Patents by Inventor Louis D. Tomassetti

Louis D. Tomassetti 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).

  • Publication number: 20240017434
    Abstract: A razor includes a blade cartridge with multiple blades that removably and pivotally attaches to a handle. The blade cartridge and handle include electronic processing elements for collecting, receiving, processing, storing and transferring data before, during and after use of the razor for shaving. A charging base allows for charging a rechargeable power source in the handle and is further adapted to communicate with a smartphone, computer or other electronic device via wired and/or wireless communication. The processing elements in the blade cartridge and the handle bidirectionally communicate with each other and the charging base including sending and receiving the data therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Patent number: 11602868
    Abstract: A razor having a handle and blade cartridge containing one or more blades includes a battery power source and a heating system powered by the battery source for heating the one or more blades and/or a heating element on the blade cartridge. The blade cartridge further includes a strip of lubricating material thereon that is heated by the heating system when the blades and/or heating element warm up. As the strip of lubricating material is warmed up, it provides a release of extra lubricating chemicals, including fats or other lubricating agents. This helps to provide a more comfortable shave while also protecting the user's skin both during shaving and after shaving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: HEATED BLADES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Patent number: 11273561
    Abstract: A blade cartridge for a wet shave razor includes multiple blades that are electrically connected in series to a power source, such as a battery power source, wherein the blades are heated as a result of electrical resistance created by the electric current flow through the blades. The electric current flow through the blades creates a magnetic field around each of the blades, which is opposite in polarity to adjacent blades due to the blades being electrically connected in series, wherein current flow is in opposite direction in each adjacently positioned blade. A method of vibrating the blades includes the step of rapidly alternating direction of current flow to change the polarity of electric fields around each blade to cause momentary attraction between adjacent blades in rapid impulses (e.g., 700 hz to 75 khz) that results in vibration of the blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: HEATED BLADES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Patent number: 11178851
    Abstract: An animal training and behavior altering device and method is used to teach and train dogs, cats and most other animals from unwanted behaviors such as continuous barking, jumping up, stealing, pet to pet confrontations, unwanted use of furniture and other bad habits and behaviors. The device and method combines sound and smell to trigger senses of the animal in a manner that establishes and reinforces negative feedback. In particular, discharge of a propellant through a specially designed nozzle on a canister creates a loud hissing sound combined with a citrus scent that most animals strongly dislike, whereby the behavior of the animal is corrected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: L.P.I. CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Peter C. Tomassetti, Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Publication number: 20210331339
    Abstract: A razor includes one or more blades that are directly or indirectly heated by RF energy. A control circuit is connected to and operates a high frequency (HF) generator and a HF power amplifier (HFPA) for generating radio frequency (RF) energy throughout a range of controllable power levels. The generated RF energy is guided by a wave guide from the HFPA to a resonance chamber (i.e., band pass filter cavity). The RF energy is radiated from the resonance chamber towards the one or more blades which absorb the RF energy, thereby causing the temperature of the blades to increase. An energy source provides the electric current required for operating the control circuit, the HF generator and the HFPA. In another embodiment, the RF energy is radiated from the resonance chamber towards a heating element that increases in temperature and heats the blades by thermal conduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, Felix Lazarev
  • Patent number: 11052557
    Abstract: A razor includes one or more blades that are directly or indirectly heated by RF energy. A control circuit is connected to and operates a high frequency (HF) generator and a HF power amplifier (HFPA) for generating radio frequency (RF) energy throughout a range of controllable power levels. The generated RF energy is guided by a wave guide from the HFPA to a resonance chamber (i.e., band pass filter cavity). The RF energy is radiated from the resonance chamber towards the one or more blades which absorb the RF energy, thereby causing the temperature of the blades to increase. An energy source provides the electric current required for operating the control circuit, the HF generator and the HFPA. In another embodiment, the RF energy is radiated from the resonance chamber towards a heating element that increases in temperature and heats the blades by thermal conduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: HEATED BLADES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, Felix Lazarev
  • Publication number: 20200376699
    Abstract: A modular blade cartridge insert is structured for receipt within a previously molded and designed plastic frame of a conventional multiblade razor cartridge. The modular insert includes a cage having an arrangement of blades positioned in parallel arrangement and electrically connected in series by bridge contacts between alternating adjacent pairs of blades. The modular insert further includes an anode and catode connector for electrical connection to an electrical circuit including a power source and a switch, wherein electric current flows to the anode and through the blades and then back through the catode in the electrical circuit, upon operation of the switch to an on position to close the circuit. In a further embodiment, the multiple blades in the cage of the modular insert are heated by RF energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Publication number: 20200376696
    Abstract: A blade cartridge for a wet shave razor includes multiple blades that are electrically connected in series to a power source, such as a battery power source, wherein the blades are heated as a result of electrical resistance created by the electric current flow through the blades. The electric current flow through the blades creates a magnetic field around each of the blades, which is opposite in polarity to adjacent blades due to the blades being electrically connected in series, wherein current flow is in opposite direction in each adjacently positioned blade. A method of vibrating the blades includes the step of rapidly alternating direction of current flow to change the polarity of electric fields around each blade to cause momentary attraction between adjacent blades in rapid impulses (e.g., 700 hz to 75 khz) that results in vibration of the blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Publication number: 20200324425
    Abstract: A razor includes a blade cartridge with multiple blades removably and pivotally attaches to a handle. The blade cartridge and handle include microprocessors for wireless communication between the handle and blade cartridge, via near field communication or RFID. A charging base allows for charging a rechargeable power source in the handle and is further adapted to communicate with a smartphone, computer or other electronic device via wired and/or wireless communication. A mobile application on the smartphone is able to communicate with the charging base, while also providing for wired or wireless communication with remote servers/cloud infrastructure and/or the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Publication number: 20200324426
    Abstract: A razor having a handle and blade cartridge containing one or more blades includes a battery power source and a heating system powered by the battery source for heating the one or more blades and/or a heating element on the blade cartridge. The blade cartridge further includes a strip of lubricating material thereon that is heated by the heating system when the blades and/or heating element warm up. As the strip of lubricating material is warmed up, it provides a release of extra lubricating chemicals, including fats or other lubricating agents. This helps to provide a more comfortable shave while also protecting the user's skin both during shaving and after shaving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventor: Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Publication number: 20200315137
    Abstract: An animal training and behavior altering device and method is used to teach and train dogs, cats and most other animals from unwanted behaviors such as continuous barking, jumping up, stealing, pet to pet confrontations, unwanted use of furniture and other bad habits and behaviors. The device and method combines sound and smell to trigger senses of the animal in a manner that establishes and reinforces negative feedback. In particular, discharge of a propellant through a specially designed nozzle on a canister creates a loud hissing sound combined with a citrus scent that most animals strongly dislike, whereby the behavior of the animal is corrected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Peter C. Tomassetti, Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Publication number: 20200016781
    Abstract: A razor includes one or more blades that are directly or indirectly heated by RF energy. A control circuit is connected to and operates a high frequency (HF) generator and a HF power amplifier (HFPA) for generating radio frequency (RF) energy throughout a range of controllable power levels. The generated RF energy is guided by a wave guide from the HFPA to a resonance chamber (i.e., band pass filter cavity). The RF energy is radiated from the resonance chamber towards the one or more blades which absorb the RF energy, thereby causing the temperature of the blades to increase. An energy source provides the electric current required for operating the control circuit, the HF generator and the HFPA. In another embodiment, the RF energy is radiated from the resonance chamber towards a heating element that increases in temperature and heats the blades by thermal conduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, Felix Lazarev
  • Publication number: 20180126572
    Abstract: A razor includes one or more blades that are directly or indirectly heated by RF energy. A processing element is connected to a radio frequency (RF) modulator which is coupled with an RF coupling and/or resonance chamber. The resonance chamber is spatially coupled with either the blades of the razor or, alternatively, one or more heating elements that are thermally coupled with the blades for transferring heat energy directly to the blades. An energy source provides the electric current required for operating the processing element and RF modulator. The RF modulator emits RF energy that is directed and amplified by the RF coupling/resonance chamber which warms the blades or heating elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, Felix Lazarev
  • Patent number: 9751227
