Abstract: A friction body for discoloring handwriting written with a thermochromic ink with frictional heat, the friction body including a surface portion configured to generate frictional heat when manually rubbed on a porous substrate. The surface portion may have a thermal effusivity of less than about 300 J K?1 m?2 s?1/2.

Abstract: A multi-posture bedside writing pen includes a pen shell, a pen tip holder, a fiber rod and a fiber ink storage tube. The fiber ink storage tube is connected with the pen shell and located in the pen shell. The pen tip holder is connected with one end of the pen shell. The pen tip holder is axially provided with a through hole. The fiber rod is inserted into the through hole, one end of the fiber rod is exposed outside the pen tip holder, and an other end of the fiber rod is inserted into the fiber ink storage tube. A first gap is provided between the pen tip holder and the fiber ink storage tube.

Abstract: A dispensing stick designed for products such as lip balm, lipstick, or glue. The dispensing stick features a cylindrical body with an actuator mechanism at one end and an opening at the other for dispensing the product. Notably, the dispensing stick incorporates a rotatable disc-shaped cutter element, hinged to the cylindrical wall adjacent to the opening. This cutter element, equipped with a curved blade, is coupled to the body via a pin and operates in a plane parallel to the opening. The design allows for a cutting action as the product is pushed through the opening, thereby addressing issues related to product hygiene and longevity.

Abstract: A measuring recovery of a finger skin temperature of a writing instrument's user, comprising: measuring a first finger skin temperature of a user's finger contacting a grip area of the writing instrument during a writing session with the writing instrument; cooling the finger contacting the grip area with a cooling element and for a cooling duration; measuring a second finger skin temperature after lapse of the cooling duration; calculating the skin temperature reduction; measuring a series of finger temperature measurements after lapse of the cooling duration; calculating a temperature recovery rate based on the series of finger temperature measurements; comparing the skin temperature reduction and the temperature recovery rate to historical data and/or reference data; and providing an indication to the user in case that the skin temperature reduction and/or the temperature recovery rate are abnormal as compared to the historical data and/or reference data.

Abstract: A toy has one or more LED light sources positioned on the toy so the light source illuminates beyond the toy. A toy to be worn on the human finger comprises a body includes an anchoring portion for receiving or locating a finger or fingers. A LED or other light source is operated on the toy to interact with photo-luminescent ink and other inks pre-printed or included in a decoration on the surface of another item such as a book or other toy. The toy is a reading tool or a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. The LED light sources include a black light and/or other LED lights of other colors. The lights are connected to a circuit board and an integrated power source, which are connected to a switch encased on the toy.

Abstract: Implementations of a body hair removal pad for defibrillator usage (“defibrillator hair removal pad”) are provided. In some implementations, the defibrillator hair removal pad comprises a base (or base layer) and an adhesive layer. In some implementations, a method for using the defibrillator hair removal pad comprises positioning the adhesive layer on the skin of a heart attack victim and pulling the adhesive layer from the skin of the heart attack victim with the adhesive layer stuck to the body hair on the skin.

Abstract: Convertible writing instrument assemblies are provided, including an outer barrel having a tapered nosecone with an aperture for a writing instrument tip and a grip portion, and an aperture for receiving an eraser or a push button therethrough, wherein the writing instrument assembly provides selective access to a volume defined by the outer barrel, and wherein the outer barrel and the volume are collectively configured to operably and interchangeably receive a mechanical pencil insert having the eraser and a retractable pen insert having the push button. Mechanical pencils and pens utilizing the convertible writing instrument assemblies are also provided, along with kits for providing such mechanical pencils and pens.

Abstract: A disposable cleaning wipe that can used by hand or by attachment to a sweeper is provided wherein the cleaning wipe has tacky pick-up material concentrated at its working surfaces as opposed to within its intermediate region.

