Abstract: The invention relates to a fruit flavoring that produces a yellow taste sensation and that is obtained by (a) contacting and/or mixing at least one fruit flavoring producing a red taste sensation with (b) at least one fruit flavoring producing a green taste sensation.

Abstract: A coating agent for pencils for writing, sketching or drawing or for cosmetic articles of all kinds, including at least one cellulose fraction, at least one binder, at least one plasticizer, and at least one adhesion promoter, wherein the adhesion promoter is designed as a silane having functional groups.

Abstract: In a pencil lead manufactured through a baking step regardless of being a black lead or a colored lead, the mechanical strength of the pencil lead is further increased by coating a surface thereof with a resin. A pencil lead includes a baked lead body whose surface is covered by a covering layer made of resin that has a scratch hardness of HB or greater. The scratch hardness of the resin as a subject resin is defined as a lowest hardness index of a tester pencil that is able to form an indentation on a surface of a horizontal flat plate coated with a 5-?m thick film of the subject resin, when the surface is scratched by the tester pencil being pressed onto the surface at an angle of 45° with a load of 7.355 N.

Abstract: A pencil for applying a coloring and/or cosmetic substance, having a pigment core composed of the substance that is to be applied and a one-piece injection-molded casing encompassing the pigment core that is composed of a thermoplastic material that consists of a mix of a first plastic phase and a second plastic phase, wherein the casing, respectively viewed in the radial direction, has an outer enrichment zone with a higher concentration of the first plastic phase than in the middle region and the casing, respectively viewed in the radial direction, has an inner enrichment zone with a higher concentration of the first plastic phase than in the middle region.

Abstract: A system for the surface and subsurface delivery of therapeutic and cosmetic agents. The system includes a disposable attachable tip that can be pre-filled with medications or cosmetics and attached to hand pieces including electromagnetic and mechanical energy hand piece devices.

Abstract: A system for the surface and subsurface delivery of therapeutic and cosmetic agents. The system includes a disposable attachable tip that can be pre-filled with medications or cosmetics and attached to hand pieces including electromagnetic and mechanical energy hand piece devices.

Abstract: An applicator package (40), consisting of an applicator and a substance (48) in the applicator, is provided so a user can apply the substance (48) to a target region. A set of components is provided for being assembled as the applicator, and a method is provided for making the applicator package (40). The applicator package (40) includes a platform (42) having an outer side (56) and having an inner side (54) defining a substance support surface (55). The substance (48) is supported on the platform support surface (55). The platform (42) defines (1) at least one fill passage (58) that extends from the platform outer side (56) to the platform inner side (54), and (2) at least one channel (60) that is located between portions of the substance support surface (55) and that communicates between the platform inner side (54) and the platform outer side (56). A dome (46 or 44) is initially, releasably mounted on the platform (42) over the substance (48) at the platform inner side (54).

Abstract: A plastic pencil comprising a writing core, an interlayer coating material placed about the writing core, a porous casing enclosing the interlayer coating material on the writing core and a covering applied to the exterior surface of the porous casing.

Abstract: Hand-held articles are disclosed for applying lotion to a user, including a user's back or other hard-to-reach places. A housing contains a lotion to be dispensed, and a member, integral to the housing, transfers the lotion to a user's body. The member may be a roller or a pre-moistened, elongated sheet, web or strip, with the housing containing a roll of pre-moistened material. The housing may further include a manually operated lever that allows a length of the strip to be pulled from the roll in the housing. The housing may additionally include a cap with a cutting edge to sever the strip at a desired length. The strip of material may be pre-moistened with a tanning lotion; self-tanning lotions; sun block; moisturizing cream, or insect repellant. The strip of material may be made of a non-woven synthetic fibrous material, with a width in the range of 1 to 3 inches.

