Abstract: An applicator includes a tubular container, and a soft applicator tip bonded to the tubular container and having a composition including 60˜85% by weight of thermoplastic elastomer, 10˜30% by weight of polyolefin, and 5˜10% by weight of an adhesive. The adhesive is a modified polyolefin adhesive resin.

Abstract: A pen retention device for releasably securing a pen to a tether is disclosed. The device includes the pen having an end and an annular interior surface defining a bore, a cap comprising an expandable retention interface disposed within the bore proximate the end, and an anvil securedly attached to the tether. The expandable retention interface includes a radially outwardly directed surface in contact with the annular interior surface. The expanding retention interface further includes a radially inwardly directed surface in operable communication with the anvil. The expanding retention interface is responsive to an application of force less than a release force by the tether via the anvil to expand and secure cap to the pen, and is responsive to an application of force greater than the release force to release the cap from the pen.

Abstract: To make a container shape slim and compact and prevent breakage of a stick-shaped cosmetic material, a stick-shaped cosmetic material (M) having a cross sectional shape with long and short diameters is used, four support pieces (7b) supporting a rear end portion of the cosmetic material (M) support inclined surfaces (Ma) between the long and short diameters, a forward and backward moving hole (4a), in which the cosmetic material (M) and the support pieces (7b) move, is formed in a cross sectional shape with long and short diameters, and has flat short diameter side inner surfaces (4aa), the short diameter side inner surfaces (4aa) come close to short-diameter side outer surfaces (Mb) of the cosmetic material (M), and inner surfaces (4ab) at the support piece (7b) side come close to outer surfaces (7bb) at an outer side in the short diameter direction of the support pieces (7b).

Abstract: This invention relates to writing implement having replaceable tips and kits comprising the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lipstick case used for makeup. According to the lipstick case of the present design, when a user rotates a rotary body (20) or an outer body (10) forming a main body, a guide projection (61) a of a lipstick holder (60) and a guide projection (51) of a lid opening tube (50) are guided respectively to a lipstick holder guide spiral groove (31) and lid opening tube guide spiral groove (32) of a rotary tube (30) pressed in the outer body (10) and at the same time, make a linear motion by a lipstick holder guide hole (41) and a lid opening tube guide hole (42) formed at a guide tube (40), whereby the lid opening tube (50) opens a lid (70).

Abstract: A stick-type cosmetic container including an outer cylinder, a sleeve, an inner container in which a stick-type cosmetic can be filled, one or more small projections provided on the inner container being guided by an inner container guiding groove formed on the sleeve, the small projection moving upward and downward along a helical groove formed on the inner surface of the outer cylinder, and the stick-type cosmetic filled in the inner container being projected and retracted. The lower end of the inner container guiding groove formed on the sleeve is opened and a retaining mechanism for the small projection is provided at the lower portion of the inner container guiding groove. Refilling and replacement of the stick-type cosmetic container can be performed by the use of a simple jig, and there is no problem of dropping of the inner container when in use.

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: The spreader has a housing for receiving a first receptacle and a second receptacle. The first receptacle is a cartridge of fluid, such as paint. The second receptacle is a manifold having a secondary reservoir, a meter, and a spreading material. Paint is transferred from the first receptacle to the second receptacle via a main conduit, with a pair of pistons acting upon the main conduit between a pair of one directional check valves. The pair of pistons may be replaced by a button pump having two one way valves. The manifold is slideably engaged to the housing such that manifolds having different conduit arrangements, larger conduits, different meters, different spreading materials, and different end portions, may be used.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved cosmetic applicator which contains a new and novel apparatus to expose and retract a cosmetic stick contained within the applicator apparatus. The apparatus comprises an internal threaded shaft supported on a base which includes rotation means such as a knob, the shaft having a multiplicity of spaced apart threads on its exterior surface. A hollow cylindrical shelf having means at one end to support a cosmetic and a pair of interior oppositely disposed male teeth adjacent its opposite end which interact with the threads enables the shelf to ride up and down on the threaded shaft as the knob is turned to thereby expose and retract the cosmetic supported at the upper end of the cylindrical shelf. A hollow exterior cylindrical casing is supported at one end within the base and surrounds the hollow cylindrical self and the cosmetic supported thereon. The cylindrical casing is covered by an exterior cylindrical casing when the apparatus is not in use.

