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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7794163 | Writing implement holding device A writing implement holding device includes at least one finger receptacle configured to receive a finger of a user and a fastening element attached to the at least one finger receptacle. The fastening element is configured to be removably secured to a writing imple... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7674058 | Disposable wipe with liquid storage and application system A wipe includes a substrate with a pouch configured on an application side thereof. An access opening is provided into an internal space of the pouch. A composition delivered by the wipe upon use of the product is stored in a container that is inserted into the pouc... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7575384 | Fluid applicator with a pull tab activated pouch A fluid applicator device includes a wipe layer, and a back layer attached to the wipe layer to form an interior space therebetween. A pouch is positioned within the interior space, and a fluid composition is contained within a cavity defined in the pouch. Exit stru... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7517166 | Applicator with discrete pockets of a composition to be delivered with use of the applicator An applicator includes a tubular structure having a front panel that includes a liquid impermeable material and an outer liquid permeable cover material. A plurality of discrete pockets are formed between the cover material and the liquid impermeable material. A com... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7507047 | Finger wipe containing a composition in a rupturable reservoir A finger wipe that fits onto one or two human fingers. The finger wipe can be used as a substitute for cotton balls, swabs, and/or gauzes, or as an oral cleaning device. The finger wipe includes at least one reservoir that contains a composition. The composition may... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7476043 | Fingertip writing instrument A fingertip mountable writing instrument comprising a housing having an exterior wall and interior wall with a cavity therebetween forming an ink reservoir in fluid communication through an ink egress port with a ball point tip. The housing further has an elastomeri... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7416358 | Applicator intended to be attached to a finger An applicator for the application of a product, for example a cosmetic or dermatological product, including a reservoir of which a first side is attached to a finger or mounted to a finger to face the finger. An applicator portion is arranged on a second side of the... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7401376 | Disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt A disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt adapted to be retained on a user's hand during use is provided. The disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt is releasably carrying a personal care composition. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7350256 | Child's aromatherapy cleaning implement A disposable child sized cleaning implement is provided. The disposable child sized cleaning implement is releasably carrying a personal care composition which comprises an aromatherapy adjuvant. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347166 | Pet vacuum attachment A pet vacuum attachment for a source of vacuum. A generally tubular unit has a filter and a vacuum adjustment valve with a vacuum gauge, the unit being attached at one end to a vacuum source and at the other end to a vacuum hose leading to a vacuum head unit. A vacu... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328523 | Drying glove Some embodiments of the invention provide a moisture absorbent hand-covering device that is in the form and shape of a glove for drying. In some embodiments, the drying glove of this invention has a first outer layer and a second inner layer. The outer layer compris... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7264414 | Dispenser assembly for dispensing liquid onto a removable sheet contained by an implement A dispenser includes a cradle (2) including generally upright sidewalls (4, 6), a handle (40) having a top and a bottom, and a plurality of sheets (30) releasably attached to the bottom of the handle (40), such that the plurality o... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255506 | Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface A semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface including a first side having a first internal surface and a first external surface, a second side having a second internal surface and a second external surface, an internal cavity betwee... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7240391 | Manual wiping system and method A wipe, comprising a hollow shell formed of a flexible sheet, having a first end and a second end having a cuff; and at least one side port, the side port being formed in a wall of the shell at a distance from the sealed first end, the hollow shell being adapted for... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7223035 | Device for containing and applying cosmetics A device for containing and applying cosmetics includes a container that has a flexible product containing portion and a neck portion extending therefrom. An applicator attaches to the neck of the container and includes a wand and head that extend into the container... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219388 | Multi-purpose cleaning sleeve with flap The present invention is a multi-purpose wiping, cleaning, or polishing device that made from a soft absorbent material such as terry cloth. The device is substantially the form of a sleeve with two open ends. One or both of the open ends of the sleeve has a flap th... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7210171 | Cleaning glove A cleaning glove includes a waterproof glove having at least one finger stall and a thumb stall, a mounting plate attached to the thumb stall, an artificial thumbnail connected to the mounting plate, a first scouring surface positioned on a thumbward side and an out... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7179007 | Semi-enclosed applicators for distributing a substance onto a target surface The present invention provides a semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator has a first side, a second side, and an internal cavity between the first and second sides. The applicator further includes at least one open... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7156572 | Device and method for packaging and applying a substance A device for packaging and applying a substance may comprise a receptacle for containing the substance and at least one housing in flow communication with the receptacle. The at least one housing may be configured to receive an applicator element and may comprise a ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150063 | Vehicle wash mitt A vehicle washing mitt for covering vehicle washing brushes, such as those at self-service car washes. The mitt is shaped to effectively cover the vehicle washing brush while it is in use. The material used to form the mitt has a soft fibrous external outside and is... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7125186 | Writing instrument with enclosing structure A writing instrument having a writing leg having a writing tip extending from an end of the writing leg; a gate leg; a joint between the writing leg and the gate leg, wherein the joint is proximate to the writing tip and is to be grasped between a forefinger and thu... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108440 | Applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface An applicator (10) for distributing a substance onto a target surface, said applicator including a first side (24) having a first internal surface (32) and a first external surface (31), a second side (26) having a second internal ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7046236 | Stylus for portable computing and processing systems A stylus for use with a portable processing system is disclosed. The stylus comprises a pointing member that is changeable in circumference when utilized. A stylus in accordance with the present invention can be expanded or contracted in very small amounts to adjust... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033100 | Glove with integrated antiseptic absorber A glove is usable for removing fluid material from surfaces and, in a particular embodiment, is usable for cleaning blood or other bio-hazardous material from surfaces. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025519 | Unique writing instrument A unique writing instrument. The writing instrument comprises a barrel, which has an initial first layer of an adhesive onto which solid beads are adhered, said beads forming a textured grip facilitating a user in holding the article. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021848 | Semi-enclosed applicator having a temperature changing element A semi-enclosed applicator (10) for distributing a substance onto a target surface is disclosed having a first side (24) having a first internal surface (32) and a first external surface (31); a second side (26) having a second int... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6957924 | Textured film devices A textured film device formed from at least one layer of gathered textured film. These devices are capable of producing excellent lather when used with a cleanser and are soft to the touch. Other textured film devices include mitts, gloves, washcloths, and the like ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6947030 | Actuating device for miniature keyboards The invention concerns a simple and user-friendly actuating device (10) for miniature keyboards or miniature input tablets. The device has of a dome-shaped body (12) which is adapted to the curve of the fingertip and fitted to the fingertip by means of... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6924793 | Multi-styli input device and method of implementation A computer input system is disclosed that utilizes a glove-type multiple styli device that is mapped for operation based on their finger position. The input system can further include a digitizing tablet, such as one using MRAM cells. ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921409 | Tongue cleaning device A tongue cleaning device having an elongated planar member integrally formed of a flexible material and defining a handle portion and a head portion. The head portion is adapted to be pressed with the tongue against a top surface of a user's mouth to conform the hea... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6913406 | Finger ink A writing instrument is comprised of an elongated, hollowed body that is cylindrical in shape, which extends and narrows into a tip for writing. Implement is worn directly upon a single finger by insertion through an opening at the upper or rear end of said body, an... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905271 | Finger-mounted marking device A finger-mounted marking device allowing marking instruments such as a pen or pencil to be worn on a finger, and allowing for hands-free usage without engaging other fingers two rings are coupled to the cylinder for receiving the operator's finger. A cylinder holds ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902335 | Hand held dispensing and application apparatus A dispensing and application apparatus designed to contain pre-measured amounts of a flowable substance. The apparatus comprises a compartment 130 for storing the substance that is partially enclosed by a frangible seal 210, an applicator 100, a... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6893177 | Writing instrument A unique writing instrument. Preferred is an open-ended barrel in a wishbone configuration. A method of producing the writing instrument is also described. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6881065 | Penmanship aid A penmanship aid includes a base portion that has an upper surface, a lower surface, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front side and a back side. Each of a pair of supports is hingedly coupled to the base portion. The supports are each positioned adjac... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6821043 | Surgical scrub brush A surgical scrub brush that contains a base with a narrow scrubbing head (50) extending therefrom. The base contains two sides, the first provided with bristles (52) extending outwards to form a brush, the second preferably provided with an absorbent m... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6811338 | Disposable semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface A disposable, semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface is disclosed. The applicator has a first side, a second side, and an internal cavity between the first and second sides. The applicator is provided with at least one opening so... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6726386 | Semi-enclosed applicator and a cleaning composition contained therein The present invention provides a semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator has a first side, a second side, and an internal cavity between the first and second sides. The applicator further includes at least one open... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6702496 | Writing pen with a holder A writing pen with a holder attached thereto which is held by a user's hand and enables the user to write conveniently while operating a keyboard of a computer, and it comprises a holder (10) having a contact part (11) in the center thereof to be in conta... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6669388 | Finger-mounted marking device A finger-mounted marking device allowing marking instruments such as a pen or pencil to be worn on a finger, and allowing for hands-free usage without engaging other fingers. Two rings are coupled to the cylinder for receiving the operator's finger. A cyl... | 12/30/2003 |