Patents by Inventor Ed F. Nicolas
Ed F. Nicolas 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: 20250121166Abstract: A device for treating the skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end, a cartridge comprising an interior cavity and a tip on the distal end of the handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly includes a fluid delivery conduit and a waste conduit. In addition, the cartridge is coupled to the handpiece assembly with the interior cavity of the cartridge being in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit. Further, the tip is configured to contact the skin. The tip comprises a peripheral lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit, a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit and an abrasive element. The first opening, the second opening and the abrasive element of the tip are generally positioned within the peripheral lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2024Publication date: April 17, 2025Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Patent number: 12186513Abstract: A device for treating the skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end, a cartridge comprising an interior cavity and a tip on the distal end of the handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly includes a fluid delivery conduit and a waste conduit. In addition, the cartridge is coupled to the handpiece assembly with the interior cavity of the cartridge being in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit. Further, the tip is configured to contact the skin. The tip comprises a peripheral lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit, a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit and an abrasive element. The first opening, the second opening and the abrasive element of the tip are generally positioned within the peripheral lip.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Publication number: 20240408291Abstract: According to some embodiments, a skin treatment system comprises a manifold assembly comprising at least one fluid connector to secure at least one treatment fluid container, a primary handpiece configured to hydraulically couple to the manifold assembly, wherein the primary handpiece is hydraulically coupled to the manifold assembly using at least one fluid conduit, and a flow control device positioned along the at least one fluid conduit, the flow control device configured to switch flow of treatment fluid from the at least one treatment fluid between the primary handpiece and a port, wherein the port is configured to be coupled to a secondary handpiece, wherein a vacuum source is configured to operatively couple to the system and selectively create suction along the primary handpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Roger G. Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Johann Van Bel, David Hernandez, Jesse Robbers, Michael Palmer, James Foster, Kevin Oberkramer, Kevin Christopher, Yale Shaw, Elliot Ortiz
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Patent number: 12161830Abstract: According to some embodiments, a microdermabrasion device for treating skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end. The handpiece assembly includes at least one delivery conduit and at least one waste conduit. The microdermabrasion device additionally comprises a tip configured to be positioned along the distal end of the handpiece assembly, wherein the tip is adapted to contact skin surface. In several embodiments, the tip comprises a lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit and a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit. In one embodiment, the device includes one or more abrasive elements positioned along a distal end of the tip, wherein the abrasive elements are configured to selectively remove skin as the tip is moved relative to a skin surface. In some embodiments, the delivery conduit is configured to selectively deliver at least one time-release material to the skin surface being treated.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Publication number: 20240225697Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method of treating a skin surface of a subject comprises heating a skin surface, abrading native skin tissue of a subject using a microdermabrasion device, wherein using the microdermabrasion device comprises moving the microdermabrasion device relative to the skin surface while simultaneously delivering at least one treatment fluid to the skin surface being treated and cooling the abraded skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2024Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
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Publication number: 20240198068Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system for treating skin includes a handpiece assembly comprising a tip and a main body portion, the main body portion comprising an interior cavity and at least one canister configured to store at least one of a treatment material and a waste material. The treatment material and/or the waste material is in fluid communication with the tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Patent number: 12005217Abstract: A device for treating the skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end, a cartridge comprising an interior cavity and a tip on the distal end of the handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly includes a fluid delivery conduit and a waste conduit. In addition, the cartridge is coupled to the handpiece assembly with the interior cavity of the cartridge being in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit. Further, the tip is configured to contact the skin. The tip comprises a peripheral lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit, a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit and an abrasive element. The first opening, the second opening and the abrasive element of the tip are generally positioned within the peripheral lip.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Publication number: 20240139482Abstract: According to some embodiments, a skin treatment assembly comprises a tip comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a container configured to secure to the tip along the proximal end of the tip, wherein the container is configured to contain a liquid, and a porous member configured to extend at least partially within an interior of the container such that it contact a liquid contained within the container, wherein the porous member is configured to extend at least partially within an interior of the tip and is configured to facilitate the transfer of liquid from the container to the distal end of the tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Patent number: 11925780Abstract: According to some embodiments, a skin treatment assembly comprises a handpiece comprising a distal end, the handpiece comprising a recess or cavity configured to receive a cartridge or other fluid container, a tip configured to be positioned along the distal end of the handpiece, the tip being configured to contact a skin surface of a subject during use, and at least one rollerball configured to extend to or near the tip, wherein the rollerball is configured to be in fluid communication with an interior of a cartridge or other fluid container secured to the handpiece, wherein the at least one rollerball is configured to contact the skin surface of the subject during use and to facilitate the delivery of fluids to said skin surface as the rollerball is moved relative to said skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Publication number: 20240075263Abstract: According to some embodiments, a skin treatment assembly comprises a handpiece comprising a distal end, the handpiece comprising a recess or cavity configured to receive a cartridge or other fluid container, a tip configured to be positioned along the distal end of the handpiece, the tip being configured to contact a skin surface of a subject during use, and at least one rollerball configured to extend to or near the tip, wherein the rollerball is configured to be in fluid communication with an interior of a cartridge or other fluid container secured to the handpiece, wherein the at least one rollerball is configured to contact the skin surface of the subject during use and to facilitate the delivery of fluids to said skin surface as the rollerball is moved relative to said skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Patent number: 11903615Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method of treating a skin surface of a subject comprises heating a skin surface, abrading native skin tissue of a subject using a microdermabrasion device, wherein using the microdermabrasion device comprises moving the microdermabrasion device relative to the skin surface while simultaneously delivering at least one treatment fluid to the skin surface being treated and cooling the abraded skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
