Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus having a strap system and housing for an electronic device. The apparatus can include a housing that is configured to receive an electronic device and protect the device from damage resulting from impact or exposure to liquids. The strap system can attach to the housing with connectors to provide easy handling of the housing and the electronic device therein without compromising the integrity of the housing. This disclosure also relates to a stand for an electronic device. The stand can be stored on the electronic device to provide additional protection when the electronic device is not being used.

Abstract: A holding support for electronic device is disclosed, which includes a case and a bracket. A bracket compartment is formed on the case and defined by an opening formed on the outer surface of the case. The bracket has a body and at least one finger hole formed thereon for sliding a finger through. The bracket can be retracted in or extended from the bracket compartment by being arranged at a retracted position or extended position, respectively. Therefore, the user can firmly secure the electronic device and prevent from dropping it accidentally.

Abstract: An animal waste collection apparatus includes a housing having side and end walls defining an open top, bottom, and interior area. A bottom panel is pivotally coupled to a lower edge of one of the side walls and movable between an open configuration not covering the open bottom and a closed configuration covering the open bottom. A collection member includes a mounting portion completely covering the housing open top and a collection portion extending downwardly into the interior area, the collection portion being movable between a retracted configuration inside the interior area and an extended configuration outside the interior area through the open bottom for use to collect animal waste. The bottom panel is operatively coupled to the collection portion inside the interior area such that the bottom panel is moved to the closed configuration automatically when the collection portion resiliently moves from the extended configuration to the retracted configuration.

Abstract: A cellular telephone support device for releasably holding a cellular telephone having a top edge and a bottom edge is provided. The support device comprises a main support member having a first side, a second side, a first edge, and a second edge. A slotted first opening formed in the first edge. A second slotted opening is formed in the second edge. A ring attachment is positioned on the first side. A first clamping member is slidably receivable within the first slotted opening. A second clamping member is slidably receivable within the second slotted opening of the second edge. Upon positioning the cellular telephone against the second side, the first clamping member is slidable against the top edge of the telephone and the second clamping member is slidable against the bottom edge of the telephone thereby releasably securing the telephone between the first clamping member and the second clamping member.

Abstract: A strap or glove wraps around the palm and back of a wearer's hand. The wearer's thumb protrudes through a thumbhole in the strap or glove. A button snap fastener is secured to the strap or glove and mates with a complementary button snap fastener on a casing of a portable touch screen device to permit swivel of the portable touch screen device by 360 degree rotation about the palm of the wearer.

Abstract: A securement device to make it much easier for a user to securely hold onto a personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device such as an electronic reader, a tablet computing device, a cellular phone, a personal data assistant, and a common clipboard—while minimizing the fatigue and discomfort on the user's hands: A typical device solves this problem by providing a system of one or more finger holds formed with a fabric or pliable material that are disposed on the back side of the personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device. In many devices, the position and fit of the finger holds are easily adjustable by a user via hook-and-loop schemes.

Abstract: A hand grip for an electronic device is disclosed. An example hand grip may include a backing removably attachable to a back side of the electronic device by stretching over opposite edge portions of the electronic device. The hand grip may also include a handle member connecting with the backing. The handle member connects with one or more finger of a user to securely hold the handheld electronic device by the hand of the user.

Abstract: An eating utensil design for providing comfortable control of certain food. A user of the utensil can grasp the utensil which has at least three digit elements for grasping food. An example of the three digit elements are in the form of three channeled compartments for receiving a person's digits or digits. Any three digits or digits can be used such as the thumb or the four other digits. The most common implementation includes using the thumb in one channel, and the index digit and the middle digit in two opposing channels. Thus an eating utensil is provided that allows comfortable and efficient manipulation of food while shielding the digits from sauces and that can be quickly and single-handedly grasped for use and released.

Abstract: An insert accessory for a portable electronic device that is allows for a user to hold an electronic device configured with the insert accessory using only a finger and the palm of the hand in order to free up use of user's thumb in order to interact with the portable electronic device using only one hand. The insert accessory is adhered to the back surface of a portable electronic device and has a movable finger sized tab that rotates sufficiently to allow a finger to pass through the tab and enable the user to hold the portable electronic device without the use of his or her thumb. Once so held, the user then has the freedom to operate the controls the portable electronic device with the thumb of the same hand that is holding the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A stepless adjustable mobile electronic device holder includes a holder body configured for holding a smart phone or tablet PC, and fastening straps affixed to the back side of the holder body, each fastening strap having a buckle ring disposed at one end thereof and a hook and loop pad disposed at an opposite end thereof and insertable with the respective end through the buckle ring for joining the two ends of the respective fastening strap to secure the holder body to one or more fingers of a person.

Abstract: A securement device to make it much easier for a user to securely hold onto a personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device such as an electronic reader, a tablet computing device, a cellular phone, a personal data assistant, and a common clipboard—while minimizing the fatigue and discomfort on the user's hands: A typical device solves this problem by providing a system of one or more finger holds formed with a fabric or pliable material that are disposed on the back side of the personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device. In many devices, the position and fit of the finger holds are easily adjustable by a user via hook-and-loop schemes.

Abstract: An eating utensil design for providing comfortable control of certain food. A user of the utensil can grasp the utensil which has at least three digit elements for grasping food. An example of the three digit elements are in the form of three channeled compartments for receiving a person's fingers or digits. Any three fingers or digits can be used such as the thumb or the four other fingers. The most common implementation includes using the thumb in one channel, and the index finger and the middle finger in two opposing channels. Thus an eating utensil is provided that allows comfortable and efficient manipulation of food while shielding the fingers from sauces and that can be quickly and single-handedly grasped for use and released.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser for providing eating utensils (10) which are designed as single-piece gripping elements for picking up food, in particular finger food, and have a three-dimensionally shaped sheet structure having an outside to face the food to be picked up and a finger contact side opposite said outside and comprising at least three gripping sections (12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4) which can be accessed from the finger contact side, are shaped as finger protection depressions for accommodating fingers of a users hand, and extend sharply tapering toward the inside, the gripping sections being delimited by in particular triangular wall sections (111, 222) having interposed fold lines (18), the gripping sections being able to be moved in an articulated manner toward and away from each other by means of at least some of the fold lines so as to perform gripping movements, the dispenser comprising at least one stack (20) formed of the eating utensils, in which the outsides of the eating utensils (10)

Abstract: A strap assembly is provided comprising an elongated member adapted to be operationally connected to an electronic device and at least one attaching member designed to attach the elongated member to the electronic device. The elongated member is designed to be in contact with at least a portion of a person's hand.

Abstract: According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides attachable grip enhancers for general use, as well as in playing the game of various sports, that could be attached to an individual, and uses and methods thereof. The present invention and its embodiments can, among other things, enhance the overall performance in arm tasks conducted by the wrist, forearm and/or bicep areas, as well as hand tasks.

Abstract: A decomposable collector and container for the manual collection and containment of small amounts of material without direct manual contact. The collector and container may decompose upon exposure to light, heat, ozone, or other environmental factor.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a holding support for electronic device, which includes a case and a bracket. A bracket compartment is formed on the case and defined by an opening formed on the outer surface of the case. The bracket has a body and at least one finger hole formed thereon for sliding a finger through. The bracket can be retracted in or extended from the bracket compartment by being arranged at a retracted position or extended position, respectively. Therefore, the user can firmly secure the electronic device and prevent from dropping it accidentally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool holder for holding tools by means of a magnet, which includes a finger socket permitting the tool holder to be mounted on a fingertip for manipulating tool bits or other accessories. The tool holder includes a finger socket and a tool holding portion coupled to the finger socket. The tool holding portion is at least partially formed of material having magnetic properties. Preferably, the magnetic tool holder may include a bit wrench, a socket wrench, screw bits or an element holder.

