Abstract: A clicking-type writing implement includes a writing element having a writing portion at its distal end, a spring for urging the writing element toward the end, and a clicking rod loosely fitted interlocked with the writing element so as to project from a barrel cylinder. Upon depression of the clicking rod, the engaging rib of a rotor in the barrel cylinder and the engaging bead in the inner cylinder engage with each other, so that the writing element projects and stays projected from a front portion of the barrel cylinder. This clicking-type writing implement also has a so-called double clicking mechanism and a safety mechanism. According to the double clicking mechanism, the clicking rod is projected upon depression and is retracted upon further depression.

Abstract: A writing instrument comprising a writing ink reservoir containing writing ink therein, a writing ink-passageway communicating with the writing ink reservoir, a writing tip communicating with the ink-passageway, and a check valve mechanism for preventing back-flow of writing ink, the check valve mechanism comprising a valve room provided at a portion of the writing ink-passageway, the valve room having a first area adjacent the writing tip, and a second narrow area adjacent the writing ink reservoir, valve ball movably received within the valve room, and an annular projection provided at the second area of the valve room, the annular projection inclined relative to an axial line of the writing ink-passageway, wherein when the valve ball is located at the second area of the valve room, the second area of the valve room is sealed by the valve ball, thereby preventing writing ink from flowing back toward the writing ink reservoir.

Abstract: An applicator with reservoir is comprised of a reservoir having an open top and a flow cap threadably secured thereto. A closure valve snap fits onto the flow cap and thereafter threadably rotates about the flow cap between a closed and an open position. An applicator cap, having an applicator tip, such as a brush, a roller, or the like, is threadably secured to the closure valve. In a normally open position, the closure valve permits a fluid flow path between the reservoir and the applicator tip. In a normally closed position, the closure valve interrupts the fluid flow path.

Abstract: A fluid applicator for surfaces combining a spray-gun and dynamically displacable roller-brushes that features an extension wand formed from a plurality of coupled together segments. Each of the segments include a hollow and rigid tubular body completely encasing a flexible high pressure fluid hose. The tubular body includes a coupler connected at each end thereof, with the fluid hose extending between the couplers. Each coupler includes a large bore region having a plurality of threads. Adjacent segments are coupled together by a threaded barrel adapted to threadably engage adjacent large bore regions. Disposed opposite to the large bore regions of each coupler is a small bore region which has a plurality of threads which are adapted to engage the a threaded attachments associated with conventional high pressure fluid hoses. In this fashion, a fluid tight seal is formed between opposed ends of each segment.

Abstract: A sunscreen lotion applicator for use by shirtless construction workers that includes a rugged construction, lotion-container, tubular handle and a flexible, necked applicator head. The lotion-container handle is contoured for facilitating not only access to a person's backside for lotion application, but also for being carried on a tool belt by a construction worker, in a similar manner as other tools, such as hammers and wrenches. The handle includes a detachable fill cap having a rough texture for better on/off manipulation, upper rough textured grip that facilitate firm grasping for insertion and removal from a tool belt and a lower rough texture grip for firm grasping during its use. The handle also includes an elongated window for viewing the lotion content in the handle. The applicator head member is constructed in the form of a ball roll-on applicator, or alternatively as a cylindrical roller, or as a replaceable porous dauber that is covered with a chained cap.

Abstract: Applicator roller for a thermoplastic depilatory wax, the roller being mountable in a wax applicator assembly. The roller includes a wax applicator member and a control device associated with the wax applicator member and operable for causing the wax applicator member to selectively deposit on the skin of a user a band of wax having any one of a plurality of different widths.An applicator for a thermoplastic depilatory wax, the applicator being configured to be held in the hand of a user and including a reservoir for storing a mass of wax, a component for heating the wax and the applicator roller described above.

Abstract: A fluid applicator for surfaces combining a spray-gun and dynamically displacable roller-brushes with a moveable travel limiter selectively adjusts the maximum rotational displacement of the roller-brushes to prevent the same traveling across the path of a fluid spray being emitted from the spray-gun. The angle of a fluid stream exiting the nozzle is allowed to vary with respect to the longitudinal axis of the roller-brushes to more accurately control over-spray, especially with surfaces in close proximity with one another.

Abstract: An applicator for a thermoplastic product, the applicator including: a housing (1) constructed to be held by a user and having a longitudinal axis and an end provided with two mutually parallel longitudinal walls (11b) and two transverse walls (11c) delimiting a product outlet opening (20); a reservoir (2) for holding the product, the reservoir being installed in the housing, being constructed to be in thermal communication with a heating unit (4) and being open at one end to permit product in the reservoir to flow into the product outlet opening; an applicator roller (15) located in the product outlet opening and having an axis of rotation which is parallel to the longitudinal walls; and a mechanism for displacing the applicator roller parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing in order to vary the thickness of a slit through which the thermoplastic product flows out of the applicator.

Abstract: A ball-point pen capable of preventing back leakage of ink when the pen is used to write with the ball-point tip above the ink reservoir. The pen has a ball-point tip (15); an ink reservoir (17) and a joint (19) connecting the ink reservoir with the tip for delivering ink to the tip. The joint has a tip-side bore (37a) and reservoir-side bore (33a) connected by a communicating hole (45), for allowing ink to pass from the reservoir-side bore to the tip-side bore. The communicating hole (45) is composed of a large-diameter portion (45b) and a small-diameter portion (45s) connected to the tip-side bore and the reservoir-side bore, respectively, and is eccentric to both bores. A ball 49 having a greater diameter than the bore diameter of the small-diameter portion is disposed to be freely movably in at least a part of a space formed between the rear end of the tip and the large diameter portion when the tip is fitted into the tip-side bore.

Abstract: A ballpoint pen for use with ink having thixotropic (shear viscosity decreasing properties) and a joint for regulating the flow of the ink to the pen's tip through an entrance in the tip. The joint includes a valve chamber which is disposed in an approximately middle portion of the joint with respect to the axial direction thereof for holding a ball therein with play and has a ball seat in the rear part thereof, a cavity in front of the valve chamber and a conduit communicating with an ink reservoir.

Abstract: A fluid applicator for surfaces combining a spray-gun with dynamically displacable roller-brushes. The angle of a fluid stream exiting the nozzle is allowed to vary with respect to the longitudinal axis of the roller-brushes to more accurately control over-spray, especially with surfaces in close proximity with one another. The roller-brush applicator includes a frame having first and second opposed ends, with a clamp, attached to the first end, for attaching the frame proximate to the nozzle, and a cross-member pivotally mounted to the second end to rotate about a pivot axis. The cross-member preferably includes a pair of spaced-apart roller-brushes, each of which is rotatably mounted to a shaft. The shafts extend parallel to, and are disposed on opposite sides of, the pivot axis. The nozzle defines a flow path extending between the spaced-apart roller-brushes, transverse to the pivot axis.

Abstract: A ball-point pen having a coupling, a tip at the distal end of the coupling, and a reservoir tube at the proximal end of the coupling. The tip may held in a tip holder, which, in turn, is coupled to the distal end of the coupling. A valve chamber is formed within the coupling with a ball seat having a guide hole therethrough on the rear portion of the valve chamber and projecting ridges on the front portion of the valve chamber. When the ball-point pen is positioned with its tip upward, a ball valve is brought into contact with the ball seat to close the guide hole and thereby prevent back flow of ink. When the ball-point pen is positioned with its tip downward, the guide hole is opened and the ball valve contacts the rear ends of the projecting ridges, so that ink flows into the tip through the guide hole, the valve chamber, and grooves formed between the ridges. A spring may be interposed in the inner hole of the tip with its proximal end held in place by the coupling.

Abstract: A ball-point pen of the present invention is provided which includes: a ball-point pen refill being accommodated in the barrel cylinder and having: a tip with a tip ball held at the front end thereof; an ink reservoir which stores low-viscosity oily ink and has an ink follower provided in the rear end of the ink; and a joint disposed between the tip and the ink reservoir. The joint further includes: a valve chamber holding a ball valve in its inside and communicating with the rear end of the tip; and a ball valve seat disposed on the rear side of the valve chamber for the ball valve in order to prevent backward flow of ink. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a ball-point pen which, without need of any cap, can create dense writing traces free from blotting and unevenness even when a low viscosity oily ink is used.

