator which denotes to the user the type of writing element being used and acts to lock the grip in position.

Abstract: A method and an assembly 10 for increasing the likelihood that a certain function or operation will be performed in a desired manner. In one embodiment, the assembly 10 measures the amount of material 22 which has been applied to an object 23 and provides several sensory stimulation signals in response to the measurement, effective to provide positive feedback to an operator of the performance of the operation.

Abstract: A pen has a marking device operative to mark a visible path onto a surface. The marking device is electronically controllable to change at least one of the attributes of the path. The attributes are constituted by the characteristics of the ink being deposited and can include the amount of ink deposited, the width of the line produced, and the color of the ink deposited. The pen also includes a user interface provided by one or more potentiometers or control buttons such that the user may modify the attributes. Additionally, the pen may include a display to indicate the selected attributes to the user and a sensing device for sensing coded data.

Abstract: A writing pen of the type employing low viscosity liquid ink retained in a reservoir in the pen body by means of a capillary collector element. The nib of the patent is color coded to correspond with the color of ink contained within the pen. A closure cap for the pen is formed with large openings in the region surrounding the color coded nib, to provide visual access to the colored nib when the cap is mounted on the pen body. An air passage, necessary for the reservoir of the pen to “breath”, is extended to have its outlet immediately adjacent the writing tip of the pen, and the closure cap is provided with an internal sealing cup at its closed end, which is received over the writing tip and closely adjacent portions of the nib, to seal both the writing tip and the air passage, when the closure cap is in place.

Abstract: An applicator for applying fluid or paste product to hair or hair-like objects on a surface comprises a handle, an application member for holding an amount of product and applying the product to the objects, and a shield for covering at least part of the application member to prevent the surface from contacting the application member during the use of the applicator, thereby preventing the surface from being contaminated by the product. The shield has at least one opening configured to allow the hair or hair-like objects to reach the product on the application member, thereby causing the objects to be coated by the product. A product loading system is used to load an amount of product selectively to the application member while leaving the shield substantially free of the product. The loading system has a dosage indicator for showing the user how much product is used for a particular application and a level indicator for showing the user how much product is left.

Abstract: A digital messaging pen includes a writing nib that a user can use to write a message. The digital messaging pen captures the message. The user then selects a destination for the message, and the digital messaging pen transmits the message to the destination.

Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.

Abstract: In a cosmetic unit, in particular a mascara unit, having a reservoir for a cosmetic and a cap to be screwed on this reservoir. The package is made attractive from an esthetic point of view by making the color of the product contained in the reservoir easily visible to the consumer. The cap has a hollow interior which is open upwards. The end face which defines the opening of the cap is diagonal to the lower end face of the cap and the opening interior of the cap has a color coating.

Abstract: A carrying assembly comprises a base, a shaft with a handle securely attached to the base, a first funnel and a second funnel (if required) connected to the shaft by an attaching member, a first dauber assembly, and a second dauber assembly. The combination of these parts creates a liquid carrying assembly that allows a user to transfer the liquid in its container from place to place and also allows the user to be able to quickly apply the liquid where ever desired without run-offs of the liquid and, after the user has finished with the use of the liquid, allows for an air-tight seal of the liquid in its container by a frictional force between the dauber assemblies and their funnels to prevent evaporation of the liquid.

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing colored cosmetic stick products comprising an external base having a portion for housing the cosmetic stick, a rotational assembly enabling extension and retraction of said stick, and a bottom portion which is hollowed out to form a cavity; a cap which telescopically fits onto the base for covering the stick; an insert containing a color indicator, said insert fitted into the cavity in the bottom of the base and forming the bottom of the base, said insert indicating the color of the cosmetic stick product found within the container.

Abstract: An ink reservoir which can allow a visual color to display a blue color without coloring the ink reservoir with a specific colorant. It is an ink reservoir for a ball point pen, in which fine particles for scattering light are contained in a resin composing the ink reservoir for a ball point pen and which makes it possible to transmit light.

