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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8069536 | Conformable pod for a manual implement A conformable pod and related method of production are provided, wherein the pod defines a soft structure adapted for deformation in response to minimal pressure applied manually, i.e., by contact with some portion of the body, and for retaining a deformed configura... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7669291 | Magnetic holder The invention is a pot holder that will insulate the hand from heat, have adequate friction for holding, and be readily available and usable with one hand. The holder or handgrip of the invention comprises an elastomer sheet such as silicone rubber with a small perm... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7341173 | Exhaust gas diffuser and filter system for a pneumatic nail gun The exhaust gas diffuser and filter system for a pneumatic nail gun provides for the diffusion and filtering of exhaust gas, which is typically pressurized air, generated by the pneumatic nail gun during usage thereof. The system includes a diffuser plate adapted fo... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7299573 | Reversible, magnetic ironing pad assembly A reversible, magnetic ironing surface includes: (a) a generally rectangular-shaped, flexible pad portion including a first, quilted, heat resistant layer; and a second, opposite, generally smooth, heat resistant layer on an opposite side of the pad portion; and (b)... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7124446 | Potholder The potholder is a hand protection device with a generally rectangular body having two outer surfaces, at least one layer of flexible insulating material disposed within the body, and two pockets disposed on one of the outer surfaces. The layers of the potholder pro... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7109613 | Power hand tool A power hand tool includes a body and an electric motor in the body and having a shaft for driving a connector for connecting and driving a cleaning/polishing implement. An enclosure encloses the motor for protection against intrusion of a liquid, and includes a the... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7040642 | Cover for a wheel chair grip ring Covers for a grip ring of a wheel chair are disclosed. According to certain embodiments of the invention, a two-piece cover is provided. The two-piece cover includes a soft, resilient inner pad and an outer sleeve enclosing the inner pad. According to other embodime... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7024730 | Handheld device for holding plastic grocery bags A device adapted to be comfortably grasped in the hand of the user to hold the plastic handles of grocery bags. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6951594 | Printed oven mitt and method for making same Printed placemats, potholders, and oven mitts, and process for producing same using a high definition color sublimation printing technique. The sublimation printing technique applies a high quality image onto a print receiving layer that is incorporated into a print... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6951046 | Hand pressure abatement apparatus for use with a power tool A power tool user pressure abatement system may include a soft, cushioning material configurable to a tool such as a power tool, including a power drill, such that the material remains in position between the tool and a user's contacting hand, thereby minimizing imp... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6944914 | Handle and forceps/tweezers and method and apparatus for designing the like The present invention provides a design method and apparatus for a handle providing a shape and structure that fills various regions of the hand except a region in an area over the underlying carpal tunnel. Such design method and apparatus provides for various handl... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6817066 | Handle grip apparatus A sanitary grip apparatus for preventing direct contact with unsanitary shopping cart handles that may be installed without touching the shopping cart handle directly. To attain this, a section of foam tubing having a longitudinal slit there through is provided, whe... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6684460 | Pot holder A pot holder (10) having a plurality of radially projecting lines of stitching (30-36) that form a number of creases that permit a user to fold the pot holder (10) in substantially any direction.... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6671931 | Vibrating hammer glove A vibrating hammer glove having a motor housing cover with a palm portion across the top of a hammer housing includes downwardly depending flaps which wrap around the housing and fasten with a stationary fitting. Further, a securement strap is trained thr... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6546594 | Sanitary and disposable covers for use with door knobs and door handles A covering device for use with a door handle and interconnecting shaft extending from a hingedly secured door. The device includes an elasticized body having a substantially three dimensional shape with an inner face, an outer face, and an open inserting ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6412145 | Door handle cover A semi-truck door latch handle cover has a rear plate which is positioned rearwardly of and connected to a front plate by a curved connector segment. The cover may have a lip extending rearwardly from the front plate along an edge opposite the connector s... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6385817 | Drying sleeve for a sports equipment handle A drying sleeve is provided for a handle, such as a sports equipment handle. The drying sleeve has an open end, a closed end and an inner surface that define a cavity. An absorbent material and a containment material cover the majority of the inner surfac... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6161256 | Drill handle cover A handle cover which facilitates holding a drill is disclosed. The cover has an upper cover portion surrounding the rear and side portions of the barrel portion of the drill; and, a lower cover portion surrounding the rear and side portions of the handle ... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6148483 | Method for forming moldable hand grip A moldable hand grip and method of forming the grip using a light curable moldable material. The moldable material is wrapped around a handle of a hand held implement. Pressure is then applied with the hand of a user to mold the moldable material while th... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6112372 | Pot holder The present invention relates generally to a pot holder, which comprises at least two panels each being defined by an edge portion. Each panel has an outer layer, an inner layer and a heat insulating filling member sandwiched between the outer layer and t... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5771490 | Hand and handle covering with vibration-reducing bladder An air isolation hand covering has a bladder consisting of a plurality of interconnected or independent inflation cells that is positioned between the hand and a hand-held tool or other vibrating object. The cells are oriented to permit easy bending of th... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5664520 | Hood prop rod gripping device A gripping device which is attachable to a hood prop rod of an automobile for isolating a user's hand from the heat of a hot prop rod. The gripping device includes a heat-insulating body adapted to be snapped on the hood prop rod. The heat-insulating body... | 09/09/1997 |
| 4413034 | Record handler A phonograph record disc handling device which includes a folded-over pad having a soft felt on its inner side for touching opposite sides of the disc when wrapped around an edge of the disc, and means to hold the pad firmly by a person when in use.... | 11/01/1983 |
| 4388743 | Lid handle cover A low thermal conductivity removable heat insulating cover for a cooking utensil lid handle has a hand grip portion for substantially surrounding the lid handle at least along a central portion thereof with a pair of closely adjacent portions depending do... | 06/21/1983 |