Abstract: A paint roller assembly having an integral paint roller sleeve washing apparatus for washing a paint roller sleeve without having to remove the sleeve from the paint roller assembly. The paint roller assembly comprises a shield, a manifold connected to the shield and a plurality of tubes. The paint roller shield has a plurality of apertures therethrough. One end of each tube is connected in fluid flow communication to a corresponding one of the apertures and the other end of each tube is connected in fluid flow communication to the manifold. The manifold is connected in fluid flow communication to a fluid source whereby a fluid is sprayed on the sleeve rotating the sleeve and flushing the paint therefrom.

Abstract: A painting apparatus having a spray gun connected to one end of an extension handle, both a roller and a spray nozzle having a plurality of nozzles connected to the opposing end of the extension handle, the spray gun connected to the spray nozzle via a connecting hose. The painting apparatus permits an operator to adjust the spray pattern of a composition such that the composition is disposed on a surface, the roller, or both.

Abstract: An assembly for applying a tone to a document includes an elongated hollow casing, a rotatable print element mounted in the casing with a print applying surface extending outwardly from the casing, and a mechanism to supply the ink to the print element. The print element has tone applying projections, such as dots or lines, extending outwardly from it, and may comprise a roller rotatable about a fixed axis of rotation, a sphere, or an endless belt. Ink is applied to the print element with a piece of foam, or with a bundle of fibers. The foam is positively held in place in the casing with notches and ridges, and may have a wide variety of configurations, especially of the surface associated with the foam that engages the print element.

Abstract: A writing instrument including a body having at its distal end a saddle portion in which a writing element, for example a ball, is placed, and a feeding element with a plurality of channels through which mixing components may pass for application to a surface by the writing element. The feeding element is configured with the body so that the body is rotatable about the feeding element. There is provided at least one opening or passageway in the body position between the feeding element and the writing element wherein the mixing of the components takes place.

Abstract: The present invention provides a machine for automating the transferral and application of hot asphalt material to roof surfaces. The machine includes a number of reels attached to an outer shell contained on a cart. Each reel contains roughly five-hundred feet of hose and attaches to one of two types of hand-held applicator devices. An electric generator, a storage tank assembly, and a pump assembly are contained within the outer shell. The combination of heating elements disposed within the storage tank and heating wires wrapped around the inner tube members of the hoses keeps the asphalt material in a liquified form during operation of the device. Compared to other conventional methods and apparatus, the present device greatly enhances the safety and efficiency associated with hot asphalt roofing.

Abstract: A writing implement includes a valve device provided at a specified position along a liquid passage along which liquid to be applied flows. The valve device has a ball valve member, a chamber portion in which the ball valve member is placed, the chamber portion having a cross-section in the form of a non-circular substantially circumscribing the ball valve member, a sealing portion operable to come to contact with the ball valve member entirely along a circumference of the ball valve member to interrupt the flow of liquid, and a restricting portion operable to come to contact with a circumferential portion of the ball valve member to restrict the movement of the ball valve member toward a leading end of the writing implement.

Abstract: A metering container for viscous liquids has a container space enclosed by a container wall and a substantially circular mouthpiece at the lower surface of the container space having a wall with a slot opening arranged eccentrically with respect to its central axis. A rotary slide in the region of the slot opening is rotatable about the central axis and has a rotary slide wall with a slot that is substantially as eccentric with respect to the central axis as the slot opening is and is at least approximately the same size as the slot opening. The rotary slide is rotatable from an open position in which the slot opening and the slot are arranged one above the other to a closed position in which the slot opening is covered by the rotary slide wall and the slot is covered by the mouthpiece wall. The slot opening and the slot each extend as a straight line along an axis and have longitudinal edges that make an adjustable angle with one another in the manner of a scissors on rotation of the rotary slide.

Abstract: A striper wheel (6) has a standard flat washer shaped, absorbent member (2). Absorbent member (2) is securely fastened by any means between two rigid supports (4, 4A). Also of a flat washer shape. Absorbent member (2) has a slightly larger circumference than support members (4, 4A).

