Patents by Inventor John R. Skinner

John R. Skinner 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: 5287584
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel finger toothbrush. More particularly, this invention pertains to a unique toothbrush which can fit on a finger of a user for brushing the teeth of the user or the teeth of another human being or animal. The invention comprises a base portion with a plurality of bristles secured in and protruding from the base. A first curved finger gripping device extends from a first side of the base away from the bristles with a second curved finger gripping device extending from a second side of the base away from the bristles. Friction enhancing device are formed in the interior facing surfaces of the first and second finger gripping device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Practical Products Ltd.
    Inventor: John R. Skinner