Patents Examined by Rachel R Steitz
  • Patent number: 10932557
    Abstract: A dental cleaning tool includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis of the dental cleaning tool. The body portion extends from a first end to a second end along the longitudinal axis. The body portion includes a floss assembly formed at the first end of the body portion, a toothpick member formed at the second end of the body portion, and a handle portion extending between the floss assembly and the toothpick member. The handle portion includes a receptacle. The tool further includes at least one secondary cleaning tool coupled to the body portion. The at least one secondary cleaning tool is rotatable relative to the body portion for selectively positioning the at least one secondary cleaning tool between a stowed position, within the receptacle, and a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: WORLD WIDE DAILY HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Chun Yuen To
  • Patent number: 10925371
    Abstract: A hair brush adapted to impart both a straightening effect and a curling effect on a length of hair includes first and second members. The first member includes a first handle and a first brush head having an inner row of centrally disposed primary teeth, an outer row of bristles mounted on each side of the centrally disposed primary teeth, and a thermal conductive element. The thermal conductive element defines an arcuate surface configured for imparting a curl within a lock of hair. The second member includes a second handle, a second brush head having a second head frame defining a longitudinal channel, and an elongate member having a wiper segment disposed on each side of the longitudinal channel, and configured to engage the length of hair to facilitate one of straightening of the length of hair or removing substances from the length of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Duane Charles Hein
  • Patent number: 10925373
    Abstract: Disclosed is a refill case detachably accommodated in a cosmetic compact, the refill case including: a main body being configured such that an upper portion thereof is open, and including an inner wall providing an accommodation space in the main body, and an outer wall provided at an outer side of the main body with a predetermined gap between the inner wall and the outer wall; and a mesh fabric cover including a cylindrical vertical extension portion tightly inserted in the gap, a rim portion extending from an upper end of the vertical extension portion in an inward direction, and a mesh fabric configured such that upper and lower surfaces thereof are interposed between the upper end of the vertical extension portion and an outer edge the rim portion along an edge thereof to be integrally provided, thereby covering an upper portion of the accommodation space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: NEWFRONTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-jun Lee, Jin-gee Kim
  • Patent number: 10925370
    Abstract: An apparatus for styling hair is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a handle comprising a motor. The apparatus further comprises a comb head coupled to the handle. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of bristles coupled to the comb head. Each of the bristles comprises a bristle head provided in a honeycomb shape to receive hair. Each of the bristles rotate when the motor is operated to twist and braid the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Joseph Yeboah
  • Patent number: 10925368
    Abstract: A device for treating hair, including two arms configured to move relative to one another between a moved-together configuration for treating the hair and a spaced-apart configuration for inserting hair to be treated between the arms. At least one of the arms includes a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Eric Parris, Stefania Nuzzo, Gabin Vic, Frederic Woodland, Matteo Maletti
  • Patent number: 10925378
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a tool for applying cosmetics for an eyelash used for applying cosmetics to an eyelash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: INTERWORK KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyun Myung Moon
  • Patent number: 10918467
    Abstract: A disposable, portable and compact fluid and floss dispenser that is substantially rectangularly shaped with dispensers for fluid located at each of the four slanted configured corners and a spindle for dispensing floss and a mirror located on the bottom surface of the dispenser housing. The housing includes three layers or sections connected together. Nozzles are provided on the housing to dispense fluid in liquid or droplet form, or foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Mark Davidov
  • Patent number: 10918185
    Abstract: A hair styling device for a hairstylist includes a housing configured to be attachable to a styling tool such as a comb, an electronic-based alignment means that determines the angle of orientation of the housing, and a user-actuated operational control for selecting the housing's desired angle of orientation. The electronic-based alignment means provides a human-perceivable indication of the angle of orientation and can be selectively locked to a desired angle. The electronic-based alignment means also selectively provides a human-perceivable indication when the housing is approaching and has arrived at the desired angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Ray Rita
  • Patent number: 10918466