Abstract: In a cosmetic unit, in particular a mascara unit, having a reservoir for a cosmetic and a cap to be screwed on this reservoir. The package is made attractive from an esthetic point of view by making the color of the product contained in the reservoir easily visible to the consumer. The cap has a hollow interior which is open upwards. The end face which defines the opening of the cap is diagonal to the lower end face of the cap and the opening interior of the cap has a color coating.

Abstract: Finger grips having tactile, promotional indicia extending outwardly therefrom that can facilitate the grasping of various handheld devices including, but not limited to, writing instruments, hand tools, and the like, are provided. A finger grip includes an elongated tube of resilient, deformable material that is configured to fit snugly around an elongated portion of a handheld article. Tactile promotional indicia in the form of raised lettering extends outwardly from the finger grip.

Abstract: A knocking writing utensil for use with a writing medium includes an external cylinder for receiving the writing medium located inside the external cylinder, the medium being urged rearwardly, a rotational cam mechanism including a cam cylinder capable of rotating and moving rearwardly and forwardly inside the external cylinder and regulating rearwardly movement of the writing medium, a cam body for rotating the cam cylinder at a predetermined angle each time the cam cylinder is propelled forwardly so that the cam cylinder moves alternately to a forward position and a withdrawal position, and a cam bar capable of pushing the cam cylinder forward. A knock body is connected with the cam bar so that a knock operation is feasible, the knock body undergoing a knock operation so that the cam cylinder rotates as well as moves rearwardly and forwardly in the axial direction to drive the writing medium.

Abstract: Provided is a free ink type writing instrument having an ink tank part for storing an ink, in which an amount of the ink can visually be observed. The free ink type writing instrument is characterized by that the whole or a part of an internal surface part in contact with the ink in the ink tank part has a smaller critical surface tension than a surface tension of the ink, and a contact angle between the ink and the whole or a part of the internal surface part in contact with the ink in the ink tank part is 30° or more at a temperature of 25° C.

Abstract: A wax applicator for depilation has one of its side walls forming a removable cover having transparent or partially transparent properties. The body of the applicator presents a U-shaped outline designed to permit insertion of a wax cartridge. The cover has sensors and/or windows for viewing the characteristics of the cartridge wax. The body of the application has a removable top forming a protective cover over the wax cartridge to shelter it thermally.

Abstract: A writing instrument with elongated housing and a writing tip has an inscription or receiving area formed by an insertion panel. The insertion panel is set in a recess in the housing and operatively connected to a cover panel by a hinge extending with its pivot axis in the direction of elongation of the housing. In its closed position, the covering panel covers the insertion panel and is set with its outer surface essentially in alignment with the adjacent housing portions. When the covering panel is open, the inscription or receiving area is accessible.

Abstract: A liquid container includes a body having a tank portion housing liquid, and a liquid supply port at a front side thereof, a piston moving forward inside the tank portion, a piston rod being integrally connected to the piston and extending rearward, the piston rod having an external thread formed in a periphery thereof, an operation cylinder being attached to a rear part of the body in a relatively rotatable fashion, a piston rod guide being adapted to be rotated integrally with the operating cylinder, the piston rod guide having an internal thread hole which is engaged with the external thread of the piston rod, and a ratchet cylinder being fixed in the rear inside the body, the ratchet cylinder having a bore through which the piston rod is pierced in a relatively unrotatable fashion.

Abstract: A screw operated stick applicator providing for controlled dispensing of a product in predetermined increments based on a click action mechanism. A tubular body holds a supply of product, which is dispensed by the action of a dispensing screw having a control member adjacent the base wall of the tubular body and a threaded shaft inside the body. The shaft is threadably engaged to a movable product support. Protrusions on the dispensing screw interact with the base wall of the body to provide resistance to the smooth rotation of the control member and cause the control member to favor certain predetermined positions. The base wall includes an inner wall surface at its lower end which interacts with the protrusions to provide click action and, thus, controlled incremental dispensing.

