Abstract: A minidrive pen with laser and illuminating function includes an upper and a lower pen barrel and an adapter, wherein a minidrive circuit board is configured within the upper pen barrel, and which is connected to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector. Two orifices are defined in a bottom extremity of the lower pen barrel. Furthermore, a laser element, an illuminating element and a battery compartment are configured within the lower pen barrel. Switches are configured in a surface of the lower pen barrel. After disposing batteries in the battery compartment, the upper pen barrel and the lower pen barrel are joined together by means of the adapter. Furthermore, electric conduction is also effectuated by means of the adapter, thereby constituting a easy carrying of the minidrive, and simultaneously achieving effectiveness of a laser pointer and illumination.

Abstract: A unique writing instrument. The writing instrument comprises a barrel, which has an initial first layer of an adhesive onto which solid beads are adhered, said beads forming a textured grip facilitating a user in holding the article.

Abstract: A composite holding tool has a space in a rear barrel to be effectively used in order to expand a range of use of one composite holding tool. The composite holding tool includes a front barrel, a rear barrel rotatably connected to the front barrel, a plurality of holding bodies housed in the front barrel non-rotatably relative to the front barrel and movably in an axial direction, a cam cylinder that rotates integrally with the rear barrel, and can selectively hold any of the plurality of holding bodies, with a tip of the holding body protruding from a tip of the front barrel, by a relative rotation between the front barrel and the rear barrel, and a cartridge connected to the rear barrel or the cam cylinder and placed in the rear barrel.

Abstract: A light emitting rotary double refill pen comprises an upper tube and a lower tube. The lower tube is installed with a refill switching unit for switching two refills. A light emitting set is installed at and secured to a lower end of an inner wall of the positioning tube. The light emitting set is installed with a light emitting body and a battery set. A spring is installed between the light emitting set and the stop cap. A top of the refill switching unit of the lower tube is fixed with an electric disk and is conductive to the light emitting set. A top of the electric disk is installed with a conductive spring and a conductive plate. When the lead is in contact with the conductive plate on the electric disk. The light emitting body lights up, otherwise, the light emitting body extinguishes.

Abstract: A writing & candy utensil for giving a user something sweet to chew on rather than the end of the writing utensil. The writing & candy utensil includes an elongate tubular member having open front and back ends; and also includes a writing tip being disposed at the front end of the elongate tubular member; and also includes a candy support assembly being removably attached to the elongate tubular member; and further includes a piece of hard candy being removably supported by the candy support assembly.

Abstract: A pen and rolled note paper system for providing note paper and a writing instrument in a single device. The system includes a roller assembly, a pen member, a paper roll, a housing, and a cap. The paper roll is positionable on the roller assembly and is accessible by the user through a slot in the housing. The paper roll is moved forward to be written on and torn off or moved backwards to manually store the written information for the user to review and use later. The pen member is slideably received in the roller assembly which in turn is positioned within the housing. The pen member may be removed from the roller assembly for use, or used while still received by the roller assembly as the user desires. The cap member protects the pen member and the knob member when the system is not in use.

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 carabiner-type attachment for writing instruments in which the carabiner-type attachment device is attached to the side of said writing instrument or the cap therefor. The attachment device is preferably in the form of a carabiner in which at least a portion of the carabiner body is integral with a pen or pen cap. In alternative embodiments the attachment device is removable from said writing instrument or the cap of the writing instrument.

Abstract: A pen with a swinging decoration includes a decoration in a shape with two hands and two legs at a top end of a penholder of an ordinary pen. A refill is pushed against a top shaft to move upward and pressed against a swing, whereas teeth rows at two edges of the top shaft drive conjugate gears to rotate at the same time, so as to swing the two hands and two legs having gears upward and downward at the same time, upon writing with the pen.

Abstract: A pen with changeful penholder is comprised of multiple decoration rings disposed around the penholder and an elastic retaining mechanism inserted either at the front or the tail of the penholder. The decoration rings are held closely in series when subject to restriction by the elastic retaining mechanism, and released to turn around freely when the elastic retaining mechanism is compressed. The outer wall of each decoration ring is preset with any color, symbol, stripe or shape to change the form and appearance of the penholder when the decoration rings are turned around to achieve diversified combination of decoration styles as desired.

