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).

  • Publication number: 20250121166
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Patent number: 12186513
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: HydraFacial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Publication number: 20240408291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 12161830
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: HydraFacial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Publication number: 20240225697
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
  • Publication number: 20240198068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Patent number: 12005217
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: HydraFacial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Publication number: 20240139482
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Patent number: 11925780
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: HydraFacial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Publication number: 20240075263
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Patent number: 11903615
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: HydraFacial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
  • Patent number: 11883621
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: HydraFacial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Patent number: 11806495
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: HydraFacial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Patent number: 11744999
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Hydra Facial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Patent number: 11717326
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: HydraFacial LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
  • Publication number: 20230033217
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
  • Publication number: 20230033761
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas, Scott R. Mallett
  • Publication number: 20230012684
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Publication number: 20230018295
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Publication number: 20230000523
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ed F. Nicolas, William Cohen