Patents Assigned to Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
  • Automated delivery system of a cosmetic sample
    Patent number: 11412835
    Abstract: The present teachings contemplate a dispensing apparatus for cosmetic samples, the apparatus comprising a retail point of sale dispenser; a carrier including a plurality of mounts and a plurality of containers removably attached to the carrier via the plurality of mounts; with vertical and horizontal translational components; one or more information retrieval devices; a user interface including a data interface adapted to store information on the one or more information retrieval devices; a transparent panel covering at least a portion of the dispensing apparatus and wherein the one or more information retrieval device are adapted to be maintained in the possession of a user; and wherein the apparatus dispenses cosmetic samples based on user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, John Osborne, Ian Raber, Jordan Ridenour, Elizabeth Steenwyk
  • Nail polish color selection system
    Patent number: 8880218
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines
  • Point-of-sale body powder dispensing system
    Patent number: 8636173
    Abstract: A user interactive custom cosmetic powder color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Nail polish color selection system
    Patent number: 7822504
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Automated customized cosmetic dispenser
    Patent number: 7624769
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Nail polish color selection system
    Patent number: 7395134
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.