Patents Represented by Attorney Lawrence Cruz

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  • Hairdryer with electrostatic precipitator and filter cleanout warning
    Patent number: 7204038
    Abstract: A hairdryer air intake is cleansed of dust particles with an electrostatic precipitator. The precipitator consists of a charging device (1) and a grounded filter media (2) that can be removed and cleaned. A warning lamp (13) indicates the need to clean the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventor: Daniel Santhouse
  • Balance control system for weight scales
    Patent number: 7202424
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a weight scale having a balance control system that detects unequal load distribution to the scale's load sensors and produces an output signal that enables the user to re-distribute weight until a predetermined level of balance is achieved. Various load sensors are positioned in an array in the scale and are in communication with a controller that receives signals from the sensors indicative of relative load applied to each sensor. The controller generates a signal that is displayed or emitted to the user indicative of the position of the user's center of gravity relative to the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Vito James Carlucci
  • Dispensing apparatus for receiving a number of differently sized foam canisters
    Patent number: 7201294
    Abstract: A dispenser for heating a liquid in and dispensing a foam introduced from a canister. The dispenser has a heater for providing heat to the foam/liquid, a chamber with an inlet port and an outlet port and a base having an aperture and a first member. The chamber is in contact with the heater, and the outlet port is connected to a nozzle. The nozzle dispenses the heated foam. The dispenser also has a base adjoining. The first member is slidably retained over the aperture to adjust a size of the aperture and to receive a number of different diameter canisters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Vito James Carlucci, Martin A. Cohen, Paul J. Carrubba
  • Shower device with multiple movable arms
    Patent number: 7194775
    Abstract: A shower device having multiple heads and multiple settings that can be selectively set and selectively aimed among various modes, including massaging modes. The shower device contains an attachment mechanism to attach and suspend the device from a standard shower head stem, a linearly adjustable body member that adjusts in an extendible manner relative to a main body, first and second pivot arms that are pivotally attached to the main body, and a hinge for allowing relative pivoting of an arm head. A valve controller controls one or more valves to allow a user to select among a variety of shower output options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony Kit Lun Leung
  • Flat iron with pivoting heads
    Patent number: 7178532
    Abstract: A flat iron for styling hair has head portions with heatable inner surfaces that may be pivotally positioned and locked relative to the handle portions to provide enhanced ergonomic comfort and control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Karen L. Kayser
  • Hair ornament with a resilient attaching clip
    Patent number: 7174902
    Abstract: Hair ornament with a resilient attaching clip comprising a pair of complementary transversally elongated limbs (12, 14) having handle portions (30, 32) and which are connected by hinge and spring means (16) and having suitably shaped prongs (18) extending from each elongated limbs (12, 14) and forming a pair of clipping portions wherein each elongated limb comprises a socket (20, 22) having a hollow cylindrical recess and which forms at the inner opposite end abutting sliding planes (23, 25), as well as a bushing (24) which is received in a recess provided in the respective socket of each limb, whereby the limbs are pivoted to each other and a spring (26) inserted in the bushing extending into the sockets and being attached at both ends by suitable means at the outer end of the sockets in order to bias the limbs in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Leandro P. Rizzuto
  • Hand held blender
    Patent number: 7172334
    Abstract: There is provided an hand held blender essentially having at least two housing or body portions, a first housing or body portion suitable for containing a drive motor and a second housing or body portion suitable for containing one or more shanks or shafts operatively connected to the drive motor, and a processing tool operatively connected to the one or more shafts. Each of first and second portions has at least one connector suitable to rotatably connect and/or disconnect the at least two portions, as desired, in a reliable and stable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Frank R. Chiappetta
  • Hand held garment steamer
    Patent number: 7155117
    Abstract: A hand held appliance for use in applying steam to a garment or other item made of fabric includes a pump, a boiler and a switch. Power is applied through the switch to the pump. The pump pumps water from the water tank to the boiler. The water is converted to steam in the boiler and is expelled from the appliance through a set of nozzles. The appliance may include optional attachments for performing other operations on garments or fabric, for example, applying pressure, brushing, scrubbing or lint removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Kit Lun Leung, Chung Shun Tse
  • Blender
    Patent number: D533020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Anne Judith Kassenaar, Devin Lee Moore
  • Toaster oven
    Patent number: D533390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Alan D. Ball
  • Stick blender
    Patent number: D534032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: James Taylor Lloyd
  • Frozen foods maker
    Patent number: D534189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Alan D. Ball
  • Frozen foods maker
    Patent number: D534190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Alan D. Ball
  • Curling iron
    Patent number: D534683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Leandro Rizzuto, Jr.
  • Frozen food maker
    Patent number: D535668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Devin Lee Moore
  • Ice cream maker
    Patent number: D537847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Hui Quan Li
  • Carriage lever handle for toaster
    Patent number: D538585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Alan D. Ball
  • Hair brush
    Patent number: D539547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony Kit Lun Leung
  • Hair brush
    Patent number: D539548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony Kit Lun Leung
  • Mirror
    Patent number: D540549
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Brenda Po Kwan Yue