Including Means To Isolate Or Part A Tress Of Hair For Chemical Treatment (e.g., Frosting Cap Or Purse) Patents (Class 132/270)
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Patent number: 11872295Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for dyeing hair fibres, in particular a method which involves coating hair fibres with a hair dye composition and directing radio frequency electromagnetic radiation to the coated hair fibres to cause heating within the coated hair fibres by dielectric loss. The present invention also relates to kits and appliances for use in connection with the method, as well as the use of radio frequency electromagnetic radiation in reducing the effective dye-treatment time for hair fibres. In one aspect, there is provided a method of dyeing hair fibres, said method comprising the steps of: i) coating one or more hair fibres with a hair dye composition; and ii) directing radio frequency electromagnetic radiation having one or more frequencies from 1 MHz to 300 MHz to the one or more coated hair fibres to cause heating within the one or more coated hair fibres by dielectric loss.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Jemella LimitedInventors: Timothy David Moore, Roger Williamson, Mathias Herrlein, Simon Godfrey, Liam Wright, Matthew James, Hendrik Riedel
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Patent number: 11596216Abstract: A hair treatment kit comprises a hair treatment composition selected from the group of semi-permanent oxidative and/or direct dye hair colorant compositions, hair bleaching compositions, highlighting compositions, and combinations thereof, a reservoir for holding the temporary hair treatment composition, and an applicator fluidly connected to the reservoir for selectively applying the hair treatment composition to a targeted area of hair. Methods of applying the hair treatment composition comprise selectively engaging the applicator with a targeted area of hair, leaving the hair treatment composition in the targeted area for a time period, washing the hair treatment composition out of the targeted area, closing the reservoir to preserve remaining hair treatment composition for later use, and reapplying the hair treatment composition to the targeted area.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: WELLA INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS SWITZERLAND SARLInventors: Dena Muniz, Leobaldo Antonio Perdomo, George Scott Kerr, Aideen Noelle Ripley, Chad Lafeldt, Jeffrey Miller, Christina Bishop, Carin Freidag, William Demarest
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Patent number: 11559124Abstract: A hair holder (1) includes a tubular body (2) that is constituted by a sheet and through which a bundle of hair can be inserted from an opening (21) at a one end toward an opening (22) at the other end, and has a flat shape. The tubular body (2) includes a first surface sheet (23A) and a second surface sheet (23B) that are located on the inside and the outside, respectively, in a state in which the hair holder (1) is rolled up. Side regions of the first surface sheet (23A) and side regions of the second surface sheet (23B) are joined to each other, thereby forming a pair of side joined regions (24) in the tubular body (2). The side joined regions (24) have a plurality of second-surface-sheet-side recesses (25) along a longitudinal direction (X) of the side joined regions (24), the recesses being recessed from the second surface sheet (23B) side toward the first surface sheet (23A) side.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshiyuki Kibe, Takehiko Tojo
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Patent number: 11432632Abstract: A device for sealing a vertical hairstyle including synthetic strands. The device includes a chamber having a heating mechanism disposed in a bottom surface of the chamber. The device further includes a neck portion defining a portal into the device. The neck portion is at least partially lined with a liquid-absorbent material. An extendable portion is disposed between, and connects, the chamber and the neck portion. The extendable portion is extendable between a fully compressed state and a fully extended state.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Inventors: Natara Matias, Angelina Perez
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Patent number: 11427396Abstract: A system, method, and device for foiling hair while using a technique similar to balayage. The system uses hair foils with at least one jagged edge, essentially functioning as a stencil for the balayage design technique. As such, the foil may not leave a straight demarcation when color is brushed off the ends of the foil onto the hair underneath from the previous foil layer, allowing the hair artist to employ a foiling process that is a combination of a paneled layering technique and a balayage technique.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Inventor: Kessie Emmaline Noel
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Patent number: 11197526Abstract: A hair painting board fosters application of coloring and other hair treatments in an efficient manner. The hair painting board has a curved body to conform to the shape a client's scalp. A wider end of the hair painting board provides the option to a hair stylist to select a variety of hair strands from various areas of the scalp and apply treatment thereto quickly and efficiently. A narrower end is useful for application of treatment at smaller areas of the scalp. One or more notches in the curved body aid in grasping and manipulating the hair painting board.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Inventor: Todd White
