Patents Examined by Karim Asqiriba
  • Patent number: 12035797
    Abstract: Systems and methods for unraveling braids of real/natural hair and/or synthetic braid extensions, or a combination thereof, work from the bottom of the braid up using one or more tines automated to repetitively penetrate the braid and pull through and down it to unravel it. The systems and methods may unravel braid/entanglements faster than could otherwise be done manually by hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Inventors: Zanbria Asante, Bradley Scott McDonald
  • Patent number: 12035792
    Abstract: In a hair straightener comprising an elongate straightener arm (A) having a heating plate (H), the invention provides a pivot mechanism (2) for supporting the heating plate (H) in a pivotable manner around a pivot axis (P1) in a longitudinal direction of the elongate straightener arm (A). Preferably, the pivot axis (P1) is at a heating surface of the heating plate (H), or between a first heating plate of a first straightener arm and a second heating plate of a second straightener arm when the first straightener arm and the second straightener arm are in a relative position arranged for clamping hair. Advantageously, a bias mechanism (4) (e.g. a resilient member like some spring) biases the heating plate (H) to a neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Lelieveld
  • Patent number: 12016443
    Abstract: A hair styler generally comprises an upper arm, a lower arm, and a hinge. The upper arm includes an upper grip and an upper clamp head. The upper clamp head includes an upper hair contact surface. The upper hair contact surface is twisted relative to the upper grip. The lower arm includes a lower grip and a lower clamp head. The lower clamp head includes a lower hair contact surface. The lower hair contact surface is twisted relative to the lower grip. The hinge attaches the upper and lower arms together such that the upper and lower arms are openable and closeable relative to one another. The hair styler is configured to receive hair between the upper and lower hair contact surfaces when the hair styler is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael John deGrood, Jay William Kuzia
  • Patent number: 12004639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member (8) having: —a core (10) made of polymer material, —at least one bow (12) molded with the core (10), and —a support (21) having two branches twisted around the core (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier
  • Patent number: 11992377
    Abstract: Luminous dental floss of the present application includes dental floss, an illumination system, and a handle. The dental floss is detachably connected to the handle. The illumination system includes a light source system, a circuit system, a switch, and a power supply system. The light source system is connected to the power supply system through the circuit system. The circuit system and the power supply system are mounted in the handle, and the switch is mounted on the handle. Illumination light emitted by the light source system can illuminate an oral cavity, and especially an observation window is designed on the luminous dental floss of the present application. During use, under the illumination of the illumination system, a process of the dental floss entering a gap between teeth can be directly observed, thereby facilitating cleaning and effectively avoiding accidental injury to gingivae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventor: Xing Zhou
  • Patent number: 11986081
    Abstract: The utility model relates to the technical field of hairdressing tools, and discloses an air-cooled negative ion hair curler with a negative ion channel and good shaping. The air-cooled negative ion hair curler comprises a housing, a driving mechanism, a hair curling mechanism, a heating assembly, and a fan assembly. An air supply channel is disposed in an inner hollow structure of the housing. A negative ion airflow delivered by the fan assembly cools the hair on the heating assembly through the air supply channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventor: Wansong Ma
  • Patent number: 11974649
    Abstract: A cosmetic container is disclosed. A cosmetic container according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: an inner case having an inner space; a rotating bezel which is rotatably coupled to the upper part of the inner case and which has a discharge hole; a rotating member positioned in the inner space, and coupled to the rotating bezel so as to rotate integrally with the rotating bezel; and a piston positioned in the inner space, and coupled to the rotating member so as to be lifted or lowered by being linked with the rotation of the rotating member, wherein contents are discharged through the discharge hole by the lifting of the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: SAMHWA CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kyung Chang Lee, Chang Gon Kim
  • Patent number: 11963835
