Patents Examined by Carolyn A. Harrison
  • Patent number: 4936700
    Abstract: A liquid absorbent cap means fitting over the applicator surface of a device for applying liquid materials to the skin with a poromeric applicator surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventor: Edward Morris
  • Patent number: 4714085
    Abstract: A cosmetic stick for a powder pencil for directly applying powder to the skin comprises a stable stick body formed from bound base powder components, pigment and, optionally, a binding agent and adhesion agent. The stick body is formed from at least two stick body portions which are joined together over the length of the stick and which differ in composition from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Schwan-Stabilo Schwanhausser GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Reinhard von Kleinsorgen
  • Patent number: 4686731
    Abstract: A fabric currycomb or fuzz comb comprises a substantially flat handle base plate having a plurality of straight edges and a plurality of abrasive net strips of different abrasive capabilities supported on the straight edges, respectively, and having a multiplicity of small projections in a file pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Inventor: Nobuhiko Suzuki
  • Patent number: 4625739
    Abstract: A wig attaching member to be fixed to an inner surface of a wig when in use, comprising a piece of elastically deformable, substantially convexo-concave sheet-like member which is defined by a smoothly continuous curved marginal edge, a substantially spherical external convex surface and a substantially spherical internal concave surface to provide an internal space serving as a vacuum chamber which is formed when the member is pressed against a bald area of a person's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Inventor: Koji Hamazaki
  • Patent number: 4589430
    Abstract: A make up kit for storing an assortment of different cosmetics and applicators therefor in a highly compact case having a hinged cover. Nested in the case is a rectangular tray divided by a ridge into a front compartment for accommodating the applicators and a rear compartment for receiving a row of replaceable holders each carrying a supply of a different cosmetic such as pressed powder or mascara. The holders are dimensioned to snap into the rear compartment and to fit snugly between the ridge and the rear wall of the tray. Formed on the rear end of each holder is a tongue which projects from the base and is socketed within a complementary slot in the rear wall of the tray. The top of the holder includes a projecting front ledge which overlies the ridge to define a thumb piece to facilitate removal of the holder from its compartment. Below the ledge on the front end of the holder is a detent which engages the side of the ridge to retain the holder in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Assignee: Shore Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Morris Sussman
  • Patent number: 4587983
    Abstract: An initially plastic mass is interposed between an artificial nail and a toe or finger nail bed under gentle pressure, after applying a parting agent to the nail bed. The mass bonds to the nail, and separates from the nail bed at the parting agent as the nail and mass are removed. The parting agent is replaced by a clinical adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Inventors: Lance R. Wissman, Sandra D. Bouwer, Cheryl L. Jeluso
  • Patent number: 4585017
    Abstract: A hand holder for receiving and supporting the fingers of each hand for application of a manicuring treatment comprises a plastic piece having first and second surfaces molded on opposite sides thereof. Each surface has recessed contours for supporting the palm and fingers of one hand in spaced relation such that the nail of each finger is readily accessible for application of a manicuring treatment. The holder is turned over for use in treating the opposite hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Inventor: Josephine M. Trujillo
  • Patent number: 4583562
    Abstract: A method of testing a plurality of hair strands (locks) with chemical formulations, either with cut and taped (at root end) hair strands, or with hair strands wrapped on a rod or roller, securely fastened in the clip of a small folding clipboard Tester, comprising a clip at the top of a dark colored inside back surface of Tester for testing, examining and comparing hair strand samples, and a vertically hinged light colored front, for when this light color facilitates examination; there being 1/2 inch space between clip and cover to lift strands onto cover while still fastened in clip. Keeping records of the multiple strands, clients, tests, products, formulations, timings, desires and results involving a complete multiple Hair Test Record Card, its reverse side having a release or waiver; which is incorporated in a transparent pocket on the inside back of the cover, which also has a small identification card and pocket for student or owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Inventor: Elliott B. Stewart
  • Patent number: 4583563
