Patents by Inventor Kristopher Killen

Kristopher Killen 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).

  • Publication number: 20180268641
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Patent number: 9984526
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: COSMETIC TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Publication number: 20170282139
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Patent number: 9691213
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: COSMETIC TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Publication number: 20140094964
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Patent number: 8608371
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M Hunter, Michal E Istok
  • Publication number: 20120216911
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Patent number: 8186872
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William Mark Hunter, Michael Edward Istok
  • Publication number: 20100116843
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Patent number: 7624769
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William M. Hunter, Michael E. Istok
  • Publication number: 20060124196
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Julie Bartholomew, Kristopher Killen, William Hunter, Michael Istok