Abstract: A penholder having a retractable tether for holding a pen in an upright position adjacent a vertical portion of the stand extending the when not in use for easily finding the pen. The tether extends when the pen is in use but does not interfere with use since little or no tension is exerted on the tether when it is extended. The tether prevents the pen from being taken away from the stand so that it is always available for use. The penholder can have paper holders, paper dispensers, advertising, a business card holder, or pamphlet holder attached, and may have an LCD for a clock, thermometer or calendar display. The penholder may also have a light attached. The base of the penholder may be weighted to help station the penholder on a desktop. The penholder can support trophies or awards and can be used as a promotional item.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance constituting a cosmetic or a care product containing at least one volatile hydrocarbon solvent can be closed hermetically and includes at lease two elements, at least one of which is made of a plastics material. The elements are suitable for moving relative to each other in order to enable the substance to be applied. The plastics material is selected in such a manner that the element(s) is/are not subject to significant mass variation when put into prolonged contact with the vapor of the solvent.

Abstract: A feeding container (1, 101, 301) for a stick-form cosmetic material (A, B, C) comprises a sleeve (10, 110, 310) which accommodates a tubular holder (31, 131, 331) holding the base end of the stick-form cosmetic material (A, B, C). By constituting the holder (31, 131, 331) by a thin film, an appropriate clearance can be set between the cosmetic material (A, B, C) and the inner periphery of the sleeve (10, 110, 310) without providing a step in the outer periphery of the cosmetic material (A, B, C). The form of an opening portion of the holder (31, 131, 331) is corrected by the inner periphery of the sleeve (10, 110, 310) when the holder (31, 131, 331) is inserted into the sleeve (10, 110, 310), so the cosmetic material (A, B, C) can be fitted easily into the holder (31, 131, 331) in the sleeve (10, 110, 310).

Abstract: A distributor includes a body, typically provided with a lateral skirt and a bottom, and a cap, provided with an inner dome. The body includes at least one orifice for filling a cavity with the product, a device for closing the orifice, a device for attaching the product to the body, and a lower skirt forming a lower cavity with the bottom, capable of cooperating with the cap so as to form a system for stacking the distributor.

Abstract: A type of writing apparatus. The writing apparatus is a modified crayon that includes an attached eraser and has an outer plastic sleeve that serves as the gripping mechanism when in use. An individual can rotate the attached eraser and expel the crayon slowly out of the open of the plastic sleeve as the crayon is used up. In addition, the crayon itself has incorporated metallic additives, sparkling additives, and various scents.

Abstract: A slider for a solid paste dispenser has a planar base portion and a tubular portion projecting from the center of the base portion into a solid paste. A screw rod extends through the base and tubular portions and is engaged therewith in threaded manner, and the tubular portion has as an integral part thereof a radially outwardly extending protrusion or a number of such protrusions so formed as to satisfy the equation S0?SM?S1+S2+ . . . +Sn where S0 stands for the area (cm2) of the upper surface of the base portion, S1 to Sn each stand for the area (cm2) of the lower surface of one of the n protrusions, and SM stands for a maximum area (cm2) of S1 to Sn in which each of S0 and S1 to Sn excludes the area occupied by the tubular portion.

Abstract: A mechanical carpenter's pencil having an integral sharpening guide providing a reference surface to which the lead may be trimmed for sharpening. The pencil user may use a knife to trim the lead flush with the sharpening guide surface or may abrade the lead on a convenient surface until the lead is flush with the sharpening guide surface. After trimming, the lead is advanced to expose the freshly sharpened point and is ready for precision marking.

Abstract: A device for receiving and dispensing a coatable material such as adhesive, glue, cosmetics and the like. A sleeve-shaped receiving element has a piston-shaped element carrying the coatable material that is displaceable in longitudinal direction by a screw spindle operated by an external rotary grip at the base of the receiving element. The underside of the piston-shaped element is formed to complement the inwardly protruding shape of the sleeve base or grip element, such that there is virtually no free space in which air can collect between the piston-shaped element and the sleeve base when the piston element is fully retracted in the receiving element. Thus the device avoids undesired bubble formation during the filling process, and undesired material break off during use can be largely excluded.