Abstract: In a set of colored pencils, a cut-out is formed in the longitudinal surface of each pencil to expose the lead so that the color or hue of the pencil is immediately identifiable. The pencils are useful as a puzzle type game because they have flat surfaces with markings which, when the pencils are arranged in a determined sequence, collectively form an integral configurative pattern. The integral configurative pattern is formed of a plurality of pattern portions which are the markings on the individual pencils.

Abstract: A refill is provided that is packaged in a recyclable assembly of recyclable plastic and recyclable paper or cardboard. The refill is further constructed from recyclable plastic and uses soy resins for the ink. On a barrel of the ink refill is a graduated scale indicative of the amount of writeout of ink remaining in the pen. In addition, a follower, such as a floating ball or chemical chaser, clearly identifies the level of ink remaining in the refill. The assembly may further include a scale corresponding to the scale on the refill and may further include information relating to the recyclability utilization of the assembly and refill.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly includes an inner housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a wall defining a product space for containing a product to be dispensed; an outer housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a wall defining an inner space, the inner housing being rotatably mounted within the outer housing so that the inner housing can be rotated relative to the outer housing; structure within the housing for advancing product toward the upper end responsive to rotation of the inner housing relative to the outer housing; and a transfer member fixed relative to the outer housing and rotatably associated with the upper end of the inner housing, the transfer member having an applicator surface for applying product to a desired area, and at least one slot in the applicator surface for allowing transfer of product from the product space through the transfer member to the applicator surface.

Abstract: A pen body, a head member connected to the pen body, the head member having a recessed receiving chamber and a locating groove for securing a display item in the recessed receiving chamber, and a cover hinged to one lateral side of the head member for covering the recessed receiving chamber.

Abstract: A dispensing applicator for solids and semi-solids is provided that includes a flexible strap and internal guide to actuate a movable holding container within an openable housing, that includes tactile and audible position detent signals to prevent the strap and the solid or semi-solid from inadvertent and accidental movement, and to signal that the supply of solid or semi-solid is nearly exhausted. The openable housing has an opening at one end and a longitudinal slot. The flexible strap is connected at a first end to the solid and semi-solid product holding container, and at the second end to a closure member shaped to tightly fit the open end of the housing The strap fits closely within a space between the internal guide and the housing. The strap includes a non-slip thumb piece that extends to the exterior of the housing through the longitudinal slot.

Abstract: A cosmetic pencil structure in which a transparent tail cap is inserted into a central hole of the main body at a tail end thereof. The tail cap has an inner cavity, whereby when filling the lipstick paste into the central hole of the main body, the lipstick paste is also filled into the cavity of the tail cap, so that the transparent tail cap will show the same color as the lipstick paste in the main body without taking off the front cap. Therefore, a consumer can easily select a necessary cosmetic pencil without troublesome comparison.

Abstract: A unidirectional twist-up dispensing device with incremental dosing for dispensing a product is provided. This twist-up dispensing device includes a hollow housing defining a chamber having an open dispensing end and an open actuating end having a interior surface. A piston located within the chamber being limited to translational movement within the chamber. The piston having a top side facing the dispensing end of the housing forming a variable volume portion of the chamber for storing the product. The piston also having a threaded rod extending therefrom opposite the top side. An actuator having a threaded aperture therethrough that engages the interior surface at the actuating end of the housing is also provided. The threaded aperture is concentric in the actuator and the actuator is adapted to rotate with respect to the housing in only one direction.

Abstract: A liquid applicator is provided which is capable of using a cartridge-type tank. The liquid applicator has a lock mechanism which is capable of preventing an inadvertent pressing of the knocking rod with a simple construction. A cartridge-type tank containing a liquid therein is accommodated within the cylindrical applicator body while a soaker for applying the liquid sealed in the tank is attached to the forward tip end of the applicator body. The cylindrical tail plug is detachably fitted into the rearward end of the applicator body with the tail plug being formed with an engaging lug radially outwardly therein. The knocking rod is coaxially provided inside the cylindrical tail plug with the lug inwardly projecting from an inside surface of the tail plug being engaged with the L-shaped groove formed in the periphery of the knocking rod.

Abstract: The cartridge C and the case body 10 relatively rotate to rotate the extruding rod 13 by engaging the rotary driving hole 24a to the shaft 14. The extruding rod 13 moves back and forward against the exterior case 11 of the case body 10 along an axial direction of the extruding rod 13. The tip end of the shaft 14 of the extruding rod 13 pushes the core chuck 21 against the spring 25 in the cartridge body 20 by back and forward movement of the extruding rod 13. Therefore, a stick-type solid cosmetic 22 held by the core chuck is fed from the tip opening of the cartridge body 20. The extruding rod 13 has applied thereto slide resistance by an elastic ring 39 positioned in the case body 10 and through which this rod extends in friction relationship.

Abstract: A high quality writing instrument (100) has a special tip member (108) in one embodiment adapted to protect the distal end of the outer shell (102) from damage while allowing the shell to extend essentially all the way to the writing tip end of the instrument. An intermediate bushing 116 removably locks the tip member and threadingly is received in the retraction/protraction mechanism (14). In a second embodiment (130) the outer shell (132) is formed with a thicker wall portion adjacent the writing tip end so that a thread (136) can be formed in the bore. A bushing (140) has an end which is threaded into the bore of the shell with the distal ends of the shell (130) and the bushing (140) being flush and with the bushing (140) protecting the writing tip end from damage. The outer shell (102, 132) of both embodiments can be pierced in a selected pattern showing the outer surface of an inner shell (122, 150) spaced therefrom.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided that includes a container for storing a dispensable chemical product such as an underarm composition, an elevator mounted for axial movement within the container, a rotatable shaft attached to the elevator, a housing below the elevator and a mechanism for axially advancing the elevator within the container. The advancement mechanism includes a ratchet wheel with a plurality of teeth circumferentially surrounding the wheel and a mechanism to rotate the ratchet wheel which includes a flexible arm attached to the housing and having a pawl for moving the teeth of the ratchet wheel.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a solid deodorant and/or antiperspirant. The container comprises a housing, a platform, a dispensing member, and a level indicator. The housing has an open top end for dispensing the deodorant and/or antiperspirant contained therein, a bottom end, and a side wall. The platform is positioned within the housing for supporting the deodorant and/or antiperspirant. The dispensing member is mounted in the housing and attached to the platform for moving the platform from the bottom end of the container towards the open top end of the container for dispensing the deodorant and/or antiperspirant. The level indicator is provided on the platform for indicating an amount of deodorant and/or antiperspirant remaining in the container, the amount of deodorant and/or antiperspirant remaining being indicated by the position of the platform as it is moved within the housing.

Abstract: A nail polish bottle with a color matching extension cap comprising: a nail polish bottle having a roof, a floor and at least one side wall extending therebetween, the bottle including an aperture, a neck extending from the bottle around the aperture thereof, the neck including a coupling device affixed thereto; and an extension cap having an upper region and a lower region, the upper region of the cap having an open end at its uppermost extent, the upper region including a colored section resembling a colored fingernail, the lower region including a coupling device and adapted to be releasably coupled to the neck of the bottle, a brush being formed in an elongated configuration and affixed within the lower region of the cap, the brush having a plurality of hairlike bristles extending therefrom, the brush extending through the aperture in the roof and neck.

Abstract: A cosmetic pencil for dispensing a soft cosmetic mass. The cosmetic pencil has a hollow barrel which has an elongated push rod within it. A hollow sheath moves downwardly into the barrel. The push rod is grooved and the sheath has at least one tab which moves in and out of the push rod to provide a click or tactile feel as the cosmetic mass is dispensed. A sleeve within the sheath permits the cosmetic mass to be retracted into the sheath.

