Patents by Inventor Barbara Carey

Barbara Carey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20100062382
    Abstract: A fire box includes functionality to provide a safe source of heat contained in a designated area. A fragrance emitter is able to be included to emit a fragrance while a fire is burning. A magnetic snuffer is able to be used to extinguish the flame when a user chooses. A fire candle operates similar to the fire box but in a smaller embodiment. Many different types of fragrances/aromas are able to be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Barbara Carey Stachowski
  • Publication number: 20090272395
    Abstract: A mascara dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes an applicator unit with an applicator brush attached to a revolving running staff surrounded by a stabilizing sleeve. The applicator unit is configured to automatically revolve the applicator brush in a selectable direction and/or at a selectable rotational speed via a control pad or switch. The system also includes a container unit that holds a mascara formulation or a replaceable mascara cartridge. In some embodiments, the mascara dispensing system includes features to extrude the mascara.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Barbara Carey
  • Publication number: 20090044824
    Abstract: A mascara dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a motorized applicator unit with an applicator brush attached to a revolving running staff surrounded by a stabilizing sleeve. The motorized applicator unit is configured to automatically revolve the applicator brush in a selectable direction and/or at a selectable rotational speed via a control pad or switch. The system also includes a container unit that holds a mascara formulation or a replaceable mascara cartridge. The container unit detachably couples to the motorized applicator unit through one or more securing features that provide a user feedback when opening and closing and that provide a substantially air-tight seal between the motorized applicator unit and the container unit. In accordance with further embodiments of the invention, the container unit includes a contoured insert feature that minimizes the amount of air or space between the container unit and the motorized applicator unit when they are coupled together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Barbara Carey Stachowski