With Orifice For Applying Fluent Material Patents (Class 132/112)
  • Publication number: 20120279513
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe a device for facilitating the combing of hair. The device includes several teeth extending from a lower side of the device opposite a fluid tight reservoir. The reservoir is adapted to expel a fluid when compressed. During operation the fluid is made to exit the device by compressing the reservoir forcing the fluid out of apertures formed between the teeth the fluid facilitates moving the teeth through hair for easier combing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Katherine Blauser, Cathy Stahl
  • Patent number: 8302615
    Abstract: Applicator for a cosmetic product on the skin, intended to be mounted on the body of a container containing the product to be applied, comprising a support strip, means of application borne by the support strip, and fastening means by clipping of said support strip along the body of the container, in such a way that this container forms a handle for using the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20120222693
    Abstract: An applicator (100) for applying a treatment agent to one's hair includes a container connector (110) for connection with a dispensing container (ST) accommodating therein the treatment agent, an upper guide member (120) formed in a hollow shape so as to extend forward from the container connector (110) and including an outlet formed in a lower face for dispensing the treatment agent, a lower guide member (130) disposed parallel to the upper guide member so as to oppose the outlet, and a parallel supporting body (140) that displaces at least one of the upper guide member (120) and the lower guide member (130) up and downward, while maintaining the guide members parallel to each other. With the applicator (100) an individual user can easily apply the treatment agent uniformly to the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yoshimasa Takagi
  • Publication number: 20120090631
    Abstract: The Bed Head Buster consists of two parts: a hair brush connected to a plastic reservoir. The plastic reservoir is a simple bottle which is screwed to the brush. Water or other hair liquid/gel product may be poured in the reservoir. By squeezing the bottle/reservoir the liquid material is gradually released from the brush allowing hair to be brushed and wet at the same time. This product will allow difficult to control morning hair to be easily brushed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Alberto Francisco Mestre
  • Patent number: 8146604
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device includes an accumulator, a deformable fluid reservoir, a user-actuated valve, a fluid delivery channel and an application element. The accumulator accumulates pressure and houses the fluid reservoir. The fluid delivery channel couples the fluid reservoir on a proximal end and extends to a distal end. A user-actuated valve controls a flow rate of fluid passing through the fluid delivery channel from the fluid reservoir to the distal end in response to pressure in the accumulator being above a predetermined threshold. The application element is coupled to the distal end of the fluid delivery channel to facilitate dispersal of fluid from the fluid delivery channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Angles Beauty
    Inventors: Clifford Wright, Richard Ouellette
  • Patent number: 8136263
    Abstract: A hair care appliance for application of vapor to dry hair including a housing having a head portion and a handle portion, the housing defining an inner cavity. A vapor-generating system is positioned at least partially within the cavity, and the head portion includes an aperture in communication with the vapor-generating system. A spacer is positioned proximate the aperture of the head portion and partially defines a work area for positioned hair, wherein the vapor-generating system discharges vapor to the work area for application to hair positioned thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Heidi Schmid
  • Patent number: 8118036
    Abstract: A dispensing device, having a hollow nipple-shaped stopper configured to act as a one-way valve, for use as a hair dyeing comb is provided. The nipple-shaped stopper has an aperture at its tip end. The aperture opens toward outside when the operator compresses the plastic bottle and closes when the operator releases the plastic bottle. When the aperture is in its closed position, the stopper prevents the liquid hair dye already in the conduit from flowing back to the plastic bag inside the bottle. The purpose of using the stopper here is to keep the air out of the dispensing system in order for the operator to pump the liquid dye efficiently. The stopper and a small aperture at the bottom of the plastic bottle are replacing the one-way valve currently used in many hair dye-dispensing devices. With interchangeable comb heads, the operator can choose the proper comb head for his hair type and different application purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventors: Jen Chuan Wang, Joan Wang, Jonathan Wang
  • Publication number: 20110315157
    Abstract: A hair-penetrating shield 220 comprises a tooth array having top 280 and bottom 290 surfaces. In some embodiments, for a majority of the teeth, a cross section of each tooth (for example, triangular in shape) has an asymmetric width profile such that the tooth cross section, on average, is narrower near the top of the tooth and wider near the bottom of the tooth. In some embodiments, a ratio between: i) a first average tooth width describing the average tooth width below the top-bottom midpoint; and ii) a second average tooth width describing the average tooth width above the top-bottom midpoint is at least 1.2, or at least 1.6. In some embodiments, a non-viscous hair-coloring agent is dispensed as a mist over the top of the surface of the shield so as to color roots of hair passing through the spaces between the teeth of the user's hair. In some embodiments, closely-spaced teeth of the hair penetrating shield protect the user's scalp from the non-viscous hair-coloring agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: MICHEL MERCIER LTD.