Abstract: A slip-resistant floating bar soap having two outer convex-shaped layers of soap connected to an inner layer of concave-shaped rigid water-impermeable buoyant material having an exposed slip-resistant outer surface extending around the outer perimeter of the floating soap bar to provide a gripping surface for the hand of the user to aid in preventing the floating soap bar from slipping from the hands of the user.

Abstract: A scrub brush with a handle by which the user grips the brush, a two-part scrubber portion which provides the scrubbing action, and a connecting staff between the handle and the scrubber. The scrubber may be of bristles, springy plastic mesh, rag-like or sponge material. The scrubber is designed so that a portion of the scrubber furthest from the handle can be compressed into a small diameter cylindrical shape of such dimension that a suitably sized ring of solid cleaning agent can pass over the compressed scrubber portion. When the compressed scrubber portion is released from its restraint, it expands to the original shape and size, thereby confining the ring of solid cleaning agent between the two scrubber portions.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance constituting a cosmetic or a care product containing at least one volatile hydrocarbon solvent can be closed hermetically and comprises at least two elements, at least one of which is made of a plastics material. The elements are suitable for moving relative to each other in order to enable the substance to be applied. The plastics material is selected in such a manner that the element(s) is/are not subject to significant mass variation when put into prolonged contact with the vapor of said solvent.

Abstract: An assembly for facilitating the recording of golf scores adapted to be secured to a golf bag or clothing of the scorer. The assembly includes holders for a pencil and a golf score card which are affixed to the distal ends of separate cords that can be retractably withdrawn from spring loaded storage reels.

Abstract: A packaging and dispensing device for a friable product, in particular a cosmetic product. The device includes a hollow base, and a cup intended to accommodate the product in a well. The cup includes at least one lug on a stem fixed below the well. The lug is flexible and engages with a helical groove in the inner wall of the base. The lug can be disengaged from the groove, in particular at the ends of the groove. The arrangement allows “free” rotation in a plane orthogonal to an axis of the spiral. The device includes a sleeve mounted in free rotation about the base, whereas it is fixed in rotation with the cup. The cup moves axially as a function of rotation of the sleeve relative to the base.

Abstract: A bar of soap with retention device includes a bar of soap with an aperture bored through it extending from the top surface to the bottom surface or from a first side edge to a second side edge. An elastic member attaches the bar of soap to a handling means through the aperture. The handling means includes an opening for attachment to the elastic member. The handling means is typically form as a ring but may have a series of finger indents within the opening or formed as a rod or handle. The elastic member is attached to the handling means by passing it through the opening in the handling means, passing both ends through the aperture and around each side of the bar and over the handling means to rest about the center of the elastic member. The retention device may be added to an existing bar of soap.

Abstract: A scrub brush 100 with a handle 1 by which the user grips the brush, a scrubber 14 portion which provides the scrubbing action, and a connecting staff 13 between the two portions. The scrubber 14 may be of bristles, springy plastic mesh, rag-like or sponge material. Brush 100 is designed so that a portion 24 of the brush furthest from the handle can be compressed into a small diameter cylindrical shape 24a, of such dimension that a suitably sized ring 4 of solid cleaning agent can pass over the compressed brush portion. When compressed brush portion 24a is released from its restraint, it expands to the original shape and size, thereby confining ring 4 of solid cleaning agent between the two scrubber portions.

Abstract: A water absorbent sleeve can be positioned on a writing implement to prevent the slipping of the writing instrument caused from a user's sweaty palm or fingers.

Abstract: In the secured pen holder of U.S. Pat. No. 6,167,596, a first resilient engagement between cover and base provides an indication of the replacement state in which the pen assembly can be replaced. A second resilient engagement between cover and base provides an indication of the use position in which the pen is held within the holder for use. A third resilient engagement between transport and base provides an indication that the transport is resiliently held in place at a position when the transport wall holds the pen tether and stop in place during the use state.

Abstract: The present invention is a mechanical pencil adapted to securely hold and advance square or rectangular leads. The invention mechanism is a single opened end slotted front guide for the lead where compression and decompression of the lead is accomplished by causing thickened arms of the front guide to be drawn into and pushed out of an opening of another piece aligning the front guide with the axis of a pencil housing.

