Abstract: A touch screen actuation assist assembly for mounting a stylus to a finger such that the stylus facilitates actuating a touch screen includes a mount removable engaging to a finger adjacent to a free end of the finger. The mount includes a perimeter wall having an exterior surface, an interior surface, an outer edge, and an inner edge. The outer and inner edges define openings for extending the finger through. An elongated member is attached to the mount adjacent to the outer edge and extends away from the outer edge. The elongated member has a distal end relative to the mount. A stylus is coupled to the elongated member adjacent to the distal end. The stylus includes a material actuating a touch screen of a personal electronic device.

Abstract: A refillable free ink writing instrument comprising a body having a rear end, a front end and an ink reservoir disposed between the rear end and the front end, a writing tip mounted on the front end, the writing tip having a portion in fluid communication with the ink reservoir, the writing tip being removable from the body for refill.

Abstract: A writing instrument for alternating between an active stylus tip and an ink pen tip which is retractable from and displaceable through an annular opening at one end of the writing instrument.

Abstract: In a writing tool 1, a front shaft 5 is detachably provided on a rear shaft 6 containing an ink absorbent body 7. A filling part 51 is provided on an outside surface of a rear part of the front shaft 5. The filling part 51 detachably fits to a fitted part 61 formed on an inside surface of an opening part of the rear shaft 6. The filling part 51 has an outward-facing pressure contact part 53 and a radially penetrating slit 54. The fitted part 61 has an inward-facing pressure contact part 63. The front shaft 5 and the rear shaft 6 are brought into a pressure contact with each other when the front shaft 5 and the rear shaft 6 are fitted to each other.

Abstract: A writing instrument for alternating between an active stylus tip and an ink pen tip which is retractable from and displaceable through an annular opening at one end of the writing instrument.

Abstract: An input assisting device 50 for a touch panel includes a body portion 51 to be attached to a predetermined portion of a finger, a linear portion 52 that has a width of 5 mm or less and is attached to the body portion 51 so that the linear portion 52 is projected 10 mm or more from the fingertip when the body portion 51 is attached to the predetermined portion, and a contact portion 54 that is provided on a tip portion of the linear portion 52 so that the contact portion 54 is directed from a nail to the inner surface of the finger when the body portion 51 is attached to the predetermined portion. The contact portion 54 is electrically connected with the finger when the body portion 51 is attached to the predetermined portion.

Abstract: An electronic pen, an electronic pen connection structure connecting to the electronic pen, and a portable device having the electronic pen connection structure are provided. An electronic pen that controls an on/off operation of a switch provided on an electronic pen connection structure of a portable device using at least one groove provided on the electronic pen, the electronic pen connection structure connecting to the electronic pen, and the portable device having the electronic pen connection structure are provided. The electronic pen connected to a portable device by the electronic pen connection structure formed on the portable device includes a pen point portion that generates a user input on the portable device, and a penholder portion that is connected to the pen point portion and has at least one groove formed thereon to be able to accommodate at least one switch provided on the electronic pen connection structure.

Abstract: An assembly can include a housing that includes an opening, a bore extending from the opening along an axis and a sealable port; and a cable feed-through body that includes a first axial end, a second axial end, a bore extending between the axial ends, a tapered bore surface and a sealable port, the cable feed-through body being partially disposed within the bore of the housing to locate the second axial end at an axial distance from the opening of the housing that exceeds an axial distance of the sealable port of the housing to at least in part form a gland seal between the cable feed-through body and the bore of the housing. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: A stylus includes a conductive rod, a circuit board, and an antenna. The conductive rod has a first opening. The circuit board is disposed in the conductive rod and includes a ground portion, wherein the conductive rod is electrically connected to the ground portion. The antenna includes a radiating portion and a feeding portion. The feeding portion is electrically connected to the circuit board and extends to the outside of the conductive rod via the first opening. The radiating portion is disposed at the outside of the conductive rod and is electrically connected to the feeding portion.

Abstract: A digit hood to enable a user to quickly and accurately actuate keys of a hand held device. The digit hood can include a cover configured to be disposed over a digit. The cover can include an opening configured to receive the digit. One or more raised protrusions can extend from the cover and away from the digit for actuating the keys of the hand held device. A plurality of joint holes can be disposed through the cover to allow the digit to bend. A plurality of ventilation holes can be disposed through the cover to provide ventilation to the digit.

Abstract: A collector-type applicator implement includes: a barrel body having a front barrel and a main barrel on a rear side of the front barrel, the main barrel being fitted with the front barrel; a collector having comb-like fins and arranged in a front part of the barrel body; and, a storage space defined in a rear part of the barrel body for storing an application liquid. The collector is covered by front barrel and the main barrel and configured to be held inside the barrel body.

Abstract: A scratch and sniff kit comprises a plurality of scratch and sniff inks, wherein each ink comprises a different microencapsulated fragrance. The kit may further include a device, wherein each scratch and sniff ink is disposed within the device. A method of using the kit comprises dispensing at least two scratch and sniff inks from the device and mixing the inks together to form a mixture that releases a unique fragrance.

Abstract: A stylus pen includes a pen body, an electromagnetic touch pen module which includes an electromagnetic pen head disposed in a top end of the pen body and a first circuit board connecting with the electromagnetic pen head, a camera module which includes a second circuit board, a camera lens embedded in a cavity of the top end of the pen body and a power button, a rechargeable battery pack disposed in the pen body to supply power for the electromagnetic touch pen module and the camera module, and a function button connected to the first and the second circuit boards to act as a right mouse button and a shutter button. The stylus pen switches working modes between the camera module and the electromagnetic touch pen module through powering on and off the power button.

Abstract: A buffered stylus includes a barrel that has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and a staff that extends through the barrel. A front end portion of the staff has a part that extends outwardly of the first end of the barrel, and further has a rear end. A staff body portion is connected to the rear end of the front end portion, and has an elastically deformable segment capable of being extended and contracted in a longitudinal direction so as to absorb shock force. A rear end portion of the staff is connected to a rear end of the staff body portion, and is secured to the second end of the barrel.

Abstract: A stylus includes a stylus member including a first housing defining a first receptacle; a stylus body assembly slidably and non-rotatably accommodated in the first receptacle. The stylus body assembly including a first threaded hole, and a pen member including a second housing defining a second receptacle, a pen assembly slidably and non-rotatably accommodated in the second receptacle. The pen assembly defining a second threaded hole therethrough; and a shaft including a first threaded portion engaging with the first threaded hole and a second threaded portion engaging with the second threaded hole so rotation of the shaft relative to the first housing and the second housing causes the stylus body assembly to extend into or retract from the first housing and the second housing respectively.

Abstract: A portable refillable marker-fluid cartridge comprising a marker-chamber, a marker-fluid applicator extending from out of the cartridge wherein the marker fluid applicator is in fluid communication with the marker-chamber, a filling mechanism configured to open from a delivery tube being pushed theretowards, thereby allowing the marker fluid to pass into the marker-chamber, and at least one seal-ring configured to minimize leak of the marker-fluid out of the marker-chamber.

Abstract: An exemplary stylus includes a barrel, two slide mechanisms, two housings and a head. The two housings are slidably coupled to the barrel by the two slide mechanisms. The head is attached to an outer end of one of the housings, and configured to contact a touch screen of an electronic device. The two housings cooperatively surround the barrel when the stylus is in a retracted position, and are slidable along two opposite directions to elongate the stylus.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a touch pen comprising a main body, a first pen head, a first elastic member, and a first sleeve. The first elastic member interconnects the main body and the first pen head. The first sleeve is slidably sleeved on the main body or the first elastic member so as to expose at least a part of the first elastic member. The first elastic member is bendable.

Abstract: Art instrument having a self-contained reservoir for storing and dispensing application liquid includes a reservoir body for containing the application liquid and a dispensing assembly that dispenses the application liquid from the reservoir. The dispensing assembly includes an applicator, a primary orifice restrictor including a channel, a movable actuating assembly that retains the applicator and the primary orifice restrictor and is movably connected to the reservoir body, and a secondary orifice restrictor arranged in an opening of the reservoir body and includes an initially closed channel. The instrument also includes a partly movable control mechanism that controls movement of the actuating assembly relative to the reservoir body. The control mechanism having a configuration in which it prevents opening of the closed channel and thereby prevents leakage of application liquid from the reservoir prior to manual activation by a user.

Abstract: Stylus-substrate system components include an optical transitioning or color changing substrate and a stylus device/mechanism for inducing the optical transition or color change in the substrate. The optical transitioning or color change substrate possess all of the chemical components necessary to generate a single color or multiple color image, written matter, graphics, markings or recorded information. The stylus device/mechanism possesses the physical, electrical, and/or mechanical means for inducing the single or multi-colored change in the substrate.

