Patents by Inventor Leo Clifford Pires

Leo Clifford Pires 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: 9326583
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an applicator system and in particular, relates to an applicator system capable of moving the applicator head in an irregular motion. The applicator system is provided with a mechanism that gives the applicator an irregular motion during usage thereby resulting in better application. The applicator system of the present invention is configured to move in an irregular motion that has no obvious pattern and may be used for cosmetic and care applications such as mascara application, scrubbing of lips, cleaning of nails, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: ZEN DESIGN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose
  • Patent number: 9314086
    Abstract: A container for packaging and dispensing of a solid cosmetic or care product. The container comprises a hollow base and a cap for holding the solid product. The cap is rotatably mounted on the hollow base of the container to present the solid product to a surface of application including skin, face, lip, eyelashes, hair, nail etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: ZEN DESIGN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose
  • Publication number: 20160045014
    Abstract: A molded applicator is provided. The applicator includes a molded core having a number of application elements provided thereon. The molded core has a number of troughs and crests disposed in an alternate manner with respect to each other on two opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the applicator. Further, the applicator head includes a number of application elements provided on a surface of each of the troughs and the crests on the molded core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Leo Clifford PIRES, Roger HWANG, Rahul BOSE, Smita SRIVASTAVA
  • Publication number: 20150374099
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a composition, such as makeup or a care product composition, e.g. lip gloss, mascara, eye liner, hair color, wound care, pharmaceutical or the like, that have diverse application characteristics. The applicator comprises an applicator element comprising a support and a layout of fibers on at least a portion of the support, the fibers being flocked to at least portion of the support and allow the applicator element to be loaded with the composition. The layout of fibers defines a pattern of fibers on the support and the pattern of fibers is visible to naked eye and perceptible to touch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Clifford PIRES, Roger HWANG, Rahul BOSE, Smita SRIVASTAVA
  • Publication number: 20150327654
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator comprising at least three successive projecting parts off-centered relative to a central longitudinal axis of the cosmetic applicator. Each of the at least three successive projecting parts comprises at least one application element. The cosmetic applicator of the present disclosure may be used for cosmetic and care applications such as on skin or on keratinous fibers in the area of mascara application, lash care, nail care, mascara removal, lip application, hair coloring and hair repair etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: LEO CLIFFORD PIRES, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Manisha Kohli, Iti Seth
  • Patent number: 9185959
    Abstract: A liquid applicator comprising a container, a plug, a flow control unit, a biasing member, a collar holder, a discharge barrel, a collar, an application member, a cap and optionally a jacket. The cap or the jacket is configured to displace the collar holder along a longitudinal axis of the liquid applicator to bring the liquid applicator to an open position or to a closed position. The flow control unit closes the at least one aperture in the plug in the closed position; and in the open position, the flow control unit opens the at least one aperture in the plug and the liquid content flows from the at least one aperture to the collar holder so that the container, the plug and the collar holder are in fluid communication with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: ZEN DESIGN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Rajesh Deswal
  • Publication number: 20150320177
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator is provided. The cosmetic applicator includes a flexible application member which is manufactured independently in a first shape. The cosmetic applicator includes a stem which is a cylindrical hollow body configured to receive the application member. The application member is configured to attain a second shape when constrained within the stem. The application member includes an elongated base member and an applicator head attached to a first side of the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Clifford PIRES, Roger HWANG, Smita SRIVASTAVA, Iti SETH, Rahul BOSE
  • Publication number: 20150320176
    Abstract: An applicator comprising a stem having a handle at its proximal end and an applicator element at its distal end. The applicator element is constructed from a filament constructed at least partially from a thermal storage material that is capable of retaining heat or cold for application to a body. The applicator element comprises at least two loops which provide a discontinuous application surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Clifford PIRES, Roger HWANG, Smita SRIVASTAVA, Iti SETH, Rahul BOSE
  • Publication number: 20150230588
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic, makeup, or a care product on skin, lips or on keratinous fibers. The cosmetic applicator comprises an application member assembly at a distal end of a rod and a handle at a proximal end of a rod. The application member assembly comprises an elongated casing with a hollow cavity, a multiplicity of application elements projecting from an outer surface of the casing, a non-resilient member disposed within the hollow cavity and extending along a length of the casing; wherein the non-resilient member comprises at least two progressively tightening and locking features in a locking region at its proximal end portion. The locking region is defined over a sufficient length of the non-resilient member which permits to attain different locking positions for the casing at the proximal end portion and thus varied lengths of the elongated casings can be used along with the same non-resilient member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Smita Srivastava, Rahul Bose
