Patents Examined by Jennifer C Chiang
  • Portable laser engraving/cutting apparatus
    Patent number: 10688598
    Abstract: A portable laser engraving/cutting apparatus includes a casing, a working laser source, a lens unit, a first axis galvanometric unit and a second axis galvanometric unit. The working laser source, the lens unit, the first axis galvanometric unit and the second axis galvanometric unit all are installed within the casing to implement the portable laser engraving cutting apparatus with a small volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: MUHERZ LIMITED
    Inventors: Ren-Yu Yeh, Cheng-Lung Chen, Ching-Ting Lin
  • Surgical marker
    Patent number: 10675909
    Abstract: A marking instrument having a plurality of removable writing nibs serially aligned so that an operator can remove a spent or fluid-affected writing nib and, thereby, access a fresh writing tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Bezuhly
  • Remote articulating tool holder
    Patent number: 10675651
    Abstract: A tool holder and spray nozzle on an extension pole. In a preferred embodiment the device uses an extension pole with a brush retention mechanism on the end of the pole. The extension pole has a spray brush on the end of the pole configured to spray stain or paint in front of the brush as the brush travels along a deck or other substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Gaige
  • Dispenser for dispensing flowable material
    Patent number: 10669074
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing flowable material. The dispenser comprises a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume with an optional flexible pouch disposed therein to accommodate the flowable material. A discharge element having at least one discharge opening, along with at least one valve regulating flow from the closed volume or the flexible pouch and through the discharge opening is also provided. The body is configured so that a threshold amount of deformation of the body causes the flowable material to urge from the closed body through the discharge opening or the pressure increase of the closed volume acting on the flexible pouch sufficiently so that flowable material accommodated in the flexible pouch is urged therefrom through the discharge opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Melissa Marie Simpson, Rutao Li, Jerry V. Foster, III, Jose Gamboa, Martin Johnson, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Eric J. Schmidt
  • Integrated at least two component system and method
    Patent number: 10667592
    Abstract: An integrated at least two component mixing and delivery system and method for creating a new mixture from a first component contained within a first enclosure and a second component contained within a second enclosure that is contained within the first enclosure and, via a series of operations that mix the two components and enable the application of through an applicator tip the placement of the new mixture on at least one surface or a portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Inventor: Karen Gayton
  • Hollow unpressurized bouncy cosmetic applicator
    Patent number: 10653227
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes a first body having a hollow, unpressurized interior, wherein the first body is made at least in part from a material that is resilient. In one aspect, the cosmetic applicator further includes a cover removably securable on the first body. A coating for a cosmetic applicator includes a first body made at least in part from a material that is resilient and has a hollow, unpressurized interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: L'Oréal
    Inventor: Lemis Tarajano
  • Toothpaste droplets
    Patent number: 10653235
    Abstract: A droplet for delivering toothpaste to a user can be provided. The droplet can include a dissolvable outer membrane defining a volume with toothpaste inside the volume. The outer membrane can be formed from dissolvable film strip technology and include a tail or corner portion, which is configured to be embedded into the bristles of a toothbrush. In one aspect of this embodiment, the outer membrane of the droplet can form a pillow-like shape. The droplet further can include one or more extensions coupled to the outer surface of the outer membrane, where the one or more extensions can have a triangular shape, a barb shape or the like. In one aspect of this embodiment, the droplet further can include a logo, a cartoon character, a word or the like printed on the outer membrane. The plurality of extensions can form irregularities on the outer surface of the body section of the outer membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventor: Wayne R Solan
  • Coating applicator and coating application system
    Patent number: 10646895
    Abstract: A coating applicator that applies a coating or liquid to a variety of different substrates having different contoured surfaces is disclosed. A coating applicator of the present disclosure is able to reach, contact, and cover the entirety of a contoured substrate. In this manner, the coating applicator is able to transfer a coating to the entirety of the contoured substrate. Additionally, fluid application systems of the present disclosure include systems for advantageously providing a fluid to a fluid applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Rooftop Research, LLC
    Inventor: Robert S. Burns
  • Fluid dispensing brush
    Patent number: 10638831
