Patents by Inventor Charles P. Hines, Jr.

Charles P. Hines, Jr. 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).

  • Point-of-sale body powder dispensing system
    Patent number: 8636173
    Abstract: A user interactive custom cosmetic powder color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Nail polish color selection system
    Patent number: 8352070
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • NAIL POLISH COLOR SELECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110231267
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: COSMETIC TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, JR.
  • Nail polish color selection system
    Patent number: 7822504
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Nail polish color selection system
    Patent number: 7395134
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Point-of-sale body powder dispensing system
    Patent number: 7121429
    Abstract: A user interactive custom cosmetic powder color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Nail polish color selection system
    Patent number: 7099740
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Point-of-sale body powder dispensing system
    Patent number: 6779686
    Abstract: A custom cosmetic powder dispensing method, including the steps of providing a body powder dispensing apparatus and operating the body powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing into a container a custom formulation of body powder ingredients at a retail purchase point of sale. The amounts and types of the body powder ingredients dispensed are determined based upon specification by a retail customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: IMX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Nail polish selection method
    Patent number: 6622064
    Abstract: A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: IMX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Point-of-sale body powder dispensing system
    Patent number: 6412658
    Abstract: A custom cosmetic powder dispensing method, including the steps of providing a body powder dispensing apparatus and operating the body powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing into a container a custom formulation of body powder ingredients at a retail purchase point of sale. The amounts and types of the body powder ingredients dispensed are determined based upon specification by a retail customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: IMX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Retractable hardtop vehicle roof
    Patent number: 5470126
    Abstract: A retractable hardtop roof for a vehicle for selectively converting the passenger compartment from a closed compartment to an open air compartment. The roof moves along a low profile to permit opening even while the vehicle is moving. The roof conversion includes a frame track mounted within the vehicle body to guide and drive the roof panels. The retractable roof comprises a top panel and a back panel which are hingedly connected. The back panel is in turn hingedly connected to the frame for full pivotting movement of the panels relative to the vehicle body. A drive mechanism attached to the top panel moves the vehicle roof panels along overhead and rear tracks in the frame for full retraction rear of the passenger compartment. Power for the drive mechanism is conducted through metal components of the vehicle top eliminating the need for wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: MascoTech Automotive Systems Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Cosmetic dispenser
    Patent number: D461080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: IMX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
  • Cosmetic dispenser
    Patent number: D465810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: IMX Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.