Abstract: A single use, disposable ‘card’ for transferring a deodorant or other cosmetic product to the human body. The card can be discreetly carried and used, followed by easy disposal of the card and packaging. The card is coated (on one or both sides) with a deodorant product, and is roughly the size of a credit card, with variations in height and width as required. A removable protective covering is provided over the area of the card containing the deodorant product, or is large enough to contain the entire card.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards the design of a marking device for writing or drawing on a given surface. The marking device can be made of any material that leaves a residue or makes legible marks on a surface brought into contact with the device. The marking device of the present disclosure can be used to make precise lines or shapes on any material, including rough surfaces, such as, wood, concrete, drywall, tiles, etc. The marking device can consistently produce thin lines without needing any sharpening. The marking device can be attached to a support frame, which can serves as a handle for grasping and using the marking device. The support frame can further provide a housing to shield the marking device from damage when not in use. In one exemplary embodiment, the marking device is shaped as a razorblade and is configured to fit into any standard utility knife. In such an embodiment, the utility knife serves as the support frame for the marking device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pencil 1 for writing, drawing, painting and/or cosmetics purposes, comprising a colored core 11 and a core holder enclosing the core 1, wherein the core holder comprises a wood-replacement material 12 which encloses the core 1, wherein the core 1 and core holder are retained such that they cannot be displaced in relation to one another, wherein the core holder has a carrying sleeve 13 which encloses the wood-replacement material 12, and wherein the modulus of elasticity of the carrying sleeve 13 is equal to, or higher than, that of the wood-replacement material and the bending strength of the carrying sleeve is higher than that of the wood-replacement material.

Abstract: A method for depositing an amount of a heat meltable at room temperature non flowable semi-solid lip product (8) on an applicator having a flexible sheet-like support (1) with a lip product area (4) having an interconnected open channel structure, formed by channel forming elements (6), said area (4) having a circumferential raised edge (7), the method including depositing the amount of lip product in the lip product area (4), filling the lip product area (4) incompletely and/or non uniformly, subjecting the lip product (8) to a heat treatment to heat all of it to above the melting point thereof, such that the lip product (8) flows into the channel structure filling the lip product area (4) substantially complete and uniform, and cooling the assembly of applicator and lip product (8).

Abstract: A pencil that includes a polymer-bonded lead, a polymerbonded wood substitute material that includes an organic filler and covers or surrounds the lead along its length, and an adhesion promoter layer disposed between the lead and the wood substitute material. The lead and the wood substitute material each have a polymer. The polymer in the lead being incompatible with the polymer in the wood substitute material so that the polymer of the lead and the polymer of the wood substitute material do not create any connection with one another. The adhesion promoter layer is connected to the polymer in the lead and to the polymer in the wood substitute material so that the adhesion promoter layer forms a connection with the polymer in the lead and with the polymer of the substitute material. The organic filler is formed by particles having a maximum particle size of 250 ?m.

Abstract: A deodorant dispensing device and related method comprising a housing having two open ends, two cartridges contained within said housing wherein the two cartridges contain a solid or semi-solid deodorant, two caps removably attached to the two open ends of the housing, and a dual extension mechanism that controls the extension and retraction of the solid or semi-solid deodorant out of the two open ends of the housing. A preferable embodiment of the device employs open ends of the housing that are configured in axial alignment so that the two open ends extend in opposite directions. Another preferable embodiment of the device employs cartridges that are removably attached to the housing, disposable, and replaceable with replacement cartridges.

Abstract: “FORMULATION FOR PRODUCING A WRITING ARTICLE, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A WRITING ARTICLE AND A WRITING ARTICLE”, wherein the formulation of said writing article can optionally comprise the following components (with a variation of ±2.5%): ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, 37-50%), SAN (Styrene-Acrylonitrile, 14%), Graphite (35-42%), Calcium Stearate (5-10%), Stearin (8%), Talc (5-23%), Mineral Oil (2-3%), Polyethylene (1%), Bentonite (5-15%), Calcium Carbonate (1%). Said article (1) is defined as a single-piece object (2), which has an integral tip (3) that is produced by sharpening; the body of said single-piece object (2) is configured according to a profile standard, and may include multiple sides (4) giving said single-piece object an hexagonal appearance, or even only one encircling side (5), which gives said single-piece object a cylindrical appearance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a deodorant formulation having improved efficacy and stability. The deodorant formulation comprises propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, and grapefruit seed extract as the principal deodorizing actives. The combination of these deodorizing active ingredients results in a formulation with strong efficacy. The deodorant formulation of the invention may further be formed into a stable solid stick product in accordance with the methods outlined herein.

Abstract: A stationery tool has a body, a pushbutton, a working element, and a push-proof device. The pushbutton is pushably and rotatably mounted on an end of the body. The working element is mounted in the body and is connected to and driven by the pushbutton. The push-proof device is mounted between the body and the pushbutton and has a blocking protrusion and a blocking segment. The blocking protrusion is disposed on the pushbutton. The blocking segment is disposed on the body, selectively abuts the blocking protrusion and has a passage defined in the blocking segment to allow the blocking protrusion to pass the blocking segment. Accordingly, a push-proof capability is provided to the pushbutton to prevent the working element from extending out of the body unintentionally.

Abstract: The present invention is a mechanically operating device used for packaging and applying a product. A molded product traverses through a barrel as an actuator sleeve is rotated. The actuator sleeve rotates an actuator, propelling a driver through the barrel. The driver is keyed into the barrel using a clutch washer—the clutch washer prevents the rotation of the driver. Mechanical actuating splines on the actuator engage the threads of the driver. The forward motion of the driver transversely pushes a cup out from an orifice of the barrel. The molded product is fitted within the cup. A cap is hermetically sealed to a barrel to create dynamic vapor chamber that prevents any contamination or alteration of the molded product. Primary and secondary seals between the barrel and the cap as well as between the cup and the barrel maintain the airtight feature of the dynamic vapor chamber.

Abstract: A multicolor writing and designing device has an elongated pastel color capsule with a plurality of longitudinal segment groups disposed substantially in parallel with a main capsule axis, at least one segment of a group being located within the capsule such that it forms a capsule tip. At least two of the segment groups are of different tints from the same color sampling zone in a color space colorimetric triangle. having a plurality of such sampling zones. The color sampling zones may correspond to areas in the CIE 1964 10° Standard Observer color space.

Abstract: Personal care product dispenser systems include a dispenser and a base station. The dispenser comprises a casing including a personal care product and a shaft. The personal care product is disposed within the casing and comprises an antiperspirant or deodorant. The shaft extends through a portion of the casing and including a first end and a second end and is configured to advance the personal care product through the casing when rotated in a first direction. The second end has a chuck contact surface defining a first shape. The base station includes a motor and a chuck. The motor is operatively coupled to the chuck and is configured to rotate the chuck, and the chuck has a wheel contact surface to correspond to the first shape of the chuck contact surface. The base station is configured to rotate the chuck when the dispenser is mounted to the base station.

Abstract: The substance application bar includes an application portion having an exterior surface and an interior surface and configured for applying a substance to a receiving surface and at least one blocking extension extending adjacent the interior surface of the application portion to define a retaining recess therebetween. The blocking extension and the interior surface are associated to cooperatively substantially block movement of an object received in the retaining recess in a direction generally along the interior surface against the blocking extension. The substance application bar may also include at least one bar-preserving extension associated with the interior surface to maintain a portion of the recess open to the atmosphere. This facilitates air flow through and drying of the recess for resisting deterioration of the bar. An assembly of application bars in stacked association also is included.

Abstract: Link pencils, pens, or other writing utensils provide an improved method of discretely signaling special needs students in a class room setting. The invention utilizes radio frequency communication by using a transmitting device located inside of a writing utensil pencil that talks to a receiving device located inside a separate writing utensil. Once installed, there is no visible way to distinguish the modified pencils from ordinary pencils. The pencil containing the transmitting device is used by an instructor. The pencil containing the receiving device, which in some embodiments may be a transceiver such as a Bluetooth™ transceiver but without input to transmit a user controlled signal, is meant to be used by a student. When the instructor pushes down on the eraser or end of the writing utensil containing the transmitting device, the device containing the receiving device vibrates or emits light. This signals the student to pay attention.

Abstract: Crayons are formed of a unitary material with interior distances between surfaces to prevent insertion through the maximum mandibular opening of a child five years of age or younger.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held photochromic marking implement including a photochromic colorant and solid phase colorant carrier which can be used in direct-to-media marking and a method of forming same.

Abstract: Crayons are formed of a unitary material with interior distances between surfaces to prevent insertion through the maximum mandibular opening of a child five years of age or younger.

Abstract: A pencil-form cosmetic composition which has a good stability at high temperature, an excellent smoothness during application, and an excellent long-lasting property, and also provides a cosmetic product thereof. The pencil-form cosmetic composition comprises (a) 15 to 50% by mass of volatile oil, (b) 5 to 25% by mass of heavy liquid isoparaffin, and (c) 5 to 30% by mass of rice wax.

Abstract: Crayons are formed of a unitary material with interior distances between surfaces to prevent insertion through the maximum mandibular opening of a child five years of age or younger.