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a base part, an interdental cleaning tool, and a method for manufacturing the interdental cleaning tool, capable of preventing bending of a shaft part when a resin material is filled from an insertion end. [Solution] A base part includes a shaft part (20) and a grip part (30). The base part is used for forming an interdental cleaning tool by filling, inside a metal mold having a shape that forms a filling space around the shaft part (20), a resin material into the filling space with the shaft part (20) clamped by a holding pin. The shaft part (20) includes a first guide groove (24) formed on one side with respect to an axially parallel plane and a second guide groove (26) formed on the other side with respect to the axially parallel plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: KOBAYASHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tasuku Kikkawa, Shinji Yuumei
  • Patent number: 10912370
    Abstract: The modular cosmetic pen is an apparatus that compacts a writing instrument and a cosmetic tool together while preserving a streamline and ergonomic structure. The apparatus includes a writing instrument, an adapter, at least one cosmetic tool, and a cover. The writing instrument is preferably a pen; however, the writing instrument may be a variety of applied writing instruments. The writing instrument preferably includes a twist mechanism that extends and retracts a dispensing tip. The dispensing tip preferably expels ink. The adapter connects the at least one cosmetic tool to the writing instrument. The at least one cosmetic tool is connected to the adapter, positioned opposite the writing instrument. The at least one cosmetic tool includes a cosmetic applicator and a cap, and preferably a tube which serves as a reservoir for a cosmetic. The cover is removably attached to the adapter over the at least one cosmetic tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Maria Sofia Broughton, Adriana Catalina Coulson
  • Patent number: 10905221
    Abstract: A lipstick kit is provided to allow for use of the last bit of lipstick in a lipstick container, which is normally discarded due to great difficulty in applying this last bit. The lipstick kit also allows the application of lipstick in environments that lack mirrors or sufficient ambient lighting. The lipstick kit is formed from an elongated container with attached lid and corresponding elongated applicator. A mirror is housed in a slot of a lateral wall of the elongated container, while a height-adjustable floor is added above a base of the elongated container. The height-adjustable floor can be raised or lowered by a tab, making stored lipstick easier to access. An interior divider separates the elongated container into a primary compartment for the lipstick container and a secondary compartment for extra applicators. Applicators can be removed from the lid and discarded or cleaned after each use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Sandra D. Hood
  • Patent number: 10905220
    Abstract: A cosmetic stamp configuration can be provided, which can include, e.g., a stamping element body. The exemplary stamp configuration can also include a first cosmetic stamping element removably coupled or inserted to a first side of the stamping element body, and a second cosmetic stamping element removably coupled or inserted to a second side of the stamping element body. The second side can be different and provided away from the first side. Further, at least one cosmetic component can be provide that is housed in the stamping element body. Additionally, exemplary methods can be provided for instruct with the usage and assembly of such cosmetic stamp configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Kiss Nail Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Youl Mae Lee
  • Patent number: 10907075
    Abstract: A system for the professional preparation and implementation of eyelash and hair extension application which may include the use of chemically reduced bonding agents such as cyanoacrylate based adhesive, non-adhesive bonding gel, micro-fiber skin protection strips and staging pallets, brushless micro-applicators and tweezers including an affixed UV light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: COSMO SPA LOUNGE & SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventor: Soo-Jin Yang
  • Patent number: 10909881
    Abstract: A system is provided including a styling tool configured to treat or shape a user's hair, and a client device configured to communicate with the styling tool and provide feedback to the user regarding a user's usage of the styling tool. The client device is configured to receive input information from the user regarding a desired result to be achieved using the styling tool, and to output guidance information on a method of using the styling tool to achieve the desired result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Melissa Heitmann, Richard Rivas, Lea Koussoulis, Steve Diforio, Shane Wolf, Julien Chardon, Guive Balooch, Edouard Messager
  • Patent number: 10905216
    Abstract: There is provided a hair comb. The comb has a utility member made of a first polymeric material for engaging hair and scalp of a user in use and a splint portion made of a second material for providing rigidity to the utility member and to act as a handle for user's grip. The splint member is substantially stiffer than the utility member, wherein the splint member has a flexural strength of at least 40 Mpa and a hardness of at least Shore D 75, and the first polymeric material is selected from a group selected from thermoplastics polyester elastomer (TPE-E), polyether block amide copolymer (TPE-A), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene (PE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: TUNG HING PLASTIC MANUFACTORY LTD.
