Cynthia Laird Huggins

US Patent:

57225400, Mar 3, 1998

Filed:

Apr 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/633142

Inventors:

Linda S. Laird - Hutchinson KS
Larry E. Haney - Hutchinson KS
Cynthia Huggins - Tucson AZ
Jesse A. Huggins - Tucson AZ

Assignee:

C&L Products, Inc. - Hutchinson KS

International Classification:

B65D 2102

US Classification:

206503

Abstract:

A can stacking method includes inserting a can stacker insert between each pair of cans in a stack. Each insert has a maximum side to side dimension which is slightly less than the diameter of the cans being stacked and a thickness which is preferably equal to or greater than the combined depth of the peripheral flanges surrounding the top and bottom ends of each can. Each insert, due to its combined thickness and diameter, serves to prevent the cans in the stack from shifting horizontally relative to each other, thus maintaining the can stack in vertical alignment. The inserts can be made in a variety of decorative shapes and styles and can also incorporate indicia such as advertising and inspirational or humorous messages, etc.

US Patent:

58843710, Mar 23, 1999

Filed:

Aug 25, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/918150

Inventors:

Cynthia L. Huggins - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

A44B 2100
A41F 100

US Classification:

24300

Abstract:

A dressing aid for suspending a lower garment from an upper garment is disclosed herein comprising a band and a pair of clips, with one clip connected to each end of the band. Each clip comprises a pair of arms each having a handle at a first end and a jaw at a second end, a pivoting means, and a means for biasing the jaws to the closed position. One may engage a garment using the clip by squeezing together the handles such that the jaws separate, then releasing the handles to close the jaws about a garment positioned therebetween. It is contemplated that one will employ the present apparatus to aid in donning a lower garment using the following steps: assuming a seated position with the lower garment pulled up past one's knees; manually squeezing the handles of one clip together to separate its jaws, positioning the jaws about a portion of the upper garment and then releasing the handles to close the jaws and engage the upper garment; manually squeezing the handles of the other clip together to separate its jaws and to likewise engage a portion of the lower garment; and finally standing erect, with the lower garment suspended from said upper garment, and fastening the lower garment into place.