Patents by Inventor Dean L. Rhoades

Dean L. Rhoades 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: 20100084434
    Abstract: An apparatus for extending the reach of a dispenser is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to secure a dispenser so that an activation mechanism of the apparatus causes a release mechanism of the dispenser to trigger. When the release mechanism of the dispenser is triggered, content contained in the dispenser is released from the dispenser and through an opening of the apparatus. The activation mechanism is positioned on the apparatus to extend the normal reach of the dispenser. Therefore, a user can easily apply body products to hard-to-reach areas of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20090299237
    Abstract: A composition including a base and a plurality of abrasive particles. An apparatus including a head, and an applicator coupled to the head, the applicator having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin. A method including applying a composition to an area of human skin, the composition comprising a base and a plurality of abrasive particles, and manipulating the composition over the area of human skin with a handle-operated instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: DermaNew, Inc.
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 7572238
    Abstract: A composition including a base and a plurality of abrasive particles. An apparatus including a head, and an applicator coupled to the head, the applicator having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin. A method including applying a composition to an area of human skin, the composition comprising a base and a plurality of abrasive particles, and manipulating the composition over the area of human skin with a handle-operated instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: DermaNew, Inc.
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20080243039
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a handle capable of manipulation by a human hand, and one or more head portions to mate to various types of treatment attachments, which may be moved over an area of skin and/or body part by a motion generator moving the head portions, and/or by a user manipulating the handle. Various suitable attachments include applicator attachments having abrasive surfaces, oxygenating attachments having pores through which oxygen may travel, brush attachments for cleaning and polishing, thermal attachments for heating and cooling, and light radiating attachments. The motion generator may move the attachments by vibrating, spinning, oscillating, or propagating sonic waves through the head portions. Thus, attachments may be attached and removed from the head portions to treating skin and/or body parts by abrasion, cleaning, polishing, lighting, or oxygenation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20080201979
    Abstract: A kit including an air emitting assembly and a directional energy source. The kit further including a brush having a plurality of bristles and a plurality of luminous guide pins extending therefrom. A method including engaging a lock of hair with a brush having a plurality of guide pins that illuminate in the presence of an energy of a defined wavelength. The method further including directing an air flow path and an energy source toward the lock of hair wherein the energy source emits energy of the defined wavelength along the air flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 7384405
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a handle capable of manipulation by a human hand, and one or more head portions to mate to various types of treatment attachments, which may be moved over an area of skin and/or body part by a motion generator moving the head portions, and/or by a user manipulating the handle. Various suitable attachments include applicator attachments having abrasive surfaces, oxygenating attachments having pores through which oxygen may travel, brush attachments for cleaning and polishing, thermal attachments for heating and cooling, and light radiating attachments. The motion generator may move the attachments by vibrating, spinning, oscillating, or propagating sonic waves through the head portions. Thus, attachments may be attached and removed from the head portions to treating skin and/or body parts by abrasion, cleaning, polishing, lighting, or oxygenation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 7179152
    Abstract: An apparatus including an applicator having a first end for mating with a device capable of manipulation by a human hand and a second end having an abrasive surface suitable for contacting areas of human skin, such as, to rejuvenate human skin. There may also be a cushioning layer disposed between the abrasive surface and the end of the applicator it is attached to. A method for manipulating the applicator over an area of human skin to apply the abrasive surface to remove a layer of human skin, with, or without applying a composition to the area of human skin. A composition including abrasive particles in a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: DermaNew, Inc.
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20040096260
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for using and manufacturing a dermabrasion and cleansing article. The article includes a handle to hold a composition containing abrasive crystals for polishing an area of skin to remove abnormalities in the skin. The composition also contains cleansing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20040045856
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing instructions to a person in regard to the contents of a container. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a ribbon retractably coiled in a container or a container cap. The ribbon, which has instructions on how to use the contents of the container, may be extracted from the cap by a person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20040045863
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing instructions to a person in regard to the contents of a container. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a ribbon retractably coiled in a container or a container cap. The ribbon, which has instructions on how to use the contents of the container, may be extracted from the cap by a person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 6652888
    Abstract: A cream moisturizer for resurfacing human skin is provided with a suspension of microcrystals of alumina (Al2O3) in a ratio of approximately 14 grams per ounce of moisturizer cream. The cream moisturizer is buffed into the epidermal layer of the skin with a closed-cell sponge pad driven by a vibrator. The alumina microcrystals buffs an epidermal layer off the skin to provide a soft smooth surface, thereby rejuvenating the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Dermanew, Inc.
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20030165550
    Abstract: A composition including a base and a plurality of abrasive particles. An apparatus including a head, and an applicator coupled to the head, the applicator having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin. A method including applying a composition to an area of human skin, the composition comprising a base and a plurality of abrasive particles, and manipulating the composition over the area of human skin with a handle-operated instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20010046506
    Abstract: A cream moisturizer for resurfacing human skin is provided with a suspension of microcrystals of alumina (Al2O3) in a ratio of approximately 14 grams per ounce of moisturizer cream. The cream moisturizer is buffed into the epidermal layer of the skin with a closed-cell sponge pad driven by a vibrator. The alumina microcrystals buffs an epidermal layer off the skin to provide a soft smooth surface, thereby rejuvenating the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventor: DEAN L. RHOADES
  • Patent number: D525126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: D538473
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: D469595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: D542036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: DermaNew, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean L. Rhoades, Robert D. Radi
  • Patent number: D475875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: D481799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: D482127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades