Patents by Inventor David Coffin
David Coffin 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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Publication number: 20050108879Abstract: The present invention is directed in one aspect to a razor cartridge having a shaving aid dispensing system that includes a housing that defines a cavity in which a supply of shaving aid film is disposed. At least one razor blade is positioned within the housing and has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The supply of shaving aid film is positioned in the cavity and is used to transfer shaving aid to a user's skin during a shaving operation. An applicator is coupled to the housing adjacent the cutting edge of the razor blade. Means provide an application path for drawing the shaving aid film over the applicator in response to the razor cartridge being moved over, and in contact with, a user's skin during a shaving operation. The shaving aid film deposits at least a portion of the shaving aid provided thereon, onto the user's skin when contact is made therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: David Coffin, Raymond Guimont
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Publication number: 20050000100Abstract: In a shaving implement a handle is provided that includes a body section and an end portion projecting outwardly therefrom. An axle member is rotatably coupled to the end portion for selective angular movement relative thereto. A razor cartridge is coupled to the axle member and includes at least one razor blade that defines an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The razor cartridge is rotatably moveable with the axle member and the detent is provided for releasably retaining the axle member and thereby the razor cartridge in the user selected angular position relative to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: David Coffin
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Publication number: 20040010918Abstract: A shaving assembly operable in dry shaving environments and wet shaving environments is provided that includes a razor assembly and a shaving preparation cake. The razor assembly, which includes a razor cartridge attached to a handle, is operable in dry shaving environments and wet shaving environments. The shaving preparation cake includes an upper surface, a lower surface, one or more side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface, and an axial bore extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The shaving preparation cake is operable in a wet shaving environment, and is selectively attachable to the razor assembly for wet shaving environment applications. When the shaving preparation cake is attached to the razor assembly, the razor cartridge is disposed within the axial bore of the shaving preparation cake. The shaving preparation cake is selectively detachable from the razor assembly to facilitate use of the razor assembly in dry shaving environment applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Applicant: Warner-Lambert LLCInventors: Glennis J. Orloff, Robert Victor Lozeau, David Dombrowski, David Coffin, Andrew Pennella
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Publication number: 20030217469Abstract: In a razor cartridge, a frame has an opening defined in part by a leading surface and a trailing surface. Positioned within the opening are a plurality of cutting edges, each cutting edge defined by a blade. In a shaving operation, a hirsute surface contacts in turn the leading surface, cutting edges, and the trailing surface. A contact plane is defined between the leading surface and the trailing surface that provides a reference for determining whether a cutting edge has a neutral, positive, or negative exposure. All of the cutting edges within the razor cartridge have an exposure relative to the contact plane that is one of all positive or all negative.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventor: David Coffin
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Publication number: 20030209457Abstract: A replacement cartridge container is provided that includes a tub and a selectively removable lid. The tub includes a base panel attached to a side panel. The base panel and the side panel each have an interior surface and an exterior surface. A cavity is formed contiguous with the interior surfaces of the base panel and the side panel. The selectively removable lid attaches to the tub and forms a seal with the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: Warner Lambert Co.Inventors: David Coffin, Chris A. Barone
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Publication number: 20030200660Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Andrew J. Pennella, Christine M. Ciccone, David Coffin, Thomas A. Follo, Brian W. Foster, Vincent C. Motta, Mark S. Peyser, Michael Sasuta, Paul J. Schaefer
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Publication number: 20030200659Abstract: A replacement cartridge for a razor assembly is provided that includes a shaving aid body for use with the razor assembly. The shaving aid body includes an aperture disposed within a contact surface. The aperture is sized to receive a razor cartridge. Some embodiments of the present replacement cartridge include a base. In some of those embodiments the base includes one or more features for attaching the replacement cartridge to the razor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David Coffin, David Dombrowski, Glennis J. Orloff, Mark S. Peyser
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Patent number: 6122826Abstract: An adapter used to mount a single direction pivoting cartridge on a disposable razor. The adapter may be either integral with the handle or a removable adapter. A spring tongue member or spring arm biases the cartridge to its at-rest position and provides a restoring moment when the cartridge is pivoted during use.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1998Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David Coffin, Andrew Pennella
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Patent number: 5966822Abstract: A holder for a wet shaver has a base having a holding device for the wet shaver. The holding device has a recess with a rim and also has an upwardly extending support for the wet shaver that is connected to the rim of the recess. The recess is shaped complementary to the free end of the wet shaver handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1994Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David Coffin, David Stanley Fay
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Patent number: 5579903Abstract: A cam follower assembly for use in a latching switch assembly comprises a case having opposed walls with a slot in one of the walls. A cam follower disposed in the case has a post movable within the slot. A spring adjacent the cam follower biases the cam follower toward a longitudinal axis of the case. The cam follower assembly cooperates with a cam in the latching switch assembly to operate an electrical switch. In a preferred embodiment, the cam follower assembly moves in a plane parallel to the plane of the cam surface. When an operator depresses the latching switching in the latching switch assembly, the cam follower rides along the cam to an "on" position where the latching switch is held in place. Upon depressing the latching switch once more, the cam follower moves out of the first position and into its original "off" position. The slot guides the cam follower for proper desired movement. The spring is preferably a C-shaped spring with two arms positioned on each side of the cam follower.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1995Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Assignee: United Technologies Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Paul McEvilly, Janet M. Cochran, David A. Coffin, Thomas J. Allard
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Patent number: 5264821Abstract: A rotary, push-pull switch (20) for use in an automobile has a rotating ceramic coated metal substrate rheostat (48) and a supplemental switch (52) which opens and closes a dome light bypass circuit. The supplemental switch (52) is mounted internally to the rotary, push-pull switch (20) adjacent to the rotating rheostat (48) disposed on a shaft (36). A projection (88), which is radially disposed on the shaft (36), is used to actuate the supplemental switch (52) by engaging a resilient contact leaf (60) when the shaft (36) is rotated sufficiently. The engagement of the projection (88) and contact arm (60) causes the separation of a contact (62) and terminal (64), opens the dome light bypass circuit, and precludes energizing the dome light.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1991Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Assignee: United Technologies AutomotiveInventors: Anthony Vultaggio, Nick Smith, David A. Coffin
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Patent number: 5140111Abstract: A rotary, push-pull switch (20) for use in an automobile is combined with a supplemental switch (52) which opens and closes a dome light bypass circuit. The supplemental switch (52) is mounted internally to the rotary, push-pull switch (20) adjacent to a rotating rheostat (48) disposed on a shaft (36). A projection (88), which is radially disposed on the shaft (36), is used to actuate the supplemental switch (52) by engaging a resilient contact leaf (60) when the shaft (36) is rotated sufficiently. The engagement of the projection (88) and contact arm (60) causes the separation of a contact (62) and terminal (64), opens the dome light bypass circuit, and precludes energizing the dome light.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1990Date of Patent: August 18, 1992Assignee: United Technologies Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Vultaggio, David A. Coffin
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Patent number: 5082863Abstract: An injectable pharmaceutical composition for veterinary use is disclosed comprising Florfenicol, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, polyethylene glycol and a viscosity reducing agent. The composition is chemically and physically stable, exhibits constant blood levels and does not product undesirable side effects.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1990Date of Patent: January 21, 1992Assignee: Schering CorporationInventors: Henry M. Apelian, David Coffin-Beach, Abu S. Huq
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Patent number: 4885434Abstract: A composite, push-pull headlight and rotary switch (1) having a front bracket area (4) and a panel light dimming rheostat (62/91) for use in a vehicle with, for example, a dome light switch and a supplemental fluorescent panel light system switch, utilizing two, parallel, spaced panels (6 & 7) having three, laterally extended, operative planar surfaces, all located in the front bracket area. The front panel (6) has on its back side a rheostat planar surface including a series of circularly disposed, peripherally spaced, resistive layers (62), which, in conjunction with a rotatable, sweeping, rheostat contactor arm (91), serve the rheostat dimming function for the panel lights.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: United Technologies Automotive Inc.Inventors: Anthony Vultaggio, David A. Coffin
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Patent number: D400746Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Wolfgang Althaus, David Coffin, Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: D421320Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David Coffin, Mark Peyser, Kenneth Grange, Gavin Thompson
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Patent number: D423845Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David Coffin, Bryran P. deBlois, Kenneth Grange, Gavin Thomson
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Patent number: D424744Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David Coffin, Brian King, Michael O'Malley, Andrew Pennella
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Patent number: D435315Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: David Coffin, Michael O'Malley, Paul Lacotta, Henner Jahns