Abstract: A side knocking-type writing instrument has a barrel having a longitudinal axis, a front end, and a rear end. A sliding member has a writing component and is disposed in the barrel for undergoing forward and rearward sliding movement along the longitudinal axis of the barrel. A knocking member is disposed on a side surface of the barrel for undergoing movement in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the barrel. A linking pawl is disposed between the knocking member and the sliding member for undergoing pivotal movement therebetween and axial movement along the longitudinal axis. The linking pawl has an outward end disposed in contact with a pressing portion of the knocking member and an inward end disposed in contact with the sliding member.

Abstract: A holder for marking material includes a housing and a collet which moves axially in the housing. The housing has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite the first side wall. Cavities having sloping surfaces are formed in the housing first side. The collet includes an arm having wedges formed on its outer surface and positioned to be received in the housing cavities. The collet is movable between an extended position in which the sloped surface of the housing cavities engage the collet arm wedges to urge the collet arm transversely towards the housing second wall to frictionally grip the marking material in the holder and a second position in which the wedge is received in the housing cavity such that no transverse force is applied to the collet arm, and the marking material can move freely relative to the holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pen comprising a first casing (32) and a writing unit (12), which is inserted into said first casing. According to the invention, the pen comprises the following: a first stop (24,42), which is coupled to the writing unit and acts in a peripheral direction about the longitudinal axis (L) of said writing unit; a second stop, which is coupled to the first casing (32), acts in a peripheral direction about the longitudinal axis and interacts with the first stop (24, 42) in a predetermined first rotational position of the writing unit with respect to the first casing, the first and second stops (24, 42, 26) abutting each other in the first predetermined rotational position; a third stop (28), which is coupled to the writing unit and acts in the longitudinal direction, in addition to a fourth stop, which is coupled to the first casing (32), acts in the longitudinal direction and interacts with the third stop (28). Said third stop (28) is configured as a guide device for the fourth stop.

Abstract: A holder for marking material includes a housing and a collet which moves axially in the housing. The housing has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite the first side wall. Cavities having sloping surfaces are formed in the housing first side. The collet includes an arm having wedges formed on its outer surface and positioned to be received in the housing cavities. The collet is movable between an extended position in which the sloped surface of the housing cavities engage the collet arm wedges to urge the collet arm transversely towards the housing second wall to frictionally grip the marking material in the holder and a second position in which the wedge is received in the housing cavity such that no transverse force is applied to the collet arm, and the marking material can move freely relative to the holder.

Abstract: A holder that is designed to hold within a single molded structure up to four marking implements such as a carpenter's pencil or a lumber crayon. The marker holder, which is configured to resemble a Greek cross, consists of a vertical tube having a rectangular or circular cross-section, a right wall and a left wall. To the two walls is respectively attached a right horizontal tube and a left horizontal tube. Each tube includes a set of marker support tabs that grip and accessively retain the carpenter's pencil and the lumber crayon.

Abstract: A slider for a solid paste dispenser has a planar base portion and a tubular portion projecting from the center of the base portion into a solid paste. A screw rod extends through the base and tubular portions and is engaged therewith in threaded manner, and the tubular portion has as an integral part thereof a radially outwardly extending protrusion or a number of such protrusions so formed as to satisfy the equation S0−SM≧S1+S2+ . . . +Sn where S0 stands for the area (cm2) of the upper surface of the base portion, S1 to Sn each stand for the area (cm2) of the lower surface of one of the n protrusions, and SM stands for a maximum area (cm2) of S1 to Sn in which each of S0 and S1 to Sn excludes the area occupied by the tubular portion.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a gripping element, particularly to writing instruments having a gripping element. More specifically, this invention relates to a marker having a gripping element over a central region thereof. Such positioning of the gripping element facilitates use of the writing instrument in other than standard writing grasps. For example, the positioning of a gripping element over the central region of a writing instrument facilitates gripping of the writing instrument when writing on vertical or inverse horizontal (i.e. upside down) planes. The gripping element has a plurality of elevated sections in the form of intercalated shapes. The elevated sections may be smooth or textured to enhance gripping and to reduce slippage of the writing instrument during use.

Abstract: A writing instrument having rotatable beads of various shapes and sizes abutting one another so that the beads form logos, designs, words or messages for promotional or advertising purposes. The beads provide an ergonomically pleasing sensation to the user and further provide an element of amusement to the user.

