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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7946418 | Ventilated case for holding and organizing paintbrushes A case assembly for holding a selection of paintbrushes of the type having bristles bound to a handle with a metal band. The case assembly has ventilation openings that provide ventilation to the interior of the case. A support board is provided that is sized to fit... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7434681 | Wetting vessel for paint brush and paint blocks equipped therewith A wetting vessel (6) designed to contain an element made of absorbent material (8) saturated in its lower part with wetting liquid and including elements (80) for decanting pigments if any contained in the wetting liquid. In accordance with one ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7387204 | Pull-up tray container A cosmetic brush container has a cylindrical sidewall, a closed bottom, and an open top. A tray is carried within the container for axial movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the container from a lower storage position. A lid releasably fits over the top of t... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7347341 | Automated medication dispenser Each of four compartment blocks have a plurality of pill compartments with floors that are angled downward. The compartments have open ends of similar dimensions. The open ends are proximal to a door compartment. A retainer belt forms a loop around a tractor drive a... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7290311 | Implements with handles and working ends and method of use thereof Implements including handles and working ends and product lines thereof are described. The implements are typically cleaning implements, such as mops mad brooms, but may be garden implements such as hoes and rakes. Various methods for using such implements are descr... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273148 | Tool holder and method of use The present invention is directed to a tool holder convertible between storage and display configurations and a method of manufacture therefore. In one embodiment, the tool holder includes a flexible wrapper including first and second parallel major and minor edges ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7234602 | Apparatus for holding and organizing artist supplies An apparatus for holding and organizing artist supplies includes a base having two legs and a ground-engaging surface; a handle extending between the legs of said base; and, a holder including a plurality of plates with long edges and being connected to each other a... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7228966 | Portable lipstick carrying case A carrying case for transporting personal hygiene products includes at least one chamber having a pivotal door and including a first section having at least one divider for adjusting a length of the section. The door includes a first portion formed from opaque mater... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7217259 | Interlabial absorbent article An interlabial absorbent article is provided for disposition primarily within the vestibule of a female wearer. The article includes a liquid permeable top sheet, a polymeric film back sheet, and an absorbent material disposed between the top sheet and back sheet. T... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213706 | Packaging system for a disposable cleaning head A packaging system comprising a plurality of disposable cleaning heads, each of the plurality of cleaning heads including at least one cleaning substrate and a one-piece flexible fitment, the fitment including an engagement member adapted to removably engage a handl... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7137525 | Sealable container lid A container lid that is easily sealed to prevent air and other environmental agents from infiltrating the covered container and its contents and to accommodate storage of tools such as paintbrushes or paint rollers. The lid includes a base and lip and a strap surrou... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128215 | Container for cotton swabs A container for swabs with and opening, a hinged lid and a movable internal support member. The movable support member is mechanically linked to the lid so that the support member moves up when the lid is opened so that the swabs protrude from the opening. Grasping ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7090072 | Divided paint storage apparatus A paint storage apparatus comprising a cap, a container divided into a plurality of chambers, and a lid having a plurality of orifices is disclosed. The apparatus is preferably substantially cylindrical and is uniformly formed from a homogenous material. When the li... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7044299 | Cleaning apparatus There is provided a cleaning apparatus which is made up of a hand brush 11 and a box 16. The hand brush 11 has a thick plate 13 provided with a brush part 12 around a peripheral surface thereof, and a grip bar 14 connected t... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032754 | Package having releaseably secured consumable products The present invention provides an improved product holding and dispensing package and an improved method for manufacturing, holding and storing products, especially consumable products. In an embodiment, a package for a consumable product is provided. The package in... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032748 | Portable dispensers for fastening means Portable dispensers for coiled roofing nails, nail strips, roof staples, sheathing staples, welding tools, framing nails and the like. The dispenser has an open top container which may be fastened to the belt of the user. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6997340 | Ergonomic packs for production supply An apparatus is disclosed for providing easier, more ergonomic access to parts stored in a shipping container to be used in a manufacturing environment. Shipping containers having trays with packaging cells for containing production parts may be accessed by a person... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6998541 | Automatic surgical sponge counter and blood loss determination system A surgical sponge detection system includes a plurality of surgical sponges (2) having radio frequency identification tags (1) securely attached thereto and a non-optical hand-held reader (40) for detecting the sponges by detecting the tags (... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6953114 | Toolbox A toolbox is provided for receiving tool bits each with an annular groove. The toolbox includes a box and a holder for pivotal installment in the box. The holder includes holes defined therein and hooks each located in one of the holes. Each of the holes is for rece... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6929004 | Medicament carrier There is provided a carrier comprising a sheet (10) having a first portion and a second portion; a retainer (20) in said first portion for containment of product; a fold in said second portion such that the second portion is foldable towards said retai... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926151 | Tool holder and method of use The present invention is directed to a tool holder convertible between storage and display configurations and a method of manufacture therefor. In one embodiment, the tool holder includes a flexible wrapper including first and second parallel major and minor edges a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6911001 | Receptacle for applicator for incontinence insert A receptacle for storing and dispensing applicators for incontinence inserts. The receptacle includes at least one first individual package containing a carriage and including a first reference indicator and at least one second individual package containing a plunge... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6902538 | Swab holder A swab assembly is provided which includes a swab fitted with an absorbent material at one end of a stick, and a holder for releasably capturing the swab. The holder includes a connecting bridge area with a central groove traversing along a length direction thereof ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6752267 | Paint brush case A case for storing a plurality of commercial paint brushes comprised of a hinged lid and tray. Paintbrushes are suspended in the air through the cooperation of the handle pin, which secures a single brush's lower handle by its display hole, and a forward serrated br... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6641321 | Tooth cleaning assembly A tooth cleaning assembly including a rack, and at least one detachable toothpaste squeezing assembly mounted on the rack. The assembly further includes a base, a toothpaste cylinder having a lower end fitted in the base, an annular member arranged at an ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6635332 | Sanitary holder A sanitary holder comprising a base panel, at least one aperture formed in the base panel, a sanitary band joined to the base panel and extending around the periphery of the aperture, and another sanitary band joined to the base panel and extending around... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6622861 | Neuro-cottonoid dispensing device and system The neuro-cottonoid dispensing device comprises a tray of plastic or similar disposable material with a trough and a series of channels to accommodate neurosurgical sponges. A neurosurgical sponge comprises a string attached to an absorbent material, usua... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6398027 | Cosmetic brush case The cosmetic brush case includes an upper cover, a lower cover, and a plurality of brush holders. The upper cover, lower cover and holders are connected by a hinge pin so that they can rotate about the pin. Each holder retains each of brushes. One of two ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6394987 | Portable disinfectant apparatus A device for holding and dispensing a disinfectant liquid such as isopropyl alcohol from one section of the device, and holding and dispensing sterile swabs from another section of the device. A single unit combines a storage and delivery unit for the liq... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6387068 | Swab dispenser with fluid reservoir A swab dispenser comprising a bin adapted to store swabs, a fluid reservoir, and optionally, a cover. The bin may be compartmentalized. The reservoir ceiling has a depression in its outer surface, an aperture at the low point of the depression, and is opt... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6268040 | Sanitary insert A sanitary insert comprising a base panel, multiple apertures formed in the base panel, a sanitary band extending around the periphery of each aperture and downwardly therefrom, and a locking band integrally joined to the base panel.... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6202837 | Brush tub A container is provided which includes a closed compartment which is formed by a stay wet tray and a cover. The stay wet tray covers a cavity formed in a base. The base includes projecting portions and recesses for supporting and shaping artists' brushes ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6196410 | Paint tray liner with cover This invention is a closeable paint tray liner with cover, where the paint tray liner body may securely fit into a paint roller tray. The paint tray liner body is also designed to accommodate paint tools, such as a paint brush and a paint roller with hand... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6186971 | Swab dispenser with integral fluid reservoir A swab dispenser comprising a bin adapted to store swabs, a fluid reservoir, and optionally, a cover. The bin may be compartmentalized. The reservoir ceiling has a depression in its outer surface and an aperture at the low point of the depression. A membr... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6142318 | Toothbrush holder with partitions A toothbrush holder device has a generally hemispherical support member having a hemispherically concave inner surface tapering down to a drainage hole in a lowermost part of the support member. The support member is provided with a plurality of apertures... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6076670 | Tooth brush tray with canopy A product display dispenser in which products are loaded in a tray and brought forward by a spring pusher to the dispensing position one-by-one as the forwardmost product is lifted from the dispenser. A canopy overlies the products and prevents the upward... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5989205 | Solution applicator system A solution applicator system comprising a retainer and a plurality of solution retaining containers removably coupled to the retainer. Each container has a removable end and a closed end and includes a receptacle, having an open end and a sealing structur... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984090 | Guitar cleaning kit A guitar cleaning kit for cleaning a guitar. The guitar cleaning kit includes a box with an open top and a spaced apart pair of divider panels forming a plurality of compartments in the box. A tray is provided in the box and rested on the divider panels. ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5938026 | Swab dispenser A reclosable dispenser is provided which includes an outer case having a cap hingedly attached to a rear wall of the case. A tray is fitted within and slidably removable from a pocket of the case. The tray can contain a plurality of swabs. An open face of... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5924562 | Oral hygiene system An oral hygiene system is provided which includes a decorative hinged plastic storage case for containing all the components of the oral hygiene system which include a small portable dispensing case with a hinged top with a mirror located on the inside su... | 07/20/1999 |
