With Means To Attach Or Conform To Body Of User Patents (Class 401/6)
  • Patent number: 11857055
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Selva Kumar
  • Patent number: 11857381
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Danylo Kihiczak
  • Patent number: 11805883
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Sasy Scientifics LLC
    Inventors: Syed Saleem Shah, Saif Uddin Syed
  • Patent number: 11696636
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventors: Sean Thomas Pianka, Andrew Francis O'Rourke, Neha Kambam Reddy, Zoe de Nevers Trutner, Maxwell David Melin, Chinonyelum Pamela Ikeanyi
  • Patent number: 11654325
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: New Growth Fitness LLC
    Inventor: Matt Christopher Leadbetter
  • Patent number: 11623467
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Mollie Rackley, Andrea Busch
  • Patent number: 11583463
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignees: Kagoshima University, Marumae Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Yu, Takashi Morimoto, Toshikazu Maeda, Koei Igarashi
  • Patent number: 11560471
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Lafleche, James K. Galer, Matthew Ward
  • Patent number: 11382805
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventors: Nida Shemmeri, Saad Alsamarai
  • Patent number: 11266870
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: New Growth Fitness LLC
    Inventor: Matt Christopher Leadbetter
  • Patent number: 11240359
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Polar Pro Filters, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Overall
  • Patent number: 11103066
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Altitude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Vincent McKnight, Richard James Gilbert, Adam Wilmore Paterson, Matthew David Laws, Nicholas Hooton, Gregg Alan Henderson
  • Patent number: 11006785
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Mossab M. M. J. Al Hamli
  • Patent number: 11006726
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Zhuhai Ding Rong Plastic Products Co., LTD
    Inventor: Ting Nan Liu
  • Patent number: 10953685
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: SET Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Elliot, Jessica Scheff, Jared Thurston
  • Patent number: 10874193
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Samuel Kai-Der Chen, Nolan Quentin Eng, Ryan L. Gleason, Adrian Charles Apodaca, Armando Villarreal, Lewis On Hang Lee
  • Patent number: 10485323
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: TOKIWA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kenichi Soga
  • Patent number: 10349789
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventor: Jonathan Reed Kalish
  • Patent number: 10265997
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Michael S. Medhin
  • Patent number: 10085548
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo J. Jimenez, Joseph E. Fattori
  • Patent number: 9884509
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Peattie
  • Patent number: 9872550
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Company, Limited
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Nakajima, Shigeki Ooba, Tomoko Hasegawa, Yuuya Nagasaka, Keiichiro Takachiyo
  • Patent number: 9764589
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Inventor: Grace Peele Hilton Dunne
  • Patent number: 9764590
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Inventor: Jack A. Lowrey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9738111
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Travis Jackson
  • Patent number: 9564060
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony Schlosser, Donald Schiavetta, III
  • Patent number: 9352462
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Sidney Charles Laybourne
  • Patent number: 9290037
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: PENCIL SKINS, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Leo Vleisides, Todd Michael Weinberg
  • Patent number: 9212297
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: PAM Fastening Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bert Martin Gausepohl, Kenneth Douglas Canup
  • Patent number: 9192443
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hyprotek, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick O. Tennican
  • Patent number: 9150337
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventors: Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa, Mark Beres
  • Patent number: 9131821
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Charlton Powell, Leslie James Stokes, Rudolf Kautz
  • Patent number: 9120347
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Craig C. Mock
  • Patent number: 9067458
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventor: Craig C. Mock
  • Patent number: 9055845
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventors: Teri Hooper, Latishia Futrell
  • Patent number: 9022676
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Dorin Kalif
  • Patent number: 8998523
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Barbara J. Muller
  • Patent number: 8979411
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Flocon Inc.
    Inventor: Stephan M. Ballot
  • Patent number: 8967898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Jack Dayeh
  • Patent number: 8944715
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy Howard Yoder
  • Patent number: 8926203
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Te-So Chen
  • Publication number: 20150003884
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: George Kast
  • Publication number: 20140369732
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Te-So CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140369733
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Orbel Health Limited
    Inventors: Adam F. R. Sutcliffe, Robin B. K. Chilton, Graeme H. Davies, Katie L. Goodwin
  • Patent number: 8888395
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Wayne M. Hinnant
  • Patent number: 8882379
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Cedrick Lebron Jackson
  • Publication number: 20140294479
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Adebukola Sonuga
  • Publication number: 20140270887
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Shawn HEIPP, Louis A. Farchione, III
  • Publication number: 20140270886
    Abstract: A writing implement holder comprises an elongated hollow housing. An electric motor is fixed at one end of the housing and having an output shaft thereof aligned with a longitudinal axis of the housing. A source of electric power is coupled to the motor. A gripping member is mounted within a hollow interior of the housing and has one end thereof securely attached to the output shaft of the motor. The gripping member is configured to receive one end of the writing implement for rotation with the output shaft of the motor, when the writing implement is inserted though an axially opposite open end of the housing. Manually operable ON/OFF switch is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Angelo P. Verdelli, Jr.
  • Patent number: RE46687
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Shoot The Moon Products II, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher B. Schmidt, William J. Hudson, Sunil W. Moothedah, David B. Small, Paul S. Rago, Brian D. Farley