Patents by Inventor Frank J. Longhurst

Frank J. Longhurst 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).

  • Toothbrush holder for upright toothpaste dispenser
    Patent number: 4955567
    Abstract: This invention permits the dispensing of toothpaste onto a standard toothbrush using only one hand or limb and intended as an aid to disabled persons. The invention includes a toothpaste dispenser grasping member that fits over conventional commercially available upright toothpaste dispensers. A toothbrush holding tray is rigidly connected to the top of the toothpaste dispenser grasping member so that the bristles of a toothbrush placed on the toothbrush holding tray will be located below the nozzle of the toothpaste dispenser. To ensure that the bristles will be located properly under the nozzle, an alternative embodiment includes a toothbrush stop positioned on the toothbrush holding tray. The toothpaste grasping member may also have an opening in its side to allow one to view the window often placed in upright toothpaste dispenser to show how much toothpaste is left.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Inventor: Frank J. Longhurst
  • Automobile desk with privacy screen
    Patent number: D353275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Frank J. Longhurst