    Abstract: The fingertip dental flosser includes a tube or cap made of soft silicone adapted for being worn on a user's index fingertip. A U-shaped flosser fork or yoke is attached to the free end of a mounting arm projecting from the silicone finger cap. The proximal end of the mounting arm is pivotally attached to the silicone finger cap by a pivot pin, ball-and-socket, or other pivot joint so that the floss attached to the fork or yoke may extend orthogonal to the silicone finger cap or may be pivoted to extend axially parallel to the silicone finger cap. The mounting of the fingertip dental flosser on the index finger utilizes the remaining agility and sensitivity of the elderly or disabled, permitting better control and grip over finger pressure, since tactile sensation allows the finger to locate the teeth and interproximal surfaces to position the floss for more effective cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: KING FAISAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Faris Yahya I. Asiri, Youseef Majed Almugla, Hatim Dhaifallah Alqurashi, Mohammad Hamidaddin
  • Patent number: 11957525
    Abstract: An interdental cleaner has a rod-shaped support which is made of plastics material and the rear end region of which has a handle part and the opposite front end region of which supports a coating made of a soft-elastic plastics material. At least one radially protruding finger which is integrally connected to the coating is arranged on the outside of the coating. A recess is formed in the outer surface of the coating, and the radially inner foot region of the finger is arranged in the recess and is connected to the coating at the bottom of the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Sunstar Suisse SA
    Inventor: Jürgen Butz
  • Patent number: 11950675
    Abstract: Provided for are devices and methods for separating eyelashes and/or removing excess mascara, such as after application of mascara which results in undesirable clumps and/or excess mascara. The devices include a pin effective for breaking up or removing the clumps and/or removing excess mascara. Advantageously, the devices include a pivotable pin storable within a storage cavity of a housing or handle for safety and portability. The pin may be lockable or positionable in one or more positions for ergonomic and safe positioning for use near the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Karen Rabinovici
  • Patent number: 11925246
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a trimming guide to enable a person with or without particular skill, or a robot, or a computer, or a numerical device to cut a predetermined design, style or shape. More particularly, the invention relates to a trimming guide that would enable a person by him or herself, with or without training or particular skill, or through the use of a robot or a computer or a numerical device to trim his or her own hair, or another person's hair to a quality, finished state which is a predetermined design, style or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: David Michael Treadway
  • Patent number: 11903473
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hair-straightening comb for quick styling, which includes a comb-tooth part and a handle part, the comb-tooth part includes a housing with an inner cavity, a heat-conducting comb body sealingly embedded in the inner cavity, and a heat-generating component fixed on a back side of the comb body; the comb body includes a bottom plate and short comb teeth formed on an outer surface of the bottom plate, and the bottom plate has a plurality of embedding grooves distributed at intervals, a comb-tooth bar is embedded in the embedding groove; the handle part includes an outer casing, and a fan component and an air inlet provided on the outer casing, an air duct communicating with the outer casing is formed between the housing and the comb body, and air outlet holes communicate with the air duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GUANGDONG HONGYUAN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD
    Inventors: Taiqiao Yin, Shengquan Wang, Yu Xian
  • Patent number: 11882911
    Abstract: The invention discloses a steam hair straightener, comprising an upper handle and an upper cover forming the upper part, and a lower handle and a lower cover forming the lower part, wherein the upper handle and the upper cover are assembled and fixed by screws, and a first installation cavity is formed there between; the lower handle and the lower cover are also assembled and fixed by screws, and a second installation cavity is formed there between; the inside of the first installation cavity is equipped with an upper heating plate, a hot steam device, a water tank and a water pump; the second installation cavity is equipped with a lower heating plate, an infrared device, a function control board, and a 360° rotating power cord; the hot steam device is installed on the upper heating plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Dongguan KangRoad Electrical Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yungang Zhou
  • Patent number: 11877615
    Abstract: A wig apparatus is provided. The wig apparatus includes: a mesh base comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, a fold portion and a terminal edge portion; a band member comprising a first surface, a second surface, a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the first surface is coupled to the inner surface of the mesh base and wherein the second surface is coupled to the inner surface of the mesh base; a first portion of artificial hair coupled to at least the outer surface of the mesh base adjacent to the first surface; and a second portion of artificial hair coupled to the outer surface of the mesh base adjacent to the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: SHAKE-N-GO FASHION, INC.
