With Means To Attach Or Conform To Body Of User Patents (Class 401/6)
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Publication number: 20140270886Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Angelo P. Verdelli, Jr.
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Patent number: 8827582Abstract: A lip gloss dispenser/applicator which uses the impression of an individual's lips as the applicator surface. The dispenser container contains a soft, plastic mold of a set of lips, realistic in look and texture, which a user can “kiss” to apply the gloss. The gloss is contained within a reservoir beneath, and sealed around, the artificial and molded lips. The gloss is applied from the reservoir by a turning knob-like mechanism beneath the container, which controls an elevator-type lift inside the container. As the mechanism turns, the lift rises, pressing the reservoir against the bottom of the lips, forcing small amounts of gloss through a hole and onto the front of the lips. Micro-fissures in the lips evenly spread the gloss.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Lipsinc LLCInventors: Phillip Seymour, Benjamin Martin
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Patent number: 8814455Abstract: A cosmetic device for applying makeup onto the lip area. The cosmetic device includes a top layer. The top layer includes a cosmetic applicator. The cosmetic device also includes a bottom layer aligned with and attached to the top layer. The top and bottom layers are attached in a two-dimensional manner so as to seal the cosmetic applicator and a product area between the top and the bottom layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Debra Golden
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Publication number: 20140219702Abstract: The present disclose describes and teaches a pen/pencil grip and a product combining the pen/pencil grip with a pen/pencil. The pen/pencil grip may include a head section, a middle section, and a tail section forming a continuous and smoothly connected body. Positioned on the pen/pencil grip are placement recesses and grooves to accommodate the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger, and thenar eminence of a human hand. The pen/pencil grip may also include a channel that may receive the shaft of a pen/pencil. A final product may include the pen/pencil and the grip, forming a writing apparatus that is easy to use, prevents writing fatigue, and helps to establish good writing habits and healthy posture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Custom Device Technologies, LLCInventors: Allan D. Pincus, Walter D. Barger, III, Bonnie Mauer
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Patent number: 8770880Abstract: A pen or pencil comprising a casing, the outside contour of which forms two or more gripping surfaces (12, 14, 16). There is at least one intermediate region (18, 20, 22) which is between two adjacent gripping surfaces in the peripheral direction and in which the outside contour of the casing is radially within a notional intersection line (24) of the two adjacent gripping surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: STABILO International GmbHInventor: Dieter Hecker
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Patent number: 8764329Abstract: An applicator includes a barrel portion, a nose portion, a pivoting joint, a threaded screw, a cup, and a flexible driveshaft. The nose portion is connected to the barrel portion at the pivoting joint. The threaded screw is disposed in the barrel portion and threadably engages a plurality of threads. The cup is disposed in the nose portion and is adapted to carry a mass or instrument. The cup is rotationally fixed to the nose portion and the threaded screw such that rotation of the nose portion relative to the barrel portion causes axial displacement of the cup and the screw relative to the barrel portion. The flexible driveshaft extends between and is rotationally fixed to the threaded screw and the cup. The flexible shaft extends across the pivoting joint disposed at the connection between the nose portion and the barrel portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Cosmolab, Inc.Inventor: Hugh Hasty
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Patent number: 8757911Abstract: A writing instrument accessory for use with a writing instrument includes a sleeve having a tubular configuration defining upper and lower ends, the sleeve being configured to receive the writing instrument. The accessory includes an elastic member coupled at one end to the sleeve and extending away from the sleeve to another end opposite the sleeve, the elastic member having a stretchable and resilient configuration. A hook member is coupled to the elastic member at the end opposite the sleeve, the hook member having a configuration complementary to a shape of a person's finger so as to be selectively coupled thereto. In operation, the elastic member is held at length by a user's non-writing hand finger from the writing instrument while a writing task is undertaken by the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Dongseok Shim
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Publication number: 20140140750Abstract: A device for the application of a gel or solid substance to a human body surface is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of an applicator portion to which gel or solid deodorant is secured and which is coupled to a handle portion. The applicator portion is sized to accommodate a single application of deodorant in a compact format while the handle portion is sized to be grasped between the fingers and thumb of the human hand. The handle portion comprises a moveable connecting point allowing the handle portion to traverse between a storage position and a gripping position during use. The applicator portion is integrally formed with said handle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventor: RICHARD P. MORROW
