Patents by Inventor Janice L. Heins

Janice L. Heins 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).

  • Gripping device for a hand-held implement
    Patent number: 6019534
    Abstract: A gripping device for a hand-held implement comprises a hollow cored tubing member having an internal diameter sized to fit over a grip portion of the hand-held implement. A plurality of annular ribs extend about exterior surface of the hollow cored tubing member. Each annular rib is formed with an internal gel filled chamber that is isolated from the gel filled chamber of adjacent annular ribs making it easier to hold and manipulate the hand-held implement while providing comfort for a hand of a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventor: Janice L. Heins