Abstract: A marking device for marking numbers on tickets of games of chance, such as "throw-away" bingo tickets, includes a container having a mouth and a porous applicator body mounted into the mouth. An aqueous, translucent, vibrant colored, substantially freely flowing liquid ink composition is contained in the container, and is applied to the game-of-chance tickets through the porous applicator body. The ink contains, in the aqueous medium, a dyed melamine copolymer resin which is known and available in the trade under the DAYGLO mark. The dyed melamine copolymer pigment provides the unusually bright color to the ink composition of the invention.

Abstract: The tubular main body of a writing instrument has a cylinder the writing end of which is formed to include a cap-fitting portion. A gripping portion, which is formed on the cylinder below the cap-fitting portion, has an outer peripheral surface provided with a number of annular slip-preventing grooves. A cap detachably fitted on the cap-fitting portion of the cylinder includes a clip extending axially to a point in the vicinity of the gripping portion. The clip has an engaging projection formed on an underside thereof for engaging one of the slip-preventing grooves of the gripping portion when the cap is attached. When the writing instrument is clipped to the fabric on the outer side of a shirt or jacket pocket, the engaging projection on the clip and the slip-preventing groove of the gripping portion on the cylinder of the tubular main body engage each other via the fabric clamped between them.

Abstract: A writing instrument comprises nonretractable nib 14 made of porous material and being in fluid communication with an ink reservoir of fluorescent transparent ink, the nib colloquially known as a "highlighter". A second nib 16 is retractable and is substantially rigid and is in fluid communication with a second ink reservoir of nontransparent ink, the second nib colloquially known as a "ball point pen". The retractable and nonretractable nibs extend from an angular face of an elongated body in which they are contained. The angular face permits the nonretractable and retractable nibs, which are in parallel relation, to extend in spaced relations so that the retractable nibs extends beyond the nonretractable nib whereby the nonretractable nib does not contact the writing surface when the retractable nib is used as writing instrument.

Abstract: A cap for a writing implement comprises an outer cap having open top and bottom ends with an inner cap having at its top a closed end and at its bottom an open end and coaxially connected to the outer cap by means of a plurality of radially extending ribs to define openings between the outer and inner caps. Flange elements are disposed below the openings for preventing the writing tip from entering the openings and guiding it toward the inner cap, the flange opening elements being circumferentially spaced apart from one another by means of slits in alignment with the ribs.

Abstract: A lipstick article is provided which houses a lipstick with a water content of from 0.5 to 30% by weight. The lipstick is packaged in a casing including a base, an elongated cylindrical inner body received in the base and containing the lipstick, a device for elevating-retracting the lipstick from within the inner body, a hollow elongated cap fitting over the inner body, and a hollow elongated plug sleeve inserted within the cap and formed of a material more flexible than a material forming the cap, the plug sleeve sealingly contacting an outer wall of the inner body to prevent evaporation of water from the lipstick.

Abstract: A contact lens cleaning system has a soft tip applicator affixed to a container of lens cleaning solution and is used to apply the solution to the lenses. A supply of sterile replacement soft tip applicators are provided as a part of the system.

Abstract: A vented removable cap includes an outer cylindrical member and an inner cap member suspendedly mounted in the cylindrical member. A partial enclosure wall is integrally formed with the cylindrical member at an end thereof. The partial enclosure wall includes a circumferential hub having at least one radially extending rib and at least one arcuately-shaped aperture. The inner cap member is mounted within the circumferential hub by the engagement of a head portion of the inner cap member with a circumferential ledge disposed in the hub.

Abstract: A pen cap for a writing instrument barrel including a chamber defining inner housing adapted to snuggly receive a reduced nib carrying portion of the barrel and a spaced flow-through outer housing coextensive at the proximal end thereof with the inner housing to define a narrow passage therebetween with spaced radially extending rib members extending thereacross between the spaced inner and outer housing to strengthen the pen cap at the proximal end thereof.

Abstract: The applicator comprises a casing or flask having one end defining a bottom and an other end for mounting a permeable plug. A cap is provided for covering the permeable plug and defines a sealing skirt bearing against a wall of the casing. The casing or flask is placed inside an envelope with respect to which the casing or flask can move axially. The permeable plug has a collar which comes to bear against a shoulder of the casing or flask.

Abstract: Protective cap for capillary writing instruments comprised of a relatively flexible outer casing and a relatively rigid inner casing. One end of the outer casing is adapted to form a substantially fluid tight seal on the body of a writing instrument. A flexible sealing means, e.g., spherical, is positioned between the inner sheath and the outer sheath so as to form a substantially fluid tight seal on the tip of a writing instrument inserted into the inner casing and placed in contact with the sealing means. In another embodiment the sealing means located between the outer casing and inner casing is eliminated and the outer casing forms a substantially fluid tight seal by directly contacting the writing instrument tip.

Abstract: A container of a liquid applicator containing a liquid, and an applicator member is held on the container for applying the liquid to an objective part. The applicator member is mounted for movement into and out of the container and a biasing member is provided to bias the applicator member outwardly of the container. When the applicator member is pressed into the container against the force of the biasing member, the liquid is caused to exude to the surface of the applicator member outside the container. Therefore, it is possible to provide a liquid applicator which has a container of any desired volume and made of a rigid and hard material and which allows only the liquid to exude to the outer surface of the container and be spread properly and effectively over an objective part.

Abstract: A writing instrument's cap includes a main cylinder; and an inner cylinder fixedly fitted in the main cylinder includes: a cup-shpaed upper portion having a bottom, an annular flange provided to an upper end thereof, and a large diameter portion provided below the annular flange; and a cylindrical lower portion extended from the bottom of the cup-shaped upper portion in such a manner that the cylindrical lower portion is opened at the other end, wherein a vent member for communicating an interior of the cap with an outside air is provided to a wall of the cup-shaped upper portion.

Abstract: A dispenser-applicator comprising a ball applicator assembly, oppositely-faced sponge applicator assembly, and a reservoir for storage of a topical preparation formed therebetween. The reservoir functions to supply the topical preparation to the ball applicator assembly to be dispensed onto a person's skin, whereupon the sponge applicator may then be used to more evenly spread the topical preparation over the person's skin. An elongated handle is connected to the ball applicator assembly to facilitate filling of the reservoir with the topical preparation and to further facilitate use of the applicator in applying the topical preparation to the person's skin.

Abstract: A dispensing pen includes a cylindrical body formed with a conically tapered forward end, with the forward end including a spherical or brush applicator. The cylindrical body includes an end cap threadedly mounted thereon, with the end cap housing a piston, with the piston biased within the cylindrical body to effect pressurizing of a fluid reservoir contained within the cylindrical body to direct such fluid through the applicator brush or spherical member of the applicator. The pressurizing piston mounted within the end cap includes a biasing means and a regulator to maintain pressurizing of the fluid, wherein alternatively, the piston includes a piston body that is externally threaded mounted within an internally threaded interior wall of the end cap to effect pressurizing of the reservoir.

Abstract: A flexible bottle which serves as a fluid cleaning reservoir includes a cap that has a crosshead supporting a cleaning fluid absorbing material. A flow passageway is provided in the cap and feeds cleaning fluid to the absorbing material when the bottle is squeezed and the cap is distorted to open the flow passageway. The absorbent material has a longitudinal slit in its end surface through which a windshield wiper blade can be moved for cleaning the blade. A cover is mounted on the crosshead when the tool is stored. The device can also be used to clean the windshield.

Abstract: A method and device for speeding-up and enhancing the cleaning of soiled parts of clothes by rub-coating with an enzyme-containing liquid detergent by means of a porous body made of heated and sintered synthetic plastic material.

Abstract: A liquid painting instrument according to the present invention includes a main shaft oval-shaped in cross-section, a cap of the same configuration and an elastically deformable O-ring. The O-ring is put on the front end outer periphery of the main shaft such that it may be securely fastened to the inner face of the cap by being elastically deformed following both the configurations of the main shaft and the cap. A front end shaft attached to the main shaft incorporates a plurality of paint cores and comb teeth that are mounted along a major axis of the front end shaft and parallel to each other.

