Patents Assigned to HCT Asia, Ltd.
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Publication number: 20110266297Abstract: An airtight compact that contains a volatile product until a time of use. The airtight compact includes a translucent and fragile pot partially encased by a base assembly, which has a rotatable lid assembly pivotably coupled to the base assembly. The rotatable lid assembly comprising a liner over-molded to an inner lid that directly seals to a rim of the fragile pot partially encased by the base. The fragile pot may be formed of a translucent glass, which is protected by the base and the rotatable lid assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Timothy Thorpe, Adrian C. Apodaca
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Patent number: 8047214Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a reservoir for containing a product. The dispenser includes a flow-through gasket with a concave shape top having a plurality of apertures. The dispenser provides a product delivery passageway through the flow-through gasket when the dispenser is in an open position. The dispenser prevents leakage by providing a seal with the flow-through gasket when the dispenser is in a closed position. In some examples, the flow-through gasket with the concave shape top may be made of a material having elastomeric properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Publication number: 20110240175Abstract: Described herein are containers having a bottom portion, a bottom sifter, a dial sifter, and a removable cover having pins. A bottom sifter and a dial sifter are rotatably engaged, and both have at least one sifting hole for sifting materials with a powder-like consistency. Either the surface of the bottom sifter facing the dial sifter or the surface of the dial sifter facing the bottom sifter may have at least one raised portion, and the remaining surface may have at least one recessed depression. The dial sifter may have one or more cavities to engage the pins in the cover, thereby rotating the dial with the rotation of the cover. The dial sifter may be a bottom fill sifter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia Ltd.Inventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Patent number: 8025067Abstract: A sifting apparatus and container for storing and dispensing material, such as cosmetic powder are described. Two sifters are arranged so their holes are not aligned, and a resilient material is placed between the sifters to create a gap that allows powder to pass out from a storage cavity to a surface accessible by the user. In a second configuration, at least one of the sifters is displaced toward the other sifter to reduce or eliminate the gap, thus reducing or preventing the flow of material through the sifters.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: HCT Asia, LtdInventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Publication number: 20110223315Abstract: An applicator for applying a product includes a motor and a switch for automatically rotating and/or oscillating an applicator head. By virtue of having a motor with a throttling gear, the applicator is capable of rotating and/or oscillating at controlled frequencies during application of cosmetic, medicinal, or other products to a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Cindy Lim, Adrian C. Apodaca
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Publication number: 20110222955Abstract: An applicator includes a bottle cap with an automatically extending applicator head coupled to a spring. The bottle cap is removably coupled to a bottle having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetics product or a medicinal product. By virtue of having an automatic extending applicator head, the applicator is capable of extending during application and retracting during storage in a clean and automatic fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventor: James Thorpe
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Patent number: 8006707Abstract: Described herein are containers having a bottom portion, a bottom sifter, a dial sifter, and a removable cover having pins. A bottom sifter and a dial sifter are rotatably engaged, and both have at least one sifting hole for sifting materials with a powder-like consistency. Either the surface of the bottom sifter facing the dial sifter or the surface of the dial sifter facing the bottom sifter may have at least one raised portion, and the remaining surface may have at least one recessed depression. The dial sifter may have one or more cavities to engage the pins in the cover, thereby rotating the dial with the rotation of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: HCT Asia Ltd.Inventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Publication number: 20110190672Abstract: An applicator system for providing a messaging and a cooling effect while applying product to a body includes an applicator tip connected to a vibrating mechanism that is disposed proximate to the applicator storage tip. By virtue of having the vibrating mechanism disposed proximate to the applicator tip, the vibration produced by the vibrating mechanism is transferred primarily to the applicator tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Adrian C. Apodaca, Timothy Thorpe, Christopher Thorpe
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Publication number: 20110176856Abstract: An applicator system for applying a product to a surface includes an adjustable implement comprising an applicator that is selectively pivotable at least about ninety degrees. By virtue of having an applicator that is selectively pivotable ninety degrees, the adjustable implement is capable of applying various products in multiple positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Nick Gardner, Adrian C. Apodaca, Armando Villarreal
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Patent number: 7955014Abstract: A dispenser includes a moving assembly which includes an upper valve and a lower valve having a reservoir for containing a product. The upper valve having at least one aperture is coupled to the lower valve having at least one aperture. Furthermore, the lower valve and the upper valve are partially covered by a sleeve. The sleeve includes a shaped path. The upper valve and the lower valve being selectively guidable along the shaped path between an upward position for the dispenser to deliver the product and a downward position to store the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Publication number: 20110123252Abstract: A dispenser includes a thermal storage tip and a housing having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetics product or a medicinal product. The thermal storage tip comprises a material that is capable of storing and retaining thermal energy during application of the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventor: Timothy Thorpe
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Patent number: 7883287Abstract: A dispenser includes a thermal storage tip and a housing having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetics product or a medicinal product. The thermal storage tip comprises a material that is capable of storing and retaining thermal energy during application of the product.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: HCT Asia, LtdInventor: Timothy Thorpe
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Publication number: 20100119287Abstract: A dispenser includes a flow-through compressible gasket and housing having a reservoir for containing a product. The flow-through compressible gasket has a at least one aperture to provide a product delivery passage when the dispenser is in an open position and to prevent leakage when the dispenser is in a closed position. In some examples, the flow-through compressible gasket may be made of a material having elastomeric properties. Thus, the compressible flow-through compressible gasket provides a seal for the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: HCT Asia, Ltd.Inventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Publication number: 20100119290Abstract: A dispenser includes a moving assembly which includes an upper valve and a lower valve having a reservoir for containing a product. The upper valve having at least one aperture is coupled to the lower valve having at least one aperture. Furthermore, the lower valve and the upper valve are partially covered by a sleeve. The sleeve includes a shaped path. The upper valve and the lower valve being selectively guidable along the shaped path between an upward position for the dispenser to deliver the product and a downward position to store the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: HCT Asia, Ltd.Inventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Publication number: 20100054844Abstract: A dispenser includes a flow-through gasket and a lower valve having a reservoir for containing a product. The flow-through gasket has at least aperture to provide a product delivery passage when the dispenser is selectively rotatable along a helical guide slot to a raised position. When the dispenser is selectively rotatable along the helical guide slot to a retracted position, the dispenser is in a stored state. In some examples, the flow-through gasket may be made of a material having elastomeric properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: HCT Asia, Ltd.Inventor: Timothy Thorpe
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Publication number: 20100003066Abstract: A dispenser includes a removable head or applicator and a body having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetics product or a medicinal product. By virtue of having a removable head or applicator, the dispenser is capable of dispensing various products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: HCT Asia, Ltd.Inventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Publication number: 20090188518Abstract: Described herein are containers having a bottom portion, a bottom sifter, a dial sifter, and a removable cover having pins. A bottom sifter and a dial sifter are rotatably engaged, and both have at least one sifting hole for sifting materials with a powder-like consistency. Either the surface of the bottom sifter facing the dial sifter or the surface of the dial sifter facing the bottom sifter may have at least one raised portion, and the remaining surface may have at least one recessed depression. The dial sifter may have one or more cavities to engage the pins in the cover, thereby rotating the dial with the rotation of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Timothy Thorpe, Luis Alviar
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Patent number: D631666Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Cindy Lim, Federica Medina, Megan Rene Langdon
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Patent number: D639664Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: HCT Asia Ltd.Inventors: Timothy Thorpe, Adrian C. Apodaca, Megan Rene Langdon
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Patent number: D643294Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: HCT Asia Ltd.Inventors: Timothy Thorpe, Adrian C. Apodaca, Megan Rene Langdon