Cosmetic Or Nail Polish Patents (Class 434/100)
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Patent number: 11928861Abstract: In some examples, a computer system may receive an image and associated location information corresponding to a location at which the image was captured. The system may provide the image as input to a machine-learning model previously trained to determine whether the received image includes a threshold amount of information to indicate that received location information indicates a location corresponding to the received image. Based at least in part on an output of the machine-learning model indicating that the received image meets the threshold, the system may store the associated location information as mapping information associated with the location.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: DOORDASH, INC.Inventors: Sushil Vellanki, Kuleen Nimkar, Li Xiang Tian
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Patent number: 11875428Abstract: A method of predicting a resulting hue, tint, tone, or shade of a lipstick product on a user includes generating one or more instances on a graphical user interface indicative of a predicted applied lipstick hue, tint, tone, or shade based on receiving user lip-hue information and a lipstick product selection; and generating one or more instances on a graphical user interface of a lipstick product predicted to result in a hue, tint, tone, or shade, on the user, based on the received user lip-hue information and a desired coated lip-hue.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Yue Qiao, Kelsey Norwood, Anke Hadasch, Gisela Perruna
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Patent number: 11871826Abstract: A method and apparatus for styling hair using an apparatus preferably shaped as a hand having finger like elements that are flexible and can be separated from each so that a strand of hair can be inserted in between two of the finger like elements so that the strand is held in place as its being braided. The apparatus is mounted on a base with a clamp for securing the apparatus to a chair, table or other surface to keep the apparatus in place during the braiding of each strand of hair being braided. In another embodiment the apparatus can have three flexible elements that are generally upwardly extending from supporting surface such as a hand like or other structure so that two strands can be placed in between the places between the two end elements and the middle element for braiding.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Stasha Mabatano-Harris
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Patent number: 11839283Abstract: A portable hair printer includes a communication module, a printer module that performs a printing operation, a memory that stores a program for printing an image on a surface of a bundle of hairs, and a processor that executes the program, wherein the program is executed by the processor, receives an image to be dyed on the bundle of hairs from the user terminal through the communication module, and transmits the received image to the printer module to perform an image printing operation for the bundle of hairs, and the portable hair printer further comprises a housing having the communication module, the printer module, the memory, and the processor embedded therein, and the housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing hinged to each other around a hinge, and a sensor module.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: PRINKER KOREA INC.Inventors: Jong In Lee, Kyu Suk Lee, Tae Sik Yun
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Patent number: 11748980Abstract: A makeup evaluation system can include a mobile terminal for photographing an image and transmitting the photographed image to a makeup server; and a makeup server including a make-up DB management unit for storing at least one algorithm used for make-up evaluation, a region detection unit for detecting a face region in the photographed image, a makeup analysis unit for evaluating makeup by applying the stored algorithm to the detected face region, and a wireless communication unit for transmitting an evaluation result signal including information on the result of evaluating the makeup to the mobile terminal, in which the mobile terminal displays the evaluation result according to a received evaluation result signal, and the makeup server evaluates makeup by applying different algorithms for each face region.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.Inventors: Sang E Kim, Do Hyuk Kwon, Do Sik Hwang, Tae Seong Kim, Doo Hyun Park, Ki Hun Bang, Tae Joon Eo, Yo Han Jun, Se Won Hwang
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Patent number: 11647825Abstract: Method for manufacturing a personalized applicator for applying a product, notably make-up product, to keratinous materials, including a application surface. The method includes the following steps: a) applying to a surface of the keratinous materials of an individual a composition that modifies the appearance thereof, b) performing an optical acquisition of the topography of the surface thus covered and of at least one image providing information as to the location of the composition, and c) from this acquisition creating the applicator or a mold intended for the manufacture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Henri Samain, Jean-Baptiste Blanc, Franck Giron, Chrystele Gevrey, Nadia Gardel
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Patent number: 11490706Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a display nail tip suitable for being arranged, as samples of nail tips for nail art to be provided to customers, in a hard case, frames, boards, pedestals or the like and being presented to the customers or displayed in shops. Another object of the present invention is to provide a nail tip for the display nail tip described above and a nail tip positioning assistance tool. A display nail tip of the present invention includes a nail body (1) and a nail tip positioning assistance tool (14a, 14b) for assisting arrangement of the nail body on a nail tip display tool. The nail tip positioning assistance tool is integral-molded with any one of a thickness portion (3) of the nail body, a thick peripheral edge (1h) of the nail body, a concavely curved surface (1b) of the nail body, a base portion (4) arranged on the concavely curved surface (1b) of the nail body and a convexly curved surface (1a) of the nail body.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventor: Kotaro Nakashima