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Publication number: 20140133895Abstract: A nail polish removal device includes a hollow applicator handle and an applicator tip. The applicator handle has an applicator end and an opposite end and releasably contains a nail solution. The applicator tip is removably attached to the applicator end of the applicator handle. The nail solution saturates or passes through the applicator tip when released from the applicator handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Netrisa Takesha P. Dockery
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Publication number: 20140119807Abstract: A handheld precise liquid marker. The handheld precise liquid marker preferably creates a substantially perfect dot when marking one or more surfaces and is preferably used for multiple applications such as marking a dimple of a golf ball surface and/or providing a proper amount of dosage for medicinal applications. The handheld precise liquid marker may also comprise a liquid delivery system for dispensing a precise amount of ink or liquid onto various surfaces, a projecting/retracting mechanism, and an audible and/or tactile physical feedback mechanism. The projecting/retracting mechanism may controllably retract or protrude a nib into and out of the housing, and the audible/physical feedback mechanism may provide either a physical and/or audible click once a desired amount of ink or liquid transfers onto the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Golf Rite Products, LLCInventors: Kenneth M. Tarlow, Frank Francavilla
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Publication number: 20140105665Abstract: The present application discloses a cosmetic device for accessing residual liquid and gel like cosmetics in hard to reach containers and applying the cosmetics. Specifically, the device is a stand-alone lip gloss wand with a long flexible stem capable of reaching every spot in a tube of lip gloss and retrieving hard to reach residual lip gloss and a specially designed flame shaped applicator tip for applying both thin and broad strokes of the retrieved lip gloss. Additionally, the device is easily cleaned allowing for use across multiple tubes without cross-contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Swoon Beauty, LLC.Inventors: Keisha L. WRIGHT, H. Anthony FRANKLIN
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Publication number: 20140099611Abstract: A writing instrument accessory for use with a writing instrument includes a sleeve having a tubular configuration defining upper and lower ends, the sleeve being configured to receive the writing instrument. The accessory includes an elastic member coupled at one end to the sleeve and extending away from the sleeve to another end opposite the sleeve, the elastic member having a stretchable and resilient configuration. A hook member is coupled to the elastic member at the end opposite the sleeve, the hook member having a configuration complementary to a shape of a person's finger so as to be selectively coupled thereto. In operation, the elastic member is held at length by a user's non-writing hand finger from the writing instrument while a writing task is undertaken by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventor: Dongseok Shim
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Publication number: 20140099151Abstract: A marking enhancement device for facilitating and enhancing markings and helping to adjust writing styles. The device positions over a marking device in proximity to where a hand grasps. The device counteracts the pressure exerted by the hand while marking. The device includes a shaft portion for receiving the marking device. The shaft portion includes an aperture through which the marking device passes through. At least one lever joins along a longitudinal axis of the shaft, and extends outwardly from the shaft. Each lever includes a U-shape configured to be grasped by the hand while marking. A tension portion, such as a coil spring, positions between the shaft and the each lever. The tension portion provides a compressive force that counteracts the pressure applied on the marking device during marking. In this manner, the pressure transfers from the marking device and the marking surface to the tension portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: SHAZAM ABDUL, Savitrie Abdul
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Patent number: 8678691Abstract: A writing implement. A tubular outer shell (11) is provided outside a grip member (10), an inner shell (12) made of a soft material is provided entirely inside the outer shell (11), and the inner shell (12) is covered with the moderately hard outer shell (11). Thus, while the inner shell (12) inside can allow the user to feel the fit, the outer shell (11) outside prevents the inner shell (12) from getting damaged or worn even if the inner shell (12) is soft, so as to fully secure durability of the grip member (10). Since a thin part (11A) of the outer shell (11) is sufficiently thin on a swell (13), the excellent fit can be given to the user even if the outer shell (11) is formed of a hard elastic material to fully secure the durability of the grip member (10).Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masayoshi Kiritake, Nobuaki Shimane, Kengo Nagaoka