Abstract: A process for producing a liquid container that is good in a gas barrier property, transparency, and water repellency. The process includes molding a resin composition comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin; (b) 3 to 40 parts by weight of at least one resin selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated terpene resins, petroleum resins, and hydrogenated petroleum resins; and (c) 0.03 to 5 parts by weight of at least one component selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, fluorosurfactants, and paraffin oils, with their viscosities being 20 to 3000 cSt at 25° C., as determined according to JIS Z 8803.

Abstract: A telescopic handwriting pen for PDA or cellular phone. In one embodiment, the pen comprises tubelike inner, intermediate, and outer sections and first and second coupling assemblies fitted in front ends of the inner and intermediate sections. Either coupling assembly includes annular grooves with O-rings put thereon, an annular recess between the grooves filled with lubricating oil, and a rear extension secured to the inner or intermediate section. A writing head is fitted in a front end of the outer section and comprises a channel in fluid communication with the external and inside of the second coupling assembly. Stop mechanisms are provided in rear ends of the outer and intermediate sections for preventing an inside section from disengaging another section while sliding therein. The pen can carry out a smooth sliding and has a balanced weight.

Abstract: An improvement to a writing instrument with stylus, a pocket clip and an integrated letter-opening blade. The improvement consists of locating the letter-opening blade in the pocket clip of the pen. The blade is prevented from cutting the pocket of the user due to a blade protector that is mechanically linked to the mechanism that extends and retracts with the marking or writing tip. In an alternate embodiment, the blade is located on the opposite side of the pocket clip. The extending and retracting mechanism can be a variety of types including twist, press, sliding. The stylus provides input to a PDA, touch screen or other tactile input device. Another embodiment includes a letter opener with a stylus.

Abstract: An expandable and contractible stylus for interfacing with a touchscreen of an electronic device. The expandable and contractible feature allows for a stylus that contracts to fit into a stylus holder in a small handheld device and expands to facilitate its removal from a device and to fit more comfortably in a user's hand. It holds either its expanded or contracted position for any orientation in space. An expandable and contractible stylus may facilitate the user's experience and thus provide an advantage over other conventional styluses.

Abstract: Waterproof miniature LED device including a cylinder having a first housing part with an internal thread and a second housing part with an external thread and rotatably coupled to the first housing part via engagement of the threads, an LED light assembly mounted to the cylinder and a dome connected to the cylinder and covering the LED light assembly. The cylinder defines a chamber for receiving batteries. Each housing part is conductive to enable formation of an electrical circuit including the batteries, LED light assembly and conductive portions of the housing parts. Illumination provided by the LED light assembly is controlled by rotating the housing parts relative to one another causing formation or interruption of the electrical circuit. An elastic ring covers a space between the housing parts alongside the threads to prevent water from entering between the threads into the interior of the cylinder and interrupting the electrical circuit.

Abstract: An expandable and contractible stylus for interfacing with a touchscreen of an electronic device. The expandable and contractible feature allows for a stylus that contracts to fit into a stylus holder in a small handheld device and expands to facilitate its removal from a device and to fit more comfortably in a user's hand. It holds either its expanded or contracted position for any orientation in space. An expandable and contractible stylus can facilitate the user's experience and thus provide an advantage over the other conventional styluses.

Abstract: A writing implement has a barrel provided with a separate front cap or a front cap formed integrally with the barrel, a writing member placed in the barrel, pushed constantly backward by a return spring and capable of axially sliding in the barrel, and a stylus mechanism.

Abstract: A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) with retractable stylus comprises a retractable stylus, a housing, a stylus slot, and a push portion, wherein a contact pad is attached to the inner side of the push portion. The retractable stylus comprises a pen shaft having a release button, a pen body having an opening, and a spring situated inside the pen body. When an external force is applied to the pen shaft downward, the spring is compressed until the opening holding the release button; thus, the stylus is shortened. When the release button is set free from the opening, the spring elasticity ejects the pen shaft upward; thus, the stylus returns to the full-length condition. If the stylus is kept in the stylus slot, an external force applied to the push portion can make the contact pad press the release button; so the pen shaft is ejected upward by spring elasticity.

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

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

Abstract: An ergonomic stylus for a personal digital assistant, a tablet PC or other computer with a pen-based interface, with a body consisting of a tip and two or more arms. The arms reflexively assume an open position when removed from the pen slot of the pen-based computer and thereby provides the user with an ergonomic gripping area. The arms assume a closed position for storage in the pen slot in the PDA or other pen-based computer. It is therefore the primary object of the current invention to provide users of pen-based computers with a single device which is both comfortable for use over a prolonged period and which is storable in the pen slot of the pen-based computer.

