Abstract: A home and yard maintenance tool for performing a plurality of different task is disclosed. The home and yard maintenance tool has a handle section. A plurality of different home and yard accessory attachments are further provided. Each of the different attachments may be removably coupled to the handle for performing the plurality of different task.

Abstract: A pen with a scanner pen head and a twist switch comprised of a writing pen, an upper penholder section, a twist switch and a light emission device; a chamber containing three gradations in the upper penholder section to receive penetration of a guide pin from a plunger in the upper penholder section with the lower end of the plunger linked to the upper end of the writing pen so to control the plunger to rise to retract or to descend to expose a refill for writing purpose.

Abstract: A convertible surface contacting implement having a head member and a long handle. The head member has a base, and a surface contacting member carried by the base. The head member forms a short-handled implement with the base acting as a short handle. A first connector is provided on the base and a second connector is provided on one end of the long handle. The second connector cooperates with the first connector to detachably connect the long handle to the base to form a long-handled implement. The implement may be a brush or an applicator. Preferably, the base of the head member is hollow to carry a liquid dispersed to the surface contacting member.

Abstract: A writing instrument having rotatable beads of various shapes and sizes abutting one another so that the beads form logos, designs, words or messages for promotional or advertising purposes. The beads provide an ergonomically pleasing sensation to the user and further provide an element of amusement to the user.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser is provided with a brush head, a brush head cover, a brush neck, a compression spring, a hollow cylindrical handle portion, a self rising bottom plate, a spring metal washer, and a floss retaining portion located at the bottom most area of the hollow handle. A floss cover plate covers the floss retaining portion. The metal washer has a plurality of radially extending fingers that frictionally engage the inner wall of the hollow handle portion. The compression spring is installed around the brush neck so that the brush neck is forced in an upward direction unless pressed by a user. The metal washer is fixedly attached to the underside of the self rising plate so that, as toothpaste is released on the brush head, the bottom plate and the spring washer rise.

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: A pen with both music and motion lighting function but capable of emitting multiple color light source variably accompanying the cadence or rhythm of pleasant played music for fascination, enjoyment and amusement of individual's sight and hearing. A music-light generating means disclosed is fitted into a tubular cylindrical holder invented as a sound box to have sounds generated from the music-light generating means resonate to enhance hearing and overall sound output.

Abstract: A handheld marking instrument includes a body having a substantially flat shape, a first chamber formed within the body and having an inner surface configured to receive and contain a marking substance within the body, and a first marking device configured to deliver the marking substance to a desired surface during marking. The first marking device is incorporated in the body and in communication with the first chamber to access the marking substance contained by the inner surface. At least a part of the first marking device is moveable between an exposed position for marking on the desired surface, and a retracted position. In one embodiment, the body has a form factor of a financial transaction card.

Abstract: A level pen/pencil or other writing instrument is equipped with an end-mounted level vial which mates with the pen/pencil barrel. The housing of the level is entirely clear allowing for the bubble of the level to be visible from all sides of the pen/pencil. The level pen/pencil is designed with sufficient length for reaching from a center of a child's head to a vertical wall surface for marking the child's height thereon. The level pen/pencil can also be used for other applications requiring both a level and a marking means such as construction, repair work, hanging pictures or shelves, or various other leveling and marking tasks.

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 shaving assembly for simultaneously applying a shaving preparation and removing hair in a single step includes a base having an upper end, a lower end and a hollow space between the upper and lower ends, whereby the hollow space defines an opening at the upper end of the base. The shaving assembly includes a receiver for a razor, such as a cartridge receiver for a razor blade cartridge, that is connected with the base and that is disposed at the opening at the upper end of the base. The cartridge receiver has a perimeter and the opening at the upper end of the base completely surrounds the perimeter of the cartridge receiver. The hollow space of the base is adapted for containing a shaving preparation, such as a soap cake, a liquid soap, shaving cream or a body wash and may be combined with skin beneficial ingredients and/or scent.

Abstract: A ball pen including a light emitting device is provided. In the ball pen, a light emitting diode (LED) is enclosed in a figurine attached to the end of the ball pen and two electric wires are connected to the LED. One of the wires is connected to one electrode of a battery and the other is in contact with a cone-shaped spring positioned at the lower portion of the battery. The cone of the cone-shaped spring is pushed up by an ink cartridge, making the cone-shaped spring come into contact with one electrode of the battery, so that an electric current flows through a circuit including the battery and the LED, thereby illuminating the LED. A stick is firmly engaged with the push button member and thus, the push button member is pushed to make inclined surfaces of a cylinder-rotation sawtooth and an inclined protruding stopper, which are formed in a rotational cylinder, glide along the inclined surfaces of the cylinder-rotation side protrusions, thereby rotating the rotational cylinder.

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: 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 writing implement 1 includes a sensor 11 and control circuitry 13 so that when the writing implement is brought into close proximity with the input screen of an electronic device, the input screen being of the type that requires an input stylus, the writing tip 3 of the writing implement 1 is prevented from delivering ink to the input screen. This may be achieved by retracting the writing tip within the body of the writing implement, or by extending a stylus tip 20 beyond the writing tip 3 by the means of preventing ink being delivered to the input screen include a mechanism to disengage a ink reservoir 5 from the writing tip 3 of the writing implement 1 and, in the case of a ball-point pen type writing tip 3, having means such as electromagnets 26 arranged to prevent rotation of an ink delivery ball 22 on actuation of the electromagnets.

Abstract: A correction tape is constructed to include a housing formed of a bottom cover shell and a top cover shell, a tape reel mounted on an upright axle in the housing, the tape reel having an upper reel portion and a lower reel portion, a nose wheel mounted in a peripheral opening of the housing, a ratchet; which limits the direction of rotation of the tape reel on the upright axle, a tape of correction material wound round the upper reel portion and lower reel portion of the tape reel and extended through the nose wheel, and fastening adapted for securing the correction tape to a writing implement.

Abstract: A writing instrument where an abrasive strip or strips is provided formed substantially along the length of the main body of the writing instrument. There may be a single strip of abrasive material or a plurality of strips of abrasive material, preferably wherein each of the strips has a differing degree of abrasiveness. The external surface may be a variety of configurations, however, one is a square configuration wherein the differing abrasive surfaces are located along opposite faces of the square. A further writing instrument has a slotted external surface where the abrasive strip may be slid into the slotted section and secured in the operative position.

Abstract: The marker may include a body, a cap, an end plug and an eraser. In one of the embodiments, the eraser is molded onto the end plug. The end plug may include an attachment portion and the eraser may have an attachment portion. The attachment portion on the end plug corresponds to the attachment portion on the eraser. The attachment portions may have different shapes and/or cross sections. In other embodiments the eraser may be attached to the end of the marker, to the barrel, or to the cap.

Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously dispense decorating material and cut a target material. The cutting blade includes a depth stop for controlling the depth of cut made by the cutting blade.

Abstract: A toothbrush. In a first embodiment, a plunger is located within a chamber in the head of the toothbrush. Pushing the plunger farther into the head forces toothpaste that will have been placed within the chamber through apertures in the first side of the head of the toothbrush onto bristles that are attached to such first side. Preferably, a removable wrapper covers the head of the toothbrush. In a second embodiment, a pliable pouch is sealingly attached to a second side of the head; and the apertures run from the first side of the head to the second side of the head. Preferably, a rupturable material cover is attached either to the first side or the second side of the head. A second end of the handle of the toothbrush is curved and adapted for attachment of dental floss under tension. Packaging contains the other elements of the toothbrush in a first end and mouthwash, gum, a breath mint, or a quantity of water in a second end.

Abstract: A notepad holder with an integrated writing instrument which includes a writing instrument disposed in a generally rectangular housing having a base section and a hingedly connected lid section. The base section has a top surface, opposing side surfaces and opposing front and rear surfaces. The top surface includes a rectangular recess which cooperates with the lid section to form an accessible interior compartment within the housing. The writing instrument is disposed in the housing in an interior chamber proximate to one of the opposing side surfaces. The front surface of the base section has an aperture axially aligned with said writing instrument so that the tip of the writing instrument can project from the housing. The device includes a means to alternatively selectively position the writing tip between a retracted position enclosed within the housing and a projected position extending through the aperture. In the preferred embodiment, the device includes a notepad disposed in the rectangular recess.

Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously dispense decorating material and cut a target material.

Abstract: A holder in combination with a writing instrument comprises a writing instrument having a decorative end opposite the writing end and a holder comprises a sleeve having decorative and/or advertising material printed thereon. The writing instrument is inserted into the sleeve to be held in an upright position such that the decorative end of the writing instrument and the decorative design on the sleeve coordinate with each other to provide an interesting and entertaining combination.

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: An improved container contains a housing containing at least one aperture and a treatment composition located within the housing. The combination of the treatment composition and the housing has a mess factor of from about 3.6*10−4 to about 1.1*10−11. When the housing is in a prepared state and squeezed, the treatment composition exits the housing from the aperture.

Abstract: A notepad holder with an integrated writing instrument is provided which includes a writing instrument disposed in a generally rectangular housing having a base section and a hingedly connected lid section. The base section has a top surface, opposing side surfaces and opposing front and rear surfaces. The top surface includes a rectangular recess which cooperates with the lid section to form an accessible interior compartment within the housing. The writing instrument is disposed in the housing in an interior chamber proximate to one of the opposing side surfaces. The front surface of the base section has an aperture axially aligned with said writing instrument so that the tip of the writing instrument can project from the housing. The device includes a means to alternatively selectively position the writing tip between a retracted position enclosed within the housing and a projected position extending through the aperture.

Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously or independently dispense decorating material and/or cut a target material. The cutting blade is biased within the housing to prevent unintentional operation.

Abstract: A combination tool capable of being clipped into a pocket which incorporates an outwardly biased writing implement, e.g., pen, into a tip of a removable Phillips-head screwdriver tip at one end of a hexagonal tube while having a removable second tip, e.g., regular screwdriver tip at an opposed end. The handle, an inwardly biased clip affixed thereto for fastening into a shirt or pant pocket, is used for facilitating rotational movement of the hexagonal tube with screw tips attached, and is insertable over either tip and at least partially onto the hexagonal tube, an interior hole within the handle being dimensioned so as to permit sliding frictional engagement between the handle and the tube. In a preferred embodiment, the pen has a selectively retractable tip, retracting effected by converting inward radial force into compressive longitudinal movement.

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 laser pointer with built-in accessories including an elongated housing having a first end, a second end, and a body disposed therebetween. A laser is disposed within the first end of the elongated housing. The laser has a window disposed within the first end for directing a beam outwardly therethrough. A pen is disposed within the second end of the elongated housing.

Abstract: The inkjet stylus includes a nozzle for depositing ink onto a writing surface. The ink is drawn from an ink cartridge, which may contain a plurality of ink containers, each holding a different color ink. A switch mechanism is used to select different combinations of ink to produce different colors. A microcontroller controls the switch mechanism so as to select the combination of inks that will produce the desired color, and also controls how the ink is deposited on the writing surface using the nozzle. A battery powers the electronic devices in the inkjet stylus.

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: The crayon assembly includes a crayon and an eraser. The crayon is made of a material which can make a mark on paper and which is capable of being erased from paper. The crayon assembly may also include a label. The crayon may include an attachment portion which may be a pocket. The eraser may include an attachment portion which may be a post. The post corresponds to the pocket. The attachment portions may have different shapes and/or cross sections. The crayon may be connected to the eraser by molding. In other embodiments the eraser may be connected to the crayon by an adhesive, by a ferrule or by other configurations.