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Publication number: 20140072360Abstract: The invention relates to the field of writing instruments, and in particular a writing instrument comprising a front body, a rear body capable of turning, relative to the front body, about a longitudinal axis, and a tubular piece axially connecting the front body and the rear body by elastic snap-fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventor: Samuel MALINVERNI
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Publication number: 20140072359Abstract: The invention concerns the field of writing instruments and in particular a writing instrument comprising a front body with an ergonomic grasping segment asymmetrical relative to a first longitudinal plane, and a rear body asymmetrical relative to a second longitudinal plane. The rear body is capable of rotating relative to the front body about a longitudinal axis corresponding to a line of intersection between the first longitudinal plane and the second longitudinal plane, between a position adapted to gripping with a right hand and a position adapted to gripping with a left hand. The invention also relates to a method of using this writing instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventor: David BOISDEVESYS
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Publication number: 20140064818Abstract: A lotion container is described. The container includes a sealed outer edge that defines a cavity adapted to store an amount of lotion sufficient for a single application; and a set of notches that define a removable section of the lotion container, wherein at least one notch from the set of notches severs a portion of the sealed edge such that the lotion is able to be dispensed from the cavity if the removable section is separated from the lotion container. A container adapted to store and dispense lotion includes a cavity adapted to store lotion sufficient for a single application; an integrated applicator spout extending out from the cavity; and a removable section adapted to allow stored lotion to be dispensed through the applicator spout. A lotion kit includes multiple single-use lotion containers; and a fastener adapted to be coupled to one or more of the single-use lotion containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: John David Burton
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Patent number: 8662774Abstract: A lotion applicator assembly includes a plate that has a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge. An absorbent member for absorbing fluids is attached to and covers the front side. The absorbent member has an outer surface positioned opposite of the front side. A handle has a first end, a second end and a perimeter surface extending between the first and second ends. The handle has a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends and the handle has a length from the first end to the second end between 8 inches and 24 inches. A coupler is attached to the plate and releasably engages the handle adjacent to the first end to secure the handle to the plate. The plate lies in a plane orientated parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The absorbent member receives lotion to be applied to a person's body.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Lois D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140034075Abstract: An applicator cup for user with a motorized handle for applying cosmetics. The applicator cup includes an applicator configured to apply a liquid or powder substance (e.g., such as cosmetics, makeup, lotion, sunblock, sunscreen, moisturizer, foundation, concealer, eye shadow, blush, bronzer, cream, or any other appropriate substance) to a user's body. The applicator cup may be configured to enable a user to selectively attach the applicator cup to the motorized handle substantially without touching the applicator. The applicator cup is adapted to enable a user to use the applicator cup in combination with a handle, such as a motorized handle, to apply the liquid or powder substances to the user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Steven C. Machiorlette, Edward Darrell Jervey, III
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Patent number: 8641308Abstract: A ballpoint pen system has a pen housing, a top cap, and a ballpoint ink cartridge located in the pen housing. The top cap is located on a pen housing anterior end. In a first closed position a top cap anterior internal annular ridge and a top cap posterior internal annular ridge engage an anterior annular groove and a median annular groove of the pen housing, respectively. In a second, open position, the top cap anterior internal annular ridge and the top cap posterior internal annular ridge engage the median annular groove and a posterior annular groove of the pen housing, respectively. In a first position, the ballpoint tip is located below a top cap anterior end aperture. In a second position, the ballpoint tip is located above and through the top cap anterior end aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventors: Jerry F. Peyton, Georgia C. Peyton
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Publication number: 20140023422Abstract: A foamed or open cell matrix material is attached to the palm of a glove and retains and releases hand sanitizer. The foam pad can be adhered to the glove integrally, or as a detachable accessory using mechanical or chemical adhesive systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventor: Brian Yarmeisch