Abstract: A radio-opaque composition is formulated to enable a clinician to apply custom markings to a surface, such as a patient's skin or a surgical drape on the patient. More specifically, the radio-opaque composition may be used to write on the surface. The markings may be well-defined and contrast with the surface to which they are applied. Such a composition may include a liquid radio-opaque component that includes one or more radio-opaque materials that have been dissolved in a solvent, as well as a solid radio-opaque component with particles of one or more radio-opaque materials dispersed throughout a carrier, such as the solvent of the liquid radio-opaque component. Marking apparatuses that may be used to write with the radio-opaque composition are also disclosed, as are methods for using the radio-opaque composition.

Abstract: A refill for writing implements has an ink reservoir tube (1) made of resin material and formed to be a straight cylinder and a writing tip (2) attached to one end of the ink reservoir tube (1), and a value of an expression of D4?(D?2t)4 is selected to be 45 or greater, where D denotes an outer diameter of the ink reservoir tube (1) and t denotes a thickness of the ink reservoir tube (1). It is possible to secure the necessary storage amount of ink in the ink reservoir tube (1) without increasing the outer diameter thereof, and is also possible to provide a refill for a writing implement and a writing implement which allow one to keep writing comfortably without feeling of discomfort in writing.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a stylus; said stylus comprising a pointed end having a touch-capable compression tip and a top end, said top end comprising a rotatable element disposed of at the end of the top end, comprising a first electronic element mounted on said rotatable element, a second electronic element mounted below said rotatable element; a first contact point and a second contact point disposed on said stylus between said second electronic element and said pointed end; and at least one sensing button; said stylus comprising means for electronically communicating with said electronic device.

Abstract: Various beverage preparation systems and methods are disclosed. The beverage preparation system can include a container assembly configured to receive beverage, such as a milk. The container assembly can be removably engaged with a base. The container assembly can be temporarily removed from the base to facilitate transport of the beverage residing therein. The container assembly can be configured to receive a flow of steam, air, or additional gasses and vapors when the container assembly is mounted on the base.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a device first data transmitted from a stylus by near-field communication. The device determines a hover distance of the stylus in reference to the device based at least in part on the first data. The device is operated based at least in part on the hover distance of the stylus.

Abstract: A housing element for a writing instrument includes a hollow, sleeve-shaped, elongated base body having an opening for receiving the writing instrument or a pencil lead of the writing instrument at a first longitudinal end. The base body has a second longitudinal end, which is opposite the first longitudinal end, and has a retaining recess that is formed with a polygonal cross section for directly or indirectly retaining a bit in a rotationally fixed manner. A writing instrument including the housing element is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic pen includes a magnetic core that has a through-hole and around which a coil is wound in a direction along this through-hole, a core body that is inserted in the through-hole of this magnetic core and has electrical conductivity, a capacitor that forms a resonant circuit with the coil, a signal generation circuit that generates a signal that enables a position of the electronic pen to be detected, which is transmitted through the core body, an electricity storage device, and a charge circuit that charges the electricity storage device by an induced current generated in the coil according to an external magnetic field. While the resonant circuit operates, the signal generated by the signal generation circuit is concurrently transmitted through the core body.

Abstract: A mobile device comprising an environmental sensor and an electrically actuated membrane is described. The electrically actuated membrane may increase the airflow over the environmental sensor which may improve the response of the sensor to changes in the ambient environment around the mobile device.

Abstract: A carabiner that can create sparks or a sustained flame in order to ignite material during outdoor activities. The carabiner has utility as a connecting device as well as its ability to ignite materials. The carabiner can contain a fold out utility blade which may be used to cut materials the user intends to ignite. The fire starting capability may be conducted with one hand which is a clear benefit to any user.

Abstract: A stylus includes a pen body, an internal circuit, at least one modular function device, and a pen head disposed at a lower part of the pen body and including a first conductive part. The modular function device includes a circuit module disposed inside a main body thereof and electrically connected to connection interfaces disposed on upper and lower sides of the main body, respectively. The connection interface of the modular function device can be mounted on the adapted connection interface of the pen body, and two adjacent modular function devices can be concatenated with each other through the adapted connection interfaces thereof. As a result, according to the user's requirement, the stylus can be extended with various modular function devices, and the modular function device mounted on the stylus can also be replaced.

Abstract: A beat recording pen for the recording and editing music and while serving as writing instrument. The device includes a retractable writing instrument disposed in an elongated shaft designed to house a power supply designed to provide electrical power to a transceiver that can transmit and receive digital signals to and from a connected mobile device or computer. The beat recording pen further includes an impact sensor that can detect an audio input signal of an impact event and convert the audio input signal into a digital signal. A micro-controller is disposed within the pen and can record the converted audio input signals detected by the impact sensor and interface with a software application installed on a connected mobile device or computer.

Abstract: A page turning device is mountable on an end of a writing implement or similarly other shape element for enabling a user to more easily turn paper sheets. The page turning device is formed of a deformable elastic material. The elastic material is formed so as to basically provide a sheath-like female receptacle for receiving an implement end and further includes an outer sheet-engaging surface. The outer sheet-engaging surface provides gripping action at a paper sheet surface for enabling the user to turn paper sheets. The female receptacle is characterized by including an end-receiving mouth, a receptacle bottom, and a series of inwardly and radially extending rib formations. Each rib formation has an innermost edge, each of which are elastically deformable when receiving the implement end. Each rib formation directs restorative forces toward the implement end for holding the page turning device upon the implement end.

Abstract: A sheet material dispenser is provided for a utensil item that allows a user to dispense individual sheets of material, such as adhesive notes, tape, or paper material, from the upper end of a writing utensil or similar tool. The device comprises one of a sheet material housing or support, whereby individual sheets are dispensed from the upper end of the utensil and the device remains connected to the utensil item while the utensil item is used. The housing comprises one of a rectangular or rounded housing with an elongated slot therealong to dispense individual sheets of material. The upper end of the housing is secured closed using an end cap. The sheet material support comprises a U-shaped assembly that supports a stack of exposed sheets for individual dispensation. The lower end of each device comprises an aperture adapted to secure to the upper end of the utensil.

Abstract: Delivery systems for delivering compositions with large particles are disclosed herein. For example, writing instrument capable of delivering ink with large pigment particles can include a barrel, an ink reservoir in fluid communication with a nib, and one or more valves or seals for sealing the reservoir when not in use. For example, the writing instrument can include a free-ink reservoir having an agitator disposed on a valve stem.

Abstract: A writing implement holder comprises an elongated hollow housing. An electric motor is fixed at one end of the housing and having an output shaft thereof aligned with a longitudinal axis of the housing. A source of electric power is coupled to the motor. A gripping member is mounted within a hollow interior of the housing and has one end thereof securely attached to the output shaft of the motor. The gripping member is configured to receive a portion of the writing implement for a rotation with the output shaft of the motor, when the writing implement is inserted through an open end of the housing. Manually operable ON/OFF switch can be also provided. The housing can be provided by a pair of complimentary members.

Abstract: A method for realizing the remote control based on the Bluetooth HID protocol includes connecting a manipulation device with a remote device by a BLUETOOTH; mapping, by the manipulation device, control keys into a HID command by using the Bluetooth HID protocol and sends the HID command to the remote device, if the manipulation device receives an operation that a user presses the control keys during the remote device executes a functional software; and translating, by the remote device, the HID command to a logic key and executing the logic key to realize the remote control after the remote device receives the HID command.

Abstract: A writing utensil puzzle kit for amusement and advertising purposes. The writing utensil puzzle kit includes a shaft, a writing member affixed to the shaft, a front housing piece securable to the writing member, a rear housing piece having a front end and rear end, wherein the rear end is securable to an end cap. A plurality of central housing pieces having a central channel that can receive the shaft, wherein each of the central housing pieces are securable to one another in a particular order via a threaded protrusion disposed on a front end thereof that can removably secure to a recessed channel disposed on a back end of an adjacent central housing piece. A gripping member is mountable to the housing piece. In an additional embodiment, the gripping member includes a plurality of interlocking gripping members with indicia thereon for indicating the particular order of connection thereof.

