Patents Examined by Brianne E Kalach
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Patent number: 11583054Abstract: A haircutting template is a plastic headpiece having a plurality of upper blade rows and a plurality of perpendicularly disposed lower blade rows in the shape of a head. The peripheral edge of the device has the shape of a common hairline. The template is capable of being removably secured about the head of a user by means of an adjustable strap.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventor: Jehad M. Kafri
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Patent number: 11583062Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush (10) for applying a product (P) to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, comprising: a core (40), notably a twisted core, extending along a longitudinal axis (X), comprising a portion of the core carrying the bristles that has a proximal end intended to be fixed to a stem and a distal end, the portion of the core carrying the bristles having a rectilinear proximal portion that extends along more than half of its length from the proximal end of the portion of the core carrying the bristles, and having at least one bend made at the distal end of the portion of the core carrying the bristles, and bristles (41) held by the core (40), the bristles (41) having free ends that define an envelope surface, the envelope surface having at least one longitudinally extending cutout.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Alain Berhault, Audrey Thenin
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Patent number: 11576762Abstract: A tooth flossing assembly for simultaneously flossing an entire row of teeth includes a mouthpiece that is curved along a longitudinal axis to conform to the curvature of a row of a user's teeth. The mouthpiece has a plurality of engagement points positioned thereon. The engagement points are spaced apart from each other and are distributed along the mouthpiece at locations corresponding to the locations between each tooth in the row of the user's teeth. A plurality of flossing units is provided and each of the flossing units is removably coupled between a respective pair of the engagement points. Each of the flossing units includes a string that slides between a respective pair of the user's teeth when the user pushed up or bites down on the mouthpiece. In this way the plurality of flossing units can simultaneously floss the entire row of teeth.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Inventor: Francisco J. Llull Vera
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Patent number: 11490672Abstract: A pre-braided hair extension is configured to be attached to a bunched grouping of hair of a wearer and includes a plurality of hairs weaved into a braided pattern. The hair extension further includes a first end comprising a decorative end of the pre-braided hair extension and a second end distal from the first end, wherein the second end is configured to receive the bunched grouping of hair there through. According to one embodiment, the second end can include a loop. The loop can be configured to receive the bunched grouping of hair there through. The hair ropes weaved into the braided pattern can be configured to permit threading of the bunched grouping through and among the hair ropes.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventor: Daisy Curbeon
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Patent number: 11478666Abstract: Systems and cosmetic kits for removal of eye makeup are described. In an example, the systems include a handle portion configured to be grasped by a hand and defining a formulation reservoir that carries a formulation for removing eye makeup from a region of an eye; an application portion including: a plurality of bristles shaped to apply the formulation to the region of the eye; and an aperture; and a support member extending between the handle portion and the application portion, the support member defining a lumen in fluid communication with the formulation reservoir and the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Lily Truong, Zane Bowman Allen Miller, Gloria Giovanni Morales, Kyoo Jin Park
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Patent number: 11470940Abstract: A formula delivery system can be used in conjunction with hair and scalp treatment appliances to supply a hair treatment formulation to the appliance. In one aspect, the formula delivery system delivers hair coloring formulation to the appliance. Formula delivery systems of the present disclosure generally include at least one fluid container configured to retain a volume of formulation for delivery of the formulation to a hair coloring appliance. In this regard, the formula delivery system may be configured to removably couple to an inlet member of the appliance that allows the appliance to draw the formulation from the fluid container for use within the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Joseph W. Grez, Carolina Canamaque, John Streeter, Richard Taylor, Mark E. Bartlett, Scott P. Mosby, Joseph Michael Recco, Francis George Tatu, Adam Paul Vallee
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Patent number: 11470938Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating, especially styling, hair, comprising: a receptacle (25) containing a product to be applied, said product being contained in the receptacle in a fluid state; two jaws (3, 4) that are movable in relation to each other and can adopt a spread configuration for the insertion of a lock of hair therebetween and a closed configuration for treating the lock of hair, said jaws (3, 4) being movable along the lock of hair in said closed configuration; an application body (23) for applying the cosmetic product, carried by one of said jaws and suitable for coming into contact with the hair in the closed position; and a steam outlet (21) on the other one of said jaws, for exposing the hair engaged in the device to the steam.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignees: L'OREAL, SEB S.A.Inventors: Régis Fereyre, Franck Mandica, Stefania Nuzzo
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Patent number: 11457723Abstract: Disclosed is an oral cleaning kit, including an interdental brush, an oral viewer, a container, and a holder. The container includes an upper cover and a base. Oral cleaning appliances such as the interdental brush, the oral viewer, toothpaste and a toothbrush may be disposed in the container. The base includes a fixed clamping ring and a storage tank. The upper cover may be used as a tooth mug and is detachably mounted on the base. The holder may be provided on the container. When the holder is unfolded, a mobile phone may be disposed on the holder, and the cleaning process may be observed through the mobile phone in real time. The oral cleaning kit has the advantages of carrying convenience, simple use and hygiene.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventor: Xing Zhou
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Patent number: 11445801Abstract: Process for making up an area of human keratin materials (P) using a makeup device having a transfer surface and a coat of at least one cosmetic colouring ink (4) borne by the transfer surface and obtained by printing using at least one digital printer, the colouring ink being intended to be applied to the keratin materials (P), the process comprising the following steps: —transferring at least part of the coat of cosmetic ink (4) onto the area (P) to be made up by placing the coat of ink (4) in contact with the area (P) to be made up, and then —forming a protective coating (8) by applying at least one composition comprising a film-forming polymer onto the area (P) of keratin materials to be made up.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Henri Samain, Franck Giron, Chrystele Gevrey