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Publication number: 20130343797Abstract: A unitary hand-held, single-use liquid dispenser and applicator is disclosed. A squeezable handle also serves as a reservoir for liquid. A non-forming thermoplastic film seals liquid within the reservoir. Novel weaknesses in the film can be broken on demand to create an opening for liquid to freely flow onto an absorbent pad. A user can thus dispense and apply the liquid without ever touching the liquid or the surface with his hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: CASEY SAMANGOOIE
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Publication number: 20130306092Abstract: A pressure-activated lotion applicator apparatus and related method for applying lotion to a portion of a user's body, comprising: a refillable lotion reservoir; an air chamber; a flexible, barrier separating the reservoir from the air chamber; and one or more holes for passing the lotion from the reservoir to the portion of the user's body; configured such that pressure between the applicator and the portion of the user's body causes the lotion to pass out of the applicator through the holes and be applied to the portion of the user's body, and further configured such that when a given volume of lotion passes out of the reservoir onto the portion of the user's body, a substantially equivalent volume of air enters the air chamber, and the barrier displaces so as to substantially equivalently increase the air chamber volume and decrease the lotion reservoir volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventor: Maya McNulty
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Publication number: 20130294809Abstract: A cleaning utensil comprising a body having a first end, a second end and an interior cavity. A cap secured to the first end of the body and forming a water-tight seal against the body. A nozzle disposed on the cap, wherein the nozzle is configured to dispense a fluid that is stored in the interior cavity of the body. A grip attached to the second end of the body. A fabric head attached to the grip, the fabric heading including a mechanism to secure a fabric layer to the fabric head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Phillip S. Eggers, Matthew M. Sanderson
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Publication number: 20130287468Abstract: An ergonomic lip product applicator that incorporates the contours of a user's hand and/or leg. An embodiment of an ergonomic lip product applicator comprises a substantially crescent-shaped tubular housing with concave and convex surfaces. An embodiment of an ergonomic lip product applicator is capable of being comfortably stored in a user's pocket and advances the ease of lip product application.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: James Dominic Roppa
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Publication number: 20130251436Abstract: A device for the application of a gel or solid substance to a human body surface is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of an applicator portion to which gel or solid deodorant is secured and which is coupled to a handle portion. The applicator portion is sized to accommodate a single application of deodorant in a compact format while the handle portion is sized to be grasped between the fingers and thumb of the human hand. The handle portion comprises a moveable connecting point allowing the handle portion to traverse between a storage position and a gripping position during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Richard P. Morrow, Patrick Birde
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Patent number: 8540445Abstract: This face mask includes a right side sheet and a left side sheet which are mutually enantiomorphic. On a right side sheet and a left side sheet, a thermoplastic adhesive material is applied to the inner sides of ranges which include front edge strip portions which, during use, oppose the median line of the user's face; the right side sheet and the left side sheet are then laid together overlapping their inner sides; and heat is applied to areas of these front edge portions other than portions which, during use, oppose the nostrils and the mouth of the user, so that thereby the right side sheet and the left side sheet are joined together. By then opening out the right side sheet and the left side sheet in the direction to separate them, this face mask is caused to assume a three dimensional shape over its entire surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Nichiei Co., Ltd.Inventor: Susumu Omoto
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Patent number: 8534943Abstract: An apparatus for applying lotion, comprising a smooth, non-absorbent sheet for receiving lotion on an inner surface thereof; a first flexible handle extending from one corner to another corner of one side of the sheet; and a second flexible handle extending from one corner to another of an opposing side of the sheet, the first and second handles being arranged for receiving the arms of a user therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Barbara Anne Lupton
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Publication number: 20130209155Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Grace Peele Hilton Dunne
