Patents by Inventor Cliff Snyder

Cliff Snyder 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).

  • Drive mechanism for interproximal flossing device
    Publication number: 20050266376
    Abstract: An interproximal flossing device including a link member that isolates lateral from vertical rotational movement to transfer only translatory arcuate movement. This is done by the combination of a hinge and pivot structure. A tip attachment structure is also included for secure placement of the tip on the link member, and allows easy removal and replacement. A tip member removal structure is also included to allow for easy removal of the tip member from the link member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Sokol, Cliff Snyder
  • Multi-directional motion flosser
    Publication number: 20050008986
    Abstract: An improved flossing device for cleaning between one's teeth is provided. The flossing device comprises a motor with a rotation drive shaft, a link member, and a motion translator. The link member has a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to receive a removable floss tip member. The motion translator is configured to transfer rotational motion of the drive shaft to the second end of the link member in the form of axial motion. In alternate embodiments, the motion translator transfers at least two types of motion from the group of vibrating, rotating, and axial motion to the second end of the link member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Sokol, Cliff Snyder, Arthur Ellsworth, Dennis Grudt
  • Drive mechanism for interproximal flossing device
    Publication number: 20030064348
    Abstract: An interproximal flossing device including a link member that isolates lateral from vertical rotational movement to transfer only translatory arcuate movement. This is done by the combination of a hinge and pivot structure. A tip attachment structure is also included for secure placement of the tip on the link member, and allows easy removal and replacement. A tip member removal structure is also included to allow for easy removal of the tip member from the link member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Gary Sokol, Cliff Snyder
  • Drive mechanism for interproximal flossing device
    Patent number: 6447293
    Abstract: An interproximal flossing device including a link member that isolates lateral from vertical rotational movement to transfer only translatory arcuate movement. This is done by the combination of a hinge and pivot structure. A tip attachment structure is also included for secure placement of the tip on the link member, and allows easy removal and replacement. A tip member removal structure is also included to allow for easy removal of the tip member from the link member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Sokol, Cliff Snyder