A handheld writing instrument which dispenses a non-aqueous pigment-based writing ink. Being based on a non-aqueous writing ink, the writing instrument is less subject to issues of ink drying due to solvent evaporation, such as build-up of dried ink on the writing ink and smearing caused by dried ink agglomerations. Due to its high-laydown characteristics, the writing instrument provides a vivid intense color impression despite the use of pigments as coloring agents.
The present disclosure concerns a water-based solid marking composition comprising a) an alkali metal salt of carboxylic acid having 8 to 36 carbon atoms; (b) a fatty acid amide and (c) a coloring agent. The solid water-based marking compositions may be used for drawing or marking and can be in form of a crayon, a pastel crayon, a stick or a colored pencil.
The present disclosure relates to a device for collecting one or more biological samples comprising a housing and a collector element, wherein the collector element is configured to allow the passage of liquid, and wherein the collector element extends between a first end and a second end, the first end of the collector element protruding out of the housing for collecting the one or more biological samples, the second end of the collector element being arranged within the housing, and wherein the housing comprises a plurality of hooks for engaging the collector element.
A61B 10/00 - Instruments pour le prélèvement d'échantillons corporels à des fins de diagnostic Autres procédés ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p. ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination ou la détermination du sexe ou de la période d'ovulationInstruments pour gratter la gorge
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
A non-aqueous gel writing ink having an organic solvent, a coloring agent and a gelling agent, and the gelling agent is non-oxidized cellulose nanofibers. In some embodiments, the non-oxidized cellulose nanofibers are non-etherified. In yet another embodiment, the non-oxidized cellulose nanofibers are water insoluble. In yet another embodiment, the non-aqueous gel writing ink is used in a writing instrument. The non-aqueous gel writing ink presenting no static leakage and no settlement and the low viscosity under shear enables good writing smoothness, in particular without line breakage.
The present disclosure relates to a device for collecting one or more biological samples comprising a housing and a collector element, wherein the collector element is designed to collect one or more biological samples. The device comprises a cap element which can be mounted on the housing, wherein the cap element comprises a reagent or an element comprising a reagent.
A flame producing assembly including a pocket lighter and a sub-unit assembly including an extended wand, a rigid support and an helical spring, the pocket lighter being connected to the sub-unit assembly, the pocket lighter comprising a piezoelectric ignition device, the rigid support being located inside the extended wand, the rigid support having an longitudinal inner opening, the extended wand being electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device, wherein the pocket lighter is connected directly to the sub-unit assembly and wherein the helical spring extends along the longitudinal inner opening.
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE ALSACE (France)
Inventeur(s)
Caffier, Guillaume
Mougin, Karine
Ghellal, Feriel
Spangenberg, Arnaud
Van Ngoc Tran, Ninh
Abrégé
The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous suspension of core-shell metal nanoparticles which essentially consist of metal, wherein the core of said nanoparticles comprises at least one of silver or copper and the shell of said nanoparticles comprises at least one of the other of silver or copper, wherein the metal nanoparticles are prepared by mixing at least one silver salt, at least one copper salt, a dispersing agent, ascorbic acid, an alkali base, and water, wherein the ratio of copper ions of the copper salt to silver ions of the silver salt is equal to or higher than 4. The present invention further relates to an aqueous suspension of core-shell metal nanoparticles, a process for preparing an aqueous gel ink, and to an aqueous gel ink comprising core-shell metal nanoparticles.
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE ALSACE (France)
Inventeur(s)
Caffier, Guillaume
Mougin, Karine
Ghellal, Feriel
Spangenberg, Arnaud
Van Ngoc Tran, Ninh
Abrégé
The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous suspension of core-shell metal nanoparticles which essentially consist of metal, wherein the core of said nanoparticles comprises at least one of silver or copper and the shell of said nanoparticles comprises at least one of the other of silver or copper, wherein the metal nanoparticles are prepared by mixing at least one silver salt, at least one copper salt, a homopolymer or copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone at an amount from 0.1 to 1.1 weight% based on the total weight of the aqueous suspension, ascorbic acid, an alkali base, and water. The present invention further relates to an aqueous suspension of core-shell metal nanoparticles, a process for preparing an aqueous gel ink, and to an aqueous gel ink comprising core-shell metal nanoparticles.
03 - Produits cosmétiques et préparations de toilette; préparations pour blanchir, nettoyer, polir et abraser.