Abstract: A cap includes a cap body and a clip attached to the cap body. The cap body has a small portion in a tip side thereof, and the sectional shape of the small portion is smaller than that of the adjacent portion. The clip has an annular mounting portion mounted on the outside of the small portion. An air passage is formed between the mounting portion and the small portion, and adapted for communicating a space before the tip side end with a space between the clip body and the cap body in a tail side portion of the cap. Alternately, a cap is formed with a first air passage between the mounting portion and the small portion for communicating a space before the tip end of the mounting portion and a space after the tail end of the mounting portion, a second air passage formed in the cap body for communicating a space before the cap body and a space after the cap body, the first air passage being connected to the second air passage.

Abstract: A writing instrument cap having a tubular lower section suitable to embrace a cylindrical body of a writing instrument. An upper section of the cap is formed by a central tubular core and is closed on its top. The upper section receives a writing point of the writing instrument to make an airtight seal. The outer surface of the central tubular core has a plurality of outwardly projecting radial fins whose outer edges define a prolongation of an outer wall of the lower tubular section. The circumference of those fins accounts for less than one-half of the circumference of this prolongation of the outer wall. A plurality of clearances permit the rectilinear flow of air through the cap. Channels are formed between adjoining radial fins, and the cross-sectional area of the clearances is in excess of one-half of the total cross-sectional area between the outer surface of the central tubular core and the prolongation of the outer wall.

Abstract: Device for applying liquid materials to the skin, said device having a liquid container, a poromeric plastic applicator head, and a diaphragm spring holding the applicator in said device. The diaphragm spring provides a liquid tight seal between the poromeric applicator head and the liquid container and also allows movement of the poromeric applicator head in a vertical direction to create a pressure within the liquid container and provide force to aid in moving the liquid through the poromeric applicator head to its outer surface. The poromeric applicator head is also provided with a capillary pressure compensating valve to maintain substantially equal pressure within and without the dispensing container.

Abstract: A cap for writing implements comprises a hollow lower body jointed at one end to a hollow upper body, ending on top with a closed end having a smaller section; openings for the communication of the lower inner hollow body with the outside are obtained in correspondence with the jointed length; said openings alternate to sides extending from said jointed length, which are substantially parallel to the hollow upper body to form ducts stretching out towards said closed end where further communication openings are realized between the inner lower hollow body and the outside.

Abstract: There is disclosed a variable tip writing instrument for imprinting characters, lines or segments of lines of variable diametric dimensions, to be used manually or incorporated into the designs of computer related printers, plotters, or typewriter devices with computerized controls, the writing instrument being of the type having a storage end and a writing end opposed from the storage end, and a barrel adapted to contain a supply of ink which is in communication with the writing tip, formed by a writing tip positioned at the writing end of the instrument, the writing tip having an expandable diameter thereby to vary between the smallest diametric dimension and the largest diametric dimension thereof, and control means associated with the writing tip having a control end in operative relationship with the writing tip and an opposed manipulative end positioned along the length of the instrument and adapted to permit the manipulative control of the writing tip to control the diametric dimension of the writing t

Abstract: A writing instrument cap which can provide a substantially air-tight seal about a point or nib carried by the barrel of a writing instrument and which also includes passageways which permit air to flow through internal regions of the cap.

Abstract: A removable cap attached to a writing instrument in an insertion manner for preventing ink from evaporating from the writing instrument, includes: a hollow cylindrical cap main body provided with a trunk portion in which at least one ventilating hole is provided and a hollow cylindrical inner cap fixedly mounted in the cap main body. The cap having been detached from the writing instrument permits open air to axially flow through the interior space of the cap through a front axial opening of the cap ventilating holes in the inner cap a space defined between the inner cap and the cap main body and a ventilating hole formed in the peripheral wall of the cap main body at a position under the pocket clip of the marking pen.

