Patents by Inventor Gail B. Frankel

Gail B. Frankel 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: 5850945
    Abstract: A wall-mountable liquid dispenser which combines functional and ornamental features in a visually pleasing and space efficient manner. The liquid dispenser includes a main body portion having front, rear, top, bottom and first and second side walls, integrally formed with each other, to define an interior bladder. The main body portion is configured to resemble a comfortably reclined hippopotamus and incudes plural projections which may be depressed to compress the bladder to force the ejection of liquid therefrom. The projections include a first, domed shaped, projection which resembles the stomach of the hippopotamus, a second, generally rectangular, projection which resembles the snout of the hippopotamus and a third, generally rectangular, projection which resembles a mattress on which the hippopotamus is reclined. An aperture is formed in the bottom wall thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5740929
    Abstract: A toiletry article storage system includes a main body portion, configured to resemble a body portion of an elephant and having first, second, third and fourth members, and an upper body portion configured to resemble an elephant head and having fifth, sixth and seventh members. Each of the first and second members outwardly project from a front side surface of the main body portion. Respective side surfaces of the first and second members are generally parallel with, and spaced apart from, each other to define a first opening sized to slidingly receive a liquid soap dispenser supported by a surface on which the storage system rests. Each of the third and fourth members outwardly project from a rear side surface of the main body portion. Respective side surfaces of the third and fourth members are generally curved and spaced apart from each other to define a second, generally circular, opening sized to captively retain a stand-up toothpaste tube supported by the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5503297
    Abstract: An article storage system for supporting at least one article thereon and mountable to a support frame. The article storage system includes a tray structure having first and second portions, a clamping structure which mounts the tray structure to the support frame and attachment structure for attaching the tray structure to the clamping structure. The first portion of the tray structure includes a first sidewall which defines a first, open-topped, receptacle and the second portion of the tray structure includes a second sidewall which defines a second receptacle and a lid structure rotatably affixed to the second sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5400990
    Abstract: A support assembly for utilization with generally horizontal handles, bars, shafts and the like for securement of articles thereto. The support assembly includes both a unit which is integrally formed with a handle and a discrete assembly for attachment to handles. The assembly is preferably of integrally molded plastic that comprises at least first and second hook portions adapted for supporting articles such as packages, clothes and purses from strollers, carts and the like. The assembly may also include a receptacle region adapted for the retention of a canned drink, baby bottle, loose articles or the like. The assembly provides a myriad of hook configurations and demountable attachment sections for the securement of loose articles such as purses, sweaters, towels or other infant items. In this manner, strollers, bicycles and the like may be rendered safer and more convenient for the user who must handle loose articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5375271
    Abstract: Apparatus for determining whether the temperature of bath water is below a selected temperature. A bath mat having temperature related indicia imprinted on a top side surface thereof has a layer of temperature sensitive ink applied over the temperature related indicia. The temperature sensitive ink is selected such that it is transparent above the selected temperature and at least partially opaque below the selected temperature. When the temperature of the bath water exceeds the selected temperature, the temperature sensitive ink is transparent and, when the temperature of the bath water is below the selected temperature, the temperature sensitive ink is at least partially opaque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5244175
    Abstract: A support assembly for utilization with generally horizontal handles, bars, shafts and the like for securement of articles thereto. The support assembly includes both a unit which is integrally formed with a handle and a discrete assembly for attachment to handles. The assembly is preferably of integrally molded plastic that comprises at least first and second hook portions adapted for supporting articles such as packages, clothes and purses from strollers, carts and the like. The assembly may also include a receptacle region adapted for the retention of a canned drink, baby bottle, loose articles or the like. The assembly provides a myriad of hook configurations and demountable attachment sections for the securement of loose articles such as purses, sweaters, towels or other infant items. In this manner, strollers, bicycles and the like may be rendered safer and more convenient for the user who must handle loose articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5228153
    Abstract: A protective cover for a drain handle fixture. The protective cover includes a semi-spherical central section having a peripheral edge and a ring shaped outer section integral formed with the peripheral edge and removably mounted to a front interior wall of a bathtub such that the semi-spherical central section protectively covers a drain handle fixture mounted to the front interior wall. The semi-spherical central section is provided with at least one aperture formed therein, thereby permitting the actuation of a drain handle projectingly mounted to the drain handle fixture. Preferably, the semi-spherical section is sized with respect to the drain handle to selectively limit access to the drain handle through the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5143335
    Abstract: A support assembly for utilization with generally horizontal handles, bars, shafts and the like for securement of articles thereto. The support assembly includes both a unit which is integrally formed with a handle and a discrete assembly for attachment to handles. The assembly is preferably of integrally molded plastic that comprises at least first and second hook portions adapted for supporting articles such as packages, clothes and purses from strollers, carts and the like. The assembly may also include a receptacle region adapted for the retention of a canned drink, baby bottle, loose articles or the like. The assembly provides a myriad of hook configurations and demountable attachment sections for the securement of loose articles such as purses, sweaters, towels or other infant items. In this manner, strollers, bicycles and the like may be rendered safer and more convenient for the user who must handle loose articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Kel-Gan Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: 5137183
    Abstract: A compressible feeding apparatus for dispensing liquids, semi-solid foodstuffs or other edible or medicinal materials for feeding or administering to an infant, invalid or other person requiring assistance in such matters. The compressible feeding apparatus includes a feeding apparatus which includes a compressible receptacle, a nozzle assembly removably mounted on the receptacle and a utensil assembly slideably mounted on the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes as interior channel in communication with the interior of the receptacle and the utensil assembly includes an interior passage in communication with the interior channel. The sidewalls of the interior passage of the utensil assembly are configured to form, in combination with the nozzle assembly, a closeable valve for the feeder apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventors: Timothy L. Mikulec, Michael Williams, Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D336828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Inventors: Timothy L. Mikulec, Michael Williams, Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D336948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D378232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D383348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D383834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D389355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D389687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D392109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D393769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D403812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel
  • Patent number: D405234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Kel-Gar, Inc.
    Inventor: Gail B. Frankel