Patents by Inventor Joseph Depuydt
Joseph Depuydt 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: 11052556Abstract: A liquid dispensing razor including a reservoir containing a shave care composition. The shave care composition comprises water; one or more lipophilic skin conditioning agents; one or more thickening agents including electrolyte sensitive polymers; one or more emulsifying agents; and one or more lubricants. The shave care composition is delivered to the skin by the razor to provide skin comfort and moisturization benefits during the shave. The combination of the chemistry in the razor results in step change in skin condition in consumer and technical skin moisturization benefits.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Timothy Coffindaffer, Benjamin P Heath, Kenneth E Kyte, Katharine A Bakes, Joseph A DePuydt
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Publication number: 20150121705Abstract: A liquid dispensing razor including a reservoir containing a shave care composition. The shave care composition comprises water; one or more lipophilic skin conditioning agents; one or more thickening agents including electrolyte sensitive polymers; one or more emulsifying agents; and one or more lubricants. The shave care composition is delivered to the skin by the razor to provide skin comfort and moisturization benefits during the shave. The combination of the chemistry in the razor results in step change in skin condition in consumer and technical skin moisturization benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Timothy Coffindaffer, Benjamin P. Heath, Kenneth E. Kyte, Katharine A. Bakes, Joseph A. DePuydt
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Patent number: 8640344Abstract: Cutting members for razors are provided that have a blade portion and a base portion, the blade portion having a cutting edge region terminated at a free end thereof and an opposing non-cutting edge region, the blade portion being bent relative to the base portion in a bent portion spaced from the cutting edge region and adjacent to the non-cutting edge region, wherein the bent portion extends about 108 degrees to about 115 degrees from the base portion, the bent portion having a radius of about 0.30 mm to about 0.45 mm, at least part of the cutting member having a hardness of about hardness of about 540 HV to about 750 HV, and a thickness of the bent portion is less than the average thickness of the cutting member.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: William Masek, Robert Smith, John L. Maziarz, Joseph A. DePuydt, Ming Laura Xu, Craig Stephen Vickery
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Patent number: 8499462Abstract: A cutting member for a shaving razor includes an elongated blade portion that tapers to a cutting edge, an elongated base portion that is integral with the blade portion, and a bent portion, intermediate the blade portion and the base portion. In some implementations, at least part of the cutting member has a thickness of at least about 0.005 inch (0.127 millimeter).Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: William Masek, Matthew J. Guay, Michael J. Bond, Joseph A. DePuydt, Ming Laura Xu
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Patent number: 8347512Abstract: Cutting members for razors are provided that have been subjected to a localized heat-treating process, e.g., application of laser energy. In some cases, the cutting members include a bent portion, and the localized heat-treating process is used to enhance ductility and thereby facilitate formation of the bent portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: William Masek, Robert Smith, John L. Maziarz, Joseph A. DePuydt, Ming Laura Xu, Craig Stephen Vickery
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Patent number: 8220097Abstract: A toothbrush head includes a base portion having a first surface and a pivot portion having a first cleaning element holder having a second surface, wherein the second surface is superjacent the first surface. The pivot portion also includes a second cleaning element holder and a third cleaning element holder which extend longitudinally from the first element holder. The head includes a pivot element for pivotally coupling the base portion and the pivot portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Joseph A. DePuydt, Bernhard Boland, Michael Stolper, Thomas Fritsch
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Publication number: 20110283550Abstract: Cutting members for razors are provided that have been subjected to a localized heat-treating process, e.g., application of laser energy. In some cases, the cutting members include a bent portion, and the localized heat-treating process is used to enhance ductility and thereby facilitate formation of the bent portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: William Masek, Robert Smith, John L. Maziarz, Joseph A. DePuydt, Ming Laura Xu, Craig Stephen Vickery
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Patent number: 8011104Abstract: Cutting members for razors are provided that have been subjected to a localized heat-treating process, e.g., application of laser energy. In some cases, the cutting members include a bent portion, and the localized heat-treating process is used to enhance ductility and thereby facilitate formation of the bent portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: William Masek, Robert Smith, John L. Maziarz, Joseph A. DePuydt, Ming Laura Xu, Craig Stephen Vickery
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Publication number: 20110010882Abstract: A toothbrush head includes a base portion having a first surface and a pivot portion having a first cleaning element holder having a second surface, wherein the second surface is superjacent the first surface. The pivot portion also includes a second cleaning element holder and a third cleaning element holder which extend longitudinally from the first element holder. The head includes a pivot element for pivotally coupling the base portion and the pivot portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Joseph A. DePuydt, Bernhard Boland, Michael Stolper, Thomas Fritsch
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Patent number: 7832042Abstract: An elongated toothbrush head defining a longitudinal axis includes a first brush member having a first brush support surface and a second brush member which is a pivot arm mounted for pivotal movement on the first brush member. The pivot arm has a second brush support surface including a first portion and a second portion which are joined together and include free ends which are spaced apart. The first portion and the second portion of the second brush support surface are capable of pivoting relative to the first brush support surface about an axis which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the head and laterally across the pivot arm. One or more teeth cleaning elements project from the first portion and the second portion and are inclined at an angle to the second brush support surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Joseph A. DePuydt, Bernhard Boland, Michael Stolper, Thomas Fritsch
