Patents by Inventor Melvin R. Kennedy
Melvin R. Kennedy 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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Publication number: 20220354308Abstract: The present food processing device is configured to hold food within a receptacle during cooking and subsequently during blending. It is desirable that the food processing device provides control for the flow of the steam during steam cooking of the food processing device, and then makes it easy to remove the food out after the food processing device has been blended.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy, Robert G. Robbins, Lee Ann Taylor
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Patent number: 9125469Abstract: A hair decorating system that includes a string covered in wax in a first configuration, coiled around an interior segment in a second configuration where end segments are attached, and a third configuration where the coil has been extended to form a crisscrossed pattern around a strand of hair. The crisscrossed pattern is both attractive and decorative.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignees: Kennedy-Matsumoto Design LLC., Longoria Design LLC.Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R Kennedy
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Patent number: 9060582Abstract: A hair styling system includes a driver module and a plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules. The driver module includes a holder configured to interchangeably receive a plurality of styling modules, each configured to perform at least one styling operation, a driver gear positioned adjacent to the holder, and a power module comprising a motor configured to drive the driver gear in a first direction and a second direction. The plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules each include a styling module gear configured to operatively engage the driver gear and be rotatable thereby to perform at least one styling operation distinguishable from a styling operation performed by at least one other styling module.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignees: SPECTRUM ASSOCIATES, LLC, KENNEDY-MATSUMOTO DESIGN, LLC, LONGORIA DESIGN, LLCInventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy, Robert G. Robbins
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Publication number: 20150136163Abstract: A comb for detangling hair includes a handle, a head portion attached to the handle, and a plurality of teeth attached to the head portion. At least some of the teeth comprise first and second proximal ends, and a distal end, the first and second proximal ends being spaced apart from one another and being relatively moveable, wherein such relative movement of the proximal ends of said at least some of the teeth causes flexion or shape change of the tooth. The flexion of the tooth assists in detangling the hair by gently moving the hair shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Steve Chininis, Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20150090290Abstract: A hair decorating system that includes a string covered in wax in a first configuration, coiled around an interior segment in a second configuration where end segments are attached, and a third configuration where the coil has been extended to form a crisscrossed pattern around a strand of hair. The crisscrossed pattern is both attractive and decorative.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20140338692Abstract: A hair styling system includes a driver module and a plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules. The driver module includes a holder configured to interchangeably receive a plurality of styling modules, each configured to perform at least one styling operation, a driver gear positioned adjacent to the holder, and a power module comprising a motor configured to drive the driver gear in a first direction and a second direction. The plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules each include a styling module gear configured to operatively engage the driver gear and be rotatable thereby to perform at least one styling operation distinguishable from a styling operation performed by at least one other styling module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy, Robert G. Robbins
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Patent number: 8613286Abstract: A device for dispensing a material into a representation on a surface, includes a storage chamber for holding a material, a charging chamber operably connected to the storage chamber, and a dispensing chamber operably connected to the charging chamber, wherein the dispensing chamber is made of a non-porous substance and includes a configuration corresponding to a representation to be dispensed on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Susan M. Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20130068119Abstract: A device for dispensing a material into a representation on a surface, includes a storage chamber for holding a material, a charging chamber operably connected to the storage chamber, and a dispensing chamber operably connected to the charging chamber, wherein the dispensing chamber is made of a non-porous substance and includes a configuration corresponding to a representation to be dispensed on a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Melvin R. KENNEDY, Jose Longoria, Susan M. Matsumoto
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Patent number: 7992579Abstract: A hair retaining clip including a first clip member, a second clip member, a hinge, and a latch mechanism is disclosed. The first and second clip members may each include a handle portion and a claw portion. The hinge is disposed between and pivotally connects the first and second clip members. The latch mechanism selectively retains the first and second clip members in a generally open configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Goody Products Inc.Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy, Stephen Chininis
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Publication number: 20090266377Abstract: An applicator for applying an image onto hair according to one embodiment includes a container holding a colored gel composition that forms the image and an at least partially hollow stencil element securely attached to the container. The stencil element includes a screen that partitions the stencil element into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is in fluid communication with the interior of the container and contains a first cavity that is preshaped in the form of the image to be applied. The first cavity is formed adjacent a first side of the screen. The second portion is located on an opposite side of the screen and contains a second cavity that is also preshaped in the form of the image to be applied, whereby the shape of the gel composition is preformed in the first cavity and is maintained as the gel composition passes through the screen and fills the second cavity for application onto the hair as the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Susan M. Matsumoto, Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria
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Publication number: 20080156341Abstract: A hair retaining clip including a first clip member, a second clip member, a hinge, and a latch mechanism is disclosed. The first and second clip members may each include a handle portion and a claw portion. The hinge is disposed between and pivotally connects the first and second clip members. The latch mechanism selectively retains the first and second clip members in a generally open configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Jose Longoria, Melvin R. Kennedy, Stephen Chininis