Abstract: One embodiment of a typing aid (1) of the type having two identical halves, or identical typing units (10) and (11), which are attached to one another with a flexible attachment device (6). Each said identical typing unit consists of a protruding segment (4), an impact tip (5), one or more anchoring devices (3) and a gripping appendage (2) assembled so that said protruding segment and said impact tip extend away from the base of said gripping appendage. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A pick-up device includes an sucking member, a blocking member, a grasping assembly, a restricting member and a covering member. The sucking member is adapted to utilize a vacuum to adhere to the surface of an electronic component and defines a through hole. The blocking member is secured to the sucking member and includes a blocking block. The finger-grasping assembly is slidably mounted to blocking member. The restricting member is movably mounted to the grasping assembly and movable relative to the sucking member. The restricting member includes two restricting portions. The covering member is secured to the restricting member by a first resilient member. The grasping assembly is operable to bias the restricting member and the covering member to move relative to the sucking member, the two restricting portions are engaged with the blocking block, and the covering member seals the through hole.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a securement device to make it much easier for a user to securely hold onto a personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device such as an electronic reader, a tablet computing device, a cellular phone, a personal data assistant, and a common clipboard—while minimizing the fatigue and discomfort on the user's hands. A typical embodiment of the present disclosure solves this problem by providing a system of one or more finger holds formed with a fabric or pliable material (e.g., polypropylene, nylon, neoprene, cloth, vinyl, rubber, elastomeric material, etc.) that are disposed on the back side of the personal, hand-held, tablet-shaped device. In many embodiments, the position and fit of the finger holds are easily adjustable by a user via hook-and-loop schemes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device designed for easier and more secure transport of a mobile phone or other hand-held electronic device, and a complementary mount for securing an electronic device to a surface.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for holding tools securely with a grip assist are provided. A preferred grip assist preferably includes a wristband having a strap and buckle, a first strap attached to the wristband with a hinge. The first strap also has a ring attached to an end of the strap opposite the hinge. Behind the ring on the first strap, is a first segment of a two segment closure system. A second strap is also attached to the wristband with a second hinge. The second strap has a second segment of the two segment closure system attached to an end opposite the wristband. The two segment closure system is closed to form a grip assist position. The second strap can be held open by a secondary two segment closure system to form an open position.

Abstract: A scooper operable by movement of a hand or hands in which a dowel is held between outer and inner scoops pivotally connected about the dowel, each scoop having a front wall extending from a base such that the scoops form a jaw for picking up an object held inside the scoops in a closed position and movement of the scoops relative to each other are controlled by opposition of a thumb and at least one finger of the hand.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a holding device for a phone or other electronic device. The device has an exterior housing and a generally hollow interior. The back of the exterior housing has a plurality of finger receiving finger loops which pivot from a generally parallel position with respect to the back of the device to a generally perpendicular position with respect to the back of the device. The finger loops may move independently and be independently added or removed from the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tools and their use, and, in particular, to an apparatus and method for holding tools securely with a grip assist. A preferred grip assist preferably includes a wristband having a strap and buckle, a first strap attached to the wristband with a hinge. The first strap also has a ring attached to an end of the strap opposite the hinge. Behind the ring on the first strap, is a first segment of a two segment closure system. A second strap is also attached to the wristband with a second hinge. The second strap has a second segment of the two segment closure system attached to an end opposite the wristband. The two segment closure system is closed to form a grip assist position. The second strap can be held open by a secondary two segment closure system to form an open position.

Abstract: A method for picking up small objects using a pliable, tacky composition whereby after the composition is touched to a small object so that the object temporarily adheres to it, the object can be manually removed or transferred from the composition. The tacky composition may be used with an apparatus.

Abstract: An adaptive grip for aiding users with limited hand use and dexterity to grasp everyday essential objects, comprising a finger grip, an anchor, and a clasping mechanism. The finger grip includes at least two rings for inserting fingers of the user and a vertical stem for coupling with the anchor which is positioned perpendicularly along the vertical stem. The clasping mechanism has a clip with rubber-lined curved teeth for grasping objects, a lever for loosening and tightening the clip around the object, and a horizontal shaft for securing the clasping mechanism to the anchor. The user can position and secure the anchor and clasping mechanism by a first and second thumb screw, respectively, to maintain a comfortable and easy to use adaptive grip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reclosable storage bag for packaging/containing and transporting objects, such as food. The reclosable storage bag may include a flexible inner liner contoured to the shape of a user's hand and have one or more closure members for sealing the ends of the bag. The user may store food in an interior storage area of the bag and may use the flexible inner liner to grab or hold onto the food so that the user will not have to directly touch the food while eating.

Abstract: An animal waste disposal system, comprising a collection bag having an open end and a closed bottom. A waste removal tool is attached to the closed bottom of the collection bag. The waste removal tool including opposing jaws, with each jaw terminating in a blade portion. The opposing jaws are movable from an open position where the opposing jaws are separated from one another to a closed position where the blade portion of one opposing jaw is in close proximity to the blade portion the other opposing jaw.

Abstract: A grasp assist device includes a glove portion having phalange rings, contact sensors for measuring a grasping force applied by an operator wearing the glove portion, and a tendon drive system (TDS). The device has flexible tendons connected to the phalange rings for moving the rings in response to feedback signals from the sensors. The TDS is connected to each of the tendons, and applies an augmenting tensile force thereto via a microcontroller adapted for determining the augmenting tensile force as a function of the grasping force. A method of augmenting a grasping force of an operator includes measuring the grasping force using the sensors, encoding the grasping force as the feedback signals, and calculating the augmenting tensile force as a function of the feedback signals using the microcontroller. The method includes energizing at least one actuator of a tendon drive system (TDS) to thereby apply the augmenting tensile force.

