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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jennifer L. Lauer, Wilmette, IL (US);
Kevin Krauss, Belmont, MA (US);
John Lapetina, Newton, MA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B25G 3/00 ; B25G 1/04 ; A45C 1/326 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B25G 3/00 ; B25G 1/04 ; A45C 1/326 ;
Abstract
A hand held implement includes a structure which is capable of automatic orientation in an upright position upon a horizontal surface. The structure includes a weighted base having a substantially rounded and convex exterior, and adapted to support the hand held implement vertically upon a horizontal surface. A working end portion of the implement is adapted for performing the desired task, such as for holding food, or for painting a surface, or for brushing teeth. A handle extends between the working end portion and the weighted base.