Patents Assigned to HCT Group Holdings Limited
  • COSMETIC DISPENSER WITH PISTON ACTION
    Publication number: 20190029395
    Abstract: A cosmetic product dispenser having a body with a chamber for containing a product, the body having an open first end with an actuating structure thereon and a second end having a neck with a product passageway therein, a receiver receiving and engaging with the body, a piston adapted to slide within the chamber, and a piston holder to hold the piston in a relative position relative to the receiver. To dispense product, the body is rotated or twisted relative to the receiver, causing the body to draw into the receiver and pushing the piston into the body, expelling product via the product passageway. The overall structure becomes shorter as product is dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: KRISTOPHER PORTER, RALPH VESTBOM, ROBERT STEINHAUER, ANTHONY DEMARCO, JUNG HAN, ROBERT WILCZYNSKI
  • Decorative wipers for cosmetic containers
    Patent number: 10188195
    Abstract: Decorative wiper having a first end and a second end. The first end, which is adapted to be placed at the opening or upper end of a cosmetic bottle, has an opening with a decorative design. The second end, which is adapted to sit farther within the cosmetic bottle, has a narrowed opening in a manner typical of cosmetic wipers to a generally circular profile. Between the first end and the second end is a lumen or passage through which the cosmetic applicator may pass. The second end serves to wipe away excess product, in a manner similar to conventional wipers. The first end provides an aesthetically pleasing, or brand-defining useful, design. Between the two ends the interior walls of the wiper define the lumen or passage by tapering outward from the first end wiper to the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Charles Burditt, Jr., Tania Miren Diaz
  • INTERCHANGEABLE PALETTE
    Publication number: 20190008261
    Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a base assembly, at least one tray releasably secured to the base, and a lid. The base may have at least one ridge extending between a front edge and a rear edge of the base, and the tray may have at least one channel configured to receive the ridge, the channel having a securing element configured to releasably secure the tray to the ridge. The trays may be removable, replaceable, and/or interchangeable to provide a interchangeable palette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: CHRISTIAN OLIVARI, STEPHEN MOORE
  • WIDE ANGLE COMPACT
    Publication number: 20190008263
    Abstract: A cosmetic container that includes one or more lid assemblies and a base assembly, the base assembly configured to hold a cosmetic product. The lid assemblies and the base assembly are pivotably coupled with one or more hinge assemblies. Each hinge assembly may be positioned and secured within recesses of the lid assembly and the base assembly such that the cosmetic container can lie flat on a level surface in an open configuration. Each hinge assembly may provide two pivot locations to allow the lid assemblies to open to a plurality of configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: STEPHEN CHARLES BURDITT, RYAN L. GLEASON
  • AIRLESS PEN
    Publication number: 20190008260
    Abstract: A cosmetic application device includes a housing for containing a product and an applicator tip having an application surface with an orifice for delivering the product from the housing. The applicator tip includes a brush disposed on a side surface of the applicator tip, spaced apart from the orifice. Various forms for the brush are disclosed including a thermoplastic elastomer and/or variously configured bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: JEREMY WILSON, ARMANDO VILLARREAL, RYAN L. GLEASON
  • Compact with hidden hinge
    Patent number: 10143290
    Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a base assembly configured to hold a cosmetic product, and a lid. The lid and the base assembly are pivotably coupled with a hinge assembly that is completely hidden when the lid is closed. The hinge assembly may be positioned and secured within a recess of the base assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Burditt, Tania Miren Diaz, Stephen Chen
  • Tilt action pump
    Patent number: 10144023
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a cosmetic product may include a container configured to hold a volume of cosmetic product, the container having a closed lower end and an open upper end, a pump assembly disposed at least partially within the open upper end of the container, and a tip connected to the pump assembly, the tip having an outlet for dispensing the cosmetic product. The pump assembly and tip may be configured such that manually tilting the tip actuates the pump assembly to deliver a portion of the volume of cosmetic product to the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Adrian C. Apodaca, Denis Pierre Maurin, Jeremy Wilson, Xiaojun Huang, Armando Villarreal
  • COSMETIC SPONGE
    Publication number: 20180317628
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes a sponge and a removable cap. The sponge has an upper portion and a lower portion and the cap fits over the upper portion. The cap may be impermeable in some examples to avoid absorbing cosmetic product to be applied, as a sponge alone would. The cap may comprise a closed cell material, silicone, and/or a gel material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Armando Villarreal, Denis Maurin
