For Pocket Or Personal Use Patents (Class 206/38)
  • Publication number: 20110266164
    Abstract: A multi-compartment container comprises a first compartment and a second compartment, the first and second compartments being connected by a common wall. The first compartment is of a configuration that corresponds and is substantially complementary to the dimensions and size of a cigarette lighter, and the second compartment is of a rectangular shape that corresponds and is substantially complementary to the size and dimensions of a breath freshener dispenser. The container may comprise sections in the compartments thereof to allow a user to access the item stored in a compartment, for removal of the item or for use of the item while it is stored in the compartment. The container may also comprise a belt clip, a key fob, and/or a key chain attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Gary Santoro
  • Patent number: 8047364
    Abstract: A personal electronic device protective wallet covering. A main housing is dimensioned to fit securely and snugly around a personal electronic device. The main housing includes a window disposed on a front side of the housing allowing usable access to a front surface of a device disposed in the housing. A rear protective face at least partially covers a rear surface of the device disposed inside. A preferably externally accessible pocket is formed coextensively with the rear protective face, adapted to allow insertion and removal of cards or paper currency into and out of the pocket in the manner of a wallet. The window may be an absence of housing material, allowing direct user contact with the front of the device, or it may thin and transparent, allowing functional contact therethrough. The pocket may be formed between the housing and the device or between the housing and an additional layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Kip Longinotti-Buitoni
  • Patent number: 8006864
    Abstract: Portable wipe dispensers are provided. In one form the wipe dispenser can be used to spray a cleaning liquid onto a wipe being dispensed from the device. Alternatively the outlet may be directed against a surface external to the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Fryan, Douglas A. Soller, Rakesh K. Popli, Frank J. Steer, Evan A. Sparks
  • Patent number: 7918335
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding carrying case comprising a substantially rigid first and second shielding member hingedly connected to one another and each having an inner and outer surface. Each shielding member comprises a card pocket assembly affixed to their respective inner surfaces into which a plurality of contactless smartcards or regular wallet-sized cards can be slidably inserted and removed. A paper currency pocket is disposed along the outer surfaces of first and second shielding members, and a releasable locking means keeps the first shielding member pivoted closed over top of the second shielding member so the case cannot accidentally open, and shields contactless smartcards contained inside the card pocket assemblies from being powered up by an RFID reader, while also preventing the cards from sliding out of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Kitchen
  • Publication number: 20110073499
    Abstract: A holder of oblong objects pivotably mounted therein so as to be selectively positionable and selectively retainable therein comprising a pair of oblong sidewall structures spaced apart across an object retaining space from one another with a restraining spring formed of a resilient sheet curved sufficiently to form a joined spring end with a pair of spring sides across from one another to each have a free end across from one another with each free end having a spring opening therethrough and with the restraining spring supported on the mounting side end of a supporting one of the sidewall structures in the pair thereof such that the spring openings therein are also across from one another. An ejector is mounted in the holder to be positioned in the object retaining space at an ejector side of the object retaining space to extend between the pair of spaced apart oblong sidewall structures with the ejector formed of a resilient material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: David H. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20110073498
    Abstract: A holder of oblong objects pivotably mounted therein so as to be selectively positionable and selectively retainable therein comprising a pair of oblong sidewall structures spaced apart from one another each having a mounting side end across from one another with at least one of said pair of oblong structures having a sidewall opening at the mounting end thereof extending therethrough. A pivot pin is positionable in said sidewall opening, and also removable therefrom. An oblong object holder has a connection structure at a connection end thereof and supports a selected object to be held in the holder at an opposite support end thereof with the connection structure having a pair of connection bars each extending away from the support end and about an opposite side of a connection opening between them to result in gap ends thereof facing one another across a connection gap extending between them from the connection opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: David H. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7857022
    Abstract: This case is made up of a bottom element (1) and of a lid element (4), both comprising a small rectangular plate (2; 5), the two plates being superimposed in such a way as to define a slim space into which the card (C) can be inserted, this space being open along one short side—termed “front side”—and closed along the other short side—termed “rear side”. The case is noteworthy in that the lid element (4) comprises a pair of longitudinal rims (3) exhibiting guide slots for the longitudinal edges of the small plate (5) of the lid element (4), the latter also being provided, on the rear side, with a transverse rim (50) which acts as an end stop for the rear transverse edge of the card so that it is possible to slide the lid element (4) and the card (C) that it covers, with one another, in the longitudinal direction, towards the front side, over a determined length of travel, thus making it easier to extract the card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Erich Kräml Et Associes
