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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152396 | Function first grip A writing instrument grip apparatus for holding a writing instrument for performing writing, the apparatus includes a first member adapted to receive a user's thumb and index and side of middle fingers and having a substantially vertical cylindrical chamber for rece... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152395 | Pen with adjustable holding structure A pen with adjustable holding structure is essentially for the user to write with his/her specified finger to lean against a stop protuberance. The pen has a penholder with a writing end formed at its front tip for writing. The stop protuberance is provided ahead of... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8142091 | Writing implement A writing implement capable of eliminating troubles associated with the adoption of a grip member having an end surface inclined from a vertical surface perpendicular to a central axis of a shaft tube. The inclination angle α of a step-facing surface 5A of t... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7909525 | Article, in particular a writing implement, having a gripping zone with raised structures An article, in particular a writing implement, has a gripping zone with raised structures. In which case, in a region of the gripping zone, the article is coated with a film which has the raised structures on its surface. In particular, the adherence of the raised s... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7815383 | Compact portable toothbrush The compact toothbrush (10) has a handle that is designed so that the toothbrush (10) can be held within a user's open palm. The toothbrush's lower portion (12) has a substantially triangular contour. The toothbrush has a bristled head (14 | 10/19/2010 |
| 7811019 | Sanitary disposable writing instrument, method of making, and dispenser therefore A sanitary disposable writing instrument for minimizing the transfer of bacteria, viruses and/or chemicals from one person to another is provided. The sanitary disposable writing instrument comprises a strip of flexible holding material having a writing implement wi... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7789580 | Ergonomic pen with convex device for index finger exerting force thereon An ergonomic pen having a convex device for an index finger exerting force thereon includes a first indentation proximate a tip thereof, a second indentation besides the first indentation, and an elongate member between the first and second indentations. The elongat... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7717635 | Liquid dispensing brush A liquid dispensing cleaning or scrubbing device that includes a handle and a scrubbing head. The handle is hollow and holds a cleaning liquid. The head twists from an open position to a closed position. When the head is an open position, the user pushes a button on... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7665921 | Offset pen structure for rapid assembling In an offset pen structure for rapid assembling, a holding portion is disposed, and an offset portion extends from the side at the front part of the holding portion, and a writing device base is disposed at the end of the offset portion, wherein the offset portion t... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7665922 | Writing instrument A writing instrument that includes a body extending along a central axis between a front end provided with a writing tip and a rear end, the body presenting a grip zone and comprising at least first and second elements that are assembled together, and a tubular grip... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7661897 | Lotion applicator A unique apparatus for the application of lotions, balms and creams to a person's back area includes interchangeable applicators each having a removable connection through which lotions is introduced to the applicator. Soft, flexible tubing transmits the lotion thro... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7661896 | Therapeutic writing instrument devices and methods The invention provides systems and methods for a writing instrument that can be manipulated into an infinite number of shapes and configurations. The invention can be applied to relieve minor stress as well as strengthen hand muscles, rehabilitate finger and joint m... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7540679 | Variable grip structure A variable grip structure has a shaft body formed of plural shaft portions that are rotatable relative to one another. An elastic finger-grip member encircles the shaft body and has its forward and rearward ends fixed to different shaft portions so that relative rot... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7503715 | Soap dispensing attachment for hand-held appliance The hand-held appliance includes an elongated handle connected to a head assembly. The head assembly has a motor-driven rotatable output shaft. The appliance is designed for use with a detachable cleansing unit that includes a housing. A fluid reservoir is situated ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7484903 | Stylus holder An ergonomic device with a “boat-like” three-dimensional geometry adapted to hold an interchangeable stylus so as to reduce the stresses on hand and finger muscles when the device is used. This device greatly reduces strain and fatigue due to prolonged writing o... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7473044 | Soap holder and body washing device including gripping strap and associated methods A permeable soap holder and body washing device may include a permeable bag for receiving a bar of soap therein and for body contact during washing, and a gripping strap carried by a closed end of the permeable bag to facilitate manipulation of the permeable bag for... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7431525 | Bath brush A bath brush comprises a handle attached to a bristle block that contains bristles. A tank mounted inside the handle can be filled with liquid soap, liquid detergent, or other liquids to be used in washing the body. A pushbutton connected to a pump allows a user to ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7422575 | Lotion applicator A lotion applicator which provides total, even coverage of the back of the user and does not require manual dexterity or stretching, consisting of a door mount, rotor, rotor guide, and one or more pads. The door mount is attached to a vertical surface, preferably a ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410318 | Back applicator A back applicator enables a user to apply lotion to his own back or multiple users to apply lotion in succession in a sanitary manner. The back applicator includes a base plate and first and second straps coupled to opposed sides thereof and extending in opposed dir... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7390137 | Writing instrument A writing instrument comprising a smooth elongate case has a recessed switch for extending and retracting the tip of an ink cartridge. This allows the tip to be extended and retracted with one hand, while at the same time preventing the switch from being snagged by ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384207 | Ergonomic hand held implement with retractable tip An improved hand-held implement is provided with a body having external surfaces that define contours which match and ergonomically engage the surfaces of a user's thumb and fingers when the user grasps the implement, so as to provide a large surface area of contact... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7367280 | Bookmark A household apparatus that combines the function of a bookmark and a highlighter/marker is provided. The apparatus has enclosed an inkwell that includes a volume of ink. The apparatus has thin shape that allows it to serve as a bookmark, while at the same time, has ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367735 | Hand-held instrument having variable contour grip A hand-held instrument has a variable contour grip, a main body having a grip-attaching portion, and a tubular grip body made of a resilient material and mounted around the grip-attaching portion of the main body for undergoing rotation relative thereto. Each of an ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364379 | Implement grip An implement grip having a generally tapered cylindrical shape and being integrally formed with or removably fitted over a handheld implement. The grip comprises a base layer cushioned and textured for increased user comfort, and a plurality of rings formed on the s... | 04/29/2008 |
| RE40272 | Foldable writing implement A ball point pen has a elongate shank 10 that supports a ball point element inside. A handle 11 can pivot and fold over and be held closed against the shank 10. This allows the pen to be maintained in a folded-up configuration and easily carried... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357587 | Universal liquid dispenser A liquid dispenser first contains, then dispenses a cleaning solution, and finally might be used to scrubs or cleans a dirty surface. The dispenser has a hollow handle that serves as a reservoir for the cleaning solution and at each end of the handle a cleaning impl... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356869 | Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad A flexible cleaning tool (22) is disclosed. The cleaning tool (22) includes a handle (24) connected to an elongated flexible support member (26) that includes a plurality of discrete, rotatably interconnected segments (40). A clean... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351469 | Method of producing surface coatings on articles, and article having a surface coating A method for producing surface coatings on articles, such as stick surfaces, coats at least a part of the surface with a coating. The coating has expandable particles. One surface region of the coating is treated so that the particles expand, while another surface r... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334298 | Writing implement having deformable grip A deformable sleeve for attachment to various products for use as a grip and/or to provide a stylish appearance. The deformable sleeve features two membranes that define a cavity filled with a formable material. The deformation of the sleeve results in greater comfo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335325 | Formable structure between two objects The present invention to be personalized is fitted with a sealed chamber. The chamber is defined by an object and a thin, flexible member. When it is desired to personalize the object, the sealed chamber is filled with uncured paste having predetermined characterist... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334685 | Packaging and cover for packaging for cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions One embodiment of the present invention includes a cover (6) for a packaging for a cosmetic and/or a pharmaceutical composition. The cover (6) comprises means of attachment on a container of the packaging and a sealing wall for sealing an opening of th... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329064 | Liquid cosmetic case A liquid cosmetic case includes a discharger (20) which discharges and seals liquid cosmetic by having a brush (30) at the upper side of a tube-shaped container (10), a supporting cap (50) and a cap (60) by forming a non-return val... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316516 | Pocketable writing instrument A pocketable writing instrument includes an elongate body which incorporates a flexible dual tab grip 66. The grip provides the user with additional surface area with which to grip the instrument during writing; this allows the device to be comfortable during... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7313842 | Shoe-mounted umpire's brush unit A brush is mounted on the toe of an umpire's shoe and is used to clean dirt and debris from home plate. One form of the brush includes straps that encircle the shoe, while other forms of the brush include brushes that are movable. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311457 | Nail polish container and applicator cap A nail polish container and applicator cap comprising a reservoir for containing nail polish to be applied, an opening into the reservoir, an applicator cap for sealing engagement with the opening, the applicator cap operatively associated with an applicator brush, ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309180 | Multipurpose hygienic implement A combination back scratcher, washer, lotion warmer and applicator includes an elongated, hollow ergonomically designed shaft having a handle at an upper end and any one of a plurality of interchangeable pivotal heads at the lower end. A heated lotion tube is receiv... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309181 | Magnetic mount dry eraser for accommodating writing utensils A dry eraser is disclosed including an eraser body having an upper region and a lower region, a layer of erasing material having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion affixed to the lower region of the eraser body, at least one socket on the upper regi... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7296944 | Marking instruments and methods of manufacturing marking instruments A handheld marking instrument includes a body having a substantially flat shape, a first chamber formed within the body and having an inner surface configured to receive and contain a marking substance within the body, and a first marking device configured to delive... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294110 | Medical instruments A medical instrument includes a gripping section having a first portion having a first composition, and a second portion over a selected portion of the first portion. The second portion has a second composition different than the first composition. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290953 | Pocketable note holder with writing instrument A pocketable device includes a body preferably made from a single piece of thin material which holds a notepad 48 and writing instrument 46. Slits or cutouts at appropriate locations on the body create a writing instrument receptacle 32 and tabs... | 11/06/2007 |
