Patents by Inventor Jim Mitchell

Jim Mitchell 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: 11773596
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are roof brackets, devices, and apparatuses for standing seam metal roofs to provide a removable place to place a foot. In one aspect, an apparatus may include a bracket configured to releasably secure to a standing seam of a panel, the bracket having a housing having at least one side comprising a slot configured to allow at least a portion of a standing seam to travel therethrough; a plurality of cams contained within the housing, the plurality of cams rotatably connected to the housing at a first portion of the plurality of the cams; at least one elongated member connected to at least one of the plurality of cams; and at least one tension element connected to the housing and in operable communication with at least one of the plurality of cams. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed roof brackets and apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Jim Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20230052694
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are roof brackets, devices, and apparatuses for standing seam metal roofs to provide a removable place to place a foot. In one aspect, an apparatus may include a bracket configured to releasably secure to a standing seam of a panel, the bracket having a housing having at least one side comprising a slot configured to allow at least a portion of a standing seam to travel therethrough; a plurality of cams contained within the housing, the plurality of cams rotatably connected to the housing at a first portion of the plurality of the cams; at least one elongated member connected to at least one of the plurality of cams; and at least one tension element connected to the housing and in operable communication with at least one of the plurality of cams. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed roof brackets and apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Jim Mitchell
  • Patent number: 11486145
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are roof brackets, devices, and apparatuses for standing seam metal roofs to provide a removable place to place a foot. In one aspect, an apparatus may include a bracket configured to releasably secure to a standing seam of a panel, the bracket having a housing having at least one side comprising a slot configured to allow at least a portion of a standing seam to travel therethrough; a plurality of cams contained within the housing, the plurality of cams rotatably connected to the housing at a first portion of the plurality of the cams; at least one elongated member connected to at least one of the plurality of cams; and at least one tension element connected to the housing and in operable communication with at least one of the plurality of cams. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed roof brackets and apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Jim Mitchell
  • Patent number: 10888504
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair styling composition and methods of using the composition, wherein the composition comprises: (a) an aqueous dispersion containing: (i) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (iii) water; and (b) at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Bradford Joseph Pistorio, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim Mitchell Singer, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 10813853
    Abstract: Disclosed are oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions comprising (a) an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one latex chosen from an acrylate latex, a polyurethane latex, or a silicone latex, (b) an oil phase, and (c) at least one surfactant, wherein the amount of the (a) aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one latex chosen from an acrylate latex, a polyurethane latex, or a silicone latex, in combination with the (c) at least one surfactant is sufficient to stabilize the oil-in-water emulsion. The disclosure also relates to hair styling and/or shaping compositions comprising the O/W emulsions, methods of making the emulsions, and methods of styling and/or shaping the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim Mitchell Singer, Nghi Van Nguyen, Aditi Gogineni
  • Patent number: 10772816
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions suitable for styling hair. Certain compositions comprise a. at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; b. at least one acid; and c. at least one ionic latex film former. Also provided are methods of using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Jim Mitchell Singer, Siliu Tan, Aditi Gogineni
  • Publication number: 20200263431
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are roof brackets, devices, and apparatuses for standing seam metal roofs to provide a removable place to place a foot. In one aspect, an apparatus may include a bracket configured to releasably secure to a standing seam of a panel, the bracket having a housing having at least one side comprising a slot configured to allow at least a portion of a standing seam to travel therethrough; a plurality of cams contained within the housing, the plurality of cams rotatably connected to the housing at a first portion of the plurality of the cams; at least one elongated member connected to at least one of the plurality of cams; and at least one tension element connected to the housing and in operable communication with at least one of the plurality of cams. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed roof brackets and apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Jim Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20200216716
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; (c) at least one volatile solvent; and (d) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Bradford PISTORIO, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET, Jim Mitchell SINGER
  • Patent number: 10660841
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions suitable for styling hair. Certain compositions comprise a. at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; and b. at least one carboxylic acid-containing latex film former. The at least one alkoxysilane may be neutralized by the at least one carboxylic acid-containing latex film former. Also provided are method of using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Jim Mitchell Singer, Siliu Tan, Aditi Gogineni
