Patents Assigned to R & D, LLC
  • Publication number: 20180316459
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving the performance in bandwidth constrained communication systems while reducing the complexity of the equalizer used for information retrieval, as well as to improving the capacity of communication systems. The said properties are achieved by appropriate information encoding, prior to signal shaping before transmission, whereas the equalizer complexity is reduced by applying the intersymbol interference shortening filter prior to the information retrieving equalization. A proper combination of the recounted elements is capable of providing a qualitatively improved and previously unsuspected performance, as compared to its constituent elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: SANS R&D, LLC
    Inventors: Nikola Alic, John G. Proakis
  • Patent number: 10111515
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cosmetic applicator brush, where the cosmetic applicator brush comprises a plurality of discs assembled relative to one another, each disc having a body with a plurality of bristles extending radially therefrom, comprises the step of forming the cosmetic applicator brush by a mono-injection molding, wherein adjacent discs are maintained at an angular relationship with respect to one another independent of a disc specific keying element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
  • Patent number: 10111516
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic applicator brush comprising a plurality of discs assembled relative to one another with each disc having a body with a plurality of bristles or combs extending radially therefrom, a conical, and a plurality of wires, where the plurality of wires pass through a wire passage of each of the plurality of discs, and the plurality of discs are stacked or linked without any angular offset or with a uniform angular offset so that alignment of bristles for the stacked discs is uniform. The conical is injection molded with the plurality of wires, and a top portion of the cosmetic applicator brush has the conical. After the plurality of discs are stacked or linked, the plurality of wires are twisted at a bottom portion of the cosmetic applicator brush so that the discs are securely linked or stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: AA R&D LLC
    Inventors: Yoon H. Kim, Elizabeth H. Kim, Asher T. Kim, Aiden T. Kim
  • Publication number: 20180249811
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator comprises a grip, a holder shaft that extends from the grip, the holder shaft comprising a longitudinal axis, an applicator region, one end of the applicator region being connected to a ball stud, and a buffer element that is disposed inside the holder shaft and is in contact with one end of the ball stud. The applicator region pivots at a desired angle of up to 90° around the longitudinal axis, and is adjusted to any desired angles and any directions off the longitudinal axis. The ball stud is connected to the holder shaft. The holder shaft comprises an eye which acts as a socket for the ball stud to fit securely into and allows adjustments to be made in any direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: AA R&D LLC
    Inventors: Yoon H. Kim, Asher Kim
  • Publication number: 20180249812
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator is provided. The cosmetic applicator comprises a grip, a holder shaft that extends from the grip, an applicator region that is connected to the holder shaft by means of an articulation, and a ball stud. The applicator region pivots at a desired angle of up to 90° arounds its axis, and is adjusted to any desired angles off a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic applicator in any direction around the axis, and the ball stud has a stopper or a protrusion at the opposite end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: AA R&D LLC
    Inventors: Yoon H. Kim, Asher Kim
  • Patent number: 10020912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving the performance in bandwidth constrained communication systems while reducing the complexity of the equalizer used for information retrieval, as well as to improving the capacity of communication systems. The said properties are achieved by appropriate information encoding, prior to signal shaping before transmission, whereas the equalizer complexity is reduced by applying the intersymbol interference shortening filter prior to the information retrieving equalization. A proper combination of the recounted elements is capable of providing a qualitatively improved and previously unsuspected performance, as compared to its constituent elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: SANS R&D, LLC
    Inventors: Nikola Alic, John G. Proakis
  • Publication number: 20180168324
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic applicator brush comprising a plurality of columns, and a shaft. The shaft comprises a plurality of opening parts around a circumference of the shaft, and the plurality of opening parts are spaced around the circumference in a radial direction of the shaft. Each of the plurality of columns comprises bristles or combs. Each of bristles or combs has a projecting part, which are inserted into the plurality of columns with an equal distance or different distances among them. A number of the plurality of opening parts around the circumference of the shaft is both even and odd number. The plurality of columns are inserted into the opening parts of the shaft irregularly to show the zigzag effect of the cosmetic applicator brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Aiden T. Kim
  • Patent number: 9907387
    Abstract: An adjustable cosmetic applicator including a handle unit with a rod unit coupled thereto and defining a rod with a rod central axis. An applying unit includes a brush rod with a brush central axis and a brush extending from the brush rod. A flexible portion interconnects the rod and the brush rod such that the applying unit may be rotated relative to the rod unit with the brush central axis angled relative to the rod central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
  • Patent number: 9888762
    Abstract: A cosmetics brush for applying cosmetics. The brush includes a rod, a ferrule formed at the end of the rod, the ferrule defining an insertion groove, and a bundle of fibers inserted in the ferrule. The insertion groove extends from an opening to a closed end and is defined by opposed side walls and opposed front and rear inside walls. The opposed side walls taper toward one another moving from the opening to the closed end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: AA R&D LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth H. Kim, Aiden T. Kim
  • Publication number: 20180008028
