With Means To Attach Or Conform To Body Of User Patents (Class 401/6)
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Patent number: 11944186Abstract: A flexible cleaning device which may include a handle assembly and a cleaning head connected thereto. The handle assembly may include a reservoir which may be in fluidic communication with the cleaning head that consists of a non-porous material. Within the cleaning head a emulsion cavity may be disposed that is in fluidic communication with both the reservoir and an area exterior to the cleaning head. And a method for using such a flexible cleaning device to remove dirt and debris from unclean surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: BURNS BROTHERS LLCInventors: Eli Burns, Noah Burns, Luke Burns
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Patent number: 11857381Abstract: An anatomical localization device for marking an entry point on the skin over an anatomical target includes an elongate handle, which can be grasped in a hand of a user proximate to its first end. A marker assembly, which is attached to a second end of the elongate handle, can be selectively actuated to impart a mark to skin of a subject. The marker assembly comprises a plastic composite so that the marker assembly is radiolucent. An indicator, which is attached to the marker assembly, is radiopaque and thus is radiographically visualized. The user can manipulate the elongate handle to motivate the marker assembly across an anatomical region of a subject who is being radiographically visualized. The indicator thus can be localized over an anatomical target, such that selective actuation of the marker assembly marks the skin over the anatomical target.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Danylo Kihiczak
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Patent number: 11857055Abstract: A fluid discharger and applicator device for uniform distribution or application of the fluid for treating the skin or any surface is disclosed. The fluid discharger and applicator device comprises a handle, a dispenser connector and a dispenser member. The handle of the fluid discharger and applicator device is defined with a cavity to store a fluid. The handle is further defined with a dispenser end configured to dispense the fluid stored within the cavity of the handle. The dispenser connector of the fluid discharger and applicator device is removably fastened to the dispenser end of the handle. The dispenser connector is configured to transfer the fluid extruded from the cavity of the handle on the dispenser member, which is operably attached to the dispenser connector. The dispenser member of the fluid discharger and applicator device is configured to apply the fluid on skin of a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Selva Kumar
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Patent number: 11805883Abstract: A hand-held device includes a handle and a housing operatively connected to the handle. The housing includes a first portion and a second portion. A cartridge is inside the second portion of the housing. The cartridge is adapted to contain a bio-safe lubricant. An applicator head having a smooth surface is attached to the first portion of the housing. A nozzle is operatively connected to the cartridge and extends through the applicator head. The nozzle discharges the lubricant out from the applicator head. A rod is in the cartridge. A plate is connected to the rod and positioned in the cartridge. A first motor is in the first portion and drives motion of the applicator head. A second motor is operatively connected to the rod. The second motor drives motion of the rod in the cartridge. The rod drives motion of the plate in the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Sasy Scientifics LLCInventors: Syed Saleem Shah, Saif Uddin Syed
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Patent number: 11696636Abstract: Customized assistive gripping devices in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a customized assistive gripping device, comprising a body comprising an outer surface that conforms to an interior contour of a user's hand in a gripping configuration; and a slot located inside the body, wherein the slot comprises a first opening for receiving an object.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Inventors: Sean Thomas Pianka, Andrew Francis O'Rourke, Neha Kambam Reddy, Zoe de Nevers Trutner, Maxwell David Melin, Chinonyelum Pamela Ikeanyi
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Patent number: 11654325Abstract: A set of angled grips for attachment to a weightlifting bar, such as a barbell bar or similar device, in order to provide an optimized gripping surface for a user's hands in terms of increased friction and comfort of the grips, thickness and circumference of the grips, and ergonomic angle of each grip surface relative to the bar.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: New Growth Fitness LLCInventor: Matt Christopher Leadbetter
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Patent number: 11623467Abstract: A device at properly aligns a user's hand when gripping a writing implement, such as pencil. The device includes four separate elements that combine in specific ways to grow and/or build a mature grasp. The device includes a base that is configure round the pencil and provides support for the user's fingers. A handle can releasably attach to the writing implement, providing support for the user's palm. A web support can be releasably attached to the handle, thereby stabilizing the user's thumb while gripping the writing implement. The device can also include an independent web positioner support that can be moved closer or towards the base depending on the separation needed. Advantageously, the grip device provides several stages to develop and build a mature grip pattern.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Inventors: Mollie Rackley, Andrea Busch
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Patent number: 11583463Abstract: A hemiplegic forearm function recovery training device includes a forearm mounting part (2) on which a forearm (S) is to be mounted. The forearm mounting part (2) includes a mounting body (20), an inner frame portion (2B), an outer frame portion (2A), and a control part. The mounting body (20) has a forearm fixing portion (22) on which the forearm (S) is mounted and a gripping mechanism (23) capable of being gripped by a hand of the forearm (S). The inner frame portion (2B) is fitted to the mounting body (20) and is rotatable around the forearm (S). The outer frame portion (2A) guides the inner frame portion (2B) in a rotation direction thereof. The control part performs a series of controls that repeatedly causes normal rotation, stop, reverse rotation, and stop of the inner frame portion (2B) while acquiring rotation angle information of the inner frame portion (2B).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignees: Kagoshima University, Marumae Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Yu, Takashi Morimoto, Toshikazu Maeda, Koei Igarashi
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Patient support formed from an elastomeric composition including a polymer blend of seeps copolymers
Patent number: 11560471Abstract: This disclosure provides a person support formed from an elastomeric composition. The elastomeric composition includes a polymer blend with the polymer blend consisting essentially of a first and second SEEPS copolymer. The first and second SEEPS copolymers are present in the polymer blend in an amount of from 75 to 95 percent by weight and 5 to 25 percent by weight, respectively, based on the total weight of the polymer blend. In addition, the sum of the first and second SEEPS copolymers in the polymer blend is 100 percent by weight. The first and second SEEPS copolymers have a weight average molecular weight of weight of at least 200,000 and 125,000 to 175,000, respectively. The disclosure also provides a patient support for supporting a patient with the patient support formed from the elastomeric composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Patrick Lafleche, James K. Galer, Matthew Ward -
Patent number: 11382805Abstract: A medicated patch applicator includes a handle having a centrally registered longitudinal axis, a frame statically connected to the handle and configured to maintain a fixed spatial relationship therewith, and a generally L-shaped implement coupled to the frame and disposed subjacent to the handle. Such an implement is located adjacent to a juncture of the frame and the handle. The implement arcuately protrudes forwardly from posterior of the handle, traverses the centrally registered longitudinal axis, and terminates anterior of the handle. The implement is capable of removing an existing back liner of an existing medicated patch during an application process of placing the existing medicated patch onto a skin of a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Inventors: Nida Shemmeri, Saad Alsamarai
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Patent number: 11266870Abstract: A set of angled grips for attachment to a weightlifting bar, such as a barbell bar or similar device, in order to provide an optimized gripping surface for a user's hands in terms of increased friction and comfort of the grips, thickness and circumference of the grips, and ergonomic angle of each grip surface relative to the bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: New Growth Fitness LLCInventor: Matt Christopher Leadbetter
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Patent number: 11240359Abstract: A protective phone case system enabling quick release coupling of an auxiliary grip with a phone case. Two arms enable couple of the auxiliary grip with a phone case. A push button is configured to interact with the arms to couple and detach from the phone case. Two rails may enable coupling of the auxiliary grip within an adjustment range.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Polar Pro Filters, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Overall
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Patent number: 11103066Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting hand sanitization which may be mounted above or near a door handle. Hand sanitization devices include a sanitizer agent cartridge disposed inside a housing body and fluidically coupled to an actuating pump. The pump is configured to dispense the sanitizer when an actuation mechanism is pushed or pulled. The cartridge is also coupled to a pump sheath disposed below the pump so as to protect the internal components of the devices from unintentional splashing by the sanitizer agent. The hand sanitization devices may also record when the door is opened, when the sanitizer is dispensed, if the cartridge is empty, and when a user is approaching the door. The hand sanitization devices also have a user interface system configured to encourage the approaching user to sanitize their hands.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Altitude Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jacob Vincent McKnight, Richard James Gilbert, Adam Wilmore Paterson, Matthew David Laws, Nicholas Hooton, Gregg Alan Henderson