Abstract: A container for nail polish shaped to simulate ice cream in a cone that has been dropped upside down on the ground. The container includes a cap, an applicator, and a bottle. The cap is conical and has an outer surface with a pattern of projections thereon to aid in simulating an ice cream cones The applicator is coupled to the cap and preferably is a brush. The bottle is generally spherical in shape and simulates a scoop of ice cream. When the cap is on the bottle, the applicator is within the bottle and contacts a substance, such as nail polish, within the bottle. When the container is in a resting position, the bottle simulating the scoop of ice cream is below the cap simulating the cone, and the ice cream may appear to be melting.

Abstract: A freehand writing instrument will hold a writing tip. The instrument can draw the writing tip across a writing surface in one or more strokes. The instrument has a case sized to be handheld and has a longitudinal axis extending between a distal and proximal end of the case. Also included is a motor mounted at the case. The writing instrument also has an arm mounted at the proximal end of the case. The arm is driven by the motor to move periodically about a predetermined center, reaching a maximum transverse displacement from the center. With the distal end of the case defined as a vertex, this maximum transverse displacement is sized to subtend a displacement angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The arm has a holder adapted to transversely hold the writing tip at an orientation displaced from parallel to the longitudinal axis no more than the displacement angle. The arm can produce a periodic pattern on the writing surface during the strokes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multipurpose containers in which a variety of items can be stored, such as eyeglasses writing instruments, pills, medicines, thermometers, rulers, note pads, to name a few of the nearly limitless number of items that can be stored. The containers may be provided with writing implements or gauges to measure a parameter, such as a timepiece, or a computational device, such as a calculator.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool for use in installing wallboard is. According to one embodiment, the tool comprises an elongated handle having first and second ends. The first end of the handle is connected to a wallboard spotter. The second end of the handle is connected to a screwdriver portion, which desirably comprises a ratcheting screwdriver. The screwdriver portion can also be adapted to be removably coupled to the handle. In addition, the screwdriver portion can be provided with a removable, reversible bit having a screwdriver end and a blunt end for depressing strands of wallboard paper into holes left by nails or screws in wallboard. In another embodiment, a tool comprises an elongated handle having a first end adapted for connection to a conventional wallboard spotter and a second end having a screwdriver.

Abstract: The invention relates to a writing device capable of electronically recording what was written. A pen body comprising microelectronics, an acoustic emitter, an electromagnetic sensor, and a writing tip with ink reservoir is featured. A detachable cap also contains microelectronics, multiple acoustic sensors, and an electromagnetic emitter. Microelectronics in the cap determines the distance of the acoustic emitter in the pen body to multiple acoustic sensors, and by triangulation can determine the exact distance of the acoustic emitter located near the writing tip. Electromagnetic emitters and sensors are used to synchronize microelectronics with the sending times of each acoustic pulse. The exact distance of the acoustic emitter is also determined without electromagnetic emitters and sensors, by the difference in phase or timing of each pulse of acoustic signals, at two or more acoustic sensors. A computer may be used to generate a two-dimensional image map of what was written.

Abstract: A glasses box with function of pressable pen is disclosed. A cover is pivotally installed on a cylinder for being turned at any time. A longitudinal slot and a rectangular though hole are installed at one lateral wall of the cylinder. Thereby, an elastic pressable piece 3 is engaged to the upper end of the filler. The filler is vertically passed through the cylinder so that two sides of the pressable piece are engaged into the trench. A stop and a stopper at the surface of the pressable piece is capable of being engaged to the rectangular though hole. The filler is telescopic at the lower end of the cylinder so that the glasses box with function of pressable pen is achieved.

Abstract: A writing instrument, includes a writing instrument body, and a tourmaline-containing member containing tourmaline. The tourmaline-containing member is mounted on the writing instrument body such that a surface of the member is exposed.

Abstract: A writing utensil and credit information storage combination for combining a writing utensil with credit information such that each is readily available. The writing utensil and credit information storage combination includes a writing utensil having a first end and a second end. A storage medium for storing credit information is attached to the writing utensil. A reading means reads the information on the storage medium.

Abstract: A wand-type applicator for liquid cosmetic material includes a first housing part carrying an elongated wand of light-transmissive material with a fixed end mounted in or to the housing part and projecting outwardly therefrom to a free end remote from the housing part. The free end carries a pad of absorbent material or other structure for retaining a cosmetic liquid stored or contained in a reservoir in a second housing part which is formed as a vial that is disengageably matable with the first housing part. A selectively-activatable light source such as an LED and an associated power source is mounted in the first housing part so that light emitted from the activated LED enters the fixed end of the wand and diffuses through the wand toward its surface, to thereby illuminate the wand from the interior thereof.

Abstract: A lipstick applicator includes a housing part having a bullet-shaped mass of lipstick with a fixed end mounted in the housing part and projecting outward to a free end remote from the housing part. The lipstick is formed of a light diffusing material, that is at least partly transmissive to light, and a selectively-actuable light source such as an LED is mounted in the housing part so that light emitted therefrom enters the fixed end of the mass and is diffused or transmitted along and within the mass to thereby internally illuminate the lipstick mass.

Abstract: An orbital marking pencil includes a marking retention body, marking convoluted body, and a marking collet. The marking collet retains a piece of lead on one end. The marking collet is retained in the marking convoluted body. The marking convoluted body is threaded into one end of the marking retention body. An orbital scratch-off card remover includes a remover retention body, remover convoluted body, and a lock ring. A remover collet retains a remover rod and is formed on one end of the remover convoluted body. The lock ring is slid over the remover collet. The remover convoluted body is threaded into one end of the remover retention body. The other ends of the orbital pencil and scratch-off card may be attached to each other to form a combination device.

Abstract: Multipurpose containers in which a variety of items can be stored, such as eyeglasses writing instruments pills, medicines, thermometers, rulers, note pads, to name a few of the nearly limitless number of items that can be stored. The containers may be provided with writing implements or gauges to measure a parameter, such as a timepiece, or a computational device, such as a calculator.

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 marker may include a body, a cap, an end plug and an eraser. In one of the embodiments, the eraser is molded onto the end plug. The end plug may include an attachment portion and the eraser may have an attachment portion. The attachment portion on the end plug corresponds to the attachment portion on the eraser. The attachment portions may have different shapes and/or cross sections. In other embodiments the eraser may be attached to the end of the marker, to the barrel, or to the cap.

Abstract: A glasses box with function of pressable pen is disclosed. A cover is pivotally installed on a cylinder for being turned at any time. A longitudinal slot and a rectangular though hole are installed at one lateral wall of the cylinder. Thereby, an elastic pressable piece 3 is engaged to the upper end of the filler. The filler is vertically passed through the cylinder so that two sides of the pressable piece are engaged into the trench. A stop and a stopper at the surface of the pressable piece is capable of being engaged to the rectangular though hole. The filler is telescopic at the lower end of the cylinder so that the glasses box with function of pressable pen is achieved.

Abstract: A marker pen has a marker tip at one end and a reservoir for marker fluid adjacent the other end. The pen is pivoted between the marker tip and the reservoir to one end of a support arm for pivotal movement from a position of use to a stored position. In the position of use, the support arm rests between the thumb and index finger of the user and the reservoir extends upwardly above the marker tip. In the stored position, the reservoir extends alongside the support arm.

Abstract: A pen having a 3-dimensional pattern has at least one flexible strip. The flexible strip is sandwiched between a pattern ring and a liner ring with the 3-dimensional pattern partially protruding out of the pattern ring from a corresponding through hole. The liner ring abuts a bottom end of a connecting ring. The connecting ring is formed with an annular flange on its outer surface. The pattern ring abuts the annular flange to enclose the liner ring. A top end of the connecting ring is clamped onto a barrel of the pen, and a bottom end of the liner ring is threadingly connected to a tip of the pen.