    Abstract: A brush comprising a housing having an opening at which there is a pad and bristles. The housing defines an interior space and a handle. In the interior space, there is located a fluid reservoir, a pump assembly having a pump cylinder tube and plunger, and a piping array which are airtight and fluidly connected to one another. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of silicone, duckbill ejection valves are provided at the ends of the piping array and are positioned on the pad among the bristles. To enable movement of fluid from the reservoir to and out of the ejection valves, an actuator lever is provided and adapted to be operated by a user. The actuator lever is adapted to move between a first position and a second position, creating a pumping action to dispense fluid through the ejection valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: SHORDEE PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Dena Pilevsky, David Farrage
  • System and method for interchangeable cosmetic container
    Patent number: 10631615
    Abstract: A container for carrying cosmetic product comprises a central container with first and second openings, the first opening configured to accept a first vial and the second opening configured to accept a second vial wherein the first opening and the second opening are substantially the same size, and wherein the first vial and the second vial are substantially the same size; and two caps, each cap having an open end and a closed end, the cap designed to accept a cap insert into the open end, wherein the cap insert comprises a rod, wherein the rod is configured to accept an applicator tip, and wherein the rod is configured to be inserted into the vial when the cap is placed over the first opening or the second opening of the central container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Tightline Cosmetics
    Inventor: Jessica Golding
  • One-hand operated multi-pencil
    Patent number: 10618343
    Abstract: A four color multi-pencil capable of one-handed operation is presented. Each color is contained in a cartridge assembly and each cartridge assembly may be individually selected for use and the material within the cartridge advanced for dispensing by means of a single pressing motion. The multi-pencil is designed to be a “snap together” assembly. No fasteners or adhesives are required. The multi-pencil contains a main body and a barrel. Housed within the barrel are a plurality of cartridge assemblies. Housed within the main body are a plurality of slide members for actuating the cartridges. Each cartridge assembly contains a mechanism for advancing drawing material or material to be dispensed, which is operated by simply depressing a cartridge selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: Armin Arminak
  • Gel application system
    Patent number: 10610200
    Abstract: A gel application system includes an applicator body having a first surface, a second surface and at least one opening extending through the applicator body from the first surface to the second surface. At least one gel packet is attached to the first surface of the applicator and defines an interior volume containing gel. The interior volume of the gel packet is in fluid flow communication with the at least one opening. The at least one gel packet is made of a material that has sufficient flexibility to allow a user to squeeze and compress the interior volume and expel gel through the at least one opening, by applying a compression force on the gel packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Neural Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Arant, Sandeep Deol, Trevor Dunlop, Lane Stith, Seth Wilk, Jan Zwierstra
  • Bleach delivery system and method for toilet biofilm disinfection
    Patent number: 10610066
    Abstract: Cleaning tools for cleaning toilets, particularly the interior of a toilet bowl, where bleach is provided within the cleaning tool itself, e.g., in a disposable, single use cleaning head. The tool may include a handle, a cleaning head attachable to the handle, a nonwoven material having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and a solid cleaning composition stored adjacent to the interior surface of the nonwoven material. The solid cleaning composition includes solid bleach, and may also include a solid surfactant. The cleaning composition may be confined within the nonwoven material (e.g., in a pouch), but upon contact with water, dissolved cleaning composition is able to migrate through the nonwoven material, through a scrubbing layer, and be delivered to the surface being cleaned. Release may achieve at least a 3-log reduction in Staphylococcus aureus within 5 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Kyle Wayne, Jason White, Yolande Sterling, Stacie Alvarez, Joseph McShane
  • Attachment assemblies for oral hygiene devices having improved fluid chamber, fluid channel, fluid exit hole, air inlet hole, and air channel features
    Patent number: 10603060
    Abstract: Attachment assemblies for oral hygiene devices and, in particular, attachment assemblies having improved designs to more effectively clean an individual's tongue or other inter-oral surface are described herein. These improved attachment assembly correspond, amongst other aspects, to improved fluid chamber configurations, improved fluid channel configurations, improved fluid exit hole configurations, improved air inlet hole configuration, and air channel features. Furthermore, these improvements to attachment assemblies are capable of being implemented separately from, or in combination with, one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Steven Charles Deane, Johannes Hendrikus Maria Spruit, Adrianus Wilhelmus Dionisius Maria Van Den Bijgaart, Valentina Lavezzo, Lucas Scheffers