Abstract: A writing instrument having rotatable beads of various shapes and sizes abutting one another so that the beads form logos, designs, words or messages for promotional or advertising purposes. The beads provide an ergonomically pleasing sensation to the user and further provide an element of amusement to the user.

Abstract: A core guide assembly for a stationery article includes a screw member with a predetermined length while externally bearing a male screw. A support member is connected to the one-sided end of the screw member while centrally bearing a support bar protruded opposite to the screw member. The support bar has a support protrusion with one or more portions bearing a large volume in the radial direction. The support protrusion is formed at the end portion of the support bar by one or two steps while bearing a shape of a cone or a disk, or arranged at the support bar by two or more steps in a zigzag while bearing a shape of a semi-cone or a semi-disk.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pen comprising a holding area (10), a cartridge (12) for receiving a refill (14) of a predetermined colour and a protector (16). One part (38) of the cartridge (12) is visible from the outside when the cartridge (12) is held by the holding area (10) and the protector (16) is attached to the cartridge (12). According to the invention, the cartridge (12) has the same colour as the refill, but the colour of the holding area (10) and the colour of the protection system (16) are different from the colour of the refill (14).

Abstract: Propel-repel packaging assemblies suitable for dispensing solid deodorant or antiperspirant product are provided. The assemblies include a tubular top cap having an open bottom and a closed top, a tubular body having a central axis, an inner wall and an outer wall, and a tubular bottom cap including an inner and outer wall. The packaging also includes a tubular product carrier including a cup for receiving the product and a lower portion for engaging the tubular bottom cap such that the assembly is operable to cause the product disposed within the cup to selectively propel or repel by relative rotation of the tubular bottom cap and tubular body. The preferred packaging assemblies contain thread engagement means providing a pitch of about 0.060″ to 0.250″ for propelling and repelling deodorants or antiperspirants at a customary delivery rate, but without the inconvenience of actuators which must translate through the product in order to deliver it.

Abstract: A holder in combination with a writing instrument comprises a writing instrument having a decorative end opposite the writing end and a holder comprises a sleeve having decorative and/or advertising material printed thereon. The writing instrument is inserted into the sleeve to be held in an upright position such that the decorative end of the writing instrument and the decorative design on the sleeve coordinate with each other to provide an interesting and entertaining combination.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable casing for a soap bar which has a structure such as a lipstick container so that it receives a soap bar in such a fashion that the soap bar is normally in a retracted state within the casing while being extended from the casing by a desired length only when it is desired to be used, in order to allow the user to lather his desired body portion, thereby being convenient to use, carry, and store the soap bar. The portable soap bar casing includes a cylindrical casing body having a threaded hole, and a carrier member adapted to carry a soap bar and directly coupled to the threaded hole of the cylindrical casing body so as to directly receive a force from the cylindrical casing body for vertically moving the soap bar.

Abstract: A mechanical pencil, includes an external cylinder, a lead delivery mechanism disposed in the external cylinder, the lead delivery mechanism having a lead-fastening chuck which fastens a lead and moves back and forth in the external cylinder to deliver the lead toward a front end of the external cylinder, a lead holder disposed before the lead delivery mechanism in the external cylinder to gently hold a lead, and a guide member arranged between the lead-fastening chuck and the lead holder in the external cylinder and always urged backwardly toward the lead-fastening chuck to protect a lead portion between the lead-fastening chuck and a lead holding portion of the lead holder.

Abstract: A stick type cosmetic material feeding container which houses a stick type cosmetic material in such a manner that the stick type cosmetic material can be fed out prevents a spiral engagement mechanism from breaking at the uppermost limit or the like. The stick type cosmetic material feeding container further eliminates unsteadiness of the spiral engagement mechanism and can obtain the stress of slide due to the spiral engagement mechanism. A front cylinder 10 having a tip opening hole 11 through which a stick type cosmetic material advances and retreats is rotatably connected with a container body 3. A core chuck member 30 having a spiral section 34 is inserted in the container body 3 and a rotation regulating mechanism for synchronously rotating the front cylinder 10 and the core chuck member 30 is provided. Further, an elastic engagement section 68 is provided in a through hole 61 of an elastic cylindrical body 60 which rotates synchronously with the container body 3.