    Inventor: Michel Mercier
  • Patent number: 8082886
    Abstract: A horse and/or livestock brush assembly with sponge element that releases a fluid and/or liquid solution directly onto a sponge element for foaming delivery onto the coat of an animal during sponging or washing. The brush assembly includes a brush base attached to a hose and flow regulator. The brush base comprises a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that deliver fluid and/or liquid solution to a sponge element. The flexible deformable membrane and sponge element are fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. Delivery of the fluid or liquid solution is controlled by way of the flow regulator. An optional mixing chamber housing a water soluble compound containing active ingredients may be attached to the flow regulator to form a liquid solution. The liquid solution includes shampoos, conditioners, perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, botanicals, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: I Did It Inc.
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Publication number: 20110232664
    Abstract: The present invention may be used for thoroughly and quickly cleaning, rinsing and combing the hair of both human and animals. The Aqua Comb is comprised of four design elements 1) A rotating nut with internal seal to attach the device to various hose endings. 2) An on/off valve for fluid flow control. 3) A fluid spray body. 4) A semi-rigid comb The core design element is the comb in its presentation angle and physical design shape which works in concert with the fluid spray to multiply and leverage the mechanical cleaning and combing action of the Aqua Comb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Mark (Allen) Schreiber
  • Patent number: 7934512
    Abstract: A hair highlighting applicator which comprises includes a flexible dispenser for holding a hair coloring gel therein. The flexible dispenser has a first open end and a second open end. A first twist-off cap is removably mounted to the first open end of the flexible dispenser. A prong is axially supported on the first twist-off cap for separating the hair. A second twist-off cap is removably mounted to the second open end of the flexible dispenser. A mechanism is for distributing the hair coloring gel onto the hair. The distributing mechanism is axially supported on the second twist-off cap and is in fluid communication with the flexible dispenser. When the flexible dispenser is squeezed the hair coloring gel will be forced through the distributing mechanism and applied onto the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Rose Spagnuolo
  • Patent number: 7926492
    Abstract: A horse and/or livestock brush assembly releases a fluid and/or liquid solution directly onto the coat of an animal during brushing. The brush assembly includes a brush base attached to a hose and flow regulator. The brush base comprises a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that are, optionally, aligned with apertures in brush bristles for delivery of the fluid and/or liquid solution, and is fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. Delivery of the fluid or liquid solution is controlled by way of the flow regulator. An optional mixing chamber housing a water soluble compound containing active ingredients may be attached to the flow regulator to form a liquid solution. The liquid solution includes perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, hair conditioners, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds. The fluid and/liquid is delivered directly to the animal's fur or hair while brushing the coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: I Did It Inc.