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 hand-held writing instrument is provided having a tubular barrel housing a writing mechanism and a writing tip, the barrel having externally affixed thereto, and extending circumferentially therearound, a three-dimensional metal casting. Pens, pencils and matched pen and pencil sets are provided. The writing instrument barrel is preferably made of wood or plastic, and the metal casting is preferably pewter. Also provided is a process for making the writing instruments of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-functioned image projecting pen, the front end of the jointing tube is connected dismountable to the rear end of pen shaft; the battery, button and luminotron constituting the circuit are mounted into the front end of jointing tube in this order. The button is mounted on the sidewall of jointing tube; the mounting bobbin is mounted movable to the rear end of jointing tube, the diaphragm is set between lighter and mounting bobbin; a moving sleeve is slip connected onto the mounting bobbin protruding out the jointing tube, the projecting lens is fixed at the top of moving sleeve. The moving sleeve is movable on the mounting bobbin according to the invention, the projected image is emerged or removed along the moving in or moving out of the moving sleeve, this makes the product functions as the pen, projecting and flashlight.

Abstract: A marking device, a method of using the same and an accessory kit for a marking device having a sheath that may fit over a barrel of a marking device such as, for example, a pen or a pencil. Further, the marking device may contain an end cap having a connecting lead that may be attached to a surface, such as a surface on or near a computer or an automatic teller machine, for example. In addition, the sheath may contain an antimicrobial agent that may protect users of the sheath from disease-causing bacteria or other like agents.

Abstract: A pen includes a housing having a slot, an ink reservoir received in the housing, and a sheet material received in the housing and movable out of the housing via the slot of the housing for noting purposes. The housing includes a rotatable tube, and the sheet material may be wound around the tube, and a casing may be rotatably attached to the housing and coupled to the tube, to rotate the tube relative to the housing and thus to move the sheet material relative to the housing. The housing includes an anchor device engaged with the tube with such as teeth engagements to guide the tube to rotate relative to the housing.

Abstract: A pen integrated with a card reader is mainly composed of a pen tube and a detachable tube. Inside the detachable tube, there is a connector; through a locking ring, the connector is firmly positioned and attached to inside of the detachable tube; said the pen tube can be separated from the detachable tube for independent use; said the connector has a terminal plug exposable at one end of the detachable tube and a slot inside the detachable tube; there is a slit on the outer surface of the detachable tube to match the slot inside, so an IC card can be inserted through the slit into the slot; at the same time, the exposed terminal plug can connect to a general computer or other main console; thus, the IC card can communicate with a general computer or other main console, and further retrieve or store data.

Abstract: A writing assembly includes a writing instrument having a first end with a marking point depending therefrom and a second, opposite end, and a cap having a first end with a receptacle defined therein and a second end, the first end of the writing instrument disposed into the receptacle of the cap in a first, storage state and the second end of the writing instrument disposed into the receptacle of the cap in a second, operational state. The writing assembly also includes an eraser assembly including a carrier and an eraser material attached to the carrier, the carrier attached to the second end of the cap.

Abstract: A writing instrument having a substantially tubular body including a first and second end and a writing tip associated with the first end. The writing instrument includes a receptacle integrally formed within the second end and having a retaining portion to engage a removable auxiliary module including a securing portion, the removable auxiliary module adapted to be secured within the receptacle by the cooperation of the retaining portion and the securing portion. The writing instrument further includes an auxiliary module cap adapted to engage both the second end adjacent to the retaining and securing portions and the first end adjacent to the writing tip.

Abstract: In a process of molding and assembling a three-dimensional ornament, a mold having a recess in which is formed an opening is provided. A molding pattern is located inside the opening. A first material fills in the molding pattern to form a plurality of protruded decoration patterns. Then, a second material is charged in the opening and the recess of the mold over the first material to respectively form a projection and a contact wall which together form an embossment. The embossment then is removed from the mold. The embossment then is mounted inside a hollow pen tube in a manner that the projection fits in a sidewall opening of the pen tube and the protruded decoration patterns protrude from the sidewall opening. A sleeve is inserted in the hollow pen tube to urge the contact wall of the embossment against the wall of the hollow pen tube.