  • Revolving compact
    Patent number: 10092081
    Abstract: Compacts designed to hold a product and having a lid, and upper housing portion, and a lower housing portion. The upper housing portion and the lower housing portion are twistable relative to one another, with the lid secured to the upper housing portion and twisting therewith. The lid and lower housing portion comprise engaging structures to secure the lid in a closed position when the respective engaging structures are aligned with one another. When the upper housing portion and lid are twisted relative to the lower housing portion, the lid is free to open upon reaching a sufficient amount of twisting movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Charles Burditt, Jr., Kamaal Washington
  • CUSTOMIZABLE PALETTE
    Publication number: 20180263361
    Abstract: A cosmetic container that includes a base assembly, a first lid assembly, and a second lid assembly. The lid assemblies may be pivotably coupled to the base assembly to selectively provide access to a first portion of the base assembly and a second portion of the base assembly. The cosmetic container may include a first plurality of trays positioned within the first portion of the base assembly and releasably secured relative to the base assembly and a second plurality of trays positioned within the second portion of the base assembly and releasably secured relative to the base assembly. The trays may be removable, replaceable, and/or interchangeable to provide a customizable palette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Megan Langdon, Armando Villarreal
  • COMPACT WITH HIDDEN HINGE
    Publication number: 20180263360
    Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a base assembly configured to hold a cosmetic product, and a lid. The lid and the base assembly are pivotably coupled with a hinge assembly that is completely hidden when the lid is closed. The hinge assembly may be positioned and secured within a recess of the base assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Burditt, Tania Miren Diaz, Stephen Chen
  • Container with quick release base and lid assembly
    Patent number: 10045600
    Abstract: A quick release container includes a base having a well to hold a product and a neck including latches each having a latch protrusion and a flexible portion. The quick release container includes a lid assembly having an inner lid portion and an outer lid portion movable relative to each other. One or more first lid protrusions prevent movement of the outer lid portion. The lid assembly includes a biasing element to apply a biasing force to the outer lid portion. The lid assembly includes a collar that moves between the outer lid portion and the base. The collar has one or more collar protrusions each configured to engage the flexible portions of the one or more latches and cause the one or more latch protrusions to disengage from the one or more first lid protrusions and facilitate movement of the outer lid portion relative to the inner lid portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Adrian Charles Apodaca
  • GEL COSMETIC APPLICATOR
    Publication number: 20180177280
    Abstract: Cosmetics packaging and applicators including a gel based tip are described. Gel applicators may or may not be provided with a through-hole. In various embodiments, the gel may be a stand-alone gel or may be encapsulated in a membrane. The gel applicator provides a soft feel and may have cooling effect as well. In some embodiments, the applicator is mounted to a platform or a hollow insert and coupled to a container housing the cosmetics product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Denis Pierre Maurin, Nicholas Gardner, Armando Villarreal
  • Roller applicator
    Patent number: 9993059
    Abstract: Illustrative applicators include a roller controllably coupled to a reservoir by a wicking agent such as a felt applicator insert. A cap for the applicator is also provided. The action of the cap being placed over the roller brings the roller into contact with the wicking agent, applying product contained in the reservoir to the roller. Removing the cap causes the roller to move out of contact with the wicking agent, allowing a quantity of product applied to the roller while the cap is on the applicator to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Megan Rene Langdon, Kamaal Washington, Denis Pierre Maurin
  • Cosmetics applicator with cap
    Patent number: D818641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeremy Wilson, Armando Villarreal, Adrian Apodaca
  • Cosmetic compact
    Patent number: D821034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Megan Rene Langdon, Armando Villarreal
  • Cosmetics tottle with cap
    Patent number: D830197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Armando Villarreal, Megan Rene Langdon
  • Cosmetics brush with rectangular ferrule
    Patent number: D833156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen C. Burditt, Tania Miren Diaz
  • Combined cosmetics tottle and cap
    Patent number: D833878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Megan R. Langdon, Adrian C. Apodaca
  • Multi-head dual end cosmetic applicator
    Patent number: D835419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Cindy Sean Yuei Lim