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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7338227 | Roller applicator for touch-up system A touch up system for applying small quantities of single or multi-component liquids to small surface areas. Each material or component is packaged, in the correct proportion, in a fluorinated plastic bottle. A dense foam roller is attached to the base component bot... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7311461 | Liquid container and method of use In a preferred embodiment, a liquid container (30, 200), including: a bottom (32, 230; a reservoir tube (34, 232) disposed in the bottom (32, 200); a capillary (38, 212) disposed in contact with the reservoir tube (34, 232);... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7223036 | Auto loading and auto dampening cleaning apparatus An auto loading and auto dampening cleaning apparatus which comprises a base sweeping pad, a fluid reservoir superimposed over said sweeping pad which defines a slit between the two, a handle having a fork shaped frame which is rotateably attached to the sweeping pa... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7168873 | Lotion application apparatus An apparatus for use in applying lotion to a portion of a body of an individual includes first and second handles which are connected with a lotion dispensing section. The lotion dispensing section includes a reservoir which holds a supply of lotion and a plurality ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7083353 | Writing pen with built-in facility for creating an embossed and metallic coated surface under-layer for signature, to secure originality The writing pen creates a background of metallic coated under-layers embossed with strings of impressions on a writing medium. The pen comprises a cartridge with a removable cap connected to the non-writing end of the pen. The cartridge acts as a cylindrical housing... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083348 | Combination coating film transfer tool and writing implement In a combination coating film transfer tool and writing implement, a reversible coating film transfer tool can be fitted to the writing implement in either of two ways: one in which the coating film extending past the transfer head is exposed for use, and the other ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080953 | Aqua broom with optional engine pump liquid pressure boosting system A device for sweeping a substantially horizontal surface is provided which includes a broom having a handle and a head, a valve disposed on the device, and a spray bar movably disposed on the head for directionally spraying a liquid that is supplied to the valve, wh... | 07/25/2006 |
| 6925672 | Lotion application tool A lotion application tool includes a plate having a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge extending between the first and second sides. An elongated handle has a first end that is attached to the peripheral edge. A plurality of balls is extended into and r... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921223 | Combo pen A writing instrument having a substantially tubular body including a first and second end and a writing tip associated with the first end. The writing instrument includes a receptacle integrally formed within the second end and having a retaining portion to engage a... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6905539 | Black eradicable ink, methods of eradication of the same, eradicable ink kit, and eradicated ink complex A shear-thinning eradicable ink including water, a dye selected from the group consisting of diarylmethane derivatives, triarylmethane derivatives, methine dyes, and a solvent, wherein the ink has a shear-thinning index in the range of about 0.35 to about 1.0; a kit... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6904638 | Drying apparatus A drying apparatus has a support frame mounted on a handle. A drying spool is rotatably mounted on the support frame and has a web of liquid absorbent material which is incrementally scrolled from the drying spool onto a take-up roller during use of the apparatus. A... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6749354 | Composite writing implement A composite writing implement is capable of being used as a ball-point pen, a mechanical pencil or a stylus pen. The composite writing implement includes a barrel, a pencil lead feeder unit axially slidably placed in a front part of the barrel, a ballpoint refill un... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6527464 | Fingertip pen/stylus A multi-purpose fingertip pen/stylus comprising a flexible shaft having first and second ends made of a bendable material, which retains a twisted shape, said shaft sized of sufficient length to wrap and secure about the fingertip of a writing digit or to... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6357943 | Ball-point pen with correction supply A ball-point pen with correction supply includes a tubular holder having an upper end formed with a neck provided with an inner circular flange and a circular recess above the circular flange, a correction fluid container having a lower end snugly-fitted ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6010264 | Combined container and applicator for sun lotion and other solutions A method and apparatus for applying various topical solutions, the ends of which are able to either spray, roll or sponge on (or a combination of the aforementioned) various topical solutions applied to a living body. The sprayer enables the user to spray... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5746529 | Container for a fluid product A container for a free-flowing product, in particular typographic correction fluid, includes a tubular neck with an application aperture with a valve closure for the controlled application of metered quantities of the fluid to a substrate. The container r... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5700534 | Coloring fluid-containing marking device made of biodegradable plastic resin A coloring fluid-containing marking device which sufficiently withstand practical use and, after use, its molded members can be biologically degraded in soil. The marking device comprises a coloring fluid container molded from an aliphatic polyester resin... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5553957 | Product dispenser with enlarged non-dispensing application/distribution surface The present invention relates to improved product dispensers for various spreadable products, including fluids, suspensions, lotions, creams, emulsions, and gels. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser is in the form of an impro... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5499881 | Writing implement with correction supply A writing implement with correction function including: a barrel; an adjusting member threadedly engaged with an upper end of the barrel; a head member snug-fitted with a lower end of the barrel; a plug snug-fitted with a lower end of the head member; a r... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5419646 | Lotion applicator with hinged extension arms and roller A lotion applicator with a hinged extension arm includes an upper extension arm formed as an elongated cylindrical member with an upper region and a lower region. The lowermost extent of the lower region includes a coupling device for attachment thereto. ... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5203638 | Writing instrument for alternately writing in fluorescent transparent and nontransparent ink A writing instrument comprises nonretractable nib 14 made of porous material and being in fluid communication with an ink reservoir of fluorescent transparent ink, the nib colloquially known as a "highlighter". A second nib 16 is retractable and is substa... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5125757 | Lotion dispenser applicator A dispenser-applicator comprising a ball applicator assembly, oppositely-faced sponge applicator assembly, and a reservoir for storage of a topical preparation formed therebetween. The reservoir functions to supply the topical preparation to the ball appl... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5092699 | Floor cleaning using index fabric rolls in removable cassette A floor cleaning apparatus is provided using indexing fabric rolls to furnish the cleaning surface. The rolls are contained within a replaceable cassette unit. The cassette is mounted within a housing which is attached to an elongated handle.... | 03/03/1992 |
| 4884310 | Shampooing apparatus for carpets and the like A foam generator constituting or forming part of a carpet-cleaning apparatus has a foam body and a pressing element which alternately compresses and permits relaxation of the foam body to generate the foam with a cleaning liquid supplied to the foam body ... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4767229 | Drip and splatter proof paint applicator A drip and splatter proof paint applicator is provided. The paint is placed and contained within a housing so as to be dispensed therefrom by an endless belt paint roller unit. The paint roller unit can be quickly disengaged therefrom so that the residue ... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4744688 | Hand tool for applying hot melt adhesive A hand tool for applying hot melt adhesive which minimizes leakage and enhances the speed and convenience of adhering one material to another. An applicator roller receives liquefied adhesive through an adjacent slot in an upper part of a retention chambe... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4599823 | Flea catcher A flea catcher having a housing with an open front and a guard is disclosed. The housing has a fine toothed comb extending forwardly from the bottom thereof with a cylindrical brush mounted for rotation atop the comb ahead of a soft absorbent material suc... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4557618 | Ink and eraser of the ink Colored ink comprising a developer having a phenolic hydroxyl group, an electron-donating colorless dye which develops a color by the action of the developer, and a solvent which does not inhibit a color developing reaction. Handwriting written in this co... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4550919 | Seal for a power fed roller A seal disposed in the interior of a roller which is used in a system wherein paint is supplied under pressure to the interior of the roller consists of porous resilient filter material which simultaneously performs the function of sealing the exterior op... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4406555 | Nib replaceable writing instrument A writing instrument with a nib that is easily removed and replaced with a spare unit stored inside the pen holder. A capillary and ink core guide is provided to supply ink from storage to a ball or other writing means.... | 09/27/1983 |
| 4381157 | Rug cleaner Lightweight, simple rug cleaner for residential use which uses a powdered cleaning composition for the cleaning of carpets. The cleaning composition comes in a throw-away, disposable container which is inserted into the rug cleaner for use.... | 04/26/1983 |
| 4349639 | Method of making and the composition for an initially erasable ink for a ball point writing instrument A method for making and the composition for an initially erasable ink for a ball point writing instrument which ink is characterized by its initial erasability by ordinary pencil erasers when applied by a ball point writing instrument to an absorbent pape... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4329264 | Ballpoint writing instrument containing an initially erasable ink A ballpoint writing instrument containing a supply of ink capable of producing an intense colored line when deposited on a writing paper surface that is capable of erasure within several hours after deposit by the use of a conventional pencil eraser witho... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4270526 | Liniment composition and applicator therefor A liniment and an applicator for administering the same on a body skin, the liniment including as its ingredients: essential oil lily of the valley, essential oil Verbena, petroleum oil and essential oil Jasmin; the oils being possibly retailed in a kit f... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4228028 | Ball point pen, ink, and its eradicator system Disclosed is a ball point ink pen, its ink and its eradicator. The ink is carried at one end of the pen and the eradicator portion is carried at the other. If an error is made, the pen can be reversed and the eradicator used to neutralize the ink. The ink... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4227930 | Ball point pen, ink, and its eradicator system Disclosed is a ball point ink pen, its ink and its eradicator. The ink is carried at one end of the pen and the eradicator portion is carried at the other. If an error is made, the pen can be reversed and the eradicator used to neutralize the ink. The ink... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4213717 | Ball point pen, ink and its eradicator system Disclosed is a ball point ink pen, its ink and its eradicator. The ink is carried at one end of the pen and the eradicator portion is carried at the other. If an error is made, the pen can be reversed and the eradicator used to neutralize the ink. The ink... | 07/22/1980 |
| 4185932 | Fabric cleaner An aerosol cartridge is used to supply foam detergent directly to a polyurethane open cell sponge roller having discrete spaced radial cavities open to the outside for receiving the foam and transfer the same to the fabric of upholstery and the like. The ... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4156657 | Ball point pen, ink and its eradicator system Disclosed is a ball point ink pen, its ink and its eradicator. The ink is carried at one end of the pen and the eradicator portion is carried at the other. If an error is made, the pen can be reversed and the eradicator used to neutralize the ink. The ink... | 05/29/1979 |
| 4100642 | Paint roller and brush combination A paint roller, with a brush detachably and adjustably fastened to the handle arm, with the bristle section of the brush spaced from the roller so as to brush a surface that the roller has contacted for the purpose of brushing of the paint applied to the ... | 07/18/1978 |
