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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7661567 | Stick-on security ring for a hand held device A button provides an adhesive flat bottom surface for attachment to a cell phone or similar hand held device. A leash extends from the button and terminates with a finger ring. When the device is held in a hand with one finger secured in the ring, the device is secu... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7371026 | Device for teaching proper penmanship technique A device for teaching proper penmanship by assisting the user in holding the writing implement in the correct orientation. A first component is attached to the user's middle finger while a second component encircles the implement. A section of the second component i... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7334711 | Article for transporting an electronic device An article to transport one or more small electronic devices on a wearer is provided whereby each electronic device is portable and is readily accessible. The electronic device can be, for example, a mobile telephone, a personal data assistant (“PDA”), a global ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7286803 | Palm-sized mobile information terminal with finger-insertion hooking portion A mobile information terminal includes a case that is formed in tabular form and in the size of a palm, a display device that is stored such that the screen is exposed to the outside, an electronic circuit that is stored in the case and controls the display device, ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7188756 | Quilting accessory A quilting accessory (10) includes a ring portion (12) that is adapted to be received around a human digit, and a cup portion (14) that is carried by ring portion (12) and is adapted to engage and manipulate a sewing needle (N). The cup p... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7121432 | Control unit for a light source in combination with a spray defense container A control unit in combination with a conventional self-defense spray container represents a combined light emitting and spray discharging self-defense device. The unit comprises a housing for a light source having a lower prismatic portion, a sleeve for securing the... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114950 | Dental hygiene device and teeth polishing method A dental hygiene device comprises a cup member including an attachment member that enables the device to be attached and detached to a suction tube adapted to be inserted into the mouth of a patient during polishing of the patient's teeth. The cup member holds a too... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7090073 | Dental tray assembly A dental tray assembly for storage of oral prosthetics includes a base and a cover, associated with the base and being configured to be alternately positioned relative to the base in a first, closed position, and a second, open position. A biasing element interconne... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7040504 | System and apparatus for the dispensing of drugs A system and apparatus are described in which modular receptacles are filled and transported to automated dispensing machines for later retrieval and distribution. A system of the present invention includes the loading, refilling, and replacement of the modular rece... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7004111 | Treat dispenser An animal reward dispensing apparatus for attaching to an animal trainer's forearm, the apparatus having a dispensing tube defined about a longitudinal axis, the dispensing tube having at least a first and second attaching straps for attaching the dispensing tube to... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6916104 | Adjustable flashlight handstrap A handstrap for hand support of a flashlight having an elongated body, a head end and a tailcap includes a relatively rigid generally annular attachment element for mounting on the flashlight body, and a strap having an end secured to an elastomeric generally annula... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6907877 | Suspended inhaler retainer A medication inhaler is provided with a lanyard that is formed into a wearer neck encircling loop. A wearer is thereby able to carry the medication inhaler about his or her neck so that it is readily at hand in the event of an asthmatic or allergic attack. The lanya... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6865748 | Guard for protecting painter's thumb The present invention comprises a thumb guard and method of protecting tissues of the thumb and hand from injury. A preferred thumb guard according to the present invention comprises a tubular tapered body made from a strap of flexible, resilient material in which t... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6520390 | Tactical sling system An adjustable sling system provides a quick release fitting which enables a sling system to transition from a close to the body quick fire position to an away from the body aiming position. The adjustable sling system incorporates a first end having a fir... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6519207 | Outdoor glove watch An all-weather watch to be worn on the outside of one of the heavy-duty gloves of a glove wearer, such as a skier, snow boarder, hunter or motorcyclist, in cold and/or inclement weather. A length-adjustable elastic strap comprises a front strap portion wh... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6280189 | Clip holder for dental material A clip holder has a base body and an elastic securing clip connected to the base body for securing the clip holder to a body part of the user by elastic stress. The base body has at least one cutout for receiving a dental material unit, preferably contain... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6257888 | Dental practitioner's accessory An accessory for a dental practitioner during a dental procedure utilizing an instrument held in one hand is in the form of a miniature tray-like holder of tough sharp-point penetration resistant, stiffly resilient material, preferably a thermo-formable p... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6186858 | Device for holding and controlling a string-retained article A device for holding and controlling a string-retained article, such as a yo-yo, wherein the device comprises an annular ring of rigid material with a smooth annular channel formed in an outer surface of the ring. The annular channel is defined by an annu... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6164965 | Prophylaxis paste holder ring and method of manufacture Providing a finger ring retainer for a container of prophylaxis dental paste from elongated formable material segments, each segment having two end portions and a central portion, the two end portions having arcuate configurations greater than 180° in ex... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6082997 | Dental prophylaxis paste holder A device for securing dental prophylaxis paste to the hand of a dental professional performing a dental cleaning. The device includes a receptacle with an opening at the top and a closed bottom. The receptacle is sized to receive a standard sized cup of p... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5996864 | Holder for tooth treatment material and method The invention provides a tooth polishing paste holder having a cup member, a connector member and a base member. The cup has an inner wall. The inner wall has a circumference less than 10 cm. The connector connects the cup to the base. The base is adapted... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5971240 | Article of manufacture, an ambidextrous holster, detachably removable from a users hand, for retaining repellent spray An ambidextrous, light weight, hand holster for repellent spray; the holster is made of a stretchable, elastic and porous fabric. The holster detachably retains and locates the repellent spray. Applicant's holster is disposed around the base of the finger... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5943701 | Combined hand glove and aerosal repellant device A combined hand glove and aerosol repellent device. A small cylindrical canister of an aerosol repellent is held unobtrusively and securely in a glove and worn by a person for protection against sudden assaults from humans and animals. The repellent canis... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5875945 | Attack repellent device and holder An attack repellent holder for securing an attack repellant device to a user's hand is provided. The attack repellant device includes a canister of attack repellent. The attack repellant holder includes a body having a cavity defined therein. The cavity i... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5779113 | Watch holder system The present invention relates to a watch holder system, which is worn on the back side of a hand, comprising a casing, an elastic cord, and a buckle. The casing is provided with two holes passing through from the front end to the back end and accommodatin... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5732862 | Material holding apparatus with integrated finger mount A material holding apparatus comprising a receptacle and an integrated finger mount. A lip or groove is circumferentially added to disposable plastic cups used in the dental profession. The receptacle preferably includes projections which mate by snap fit... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5722575 | Grip-assisting accessory A grip-assisting accessory is provided which aids a person in holding and manipulating a hand-held utensil, such as a writing instrument, paintbrush, eating utensil, or toothbrush. The accessory includes a sleeve which fits snugly over the item to be grip... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5664711 | Bottle holding device A bottle holding device has a clamp for gripping a bottle or other container and defining a gripping axis, and a finger gripping arm projecting from the clamp in a direction transverse to the gripping axis. The gripping arm extends at least partially arou... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5607090 | Safety device An arm mounted safety device having a receiving structure for holding a liquid repellant canister which may be used for self protection. The receiving structure orients the liquid repellant in the direction of an attacker during a defensive reflex move, a... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5562732 | Hair graft support tray A tissue graft holder comprises a tray having a plurality of receptors for supporting tissue grafts and a tray support comprising a ring for attachment to a finger of a user. The tray has a plurality of drainage holes extending from its upper surface. The... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5370030 | Positive-grip drumstick A non-slip drumstick which uses a flexible, synthetic, finger-band to hold the index finger of a drummer in a fixed position. The invention comprises a cavity formed in the drumstick, a base assembly consisting of a top insert and a bottom insert and a fi... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5368482 | Dental instrument servicing system A finger-mounted dental instrument servicing system is provided which is adapted both to clean a dental instrument and to carry a medicament which may be applied thereto. The system includes socket-forming member which defines a socket to which both a cus... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5251781 | Method for steadily holding a container Method and apparatus for steadily holding a container in one hand are disclosed. The container has a bottom, side and a swing handle. The apparatus of the invention includes a loop attached to the swing handle for receiving a person's thumb. The loop is s... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5249963 | Flip lid dispenser A finger-mounted thumb-actuated compact dispenser for use by a dental assistant to enable light curable compositions to be shielded from undesirable ambient light until such time as they are to be applied. The dispenser mounts on a finger and has a lid th... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5238161 | Device for holding a glass The glass holding device comprises a cylindrical portion (1) and a bottom portion (2), and the cylindrical portion (1) is provided with a hole (3) for inserting a finger of a user. The glass holding device is made of a sheet material, which is water proof... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5169315 | Material holding apparatus with integrated finger mount and cap A materials holding apparatus consisting of a receptacle, flange, and mount for use in the practice of dentistry capable of bringing the necessary implements to the operation at hand and making the requisite materials available for timely use, which can b... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5163206 | Shear saver A device for arresting the fall of a hand-held implement, such as hair shears, in case the operator drops them accidentally, comprises a finger ring, a short flexible connector attached to the finger ring, and a spring ring or sister hook attached to the ... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5139188 | Dental dispenser for light curable substances A dispenser for maintaining light sensitive substances utilized in the practice of dentistry shielded from light and providing easy and convenient access by the dentist includes a container and a cover therefor with the cover being hingedly attached to th... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5112227 | Material holding apparatus with integrated finger mount A materials holding apparatus consisting of a receptacle, flange and mount for use in the practice of dentistry capable of bringing the necessary implements to the operation at hand and making the requisite materials available for timely use, which can be... | 05/12/1992 |
