Patents Examined by Brianne E Kalach
  • Patent number: 10952481
    Abstract: A hair extension removably secured to a hair extension attachment apparatus, including a at least one hook for attaching the hair extension. The hair extension includes a band having a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of hair strands are attached to the back surface of the band and extend downwardly therefrom. The hair extension further includes an elongated retaining member attached to the front surface of the band at at least one of intervals. The at least one interval forms a pocket between the band and the retaining member, which facilitates removably mounting the hair extension onto the at least one hook of the hair extension attachment apparatus by inserting the hook into the associated pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventors: Quintina Williams, Brittni S. B. Abiolu
  • Patent number: 10945513
    Abstract: A cosmetic case including an inner body carrying on its outer surface a plurality of basin-shaped receptacles for housing a cosmetic product or a cosmetic article, and a number of cosmetic products and/or cosmetic articles each retained within a basin-shaped receptacle of the plurality of basin-shaped receptacles, where the inner body has an elongated shape developing along a main axis, the shape of the inner body being provided with a lateral surface developing around the main axis, and a first and a second end surface transversal to the main axis; where at least one basin-shaped receptacle of the plurality of basin-shaped receptacles is provided on the lateral surface of the inner body; and where at least one elongated receptacle is provided inside the inner body, extending parallel to the main axis and accessible through an aperture obtained on the first and/or second end surface of the inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: ESSENTIA BEAUTY S.r.l.
    Inventor: Katia de Martino
  • Patent number: 10939741
    Abstract: Provided is a packaging for cosmetics is provided defining a longitudinal axis and a normal plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The package includes a first container body, a second container body, a central body including a base and an applicator, in which the first container body is couplable to the second container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignees: MYC Packaging Innovation Co., Limited, TOMIA BEAUTY BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Wensheng Chen, Jack Bensanson
  • Patent number: 10925368
    Abstract: A device for treating hair, including two arms configured to move relative to one another between a moved-together configuration for treating the hair and a spaced-apart configuration for inserting hair to be treated between the arms. At least one of the arms includes a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Eric Parris, Stefania Nuzzo, Gabin Vic, Frederic Woodland, Matteo Maletti
  • Patent number: 10918185
    Abstract: A hair styling device for a hairstylist includes a housing configured to be attachable to a styling tool such as a comb, an electronic-based alignment means that determines the angle of orientation of the housing, and a user-actuated operational control for selecting the housing's desired angle of orientation. The electronic-based alignment means provides a human-perceivable indication of the angle of orientation and can be selectively locked to a desired angle. The electronic-based alignment means also selectively provides a human-perceivable indication when the housing is approaching and has arrived at the desired angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Ray Rita
  • Patent number: 10905182
    Abstract: A protective covering for a person's hair covers the hair with a slack foundation and is secured by a form fitting band, the form fitting band serving as a perimeter base of the foundation. The foundation includes a plurality of hair-receiving guidelines, which indicate hair placement for hair strands. The guidelines are positioned across the foundation. The band is preferably Lyrca, such that it can fit different head sizes of different persons. To help improve the fit, a retaining strap is provided for each temporal region, as well as ergonomic contours along the band that conform to a person's ears. Within the foundation is an enclosed region, including head-receiving portion and voluminous hair-protecting portion. The latter portion ensures sufficient space to protect and maintain a person's natural hair and hairstyle. An internal netting helps to catch shedding hairs while a drawstring in the band allows for tightness to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Ivy R. Couch
  • Patent number: 10905220
    Abstract: A cosmetic stamp configuration can be provided, which can include, e.g., a stamping element body. The exemplary stamp configuration can also include a first cosmetic stamping element removably coupled or inserted to a first side of the stamping element body, and a second cosmetic stamping element removably coupled or inserted to a second side of the stamping element body. The second side can be different and provided away from the first side. Further, at least one cosmetic component can be provide that is housed in the stamping element body. Additionally, exemplary methods can be provided for instruct with the usage and assembly of such cosmetic stamp configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Kiss Nail Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Youl Mae Lee
  • Patent number: 10907075
    Abstract: A system for the professional preparation and implementation of eyelash and hair extension application which may include the use of chemically reduced bonding agents such as cyanoacrylate based adhesive, non-adhesive bonding gel, micro-fiber skin protection strips and staging pallets, brushless micro-applicators and tweezers including an affixed UV light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: COSMO SPA LOUNGE & SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventor: Soo-Jin Yang
  • Patent number: 10905216
    Abstract: There is provided a hair comb. The comb has a utility member made of a first polymeric material for engaging hair and scalp of a user in use and a splint portion made of a second material for providing rigidity to the utility member and to act as a handle for user's grip. The splint member is substantially stiffer than the utility member, wherein the splint member has a flexural strength of at least 40 Mpa and a hardness of at least Shore D 75, and the first polymeric material is selected from a group selected from thermoplastics polyester elastomer (TPE-E), polyether block amide copolymer (TPE-A), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene (PE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: TUNG HING PLASTIC MANUFACTORY LTD.
    Inventor: Ka Chuen Sze
  • Patent number: 10905221
    Abstract: A lipstick kit is provided to allow for use of the last bit of lipstick in a lipstick container, which is normally discarded due to great difficulty in applying this last bit. The lipstick kit also allows the application of lipstick in environments that lack mirrors or sufficient ambient lighting. The lipstick kit is formed from an elongated container with attached lid and corresponding elongated applicator. A mirror is housed in a slot of a lateral wall of the elongated container, while a height-adjustable floor is added above a base of the elongated container. The height-adjustable floor can be raised or lowered by a tab, making stored lipstick easier to access. An interior divider separates the elongated container into a primary compartment for the lipstick container and a secondary compartment for extra applicators. Applicators can be removed from the lid and discarded or cleaned after each use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Sandra D. Hood
  • Patent number: 10909881
    Abstract: A system is provided including a styling tool configured to treat or shape a user's hair, and a client device configured to communicate with the styling tool and provide feedback to the user regarding a user's usage of the styling tool. The client device is configured to receive input information from the user regarding a desired result to be achieved using the styling tool, and to output guidance information on a method of using the styling tool to achieve the desired result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Melissa Heitmann, Richard Rivas, Lea Koussoulis, Steve Diforio, Shane Wolf, Julien Chardon, Guive Balooch, Edouard Messager
  • Patent number: 10897973
    Abstract: A hair curler includes: a body unit having an electric circuit; a heating unit connectedly fixed to one end portion of the body unit and allowing hair to be wound around on an outer circumferential surface thereof; a rotation unit rotatably provided on one end portion of the heating unit so as to rotate in the circumferential direction of the heating unit, and having one side extendedly formed in the lengthwise direction of the heating unit so as to rotate around the circumference of the heating unit; a hair holding unit attached movably to the extendedly formed one side of the rotation unit in the lengthwise direction of the heating unit, and accommodating the hair wound around the heating unit; and moving means for moving the hair holding unit in the lengthwise direction of the heating unit, such that the hair is spirally wound around the heating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Jinwoo Lee
  • Patent number: 10897974
    Abstract: A headband or head cover including an elastic glitter or plain ribbon, a top portion of which forms the outside of the headband, where the elastic glitter or plain ribbon has a substantially 360-degree glitter pattern. The headband further includes a stretch velvet ribbon, a bottom portion of which forms the inside of the headband. The elastic glitter or plain ribbon is attached to the stretch velvet ribbon using a stretch and stitch method. The bottom of the stretch velvet ribbon includes a velvet-like material that forms a gripping portion. The outside of the headband includes a 360-degree view with no break. The inside of the headband includes 360-degree gripping portion with no break.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Sparkly Soul, Inc.