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Patent number: 11160347Abstract: The present invention provides a gas supply device for lightening hair color, including a separating layer and a functional unit wrapped in the separating layer, wherein the functional unit includes a metal peroxide, an activator and a catalyst, the gas supply device further wraps a composition that generates carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, and/or hydrogen. The present invention discloses a use and method of a gas supply device for lightening hair color, including supplying oxygen to the scalp and the hair, and further reacting to generate active oxygen. The present invention further discloses a method for eliminating a dye on the hair by using the gas supply device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: TO2M CORPORATIONInventors: Garry Tsaur, Ting-Hua Wang
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Head cover having selectable size and location of opening for exposure of a portion of a user's hair
Patent number: 11147351Abstract: A protective head cover having selectable size and location of at least one opening for exposure of a portion of a user's hair to an external hair treatment environment. An impermeable outer surface of the protective head cover protects hair thereunder from an external hair treatment environment. A main opening receives a user's head inserted into the protective head cover. An opening on the protective head cover, separate from the main opening, has an opening size that is selectable from a plurality of selectable sizes and an opening location that is selectable from a plurality of selectable locations.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventor: Amy Lyn Domizi -
Patent number: 10912363Abstract: A hair treatment device for use in the application of direct heat to foil-covered sections of hair, in order to accelerate a hair highlighting or hair coloring process, is described. The hair treatment device includes two opposing plates for transmitting heat. The foil-covered sections of hair are pressed between the opposing plates when the device is in use. The plates are set in a housing. Seals are located along edges of the plates, edges of the housing, or both, in order to protect the user's scalp from the heated plates. A plurality of venting passages pass through the plates.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Inventor: Bruce S. Kanter
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Patent number: 10863811Abstract: A process for treating keratin fibres may include applying a hair treatment composition to the keratin fibres. The composition may comprise at least one of fatty substances, surfactants, polymers with a glass transition temperature (Tg) ranging from about 40° C. to about 150° C., oxidation dye precursors, and direct dyes. The process may also include inserting the keratin fibres into a device comprising two elements that are moveable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the two elements may define a substantially leaktight closed space. The process may further include moving the two elements into the closed position to confine the keratin fibres in the closed space, and heating the keratin fibres to a temperature ranging from about 40° C. to about 250° C. while the keratin fibres are confined in the closed space.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Eric Parris, Gabin Vic
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Patent number: 10575615Abstract: A weighted hair accessory device is provided, wherein the hair accessory device includes a main body including a first movable arm and a second movable arm, wherein the main body is configured to move between an open and a closed position; a hinge element pivotally connecting a first end of the first movable arm to a first end of the second movable arm; and a securing device having a first latching element located at a second end of the first movable arm and a second latching element located at a second end of the second movable arm, wherein the securing device is configured to releasably secure the main body in the closed position. The hair accessory device is configured to apply weight to a portion of hair in order to straighten and/or prevent shrinkage of the portion of hair during drying, e.g., without the use of chemical substances or heat.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Inventor: Michelle Johnson
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Patent number: 10357091Abstract: The hair product-dispensing container is configured for use with a plurality of lotions. Each of the plurality of lotions is configured for use with the hair of a end user. The hair product-dispensing container simultaneously and independently dispenses each of the plurality of lotions into the hair of the end user. By independently is meant that the plurality of lotions are not mixed together before the plurality of lotions are dispensed into the hair of the end user by the hair product-dispensing container. The hair product-dispensing container comprises a master reservoir and the master plunger. The master reservoir stores and dispenses the plurality of lotions. The master plunger provides the motive forces necessary to simultaneously dispense the plurality of lotions from the master reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Inventor: Ruth Solomons
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Patent number: 9936783Abstract: A hair straightening device which in some embodiments may include an applicator and a hair press. The applicator may have a shaft with a handle and a hair hook. The hair press may have a first press member, a second hair press member, a first hinge assembly, and a cavity. The first press member may include a first press surface, a first elongated locking side, and a first elongated hinge side. The second press member may include a second press surface, a second elongated locking side, and a second elongated hinge side. The first hinge assembly may be configured to pivotally couple the first elongated hinge side of the first press member to the second elongated hinge side of the second press member. The cavity may be formed between the first press surface and second press surface when the press surfaces are moved proximate to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventor: Harold Harris
