Patents Examined by Brianne E Kalach
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Patent number: 11950674Abstract: A hair teasing and damage reduction system is disclosed. The system includes a sleeve having a first half, a second half, and a middle connecting region. The first half of the sleeve includes a hair engaging surface and a non-contact surface with a pocket formed by a left lateral edge, a right lateral edge, and an end edge. The second half of the sleeve includes a hair engaging surface and a non-contact surface with a pocket formed by a left lateral edge, a right lateral edge, and an end edge. The pinch clip has a clasping end, a gripping end, and a hinge. The clasping end includes a top prong and a bottom prong. The gripping end includes a top extension and a bottom extension.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: EZ PZ TEEZ, INC.Inventors: Muzaffer Topal, Mesrop Varol
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Patent number: 11937679Abstract: A hair styling device (S), comprising a luminescent unit (LU) for subjecting hair (H) to optical radiation. Preferably, the luminescent unit (LU) is arranged to translate a first wavelength of light (Li) from a light source (L) into a second wavelength of N escaping light (EL) escaping from the luminescent unit (LU). Preferably, light escapes from the luminescent unit (LU) where hair (H) touches the luminescent unit (LU). Preferably, the luminescent unit (LU) is provided with a scattering element. A refractive index of the luminescent unit (LU) may range from 1.3 to 1.7, preferably 1.3 to 1.42. Preferably, the luminescent unit (LU) provides for a plurality C of treatment compartments.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Yannyk Parulian Julian Bourquin
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Patent number: 11918100Abstract: A bead (10) comprising first and second members (12, 14) pivotally secured adjacent first sides (16) thereof such that the first and second members (12, 14) are pivotable between a closed position and an open position. First and second openings (28) are defined between the first and second side members (12, 14) when in the closed position. A first resilient pad (33) is provided on the first side surface of the first member (12) and a second resilient pad (35) on the first side surface of the second member (14). The first and second resilient pads (33. 35) include complementary ridges (42) on adjacent inner surfaces (40) such that when the first and second members (12, 14) are in the closed position, the ridges (42) engage to deflect the hair (11) passing through the bead (10) from the first opening (28) to the second opening (28).Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Inventors: Kelly Anne Litterick, Edward Joseph Khoury
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Patent number: 11896692Abstract: A beauty care product comprising a sealable plastic container, a sealing means and a beauty care component is provided, wherein the container of which is resistant to random, uncontrolled deformation under a substantial pressure differential between the environment and inside the container, yet having an affordable cost of manufacture and/or being appealing to the consumer. A kit comprising said product thereof, a method of manufacturing said product, and a method of using said product for application onto skin and/or hair are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: WELLA OPERATIONS US, LLCInventors: Victor Akinbobola, Alton Lloyd Finley, III, Matthew David Joseph, Christopher Robert Kopulos, Nicholas Arthur Ruebusch
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Patent number: 11882919Abstract: An eyelash plate assembly for use with eyelash application is provided. The assembly comprises a lash plate and a lash tile, the tile having been prepared with the eyelashes to be applied. The assembly can further include a means for supporting and positioning the plate near the customer's face for application. This allows for the stylist to apply the eyelashes in an efficient and safe manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Inventors: Joseph B. Mai, Jr., Ngha P. Mai
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Patent number: 11871831Abstract: An automatic nail clipping device including a blade plate replaceably secured within a blade plate holder frame within a covering shell, an electronic motor driving a shaft which in turn rotates an extending cam element. The extending cam element engaging an oblong opening on a backside of the blade plate holder frame, raising and dropping the entire blade plate holder frame, and causing the blade in the blade plate to clip nails in a downward movement and return the blade plate to a ready elevated position.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventors: Thomas J. McMullen, Larry J. Gau, Steven N. Kisch
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Patent number: 11857054Abstract: A split end removal comb. This comb includes an outer shell which houses an inner shell of similar shape but smaller dimensions, and a handle, which houses an electromechanical assembly. The inner comb can slide to a lock position inside the upper part of the outer comb, whereby the hair can be stretched away from the scalp and bent into divided strands. In this position, the blades mounted on the teeth of the inner comb, which can be powered by a motor, can be activated through a shaft running through the perpendicular axis of the device thereby trimming the tips of the hair, as it is being combed by the user. During operation, the hair goes through channels created by the multi-planar arrays of a plurality of teeth, ridges, and blades arranged along various angles and distances. This results in a safe and easy trimming of split ends.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: ATHROA HAIR CAREInventor: Panagiotis Skrepetos
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Patent number: 11832710Abstract: A storage case for holding artificial lash extensions includes a storage base. The storage base includes a first outer sidewall having first curved surface, and a first plurality of indentations extending inward from the first curved surface of the first outer sidewall. Each indentation of the first plurality of indentations is substantially flat and extends inward from the first curved surface. Each indentation of the first plurality of indentations is designed to house an artificial lash extension of the artificial lash extensions.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11779105Abstract: A hairbrush heating device operable to selectively heat a hairbrush placed there within is provided. The hairbrush heating device includes a hairbrush cavity, a sensor operable to output a signal indicating presence of a hairbrush within the hairbrush cavity, and a heating element configured to selectively provide heat to the hairbrush cavity based upon the signal from the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventors: Raja Yono, Stephanie Jundy
