Patents Examined by Jennifer Gill
  • Patent number: 11963834
    Abstract: A dental flosser is disclosed. The dental flosser comprises a U-shaped portion having a first arm and a second arm spaced apart from each other, a handle portion which extends from the U-shaped portion, a floss strand having a length and a first end and a second end, and a floss strand attachment member. The first end of the floss strand is fastened to the first arm of the U-shaped portion, and the second end of the floss strand is fastened to the floss strand attachment member, and a middle portion of the floss strand is slideably mounted to the second arm of the U-shaped portion. A user can maneuver the floss strand attachment member to increase or decrease or maintain tension of the floss strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventor: Meng Xu
  • Patent number: 11957227
    Abstract: A hair styling device for styling curly or wavy hair. The hair styling device includes a body and a plurality of tines extending from a proximate end of the body, wherein each of the plurality of tines have a same length as measured from a proximal end to an opposing distal end of a tine. The tines are rigid and non-flexible to facilitate the manipulation and styling of curly hair. In some embodiments, the tines are angled such that the proximal end of the tine extends from a first side of the body and the distal end of the tine is disposed on a second side of the body, wherein the first side and second side are opposite one another. In other embodiments, the tines include an arcuate configuration. The configuration of the tines allows for various manipulation of hair to provide differently styled curls or wavy features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventor: Lisa Marie Kelly
  • Patent number: 11930906
    Abstract: Provided for are devices having a crown with an opening defining an access to a cavity of the crown for the insertion of nail polish containers or crafting scrap materials, such as waste produced in vinyl weeding. Advantageously, the devices are anchorable for directional release and attachment to a surface. The crown may be hingedly positionable with respect to a vented suction base anchorable to a surface. Further provided for are methods of use of devices in the application of nail polish or in crafting, such as in vinyl weeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: JUKA INNOVATIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Elizabeth Boyle, Mark Miclette
  • Patent number: 11771193
    Abstract: A device for treating at least one lock of hair, comprising: —at least one device (20) for applying mechanical stress to the hair, having a reception surface intended to receive the lock of hair, this surface being greater in width L in a direction perpendicular to said lock, —a microwave-proof chamber which is configured so as to receive the mechanical-stress-application device (20) and at least one part of the hair to be treated, —a microwave emission antenna (30) placed inside the chamber, this antenna extending axially over a distance D at least equal to L/2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Gabin Vic, Maryse Chaisy, Stefania Nuzzo
  • Patent number: 11744346
    Abstract: Cosmetic product application device, related kit and reservoir The device (14) includes: —an applicator (40), comprising a gripping member (44) and a product application member t (46) intended to plunge into a reservoir (12) of a cosmetic product; —an intermediate part (42) comprising a attachment sleeve (70) for the removable fastening of the gripping member (44), with the attachment sleeve (70) defining a circulation hole (76) of the product application member (46). The intermediate part (42) comprises an outer band (72) for protecting the applicator (40) protruding opposite the attachment sleeve (70), the band (72) having at its free edge (88) an insertion opening (90) of the reservoir (12). The intermediate part (42) comprises an inner fastening member (74) for the removable fastening of the reservoir (12), protruding in the band (72) opposite the attachment sleeve (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Camille Schreiber
  • Patent number: 11707124
    Abstract: A hair comb contains: a handle, a stepped body extending from a connection segment of the handle, multiple long columns and multiple short column which are separately arranged on the stepped body. A height of a respective one long column is different a height of a respective one short column. The stepped body includes an external surround portion, a middle surround portion, and an internal surround portion which have different heights respectively. Multiple gaps are defined among the external surround portion, the middle surround portion, and the internal surround portion. The multiple gaps includes multiple support portions formed in a vertical line so that the external surround portion, the middle surround portion, and the internal surround portion define the stepped body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Inventor: Shih-Ling Hsu
  • Patent number: 11653735
    Abstract: There is provided a hair fastener in the form of a hair claw. The hair fastener has a first claw member, a second claw member and an elongate block. Each of the first and second claws is provided with a front portion, a rear portion and a joint portion arranged in between, the rear portions of the first and second claw members acting as a pair of handles for controlling opening or closure of the hair fastener. In one embodiment, the front region of the elongate block includes a plurality of tension cables, and a clearance is provided between the tension cables and the rear region such that the tension cables and the rear region can operate independently of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Tung Hing Plastic Manufactory Limited
    Inventor: Ka Chuen Sze
  • Patent number: 11647821
    Abstract: A claw type or octopus type hair clip includes a first side, a second side, a hinge pin that pivotally couples the first side to the second side, and a lock that prevents the first side and the second side from undesirably pivoting to an open arrangement. The hair clip may include features, such as tabs that may be pressed together, that release the lock to enable the hair clip to be opened and placed over an object, such as an individual's hair. When lock-releasing features are released, the lock engages, enabling the first side and second side of the hair clip to be pivotally closed while preventing the first side and second side from pivotally opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Durham Enterprises Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Brian Freeman, Benjamin Durham
  • Patent number: 11627790
    Abstract: A hair-styling appliance includes a first and second arm pivotably mounted between a spaced-apart and a closed configuration; a reservoir mounted on the first arm and intended for containing a fluid to be vaporised; a vaporisation device mounted on the first arm and configured for generating vapour; a fluid-conveying element attached to the reservoir and configured for conveying fluid contained in the reservoir to the vaporisation device. The reservoir is movably mounted between a vaporisation position in which the vaporisation device is configured for vaporising the fluid conveyed by the fluid conveying element and an inoperative position. The hair-styling appliance includes an actuating element mounted on the second arm and configured for moving the reservoir from the inoperative position to the vaporisation position when the first and second arms are moved from the spaced-apart configuration to the closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventors: Régis Fereyre, Johan Sabattier, Nicolas Lauchet
  • Patent number: 11617427
    Abstract: A hair clip includes a first paddle extending from a first tab. The first paddle has at least a portion with a width that is greater than a width of the first tab. A second paddle extends from a second tab. The second paddle has at least a portion with a width that is greater than a width of the second tab. The second tab is connected to the first tab. A biasing element is disposed between the first tab and the second tab. The biasing element applies a biasing force to both the first and second paddles such that in a rest position, the first and second paddles are in a closed position, and, in a use position, a first force is applied to the first tab and a second force is applied to the second tab such that the first tab and second tab are moved closer to one another and the first and second paddles are moved further apart from one another than in the rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Conair LLC
    Inventor: Sophia Wojczak
  • Patent number: 11602207
    Abstract: Disclosed is an angle deflection type twisted hair styling device, including an upper gripping portion and a lower gripping portion openable and closeable through a hinge structure. An upper clamping head is connected to the upper gripping portion. A lower clamping head is connected to the lower gripping portion. An upper clamping surface is provided on the upper clamping head. A lower clamping surface is provided on the lower clamping head. The upper clamping surface has an upper twisted deflection angle with respect to the upper gripping portion. The lower clamping surface has a lower twisted deflection angle with respect to the lower gripping portion. The upper twisted deflection angle equal to the lower twisted deflection angle. A hairstyle with an inclined angle and a twisted shape can be realized without rotation of a user's hand, and the hairstyle can be completed without major changes to perm action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Kin Man Wong, Wing Han Wong
  • Patent number: 11576761
    Abstract: An automated, hands-free dental floss dispenser is provided herein. Particularly, the dispenser includes a housing and an activation sensor, such as an infrared, motion, or other sensor for detecting the presence of a hand or other object within a dental floss dispensing region and for activating the dispenser. The dispenser further includes a feeding assembly disposed at least partially within the housing, and a dispensing assembly for receiving an amount of dental floss from the feeding assembly. Specifically, the feeding assembly includes a removable and/or replaceable cartridge which at least temporarily retains the dental floss. The dispensing assembly includes a spindle and a spindle activation assembly, wherein the dental floss is fed from the feed assembly to the spindle for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventors: Giang Lam, Rex Edward Gabel
  • Patent number: 11576475
    Abstract: A hair styling tool having a comb component and sectioning component is provided. The hair styling tool also may also have a glove component. The glove component may protect a stylist's skin from heat and burns during the styling process, the comb component may allow a stylist smooth and detangle hair, and the sectioning component may allow a stylist easily and precisely section hair to be styled. This hair styling tool can be used for flat ironing, wand curling, blow-drying and hot combing hair to protect the user's hand and allow for more time efficient hair styling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventor: Wyconnda Boatman-Tate
  • Patent number: 11564472
    Abstract: Applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the skin, in particular the eyelids, comprising an applicator member (10), the latter having on its external surface a recess (12) and an applicator tip (15) having a substantially flat main facet (20) extending from the recess (12) towards the distal end of the applicator member (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Eric Caulier, Pauline Prade, Alain Berhault
  • Patent number: 11564474
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods including a base pan, the base pan comprising one or more male indentations; and a cosmetic container, the cosmetic container including a female indentation, where the female indentation of the cosmetic container may be configured to receive a male indentation of the one or more male indentations such that the cosmetic container is detachably attached to the base pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: FOR YOUTH, INC.
