Patents by Inventor Diane C. Breidenbach

Diane C. Breidenbach 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: 8545120
    Abstract: A dual cosmetic container is disclosed. The container has a sleeve that has a first end and a second end, each of the ends are adapted to receive a receptacle for containing a cosmetic product. The cosmetic product in the first receptacle is different from the cosmetic product in the second receptacle. At least one of the receptacles has an applicator in the form of a rollerball for dispensing product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20130004226
    Abstract: A dual cosmetic container is disclosed. The container has a sleeve that has a first end and a second end, each of the ends are adapted to receive a receptacle for containing a cosmetic product. The cosmetic product in the first receptacle is different from the cosmetic product in the second receptacle. At least one of the receptacles has an applicator in the form of a rollerball for dispensing product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20120251221
    Abstract: An improved applicator comprises a reservoir member receiving a piston within a cavity therein, the piston being threadably actuated by a drive member that seals on the reservoir member in a rotatable relation. The piston selectively engages the reservoir member in a calibrated friction fit therebetween to ensure that the engagement is sufficient to squeegee a semi-liquid or semi-solid product contained within the reservoir cavity. Selective engagement also comprises piston anti-rotation being provided by an engaging portion of the piston comprising a shape having an elliptical cross-section that may be received within an interior surface of the reservoir member having a corresponding elliptical cross-section. Anti-rotation may alternatively be provided by an engaging portion of the piston comprising a generally cylindrical shape interrupted by a flat portion thereon, which may be received within an interior surface of the reservoir member having a corresponding cylindrical shape with a flat section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20090041528
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20080131187
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 7377707
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir is designed so as to allow for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 7210870
    Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a product that flows under pressure. The applicator has an exterior top surface, an exterior sidewall, and a base. The applicator has a chamber which constitutes a reservoir for holding the product to be dispensed. The reservoir has a top wall, a bottom wall and a side wall. The applicator has an orifice for dispensing product, and the orifice connects the top surface to the top wall. The chamber has a disk capable of traveling through the chamber forcing product through the orifice as it travels through the chamber. The disk has a product contact surface that contacts a major portion of the top surface when the travel of the disk is complete so that product remaining in the chamber is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Cosmetic Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 6981811
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 6939071
    Abstract: A container for applying a lip treatment material to a user is described. The lip treatment material may have a chromatic or nonchromatic color or be a dark gray. The container has a base, an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface. The top surface has at least one orifice therein. The container has a rotatable ball mounted at the orifice for applying the lip treatment material from the container to the lips of the user. The rotatable ball has a color selected from the group consisting of chromatic and nonchromatic colors, blacks or dark grays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Fragrance Systems International
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20040234321
    Abstract: A dual cosmetic container is disclosed. The container has a sleeve that has a first end and a second end, each of the ends are adapted to receive a receptacle for containing a cosmetic product. The cosmetic product in the first receptacle is different from the cosmetic product in the second receptacle. At least one of the receptacles has an applicator in the form of a rollerball for dispensing product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20040161292
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20040126179
    Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a product that flows under pressure is described. The applicator comprises an exterior top surface, an exterior sidewall, and a base. The applicator has a chamber which constitutes a reservoir for holding the product to be dispensed. The reservoir has a top wall, a bottom wall and a side wall. The applicator has an orifice for dispensing product, and the orifice connects the top surface to the top wall. The chamber has a disk capable of traveling through the chamber forcing product through the orifice as it travels through the chamber. The disk has a product contact surface that contacts a major portion of the top surface when the travel of the disk is complete so that product remaining in the chamber is minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 6607323
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 6488427
    Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a product comprises an exterior top surface, an exterior sidewall, and a base. The applicator has a chamber which constitutes a reservoir for holding the product to be dispensed. The reservoir has top wall, a bottom wall and a side wall. The applicator has an orifice for dispensing product, and the orifice connects the top surface to the top wall. The chamber has a disk capable of traveling through the chamber forcing product through the orifice as it travels through the chamber. The disk has a product contact surface that contacts a major portion of the top surface when the travel of the disk is complete so that product remaining in the chamber is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20020090247
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20020071707
    Abstract: A dual cosmetic container is disclosed. The container has a sleeve that has a first end and a second end, each of the ends are adapted to receive a receptacle for containing a cosmetic product. The cosmetic product in the first receptacle is different from the cosmetic product in the second receptacle. At least one of the products in one of the receptacles is a lip product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 5526960
    Abstract: A perfume dispenser is provided with clear replaceable refill cartridge. The perfume applicator is preferably 51/4" long and includes a metal or plastic barrel, screw on cap and disposable replaceable refill cartridge. The refill cartridge acts as the case of the unit and liquid perfume is dispensed from a snap-in spring loaded applicator, such as a roll-on applicator or an atomizer spray applicator. The disposable refill cartridge screws into the base of the barrel and a clear plug portion of refill cartridge allows viewing of the perfume level to determine when the unit is empty. The disposable refill cartridge is necessary for the dispenser unit to function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Fragrance Systems International, Inc.
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: D624239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille