Patents by Inventor Howard A. Hutson

Howard A. Hutson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4753253
    Abstract: An apparatus for quickly and accurately trimming a nail is provided. The apparatus comprises a grippable housing having an integral insertion portion. The insertion portion is designed to guide the nail towards a rotating filing member within the housing and is also designed to press back the flesh underlying the nail. The insertion portion comprises a first surface joined to a second surface at an acute angle along a common edge. The tapered wedge formed by the two surfaces permits the surfaces to be optimally inserted along the underside of the nail to thereby isolate the nail from the adjacent flesh. Also, the common edge formed by the two surfaces is convex so that the nail filing device can be readily moved around the periphery of the nail. The device allows the user to precisely control the extent of the trimming by assessing the pressure of the insertion portion against the flesh underlying the nail and by visually observing the contact of the nail with the rotating filing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Inventor: Howard A. Hutson
  • Patent number: 4165123
    Abstract: A disposable high chair apron used to cover and enlarge a high chair eating tray. The periphery of the apron is provided with a deep trough which is used to catch any food or other spillage. A suitable connection behind the seat of the high chair secures the apron to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Inventor: Howard A. Hutson
  • Patent number: D249323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Inventor: Howard A. Hutson
  • Patent number: D249324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Inventor: Howard A. Hutson
  • Patent number: D298210
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: Howard Hutson
    Inventors: Howard A. Hutson, Thomas A. McCasland