  • Publication number: 20150182005
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wiper which seals the container upon withdrawal of an applicator from the container. The wiper comprises an upper part and a lower part which is a sealing part, and wherein the sealing part is a self sealing resilient structure. In a closed state of the sealing part, the sealing part forms a seal at a distal end of the wiper and in an open state, an opening is formed at the distal end of the wiper, when the applicator is inserted into the wiper. The wiper of the present disclosure can be employed in the container used for application of cosmetic or care products include viscous cosmetics, mascara, eye liner, lip gloss, hair color and like products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Iti Seth, Smita Srivastava, Rajesh Deswal
  • Patent number: 9066573
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a cosmetic applicator and in particular, relate to a cosmetic applicator comprising of at least two molded applicator parts that are interlinked such that a non-zero angle is formed at an interface of the at least two molded applicator parts with respect to a centerline of the applicator. The cosmetic applicator of present invention imitates the twirl of the wrist during application and thereby provides a better application. The cosmetic applicator of the present invention may be used for cosmetic and care applications such as mascara application, hair coloring, lip application, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: ZEN DESIGN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Manisha Kohli
  • Publication number: 20150104236
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a liquid applicator comprising a container, a plug, a flow control unit, a biasing member, a collar holder, a discharge barrel, a collar, an application member and an actuation means. The actuation means is configured to displace the collar holder along a longitudinal axis of the liquid applicator to bring the liquid applicator to an open position or to a closed position. The flow control unit closes the at least one aperture in the plug in the closed position and in the open position, the flow control unit opens the at least one aperture in the plug and the liquid content flows from the at least one aperture to the collar holder so that the container, the plug and the collar holder are in fluid communication with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Zen Design Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Rajesh Deswal
  • Patent number: 9004075
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a wiper which can be easily inserted into neck of a cosmetic container. The wiper is fabricated from elastomeric material and comprises a plurality of collapsible members configured to collapse horizontally on an exterior surface of the wiper when under stress. The plurality of collapsible members also serves as locking features by which it can be retained in the container neck. The wiper of the present invention can be particularly advantageous for use in the field of cosmetics, especially fluid cosmetic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Zen Design Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Smita Srivastava
  • Publication number: 20150037082
    Abstract: A container for packaging and dispensing of a solid cosmetic or care product. The container comprises a hollow base and a cap for holding the solid product. The cap is rotatably mounted on the hollow base of the container to present the solid product to a surface of application including skin, face, lip, eyelashes, hair, nail etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Clifford PIRES, Roger HWANG, Rahul BOSE
  • Patent number: 8899243
    Abstract: The present invention generally is an adjustable applicator employed for application of a cosmetic or a care product such as for application of mascara, coloring strands of hair, for dental flossing or for applying pharmaceuticals or cleaning agents. The invention discloses an adjustable applicator comprising an applicator element having a bore, a filament wherein the filament is housed inside the bore of the applicator element and a clasping means wherein the applicator element angularly deforms when a force is applied on the clasping means. Also disclosed is a device for packaging and dispensing a substance comprising said adjustable applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Zen Design Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose
  • Patent number: 8893731
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a container system. More particularly the invention relates to the container system for storing at least two products of same or different type/color, and at least one applicator. The container system of the present invention is configured to comprise at least two receptacles for storing the products, and substantially abutting each other and at least one applicator configured to pick up the products stored in the receptacles simultaneously. The invention also relates to the container system for holding consumer products such as cosmetic or care products and is aimed at providing single or multiple makeup effects on the skin, face, lips, eyes and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Zen Design Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Swati Kharbanda, Iti Seth, Rajesh Deswal
  • Patent number: D728861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Zen Design Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Shourya Asthana
  • Patent number: D729977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: ZEN DESIGN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Smita Srivastava
  • Patent number: D743101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Manisha Kohli, Smita Srivastava, Iti Seth, Rahul Bose, Roger Hwang
  • Patent number: D756567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: ZEN DESIGN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Manisha Kohli