Patents by Inventor John S. Kurek
John S. Kurek 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: 8950963Abstract: The invention relates generally to a multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position. The means may include a ratchet assembly, a squeeze assembly, or a dual twist assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Andrew H. Pechko, John S. Kurek, Kristopher Porter
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Patent number: 8690465Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for a cosmetic agent includes a capless housing; a seal for sealing the housing from an exterior; a seal opener for opening the seal to prevent damage to the cosmetic agent; and a control for manipulating the seal opener to open the seal and advancing the cosmetic agent is advanced from a stored position to an advanced position beyond the seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventor: John S Kurek
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Patent number: 8662776Abstract: A multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising: a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position. The means may include a ratchet assembly, a squeeze assembly, or a dual twist assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Kristopher Porter, Andrew H. Pechko, John S. Kurek
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Publication number: 20140048092Abstract: A multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising: a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position. The means may include a ratchet assembly, a squeeze assembly, or a dual twist assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew H. Pechko, John S. Kurek, Kristopher Porter
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Patent number: 8579529Abstract: A multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising: a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2007Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Andrew H. Pechko, John S. Kurek
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Publication number: 20130230348Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for a cosmetic agent includes a capless housing; a seal for sealing the housing from an exterior; a seal opener for opening the seal to prevent damage to the cosmetic agent; and a control for manipulating the seal opener to open the seal and advancing the cosmetic agent is advanced from a stored position to an advanced position beyond the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventor: John S. Kurek
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Patent number: 8444338Abstract: An applicator device includes an applicator unit for applying a first cosmetic article to a user and a housing, which includes a cavity for holding a second cosmetic article for use by the user. An activator unit may be used to bring the second cosmetic article in reach of the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: John S. Kurek, David Cerutti
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Patent number: 8303204Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for a cosmetic agent includes a capless housing; a seal for sealing the housing from an exterior; a seal opener for opening the seal to prevent damage to the cosmetic agent; and a control for manipulating the seal opener to open the seal and advancing the cosmetic agent is advanced from a stored position to an advanced position beyond the seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventor: John S. Kurek
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Publication number: 20110162669Abstract: A bristle brush for applying a cosmetic product to hair is provided with a sleeve having a longitudinal axis and at least one perforation. The brush is disposed within the sleeve so that brush bristles extend through the perforation for contact with the hair. The perforation is circular, arcuate, rectangular, square, triangular or trapezoidal in shape or at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve. When the sleeve has a plurality of perforations, the perforations can be shaped alike or can differ in shape and/or in angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve so that one or more predetermined performance characteristics are obtained when the brush is used to apply the cosmetic product to the hair. A method for adjusting brush performance characteristics is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: John S. Kurek, David Cerutti
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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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Patent number: 7909043Abstract: A bristle brush for applying a cosmetic product to hair is provided with a sleeve having a longitudinal axis and at least one perforation. The brush is disposed within the sleeve so that brush bristles extend through the perforation for contact with the hair. The perforation is circular, arcuate, rectangular, square, triangular or trapezoidal in shape or at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve. When the sleeve has a plurality of perforations, the perforations can be shaped alike or can differ in shape and/or in angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve so that one or more predetermined performance characteristics are obtained when the brush is used to apply the cosmetic product to the hair. A method for adjusting brush performance characteristics is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: John S. Kurek, David Cerutti
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Patent number: 7846424Abstract: A post-application expanding composition for application to hair fibers of the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes is provided. The composition comprises at least one surfactant, a solvent for the surfactant, and a volatile agent in an amount that will cause the surfactant and solvent to interact and foam on the hair fibers thereby producing an expanded composition. The composition further contains a film-forming agent in an amount effective to form a film which when set fixes at least a portion of the expanded composition in its expanded state. The volatile agent is solubilized in the composition, and is further dispersed throughout the composition in nanometer size droplets or generated in situ on the hair fibers or immediately prior to application thereto so that the composition is storable in a non-pressurized container.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: William E. McNamara, Derrick B. McKie, John S. Kurek, Clifford A. Milow, Mark S. Garrison, Raymond Cen
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Publication number: 20100221294Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing, lengthening, volumizing, or concealment of keratinous surfaces or tissue. The compositions comprise non-straight fibers useful for formulating cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceutical compositions which are comfortable, durable, and overcome smudging, smearing, flaking, and detachment from keratinous surfaces, thereby resulting in an aesthetically pleasing appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: AVONE Products ,Inc.Inventors: John S. Kurek, Tao Zheng, John R. Glynn, JR., Harold E. Pahlick
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Publication number: 20100158598Abstract: A cosmetic film dispenser includes a body held by a user and an actuator housed in the body and used in coordination with a film for delivering a dispensed agent. The actuator includes a supply reel for holding film and a take-up reel for receiving the film. An arm engages the take-up reel to advance the film and a tip at an end of the arm places the film in proximity to the user. Novel films are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Brown, John S. Kurek, Arvind N. Shah
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Publication number: 20100028071Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for a cosmetic agent includes a capless housing; a seal for sealing the housing from an exterior; a seal opener for opening the seal to prevent damage to the cosmetic agent; and a control for manipulating the seal opener to open the seal and advancing the cosmetic agent is advanced from a stored position to an advanced position beyond the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: John S. Kurek
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Publication number: 20090311032Abstract: An applicator device includes an applicator unit for applying a first cosmetic article to a user and a housing, which includes a cavity for holding a second cosmetic article for use by the user. An activator unit may be used to bring the second cosmetic article in reach of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Avon Products Inc.Inventors: John S. Kurek, David Cerutti
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Patent number: 7537406Abstract: A drive screw having an axial bore is disposed within a tubular container. A cap for closing the container has mounted therefrom an applicator that is insertable in the bore of the drive screw. A first seal and a second seal, on the drive screw, form with the inner wall of the container and the outer wall of the drive screw an annular compartment for housing a cosmetic composition. A normally closed channel is provided between the compartment and the bore of the drive screw. A drive on the cap and a complementary drive on the drive screw cooperate with the first seal and the second seal to decrease the volume of the compartment in which the composition is housed each time the container is opened by removing the cap. A valve opens the channel in response to the decrease in volume in the compartment when the cap is removed so as to permit composition to flow through the channel into the bore of the drive screw to contact the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: John S. Kurek, William E. McNamara, Ralph DeVito, David Chastain, Tonia Giesecke
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Patent number: 7461659Abstract: A hair styling implement is comprised of a support and an extension mounted therefrom. The extension is preferably comprised of at least 75%, more preferably 90% and most preferably is comprised substantially completely of a material able to absorb water by wicking or capillary action. The extension is coil shaped, a die-cut sheet folded to encase at least a part of the support, a plurality of disks or a first series of disks separated from a second series of disks by a plurality of bristles.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: John R. Glynn, Jr., John S. Kurek, Derrick B. McKie, Shari Martin
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Patent number: D935788Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Shiseido Americas CorporationInventors: Jessica Abrams, Sandra Jewel Anita Hutson, Eric de Bardonnèche, John S. Kurek
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Patent number: D974772Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Orveon Global US LLCInventors: Jessica Abrams, Sandra Jewel Anita Hutson, Eric de Bardonneche, John S. Kurek