For Pocket Or Personal Use Patents (Class 206/38)
  • Publication number: 20020088737
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dispensing unit with a sealed enclosure containing a pill or pills which is provided by a cover attached to a flat base portion. The flat base portion is attached to a commonly used object using a first adhesive. The cover has a top bubble portion to provide space for the pill or pills and a bottom flange which is sealed to the flat base portion using a second adhesive. A tab portion of the cover is used to remove the cover from the base portion to access the pill enclosure. The pill or pills are attached to the top surface of the base portion using a third adhesive. The base portion is not displaced from the object when the cover is removed. The user can easily remove the pill or pills from the base portion by hand as the base portion remains attached to the object. A number of dispensing units can be made together on a larger base assembly with perforations to provide each individual base portion of a dispensing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Julia Askew Stepp
  • Publication number: 20020084207
    Abstract: A kit for an ear piercing cartridge includes a container having preferably a plurality of chambers or cells therein, in each of which is disposed a retaining assembly adapted to releasably receive an ear piercing cartridge. A portion of the retaining assembly is removable so that an ear piercing cartridge having different dimensions can be removably mounted in the same cell. The cassette has double sidewall construction to protect the cells which are hermetically sealed with a material sheet displaceable to access a particular one of the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Applicant: COOKSON GROUP PLC
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Patent number: 6382864
    Abstract: A folder for receiving papers or other loose articles comprising a side panel and a retaining tab made of a generally flexible material and mounted onto the side panel. The retaining tab has a pair of openings formed therein, the openings being shaped and located such that a writing instrument may be received therethrough such that the writing instrument is securely received in the retaining tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventor: Marc L. Moor
  • Publication number: 20020050464
    Abstract: A flexible writing utensil enclosure that provides for the safe storage and transportation of writing instruments while not in use. Specifically, the invention consists of a pocket device whereby writing instruments are placed in an enclosure formed by two opposite facing attached wall member forming a pocket. Once writing instruments are inserted into the pocket, a foldable flap is secured to an opposite wall member thereby providing an enclosure which may be placed in a clothing pocket, purse or briefcase for storage and transport by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventor: Fred N. Moses
  • Patent number: 6374757
    Abstract: A device for preventing unauthorized use of data carriers, such as credit cards, ATM cards, and flexible discs, including: (i) a casing having at least one pocket having an opening, the pocket adapted to receive at least one card, and (ii) inner workings, disposed within the casing, the inner workings including a magnet affixed to a sliding arm, the sliding arm held in place by the card, such that unauthorized removal of the card through the opening allows the sliding arm to slide such that the magnet deactivates a magnetic strip disposed on the card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Avner Farkash
  • Patent number: 6364098
    Abstract: A unique container system for holding and cleaning a soft contact lens over a period of time. The system includes a container base having a substantially dry cavity. A hydrophilic fixation and cleaning member is wetted and disposed within the substantially dry cavity. The contact lens is placed on the hydrophilic fixation member and held in a desired orientation while remaining hydrated due to the moisture from the hydrophilic fixation member. Also, a cover is disposed over the substantially dry cavity to enclose the hydrophilic fixation member and the contact lens during storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Third Millenium Trust
    Inventor: Edward Q. Yavitz
  • Patent number: 6351207
    Abstract: Medication Reminder Key chain with a key chain sized housing enclosing a printed circuit board, the printed circuit board supporting an integrated circuit providing timing functions and control for a piezo electric sound emitting device and a plurality of LED's, the printed circuit board also supporting a momentary switch, the printed circuit board also supporting a battery holder and associated battery. A preferred embodiment includes in said timing functions the actuation of said sound emitting device at regular intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventors: Cynthia J. Mik, Anna Sobrero
  • Patent number: 6341710
    Abstract: A sheathed receptacle device for securing objects within an associated enclosure includes an object receptacle having outwardly-extending tabs which engage with respective slots in the enclosure to secure the receptacle within the enclosure. In a particular embodiment, the receptacle includes gripping portions integrally formed with the outwardly-extending tabs in a cantilevered body having a spring action such that manual depression of the gripping portions directly actuates the tabs into and out of respective slots in the associated enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: BCB Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Danielson, Robert A. Danielson
  • Patent number: 6332532
    Abstract: An eyeglasses maintenance kit includes a hollow casing body, a pincer, and a screw driving tool bit. The casing body has an open top end and a bottom end opposite to the top end, and includes upright front and rear walls and opposite lateral walls that interconnect the front and rear walls. The bottom end of the casing body is formed with a bit engaging member. The pincer is mounted removably in the casing body via the open top end of the casing body, and includes a pair of resilient clamping arms with upper and lower end portions, and a bridging portion that interconnects the upper end portions of the clamping arms. The tool bit is mounted to the bit engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Brothers Promotions Inc.