Abstract: A promotional writing instrument includes elongated first and second barrel portions. The second barrel portion is transparent and hollow and includes an open end and an opposite closed end. A fluid is disposed within the hollow second barrel portion and is viewable through the transparent second barrel portion. A plug seals the second barrel portion such that the fluid is prevented from escaping from the hollow second barrel portion. The plug is configured so as not to contact the inside surface of the first barrel portion even under flexure of the first and second barrel portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for a housing 12 having a longitudinal slot 38 passing therethrough communicating with a housing cavity that has a spool 32 positioned therein with flexible sheet material 24 wound on the spool which is extendable and retractable through the longitudinal slot by means of an exteriorly located clip 18 fastened to the distal end of the flexible sheet material having means for selectively holding the material in the extended position. The device 10 can be manufactured as an integral part of a writing implement of or as an accessory for a writing implement such as a pen cover. The mechanism for extending and retracting the flexible sheet material 24 is not limited to that disclosed in the drawing and can include the mechanism commonly found in window shades.

Abstract: A USB portable disk-pen includes a USB plug that is inserted to a computer at an upper pen shaft, and is joined as one body with a sheath. A printed circuit board is connected with one end of the sheath, penetrated into the sheath, and positioned along with the sheath in the upper pen shaft. The upper pen shaft is relative lighter in weight for not containing a refill, and is therefore steadier and less likely to wobble when being inserted to a computer, thereby preventing poor contact quality of the USB plug.

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 writing instrument having a rotatable design element, such as a logo, on its pocket clip is disclosed. The design element is mounted for rotation on a spondle portion that protrudes through the clip. A rod having its proximal end coupled to the writing tip for longitudinal movement therewith extends through the writing instrument's body at a position masked by the pocket clip. The distal end of the rod is coupled to the spindle to induce rotational movement of the design element when the writing tip moves longitudinally.

Abstract: A writing instrument that includes tables and operational elements for calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a person. In general, the BMI of a person is calculated based on the weight and height of the person. The present invention is a writing instrument which combines a writing instrument with a measuring device in one lightweight and commonly used type of device, thereby freeing the user of the need to refer to complicated charts or other technical materials. The writing implement has a first end which includes the writing tip portion and a second end which includes the tables and operational elements used to calculate the individual's BMI.

Abstract: An integrated cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent, a pump sprayer seated in said casing for dispensing the cleaning agent to a desired surface, a towel for cleaning the desired surface, and a towel stowing mechanism to extend the towel between a first extended position for use and a second stored position for storing the towel in the casing. The towel stowing mechanism may be rotated to stow the towel in the second position. In another embodiment the towel stowing means, when initiated by a user, automatically retracts the towel into the second position.

Abstract: A magnetic writing instrument designed to allow people with hand tremors to write and draw with increased clarity. Consisting of a stylus attached to a base at an appropriate writing angle. The base houses a magnet and accommodates three caps of varying thickness to match the resistance needed with the users tremors. There is also a metal writing base that interacts with the magnet. The paper or writing stationary is placed between the metal writing base and the writing instrument.

Abstract: A coating tool and a coating set including such a coating tool can uniformly and reliably apply protection liquid onto the recording surface of a recording medium so as to avoid problems of uneven application and uncoated areas. The coating tool comprises a protection liquid absorbing member for absorbing and holding protection liquid. The protection liquid absorbing member is formed to show a density not less than 30 kg/m3.

Abstract: A combination clip and letter opener for a writing instrument, and a writing instrument including the same. The letter opener may include an integrally formed cutting edge or, alternatively, may include a razor-style cutting edge.

Abstract: An illuminable writing instrument includes a hollow elongated body having a first end, an opposed second end, and a receiving cavity, wherein the elongated body is adapted for a light passing from the receiving cavity to outside, a writing unit, having a writing tip, disposed in the receiving cavity, an actuator mounted at the second end of the elongated body to move the writing unit from a normal unemployed position to an operation position, and an illumination arrangement including an illuminating unit supported within the receiving cavity of the elongated body and a switch control which is electrically connected to the illuminator and is arranged to activate the illuminating unit for providing a lighting effect throughout the elongated body while actuating the writing unit via the actuator.

Abstract: A writing implement has a barrel extending between a first end through which a writing tip extends and a second end opposite the first end, and an integral, substantially non-abradable, substantially non-abrasive, elastomeric page-turning element fixed to and integral with the second end, wherein the page-turning element has an outside diameter that is not substantially greater than the outside diameter of the second end of the barrel. In a specific preferred embodiment, the page-turning element is configured as a conformal cap covering the second end of the barrel, and its exterior surface is advantageously formed with a multiplicity of soft, deformable protuberances to enhance the frictional grip of the page-turning element with a sheet of paper. A writing tip extension and retraction mechanism may optionally be included in the barrel, the mechanism having an actuation button on the exterior of the main body of the barrel between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A combination writing instrument and entertainment device having a permanently affixed, laminated scroll contained therein, a portion of which is extendible and retractable for conveying content pertaining to entertainment or recreational purposes which is customizable by a user. The laminated scroll/sheet is provided for displaying printed content thereon, e.g., the laminated sheet may be printed with designs and/or written content in the style/form of a greeting card for the express purpose of gift-giving. The greeting card on the laminated sheet may be pre-printed for any occasion and/or be customized by the user/sender for a particular recipient to contain, e.g., unique and customized written material or scents.