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Patent number: 9642433Abstract: A gelatinize hairdressing foil and its preparation method are disclosed. One surface of said gelatinize hairdressing foil is a dark side, which contacts with hair, and an other surface of said gelatinize hairdressing foil is a bright side. Said dark side is provided with a zonal gelatinize layer. An anti-adhesive layer can be provided on said bright side. The hairdressing foil can contain an aluminum foil, can be provided with a release layer on said dark side, and can be provided with aluminum foils on both surfaces and a plastic film between said two aluminum foils. When quiff is put on said dark side, it is adhered by the release layer on the dark side. Therefore, the quiff is apt to form a layer instead of a tangle, and when liquid medicine for perming and dyeing is coated on hair, each hair could be coated with said liquid medicine.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Inventor: Jian Zhang
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Patent number: 9320333Abstract: Provided is an automatic head care device that can reliably care a person's rear head. The automatic head care device includes a rear-head care unit, the rear-head care unit including contact units, each unit having a rotation gear rotating a plurality of contacts around a central axis of the rotation gear, a third arm rotatably holding the contact units, a cylindrical rack held between the contact units to be movable in an axial direction of the cylindrical rack, the cylindrical rack moving in the axial direction to rotate the rotation gears in opposite directions, and a motor for oscillating the contacts of the contact units by moving the cylindrical rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Osamu Mizuno, Soichiro Fujioka, Tohru Nakamura, Toshinori Hirose
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Patent number: 9027571Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool (1) for separating a hair bundle (11) comprising a number of hair strands appropriate for receiving a hair treatment composition (15) for creating a hair bundle effect. The hair bundle (11) is received into a through hole (10) via a slit (50). The dimensions of the through hole (10) dictate the appropriate size of a hair bundle (11). In one aspect of the present invention, the tool (1) is substantially flat in order to prevent spillages of hair treatment composition (15) onto the scalp. A gripping layer (70) may extend upon at least a portion of the tool (1) for aiding the grip of the tool (1) to the hair bundle (11).Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Edmund Baker, Gwenalle Deloux, Natasha Jane Evans, Neil Anthony Litten, John Edward Sheppard
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Patent number: 8997760Abstract: The present invention describes a hair treatment application system, comprising at least one or more hair treatment compositions (15) having a viscosity of from 3,000 cPs to 150,000 cPs and a hair treatment application device (1) comprising a first plate (10) and a second plate (20) positionable in a juxtaposed relationship when said hair treatment application device (1) is in a closed state. The hair treatment application device (1) is characterized by having a first zone comprising at least one absorbent substrate (40) on the internal surface (101) of said at least said first plates (10) and a second zone (50) on said internal surface (101) which is free of said absorbent substrate (40). Said at least one absorbent substrate (40) has a median pore radius of from 300 microns to 3,000 micron. The present invention describes also methods of treating the hair with said hair treatment application system (10) and kit comprising said hair treatment application system.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Paul James Smith
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Publication number: 20150083152Abstract: A hair coloring system includes a handle, the handle comprising a first handle portion hingedly coupled to a second handle portion. The handle is moveable between an open position, where the first handle portion and second handle portion are spaced apart, and a closed position, where the first handle portion and second handle portion are adjacent to one another. A dispensing portion includes a first arm releasably coupled to the first handle portion, a first extension coupled to the first arm, a second arm releasably coupled to the second handle portion and a second extension coupled to the second arm. A sling extending between the first arm and second arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Steven R. Scholz
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Patent number: 8939160Abstract: A masking sheet for hair coloring has first and second surfaces encompassed by first and second longitudinal edges and first and second transverse edges where the first and second transverse edges embody respective substantially convex curves.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Inventor: Angela Falcucci
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HEAD COVER HAVING SELECTABLE SIZE AND LOCATION OF OPENING FOR EXPOSURE OF A PORTION OF A USER'S HAIR
