Abstract: An incremental advance dispenser includes a barrel which has a longitudinal axis, a muzzle end, and an opposite breach end. A shuttle is slidably connected to the barrel and movable with respect to the barrel along the longitudinal axis. A cup which carries a product is movable within the barrel along the longitudinal axis. The shuttle is positionable to an extended position toward the muzzle end of the barrel, and to a retracted position toward the breach end of the barrel. Movement of the shuttle to the extended position from the retracted position causes the cup to move an incremental distance toward the muzzle end of the barrel.

Abstract: A thermochromic ink writing instrument comprising a body extending along an axis, the body having a first end and a second end opposed to the first end along the axis, the first end being provided with a writing tip and with an eraser, wherein the writing tip is fed with thermochromic ink, wherein the writing tip is fixed with regard to the body and the eraser is movable along the axis with regard to the body, and the thermochromic ink writing instrument further comprising a helical-cam propelling mechanism configured to move the eraser along the axis between a retracted position and a protruding position.

Abstract: A nicotine delivery system is disclosed. The nicotine delivery system comprises an actuating mechanism and a housing that has a longitudinal axis and defines a chamber that is configured to receive a plunger and has an outlet for the passage of formulation out of the chamber. The actuating mechanism comprises an actuator and an actuation member. The actuator cooperates with the actuation member such that when a plunger is received in the chamber the plunger and the chamber slide relative to each other in an axial direction by a predetermined incremental distance upon each operation of the actuator to displace a predetermined volume of formulation from the chamber through said outlet.

Abstract: A golf ball marker for applying chalk to a golf ball. The golf ball marker includes a housing having two space ends and in which one end is dimensioned to support a golf ball. A plunger is slidably mounted in the housing while chalk is carried at the end of the plunger. Consequently, upon movement of the plunger towards the golf ball, the chalk contacts and marks the golf ball.

Abstract: A writing instrument according to an embodiment of the invention including, a chuck that chucks a writing lead, wherein the chuck includes a first chuck pawl which comes into point contact or line contact with the writing lead to press the writing lead so as to apply first contact stress to the writing lead; and a second chuck pawl which presses the writing lead so as to apply, to the writing lead, second contact stress that is lower than the first contact stress, and the first contact stress is configured such that, when a prescribed impact is applied to the writing lead, a contact portion of the writing lead subjected to the first contact stress fractures and absorbs the prescribed impact.

Abstract: A writing instrument according to an embodiment of the invention including, a chuck that chucks a writing lead, wherein the chuck includes a first chuck pawl which comes into point contact or line contact with the writing lead to press the writing lead so as to apply first contact stress to the writing lead; and a second chuck pawl which presses the writing lead so as to apply, to the writing lead, second contact stress that is lower than the first contact stress, and the first contact stress is configured such that, when a prescribed impact is applied to the writing lead, a contact portion of the writing lead subjected to the first contact stress fractures and absorbs the prescribed impact.

Abstract: A case for containing a stick such as a lipstick includes: a cup forming a cavity for the stick; a tubular sheath, extending along the longitudinal axis, in which the cup is held, the sheath including a transverse bottom and an upper transverse opening oriented in a so-called “front” direction, the sheath including an element, for translatably guiding the sheath along the longitudinal axis of the cup, and a mechanism for actuating the translation of the cup along the longitudinal axis within the sheath; and a push member translatably mounted along the longitudinal axis relative to the cup and including a head, capable of being placed in the cavity of the cup, and at least one arm, extending along the longitudinal axis. The arm has at least one transverse catch.

Abstract: Provided is a writing instrument or an applicator using resin parts formed, by way of two-color molding, to have an optimal guiding clearance between slide members. A plurality of resin molded parts is included. At least one of the plurality of resin molded parts is formed as a primary molding, and at least another one of the resin molded parts is formed as a secondary molding, by way of two-color molding, using a portion of a surface of the primary molding. The primary molding and the secondary molding are separated to be used as independent members. In this case, the primary molding and the secondary molding are preferably configured to slide against each other by each separating portion.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a coil spring for cosmetic material that can provide wide variety of functions with one spring and a cosmetic container including the coil spring for cosmetic material. [Solution] A coil spring for cosmetic material 5 is a one spring where a first spring part 5a and a second spring part 5b whose winding wire diameters and spring constants differ from one another are continuously and integrally formed via a stepped part 5d. Accordingly, the use of the first spring part 5a and the second spring part 5b allows, for example, achieving absorbing an impact in both directions of an axial direction and sequential movements of the components constituting the cosmetic container, thus allowing providing wide variety of functions with the one spring. For example, the use of the stepped part 5d also allows locking the component constituting the cosmetic container.

Abstract: The retractable test probe includes a main sleeve, a needle and a rotation positioning mechanism. The needle is rooted in the main sleeve. The rotation positioning mechanism includes an eccentric incoaxially fastened to the needle and a flexible sleeve around the eccentric and in the main sleeve. When the needle is turned towards a specific direction, the eccentric will be firmly fastened in the main sleeve through the flexible sleeve, when the needle is turned reversely, the eccentric will be released from the flexible sleeve to be retractably movable.

Abstract: A covered retracted confectionery including a housing with covers hinged adjacent the top for movement between closed and open positions. The lower part of each of the covers being contacted by a part of a shaft moveable in the housing between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the housing to keep the covers closed against the force of gravity. A confectionery carried adjacent the top of the shaft is enclosed by the covers until they are manually moved to the open position by operation of an actuator slideably mounted on the exterior of the housing against a bias. Upon release of the actuator, the bias will automatically retract the shaft and confectionery as well as close the covers.

Abstract: An applicator assembly may comprise a product comprising a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, wherein the first end portion comprises a first portion surface. The assembly may further comprise at least one application member surrounding at least part of the product, wherein the application member comprises an application face. The assembly may also comprise an actuatable product holder movable relative to the application member, the second end portion of the product being held by the product holder. The assembly may be configured such that, in the absence of actuation of the product holder, the first portion surface is disposed in a first position located substantially level with or below the application face. The assembly may further be configured such that actuation of the product holder causes the first portion surface to be moved to at least a second position relative to application face.

Abstract: An adjustable holder is disclosed for holding a marking material, such as a crayon, comprising an elongated housing with first and second end portions, a hollow cylindrical cavity for housing marking material and a centerline therethrough. A tubular interior portion having a threaded inner bore and an outer wall is coaxially positioned within the housing cavity. A collar adjacent to the first end portion is attached to the housing, rotatable about the centerline. The collar has a hole for insertion of the crayon therethrough. There is provided a device for advancing the tip of the crayon along the longitudinal centerline within the housing. A receptacle portion is coaxially positioned within the tubular interior portion for retentively receiving one end of the crayon. The crayon is rotated by rotation of the collar, which cooperate to linearly traverse the receptacle portion within the tube threaded bore along the centerline.

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 said 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: The applicator case for lipstick and similar applications comprises a body defining a base forming a bottom. The base is extended by an envelope having a slot and forming a guide for a sheathe defining a protrusion extending through the slot of the envelope. The sheath has a length less than that of the envelope and forms an inner ring against which abuts the lipstick and similar applications.

Abstract: A mechanical pencil in which the lead is advanced by squeezing a cylindrical depression member provided at the position of the writer's fingers during normal writing operations. The pencil includes a hollow body with front and rear axial sleeves. A chuck is disposed within the pencil body which has a resiliency which urges the chuck to open outwardly at the front end thereof. A slider including a lead holding member for lightly holding the lead is slidably positioned at the tip of the front axial sleeve. Means is provided for transmitting movement from the depression member, which is formed of a resilient material flush with the cylindrical surface of the pencil body, for transmitting movement from the depression member to the chuck. A lead casing means is disposed in the rear axial sleeve which in some embodiments has the dual function of transmitting movement from a push button provided at the rear of the pencil to the chuck for advancing the lead in a conventional manner.