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

Abstract: A multi-functional writing instrument which includes a combination pocket clip and stylus for input devices, such as personal digital assistants. The writing instrument includes a body having a cap portion, and the combination clip member and stylus having first and second ends, wherein an actuator tip is mounted to the first end and the clip member is mounted to the cap portion and pivotally movable with respect thereto. The clip member is pivotally movable relative to the instrument's body between a clamping position, for attachment to a pocket, and a stylus position, where the actuator tip is extended beyond one end of the body enabling engagement with a touch screen. The instrument allows the user to conveniently switch from writing on conventional media, for example paper, to inputting data in a personal digital assistant.

Abstract: A multi-functional writing instrument which includes a combination pocket clip and stylus for input devices, such as personal digital assistants. The writing instrument includes a body having a cap portion, and the combination clip member and stylus having first and second ends, wherein an actuator tip is mounted to the second end and the clip member is mounted to the cap portion and slidably movable with respect thereto. The clip member is slidably movable relative to the body between a clamping position, for attachment to a pocket, and a stylus position, where the actuator tip of the clip member is extended beyond one end of the instrument's body enabling engagement with a touch screen. The instrument allows the user to conveniently switch from writing on conventional media, for example paper, to inputting data in a personal digital assistant.

Abstract: A composite writing implement is capable of being used as a ball-point pen, a mechanical pencil or a stylus pen. The composite writing implement includes a barrel, a pencil lead feeder unit axially slidably placed in a front part of the barrel, a ballpoint refill unit disposed behind and coaxially with the pencil lead feeder unit in a back part of the barrel and including a ballpoint refill case and a ballpoint refill fixedly held in the ballpoint refill case, a rotary cam operatively connecting the ballpoint refill case and the pencil lead feeder unit, and a cap put on the ballpoint refill case so as to cover the ballpoint tip of the ballpoint refill, provided with a stylus tip, capable of being used as a stylus and means for turning the rotary cam through the ballpoint refill case to make the pencil lead feeder feed a lead.

Abstract: An input pen is capable of being held in any one of input pen holding parts (212A) respectively having different shapes of various personal digital assistants (212). The input pen has a barrel (201), and stopping members (209) fitted in the opposite end parts of the metal tube (208). An elastic member (210) is placed between the stopping members (209) so as to push the stopping members (209) outward. The metal tube (208) is fitted in openings (207A) formed in the barrel (201). When the input pen is inserted in an input pen holding part (212A) of the personal digital assistant (212), the stopping members (209) properly projecting outside through the openings (207A) of the barrel (201) are pressed against the inner surface of the input pen holding part (212A). Thus, the input pen will not move even if there is a space between the barrel (201) and the inner surface of the input pen holding part (212A).

Abstract: An adjustable and economical finger stylus useful in operating a touch sensitive screen and for entering data in, e.g., a personal data assistant (PDA). The adjustable elements of the finger stylus provide for rapid, convenient and significant adjustability while comfortably securing the stylus to the finger during use. Once sized, the stylus can readily be slipped on and off the user's finger as needed.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for providing a multi-media writing instrument having locking grips. The grips are locked into position so that they will not rotate around the outer diameter of the pen. In particular, the upper grip of the multi-media writing instrument contains an indicator which denotes to the user the type of writing element being used and acts to lock the grip in position.

Abstract: An adjustable and economical finger stylus useful in operating a touch sensitive screen and for entering data in, e.g., a personal data assistant (PAD). The adjustable elements of the finger stylus provide for rapid, convenient and significant adjustability while comfortably securing the stylus to the finger during use. Once sized, the stylus can readily be slipped on and off the user's finger as needed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose fingertip pen/stylus comprising a flexible shaft having first and second ends made of a bendable material, which retains a twisted shape, said shaft sized of sufficient length to wrap and secure about the fingertip of a writing digit or to be used in a straightened position as a conventional pen; the first end adapted as a stylus tip for use with pressure sensitive computer screens, and the second end adapted as a writing tip to extend sufficiently beyond the fingertip of the writing digit stylus to contact and write on a writing surface.

Abstract: An adjustable and economical finger stylus useful in operating a touch sensitive screen and for entering data in, e.g., a personal data assistant (PDA). The adjustable elements of the finger stylus provide for rapid, convenient and significant adjustability while comfortably securing the stylus to the finger during use. Once sized, the stylus can readily be slipped on and off the user's finger as needed.

