Abstract: A writing utensil structure includes a body having an upper end portion and a lower end portion defining a first sound emitting nozzle. A spacer is mounted in an inner wall of a mediate portion of the body for closing it, thereby defining an upper chamber and a lower chamber communicating with the first sound emitting nozzle. A first sound diffusing nozzle is defined through an outer wall of the lower end portion of the body and communicates between the lower chamber and the first sound emitting nozzle. A first sound guiding wedge is mounted in an inner wall of the lower end portion of the body and is located diametrically opposite to the first sound diffusing nozzle. By such an arrangement, the writing utensil structure can function as a whistle.

Abstract: The pop-eye pen and candy holder includes a main housing made of plastic or any suitable material. Inside the main housing is a ballpoint pen with the writing point extending out of the lower end of the main housing. The upper end of the main housing has a holding socket for a plastic eyeball to sit upon. The plastic eyeball is surrounded by a liquid and both are contained within a clear plastic sphere. The plastic eyeball has an off-centered weight to allow movement within the clear plastic ball. The upper end of the main housing also has an aperture to secure one end of a plastic tubing that is wrapped around the plastic eyeball to hold the plastic eyeball in place and to allow enough space for movement of the sphere. The other end of the plastic tubing extends above the eyeball and has an aperture at the top to hold a candy lollipop that can be replaced. This combination is a toy, a candy and a pen that will provide children with lots of fun.

Abstract: A stick-shaped material propelling container is comprised of a tubular body provided with a spiral groove in the inside thereof a guide sleeve inserted into the tubular body that is not movable in an axial direction but rotatable relative to the tubular body, and which is provided with guide grooves extending in the axial direction. A holder for holding stick-shaped material, is provided with projections to engage the spiral groove, so that a stick-shaped material held in the holder can be selectively extended from or retracted into the stick-shaped material propelling container. The stick-shaped material propelling container further includes a slit formed in the axial direction through a side wall portion of the holder where there are no projections.

Abstract: A side knock type mechanical pencil including a cylindrical shell having a ferrule; a slide member disposed axially movably within the cylindrical shell; a chuck disposed in front of the slide member, with a chuck ring being loosely fitted on the chuck; a chuck spring for urging the chuck backward; and a side knock mechanism provided in the cylindrical shell, the side knock mechanism comprising a side knock member provided in the cylindrical shell and the slide member, the slide member being movable axially against the backward bias of the chuck spring and having a slant portion for abutment with the side knock member when the side knock member is depressed radially.

Abstract: A writing utensil structure includes a housing having an upper end portion with a neck extending upwardly and two diametrically opposite lugs each protruding from the neck. A passage is defined in the upper end portion of the housing and extends through the neck. A cap is mounted on the upper end portion of the housing and includes an inner wall having a first recess defined in a lower portion thereof for receiving the neck, a second recess defined in an intermediate portion thereof for receiving each of the two lugs, and a third recess defined in an upper portion thereof and aligning with the passage. A writing utensil is received in the passage and has an upper end with a tip extending upwardly and received in the third recess.

Abstract: This invention is to a writing tool such as mechanical pencil or a ballpoint pen in which a writing shaft having a head member is inserted in an outer sleeve in such a manner that the head member projects from the outer sleeve. A stair or step and a spiral groove are provided on the forward inner surface and the rearward inner surface of a tubular cap, respectively, with an inside diameter of the rear part of the spiral groove being larger. A bearing part is brought into contact with a lead tank provided inside a forward art of the tubular part so that the forward part of the outer sleeve is movable in the axial direction and is locked in the turning direction against a rearward inner surface of the outer sleeve. The rearward part of the tubular body is provided with a slit, holding pieces of a stick-shaped object holder slidably inserted in said slit. A stick-shaped object is held by the holding pieces, and the projection is provided on each holder engaged with the spiral groove of the tubular cap.