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Publication number: 20110005538
    Abstract: Hair-coloring applicators comprising a shield to protect the scalp, polymers of tannic acid having iron ions bound thereto, hair-coloring compositions comprising same and/or melanoidin, and novel alcohol-free carriers, are disclosed, as well uses thereof for coloring hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Michel Mercier, Shula Recanati
  • Patent number: 7866326
    Abstract: A hair coloring apparatus comprises upper and lower hinged body parts closable about a lock of hair (58). Within the body parts is contained a drive mechanism and a color applicator (32) so that, when applied to a user's hair and closed, the apparatus moves progressively down a lock of hair (58) applying hair treatment material as it moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Dezac Group Limited
    Inventors: Desmond Mills, Stephen Brown, Malcolm Mills
  • Patent number: 7845360
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hair styling tools having the ability to distribute a therapeutic agent into the hair via a porous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Goody Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Megan Walters, Michael Defenbaugh, Stan Chudzik, Joni Harrison, Kelly Chapman
  • Patent number: 7832413
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to styling tools having a therapeutic agent distributed through the styling tool bristles or pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Goody Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Megan Walters, Michael Defenbaugh, Stan Chudzik, Joni Harrison, Kelly Chapman
  • Patent number: 7814917
    Abstract: An add-on hairbrush for people, pets and livestock comprises a brush base with an internal cavity that includes a connection means. A vessel that houses a composition, liquid or powder, containing active ingredients is attached to the brush base. The composition containing active ingredients is transferred to the internal cavity of the brush base for release directly onto the hair during brushing. Delivery of the liquid/powder is activated during brushing through automatic deformation of a flexible deformable membrane or through manual depression of a deformable brush cover. The flexible deformable membrane includes bristle elements and delivery apertures or spray elements that carry and align with central spray apertures of spray elements for delivery of the composition containing active ingredients onto the hair. The vessel can act as a handle, and is a separate tube or container, that is preferably squeezable for transfer of the composition to the brush base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: I Did It Inc.
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Patent number: 7798154
    Abstract: The present invention provides a receptacle comprising: a body; and a neck, comprising: a first portion having a first diameter, and having first fixing means; and a second portion situated between the body of the receptacle and the first portion, said second portion having a second diameter greater than the first diameter, and having second fixing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Publication number: 20100229885
    Abstract: A hair-dyeing comb comprises an outer comb defined on an upper surface thereof with an outer comb-side injection rod receiving groove such that an injection rod can be received in the outer comb-side injection rod receiving groove, and having coupled thereto a plurality of outer comb-side comb teeth which downwardly extend; a receiving part for receiving a hairdye can; biasing means for biasing the hairdye can so that hairdye filled in the hairdye can be received in the receiving part can be injected; the injection rod received in the outer comb-side injection rod receiving groove of the outer comb to inject the hairdye filled in the hairdye can; and a knob section having an injection switch which is installed between the receiving part and the injection rod to switch injection of the hairdye filled in the hairdye can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Hae Seog Ko
  • Patent number: 7793667
    Abstract: A device and method for coloring hair having at least one breakable ampoule contained within a larger container. The ampoule or ampoules are broken to release their contents, which combine to produce a hair coloring solution. The larger container has a brush or sponge like filter applicator through which the hair coloring solution can be dispensed directly onto the chosen hair area. The larger container preferably is manufactured from a squeezable material such as a polymer so that the larger container can be squeezed to assist in dispensing the hair color solution. The ampoules preferably are manufactured from a breakable material such that the ampoules can be broken and their contents released into the larger container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventors: Karen L. Gayton, Stephen Heath Gayton
  • Publication number: 20100186762
    Abstract: A hair highlighting applicator which comprises a flexible dispenser for holding a hair coloring gel therein. The flexible dispenser has a first open end and a second open end. A first twist-off cap is removably mounted to the first open end of the flexible dispenser. A prong is axially supported on the first twist-off cap for separating the hair. A second twist-off cap is removably mounted to the second open end of the flexible dispenser. A mechanism is for distributing the hair coloring gel onto the hair. The distributing mechanism is axially supported on the second twist-off cap and is in fluid communication with the flexible dispenser. When the flexible dispenser is squeezed the hair coloring gel will be forced through the distributing mechanism and applied onto the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Rose Spagnuolo