Publication number: 20140366911Abstract: A head cover (800) has selectable size and location of at least one opening (812, 814) for exposure of a portion of a user's hair to an external hair treatment environment. The cover includes an impermeable outer surface that protects hair thereunder from an external hair treatment environment. A main opening (802) in the cover receives a user's head inserted into the cover. An opening (812, 814) on the cover, separate from the main opening, has an opening size selectable from selectable sizes and has an opening location selectable from selectable locations on the protective head cover. The opening (812, 814) selectively exposes a portion of the user's hair from under the cover to an external hair treatment environment while the cover protecting another portion of the user's hair from the external hair treatment environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Amy Lyn DOMIZI -
Patent number: 8893729Abstract: A palette assembly of one or more vertically arranged substantially flat palettes with a central aperture for cutting and/or coloring hair. Layers of hair are spread across the surface of the palette for cutting and/or coloring in a desired pattern, whereby hair color can be applied onto strands of hair in a desired specific pattern, or the hair may be cut according to a desired specific pattern, each of which can be easily replicated. Markings on the surface of the palette indicate the location of a cut or a particular shade of color, to create a particular hairstyle or color.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Geoblazeon Creative Technology LLCInventor: George Mennella
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Publication number: 20140261520Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for coloring and highlighting hair are provided. The hair coloring system includes a removable hair strand support member and a fastener removably attached to the hair strand support member, wherein the removable hair strand support member is comprised of plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Saeideh Sedighi Parrish
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Patent number: 8826920Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (1) for applying a hair treatment composition. The applicator (1) comprises a plate (10) and a containment portion (20) movably joined by a connection (30) so that said applicator (1) may alternate between a closed state and an open state. A first fin (50), preferably a first (50) and a second (60) fin, projects from the substantially flat internal surface (101) of the plate (10) and bend the hair strand into the containment portion (20) while the applicator (1) is in use. The hair treatment applicator according to the invention allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to the hair, in particular to a hair strand and preferably to a bundle of hair strands.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Edmund Baker, Paul James Smith
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Publication number: 20140238431Abstract: A device is provided that allows a user to apply a hair treatment chemical to hair. The device comprises an impervious sheet which can be folded along a transverse axis to form an envelope for retaining a lock of hair and a dose of hair treatment chemical. A releasable fastener is arranged around peripheral regions of the sheet to engage the sheet to fasten together opposing portions of the sheet. A region of the fastener engages the device to the lock of hair to retain the device to the hair while the sheet is unfolded, to permit the user to apply a chemical with the device in the open position. The fastener may consist of a layer of grip material comprising a self-engaging three dimensional structure wherein opposing portions of said grip material are capable of releasably fastening together when urged together and of releasably engaging a lock of hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Diana Bejjani
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Publication number: 20140224272Abstract: A method for dyeing/bleaching hair, includes the steps of applying to the hair at least one strip of adhesive material in a direction which is longitudinal to the hair, in such a way to form and retain by means of adhesion a random lock of hair; lifting the lock of hair to be dyed/bleached so as to isolate it from the rest of the hair; turning over the strip with the lock of hair adhering to it; dyeing/bleaching the lock of hair; protecting the dyed/bleached lock of hair; waiting for the colour to develop; and removing the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventor: Angelo Seminara
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Patent number: 8770207Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Kao CorporationInventor: Yoshimasa Takagi
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Publication number: 20140123996Abstract: A foiling device has a plate for receiving one or more foil sheets and a telescoping brace attached to the plate and configured to be set in an extended position and a retracted position to lengthen or shorten the device as needed by the stylist. A substantially flexible stabilizing cap may be attached to the proximal end of the brace, the cap contacting the stylist's chest when in use. The cap may be shaped and textured to increase contact surface area and friction and hold the device against the stylist's clothes. A base may be attached to the plate to space the plate away from the surface on which it rests, making it easier to pick up the device. One or more retaining mechanisms may be positioned on the plate to retain the foil sheets on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: OFF CAMBER GEAR, LLCInventors: Benjamin Barnes, Michael Barnes
