Patents by Inventor Patrick Gwen

Patrick Gwen 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: 6973933
    Abstract: A flosser apparatus has a handle with a first slot formed into a surface at a first end of the handle and a second slot formed into the surface adjacent the first end and extending in transverse relationship to the first slot, a locking member affixed to the handle, and a flosser element removably received in one of the first and second slots. The locking member retains the flosser element within one of the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Publication number: 20050092346
    Abstract: A flosser apparatus has a handle with a first slot formed into a surface at a first end of the handle and a second slot formed into the surface adjacent the first end and extending in transverse relationship to the first slot, a locking member affixed to the handle, and a flosser element removably received in one of the first and second slots. The locking member retains the flosser element within one of the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Publication number: 20050048438
    Abstract: A dental tool apparatus has a case, a first cleaning tool and second cleaning tool. The first and second cleaning tools are pivotally mounted in the case so as to be movable between a first position within the case to a second position extending outwardly of the case. A closure member is pivotally connected to the case so as to be movable between a covering position covering the cleaning tools within the case and an open position allowing the cleaning tools to move from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Publication number: 20050048439
    Abstract: A dental tool apparatus has a case and a first cleaning tool pivotally mounted in the case so as to be movable between a first position within the case to a second position extending outwardly of the case. The first cleaning tool is a toothbrush that has bristles extending outwardly therefrom transverse to the longitudinal axis of the case when the toothbrush is in the first position. A second cleaning tool and a third cleaning are also pivotally mounted within the case. A closure member is pivotally connected to the case so as to be movable between a covering position and an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Patent number: 6766808
    Abstract: A dental floss holder comprises a generally planar handle with a pair of spaced apart arms adapted to retain a length of dental floss tape. By forming the holder in a single plane, the holder is inexpensive to manufacture. Dental floss tape is molded into the arms at an angle. The holder is injection molded to include a pair of spaced apart posts formed as an integral part of the arms, thereby forming a positive mount for the tape in the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Patent number: 6752158
    Abstract: A flosser apparatus having a body with a first fork member and a second fork member, a flexible member interposed between the fork members, and a length of floss having one end affixed to the first fork member and an opposite end affixed to the second fork member. The flexible member is cooperative with the fork members such that the fork members move away from each other upon an application of a force onto the flexible member in a direction transverse to the direction of the length of floss. A surface on the flexible member is engageable with a surface of the body so as to fix the floss in a tightened condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Patent number: 6748958
    Abstract: A flosser apparatus having a body with a first fork member and a second fork member, a flexible member interposed between the fork members, and a length of floss having one end affixed to the first fork member and an opposite end affixed to the second fork member. The flexible member is cooperative with the fork members such that the fork members move away from each other upon an application of a force onto the flexible member in a direction to the direction of the length of floss. The pivot point for the fork members is on an opposite of the flexible member from the length of floss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Patent number: 6688023
    Abstract: An identification badge having a front panel and a back panel affixed to the front panel. An extended section extends from the back panel and has a perforation pattern formed thereon. The perforation pattern defines a neck strap when the perforations are separated. The front panel is formed of a transparent material. An identification card can be positioned between the front and the back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Publication number: 20040003827
    Abstract: A dental floss holder comprises a generally planar handle with a pair of spaced apart arms adapted to retain a length of dental floss tape. By forming the holder in a single plane, the holder is inexpensive to manufacture. Dental floss tape is molded into the arms at an angle. The holder is injection molded to include a pair of spaced apart posts formed as an integral part of the arms, thereby forming a positive mount for the tape in the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Patent number: D516720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Patent number: D481829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen
  • Patent number: D493575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Gwen