    Inventor: Ching-Chang Lee
  • Publication number: 20010047945
    Abstract: A plurality of containers comprises a series of “volumes” each identified by a significant event or time period in a child's development to young adulthood. Each “volume” comprises a book-like container having a simulated binding whereby a series of the “volumes” can stand on a shelf and give the appearance of a row of large books. Each “volume” is identifiable on the binding as to the event or time period and a transparent pocket is included for a picture of the child from the event or time period. Within each “volume” are transparent sleeves for pictures and other two dimensional items as well as ample room for baby shoes. trinkets, ribbons, and small trophies, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventor: LINDA J. SCHERER
  • Publication number: 20010045367
    Abstract: A display and carrying package is provided which is particularly adapted for displaying and carrying a bedding ensemble, but which could be used for displaying and carrying any ensemble of products of different sizes. The package is in the form of a closed flexible bag, preferably box-shaped, having generally flat transparent front and rear walls and, preferably, having non-transparent side and top walls connected thereto. The bag preferably includes a zipper for closing and opening the bag to provide access to the interior of the bag. The ensemble of products of different sizes is positioned inside the bag with the large ensemble product in juxtaposition to the transparent front bag wall for viewing therethrough and the other smaller ensemble products are positioned inside the bag, preferably in pockets attached to the inside of the rear wall, in juxtaposition to the rear transparent wall and in side-by-side position for being viewed from the outside through the transparent rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Maribel Bisbal, Derrick L. Anderson, Harvey J. Simon, Tracy A. Smith, Timothy J. Landers
  • Patent number: 6318547
    Abstract: A pocket-size container for metal coins has a structure in the form and dimensions of a normal credit card, debit card and similar documents and has a plurality of recesses (2). A coin is inserted into each of the recesses according to measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Pierino Pianezzola
  • Patent number: 6318548
    Abstract: A portable contact lens and fluid storage kit comprising a generally conventional lens case adapted to receive a quick-detachable key ring attachment device so that the case may be carried with a set of keys or similar object worn or carried about a person in a convenient and hard to forget fashion. The key chain attachment device is easily detached so that the case may be separated from the keys and rested on a flat surface during contact lens insertion and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Aaron T. Travis
  • Patent number: 6308831
    Abstract: A container for storage and display of collectible items is disclosed. The container includes a lid and plural base units that are sized to snugly fit a particular size of collectible item within a category of collectible items. The base units define a receptacle that receives the collectible item. In order that the collectible item is snugly fit into the receptacle for optimum protection, the base unit includes sizer members that extend into the receptacle to reduce dimensions of the receptacle. The lid is sized to fit plural base units, having different sizer members. Accordingly, containers may be provided for a category of differently sized collectible items, wherein the container have uniform exterior dimensions to provide aesthetically pleasing display containers. The base units further include stiffening ribs to provide support for relatively heavy, flexible collectible items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: J. E. Saxe & Co.
