Patents Assigned to WINK ROBOTICS
  • Patent number: 11787071
    Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. The robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In the invention, the robot uses an end effector which is configured to extend through the safety barrier and includes a release mechanism configured to readily release from the robot upon contacting the human subject, thereby preventing injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Kurt Amundson, Mike Hughes, Nathan Harding
  • Patent number: 11744348
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision. In some embodiments, the same device may be used for extending eyebrows rather than eyelashes, as eyebrows have rather similar properties to eyelashes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, H. Keith Nishihara, Michael Muller
  • Patent number: 11589667
    Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. In some embodiments, the robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In other embodiments, readily deformable end effectors are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Kurt Amundson, Nathan Harding, H. Keith Nishihara, Russell B. Ford
  • Patent number: 11375799
    Abstract: A device for providing safety during the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject, especially when the installation is automatic. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and the subject in order to protect the subject in the event of a malfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, Michael Muller, Kyle Andrew Tucker, Michelle Warner, Richard W. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20210387364
    Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. The robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In the invention, the robot uses an end effector which is configured to extend through the safety barrier and includes a release mechanism configured to readily release from the robot upon contacting the human subject, thereby preventing injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Kurt AMUNDSON, Mike HUGHES, Nathan HARDING
  • Publication number: 20210235847
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, H. Keith NISHIHARA, Michael MULLER
  • Patent number: 11006733
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, H. Keith Nishihara, Michael Muller
  • Patent number: 10562178
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject with an option of additionally painting the nails of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and said subject in order to protect them in the event of a malfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Wink Robotics
    Inventors: Nathan Harding, Kurt Amundson, Michael Muller, Russell B. Ford
  • Publication number: 20190335835
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject with an option of additionally painting the nails of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and said subject in order to protect them in the event of a malfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, Michael MULLER, Russell B. FORD
  • Publication number: 20190314997
    Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. In some embodiments, the robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In other embodiments, readily deformable end effectors are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Kurt AMUNDSON, Nathan HARDING, H. Keith NISHIHARA, Russell B. FORD
  • Publication number: 20190269222
    Abstract: A device for providing safety during the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject, especially when the installation is automatic. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and the subject in order to protect the subject in the event of a malfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, Michael MULLER, Kyle Andrew TUCKER, Michelle WARNER, Richard W. O'CONNOR
  • Publication number: 20190269223
    Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: WINK ROBOTICS
    Inventors: Nathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, H. Keith NISHIHARA, Michael MULLER