Abstract: A marking apparatus displaceable along a surface (1), comprising a pen-shaped reservoir (6), of a marking liquid (5) and having a porous stylus (12); and a marking device (4) for applying the marking liquid (5) to the surface (1) from the pen-shaped reservoir (6), the marking device (4) having, a nozzle (9) located adjacent to the porous stylus (12), a valve (8) for connecting the nozzle (9) with a gaseous pressure medium (13), and computing means (7) for controlling the valve (8).

Abstract: A device for use in rejuvenating a marker to allow the flow of ink through the tip of the marker after it has become dried out. The device is comprised of an actuator and a reservoir. The actuator of the device comprises a receiver, a spray chamber and a threaded engagement for connection to the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to hold a volume of solvent. A solvent chamber, a conduit, a nozzle and a plurality of bellows make up the reservoir. As actuator and bellows are compressed solvent travels through the conduit and nozzle and into spray chamber spraying marker tip with solvent.

Abstract: A portfolio of components and a method for creating an embellishment for an orthopedic cast comprising a shrink-film in a sleeve like configuration that conforms to the cast in a substantially circumferential relationship and the shrink-film having at least one decoration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for non-invasive measurement of skin cholesterol. More particularly, one aspect of the invention provides for a device to apply a detector reagent to a selected area of skin. Another an indicator device to produce a visual change corresponding to the amount of detector reagent that is bound in the skin. The method and apparatus of this invention typically do not require any instrumentation for certain embodiments, allowing the invention to be suitable for self-testing, for example, but not limited to, in the home environment. As such the invention is particularly useful to allow individuals to assess their risk of atherosclerosis and related vascular diseases.

Abstract: A multifunction applicator for dispensing fluid is presented. The applicator includes a generally rectangular body and a dispensing tip removably disposed within a recess of the body. The applicator further includes one or more of the following: a magnifying lens disposed within the body; at least one page marker tab dispenser recess; measuring indicia disposed along a side of the body; at least one implement recess disposed within the body; and at least one grip disposed along a surface of the body.

Abstract: The invention provides a writing instrument that can prevent excessive ink from flowing from a writing part integrated with inner fiber and can prevent the writing part from being displaced in a longitudinal direction. An encapsulated fiber type writing instrument in which the front end side of inner fiber 60 inserted into a stem 40 is protruded from a front end of the stem 40 to use the front end side for a writing part 61 has a characteristic that an annular protrusion 43a that presses an outside face of the inner fiber 60 is provided to an inside face on the front end side of the stem 40.

Abstract: A fluid control system for writing instruments, correction fluid dispensers and self contained paint brush and paint reservoirs is disclosed. The fluid control system includes two filters or reservoirs, including a hydrophobic filter/reservoir and a hydrophilic filter/reservoir. The hydrophobic and hydrophilic elements may be spaced adjacent to and in abutting engagement with each other or a gap or space may be disposed therebetween. The hydrophobic element is disposed adjacent to the fluid reservoir (i.e., ink, correction fluid, paint reservoir or other water based fluid) and the hydrophilic element is disposed adjacent to the applicator tip or brush.

Abstract: A writing instrument having a body, a main reservoir containing ink and housed in said body, a writing head projecting from the front part of said body, and a capillary connector for transferring ink from the main reservoir to the writing head. The instrument has an auxiliary reservoir containing an ink carrier liquid, and an actuator for releasing said liquid from the auxiliary reservoir so that said liquid flows into the main reservoir and expels the ink towards the connector. The carrier liquid contains the ink solvent, in particular water in the case of a water-based ink, and preferably contains all or any of the components of the ink in the main reservoir, whereby the original writing properties of the residual ink carried by the carrier liquid are preserved.

Abstract: A device and a method for continuous and adjustable dosage of fluids at low pressure. The invention is self-cleaning and low tech. It consists of a tapering dosage unit in which a filling, which allows fluids to pass in the longitudinal direction of the dosage unit, is inserted. At the outlet end of the dosage unit, a venturi tube is located which clamps the filling and thereby create a nozzle opening that fits the fluids viscosity and the pressure for a given desired dosage. When the dosage unit clogs, a flushing can be obtained by either increasing the pressure of the fluid and thereby forcing a flexible dosage unit to increase the sectional area and allow cleaning or in the same way through a mechanical opening of the dosage unit.

