Patents Examined by Brianne E Kalach
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Patent number: 11291867Abstract: An interdental cleaning tool (1) that includes a base (10) that has a shaft (20) shaped to be capable of being inserted between teeth, the base (10) being formed from a composite material that contains a synthetic resin, a reinforcement containing glass, and a copolymer having, as structural units, a polyolefin and an anhydride of an unsaturated carboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: KOBAYASHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Tasuku Kikkawa, Narutomo Shiraki, Noboru Kusakabe
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Patent number: 11291284Abstract: A formula delivery appliance generally includes a formula delivery head having features to mix, direct, and distribute formulation through nozzles to a desired location, such as the hair or scalp of a user. In this regard, the formula delivery head may include a plurality of nozzles configured to discharge the formulation at a desired flow rate. In some instances, the flow rate across the plurality of nozzles is controlled such that each nozzle has a flow rate within a specified percentage of the average flow rate across the plurality of nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Joseph W. Grez, Carolina Canamaque, Mark E. Bartlett, Scott P. Mosby, Joseph Michael Recco, Francis George Tatu, Adam Paul Vallee, Mara Applebaum
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Patent number: 11278102Abstract: Cases can be used to house sets of artificial lashes in a specified arrangement. For example, lash fusions may be placed within multiple predefined indentations in the shape of an eyelid. Applicators can be used to resiliently grasp all of the lash fusions in a set of lash extensions, and then simultaneously apply the entire set of lash extensions directly to the underside of the natural lashes. An applicator includes opposed arms that are connected to one another at an inner end designed to be gripped by an individual. The applicator can also include an outer end having a concave shape that is contoured to be substantially flush with the convex shape of the lash line and the predefined indentations of a case that includes the set of lash extensions.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11259625Abstract: Embodiments of hair care apparatus and methods are provided generally comprising a location to provision hair care product, an applicator and a manipulator configured to enable concurrent product application and hair manipulation, and may comprise a product heater, configured to heat product provisioned therein, or be configured for use with an external heating source such as a microwave oven, and provide application of heated product at temperatures both safe for hair health and enhanced absorption. Apparatus may comprise a source of pressure, such as a pump or piston, to generate hair product flow through an applicator, and may be configured to receive product in user fillable or prepackaged product cartridges usable in the apparatus, a product chamber within the apparatus or a removable product reservoir useable in the apparatus. An apparatus may further be configured to support a plurality of manipulators, active applicators and passive applicators.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventor: Dawn N. Myers
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Patent number: 11253020Abstract: An artificial lash extension system includes multiple lash extensions designed to attach to an underside of natural lashes. Each of the multiple lash extensions include multiple clusters of artificial hairs. Each of the multiple clusters include at least two artificial hairs. Each of the multiple lash extensions include a base from which the at least two artificial hairs of each of the plurality of clusters protrude. At least some of the artificial hairs are connected to one another at a respective part of the base by at least an application of heat.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11246820Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making up the skin, including the step that consists in forming, on a deposit of a foundation composition applied to the skin, a discontinuous deposit of islets of corrective composition and/or a deposit of corrective composition including visible substances that give it an inhomogeneous appearance, said corrective composition having optical properties that locally modify the appearance of the makeup so as to create a pattern reproducing the appearance of skin relief and/or colour heterogeneities.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Henri Samain, Franck Giron, Guillaume Cassin, VĂ©ronique Ferrari
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Patent number: 11241075Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems of cosmetic applicator tool and container (100) are disclosed; where a triangular shaped cosmetic applicator tool (110) having a combination of rectilinear (225) and curvilinear sides (221,223), may be made of flexible material and may further comprise a tacky coating to adhere to a skin surface. Additionally, the cosmetic applicator tool and container (100) may include a storage housing (150) comprising a removable lid member (160) and a base member (170), where the base member (170) may facilitate affixing of the storage housing to a solid flat surface via providing a suction cup, and where the storage housing (150) may be configured to receive and store the cosmetic applicator tool (110) and suction cup.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: REA.DEEMING BEAUTY, INC.Inventor: Rea Ann Silva
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Patent number: 11234504Abstract: Systems and cosmetic kits including a formulation for removing eye makeup from a region of an eye; and a brush including a plurality of bristles shaped to apply the formulation to the region of the eye are described. In an example, the system includes a formulation for removing eye makeup from a region of an eye; and a brush including a plurality of bristles shaped to apply the formulation to the region of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Lily Truong, Zane Miller, Gloria Morales