Abstract: A cosmetic pencil for dispensing a soft cosmetic mass. The pencil has a hollow barrel in which a threaded push rod is held. A hollow sheath is filled with a cosmetic mass and threads are provided between the sheath and the push rod so that when the push rod is turned with respect to the sheath the sheath descends into the barrel and the cosmetic mass is exposed by the descending sheath. The relative turning may be either provided by turning the sheath while holding the barrel or turning an actuator at the base of the barrel while holding the barrel. Elongated notches are formed on the inner surface of the barrel and one or more pawls move in and out of the notches and permit the pencil and sheath to be turned in only one direction.

Abstract: A technical pen, in particular for use in a drafting instrument such as a plotter, with a writing tube (4) fixed in the front end of a pen tip (1, 2, 3), into which a cleaning wire (5), fastened to the front end of a drop weight body (6), extends, has a device (20, 23, 24) for monitoring the writing fluid level in a buffer chamber (15) disposed between the front end of the inner bore (7) and the back end of the writing tube (4) as well as for activating a conveying means (25) for transporting writing fluid from the inner bore (7) into the buffer chamber (15) when the writing fluid has fallen below a pre-determined level. The buffer chamber (15) is formed centrally symmetrical in relation to the center axis of the writing tube (4) and its inner and outer boundary walls (16, 17) converge from the front to the back. The front area of the buffer chamber (15) is connected with the writing tube ( 4) and the inner bore (7), while its rear area is closed.

Abstract: When characters and the like are written with a writing device, handwriting is detected by a handwriting detection circuit based on outputs from optical sensors and stress sensors and is stored in a handwriting memory section. The handwriting memory section stores the handwriting whereby it can be used as input data for a computer and the like without reductions in the convenience in using the writing device.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation dispenser is provided that has an incremental feel created by the interaction of a resilient tab extending outwardly from the dispenser's innerbody with a plurality of rib elements provided on a surrounding wall of a cam sleeve so that the tab cams up and down on the ribs to increase and decrease resistance to relative rotation of innerbody and cam sleeve to give the desired incremental feel.

Abstract: A colorized, protective lipstick dispenser for dispensing a lipstick bullet.

Abstract: A writing instrument including a top part (4) which has a movable clip (20) arranged therein in a reliably functioning and stable manner so that the clip can be operated securely. The top part (4) contains a function section in the form of an inner cap (8) which includes a guiding portion (38) along which the clip (20) slides, and the function section is enveloped by a permanently attached outer cap (6).

Abstract: A module of a thermoplastic impregnated with a cosmetic color is fabricated using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) as the thermoplastic. The module may have an adhesive layer secured to one surface for securing the module to various carrier substrates as cosmetic containers, carrier dispensing layers or the skin of a user for providing a true indication of cosmetic color. The cosmetic color may actually be a sample of the cosmetic being provided or a sample of the color formulation as prepared during the manufacture of the cosmetic.

Abstract: The combination of a writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen having a pushbutton at the upper end and an advertising device wherein the advertising device is supported on a sleeve preferably in a freely rotatable manner with the pushbutton being received within the sleeve and secured thereto so as to position the advertising device upwardly from the pen upper end whereby the advertising device is readily viewable by an observer, a depression of the advertising device thereby producing a concomitant depression of the pushbutton to extend and retract the writing tip of the pen.

Abstract: A three-axis force measurement stylus includes a housing and a cartridge and an interface between the housing and the cartridge wherein the interface comprises a plurality of pressure sensitive sheets, preferably of variable resistance pressure sensitive Mylar films which sense the force between the cartridge and the housing. The cartridge and the housings are disposed at a skew angle relative to the axis of the stylus to be able to sense forces in three dimensions. In a specific embodiment, the cartridge forms a conical section which mates with a complimentary conical section of the housing. Membranes of the force sensitive material are provided along three fingers from an apex of the conical section. The cartridge is preloaded against the conical section by a spring between the housing and the cartridge. Alternatively to the force sensitive film, a sheet of a piezoelectric pressure-sensitive material may be substituted.