    Inventor: Erich Johann Kräml
  • Patent number: 7857137
    Abstract: A portable wound care kit sized, shaped, and configured to carry only articles necessary for wound care treatment. In one embodiment, the wound care kit contains only a container of wound treatment medicament and two or more wound coverings. However, the wound care kit may also be configured to carry wound cleansing wipes or wound wash. The wound care kit is configured to permit ready and easy access to the wound care treatment articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: J&J Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Law, Kevin Hess
  • Patent number: 7854317
    Abstract: An organization container having multiple internal compartments or straps to secure and organize personal care and hygiene items with a flap top to provide easy access to personal care and hygiene items. The organizing container can fit into different size purses or bags and be moved easily between bags, and that can stand securely on its own when outside the purse or bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: PAK, LLC
    Inventors: Nicol Hebert, Marlinda Hinojosa
  • Publication number: 20100307932
    Abstract: A packet for containing at least two products of different kinds. According to particular aspects of the invention, the second product is located in a compartment separate from the first and easily accessible so that the user can take it out and, if necessary, put it back into the packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Sergio Mezzini
  • Patent number: 7819242
    Abstract: A medicament delivery device utilizing a housing having a chamber formed by a wall portion. The wall portion includes a weakened zone. A key shaft extends into the chamber and includes a portion lying outside the chamber or mating with a lock. The portion of the key shaft within the chamber serves as a support for a holder of a medicament. The medicament holder becomes accessible when a force is applied to the key shaft causing the same to egress from the chamber through the weakened zone of the wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Craig Sanburn
  • Patent number: 7814900
    Abstract: A dispenser (1) comprises a can (2) and body (3). The can is an aluminum extrusion with a valve crimped into its mouth, the valve having an outlet spout (4). The crimped region (5) of the can surrounding the valve has a lesser diameter than the can has through the main part (6) of its length. The body has a mouthpiece (11) with a pivotal cover (12) drivingly connected to a cam (13). This bears on the underside of junction member (14), into a socket (15) of which the spout 4 fits. A breath actuated dose release mechanism (16) is provided. The body has a tubular section (7) for receiving the necked down region (5) of the can. A printed paper label (21) is wrapped around the joint between the body and the can to unite the can to the body in position such that when the cover is opened, a dose is dispensed by the cam (13) lifting the junction member and depressing the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Clinical Designs Limited
    Inventor: Raymond John Bacon
  • Publication number: 20100206751
    Abstract: In some aspects, a health management supply organizer is provided. The supply organizer is adapted to receive health management supplies including an analyte meter and analyte sensors (e.g., glucose test strips) and a removable disposal container which is adapted to receive used analyte sensors therein. The removable disposal container is mounted on an end portion of the body and may include a viewing window. Numerous other aspects are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Inventor: Paul Wessel
  • Publication number: 20100200434
    Abstract: An apparatus for conveniently storing small sports utility devices such as sports ball inflation needles is disclosed. A modified vehicle tire air valve stem cap functions as a housing configured to secure the small sports utility devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Jonathan C. Carter
  • Patent number: 7757843
    Abstract: Childproof packaging for a product such as matches or pharmaceutical tablets includes a sleeve and a container for the product within the sleeve. The package includes two pairs of latches, with each latch of a pair oppositely located on the package. A user must use both hands simultaneously, with a respective hand operating a respective pair of latches, to hold the latches in an unlatched condition and also simultaneously to apply pressure to the container to slide it outwardly relatively to the sleeve. Such a two-handed, five finger operation to open the package requires a dexterity that is easy for adults but very difficult for children. Each latch may be a spring arm mounted tab or button which seats in an aperture in the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Nick Katsis
  • Patent number: 7740131
    Abstract: A case for maintaining insignia and other articles associated with a uniform includes an outer cover and an inner surface, and is configured to fold about a center fold. The case includes an inner panel for attaching and carrying uniform articles and an inner pouch for carrying loose items. The flap and the pouch are each attached along one side to the inner surface of the case near the center fold. The case has a plurality of inner attachment surfaces, which includes the inner surface of the case, the side surfaces of the panel, and the outer surfaces of the pouch. At least one of the attachment surfaces includes a section having hook and loop fasteners to engage uniform badges having hook and loop fasteners. Additionally, at least one of the attachment surfaces includes foam backing configured to receive at least one uniform pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Dennis Marcello
