Patents by Inventor Jürgen Seng

Jürgen Seng 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).

  • Patent number: 9427603
    Abstract: A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Juergen Seng, Sr., Christoph Schmitz, Andreas Flohr
  • Publication number: 20160151271
    Abstract: A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Juergen SENG, SR., Christoph SCHMITZ, Andreas FLOHR
  • Patent number: 9295315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair treatment appliance (1) having a handle (3), a functional head (4) which can be connected to the handle (3) and has a hair treatment device (5), and also an ion application device (9) for applying ions to the hair, said ion application device having at least one ion outlet (11), wherein the functional head (4) and the handle (3) also in each case have an electrically conductive area on an outer face of the component and the electrically conductive area of the functional head (4) and the electrically conductive area of the handle (3) are electrically conductively connected to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Kloeppel-Riech, Katja Honnefeller, Norbert Smetana, Olaf Soerensen, Juergen Seng
  • Patent number: 9204495
    Abstract: The present invention concerns: A heating element comprising a heating unit, a heat transfer unit and a temperature sensor unit, the heating, unit comprising a first composition, the first composition comprising an epoxy-based or glass-based composition or a composition comprising a sol-gel solution in which up to about 90% of said solution is a conductive powder in a uniform stable dispersion and said solution conductive powder is a member selected from the group consisting of metals, ceramics, interceramics and semi-conductors and the temperature sensor comprising a second composition, the second composition comprising an epoxy-based or glass-based composition or a composition comprising a composition comprising a sol-gel solution in which up to about 90% of said solution is a conductive powder in a uniform stable dispersion and said solution conductive powder is a member selected from the group consisting of metals, ceramics, interceramics and semi-conductors, the heating unit and the temperature sensor un
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Olaf Soerensen, Juergen Seng, Christoph Schmitz, Francis Pinto
  • Publication number: 20150083155
    Abstract: A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Juergen SENG, SR., Christoph SCHMITZ, Andreas FLOHR
  • Patent number: 8940282
    Abstract: A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Juergen Seng, Christoph Schmitz, Andreas Flohr
  • Patent number: 8707969
    Abstract: A hair treatment device and a corresponding method for treating hair are disclosed. The hair treatment device is suitable for heating hair and has a heating element that is heated to a starting temperature and whose temperature is regulated by a temperature control. The hair treatment device has a sensor that measures data from which a parameter based on the condition of the hair can be generated, wherein the parameter influences the temperature control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Seng, Olaf Soerensen, Christoph Schmitz, Francis Pinto, Markus Schuessler
  • Patent number: 8534298
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair care device (1), having a handle (3), a function head (4) which can be connected to the handle (3), and which has a hair treatment device (5), particularly a brush and/or a tooth field, and having an ion-discharging device (9) for discharging ions onto the hair, the ion-discharging device (9) having at least one ion outlet (11). According to the invention, the hair care device (1) is characterized in that the function head (4) and/or a housing part which surrounds the ion outlet (11) has at least one grounding area for dissipating/limiting electronic charges. Advantageously, the ions are discharged exclusively from the back of the device (8) which faces away from the hair treatment device (5), while the grounding area on the function head (4) can be provided on the front of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Katja Honnefeller, Michael Kloeppel-Riech, Norbert Smetana, Olaf Soerensen, Juergen Seng
  • Patent number: 8448651
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair care device (1) with a handle (3), a function head (4) having a hair treatment means, preferably comprising a bristle and/or a tooth field and/or air blower outlet means, as well as with an ion discharging device (8) for releasing ions, which has at least one ion outlet (9) and can be actuated by an actuating switch (10). According to the invention, the hair care device is characterized in that a closure device (11) for closing the ion outlet is provided, which can be actuated by the actuating switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Katja Honnefeller, Christine Bachmann, Gisa Nicolin, Juergen Seng, Michael Kloeppel-Riech, Phong Vu
  • Patent number: 8448649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair care device (1) with a handle (3), an operational head connected to the handle (3) having a hair treatment apparatus (5), in particular a bristle field and/or a comb tooth field, and an ion-producing apparatus (9) for producing ions on the hair, having at least one ion outlet (11). According to the invention, the hair care device (1) is characterized in that said hair care device has the feature of a back side (8) facing away from the hair treatment apparatus (5) and an ion-producing apparatus (9) for producing ions on the hair which has at least one switching unit, an ion source, an ion outlet (1) and a sheath surrounding the ion outlet (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Kloeppel-Riech, Katja Honnefeller, Norbert Smetana, Olaf Soerensen, Juergen Seng, Timo Hasenpflug
  • Patent number: 8424218