Abstract: The invention is a mechanical shading pencil where the lead rotates within the pencil casing, either on the lead's axis, or with an eccentric movement, such that the pencil will shade an area of a surface though the user is moving the pencil in a straight line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a writing, drawing, decorating or cosmetic pencil comprising a colour-delivering, polymer-bonded lead and a polymer-bonded wood substitute material, the wood substitute material at least partly covering or surrounding the lead along its length, there being disposed, between the lead and the wood substitute material, at least one adhesion promoter layer, the lead and the wood substitute material each comprising at least one polymer, the at least one polymer in the lead being incompatible with the at least one further polymer in the wood substitute material, and the at least one adhesion promoter layer coupling on the one hand to the at least one polymer in the lead and on the other hand to the at least one further polymer in the wood substitute material.

Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus is provided that includes a container, a first storage compartment disposed within the container and configured to store a deodorant, a second storage compartment disposed within the container and opposite the first storage compartment, the second storage compartment configured to store a sanitizer solution, an applicator in fluid communication with the second storage compartment and configured to receive the sanitizer solution and an interface disposed between the second storage compartment and the applicator for regulating the supply of the sanitizer solution to the applicator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pencil, such as a writing, drawing, or sketching pen, having a pencil lead (2) and a wood body (3) surrounding the pencil lead (2), wherein the pencil (1) has a substantially three-surface shape extending across the pencil length, comprising three gripping surfaces (4, 5, 6), wherein gripping depressions (7) disposed behind one another are provided on at least two gripping surfaces (4, 5, 6) across at least part of the pencil length.

Abstract: An insect repellent aqueous formulation comprising a combination of at least two essential oils, citrus peel tincture, and vinegar. A method of preparing an insect repellent aqueous formulation comprising: Mixing a combination of essential oils with an emulsifier and citrus tincture; Adding to the mixture obtained in (a) distilled water at a temperature of about 40° C. and vinegar, wherein the final volume/volume concentration of water is 90% and the final volume/volume concentration of vinegar is about 5%; Mixing the solution obtained in (b) for about 2 hours at ambient temperatures using a mechanical stirrer; and Allowing the mixed solution to rest prior to administration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held photochromic marking implement including a photochromic colorant and solid phase colorant carrier which can be used in direct-to-media marking and a method of forming same.

Abstract: A multi-pattern lip cosmetic applicator includes a base support having one or more primary regions with a multitude of small-delimited cells of predetermined geometry coated with lip cosmetics, which form a predetermined pattern transferable to the epidermal layer of a user's lips. The primary region may be a combination of two or more primary regions as part of a multi-pattern lip cosmetic applicator system. Wall-like projections defining the cells are arranged to proportionally vary the application in a variety of ways across the lips, with proportional mixing when two or more different cosmetics (which can be of different colors) are used. Also disclosed is a method for using the applicator as well as a method for making the applicator.

Abstract: Chitosan/alcohol solutions being stable solutions that have antiviral, antibacterial and hemostatic effects and methods of making thereof. The solutions can be liquids or gels and can be delivered in variety of manners.

Abstract: A device for at least one of packaging and dispensing a product may include a receptacle configured to contain a product and at least one body. The at least one body may include a binder and a plurality of particles associated with the binder. The at least one body may define at least one cavity visible to the naked eye, and the device may be configured so that, at least during use of the device, the at least one body is at least partially in contact with the product and at least some of the plurality of particles is at least partially in contact with the product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held photochromic marking implement including photochromic colorants and a solid phase colorant carrier which can be used in direct-to-media marking and a method of forming same.

Abstract: A writing or drawing instrument, for use by persons who are physically challenged, comprises a body with a top and a tip, and where the body is tapered there between. A strap is installed onto the body for use in installing the instrument onto the hands or fingers of a user. The strap is preferentially comprised of an elastic that provides flexibility for conforming to the hands or fingers of the user and for providing a biasing pressure for retaining the instrument to the hands or fingers of the user. In the preferred embodiment, the instrument is a crayon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator device for applying at least one cosmetic composition, the device comprising: a body defining a handle; a block of at least one cosmetic composition; a flat stiffener that is stationary relative to the composition and that extends inside said composition, the block defining a free outside surface that extends over at least a fraction of the height of the stiffener; and a cap that is arranged so as to be fastened on the body, and so as to cover the block.

Abstract: Crayons are formed of a unitary material with interior distances between surfaces to prevent insertion through the maximum mandibular opening of a child five years of age or younger.