  • Patent number: 7726487
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions and methods of use by which the compositions of this invention are applied topically to one or more body parts of at least two individuals who bring said body parts into contact with the other individual and, when said body parts come into contact with each other, permit the formulations to interact and thereby achieve an unexpected sensation to each individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Nawaz Ahmad, Cheng-Ji Cui, Bryant Ison, Elysha Huntington, Anthony Corwin Yumul, Jeffrey Lawrence Jeppesen
  • Patent number: 7699165
    Abstract: An organizer system comprising: (A) an organizer folder having front and back covers, optionally at least one page positioned between the front and back covers and at least one of the following components associated with at least one surface of the front or back covers or the at least one page: (1) a planner having planning diagram associated with the at least one surface, and at least one object that is repositionable on the planning diagram; or (2) at least one pocket for storing materials; (B) a self-standing folder holder having a receptacle for receiving at least one folder in a stored configuration; and (C) a carrier having a receptacle for receiving at least one holder in a stored configuration and a handle for grasping by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Assistant Product Group
    Inventors: Amy Sue Moeller, Jayne Elizabeth Moening
  • Patent number: 7661555
    Abstract: Moving a lid dispenses single thin films from a container. A pad coated with TPE, rubber or silicone rotates downward and contacts the top thin film strip. The pad moves the strip toward a front opening. When the lid is fully opened, the strip has been ejected far enough for the user to remove it. A sliding top and lever dispense a strip. The user slides back the top of the container, causing lever with a living hinges and links to flex downward. A pad rotates downward towards the top strip and outward towards an opening exposed in the front of the container and the strip is ejected out this opening. The pad is connected to a lever on a gear. Sliding the top of the container rotates the gear. The pad contacts the strip and moves the strip through the uncovered front dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Union Street Brand Packaging
    Inventors: Christopher T. Evans, Christopher Gieda
  • Patent number: 7617937
    Abstract: An emergency personal change kit is provided for use after an accidental bowel episode. The kit includes disposable gloves, a safety cutter for removing a soiled undergarment, a plastic bag for disposal of soiled and used items, a wet cleansing wiper, a dry wiper, a hand sanitizer liquid, and a temporary, size-adjustable clean undergarment. The size-adjustable undergarment is at the large end of a size range and includes clips to secure the waistband in a comfortable size arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: William J. Passarelli
  • Patent number: 7607463
    Abstract: A billfold or pocket wallet for carrying paper money, credit cards, identification cards and the like comprising means to carry a paper notepad and a writing utensil integrated therein. The billfold is constructed to allow for the facile removal of single sheets from the notepad and the billfold is dimensioned to be conveniently carried in a clothing pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Bryan Huber
  • Publication number: 20090199941
    Abstract: A combination wallet tool includes a pair of hinged, mating shells which define a closed chamber when closed and latched. The chamber is partitioned to provide areas in which currency, cards and papers may be kept. The mating surfaces of the shells are sealed, for example, by an O-ring to keep water from entering the chamber. A variety of useful tools having identical bases may be interchangeably seated in respective apertures provided in the shells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: TONER MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James Carl Toner, Garry Brandon Hensley
  • Patent number: 7563468
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chewing gum package made from an outer package containing one or more pieces of chewing gum. The package includes at least one disposal sheet to wrap chewing gum cuds for proper disposal. The presence of the disposal sheet serves as a reminder to the consumer to dispose of chewing gum cuds appropriately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: James A. Bougoulas, William T. Boyd, Stanley J. Kopecky, Barbara L. Admans, Marco A. Garcia, Shai Altman, Nikolas J. Harte
  • Patent number: 7543701
    Abstract: The storage implement has a base plate and vertical and horizontal belts and is moved vertically so that it can be stored in any bag, and the user can pull the storage part up at hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Keiko Suda
  • Patent number: 7537110
    Abstract: A pocket-sized container for consumer products includes a tray which may be sealed with a two-part seal. One container section formed as a clam shell closes over a portion of the tray. Another container section also formed as a clam shell closes over the remaining portion of the tray. The tray includes an end surface to facilitate removal of the container contents. Guide assemblies align the two container section during movement between an open and a closed position. A detent arrangement releasably holds the two sections in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Kutsch, Rutger Thiellier, Andrew Vest
  • Publication number: 20090120813