Abstract: A liquid applicator includes a case for containing a liquid and an applying member, housed in the case, for applying the liquid. The case is broken to expose the applying member, thereby allowing application of the liquid via the applying member. The shape of the distal end face of the applying member is formed to be substantially rhombic or elliptic so that the thickness in one direction is larger than the thickness in another direction perpendicular to the one direction. By moving the distal end face of the applying member in the another direction perpendicular to the one direction, the liquid can be applied on a wide affected part within a short time period.

Abstract: In a writing implement cap, especially for ball point pens, having at least one air channel penetrating the front face, an air channel is shaped so as to extend axially and radially and is located in the region of the otherwise closed front side. Apart from that the axially extending segments of the air channel are bounded by at least one baffle wall extending transversely or by at least one step or disk and are connected through at least one radial aperture with additional axial segments arranged to be offset or with the inside space of the cap so as to form continuous through air channels.Over and above that the cap wall, the end wall and the baffle wall or the step or the steps or the disk or the disks are to be designed so as to form one piece with each other.

Abstract: A protective cap for a writing, drawing or applicator element comprises an outer casing portion and within same a closure cap portion which has a cover portion for sealingly covering over the applicator member of the implement. The cap portion is connected to the casing portion by means of ribs which define between them through openings through which the interior of the cap is in fluid communication with the exterior thereof. The through openings are of an overall cross-section of at least 5 mm.sup.2 in order at least to reduce the risk of asphyxiation if the cap is unintentionally swallowed. The ribs are disposed in the region of the cover portion of the cap portion and are extended in the axial direction of the cap over the cover portion, whereby the through openings are oriented in particular in a radial direction.

Abstract: This application relates to a means and method for cleaning diamonds and other gemstones to restore their shine. It is designed as a portable gemstone cleaning device to be carried by a person such that it would be usable at any time. The device comprises a container partially filled with a gem cleaning solution and having an applicator mounted in the container to apply the solution to a gemstone.

Abstract: An applicator device (1) for a preferably cosmetic liquid, includes a dispensing head (5) comprising a dispensing dome (6) of a porous material, an obturator (7) fixed on the neck (3) of the bottle (2) and provided with at least one opening (22) capable of communicating the bottle (2) with the dome (6), and a cap (8) comprising means (24, 29) for supporting the dome (6). The cap (8) is mechanically joined to the obturator (7) and is manually actuable in translation between a closed position, wherein a closing element (26) of the cap (8) cooperates with a stopper element (20) of the obturator (7) to prevent any communication between the inside of the bottle (2) and the dome (6), and an open position in which that communication is obtained. The porous material of the dispensing dome (6) is rigid and the neck of the bottle comprises a flexible zone, constituted by, for example, a bellows (9).

Abstract: The disclosed combination includes an oil container, an applicator assembly, and a removable cap. The applicator assembly includes a tube through the top of the container, a drain receptacle surrounding the tube above the container, and a porous applicator tip on the drain receptacle and over the end of the tube. Oil flows through the tube, to and from the applicator tip. One applicator tip includes ridges with a channel or groove between them. Another has a periphery with convex and concave portions. These tip configurations facilitate oiling of various surfaces. The device is effective to provide oil to the tip for application of a film of oil on a desired surface, and to drain excess oil from the tip back into the container.

Abstract: A container for a cosmetic liquid comprises a flat, rectangular container body, of the size of a cash card such as a credit card or a bank card, having an inner chamber capable of storing an anti-perspiration liquid agent,a roller attached to an end portion of the container body so as to be rotatable around its longitudinal axis, the roller having a surface layer made of cloth,a conduit for supplying the liquid agent in the inner chamber to said roller, anda cap detachably attached to the container body so as to cover the roller.

Abstract: A removable cap attached to a writing instrument in an insertion manner for preventing ink from evaporating from the writing instrument, comprises: a partially double-walled cylindrical cap main body having its opposite axial ends opened and its rear portion double-walled to form an inner cylindrical wall and an outer cylindrical wall, the inner cylindrical wall being provided with a plurality of axial slits defining a plurality of axial lands therebetween; and a cylindrical inner cap for hermetically covering a pen-point portion of the writing instrument, the cylindrical inner cap having its front axial end opened and its rear axial end closed, the cylindrical inner cap being supported by the axial lands of the inner cylindrical wall of the cap main body so as to leave rear-end portions of the axial slits of the inner cylindrical wall of the cap main body open, through which rear-end portions of the axial slits the interior of the cap main body communicates with open air.