    Inventors: Joel E. Saxe, Thomas F. O'Keefe, Sam G. Fretta, Larry K. Kiggans, Radu D. Luca, David M. Hebert
  • Patent number: 6286667
    Abstract: A palm-top calculator and name card combination, which includes a top cover shell and a bottom cover shell pivoted together, a partition board pivoted to the cover shells on the inside for closing on the inside of the top cover shell to hold storage name cards in the top cover shell, and a calculator pivotally mounted in a rectangular center opening at the bottom cover shell, wherein male and female positioning means are respectively provided at the bottom cover shell and the calculator for securing the calculation between two reversed positions in the center opening at the bottom cover shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Inventor: Ming-Te Lee
  • Patent number: 6276859
    Abstract: An adhesive tape pen, comprises essentially a pen casing, a pen clip, adhesive tape rolls and an ink cartridge. The adhesive tape rolls are provided within the pen casing, and are fixed within the pen casing by a central shaft in a manner that the rolls can rotate by an external pulling force. A slit is provided in the pen casing for cutting the adhesive tape. The ink cartridge can be exposed by rotation of the front portion of the pen casing and thus can likewise be used for writing. The adhesive tape pen has functions of writing and tape sticking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Jeou-En Hsu
  • Patent number: 6254693
    Abstract: The invention relates to a golf equipment storage device for use in an automobile for convenient transport of various golfing equipment. The golf equipment storage device includes a compartment for holding golf shoes, and a removable liner normally disposed therein. The removable liner has an abrasive surface that can be used to clean grass and debris off of golf cleats and the bottoms of golf shoes. The removable liner may also have a non-abrasive surface that the user may stand on when changing shoes. In use, the removable liner is removed and the user wipes the bottoms of the golf shoes and the golf cleats on the abrasive surface for cleaning. The removable liner is then restored to the compartment, and the golf shoes may then be placed on top of the liner for transport and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventors: Brian C. Dawson, Brendan K. Ozanne
  • Publication number: 20010004053
    Abstract: A multi-purpose eyeglass holding and cleaning kit capable of storing a pair of eyeglasses and including a body with an outer shell constructed of a durable material, the body having a selected length, width and thickness which defines a generally elongate article with a first end and a second end and defining, in combination, a hollow interior suitable for receiving in inserting fashion the pair of the eyeglasses. A hingedly secured portion is secured to the body at a desired location and is actuated from a closed position to an open position in order to reveal an interior of the shell interior and to permit the insertion or removal of the pair of eyeglasses. A volume of a glass lens cleaning solution is contained within the shell at a selected location, the cleaning solution further including a dispensing pump incorporated within the body. A flap defined on an inner face of the shell interior supports a fabric material is contained within the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventor: David Taormina
  • Patent number: 6224108
    Abstract: A packaged data card assembly includes at least one data card having a first substrate with opposite faces and personal identifying indicia on one face correlated with a selectively activatable account. The assembly also includes a package comprising at least one panel having a second substrate separate from the first substrate, the data card being detachably connected to the panel so that the personal identifying indicia on the card are concealed by the panel. Account activation indicia are on the package in an exposed location, such activation indicia also being correlated with the account. Preferably, first account verification indicia are provided on the data card and second account verification indicia are provided on the package, both different from the personal identifying indicia on the card and both correlated with the same account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Western Graphics and Data, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Klure
  • Patent number: 6196382
    Abstract: A cigarette lighter holder is made from a shell having a side wall and a bottom wall defining an upwardly opening chamber sized to slidably receive a cigarette lighter. A flexible rib within the chamber frictionally grasps the lighter to securely hold the lighter in the lighter holder. The rib can be formed on a sleeve in the chamber. A cord is mounted to the bottom of the shell, for example, by an eyelet secured to the shell bottom. The eyelet can be mounted to the shell bottom so that it can rotate relative to the shell. The cord is adapted to be secured to an article of clothing or a purse to help prevent loss of the holder and lighter if the user should accidentally drop the holder, with the lighter in it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald Lenderman
  • Patent number: 6164442