  • Patent number: 10626294
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; (c) at least one volatile solvent; and (d) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Bradford Pistorio, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim Mitchell Singer
  • Patent number: 10561596
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition containing: an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) particles having a volume-basis particle size distribution with peaks in the range of equal to or greater than 1 ?m up to about 100 ?m wherein the particles comprise an oil gellant comprising a styrenic block copolymer, and a fatty substance selected from a wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C., anoil, and mixtures thereof; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant and an ionic surfactant; and (c) water; and a carrier. The composition and aqueous dispersion are capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Bradford Joseph Pistorio, Charles Michael Sanford Shaw, Jim Mitchell Singer
  • Patent number: 10413496
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (c) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Bradford Pistorio, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim Mitchell Singer, Henri Samain
  • Publication number: 20190192410
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions suitable for styling hair. Certain compositions comprise a. at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; b. at least one acid; and c. at least one ionic latex film former. Also provided are methods of using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Jim Mitchell Singer, Siliu Tan, Aditi Gogineni
  • Publication number: 20190192414
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions suitable for styling hair. Certain compositions comprise a. at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; and b. at least one carboxylic acid-containing latex film former. The at least one alkoxysilane may be neutralized by the at least one carboxylic acid-containing latex film former. Also provided are method of using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim Mitchell Singer, Siliu Tan, Aditi Gogineni
  • Publication number: 20190142729
    Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with at least one additional active selected from one or more a carboxylic acid compound chosen from fatty acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof, a polycarboxylic acid compound other than one that is chosen from fatty acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof, and a cationic polymer to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling, wherein the composition can include the polycarbodiimide and at least one additional active in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. The present invention, in particular, relates to a hair treatment composition and process for enhancing durable non-permanent shaping and curling of the hair, retention of shaping under humidity, and resistance to frizz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Aditi GOGINENI, Charles Michael Sanford SHAW, Nghi VAN NGUYEN, Jim Mitchell SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Siliu TAN, Andrea Michelle ELSEN-WAHRER
  • Patent number: 10195122
    Abstract: Disclosed are oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions comprising (a) an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one latex chosen from an acrylate latex, a polyurethane latex, or a silicone latex, and (b) an oil phase, wherein the aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one latex is present in the O/W emulsion in an amount sufficient to stabilize the O/W emulsion. The disclosure also relates to hair styling and/or shaping compositions comprising the O/W emulsions, methods of making the compositions, and methods of styling and/or shaping the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Aditi Gogineni, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim Mitchell Singer, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20180353420
    Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with latex polymers and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling. A method of styling or shaping hair is also disclosed. Compositions are provided for nail treatment and processes including polycarbodiimide and latex actives for application in a nail treatment that is a single step or at least two sequential steps, the compositions and processes providing one or more of improved adhesion, water resistance, and shine through crosslinking between the actives, thereby imparting long wear, good shine, nail protection, and easy removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Charles Michael Sanford SHAW, Nghi VAN NGUYEN, Jim Mitchell SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Christopher M. MACNEILL, Chunhua LI, Hy Si BUI, Aditi GOGINENI
  • Publication number: 20180346084
    Abstract: The invention relates to a center-axis oarlock and methods of providing constant gearing throughout the arc of an oar in a boat or shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: JIM MITCHELL
  • Patent number: 9814668
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising one or more latex polymers selected from acrylate latex, polyurethane latex polymers, and mixtures thereof, a dispersion of particles of at least one silicone latex polymer; and optionally, a solvent. Methods of using the compositions on keratinous substrates such as hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Aditi Gogineni, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim Mitchell Singer, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9801808
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising: (a) one or more latex polymers selected from acrylate latex polymers, polyurethane latex polymers, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a wax dispersion comprising: (i) particles having a volume-basis particle size distribution with peaks in the range of equal to or greater than 1 ?m up to about 100 ?m wherein the particles comprise at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising a nonionic surfactant and an ionic surfactant; (iii) an oil gellant; and (iv) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: LOREAL
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim Mitchell Singer, Bradford Joseph Pistorio, Nghi Van Nguyen, Charles Michael Sanford Shaw, Aditi Gogineni