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Patent number: 11006726Abstract: An applicator includes a closure cap including inner retaining members; an application head including a housing, a support, and a coupling member wherein the housing includes an axial channel with the support substantially disposed therein, an inclined surface having an application face and holes, and roller-balls disposed in the holes respectively; the support includes a stair adjacent to the holes, and the coupling member includes a neck member at a first end and being urged against the support, an internally threaded member adjacent to a second end and disposed through the neck member, a mating retaining member disposed on an outer surface of the neck member between the inclined surface and the internally threaded member, the mating retaining member being secured to the retaining members; and a container assembly including an externally threaded neck at one end and threadedly secured to the internally threaded member.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Zhuhai Ding Rong Plastic Products Co., LTDInventor: Ting Nan Liu
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Patent number: 11006785Abstract: The powered scrubbing device with telescoping handle includes a handheld, battery-powered scrubbing device having a telescoping handle. The battery powers a motor that drives a reciprocator, which provides linear reciprocating motion to an attached sponge or brush. The reciprocating speed may be controlled by a user through a button on a body of the device. A scrubbing pad may be removably attachable so it can be replaced when worn out or when a user requires a scrubbing pad having different scrubbing characteristics. The telescoping handle may be extended for accessing hard to reach places with the scrubbing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Mossab M. M. J. Al Hamli
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Patent number: 10953685Abstract: A grip aid device for improving writing skills utilizes specific ergonomic and feedback mechanisms to promote an advantageous writing instrument grip and improve intrinsic hand musculature. The grip aid device includes strategically positioned pressure-based buttons, wherein each button interacts with a user's specific finger. The grip aid device features an incentive-based program that encourages the user to properly align their fingers to an approved grasp pattern, wherein simultaneously pressing the buttons causes the writing implement to emerge and become useable.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: SET Technology LLCInventors: Daniel Elliot, Jessica Scheff, Jared Thurston
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Patent number: 10874193Abstract: A cosmetic application device may include a housing having an opening on a top surface, an inner tube disposed within the housing, and a wheel actuator disposed on a side surface of the housing and rotatably coupled to the inner tube. The inner tube may be configured for holding a cosmetic product stick. Rotation of the wheel actuator may cause the cosmetic product stick to move axially through the housing and out of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Samuel Kai-Der Chen, Nolan Quentin Eng, Ryan L. Gleason, Adrian Charles Apodaca, Armando Villarreal, Lewis On Hang Lee
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Patent number: 10485323Abstract: A leading tube of an applying container includes a plurality of projections rearward with respect to a top end surface and an outer surface side part where the plurality of projections project. The plurality of projections and the outer surface side part are made of a soft material. The leading tube further includes a tube hole formation part inside the outer surface side part and an interposing part. The interposing part interposes the tube hole formation part and the outer surface side part from a front and a rear in an axial direction. The tube hole formation part and the interposing part are made of a hard material.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: TOKIWA CORPORATIONInventor: Kenichi Soga
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Patent number: 10349789Abstract: A device for reducing a level of infectious agents present on one or more hands of a user. This device may reduce the level of infectious agents present on one or more fingers and/or thumbs of a user, specifically reducing a level of infectious agents present on the distal aspect of the digit; including, but not limited to an underside of a nail plate, and an area of hyponychium skin between a free margin of the nail plate and an onychodermal band of a digit, such as for example, a finger, thumb, or toe.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventor: Jonathan Reed Kalish
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Patent number: 10265997Abstract: A pen includes: a shank; an ink tube inside the shank; a first tip member connected to a distal end of the shank; a second tip member connected to a distal end of the first tip member; and a bent tubular member including a proximal end section, a middle section, and a distal end section. An axis of the middle section is arranged at a first angle relative to a central axis of the shank. The axis of the middle section is arranged at a second angle relative to an axis of the distal end section, the second angle being in a range of 45° to 90°. The axis of the distal end section is arranged at a third angle relative to the central axis of the shank.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Inventor: Michael S. Medhin
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Patent number: 10085548Abstract: A dispenser that includes a resilient applicator that optimizes application of a subject fluid to a desired surface. In one embodiment, the invention is a dispenser comprising a housing having an internal reservoir containing the fluid. The resilient applicator is coupled to the housing and comprises a dispensing orifice. The resilient applicator comprises a working surface that is oriented at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing and is defined by a polygonal perimeter edge, the polygonal perimeter edge comprising a plurality of apex portions and a plurality of side portions, wherein one of the plurality of side portions forms a distal most-portion of the resilient applicator.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eduardo J. Jimenez, Joseph E. Fattori
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Patent number: 9884509Abstract: A finger-mounted marking apparatus including a finger ring having a ring-shaped finger member and a substantially trapezoidal continuous upper member. A single substantially trapezoidal opening is disposed within the substantially trapezoidal continuous upper member of the finger ring from a rear surface to a front surface. A writing utensil is slidably and removably engageable within the single substantially trapezoidal opening. The ring-shaped finger member of the finger ring is selectively slidable on a finger of a wearer.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Inventor: Christopher Peattie
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Patent number: 9872550Abstract: To provide an applicator with an application body that is nonabsorbent and can uniformly spread and apply an application liquid over the surface to be applied on without scraping the applied liquid during application. The application body includes a membranous part that is easily deformable in applying liquid, and a cavity part enclosed by the membranous part, and constructed such that when the applying surface of the membranous part comes into contact with the surface to be applied on, the contact surface of the membranous part fits closely following the surface to be applied on by the pressure of the membranous part acting onto the contact surface of the surface to be applied on.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Company, LimitedInventors: Nobuyuki Nakajima, Shigeki Ooba, Tomoko Hasegawa, Yuuya Nagasaka, Keiichiro Takachiyo
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Patent number: 9764589Abstract: An illustration unit is disclosed for use by people who have less than optimal gripping capability. The handle of the illustration unit has a diameter sufficient to allow the user's pinky, ring and middle fingers come near too or in contact with the thenar while. prevent a user's pinky, ring and middle fingers from contacting a user's proximal or distal palmar. Preferably handle is configured to enable said user to contact a surface with said at least one marking element, said surface being approximately parallel to said user's body. Either the handle or connector can be arcuate, having an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least one connector is dimensioned to be received in the receiving area and the second end to receive a marking element.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Inventor: Grace Peele Hilton Dunne
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Patent number: 9764590Abstract: A writing instrument that includes and elongate stylus and at least one stabilizer element. The elongate stylus has a distal inscription tip, a body, and a proximal end. The body is interposed between the distal inscription tip and the proximal end. The at least one stabilizer element extends from the elongate stylus in a direction non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongate stylus. The at least one stabilizer element engages a hand of a user in response to the user grasping the elongate stylus.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Inventor: Jack A. Lowrey, Jr.
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Patent number: 9738111Abstract: A flexible marker includes a flexible body for gripping, and a marking implement carried at least partially within the body. The body is flexible to conform to the grip preferences of a user. The body has two parallel lateral sides and a first longitudinal end defining a central apex from which the marking implement can be extended. The body can be folded along or near a central longitudinal axis to bring together two lateral sides. The body can be folded along a first laterally extending axis in a first configuration in which the marking implement extends longitudinally beyond a second longitudinal end for use of the marking implement. The body can be folded along a second laterally extending axis in a second configuration in which the second longitudinal end extends longitudinally beyond the marking implement.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventor: Daniel Travis Jackson
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Patent number: 9564060Abstract: A gripping aid for hand held implements such as writing implements or eating utensils, which includes a bracelet portion configured and dimensioned to fit around the wrist of a person and a support band adjustably attached to the bracelet portion to provide an adjustably sized loop for engaging the hand held implement.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventors: Anthony Schlosser, Donald Schiavetta, III
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Patent number: 9352462Abstract: Herein disclosed is a new and novel multipurpose finger embracing implement of which can be made from any suitable material of engineering choice. The invention includes interchangeable optional features of user choice which allow for numerous uses, such as the implement is functional as a stylus, a pen or pencil, a scalpel or paint brush, etc. Also the implement may include an ink filled cartridge having a ball point which may include a retraction mechanism. More importantly the implement is of a unique ergonomic correct formation and the finger receptacle is completely adjustable for a personalized fit.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Inventor: Sidney Charles Laybourne
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Patent number: 9290037Abstract: Writing instrument sheaths and methods of fabricating and using the writing instrument sheaths are disclosed. In an embodiment, a writing instrument sheath includes a contiguous wall and a polymer layer that provides a comfortable and controllable writing experience.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: PENCIL SKINS, LLCInventors: Nicholas Leo Vleisides, Todd Michael Weinberg
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Patent number: 9212297Abstract: An adhesive applicator nozzle for being attached to an adhesive applicator to apply adhesive to a surface of a structure having an edge to thereafter be adhered to a second structure. The nozzle includes a flow conduit for attachment to the applicator for receiving a delivered adhesive and an adhesive dispensing head having a discharge opening communicating with the flow conduit for receiving the adhesive from the flow conduit and applying the adhesive to the surface of the structure. A dispensing guide is attached to the applicator nozzle and extending forwardly and to one side of the dispensing head for engaging the edge of the surface of the structure and guiding the adhesive onto the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: PAM Fastening Technology, Inc.Inventors: Bert Martin Gausepohl, Kenneth Douglas Canup
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Patent number: 9192443Abstract: A combined cap applicator may be used in combination with one or more cleansing, antimicrobial and/or antiseptic agents to reduce or eliminate contaminates on a surface. According to some embodiments, the combined cap applicators may comprise a first and second cap where each cap contains an applicator. According to some embodiments, the applicator may be coated or infused with a cleansing, antimicrobial or antiseptic agents for use on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Hyprotek, Inc.Inventor: Patrick O. Tennican
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Patent number: 9150337Abstract: An applicator for applying a substance to a body has a first portion and a second portion. A perforation line extends circumferentially around the applicator and separates the first portion and the second portion. A web is contained within the applicator. The web is attached to the first portion and the second portion, such that when the applicator is ruptured, the web may be used to apply the substance to the body by grasping the first portion and the second portion and manipulating the web on the body.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventors: Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa, Mark Beres
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Patent number: 9131821Abstract: A hand utility interface (1) as illustrated in figure (1) has a medially symmetric body providing two lateral finger channels (2a) and two medial finger channels (2b) extending from a palm part (8) whereby it can be used by either left or right hand. The interface (1) is fabricated from a thin self supporting resilient membrane so that when the fingers of a hand “H” are pressed down into the finger channels (2a, 2b) the interface gently grips the fingers thereby attaching itself to the hand for use. The interface is sufficiently flexible to reflect the flexure of the fingers of the hand “H”. The structure of the interface is such that extension and spreading of the fingers effects single handed discarding of the interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Inventors: Michael Charlton Powell, Leslie James Stokes, Rudolf Kautz
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Patent number: 9120347Abstract: An ergonomic writing instrument having longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal ends, the writing instrument having a T body including a column having upper and lower ends, a lateral arm having proximal and distal ends, and an oppositely lateral arm having proximal and distal ends; lateral and oppositely lateral column plates, each plate among the lateral and oppositely lateral column plates having upper and lower ends, the T body's column consisting of the lateral and oppositely lateral column plates; lateral and oppositely lateral hinges respectively interconnecting the lateral column plate's upper end and the lateral arm's proximal end and the interconnecting oppositely lateral column plate's upper end and the oppositely lateral arm's proximal end; and a ballpoint pen fixedly mounted at the lateral and oppositely lateral arms' proximal ends.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Inventor: Craig C. Mock
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Patent number: 9067458Abstract: A writing instrument comprising a tubular body having an upper end, a lower end having left and right sides, and a point end; left and right wings, each wing among the left and right wings having proximal and distal ends; hinges interconnecting the left and right wings and the tubular body, the hinges respectively positioning the left and right wings' proximal ends at the left and right sides of the tubular body's lower end, and the hinges being adapted for respectively leftwardly and rightwardly extending the left and right wings' distal ends; and a ballpoint pen assembly operatively associated with the tubular body's point end.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Inventor: Craig C. Mock
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Patent number: 9055845Abstract: A dual chambered body scrubber with pump apparatus including an elongate handle having each of a first chamber and a second chamber adjacently disposed therein, each of said first and second chambers in fluid communication with a pump member, wherein movement of a pump switch between each of a first position and a second position alternately pressurizes each of the respective first chamber and the respective second chamber, whereby extant fluid disposed within each of said first and second chambers is selectively and forcibly exuded from a primary cavity through a head unit for application upon a body of a user.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Inventors: Teri Hooper, Latishia Futrell
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Patent number: 9022676Abstract: A symmetric rigid writing device comprises two arms and a writing utensil. The writing utensil is permanently attached to the arms. The arms and the writing utensil are made of rigid materials. The arms are symmetric and the writing utensil is positioned at the center between the arms. Each of the arms is shaped like a curved pole. At least one end of each arm is attached to the writing utensil. The user may grasp the writing device by the arms with both hands and execute a writing action.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventor: Dorin Kalif
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Patent number: 8998523Abstract: A cream dispensing applicator assembly allows an individual to easily, evenly, and cleanly apply cream to hard-to-reach areas of the body. The assembly includes an elongated member having a head coupled to a handle. The elongated member has an interior space configured for holding a liquid. A pad is coupled to the head. A channel extends through the head. A plurality of outlet ports is coupled to the pad and to the channel. A plunger, a shaft, a knob, and a switch are coupled to the handle. The shaft is coupled to and extends through the plunger. The knob is operationally coupled to the plunger wherein manipulation of the knob urges the plunger into the shaft. A valve is coupled to the handle and to the channel. The switch is operationally coupled to the valve wherein manipulation of the switch selectively opens and closes the valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Barbara J. Muller
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Patent number: 8979411Abstract: A liquid applicator is disclosed comprising a liquid container and a liquid dispensing mechanism having a valve element enabling an axial displacement of an applicator tip to move the valve element into the open position for enabling the applicator tip to apply the liquid to a surface. The improvement comprises an applicator closure having a closure coupling for coupling the applicator closure to a peripheral rim of a container. An optional shield may be secured to the applicator closure for providing protection between the applicator tip and an operator grasping the liquid container.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Flocon Inc.Inventor: Stephan M. Ballot
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Patent number: 8967898Abstract: A multi-function back and body scrubber to enable a user to wash, scrub, massage and exfoliate his back and other areas of his body while taking a bath or a shower. The multi-function scrubber includes a shaft that is filled with fluid (e.g., body wash), a flexible thumb pump detachably connected to one end of the shaft, and a double-sided scrubbing head connected to the opposite end. The scrubbing head has first and second cleaning surfaces (e.g., a loofah sponge and a plurality of raised bumps) that are detachable and interchangeable with one another. When the thumb pump is squeezed, fluid is forced from the shaft to one of the cleaning surfaces of the double-sided scrubbing head. The scrubbing head is detachable from the shaft to be held in a hand of the user so that fluid can be dispensed from the shaft thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: Jack Dayeh
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Patent number: 8944715Abstract: A sanitary disposable writing instrument for minimizing the transfer of bacteria, viruses and/or chemicals from one person to another including a strip of flexible holding material, a writing implement removably secured to the flexible holding material, and a writing tip associated with the writing implement. At least a second writing instrument can be provided to form a series of removably secured writing instruments wherein removal of one writing instrument from the series causes a next writing instrument to be positioned for removal from the series. Combination dispenser and holding members for dispensing the series of writing instruments in a sanitary manner is also provided. The holding members can be mounted on either a vertical or horizontal support surface and can receive replacement dispensers therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Timothy Howard Yoder
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Patent number: 8926203Abstract: A writing instrument gripping aid comprising a hollow prism body consisting of three faces, wherein a cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the hollow prism body defines a curvilinear isosceles triangle with both base angles greater than 60 degrees and is a writing instrument using the writing instrument gripping aid.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Inventor: Te-So Chen