Abstract: A core guide assembly for a stationery article includes a screw member with a predetermined length while externally bearing a male screw. A support member is connected to the one-sided end of the screw member while centrally bearing a support bar protruded opposite to the screw member. The support bar has a support protrusion with one or more portions bearing a large volume in the radial direction. The support protrusion is formed at the end portion of the support bar by one or two steps while bearing a shape of a cone or a disk, or arranged at the support bar by two or more steps in a zigzag while bearing a shape of a semi-cone or a semi-disk.

Abstract: A decorative topper is formed of a laminate of plastic and other suitable materials by RF energy which seals a major portion of a peripheral edge. At least one portion, e.g., one or more edges, is not sealed closed in the original forming of the product. The portion that remains open provides will slide over an object to be decorated. At the opening is a release paper, preferably on both surfaces of the topper, which release paper covers a pressure sensitive adhesive. The process is especially advantageous due to its ability to cut and seal the peripheral edge except at the opening where the material is cut but not sealed.

Abstract: A freehand writing instrument will hold a writing tip. The instrument can draw the writing tip across a writing surface in one or more strokes. The instrument has a case sized to be handheld and has a longitudinal axis extending between a distal and proximal end of the case. Also included is a motor mounted at the case. The writing instrument also has an arm mounted at the proximal end of the case. The arm is driven by the motor to move periodically about a predetermined center, reaching a maximum transverse displacement from the center. With the distal end of the case defined as a vertex, this maximum transverse displacement is sized to subtend a displacement angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The arm has a holder adapted to transversely hold the writing tip at an orientation displaced from parallel to the longitudinal axis no more than the displacement angle. The arm can produce a periodic pattern on the writing surface during the strokes.

Abstract: A travelling section 30 for retaining the stick type cosmetic material is installed rotatably in an axial direction in an outer shell section 2 which is constituted by rotatably connecting a front cylinder 10 and a base cylinder 20. An outer circumferential surface 43 of a spiral cylinder 40 which is spirally engaged with a male screw section of the travelling section fits in a second slide surface provided on an inner circumferential surface of the base cylinder 20 which is one component of the outer shell section 2. Due to frictional force of this fit-in part, a cylindrical body and the spiral cylinder 40 are synchronously rotated. The travelling section 30 is engaged with an inner circumference of the front cylinder 10 and can slide only in an axial direction.

Abstract: A writing instrument is provided including a gripping section arranged along a portion of the writing instrument normally used for gripping and a writing tip extending from the gripping section. The gripping section may be provided on a replaceable cartridge element which is inserted into a cartridge-receiving cavity in the writing instrument body. A soft, resiliently deformable gripping member is provided on the gripping section and is preferably tubular in shape. The gripping member includes a smooth surface which may include a slightly elevated or raised pattern. The elevated pattern may comprise a plurality of interconnected parts so as to form a continuous lattice or pattern such as hexagons. The pattern is preferably continuous over the entire smooth surface. The elevated pattern is resiliently compressible with respect to the smooth surface so that a user's fingers may deform the elevated pattern to provide additional traction during use.

Abstract: A grip element for mounting over a free end of a gripped article includes a gripping surface and an engagement surface extending from the gripping surface. The engagement surface is configured and dimensioned for engagement by a pushing device such that the pushing device sufficiently engages the engagement surface to push the engagement surface without use of an additional pushing device. The grip element is further configured and dimensioned with respect to the article such that the pushing device moves the grip element substantially completely onto the article without requiring lubrication or separate expansion of the grip element. Various features which improve the assembly of the grip element or article may be provided separately or in combination. A method of assembling the grip element onto the article is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a feeding type container for a stick type cosmetic material, a feeding mechanism is prevented from breaking and the container for a stick type cosmetic material is prevented from being taken apart when excessive rotary torque is furnished at the uppermost limit or the lowermost limit. Thus, a travelling section 30 for retaining the stick type cosmetic material is installed rotatably in an axial direction in an outer shell section 2 which is constituted by rotatably connecting a front cylinder 10 and a base cylinder 20. An outer circumferential surface 43 of a spiral cylinder 40 which is spirally engaged with a male screw section of the travelling section fits in a second slide surface provided on an inner circumferential surface of the base cylinder 20 which is one component of the outer shell section 2. Due to frictional force of this fit-in part, a cylindrical body and the spiral cylinder 40 are synchronously rotated.