Patents by Inventor Margaret M. Smith

Margaret M. Smith 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).

  • Multi-probe blend electrolysis machine
    Patent number: 5797904
    Abstract: An electrolysis machine which uses a plurality of probes each of which is to be insertable in conjunction with a hair follicle to effect removing of a hair. The probes are mounted on an arm unit which is adjustably movable to a multitude of different positions relative to a base unit which is fixedly located on a supporting surface. An electrolysis machine produces both direct current and a radio frequency with the user being able to select just the direct current or the direct current combined with the radio frequency in the performing of the destruction of the hair. The current emitted to effect the destruction of the hair is slowly raised (over a two second time period) to a level that is preset by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Clareblend, Inc.
    Inventor: Margaret M. Smith
  • Hand holdable human skin treatment apparatus
    Patent number: 5514167
    Abstract: An electrical human skin treatment apparatus which comprises a housing within which is incorporated an electrical circuit. The housing includes a pair of terminals which are spaced apart. The user's hand must be in contact with one terminal with the other terminal to be in contact with the area of application such as the face or neck of the user. The electrical circuit includes a slow voltage current rise to minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the user. A switch is incorporated on the exterior of the housing to not only activate the apparatus, but also to select anaphoresis or cataphoresis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: MGB Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Margaret M. Smith, Robson L. Splane, Jr., Sean M. Montgomery, Ravi K. Sawhney, Robert N. Englin, William P. Debley, Jr.
  • Electrolysis machine
    Patent number: 4598709
    Abstract: An electrolysis machine which utilizes an electrically conductive probe to be physically inserted below the surface of the skin to be located next to a hair shaft within the hair follicle. The electrolysis machine includes two completely separate circuits. One circuit uses a direct current, while the other circuit emits a radio frequency. The amperage of the direct current is controlled to not exceed a certain pre-established value. Upon initial establishment of the circuit with the patient, or re-establishing of the circuit with the patient, surges in electrical current are prevented through the use of a circuit which slows the rise of current to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: Clare, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Smith, David C. Smith
  • Electrolysis machine
    Patent number: D283439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Clare, Inc.
    Inventor: Margaret M. Smith
  • Epilator housing
    Patent number: D351655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventors: Margaret M. Smith, Graham J. Muir
  • Combined hand held facial electrical stimulator
    Patent number: D358654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Inventor: Margaret M. Smith
  • Hand holdable human skin treatment apparatus
    Patent number: RE36260
    Abstract: An electrical human skin treatment apparatus which comprises a housing within which is incorporated an electrical circuit. The housing includes a pair of terminals which are spaced apart. The user's hand must be in contact with one terminal with the other terminal to be in contact with the area of application such as the face or neck of the user. The electrical circuit includes a slow voltage current rise to minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the user. A switch is incorporated on the exterior of the housing to not only activate the apparatus, but also to select anaphoresis or cataphoresis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: MGB Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Smith, Robson L. Splane, Jr., Sean M. Montgomery, Ravi K. Sawhney, Robert N. Englin, William P. Debley, Jr.