Abstract: A pen includes: a shank; an ink tube inside the shank; a first tip member connected to a distal end of the shank; a second tip member connected to a distal end of the first tip member; and a bent tubular member including a proximal end section, a middle section, and a distal end section. An axis of the middle section is arranged at a first angle relative to a central axis of the shank. The axis of the middle section is arranged at a second angle relative to an axis of the distal end section, the second angle being in a range of 45° to 90° . The axis of the distal end section is arranged at a third angle relative to the central axis of the shank.

Abstract: A liquid cosmetic container includes a housing portion and a leading tube. The leading tube has an inclination portion at a tip end side. The inclination portion inclines with respect to an axis center of the container main body. A front end forms a side close to the axis center of the container main body in the opening of the inclination portion. A front end forms a side far from the axis center of the container main body in the opening. The front end is positioned on a front side with respect to the front end with a vertical cross section as a reference. The front end on a side to which the intermediate core warps extends forward in the inclination portion. This reduces the warp of the applying portion, further improving the usability.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a pen. The pen includes a reservoir configured to store a fluid. The pen also includes a tip configured to transfer the fluid from the reservoir onto a surface of an object during writing. The pen further includes a regulator configured to control a flow of the fluid from the reservoir to the tip. The apparatus also includes the fluid stored within the reservoir. The fluid includes a carrier fluid and particles of an X-Ray opaque material.

Abstract: This invention relates to the process for obtaining sheets made from seaweed that, when wrapped around a coal mine, wax mine or ink loads, give rise to the cylindrical and elongated cover of pencil or pen made based on algae, salt, bentonite and water, with a final layer of cotton thread optionally, tinctured with natural plant elements and having seeds at its rear end. The process for the production of films made from algae by heat treatment with the addition of salt and bentonite for making covers of pencil or pen comprises the following steps: i) boiling seaweed containing collagen for gelatinization together with salt and bentonite; ii) poring the gelatinized algae into the bowl and dip a graphite for writing; iii) subjecting to temperature for drying the algae and obtaining sheets; iv) cutting the sheets, according to the size of graphite for writing, leaving a space at the rear end to place the seeds; and iv) wrapping the graphite for writing with pieces of wet sheets to obtain a particular shape.

Abstract: The part for mounting on the finger is provided so as to be integral with a linking member; by means of building-in, folding, inserting and removing, and winding, the holder is made deformable to a carried condition when not in use; a necessary shortest dimension of the writing tool in the written condition is divided into at least two sections, i.e., an axis body 1 and a cap 2; and then, the axis body 1 and the cap 2 are overlapped with each other by means of folding or storing to thereby shorten the writing tool in a retained condition, and the writing tool in the written condition is reversibly movable in a predetermined range to thereby make an angle of the writing tool adjustable.

Abstract: A tactile stimulation system includes a writing utensil that may be manipulated thereby facilitating the writing utensil to write. A plurality of blocks is provided. The blocks are movably coupled together and the plurality of blocks may be manipulated. The writing utensil is coupled to the plurality of blocks. Thus, the plurality of blocks facilitates tactile stimulation when the writing utensil is manipulated.

Abstract: A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links.

Abstract: A system is described herein for monitoring the movement of one or more magnet sources located external to a device using the vector data from one or more magnetic vector sensors incorporated in the device to determine a position and/or to communicate information.

Abstract: A writing utensil for providing active nerve stimulation to the fingertips of a user. The writing utensil has a body portion, a tip portion with a marking tip, and an active stimulator with active stimulation surfaces retained adjacent to the distal end of the body portion to be engaged by the fingertips of the user. The active stimulator has an active state where active stimulation is provided to the fingertips of the user and an inactive state where active stimulation is not provided. The active stimulator can comprise mechanical movement mechanisms where nodules, such as rotatable cam nodules with eccentric portions, periodically extend in relation to the active stimulation surfaces. Additionally or alternatively, the active stimulator can comprise electrical pulse mechanisms for imparting electrical impulses to fingers disposed in contact therewith. Active nerve stimulation can be provided simultaneously, in series, or in some other pattern.

