Patents by Inventor Eric J. Lepie

Eric J. Lepie 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).

  • Patent number: 5582605
    Abstract: A disposable diaper structure that maintains the disposable diaper characteristics, but that is further adapted to include in its structure, detachable diaper change accessories. The diaper structure is provided with a compartment structure for storing a disposable pad for laying a child on during a diaper change and avoid exposing the child to an unsanitary surface during a change of diapers, and also provided with a plurality of other detachable accessories. The other accessories, may include washing towels, and toiletries, such as baby powders, lotions, and a sealable trash bag for disposal of all soiled and used items and their packaging material. The disposable convenience associated with the modern diaper is maintained, but further avoids a form of pollution of the environment in that dirty, soiled diapers can be sanitarily disposed of in public trash containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Eric J. Lepie
  • Patent number: 5249674
    Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus in matchbook form including a folded matchbook-like structure, that includes a plurality of individually packaged dental floss members detachably secured to the matchbook-like structure and toothpick accessory formed from the flap portion of the matchbook-like structure and at least one abrasive strip detachably secured to the flap closure receiving end of the matchbook-like structure for manicuring a user's nails. The apparatus also includes, in addition to the dental and nail hygiene accessories, a breath freshening mint and matches as other personal accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventor: Eric J. Lepie
  • Patent number: 5119941
    Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus in matchbook form including a folded matchbook-like structure, that includes a plurality of individually packaged dental floss members detachably secured to the matchbook-like structure and toothpick accessory formed from the flap portion of the matchbook-like structure and at least one abrasive strip detachably secured to the flap closure receiving end of the matchbook-like structure for manicuring a user's nails. The apparatus also includes, in addition to the dental and nail hygiene accessories, a breath freshening mint and matches as other personal accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Inventor: Eric J. Lepie
  • Patent number: 5074100
    Abstract: A rail structure usable in the manufacture of packaged goods in matchbook-like form, especially threadlike goods such as dental floss. The rail structure conforms to attachment tooling and matchbook cover design constraints relating to similar rail structure used in the manufacture of matchbooks. The rail structure can accommodates either horizontal or vertical winding processes, according to the particular rail structure used for securing the threadlike article. The structure used for horizontal winding is an elongated rail structure formed having alternating article support portions separated by alternating notches. The matchbook-like array is formed by two side by side arrangement of the horizontally wound rail structure. The rail structure used for vertical winding is an elongated rail having upper and lower notches for securing the threadlike article. The lower notches have a deep V-shape portion for ease of detachment of the threadlike articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Inventor: Eric J. Lepie