    Abstract: A multi-part, multi-fold, multi-compartment portable carrying and storage case, includes a lower case section including a first bottom wall and a first peripheral wall upstanding from a peripheral edge of the first bottom wall. A first storage compartment is defined within the first peripheral wall and the first bottom wall. A case cover is hingedly connected with the lower case section, the case cover including a lower half shell and a half shell cover. The lower half shell is hingedly connected with the lower case section for covering and closing the first storage compartment. The lower half shell includes a second bottom wall and a second peripheral wall upstanding from a peripheral edge of the second bottom wall, with a second storage compartment defined within the second peripheral wall and the second bottom wall. A half shell cover is hingedly connected with the lower half shell for covering and closing the second storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: David M. Stravitz
  • Patent number: 6155409
    Abstract: A personal emergency information and medication holder which appears like a locket or pocket watch and can be worn on the person. The holder contains an emergency quantity of medication to be taken if necessary. The holder also contains a Universal Product Code, or other scannable code, which can be scanned by medical or emergency personnel in the event of a crisis. A computer database that has retrievable medical information which can be identified by the Universal Product Code contained in the wearer's holder is necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventor: Gary F. Hettinger
  • Patent number: 6149003
    Abstract: A system for protecting collectible cards and the like. A transparent card holder holds the collectible card and an authentication certificate. The card holder is sealed to prevent removal of the card and certificate. A light impervious pouch receives the card holder to protect against fading of the card due to ultraviolet light exposure and to prevent scratching or other damage to the card holder. The pouch includes a transparent window through which the authentication certificate can be viewed without removing the card holder from the pouch. A flap covers the opening in the pouch through which the card holder is inserted. The pouch is formed from a soft material that will not scratch the card holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Bruce Brown and Frank Barone
    Inventor: David Day
  • Patent number: 6145655
    Abstract: A lens cleaning kit includes an elongate front housing member. The front housing member has an open front end and a closed rear end. The front housing member defines an applicator receiving space therein. The lens cleaning kit also includes a cleaning liquid applicator formed as an elongate liquid absorbing block that absorbs and retains a liquid cleaning agent. The liquid applicator has a retaining portion fittingly disposed in the applicator receiving space and an applying end portion that extends out of the applicator receiving space through the open front end of the front housing member. The liquid applicator can apply liquid cleaning agent on a lens surface to be cleaned when the applying end portion of the liquid applicator is rubbed on the lens surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Allan Tsai
  • Patent number: 6125998
    Abstract: A whistle case that is adapted to house and keep clean and quiet a whistle that has a mouthpiece portion and a remaining portion with a slot and a loop that extends therefrom and a ball that is movably contained therein. The whistle case includes a case sized and shaped so as to be adapted to snugly yet replaceably house the whistle therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Inventor: Christina Batista
  • Patent number: 6102199
    Abstract: A thin, flat hangtag for holding notepaper and of the type having an aperture to hang onto a projection, a pair of longitudinal slits to hold a writing instrument, and at least one die-cut flap which hinges on a fold-line to open outward to support the bottom of a notepaper pad. The hangtag may contain a die-cut slit or a die-cut tongue at a predetermined space above the flap to partially accommodate the last note sheet in order to further secure the notepaper pad. In addition, the hangtag may contain one or a plurality of slits communicating outwardly from the aperture for easy mounting on a projection. Furthermore, the hangtag may contain lateral scored fold-lines across the top, the mid-section, and the bottom of the writing instrument holding slits to facilitate the ease of insertion of writing instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Inventor: Peter Pei-Tak Ho
  • Patent number: 6082422
    Abstract: The combination money clip and card holder comprises a one-piece element having a rectangular base with two inwardly-oriented L-shaped brackets formed along longitudinal edges thereof. The rectangular base also contains a stop, formed on one of the transverse edges thereof. Together with the rectangular base, the L-shaped brackets comprise a channel for receiving flexible cards, such as credit cards, whereas the stop prevents the cards from being inserted too far into the channel. The edges of the base supporting the L-shaped brackets are tapered in the direction of the stop to provide means for removably capturing the cards inserted into the channel. The holder also includes a resilient money clip formed on the opposite side of the base. The money clip is formed so that it is biased toward the base, thus allowing bank notes inserted between the clip and the base to be removably retained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Storus Corp.