Abstract: An uninterrupted ink marker, which includes a base tube, a vertical tube, a refill head and a cap, is disclosed. The base tube includes an inner space, a base section and a bent section. The bent section is curvedly extended from the base section, and the base section has an open end to contain the refill head. The vertical tube, which has an inner space and a bottom end, is connected to the base tube on the bottom end and substantially vertical to the base section of the base tube. The cap has at least one U recessed portion for replacing to the refill head.

Abstract: A writing instrument, drawing instrument and/or marking instrument has at least one shaft, at least the liquid reservoir mounted therein and a writing wicking, wherein between the writing wicking and the liquid reservoir at least one contact point or contact area for the conducting of the writing medium is formed. The at least one liquid reservoir has, on the side facing the writing wicking, an area with a seal, wherein the area with the sealing means covers the entire free front side of the liquid reservoir. The area with the seal is designed to be stretching at least into a partial area of the casing surface.

Abstract: A hand applicator of encapsulated liquids, such as cosmetic, hygienic, and pharmaceutical formulations or household chemicals, of different viscosity. When the user squeezes the applicator in her hand, the capsule inside it ruptures, possibly with a clap, and releases a liquid that after being collected by the drain passes through the perforated dissector to get evenly distributed in the absorber and then evenly applied on skin or other surfaces. Inert and impermeable capsules ensure stability of stored liquid formulations. Pressurized capsules are easily tactilely located and crashed. A capsule may be permanently or elastically fixed within the applicator. The applicator may include several capsules that may contain different liquids. A refillable applicator can be refilled with new capsules and used more than once. A transparent impermeable back side the applicator enhances hygiene and creates visibility of the capsule. An impervious glove-applicator for applying hazardous substances is disclosed.

Abstract: An applicator which includes a rear barrel 1; an ink occlusion element 10 accommodated in rear barrel 1; an ink occlusion element receiver 20 opposing the front end part of ink occlusion element 10; a see-through front barrel 30 fitted to the opening of rear barrel 1, a detection tube 40 inserted in front barrel 30 for flowing ink from ink occlusion element 10; a joint core 50 supported by detection tube 40 and flowing out ink from ink occlusion element 10; and a pen core 60 supported by detection tube 40 and disposed on the opposite side of joint core 50 with a detection space 63 from joint core 50. Detection tube 40, joint core 50 and pen core 60 are formed into an integral structure. It is possible to exactly grasp the ink end state in a visual manner, based on the presence/absence of ink in detection space 63 of detection tube 40.

Abstract: A marker with a replaceable nib. Refillable markers are well-known however, after the marker's tip, or nib, wears out the marker must be thrown away. The present invention solves this problem by providing nibs that can be replaced after being worn out. The replaceable nib includes a casing that at least partially surrounds the nib and allows for easy handling of the nib. The nib slides into an opening in the front of a marker body. The nib and marker body include complementary portions of a locking mechanism that allows the nib to be snap-locked into place when fully inserted. Nibs can be provided with different shaped tips to suit the needs of the user, and the marker body can include a nib spring that helps eject, or remove, old nibs from the body.

Abstract: A nib arrangement has a reversible, elongated nib body of porous material with opposite substantially identical, shaped writing ends that are both shaped for depositing a fluid saturating the nib body, onto a surface as the writing end rubs along the surface, the nib body being structured to be reversibly mounted in an instrument for supplying the fluid to the nib with either writing end extending outwardly of the instrument.

Abstract: A household apparatus that combines the function of a bookmark and a highlighter/marker is provided. The apparatus has enclosed an inkwell that includes a volume of ink. The apparatus has thin shape that allows it to serve as a bookmark, while at the same time, has a marker portion that is covered by a cover when it is not in use.