  • Cartridge of oil-free lip balm
    Patent number: 10602829
    Abstract: A cartridge of an oil-free lip balm includes a sleeve, an inner body arranged on the sleeve and a tube base arranged on the inner body and in threaded connection to the sleeve. The sleeve drives the tube base to axially move along the inner body. The inner body includes a base and a limiting tube connected to the base, the limiting tube is arranged in a hollow manner. The limiting tube is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves extending in an axial direction. The tube base is provided with one or more bulges. The tube base is provided with outer threads. The tube base is arranged in the limiting tube of the inner body. The bulges on the tube base transversely passes through the limiting grooves. The outer threads are in threaded connection to inner threads on the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Choebe (Dongguan) Package Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jieping Xiong
  • Rapid heat treatment apparatus
    Patent number: 10600661
    Abstract: A rapid heat treatment apparatus comprises: a chamber for rapid heat treatment; a support stage radiating light to rapidly heat a substrate for rapid heat treatment; a substrate for temperature measurement which is made of a same material as the substrate for rapid heat treatment; a thermocouple for temperature measurement measuring a temperature of the substrate for temperature measurement; a support part formed of a light-transmitting material that supports the substrate for temperature measurement; and a light-transmitting plate disposed between the support part and the heat source device to isolate the opposite internals spaces of the chamber from each other, wherein the temperature of the substrate for temperature measurement, which is measured by the thermocouple, is considered to be the temperature of the substrate subjected to rapid heat treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: ULTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Changgil Seog, Daeyoung Kong, Mungyu Song, Kyuchul Seo
  • Lotion application assembly
    Patent number: 10595613
    Abstract: A lotion application assembly includes a fluid pump having a plunger movably coupled to an intake tube. The fluid pump is removably coupled to a lotion bottle having the intake tube being immersed in lotion contained in the lotion bottle. A plurality of sliding balls is each slidably positioned on the intake tube such that each of the sliding balls is immersed in the lotion when the fluid pump is removably coupled to the lotion bottle. Each of the sliding balls retains an amount of lotion thereon when the fluid pump is removed from the lotion bottle. In this way each of the sliding balls can deposit the lotion onto a user's skin when the intake tube is rubbed on the user's skin. A fixed ball is coupled to the intake tube thereby inhibiting the plurality of sliding balls from sliding off of the intake tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventor: David Morales
  • Cosmetic applicator
    Patent number: 10588394
    Abstract: Cosmetic applicator comprising an application member having a base fixed to a support, this base extending along a longitudinal axis of the support, and an applicator part connected to the base, the applicator comprising a constraint element (30) attached to the application member and at least partially in contact with the latter, the constraint element (30) constraining the application member in such a way that the applicator part extends at least partially obliquely with respect to the axis of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pauline Prade, Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier
  • Capacitive touch screen compatible stylus adaptor for writing instruments
    Patent number: 10589564
    Abstract: An adaptor allows a user to turn any pencil or pen into a capacitive stylus while still allowing it to write on paper. When attached to a pencil, pen or similarly shaped and purposed tool, it gives the tool the added capability of operating electronic devices having a capacitive touch screen. It does this while constantly maintaining the writing instrument's intrinsic capability of marking paper. The main component of the invention comprises a fastener which allows electricity to pass along it while simultaneously allowing the writing utensil tip to be permanently exposed. It can transfer electricity from the user's hand to the touch screen without interfering with the original function or ergonomic shape of the writing instrument. A seamless workflow between surfaces is created since the same end of the writing instrument is used and no other action is required to reveal or conceal its tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas L Gianfagna
  • Combination scent rolling applicator and storage container
    Patent number: 10588312
    Abstract: A scent distribution device having a spherical housing and having one or more internal cavities in communication with a plurality of wicking members. The wicking members dispersed across the exterior of the housing for the distribution of a scent agent. The device including a harness engaged with an axis of the housing, wherein the housing rotates along the axis for rolling across a surface. The device further including a lead line and segregated and compartmentalized storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Ratcliff