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Patent number: 7156104Abstract: A hair coloring applicator (10) for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush (12). The hair coloring applicator may include a housing (24) and a supply of hair coloring material (44) positioned so as to contact the brush (12). The housing (24) may include at least one opening for receiving at least one strand of hair and placing the at least one strand of hair in contact with the brush (12). The hair coloring applicator (10) may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material (44) to strands of hair. The brush (12) may include bristles, a napped material, and/or an absorbent material.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignees: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLCInventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
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Patent number: 7156885Abstract: Devices configured to permit the application of color to hair from a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition and methods relating to use of such devices are disclosed. The device includes a support, and a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition fixedly disposed on the support. The solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition includes a soap gelling agent such that the hair coloring composition retains its shape, and can be provided as a block having a predefined shape. These devices are not attendant with dripping as has been associated with prior art hair color applicators.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignees: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLCInventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins, Richard Kaiser
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Patent number: 6848452Abstract: A hair coloring applicator for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush. The hair coloring applicator may include one or more brushes rotatably coupled to a body. The body may include a housing having at least one opening for receiving one or more strands of hair. The brush may include a plurality of bristles configured to contact the one or more strands of hair without tangling or snagging the hair. The bristles of the brush receive a hair coloring material and apply the material to strands of hair by contacting the hair. The hair coloring applicator may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material to strands of hair.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignees: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLCInventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
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Publication number: 20040211437Abstract: A hair coloring applicator (10) for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush (12). The hair coloring applicator may include a housing (24) and a supply of hair coloring material (44) positioned so as to contact the brush (12). The housing (24) may include at least one opening for receiving at least one strand of hair and placing the at least one strand of hair in contact with the brush (12). The hair coloring applicator (10) may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material (44) to strands of hair. The brush (12) may include bristles, a napped material, and/or an absorbent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
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Publication number: 20040176710Abstract: A massage device for creating a massaging action. The massage device may include at least two massaging projections mounted in relation to a flexible fluid supply conduit, such as a shower hose. The device may include a chamber for containing an impeller, and the fluid supply conduit may include an outlet for fluid to contact the impeller and cause the impeller to rotate. At least one weight is disposed in the head and is coupled to the impeller eccentric to a rotational axis of the impeller for moving the projection in an oscillatory motion, which creates the massaging action. The head may be supplied on a handle, or along the fluid supply conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicants: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLC, Chininis Product Development Group LLCInventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins, Steve Chininis
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Publication number: 20040159329Abstract: A hair coloring applicator for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush. The hair coloring applicator may include one or more brushes rotatably coupled to a body. The body may include a housing having at least one opening for receiving one or more strands of hair. The brush may include a plurality of bristles configured to contact the one or more strands of hair without tangling or snagging the hair. The bristles of the brush receive a hair coloring material and apply the material to strands of hair by contacting the hair. The hair coloring applicator may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material to strands of hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
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Publication number: 20040146621Abstract: A food preparation system and method, including a base housing, a container detachably engagable with the base housing in which the container is adapted to receive food products. The system also includes a heater within the base housing and/or the container for converting a liquid into a cooking vapor, and a blade rotatably mounted in the container in which the blade supports the food products during a cooking step and processes the food products during a processing step. The system can also have positioning structure within the base housing and/or the container for positioning the blade in a cooking position during the cooking step, and for positioning the blade in a processing position during the processing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2004Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
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Patent number: 6745780Abstract: A hair coloring applicator for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush. The hair coloring applicator may include one or more brushes rotatably coupled to a body. The body may include a housing having at least one opening for receiving one or more strands of hair. The brush may include a plurality of bristles configured to contact the one or more strands of hair without tangling or snagging the hair. The bristles of the brush receive a hair coloring material and apply the material to strands of hair by contacting the hair. The hair coloring applicator may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material to strands of hair.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignees: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLCInventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins
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Publication number: 20040064074Abstract: A massage device for creating a massaging action using at least one oscillating device. The massage device may be formed from a handle and a head pivotably coupled to the handle. The head may include a first chamber for containing the oscillating device and a second chamber for containing an impeller for driving the oscillating device. The oscillating device may be fluid driven. The massaging device may also include one or more controls in the handle for controlling the action of the massage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins, Steve Chininis