08 - Outils et instruments à main
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
34 - Tabac; articles pour fumeurs
Produits et services
Temporary tattoos for cosmetic use; temporary tattoo decals
for cosmetic use; markers for cosmetic use for temporary
tattoos, namely, skin markers; cosmetic pads for temporary
tattoos; cosmetic stencils for temporary tattoos; remover
for temporary tattoos; cosmetic wipes for tattoo peparation;
after-tattoo care lotions; non-medicated preparations for
use before, during and after shaving, particularly in the
form of gels, foams, lotions, creams and balms; markers for
temporary tattoos, namely, skin markers; temporary tattoo
transfers (stickers). Razors; razor blades; cartridges containing razor blades;
beard clippers. Graphics tablets; tablet computers; digitizers; electronic
interactive whiteboards; magneto-optical pens, electronic
pens, pens for touch screens; magnetic object detectors;
touch panels; software for processing images, graphics and
text; computer hardware and software for recording digital
handwritten texts, signatures and drawings; computer
hardware and software for optical motion detection and
tracking; software for optical character recognition;
computer hardware, namely, electronic sensors, cameras,
projectors and microphones for optical motion detection and
tracking, and for capturing gestures, facial and voice
recognition; electronic agendas, electronic books,
electronic planners and electronic calendars; data matrix
code readers (data processing equipment). Gas lighters; candle lighters; barbecue lighters; friction
lighters for igniting gas. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials not
included in other classes, namely notebooks, writing pads,
notepads, repositionable notes, labels of paper or
cardboard; stationery; writing and drawing implements and
their refills; pens; ballpoint pens; fountain pens; writing
pens; pencils; pencil sharpeners; pencil lead holders; color
pencils; writing and coloring felt-tip pens; marking pens;
document markers [highlighting pens]; writing ink; ink
cartridges for pens; pencil leads; coloring chalks; drafting
rulers; compasses for drawing; erasable writing slates;
adhesives for stationery, adhesive tape for stationery;
correction products for stationery, correction fluids,
correction pens, correction tape; artists' materials;
paintbrushes. Smokers' articles; lighters.
The present disclosure relates to an ignition device. The ignition device comprises a flame producing assembly comprising a wand, a receiving portion configured to receive the flame producing assembly, wherein the receiving portion is configured to adapt between a receiving position and an ignition position. Further, the ignition device comprises a trigger mechanism configured to ignite the flame producing assembly when actuated. The ignition device further comprises a movable pin, wherein the movable pin is configured to move from a first position to a second position when a flame producing assembly comprising a wand is inserted into the receiving portion and the receiving portion is moved to the ignition position. The movable pin is further configured to block actuation of the trigger mechanism when in the first position, and configured to allow actuation of the trigger mechanism when in the second position.
This specification relates to a computer-implemented method for a chatbot and to a chatbot system. The method includes producing at least one chatbot statement, outputting, via a user interface of a chatbot system, the at least one chatbot statement to prompt at least one input statement from a user. The method further includes receiving the at least one input statement from the user via the user interface, wherein the user interface includes a smart pen and the at least one input statement is received via the smart pen, producing at least one further chatbot statement, outputting, via the user interface, the at least one further chatbot statement, wherein receiving the at least one input statement from the user via the smart pen includes capturing a handwriting of the user.
G06F 3/04883 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels pour l’entrée de données par calligraphie, p. ex. sous forme de gestes ou de texte
H04L 51/02 - Messagerie d'utilisateur à utilisateur dans des réseaux à commutation de paquets, transmise selon des protocoles de stockage et de retransmission ou en temps réel, p. ex. courriel en utilisant des réactions automatiques ou la délégation par l’utilisateur, p. ex. des réponses automatiques ou des messages générés par un agent conversationnel
03 - Produits cosmétiques et préparations de toilette; préparations pour blanchir, nettoyer, polir et abraser.
08 - Outils et instruments à main
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
34 - Tabac; articles pour fumeurs
Produits et services
Temporary tattoos for cosmetic use; temporary tattoo decals for cosmetic use; markers for cosmetic use for temporary tattoos, namely, skin markers; cosmetic pads for temporary tattoos; cosmetic stencils for temporary tattoos; remover for temporary tattoos; cosmetic wipes for tattoo peparation; after-tattoo care lotions; non-medicated preparations for use before, during and after shaving, particularly in the form of gels, foams, lotions, creams and balms; markers for temporary tattoos, namely, skin markers; temporary tattoo transfers (stickers). Razors; razor blades; cartridges containing razor blades; beard clippers. Graphics tablets; tablet computers; digitizers; electronic interactive whiteboards; magneto-optical pens, electronic pens, pens for touch screens; magnetic object detectors; touch panels; software for processing images, graphics and text; computer hardware and software for recording digital handwritten texts, signatures and drawings; computer hardware and software for optical motion detection and tracking; software for optical character recognition; computer hardware, namely, electronic sensors, cameras, projectors and microphones for optical motion detection and tracking, and for capturing gestures, facial and voice recognition; electronic agendas, electronic books, electronic planners and electronic calendars; data matrix code readers (data processing equipment). Gas lighters; candle lighters; barbecue lighters; friction lighters for igniting gas. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials not included in other classes, namely notebooks, writing pads, notepads, repositionable notes, labels of paper or cardboard; stationery; writing and drawing implements and their refills; pens; ballpoint pens; fountain pens; writing pens; pencils; pencil sharpeners; pencil lead holders; color pencils; writing and coloring felt-tip pens; marking pens; document markers [highlighting pens]; writing ink; ink cartridges for pens; pencil leads; coloring chalks; drafting rulers; compasses for drawing; erasable writing slates; adhesives for stationery, adhesive tape for stationery; correction products for stationery, correction fluids, correction pens, correction tape; artists' materials; paintbrushes. Smokers' articles; lighters.