  • Publication number: 20100132730
    Abstract: A dye hairbrush includes a pair of chambers formed within a main body. Dye is stored in a first chamber and a second chamber. The pair of chambers hold liquid dye components. An intermediate channel is in fluid connection with the first chamber and the second chamber. A pair of plungers includes a first plunger and a second plunger. The pair of plungers are mounted within the first chamber and the second chamber respectively, so that the pair of plungers expel the contents. A brush stem is substantially hollow and has brush bristles extending from the brush stem. The brush stem has liquid openings disposed on a wall of the brush stem. A baffle member placed within the brush stem promotes dye mixing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Man-Young Jung
  • Patent number: 7694687
    Abstract: A horse and/or livestock brush releases a liquid gel solution directly onto the coat of an animal during brushing. Delivery of the liquid gel solution is activated by manually depressing the brushes cover. The liquid gel solution includes perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, hair conditioners, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds. The brush includes a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that are, optionally, aligned with apertures in brush bristles for delivery of the liquid gel active composition, and is fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. A porous sponge saturated with the liquid gel active ingredient is inserted over the flexible deformable membrane. A cover is inserted through a second opening and rests upon the porous sponge. Brushing action deforms the flexible deformable membrane and squeezes the sponge, releasing the active ingredient during brushing or when the cover is depressed manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: I Didit, Inc
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Publication number: 20100043151
    Abstract: Provided is a hair dye comprising 0.1 to 3.0% by weight of at least one of aqueous acid dyes and a resin comprising a terpolymer constituted from a vinyl cyclic amide represented by following Formula (I), an acrylic acid derivative represented by following Formula (II) and a quaternary derivative of acrylic acid represented by following Formula (III), wherein a content of the resin is 0.1 to 2.5% by weight in terms of a solid content; and the hair dye further comprises 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Takashi Umeno, Keiichiro Takachiyo, Hiroaki Koyama
  • Publication number: 20100037910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a product onto keratin-containing fibers or fiber bunches, comprising at least one application element and at least one selection element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Rolf Müller-Grünow, Andreas Wietzke
  • Publication number: 20100012141
    Abstract: The invention is a process and a dispenser container and comb attachment to be used for applying cosmetic chemical hair straightening cream in order to straighten out the curl of naturally curly or kinky human hair. It combines advantages of dispensers of thicker liquids with advantages of dispensers and combs used to apply thinner liquids, such as hair color. It uses a comb attachment and easy to grip handle similar to those that come with some hair dryers, allowing users to comb and smooth the hair as the chemical straightens the curl. The invention provides an easy way to load the container with the hair straightening cream using a detachable comb unit that also serves as a removable cap. Removing the comb opens the container so that the chemical cream can be loaded. Attaching the comb allows the user to dispense and apply the cream to the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Sallie Beatrice Middlebrook
  • Publication number: 20090320868
    Abstract: A dispensing device, having a hollow nipple-shaped stopper configured to act as a one-way valve, for use as a hair dyeing comb is provided. The nipple-shaped stopper has an aperture at its tip end. The aperture opens toward outside when the operator compresses the plastic bottle and closes when the operator releases the plastic bottle. When the aperture is in its closed position, the stopper prevents the liquid hair dye already in the conduit from flowing back to the plastic bag inside the bottle. The purpose of using the stopper here is to keep the air out of the dispensing system in order for the operator to pump the liquid dye efficiently. The stopper and a small aperture at the bottom of the plastic bottle are replacing the one-way valve currently used in many hair dye-dispensing devices. With interchangeable comb heads, the operator can choose the proper comb head for his hair type and different application purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Jen Chuan Wang, Joan Wang, Jonathan Wang
  • Patent number: 7631645