Abstract: A liquid marker for marking wires and conductors for identification purposes having a nib with a divergent or a somewhat V-shaped opening so as to be able to accommodate a range of different circumferences of wires.

Abstract: A permanent ink refill, for a permanent ink refillable writing instrument which is able to enable the permanent ink refill to be inserted therein. The permanent ink refill includes a generally tubular portion, containing a supply of permanent ink, and a tip portion, for enabling the dispensing of the permanent ink upon insertion of the permanent ink refill therein and use thereof in the permanent ink refillable pen. A permanent ink refillable writing instrument is able to enable a permanent ink refill to be inserted therein. The permanent ink refillable writing instrument includes a housing, including a barrel portion, for enabling a permanent ink refill to be insertable therein, and a tip portion, having an opening at the end thereof, extending from the barrel portion, for enabling dispensing of permanent ink from the permanent ink refill therethrough.

Abstract: A highlighter marker is provided with a unique scent. The marker is used to highlight printed or written textual material. During the highlighting event, the unique scent evaporates from the ink. A memory link is thereby established between the unique scent and the highlighting event. Subsequently, when the cap of the highlighter marker is opened, the unique scent of the highlighter ink is detected, triggering recall of the highlighted text. A memory aid is thereby provided, which enhances the remembrance of previously highlighted material.

Abstract: Angled Permanent Marker is a marker having a thin, angled tip. The preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes a marker housing with an ink reservoir in the interior, ink within the ink reservoir, an angled felt tip connected to the ink reservoir and located inside and emanating from a felt tip cover, and a protective cap with a pocket clip. To use the preferred embodiment of Angled Permanent Marker, an individual would begin his art or construction project in the ordinary manner. When he encounters an area that is difficult to reach or inaccessible to an ordinary marker or pen, he would remove the protective cap, revealing the angled felt tip. The housing could then be held parallel to the item to be marked or at any other orientation to allow the previously inaccessible region to be marked by the angled felt tip. When the user completes the project, the protective cap would be placed over the angled felt tip to prevent it from drying out or being damaged between uses.

Abstract: A direct-fluid-supply writing implement has a pentip, an ink occlusion body connected to a rear end of the pentip, an ink tank that directly stores ink and is arranged at a rear of the ink occlusion body, a plurality of communication tubes that connects the ink tank to the ink occlusion body and a partition wall provided between the ink occlusion body and the ink tank. Forward end portions of the communication tubes are protruded forward from a front face of the partition wall, and are located inside the ink occlusion body. At least one of the communication tubes is provided such that a rear end of the communication tube is protruded backward from a rear face of the partition wall and is located inside the ink tank.

Abstract: A writing system for producing a writing having time-dependent characteristics includes: a pen including: a reservoir containing a fluid; and a writing tip configured to dispense the fluid to a writing surface, wherein the fluid includes a first chemical; and a writing surface including a second chemical chemically reactive with the first chemical, wherein the chemical reaction between the first and second chemicals has a known time dependence, and wherein an extent of chemical reaction between the first chemical and the second chemical is indicative of a time of dispensing of the fluid to the writing surface.

Abstract: An automatic adjustment and control structure for writing liquid comprising a storage of writing liquid (1), an adjustment portion (2), an automatic adjustment and control element (3), a writing tip (4) and a guiding wick (5), wherein said automatic adjustment and control element is fixed within said adjustment portion and seals said storage of writing liquid, said adjustment portion defines an air aperture (21), one end of said guiding wick is deeply inserted into said automatic adjustment and control element and the other end is joined with said writing tip. The whole structure is very simple and the main performance thereof has advanced over high-class writing utensils and it is very fit for various types, purposes and classes of writing utensils.

Abstract: A marker pen has a housing at one end of which protrudes a plurality of fluid retaining nibs each shaped to define along an upper surface a ridge. The nibs are positioned side-by-side with adjoining ends of neighbouring ridgees in contact or in close proximity to define together a continuous (or substantially continuous) ridge. A coating of an impermeable material is applied to one or more of the nibs, or alternatively, one or more outer sheaths of impermeable material may be applied to one or more of the nibs to prevent or inhibit migration of dye from adjoining nibs.