    Inventors: Fiona Co Chan, Christopher Kin-To Chan
  • Patent number: 11540608
    Abstract: There is disclosed an eyelash curler comprising an upper section which comprises at least one edge and a lower section which comprises an eyelash support portion, the curler being operable such that eyelashes can be clamped between the edge and the support portion, whereby the edge extends transverse to the eyelashes and engages a top side thereof, and, while the eyelashes remain so clamped, the edge can be drawn along said top side, substantially in the direction in which each of the lashes extends, whereby the eyelashes are curled upwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventor: Cindy Jane Barber
  • Patent number: 11503894
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flip-lid mirror cosmetic-product packaging and method of manufacture thereof. The flip-lid mirror cosmetic-product packaging includes a base unit, a half lid, and a mirror lid. The base unit includes a tray having plurality of cosmetic products. The base unit has a first elongate side and a second elongate side. The half lid is pivotally attached to the first elongate side with an accommodation gap. The mirror lid is pivotally attached to an upper edge of the second elongate side. Furthermore, an edge of mirror lid abuts to the second elongate side, to maintain mirror lid in a tilted pivotal angle when mirror lid is in an open state. The mirror lid in its closed state lies adjacent to the tray, and is accommodated within the accommodation gap, so that the half lid in its closed state overlays an externally-facing surface of mirror lid in its closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Pat McGrath Cosmetics LLC
    Inventor: Patricia McGrath
  • Patent number: 11497289
    Abstract: A hair clip includes a lower clip piece having a lower clamping portion, a lower pressing portion, and a lower pivotal portion. An upper clip piece includes an upper clamping portion, an upper pressing portion, and a front pivotal portion. A first elastic coupling device provides a clamping force between the lower and upper clamping portions. A movable clip piece is disposed above the lower clip piece and includes an intermediate pivotal portion and a lower abutting portion behind the intermediate pivotal portion and aligned with the lower clamping portion. The movable clip piece includes a rear abutting portion and a front bent portion bending downwardly and located in front of front ends of the lower and upper clip pieces. A second elastic coupling device abuts the rear abutting portion against an upper side of the upper clip piece when the hair clip does not clamp hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventor: Kuo-Yang Hsu
  • Patent number: 11490702
    Abstract: A hair clip includes a curvilinear upper clamping arm having a shape as a curved knurled member; a curvilinear lower clamping arm having a slightly curved bend up shape; and a hinge assembly, said upper clamping arm including two side ears and elongated projections on an lower surface, said lower clamping arm including two side brackets, an elongated opening extending from a position adjacent of the other end to the side brackets to allow the plurality of elongated projections to pass through, protrusions disposed on an upper surface at either side of the opening, and said hinge assembly including a torsion spring and pins through the side ears and the brackets. The upper clamping arm and the lower clamping arm are set in a curved shape, the middle parts of the upper and lower clamping arms do not abut against each other to increase a large space for accommodating hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Peng-Fei Chu
  • Patent number: 11464318
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetic product applicator (14) including: —a gripping member (16) extending along a longitudinal axis (A), —a rod carrier (18) arranged in the gripping member (16), —a rod (20) secured to the rod carrier (18) and —a cosmetic product application member (22) carried by the rod (20), the rod carrier being (18) mounted mobile in rotation about the longitudinal axis (A) with respect to the gripping member (16), The rod carrier (18) has a first and a second circumferential linear contact region (86, 90) with the gripping member (16) about the longitudinal axis (A) and a second circumferential linear contact region (86, 90) with the gripping member (16) about the longitudinal axis (A), the rod carrier (18) being arranged totally apart from the gripping member (16) in an intermediate region (92) between the first linear contact region (86) and the second linear contact region (90).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Alexis Leonard