Patents by Inventor Gregory A. Ornoski
Gregory A. Ornoski 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: 11786924Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to a variable dose container. The variable dose container may comprise a container including a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side wall portion, the space between the bottom portion and the side wall portion defining an interior space, wherein the container stores contents within the interior space. The variable dose container may further include an actuator coupled with the top portion of the container that is depressible in a longitudinal direction to drive the contents held in the interior space of the container out of a nozzle protruding horizontally from the actuator. Additionally, the variable dose container may include a collar under the nozzle, a top circumferential edge of the collar containing one or more grooves of varying depth into which the nozzle can be inserted when depressed, thereby adjusting a distance the actuator is moved in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS (US) LLCInventors: Amit Sabherwal, Gregory Ornoski
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Publication number: 20220079319Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to a variable dose applicator. The variable dose applicator comprises a container including a collar portion, a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side wall portion, the space between the bottom portion and the side wall portion defining an interior space to hold contents of the container. The variable dose applicator may further include an actuator, the actuator being depressible in a longitudinal direction to drive the contents held in the interior space of the container out of an applicator extending from the actuator. Additionally, the actuator includes one or more dosing elements protruding horizontally from the actuator. The collar portion has a top circumferential edge containing one or more grooves of varying depth into which the one or more dosing elements can be inserted when the actuator is depressed, thereby adjusting a distance the actuator is moved in the longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Amit SABHERWA, Gregory A. ORNOSKI
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Publication number: 20220032330Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to a variable dose container. The variable dose container may comprise a container including a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side wall portion, the space between the bottom portion and the side wall portion defining an interior space, wherein the container stores contents within the interior space. The variable dose container may further include an actuator coupled with the top portion of the container that is depressible in a longitudinal direction to drive the contents held in the interior space of the container out of a nozzle protruding horizontally from the actuator. Additionally, the variable dose container may include a collar under the nozzle, a top circumferential edge of the collar containing one or more grooves of varying depth into which the nozzle can be inserted when depressed, thereby adjusting a distance the actuator is moved in the longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Amit SABHERWAL, Gregory ORNOSKI
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Patent number: 10827768Abstract: A pan system may have a closed configuration and an open configuration to selectively release a food product. The system comprise a base portion having a sidewall connected to a bottom with an opening, a removable portion configured to span the opening, and an attachment configured to releasably secure the removable portion relative to the base portion in the closed condition and selectively release the removable portion from the base portion in the open condition. The base portion and removable portion may be configured to contain the food product in the closed condition and separate to release the food product from the base portion in the open condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Conagra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Marcus S. Jones, Gregory A. Ornoski, Craig P. Massey
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Patent number: 9585457Abstract: Packages for cosmetics are provided including an applicator that engages with a wiper component of a container in a manner such that the applicator and wiper are capable of moving together in one or more directions within the container, including without limitation, vertically, horizontally, diagonally, rotationally, and any combination of such movements. This increased range of mobility permits the applicator element to access more of the cosmetic material within the container than heretofore possible.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Marisol Simard, Gregory A. Ornoski
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Publication number: 20160095470Abstract: A pan system may have a closed configuration and an open configuration to selectively release a food product. The system comprise a base portion having a sidewall connected to a bottom with an opening, a removable portion configured to span the opening, and an attachment configured to releasably secure the removable portion relative to the base portion in the closed condition and selectively release the removable portion from the base portion in the open condition. The base portion and removable portion may be configured to contain the food product in the closed condition and separate to release the food product from the base portion in the open condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Marcus S. Jones, Gregory A. Ornoski, Craig P. Massey
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Patent number: 9055804Abstract: An applicator for applying a cosmetic composition comprising an applicator element. The applicator element may be elongated along a longitudinal axis. The applicator has a first portion and a second portion separateable from the first portion and capable of moving independently from the first portion along the longitudinal axis. The first and/or second portions of the applicator element include means for holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to an integument on contact therewith.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Ornoski, Marisol Simard
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Publication number: 20150003889Abstract: Packages for cosmetics are provided including an applicator that engages with a wiper component of a container in a manner such that the applicator and wiper are capable of moving together in one or more directions within the container, including without limitation, vertically, horizontally, diagonally, rotationally, and any combination of such movements. This increased range of mobility permits the applicator element to access more of the cosmetic material within the container than heretofore possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Marisol Simard, Gregory A. Ornoski
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Patent number: 8920058Abstract: A grooming device comprising a grooming element. The grooming element may be elongated along a longitudinal axis. The grooming device has a first portion and a second portion separateable from the first portion and capable of moving independently from the first portion along the longitudinal axis. The first and/or second portions of the grooming element include means engaging keratin fibers or for improving the aesthetic appearance of keratin fibers.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Marisol A. Simard, Gregory A. Ornoski