Abstract: A note paper dispensing writing instrument having inner and outer tubular shells telescopically assembled with a partially coiled pad of paper inserted within the inner shell. Axial aligned slots in the shells receive free edges of the paper projecting therethrough in fanned relationship. The opposite edges of the paper being lightly glued together. An elongated member in the center of the coil is flexed to engage a sheet of paper being withdrawn and aids in detaching the paper at its glued edge.

Abstract: There are provided a wrench socket and a method for tightening a high tension bolt. The wrench socket includes: a first housing making partial contact with a nut; a second housing connected to the first housing and coupled to a handle; a marker disposed in the first and second housings for marking a high tension bolt, the nut, and a washer according to a height of the high tension bolt; a gauge disposed in the first and second housings for making contact with the high tension bolt and reciprocating according to a position of the high tension bolt; and an elastic part configured to apply an elastic force to the gauge according to a position of the gauge unit.

Abstract: A writing instrument includes a pen point retaining member, a pen point that is attached to a first end of the pen point retaining member, an ink tank that is attached to a second end of the pen point retaining member, and an ink that is accommodated in the ink tank. The ink includes a lubricating interface layer-forming compound, and a carbonaceous film is formed on at least one of a surface of the ball or a contact portion of the ball holding portion with the ball.

Abstract: A packaging system for a cosmetic product is disclosed. The system includes a reservoir for holding a cosmetic product. The reservoir defines an open end of the reservoir and a closed end opposite the open end of the reservoir. The system further includes a casing positioned at least partially over the reservoir, wherein at least a portion of the casing is transparent for observing the reservoir through the casing, and wherein a size and/or shape of the reservoir as observed through the casing appears different than an actual size and/or shape of the reservoir.

Abstract: A writing instrument (1) having a writing instrument housing (3), with a writing nib (8) protruding beyond one end of said writing instrument housing, wherein the writing instrument (1) has a machine-readable data memory. The invention provides a functional element (5) at that end of the writing instrument housing (3) which is remote from the writing nib (8) and attaching at least one subregion of the functional element (5) to the writing instrument (1) in a detachable manner, and allowing the functional element (5) or its detachably attached subregion to contain the machine-readable data memory.

Abstract: Method and apparatus, among other things, are provided for detecting a charger type. In an example, a method to classify a potential charger coupled to a port of an electronic device can include detecting the potential charger coupled to a USB-compatible port of the electronic device, applying a pull-down current to first and second data lines of the USB-compatible port to provide a first test voltage on each of the first and second data lines, and executing a primary detection process of a USB Battery Charging 1.2 Compliance Plan if the first test voltage on each of the first and second data lines is not between a first threshold and a second threshold using the pull-down current.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a writing device and an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a headphone socket and the writing device is elongate and comprises first and second ends. The first end is shaped to be received by and releasably retained in the headphone socket of the electronic device. The second end is shaped to allow a user to withdraw the writing device from the headphone socket of the electronic device when the first end is retained in the headphone socket. In a first, housed configuration the first end is releasably retained in the headphone socket and the second end is exposed remote from the electronic device. In a second, writable configuration the second end is releasably retained in the headphone socket and the first end is exposed remote from the electronic device to enable the writing device, in combination with the electronic device, to be used to write with.

Abstract: A writing instrument includes a glass break on the end opposite the writing tip. Means for securing a cap over either the writing tip or the glass break are provided. The body of the writing instruments may include circumferential ridges or channels. Some examples of the writing instrument may include a cover removably secured over the glass break, possibly with a key ring attached. The cap may include a light source or laser pointer.

