Patents by Inventor Keith E. Relyea

Keith E. Relyea 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).

  • Lipstick sampling device
    Patent number: 4876136
    Abstract: Wax-base or emollient-base cosmetic compositions may be provided as samples on carrying sheets by providing the carrying sheet with a window sheet having a hole therein to expose said cosmetic composition, and a cover sheet over said window sheet to protect said exposed composition from incidental contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert W. H. Chang, Keith E. Relyea
  • Lipstick sampling device
    Patent number: 4725495
    Abstract: Wax-base or emollient-base cosmetic compositions may be provided as samples on paper carrying sheets by providing the paper with materials that prevent absorption of oleic materials and providing the cosmetic compositions with a lower sheet that is oleophobic. A binder layer of an oleophilic wax or polymer is used between said paper and the cosmetic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: James E. Garbe, Keith E. Relyea
  • On page fragrance sampling device
    Patent number: 4606956
    Abstract: Microencapsulated materials are released by rupturing of an adhesive layer on a substrate containing the capsules. At least two sheets are secured by the adhesive layer containing the microcapsules. At least one of said two sheets has an adhesive on the outer face of said at least one sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1986
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jack W. Charbonneau, Keith E. Relyea
  • Printed, removable body tattoos on a translucent substrate
    Patent number: 4594276
    Abstract: This invention relates to body tattoos, and particularly adhesively applied body tattoos. In particular, the present invention relates to tattoos comprising a printed image on a translucent surface of a porous, non-woven, compacted tissue substrate with an adhesive on the back-side of the substrate. The translucent qualities of the substrate enhance the visual effect of the printed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Keith E. Relyea
  • Fragrance-releasing microcapsules on a see-through substrate
    Patent number: 4493869
    Abstract: Fragrance releasing appliques are provided which comprise a transparent or translucent substrate bearing microcapsules in a binder on one surface and an adhesive on the remaining surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1985
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Norman P. Sweeny, Keith E. Relyea, Wayne L. Brustad