    Abstract: A method for regulating current flow in a wet shave razor includes one or more conductive materials, such as metals, in electric circuit connection, wherein each conductive material has unique resistance properties and is used to regulate the amount of current (i.e. heat) flowing to at least one electrically powered component on the blade cartridge, and particularly one or more electrically powered devices/elements on the blade cartridge such as, but not limited to, one or more blades, one or more heating elements, a vibration device, illuminating device (e.g. LED or bulb), gauges, or indicators. The length and thickness of the conductive materials used in the electric circuit further affects the total circuit resistance and, accordingly, the amount of current flowing to the blade cartridge for heating the blades. In other embodiments, the dissimilar material conductors may be used to regulate current flow to alternative electrically conductive components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Heated Blades Holding Company, LLC
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, William Bohmer
  • Patent number: 9604375
    Abstract: A blade cartridge for a shaving razor contains a series of parallel blades and at least two contact segments as part of an electric circuit connected to the blades at spaced intervals to provide an electric current flow through the blades in a manner that provides more efficient heat distribution across the length of the blades. A radiator effect is created wherein heat produced by the contact segments passes between the blades towards the cutting edge of the blades. The combination of the heat produced by the electric current flow through the conductive blades and the heat produced by the contact segments provides a dual heat process that makes it easier to adjust and control the temperature to a desired stable heat temperature. A thin conductive film may be fitted to be in contact with the ends of the blades to insure conductivity throughout the entire length of each blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: HEATED BLADES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: William Bohmer, Louis D. Tomassetti
  • Publication number: 20160346943
    Abstract: A method for regulating current flow in a wet shave razor includes one or more conductive materials, such as metals, in electric circuit connection, wherein each conductive material has unique resistance properties and is used to regulate the amount of current (i.e. heat) flowing to at least one electrically powered component on the blade cartridge, and particularly one or more electrically powered devices/elements on the blade cartridge such as, but not limited to, one or more blades, one or more heating elements, a vibration device, illuminating device (e.g. LED or bulb), gauges, or indicators. The length and thickness of the conductive materials used in the electric circuit further affects the total circuit resistance and, accordingly, the amount of current flowing to the blade cartridge for heating the blades. In other embodiments, the dissimilar material conductors may be used to regulate current flow to alternative electrically conductive components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, William Bohmer
  • Patent number: 9498891
    Abstract: A blade cartridge for a shaving razor includes a unitary blade arrangement as part of a heating system for a razor. The unitary blade arrangement includes one or more electrically conductive blades in electrical connection with an electric power source that may be located in the blade cartridge or in the handle of the razor, forming an electric circuit. When supplied with electric current, the blades generate heat for increased shaving performance and comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: HEATED BLADES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, William Bohmer
  • Patent number: 9440366
    Abstract: A system for regulating current flow in a wet shave razor includes one or more conductive materials, such as metals, in electric circuit connection, wherein each conductive material has unique resistance properties and is used to regulate the amount of current (i.e. heat) flowing to at least one electrically powered component on the blade cartridge, and particularly one or more electrically powered devices/elements on the blade cartridge such as, but not limited to, one or more blades, one or more heating elements, a vibration device, illuminating device (e.g. LED or bulb), gauges, or indicators. The length and thickness of the conductive materials used in the electric circuit further affects the total circuit resistance and, accordingly, the amount of current flowing to the blade cartridge for heating the blades. In other embodiments, the dissimilar material conductors may be used to regulate current flow to alternative electrically conductive components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: HEATED BLADES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, William Bohmer
  • Patent number: 9399304
    Abstract: A blade heating system for a heated razor includes electrically conductive blades contained in a blade cartridge. A switch lever is hingedly attached to the blade cartridge and is selectively positionable between a closed position, wherein the switch lever is closed against the back of the blade cartridge, and an open position, wherein the switch lever is opened away from the back of the blade cartridge. Electrically conductive leads are connected to positive and negative terminal ends of a battery carried on the switch lever. One or more electrically conductive blade contacts are provided for electrically connecting the one or more blades to the conductive leads and battery when the switch lever is in the closed position for delivering electric current to the one or more electrically conductive blades. In a preferred embodiment, magnets are used to releasably hold the switch lever closed against the back of the blade cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: HEATED BLADES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, William Bohmer
  • Patent number: D872576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Inventors: Peter C. Tomassetti, Louis D. Tomassetti