According to an aspect, a writing instrument is provided. The writing instrument includes a reservoir for storing writing ink, a nib arranged distally to the reservoir and in fluid communication with the reservoir, a porous membrane or mesh surrounding at least a distal portion of the nib, wherein, in a writing position, the porous membrane or mesh is configured to contact the nib, thereby allowing ink to penetrate through the porous membrane or mesh.
The present disclosure relates to a device for collecting one or more biological samples comprising a housing and a collector element, wherein the collector element is configured to allow the passage of liquid, and wherein the collector element extends between a first end and a second end, the first end of the collector element protruding out of the housing for collecting the one or more biological samples, the second end of the collector element being arranged within the housing. The device further comprises a coil element which is arranged between collector element and the housing.
The present disclosure relates to a writing instrument comprising a lead, wherein the lead comprises at least about 0.5 wt.-% ZrO2, relative to the total weight of the lead, in particular wherein the lead comprises less than about 0.5 wt.-%, more specifically less than about 0.2 wt.-% and in particular substantially no or no TiO2.
The present disclosure relates to a writing instrument comprising a water-based ink composition, wherein the water-based ink composition comprises: particles, wherein the particles have a D50 between about 1 to about 20 micrometers; and a lipopeptide or salt thereof, more specifically an alkali and/or earth alkali metal, even more specifically sodium and/or potassium and in particular sodium.
The present disclosure relates to a device for collecting one or more biological samples comprising a housing and a collector element, wherein the collector element allows the passage of liquid, and wherein the collector element extends between a first end and a second end, the first end of the collector element protruding out of the housing for collecting the one or more biological samples, the second end of the collector element being arranged within the housing. The device further comprises a fixation element for engaging the second end of the collector element, wherein the fixation element has at least two parts which can be moved relative to one another for engaging the second end of the collector element, and wherein the housing comprises a connector element having an internal shape which is designed to maintain the parts of the fixation element in their engaged position.
A replaceable cartridge including a body extending between a first end and a second end along an axis (A-A), a reservoir defined within the body, the reservoir configured to store a writing material, a barrier included at the second end of the body, the barrier configured to transition from a first state in which the barrier is capable of containing the writing material within the reservoir to a second state in which the barrier is no longer capable of containing the writing material in the reservoir, and a plunger extending between the first end and the second end of the body, the plunger configured to move axially between a first position and a second, causing the barrier to transition from the first state to the second state.
The present disclosure relates to a writing instrument comprising a lead comprising a binder, a filler and a coloring agent, wherein the binder comprises a cellulose ester, wherein said cellulose ester comprises one or more acetate moieties and one or more ester moieties selected from C3-carboxylates, more specifically from propionate moieties.
The present disclosure relates to a flame producing assembly. The flame producing assembly may comprise a fuel reservoir, a flame wick and a fuel wick in fluid communication with the fuel reservoir. The flame producing assembly may further comprise a translation mechanism, wherein the translation mechanism may be configured to switch the fuel wick between a first position and a second position. Further, the flame wick may be in fluid communication with the fuel wick when the fuel wick is in the first position and not in fluid communication with the fuel wick when the fuel wick is in the second position.
B43K 1/08 - PlumesPointes à écrire avec pointes à billeBilles ou logements de bille
C04B 35/48 - Produits céramiques mis en forme, caractérisés par leur compositionCompositions céramiquesTraitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques à base d'oxydes à base d'oxydes de zirconium ou d'hafnium ou de zirconates ou d'hafnates
C04B 35/626 - Préparation ou traitement des poudres individuellement ou par fournées
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
Inventeur(s)
Mougin, Karine
Caffier, Guillaume
Ghellal, Feriel
Spangenberg, Arnaud
Bauerlin, Quentin
Abrégé
A kit comprising a) an aqueous writing ink composition, containing—metal nanoparticles as coloring agent wherein the metal nanoparticles essentially consists of metal and the metal is chosen from silver, gold, aluminum and/or copper and—a dispersing agent, and b) an eradicator fluid containing at least one oxidizing agent. An aqueous eradicator fluid for erasing an aqueous writing ink composition containing metal nanoparticles as the coloring agent, in which the fluid contains an oxidizing agent and—a volatile solvent. A writing instrument containing the eradicator fluid, the use of the eradicator fluid and/or of the kit containing it and a method of correcting errors of a written mark made on a porous substrate.