Abstract: A stylus for a handheld computing device has a clip with detents and spaced apart ribs for securing the stylus in a stylus slot of the handheld device. The clip has grooves on the outward-facing surface, making the clip easier to grasp in order to remove the stylus from the stylus port. The stylus can include a replaceable, retractable ball point pen tip extending from the end of the stylus opposite the stylus tip.

Abstract: A input pen for a portable information processing terminal device with an input tip (12) biased axially forward by pressure applied thereto by a return spring (13). The pressure applied to the input tip (12) is optionally adjustable. A front barrel 10 is detachably attached to a front portion of a barrel (1). The input tip (12) is axially slidably inserted in the front barrel 10. The return spring 13 extended in the front barrel (10) applies pressure to the input tip (12) so as to bias the input tip (12) forward.

Abstract: An adjustable and economical finger stylus useful in operating a touch sensitive screen and for entering data in, e.g., a personal data assistant (PDA). The adjustable elements of the finger stylus provide for rapid, convenient and significant adjustability while comfortably securing the stylus to the finger during use. Once sized, the stylus can readily be slipped on and off the user's finger as needed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose fingertip pen/stylus comprising a flexible shaft having first and second ends made of a bendable material, which retains a twisted shape, said shaft sized of sufficient length to wrap and secure about the fingertip of a writing digit; the first end adapted as a stylus tip for use with pressure sensitive computer screens, and the second end adapted as a writing tip to extend sufficiently beyond the fingertip of the writing digit stylus to contact and write on a writing surface.

Abstract: A pen cap stylus (or screen operator) is useful in combination with a conventional writing implement, such as a pencil or an ink pen. The manner in which the pen cap stylus screen operator engages to an end of a writing implement is analogous to how a pen cap engages either end of the pen for which it was designed. To form a hybrid instrument for use both as a computer stylus and as a writing instrument, the pen cap stylus is placed on the end of the writing instrument opposite the writing element. The pen cap stylus has a pointy tip for engaging a touch screen of a computer device to selectively actuate microswitches therein. The writing element disposed at the other end of the writing instrument maintains its conventional utility.

Abstract: A handwriting or ink applying device includes a casing for holding a flexible ink container, the casing having a writing tip at a writing end thereof The rear end of the writing tip communicates with an L-shaped ink-containing chamber. The ink-containing chamber has a valve interposed between the ink container and the chamber. The valve is connected to a spring biased lever arm that biases the valve into a closed position. A flexible bubble having an interior communicating via a channel with the ambient air is responsive to pressure differences between the ambient air and the interior of the chamber to open and close the valve as the level of ink in the ink-containing chamber rises and falls.

Abstract: A writing implement with correction function including: a barrel; an adjusting member threadedly engaged with an upper end of the barrel; a head member snug-fitted with a lower end of the barrel; a plug snug-fitted with a lower end of the head member; a reservoir tube inserted into the barrel, having an upper end fixedly connected with the adjusting member, and kept in place between the adjusting member and the plug; and correction fluid filled into the barrel, whereby the implement can be used for writing as well as correcting what is wrong.

Abstract: First and second engaging projected portions are formed on opposing circumferential surfaces of a tubular casing and a hollow lead portion which are rotated relative to each other so as to be coupled with, thereby spirally engaging external and internal threads formed on the respective opposing circumferential surfaces. A forward side face of the first engaging projected portion with respect to a spiral rotating direction is formed into a slanting face so as to allow the second engaging projected portion to move over the first engaging projected portion when the casing and the lead portion are completely coupled with each other. Further, backward side faces of the first and second engaging projected portions are formed into upright faces, such that the second engaging projected portion cannot move over the first engaging projected portion in an opposite direction once moving over the same. This arrangement reliably prevents the spiral engagement of the casing and the lead portion from loosening.

Abstract: A writing or drawing instrument including a writing tip (1) disposed at a front end of the writing instrument which can be brought into contact with a writing or drawing pad, a writing fluid reservoir (7) for supplying the writing tip (1) with writing fluid, and a writing fluid chamber (9) disposed between the writing tip (1) and the writing fluid reservoir (7). The writing fluid chamber (9) consists of a bubble of a flexible, inelastic material. The writing fluid chamber (9) is connected to the writing tip (1) on one side and is connected on the other side to a barrier (12). The barrier (12) is connected with the writing fluid reservoir (7) and can be opened in a controlled manner. When a lower fill level is reached in the writing fluid chamber (9), the barrier is briefly opened to fill the writing fluid chamber (9). During the filling of the writing fluid chamber (9), the volume of the writing fluid reservoir (7) is reduced in accordance with the consumption of the writing fluid.