    Abstract: A combined toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser, and a disposable toothpaste cartridge for use therein, comprising a brush having a hollow neck and a base with a non-circular opening adapted to receive a complementary non-circular mouth on a disposable toothpaste cartridge. A split tubular element is adapted to be assembled to the brush base and is rotatable with respect thereto. Ribs on the tubular element are disposed so as to clamp the mouth-remote end of the toothpaste cartridge so that rotation of the tubular elememt with respect to the brush base squeezes toothpaste from the cartridge and through the brush neck to the brush head. A tapering shoulder on the toothpaste cartridge adjacent to the mouth cooperates with a ledge on the split tubular element for preventing sliding removal of the mouth from the brush base opening during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Inventor: Burton S. Turner
  • Patent number: 4582059
    Abstract: A hygienic tongue scraping and massage instrument for freeing and removing pathogenic foreign matter entrapped in upper surfaces of the tongue comprises a pair of elongated handles and a generally straight cross bar formed with a scraping edge and having opposite ends connected respectively to forward ends of the handles. Connections of the opposite ends with the forward ends establish corners so that the scraping edge extends continuously along the cross bar to intersect the corners. Each handle is preferably rectangular in cross section with the cross bar being of triangular cross section and tapered downwards to form the scraping edge. The corners are generally sector or triangular shaped so that the handles and cross bar are sufficiently rigid to resist torsional flexing of the handles and minimize the tendency of the scraping edge to partially disengage the tongue as the instrument is brought forward by the user out of the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Inventor: Sandra J. Tiwari
  • Patent number: 4582075
    Abstract: A disposable toothbrush having a squeezable handle with dentifrice therein. A cap is mountable to the brush to enclose the bristles and prevent dentifrice from escaping the brush. Each bristle includes a square cross-section and a radiused distal end. The end of the handle is sealed by a closure having a mounting pin hole to facilitate mounting of the brush in an upright position upon a mounting pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Disposable Toothbrush, Inc.
    Inventors: Chester L. O'Neal, Danny C. O'Neal
  • Patent number: 4580920
    Abstract: A dispensing container for a product having a tubular container body with a dispensing end, and an operating end, a plug in the container near the operating end, and movable towards the dispensing end, a disc forming part of the plug in sealing engagement with the inside of the container body, and a locating sleeve within the operating end of the container formed integrally therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Inventor: Gerhard S. E. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 4580587
    Abstract: A filled toothbrush or filled shaving brush which includes a tubular handle 4, in the hollow of which toothpaste or shaving snap is placed. At one end of the handle is a removable bristle holder, supplied with bristles, snap mounted so that it can be turned relative to the handle. The bristle holder has a connecting channel which leads from the bristles into the hollow of the handle and up to its end. A metering piston is mounted on the connecting channel and can be moved axially by rotating the handle relative to the bristle holder, and is at the same time prevented from rotating, relative to the connecting channel. Both the outer circumference of the piston and the inner surface of the handle are threaded to effect axial movement of the piston. The axis of bristle holder 1 may be offset from the rotational axis of handle 4 so that unintentional turning of the bristle holder relative to the handle, when in use, is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Inventors: Boje Rittich, Marco Tomenzoli
  • Patent number: 4576190
    Abstract: A sanitary, hygienic dental/oral appliance synergistically combining six functions in one device to conveniently and even disposably provide for complete dental/oral hygiene in a portable package. A complete dental/oral hygiene device comprising a hypotraumatic (non-abrasive), large working/brushing-surface headpiece mounted upon a shaft. The shaft proximal end is adapted for scraping and stain removing. A flexible toothpick mounted upon the shaft as well as a measure of dental floss with a cover to hold the floss in place. Also described as a fibro-cellular (spongy), bristle-free, first absorbent toothbrush, preimpregnated with fluoride gel/toothpaste, combined with a novel "winged toothpick", dental floss, stain scraper & gum/teeth stimulator/vibrator tips, for easy-to-use, economically very pleasant, pain-free, comprehensive & complete dental/oral hygiene program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Inventor: Kamal A. Youssef
  • Patent number: 4576189
