Patents Assigned to Donald J. Ersler
  • Patent number: 5910147
    Abstract: A replaceable comedone extractor includes a body, a pimple drain member and a lancet. The body has a length, and a substantial middle region shaped for being held by a thumb and forefinger. A first end of the body is formed into the shape of a pimple drain member. In a first preferred embodiment, the replaceable comedone extractor is intended to be replaceable, the lancet is molded into the second end of the body. In a second preferred embodiment, the replaceable comedone extractor has a second end which has a horizontal slot and at least one retaining notch formed therein to receive a disposable lancet. In a third preferred embodiment, the replaceable comedone extractor has a second end which has a horizontal bore formed therein to firmly receive a retractable lancet assembly. In a fourth preferred embodiment, an angled replaceable comedone extractor has a second end which is bent up toward the first end at an obtuse angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: Donald J. Ersler
    Inventors: Mark R. Rosenberg, Donald J. Ersler
  • Patent number: 5590823
    Abstract: A collapsible garment hanger which includes a hook, a first and second tensioning element which extend from the hook, the first and second tensioning elements being terminated with a first and second distal tip, respectively. A first and second shoulder element each having a first end and a substantial middle region, the first ends of the first and second shoulder elements being pivotally connected and rotate in relation to each other, the substantially middle region of the first and second shoulder elements having a hole which accepts the first and second distal tips, respectively. The first and second shoulder elements pivot in relation to the first and second tensioning elements, respectively. The first and second tensioning elements are grasped and compressed toward each other with one hand to force the first and second shoulder elements into a collapsed position for insertion or removal from a small opening in a garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Donald J. Ersler
    Inventor: Mark H. Lunde