Patents Examined by Karim Asqiriba
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Patent number: 12035797Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Inventors: Zanbria Asante, Bradley Scott McDonald
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Patent number: 12035792Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Mark Lelieveld
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Patent number: 12016443Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Michael John deGrood, Jay William Kuzia
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Patent number: 12004639Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier
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Patent number: 11992377Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Inventor: Xing Zhou
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Patent number: 11986081Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Inventor: Wansong Ma
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Patent number: 11974649Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: SAMHWA CO., LTDInventors: Kyung Chang Lee, Chang Gon Kim
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Patent number: 11963835Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: KING FAISAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Faris Yahya I. Asiri, Youseef Majed Almugla, Hatim Dhaifallah Alqurashi, Mohammad Hamidaddin
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Patent number: 11957525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Sunstar Suisse SAInventor: Jürgen Butz
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Patent number: 11950675Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventor: Karen Rabinovici
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Patent number: 11925246Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: David Michael Treadway
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Patent number: 11903473Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GUANGDONG HONGYUAN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTDInventors: Taiqiao Yin, Shengquan Wang, Yu Xian
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Patent number: 11882911Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Dongguan KangRoad Electrical Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yungang Zhou
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Patent number: 11877615Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: SHAKE-N-GO FASHION, INC.Inventors: Susan Kim, Jason Kim
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Patent number: 11871826Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Stasha Mabatano-Harris
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Patent number: 11857051Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: L'OrealInventors: William Robert Bickford, Jason Fyfe, Andrea Saverino, Oliver Sha
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Patent number: 11857061Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Patrick Gilsenan
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Patent number: 11844410Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignees: L'OREAL, SEB S.A.Inventors: Frederic Woodland, Stefania Nuzzo, Gabin Vic, Sandy Lapize
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Patent number: 11844661Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Inventor: Kurt G. Vest
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Patent number: 11832703Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: SAMHWA CO., LTDInventors: Kyungchang Lee, Ki Sung Lee