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wig or hairpiece, and more particularly, to a wig having a central opening therethrough with wig portions having hair which is adapted to be intermingled with the natural hair of a wearer to supplement it in those areas which ordinarily require treatment for more sophisticated hair stylings. A foundation having a substantially elliptical configuration is structured to fit in overlying relation adjacent a frontal portion of the head of the wearer and an extension portion formed of porous, light, flexible material structured for ventilation of the scalp therethrough extends rearwardly of the foundation into the central opening to add additional body to the natural styling of hair and versatility by providing additional hair capable of extending over a greater portion of the natural hair of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Inventor: Ruth Regina
  • Patent number: 4572223
    Abstract: An assembly of a holder and dental brush is disclosed for massaging the gums, and cleaning around and between the teeth. The assembly comprises an elongate, molded plastic including a central holding arm, and angled ends integrally formed with the arm. Each end forms a slit portion that is compressable by means of a small moveable ring. At least one slot is provided in each angled end for receiving a correspondingly shaped handle of a cleaning brush, the slot being formed within the compressible slit. The dental brush is inserted by its stem into the slit and then moved into the slot to form an initial friction fit. The slot is then compressed by sliding a compression ring over the slit to compress the slot and secure the stem and brush in place.The device enables a user to manipulate the brush at an angle to the teeth and gums and effect a good cleaning and massaging action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Assignee: Dentool, Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin L. Rosenfeld
  • Patent number: 4572689
    Abstract: Disposable applicator (10) for nail polish or other liquid comprises a frangible ampul (12) containing the liquid to be dispensed, a housing (14) defining a chamber (18) open at one end for housing the ampul (12) , the housing (14) being flexible at least in the vicinity of the ampul (12), and an applicator (15) secured to the housing (14) at the open end of the chamber (18), whereby the housing (14) may be squeezed in the flexible vicinity thereof for breaking the ampul (12) whereupon the liquid may be transmitted to the applicator (15) through the open end of the chamber (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Inventor: Milton P. Chernack
  • Patent number: 4570652
    Abstract: A toothbrush container assembly for use with a toothbrush and for mounting in a wall including a base having a first aperture therein, a slot adjacent said first aperture, an interior reservoir, a second aperture leading from the reservoir to the exterior of the base, the second aperture including a first fastener and means for securing the base to the wall, and a toothbrush container assembly having a cap including a second fastener; a central housing including first and second ends, a third fastener disposed at the first end and adapted to removably engage the second fastener, a fourth fastener disposed at the second end of the housing and adapted to removably engage said first fastener; and engaging hook disposed intermediate the first and second ends and adapted to removably engage the slot; an interior shoulder to support the toothbrush while within the container; a first, perforated, bottom member having a fifth fastener adapted to removably engage the fourth fastener; and a second, imperforate, bottom
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Inventor: Michael Chavez
  • Patent number: 4564034
    Abstract: A holder permits a conventional nail clipper to be operated with only a downward press of one finger or one toe, with the hand or foot having the nail to be cut resting on a common surface with the holder; a toenail can be cut without need to sit or to bend over if such would help a sufferer with arthritis or would speed up the nail cutting process, the clipper butt end instantly slips into a socket in the block-like base of the holder, and is as quickly removed; a portion of the clipper with the jaws protrudes upwardly and forwardly beyond the holder and the socket has an incline downwardly toward the rear that tips the jaws upward for safe visibility and for increasing the securance of the clipper in the socket under pressure of nail cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1986
    Inventor: Nathaniel T. Mackel
  • Patent number: 4563103
    Abstract: A scrub sponge comprising, a packet having a rupturable wall and a closed chamber containing a liquid scrub agent, and a cover of foam material having a cavity to receive the packet and enclosing the packet. The sponge has a puncture member intermediate the cover and the packet and having a pair of generally aligned and spaced arms on opposed sides of the packet beneath the cover, and hinge means connecting the arms adjacent one end of the packet. The puncture member has at least one sharp projection on each of the arms directed toward the packet to pierce the wall when the arms are pressed toward each other to release the scrub agent into the cover, and an opening extending through the arms adjacent each of the projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1986
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Ronald R. Van Overloop, Frank N. Miller