Patents Examined by Brianne E Kalach
  • Patent number: 11583054
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventor: Jehad M. Kafri
  • Patent number: 11583062
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 11576762
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventor: Francisco J. Llull Vera
  • Patent number: 11490672
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Daisy Curbeon
  • Patent number: 11478666
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Lily Truong, Zane Bowman Allen Miller, Gloria Giovanni Morales, Kyoo Jin Park
  • Patent number: 11470940
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Joseph W. Grez, Carolina Canamaque, John Streeter, Richard Taylor, Mark E. Bartlett, Scott P. Mosby, Joseph Michael Recco, Francis George Tatu, Adam Paul Vallee
  • Patent number: 11470938
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignees: L'OREAL, SEB S.A.
    Inventors: Régis Fereyre, Franck Mandica, Stefania Nuzzo
  • Patent number: 11457723
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Xing Zhou
  • Patent number: 11445801
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Franck Giron, Chrystele Gevrey
  • Patent number: 11375798
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventor: Amelia Yachya
  • Patent number: 11375799
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, Michael Muller, Kyle Andrew Tucker, Michelle Warner, Richard W. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 11363847
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Jennifer Ann Martin
  • Patent number: 11357311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventor: Jennifer M. Smith
  • Patent number: 11350719
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: TF3 LIMITED
    Inventor: Alfredo DeBenedictis
  • Patent number: 11337506
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ben Thai Pham, Kristy Tran
  • Patent number: 11330856
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Lashify, Inc.
    Inventor: Sahara Lotti
  • Patent number: 11330855
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Lashify, Inc.
    Inventor: Sahara Lotti
  • Patent number: 11324303
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: The Good Life Services LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Vidotto, Deborah Vidotto
  • Patent number: 11324298
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: BG4 LLC
    Inventor: Melany Anne Cahill
  • Patent number: 11317696
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: Seong Il Kang