Patents by Inventor Paul Arthur Smith

Paul Arthur Smith 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).

  • Grip-assisting accessory
    Patent number: 5722575
    Abstract: A grip-assisting accessory is provided which aids a person in holding and manipulating a hand-held utensil, such as a writing instrument, paintbrush, eating utensil, or toothbrush. The accessory includes a sleeve which fits snugly over the item to be gripped, such as a pen barrel or paintbrush handle. A strap is attached to and extends from the sleeve. The strap is wrappable around at least one finger held alongside the sleeve. The strap is securable to the sleeve to hold the item securely and comfortably to user's finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Eversharp Pen Company
    Inventor: Paul Arthur Smith