Abstract: A writing utensil structure includes an upper body having an upper end portion with a first neck having two first lugs, and a lower end portion with a second neck having two second lugs. A cap has an inner wall defining a first recess for receiving the first neck, and a second recess for receiving the two first lugs. An intermediate body includes an upper end portion having an inner wall defining a first socket for receiving the second neck, and a second socket for receiving the two second lugs, and includes a lower end portion having an inner wall with a first space defined in a lower portion thereof, and a second space defined in a mediate portion thereof. A lower body includes an upper end portion having a third neck received in the first space. Two third lugs each protrude from the third neck and are each received in the second space. A first writing utensil is received in a first passage defined in the upper body, and a second writing utensil is received in a second passage defined in the lower body.

Abstract: This invention is to a writing tool such as mechanical pencil or a ballpoint pen in which a writing shaft having a head member is inserted in an outer sleeve in such a manner that the head member projects from the outer sleeve. A stair or step and a spiral groove are provided on the forward inner surface and the rearward inner surface of a tubular cap, respectively, with an inside diameter of the rear part of the spiral groove being larger. A bearing part is brought into contact with a lead tank provided inside a forward art of the tubular part so that the forward part of the outer sleeve is movable in the axial direction and is locked in the turning direction against a rearward inner surface of the outer sleeve. The rearward part of the tubular body is provided with a slit, holding pieces of a stick-shaped object holder slidably inserted in said slit. A stick-shaped object is held by the holding pieces, and the projection is provided on each holder engaged with the spiral groove of the tubular cap.

Abstract: A stick-shaped material propelling container is comprised of a tubular body provided with a spiral groove in the inside thereof, a guide sleeve inserted into the tubular body that is not movable in an axial direction, but rotatable relative to the tubular body, and which is provided with guide grooves extending in the axial direction. A holder for holding stick-shaped material, is provided with projections to engage the spiral groove, so that a stick-shaped material held in the holder can be selectively extended from or retracted into the stick-shaped material propelling container. The stick-shaped material propelling container further includes a slit formed in the axial direction through a side wall portion of the holder where there are no projections.

Abstract: A wall covering removal system for removing material from a surface comprising a scarifying apparatus for scarifying a material, having a handle, a scarifying assembly coupled to a first end, and a first scraper blade coupled to a second end, and a liquid dispensing and cleaning apparatus for wetting the scarified material, including a dispensing device coupled in liquid communication with a reservoir for dispensing liquid through a spray nozzle, a cleaning device coupled to the dispensing device, including a support member coupled to the dispensing device and positioned so as to avoid hindering a liquid sprayed from the nozzle of the dispensing device and a cleaning member coupled to the support member so as to extend forwardly of the dispensing device.

Abstract: The present invention is a combined pencil sharpener and pencil stowage apparatus. The invention comprises a body, a pencil stowage compartment formed within the body for containing a tip of a pencil, and a separate pencil sharpener compartment formed within the body, the pencil sharpener compartment containing a pencil sharpener. Unlike previous inventions, the present invention provides a single body that has these two separate pencil stowage and pencil sharpener compartments formed therein. The pencil stowage compartment and pencil sharpener compartment are preferably positioned in a parallel relationship to minimize the length of the pencil/apparatus when the pencil is stowed in the apparatus, therefore making it easy to be stored in the user's pocket.

Abstract: A combination ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil comprising a barrel with a nose cone having a hole therethrough. A plurality of different writing cartridges are provided, with each writing cartridge having a writing tip. A component is for radially positioning the writing cartridges within the barrel, so that the writing tips will face the hole in the nose cone of the barrel. Structures are for facilitating manual movement of each writing cartridge with the writing tip to and from the nose cone of the barrel. An element is for guiding one writing tip of one writing cartridge into and out of the hole in the nose cone of the barrel. When the writing tip extends out of the hole, a person can grip the barrel and write with the writing tip.

Abstract: A massaging, cleansing apparatus comprises a vibratory massaging portion and a formed soap bar. The massaging portion is dimensioned and configured to releasably receive the soap bar. The apparatus provides a vibratory massage during use of the soap bar, and also allows for non-destructive changing of soap bars, replacement of used soap bars, and continued use of the massaging portion after depletion of the soap bar.

Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.

Abstract: An ergonomic writing instrument comprising a writing instrument and a shell. The shell has a longitudinal axis and opposite ends and a hollow interior. The writing instrument is positioned within the shell with its operational end extending from one end of the shell. The portion of the shell furthest from the operational end is heel or "D" shaped, thus providing an ergonomically superior shape for a writing instrument. One can pick up this writing instrument and very easily grip the writing instrument correctly. Due to the comfortable conformity of the writing instrument to the natural arch between the thumb and the index finger, one can write for long periods without the fatigue or writing cramps which ordinarily accompany prolonged handwriting with conventionally shaped writing instruments.

Abstract: An instrument display cap, which is capable of interchanging a display member without modifying the structure of the cap, is provided. The instrument display cap includes a tubular tapered body with a transparent disk, pocket and centering member arrangement pivotally positioned in the top open end of the tubular tapered body. A retaining ring, with a spring clip connected thereto, retains the transparent disk, pocket and centering member in place while permitting it to pivot. The transparent disk, pocket and centering member arrangement pivots open to permit the replacement of a display member, such as a photo, or the like, to be easily installed within the pocket. The pivoting arrangement is pivoted closed to display the display member at the top portion of the instrument display cap.

Abstract: A pen including an upper barrel to hold a battery source, a lower barrel, a tip socket connected to the lower barrel at one end to hold a light source, a propelling mechanism fixedly mounted inside the lower barrel and turned by it to move a writing element in and out of the tip socket, a screw cap mounted on the upper barrel at the top and moved to control the electric circuit between the light source and the battery set, wherein a flashing circuit is mounted inside the upper barrel and connected to the light source by the writing element when the writing element is received inside the lower barrel, causing the light source to flash; a telescopic metal tube is connected to the inside of the lower barrel to hold the tip socket and moved to extend the tip socket away from the lower barrel when the pen is to be used as a pointer.

Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.

Abstract: A combined eraser and marker product which comprise an eraser system especially adapted for erasing stubborn dry erase marks on white boards having a first erasing medium for removing recently applied markings, such as a pile fabric, and a second erasing medium for removing stubborn dry erase marks, such as Velcro, the eraser further having storage capacity for up to three markers.

Abstract: This invention is to a writing tool such as mechanical pencil or a ballpoint pen in which a writing shaft having a head member is inserted in an outer sleeve in such a manner that the head member projects from the outer sleeve. A stair or step and a spiral groove are provided on the forward inner surface and the rearward inner surface of a tubular cap, respectively, with an inside diameter of the rear part of the spiral groove being larger. A bearing part is brought into contact with a lead tank provided inside a forward art of the tubular part so that the forward part of the outer sleeve is movable in the axial direction and is locked in the turning direction against a rearward inner surface of the outer sleeve. The rearward part of the tubular body is provided with a slit, holding pieces of a stick-shaped object holder slidably inserted in said slit. A stick-shaped object is held by the holding pieces, and the projection is provided on each holder engaged with the spiral groove of the tubular cap.

Abstract: A writing implement and holder assembly 10 has a pen 16 connected to a holder 12 by a retracting means, comprising a tie 14 attached to a spring loaded retracting unit 13, for drawing the pen 16 back towards a seat channel 20 in the holder 12 when the pen 16 is not in use. The holder 12 has guide surfaces 22, 24, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47 to deflect and orientate the pen 16 as it abuts these guide surfaces under the retractive force for the pen 16 to be automatically received in the seat 20 of the holder 12.