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Publication number: 20130183077Abstract: A device that is a packaged, individual deodorant powder applicator comprised of an application sheet with a non-impervious surface and a perimeter, an external sealed sheet surface, with a perimeter, the surface being impervious to liquids, capable of containing powder, and able to act as packaging; a means for sealing, at the perimeters, the external sheet surface to the application sheet, such as an adhesive; a powder reservoir created between the interior of the application sheet and the external sheet and contained by the sealed perimeter; powder within the reservoir; a means for closing the device halves without tab, such as adhesive; and a means for holding device such as a handle/spine wherein the sheets are configured and sealed to hold the powder in the reservoir where the using person may hold the device and apply the powder to the selected user's surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventor: Cathy Jo Emery
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Publication number: 20130121746Abstract: A writing implement has a cylindrical configuration over the majority of its extent. The writing implement has a leading and trailing end and a side wall. A generally tubular gripping member has an essentially cylindrical exterior surface and a bore forming a cylindrical interior surface. The gripping member has a leading and a trailing face. The writing implement is frictionally received by and supported within the interior surface of the gripping member. The leading end of the writing implement is spaced from the leading face of the gripping member. The gripping member is fabricated of a resilient material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventor: SUSAN E. BRINDISE, JR.
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Patent number: 8434954Abstract: An ergonomic writing instrument designed to facilitate the positioning of the user's hand grip. The writing instrument comprises a longitudinally extending body substantially oval in cross-section and being provided with four, substantially concave indentations positioned towards the proximal end of the handle, a first concave indentation being provided along a top surface of the handle, second and third indentations being provided along lateral surfaces, and a fourth indentation being provided along the bottom surface of the body, characterized in that the surface of the top of the handle is contoured such that extending from its distal end toward its proximal end and approaching the proximal end there is provided the concave indentation which extends and merges into an elevated ridge-like surface support which tapers angularly towards the proximal end of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Scalpal LLCInventors: Eliot Robert Gitman, David Joseph Hirsch
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Patent number: 8414208Abstract: A finger grip for a writing instrument such as a pen or pencil, which has an external concave depression for receiving the ball of a middle finger, and a longitudinal bore through its center which is threaded to screw upon the barrel of any handwriting instrument which has been externally threaded to accommodate it. The depression provides stability and comfort while using only the thumb and middle finger to write. The passive exclusion of the index finger from the process of gripping and moving the instrument provides a simpler dexterous hand coordination which can result in improved and faster handwriting.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: James Thomas Bosler
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Patent number: 8403897Abstract: A unitary biodegradable, absorbent flexible back and body strap for selectively applying a protective substance and a skin-protective agent to a user's body, the strap having an elongated thin parallelepiped midportion, a biconcave first gripping end, and an opposite biconcave second gripping end, each end having a tip narrower in width than the midportion. The midportion is impregnated with a protective substance, which may be a body lotion, sunscreen, insect repellant, or a combination of sunscreen and insect repellant. At least one protective agent layer may be disposed on a midportion top side, which contains a skin-protective agent. The user alternatingly pulls the first gripping end and the second end from side to side across the desired body portion to selectively apply the protective substance and the skin-protective agent discards the strap whereinafter the strap biodegrades.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Michael A. Hayes
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Patent number: 8398323Abstract: The dental appliance includes a pouch for an index finger with a dentifrice carrying pad. The pouch covers the index finger to at least a midsection region. The dentifrice pad is atop the user's finger pad surface. The pouch has an elongated tail which extends proximally to at least beyond the thumb of the user. The tail has one or many thumb holes, located at a proximal region, and the user, upon insertion of his or her finger in the pouch, pulls the tail and insert his or her thumb in the thumb hole. Therefore, the thumb hole is adapted to encircle the thumb of the user when the pouch is mounted on the user's index finger. The tail may be elastic. The dentifrice pad (with dry powder) sometimes includes bumps or ridges. Alternatively, the tail may be long to wrap around the wrist of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Paul Kotturan