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Patent number: 11375798Abstract: A bangle and makeup kit combination assembly and method of operation provide a personal adornment, such as an annular-shaped bangle, that discretely stores and efficiently dispenses individual components of a makeup kit. The assembly comprises a makeup kit comprising multiple makeup components, such as eye and brow liners, trays, mirrors, and a makeup applicator. The assembly further comprises a bangle having an outer ornamental cover that is defined by a decorative surface. The bangle further comprises an outer annular member, a middle makeup retention member having slots that correspond with makeup components, and an inner annular layer. The bangle also includes an edge locking mechanism that secures the annular members and makeup kit components into the ornamental bangle configuration until disassembly for access to the makeup kit is desired. In this manner, the bangle can be worn as an ornament, and then disassembled to access the makeup kit contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventor: Amelia Yachya
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Patent number: 11375799Abstract: A device for providing safety during the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject, especially when the installation is automatic. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and the subject in order to protect the subject in the event of a malfunction.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Wink RoboticsInventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, Michael Muller, Kyle Andrew Tucker, Michelle Warner, Richard W. O'Connor
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Patent number: 11363847Abstract: A hair augmentation system is provided including a main portion. A clip notch may be provided in the main portion. A removable clip portion may complement the clip notch in the main portion. The main portion and the clip portion together may have a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface. At least one hair clip may be provided on the inner surface of each of the main portion and the clip portion. A flap cavity may be provided in the main portion. A hair flap may be provided on the main portion at the flap cavity. At least one hair comb may be provided on the hair flap. Imitation hair may be provided on the outer surface of the main portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Jennifer Ann Martin
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Patent number: 11357311Abstract: A hair weave removal tool includes a handle, an elongated member, a magnifier, and a light source. The elongated member extends from an end of the handle. The elongated member includes an extension extending outwardly therefrom and a guide member located laterally adjacent the extension. The magnifier is pivotably coupled to the handle laterally adjacent the elongated member. The light source is coupled to the handle, and is configured to illuminate an area above the extension.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventor: Jennifer M. Smith
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Patent number: 11350719Abstract: A hair styling aid for curling hair is described, including a housing, guide means comprising a slot in a wall of the housing for receiving a length of hair to be styled, a rotatable element rotatable clockwise or anticlockwise relative to the housing and the guide means, to form curls, and a heated elongate member around which the length of hair is wound by the rotatable element, in use. The housing surrounds a part of the elongate member to form a chamber between the housing wall(s) and the elongate member, the housing extending from and being integral with a handle. The rotatable element is rotatable relative to or with the elongate member, having a predefined starting position to which it is automatically returned after use. The housing has a longitudinal axis and the slot is parallel with the longitudinal axis of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: TF3 LIMITEDInventor: Alfredo DeBenedictis
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Patent number: 11337506Abstract: An improved nail polish bottle includes a receptacle having an inner volume configured to retain a nail polish substance. The receptacle having two openings with a pair of coupling members attached to the two openings. The pair of coupling members configured to couple two nail polish cap and brush assemblies. Each nail polish cap and brush assembly includes a different brush type. One is a standard brush for general nail polish use and the other is detailed brush for fine detailed work, such as nail art. The caps on the assemblies may include different shapes or designs so the user knows which cap corresponds to a specific brush. Both brush types share the same nail polish substance in the inner volume of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Inventors: Ben Thai Pham, Kristy Tran
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Patent number: 11330856Abstract: An artificial lash extension includes clusters of artificial hairs. Each of the clusters includes at least two artificial hairs. Each of the clusters are coupled at a base formed by at least an application of heat. Each of the clusters are spaced from one another along a length of the base. The coupled clusters and the base are designed for an application under a natural lash.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11330855Abstract: A method of applying artificial lashes includes obtaining a set of clusters of artificial hairs that form a set of lash fusions connected to a base so as to form a set of lash extensions. The set of clusters may be heat fused at its root to form the base. The method may further includes applying an adhesive to enable the set of lash extensions to be affixed to natural eyelashes, and arranging the base of the set of lash extensions proximate to a proximate end portion of a natural upper eyelash of a subject such that the set of lash extensions extends from the proximate end portion toward a distal end portion of the natural upper eyelash. The method may also include affixing the lash extensions to the natural upper eyelash of the subject such that the lash extensions adhere to the natural upper eyelash via the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11324303Abstract: Methods and products for cleaning hair trimmings after cutting a person's hair. One of the methods includes applying a microfiber swab to one of the person's ears to remove the loose hair trimmings resulting from cutting the person's hair. Another one of the methods includes attaching a microfiber neck strip to the person's neck prior to cutting the person's hair.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: The Good Life Services LLCInventors: Ryan Vidotto, Deborah Vidotto
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Patent number: 11324298Abstract: A hair treatment apparatus including a pliable sheet having a width and length positionable on a head of a wearer to engage a hairline between an arcuate top edge and an arcuate bottom edge with a pair of ends correspondingly disposed on opposite sides of a wearer's head and methods of using a hair treatment apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: BG4 LLCInventor: Melany Anne Cahill
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Patent number: 11317696Abstract: Provided is a pump for discharging cosmetics to the outside while simultaneously opening the outer vessel lid and pushing the discharge plate, which is formed of a smaller number of parts, and thus it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Inventor: Seong Il Kang