    Abstract: An ionizing hair-care appliance includes a voltage source, an electrical conductor electrically connected to the voltage source, and an ionization electrode comprising a tip and electrically connected to the voltage source by the electrical conductor. The electrode is disposed within an ionization chamber defined by the hair-care appliance and defining an unobstructed opening through which the electrode tip is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Seng, Olaf Sörensen
  • Patent number: 8414818
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hairbrush, bristles for use in a hairbrush and a method of producing a hairbrush and such bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Katja Honnefeller, Jürgen Seng, Michael Klöppel-Riech
  • Patent number: 8414817
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hairbrush (40), bristles (10) for use in a hairbrush, and method for the production of a hairbrush and such bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Katja Honnefeller, Jürgen Seng, Michael Klöppel-Riech
  • Patent number: 8234744
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush and a bristle holder. The invention relates in particular to a bristle holder for a brush, the bristle holder having a frame, a bristle anchoring means, and a back part, the back part having a first end area adjacent to the handle part of a connectable brush and a second end area adjacent to the brush end, the first end area supporting at least one first connecting element and the second end area supporting at least one positioning element and at least one holding element. The invention furthermore relates to a brush with and for a bristle holder of the described type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Juergen Seng, Michael Kloeppel-Riech, Katja Honnefeller, Sven Beutner, Olaf Soerensen, Armin Schwarz-Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20120055501
    Abstract: A hair treatment device and a corresponding method for treating hair are disclosed. The hair treatment device is suitable for heating hair and has a heating element that is heated to a starting temperature and whose temperature is regulated by a temperature control. The hair treatment device has a sensor that measures data from which a parameter based on the condition of the hair can be generated, wherein the parameter influences the temperature control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Juergen SENG, Olaf SOERENSEN, Christoph SCHMITZ, Francis PINTO, Markus SCHUESSLER
  • Publication number: 20110315158
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair care device (1) with a handle (3), an operational head connected to the handle (3) having a hair treatment apparatus (5), in particular a bristle field and/or a comb tooth field, and an ion-producing apparatus (9) for producing ions on the hair, having at least one ion outlet (11). According to the invention, the hair care device (1) is characterized in that said hair care device has the feature of a back side (8) facing away from the hair treatment apparatus (5) and an ion-producing apparatus (9) for producing ions on the hair which has at least one switching unit, an ion source, an ion outlet (1) and a sheath surrounding the ion outlet (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Kloeppel-Riech, Katja Honnefeller, Norbert Smetana, Olaf Soerensen, Juergen Seng, Timo Hasenpflug
  • Publication number: 20110296640
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush and a bristle holder. The invention relates in particular to a bristle holder for a brush, the bristle holder having a frame, a bristle anchoring means, and a back part, the back part having a first end area adjacent to the handle part of a connectable brush and a second end area adjacent to the brush end, the first end area supporting at least one first connecting element and the second end area supporting at least one positioning element and at least one holding element. The invention furthermore relates to a brush with and for a bristle holder of the described type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Juergen Seng, Michael Kloeppel-Riech, Katja Honnefeller, Sven Beutner, Olaf Soerensen, Armin Schwarz-Hartmann
  • Patent number: 8066016
    Abstract: A hair styling device with a handle part, at least one heater part and two metallic molded parts that are preferably made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and serve, in particular, for straightening, curling or waving hair. Hairs can be inserted between facing contact surfaces of the molded parts and the molded parts can be changed from an open state into a closed state. In order to ensure particularly good sliding properties for the hair, the invention proposes that the contact surfaces are at least regionally provided with an enamel coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Friedrich Henninger, Jürgen Seng, Dieter Liebenthal
  • Publication number: 20110174329
    Abstract: A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Juergen Seng, Christoph Schmitz, Andreas Flohr
  • Publication number: 20110162672
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair styling device, for example one that can be used for curling and straightening hair. Particularly, the invention relates to a hair styling device having a first styling part and a second styling part. such that the two styling parts are movable in relation to one another and hair can be placed between the two styling parts. at least one styling part having a hair guidance part and also having a grip part that is structurally different from the hair guidance part, wherein the hair guidance part has a row of convexities and concavities and the grip part has a row of convexities and concavities. and the hair guidance part and the grip part have a shared base area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Dieter Liebenthal, Friedrich Henninger, Jürgen Seng