Abstract: Stick-shaped solid cosmetic 10 comprises a wax with a melting point of 45° C. or higher and liquid oil, wherein the hardness of top portion 16 is 0.07 N to 0.38 N and the hardness of boundary portion 20, which is a border between a retained portion in inner holder 12 and a portion outside of the inner holder 12, is 0.03 N to 0.31 N higher than the hardness of the top portion, and wherein the hardness gradually increases from the top portion 16 to the boundary portion 20. Thus, the stick-shaped solid cosmetic 10 has smooth spreadability and excellent product strength.

Abstract: Provided is a bar-like cosmetic delivering container which is internally sealed and suppresses the cosmetic from forming a play due to negative pressure and prevents the lipstick from contacting the inner surface of a lid sleeve body. The bar-like cosmetic delivering container adapted to project and retract the cosmetic by relative rotation between a receiving sleeve body and an outer sleeve body, wherein a lid sleeve body is provided with a sealing sleeve body adapted to fit on the outer sleeve body, thereby sealing the interior of the container. This ensures that even when the lid sleeve body is opened to release the sealing sleeve body, the receiving sleeve body alone is not internally subjected to negative pressure, preventing the lipstick from floating up or forming a play.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple and efficient process for the preparation of pencil lead from the spent or waste pot liners of aluminum industries, said process comprising steps of crushing the liners into small sizes, adding chromic acid to the crushed liners, washing the reacted product with distilled water, thermally shock-treating the dried mass to obtain a fine flowing graphite powder, mixing the powder with binder(s), moistening the mixture with requisite amount of water to form a stiff dough, extruding the dough under pressure to obtain product in the form of a discs, heating the dried discs in an inert/reducing atmosphere in a furnace at temperature ranging between 400–1200° C. for time duration ranging between 1 to 6 hours, and obtaining the pencil lead.

Abstract: A set of crayons each having at least one characterizing physical property which differs from other crayons in the set such as color, size, shape, or fragrance have identifying terminations corresponding to the physical property. A universal decoder is provided in a sound emitting device which is adapted to produce an audible tone or message that corresponds to a physical property. Preferably the sound emitting device will include an integrated circuit, microprocessor and speaker components. The sound emitting device may be integral with the crayon. Preferably, the sound emitting device is separable from the crayons and may be physically or electrically coupled to a crayon by the user when a crayon is selected. Alternatively, a sound emitting device is provided which is operational when remote from a selected crayon.

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

Abstract: The subject articles include a housing including a cellulose ester (for example propionic acid esters and mixed esters), optionally encasing a marking mass, such as a cosmetic mass, and methods for making the same, such as by molding such as injection molding, extruding, and fabricating (e.g., by turning and drilling).

Abstract: An eyeliner pencil. The pencil includes an elongate portion which is gripped by the user, the elongate portion having a central axis. The pencil includes a marking portion extending from the elongate portion and in an angular relationship between 5° and 175° with the elongate portion. The marking portion is for marking an eyelid. A lipliner pencil. A method for applying eyeliner to an eyelid. A method for applying lipliner to a lip.

Abstract: A mop with a platen-shaped cleaning head member, to be used for dry or wet applications, with or without cleaning sheets, suited to be used as a liquid dispensing mop. An abrasive scrubber support is integrally formed with and extends from the forward upper surface of the cleaning head member. An abrasive scrubber component is secured to the support. The cleaning head member is connected to the mop's handle by a swivel joint which permits easy and ready rotation of the cleaning head member, 360° in relation to the handle. This permits unencumbered positioning of the abrasive scrubber, for efficient and effective cleaning of ingrained soiled surfaces. After this cleaning is completed, the cleaning head member can easily be rotated back to its primary cleaning position.

Abstract: In a stick-like object receiving member having safety precautions, which receives a stick-lik object, a sufficient air passage is secured without exerting an influence on the size of the stick-like object or the receiving member. An eraser receiving member 16, which is the stick-like object receiving member, includes a cylindrical side portion 16b which engages with at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of an eraser 13, and surrounds at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the eraser 13, and a bottom portion 16a which closes one end of the cylindrical side portion 16b. A slit 16e is formed in the cylindrical side portion 16b and bottom portion 16a so as to penetrate the cylindrical side portion 16b and bottom portion 16a in the axial direction, and the slit 16e serves as an air passage.