An ink writing instrument comprising a body extending along an axis and having a first end, the first end being provided with a writing tip and with an eraser, the eraser is movable along the axis with regard to the body, a helical-cam propelling mechanism being configured to move the eraser along the axis between a retracted position and a protruded position, the helical-cam propelling mechanism comprising a helical cam radially protruding from one of the eraser and the body, and two cam followers arranged on the other of the eraser and the body, the two cam followers axially sandwiching the helical cam at least when the eraser is moved between the retracted position and the protruded position.
Cosmetic skin care preparations, namely, shaving preparations in the nature of gel shaving soap bars applied and sold as an integral component of shaving razors
34.
Self-healing seal assembly for a writing instrument
A writing instrument comprising a self-healing seal component to prevent drying out of the writing instrument and an elastomeric support to protect the self-healing seal component.
B43K 5/17 - Stylographes à plumes, c.-à-d. porte-plumes avec réservoirs d'encre incorporés dans les parties tenues par la main avec des plumes rétractables avec des moyens de fermeture
B29C 73/20 - Dispositions ou agents d'autoréparation ou d'auto-obturation des perforations le matériau de l'objet lui-même étant auto-obturant, p. ex. par compression le matériau de l'objet ne se composant qu'en partie d'un matériau d'obturation déformable
B43K 8/02 - Stylographes à pointes à écrire autres que des plumes ou des billes à pointe à écrire comportant des fibres, du feutre ou un matériau similaire poreux ou de structure capillaire
A writing instrument comprising a body, the body being provided with a writing tip and a position detection device, the position detection device being configured to provide data for determining a position of the body in a space, the position detection device comprising a tip pressure sensor, an inertial measurement unit, and a network of radio antennas.
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateurLeurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p. ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
G01S 13/72 - Systèmes radar de poursuiteSystèmes analogues pour la poursuite en deux dimensions, p. ex. combinaison de la poursuite en angle et de celle en distance, radar de poursuite pendant l'exploration
G06F 3/039 - Leurs accessoires, p. ex. tapis de souris
A system comprises a writing instrument. The writing instrument comprises an ink, wherein the ink comprises a coloring agent and a bonding agent. The adhesiveness of the bonding agent can be altered by applying a voltage or a voltage and a current. Further, the system comprises a writing surface comprising a first electrode and a second electrode or a writing surface comprising a first electrode and an erasing tool comprising a second electrode.
03 - Produits cosmétiques et préparations de toilette; préparations pour blanchir, nettoyer, polir et abraser.
Produits et services
Non-medicated toilet preparations; cosmetic skin care
preparations; non-medicated preparations for use before,
during and after shaving, notably in the form of gels,
foams, lotions, creams and balms; soaps (excluding medicinal
soaps); bath and shower gels preparations; cleansing milk
for toilet purposes; body creams and lotions for cosmetic
use other than sunscreens; depilatory preparations; cosmetic
hair regrowth inhibiting preparation.
03 - Produits cosmétiques et préparations de toilette; préparations pour blanchir, nettoyer, polir et abraser.
Produits et services
(1) Non-medicated toilet preparations for use before, during and after shaving or depilation; cosmetic skin care preparations for use before, during and after shaving or depilation; non-medicated preparations for use before, during and after shaving, in particular in the form of gels, foams, lotions, creams and balms; soaps (excluding medicinal soaps); bath and shower gel preparations for use before, during and after shaving or depilation; toilet milk for use before, during and after shaving or depilation; body creams and lotions for cosmetic use other than sun creams for use before, during and after shaving or depilation; depilatory preparations; cosmetic preparation inhibiting hair growth.
A computer-implemented method for designing a user-specific electronic tattoo that comprises obtaining a user-input is provided. The user-input includes one or more desired functions of the electronic tattoo and a desired appearance of the electronic tattoo. The method further comprises generating a design of the electronic tattoo based on the user-input. The generation of the design of the electronic tattoo includes determining an electronic circuit design which is capable of achieving the one or more desired functions. The generation further includes designing a final image of the electronic tattoo that mimics the desired appearance and incorporates the electronic circuit design.
A writing tip (10) comprises a tubular writing tip body (100) comprising longitudinal axis (x), a distal end (110), a writing orifice (130) at the distal end (110), and a distal end face (140) extending at the distal end (110) and surrounding the writing orifice (130). The writing tip (10) further comprises a writing ball (200) comprising a writing ball diameter (d1). A distal end face angle (α), measured between a first plane (p1) defined by the distal end (110) and the distal end face (140), is between 5° to 14°. A ratio of the maximum diameter distance (x1) to the ball diameter (d1) is between about 0,264 and about 0,314. A first tapered portion angle (γ), measured between the longitudinal axis (x) and the first tapered portion (151), is between 40° and 50°.
