Patents by Inventor Samuel J. Mann

Samuel J. Mann 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).

  • Hot wax hair remover apparatus
    Patent number: 4958951
    Abstract: A system for heating and applying a depilatory wax to skin for removal of hair. The system includes a reservoir which stores a supply of the wax and a dispenser coupled to the reservoir. The depilatory wax is essentially solid at room temperature but becomes flowable when heated. The heated wax flows from the reservoir to the dispenser for application. The roller applies the wax in a thin layer to prevent pain and burning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Inverness Corporation
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Hot wax hair remover apparatus
    Patent number: 4773784
    Abstract: A system for heating and applying a depilatory wax to skin for removal of hair. The system includes a reservoir which stores a supply of the wax and a dispenser coupled to the reservoir. The depilatory wax is essentially solid at room temperature but becomes flowable when heated. The heated wax flows from the reservoir to the dispenser for application. The roller applies the wax in a thin layer to prevent pain and burning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Inverness Corporation
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Depilatory dispenser
    Patent number: 4752148
    Abstract: A depilatory dispenser for storing a depilatory therein and for dispensing a depilatory to a human's skin to facilitate hair removal is provided. A roller is provided in a dispensing head and is adapted to receive a depilatory that is stored in a reservoir. The roller includes radial ribs spaced apart to permit effective traction as the depilatory is dispensed and permit a uniform layer of film to be applied to the skin's surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: Inverness Corporation
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Artificial fingernail tip
    Patent number: 4671305
    Abstract: An artificial fingernail tip which simplifies and shortens the time required for its application onto a natural fingernail is presented. The artificial nail tip is structurally reenforced by integrally forming a plastic sheet with a fabric during manufacture. A free end of the fabric forms a fabric skirt which skirt together with the part of the sheet that is integrated with the plastic sheet facilitates application of the artificial fingernail tip to a natural fingernail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Inverness Corporation
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Electrolysis apparatus with retractable probe
    Patent number: 4295467
    Abstract: An electrolysis apparatus for the removal of unwanted hair includes a probe which is retractable into a housing for protection of the probe. At least one of the conductive leads, which provide power to the device, is of a resilient material and is disposed for urging a slide within the apparatus toward a face thereof having an aperture, thereby facilitating movement of the slide by the operator of the apparatus for extruding and retracting the probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Assignee: Inverness International Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Mann, Michael Hrehovcik
  • Electrolysis hair removal apparatus
    Patent number: D261678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1981
    Assignee: Inverness International
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Electrolysis hair removal kit
    Patent number: D263879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Assignee: Inverness International
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Hot wax epilation console
    Patent number: D269467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1983
    Assignee: Inverness International Corporation
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Hot wax epilation applicator
    Patent number: D269641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Inverness International Corporation
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann
  • Depilatory dispenser
    Patent number: D289565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Inverness Corporation
    Inventor: Samuel J. Mann