Abstract:
A grip accessory, especially for a writing instrucment such as for a convention pencil or pen, a cosmetics pencil or applicator, a medical instrument, or the like. The device has a core with a bore made from a material that slides relatively easily over the instrument, an aperture in the core, and an elastomeric sheath with protrusions that extend through the aperture and into the bore. The protrusions provide resistance to the sliding fo the instrument through the bore when the instrument's outer surface engages the protrusions, thereby keeping the grip accessory in place but allowing the accessory to be place on and removed from the elongate instrument.
Abstract:
A protective cap and mirror unit for a cosmetic pencil having a sharpened tip. The unit is molded of plastic to define a small rectangular frame whose rear face is integral with a tubular cap, the entry of which is at the lower end of the frame, a mirror being mounted on the front face of the frame. In the storage mode of the unit, the tip end of the cosmetic pencil is snugly telescoped in the cap. In an active mode, a user holding the pencil in one hand and grasping the unit with the other hand, withdraws the unit from the pencil and then defines with the cosmetic pencil her lips or eyes as she observes at close range her face in the mirror.
Abstract:
A valve door for a seal cylinder (3) comprises a lid (104) having first and second surfaces and a connecting means (15) connecting the lid (104) with an actuating mechanism, the connecting means (15) distributes forces from the actuating mechanism across a portion of the first lid surface in order to bias the lid (104) to a closed position. A force directing member is attached to the first lid surface, the force directing member being adapted to distribute force from the connecting means over a portion of the lid surface, thereby maintaining a positive seal and reducing lid deflection.
Abstract:
An instrument holder, which may be separate from or integral with the instrument for persons with or without physical disabilities. A central bore (1) enables insertion of instruments (2) of varying shapes. Gripping surfaces include a compound bevel downward and with a decided right or left hand slope. Elements from a top palm rest (6) to the lower planar surface (14) are volute, forming a right or left hand spiral. At the rear, the palm rest (6) curves aft and under terminating in the bevelled vertical detente. The hand specific side forms a concave surface (12) sufficient to accommodate fingers, joints, knuckles, or hand webbing between finger joints, flaring outward joining the lower planar surface (14). From the upper rear bevel detente, the back forms a slightly convex surface connecting with the bottom. The body and instrument path is reversible exposing the larger circumference area of the palm rest along with other control surfaces.
Abstract:
A press-type makeup pen includes an outer cover, a button, an inner cover, a middle sheath, and a base assembly that are coaxially arranged. Pushing-pressing members are provided in the button. Hook claws are provided in the inner cover. The middle sheath includes a sleeve and a head assembly connected to the top of the sleeve. Spring pieces are provided on the top of the sleeve and located outside the head assembly. Barbs are provided on the spring pieces. The inner cover is fixed in the outer cover. The button is inserted into the inner cover and can move up and down in the inner cover. The middle sheath is provided in the outer cover, and the head assembly is inserted into the button. The base assembly is inserted into the sleeve of the middle sheath. An elastic member is provided between the button and the middle sheath.
Abstract:
A cap (1) for a pen or pencil (100) has an opening (2) for the introduction of the pen or pencil (100) and a sealing bead (3) that extends radially inwards and runs around the longitudinal axis (L) of the cap (1) with a closed contour. The cap (1) has at least one first component (K1) with a first flexibility and a second component (K2) with a second flexibility that is greater than the first flexibility. The interior (7) of the cap (1) in the region lying opposite the opening (2) in relation to the sealing bead (3) and in the region of the sealing bead (3) is delimited by the first component (K1). The second component (K2) lies on the outside in the region of the sealing bead (3) along a closed contour on the first component (K1). The adjustability of the cap (1) by a force acting in the radial direction in the region of the sealing bead (3) is greater than in a region lying opposite the opening (2) in relation to the sealing bead (3).
Abstract:
A lip balm dispenser, comprising: a base portion; a cap portion; and a plug. The base portion may be removeably connected to the cap portion. The base portion may comprise an aperture, a base exterior, and a support structure. The plug may be configured to block the aperture. The support structure may comprise a support surface. The cap portion may comprise a mold portion and a cap exterior. The mold portion may be substantially conical in shape. When the base portion is coupled to the cap portion, the base exterior and the cap exterior may form a substantially heart-shaped lip balm dispenser. When the base portion is coupled to the cap portion, the substantially heart-shaped lip balm dispenser may also form an internal cavity defined by the mold portion and the support surface. The internal cavity may be configured to accept a heated lip balm through the aperture.
Abstract:
A valve door for a seal cylinder comprises a lid having first and second surfaces and a connecting means connecting the lid with an actuating mechanism, the connecting means distributes forces from the actuating mechanism across a portion of the first lid surface in order to bias the lid to a closed position. A force directing member is attached to the first lid surface, the force directing member being adapted to distribute force from the connecting means over a portion of the lid surface, thereby maintaining a positive seal and reducing lid deflection.
Abstract:
A valve door for a seal cylinder comprises a lid having first and second surfaces and a connecting means connecting the lid with an actuating mechanism, the connecting means distributes forces from the actuating mechanism across a portion of the first lid surface in order to bias the lid to a closed position. A force directing member is attached to the first lid surface, the force directing member being adapted to distribute force from the connecting means over a portion of the lid surface, thereby maintaining a positive seal and reducing lid deflection.
Abstract:
A writing instrument and cosmetic compact having a writing cartridge disposed in a housing or barrel adapted to receive a compact designed to hold a cosmetic or similar makeup. The ink cartridge can be filled with an ink that is only visible upon interaction with another medium such as a light source, another chemical, or warmed or heated air.