Abstract: A removable cap attached to a writing instrument in an insertion manner for preventing ink from evaporating from the writing instrument, comprises: a hollow cylindrical cap main body; and a hollow cylindrical inner cap fixedly mounted in the cap main body. The cap having been detached from the writing instrument permits open air to axially flow through the interior space of the cap through: a front axial opening of the cap; a ventilating hole of the inner cap; a space defined between the inner cap and the cap main body; and a clearance defined between a rear-end opening of the cap main body and a rear-end projecting portion of the inner cap, which projecting portion is disposed in the rear-end opening of the cap main body while space apart therefrom, whereby there is no fear that the cap suffocates infant's bronchi even if the infant swallows the cap whole.

Abstract: A dispenser for the convenient application of a liquid facial cover make-up has means for the daubing and blending of the make-up without the user's fingers having to touch the make-up. The dispenser comprises a container for holding the liquid cover make-up, a reservoir base positioned on the container and having an opening therethrough so as to be in communication with the container's contents, an applicator sponge positioned in the reservoir base with a retainer sleeve to hold it permanently in place, a blender pad base and blender pad removably positioned over the applicator sponge and a cover cap removably positioned over the blender pad base.

Abstract: A cartridge-type fountain pen is formed at its rear end with a reserve compartment for receiving a reserve ink cartridge or a liquid applicator reservoir whose applicator is designed to project through an opening end of the rear end of the barrel. A second cap can be pressed on this rear end and has a rear cap member spring biased into engagement with the reservoir and whose position is visible through a window in an outer cap member of this second cap so that the user can ascertain whether or not the liquid applicator is in place within the reserve compartment.

Abstract: A cap for use with marking instruments having a barrel which carries at one end a marking nib. The cap comprises a generally cylindrical shell which is open at both ends. A conical shaped nib sealing element is disposed within the interior of the shell and spaced from each end thereof. The nib sealing element is adapted to fit over and seal the marking nib and is spaced from the cap shell to permit air to pass therebetween.

Abstract: A liquid absorbent cap means fitting over the applicator surface of a device for applying liquid materials to the skin with a poromeric applicator surface.

Abstract: A pen-like eyeglass cleaner includes a hollow pen body having a first end and a second end, a wiping tip of absorbent material disposed on the first end of the pen body, a detergent container mounted detachably in the pen body, an amount of detergent held in the container, a roll of cleaning cloth mounted detachably in the pen body, and a cap which is sized to firmly cover the first end of the pen body and has a clip secured thereto. A magnifying glass is mounted detachably on the second end of the pen body. A screwdriver is mounted detachably on the clip.

Abstract: A bingo ink marker has an elongated handle connected to a cubical ink reservoir. The cubical ink reservoir has six faces with a threaded tubular sleeve extending from each face. A sponge applicator is removably received in each of the threaded sleeve and each is configured to produce a different design ink mark. A plurality of threaded caps are provided for selectively covering each of the applicators. One of the threaded caps includes an attached elongated handle portion. In use, the user may index the cubical ink reservoir to utilize any of the six differently designed applicators.

Abstract: A manually-operated dispenser for user-controlled discharge of an internally-stored fluid includes a variable length assembly normally driven to its maximum longitudinal extension for fluid-tightly closing a fluid discharge opening and a vent opening disposed at opposite ends of an elongated housing, a piston bounding an end of an internal fluid reservoir and operatively movable along the housing for volumetrically reducing the reservoir and for driving stored fluid toward and through the discharge opening, and an actuator assembly manually operable by the user for causing controlled foreshortening of the variable length assembly whereby the fluid discharge and vent openings are concurrently opened permitting the forced discharge of a correspondingly controlled volume of stored fluid.

