Patents by Inventor David J. Witchell

David J. Witchell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11103049
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for delivery of custom blended dispensing custom blended personal care beauty products for a beauty service, wherein one or more components of a beauty product are stored where they may be supplied as needed to a dispenser, and where a control mechanism regulates the dosage of beauty components to provide a desired selected personal care beauty product with the characteristics selected. A selection screen display provides an image of a person and the person's hair that may be manipulated to simulate modifications that may include cut or styling and color or other effects. The selections are processed and stored and a formula is generated and communicating to a dispensing device to deliver the product components to produce the formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: COLORCULTURE NETWORK, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Carl Wickstrom, Alana Barakat, Scott Bush, Dilan DeSilva, William Arnold, Eric Thompson, Musse Olol
  • Patent number: 11006734
    Abstract: A method, system and device for determining the properties of hair and skin. The method, system and device facilitates the selection and application of an application of a product to the hair or skin of an individual to achieve a desired target result. The hair or skin properties measured may include the hair composition and chemical components of the hair, as well as substances that may coat the hair, and other substances on, absorbed or adsorbed on or into the hair. A hyper-spectral imaging component is employed to obtain information from the hair or skin and that information is used to provide a produce used to produce the target result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Colorculture Network, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Erlend Olson
  • Publication number: 20200015574
    Abstract: A method, system and device for determining the properties of hair and skin. The method, system and device facilitates the selection and application of an application of a product to the hair or skin of an individual to achieve a desired target result. The hair or skin properties measured may include the hair composition and chemical components of the hair, as well as substances that may coat the hair, and other substances on, absorbed or adsorbed on or into the hair. A hyper-spectral imaging component is employed to obtain information from the hair or skin and that information is used to provide a produce used to produce the target result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Colorculture Network, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Erlend Olson
  • Patent number: 10231531
    Abstract: A method, system and device for determining the properties of hair and skin. The method, system and device facilities the selection and application of an application of a product to the hair or skin of an individual to achieve a desired target result. The hair or skin properties measured may include the hair composition and chemical components of the hair, as well as substances that may coat the hair, and other substances on, absorbed or absorbed on or into the hair. A hyper-spectral imaging component is employed to obtain information from the hair or skin and that information is used to provide a produce used to produce the target result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Colorculture Network, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Erlend Olson
  • Publication number: 20180317633
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for delivery of custom blended dispensing custom blended personal care beauty products for a beauty service, wherein one or more components of a beauty product are stored where they may be supplied as needed to a dispenser, and where a control mechanism regulates the dosage of beauty components to provide a desired selected personal care beauty product with the characteristics selected. A selection screen display provides an image of a person and the person's hair that may be manipulated to simulate modifications that may include cut or styling and color or other effects. The selections are processed and stored and a formula is generated and communicating to a dispensing device to deliver the product components to produce the formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: COLORCULTURE NETWORK, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Carl Wickstrom, Alana Barakat, Scott Bush, Dilan DeSilva, William Arnold, Eric Thompson
  • Patent number: 9961984
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for delivery of custom blended dispensing custom blended personal care beauty products for a beauty service, wherein one or more components of a beauty product are stored where they may be supplied as needed to a dispenser, and where a control mechanism regulates the dosage of beauty components to provide a desired selected personal care beauty product with the characteristics selected. A selection screen display provides an image of a person and the person's hair that may be manipulated to simulate modifications that may include cut or styling and color or other effects. The selections are processed and stored and a formula is generated and communicating to a dispensing device to deliver the product components to produce the formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Colorculture Network, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Carl Wickstrom, Alana Barakat, Scott Bush, Dilan DeSilva, William Arnold, Eric Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170119130
    Abstract: A method, system and device for determining the properties of hair and skin. The method, system and device facilities the selection and application of an application of a product to the hair or skin of an individual to achieve a desired target result. The hair or skin properties measured may include the hair composition and chemical components of the hair, as well as substances that may coat the hair and other substances on, absorbed or absorbed on or into the hair. A hyper-spectral imaging component is employed to obtain information from the hair or skin and that information is used to provide a produce used to produce the target result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Colorculture Network, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Erlend Olson
  • Publication number: 20150173488
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for delivery of custom blended dispensing custom blended personal care beauty products for a beauty service, wherein one or more components of a beauty product are stored where they may be supplied as needed to a dispenser, and where a control mechanism regulates the dosage of beauty components to provide a desired selected personal care beauty product with the characteristics selected. A selection screen display provides an image of a person and the person's hair that may be manipulated to simulate modifications that may include cut or styling and color or other effects. The selections are processed and stored and a formula is generated and communicating to a dispensing device to deliver the product components to produce the formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Carl Wickstrom, Alana Barakat, Scott Bush, Dilan DeSilva, William Arnold, Eric Thompson
  • Patent number: 8977389
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for delivery of custom blended dispensing custom blended personal care beauty products for a beauty service, wherein one or more components of a beauty product are stored where they may be supplied as needed to a dispenser, and where a control mechanism regulates the dosage of beauty components to provide a desired selected personal care beauty product with the characteristics selected. A selection screen display provides an image of a person and the person's hair that may be manipulated to simulate modifications that may include cut or styling and color or other effects. The selections are processed and stored and a formula is generated and communicating to a dispensing device to deliver the product components to produce the formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: ColorCulture Network, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Carl Wickstrom, Alana Barakat, Scott Bush, Dilan DeSilva, William Arnold, Eric Thompson
  • Publication number: 20150021356
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for delivery of custom blended dispensing custom blended personal care beauty products for a beauty service, wherein one or more components of a beauty product are stored where they may be supplied as needed to a dispenser, and where a control mechanism regulates the dosage of beauty components to provide a desired selected personal care beauty product with the characteristics selected. A selection screen display provides an image of a person and the person's hair that may be manipulated to simulate modifications that may include cut or styling and color or other effects. The selections are processed and stored and a formula is generated and communicating to a dispensing device to deliver the product components to produce the formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: ColorCulture Network, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Witchell, Carl Wickstrom, Alana Barakat, Scott Bush, Dilan DeSilva, William Arnold, Eric Thompson