    Inventor: Scott T. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 6076661
    Abstract: A card, very similar to a credit card, which is appropriate to receive a plural number of rolled condoms, and then covered to give the appearance of a credit card. In the preferred form polyethylene condoms, which are much thinner and allow an optimum height between 2.0 to 2.5 mm. The invention is designed to allow each condom to be in its own separate cavity, thereby making it individually removable. Each cavity is covered by a very thin layer which may be of any appropriate plastic, sealed using any technique known in the art. The card itself may be manufactured of any appropriate material, but preferably an injected plastic such as PVC or polyethylene, which allows the necessary cavities for each condom to be easily formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Max Marvin Abadi
  • Patent number: 6050418
    Abstract: A storage case for cosmetics and contact lenses is disclosed. The lens case has a front member and a rear member in which the front and rear members have an interior surface and an exterior surface and a top edge and a bottom edge and two side edges. The front member and rear member are hingedly connected together at one of the side edges and the remaining side edges are unconnected to each other but in contact with each other when the case is in a closed condition. The case is retained in a closed condition by a receptacle that is positioned within the case and the case is in an open condition when the receptacle is removed from within the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Barbara Kohler
  • Patent number: 6000103
    Abstract: A portable pencil pocket 10 has one or more compartments for holding pencils 40,42. The pocket is made of plastic webbing that is folded at one end to form a pocket 20 and at the other end to form a loop 22. A shower clip 50 holds the pocket 10 to an article of clothing, such as a belt loop or button hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventors: Bette Paice, Kristy M. Goodman, Tiera Boyd, Brandon Smith, Jillian Kay Sherwin, Rosanne May Milem, David K. Van Fleet, Jr., Daniel Timothy Nau, Justin James Bousquin, Ronald Eugene Parisi, Miranda L. Ludwig, Rebecca L. Goodman, Jared S. Putman, Evan James Parkison, Christine Lucas, Chris La Patra, Jason Walter Burgess, Thomas Humbert, Jeff Wren, Shane T. S. Frey, Shawna Lewis, Benjamin Immerman, Danielle French, Laura Castor, Andrew Coleman, Wendy Mottler, Will Lott, Nicole Ferguson, Cindy Spencer, Joshua Norton, James Penta, James McIntyre, Wesley King
  • Patent number: 5992618
    Abstract: A pocket carrier of index cards comprises a main body, a hood that is hinge-mounted on the main body, a latch set equipped on the rear-side of the main body for locking of the hood, and a rear cover plate to protect the latch set. The main body has a front-side wall, a rear-side wall, and two lateral-side walls. The front-side wall of the main body have the concave sections at the left top corner portion and the right top corner portion to enable the thumb to approach the index cards contained therein. The rear-side wall and the lateral-side walls of the main body have the top inner portions tapered outwardly to facilitate inserting of the reviewed card back to the main body. The hood includes a front-side wall having a plate spring, a top-side wall, and two lateral-side walls, each with a hook, a hinge hole, and a concave section. The latch set consists of opening tabs, anchoring blades, generally semi-circular springs, and a connector rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: Duksung Joh
  • Patent number: 5975290
    Abstract: A new protective holder for hair cutting accessories for protecting blades and guards of hair clippers. The inventive device includes a panel having a generally rectangular configuration. The panel has opposed long side edges and opposed short end edges. The panel includes an upper section and a lower section. The upper section and the lower section each have a plurality of pockets formed thereon. The pockets each have a slotted opening for receiving hair cutting accessories within the pockets. The opposed short end edges each have fasteners disposed inwardly thereof for engagement together when the panel is disposed in a folded orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: Harold C. Lowe
  • Patent number: 5967370
    Abstract: A fuel bag kit comprising a inflatable/deflatable fuel bag for storing fuel therein. The inflatable/deflatable fuel bag comprises a rubber bladder having a deflated/collapsed state to define a deflated/collapsed outer perimeter contour when the rubber bladder is essentially empty and a inflated/expanded state to define a inflated/expanded outer perimeter contour when the rubber bladder is filled with fuel. The deflated/collapsed outer perimeter contour has a significantly thinner width than the inflated/expanded outer perimeter contour. The fuel bag further comprises a nozzle removably coupled to a top end of the rubber bladder and a handle coupled to a bottom end of the rubber bladder. A fuel bag storage container having an outer perimeter contour which is dimensioned smaller than the rubber bladder in the inflated/expanded state and which stores therein the inflatable/deflatable fuel bag when said rubber bladder is in the deflated/collapsed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventors: Jay R. Nettles, Michael C. Nettles
  • Patent number: 5944080
    Abstract: A money and card holder have a base with an integral retaining clip and an elastic retaining band. The base is a substantially rectangular in shape with an upper surface and an opposed substantially planar lower surface. Extending perpendicularly upwardly from the upper surface at one end of the base is a vertically-rising portion which joins the retaining clip to the base. The end of the retaining clip nearest the vertically rising portion is generally arched to bias the clip in a direction toward the base. The clip extends from the one end of the base toward the opposite end thereof, terminating with a leading edge that slopes upwardly and away from the upper surface to facilitate grasping by the user. Depending from an inner surface of the retaining clip is an extension, and formed on the upper surface of the base is a corresponding depression which is positioned in opposed registry with the extension and configured to receive the extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Paul P. Podwika
