Kenneth M Thompson

US Patent:

46275487, Dec 9, 1986

Filed:

Apr 26, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/727677

Inventors:

Kenneth H. Thompson - Kensington MD

International Classification:

B65D 4104

US Classification:

215295

Abstract:

Injury to a user's hand when removing a serrated twist-of cap from a container is prevented by a continuous band of gripping material circumscribing the serrations. The band may be a plastic material sprayed or painted onto the cap in liquid form and allowed to dry and adhere to the serrations. Alternatively, the band may be heat-shrunk about the cap periphery. In another embodiment, the band is a resilient plastic cover secured to the cap in a snap-fit engagement by means of an inwardly projecting annular lip arranged to snap over and engage the lower edge of the serrated cap. In the latter embodiment, the cover is provided with projections or ridges positioned and sized to engage corresponding recesses in the serrated cap sidewall. The band is made of a material which will not slip in the user's hand when the band and cap are twisted/turned.

US Patent:

44387270, Mar 27, 1984

Filed:

Jan 22, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/341794

Inventors:

Kenneth H. Thompson - Kensington MD

International Classification:

A01K 2900

US Classification:

119 29

Abstract:

A mobile unit for a kitten or similar animal includes at least two freely suspended rods, one of which is suspended from the other, with unequal torques applied about their off-center suspension points so that both rods, at rest, are skewed relative to horizontal. Pulling, tugging or otherwise disturbing a toy-like member, suspended from the lower rod, causes both rods to dip and bob irregularly in addition to rotating. This compound irregular motion, in both horizontal and vertical planes, is translated to the toy-like member with the result that the cat or other animal is attracted thereto. The mobile unit may be suspended from a door-way and the applied torques and suspension lengths may be made adjustable.