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Patent number: 8689809Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for highlighting or imparting color to a user's hair includes upper and lower halves attached together by a hinge. Each half includes a rigid outer cap and a flexible connector surrounding and connecting the outer cap to a perimeter of the respective half. The cosmetic applicator further includes an applicator pad arranged in an interior of one of the upper and lower halves and a coloring material arranged in an interior of the other of the upper and lower halves. The flexible connector permits the outer caps of the respective upper and lower halves to be pressed inwardly toward one another so as to bring the applicator pad and the coloring material into engagement with one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Edison Nation, LLCInventors: Anna Curry, Juan Carlos Perez, Raeshon Lamont McNeil, Jeff Browning, Alexa Adams, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Daniel Cordero, Todd Stancombe, Robert Roger Hall
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Publication number: 20140076352Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool (1) for separating a hair bundle (11) comprising a number of hair strands appropriate for receiving a hair treatment composition (15) for creating a hair bundle effect. The hair bundle (11) is received into a through hole (10) via a slit (50). The dimensions of the through hole (10) dictate the appropriate size of a hair bundle (11). In one aspect of the present invention, the tool (1) is substantially flat in order to prevent spillages of hair treatment composition (15) onto the scalp. A gripping layer (70) may extend upon at least a portion of the tool (1) for aiding the grip of the tool (1) to the hair bundle (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Edmund BAKER, Gwenalle DELOUX, Natasha Jane EVANS, Neil Anthony LITTEN, John Edward SHEPPARD
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Patent number: 8656934Abstract: A hair treatment device or tool to chemically treat a section of hair for highlighting, frosting, perming, coloring, decoloring, straightening, neutralizing, relaxing, conditioning and the like comprising a member or body of lightweight, flexible, resilient, washable, porous, absorbent foam or fabric including at least one hair section treatment channel formed therein extending from the surface thereof to receive a section of hair therein coated or covered with a treating chemical to isolate the section of hair during treatment and absorb excess chemical from the section of hair being treated.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: Barbara Forgione
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Publication number: 20140048095Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for highlighting or imparting color to a user's hair includes upper and lower halves attached together by a hinge. Each half includes a rigid outer cap and a flexible connector surrounding and connecting the outer cap to a perimeter of the respective half. The cosmetic applicator further includes an applicator pad arranged in an interior of one of the upper and lower halves and a coloring material arranged in an interior of the other of the upper and lower halves. The flexible connector permits the outer caps of the respective upper and lower halves to be pressed inwardly toward one another so as to bring the applicator pad and the coloring material into engagement with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: EDISON NATION, LLCInventors: Anna CURRY, Juan Carlos PEREZ, Raeshon Lamont MCNEIL, Jeff BROWNING, Alexa ADAMS, Daniel Lee BIZZELL, Daniel CORDERO, Todd STANCOMBE, Robert Roger HALL
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Publication number: 20140020705Abstract: A hair styling tool comprises a central roller (12) having end pieces (14) disposed around the outside of the roller and in which the outside surface (16) of the roller between the end pieces (14) has one or more dividers to form two or more segments (18,19) around the roller. In specific arrangements the roller is hollow and certain segments (19) have holes (30) through which hair treatment may be forced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Christopher Peter Parker, Vincenzo LoGiudice
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Patent number: 8616222Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for separating a hair bundle of hair from the remaining hair for a hair bundle effect such as highlighting, the tools are structured to be applied to hair through a slit and into a through hole, the through hole then holds the hair bundle to receive the hair effect compared to the whole head of hair.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Edmund Baker, Gwenaelle Deloux, Natasha Jane Evans, Neil Anthony Litton, John Edward Sheppard
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Publication number: 20130333716Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: 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: 20130327352Abstract: An attachment member for a comb is adapted to be removably attachable to a tooth of the comb and comprises a comb tooth engaging element and depending therefrom a hair capturing element. The hair capturing element includes a hair capturing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Yuen Pong Cheung
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Publication number: 20130291885Abstract: A masking sheet for hair coloring has first and second surfaces encompassed by first and second longitudinal edges and first and second transverse edges where the first and second transverse edges embody respective substantially convex curves.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Angela SBORDONE