A writing instrument extending along an axis and comprising a writing tip and an eraser, a first helical cam propelling mechanism configured to move the writing tip along the axis between a retracted position and a protruded position and a second helical cam propelling mechanism configured to move the eraser along the axis between a retracted position and a protruded position, the first helical cam propelling mechanism comprising a first cam follower and a first helical cam, the second helical cam propelling mechanism comprising a second cam follower and a second helical cam, each of the first cam follower, the first helical cam, the second cam follower and the second helical cam being provided on distinct elements.
B43K 24/06 - Mécanismes de sélection de sortie, de blocage ou de retrait des pointes à écrire pour verrouiller une seule pointe à écrire dans les positions tout à fait sortie ou tout à fait rentrée uniquement actionnés par des moyens tournants
B43K 24/14 - Mécanismes de sélection de sortie, de blocage ou de retrait des pointes à écrire pour sélectionner, sortir et verrouiller plusieurs pointes à écrire actionnés par des moyens tournants
B43K 29/02 - Combinaisons d'instruments pour écrire avec d'autres objets avec des gommes
A writing tip (10) comprises a tubular writing tip body (100) comprising longitudinal axis (x), a distal end (110), a writing orifice (130) at the distal end (110), and a distal end face (140) extending at the distal end (110) and surrounding the writing orifice (130). The writing tip (10) further comprises a writing ball (200) comprising a writing ball diameter (d1). A distal end face angle (α), measured between a first plane (p1) defined by the distal end (110) and the distal end face (140), is between 5° to 14°, and a ratio of the ball support diameter (d2) and the writing ball diameter (d1) is larger than 0,80.
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
Inventeur(s)
Caffier, Guillaume
Mougin, Karine
Ghellal, Feriel
Spangenberg, Arnaud
Abrégé
In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to a kit of parts, wherein the kit of parts may comprise a writing instrument comprising a plasmonic ink composition; and a synthetic paper.
A writing instrument comprises a body, a first data handling subsystem arranged in the body and configured to transmit and/or receive data, and a haptic feedback subsystem arranged in the body and configured to receive data from the first data handling subsystem. The haptic feedback subsystem is configured to provide a haptic feedback to a user based on data received from the first data handling subsystem.
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateurLeurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p. ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
Inventeur(s)
Caffier, Guillaume
Mougin, Karine
Ghellal, Feriel
Spangenberg, Arnaud
Abrégé
The present application relates to a writing instrument comprising a writing tip and an ink reservoir connected to the writing tip, wherein the ink reservoir is sized to contain at least 100 µl of ink and contains an aqueous gel ink, comprising metal nanoparticles as coloring agent, wherein said metal nanoparticles essentially consist of metal and said metal is chosen from silver, gold, aluminum and/or copper, and a dispersing agent; wherein metal nanoparticles are contained within the aqueous gel ink in an amount of 0.5 – 2.5 wt.-%, relative to the total weight of the ink; and wherein the writing instrument is configured to dispense 150 – 800 mg/100m.
The present disclosure relates to a eradicable non-aqueous writing ink comprising a solvent, a gelling agent and a pH-sensitive water-soluble dye. The solvent is selected from 1,2-propanediol, diethylene glycol, monoethylene glycol and dimethylsulfoxide and/or mixtures thereof. The gelling agent comprises water-insoluble cellulose nanofibers and/or a mixture of silica particles and of a fatty acid amide wax. The pH-sensitive water-soluble dye is capable of changing from an initially colored state to a discolored state when the writing ink is exposed to an ink eradicator composition.
A multifunction writing instrument comprising a body extending along an axis and receiving at least two writing elements, each writing element comprising a writing tip and being movable between a protruded position in which the writing tip extends out of the body and a retracted position in which the writing tip is retracted within the body, and an actuating mechanism comprising a spinner configured to move one of the writing elements at a time, one after the other, from the retracted position to the protruded position, a ratchet receiving the spinner, and a single button configured to actuate the actuating mechanism.
B43K 24/14 - Mécanismes de sélection de sortie, de blocage ou de retrait des pointes à écrire pour sélectionner, sortir et verrouiller plusieurs pointes à écrire actionnés par des moyens tournants
B43K 24/10 - Mécanismes de sélection de sortie, de blocage ou de retrait des pointes à écrire pour sélectionner, sortir et verrouiller plusieurs pointes à écrire
A cartridge for a razor comprises a plurality of blade supports, wherein at least one blade support further comprises a blade attached to an inner surface of the at least one blade support that faces away from a shaving surface, wherein the at least one blade support comprises a first optical feature disposed on a portion of an outer surface of the at least one blade support that faces towards the shaving surface, and wherein the first optical feature is a first thermochromic portion configured to change colour based on a temperature of the at least one blade support according to a first temperature response of the first thermochromic portion.