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Publication number: 20150003884Abstract: A liquid applicator (10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F) having (i) a container in the form of a collapsible bladder (11, 11A, 11B, 11C) for containing a supply of liquid in use; (ii) a positive displacement pump (12, 12A) in flow communication with the container (11, 11A, 11B, 11C) which has a variable capacity chamber for delivering a metered or measured quantity of liquid; and (Hi) a contact device (20, 46A, 46A, 60) in flow communication with the positive displacement pump (12, 12A) wherein the metered or measured dosage of liquid is delivered to a plant or other substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: George Kast
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Publication number: 20140369732Abstract: Disclosed is a writing instrument gripping aid comprising a hollow prism body consisting of three faces, wherein a cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the hollow prism body defines a curvilinear isosceles triangle with both base angles greater than 60 degrees. In addition, also disclosed is a writing instrument using the writing instrument gripping aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Te-So CHEN
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Publication number: 20140369733Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispenser for a hand treatment product. The dispenser (1) comprises an applicator (3), a hand treatment product storage reservoir (5) in fluid communication with the applicator (3), and a restraining means (7) for restraining the dispenser to a support surface, wherein, in use, when a hand is moved across the applicator (3), hand treatment product is applied to the hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Orbel Health LimitedInventors: Adam F. R. Sutcliffe, Robin B. K. Chilton, Graeme H. Davies, Katie L. Goodwin
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Patent number: 8888395Abstract: A scrub brush includes a channel at least partially through the body, a first end and a second end, including a brush head receiving portion adjacent the first end. A brush head is positioned adjacent the first end, the brush body including a handle portion adjacent the second end. The handle portion may include an actuator, a reservoir adapted to receive a liquid cleaner, a pump, the pump actuated by the actuator. Actuation of the actuator delivers liquid cleaner from the reservoir to the brush head for scrubbing/cleaning. At least a portion of the handle portion preferably contains a transparent window adapted to show the contents of the reservoir. A hanging flange is provided having an opening formed along the spine of the body of the brush adjacent the brush head portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventor: Wayne M. Hinnant
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Patent number: 8882379Abstract: An applicator device for applying oil or lotion to hard to reach areas of the body. The applicator comprises a hollow elongated body allowing the flow of fluid there through. The elongated body includes an upper and lower portions hingedly connected at the midpoint, thereby forming an elbow with a spring coupling. A coaxial flexible tube is disposed within the hollow elongated body for connecting the upper and lower portions. The distal end of the lower portion of the applicator attaches to the neck of a bottle (e.g. sun tan oil bottle). The distal end of the upper portion of the applicator includes a convex sponge. When the applicator is attached to a bottle, the bottle may be squeezed to force oil through the coaxial flexible tube and out through the pores of the convex sponge for spreading lotion onto a user's skin.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventor: Cedrick Lebron Jackson
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Publication number: 20140294479Abstract: An agent dispensing device for dispensing deodorant may include a base member having a bottom surface, and an agent dispensing housing connecting to the base member to move the deodorant from a first position to a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Adebukola Sonuga
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Publication number: 20140270887Abstract: A glue stick dispenser that includes an elongated tubular body adapted to receive a glue stick, wherein the elongated tubular body is substantially triangular in cross-section, and wherein the triangular shape of the body is operative to encourage a user of the dispenser to hold the dispenser in a predetermined manner; a tip attached to or formed integrally with one end of the elongated tubular body, wherein the angle of the terminal portion of the tip, when oriented substantially parallel to a horizontal surface, positions the elongated tubular body at a predetermined angle relative to the horizontal surface; and a mechanism for advancing the glue stick through the elongated tubular body and out of the angled tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Shawn HEIPP, Louis A. Farchione, III
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Patent number: RE46687Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, photo-chromic and phosphorescent toys are disclosed. A photo-chromic and phosphorescent toy includes both photo-chromic and phosphorescent materials applied to the toy such as through an ink, paint, plastic, or dye. The photo-chromic and phosphorescent materials may be supplied within a material of the toy or applied-to a surface of the toy at the factory. The photo-chromic and phosphorescent materials may be activated in various ways with various light activating devices that can generate an activating light with appropriate wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Shoot The Moon Products II, LLCInventors: Christopher B. Schmidt, William J. Hudson, Sunil W. Moothedah, David B. Small, Paul S. Rago, Brian D. Farley