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Patent number: 8393812Abstract: Hand-held device that accommodates an instrument, preferably a writing instrument. In certain embodiments, the device is a unitary elongated member that is shaped and configured to receive an instrument such as a pen or pencil, thereby defining a holder and instrument assembly. It has a curvilinear generally central portion which is shaped and positioned to rest against the hand of the user between the index finger and thumb. A plurality of bores receive the instrument and secure it in place to create a unitary assembly that allows the user to readily and easily control the instrument. The instrument is readily removable from the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Concord Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Shultz
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Publication number: 20130058698Abstract: The applicator is primarily directed to the dispensing and application of fluid products, such as soaps to a person. The applicator is designed for one hand use and is comprised of a base with a cover extending from the base. The base supports a container with the product on an upper surface and has an applicator surface on a lower surface. The base has an aperture of a defined shape on a lower surface to deliver product from the container for application to a person. Depending from the cover is a fitment for applying a force to a surface of the container to cause a valve on the container to open. The fitment is comprised of an inner portion and an outer portion with the relative movement of these portions applying the force on the container to dispense product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Lev Hasidashvili
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Patent number: 8360668Abstract: 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: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Wayne M. Hinnant
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Patent number: 8348534Abstract: A writing implement has a cylindrical configuration over the majority of its extent. The writing implement has a leading and trailing end and a side wall. A generally tubular gripping member has an essentially cylindrical exterior surface and a bore forming a cylindrical interior surface. The gripping member has a leading and a trailing face. The writing implement is frictionally received by and supported within the interior surface of the gripping member. The leading end of the writing implement is spaced from the leading face of the gripping member. The gripping member is fabricated of a resilient material.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Susan E. Brindise
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Publication number: 20120328351Abstract: A fluid dispenser for application of solutions applied to floors is disclosed that includes a frame for supporting a container, wherein the frame includes legs supported by wheels mounted on a bottom end of each leg such that the frame can roll along the surface of a floor. The container is for holding solutions. A mop assembly is for fluidly communicating by gravity feed so that the solution from the container can be manually applied to the mop head. The dispenser further includes a harness attached to the frame for securely attaching the fluid dispenser to the back side lower torso of a person, wherein the harness includes a vertically adjusting mechanism for selectively adjusting the harness vertically according to the height of people.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Mark Raddick
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Publication number: 20120318707Abstract: Provided are stackable grips for writing or drawing utensils. The stackable grips comprise an axial hole that allows the grips to slid onto and removably retained on the handle of a writing or drawing tool, and generally comprise ornamentation on an outer portion. By combining multiple stackable grips on a single writing or drawing tool, the tool can be personalized. Also provided are kits comprising a plurality of stackable grips, as well as methods of personalizing a writing or drawing tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: DJ DISCOUNTS, LLCInventors: Jaqueline K. Zivitz, Danielle Nurick
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Patent number: 8308390Abstract: A shower nozzle having a brush for bathing includes a shower nozzle body and a brush head which is driven by a power member disposed in the shower nozzle body. The power member is supplied power by an internal battery or an external power supply. Thereby, when the user takes a bath, the combination of the shower nozzle and the brush is able to supply water for cleaning and has a brushing function, enhancing the cleaning effect.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventor: Shen-Mu Kao
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Publication number: 20120282006Abstract: The present invention is a lotion application device that includes a sponge or soft doth material applicator to apply lotion to a user and an extendible, retractable and waterproof plastic hollow handle with a top and a distal end that holds lotion to be applied through the top and onto the applicator. The lotion application device also includes a slip-resistant and waterproof comfort grip disposed on the distal end of the handle to facilitate grasping the handle and a carrying case to hold and to carry the lotion application device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Windi HElL
