Abstract: A billiards chalk holder that is configured to be worn on a user's wrist wherein the present invention is designed to have a chalk cube releasably secured thereto so as to be accessible to a user of the present invention during playing of a game of billiards. The present invention includes a strap member having a first end and second end that is configured to be surroundably mounted to a user's wrist. The strap member is operably coupled to opposing sides of a securing member wherein the securing member is annular in shape. The securing member includes an upper surface that can be provided with a portion thereof that is ferromagnetic, have a ferromagnetic material embedded therein or have the entire upper surface manufactured from a ferromagnetic material. A billiards chalk cube having an embedded ferromagnetic layer is provided and configured to be releasably coupled to the securing member.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol-generating device including a housing defining a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article through an open end of the cavity; and a constricting member connected to the housing and being moveable between an open position and a constricting position to selectively constrict at least a portion of the cavity, thereby allowing the aerosol-generating article to be selectively gripped or released. An aerosol-generating system is also provided.

Abstract: A weight system for a cue stick includes a housing and a set of weighted elements enclosed within the housing. The housing is enclosed within a cavity of the cue stick, the housing having a first end and a second end. The weighted elements are sized to enable the set of weighted elements to move between the first and second ends of the housing during movement of the cue stick.

Abstract: A billiard chalking assembly for applying billiard chalk to a billiard cue includes bracelet that is worn around a wrist. A ball is provided and a billiard chalk is positioned in the ball. The ball is removably coupled to the bracelet thereby facilitating the billiard chalk to be accessible to a wearer of the bracelet. The ball is manipulated to facilitating the billiard chalk to chalk a billiard cue.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for boring a dimple within a block of cue tip chalk. The apparatus includes a platform having an opening fully protruding therethrough. The apparatus also includes a column having an upper end and a lower end. The lower end includes a blade. The column is disposed within the opening substantially perpendicular to the platform. Upon application of a force on the upper end, the column moves with respect to the platform in a direction substantially perpendicular to the platform. The blade is configured to bore the dimple. The column is coupled to a spring biased to maintain the column in a position the column was in prior to the application of the force. The apparatus further includes a means for controlling an extent of movement of the column in the direction.

Abstract: A cue stick tip tool includes a shaper that can contour the tip to a nickel or dime radius by using an abrasive formed within a hollow shaper body. Also included is a ferrule guide surface leading to abrasive material usable to trim a side of the cue tip while holding the ferrule clear of the abrasive material to avoid scuffing the ferrule. Another included tool has a concave cylindrical grid of upstanding pointed spikes that can be rolled over the cue tip to make a pattern of chalk holding indentations in the cue tip. The tool package preferably also includes a conical recess for burnishing a side of the cue tip, arcs to measure nickel and dime radii of the cue tip, and a container holding a chalk block and talcum powder—all arranged to be carried on a belt clip.

Abstract: An apparatus for abrading and shaping a pool cue tip comprises: i) a block having an upper side portion having a concave contour therein said contour having an abrasive surface so that a pool cue tip can be abraded and shaped therewith; and, ii) a block holder adapted to closely surround a lower portion of the block. In a preferred aspect of this invention a side portion of the block opposite the side portion thereof having the concave indentation therein further comprises i) a circular void dimensioned to receive a chalk insert; ii) a replaceable chalk insert dimensioned to be closely received, and positioned in the circular void; and, iii) a removed semi-round upper portion in an upright side portion of the block holder to accommodate access to the chalk insert in the block thereunder and therein.

Abstract: A cue tip chalking apparatus includes a housing that has an outer peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has a well extending therein. The well has an outer peripheral edge defining an orifice of the well. A motor is mounted within an interior of the housing. A drive shaft is attached to the motor and extends toward the orifice. A saddle is attached to the drive shaft and is positioned in the well. The saddle releasably holds a cue chalk. A power source is electrically coupled to the motor. An actuator is electrically coupled to the motor and to the power source. The motor rotates the drive shaft when the actuator is placed in an on position. The cue tip is abutted against the cue chalk and the cue chalk rotated by the motor to place chalk on the cue tip.