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Patent number: 8573232Abstract: The present invention describes a hair treatment application system, comprising at least one or more hair treatment compositions (15) having a viscosity of from 3,000 cPs to 150,000 cPs and a hair treatment application device (1) comprising a first plate (10) and a second plate (20) positionable in a juxtaposed relationship when said hair treatment application device (1) is in a closed state. The hair treatment application device (1) is characterized by having a first zone comprising at least one absorbent substrate (40) on the internal surface (101) of said at least said first plates (10) and a second zone (50) on said internal surface (101) which is free of said absorbent substrate (40). Said at least one absorbent substrate (40) has a median pore radius of from 300 microns to 3,000 micron. The present invention describes also methods of treating the hair with said hair treatment application system (10) and kit comprising said hair treatment application system.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Paul James Smith
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Patent number: 8561621Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (1) having an applicator element (8) for applying a product, conveyed to the application zone (5) from a separate reservoir, onto a strand of hair or of fibers comparable therewith, and having a strand gripper (12) movable back and forth between a closed position and a opened position. A strand gripper (12) of this kind serves to select and subsequently guide the hair or strands during actual product application. For improved guidance of the hair or strands during product application, the strand gripper (12) comprises a guidance surface (13) that, with the gripper (12) in the closed position, entirely overlaps the application zone (5) and holds the strand in contact with the application zone (5), by preference presses it onto the application zone (5).Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Rolf Müller-Grünow, Manuela Geuther
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Patent number: 8555899Abstract: A hairdresser's masking sheet of flexible material masks selected strands of a head of hair from other strands of the hair while selected strands are treated. The sheet has a substrate (120) of flexible material and an adhesive portion (160). Application of the adhesive portion to a portion of the head of hair selectively and removably unites the sheet with strands of the portion of hair thereby brought into contact therewith. The sheet has a stiffening strip (180) operative to provide the sheet with longitudinal stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Kirnan Holdings, Ltd.Inventors: Anthony Langford, Nicholas Wilkins
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Patent number: 8550095Abstract: A system to highlight the hair includes a device (10) and a composition (50). The device (10) includes a first portion movably joined to a second portion. Composition (50) includes a percentage of hydrogen peroxide and a percentage of an alkalizer by weight of the composition (50). The weight percentages of hydrogen peroxide and of an alkalizer are defined by equation (I): X+1.5Y?15 (I). X is the percentage by weight of hydrogen peroxide by weight of the composition (50). Y is the percentage by weight of an alkalizer by weight of the composition (50). The composition (50) includes at least 2% of hydrogen peroxide by weight of the composition (50) and the alkalizer is an inorganic salt. The composition (50) allows to perform highlighting when applied with the device (10).Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Simon Paul Godfrey, Gemma Zoe Smithers
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Patent number: 8505554Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator which allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to a hair strand. The applicator comprises a plate movably joined by a connection to a well, a hair orientation element on the internal surface of the plate which extends towards the well and a liquid impervious, resilient fluid metering element comprising a lower metering element on the rim of the well and an upper metering element on the internal surface of the plate, wherein each independently comprise an inner and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the upper metering element and lower metering element independently have a convex shape. When the applicator is in a closed state, the lower metering element and the upper metering element are substantially juxtaposed to provide the fluid metering element.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Paul James Smith
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Patent number: 8499770Abstract: The device (1) for creating hair bundle effects to a hair bundle (11) described herein comprises a first portion (10) movably joined to a second portion (20) by means of a connection (30). The second portion (20) is associated with a system (70) for bending a hair bundle (11) within a cavity (12) provided in the first portion (10). The system (70) for bending the hair bundle (11) consists of at least a first fin (71) and of a second fin (72). The free distal edge (712) of the first fin (71) points toward the free distal edge (722) of the second fin (72). The device (1) preferably comprises a first metering layer (81) and more preferably also a second metering layer (82) to achieve evenness during the application of a hair treatment composition (15) to hair.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Paul James Smith
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Patent number: 8499769Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (1) for applying a hair treatment composition. The applicator (1) comprises a plate (10) and a containment portion (20) movably joined by a connection (30) so that said applicator (1) may alternate between a closed state and an open state. A first fin (50), preferably a first (50) and a second (60) fin, projects from the substantially flat internal surface (101) of the plate (10) and bend the hair strand into the containment portion (20) while the applicator (1) is in use. The hair treatment applicator according to the invention allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to the hair, in particular to a hair strand and preferably to a bundle of hair strands.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Edmund Baker, Paul James Smith