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Patent number: 11771194Abstract: A hair band apparatus adapted to retain a subject's hair in a desired orientation away, e.g., from the face, and simultaneously impart a part in the subject's hair to enhance desired styling effects, includes a hair band member configured for positioning relative to a head of a subject, and being arranged about a central axis, and a single parting member mounted to the hair band member. The single parting member is configured to impart a part in the subject's hair while mounting the hair band member to the subject's head. The single parting member may be centrally located on the hair band member to provide a central part or be offset to provide a side part.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Conair LLCInventor: Sophia Wojczak
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Patent number: 11751983Abstract: Systems and methods are generally described for an oral hygiene device. The oral hygiene device may include a handle portion and a head portion coupled to the handle portion and including a pick head interface. A pick head may be removably coupled to the pick head interface. The pick head may include a pointed pick member. An image capture device may be disposed in the head portion. The image capture device may be effective to capture image data representing images of an area proximal to a tip of the pointed pick member. A vibration element may be coupled to the pick head interface. The vibration element may be effective to vibrate the pick head.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: ABLE BIOMEDICAL DEVICES, LLCInventor: Gerrarda O'Beirne
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Patent number: 11723451Abstract: A hairbrush with hair-tie storage including a brush assembly, a handle assembly and a hair-tie assembly. The brush assembly includes a head brush with bristles. The handle assembly includes a handle extending from a bottom portion of the brush. The handle assembly further includes a first cut and a second cut defining a storage portion. The storage portion includes a curvature in a mirrored configuration. The storage portion allows storing the hair-tie assembly thereon. The storage portion further includes stopper members to secure the hair-tie to the storage portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventor: Vincent Boccard
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Patent number: 11666130Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for holding hair to prevent hair damage during combing procedures. A hair gripping device can include a handle, a jaw connected to the handle, and a grip retained within the jaw. The handle and the jaw may comprise portions of first and second arms of the hair gripping device. The grip may be configured to hold a plurality of hair strands at a hair contact portion of the grip. With actuation of the handle, the jaw may be configured to move between a closed position in which movement of a majority of strands in a bundle of hair within the first hair contact portion is inhibited by the grip and an open position in which movement of a majority of hair strands in a bundle of hair within the first hair contact portion is not inhibited by the grip.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Easy Hair LLCInventor: Thomas Louvaris
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Patent number: 11660826Abstract: A hybrid dental tool is disclosed herein. The hybrid dental tool includes a flosser having a flossing head. The flossing head can include a filament stretching between the first arm and a second arm. The flossing head can include a pick receptacle. The hybrid dental tool can further include a pick that has a first end and a second end. The pick can be sized and shaped to fit within the pick receptacle such that the first and second ends are protected. The pick can releasably connect with the flossing head to allow the separation of the pick from the flossing head.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SACKS HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Devin S. Chodorow, Ingram S. Chodorow
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Patent number: 11653742Abstract: A beauty tool may include a cover made from a fishnet material. A beauty tool may include a cover made from a material configured for cleansing, exfoliation, and/or massaging a keratinous material without damaging the keratinous material and a body defining a hollow interior received within the cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: L'OrealInventors: William Bickford, Karin Kaskiel, Lemis Tarajano
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Patent number: 11647802Abstract: A case includes a lit, a gasket, and a body coupled to the lid such that the body and the lid define a window and such that the gasket is positioned between the lid and body. The window is configured to enable a lash extension having a base and a plurality of hairs that extend out the window as the gasket resiliently contacts the base or the hairs.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11622610Abstract: A hair-styling device may include a pair of articulated jaws having respective heating plates. At least one cartridge configured to contain a liquid may be included in one of or both of the jaws. The cartridge includes an ultrasonic transducer with micro-perforations configured to transform the liquid into a dispersion of droplets, and an outlet configured to deliver the dispersion of droplets, through a delivery cavity situated in at least one of the heating plates, to discharge ports distributed over a surface of the heating plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: BABYLISS FACO SPRLInventor: Olivier Smal
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Patent number: 11617428Abstract: A hair styling device includes: a base member having two mechanical shapes stabilized by different curvature axis in a first stable state and a second stable state; a pliable holding member; and an attaching member including first and second parts coupled to the base member and the holding member, respectively, and engageable with each other for connecting the holding member to the base member. The first part of the attaching member has a first property and the second part of the attaching member has a second property. The first property and the second property are complementary to each other so that the first part and the second part are engageable with each other when encountering.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Stephanie Chang
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Patent number: 11612231Abstract: A cosmetic stamp includes one or more stamping elements, a stamp compartment or housing for carrying the one or more stamping elements and a stamping substance. For example, a cosmetic stamp is an eyebrow stamp that is used for the application of a cosmetic eyebrow using the one or more stamping elements and the stamping substance. A method of applying a cosmetic stamp includes removing a stamping element from a stamp compartment, opening a lid of the stamp compartment, and pressing the face of the stamp to a stamping substance.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Kiss Nail Products, Inc.Inventor: Youlmae Lee
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Patent number: 11583054Abstract: A haircutting template is a plastic headpiece having a plurality of upper blade rows and a plurality of perpendicularly disposed lower blade rows in the shape of a head. The peripheral edge of the device has the shape of a common hairline. The template is capable of being removably secured about the head of a user by means of an adjustable strap.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventor: Jehad M. Kafri