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Patent number: 11478062Abstract: A terminal images first and second images respectively indicating facial images of a user before and after makeup, acquires information on a type or region of the makeup performed by the user, and transmits the first and second images and the information on the type or region of the makeup in association with each other to a server. The server deduces a makeup color of the makeup performed by the user based on the first and second images and the information on the type or region of the makeup performed by the user, and extracts at least one similar makeup item having the makeup color based on information on the makeup color and a makeup item database, and transmits information on at least one similar makeup item to the terminal. A terminal displays information on at least one similar makeup item transmitted from the server to a display unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiteru Tanaka, Phu Nguyen
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Patent number: 11412834Abstract: Nail Works is a nail polish bottle's cap acting as an application tool to aid in the process of polishing. Nail Works includes a nail polish bottle filled with paint, a lid with depending wand having a brush and the lid with an attached nail. The attached nail may slide into a position that is appropriate for use and then retract into its original position. The nail bearing the color of paint within the bottle is thin and concave in nature and acts as a scraping device to rid the cuticles of excess paint. Its sleek dimensional design allows it to lye flush against the customer's nail bed facilitating in correct color choice based upon skin tone and not just looks.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventor: Debra Lynn Barclay
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Patent number: 11191341Abstract: A change in a state of a user is more properly recognized by the user. A notification device includes a physical condition information acquiring section or a makeup information acquiring section, a light emitting section and a display section serving as a notifying section, a control section, and a determining section. The physical condition information acquiring section or the makeup information acquiring section acquires face information. The light emitting section and the display section serving as the notifying section perform a notification on the basis of the face information. The determining section determines a change between the face information before the notification and the face information after the notification. The control section controls the notification by the light emitting section and the display section serving as the notifying section on the basis of a determination result by the determining section.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Natsumi Hamaoka
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Patent number: 11113511Abstract: A makeup evaluation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile terminal for photographing a facial image and transmitting the photographed facial image to a makeup server, and the makeup server for storing makeup score data and, when receiving the facial image from the mobile terminal, detecting at least one face region in the facial image, calculating a makeup score for each of the detected face regions on the basis of the makeup score data, and transmitting the calculated makeup score to the mobile terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.Inventors: Sang E Kim, Do Hyuk Kwon, Do Sik Hwang, Tae Seong Kim, Doo Hyun Park, Ki Hun Bang, Tae Joon Eo, Yo Han Jun, Se Won Hwang
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Patent number: 11004238Abstract: A portioning machine for providing a custom cosmetic includes a mixer having a mixing chamber and also accommodates a plurality of dispensers having outlets that are directly coupled to the mixing chamber. In one embodiment, the portioning machine includes a plurality of slots, where each slot is configured to receive an assembly having at least one dispenser. In another embodiment, the portioning machine includes a slot configured to receive an assembly having a plurality of dispensers. Each dispenser is associated with an actuator, and the portioning machine includes a portioning processor configured to control the actuators to dispense additives from selected dispensers into the mixing chamber in accordance with a target set of additive ratios to produce the custom cosmetic.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Sephora USA, Inc.Inventors: Jamie Gordon Nichol, Sung K. Park
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Patent number: 10945514Abstract: A method is provided for generating output image data. The method comprises receiving image data representing an input image, the input image containing at least one facial image. The method further comprises recognizing the facial image in the image data, and recognizing facial features of the facial image. The method further comprises generating data representing a makeup image based on the recognized facial features, the makeup image providing information assisting in the application of makeup. The method also comprises generating output image data representing the makeup image superimposed on the facial image.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Mari Saito, Tatsuki Kashitani