Abstract: The nature of the technical disclosure of the Uncial Pen is very common sense, there is a liquid crystal screen display on the right side of the pen to show the Month, Day, and Year, and on the left side is the Time shown by a liquid crystal screen display, which operaters by a 1.5 volt watch size battery that's inserted in the top of the cap of the pen.

Abstract: A carabiner-type attachment for writing instruments in which the carabiner-type attachment device is attached to the side of said writing instrument or the cap therefor. The attachment device is preferably in the form of a carabiner in which at least a portion of the carabiner body is integral with a pen or pen cap. In alternative embodiments the attachment device is removable from said writing instrument or the cap of the writing instrument.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device that provides for advertising, display of information, personalized messages, and the like. The device contains a flexible wall section that contains such information, can be inflated and deflated by mechanical means, and can form three dimensional images. More particularly, the device may be attached to any shaft-like object, including a writing instrument that is capable of use for writing. The flexible wall section is removable so that other information may be displayed on the device.

Abstract: An input pen is capable of being held in any one of input pen holding parts, respectively having different shapes, of various personal digital assistants. The input pen has a barrel, and stopping members fitted in opposite end parts of a metal tube. An elastic member is placed between the stopping members so as to push the stopping members outwardly. The metal tube is fitted in openings formed in the barrel. When the input pen is inserted into an input pen holding part of the personal digital assistant, the stopping members, properly projecting exteriorly through the openings of the barrel, are pressed against an inner surface of the input pen holding part. Thus, the input pen will not move even if there is a space between the barrel and the inner surface of the input pen holding part.

Abstract: A writing implement having a built-in illumination system and a light reflecting chamber includes a transparent cone of front pen tube accommodating an ink cartridge, a hollow cylindrical barrel surrounded by a light reflecting tube, a middle ring housing the light-emitting body and an annular light reflecting plate, a power chamber housed in the rear pen tube and consisting of a LED conducting wire channel and a battery room, a conducting spring, a push tube, a switching cap, and a pen cap with clip protecting the ink cartridge tip. When light switches on, a part of the emitted light passes straightly and directly toward the cone of front pen tube through the hollow of the front pen tube to light up the surface to be written on, simultaneously, another part of the light is reflected at the surface of the annular light reflecting plate and the polished mirror-like inner wall surface of the light reflecting tube and is propagated toward the cone of front pen tube.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are writing instruments with tape flag dispensers. In one of the various embodiments, a writing instrument has a body portion, a writing tip, and a flag dispenser that can be attached to and detached from the body portion. The flag dispenser holds a supply of tape flags, such as a folded stack of tape flags, which can be removed through an opening in the dispenser. The flag dispenser can be, for example, a cap that covers the writing tip or an attachment that affixes to an end of the body portion. In another embodiment, a writing instrument has a body portion, a writing tip, a flag dispenser integrally incorporated into the body portion, a containing section housed in the flag dispenser, and an opening in the containing section through which tape flags can be issued.

Abstract: An illuminable writing instrument includes a hollow elongated body having a first end, an opposed second end, and a receiving cavity, wherein the elongated body is adapted for a light passing from the receiving cavity to outside, a writing unit, having a writing tip, disposed in the receiving cavity, an actuator mounted at the second end of the elongated body to move the writing unit from a normal unemployed position to an operation position, and an illumination arrangement including an illuminating unit supported within the receiving cavity of the elongated body and a switch control which is electrically connected to the illuminator and is arranged to activate the illuminating unit for providing a lighting effect throughout the elongated body while actuating the writing unit via the actuator.

Abstract: A writing implement, such as an ink pen, comprising an elongate, generally cylindrical housing. The housing defines an interior area and comprises a substantially translucent material, permitting the interior area to be viewed from the exterior of the implement. A second end of the housing and the interior are closed, such as by a cap. A tip extends from a first end of the housing. The writing implement includes at least one writing material configured to be dispensed from the tip. The writing implement includes a plurality of ornamental elements substantially filling the interior area. In one embodiment, the ornamental elements have a maximum dimension in the range of about 0.03125-0.125 inches. The ornamental elements may comprises balls. In one embodiment, the ornamental elements are colored and are arranged in the interior space to define a pattern.