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Patent number: 11234472Abstract: Clusters of artificial lashes are initially formed using, for example, a hot melt method in which artificial hairs secured to one another following exposure to a heat source. Multiple clusters can then be connected to one another to form a lash fusion. For example, a lash fusion could include three clusters that are connected together in a straight line. Multiple lash fusions can be arranged proximate to one another to form a set. In some embodiments, the multiple lash fusions are positioned such that the form of the set matches the curvature of the tightline of an eyelid. An adhesive can then be applied to the top of each lash fusion in the set, which enables an individual to easily apply the set directly to the underside of the individual's natural eyelashes (i.e., near the underside of the eyelid beneath the lash line).Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11224277Abstract: A two-sided applicator assembly includes a first tube and a second tube. A first dispenser is rotatably coupled to the first tube and a second dispenser is rotatably coupled to the second tube. Moreover, the first dispenser is coupled to the second dispenser such that the first tube is directed in an opposite direction from the second tube. A first cylinder is movably coupled to the first dispenser and the first cylinder is comprised of a pliable material. The first cylinder is infused with a chemical lip balm for applying the chemical lip balm to lips. A second cylinder is movably coupled to the second dispenser and the second cylinder is comprised of a pliable material. The second cylinder is infused with a chemical sunscreen for applying the chemical sunscreen to skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Inventor: Mimma Ganci
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Patent number: 11219260Abstract: An artificial lash extension system includes lash extensions designed for an application under a natural lash. Each of the lash extensions includes clusters of artificial hairs. Each of the clusters includes at least two artificial hairs and a base from which the at least two artificial hairs of each of the clusters protrude. Each of the lash extensions is formed by at least an application of heat at a respective base.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11206913Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for applying a product to eyelashes and/or eyebrows, comprising an application body produced by material moulding, said application body comprising: a core extending along a longitudinal axis; and spikes (12) carried by the core, having a convex polygonal cross-section with at least six sides, two opposite sides (12b) of which are oriented substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the core.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Marcel Sanchez, Wendy Annonay, Audrey Thenin, Eric Caulier
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Patent number: 11206909Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a smart phone case (1) having formations to hold a smart phone in the case, a back (9) from which the formations extend forwards, an open or openable front for the display of the smart phone and an openable make-up compartment (8) connected to the case. The openable make-compartment (8) is arranged to be behind the smart phone when closed, the compartment having at least one forwards facing make-up receptacle (11), the compartment when open facing in the same direction as the display and presenting make-up for the user's use in the or each receptacle. When the compartment (8) is open the user can use the screen side camera of the smart phone to display her photograph as she applies make-up.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Inventor: Nafissa Chodieva
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Patent number: 11173018Abstract: 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: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: ABLE BIOMEDICAL DEVICES, LLCInventor: Gerrarda O'Beirne
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Patent number: 11172749Abstract: A system including a storage base and a plurality of lash extensions. The storage base may include an outer sidewall defining a multiple indentations extending inward from an outside surface of the outer sidewall. Barriers may be spaced apart from each other along the indentations. The lash extensions may be positioned within the indentations between the barriers, and extend from the storage base from the indentations.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Lashify, Inc.Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Patent number: 11129458Abstract: A hair curler has a cylindrical body with a net attached to a first end of the cylindrical body, the net invertable to permit extension of the net around the cylindrical body, holding hair in place that is wrapped around the cylindrical body. Because no hard plastics or other hard or rigid materials are present, the hair curler is comfortable for a user while sleeping or lying.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: La Courant, LLCInventor: Caitlyn Litson
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Patent number: 11059237Abstract: 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: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: SACKS HOLDINGS. INC.Inventors: Devin S. Chodorow, Ingram S. Chodorow
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Patent number: 11040458Abstract: Embodiments of a hair cutting device for use with automated hair cutting systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a hair cutting device comprises a body having a proximal end and a distal end. A cutter head is attached to the distal end of the body, the cutter head configured for manipulating and cutting hair. The hair cutting device further comprises a plurality of sensors coupled to the body for sensing a position of the cutter head relative to a user's head.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Inventor: Matthew W. Krenik
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Patent number: 11026459Abstract: A wig-management template-shield system and method that can be used from the initial measuring and fitting for a wig, as a template, through the wig making and the wig styling processes as both a template and a protective shield for the wig block or wig blocks, and through the use of the wig, including washings and re-stylings, as a protective shield for the wig block or wig blocks, made of a see-through flexible shrinkable barrier sheet material in hood form that is placed over the head of a person to be fitted for a wig in its expanded state as a hood, is shrunk to a shape-conforming envelope retaining the shape of the person's head and hair profile by hot air not causing injury to the person, and is then marked with the location of the person's hairline and other markings, creating a template to be sent to and used by a wig maker to make a proper fitting wig.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Inventor: Daina Daigle
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Patent number: 11013584Abstract: An oral hygiene instrument includes a handle for gripping by a user and a dental floss assembly coupled with the handle. The dental floss assembly includes a support frame and a length of dental floss attached to the support frame for flossing between teeth. The support frame is selectively rotatable relative to the handle around an axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Inventors: Michael Horton, Valencia Burton