Abstract: A marker pen comprises a tubular housing from one end of which protrudes a first fluid retaining nib replenished by fluid such as an indicator ink present in a first chamber positioned within the housing, and a second fluid retaining nib which also protrudes from the aforesaid end of the housing and is replenished by fluid such as an eradicator fluid present in a second chamber positioned within the housing. The protruding nibs are spaced one from the other.

Abstract: Provided is a writing instrument comprising an ink tank, an ink holder which can hold an ink, a pen tip, an ink guiding part for guiding the ink in the ink tank to the pen tip and an ink occlusion body which can feed the ink to the ink guiding part and which has an outer skin, wherein through parts are provide in the outer skin of the ink occlusion body.

Abstract: A writing instrument for a water-metachromatic member has a cylindrical container capable of holding water, formed with an opening at a tip end thereof to communicate the interior of the container with the exterior thereof, a hollow cylindrical holder which directly holds a pen point member, being formed at a tip end with an opening through which the tip end of said pen point member is projected outwardly and at a rear end with a communication hole, and a gap provided between an inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical holder and an outer peripheral surface of the rod-like body to form a gap for generating a capillary force therebetween. When the holder is held to the container, water is supplied through said communication hole to said pen point member. When the holder is detached from the container, the opening of the container is usable for water supply.

Abstract: The writing implement of the invention comprises: a) a body including an internal reservoir of ink and having a writing tip projecting from its front end; b) a capillary connector serving to transfer ink between the reservoir and the writing tip; and c) tip support arranged at the front end of the body to support the tip and assemble it with the capillary connector. The implement includes a compact one-piece capillary unit obtained by sintering thermoplastic powder, and constituting simultaneously the capillary connector and all or part of the tip support. The capillary connector and all or part of the tip support are constituted by a compact one-piece capillary unit preferably obtained by sintering thermoplastic powder.

Abstract: An applicator for liquid cosmetic products, wherein product is dispensed primarily by capillary flow of the cosmetic product through the applicator and wherein the liquid cosmetic composition has a flow rate outward from the porous polymeric applicator head of about 0.05 to about 1.0 cc/s when a pressure gradient of 0.5 psi is applied across the applicator device. The cosmetic products are preferably antiperspirant and/or deodorant products comprising an antiperspirant and/or deodorant active.

Abstract: An ink including an aqueous dispersion of a metallic pigment and a film-forming resin, optionally together with one or more of a pH-adjusting agent, a color agent, a linking agent, an anti-settling agent, and a preservative, is disclosed. A marking instrument, particularly suitable for use with an ink according to the invention, and including a low-density reservoir for storing ink joined in capillary coupling relation to a porous nib, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A free ink marking instrument for dispensing an ink, including a housing, a reservoir for storing ink within the housing, a feed tube to convey ink communicating with the reservoir, a tip disposed within the feed tube for conveying ink to a substrate at a marking end of the tip, a porous buffer disposed within the housing adjacent the feed tube and configured for storing ink during periods of a decreasing pressure differential between the reservoir and the atmosphere, and bubble separation area in the form of either a hole in the feed tube or a hole or passage formed between the feed tube and the tip, is disclosed.

Abstract: A marking pen having a deformable tip, and adapted to apply ink or the like to a surface in a stroke of uniform width. The deformable tip has a pocket or recess in its marking surface, that allows a leading edge of the tip that is applied to a surface to be marked, to remain substantially a straight line during the marking stroke, rather than curling at its edges and producing a stroke of lesser width. A scraping blade is also provided carried by the pen, preferably by a cap for the pen, and can have barbs that securely engage it in a recess of the pen or cap for the pen. The invention is particularly useful in marking numbered zones of lottery cards, and in scraping away opaque layers for instant lottery cards or tickets.

