| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 294149000 |
Having flaccid receiver, support or fastener for article
| 28 |
| 294141000 |
Convertible to, or useable as, different device or different type carrier
| 19 |
| 294158000 |
Carrier component positioned in aperture in article
| 12 |
| 294139000 |
Including support for optical instrument (e.g., camera holder)
| 7 |
| 294165000 |
Including means to release article or to fasten carrier to or around article
| 6 |
| 294159000 |
Having plural discrete receivers or supports for spaced articles
| 6 |
| 294146000 |
Having plural diverse receivers or supports for diverse articles | 5 |
| 20080277954 | Ski and Ski Pole Carrier Device - A device for carrying skis and poles includes a main strap and two auxiliary straps which are joined, respectively, to opposite ends of the main strap and which extend at right angles therefrom. The auxiliary straps are arranged for wrapping around the skis for fastening them together. Each auxiliary strap has at least one portion which is joined to the main strap along an inclined line, so that, when not in use, it may be folded to lie flat against the main strap and extend lengthwise thereof, to form an elongate, substantially flat assembly, which is compact and easy to slip into a pocket for storage. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100007161 | Apparatus for handling a human locomotion board - An apparatus for handling a human locomotion board like a skate board or snow board having first and second traveling gear distending from the board surface, in which a first elastomeric loop is provided for removable engagement about the first traveling gear, a strap is fixedly assembled at one end to the first loop, and a second elastomeric loop is provided for removable engagement about the second traveling gear, and attached to the strap at its other end by way of a sliding assembly for changing the distance between loops for adjustability. The sliding assembly has a first and second aperture and a housing, such that the strap is positionally weaved through the first and second apertures for slideability and the second loop is housed in the housing. The distance is determined for angular displacement along the back of a wearer with a pivot point substantially mid-back for distributing the center of gravity when a board is engaged by the apparatus and hung on the back of the wearer. The handling of the locomotion board is while the apparatus is in a mode selected from the group consisting of locomotion mode, carrying mode and storage mode. In the locomotion mode, the apparatus is configured as a safety or pulling leash. In the carrying mode, the apparatus and board are positioned to be hung on the back of a wearer in the manner indicated. In the storage mode, the first and second loops are disengaged from the board, and the apparatus is worn in a worn form. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20140028041 | PORTABLE SKI AND SKI POLE CARRIER SYSTEM - A portable ski and ski pole carrier system includes a pair of flexible straps, each having a strap receiver and a strap fastener disposed at opposite ends. The strap receivers are configured to receive the strap fasteners and secure a pair of skis and ski poles within the straps. A handle is attached perpendicularly to the pair of straps and parallel to the pair of skis and ski poles. The ski poles are disposed between a heel binding on one of the pair of skis and a brake lever handle extending from the other of the pair of skis. The loops formed by the straps may be disposed between toe and heel bindings on the pair of skis. The interior of the straps may include a non-slip material to help secure the pair of skis. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20130076054 | Service Tray Apparatus - An apparatus comprises a service tray comprising a top surface, a first side, a second side opposing the first side, and a housing being disposed beneath the top surface. The top surface is configured for transporting food and beverage items. A first drawer is configured to be retractable into the housing through an opening in the first side. The first drawer is further configured for retaining a plurality of items. A second drawer is configured to be retractable into the housing through an opening in the second side. The second drawer is further configured for retaining a plurality of items in which the service tray with the first drawer and the second drawer is balanced about a midline along a width of the service tray between the first drawer and the second drawer. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20150035305 | Carrying aid - A carrying aid for t-shirt bags (aka plastic grocery bags) and other similar bags is disclosed. When carried without the use of some assistive device, the weight of the bags can cause an unpleasant cutting sensation across the user's fingers. This device wraps around the bags' handle loops and reversibly attached to itself forming a flattened tube containing the handles. The carrying aid cushions the finger stress caused by the bags and keeps the bags linked together when placed down. A strip of a rigid material may be included to further distribute the bags' weight. Further, the carrying aid may be imprinted with advertising or loyalty program insignias, and may also be linked by a carabineer or similar. The device can be removed and reused as needed. | 02-05-2015 |
| 294140000 |
Carrier for person | 5 |