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Patent number: 8864398Abstract: Packaging for cosmetic products, such as mascara, are provided, including a container for holding a cosmetic composition and an applicator which is disposed within a cut-out portion of the container. The container includes a number of passages through at least one side such that a portion of the applicator is brought into contact with the passages when seated on the container. The applicator is adapted to seal the container when seated on the container. The applicator is further adapted to be removed from the container and pressed or squeezed onto keratinous fibers (e.g., eyelashes) of a user to apply the cosmetic product.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Avon Products Inc.Inventors: William E. McNamara, Gregory A. Ornoski, David Cerutti
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Patent number: 8517621Abstract: Packages are provided including an applicator that engages with a wiper of a container in a manner such that the applicator and wiper are capable of rotating together in relation to the container. The package also includes a cap configured to fit over the applicator when the applicator is engaged with the wiper element. The cap is engaged with the wiper such that the wiper is caused to rotate when the cap is rotated, screwed onto, and/or unscrewed from, the container, thereby moving the applicator element in a rotational motion in the interior of the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Ornoski, Marisol Simard
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Publication number: 20130114989Abstract: Packaging for cosmetic products, such as mascara, are provided, including a container for holding a cosmetic composition and an applicator which is disposed within a cut-out portion of the container. The container includes a number of passages through at least one side such that a portion of the applicator is brought into contact with the passages when seated on the container. The applicator is adapted to seal the container when seated on the container. The applicator is further adapted to be removed from the container and pressed or squeezed onto keratinous fibers (e.g., eyelashes) of a user to apply the cosmetic product.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: William E. McNamara, Gregory A. Ornoski, David Cerutti
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Publication number: 20130101333Abstract: Packages are provided including an applicator that engages with a wiper of a container in a manner such that the applicator and wiper are capable of rotating together in relation to the container. The package also includes a cap configured to fit over the applicator when the applicator is engaged with the wiper element. The cap is engaged with the wiper such that the wiper is caused to rotate when the cap is rotated, screwed onto, and/or unscrewed from, the container, thereby moving the applicator element in a rotational motion in the interior of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Gregory A. Ornoski, Marisol Simard
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Publication number: 20130101334Abstract: Packages for cosmetics are provided including an applicator that engages with a wiper component of a container in a manner such that the applicator and wiper are capable of moving together in one or more directions within the container, including without limitation, vertically, horizontally, diagonally, rotationally, and any combination of such movements. This increased range of mobility permits the applicator element to access more of the cosmetic material within the container than heretofore possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Marisol Simard, Gregory A. Ornoski
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Publication number: 20110299913Abstract: A grooming device comprising a grooming element. The grooming element may be elongated along a longitudinal axis. The grooming device has a first portion and a second portion separateable from the first portion and capable of moving independently from the first portion along the longitudinal axis. The first and/or second portions of the grooming element include means engaging keratin fibers or for improving the aesthetic appearance of keratin fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Marisol Simard, Gregory A. Ornoski
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Publication number: 20110297174Abstract: An applicator for applying a cosmetic composition comprising an applicator element. The applicator element may be elongated along a longitudinal axis. The applicator has a first portion and a second portion separateable from the first portion and capable of moving independently from the first portion along the longitudinal axis. The first and/or second portions of the applicator element include means for holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to an integument on contact therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Gregory A. Ornoski, Marisol Simard
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Publication number: 20110174328Abstract: An ergonomic applicator is provided for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes. The applicator comprises a handle portion and a head portion wherein the longitudinal axis of the head portion is positioned or can be rotatably positioned at an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The handle being suitable dimensioned for holding between the thumb and fingers without rotation of the handle. The head portion having at its distal end means for holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to the eyelashes on contact therewith, such as but not limited to, bristles, projections, indentations fins, tines, Velcro, teeth, grooves, sponges and flocked surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: David Cerutti, Gregory A. Ornoski, Paul Earnshaw, David Stonehouse
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Patent number: 7944122Abstract: A self-contained voltage generating system is incorporated in a package or device for housing a product. There is at least one piezoelectric element incorporated in the package or device and the piezoelectric element generates a source of voltage when it is activated. The voltage is then used to perform various activities on other elements that are part of the package or device, such as operate a motor, provide heat, provide ultrasonic energy, furnish light, provide acoustic energy, and provide vibration energy. The piezoelectric elements are in the form of discrete particles, piezoelectric fibers, filaments, transducers, and actuators.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: William E. McNamara, John S. Kurek, Lisa Lamberty, Ronald F. Vogel, Anthony D. Gonzalez, David Cerutti, Gregory A. Ornoski
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Publication number: 20080143214Abstract: A self-contained voltage generating system is incorporated in a package or device for housing a product. There is at least one piezoelectric element incorporated in the package or device and the piezoelectric element generates a source of voltage when it is activated. The voltage is then used to perform various activities on other elements that are part of the package or device, such as operate a motor, provide heat, provide ultrasonic energy, furnish light, provide acoustic energy, and provide vibration energy. The piezoelectric elements are in the form of discrete particles, piezoelectric fibers, filaments, transducers, and actuators.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: William E. McNamara, John S. Kurek, Lisa Lamberty, Ronald F. Vogel, Anthony D. Gonzalez, David Cerutti, Gregory A. Ornoski
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Patent number: 6214780Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic bar compositions comprising amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaine) in which, by using floor levels of fatty acid soap and floor ratios (minimum amounts) of saturated to unsaturated soap, enhanced processing (i.e., measured as rates of extrusion) is obtained at higher levels of amphoteric.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: William Narath, Gregory Ornoski, James Corr