Abstract: A writing instrument has an ink storing chamber 12 formed inside a main body 10 of the writing instrument, a writing element 17 provided on a front end of the main body 10, a reservoir chamber 14 formed between the ink storing chamber 12 and the writing element 17 that communicates with the atmosphere, a partition wall 11 that divides the reservoir chamber 14 and the ink storing chamber 12 with a through hole 11a formed in a central portion of the wall, and an elongated ink supply member 20 which supplies ink inside the ink storing chamber 12 to the writing element 17, while being inserted into the through hole 11a and maintaining a predetermined gap. The ink supply member 20 is inserted into the through hole 11a, while coming into contact with an inner wall of the through hole 11a in two or more positions.

Abstract: A writing instrument can prevent ink stored in an ink intake retainer body from flowing toward an air passage due to volume expansion, shock, etc., of the ink, thereby preventing the stoppage of the air passage and the ink from flowing outside the body. The writing instrument includes, an ink tank, an ink intake retainer body, a tubular drawing tip, and an ink drain restriction body, which has greater porosities than those of the ink intake retainer body. The ink drain restriction body is formed on the part of an air passage of the ink intake retainer body. Therefore, the ink drain restriction body for absorbing and storing the ink, which is drained toward the air passage due to volume expansion, shock flow, etc., is provided in the rear of the ink intake retainer.

Abstract: A writing implement includes a cylindrical shaft member, a pen tip member which is fixed to one end of the shaft member and from which colored ink seeps out, liquid for ink which is stored in the shaft member and which comprises a major component of the colored ink seeping out from an end of the pen tip member, colorant to be added to the liquid for ink, and a valve member for isolating the colorant from the liquid for ink. In the writing implement, at least a part of a cylindrical side surface of the shaft member corresponding to a part where the liquid for ink is stored is formed to be transparent, the valve member is positioned between the storing part of the liquid for ink and the colorant, and the storing part of the liquid for ink is provided with a pressure-regulating part.

Abstract: The liquid ink writing instrument has a body containing, from its rear end towards its front end, a reservoir for the ink and a front chamber containing a capillary element for transferring ink coming from the reservoir to a writing head. The front chamber communicates with ambient air. The writing head is fed with ink by the capillary element, and projects from the front portion of the body. The reservoir is separated from the front chamber by a flexible wall having shape memory and provided with slots. The flexible wall acts as a valve suitable for opening when the ratio of the pressure inside the reservoir over the pressure inside the volume of the front chamber facing the valve exceeds a first value, and of reclosing instantly as soon as the ratio becomes less than or equal to a second value, the valve releasing the ink in the form of a jet directed towards the rear face of the capillary element. The first value of the ratio of the pressures is preferably about 1.

Abstract: Liquid-for-ink (50) and a main part of colorant (60) for coloring the liquid-for-ink (50) are separately stored within a writing implement. The writing implement is so fabricated that the colorant (60) is added to the liquid-for-ink (50) while the liquid-for-ink (50) is introduced to a writing tip (70).

Abstract: A wet writing implement comprises a shaft (30) for holding a capillary writing tip (32) and a closure cap (10) which can be reversibly fitted on to the shaft (30) for protecting the writing tip (32). Arranged in the closure cap (10) is a writing fluid storage device (12) for receiving a writing fluid.

Abstract: Provided is a writing instrument in which a pen tip comprising a fibrous feed or a plastic feed is coated with a coating agent comprising a substance providing a cap-off property, wherein a fluorine base surfactant and/or a silicone base surfactant are added to an ink for the above writing instrument, and/or a substance which is solid at room temperature and has a solubility of 5% or less in an ink solvent at room temperature and which has a polar functional group is added to the coating agent, whereby the writing instrument having an excellent cap-off performance can be obtained.

Abstract: To provide an applicator which is free from ink leakage under any usage-environmental conditions, is suitable for oil-based ink, maintains appropriate ink delivery and is produced at low cost.

Abstract: A marking pen having an excellent cap-off performance which comprises at least a colorant, a solvent and a resin and, if necessary, an erasability-providing agent as ink components and in which a pen tip comprising a fibrous feed or a plastic feed is coated with a coating agent comprising a substance providing a cap-off property, wherein the above coating agent comprises petroleum waxes comprising hydrocarbons having side chains as a principal component (50% by weight or more). Preferably, the above petroleum waxes comprising hydrocarbons having side chains as a principal component have a melting point of 63° C. or lower and are solid at room temperature.