  • Patent number: 5941375
    Abstract: A protective card case or sheath for a single card having a magnetically encoded strip is in the form of a generally rectangular, flat, sleeve-type holder. The sheath has a protective strip along the top and bottom area of a front and rear panel for protection of the data encoded strip of a credit card or the like regardless of the orientation of the card in the holder. The protective strips thus shield the magnetically recorded data from magnetic and electric fields which might otherwise erase or damage such magnetically stored data. The card holder also includes a lengthwise centrally disposed transparent area in both the front and rear panel to enable observation of the identifying number imprinted on the card. The card holder also includes a screened area or stripe along the top and bottom areas of the front and rear panels on which informational material can be printed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Kamens, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Adam M. Kamens, Paul B Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 5938010
    Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose holding device which will efficiently removably maintain a plurality of cards and simultaneously removably maintains other documents, such as, but not limited to, bank notes, checks, business cards, or the like. The holding device includes an overall rectangular configuration having a base wall. One side of the base wall includes channels for removably receiving cards. A stop means is located on opposite sides of the base wall. These stop means prevent the stored items from accidentally falling therefrom. Secured to the opposite side of the channels is a clip having resilient characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Don Osterbye
  • Patent number: 5927489
    Abstract: A new towel with protective cover assembly for keeping a towel dry and protected from the weather. The inventive device includes a protective sheath member having an inner surface defining a hollow interior with an opening into the hollow interior at its open end. A towel is disposed within the hollow interior. An attachment member is coupled to the towel and the closed end of the protective sheath member and is designed for attachment to an object such as a golf bag or a piece of luggage. A stiffening member having a central opening is disposed within an annular pocket formed at the open end of the protective sheath member for helping slide the open end over the towel to either cover it or expose it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Neil Carswell
  • Patent number: 5921383
    Abstract: An eyeglass case includes top and bottom substantially rigid shell members connected by a hinge for movement between open and closed positions. In the closed position, the shell members define an enclosed interior space adapted for protective storage of eyeglasses. The top and bottom shell members each include an interior end portion provided with an internal receptacle for storage of miscellaneous accessory items such as nose pads, spare screws, a small screwdriver, lens cleaning solution, and a lens wiping cloth. The internal receptacles include floor portions configured complementary to the articles stored therein and hinged lids for maintaining the stored items securely in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Tec Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Don N. Shefler, Charles H. Newcomer
  • Patent number: 5887720
    Abstract: An earphone case includes a base, a wind disc placed on the base for depositing an earphone and its lead wires thereon, and a cap pivotally connected with the base to close on the base. The base and the cap both have a space in an extended portion and a buffer placed in the space and having plural cavities for storing various plugs therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Teng Ko Lin
  • Patent number: 5884771
    Abstract: A kit for use in disposing of spent medical supplies, contraceptive supplies, or feminine hygiene supplies includes an outer pouch, a plurality of inner pouches, a storage pouch, and a plurality of cleaning wipes. The outer pouch retains the remaining components of the kit. The inner pouches are used to individually contain spent supplies. The storage pouch is designed to segregate the used inner pouches and their contents from the remaining components of the kit. The wipes are used for general clean up. The kit allows for the discrete storage and disposal of the spent supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Diane L. McCormick
  • Patent number: 5884513
    Abstract: A combination coin and key holder includes a coin holder housing which has an outline shaped as a vehicle. A closed loop is attached to the coin holder housing, preferably in the front end of the vehicle outline, for connection of a key ring, chain, or other key holding device thereto. A pair of coin slots are provided in the coin holder housing on the bottom side of the vehicle outline, with each slot being dimensioned to hold a specific coin. The coin slots are positioned and configured such that coins inserted thereon are reliably, yet removably retained in place, but such that they protrude sufficiently to have the appearance of a wheel or wheels on the vehicle outline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Donald E. Norris
  • Patent number: 5881877
