Patents by Inventor Tracy H. Abercrombie

Tracy H. Abercrombie 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).

  • Applicator for coloring hair or fibers and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 5845653
    Abstract: An applicator (10) for transferring color-altering material from a rigid substrate (12) to hair or fibers, and methods for making and using the same. The applicator (10) includes a first side (14) and a second side (16). A color-altering dye material (38), which is soluble in water and water-activated, is affixed to at least one of the sides (14,16) of the applicator (10). The applicator (10) is made of a material such as plastic (26), wood (28) or metal (30) and includes a handle (102) for grasping and manipulating the applicator (10) during use. The color of the dye material (38) can be the same, different, or a combination thereof. Use of the applicator (10) requires wetting the hair or fibers, and then wiping the water-activated color-altering material (38) against the hair or fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Inventor: Tracy H. Abercrombie