B26B 21/22 - Rasoirs de sûreté à une ou plusieurs lames disposées transversalement par rapport au manche comportant plusieurs lames à utiliser simultanément
The present disclosure relates to a handheld writing instrument comprising a non-aqueous writing ink comprising, relative to the total weight of writing ink: about 5-25 wt.-%, of at least one pigment, about 5-35 wt.-% of one or more resins, a gelling agent comprising one or more of: a mixture of silica particles and of a fatty acid amide wax, water-insoluble cellulose nanofibers, and one or more solvents; the handheld writing instrument comprising a writing tip configured to dispense about 50-100 mg ink per 150 m of writing line; the writing ink having a viscosity at rest at about 20 °C of about 15 000-150 000 cps and a viscosity under shear at about 100 s-1 at about 20 °C of about 1200-10000 cps; and the pigment having a D50 particle size of about 80-700 nm.
This invention concern a system (1) for recognizing online handwriting comprising:—a handwriting instrument (2) including a body (3) extending longitudinally between a first end (4) and a second end (5), the first end (4) having a writing tip (6) which is able to write on a support, the handwriting instrument (2) further including a module (17) comprising at least one motion sensor (7) configured to acquire motion data on the handwriting of a user when the user is calculating unit (8) communicating with the at least one motion sensor (7) and configured to analyze the motion data by a machine learning model trained in a multitask way such that it is capable of performing at least two tasks at the same time, the machine learning model being configured to deliver as an output the sequence of characters which was written by the user with the handwriting instrument.
The present invention concerns a washable aqueous ink composition comprising: a) at least one alkali metal salt of citrate, b) at least one cyclodextrin or derivative thereof, c) at least one dye. It also concerns a writing instrument comprising it and the use of the association of a) at least one alkali metal salt of citrate and b) at least one cyclodextrin or derivative thereof, to improve the washability and/or vividness of the shades of a washable aqueous ink composition.
A tip for a handheld writing instrument-includes a brass alloy comprising the following composition: Cu in an amount of from about 52 wt.-% to about 62 wt.-%, Sn in an amount of from about 0.1 wt.-% to about 1.0 wt.-%, Fe in an amount of from about 0.1 wt.-% to about 1.0 wt.-%, Si in an amount of from about 0.05 wt.-% to about 0.5 wt.-%, Ni in an amount of from about 0.05 wt.-% to about 0.5 wt.-%, Pb if present, in an amount of less than about 0.05 wt.-%, optionally other elements in a total amount of less than about 3 wt.-% (impurities), and Zn as balance.
C22C 9/04 - Alliages à base de cuivre avec le zinc comme second constituant majeur
C22C 1/02 - Fabrication des alliages non ferreux par fusion
C22F 1/08 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid du cuivre ou de ses alliages
64.
IMPROVED COLORING PENCIL LEAD FOR SYNTHETIC PENCIL BASED ON BIOPOLYMERS BLENDS
The present invention relates to a polymer-based extendable lead or refill for writing, drawing and/or painting tools comprising a binder comprising a mixture of polylactide with at least one polymer having a flexural modulus inferior to the flexural modulus of polylactide and at least one filler. It also relates to writing, drawing and/or painting tool, advantageously a pencil, comprising lead or a refill according to the invention and to the use of a binder comprising a mixture of polylactide with at least one polymer having a flexural modulus inferior to the flexural modulus of polylactide according to the invention to improve the vividness of polymer-based extrudable lead or refill for writing, drawing and/or painting tools.
The present invention concerns a washable aqueous ink composition comprising: a) at least one salt of monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid with from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, 5b) at least one salt of polyacrylic acid, c) at least one dye. It also concerns a writing instrument comprising it and the use of the association of a) at least one salt of monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid with from 3 to 8 carbon and b) at least one salt of polyacrylic acid, to improve the washability 10 and/or vividness of the shades of a washable aqueous ink composition
A lighter comprises a housing having a nozzle, wherein the housing is adapted to receive a gas and/or fuel reservoir device. The lighter comprises a connecting device, wherein the connecting device is configured to couple the gas and/or fuel reservoir device to the nozzle. The connecting device is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the lighter.
The present disclosure relates to writing instruments which are charged with a water-based ink composition comprising trimethylolpropane. The present disclosure also relates to a solid ink composition which may be used to refill the rechargeable writing instrument. The solid ink composition itself is a concentrate of the water-based ink composition and can be diluted by the user with e.g. water to produce the aforementioned water-based ink composition. The present disclosure further relates to methods of producing the solid ink composition and the water-based ink composition as well as to various uses thereof.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Smoker's articles, namely, cigarette lighters; lighters for smokers Recycling of plastic and metal materials derived from the collection of used lighters; treatment of metal materials derived from the collection of used lighters; processing of plastics, namely, treatment of plastic materials derived from the collection of used lighters
03 - Produits cosmétiques et préparations de toilette; préparations pour blanchir, nettoyer, polir et abraser.
Produits et services
Non-medicated toilet preparations; cosmetic skin care preparations; non-medicated preparations for use before, during and after shaving, notably in the form of gels, foams, lotions, creams and balms; soaps (excluding medicinal soaps); bath and shower gels preparations; cleansing milk for toilet purposes; body creams and lotions for cosmetic use other than sunscreens; depilatory preparations; cosmetic hair regrowth inhibiting preparation.
A writing instrument between a first end and a second end including a writing element configured to transition between a non-writing state and a writing state, a first housing member oriented about at least a portion of the writing element and extending between the first end and the second end of the writing instrument, and an actuator configured to be moved between a first position and a second position, wherein the writing element is configured to transition from the non-writing state toward the writing state when the actuator moves from the first position toward the second position, and the writing element is configured to transition from the writing state to the non-writing state when the actuator moves from the second position toward the first position.
B43K 24/08 - Mécanismes de sélection de sortie, de blocage ou de retrait des pointes à écrire pour verrouiller une seule pointe à écrire dans les positions tout à fait sortie ou tout à fait rentrée uniquement actionnés par des boutons-poussoirs
B43K 8/24 - Stylographes à pointes à écrire autres que des plumes ou des billes caractérisés par les moyens pour rétracter les pointes à écrire
A razor cartridge includes a skin-contacting surface configured to contact a user's skin surface during a shaving operation. The skin-contacting surface includes a variable friction resistance element having a frictional resistance which is dependent on a motion direction of the razor cartridge over the user's skin surface.
A refillable free ink writing instrument including a body having a rear end, a front end and an ink reservoir disposed between the rear end and the front end, a writing tip mounted on the front end and a plug mounted on the rear end, wherein the plug is configured to close an opening in fluid communication with the ink reservoir, the plug being configured to be removable from the rear end to refill the ink reservoir with water and concentrated ink refill.
The present disclosure concerns a writing ink composition comprising:
(a) at least one film-forming elastomeric polymer wherein the film-forming elastomeric polymer (a) is an homopolymer or copolymer of polyurethane,
(b) at least one polyether-modified polysiloxane,
(c) at least one dye,
(d) at least one pigment, and
(e) water.
The present disclosure concerns a writing ink composition comprising:
(a) at least one film-forming elastomeric polymer wherein the film-forming elastomeric polymer (a) is an homopolymer or copolymer of polyurethane,
(b) at least one polyether-modified polysiloxane,
(c) at least one dye,
(d) at least one pigment, and
(e) water.
The disclosure also concerns a method for preparing such a writing ink composition. A writing instrument comprising such a writing ink composition, and a method for writing on a writing porous substrate, are also part of the disclosure. Finally, the disclosure aims at a writing porous substrate coated with a writing ink composition according to the disclosure.
The present disclosure concerns a water-based color-changing ink composition with two different states of color over time, an initial color A and then a second color B which is not colorless, comprising a volatile pH-modifier base capable of evaporating at room temperature (20° C.), a pH-sensitive dye, and an optional non-pH sensitive dye. The disclosure also concerns a method for preparing such color-changing ink composition. A writing instrument comprising such color-changing ink composition, and a kit comprising such color-changing ink composition and an eradicator, as well as methods for writing on a substrate, are also part of the disclosure. Finally, the disclosure aims at a substrate coated with a color-changing ink composition according to the disclosure.
The present disclosure relates to pens comprising a non-aqueous writing ink comprising a solvent, a coloring agent, a resin, a gelling agent, and a homo or copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, wherein the gelling agent is a mixture of silica particles and of a fatty acid amide wax, and wherein the homo or copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone is present in amounts of between about 0.05 and about 0.6 wt.-%, relative to the total weight of the ink.
The present disclosure relates to writing instruments which are charged or recharged with a water-based ink composition. The water-based ink composition may be prepared from solid ink compositions which may be diluted with water. The solid ink composition comprises a specific combination of polyethylene glycol, at least one coloring agent and a humectant.
A writing instrument configured to apply a writing material or liquid to a surface, comprising a socket, and a ball arranged in the socket, characterized by at least one first component which is arranged to come into contact with the ball, wherein the at least one first component comprises a first material having surface properties such that the friction coefficient between the ball and the at least one first component decreases when the force acting from the ball on the at least one first component increases at least within a certain range of forces.
In a first aspect, the present disclosure relates to an eraser comprising at least one outer surface, wherein the outer surface may be at least partly coated by a coating comprising a polysaccharide.