    Inventor: Ka Chuen Sze
  • Patent number: 10905641
    Abstract: A unitary packaged color cosmetic composition having a foundation makeup benefit and a concealer benefit, said composition stored in a receptacle having a closure and applicator, wherein the applicator has a foundation makeup benefit application section and a concealer benefit application section and the section of the applicator used to apply the composition to the keratin surface application area corresponds to the desired benefit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Clara G. Mercado, John F. Logalbo, Aya Shidara, Linda Carol McKenna, Palmer McGuinness, Janet Pardo, Thomas Edward Owen
  • Patent number: 10905182
    Abstract: A protective covering for a person's hair covers the hair with a slack foundation and is secured by a form fitting band, the form fitting band serving as a perimeter base of the foundation. The foundation includes a plurality of hair-receiving guidelines, which indicate hair placement for hair strands. The guidelines are positioned across the foundation. The band is preferably Lyrca, such that it can fit different head sizes of different persons. To help improve the fit, a retaining strap is provided for each temporal region, as well as ergonomic contours along the band that conform to a person's ears. Within the foundation is an enclosed region, including head-receiving portion and voluminous hair-protecting portion. The latter portion ensures sufficient space to protect and maintain a person's natural hair and hairstyle. An internal netting helps to catch shedding hairs while a drawstring in the band allows for tightness to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Ivy R. Couch
  • Patent number: 10897944
    Abstract: Hair enhancements, additions, and extensions that are, realistic, seamless, comfortable, secure, durable, and hygienic are disclosed. Embodiments include a hair product including a first layer, a second layer having an open weave structure, a third layer, the first and third layers encasing the second layer, and a plurality of strands of hair, each of the plurality of strands of hair being affixed to the second layer and extending therefrom. Other embodiments include a hair piece including a base comprising first, second, and third layers, the first and third layers at least partially encasing the second layer, and a plurality of strands of hair extending from the second layer. Various embodiments comprising different styles of hair enhancements are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Sherri Romm
  • Patent number: 10897974
    Abstract: A headband or head cover including an elastic glitter or plain ribbon, a top portion of which forms the outside of the headband, where the elastic glitter or plain ribbon has a substantially 360-degree glitter pattern. The headband further includes a stretch velvet ribbon, a bottom portion of which forms the inside of the headband. The elastic glitter or plain ribbon is attached to the stretch velvet ribbon using a stretch and stitch method. The bottom of the stretch velvet ribbon includes a velvet-like material that forms a gripping portion. The outside of the headband includes a 360-degree view with no break. The inside of the headband includes 360-degree gripping portion with no break.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Sparkly Soul, Inc.
    Inventor: Dari Passarello
  • Patent number: 10897975
    Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic applicator having a coil spring at an applying portion thereof with which mascara may be easily applied to eyelashes. It is preferred that the coil spring not be exactly helicoidal, it being preferred that radial distance from the central axis to the outermost circumferential surface be made to vary as a function of angular position about the central axis. Variation in radial distance from the central axis to the outermost circumferential surface of the coil spring may occur in a repeating pattern of periodicity different from the pitch of the coil spring, causing coil spring shape element(s) to shift in angular position with each turn of the coil spring. Mascara may be held in spaces between adjacent coils, presence of bent portions which shift in the circumferential direction making it possible for the applying portion to easily retain mascara.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Sinwa Corporation
    Inventor: Akihiro Tanaka