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Publication number: 20130186423Abstract: An improved hair coloring cap and kit that enables a user to apply two or more different hair coloring agents to the user's hair in a single application and without cross color contamination. The improved hair coloring cap is comprised of a cap portion with a plurality of spaced apart openings formed therein for receipt of select strands of the user's hair to be colored, a plurality of spaced apart panels extending outwardly from the cap portion, and a fastener for removably attaching the cap portion to the user's head. The kit may be comprised of the improved hair coloring cap, a hook for pulling select strands of hair through the openings to be colored or highlighted, and various coloring agents. One or more of the openings and/or panels may be coded to instruct the user on how and where to apply the coloring agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventor: Debra Torrento
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Publication number: 20130042878Abstract: A hair styling aid designed to isolate or mask various portions of an individual's hair while exposing others so as to enable precise treatment of the exposed areas. Through use of this styling aid, hair stylists may create complex and intricate designs in an individual's hair with relatively little effort. This hair styling aid may comprise a single mask or a series of masks, each tailored to contribute a particular detail to the overall design.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventor: Paul Ryan Coufos
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Patent number: 8353304Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (1) which allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to a hair strand. The applicator (1) comprises a plate (10) movably joined by a connection (30) to a well (20), a hair orientation means on the internal surface (101) of the plate (10) which extends towards the well (20) and a fluid metering means comprising a lower metering means (50) on the rim (222) of the well (20) and an upper metering means (60) on the internal surface of said plate (10), wherein said upper metering means (60) and lower metering means (50) independently comprise at least one resilient strip (13). When said applicator (1) is in a closed state, the lower metering means (50) and the upper metering means (60) are substantially juxtaposed to provide said fluid metering means.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul James Smith, Simon Paul Godfrey
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Publication number: 20120279515Abstract: A weaving assistance apparatus for facilitating differentiation of hair colours comprises a support-engaging portion and an abutting surface. The support-engaging portion has an opening at an end thereof for receiving a finger, and the abutting surface is arranged to provide a contrasting background for differentiating between differently coloured overlying hair strands.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Holly Spencer
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Publication number: 20120272995Abstract: A hair dyeing tool comprising a tray (3) with a curved bottom wall (12) contiguous with the side walls (13) of said tray; the surface of the bottom wall (12) is designed to cause the bristles in groups of bristle tufts (5) and (7) to be oriented against each other when the brush (4) is pushed against the tray (3); the orientation of the bristles in the groups of bristle tufts (5) and (7) creates a tunnel-like space (E) through which the hair strands (C) are pushed during dyeing. The curvature of the surface of the bottom wall (12) is designed to connect in an arc the center line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Denivaldo Gonçalves Da Silva
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Publication number: 20120240952Abstract: A multi-tonal hair highlighting device, a method of highlighting hair, and a kit for highlighting hair is disclosed. In one example, multi-tonal hair highlighting device comprises a cap and a plurality of panels bonded to the cap between the plurality of rows along a width of each of the plurality of panels. The cap may include at least one section, and a plurality of holes disposed within the at least one section arranged in a plurality of rows. In one example, hair strands are pulled through the plurality of holes and placed between the plurality of panels. In addition, a plurality of hair colors may be applied to the hair strands. The plurality of hair colors may include a first highlighting color and a second highlighting color. In this example, the plurality of panels is configured to protect the hair strands placed between the plurality of panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: John Ovens, Anthony Balamotis
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Patent number: 8256438Abstract: A hair holder includes a tube formed of a sheet in such a design as to allow a hair bundle to be inserted from a one-end opening at one end of the tube toward an other-end opening at the other end thereof. The tube includes an integration mechanism in the vicinity of the one-end opening. The integration mechanism is for a clip-type fixing member having a pair of pinchers. The one-end opening is openable and closable by operating the clip-type fixing member having been integrated with the tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takehiko Tojo, Koji Saito, Hideo Kobayashi, Toshio Watanabe, Haruomi Enomoto