    Abstract: A device and method for coloring hair having at least two chambers within a larger container. At least one chamber wall or membrane is broken to allow the mixing of the content of the chambers, which combine to produce a hair coloring solution. The larger container has a brush or sponge like filter applicator through which the hair coloring solution can be dispensed directly onto the chosen hair area. The larger container preferably is manufactured from a squeezable material such as a polymer so that the larger container can be squeezed to assist in dispensing the hair color solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventors: Karen L. Gayton, Stephen Heath Gayton
  • Patent number: 7628159
    Abstract: Embodiments of a device for treating the hair includes: a receptacle containing a substance to be applied to at least one of the hair and the scalp; a lifter member for lifting the hair and comprising a comb secured to the receptacle and movable relative thereto; and at least one dispenser endpiece for dispensing the substance on at least one of the hair and the scalp after the hair has been lifted by the lifter member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Publication number: 20090293897
    Abstract: A hair treatment fluid application device includes a flexible container for containing a hair treatment fluid, an applicator body having outlet orifices for applying the hair treatment fluid to hair, the flexible container having a passage opening for allowing egress of the hair treatment fluid from the flexible container to the applicator body, a housing for accommodating the flexible container, a piston for exerting pressure on the flexible container for forcing the hair treatment fluid from the flexible container through the passage opening to the applicator body by deforming the flexible container, and a driver for driving the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: KOK WAH MA, STEVEN Thomas SLOT
  • Patent number: 7597106
    Abstract: There is provided a hair treatment applicator (1) for applying a hair treatment product to hair. The applicator comprises: a handle (2) comprising a first extremity and a second extremity; and a first retaining structure (3a) and a second retaining structure (3b) for receiving, retaining and spreading said hair treatment product, both retaining structures being connected to said handle. The first retaining structure and the second retaining structure are located at the first extremity and the second extremity, respectively, and the retaining structures are different from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Elizabeth Eileen Desmond, Julian Richard John Gruzelier, David Richard Hayman, Osma Iqbal
  • Patent number: 7568486
    Abstract: This invention provides several iterations for dyeing individual hairs or hair tufts, and comprises a body with a dye cavity in which one or more dye partitions can be filled, where dye materials are pressed out through screw drive or compression means, and where the dye materials are protected from air until extruded, such that unused portions can be stored rather than thrown away. In a preferred embodiment the dye cavity contains dye partitions for dye material and developer, which are forced by pressure into a mixing spiral which mixes them together and applies the active mixture to a person's hair through either a top attachment or pincers, both of which are constructed of spongy material which soaks up the dye mixture from the mixing spiral. The invention also provides a latex tube which prophylactically isolates the dyed hair such that the dye does not spread in an undesired manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Iris Vrus
  • Patent number: 7543591
    Abstract: A folding case is provided for transferring hair-coloring chemicals to a selected bundle of hair. The folding case has a pair of opposing shallow compartments that are adapted for containing a pre-charge of color-base hair-coloring chemicals in one compartment and a pre-charge of activator therefor in the other compartment. Peel-away films are provided to cover and seal each compartment in order to seal in the respective pre-charges therein not only to keep the respective pre-charges separate and apart from each other and avoid pre-mature interaction therebetween but also to keep each pre-charge fresh and preserved during transit through a supply chain from a place of manufacture or production to a remote later-time of and place for end-utilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Karen Munsil
  • Publication number: 20090126752
    Abstract: A hair care product that has a handle and teeth, such as a comb or pick that includes a reservoir in the handle for the retention of liquid or semi-liquid hair care products, such as gels, mousses and the like. The teeth of the hair care product is in communication with the reservoir in the handle such that when the reservoir in the handle is stimulated such that the contents of the reservoir can travel through the handle and into the area of the teeth, a plurality of apertures irrigated into the teeth allow for the dispensing of the liquid or semi-liquid product through the apertures and onto the user's hair thereby allowing for quick application and easy storage of the liquid or semi-liquid hair care products. To stimulate the reservoir, the handle can either be squeezed or a pump can be installed on the handle that can optionally open and close the reservoir and its communication with the teeth portion of the comb or pick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Anthony G. Emerson
  • Publication number: 20090114237
    Abstract: An air oxidation hair dye application system and a method for coloring hair using this system are provided. The system includes a container holding the hair dye and a comb-shaped applicator mounted on the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jack T. Massoni, Alan Olsson, Peter Mackinson, Kevin Chan
