Patents by Inventor Lawrence Altrich

Lawrence Altrich 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).

  • Dual button and zipper assist device
    Publication number: 20030188399
    Abstract: A dual button and zipper assist device and a method for using the device for facilitating the processes of buttoning or zipping is described. In a preferred embodiment the button assist device is an independent element having a unitary body formed of preferably metal with a button hook and a connected open handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Lawrence Altrich, Henry G. LaShoto, Louis J. Foreman
  • ZIPPER ASSIST DEVICE
    Publication number: 20030189345
    Abstract: A zipper-assist device and methods for using the device for facilitating the process of zippering is described. In a preferred embodiment the zipper-assist device is a two-pronged device with a body part, a finger component, and at least one prong. The zipper-assist device is used to engage a zipper tab/flap or zipper head to open or close a zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Lawrence Altrich, Henry G. LaShoto
  • Combined small object-assist device
    Patent number: 6578397
    Abstract: A small object-assistance device including a combination key/button/zipper assist device having a button/zipper assist device that releasably engages a key assist device thereby forming a multi-functional small-object assistance device. Also, methods for using the multi-functional small-object assistance device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventors: Lawrence Altrich, Henry G. LaShoto, Louis J. Foreman