    Inventor: Dari Passarello
  • Patent number: 10893738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator member (1) for an applicator for applying cosmetic product, notably for applying mascara to the eyelashes, said applicator member comprising a metal core (2) having an end (2a) for connecting to a gripping member (5), characterized in that said connecting end is shaped so as to be able to form a joint head that is able to engage in a corresponding housing in the gripping member, and in that said connecting end is produced by moulding in one piece with the metal core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Marc Borsari, Pierre Ducastin, Audrey Thenin, Eric Caulier
  • Patent number: 10893735
    Abstract: A hands-free grooming device configured to align with a center point on a user's chin and secure to the user's face via tension created between the user's face when a plurality of tabs are secured to form head and neck straps. Once secured, the grooming device enables the user to perform grooming operations without holding the grooming device in place, resulting in a consistently shaped beard with defined edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Beard Stencil
    Inventor: Michael J. Krost
  • Patent number: 10888133
    Abstract: A method of applying an artificial eyelash extension system includes positioning a first eyelash extension unit above a wearer's natural eyelashes, positioning a second eyelash extension unit below a wearer's natural eyelashes, contacting a support strip of the first eyelash extension unit with a support strip of the second eyelash extension unit, and engaging the support strips such that the support strips are sandwiched about and retained on the natural eyelashes. The method may include attaching the support strips such that the support strips are sandwiched about and retained on the natural eyelashes. The method may include retaining the support strips such that the support strips are sandwiched about and attached to the natural eyelashes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: NovaLash, Inc.
    Inventor: Sophy Merszei
  • Patent number: 10888404
    Abstract: The invention presented is a wedge-shaped flossing device the body of which includes a tapered top edge extending between the first end and the second end and a bottom edge extending perpendicularly from said first end to said second end. A cleaning point is formed by the second end and a lead point extends below the bottom edge. The bottom edge of the device may incorporate a guide groove. The device can be disposable and may be coated with appropriate dental coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventor: Paul A. LaFave
  • Patent number: 10888403
    Abstract: An interdental brush (1) comprises a body (4) with a handle (5) and a guide channel (7). Also provided is a connecting element (9), which connects a cleaning body (3) to an operating element (6). The connecting element (9) with the cleaning body (3) can be displaced in a reciprocating manner within the guide channel (7), by means of the operating element (6), between a retracted position, in which the cleaning body (3) is arranged within the guide channel (7), and an extended position, in which the cleaning body (3) projects out of the guide channel (7) at a distal end of the guide channel (7), as seen in relation to the handle (5). A flexible positioning element (2) is provided at the distal end of the guide channel (7). The positioning element (2) can be placed in an approximal space between two teeth such that the cleaning body (3), during displacement into the extended position, penetrates into the approximal space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventor: Stefan Eidenbenz
  • Patent number: 10881187
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a finger insertion mascara container which is provided with an elastic slit part and has a structure wherein: a packing is coupled to the opening of a container body, in which mascara is accommodated; a wiper having a corrugated tube is coupled under the packing; a finger insertion member having a finger insertion space and also having a brush wand coupling extension part at the lower side thereof is coupled to the inside of the wiper having the corrugated tube; and a brush wand provided with a brush is coupled to the brush wand coupling extension part. The finger insertion mascara container provided with an elastic slit part allows a user to apply a cosmetic without holding a container lid with a hand, and can prevent the brush from being dropped carelessly by the user and contaminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hae Won Jeong, Hyun Woo Roh, Eun Sil Han
  • Patent number: 10874157
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extending strands of a person's own hair (E) by means of foreign hair strands (1) with the aid of an external shrinking sleeve (3) which surrounds the hair joining point and in which the strands of a person's own hair, the foreign hair strands and a glue (2) are located, wherein after the shrinkage of the shrinking sleeve (3) said sleeve is removed from the connection point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: NOU HAIR GmbH
    Inventors: Luigi Miniello, Sebastian Mader