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Patent number: 8297869Abstract: A packaging and applicator device for applying at least one cosmetic composition, the device including: a reservoir containing the composition to be dispensed; an applicator head that is secured to the reservoir at least during application, the head presenting an application face for coming into contact with the region to be treated, and including at least one cavity that opens out into the application face; and at least one feed channel for supplying composition to the application face; the applicator head including at least one portion that is cantilevered-out as far as the periphery of the applicator head, and that defines the application face at least in part.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 8282301Abstract: Described is a luffah having of a series of ruffles wherein a substantially dry, water-soluble, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent is present on the ruffles at a center portion of the luffah. Enough cleaning agent or moisturizer is present to allow the luffah to be used at least once. A method of forming a luffah herein includes injecting a substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent at, or near, a core of a luffah which is then compressed around the injected cleansing and/or moisturizing agent. The substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent is then allowed to dry into a generally dry, water-soluble, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent at the core of the luffah.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Larsen Concepts, LLCInventors: Bruce T. Larsen, Bryan W. Larsen
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Publication number: 20120251218Abstract: A writing utensil for helping a user learn to properly hold the utensil. The writing utensil includes three notches that properly align the first finger, middle finger, and thumb of the user. The notches can be color-coded to further encourage proper placement of the utensil in the user's hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Leonard Gratch
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Patent number: 8272799Abstract: The portable back scrubbing device provides a polygon frame with beveled edge with perimeter lighting, as well as spaced apart lighting. The device stresses aesthetic appeal, lighting for ease of use in a shower, for example, and a plurality of scrubbing options. The plurality of scrubbing pads is provided in different pads that may be provided in varied heights and widths. Some pads are capable of opposite rotations of other pads for greater effectiveness in any use. The numerous suction cups provide for ensured, removable attachment to many surfaces. The various controls provide for rotation of the circular platform and for rotation of the platform brushes to be opposite that of the platform. Of the many functions, the circular platform motor may also provide for vibration of the pads. Soap control provides for control of liquids to be supplied to a plurality of the pads.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: David G. Yard
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Patent number: 8262303Abstract: The pre-designed face-painting system consists of a protective mask, the pre-designed face painting, and a transparent film. The pre-designed face painting comprises a layer of ink that is mixed with an adhesive to apply the design to the face upon the application of pressure from the protective mask. The system requires removal of the transparent film, alignment of the mask, pressing the face painting onto the face, and removal of the protective mask. The face painting is easily removed after rinsing the face with soap and water.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Nicholas Burnett
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Publication number: 20120177430Abstract: A multi-fluid applicator utensil comprising a head assembly having a head section; a face surface; a back surface; and a receiver and a handle assembly having a shank and a gripper. The head assembly is pivotally mounted on the handle assembly with the shank received by the receiver located in the head section. The head assembly comprises a socket. The handle assembly comprises a ball pivotable in the socket. The shank is telescopic providing an extended length of about twelve inches and a retracted length of about 8½ inches. The gripper provides a grippable surface by which a user-applier is able to manipulate the multi-fluid applicator utensil. The multi-fluid applicator utensil comprises injection-molded thermoplastic and is useable by the user-applier to surface-apply the oil, lotion and cream to the bodily skin surface in hard-to-reach locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Frank Ferrara, Lyn Ferrara
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Publication number: 20120148329Abstract: A penholder includes primarily an inner sleeve, at least one outer sleeve and a dismountable fixing cap. An outer wall of the inner sleeve is formed with a step at a place close to a bottom end of the inner sleeve. The at least one outer sleeve is sheathed on an outer layer of the inner sleeve, and a bottom end of the outer sleeve is abutted at the step of the inner sleeve. The dismountable fixing cap is provided on a top end of the inner sleeve and forms a limiting function to prevent the outer sleeve from dropping. Therefore, a penholder is provided, wherein by simply replacing the outer sleeve, a pattern, color or even model of the penholder can be changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Yuan-Ning LEE