| 20100026025 | Dual handle adjustable drag strap - A drag strap having a dual handle system for allowing one or more persons to use the strap when dragging an injure person. The drag strap is preferably constructed of a high tensile strength woven nylon tape which is flexible and weather resistant. The drag strap includes an adjustable connector system for quick attachment and adaptability in securing the strap to an injured person. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100052349 | Handle For A Carrying Case - A carrying case including a handle-receiving portion having a recess extending along at least one side of the handle-receiving portion, one or more first attachment mechanisms in the recess, a handle including an inner layer and an outer layer, the outer layer including a material having a durometer value less than a durometer value of the handle-receiving portion, wherein the handle is adapted to attach into the recess, and wherein the handle includes one or more second attachment mechanisms for engaging the first attachment mechanisms. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100133865 | HUMAN TRANSPORTING SYSTEM - A human transporting system for efficiently removing an injured person out of water. The human transporting system generally includes a handle, a pair of straps attached to the handle, a pair of sliding loops attached to the straps forming looped portions for receiving the wrists of an injured human, and a pair of biasing members attached between the handle and the sliding loops. The looped portions receive the wrists of the injured human and the user pulls the injured human from the water by pulling upon the handle which tightens the looped portions upon the wrists. Once the injured human is pulled out of the water, the handle is lowered thereby allowing the biasing members to loosen the looped portions about the wrists. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110018293 | EMERGENCY RESCUE DEVICE - A device and method for moving a person who is in distress or incapacitated are disclosed. The device comprises a receptacle in which a long rescue strap is contained. A short segment of one end of the strap exits the receptacle through an aperture in the receptacle where it is attached to a spring hook. Blocking members inside and outside the receptacle prevent sliding of the rescue strap inside and outside the receptacle. The other end of the strap is sewn into an adjustable loop that a rescuer may tightly strap onto his/her wrist. The method comprises tossing the receptacle toward the victim as the rescuer grips the adjustable loop, unwinding the strap from the bag, attaching the spring hook to the victim and pulling the victim to safety. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110037285 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING PEOPLE IN A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION AND METHOD FOR USE - The device comprises an elongate, soft, flexible body ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 294171000 |
Having cord or bail accommodating groove or passage along length of handle | 4 |
| 20080290678 | Hand tool for bundling plastic bags - The tool has a handle and two spaced-apart tines extending away from the handle. Each tine has an outer straight portion defined by a projection. Both tines define a slot extending there between and that slot has an elongated portion merging into a terminal circular opening. The terminal circular opening has a diameter similar to a width of a finger on an adult's hand, and extends beyond the length of the straight portions, toward the handle. The slot provides access to the core of a bundle formed on the tool for inserting a leading end of the bag into the core of the bundle from one direction. The circular opening provides access to the core of the bundle for inserting a trailing end of the bag into the core of the bundle, for tying the bundle. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100052350 | COMFORT GRIP FOR BAG HANDLES - A thin walled tube has a slit though which a bag handle can be inserted to reduce the pressure against the hand of the pressure against the hand of the carrier of the bag. The tube may be a cardboard tube rolled from a flat sheet into a cylinder and may have indentation at its opposite ends to locate the side edges of the handle. The outer surface of the cylinder may be decorated or carry printed advertizing or the like. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110266819 | DEVICE FOR THE MANUAL TRANSPORTATION OF LOADS - This invention provides a device for allowing a user to transport loads supplied with handles, particularly plastic bags, sacks, bottles packaging and the like. The device comprises a body ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20140292011 | Grripz comfort handle for carrying bags and other items - It is common to see people carrying shopping bags as well as objects with hard handles. Both soft handles and hard handles can create discomfort during transport. The invention presented here is for a moderately flexible yet firm handle-grip/hand grip apparatus (named “Grripz”) that enables people to comfortably carry a variety of loaded bag types or weighted objects that need to be carried by hand that allows for the attachment of some type of handle or hand grip. The material and design relieves discomfort while providing adequate support during transport. | 10-02-2014 |
| 294172000 |
Tray | 4 |
| 20130057005 | TRAY AND DEVICE FOR STABLISING A TRAY - This invention relates to a device ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130057006 | Serving Tray for use with Left or right Hand - An object-carrying tray is provided that can be used by both left and right-handed users. The tray has a flat upper surface and a lower surface having a molded depression of two hands. The hands are positioned so that the palms, and several inner fingers overlap and the thumbs point in opposing directions. This configuration permits both a left or right-handed user to place his or her hand within the depressions. The user places his or her hand within the appropriate depressions to reduce the likelihood that the tray will slide around on a user's hand while the device is in use. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20150084357 | TRAY HANDLING SYSTEMS - A serving tray system includes a serving tray and handle. The handle includes a holding end portion dimensioned to be carried by a user and a coupling end portion that selectively releasably secures to the tray. The handle supports a magnetic member that provides a magnetic force. The handle includes a movable member that is selectively movable relative to the holding end portion between first and second states. A movement of the movable member to the first state enables the magnetic force of the magnetic member to secure the coupling end portion of the handle to the tray. When the coupling end portion is secured to the tray, the coupling end portion is dimensioned to carry the tray. A movement of the movable member to the second state prevents the coupling end portion of the handle from securing to the tray. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150359367 | TRAY HANDLING SYSTEMS - A serving tray system includes a serving tray and a handle. A magnetic member and a release member are supported by the handle. The magnetic member is configured to selectively secure the handle to the serving tray. The release member is configured to selectively engage the serving tray to space the magnetic member from the serving tray for separating the handle from the serving tray. | 12-17-2015 |
| 294167000 |
Support or receiver movably, removably, or adjustably mounted to handle or handle portion (e.g., collapsible) | 4 |
| 20140077515 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL TABLET DEVICES - A grippable support apparatus functions as a combination support stand and carrying handle for portable electronic devices. The apparatus includes a base member, an attachment member for attaching the base member with a rear surface of the table device, and an interface configured to be gripped by the hand of an associated user for carrying the tablet device from place to place. The interface includes first and second interface members configured to engage a ventral side and a dorsal side, respectively, of the hand of the user. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140265398 | CORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A cord management system having a plurality of holders attached along the length of a cord or cable, with the holders insertable into a housing for storing the cord and for easily accessing either end of the cord without unwinding or tangling the cord. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20130270852 | Apparatus and Method for Facilitating the Lifting of Heavy Objects - A supplemental handle device that involves both sides of the body in the act of carrying buckets of heavy loads. The device comprises a Hitching Bar, and a Grab Loop with a hand grip and a ring connecting the Bar and Loop. The Hitching Bar comprises: a front eyelet for attaching the ring; a middle aperture for sliding the Bar over the bucket handle; and a rear U-shaped element underneath the bucket handle and with the bail fitted snuggly between the two arms of the “U”. The Grab Loop is for the user's hand on the opposing side of the bucket. In use, the Hitching Bar's middle aperture passes over the bucket handle, and slides forward until the U-shaped element lies beneath the handle, locking the bail. By simultaneously pulling up on the Hitching Bar-handle unit with one hand, and the Grab Loop with the other, the bucket is raised. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140183888 | Helostrap 525 - The invention attaches a hand strap to a tablet to secure the tablet to the user's hand and act as an aide to prevent a tablet from being dropped. The invention allows the user to rotate the tablet to various viewing angles while still maintaining the secure connection to the tablet. The connection point provides a single yet strong connection between the hand strap and device grip for the two to rotate around each other. | 07-03-2014 |
| 294170000 |
Including handle having article or cord engaging means depending at each end | 3 |
| 20080290677 | CARRIER FOR SACKS - A device has a cylindrical handle with two opposed ends and lifts loaded sacks and other equipment with narrow handles. Upon both ends, the device has a hook attached, either single or double hooks. Each hook has a shank that connects with the end of the handle upon one end and extends in a curve upon the opposite end. The curve of the hook then terminates in a non-penetrating end, such as a spherical cap. Each hook can hold multiple sacks to the weight tolerable to a person holding the device. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080303301 | Shopping bag handle - An handle for carrying grocery bags and the like comprising a rod round cross section with a central portion adapted to be gripped by a human hand. On either side of the gripping portion are knobs with deep annular slots adapted to receive the handles of a grocery bag. Each bag loop handle is secured by one of the slots. The handle is attached to the bag transversely to the bag opening. The handle supports the bag in a balanced configuration without a tendency to rotate in the hand. Alternatively, one or more bags may be mounted in each slot and carried by the handle between them. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20140239656 | HOLDER FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A holder for a beverage container includes first and second loops that are each coupled to opposing ends of a handle. The first and second loops are sized to be smaller than a target beverage container. The holder is attached to a the target beverage container by stretching the first loop and placing the first loop around one end of the beverage container, then stretching the second loop and placing the second loop around the opposite end of the beverage container. The holder can then be used to easily transport the beverage container, or to attach the beverage container to something, such as a bicycle or backpack. The holder is made of a rugged and durable material that allows repeated use of the handle over many years. | 08-28-2014 |
| 294145000 |
Configured for complimentary projections on package or article | 1 |
| 20110221218 | TOILET SUPPORT AND TRANSPORTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for supporting a toilet is disclosed. The toilet is of the type having a waste outlet on a bottom thereof. The apparatus includes a platform having a top surface sized and shaped to contact at least a portion of the bottom of the toilet when the toilet is placed on the platform. A recess is formed in the platform and is open to the top surface and positioned on the platform such that the waste outlet of the toilet can be substantially aligned with the recess when the toilet is supported by the platform. | 09-15-2011 |
| 294164000 |
Article gripping or retaining means actuated by lifting carrier | 1 |
| 20110227357 | SHEET METAL GRIPPING DEVICE - A gripping device for gripping sheet material. The gripping device comprises a frame structure and a first gripping member connected thereto. A second gripping member is rotatable mounted to the frame structure. The second gripping member is rotatable between an open position and a closed position for providing a gripping force acting on an object disposed between the first gripping member and the second gripping member. A disengaging mechanism is connected to the second gripping member for moving the second gripping member from the closed position to the open position by providing pushing action acting on the second gripping member. | 09-22-2011 |
| 294138000 |
Including means to cover book or sheet | 1 |
| 20130113229 | PROTECTIVE CASE ADAPTED FOR USE ON TABLET MOBILE DEVICES - A protective case is for use on a tablet mobile device. The tablet mobile device has a front face, rear face and four side faces connecting the front face. The protective case comprises a frame body comprising a bottom portion for supporting the rear face and a holding portion extending from the bottom portion and at least partially bent for lying on the front face; a sealing member comprising an assistant holding portion for surrounding and holding, in cooperation with the frame body, the tablet mobile device; and a handle member mounted on the frame body and/or the sealing member. The protective case has the advantages of having a simple structure for convenient installation and protecting the exterior of the computer without hiding its display screen. Additionally, the handle member adapts an ergonomic design by using user's arm as support for the computer. | 05-09-2013 |
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| 20090230708 | Hanger saver - This present invention relates to a garment hanger carrier comprising:
| 09-17-2009 |
| 20100295328 | Cookie dunking spoon - The present invention provides a cookie dunking spoon comprising an elongate handle having a first end and a second end which terminates in a drain tray at its first end and a hook at its second end. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20120019016 | Holding Article For Hand-Holdable Electronic Devices - A joint hand and hand-holdable electronic device holdable article for being releasably retained on the device, the article having (i) device-retaining means for releasably retaining the article to the device; and (ii) hand-receiving means for releasably receiving a user's hand in abutment whereby the article receives the hand in a non-grip balanced stress-free manner. Use of the article with preferably a tablet computer or display hand-holdable device prevents or reduces ache, stress and other discomfort to the hand. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120187706 | HAND GRIP FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A hand grip for an electronic device is disclosed. An example hand grip may include a backing removably attachable to a back side of the electronic device by stretching over opposite edge portions of the electronic device. The hand grip may also include a handle member connecting with the backing. The handle member connects with one or more finger of a user to securely hold the handheld electronic device by the hand of the user. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120267909 | Leaf collecting and hauling tarpaulin - A lawn tarpaulin of strong, flexible material for collecting and hauling leaves and lawn debris is described consisting of a rectangular tarpaulin with two or more weighted and partially stiffened edges. Both the weight and stiffening are provided by a plurality of strips of stiff dense material, such as metal strips, fastened to the tarp edges alternating with short gaps of flexible tarpaulin edge between them. This allows the tarpaulin to be folded for convenient storage. The weighted edges keep the tarpaulin from bowing in the wind and stable when raking debris onto the tarpaulin. A handle attached to one corner of the tarpaulin connects the opposite corner and to at least one central point on a front edge for hauling. The partially stiffened edges cause the tarpaulin to assume a shape while hauling that encloses the load and prevents spillage. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120280524 | RELEASABLE HANDLE FOR USE WITH TARPAULINS AND OTHER FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIALS - The invention provides a removable device for securing and handling tarpaulins and other flexible sheet materials. The device can be attached to the tarpaulin anywhere along its edge but it is most conveniently employed at one or more available grommets. The device includes a base member a closure member and a hinge positioned there between to move the closure member from open to closed positions to secure the device to the tarpaulin. The base member includes a integral handle region for ease of carrying and securing the contents of the tarpaulin. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130113228 | APPARATUS FOR GRASPING, LIFTING AND MOVING A LARGE PANEL - A panel gripping and lifting device ( | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130270850 | HOLDER AND SUPPORT APPARATUS - A holder and support apparatus is provided for clamping portable devices of different sizes, including a support platform, at least two position adjustment sets, and at least two clamping sets. The support platform is for the electronic device to place on. The platform includes at least two guiding tracks, with each position adjustment set located at a guiding track for sliding and rotating the guiding track to adjust position and angle. Each clamping set is installed on position adjustment set. Through sliding and rotating position adjustment set on guiding track to change the position of clamping elements, the clamping size formed by a plurality of clamping elements can be changed to clamp on devices of different sizes. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130313845 | Holder for a Flat Plate Such as a Tablet Computer - A holder for a tablet computer such as an IPAD is formed by a sheet of a foamed elastic material extending over substantially the whole of the rear face flat adjacent to and parallel to the rear face of the flat plate. The sheet is held in place by an edge grip member around the edge of the sheet and shaped to engage the edge of the plate to hold the sheet at the rear face. The sheet has an array of at least four holes therethrough allowing the individual fingers of the user to pass through respective ones of the holes to an underside of the sheet adjacent to the rear face. The elasticity of the sheet allows the sheet to stretch away from the rear face to receive the fingers underneath the sheet. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140054909 | ELECTRONICS DEVICE HAND GRIP - An electronics device hand grip and method is disclosed. An example hand grip may include a backing configured for removable attachment to an electronics device, the backing having at least one mooring. The example hand grip may also include a handle member configured for removable attachment to the at least one mooring enabling secure holding of the electronics device by a hand of a user to permit electronics device manipulations with only one hand. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140159402 | PHONE/TABLET HOLDER - Implementations of a holder for handheld devices such as mobile phones and tablets are provided. In some implementations, the holder includes a first piece of fabric-like material having adhesive on a first side for securing the first side to a hand-held device. In some implementations, the other side of the fabric-like material may include either hooks or loops (e.g., like the hooks or loops of Velcro® fasteners). In some implementations, the holder may also include two circular-shaped disks rotatably connected to each other. In some implementations the disks are any shape. In some implementations, the outer surface of one of the disks includes either hooks or loops to attach to the loops or hooks, respectively, of the fabric-like material attached to the handheld device. In this way, when the disks are secured to the fabric-like material attached to the handheld device, the handheld device may be rotated. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140159403 | GRIP STRUCTURE OF PORTABLE TERMINAL - Disclosed is a grip structure of a portable terminal, which comprises a fixed section fixed on an edge of the rear surface of the tablet PC; a perforated section on the center thereof; and a body insertion section formed between the fixed section, and the body insertion section that is concavely curved towards the perforating unit such that fingers and the like can be easily inserted, and the perforated unit is formed in the shape of a circle. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140203581 | CARD EXTRACTION APPARATUS - A card extraction apparatus which is useful for removing a card from a card storage device is disclosed. The card extraction apparatus has an affixing element to affix the card to the card extraction apparatus and further has a tab member which a user may grip to apply an extracting force. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140232123 | HOSE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A hose support apparatus includes a spine member defining an axis, a handle attached along the spine member and first and second arcuate supports extending downwardly and inwardly from opposite sides of the spine member. The first arcuate support extends from the spine member at a first end thereof and the second arcuate support extends from the spine member at a second end thereof such that the arcuate supports are adapted to support a section of a hose co-axially aligned with the spine member. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140252786 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A PROTECTIVE COVER AND GRIP FOR SMART PHONES AND TABLET COMPUTER DEVICES - A protective cover for a handheld electronic device such as a smart phone and a tablet computer, with a display screen side, a backside, and surrounding edges has a set of u-shape clips attachable to the surrounding edges and are positioned on at least four corner edges of the device. A plurality of stretch fabric straps anchored to the set of clips and positioned across the backside of the device, wherein the clips and the straps function as a protective cover and handgrip for the device. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20150008687 | Portable Electronic Device Handler - A portable electronic device handler that is used to support a portable electronic device within a user's hand. The portable electronic device handler includes a device restraint that is connected to a device case or back casing of an electronic device by a swivel mount. The device restraint provides a means for securing the electronic device to a user's hand, while the swivel mount allows the device restraint to rotate three hundred sixty degrees. This allows the user to manipulate the portable electronic device at any angle within his or her hand without the concern of dropping the portable electronic device. The device restraint has a handle mount and a handle, preferably a nylon or leather strap, forming a loop through which the user can position their fingers. The handle mount supports and provides structure for the handle. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150035304 | ALL-IN-ONE DEVICE - An all-in-one device includes a rear panel, a mounting member, and handle. The mounting member is secured to the rear panel. The handle includes an actuating pole and two rotating arms located on the actuating pole. The two rotating arms are respectively connected to two opposite ends of the mounting member. The actuating pole abuts the rear panel and is rotatable away from the rear panel. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150054297 | Adhesive backed Finger Holds and Purlicue Stop for fitment to Handheld Devices - The present invention comprises finger holds that are adhesively secured and form ridges jutting downwardly from the back surface of an associated handheld device. Each finger hold provides a location by which the user's finger tip can brace and consequently permit the user to better grip and hold the device with a single hand. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20160015160 | GRIPPING ACCESSORY FOR HANDHELD DEVICES - An accessory for a device defines a generally arcuate shape in plan view, and has a flat surface configured for attachment to the device. The flat surface is in an X-Y plane, and is configured for attachment to the device. In a plan view when viewed from the Z direction, the main body defines a shape including two arms. Each of the arms is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal direction in the X-Y plane. The longitudinal direction of the first arm is generally transverse to the longitudinal direction of the second arm. The arms are connected to one another at an elbow, where the elbow and the arms cooperate to define a smooth, rounded, inner concave curve. The accessory is generally shaped and dimensioned for at least two of a user's fingers to be placed interior to the inner, concave curve, to apply a holding force to the device. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160081503 | Utensil Holding and Turning Device - A device attachable to a utensil that allows an individual with limited dexterity to handle the utensil and use it according to its ordinary function. The device provides a Y-shaped handle, such as that structured by a section of antler, that attaches to a utensil and provides the geometric and structural requirements necessary for the user to pick up the utensil from a flat surface, direct the utensil near the material to be manipulated, and manipulate the utensil once positioned. The Y-shaped component is curved across its height and provides a wedge engagement structure to permit holding the device with utensil to exert a force directing the utensil into the material to be manipulated, and by a combination of forces exerted by the palm and the thumb, to grasp and manipulate the device combination in order to make appropriate use of the utensil for its intended purpose. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160120297 | ACCESSORY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An insert accessory for a portable electronic device that allows a user to hold an electronic device configured with the insert accessory using only a finger and the palm of the hand in order to free up use of user's thumb in order to interact with the portable electronic device using only one hand. The insert accessory is adhered to the back surface of a portable electronic device and has a movable finger sized tab that rotates sufficiently to allow a finger to pass through the tab and enable the user to hold the portable electronic device without the use of his or her thumb. Once so held, the user then has the freedom to operate the controls the portable electronic device with the thumb of the same hand that is holding the portable electronic device. The tab can be easily accessed by gently pressing an edge of the insert accessory to reveal the top edge of the tab for lifting the tab up. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160157592 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEFT PREVENTION ASSEMBLY - An electronic device theft prevention assembly for preventing an electronic device from being stolen includes a case that may removably receive an electronic device. The case has a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge extending therebetween. The front side is substantially open. A grip is coupled to the case. The grip may be engaged by fingers of a user such that the case is retained on the user. The grip is comprised of a flexible material. | 06-09-2016 |
