Patents Examined by Thomas Drew Agger
  • Patent number: 11135044
    Abstract: A brush device for an ultrasonic scaler includes: a base having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end and the second end define a longitudinal axis of the base; an insert housing extending from the first end of the base, the insert housing defines an opening sized and shaped to receive a distal end of the ultrasonic scaler and secure the brush device thereto; and a cleaning element extending from the second end of the base, the cleaning element is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Inventor: Jody Michelle Fuhri
  • Patent number: 11089856
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a hair straightening apparatus, comprising: two jaws (12), pivotally connected by a hinge (14); two ironing plates (16), each installed in a different jaw of the jaws, and a heating mechanism of the ironing plates; the jaws having an open state in which the ironing plates are drawn from each other, and a close state in which the ironing plates attach each other; a group of electromagnets (26) installed on one of the jaws, and a corresponding magnetic object installed in the other jaw, wherein the corresponding magnetic object is in a form of a ferromagnetic plate (38) or in a form of another group of electromagnets; an on/off button (24), for activating/deactivating electric power supply to the electromagnets, wherein the power supply is sufficient turning the jaws from the open state to the close state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Nissim Mor
  • Patent number: 11083270
    Abstract: A device for selectively entraining hair strands from the scalp has at least one hooking applicator, the at least one hooking applicator employing a hook that rotates to entrain the hair strands, a hair color container having hair color therein and a way to apply the hair color to the entrained hair stands. The at least one hooking applicator forms a channel between a surface of the hook and a surface of a body portion of the at least one hooking applicator having a hair color outlet therein to better accommodate high viscosity liquid hair color. The hook and/or the at least one hooking applicator includes a recess to hold entrained hair and permit hair color to fill the recess for application. A trigger mechanism first rotates the hook to entrain hair strands and then squeezes the hair color container to apply hair color to the entrained hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: F. G. Elliott LLC
    Inventor: Franklin Elliott
  • Patent number: 11044980
    Abstract: A nail polish removal device, especially an efficient toenail polish removal device from a user's feet, is disclosed. The device includes a housing with foot placement assembly having a first area and a second area adapted for receiving the toenails of both feet simultaneously. The device includes a reciprocating sponge assembly, coupled to the foot placement assembly such that the toenails are positioned in contact with the sponge assembly. The device further comprises a filler to receive nail polish removal fluid, which is in fluid communication with the reciprocating and rotating sponge assembly, via one or more tubes, to aid in the removal of nail polish from the toenails of the user's foot. The device further comprises a switch and other electronic components to actuate and reciprocate the sponge assembly, thereby enabling the user to remove the nail polish conveniently without scrubbing the nail polish manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Cheryl Jackson, Charea Russell
  • Patent number: 11044982
    Abstract: Eyebrow templates are disclosed in this application. Eyebrow templates of the inventive subject matter can have a top portion, or both a top portion and a bottom portion. In embodiments with only a top portion, a bottom edge includes contours to facilitate makeup application to a user's eyebrows. Templates can be made from stretchy or flexible materials that include an adhesive to stick them to a user's skin. Guide lines can be included to facilitate application of makeup to the bottom edges of a user's eyebrows, and brush stroke guide lines can also be included to help guide a user's brush strokes when applying makeup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: Laura Ritz
  • Patent number: 11039904
    Abstract: A method for producing a dental prosthesis, and a dental prosthesis made according to the method, the method having the following chronological steps: a) producing a first, provisional dental prosthesis comprising a prosthetic base and provisional prosthetic teeth having occlusal surfaces, whereby data that indicate at least a 3-dimensional form of the occlusal surfaces are stored or have been stored as data record A, b) after subtractive occlusal processing of at least one of the provisional prosthetic teeth, determining at least the 3-dimensional occlusal surfaces of the processed provisional prosthetic teeth, or determining the 3-dimensional surface of the first dental prosthesis is determined as a whole, c) storing data that indicate at least a form of the 3-dimensional occlusal surfaces as data record B, d) calculating, via a computer comparison of data record B with data record A, differences in the forms of the provisional prosthetic teeth before and after subtractive occlusal processing and, from t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Kulzer GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Boehm, Yohannes Woldegergis