Abstract: The nib is constituted by a segment of a coherent, elongate element of high porosity material, with at least a first end shaped to form a writing tip. The pores and/or capillaries of said material are blocked over a limited thickness e in particular in the range 0.01 mm to 1 mm, at the longitudinal outer periphery of the elongate element, with the exception of the first end forming a writing tip. In a first variant, blocking is obtained by a sealing agent and performed by continuously impregnating the elongate element with a sealing bath, and setting the agent. In a second variant, the nib is constituted by sintered microbeads and blocking is obtained by localized hot-melting of the microbeads.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for decorating an edible food without substantially deforming the edible food. A container delivers a liquid decorating substance to an elongated, soft, flexible nib. When placed in contact with a surface of the edible food and moved relative to the edible food, the nib readily laterally flexes when pressure is exerted on the surface by the nib so that the nib does not substantially deform the edible food even when the edible food is soft.

Abstract: A writing instrument has a felt pen core held in a leading holder at the leading end of a pen shaft. The pen core is movable along the longitudinal direction of the pen shaft and is pressed in the longitudinal direction to supply ink stored in an ink storage chamber inside the pen shaft to the pen core. A base end portion includes a projection with a tapered outer side surface that narrows the projection in the tail direction. The projection is lower than an engaging portion and is movable along the longitudinal direction between the engaging portion and the leading end of the pen shaft. A notch is formed in a base-end surface of the base end portion and extends in the upper direction. The projection undergoes an elastic deformation to narrow the width of the notch, thereby narrowing a maximum width of the projection.

Abstract: A laboratory autography marking pen capable of delivering a low viscosity phosphorescent marking ink that contains a homogeneous suspension of phosphor particles having an average particle size of between 10 and 40 microns, and whose afterglow half-life is less than 5 minutes. The marking pen further includes a high porosity fiber channel writing nib whose ink flow channels are of a sufficient size to allow the phosphor particles suspended in the ink to flow by capillary transport through these channels onto an ink receiving substrate material.

Abstract: A decorating applicator for use in a decorating kit comprises a self-feeding hollow plastic tube or wand having a sponge foam rubber applicator tip at one end and a base at the other end of the tube. The applicator tip is held in place with a plastic plug or cap mounted in the open end of the tube. A food dye is placed within the tube, water added and the plug with the applicator extending therefrom is sealingly mounted in the tube opening. The colored liquid is drawn onto the sponge tip through an aperture in the plug. The tip has a specific tapered configuration to facilitate decorating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for a fabric treatment composition and its application. More specifically the invention relates to a convenient to carry fabric treatment applicator comprising a chelating agent and a radical scavenger and preferably a bleach, which allows for gentle fabric treatment which does not require post-treatment, like rinsing. Claimed and described is a fabric treatment applicator comprising an application device and a fabric treatment composition, the fabric treatment composition comprising a radical scavenger and a chelating agent. Further claimed and described is the use of a fabric treatment composition comprising a radical scavenger and a chelating agent for no rinse fabric treatment.

Abstract: A white board marker has a cover, a body, a marker nib, an ink pad, a cap and a magnet. The magnet is mounted inside the body and attaches the white board marker to a white board. Furthermore, the cap may have multiple optional air passages through which air can pass.

Abstract: Melt blown bicomponent fibers comprising a sheath of polyethylene terephthalate or a copolymer thereof and a core of nylon 6,6 and a reservoir or a nib in a writing or marking instrument comprising a porous element formed from such fibers bonded to each other at spaced points of contact. For use as a nib the core polymer may also be polybutylene terephthalate.

Abstract: An applicator for a fabric treatment composition and application thereof. Fabric treatment applicators comprising a nib and a containing a composition with a bleach and a surfactant and methods of use therefore. Portable stain remover applicator for a fabric treatment composition containing a housing and an application device that incorporates a nib herein the composition comprises at least one bleach and at least one surfactant.