Abstract: A sealing cap for a writing, drawing or painting instrument includes an axially extending tubular member open at one end to receive the instrument. An interior space extends axially within the tubular member from the open end and is closed at the opposite end. An axially extending air channel, open at both ends, is located within tubular member. One open end of the air channel opens to an at least partially laterally closed space which is open outwardly from the closed end of the interior space. The other open end of the air channel is open to the interior space. The air channel does not interfere with the sealing effect of the interior space when an instrument is inserted into the space. Accordingly, whether the cap is fitted on the instrument or is removed from it, there is a continuous open path for the flow of air through the air channel.

Abstract: A device for preventing drying of ink in a writing instrument, in particular, a writing instrument provided with a tubular holder made of synthetic resin. The writing instrument is internally provided with a tubular ink-cartridge containing ink and a liquid retainer impregnated with liquid whose vapor pressure is higher than that of the liquid in the ink in the ink-cartridge, provided in an inner space of the holder so as to control evaporation of ink from the cartridge by the use of vapor evaporating from the impregnated retainer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pine tar applicator for applying pine tar to an athlete's hands and sports equipment to provide a more secure grip. The pine tar applicator includes an elongate chamber disposed between two end caps. Alternately, the pine tar applicator includes an absorbant foam roller disposed on an elongate support element. A sleeve slips over the chamber or support element and is sealed shut when the applicator is not in use. A fastener is provided at one end cap to allow the applicator to be conveniently hung from a backstop, fence or the like, providing easy access for the player.

Abstract: Connectable writing instrument composed of two component writing instruments of the same configuration. Each of the component instruments comprises a body, a holder section adapted to hold a pen component at the front end of the body, a front reception hole arranged parallel to the holder section, and a rear reception hole arranged in line with the pen component or with the front reception hole and an engagement projection at the rear of the body. The holder section and the engagement projection engage with the front reception hole and the rear reception hole, respectively, or vice versa.

Abstract: A writing utensil such as a fountain pen is provided with an erasing assembly having a sealing cap which closely covers the wick and is fitted onto the erasing tip in a form molding and friction holding manner; the open end of the cap is provided with an external thread, a similar external thread is formed at the erasing cartridge end of the erasing tip, the pen barrel and the end cap have corresponding internal threads and are threaded onto either the sealing cap or erasing cartridge.

Abstract: An applicator, especially for applying nail varnish, is associated with a closing cap with a reservoir for keeping the coating member moist. Located in the closing cap is a closing element which, when the closing cap is pulled off the applicator, closes the space containing the reservoir in order to prevent the reservoir from drying out.

Abstract: A disposable marker and adapter for use in an integrator pen. The forward end of the marker fits within the adapter and a nib holder, projecting from the front of the marker, is threadedly retained therein. The rear end of the adapter is adapted to be frictionally retained within a conventional integrator pen body holder.

Abstract: A liquid delivery accessory includes an elongate generally U-shaped body and a liquid delivery passage in the body. Provision is made to couple the body to a container of liquid whereby liquid may flow downwardly from the container into the passage in one of the arms of the U-shaped body. The other arm has an outlet aperture from the passage. When the body is coupled to the container to receive downwardly flowing liquid therefrom and the container is disposed with its axis vertical, the arms of the U-shaped body extend at an inclination to the container axis, and the said other arm is below the one arm and is directed upwardly towards its free end.

Abstract: The cap for writing equipment comprises an air vent in the top portion, means installed on the inner peripheral surface for providing airtightness, a miniature cap movably enclosed in the axial direction in a space formed with the top face, the inner peripheral face and an annular boss for providing airtightness, a resilient seal positioned on the outside of the top of the miniature cap for blocking the ventilation between the air vent and the inside of the cap when the tip of the pen body is fitted into the cap and rebounders for pressing the miniature cap against the pen body. The annular boss for providing airtightness is so positioned as to block the ventilation in the longitudinal direction by forcing itself to contact the trunk of the pen when the tip of the pen body is fitted into the cap.

Abstract: A pocket clip assembly for a writing instrument includes a pocket clip partially extended into a cap of the writing instrument and pivotable about a ring which is embedded within a plastic insert fixed to the cap. The assembly technique includes steps for presassembling the components of the cap assembly prior to embedding the ring into the plastic insert.