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cosmetic applicator brush, where the cosmetic applicator brush comprises a plurality of discs assembled relative to one another, each disc having a body with a plurality of bristles extending radially therefrom, comprises the step of forming the cosmetic applicator brush by a mono-injection molding, wherein adjacent discs are maintained at an angular relationship with respect to one another independent of a disc specific keying element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
  • Patent number: 9808095
    Abstract: A bed covering device for protecting humans, animals and objects from crawling pests such as bed bugs. The device includes a top component for contacting the top surface of bedding such as a mattress or box spring. The top component includes barrier material suitable for preventing pests from biting humans or animals resting on the bedding. The device further includes a fitted side skirt joined to the periphery of the top component and having a slippery, i.e., low friction, exterior surface that hinders bed bugs and similar pests from climbing up the covered bedding and gaining access to humans, animals, or objects resting atop the bedding. The device may be part of a system including pillow protectors, headboard and/or footboard protectors for preventing contact by traditional bed coverings with walls or bed structures that may be infested by bed bugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Snell R&D, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Snell, Carrie Snell
  • Patent number: 9591916
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator brush including a plurality of discs assembled relative to one another with each disc having a body with a plurality of bristles and/or combs extending radially therefrom. The adjacent discs are maintained at an angular relationship with respect to one another independent of a disc specific keying element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
  • Patent number: 9591908
    Abstract: A press-type dispensing container that includes an outer case that includes a hollow tube portion and a compressible region; and an inner member including a support portion that is configured to support a personal care product, wherein the inner component is contained within the outer case and is configured to migrate towards the shaft portion when the compressible region of the outer case is compressed by a user is presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AA R&D LLC
    Inventors: Asher T. Kim, Aiden T. Kim
  • Publication number: 20160295992
    Abstract: A cosmetics brush for applying cosmetics. The brush includes a rod, a ferrule formed at the end of the rod, the ferrule defining an insertion groove, and a bundle of fibers inserted in the ferrule. The insertion groove extends from an opening to a closed end and is defined by opposed side walls and opposed front and rear inside walls. The opposed side walls taper toward one another moving from the opening to the closed end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: AA R&D LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth H. Kim, Aiden T. Kim
  • Publication number: 20160198834
    Abstract: An adjustable cosmetic applicator including a handle unit with a rod unit coupled thereto and defining a rod with a rod central axis. An applying unit includes a brush rod with a brush central axis and a brush extending from the brush rod. A flexible portion interconnects the rod and the brush rod such that the applying unit may be rotated relative to the rod unit with the brush central axis angled relative to the rod central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
  • Publication number: 20160095416
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator including a base container defining a cosmetic chamber with an opening thereinto and a cap supporting an applicator rod extending to an applicator head. A rechargeable power reservoir is positioned within the cap. A control panel is positioned within the cap and associated with the rechargeable power reservoir. A heating mechanism extends within the applicator rod and supports one or more heating elements adjacent the applicator head. The heating elements are associated with the control panel for selective activation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
  • Publication number: 20160058200
    Abstract: A bed covering device for protecting humans, animals and objects from crawling pests such as bed bugs. The device includes a top component for contacting the top surface of bedding such as a mattress or box spring. The top component includes barrier material suitable for preventing pests from biting humans or animals resting on the bedding. The device further includes a fitted side skirt joined to the periphery of the top component and having a slippery, i.e., low friction, exterior surface that hinders bed bugs and similar pests from climbing up the covered bedding and gaining access to humans, animals, or objects resting atop the bedding. The device may be part of a system including pillow protectors, headboard and/or footboard protectors for preventing contact by traditional bed coverings with walls or bed structures that may be infested by bed bugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: Snell R&D, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Snell, Carrie Snell
  • Patent number: 9210988
    Abstract: An adjustable cosmetic applicator including a handle unit adapted to be used as a cap coupled to a cosmetic container body; a rod unit adapted to be manipulated by means of the handle init; and an applying unit adapted to be operated cooperatively with the rod unit in such a manner as to be adjusted in angle. The adjustable cosmetic applicator allows the angle of the applying unit to be adjusted arbitrarily by means of the user, thereby permitting the cosmetic liquid to be applied in more natural and comfortable manners and further achieving the make-up according to the user's applying habit or preference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Tae Yeon Kim
  • Publication number: 20150335133
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator brush including a plurality of discs assembled relative to one another with each disc having a body with a plurality of bristles and/or combs extending radially therefrom. The adjacent discs are maintained at an angular relationship with respect to one another independent of a disc specific keying element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: AA R&D LLC
    Inventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
  • Publication number: 20150329346
    Abstract: A system has a tap handle that includes a housing, a display disposed in the housing, a processor in communication with the display, and a remote device input in communication with the processor. The processor receives a signal from at least one remote sensor. The processor also receives a signal from either or both of a scale and a position sensor. The scale has a scale output in communication with the remote device input. The position sensor is in communication with the processor and detects a position of the tap handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Rebot R&D, LLC
    Inventor: Rebecca L.E. Miller