Abstract: A combined writing instrument and eraser dispenser wherein a twist and click actuator (4) is rotatably and axially slidable within an outercasing (5). A portion of the twist and click actuator extends from within a tail of the outercasing enough to provide a grip (4c) for twisting and clicking. Ensconced within the twist and click actuator is an eraser carriage (2), which holds a long eraser (3). The eraser carriage has two raised projections (2b) which sit in two cut away grooves (4b) running longitudinally in the twist and click actuator, and thus the twist and click actuator and the eraser carriage are relatively nonrotatable but are relatively axially slidable. Thereadably engaged within the eraser carriage is a lead pipe (1) which could be the lead pipe of a mechanical pencil or the ink cartridge of a ball point pen. Relative twisting of the eraser carriage and the lead pipe causes a relative axial motion.

Abstract: In combination, a molded bottle and a stick dispenser wherein the bottle comprises front and rear faces and side edges. One of the side edges has a cavity for nesting the stick dispenser. The stick dispenser has end surfaces and the cavity has end surfaces. Each of the end surfaces of the stick dispenser has a recess and each of the ends of the cavity has a domed surface. The domed surfaces are sized and spaced to receive each of the recesses of the stick dispenser in a snap fit.

Abstract: A laser pointer is disclosed consisted of a laser module, a housing, a toggle switch, a push button ballpoint pen, a battery set, and a rotary cap, wherein the housing has chambers to hold the laser module, the battery set and the push button ballpoint pen, and a clip for hanging; the toggle switch has a press rod controlled by a button to press a leaf spring on a PC board so as to electrically connect the battery set to the laser module in causing the laser module to emit a laser beam for pointing to things.

Abstract: A multiplex writing implement comprises a plurality of writing elements, at least one which is a mechanical pencil writing element, which can be selectively projected and retracted from the front opening of the front barrel section by rotating a middle barrel section relative to the front barrel section. An eraser can be extended by rotation of a cap relative to the middle barrel section. The implement includes the following resin molded components, namely, a guide cylinder, front barrel section, cylindrical cam, middle barrel section, cap, and an eraser guide sleeve. The front half portion of the guide cylinder is fixed to the front barrel section and is attached rotatably in its rear half portion to the middle barrel section. The guide cylinder contains a plurality of writing elements fit in respective grooves and movable axially. The cylindrical cam is attached rotatably into the rear end of the guide cylinder, and is disposed in the middle barrel section, locked from relative turning.

Abstract: A pen having a barrel with a transparent sleeve to hold a refill for writing, wherein an intricate network of winding passage ways is formed around the barrel, where by tilting and turning the ball finds its way starting from its designated point.

Abstract: An apparatus is disposed for use in writing and massaging, including a pen unit to hold a replaceable refill, a bottom cap covered on the pen unit at the bottom and having a stimulating ball for spot massaging, a lower barrel attached to the pen unit at the top to hold a battery, an upper barrel attached to the lower barrel at the top to hold a motor and eccentric wheel assembly, and a top cap covered on the upper barrel at the top. The upper barrel and the top cap have pins on the outside vibrated by the eccentric wheel for massaging part of the body. A clip is made on the upper barrel for hanging.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a multifunctional drawing and writing instrument of a type wherein all of its pieces work together to perform a variety of functions that would otherwise require the use of several separate devices. The instrument shall be functional as a pen, a ruler, and a compass; all in one compact and convenient form. From its simple structure as a pen, it can be taken apart and reassembled as a compass, and parts thereof can further be utilized as a ruler.

Abstract: This invention is to a writing tool such as mechanical pencil or a ballpoint pen in which a writing shaft having a head member is inserted in an outer sleeve in such a manner that the head member projects from the outer sleeve. A stair or step and a spiral groove are provided on the forward inner surface and the rearward inner surface of a tubular cap, respectively, with an inside diameter of the rear part of the spiral groove being larger. A bearing part is brought into contact with a lead tank provided inside a forward art of the tubular part so that the forward part of the outer sleeve is movable in the axial direction and is locked in the turning direction against a rearward inner surface of the outer sleeve. The rearward part of the tubular body is provided with a slit, holding pieces of a stick-shaped object holder slidably inserted in said slit. A stick-shaped object is held by the holding pieces, and the projection is provided on each holder engaged with the spiral groove of the tubular cap.

Abstract: A container for a block of wax, said as surfboard wax, where the container utilizes a manually deflectable cup which provides the storage compartment for the wax. If per chance the block of wax has melted and then hardened assuming the precise shape of the cup, the bottom wall of the cup can be deflected in an upward manner thereby causing removal of the block of wax.

Abstract: This invention is to a writing tool such as mechanical pencil or a ballpoint pen in which a writing shaft having a head member is inserted in an outer sleeve in such a manner that the head member projects from the outer sleeve. A stair or step and a spiral groove are provided on the forward inner surface and the rearward inner surface of a tubular cap, respectively, with an inside diameter of the rear part of the spiral groove being larger. A bearing part is brought into contact with a lead tank provided inside a forward art of the tubular part so that the forward part of the outer sleeve is movable in the axial direction and is locked in the turning direction against a rearward inner surface of the outer sleeve. The rearward part of the tubular body is provided with a slit, holding pieces of a stick-shaped object holder slidably inserted in said slit. A stick-shaped object is held by the holding pieces, and the projection is provided on each holder engaged with the spiral groove of the tubular cap.

Abstract: Working out container of bar shaped article such as mechanical pencil in which a holder slides along a slit of a inner sleeve by rotating a outer sleeve relative to a inner sleeve and the bar shaped article 9 held in the holder, such as a crayon, a pastel, thick pencil lead, lip stick, eye brow can be used instead of the bar shaped erasing gum, projects from or retracts from a head, characterized in that the holder is inserted from the annular stopper for ease of assembling, or characterized in that more than one recesses 29, 29 are provided on the holder 25, or a radial recess 52 is provided on the slit 43 of the inner sleeve 44, the holder 45 is mounted in the recess 52, the mounting of the holder into the inner sleeve 24 can be performed easily and fast.

Abstract: A writing device including a means for observing and measuring the inclination of the device in order to teach proper penmanship to pupils using the device at a young and formidable age. The writing device includes an oil-filled vessel with lines imprinted thereon whereby the imprinted lines of a container match up with the angle of the oil at the optimum inclination at which to hold the writing instrument.

Abstract: A case is disclosed for holding a lipstick in a conventional lipstick holder in combination with a lip brush, a clip for holding the top of a conventional lipstick and a mirror. The case consists of a hollow cylinder in which the lip brush is held in place by frictional engagement and a platform attached to the bottom of said cylinder having a circular portion in which a conventional lipstick holder can rest. Means for holding the conventional lipstick holder in position and a rotatable cap pivotally mounted on the top of said case to allow access to the lipstick holder during the application of lipstick. The mirror is mounted on the body of the case.

Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser which has a first tubular element, including a cosmetic holder for dispensing cosmetics, and a second associated tubular element, including a mirror for observing the application of the cosmetics. The first tubular element has a cylindrical space between an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve for telescopically receiving the second tubular element. The mirror is carried in a protective mounting on the second tubular element to reduce the possibility of damaging the mirror when sliding the second tubular element into or out of the first tubular element. When the two elements are combined for storage purposes, the surface of the mirror is protected by the outer sleeve of the first tubular element.

Abstract: A writing instrument, such as a ball point pen, includes a vibrating relay mechanism that includes a relay arm that moves between a first position abutting a housing and a second position spaced from the housing. When the arm moves into the first position, the impact between the arm and the housing sends a shock that is transferred to the user to relieve the tension associated with writer's cramp. A control mechanism controls the cyclical operation of the vibrating relay arm, and a power source includes a battery stored in the housing.

