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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182165 | Action ornament for mounting on a rod object An action ornament composes of a decoration housing formed by a front and back cases, a main body which engages with said housing, a linkage unit which is partially provided inside the main body and a protracting element hidden and incorporated in the housing and jo... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8128302 | Writing instrument having a slidable cap A writing instrument comprises a substantially tubular body extending between a top and a writing end, and an elongate slot disposed in an outer surface of the body and having a detents defined at each end of the slot, and a tubular open-ended cap disposed coaxially... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8033746 | Electrically-driven power cosmetics application device An electrically driven powder cosmetics application device is controlled by high speed operation of a motor together with an eccentric weight block to induce vibration for facilitating uniform dispensing of powder cosmetics. The device includes a plastic container h... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7473046 | Cleaning utensil for a fluid container A cleaning utensil for cleaning a container comprises a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit is axially movable relative to the mounting for the first unit. The second unit is for location axially within an axial aperture of the first unit. Each cleaning u... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7470075 | Multipurpose case Disclosed is a multipurpose case used as a case of cosmetic tools or stationery materials which allows withdrawal of cosmetic tools or stationery materials as required by a user. The multipurpose case has a simple structure and a core accommodated in the multipurpos... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7452150 | Items, such as writing implements, with movable housing Items such as writing implements comprise a housing which moves from a first configuration wherein a writing portion is at least partially disposed within a housing to a second configuration wherein more of the writing portion is disposed outside of the housing. In ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7431438 | Ink cartridge, recording apparatus employing ink cartridge, and manufacturing method for ink cartridge An ink cartridge which is detachably mountable to a liquid ejection type recording device including a liquid ejecting head for ejecting liquid onto a recording material while scanning the recording material in a direction crossing with a feeding direction of the rec... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431528 | Telescopic handwriting pen A telescopic handwriting pen for PDA or cellular phone. In one embodiment, the pen comprises tubelike inner, intermediate, and outer sections and first and second coupling assemblies fitted in front ends of the inner and intermediate sections. Either coupling assemb... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7384207 | Ergonomic hand held implement with retractable tip An improved hand-held implement is provided with a body having external surfaces that define contours which match and ergonomically engage the surfaces of a user's thumb and fingers when the user grasps the implement, so as to provide a large surface area of contact... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7350998 | Glass cleaning tool The present glass cleaning tool is a small, handheld, easily stored device having a self-contained supply of cleaning fluid stored therein and an applicator head for applying the fluid to a glass surface. The applicator head is stored within the storage handle of th... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7296942 | Writing instrument A ball point pen has a retractable ink container (13) and writing tip (12) that are releasably held in the extended position by a locking element (19) freely movable in a transparent enclosure (18) at the remote end of the barrel (11 | 11/20/2007 |
| 7287924 | Stylized writing instrument A stylized writing instrument which is shaped like a proprietary and/or familiar object. In general, embodiments of the invention include a housing shaped like the proprietary and/or familiar object, a writing element, and internal mechanisms provided within the hou... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7257972 | Locking case for a toothbrush A locking storage case for holding a toothbrush. As two parts of the case are slidably engaged with each other to form an enclosed cavity holding the toothbrush, a combination lock, integrally and rigidly mounted to the parts of the case, becomes engaged for locking... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7228864 | Cosmetic container Cosmetic brush (11) is extensibly received in cosmetic container to pick up cosmetic (2) from lid (1) without being damaged. Lid (1) is engaged with and disengaged from body (10) without fail. Body (10) is constructed of: li... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226229 | Self-retractable pen A self-retractable pen that will allow an individual to expose or retract the nib or writing portion of a pen simply by squeezing a portion of the device. It will appear like any other pen except that a person will expose or retract the nib by squeezing the sides of... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7172360 | Art instrument Art instruments having a self-contained reservoir for dispensing paint or ink to a paintbrush portion provided on one end of the instrument. The instrument includes an ink-dispensing assembly comprised of a series of capillary tubes, orifice restrictors, pins and pl... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168878 | Applicator containing a liquid filler To prevent leakage, excessive delivery and stagnation of a liquid material applied by an applicator, the applicator comprises a core member 2 having a hole part 2a, a projection part 2f and a communication hole 2j, an... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7136052 | Bi-stable stylus for use as an input aid Embodiments of the present invention include a stylus for use with a touch screen having a digitizer, the stylus being configured to fit comfortably in the hand of the user and comprises: an elastic segment; an operating end tapered to a point coupled to the elastic... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7108439 | Flexible barrel writing instrument A writing instrument having a retractable ball point pen with a metallic coil or spring barrel which permits the instrument to bend, a cushion or textured grip, inner and upper sleeves to provide a housing for the ends of the ink refill cartridge, a click mechanism ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7070353 | Toothbrush with a toothpaste container and a dosing trigger A toothbrush has an axially displaceable trigger at the upper end of a handle to force toothpaste into an extension provided with the brush and which is retractable in the hand. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7044668 | Stylized writing instrument A stylized writing instrument shaped like a proprietary or familiar object. In general, embodiments of the invention include a housing shaped like the proprietary or familiar object, a writing implement, and internal mechanisms provided within the housing for extend... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6964103 | Retractable point compass There is provided a compass assembly that includes a first member pivotally connected to a second member at a common end. The first member has an anchor point opposite the common end, and the second member retains a marking device opposite the common end. The compas... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6951431 | Hand-held device for applying a film onto a substrate A hand-held device for applying a film of, for example, adhesive, covering, or colored material onto a substrate. The device includes a housing, in which a film material supply is disposed, and an application member with an application end to which the film material... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6921225 | Structure of a ballpoint pen with extensible closing top A ballpoint pen with extensible closing top structured to include a spring pen top, a handhold, an extensible pen body, a cap and a pen refill, wherein the extensible pen body embodies a two-stage configuration. Furthermore, a butt pin is configured interior of the ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918767 | Lock holding device and display A device includes a support, a lock connected to the support, and a protective element configured to protect the lock. The lock includes a plurality of strands. At least a portion of the protective element is transparent. The protective element is mounted to the sup... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6866436 | Writing instrument A writing instrument has a tubular member having a longitudinal axis and an aperture at an end thereof. A writing component is mounted in the tubular member and has a writing tip at an end portion thereof. The tubular member and the writing component are movable rel... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6832868 | Writing implement which lengthens and shortens when actuated A writing implement comprising a housing (2), a writing cartridge (4) arranged in the housing in a movable manner, and a control unit that displaces the writing cartridge between a first position in which the cartridge tip (6) protrudes from the... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6793429 | Chalk holding device 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 ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6761495 | Pen structure An improved structure of a pen is disclosed. The casing is provided with a conic casing at the top portion and having two protruded pegs. The cap mounting for capping onto the conic casing is provided with an upper circular groove and a lower circular groove at the ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6755584 | Writing instrument A writing instrument includes a barrel having a channel with an open end, and a writing element disposed in the channel. The writing element is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. At least a portion of the writing element is resilient and ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6752557 | Retractile pen A retractile pen includes axially slidably connected front and rear casings, an internal sleeve slidably mounted in the rear casing to hold an ink cartridge having a front portion extended into the front casing, and an adjusting button located above a guide slot pro... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6746168 | Writing instrument A writing instrument includes a barrel defining a channel, an arcuate cam member coupled to the barrel and a writing element in communication with the cam member. The cam member is rotatable between a first position in which a writing end of the writing element is r... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6719470 | Pen A pen comprising a pen body (1) and a pen point (3) releasably arranged in the pen body, and a part (4) which is removably arranged on the pen body (1). The part (4) is arranged for squeezing engagement with the pen point (3... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6702495 | Orbital marking pencil An orbital marking pencil includes a body assembly, a rotator assembly and a rotational support. The body assembly includes a plunger, a main spring and a support spring. A convoluted race is formed on an inner surface of the body assembly. The rotator as... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6695511 | Soapstone holder 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.... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6695512 | Writing implement with movable sleeve A writing implement with a movable sleeve that can be raised by light finger pressure and automatically or manually lowered into a protective position between writing uses. Alternative means can be used to raise and lower the sleeve, such as but not limit... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6616365 | Telescopic writing instrument The telescopic writing instrument has adjustable length for comfortable writing when extended and ease of transport when contracted. It consists of a pen or pencil cartridge fixed inside the inner substrate of three concentric substrates that slide within... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6607324 | Variable length pencil A makeup pencil is made variable in length by use of rack shafts and a pinion. The pencil has three housings which interact to extend the brush when in use. The brush is projected out of one of the housings through a through-hole. The pencil structure has... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6568866 | Mechanical penholder A mechanical penholder preventing the refill from direct impact when falling on the ground and preventing the refill from being retracted in use is comprised of upper and lower holders engaged to contain a refill, which penetrates through the lower holder... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6561710 | Stylized writing instrument A stylized writing instrument shaped like a proprietary and/or familiar object. Embodiments include a housing shaped like the proprietary and/or familiar object, a writing implement, and internal mechanisms provided within the housing for extending the wr... | 05/13/2003 |
