Patents Examined by Cris L. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11529220
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable teeth cleaning apparatus, which implements, through a pump in a teeth cleaner, a function of supplementing a teeth cleaning liquid from a connecting seat connected to the teeth cleaner. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to connect the teeth cleaner to a teeth cleaning liquid source through a connecting hose during teeth cleaning, and liquid leakage is avoided during liquid supplement. Further, a seating/unseating status and whether a liquid reservoir is filled up are detected automatically, and a controller controls on/off and switching of a series of valves, thereby implementing automatic liquid supplement of the teeth cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: XIAMEN JIEBOYA TECHNOLOGY CO, LTD.
    Inventors: Mu Yuan, Caibo Gu
  • Patent number: 11528979
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair accessories and more specifically to a hair accessory for maintaining previously styled hair. In accordance with aspects and embodiments, a hair accessory is provided having a stretchable loop and an arc affixed perpendicularly to the stretchable loop. A user can pull styled hair through the stretchable loop, wrap the styled hair concentrically around the arc, and secure the accessory in the hair such that the hair is up but is able to be returned to its previously styled state by removing the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Sleepy Tie, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachael Rubin
  • Patent number: 11510763
    Abstract: A method is used to provide a dental prosthetic with an upper boundary that cannot be seen when a patient smiles with the dental prosthetic installed. The method includes tracing a smile line on a dental appliance while the dental appliance is in the patient's mouth and while the patient is smiling. The method then includes transferring that smile line from the dental appliance to a study cast of the patient's mouth. The study cast is then scanned to create a three-dimensional digital model that includes the transferred smile line. The three-dimensional digital model is used to generate a surgical plan and surgical hardware for installation of the dental prosthetic. The dental prosthetic may include a full arch restoration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: NATIONAL DENTEX, LLC
    Inventor: Armand C. Jusuf
  • Patent number: 11504215
    Abstract: An apparatus for performing dental hygiene includes a concave support member integrally coupled to an upper end of a handle portion, and a floss attachment coupled to the concave support member between a first end and a second end of the concave support member. A hollow passage extending from a lower end of the handle portion to the second end of the concave support member is provided, which receives a water flosser tip such that water from the water flosser tip traverses and exits from an aperture shaped end of the hollow passage at the second end of the concave support member onto the floss attachment in a direction substantially parallel to the floss attachment for the apparatus to work as a water floss pick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Seemie N. Syed
  • Patent number: 11504216
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a water flosser comprises a housing, a tooth irrigation portion, a water nozzle portion, a winding mechanism, and a water pipe configured to be bent and wound. The tooth irrigation portion is disposed in the housing and comprises a water inlet and a water outlet. The water nozzle portion is in communication with the water outlet of the tooth irrigation portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Xiamen Solex High-Tech Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhaojin Yin, Guihua Yan, Mingfu Zhang, Ben Li
  • 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: 11484387
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a dental surgical guide for placing at least one dental implant in a patient's mouth. The surgical guide is a formed prosthesis with a contour to fit upon a patient's teeth. The formed prosthesis providing; at least one guide sleeve disposed in the formed prosthesis and structured and arranged to guide a surgical tool into a patient's jaw at a predetermined location, the guide sleeve defining a tool alignment pathway; at least one irrigant port structured and arranged to receive an irrigant line from a remote irrigant source and conduct the irrigant to a spout disposed proximate to each guide sleeve. A hydraulically activated valve may also be disposed within the spout. An associated method of use is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher James Macri, Daniel Walden Roberts
  • 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: 11464607
    Abstract: Model teeth 20 for a dental model includes a model teeth base 10 provided with a plurality of insertion holes 13 having an inner surface provided with an insertion hole-side step portion 13b such that a deep side of the holes 13 is narrower than an opening side, and a plurality of the teeth 20 having a tooth crown portion 21 exposed from the holes 13 and a tooth root portion 22 inserted inside the holes 13, when the model teeth are detachably inserted into the holes 13, respectively. The teeth 20 include a model teeth-side step portion 26 provided on an outer surface of the portion 22 and cause the teeth 20 to move in a direction such that a distance between adjacent teeth 20 is shortened, as the teeth 20 abut the portion 13b when inserted into the holes 13 and the teeth 20 are inserted deep into the holes 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: NISSIN DENTAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Hideaki Goto, Teruyuki Iwasaki, Yuhei Matsuoka
  • 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: 11452582
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-ligating orthodontic bracket assembly. The self-ligating orthodontic bracket assembly includes: a body block including a base, a pair of guide walls, and a stopper wall in an integrated manner; a ligating block configured to be slidably coupled to the sliding portion so that the archwire slidably inserted and seated into the seating groove is selectively ligated and released in a seated state, and provided with a fitting depression formed by recessing the bottom of the ligating block upward and a guide depression formed through upward recessing to form a step at a location away from one end of the fitting depression; and a ligating means including a temporary assembly protrusion and a complete assembly protrusion successively formed on the sliding portion, and a retainer configured to selectively ligate and release the archwire in cooperation with the temporary assembly protrusion and the complete assembly protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: GNI CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Dug Su Kim
  • 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