Abstract: A rear pen portion (12) has a notch (18) defined longitudinally therein from a dividing wall (22) to an upper end. A front pen portion (10) has a caricature of a face (14) molded therein and is permanently secured to the rear pen portion. The notch defines a paper access slot longitudinally above the dividing wall. A roll (32) of perforated paper is received in a paper cavity (26) above the dividing wall. A top (36) closes the paper cavity. A cap (40) protects a nib (30) or other writing point from damage and drying out. A pocket clip (50) which is slidably received on the cap has at least a pair of hands (58) which reach over and grasp a user's pocket or other mounting surface.

Abstract: Special holder for combination of an umbilical type scanner with an inking highlighter in an integral or piggy back unit, which upon use provides a visual record of what has been scanned as well as "scan field verification" which obviates the need to continuously call up the computer display to determine the scan accuracy. The use of a highlighter improves the contrast between the print and the background paper (or other substrate), particularly in the case of poor quality paper, such as newsprint or recycled paper. This results in a "cleaner" digital signal and higher degree of scan accuracy, i.e. a better recognition read by the graphics/text software. Several embodiments of special holders are shown, a principal one being a side-by-side (tandem) pair of sleeves joined by a web, one sleeve being adapted to hold a conventional pen or wand-type scanner, and the other adapted to hold a conventional highlighter.

Abstract: A retractable pen with illumination means has coaxial upper and lower barrel members which consist of a conductive body. A conductor element and a light-emitting diode having two chips are fitted in the front part of the lower barrel member. The chips of the light-emitting diode are arranged on symmetrically sides of the writing tip. When the reservoir tube is fitted in the upper and lower barrel members, the conductor element is connected with cells placed in the rear end of the upper barrel member; thus, the light-emitting diode illuminates evenly.

Abstract: A writing apparatus comprising a penholder with a ball refill retained therein for writing, and a staple driving mechanism incorporated therein for driving staples through paper as for binding pamphlets. The penholder of the writing apparatus comprises an elongated cartridge received inside an outer cylinder for holding ball refill and staples. The outer cylinder is comprised of two parts pivoted together, wherein the lower part has a matrix matching with the striking plate on the upper part for performing staple driving process. Two plate springs are provided to support the upper and lower parts of the outer cylinder in an opened position. A lock cap is pivoted to the lower part for releasably locking the upper and lower parts together when the staple driving mechanism is not in use.

Abstract: An adjustable double-purpose tool that is intended for use as an attachment for a standard pool pole. The tool includes a straight handle with a spring-lock for securing it to one end of the pole and a double-faced head for holding a chlorine cake on one side and a scrubbing pad on the other side. The head is pivotally attached to the handle and its orientation can be adjusted at fixed intervals by a key-sprocket mechanism. The mechanism is especially designed so that the key can be actuated from a distance, thus making it possible to adjust the tool without retrieving it from the water.

Abstract: A writing instrument wherein a rear cap is rotatably connected through a connector to a rear end of an outer tube into which a core pipe is axially slidably inserted, a guide member for an eraser is axially slidably inserted into the rear cap for axial engagement, a spiral member is spirally connected to an eraser receiving member which supports an eraser axially slidably inserted into a spiral member for axial engagement, the spiral member having a front end axially slidably connected to the connector for axial engagement, and the eraser guide member is urged in a withdrawing direction by means of an elastic body so that the guide member is held at a fixed projected position during non-knocking.

Abstract: A writing instrument which includes an elongated barrel, an elongated spring member for gripping an associated pocket, apparatus for securing a first axial extremity of the elongated spring member to the elongated barrel, a magnifying lens, an elongated arm carrying the magnifying lens at a first axial extremity thereof and apparatus connecting the second axial extremity of the elongated arm to the second axial extremity of the elongated spring member. In other forms of the invention a clip is provided for holding an associated writing instrument having an elongated barrel in an associated pocket. The clip includes a magnifying lens mounted on the clip in the same general manner.

Abstract: A lipstick dispenser in which a rotary disk is connected to a tubular actuator to move a lipstick holder axially along a tubular housing. An apertured wall projects right angularly from the disk to form a handle and an attachment device for connecting the dispenser to a women's key chain.