A computer implemented method for computing a plurality of virtual texture waveform definitions, comprising: obtaining first texture data at least partially characterising a texture of an existing writing surface, obtaining second texture data at least partially characterising an intended texture experienced by a user when the haptic writing instrument when writing on the existing writing surface, generating virtual texture data by modifying the first texture data based on at least the second texture data, segmenting the virtual texture data into at least first and second regions representing, respectively, at least a first texture type and a second texture type, generating at least first and second virtual texture waveform definitions corresponding, respectively, to the first and second texture types, and outputting at least the first and second virtual texture waveform definitions.
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateurLeurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p. ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
A method for generating visual feedback based on a textual representation comprising obtaining and processing a textual representation, identifying at least one textual feature of the textual representation, assigning at least one feature value to the at least one textual feature, and generating visual feedback based on the textual representation. The generated visual feedback comprises at least one visual feature corresponding to the at least one textual feature. A system for generating visual feedback based on a textual representation, comprising a capturing subsystem configured to capture the textual representation, a processing subsystem configured to identify at least one textual feature and to generate visual feedback based on the textual representation, and a graphical user output configured to display the generated visual feedback. The visual feedback generated based on the textual representation comprises at least one visual feature corresponding to the at least one textual feature.
G06V 30/142 - Acquisition d’images en utilisant des instruments déplacés manuellementDétails structurels des instruments
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateurLeurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p. ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
G06F 3/04883 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels pour l’entrée de données par calligraphie, p. ex. sous forme de gestes ou de texte
A lighter comprising a container suitable for containing a liquified gas or a mixture of a liquid and a gas, characterized by a compressible member which is arranged in the container.
B43K 5/17 - Stylographes à plumes, c.-à-d. porte-plumes avec réservoirs d'encre incorporés dans les parties tenues par la main avec des plumes rétractables avec des moyens de fermeture
B43K 23/12 - Moyens de protection, p. ex. capuchons pour les stylographes
A writing instrument comprising a body having an axis, a writing tip, a reservoir and at least one visual mark being a specific mark for augmented reality applications, the at least one visual mark being configured to be hidden/visible when the writing tip is distant from a writing surface and to be respectively visible/hidden when the writing tip is in contact with a writing surface, at least a portion of the body being configured to allow the at least one visual mark to adopt two states, visible and hidden configuration.
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateurLeurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p. ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G06V 20/20 - ScènesÉléments spécifiques à la scène dans les scènes de réalité augmentée
G06V 30/142 - Acquisition d’images en utilisant des instruments déplacés manuellementDétails structurels des instruments
B43K 8/00 - Stylographes à pointes à écrire autres que des plumes ou des billes
93.
PEELABLE INK COMPOSITION WITH COLOR-CHANGING FOR POROUS SUBSTRATES
An aqueous peelable ink composition with color-changing comprises: at least one film-forming elastomeric polymer, at least one polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester, at least one dye, at least one pigment, and water, wherein the film-forming elastomeric polymer (a) is acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) and/or hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR).
This specification relates to a computer-implemented method for a chatbot and to a chatbot system. The method comprises producing at least one chatbot statement, outputting, via a user interface of a chatbot system, the at least one chatbot statement to prompt at least one input statement from a user. The method further comprises receiving the at least one input statement from the user via the user interface, wherein the user interface comprises a smart pen and the at least one input statement is received via the smart pen, producing at least one further chatbot statement, outputting, via the user interface, the at least one further chatbot statement, wherein receiving the at least one input statement from the user via the smart pen comprises capturing a handwriting of the user.
G06F 40/35 - Représentation du discours ou du dialogue
G06F 40/171 - Édition, p. ex. insertion ou suppression au moyen d’encre numérique
G06F 3/0354 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateurLeurs accessoires avec détection des mouvements relatifs en deux dimensions [2D] entre le dispositif de pointage ou une partie agissante dudit dispositif, et un plan ou une surface, p. ex. souris 2D, boules traçantes, crayons ou palets
G06V 40/30 - Reconnaissance d’auteurLecture et vérification des signatures
The present disclosure relates to an ignition device. The ignition device comprises a flame producing assembly comprising a wand, a receiving portion configured to receive the flame producing assembly, wherein the receiving portion is configured to adapt between a receiving position and an ignition position. Further, the ignition device comprises a trigger mechanism configured to ignite the flame producing assembly (100) when actuated. The ignition device further comprises a movable pin, wherein the movable pin is configured to move from a first position to a second position when a flame producing assembly comprising a wand is inserted into the receiving portion and the receiving portion is moved to the ignition position. The movable pin is further configured to block actuation of the trigger mechanism when in the first position, and configured to allow actuation of the trigger mechanism when in the second position.
