Patents by Inventor Phil Frank

Phil Frank 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).

  • Replaceable head toothbrush providing controlled brushing pressure
    Patent number: 6502272
    Abstract: The present invention relates to replaceable head toothbrushes and method of use thereof, which toothbrushes have a handle section ending in an elastomeric coupler which is interference fit within an annular collar at the end of the handle section; which elastomeric coupler, depending upon the durometer of the elastomer chosen, provides more or less attenuation of the user's brushing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Rich Fox, Jan Hippen, Dave Knaub, Ildefonso Resuello, Phil Frank, Robert Moskovich
  • Keyboard
    Patent number: D437597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steve T. Kaneko, Jonathan A. Hayes, Phil Frank, Jan Hippen, I-Chiang Sun
  • Keyboard
    Patent number: D439903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steve T. Kaneko, Jonathan A. Hayes, Phil Frank, Jan Hippen, I-Chiang Sun