  • Publication number: 20090101159
    Abstract: Applicator for coloring or bleaching product for hair tresses or other hair treatment, includes a lower jaw, planar and smooth on its base, constituting a coloring compartment or area fed by the treatment product, and an upper jaw, jointed with the lower jaw, maintained closed upon it through the action of a rebound spring, requiring the tip of the jaw which comprises a joint with a soft lip to clamp the selected tresses previously added to the coloring area on the lower jaw. The joint having a lip (9) has a tapered shape along its width making a distribution and spreading area for applying color, where the traction of the tool towards the rear naturally crushes a corner of dye and causes its natural diffusion inside each tress of hair. One or more moveable reservoirs containing the coloring composition, clamped above the upper jaw, feed the coloring compartment by pressing a button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Nicolas Bonnafous, Bernard Amalric
  • Patent number: 7490614
    Abstract: A comb-carrying container is designed for applying substance by sequential action. The container has a hollow comb with a shaft, and a cap-like member formed at the lower end of the shaft, and a laminated container body consisting of an outer layer and an inner layer peelable therefrom and having an opened neck portion, to which the cap-like member is fitted, such that the liquid in the container may be discharged from the teeth of the comb through the shaft. In the present invention, the shaft 32 and the cap-like member 21 is separated each other, and a pump cylinder 11 is depending from the cap-like member 21 to the laminated container body 1, and a stem 41 is depending from the shaft 32 into the pump cylinder 11. A cylindrical piston 44 is attached at the lower end portion of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Hayakawa, Tsutomu Kobayashi, Mitsuo Furusawa
  • Publication number: 20090025247
    Abstract: An attachment for a heated hair styling device, including a supply of hair conditioner disposed on the attachment so that the conditioner is dispensed upon the attachment contacting the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Steve Yde, James E. McCambridge, Andy Au Yeung Shu Yan
  • Publication number: 20090019719
    Abstract: An integrated hair drying and hair treatment system is provided, including an attachment for a heated hair styling device, including a supply of hair conditioner disposed on the attachment so that the conditioner is dispensed upon said attachment contacting the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Steve Yde, James E. McCambridge
  • Publication number: 20090014021
    Abstract: A device and method for coloring hair having at least two chambers within a larger container. At least one chamber wall or membrane is broken to allow the mixing of the content of the chambers, which combine to produce a hair coloring solution. The larger container has a brush or sponge like filter applicator through which the hair coloring solution can be dispensed directly onto the chosen hair area. The larger container preferably is manufactured from a squeezable material such as a polymer so that the larger container can be squeezed to assist in dispensing the hair color solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Karen L. Gayton, Stephen Heath Gayton
  • Publication number: 20090000634
    Abstract: The inventive applicator (1) for applying a hair treatment agent, in particular for re-dying renewable hairs, to a hair-roots area comprises an application nozzle (3) for said hair-treatment agent, a distributor element (4) for distributing the applied hair-treatment agent and a closing element (5) for the application nozzle (3). The aim of said invention is to design an applicator which is usable by a layperson, makes it possible to carry out the accurate hair-treatment agent dosing, prevents from delivering other treatment products during distribution and which is easily mountable and producible. For the purpose, the distributor element (4) has operating and resting positions and the closing element (5) has a closed and open positions, wherein the distributor element (4) is mechanically coupled with the closing element (5) in such a way that said closing element (5) is in the closed position when the distributor element (4) is in the operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Ingeborg Graefe, Markus Danne, Andreas Wietzke
  • Publication number: 20080308117
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device includes an accumulator, a deformable fluid reservoir, a user-actuated valve, a fluid delivery channel and an application element. The accumulator accumulates pressure and houses the fluid reservoir. The fluid delivery channel couples the fluid reservoir on a proximal end and extends to a distal end. A user-actuated valve controls a flow rate of fluid passing through the fluid delivery channel from the fluid reservoir to the distal end in response to pressure in the accumulator being above a predetermined threshold. The application element is coupled to the distal end of the fluid delivery channel to facilitate dispersal of fluid from the fluid delivery channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Clifford Wright, Richard Ouellette
  • Publication number: 20080245380