    Abstract: A container for safety equipment includes a plurality of divided compartments and a hinged top cover. One compartment is arranged for snugly holding a pair of safety goggles. Another compartment is arranged for snugly holding a stack of breathing masks. A third compartment is arranged for holding a supply of ear plugs. The back of the container includes a set of screw holes, a hook-and-loop fastener, and a set of strap anchors. The container can be screwed to a fixed location by using the screw holes, or it can be releasably mounted to any desired location with the hook-and-loop fastener. The container can also be fixedly mounted on a tool, such as the handle of a lawn mower, with straps passed around the strap anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Darrell D. Adams
  • Patent number: 5875490
    Abstract: A package which provides the user with a disposable bib. The package is especially suited for transportation as it is hand-held and preferably sized to fit into an automobile's glove-box. In some embodiments of the invention, multiple bibs are dispensed from the package in a pop-up type of arrangement. In other embodiments of the invention, a cleansing wipe/sheet is provided with each bib so that the user is able to cleanse themselves (or if the bib is used on an infant, the user is able to cleanse the infant). A further feature, one embodiment of the invention provides a garbage bag so that debris generated during the meal is collected for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventors: Nina E. Woodard, Dorothy Mathews
  • Patent number: 5862908
    Abstract: A single-use, sealed and tamper-proof condom packaging is formed from an integrally-molded body and a cover connected with a lateral hinge. The body has an annular groove for insertion of the rolled portion of the condom whose terminal cap inserted between the cover and the central stiffening boss, after which the peripheral welding bead is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Distrilook
    Inventor: Christian Arbin
  • Patent number: 5850754
    Abstract: A car alarm controller holder system that includes a main holder assembly into which the alarm controller is positioned, a key ring attachable insertion opening cover for use with alarm controllers without a key ring attachment structure and a controller key ring insertion opening cover for use with alarm controllers that are provided with a key ring attachment structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Inventor: Kirk G. Dobbins
  • Patent number: 5832941
    Abstract: A portable compact kit having compartments for make-up and beauty supplies and a mirrored surface with a peripheral light source powered by a rechargeable battery power source. The unit's power pack may either be included within a tray mounting the mirror or within the body of the kit. As an option, inputted alternating current power may be switched to bypass the battery and be supplied directly for household current to light the mirror's light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Laura Gwynn Lessig Murillo
  • Patent number: 5819917
    Abstract: An accessory (10) for attachment to a flashlight (F). The accessory carries replacement batteries (B) and a replacement bulb (L) for the flashlight. A housing (12) may be either circular or rectangular in cross-section. The length of the housing corresponds to the total length of the batteries required to replace the flashlight batteries. One end (14) of the housing is closed, its other end (16) is open, and the interior of the housing is sized for the replacement batteries to fit within the housing. An end cap (20) fits over the open end of the housing. The cap includes an interior bracket (26) in which the replacement bulb is stored, and the cap is removable for removal of the replacement batteries or the bulb. A ring (36) on the housing attaches to a ring (R) or a washer (40) on the flashlight for attaching the accessory to the flashlight; or, alternately, to an article of clothing worn by the user. This allows the accessory to be conveniently carried with the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Jerome Nicholson
  • Patent number: 5813064
    Abstract: An improved storage system for a juvenile playyard is disclosed. The system generally includes a playyard structure for a child and a carrying case. In the folded position, the playyard structure is disposed within the carrying case. The carrying case, or bag, has several pockets which may be used for the convenient storage of other items. The pockets are easily accessible when the playyard is folded and stored within the carrying case. The carrying case may be opened into a substantially flat configuration and attached to an unfolded or open playyard with the pockets exposed to the user and remaining easily accessible. The end flaps of the carrying case are partially removable to facilitate the opening to a substantially flat configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis Michael Hartenstine
  • Patent number: 5791474
    Abstract: A wallet card package having a wallet card secured between front and rear panels by a layer of peelable adhesive. The upper portion of the wallet card is sandwiched between the front and rear panels at the bottom of the package. A layer of peelable adhesive secures the upper portion of the card to the front and/or rear panels. The lower portion of the card extends from the bottom of the package and includes a magnetic strip that is accessible without removing the card from the package. The front panel may define a window permitting viewing of the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Display Pack, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger P. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5785221
    Abstract: An apparatus configured for mounting a casino issued slot club member card. The apparatus includes a card mount backing surface having side and bottom card lip retaining elements and an attached stretchable elongated coil member having a swivel mounted normally closed openable end piece. By opening this end piece, a slot card can be mounted to the piece through a preexisting hole in the card. The card mount has an upper back safety pin with a swivel connection used to attach the mount to a user's clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Patricia M. Bishop