Abstract: An apparatus that is placed upon a user's fingertip and assists the user in turning the pages of a magazine, newspaper, book or other composition, is disclosed. The apparatus includes a thin, flexible base layer, which may be capable of being printed upon; and a thin and flexible interface layer. The interface layer may be a frictional material, such as a rubber, or an adhesive material.

Abstract: An ergonomic meat hook is provided in which the hook portion is not directed between the fingers of the user and is provided with a safety and rest strap to secure the hook to the user's arm or wrist opposite the hook portion to thereby reduce weight which must be supported by the user's fingers. Such strap is arranged to be quickly detached in an emergency.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for empowering a toddler or person with a disability to eat whole foods, such as sandwiches, pizza, waffles, burritos, etc. more efficiently than without the aid of the apparatus, which apparatus has two body units, each having surfaces capable of holding a food product between them, and a compression component operationally connected to the two body units that controls the amount of force exerted by the surfaces on the food product when the food product is between the surfaces, at least two handles on the device, which handles project from the body unit, and are adapted to be held by a pair of hands, and an area on each body unit, which permit compression of these areas to move apart the surfaces.

Abstract: A container scoop and scraper device operable by a user's fingers and opposing thumb of one hand forms a container around a grasped object or material. The device includes a first arcuate scoop adjoining an elliptical right side to an elliptical left side along a minor arc on both sides, a front edge of the first scoop forms a scraper. The device also includes an ergonomic concave pocket to receive the user's thumb and extends the width of the device. Similarly, a second arcuate scoop is configured to adjoin elliptical sides along a major arc, and form a second scraper. An ergonomic convex pocket receives the user's fingers and also extends the width of the device. A hinge adjoins the first scoop to the second scoop and disposes the first scoop sides adjacent the second scoop sides to form a closed rigid container around a grasped object or materials.

Abstract: A waste handling and bagging unit (10) that is comprised of a mitt (12) having an upper layer (14), a lower layer (36) and a hand opening (64). Either a single bag (70) or a plurality of nested bags (70) encompass the mitt (12) and are attached to the mitt by at least one grommet assembly (112,128) that is located adjacent to the hand opening (64) on the mitt (12). The waste handling and bagging unit (10) allows a person to quickly, easily and hygienically grasp waste material, such as fecal matter from a pet, and then to enclose the waste material within one of the bags (70) for disposal. When a single bag (70) is utilized, a person will manually place a new bag on the mitt (12) for each instance of waste removal. The nested bags (70) allow a person to repeatably gasp and dispose multiple instances of waste material without having to manually put a new replacement bag (70) on the mitt (12).

Abstract: The disclosure shows a system for retaining an implement adjacent a person's hand. The system includes a band (such as a wrist band or finger ring), and a magnet attached to the band. A metal portion surrounds at least a portion of on the implement, making the implement removably engagable with the system.

Abstract: A box lifting device places weight upon the lateral surface of lifter's forearm or hand. Preferred embodiments include a lifting body and a handle molded as a single piece of injection molded plastic, a lifting plate having metal teeth or other lifting members, and a weight transfer member that shifts the weight of a box to a lateral surface of the users forearm or hand. The lifting members are preferably angled other than 90° relative to a long axis of the handle. Preferred lifting plates include a plurality of openings, such that the lifting members of one plate enter the openings in the other plate and vice versa during storage of the devices. Magnets can be included to couple the left and right mating pairs. Lateral and medial forearm stops can be used to restrict a bending movement of the user's wrists relative to the handle.

Abstract: A page turning device positionable on a finger tip of a wearer includes a finger sleeve of elastomeric material configured to be fitted onto the finger. A pad is affixed to the sleeve or incorporated into the sleeve, and includes a tacky outer surface configured to capture and lift a paper for movement thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which can be used to pry apart a first object, such as a hotel pan, from a second object, such as a chaffing dish, and to lift the first object off of or out of the second object. The apparatus may be comprised of first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth portions, which may be plates, and which may be integrated together. The first, second, fourth, and sixth portions may be substantially straight, while the third and the fifth portions may be substantially semicircular. In one embodiment, first and second fingers are inserted through the third and fourth portions before using the apparatus to pry apart the first object from the second object.