  • Patent number: 11033098
    Abstract: A hair brush which has a specific arrangement of rows of substantially elliptical (eg oval) cross-section shaped bristles. Each bristle resembles a blade which has a tendency to flex on its minor axis and resist flexing on its major axis. By arranging such bristles in rows, the direction of flex is controlled, and hair can be moved in different directions to promote detangling but not at the expense of the quality of brushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Dunn
  • Patent number: 11033364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an orthodontic bracket that is capable of coping with stress applied in various directions in oral environments to stably treat malocclusion. According to the present invention, the orthodontic bracket includes: a base having a bonding reference surface coming into contact with a tooth and a plurality of unit engraved patterns slant inward to given depths from the bonding reference surface to allow a bonding agent for bonding the tooth thereto to be accommodated therein; and a body provided on top of the base and having a slot adapted to insert a wire thereinto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: BIOCETEC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Sung Hee Yoon
  • Patent number: 11013939
    Abstract: Provided is a ponytail hair pack to be easily applied for caring damaged hair just by simple configuration for wearing and making intensive cares allowable at low costs, compared with other normal hair care packs which are uncomfortable for wearing and require a separate rubber band to bind with at the end of ponytail hair after putting the ponytail hair into a hair mask pack and under risks of hair essence being leaked out due to the opening state exposed all the time. However, the ponytail hair pack here allows ponytail hair to be tied firmly by the fixing ties integrally formed with the tie-type pouch, and the stable binding provides comfortable wearing state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: E.ZCOSTEC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Younghun Jang, Youngjun Cho
  • Patent number: 11006722
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a reusable artificial nail. In one embodiment, the reusable artificial nail includes a first side having a decorative design and a second side that is opposite the first side, wherein the second side comprises a plurality of micro suction cups coupled to the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Kiss Nail Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Flori Taejueng Ohm
  • Patent number: 11000116
    Abstract: A hair brush includes a handle defining a longitudinal axis and a brush head having at least two longitudinal primary arms extending longitudinally from the handle and disposed in lateral spaced relation to define a longitudinal gap therebetween. Each of the longitudinal primary arms includes a pair of longitudinal rear spines disposed in lateral spaced relation, a single longitudinal intermediate spine extending from the rear spines, and a pair of longitudinal forward spines disposed in lateral spaced relation and extending from the intermediate spine. Hair engaging bristles are disposed on each of the rear spines, the intermediate spines and the forward spines. The at least two longitudinal primary arms are substantially flexible to conform to the contour of the user's head. A container containing a hair treatment agent such as dry shampoo may be releasably mounted to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Bishop, Duane Charles Hein, Elizabeth Luan Wei, Jessica Anna Mikitovic
  • Patent number: 10966500
    Abstract: A multi-linear beard shaping template include a nose guide edge, a curved-cut edge, a first jawline edge, a comb section, a second jawline edge, and a step-cut edge. The curved-cut edge that enables a curved beard cut is terminally connected to the nose guide edge. The step-cut edge that enables a step beard cut is terminally connected to the nose guide edge, opposite of the curved-cut edge. The first jawline edge is terminally connected to the curved-cut edge, opposite of the nose guide edge. The second jawline edge is terminally connected to the step-cut edge, opposite of the nose guide edge. The first and second jawline edges and the nose guide provide symmetricity for different types of beard cuts. The comb section is terminally connected to the first jawline edge and the second jawline edge as the comb section and the nose guide are oriented opposite of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Danilo Varriale
  • Patent number: 10888152
    Abstract: A one-piece applicator device for applying a fluid or pasty product to keratin fibres includes a core that extends along a longitudinal axis XX and at least one flexible stem that is embedded at at least a first and a second point along the longitudinal core, the stem extending substantially along the longitudinal axis XX, spikes being provided on the core and/or on the at least one stem. The core is provided with at least one through-opening and the at least one flexible stem extends substantially in a radial plane and has at least a first and a second curve along its length, such that the stem crosses the at least one opening without contact in order to ensure mobility in a radial plane of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE DE MATIERES PLASTIQUES
    Inventor: Eric De Bardonneche