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Patent number: 10789748Abstract: An image processing device includes: an image input unit that inputs a facial image from a predetermined device; an image analyzing unit that calculates one of facial shape, proportion lines that are lines drawn on the face to analyze the balance of the face, and blocking lines that divide the face into multiple regions following the structure of the face according to lightness and darkness of shadows due to light striking the face, based on facial feature points extracted from the facial image; and an image generating unit that decides a superimposing region of a makeup parts image based on one of the facial shape, the proportion lines, and the blocking lines, and generates a simulation image where the makeup parts image has been superimposed on the superimposing region.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Chie Nishi, Rieko Asai, Sachiko Takeshita
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Patent number: 10292481Abstract: A makeup assisting apparatus includes an image acquirer that acquires a captured image of a face to which makeup is applied and that maps, when the captured image of the face is captured from an oblique direction, the captured image of the face to a stereoscopic shape of a face to generate an image of the captured image of the face seen from the front. An applied makeup acquirer acquires applied makeup from the image, the applied makeup being a way of applying the makeup. A makeup evaluators evaluates the applied makeup by comparing the applied makeup with a reference makeup, which is makeup to be used as a reference by a user having applied the makeup to the face and an evaluation presenter presents a result of the evaluation to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomofumi Yamanashi, Rieko Asai, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi, Kaori Ajiki
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Patent number: 10251463Abstract: In order to appropriately assist with the application of makeup, including technical improvements in makeup techniques, a makeup application assistance device includes: an image acquisition unit that acquires an image obtained by photographing a face to which makeup has been applied; an applied makeup technique acquisition unit that acquires applied makeup techniques, which are makeup application methods, from the image; a makeup technique evaluation unit that evaluates the applied makeup techniques by comparing the applied makeup techniques with reference makeup techniques that are to be referenced by a user who applied the makeup; and an evaluation presentation unit that presents the results of the evaluation to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomofumi Yamanashi, Rieko Asai, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi, Kaori Ajiki
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Patent number: 10223932Abstract: A training device is disclosed. The training device may be a mannequin hand that has an artificial tip having a channel, and a first and a second hole leading into the channel. It has an artificial nail having a surface simulating a nail, and having a first and a second post extending away from the surface. The first post and the second post fit into the first hole and into the second hole, respectively, in a friction fit, and the first post and the second post extend into the channel. A bar slidably mounts in the channel. The bar has at least four surfaces, two shaped to not contact the first post or the second post, and two having an incline that contacts individual posts increasing pressure as the bar slides in a direction in the channel. The bar also includes a lever.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Inventors: David Simmons, John Grace
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Patent number: 10010155Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a makeup support device capable of appropriately supporting the application of makeup even for users who have insufficient makeup skills. The makeup support device (100) has: a makeup style selection unit (250) that selects a makeup style being a makeup method, for each face to be made up; and a makeup style suggestion unit (260) that guides the position of the face to a prescribed position, and sprays cosmetics corresponding to the selected makeup style, using the prescribed position as reference. The makeup style suggestion unit (260) causes, for example, a spray unit that sprays a plurality of cosmetic colors in a prescribed direction to spray a cosmetic color corresponding to the prescribed direction when the face is in the prescribed position, among the colors used for the selected makeup style.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Kaori Ajiki, Rieko Asai, Yasushi Yamaguchi, Tomofumi Yamanashi, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi
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Patent number: 9814297Abstract: A makeup applicator is provided for automatically applying makeup to a face located in an application zone, and includes computer memory; a scanning device positioned to obtain facial-structure, facial-position, and facial-tone information from the zone; a carriage; carriage actuators for moving the carriage laterally and transversely adjacent the zone; a cosmetic airbrush unit coupled to and movable with the carriage; and a processor in data communication with the memory, the scanning device, and the carriage actuators. The cosmetic airbrush unit has an output nozzle, a supply passage for supplying makeup from a cosmetic reservoir to the output nozzle, and a valve selectively allowing the makeup to flow through the supply passage and the output nozzle. Programming causes the carriage actuators to move the carriage, and the airbrush unit valve to allow the makeup to flow through the supply passage and the output nozzle, applying the makeup to the human face.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Newtonoid Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Fielding B. Staton, David Strumpf
