Patents by Inventor Robert G. Robbins

Robert G. Robbins 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: 20220354308
    Abstract: The present food processing device is configured to hold food within a receptacle during cooking and subsequently during blending. It is desirable that the food processing device provides control for the flow of the steam during steam cooking of the food processing device, and then makes it easy to remove the food out after the food processing device has been blended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy, Robert G. Robbins, Lee Ann Taylor
  • Patent number: 9060582
    Abstract: A hair styling system includes a driver module and a plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules. The driver module includes a holder configured to interchangeably receive a plurality of styling modules, each configured to perform at least one styling operation, a driver gear positioned adjacent to the holder, and a power module comprising a motor configured to drive the driver gear in a first direction and a second direction. The plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules each include a styling module gear configured to operatively engage the driver gear and be rotatable thereby to perform at least one styling operation distinguishable from a styling operation performed by at least one other styling module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignees: SPECTRUM ASSOCIATES, LLC, KENNEDY-MATSUMOTO DESIGN, LLC, LONGORIA DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy, Robert G. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20140338692
    Abstract: A hair styling system includes a driver module and a plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules. The driver module includes a holder configured to interchangeably receive a plurality of styling modules, each configured to perform at least one styling operation, a driver gear positioned adjacent to the holder, and a power module comprising a motor configured to drive the driver gear in a first direction and a second direction. The plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules each include a styling module gear configured to operatively engage the driver gear and be rotatable thereby to perform at least one styling operation distinguishable from a styling operation performed by at least one other styling module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy, Robert G. Robbins
  • Patent number: 7156104
    Abstract: A hair coloring applicator (10) for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush (12). The hair coloring applicator may include a housing (24) and a supply of hair coloring material (44) positioned so as to contact the brush (12). The housing (24) may include at least one opening for receiving at least one strand of hair and placing the at least one strand of hair in contact with the brush (12). The hair coloring applicator (10) may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material (44) to strands of hair. The brush (12) may include bristles, a napped material, and/or an absorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignees: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLC
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Patent number: 7156885
    Abstract: Devices configured to permit the application of color to hair from a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition and methods relating to use of such devices are disclosed. The device includes a support, and a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition fixedly disposed on the support. The solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition includes a soap gelling agent such that the hair coloring composition retains its shape, and can be provided as a block having a predefined shape. These devices are not attendant with dripping as has been associated with prior art hair color applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignees: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLC
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins, Richard Kaiser
  • Patent number: 6848452
    Abstract: A hair coloring applicator for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush. The hair coloring applicator may include one or more brushes rotatably coupled to a body. The body may include a housing having at least one opening for receiving one or more strands of hair. The brush may include a plurality of bristles configured to contact the one or more strands of hair without tangling or snagging the hair. The bristles of the brush receive a hair coloring material and apply the material to strands of hair by contacting the hair. The hair coloring applicator may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material to strands of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignees: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLC
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20040211437
    Abstract: A hair coloring applicator (10) for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush (12). The hair coloring applicator may include a housing (24) and a supply of hair coloring material (44) positioned so as to contact the brush (12). The housing (24) may include at least one opening for receiving at least one strand of hair and placing the at least one strand of hair in contact with the brush (12). The hair coloring applicator (10) may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material (44) to strands of hair. The brush (12) may include bristles, a napped material, and/or an absorbent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20040176710
    Abstract: A massage device for creating a massaging action. The massage device may include at least two massaging projections mounted in relation to a flexible fluid supply conduit, such as a shower hose. The device may include a chamber for containing an impeller, and the fluid supply conduit may include an outlet for fluid to contact the impeller and cause the impeller to rotate. At least one weight is disposed in the head and is coupled to the impeller eccentric to a rotational axis of the impeller for moving the projection in an oscillatory motion, which creates the massaging action. The head may be supplied on a handle, or along the fluid supply conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicants: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLC, Chininis Product Development Group LLC
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins, Steve Chininis
  • Publication number: 20040159329
    Abstract: A hair coloring applicator for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush. The hair coloring applicator may include one or more brushes rotatably coupled to a body. The body may include a housing having at least one opening for receiving one or more strands of hair. The brush may include a plurality of bristles configured to contact the one or more strands of hair without tangling or snagging the hair. The bristles of the brush receive a hair coloring material and apply the material to strands of hair by contacting the hair. The hair coloring applicator may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material to strands of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20040146621
    Abstract: A food preparation system and method, including a base housing, a container detachably engagable with the base housing in which the container is adapted to receive food products. The system also includes a heater within the base housing and/or the container for converting a liquid into a cooking vapor, and a blade rotatably mounted in the container in which the blade supports the food products during a cooking step and processes the food products during a processing step. The system can also have positioning structure within the base housing and/or the container for positioning the blade in a cooking position during the cooking step, and for positioning the blade in a processing position during the processing step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Patent number: 6745780
    Abstract: A hair coloring applicator for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush. The hair coloring applicator may include one or more brushes rotatably coupled to a body. The body may include a housing having at least one opening for receiving one or more strands of hair. The brush may include a plurality of bristles configured to contact the one or more strands of hair without tangling or snagging the hair. The bristles of the brush receive a hair coloring material and apply the material to strands of hair by contacting the hair. The hair coloring applicator may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material to strands of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignees: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLC
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20040064074
    Abstract: A massage device for creating a massaging action using at least one oscillating device. The massage device may be formed from a handle and a head pivotably coupled to the handle. The head may include a first chamber for containing the oscillating device and a second chamber for containing an impeller for driving the oscillating device. The oscillating device may be fluid driven. The massaging device may also include one or more controls in the handle for controlling the action of the massage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins, Steve Chininis
  • Patent number: 6703061
    Abstract: A food preparation system and method, including a base housing, a container detachably engagable with the base housing in which the container is adapted to receive food products. The system also includes a heater within the base housing and/or the container for converting a liquid into a cooking vapor, and a blade rotatably mounted in the container in which the blade supports the food products during a cooking step and processes the food products during a processing step. The system can also have positioning structure within the base housing and/or the container for positioning the blade in a cooking position during the cooking step, and for positioning the blade in a processing position during the processing step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20030070558
    Abstract: A food preparation system and method, including a base housing, a container detachably engagable with the base housing in which the container is adapted to receive food products. The system also includes a heater within the base housing and/or the container for converting a liquid into a cooking vapor, and a blade rotatably mounted in the container in which the blade supports the food products during a cooking step and processes the food products during a processing step. The system can also have positioning structure within the base housing and/or the container for positioning the blade in a cooking position during the cooking step, and for positioning the blade in a processing position during the processing step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Patent number: 6505545
    Abstract: A food preparation system and method, including a base housing, a container detachably engagable with the base housing in which the container is adapted to receive food products. The system also includes a heater within the base housing and/or the container for converting a liquid into a cooking vapor, and a blade rotatably mounted in the container in which the blade supports the food products during a cooking step and processes the food products during a processing step. The system can also have positioning structure within the base housing and/or the container for positioning the blade in a cooking position during the cooking step, and for positioning the blade in a processing position during the processing step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20020001650
    Abstract: A food preparation system and method, including a base housing, a container detachably engagable with the base housing in which the container is adapted to receive food products. The system also includes a heater within the base housing and/or the container for converting a liquid into a cooking vapor, and a blade rotatably mounted in the container in which the blade supports the food products during a cooking step and processes the food products during a processing step. The system can also have positioning structure within the base housing and/or the container for positioning the blade in a cooking position during the cooking step, and for positioning the blade in a processing position during the processing step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins