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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182166 | Butterfly flip pen A folding pen with two handle sections and a body is disclosed where the handle sections are attached to the body at hinges and rotate between two positions. The first closed position may cover the body and the second open position may reveal the body providing a wr... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8172474 | Pen tether compressive disconnect A writing instrument is releasably attached to a tether. The writing instrument has a hollow body. A locking cap assembly is configured to be coupled to a tether. The locking cap assembly is further configured to detach from the hollow body of the writing instrument... | 05/08/2012 |
| 7967520 | Magnetic mount dry eraser for accommodating writing utensils A dry eraser is disclosed including an eraser body having an upper region and a lower region, a layer of erasing material having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion affixed to the lower region of the eraser body, at least one socket on the upper regi... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7922411 | End plug mounting structure for writing instrument An end plug mounting structure for writing instrument of the present invention can securely mount an end plug onto a barrel and remove it more easily. Even if assembling and removing is performed repeatedly, tightness for the end plug to be assembled on the barrel c... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918620 | Magnetically mated cosmetic brushes and/or applicators and holder therefor An embodiment of a cosmetic applicator set comprises a holder for cosmetic applicators, which holder has within it a first magnetizable element, and at least one cosmetic applicator comprising a second magnetizable element. At least one of the first magnetizable ele... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7909528 | Support for coating instrument A support for a coating instrument includes an advertising image. The support is movable between a non-extended position and an extended position in which the support projects outward away from the shaft for contact with a surface on which the instrument is placed. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7862248 | Pen retention apparatus A pen retention bracket for releasably securing a pen tether retracting reel therein is disclosed. The pen retention bracket includes four surfaces that define a rectangular cavity having four sides and a top opening and a bottom opening. A first protrusion and a se... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7819600 | Marker pen storage system A marker pen storage system comprising a housing having a plurality of receptacles for receiving marker pens, each receptacle formed to include an upper and lower cavity, the upper cavity located at the opening of the receptacle and formed to include a first upper i... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7726895 | Pen retention apparatus 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, a... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7635233 | Retractable marking device A retractable marking device comprising a casing holding a retractor, an engagement element, a fastener, and a barrel. The engagement element holds marking instruments having a variety of diameters, wherein the marking instruments may comprise, for example, pencils,... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7566185 | Container with integrally formed recoil device A container is disclosed that includes an elongated, substantially hollow body having at least one opening, and a recoil mechanism integrally formed in the body and comprising a lanyard configured to extend from and recoil into the body. The container also includes ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7563047 | Traveling crayon holder A traveling crayon holder including a three dimensional plush body. A plurality of arms extend from the body, the arms each further comprising a length of a flexible line material. A plurality of crayons are secured in individual fashion to respective ends of each o... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7527448 | Writing implement with clip A writing implement provided with a strong clip is simple in construction and is provided with a coil spring restrained from easily falling off. The writing implement (1, 11, 21) includes a tubular body (2), a clip (3), a pillar (7) forme... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7527447 | Magnetic cap for writing instrument A cap for a writing instrument includes a cap body having a peripheral wall formed with an elongated mounting recess, a retaining cover removably mounted in the mounting recess of the cap body, and a magnet mounted between the cap body and the retaining cover. Thus,... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7488131 | Pen retention apparatus A pen retention device including a pen, a tether, a retracting reel in operable communication with the tether, and a bracket releasably securing the retracting reel therein is disclosed. The pen retention bracket includes four surfaces that define a rectangular cavi... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7470076 | Pen retention apparatus A pen retention device for releasably securing a pen to a tether is disclosed. The device includes a pen having an end, a collar defining an internal cavity surrounding the end and an orifice having a diameter, an elastic retainer disposed within the internal cavity... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7461989 | Pen retention apparatus 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, a... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7419320 | Marker pen storage system A marker pen storage system comprising a housing having a plurality of receptacles for receiving marker pens, each receptacle formed to include an upper and lower cavity, the upper cavity located at the opening of the receptacle and formed to include a first upper i... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416357 | Applicator dispenser A dispenser that includes at least one receptacle configured to accommodate at least one applicator, with the receptacle having at least one opening through which the applicator can be withdrawn. At least one applicator is housed in the receptacle, and includes an a... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416356 | Note-pad holder with incorporated page mark/cover strap and writing utensil holder A note-pad holder with incorporated page mark includes an adjustable Velcro attachment support member for attachment to a hardback book with a compartment for accessories and holding device for a writing utensil. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410319 | Pen retention apparatus A pen retention device including a pen, a tether, a retracting reel in operable communication with the tether, and a bracket releasably securing the retracting reel therein is disclosed. The pen retention bracket includes four surfaces that define a rectangular cavi... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7401992 | Writing instrument A writing instrument has a barrel, a connector and a clip. The barrel has a front end, a rear end and a writing tip. The writing tip is mounted on the first end. The connector is mounted on the barrel. The clip attaches to the connector and has an inner surface, an ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7377708 | Writing instrument with multi-mode tethering A writing instrument has a main body having front and rear ends and a writing tip at the front end, and a cap detachably attachable to a front portion of the main body to cover the writing tip and detachably attachable to a rear portion of the main body. A first ope... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367659 | Ink jet printer alternately utilizing a pair of in cartridges An ink jet printer is provided with a carriage, a pair of ink cartridges, an ink jet head, an ink tank, and an ink replenishment device. The pair of ink cartridges stores ink of same color. The carriage alternately supports each the ink cartridge. The ink jet head i... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367280 | Bookmark A household apparatus that combines the function of a bookmark and a highlighter/marker is provided. The apparatus has enclosed an inkwell that includes a volume of ink. The apparatus has thin shape that allows it to serve as a bookmark, while at the same time, has ... | 05/06/2008 |
| RE40272 | Foldable writing implement A ball point pen has a elongate shank 10 that supports a ball point element inside. A handle 11 can pivot and fold over and be held closed against the shank 10. This allows the pen to be maintained in a folded-up configuration and easily carried... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360710 | Stored-value card with chamber A stored-value card includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and an account identifier. The first housing member defines a chamber, and the second housing member defines a cavity. The second housing member is coupled with the first housing member to... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360960 | Notepad with embedded writing instrument A typical notepad has an unused section where the pages of the notepad are bound together. The present invention uses a recess in this unused section to accommodate and retain a writing utensil. This recess can be varied and clips may be used to assist in retaining ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7341452 | Dental material container with porous flow through applicator A dental nozzle, cartridge, capsule or container having a porous or foam flow through applicator connected at the discharge end thereof; and having a body portion containing or receiving a low viscosity dental material. In one form, a displaceable plunger or piston ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7325255 | Hat with retractable accessory attachments The present invention involves a hat with the ability to store a small item. The hat is preferably a standard baseball cap, but can also be a visor. The hat contains a sleeve therein for holding an item such as a pen, bottle opener, or golf tee. One end of the sleev... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316516 | Pocketable writing instrument A pocketable writing instrument includes an elongate body which incorporates a flexible dual tab grip 66. The grip provides the user with additional surface area with which to grip the instrument during writing; this allows the device to be comfortable during... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316357 | Stored-value card with bubble wand A stored-value card includes a housing and a bubble wand. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The bubble wand is enclosed within the housing and is configured to transition fr... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314326 | Device and method for treating pathologically affected skin Device for treating pathological conditions of skin surfaces, which comprises a main component that includes a body and a contact layer superimposed to one another, wherein the body is porous to provide storage capacity for liquid medicament fed to it and permeable ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314142 | Pen holder with pen cap holder The pen holder holds separately a pen and a mating pen cap. The pen cap is removed from the pen and is stored on a pen cap clip. The pen cap clip is attached to a pen well. The pen well has a pen cavity hole for holding the various sizes and styles of marker and/or ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311458 | Squeegee A squeegee apparatus having an elongated handle with a first end, a second end, and a sealing element between the first end and the second end. The apparatus also includes a cleaning member moveable with respect to the handle from a first position, where a longitudi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309181 | Magnetic mount dry eraser for accommodating writing utensils A dry eraser is disclosed including an eraser body having an upper region and a lower region, a layer of erasing material having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion affixed to the lower region of the eraser body, at least one socket on the upper regi... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300171 | Multifunction hydration container accessory system A multifunction hydration container accessory system having a hydration container of generally cylindrical shape having a planar bottom surface with bottom edges and having a top for filling and dispensing hydration liquids and comprising an accessory system having ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293927 | Carabiner writing instrument A carabiner-type attachment for writing instruments in which the carabiner-type attachment device is attached to the side of said writing instrument or the cap therefor. The attachment device is preferably in the form of a carabiner in which at least a portion of th... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290953 | Pocketable note holder with writing instrument A pocketable device includes a body preferably made from a single piece of thin material which holds a notepad 48 and writing instrument 46. Slits or cutouts at appropriate locations on the body create a writing instrument receptacle 32 and tabs... | 11/06/2007 |
