Patrick M Curtis

US Patent:

51080591, Apr 28, 1992

Filed:

Mar 1, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/669848

Inventors:

Patrick A. Curtis - Holbrook NY

International Classification:

A47G 2302

US Classification:

248146

Abstract:

An article restrainer is disclosed which includes a first, inner segment made of a flexible, high-surface friction material, preferably, high density, cross-linked polyethylene, having a circular cut-out therein capable of receiving an article or circular or irregular shape. A second, outer segment with a lower surface made of a high-density, cross-linked poloyethylene having a cut-out therein is also included. The cut-out of the second segment has the shape of a rectangle with at least two opposing sides of the rectangle each having a partial circular portion which forms a complete imaginary circle with the rectangular portion being capable of receiving an article of rectangular shape, or of irregular shape, and the partial circular portions, in combination with one another, being capable of receiving an article of circular shape or irregular shape; the first, inner segment being capable of being retained within the cut-out of the second, outer segment. An adhesive layer is included on, at least, the lower surface of the outer segment for affixing said article restrainer to a surface. Other embodiments of the invention are also enclosed.