Patents by Inventor Joanna Sarah Shepherd

Joanna Sarah Shepherd 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: 10376737
    Abstract: Apparatuses for plumping and toning facial muscles, and methods for using such apparatuses, are disclosed herein. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus is configured to work as an exercise weight for facial muscles, including as a lip plumper, and comprises an outer surface, an interior hollow, and a rim between the interior hollow and the outer surface. The preferred rim comprises an interior edge transitioning to the interior hollow, an exterior edge transitioning to the outer surface, and a recessed indentation, or dip, located between the interior and exterior edges. The preferred interior hollow is configured for the user to pucker at least a portion of the user's lip(s) into the interior hollow and support the weight of the embodiment, in whole or in part, by the lip(s). The embodiment may further include a sidewall, a lanyard hole, and an air hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Liptiful LLC
    Inventors: Joanna Sarah Shepherd, Ruth Anne Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20140135175
    Abstract: This author hopes to protect her daughter's idea of using a beautifully designed cap-type tool for plumping lips. We also know it can provide needed facial toning as well as fullness for the lips, if one desires. We feel our light weight simple design could strengthen the muscles enough to keep one's mouth closed while sleeping. We have a video explaining the beginning exercises. We have testimonies on our website, Facebook page and Etsy Shop that say Liptiful Tool has helped strengthened their cheeks and lips just enough to keep their mouth from dropping open as they sleep, or has made their lips increasingly fuller over time. Liptiful desires to give healthy options to the world in the area of lip plumping. Secondly, we pray many who struggle with facial muscle weakness will finally have their very own facial exercise tool and, furthermore, hope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Joanna Sarah Shepherd, Ruth Anne Shepherd