    Abstract: An applicator tip is provided for operating in conjunction with a pierceable fluid reservoir. Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. The cap-applicator can have an internal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. Projections can be provided, in the form of fins on a tube or a multi-prong structure with straight or curved projections. The tips of one or more projections can include dispensing ports or the ports can be recessed from the distal tip, such as in a notch, so as not to be obstructed if the distal tip of the cap is pressed against an animal to dispense the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: William ECKER, George Engel, Bruce Harvie, Vitor Oliveira
  • Publication number: 20080223386
    Abstract: A device for applying a product to a lock of hair, comprising two prongs having substantially parallel axes, a common base bearing the two prongs, a member for selecting a lock of hair that is arranged so as to project at the opposite end of at least one prong to the common base, and a member for distributing the hairs of a lock of hair, a duct being formed in the common base to allow the product to pass through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Nicolas ALBISETTI
  • Publication number: 20080210251
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing comb and brush includes a handle portion and a head portion. The handle portion includes a container and a compressible chamber. The container may be formed from or consists of a collapsible substrate such as a bag and/or bladder, and is operative to store a liquid. The compressible chamber is operative to receive the liquid from the collapsible substrate for delivery to a plurality of nozzles. The head portion includes the plurality of teeth aligned in a row, a plurality of nozzles located, for example, between the teeth and a common delivery channel. The common delivery channel may be operably coupled to the compressible chamber and the plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Diane L. Dallianis
    Inventors: Diane L. Dallianis, William C. Hughes
  • Patent number: 7409957
    Abstract: A device is provided for packaging and applying at least two products, particularly hair-treatment products. The device includes a first compartment suitable for containing a first product, and a second compartment suitable for containing a second product. An applicator end-piece includes at least two orifices for dispensing the product, and the end-piece has an interior distributor dividing the flows of products emanating, respectively, from the compartments. The end-piece also includes a first orifice that dispenses a mixture or ratio of the first and second products in respectively different proportions from those of a mixture or ratio of these products dispensed by a second orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Aline Abergel
  • Patent number: 7401612
    Abstract: A device for application of a hair product includes an applicator portion configured to be loaded with hair product and at least one finger fastener associated with the applicator portion. The applicator portion may include a container and be configured to apply the hair product to at least one strand of hair in response to manual pressure exerted on the container when the device is moved longitudinally relative to the strand of hair. The finger fastener may be configured to allow the device to be fixed to at least one finger of a hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Publication number: 20080156339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for applying cosmetic products or the like to hair. The device includes a pen-like housing and an applicator that includes a comb-like structure. The device is distinguished in that application means are arranged between the prongs of the comb-like structure and in the longitudinal direction of the comb-like structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: bomo trendline Innovative Cosmetic GmbH
    Inventor: Werner MOOSMANN
  • Publication number: 20080149124
    Abstract: A brush having a head with a reservoir formed therein and at least one aperture formed in the head for opening the reservoir to the exterior of the head is provided. The inventive brush also includes a plurality of bristles mounted on the head for transferring material dispensed from the reservoir through the at least one aperture in the head as the brush is drawn through human or animal hair. The inventive brush includes a refill aperture formed in the head and a cap releasably engageable with the refill aperture. The brush may also include a cover movably mounted on the head for closing an aperture in the head with the cover movable between a first position for closing the aperture, and a second position for opening the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: William D. McKay
  • Publication number: 20080149123
    Abstract: A brush having a head with a reservoir formed therein and at least one aperture formed in the head for opening the reservoir to the exterior of the head is provided. The inventive brush also includes a plurality of bristles mounted on the head for transferring material dispensed from the reservoir through the at least one aperture in the head as the brush is drawn through human or animal hair. The inventive brush includes a refill aperture formed in the head and a cap releasably engageable with the refill aperture. The brush may also include a cover movably mounted on the head for closing an aperture in the head with the cover movable between a first position for closing the aperture, and a second position for opening the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: William D. McKay