Convertible writing instrument assemblies are provided, including an outer barrel having a tapered nosecone with an aperture for a writing instrument tip and a grip portion, and an aperture for receiving an eraser or a push button therethrough, wherein the writing instrument assembly provides selective access to a volume defined by the outer barrel, and wherein the outer barrel and the volume are collectively configured to operably and interchangeably receive a mechanical pencil insert having the eraser and a retractable pen insert having the push button. Mechanical pencils and pens utilizing the convertible writing instrument assemblies are also provided, along with kits for providing such mechanical pencils and pens.

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 multi-piece chalk holder assembly enables a user to stand up on an underlying surface while holding a piece of chalk and drawing on the underlying surface. The assembly includes a first piece that is connected to a second piece via an interference fit. The second piece is connected to a third piece via an interference fit. The first, second and third pieces are coaxial when connected via the interference fits. The third piece includes a hollow interior with a deformable material, such as foam, disposed therein. The foam is ring-shaped with an interior diameter sized to receive a piece of chalk. The foam provides a compression fit against the chalk, providing enough strength to allow the user to press the chalk against the underlying surface while drawing, while still providing interchangeability so that the user can remove and replace the piece of chalk with another piece of chalk.

The application relates to a porous color linker comprising a tip portion configured to deposit indicia on a writing surface; a mixing portion configured to combine a plurality of inks; and a base portion having a first receiving portion configured to receive a tip of a first ink discharge device and a second receiving portion configured to receive a tip of a second ink discharge device.

Convertible writing instrument assemblies are provided, including an outer barrel having a tapered nosecone with an aperture for a writing instrument tip and a grip portion, and an aperture for receiving an eraser or a push button therethrough, wherein the writing instrument assembly provides selective access to a volume defined by the outer barrel, and wherein the outer barrel and the volume are collectively configured to operably and interchangeably receive a mechanical pencil insert having the eraser and a retractable pen insert having the push button. Mechanical pencils and pens utilizing the convertible writing instrument assemblies are also provided, along with kits for providing such mechanical pencils and pens.

A portable kit for storing a pen according to the present invention includes a base in which an accommodation portion is famed. The pen is fastened to the accommodation portion, and is coupled to a coupling kit having a shape corresponding to that of the accommodation portion and accommodated in the accommodation portion. A grip portion is formed on the coupling kit, and allows the pen to be withdrawn from or retracted into the base in such a manner that the grip portion is pushed with a finger.

A portable kit for storing a pen according to the present invention includes a base in which an accommodation portion is famed. The pen is fastened to the accommodation portion, and is coupled to a coupling kit having a shape corresponding to that of the accommodation portion and accommodated in the accommodation portion. A grip portion is formed on the coupling kit, and allows the pen to be withdrawn from or retracted into the base in such a manner that the grip portion is pushed with a finger.

A multi-purpose combination writing instrument comprising: at least three individual writing instruments, each individual writing instrument comprising a barrel having a proximal end and a distal end; a base having opposing first and second ends, the first end of the base comprising at least three receivers, wherein each receiver is adapted to receive the proximal end of the barrel of a corresponding individual writing instrument, and the second end of the base having at least three tape flag platforms disposed therein; and a cap rotatably mounted on the second end of the base over the at least three tape flag platforms, wherein an opening in the cap provides access to one tape flag platform at a time as it rotates around the second end of the base.

A multi-purpose combination writing instrument comprising: at least three individual writing instruments, each individual writing instrument comprising a barrel having a proximal end and a distal end; a base having opposing first and second ends, the first end of the base comprising at least three receivers, wherein each receiver is adapted to receive the proximal end of the barrel of a corresponding individual writing instrument, and the second end of the base having at least three tape flag platforms disposed therein; and a cap rotatably mounted on the second end of the base over the at least three tape flag platforms, wherein an opening in the cap provides access to one tape flag platform at a time as it rotates around the second end of the base.

A writing utensil container formed from a single plastic mold, including a container front panel, a front bottom component, a container back panel, a back bottom component, and a container lid component. A bottom integral hinge component may pivotally couple the back bottom component and the front bottom component, allowing the container front and back panels to pivot toward and away from each other. A lid integral hinge component may pivotally couple to the container back panel with the container lid component for opening and closing thereof. The container front and back panels may have coupling mechanisms that selectively engage with each other to prevent pivoting about the bottom integral hinge component to retain crayon boxes between the container front and back panels. A front closure feature of the front panel may selectively engage with a lid closure feature for selectively retaining the container lid component in a closed position.