    Abstract: The lens locker is a travel sized container consisting of separate compartments for storage of eye contact lenses and eye contact lens solution. The top portion of container shares a common base and consists of two rounded reservoirs, which are threaded to accept rounded closure caps that seal the reservoirs. Left cap is identified by a stamped letter L and right cap identified by a stamped letter R. The interior bottoms of reservoirs share common multi domed shaped forms on the surface for easy retrieval of contact lenses. The lower outer wall of base is threaded to attach the lower portion of container. The upper most part of interior wall of lower portion is threaded to accept base of top portion of container; creating a sealed unit. The lower portion of container is hollow in order to house contact lens solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventor: Rita Beth Cook
  • Publication number: 20090065375
    Abstract: A sanitary tray for holding personal objects. The tray can be used by hotels, motels, cruise liners, sports and recreational clubs and in any facilities wherein guests may desire to temporarily store personal items. Personal items may take the form of personal grooming objects and/or other objects of intimate use that the user may want to store in a sanitary environment. The tray is fabricated from suitable plastic material and includes cavities specifically formed to contain items in an organized manner. One embodiment of the invention is provided with a lid whereby the tray can be optionally closed. The tray may be fabricated in different colors and sizes and can be embossed with the logo or name of the establishment that is providing the tray to the guests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Eugene Leon Winters, Leroy Allen Winters
  • Publication number: 20090055318
    Abstract: A transaction product includes a housing, a tray, one or more articles and an account identifier. The tray is selectively maintained within and readily removable from the housing. The one or more articles are selectively maintained by the tray, and each of the one more articles are readily removable from the tray. The account identifier is associated with the housing and links the transaction product to an account or record having a value configured to be used toward one or more of a purchase and a use of goods or services. Other products, cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Erin M. BORKOWSKI, Heidi SCHWEIGERT, Timothy P. CLEGG, Primoz SAMARDZIJA
  • Publication number: 20090046956
    Abstract: A clear plastic pouch is in the form of a generally parallelepiped container having a zipper mechanism which extends along at least a portion of the lateral sides of the pouch and across the top of the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a Travelon
    Inventors: Andrezj M. Redzisz, Donald E. Godshaw
  • Patent number: 7484640
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for storing and providing stacked film pockets (10) filled with film-type or laminar materials (1). Said materials, e.g. lamellae (1), are individually packed in thin film pockets (10) which are embodied in the form of primary packaging. Said film pockets (10) are stacked in a form of so-called secondary packaging (30) in a gauged manner, the secondary packaging (30) being a lamella dispenser. Said dispenser is provided with a mechanism (61) by which means the individual film pockets (10) are directly released. During said process, the film pockets (10) are automatically opened and the individual lamellae (1) are administered for consumption. The present invention enables a device to be created for storing and providing stacked film-type or laminar materials (1), said device storing said stacked materials (1) from the first to the last withdrawal without any significant change in the aromatic properties of the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG
    Inventors: Christian von Falkenhausen, Markus Krumme, Christian Gutsche
  • Publication number: 20090000965
    Abstract: A holder for a rigid personal identification tag is provided. The holder is adapted to retain the tag, and comprises at least one accessory integral therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Lool Industrial Design Ltd
    Inventor: Itai Arbel
  • Publication number: 20080245684
    Abstract: Provided is an toiletry and sundries attachment and containment device for interfacing a container or other containment means with a tissue dispensing apparatus found in public and private restrooms. The device includes one or more tabs for attaching to the container, and for attaching the container to the tissue dispensing apparatus. The tabs may be rigid, semi-rigid or flexible, and may be manufactured from a variety of materials including paper, plastic and metal. The attachment mechanisms or schemes may be any of a number of attachment mechanisms to include: mechanical fasteners, glue, Velcro®, adhesives strips, tape, etc. The container may be permanently or removably attached to the tabs, and hence the tissue dispensing apparatus, and may contain tissues, wet wipes, soaps, as well as other toiletries and sundries for use in a restroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Dennis Yeatman
  • Publication number: 20080223737
    Abstract: A lollipop holder and carrier device for holding a lollipop candy head during use and for storing a partially-consumed lollipop candy head within a carrier section for retrieval at a later time. The device includes a carrier section having a first semi-spherical half-shell member with a first interior shell compartment and a second semi-spherical half-shell member with a second interior shell compartment when in an open configuration. The device also includes a holder section having a stem member with a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem member for being received within a hole opening of a lollipop candy head. Additionally, the stem member is movable from a first stem position within the first interior shell compartment to a second stem position outside the first half-shell member for accessing the lollipop candy head for consumption by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Pablo Fernandez Atela, William R. Raucci
  • Patent number: 7410058
    Abstract: A device adapted for keeping in a wallet, a pocket, a bag, or a similar place, said device is designed as a credit card in size and preferably has a display surface intended for commercial use, where said device is made of a relative stiff material such as cardboard or plastic, and that said device in a corner area is provided with a flexible finger (46), which at an outer end (48) is provided with a slit or narrowing (50) for use in removing a tick or corresponding blood sucking insect, which has bitten on to and bored its snout down into the skin of a person or an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Safecard ApS
    Inventor: Per Kirkegaard
  • Publication number: 20080185300
    Abstract: A housing has a rear face, side faces and upper and lower edges. The housing has a front rectangular opening. A cover plate has upper and lower edges. The cover plate is adapted to be slidably received by the housing. In this manner a major chamber is created. A shelf is slidably received in the major chamber. In this manner a lower chamber is defined there below and an upper chamber there above. A base is formed of a planar lower face. An upstanding exterior peripheral wall and an upstanding interior wall define a recess. The recess is shaped to receive lower edges of the housing and the cover plate. A cushion is positioned in the upper chamber. A rear wall is positioned against the housing. The front face is positioned against the cover plate. A bottom wall is positioned on the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: John Edward Lacey, John Greg Sherry
  • Publication number: 20080142379
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a carrying case for elongated articles comprises: a housing having a rear panel, a front panel, two side panels, and a bottom panel, all panels interconnected to each other to form a cavity; a flap for closing the housing from a top portion of the case; and locks for fastening the flap to the housing in a closed position; wherein at least one of the rear, front or side panels and at least a portion of the bottom panel each comprise at least two parts spaced apart to thereby form an opening extending across substantially an entire length of the at least one panel and across at least a portion of the bottom panel, and wherein the elongated articles have longitudinal axes that are substantially horizontal while carried in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Vitaliy I. Gnatenko
  • Patent number: 7387209
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for a portable device is disclosed. The protective apparatus generally includes a main case configured for accommodating the portable device; an accessory case configured for accommodating accessories of the portable device; and a protective jacket including a main jacket and an accessory jacket, wherein the main jacket is configured for receiving the main case, and the accessory jacket is configured for receiving the accessory case; and a strap configured for joining the main jacket and the accessory jacket together. The protective apparatus not only can reduce the damage come from a sudden and violate collision to the portable device, but also provide a whole protection for the portable device without interfering the operation to the portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu, Ding-Ding Zhang, Xiao-Guang Li, Kuan-Hong Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080128295
    Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Diaperoos, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Kay Snell
  • Patent number: 7380666
    Abstract: A gum disposal apparatus for permitting a user to easily dispose of chewed gum includes a plurality of disposal sheets. Each of the disposal sheets is positionable around a piece of chewed gum. A cover extends around a portion of the disposal sheets to keep the disposal sheets in a stacked arrangement. A securing member secures the disposal sheets to the cover wherein individual ones of the disposal sheets may be torn away from the securing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Jami J. Buckelew
  • Patent number: 7370754
    Abstract: A portable cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent in one compartment and a towel in a second compartment. The compartments may be slidably connected to have an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Kushner
  • Publication number: 20080105271
    Abstract: A chakra skin care mask system is shown and described. The chakra skin care mask system includes a container that holds a plurality of jars, wherein each jar contains a skin care mask formulation corresponding to one of seven different chakra colors, including amethyst (violet), indigo, blue, emerald (green), yellow, orange, and red. In addition to the skin care mask formulations, the chakra skin care mask system may also include some other type of skin care treatment, such as a moisturizer, cream, cleanser, scrub, toner, or the like. A user of the chakra skin care mask system may choose a particular skin care mask formulation corresponding to one of the seven chakra colors, as desired, and apply it to the user's face, neck, or body. Prior to use of the skin care mask formulation, the user may desire to apply a skin care treatment, such as a cleanser, scrub or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: VIVIAN VALENTY, Marta Kaspar
  • Patent number: 7367450
    Abstract: A trunk houses an infant outfit and infant blanket appointed to clothe and swaddle a newborn infant on the momentous journey home from the hospital. Also included by the container are a plurality of cards adapted for documenting the joyous journey. The infant outfit, infant blanket, and cards are safely stored and displayed within the container. A memorabilia system and method are thereby provided for memorializing and commemorating the infant's first journey home from the hospital. The memorabilia system and method are operable to accommodate at least five generations of infant home journeys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventor: Nancy Maglione
  • Patent number: 7347325
    Abstract: A carrying case system comprising: a wallet-sized carrying case for holding personal items, the wallet-sized carrying case comprising: a substantially rigid front panel comprising a four-sided planar body and an upstanding rim extending along three sides of the four-sided planar body;a substantially rigid rear panel comprising a four-sided planar body and an upstanding rim extending along three sides of the four-sided planar body; and a lid; wherein the front panel is hingedly connected to the rear panel such that their respective rims can be brought into engagement with one another so as to form an enclosure with an open face; and wherein the lid is hingedly connected to the rear panel such that the lid can be brought into engagement with the front panel so as to close off the open face of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Mr. Smith, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael O'Neill, Arik Keller, Tony Liporice, Mark Gamache
  • Patent number: 7337899
    Abstract: A pillbox that can be used with a portable electronic device (“PED”) such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant includes a generally cubic body portion that is attached to one end of a PED. The body portion defines a compartment within which medication can be placed. Preferably, an extension projects from one wall of the body portion and the extension is connected to the PED. The body portion preferably conforms generally to the contour of the PED. A door is connected to the body portion to permit selective access to the compartment. Other embodiments of the invention include a holster within which the PED can be inserted. In some of the embodiments, the door defines the medication-storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Creative Action LLC
    Inventor: Anthony A. Sterns
  • Patent number: 7334616
    Abstract: A combination money clip and card holder adapted to retain paper currency and to removably store flexible cards such as credit cards. The product is constructed of three extrudeable plastic material parts that are easily assembled to produce a durable, smooth exterior surface. The product is light weight and of a size to be conveniently carried in a pocket or purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Scott T. Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20070284264
    Abstract: A card carrying case for one or more credit cards consisting of a first member hingedly connected to a second member, each of the first member and the second member having an exterior panel, an interior panel and a dividing panel, the exterior panel and the interior panel being mateably connected to the dividing panel to form a pair of cavity sections, the cavity sections having dimensions to receive at least one credit card. Each of the dividing panels is disposed between and mateably connected to the exterior panel and the interior panel. Each of the exterior panels and the interior panels consisting of an inner surface having a pair of rib portions extending generally therefrom, and wherein each of the dividing panels consisting an upper surface and a lower surface, each of said upper surface and said lower surface having a pair of channel portions extending therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Mathew Davis
  • Patent number: 7287666
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing stacked items may include, a box including: a first portion, in particular a cover; and a second portion, in particular a drawer, that is movable relative to the first portion between a retracted position and an extended position; and a stack of items disposed in the second portion; the first portion including a drive member configured to press against the stack of items while the second portion is being moved toward the retracted position, and to entrain an item in contact therewith relative to a remainder of the stack in order to enable the item to be grasped by a user; and the second portion and the drive member also being configured in such a manner as to prevent the drive member from pressing against the stack of items over at least a fraction of the stroke of the second portion from the retracted position toward the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Publication number: 20070235350
    Abstract: A carrying case 10 in the size of a credit card is disclosed. The carrying case 10 has a front panel 12 and a rear panel 14 when overlappingly joined has a size of about 86 mm (3.4 inches) or less in length by about 54 mm (2.1 inches) or less in width. This carrying case 10 is substantially therefore the same size as specified for a credit card, but can be up to two to three times thicker or about 9.0 mm or less, preferably the device is about the same thickness as a conventional credit card which is 3.0 mm or less. Medications 20 or breath fresheners are disposed between the two panels, preferably in flat sheets 22.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: John Warlick
  • Patent number: 7150354
    Abstract: An infant care kit includes a vacuum-packed diaper disposed within an infant feeding apparatus. The infant feeding apparatus may include a baby bottle. A diaper accessory, packaged portion of infant food, and heat source further may he disposed therein with the vacuum-packed diaper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Diaperoos, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Kay Snell
  • Patent number: 7117990
    Abstract: A credit card modularized set having a flexible stow envelope for receiving a companion nose-clasping type reading glasses, with a length and width approximately that of a conventional credit card; wherein as the set is stacked within a group of conventional credit cards, no portion of the set is substantially protrusive nor recessive of the stacked group. The reading glasses component has a special beam bridge portion having a square cross-sectional shape thereby affording maximum torsional resistance for its diminutive size plus a laterally tapering cross section evenly distributing any imposed bending loads. The modularized set has a minimal thickness enabling its user to slip the set conveniently within the user's wallet modularly among the user's credit cards for ready availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: SoirtRX, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Sarif