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Patent number: 9760762Abstract: An eyebrow shaping method includes providing an image of a face. Multiple guidelines are determined on the image and points and areas are located via the guidelines. A face is shaped with contouring and lightening to have Golden Ratio proportions via the different points and zones.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventors: Anastasia Soare, Andrew Zuk
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Patent number: 9681736Abstract: A makeup assisting apparatus includes an image acquirer that acquires a face image, a facial part acquirer that acquires a face portion area from the image, a facial makeup selector that selects facial makeup for each of the facial parts, the facial makeup comprising a way of applying the facial makeup, a skin condition acquirer that acquires a skin condition of the face and a skin correction makeup selector that selects skin correction makeup or skin care based on the skin condition, the skin correction makeup being a way of applying the skin correction makeup, and the skin care being a way of applying basic skin care. A makeup presenter presents, to a user, the selected facial makeup in association with a corresponding area of the portion of the face and presents the selected skin correction makeup or skin care.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomofumi Yamanashi, Rieko Asai, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi, Kaori Ajiki
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Patent number: 9631978Abstract: In the method of hair color consultation, actual individual images of a person are continuously recorded by a video camera and are input into a computer in a continuous sequence in real time. Automatic image editing and processing is carried out in real time, in which the computer continuously marks hair regions of the individual images by an automatic analysis of close and similar pixel color values, of contiguous texture, and/or of contiguous morphological properties, and changes hair color of the hair regions according to predetermined specifications. Then the modified individual images with the changed hair color are displayed on the at least one screen and/or touch screen in real time so that the desired hair color may be selected. An apparatus for performing the method is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: HFC Prestige International Holding Switzerland S.a.r.lInventors: Werner Fertig, Detlef Mattinger, Stefan Uhl
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Patent number: 9615647Abstract: A makeup application assistance device includes: an image acquisition unit that acquires an image obtained by photographing a face; a face part acquisition unit that acquires, from the image, face part regions of the face; a face makeup technique selection unit that selects a face makeup technique, which is a face makeup application method, for each face part; a skin condition acquisition unit that acquires the skin condition of the face; a skin correction makeup technique selection unit that selects, on the basis of the skin condition, a skin correction makeup technique, which is a skin correction makeup application method; and a makeup technique presentation unit that presents the selected face makeup techniques associated with the corresponding face part regions, and presents the selected skin correction makeup technique, to a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomofumi Yamanashi, Rieko Asai, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi, Kaori Ajiki
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Patent number: 9603431Abstract: A nail design device which allows a user to more easily select one of a plurality of nail designs that fits the shape of a nail, a nail printing apparatus which includes the nail design device and performs drawing on a nail, a nail design method, and a computer-readable recording medium storing a nail design program are provided. The nail printing apparatus 10 includes an analyzing unit 62 which derives a feature quantity of a nail based on a shape of the nail from an image including the nail, a judging unit 63 which judges whether at least one of a plurality of nail designs is suitable for the nail on the basis of a comparison between the feature quantity and design data, the design data being corresponding to the plurality of nail designs, and a display control unit 60 which causes at least one of the plurality of nail designs that has been judged to be suitable for the nail by the judging unit 63, to be displayed highlighted on a display unit 32 as a fitting nail design.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Tomoyuki Nagao
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Patent number: 9277799Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for applying a coloring substance preferably henna on at least one surface of the human body. The device comprises a scanning device configured to scan the body surface and detect movements of the body surface, a color applicator unit to apply the coloring substance onto at least one surface of human body and the controller to coordinate the scanning device and the color applicator unit to work cooperatively to ensure that an accurate replica of the desired design is formed on the surface of the human body. The system has an added advantage of being able to halt the color application process on detecting the displacement of the body surface during the color application process.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: United Arab Emirates UniversityInventor: Effat Takaleh
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Patent number: 9271556Abstract: An automatic coloring device for moving coloring tool along a curve includes a guide-bar, a moving platform, a coloring tool, a first moving member and a second moving member. The moving platform is movably disposed on the guide-bar, and the coloring tool is disposed on the moving platform. The first moving member controls the guide-bar to move along a curve, and the second moving member controls the moving platform to move along the guide-bar. An axle center of the guide-bar penetrates the plane where the curve is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: ZONG JING INVESTMENT, INC.Inventors: Charlene Hsueh-Ling Wong, John Chen, Chun-Liang Hsia
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Patent number: 9189186Abstract: A method for generating customer designed nail prints for printing on a computer-controlled printer can comprise transmitting to a remote computer interface at least a portion of a digital nail wrap design studio. The portion of the digital nail wrap design studio can comprise a visual representation of a nail wrap template and one or more design tools. The method can also comprise receiving over a network connection a user generated nail wrap design. Further, the method can comprise generating, from the user generated nail wrap design, a printer file configured to communicate to the computer controlled printer the necessary instructions for printing the user generated nail wrap design onto a nail wrap material.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: JAMBERRY NAILS, LLCInventor: Adam Hepworth
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Publication number: 20150118655Abstract: To appropriately assist with the application of makeup involving referencing a makeup technique of another person, this makeup application assistance device includes: first face part acquisition unit that acquires face part regions of a first face from a first image obtained by capturing the first face; second face part acquisition unit that acquires face part regions of a second face to which makeup has been applied, from a second image obtained by capturing the second face; reference makeup technique acquisition unit that acquires, for each face part of the second face, a makeup technique, which is a makeup application method, from the second image on the basis of the face part regions of the second face; and makeup technique presentation unit that associates the acquired makeup techniques with the corresponding face part regions of the first face, and presents the makeup techniques to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Tomofumi Yamanashi, Rieko Asai, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi, Kaori Ajiki
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Publication number: 20150086945Abstract: In order to appropriately assist with the application of makeup even when trends in makeup techniques change over time, a server of a makeup application assistance system includes: a makeup technique collection unit that collects information on practical makeup techniques from each of a plurality of people, said information representing makeup techniques selected as targets for practice in the application of makeup by said people; a makeup technique analysis unit that analyzes the information on practical makeup techniques that was collected, and determines a selection criteria for the makeup techniques to be presented to a user; and a makeup technique presentation unit that selects makeup techniques on the basis of the selection criteria that were determined, and presents suggested makeup technique information, which represents the selected makeup techniques, to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Tomofumi Yamanashi, Rieko Asai, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi, Kaori Ajiki
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Publication number: 20150072318Abstract: A system and method for providing a personalized digital face chart. A digital image of a subject's face is obtained. A facial region of the digital image is identified from a background region of the digital image. A line drawing is generated based on at least the facial region of the digital image. The line drawing is stylized to generate a personalized digital face chart. A user interface configured to accept at least one face chart modification from a user is provided. The personalized digital face chart is modified based on the at least one face chart modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Photometria, Inc.Inventors: DOUGLAS FIDALEO, BRENT FOUST, JENNIFER NEUMAN, Satya Mallick, KEVIN BARNES, David Kriegman
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Publication number: 20150072317Abstract: The present invention is in the technical field of cosmetology. More specifically, the present invention is utilized in the application of eyelash extension and storage of the tools used in the application of eyelash extensions. The mannequin head provides students of cosmetology a practical device to practice and perfect the technique of their craft. Existing mannequin heads do not provide the angle or consistency of the eyelid that is necessary for students to apply eyelashes in a manner that is realistic to that of applying an eyelash directly to a human eyelid. Further, the application of eyelash extensions requires numerous tools, and the present invention allows for easy storage and access to these tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Mary Jane Dana
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Patent number: 8960205Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Natasha Jane Evans, Betsy Charlotte Fields, Simon Paul Godfrey, Mark Thomas Lund, Emily Joyce Ma, John Edward Sheppard, John Wallace Smith
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Publication number: 20150050624Abstract: In order to appropriately assist with the application of makeup, including technical improvements in makeup techniques, a makeup application assistance device includes: an image acquisition unit that acquires an image obtained by photographing a face to which makeup has been applied; an applied makeup technique acquisition unit that acquires applied makeup techniques, which are makeup application methods, from the image; a makeup technique evaluation unit that evaluates the applied makeup techniques by comparing the applied makeup techniques with reference makeup techniques that are to be referenced by a user who applied the makeup; and an evaluation presentation unit that presents the results of the evaluation to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Tomofumi Yamanashi, Rieko Asai, Aoi Muta, Chie Nishi, Kaori Ajiki
