A scented writing instrument may include a moveable barrel and a writing implement coupled to the moveable barrel. The writing implement may be adapted to emit a selective scent. The writing instrument may also include an outer casing and a top casing coupled to the moveable barrel. The outer casing may have an interior cavity configured to coupleably receive the writing implement and the moveable barrel. The top casing may be configured to extend the writing implement in an axial direction between a retracted position and an extended position. Related methods of manufacturing the scented writing instrument are also provided.

The method and apparatus described herein allows for the automatic retraction and extension of the writing element of a bistable self-retaining writing instrument. The method and apparatus consists of a writing element that is joined to the end of a flexible tube or material. These are inserted through a longitudinal channel formed along the outer surface of the writing instrument and are anchored only at the end opposite the writing element. When the bistable self-retaining writing instrument transitions from a coiled to straight configuration the writing element is automatically exposed. Conversely, when pushed into its coiled configuration the writing element slides back into the channel and is thereby protected. The flexible tube or material may also act as a reservoir for a writing substrate such as ink.

A single-use wax writing tool with a colored wax tip that is used once and disposed. In accordance with the present disclosure a single-use wax marking tool comprises a body having a tapered tip filled with a colored wax. The tapered tip may be an integrated part of the body or a separate component that is attached to the body to form the single-use wax marking tool. The body may be hollow or solid. The tapered tip comprises a hollow portion to receive the wax. The tapered tip may have structures that help secure the wax within the tapered tip. The wax may generally be any desirable color and may be biodegradable. In some configurations, the body further comprises a label, which may be a printed label or may be an embossed label or a debossed label, all of which may also be biodegradable.

A single-use wax writing tool with a colored wax tip that is used once and disposed. In accordance with the present disclosure a single-use wax marking tool comprises a body having a tapered tip filled with a colored wax. The tapered tip may be an integrated part of the body or a separate component that is attached to the body to form the single-use wax marking tool. The body may be hollow or solid. The tapered tip comprises a hollow portion to receive the wax. The tapered tip may have structures that help secure the wax within the tapered tip. The wax may generally be any desirable color and may be biodegradable. In some configurations, the body further comprises a label, which may be a printed label or may be an embossed label or a debossed label, all of which may also be biodegradable.

An object of the present invention is to obtain a thermoplastic resin composition that is suitable for obtaining a molded article that does not produce increased hydrophilic properties, and that has a hard feel and a texture closer to that of earthenware.

The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention is characterized in that it contains 10 to 50 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin (A), 50 to 90 parts by mass of a metal oxide (B) [provided that the total amount of (A)+(B) is 100 parts by mass], and an unmodified polyolefin-based wax (C) in a range of 0.1 to 20 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the total amount of (A)+(B).

This invention relates to the process for obtaining sheets made from seaweed that, when wrapped around a coal mine, wax mine or ink loads, give rise to the cylindrical and elongated cover of pencil or pen made based on algae, salt, bentonite and water, with a final layer of cotton thread optionally, tinctured with natural plant elements and having seeds at its rear end. The process for the production of films made from algae by heat treatment with the addition of salt and bentonite for making covers of pencil or pen comprises the following steps: i) boiling seaweed containing collagen for gelatinization together with salt and bentonite; ii) poring the gelatinized algae into the bowl and dip a graphite for writing; iii) subjecting to temperature for drying the algae and obtaining sheets; iv) cutting the sheets, according to the size of graphite for writing, leaving a space at the rear end to place the seeds; and iv) wrapping the graphite for writing with pieces of wet sheets to obtain a particular shape.

A storage assembly includes a first disk that may be positioned on a support surface. A storage array is provided and the storage array may contain a plurality of objects. The storage array has a plurality of bins and the objects may be positioned in the bins. The storage array is rotatably positioned on the first disk. A cover is removably coupled to the storage array. A handle is removably coupled to the storage array and the handle be manipulated thereby facilitating the storage array to be carried.

A marking device that is supported by a personal mobility vehicle, such as a scooter, is movable from a first position, in which the marking device does not contact the riding surface, and a second position, in which the marking device contacts the riding surface. The marking device includes an attachment portion and a marking portion that creates markings on the riding surface as a result of frictional contact with the riding surface. The marking device can also include an actuation portion which is accessible to the user and allows the user to move the marking device to the second position. In one arrangement, the marking device includes an elastic marking member which is configured to bend in order to maintain contact with the riding surface.

Devices, kits, and methods for making a carved crayon are provided. In one aspect, a crayon carving device includes a base, a pantograph armature coupled to the base, a crayon positioner, and at least one guide template parallel to the crayon positioner. The pantograph armature includes a motorized drive shaft with a drill tip for carving an outside surface of a crayon body, as well as a guide tip for tracing along a guide template that directs where the drill tip carves. In some embodiments, the guide template includes a stationary bridge support and a plurality of removable carving bucks that insert into one of multiple openings on the bridge support. The surface features of each of the carving bucks may be traced by the guide tip to generate a corresponding carving on the surface of a crayon body.

The method and apparatus described herein allows for the automatic retraction and extension of the writing element of a bistable self-retaining writing instrument. The method and apparatus consists of a writing element that is joined to the end of a flexible tube or material. These are inserted through a longitudinal channel formed along the outer surface of the writing instrument and are anchored only at the end opposite the writing element. When the bistable self-retaining writing instrument transitions from a coiled to straight configuration the writing element is automatically exposed. Conversely, when pushed into its coiled configuration the writing element slides back into the channel and is thereby protected. The flexible tube or material may also act as a reservoir for a writing substrate such as ink.