Abstract: Peripheral device storage techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a computing device includes a housing and a power connection port that is configured to form a physical coupling to a peripheral device sufficient to retain the peripheral device against the housing and form an electrical coupling configured to receive power at the computing device from a power adapter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a set for dispensing, in particular in a manually controlled manner, a light-curing material contained in a reservoir of an applicator, with at least one lighting means for curing the material dispensed from an outlet opening of the applicator by the effect of pressure on the reservoir, if required with a modelling device for processing the dispensed light-curing material, wherein at least one lighting means can be fastened detachably or undetachably to the applicator, and/or at least one lighting means can be fastened detachably or undetachably to the modelling device, or at least one lighting means can be exchanged between the applicator and the modelling device.

Abstract: A writing apparatus that provides a writing tool and also provides a small compartment for mounting and holding a piece of food, preferably candy, for consumption. The writing apparatus is preferably a pen that includes an internal pen casing with a volume of ink. In addition, an item of food, preferably candy, is located in a rear-mounted compartment on the writing apparatus and can be exposed when an individual is hungry. A cap can be used to cover the item of food when an individual is not hungry or when the writing apparatus is being used for writing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermochromic color-memory toner containing: a microcapsule pigment encapsulating a thermochromic color-memory composition; and a binder resin, in which the microcapsule pigment shows a hysteresis characteristic that, in a temperature-rise process, decoloration starts when the temperature reaches t3 and the pigment completely reaches a decolored state in a temperature region of t4 or higher, and in a temperature-drop process, coloration starts when the temperature reaches t2 and the pigment completely reaches a colored state in a temperature region of ti or lower, and ti is in a range of from ?50 to 0° C. and t4 is in a range of from 50 to 150° C.

Abstract: A golf tee insertion depth measurement tool provides a gauge to facilitate marking the shaft of a golf tee to indicate a desired insertion depth that provides an optimum height for a golf ball placed on the tee, which ball is to be struck by a club face having a height H. The tool has a base portion and an elongate stem portion having a stem length. The base portion has a first surface and a second surface. The stem portion is connected to the base portion and extends outwardly away from the second surface of the base portion. The stem portion is first marked along its length at a location corresponding to the club face height H above the ground. The shaft of a tee is then marked at a location corresponding to the marked location on the stem portion to provide the correct insertion depth for the tee.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined writing and storing instrument to aid lottery players in decision making and lottery ticket collecting. The present invention combines a manual random number generator and a scratching off implement with a writing instrument. A lottery player can record the numbers generated by the manual random number generator using the writing instrument. One or more pieces of paper recording the lottery number selecting information can be stored inside the writing instrument through a longitudinal slot on the body of the writing instrument. Both the manual random number generator and the scratching off implement are located on the cap of the writing instrument. A clip on the cap is capable of clipping the writing instrument to a pocket for the lottery player to carry the writing instrument easily. The ink reservoir of the writing instrument is replaceable for the continued and repeated use of the writing instrument.

Abstract: A system for applying sealant material from a cartridge includes a cartridge fixture storing a plurality of cartridges each cartridge including unique identification information and containing sealant material, a cartridge robot for removing a selected one of the cartridges from the fixture, and a dispense robot for receiving the selected cartridge from the cartridge robot and applying the sealant material contained therein to a workpiece. A controller is connected to the cartridge robot and the dispense robot for operating the robots and a plurality of sensors are connected to the controller for generating the unique identification information for the selected cartridge, sealant usage per workpiece, sealant dispense pressure, sealant dispense temperature; and sealant usage from the selected cartridge.

Abstract: A tip unit of a cosmetic applicator includes a tube portion connected to a hollow body of the cosmetic applicator, and a tip portion tapering away to a point from the tube portion. The tip portion has a passage space contain liquid cosmetics advanced from the hollow body through the tube portion, and has a plurality of flexible blade segments, a plurality of guiding grooves defined respectively by corresponding adjacent pairs of the blade segments, and a plurality of slits, each communicating the passage space with a respective one of the guiding grooves, and being enlargeable when the tip portion is deformed so as to permit flow of the liquid cosmetics from the passage space to the respective one of the guiding grooves therethrough.