Abstract: An ink flow control mechanism is provided to prevent ink leakage or excessive ink discharge of a writing instrument particularly utilizing a capillary stick for delivering ink from an ink reservoir to a writing tip. A porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane, which is permeable to moisture vapor and air molecules while performing hydrostatic resistance, is used to wrap a first portion of the capillary stick to prevent ink leakage to allow air to enter the ink reservoir to balance pressure drops. A foam is further used to wrap a second portion of the capillary stick. The ink flow rate can be adjusted by a selection of foams with different porosity density. The foam is in addition capable of absorbing an extra amount of ink flowing into the capillary stick to prevent leakage.

Abstract: A brush assembly for use by artists and others, which includes an elongated barrel with a brush at one end, and which includes an internal removable cartridge. The assembly is constructed to assure the controlled flow of writing fluid from the interior of the cartridge to the brush without excess fluid being fed to the brush, and to assure that there will be no flow of fluid to the brush when the brush assembly is not in use.

Abstract: A dispensing device is provided including a container having a neck, a fitment mounted on the container having an elongated socket for receiving a roller therewithin and a valve member slidably mounted on the neck and communicating with an inner surface of the elongated socket. The valve member includes a transverse wall with a switch rib jutting outward from an upper surface thereof and projecting through a window formed on the wall of the fitment. A pair of slots flank the switch rib and partially traverse across the upper surface thereof and completely across a skirt projecting downwardly from the upper surface. Additionally, there may be a cutout area located between the slots. Both the slots and cutout area provide flexibility to the switch rib. Fluid communication between the container and fitment is achieved when a cap covering the fitment is removed.

Abstract: An applicator for toilet water or the like which has an internal capillary structure for delivering liquid from a liquid storage cavity to a dispensing ball. The capillary structure includes a multiplicity of chambers penetrated by a narrow groove for transporting liquid by capilliary action and a wider groove for carrying air to the liquid storage cavity to maintain equilibrium.

Abstract: A barrel, and a hollow cup-shape insert in the front end thereof, forming a capillary space between itself and the barrel. The insert has a closed front end, the tip portions of the insert and the barrel form a ball seat in which the writing ball is positioned, and the capillary space leads to the ball. The rear end of the insert is open and communicates with the main space in the rear portion of the barrel. A flexible bag is positioned in the rear of the barrel, for filling through a filler tube which constantly vents the interior. The main space in the rear portion of the barrel and that in the insert together form a single continuous space, substantially without internal obstruction. The ink is in the form of a main body of fluid, freely flowing, aqueous ink. When the pen is laid on its side, the body of ink communicates with the capillary space, filling it by capillarity action, and that ink feeds by capillary action to the ball.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for controlling the flow of a liquid supplied to a system applying a liquid to a substantially flat surface, the apparatus including a source of pressurized air, an enclosed tank containing a predetermined amount of liquid and connecting with the source of pressurized air through an air line, a pressure reducing valve arranged in the air line and adapted to control the pressure of air to be fed into the enclosed tank, a nozzle connecting with the liquid outlet of the enclosed tank through a liquid supply line and also coupling with the liquid applying system, a two-way valve disposed in the liquid supply line between the enclosed tank and the nozzle and adapted to intermittently blocking the flow of the liquid in the liquid supply line, and a restrictor disposed in the liquid supply line downstream of the two-way valve.

Abstract: A wide roll on product dispenser is provided with a valve mechanism which is operated by movement of the roller using toward and away from the fluid reservoir. In a preferred arrangement the housing mechanism is moved by applying and removing a roller overcover.

Abstract: The distributor and applicator device comprises a manual closing member including a plug (3) connected to the neck (2) of a container (1) and provided with a closing finger (9) leaving flowing apertures (8) free and controlling passage of a ring (14) leading to a distributor part (16) of a product contained in the container (1) and directed to an applicator member (24). A socket (10) is placed around the neck (2) and is mobile axially. The socket (10) includes a ring (14) for cooperating with the closing finger (9) and at least one knob (17) protruding through at least one aperture (18) of the distributor part (16) fixed to the container (1). The knob is axially guided by the at least one aperture (18) in which it slides for axially displacing the socket (10).

Abstract: An applicator for applying various kinds of paint, liquid adhesives and the like to a surface in such a way that they are spread evenly and uniformly on the surface. The applicator possesses a cylindrical member which has an applicating liquid reservoir formed in it and a conduit to carry the applicating liquid from the outside into the applicating liquid reservoir, and internally apply pressure on a resilient closure which maintains a slit normally closed, such internal pressure causes the slit to open along its entire length when the internal pressure of the applicating liquid in the applicating liquid reservoir is more than a predetermined level. The cylindrical member is designed in such a way that the slit opens equally along its entire length.