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 writing assembly is provided. The writing assembly includes a writing instrument having a first end with a marking point depending therefrom and a second, opposite end, and a cap having a first end with a receptacle defined therein and a second end, the first end of the writing instrument disposed into the receptacle of the cap in a first, storage state and the second end of the writing instrument disposed into the receptacle of the cap in a second, operational state. The writing assembly also includes an eraser assembly including a carrier and an eraser material attached to the carrier, the carrier attached to the second end of the cap.

Abstract: A rotary bar-projecting mechanism for a push-button implement comprises: a first bar held axially slidably in a barrel, an operating means capable of making the first bar project from the front end of the barrel when pushed, a tail cap fixed to the barrel and internally provided with a counter rib, a push button capable of being turned relative to the tail cap and provided with a push rib that is aligned with the counter rib of the tail cap when the push button is at a predetermined angular position, and a second bar held in the push button, capable of being projected from the back end of the push button when the push button is turned, and restrained from turning.

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 includes a sensing device for sensing images or colors or both and a control device that effects the changing of the attribute based on the sensed images and/or colors. Additionally, the pen may include a user interface provided by one or more potentiometers or control buttons such that the user may modify the attributes.

Abstract: A multi-functional massage device has an accommodating body, an actuating element located above the accommodating body, and a casing. A vibration motor is arranged in the accommodating body. A conductive column electrically connected to one electrode of the vibration motor is formed on a top of the accommodating body. The actuating element has a collar, a cap, a ring, and a conductive spring. One open end of the collar receives the cap. A ring is formed at a lower portion of the actuating element. A conductive spring is mounted between the column and the ring. The casing receives the accommodating body, the ring, the conductive spring, and a battery that is electrically connected to another electrode of the motor. The protrusion, the top of the conductive spring, and the conductive column are aligned with one another. The battery is further electrically connected to the casing.

Abstract: A writing implement is balanced in accordance with the requirements of a particular individual user by a weight selectively movable along the writing implement to locate the center of gravity of the writing implement at a selected position relative to a grip by which the writing implement is gripped by the user during the execution of writing movements of the writing implement. A clip member retains the writing implement, when not in use, on a support with a gripping force adjustable to accommodate the structural characteristics of the support. A protective cover member is placed over the writing point of the writing implement when not in use and, during use, is retained at the end of the writing implement opposite the writing point by a magnet. The weight is visible through a transparent portion of the writing implement for aesthetic purposes as well as for visually determining the position of the weight relative to the grip.

Abstract: An improvement in the structure of a multi-functional board eraser comprising a long bar body, a shallow trough installed on the top of the body for the embedding of a wiping cloth wrapped around a magnetic element. The two sides of the body have symmetrical set troughs installed, lower parts are installed inside the set troughs, and clipping parts are installed on the front and rear of the inner surface of the set troughs for the embedding of the white board markers inside the said set troughs. When the white board marker is needed, the front part of the white board marker can be pushed down to make the rear end rise to be taken out conveniently. The wiping cloth not only serves as a wipe out for the markers on the white board, but with the magnetic element wrapped inside, it can attach to the white board to prevent the board eraser from falling or missing.

Abstract: A writing aid for helping to steady a hand of an individual to allow the individual to write in a more steady manner has a writing pad. The writing pad has a magnetic layer. A writing instrument is provided wherein the writing instrument has at least one magnet coupled to a bottom section of the writing instrument. The magnetic attraction between the magnet and the magnetic layer will steady the hand of the individual using the writing aid. The writing instrument is adjustable so that the individual can adjust a distance a writing tip of the writing instrument is deployed. By adjusting the length of the writing tip that is deployed, the individual can adjust the magnetic attraction between the magnet at the bottom section of the writing instrument and the magnetic layer.

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: In a combination coating film transfer tool and ball-point pen, the transfer tool comprises a case, and a replacement cassette comprising supply and take-up reels and a transfer head. The cassette fits tightly, but removably, in the case, with the tip of the transfer head projecting from the case. The cassette is replaced from time to time, but the case can be reused. Consequently waste of plastic is reduced, and the replacement units can be manufactured less expensively.