    Inventors: Susan Kim, Jason Kim
  • Patent number: 11871826
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for styling hair using an apparatus preferably shaped as a hand having finger like elements that are flexible and can be separated from each so that a strand of hair can be inserted in between two of the finger like elements so that the strand is held in place as its being braided. The apparatus is mounted on a base with a clamp for securing the apparatus to a chair, table or other surface to keep the apparatus in place during the braiding of each strand of hair being braided. In another embodiment the apparatus can have three flexible elements that are generally upwardly extending from supporting surface such as a hand like or other structure so that two strands can be placed in between the places between the two end elements and the middle element for braiding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Stasha Mabatano-Harris
  • Patent number: 11857051
    Abstract: A composition dispenser with dynamically adjustable protrusions/bristles for delivery of a cosmetic composition to a substrate, particularly hair coloring agents. The composition dispenser comprises a protrusion unit including one or more protrusion elements and at least one dispensing orifices appointed for fluidic communication with a formulation reservoir. The protrusion unit is operably coupled to a length-adjustment element configured to adjust an exposed protrusion length of the protrusion elements along a direction perpendicular to a rotation plane of the length-adjust element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: William Robert Bickford, Jason Fyfe, Andrea Saverino, Oliver Sha
  • Patent number: 11857061
    Abstract: A grooming system, a grooming debris collection system, a grooming debris disposal system, a portable hair trimming catcher system, and methods of use are presented. The present disclosure relates generally to a grooming system for providing ease in cleaning, efficiency in grooming and debris collection, efficiency in disposal of grooming debris, and the like. More specifically, and without limitation, the disclosure provides a portable hair trimming catching device which prevents debris from falling onto the floor or other appliances and surface. The present system utilizes and moves with the user and requires no additional supports or set up such as a door or wall. In this way, the system provides for ease in set up and storage in a freestanding system. Furthermore, the system also includes a disposal system for further ease in cleaning. The present system also stows for ease in storage and for use in travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Patrick Gilsenan
  • Patent number: 11844410
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product refill (20) for a hair treatment device (1), comprising an applicator member that is saturated with liquid cosmetic product, with a degree of filling less than or equal to 90%, preferably less than or equal to 80%>, more preferably less than or equal to 70%, the degree of filling being defined as the ratio of the mass of cosmetic product in the applicator member divided by the maximum mass of cosmetic product with which the applicator member can be saturated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: L'OREAL, SEB S.A.
    Inventors: Frederic Woodland, Stefania Nuzzo, Gabin Vic, Sandy Lapize
  • Patent number: 11844661
    Abstract: Flossers are designed to simplify flossing with braces including facilitating the insertion of floss into and the maneuvering of the floss within the embrasure spaces. The flossers can include an inner prong and an outer prong between which a length of floss extends. The outer prong can be configured to insert between the teeth and the wire of the braces while the inner prong is positioned inside the teeth. While positioned between the wire and the teeth, the outer prong can be maneuvered to thereby floss the embrasure spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Kurt G. Vest
  • Patent number: 11832703
    Abstract: A cosmetic container that grinds and dispenses a content is disclosed. The cosmetic container includes: an inner container having an interior space filled with a content; a dial that is rotatably coupled at an upper part of the inner container and includes a dispensing hole for dispensing the content and a cutter for grinding the content; a screw that is positioned at a lower part of the dial within the interior space and rotates together with the dial; a piston inserted around the screw to ascend and descend within the interior space; and an elastic member that is positioned at a lower part of the piston and pushes the piston upward. The piston is screw-joined with the screw to maintain a particular height, and rotating the dial disengages the screw joint between the piston and the screw to allow the piston to be moved upward by the elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SAMHWA CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kyungchang Lee, Ki Sung Lee