Abstract: A device for holding writing instruments for efficiently holding a writing instrument. The device for holding writing instruments includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve movably positioned within an inner lumen of the outer sleeve, a plurality of fingers extending from an end of the inner sleeve, and a button attached to an end of the inner sleeve for allowing an individual to extend the inner sleeve partially from the outer sleeve. The fingers of the inner sleeve grip a writing instrument when positioned within the inner lumen of the outer sleeve and release the writing instrument when extended from an open end of the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A cue tip shaper for shaping and reshaping a shapeable cue tip on a cue stick utilized for playing pool or billiards. The cue tip shaper comprises a planar base, and an arrangement of articulable guides for receiving and aligning a cue stick tip with a tip shaping scuff member. The cue stick is received between the guides and pressable against the scuff member. The tip is typically leather. A scuff surface is arranged on the scuff member secured in the planar base, and is in alignment with the movable guides.

Abstract: A pool cue tip conditioning device has a striker plate carrying tip-indenting fingers on its bottom side, the plate located for being driven into a pool cue tip to indent the tip without damaging it. The striker plate is driven by a plunger controlled by a return spring. A plug is located above the plunger, the plug having an aperture in a bottom surface for receiving the tip of the plunger when the post of the plunger is centered. The plug is held off-center by an aysmmetric return spring which allows the tip of the post to become centered and to move upward into the aperture when the striker plate is moved upward by insertion of a pool cue. A work spring stronger than the return spring then forces the plug downward, slamming into the plunger, which drives the striker plate into the cue tip.

Abstract: A safety chalk holder consisting of a chalk holding member received within the bore of a housing, a closed end of the chalk holding member projecting from one end of the housing, a collet end of the holder projectable into and out of the other end of the housing, a chalk receivable into the holder having a cross section dimensioned to cooperate with the collet such that when the collet end of the holder is positioned exterior of the housing, the chalk can be freely received within the collet, spring means urging the collet to be withdrawn into the housing, the collet effective to engage the housing to reduce the dimension of the collet to grasp the chalk as the collet is drawn into the holder, the holder and housing having a locked together connection permitting limited movement of the holder with respect to the housing, but preventing withdrawal of the entirety of the holder from the housing, and a child-proof cap closing the collet projecting end of the housing.

Abstract: An improved means for dispensing powder and shaping/scuffing the tip of a billiard cue, for use during a game of billiards, is herein disclosed. The design of the compact, substantially cylindrical device incorporates the combination of portability, functionality, user discretion, and neatness/convenience of use lacking in the prior art. The device provides a simple, yet reliable means of dispensing small, easily controlled amounts of powder onto the hands of billiard players via the use of a ball and spring assembly. The device allows the user to dispense/apply the powder by (1) compressing the assembly and “rolling” the powder, or (2) “tapping” the ball and spring assembly on the appropriate area of the hand(s). The present invention is a device that also includes a shaping/scuffing tool, on the end opposite the ball and spring assembly, that allows an individual to manicure the tip of a billiard cue.

Abstract: A billiards chalk assembly includes a clip, a billiards chalk holder releasably attached to the clip, and billiards chalk insertable insertable into the holder. The clip includes a base having a retention slot formed thereon for securing the billiard chalk holder. A plate is pivotally attached to the base opposite the chalk holder. A spring is interposed between the base and the plate to maintain the plate in a biased closed position. The retention slot is defined by a lip extending inwardly from a lower edge of the base and forming a groove and an open-faced slot. The chalk holder includes an extension having a post which is insertable into the open-faced slot, and an outwardly extending ridge which is insertable into the groove of the retention slot. A locking mechanism is engageable with the chalk holder and releasably locks the chalk holder in place.

Abstract: An improved means for dispensing powder and shaping/scuffing the tip of a billiard cue, for use during a game of billiards, is herein disclosed. The design of the compact, substantially cylindrical device incorporates the combination of portability, functionality, user discretion, and neatness/convenience of use lacking in the prior art. The device provides a simple, yet reliable means of dispensing small, easily controlled amounts of powder onto the hands of billiard players via the use of a ball and spring assembly. The device allows the user to dispense/apply the powder by (1) compressing the assembly and “rolling” the powder, or (2) “tapping” the ball and spring assembly on the appropriate area of the hand(s).

Abstract: A safety chalk holder consisting of a chalk holding member received within the bore of a housing, a closed end of the chalk holding member projecting from one end of the housing, a collet end of the holder projectable into and out of the other end of the housing, a chalk receivable into the holder having a cross section dimensioned to cooperate with the collet such that when the collet end of the holder is positioned exterior of the housing, the chalk can be freely received within the collet, spring means urging the collet to be withdrawn into the housing, the collet effective to engage the housing to reduce the dimension of the collet to grasp the chalk as the collet is drawn into the holder, the holder and housing having a locked together connection permitting limited movement of the holder with respect to the housing, but preventing withdrawal of the entirety of the holder from the housing, and a child-proof cap closing the collet projecting end of the housing.

Abstract: A bowler's accessory comprising a chalk element disposed within a chalk holder with cap ends is provided. The chalk holder includes a cylindrical tube having a wall, a top opening and a bottom opening. Cap elements are designed to slidingly interfit into the top opening and the bottom opening. The chalk element further has a top side and a bottom side. The chalk element is positioned near the middle of the tube, with the top side and the bottom side of the chalk element being about equal distance to the top opening of the tube and the bottom opening of the tube. The chalk element may be press fitted, adhered to, or in some other fashion affixed to this location within the cylindrical tube. The distance from both the top side of the cylindrical tube and the bottom side of the cylindrical tube is sufficient to permit the cap elements to slidingly interfit in both the top opening and the bottom opening of the cylindrical tube.

Abstract: A method for packaging a cue tip chalk, involving cementing a chalk-impervious paper wrapper to the sides of a cube of chalk, leaving the ends of the cube exposed, and covering one of the exposed ends of the cube with a releasibly mounted cap, whereby chalk may be applied to a cue tip selectively from either end of the cube. When one end of the cube becomes excessively eroded through use, removing the cap from the other end exposes a new, fresh chalk surface. Alternatively, other wrapping materials, or a coating applied directly to the surface, may be used in place of a paper wrapper to cover the sides of the cube. Additionally, optional detent means are provided to help retain the cap during use of the chalk.

Abstract: A compact billiard accessory has a generally cylindrical first and second housing which are selectively connectable. The first housing includes a first concave, abrasive surface located adjacent to a first annular end surface of the housing for scraping a cue stick tip, and a second concave, abrasive surface located adjacent to an opposed annular end surface of the housing for shaping the tip. The first housing has scoring marks on its surface and includes two rotatable scoring wheels for tallying game scores. The second housing has a cap with a hole in its surface at one end of the housing that can be rotated to align the hole with a hole in the second end surface of the housing for forming a channel to a refillable talc chamber in the housing. A cue chalk holder fits in the first end of the second housing. When not in use, the first and second housings can be connected to form a compact billiard accessory for clean and convenient storage.

Abstract: A cosmetic assembly includes a stick of alum (1) deodorant, that is formed with a transverse passage (3) in which is placed a fixing pin made of an elastic material, and a casing in which the stick is placed. The fixing pin (4) is adapted to engage the inside wall of the casing (2) so as to fix the stick of alum within the casing by friction. The cosmetic assembly of the present invention enables sticks of alum of varying sizes to be used with standard type casings.

Abstract: A chalk holder for coupling to a pool cue comprising, in combination a first holder component having cylindrical side walls, an open rearward end and a closed forward end, the forward end having a central hole with a screw for mounting to the rear end of a pool cue with the bumper removed; a second holder component having cylindrical side walls, an open forward end and a closed rearward end, the diameter of the side walls of the second holder component being less than the diameter of the cylindrical side walls of the first holder component to allow its reciprocal movement there within for thereby defining a cylindrical volume between the cylindrical walls of the second holder component, the closed forward end of the first holder component and the closed rearward end of the second holder component; coupling elements to releasable join the first holder component and second holder component, such elements including a pair diametrically opposed, interiorally directed, radial pins secured to the cylindrical side w

Abstract: A billiard cue chalk holder (1) having a closed bottom (6), an open top (2), side walls (3) and a magnet (6) secured to the bottom (6). A chalk block (11) can be inserted into the open top (2) and held in a pressure fit between the side walls (3) of the holder. The chalk holder (1) with the chalk block (11) can then be attached by magnetic attraction to almost any metal surface, such as a plate under a billiard table or a key chain. The chalk holder (1) can also be combined with a belt or shirt clip (14) so it can be attached to a player's belt or shirt pocket during play. The belt clip (14) to which the chalk holder (1) is attached may also contain optional accessories, such as knife (20) for trimming and/or a rasp (21) for filing a tip of a cue stick. This invention prevents the loss of the chalk and eliminates the mess associated with keeping chalk on the billiard table.