Abstract: This invention is to a writing tool such as mechanical pencil or a ballpoint pen in which a writing shaft having a head member is inserted in an outer sleeve in such a manner that the head member projects from the outer sleeve. A stair or step and a spiral groove are providd on the forward inner surface and the rearward inner surface of a tubular cap, respectively with an inside diameter of the rear part of the spiral groove being larger. A bearing part is brought into contact with a lead tank provided inside a forward art of the tubular part so that the forward part of the outer sleeve is movable in the axial direction and is locked in the turning direction against a rearward inner surface of the outer sleeve. The rearward part of the tubular body is provided with a slit, holding pieces of a stick-shaped object holder slidably inserted in said slit. A stick-shaped object is held by the holding pieces, and the projection is provided on each holder engaged with the spiral groove of the tubular cap.

Abstract: A writing apparatus (2) for holding notepaper (10) on a writing utensil. The writing apparatus may be self-contained (2, 102) or may be constructed as an adaptor (202) for use in conjunction with a standard size writing utensil (260). The writing apparatus includes an outer casing (4) for retaining a pencil lead or ink cartridge (20) centrally within the casing. Notepaper is carried by a hollow cylindrical member (6) through which the pencil lead or ink cartridge may be inserted. The casing includes a slot (12) for dispensing the notepaper. A paper control lock (14) is disposed adjacent an outer surface of the casing and extends into the slot. In its normal position, the paper control locks retains the notepaper within the casing. In order to dispense the notepaper, the paper control lock is released thereby permitting the notepaper to dispense through the slot.

Abstract: This invention is to a writing tool such as mechanical pencil or a ballpoint pen in which a writing shaft having a head member is inserted in an outer sleeve in such a manner that the head member projects from the outer sleeve. A stair or step and a spiral groove are provided on the forward inner surface and the rearward inner surface of a tubular cap, respectively, with an inside diameter of the rear part of the spiral groove being larger. A bearing part is brought into contact with a lead tank provided inside a forward art of the tubular part so that the forward part of the outer sleeve is movable in the axial direction and is locked in the turning direction against a rearward inner surface of the outer sleeve. The rearward part of the tubular body is provided with a slit, holding pieces of a stick-shaped object holder slidably inserted in said slit. A stick-shaped object is held by the holding pieces, and the projection is provided on each holder engaged with the spiral groove of the tubular cap.

Abstract: A writing instrument wherein a rear cap is rotatably connected through a connector to a rear end of an outer tube into which a core pipe is axially slidably inserted, a guide member for an eraser is axially slidably inserted into the rear cap for axial engagement, a spiral member is spirally connected to an eraser receiving member which supports an eraser axially slidably inserted into a spiral member for axial engagement, the spiral member having a front end axially slidably connected to the connector for axial engagement, and the eraser guide member is urged in a withdrawing direction by means of an elastic body so that the guide member is held at a fixed projected position during non-knocking.

Abstract: A pencil has front and rear barrels mounted on an inner barrel. The rear and inner barrels are axially displaceable as a unit relative to the front barrel to advance a lead, and the rear barrel is angularly displaceable in opposite directions relative to the front and inner barrels to axially extend and retract an eraser. The eraser is carried by an eraser holder having projections which ride in helical grooves formed in the rear barrel, and the eraser holder is prevented from undergoing rotation. Angular displacement of the rear barrel effects axial displacement of the eraser holder so as to extend and retract the eraser depending on the direction of angular displacement of the rear barrel.

Abstract: An applicator assembly for supplying lipstick or like substance to the lips of the user by first coating opposite surfaces of an applicator sheet with the substance to be applied and then applying the coated applicator sheet to the mouth of the user. The assembly comprises a housing having substance supply containers movable into and out of opposite surfaces of individual applicator sheets entering the housing in an operative position and further wherein a supply of such applicator sheets may be considered a part of the housing.