Patents by Inventor Christopher Tarling
Christopher Tarling 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).
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Patent number: 10709226Abstract: An adjustable cosmetic applicator includes an applicator tip moveable relative to an applicator body between at least a first and a second position and an actuator assembly configured to move the applicator tip between the at least first and second positions. The adjustable cosmetic applicator may include a first integral hinge defined between the applicator tip and the applicator body and a second integral hinge defined between the applicator tip and the actuator assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Patent number: 10517372Abstract: A wiper assembly includes a non-porous base configured for attachment to an open end of a container body and a porous wiper overmolded onto the base that is configured to wipe formulation from an applicator when removed from the container body. A wiper assembly includes a collar configured to be positioned within an open end of a container body. The collar includes a substantially cylindrical shaped base portion having a top opening and a substantially dome-shaped secondary wiper portion extending from the base portion that has a bottom opening defining at least one secondary wiper edge. A sponge is configured to be disposed beneath the secondary wiper portion of the collar that has an opening in substantial axial alignment with the top and bottom openings of the collar.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Patent number: 10362851Abstract: An apparatus is provided for providing nail or skin treatment. The apparatus includes a container, formed of a compressible material; an insert, disposed within the container formed of a compressible material, and configured to receive and surround at least one body part of the user; and an opening at a first end of the container which provides access to an interior surface of the insert, wherein the insert is configured to hold at least one substance configured to treat at least one of a nail and skin of the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Christopher Tarling, Marisol Simard
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Patent number: 10327530Abstract: A multi-phase cosmetic composition mixing pack for mixing immiscible components of a multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible includes a container for holding the multi-phase cosmetic composition that has a first open end and a container longitudinal axis, and a mixing element disposed within the container and configured to be actuated for mixing immiscible components of the multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible, wherein the mixing element is limited to movement substantially along the container longitudinal axis when actuated.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Christopher Tarling, Laurisa London
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Publication number: 20190059553Abstract: A wiper assembly includes a non-porous base configured for attachment to an open end of a container body and a porous wiper overmolded onto the base that is configured to wipe formulation from an applicator when removed from the container body. A wiper assembly includes a collar configured to be positioned within an open end of a container body. The collar includes a substantially cylindrical shaped base portion having a top opening and a substantially dome-shaped secondary wiper portion extending from the base portion that has a bottom opening defining at least one secondary wiper edge. A sponge is configured to be disposed beneath the secondary wiper portion of the collar that has an opening in substantial axial alignment with the top and bottom openings of the collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Publication number: 20180344006Abstract: A multi-phase cosmetic composition mixing pack for mixing immiscible components of a multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible includes a container for holding the multi-phase cosmetic composition that has a first open end and a container longitudinal axis, and a mixing element disposed within the container and configured to be actuated for mixing immiscible components of the multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible, wherein the mixing element is limited to movement substantially along the container longitudinal axis when actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: L'OrealInventors: Christopher Tarling, Laurisa London
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Publication number: 20180168317Abstract: An adjustable cosmetic applicator includes an applicator tip moveable relative to an applicator body between at least a first and a second position and an actuator assembly configured to move the applicator tip between the at least first and second positions. The adjustable cosmetic applicator may include a first integral hinge defined between the applicator tip and the applicator body and a second integral hinge defined between the applicator tip and the actuator assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Patent number: 9943158Abstract: Cosmetic formula applicators with angled stem sections are provided for improved ergonomics and to aid in the evenly dispersed coating of a cosmetic material having suspended particles. In general, examples of the applicators described herein generally include a stem including a bore, a bar, and a plurality of application bristles configured to retain an amount of the cosmetic formula for application to a user. The bar may be positioned at an intermediate location within the bore and may include a bend to cause an angle in the stem. In another aspect, the cosmetic formula applicators with angled stem sections are configured for coupling to a cap for use with a container.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Patent number: 9820548Abstract: Cosmetic formula applicators having formula control are provided to aid in the application of a cosmetic formula to a user. In general, examples of the applicators described herein generally include a stem with a structured tip portion having a closed partition and an open partition that forms a leg segment, where the structured tip portion is configured to retain an amount of cosmetic formula for application to a user. In another aspect, the perimeter of the stem may be configured such that the elongate stem has a particular surface area depending on the cosmetic formula composition to control the dosage size. In a further aspect, the structured tip portion represents an enterprise-specific symbol.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Publication number: 20170311697Abstract: Cosmetic formula applicators with angled stem sections are provided for improved ergonomics and to aid in the evenly dispersed coating of a cosmetic material having suspended particles. In general, examples of the applicators described herein generally include a stem including a bore, a bar, and a plurality of application bristles configured to retain an amount of the cosmetic formula for application to a user. The bar may be positioned at an intermediate location within the bore and may include a bend to cause an angle in the stem. In another aspect, the cosmetic formula applicators with angled stem sections are configured for coupling to a cap for use with a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Publication number: 20170311694Abstract: Cosmetic formula applicators having formula control are provided to aid in the application of a cosmetic formula to a user. In general, examples of the applicators described herein generally include a stem with a structured tip portion having a closed partition and an open partition that forms a leg segment, where the structured tip portion is configured to retain an amount of cosmetic formula for application to a user. In another aspect, the perimeter of the stem may be configured such that the elongate stem has a particular surface area depending on the cosmetic formula composition to control the dosage size. In a further aspect, the structured tip portion represents an enterprise-specific symbol.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Publication number: 20170245617Abstract: An apparatus is provided for providing nail or skin treatment. The apparatus includes a container, formed of a compressible material; an insert, disposed within the container formed of a compressible material, and configured to receive and surround at least one body part of the user; and an opening at a first end of the container which provides access to an interior surface of the insert, wherein the insert is configured to hold at least one substance configured to treat at least one of a nail and skin of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Christopher TARLING, Marisol Simard
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Publication number: 20170188686Abstract: An applicator includes a stem having an application end, a flocked surface on the application end of the stem, and a use indicator. The stem is configured to be grasped by a user during application of a cosmetic formulation. The flocked surface includes flock configured to retain an amount of the cosmetic formulation in response to the application end of the stem being dipped in the cosmetic formulation and to apply a portion of the amount of cosmetic formulation to a nail area in response to the flocked surface contacting the nail area. The use indicator is located on the stem at a location with respect to the flocked surface such that the use indicator is configured to indicate that the applicator has been used in response to the application end of the stem being dipped in the cosmetic formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Christopher Tarling
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Patent number: 7891634Abstract: A trailer rail assembly includes a base plank with a planar top surface raised above a horizontal plane and extending along an entire longitudinal length of the base member. Such a base plank has a U-shaped cross-section. The assembly further includes a cylindrical shaft with an annular cross-section spanning along an entire longitudinal length of the top surface. A support plate is statically and fixedly attached to the shaft and spanning along the entire longitudinal length of the base plank, and a mechanism for simultaneously rotating the shaft and the support plate in sync and about a fulcrum axis extends along an entire longitudinal length of the shaft while the base plank remains statically affixed at a stationary position.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Christopher Tarling
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Patent number: D680265Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: HCT Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony DeMarco, Christopher Tarling, Timothy Thorpe, Janet Pardo, Gary Montalbano