Abstract: A fluid applicator includes a fluid container having a collar mounted at an open top end. A base is mounted in the collar and is shaped to conform to the shape of a porous, spherical applicator member rotatably mounted in the collar, with a portion of the applicator member extending outward from the collar. An air intake conduit is centrally mounted in the base and draws air from the pores in the applicator member into the interior of the container to control the rate of fluid dispersion through fluid outlets formed in the base to the applicator member.

Abstract: The housing (1') of a writing point (1) or tracing element for manual ink writing or drawing instruments or for plotter or similar automatic or mechanical tracing machines is or can be linked with a shaft (40) that contains the ink and/works as a holder and/or storage. The housing has also a compensating system and a writing body (1") and if necessary other parts. It is provided with a supply system having in the area of the housing (1') several annular spaces (52 and 57) arranged axially one after the other and having different capillarities, their capillarity increasing one or more times in the direction of the writing body (1"). At least one annular space is conically shaped (53) and has a capillarity different from that of the writing body (1"), increasing in the direction of the latter.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises a container (2) containing the product and a head (7) provided with an applicator (A) constituted by at least one roller (8) mounted on one open end (6) of the container. A valve for obturating the open end (6) is situated inside the head (7) between the open end (6) and the applicator (A). A rotatable knob for actuating the opening and closing of the valve is accessible from outside the head (7).

Abstract: A lotion applicator is set forth wherein an elongate housing tapering outwardly includes a longitudinally positionable axle wherein a sponge-like applicator is secured thereto. A convex positioning member is fixedly secured to the axle and the sponge-like applicator for maintaining a convex configuration of the sponge-like material when in an extended position and withdrawing the sponge-like material interiorly of the housing when not in use whereby the pivotal handle is pivotably mounted to overlie the housing with a forwardly mounted cover for storage of the device.

Abstract: A device for a massage of the cutaneous covering comprises a reservoir and an applicator element, and an obturator situated between them. This obturator comprises two parts, the first, or movable part being provided with a central stud and at least one opening to allow the product to be applied to pass through this first part, and the second or actuating part comprising a disc provided with a central hole and extended by a lower skirt covering at least the movable part. The applicator element is fixed to said actuating part. The two parts constituting the obturator comprise means cooperating with each other to ensure their relative displacement. The device can be used in the field of cosmetics.

Abstract: A device for a massage of the cutaneous covering comprises a reservoir and an applicator element, and an obturator situated between them. This obturator comprises two parts, the first, or movable part being provided with a central stud and at least one opening to allow the product to be applied to pass through this first part, and the second or actuating part comprising a disc provided with a central hole and extended by a lower skirt covering at least the movable part. The applicator element is fixed to said actuating part. The two parts constituting the obturator comprise means cooperating with each other to ensure their relative displacement. The device can be used in the field of cosmetics.

Abstract: A chalk liner has a vessel shaped main body having a chalk chamber to be charged with chalk powder, an opening formed in the lower end of the main body for dropping the chalk powder from the chalk chamber, a gear disposed in the opening for drawing lines on a cloth by the dropped chalk powder, and a cartridge for supplying chalk powder into the main body, which is fittable in the chalk chamber of the main body and detachable therefrom. By installing the cartridge in the main body, the chalk powder previously charged in the cartridge is supplied into the chalk chamber of the main body. When the chalk powder within the main body runs short during the lining operation, the cartridge is detached from the main body and another cartridge which is previously charged with chalk powder is installed in the main body. This enables the easy recharge of chalk powder in a short time.

Abstract: A dispensing package is provided for delivery of liquids such as antiperspirants. The package has a fitment mounted upon a container holding liquid product. Within the fitment is a socket cradling an oval roller. At either ends of the socket are a pair of arms which communicate with the ends of the oval through a movement means permitting the oval to travel vertically within the socket. A spring with one or more upward protruding spuds is thrust from below through a floor base aperture and presses against the oval roller. Normally the spring pushes the spud through the aperture to seal the container. When the roller is pressed against a treating surface, e.g. skin, the roller pushes downward upon the spud thereby opening the floor base aperture permitting product to exit the container and be spread by the roller onto treatment surfaces.