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Patent number: 11883621Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system for treating skin includes a handpiece assembly comprising a tip and a main body portion, the main body portion comprising an interior cavity and at least one canister configured to store at least one of a treatment material and a waste material. The treatment material and/or the waste material is in fluid communication with the tip.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Patent number: 11806495Abstract: According to some embodiments, a skin treatment assembly comprises a tip comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a container configured to secure to the tip along the proximal end of the tip, wherein the container is configured to contain a liquid, and a porous member configured to extend at least partially within an interior of the container such that it contact a liquid contained within the container, wherein the porous member is configured to extend at least partially within an interior of the tip and is configured to facilitate the transfer of liquid from the container to the distal end of the tip.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Patent number: 11744999Abstract: According to some embodiments, a skin treatment assembly comprises a handpiece comprising a distal end, the handpiece comprising a recess or cavity configured to receive a cartridge or other fluid container, a tip configured to be positioned along the distal end of the handpiece, the tip being configured to contact a skin surface of a subject during use, and at least one rollerball configured to extend to or near the tip, wherein the rollerball is configured to be in fluid communication with an interior of a cartridge or other fluid container secured to the handpiece, wherein the at least one rollerball is configured to contact the skin surface of the subject during use and to facilitate the delivery of fluids to said skin surface as the rollerball is moved relative to said skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Hydra Facial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Patent number: 11717326Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method of treating a skin surface of a subject comprises heating a skin surface, abrading native skin tissue of a subject using a microdermabrasion device, wherein using the microdermabrasion device comprises moving the microdermabrasion device relative to the skin surface while simultaneously delivering at least one treatment fluid to the skin surface being treated and cooling the abraded skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
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Publication number: 20230033217Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method of treating a skin surface of a subject comprises heating a skin surface, abrading native skin tissue of a subject using a microdermabrasion device, wherein using the microdermabrasion device comprises moving the microdermabrasion device relative to the skin surface while simultaneously delivering at least one treatment fluid to the skin surface being treated and cooling the abraded skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
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Publication number: 20230033761Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method of treating a skin surface of a subject comprises heating a skin surface, abrading native skin tissue of a subject using a microdermabrasion device, wherein using the microdermabrasion device comprises moving the microdermabrasion device relative to the skin surface while simultaneously delivering at least one treatment fluid to the skin surface being treated and cooling the abraded skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
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Publication number: 20230012684Abstract: A device for treating the skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end, a cartridge comprising an interior cavity and a tip on the distal end of the handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly includes a fluid delivery conduit and a waste conduit. In addition, the cartridge is coupled to the handpiece assembly with the interior cavity of the cartridge being in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit. Further, the tip is configured to contact the skin. The tip comprises a peripheral lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit, a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit and an abrasive element. The first opening, the second opening and the abrasive element of the tip are generally positioned within the peripheral lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Publication number: 20230018295Abstract: A device for treating the skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end, a cartridge comprising an interior cavity and a tip on the distal end of the handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly includes a fluid delivery conduit and a waste conduit. In addition, the cartridge is coupled to the handpiece assembly with the interior cavity of the cartridge being in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit. Further, the tip is configured to contact the skin. The tip comprises a peripheral lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit, a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit and an abrasive element. The first opening, the second opening and the abrasive element of the tip are generally positioned within the peripheral lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Publication number: 20230000523Abstract: The present invention is an applicator tip for a hand piece assembly used in dermal abrasion procedures, the applicator tip having a cap shape with a plurality of apertures that form ports communicating with a fluid supply line in the hand piece assembly and a vacuum source to remove the abrading fluid. The fluid is introduced onto the outer abrading surface of the applicator tip through a first central aperture and spreads out along the outer abrading surface when the applicator tip is placed against the patient's skin. Recesses in the outer abrading surface establish pathways for the abrading fluid to move along as the applicator tip is moved over the patient's skin. The fluid emitting from the central port is moved into one of four quadrants defined by recesses in the outer abrading surface, each quadrant serving as a fluid chamber that receives fluid from the central fluid supply port. Each sector shaped chamber includes within its border a C-shaped barrier with its opening facing a dividing sector wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Ed F. Nicolas, William Cohen