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Publication number: 20140272813Abstract: A device for matching the skin shade of a person with the shade of a cosmetic composition includes a tape having a plurality of transparent and opaque portions. The opaque portions have different shades and unique shapes that are coded to so that each portion can be matched to a cosmetic composition of a particular shape by the shape of the portion. When the tape is attached to or at least placed adjacent to the body portion of a person, the opaque portion having a shade that is close to the shade of the skin of the respective body portion becomes substantially invisible.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: STUDIO DROR, INC.Inventor: Dror BENSHETRIT
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Patent number: 8697654Abstract: Short single chain peptides having affinity for a target surface often lack the binding durability required for certain commercial applications. One way to improve durability is to promote multivalent binding by linking together binding sequences using peptide linkers. However, the resulting single chain binding peptides often suffer from linker entropy. It has been discovered that the use of rigid peptide linkers when linking together multiple binding sequences enhances the binding affinity of the resulting single chain peptide.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Qiong Cheng, Stephen R. Fahnestock, Hongxian He, Kristy N. Kostichka, Hong Wang
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Patent number: 8684739Abstract: Provided is a slow-release delivery vehicle for delivering at least one active ingredient into a film coating, comprising a population of stable, homogeneously-dispersed, porous polymeric or co-polymeric beads having a network of pores, wherein the at least one active ingredient is held within the bead particles and within the network of pores and slowly released by internal flow, and wherein the network of pores is substantially non-collapsible upon removal of the active ingredient. The porous co-polymer bead preparation comprises a continuous aqueous phase solution containing a monomeric mixture of at least one polyvinylaromatic monomer and at least one porogen forming a network that comprising (i) macropores; (ii) mesopores; (iii) micropores; and (iv) gel porosity. Also provided are methods of preparing the porous co-polymer bead preparation; and for its use as a slow-release delivery vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Mycone Dental Supply Co., Inc.Inventors: Larry W. Steffier, David Kurz, Robert R. Raney, Cary B. Robinson
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Patent number: 8668930Abstract: Provided is a slow-release delivery vehicle for delivering at least one active ingredient into a film coating, comprising a population of stable, homogeneously-dispersed, porous polymeric or co-polymeric beads having a network of pores, wherein the at least one active ingredient is held within the bead particles and within the network of pores and slowly released by internal flow, and wherein the network of pores is substantially non-collapsible upon removal of the active ingredient. The porous co-polymer bead preparation comprises a continuous aqueous phase solution containing a monomeric mixture of at least one polyvinylaromatic monomer and at least one porogen forming a network that comprising (i) macropores; (ii) mesopores; (iii) micropores; and (iv) gel porosity. Also provided are methods of preparing the porous co-polymer bead preparation; and for its use as a slow-release delivery vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Mycone Dental Supply Co., Ltd.Inventors: Larry Steffier, David Kurz, Robert B. Raney, Cary B. Robinson
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Patent number: 8616886Abstract: Described herein is a color display for cosmetics. The color display has a partially transparent flap with color swatches placed thereon, which allows the user to view a color as it may appear on their body.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventor: Michael Clark
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Patent number: 8562352Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed involving cosmetics brushes and face charts for strategic application of make-up. In particular, embodiments of the invention involve cosmetics brushes having markings color-coded to match make-up types, locations, and application steps within a sequence, as depicted on a corresponding face chart for the strategic application of make-up to achieve a desired look, using, for example, a code key to explain the face chart. Each desired look may have a specific face chart that uses color-coded markings to match a brush with a make-up type, location, and step, for a given purpose. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Andrea B. Fairweather
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Patent number: 8550818Abstract: A system and method for providing a personalized digital face chart. A digital image of a subject's face is obtained. A facial region of the digital image is identified from a background region of the digital image. A line drawing is generated based on at least the facial region of the digital image. The line drawing is stylized to generate a personalized digital face chart. A user interface configured to accept at least one face chart modification from a user is provided. The personalized digital face chart is modified based on the at least one face chart modification.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Photometria, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Fidaleo, Brent Foust, Jennifer Neuman, Satya Mallick, Kevin Barnes, David Kriegman
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Patent number: 8522794Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Natasha Jane Evans, Betsy Charlotte Fields, Simon Paul Godfrey, Mark Thomas Lund, Emily Joyce Ma, John Edward Sheppard, John Wallace Smith
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Patent number: 8523570Abstract: A system and method for providing a personalized face chart. A digital image of the subject's face is obtained. A facial region of the digital image is identified. A line drawing is generated based on at least the facial region of the digital image.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Photometria, IncInventors: Satya P. Mallick, Kevin Barnes, Margaret Rose Ciafardini Kirkland, Kristine Anna Dougherty, Deepu John, David Kriegman, Vipanj B. Patel
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Patent number: 8505552Abstract: An overlay is superimposed over an image of a person's face. This overlay has a transparent portion separated from an opaque portion by a vertical edge, a nostril marker on the transparent first portion, and a mark centered along the edge indicating placement of a nose tip centered along the edge. The overlay has a first straight guide line in the transparent portion passing vertically through the nostril marker, a second straight guide line preferably at about a 40° angle from the first line passing through an outer edge of the nostril marker, and a third straight guide line at about a 38° angle from the first line passing through the person's nose tip to provide Golden Ratio orientation for the person's eyebrow. The overlay can be a decal or it may be electronically generated for superposition over an electronic image of a person's face.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Anastasia Soare
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Publication number: 20130098382Abstract: Handheld applicator assembly systems for and methods of applying one or more cosmetics to a surface are disclosed. A handheld applicator assembly system may include a handle, motor, and coupling assembly for releasably receiving a set of detachable and interchangeable makeup brushes selected for applying a cosmetic to a surface area of the body such as the face. The makeup brushes may be customized in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate the application and blending of one or more cosmetics across one or more zones. The applicator systems and methods may provide a systematic correlation between each type of makeup, each zone, and each brush that may be helpful to makeup users of varying skill levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Carol Martin, Art Harris
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Publication number: 20120329011Abstract: Described herein is a color display for cosmetics. The color display has a partially transparent flap with color swatches placed thereon, which allows the user to view a color as it may appear on their body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Michael Clark
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Publication number: 20120264088Abstract: A makeup practice book includes a three-dimensional model mounted on a bound page of the book, the model including a surface to which a makeup substance may be applied. At least one compartment for holding a makeup substance that may be applied to the surface is provided on a bound page of the book. Each page of one or more bound pages adjacent to the page on which the model is mounted includes a cutout section that is aligned to the model, such that the surface is accessible via the cutout section when the book is open to a page of the adjacent bound pages.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Alina Livne, Yael Zimet-Rubner
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Publication number: 20120178056Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention discloses a translucent and colored nail polish glaze, a nail polish base, and a method for combining nail polish base colors with translucent and colored nail polish glazes to create a multiple of different colors and color shades from a minimal number of nail polish base and glaze colors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventor: Cindy Nelson
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Publication number: 20120178055Abstract: This application relates to a method of allowing customers to personally view cosmetic materials they located on the internet without leaving their homes and more particularly to a colored spoon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventor: Michael Reyzis
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Patent number: 8215318Abstract: A system for coloring hair includes a specialized brush having a narrow tapered end and an elongated handle portion and an opposite bristle head consisting of at least three bristle grouping. Each bristle grouping is separated by a gap. The bristle groupings align with corresponding channels on a color tray. The color tray consists of at least three parallel and elongated channels, each channel can retain a separate color chemical.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Inventor: Margaret Jacob
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Patent number: 8192201Abstract: A tinted mirror which has been treated to reflect a modified image of skin is used to allow a subject to consider a potential change of the appearance of his/her skin, which would follow from the application of a cosmetic product such as self-tanning product. The mirror may be tinted with a brown hue so as to reflect an image that corresponds to the change of coloration of skin after the application of a self-tanning product. The invention may be used in beauty parlor or supermarket aisle to help a subject visualize the potential effect of a self-tanning product on his/her skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Christian Peter Mandl