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Publication number: 20100011588Abstract: The invention discloses a novel geometry for a lubricating body, strip or cap, composed of shaving aids, taking into consideration their shape, materials and placement along with their interaction with multiple blades for improved shaving attributes in a wet shaving system. A strip exposure and a strip angle is disclosed where generally a maximum height of the lubricating strip is greater than or equal to the maximum height of the blade plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Xiandong Wang, Neville Sonnenberg, Joseph Depuydt, Michael J. Kwiecien, William Jolley
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Publication number: 20090241279Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a function element carrier with function elements, for example, individual tufts made up of bristles and/or massage elements, interproximal cleaning elements, or other elements designed to be fastened to a toothbrush and also perform special functions. The function elements are equipped at their ends intended for anchoring in a toothbrush with an anchor, retainer or axle element. The method includes: (a) inserting several function elements in corresponding recesses of an injection mold, said injection mold being connected via grid or bar shaped channels formed in a die to recesses in the areas of the anchoring ends of the function elements; (b) filling the grid or bar shaped channels with liquefied plastic material and injecting said material at the anchoring ends of the function elements or embedding them therein; and (c) allowing the plastic material to cool and removing a function element carrier made up of a grid or bar shaped plastic frame and the function elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Braun GmbHInventors: Bernd Stein, Mark McConnell, Joseph DePuydt, Michael Vankov, Ahmet Cem Firatli
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Publication number: 20090106923Abstract: A head for a toothbrush including a neck and, first and second sets of one or more bristles each. The first and second sets are indirectly supported by the neck and movable relative to each other such that at least one component of this relative movement causes the bristle(s) of the first set to be raised and/or lowered relative to the bristle(s) in the second set. The first and second sets of bristles both are movable relative to the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Joseph A. DePuydt, Bernhard Boland, Michael Stolper, Thomas Fritsch
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Patent number: 7448135Abstract: Multi-blade razors are provided, having blades with differing properties. In one aspect, a razor is provided that includes a safety razor blade unit comprising a guard, a cap, and first, second and third blades with parallel sharpened edges located between the guard and cap with the first blade closest to the cap, the third blade furthest from the cap, and the second blade disposed between the first and third blades, the blades having first, second and third tip radii, respectively, at least two of the three blades having different tip radii, and at least two of the blades having different coefficients of friction.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Andrew Zhuk, Weili Yu, Hoang Mai Trankiem, Neville Sonnenberg, Kevin L. Powell, Yiqian Eric Liu, Robert L. Lescanec, Steve S. Hahn, Joseph A. DePuydt, Alan Crook, Cinzia Simonis Cloke
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Patent number: 7448107Abstract: A head for a toothbrush including a neck and, first and second sets of one or more bristles each. The first and second sets are indirectly supported by the neck and movable relative to each other such that at least one component of this relative movement causes the bristle(s) of the first set to be raised and/or lowered relative to the bristle(s) in the second set. The first and second sets of bristles both are movable relative to the neck.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Joseph A. DePuydt, Bernhard Boland, Michael Stolper, Thomas Fritsch
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Publication number: 20070234577Abstract: Cutting members for razors are provided that have been subjected to a localized heat-treating process, e.g., application of laser energy. In some cases, the cutting members include a bent portion, and the localized heat-treating process is used to enhance ductility and thereby facilitate formation of the bent portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: William Masek, Robert Smith, John L. Maziarz, Joseph A. Depuydt, Ming Laura Xu, Craig Stephen Vickery
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Publication number: 20070234576Abstract: A cutting member for a shaving razor includes an elongated blade portion that tapers to a cutting edge, an elongated base portion that is integral with the blade portion, and a bent portion, intermediate the blade portion and the base portion. In some implementations, at least part of the cutting member has a thickness of at least about 0.005 inch (0.127 millimeter).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: William Masek, Matthew J. Guay, Michael J. Bond, Joseph A. DePuydt, Ming Laura Xu
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Publication number: 20070227010Abstract: Multi-blade razors are provided, having blades with differing properties. In one aspect, a razor is provided that includes a safety razor blade unit comprising a guard, a cap, and first, second and third blades with parallel sharpened edges located between the guard and cap with the first blade closest to the cap, the third blade furthest from the cap, and the second blade disposed between the first and third blades, the blades having first, second and third tip radii, respectively, at least two of the three blades having different tip radii, and at least two of the blades having different coefficients of friction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Andrew Zhuk, Weili Yu, Hoang Trankiem, Neville Sonnenberg, Kevin Powell, Yiqian Liu, Robert Lescanec, Steve Hahn, Joseph DePuydt, Alan Crook, Cinzia Cloke
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Publication number: 20070227009Abstract: Razors are described herein. In some instances the razors include a safety razor blade unit comprising a guard, a cap, and at least two blades with parallel sharpened edges located between the guard and cap. A first blade defines a blade edge nearer the guard and a second blade defines a blade edge nearer the cap. The first blade has a cutter force greater than the cutter force of the second blade. In some instances the razors provide a comfortable shave having improved closeness.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Andrew Zhuk, Weili Yu, Hoang Mai Trankiem, Neville Sonnenberg, Kevin L. Powell, Yiqian Eric Liu, Robert L. Lescanec, Steve S. Hahn, Joseph A. DePuydt, Cinzia Simonis Cloke
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Publication number: 20070227008Abstract: Multi-blade razors are provided. The razors include blades having different tip radii and thus different relative sharpness.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Andrew Zhuk, Weili Yu, Hoang Trankiem, Neville Sonnenberg, Kevin Powell, Yiqian Liu, Robert Lescanec, Steve Hahn, Joseph DePuydt, Alan Crook, Cinzia Cloke