Abstract: A pet waste collection device includes a container with first and second boxes joined with a hinge, and a handle that may be detachably attached to the collection container. The handle includes a finger portion that is slidable in an opening through a thumb portion of the handle. The handle is oriented such that the first and second boxes become extensions of the users thumb and fingers with action mimicking a grasping action while maintaining the users hand remote from any pet waste being collected. The handle may be reusable, and a plurality of collection containers may be included as part of a kit.

Abstract: A plate has a periphery. The plate has an upper surface and a lower surface. A thickness is provided between the upper and lower surfaces. The plate has a plate center. The upper surface has at least one raised divider. The divider has a thumb hole. The plate also has a thumb flap.

Abstract: A finger fitting product includes a grip of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a finger-through portion including two loops for inserting the middle finger and the third finger of a user thereinto. The finger-through portion is provided at a position close to either one of the longer sides of the surface of the grip so that the grip is just fitted in the palm side when finger fitting product is fitted. On the surface and the back side of the grip, grooves for securing ventilation characteristics when the grip is gripped and preventing the palm from getting sweaty are formed. Furthermore, at a substantially central portion of the grip, a through hole penetrating in the longitudinal direction is formed as appropriate, and in this through hole, a pipe is detachably inserted and fitted.

Abstract: A support for use with a power tool includes first and second straps. First and second ends of the first strap couple together to form an adjustable first loop. The first strap also includes an elastomeric gripping surface affixed to the inner surface of the first loop. The second strap includes a first end attached to the first strap at a point in a middle region of the first strap, and a second end configured to couple to the first strap to form an adjustable second loop. The second strap includes a resilient member configured to dampen vibrations transmitted by the support.

Abstract: A tong unit is used to grasp plants located in a pond. The tong unit includes two crossed arms each of which has an arcuate plant pot engaging portion on a distal end, a hand grip near a proximal end, an forearm rest near the hand grip and an elbow pad on the distal end. The crossed arms are manipulated in the manner of tongs to grasp and release curved plant pots.

Abstract: A hand shield is provided comprising a body dimensioned to cover the first web space of a human hand, a proximal end extending from the body in the direction of the thumb, and a distal end extending from the body in the direction of the index finger. The body may have a variety of shapes and profiles, and comprises a base resting over the first web side of the hand, an anterior wall covering at least a portion of the anterior side of the hand, and a posterior wall covering at least a portion of the posterior side of the hand.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a page turning device positionable on a finger tip of a wearer. The page turning device includes a finger sleeve configured to be fitted onto the finger tip of the wearer. A pad base is positioned on a lower portion of the finger sleeve, wherein a pad is affixed to the pad base. The pad includes a tacky outer surface configured to capture a paper for movement thereof.

Abstract: A hand tool with a substantially rigid blade member and a pocket fixed thereto for receiving at least a portion of a hand of a user. The pocket can have an open inner volume defined by upper and lower panels, first and second pocket side panels, and, possibly, one or more end panels. Pad members, which can have ridges and troughs disposed therealong, can be coupled to the upper and lower panels. A protuberance can cooperate with the upper panel to produce an arcuate proximal surface of the hand tool. A shield can provide protection, and a mitten portion can receive a hand of a user. A plurality of apertures in the blade member can enable a selective passage of material therethrough. A container arrangement can selectively engage an aperture in the blade member, and a tip extension member can selectively extend the blade member.

Abstract: A finger fitting product includes a grip of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a finger-through portion including two loops for inserting the middle finger and the third finger of a user thereinto. The finger-through portion is provided at a position close to either one of the longer sides of the surface of the grip so that the grip is just fitted in the palm side when finger fitting product is fitted. On the surface and the back side of the grip, grooves for securing ventilation characteristics when the grip is gripped and preventing the palm from getting sweaty are formed. Furthermore, at a substantially central portion of the grip, a through hole penetrating in the longitudinal direction is formed as appropriate, and in this through hole, a pipe is detachably inserted and fitted.

Abstract: A gripping assistive device which can be used by an individual to utilize various utensils. The device generally includes a handle with a bore passing through the interior. An appendage attaches to the handle and extends outwardly from the handle transversely from the bore. A fastening device such as a screw clamp is employed on the appendage so that the various utensils can be attached to the appendage. A second screw clamp may optionally be employed on one end of the handle so that utensils can be attached directly to the handle. An optional strap for fastening the device to the individual's hand and an optional extension can be provided for individuals with limited arm range mobility.