Patents by Inventor Dean J. Padden

Dean J. Padden 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).

  • Publication number: 20150279229
    Abstract: A finger placement training device is a tool for assisting a child in learning to use handheld implements such as pencils, crayons, pens, forks, spoons and the like that require proper finger placement. The tool may also be of aid to the elderly, individuals who may be recovering from an injury to the hand, or medically-impaired individuals recovering from arthritis, partial paralysis, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventor: DEAN J. PADDEN
  • Patent number: 7395997
    Abstract: The article hanger is formed of a wire or rod and is configured for removable attachment to parallel posts, such as the posts supporting an adjustable height headrest above the seatback of an automobile. Each end of the device includes a multiple element clip attachable about the corresponding headrest support post, with the multiple elements precluding angular deflection of the remainder of the device and firmly attaching it to the posts. An arm extends from each attachment clip, with a spring coil loop formed in each arm to allow the two clips to be deflected for installation and removal. An article support hook is formed medially in the wire or rod, between the two spring coils. The device may be coated with a resilient or nonabrasive material to preclude metal-to-metal contact between the device and the headrest support rods, and/or other metal components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventor: Dean J. Padden