Abstract: A pressure fed paint roller includes a paint roller shield and handle, a paint roller mounted for rotation within the shield, and a two-piece floating manifold positioned between the top of the shield and the roller. The manifold has a concave paint spreading surface with a row of spaced discharge openings from which paint is discharged under pressure onto the roller surface. An adjustable resilient loop connected between the manifold and the shield urges the manifold toward the roller so that this paint spreading surface engages the paint roller and forces the paint into the outer covering of the roller without impeding rotation of the paint roller.

Abstract: A painting tool, with an internal paint reservoir that feeds paint to a roller in a relatively continuous fashion, is manipulated through an adjustable handle. The roller housing includes a pair of brackets defining a convex surface. The handle telescopically passes through the convex surface and is encircled by a ring which threads about the handle. The ring is cammed to move towards and away from the spherical surface on the roller housing, when the ring is rotated. Since the ring includes a concave surface, the translation of the ring with respect to the convex surface on the roller enables locking engagement to be attained between the handle and the roller housing. In this way the handle may be selectively fixed with respect to the roller in one of a plurality of relative angular orientations to facilitate painting.

Abstract: A pressure fed roller type fluid applicator is disclosed which comprises a frame having a handle and spaced means for supporting thereon in free rolling relation an applicator roller together with a fluid feeder member in the form of an elongate tube of small diameter mounted adjacent the exterior surface of the applicator roller and having a perforated wall so as to discharge liquid onto the exterior surface of the roller, the fluid being supplied through conduit forming means extending from a fluid supply source through the handle and connected to the feeder tube, with a conveniently positioned, manually operable, fluid control valve in the supply line.

Abstract: The valve system described herein comprises a valve for controlling the flow of paint to a brush, roller or other paint spreading device which is actuated to permit the flow of paint through the valve by the pressure applied to the spreading device. The valve comprises a valve stem having an opening therein for the flow of paint, a valve head fastened rigidly to the valve stem and a chamber in which a lower part of the wall thereof comprises a valve seat. This system operates in such a manner that a pressure applied at an angle to the linear axis of the valve stem tilts the valve head against one portion of the adjacent valve seat thereby pressing one side of the valve head out of normal position so that there is an open space between the valve head and the valve seat through which paint may flow into the opening in the valve stem and ultimately into the paint spreading device.

Abstract: A fluid applicator has a fluid absorbant dispensing roller mounted by an applicator head having inlet means for releasably connecting the roller in fluid communication with a disposable fluid storage container and fluid pressure responsive valve means in the applicator head for restricting fluid flow to the roller normally whereby the roller is applied with fluid by manually squeezing the container.

Abstract: A device for application of liquid products, such as paints and the like, comprising a container holding the main quantity of the product and with a discharge opening therein, and an applicator roller. An elongate chamber is provided between the discharge opening and the applicator roller in a position beneath the roller and with a paint supply slot at its top wall. The roller is mounted in front of the container and above the chamber in a manner ensuring that the roller, when rotated, picks up a controlled amount of paint on its periphery. The device is equally suitable for painting vertical and horizontal surfaces. By tilting the device into various positions of inclination or by providing special means it is possible to control the amount of liquid to be picked up by the roller and also the speed of liquid outflow. Means are provided to allow use of applicator rollers of various kinds and having different circumferential dimensions.

Abstract: A pressure coating roller gun has a spray nozzle having a spray opening formed in front of the central jet orifice, the opening having a bevel impingement wall. By the use of this nozzle, a coating material is sprayed in the form of a divergent thin film over the coating roller surface. The coating roller preferably has a length corresponding to the width of the divergent thin film of coating material sprayed from the spray nozzle. A spherical coupling member is provided at the proximal end of the spray nozzle so as to allow free adjustment of the direction of spray.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying colored lines on ice, in which a roller can be moved over ice in a positive and controllable manner, is provided with at least one wheel having a multiplicity of small protrusions or points on its peripheral surface. The protrusions on the tread of the wheel dig into the ice to give easy traction and thus ensure proper rotation of the roller without undesired swerving slippage.