Patents by Inventor Sarah J. Kennedy

Sarah J. 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).

  • Patent number: 11583053
    Abstract: A digitally controlled hairdryer has removable attachments that are used to style hair. The hairdryer is powered with AC and DC power, with the DC power supply being separate from the main body. The removable attachments are powered and controlled by the hairdryer. The oscillating attachment has a motor that moves an oscillating portion to direct airflow from the outlet of the hairdryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: THE BEACHWAVER CO.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Erin A. Wall, Luis Eduardo Alanis, Manuel Besnier Lopez
  • Patent number: 10973298
    Abstract: A digitally controlled hairdryer has removable attachments that are used to style hair. The hairdryer is powered with AC and DC power, with the DC power supply being separate from the main body. The removable attachments are powered and controlled by the hairdryer. The oscillating attachment has a motor that moves an oscillating portion to direct airflow from the outlet of the hairdryer. The diffuser attachment has a motor that is connected to a slider that moves along a central axis. The slider moves wire fingers between a grasped and relaxed position. The ends of the fingers are connected to a blocking membrane that directs airflow through an outlet aperture that is small in the grasped position and large in the relaxed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: The Beachwaver Co.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Erin A. Wall, Luis Eduardo Alanis, Manuel Besnier Lopez
  • Publication number: 20210000237
    Abstract: A digitally controlled hairdryer has removable attachments that are used to style hair. The hairdryer is powered with AC and DC power, with the DC power supply being separate from the main body. The removable attachments are powered and controlled by the hairdryer. The oscillating attachment has a motor that moves an oscillating portion to direct airflow from the outlet of the hairdryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: The Beachwaver Co.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Erin A. Wall, Luis Eduardo Alanis, Manuel Besnier Lopez
  • Publication number: 20190075905
    Abstract: A digitally controlled hairdryer has removable attachments that are used to style hair. The hairdryer is powered with AC and DC power, with the DC power supply being separate from the main body. The removable attachments are powered and controlled by the hairdryer. The oscillating attachment has a motor that moves an oscillating portion to direct airflow from the outlet of the hairdryer. The diffuser attachment has a motor that is connected to a slider that moves along a central axis. The slider moves wire fingers between a grasped and relaxed position. The ends of the fingers are connected to a blocking membrane that directs airflow through an outlet aperture that is small in the grasped position and large in the relaxed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: The Beachwaver Co.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Erin A. Wall, Luis Eduardo Alanis, Manuel Besnier Lopez
  • Patent number: 9504301
    Abstract: A hair styling device that has a rotating cylinder extending from a body that may be easily grasped by hand. The device allows the cylinder to rotate relative to the body, which remains stationary in the hand of a user. The cylinder has a clamp for clamping hair to the cylinder. The clamp rotates with the cylinder and is used to wind hair up the cylinder while the user holds the body of the device. The direction of rotation of the cylinder may be changed as desired by the user. The ability of a user to rotate the cylinder without rotating the entire device manually eliminates twisting the cord due to turning the entire device as is done with traditional curling irons. Buttons on the device select the direction of rotation of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Beachwaver Co.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Myung-Ho Maeng
  • Publication number: 20160331096
    Abstract: A hair styling device that has a rotating cylinder extending from a body that may be easily grasped by hand. The device allows the cylinder to rotate relative to the body, which remains stationary in the hand of a user. The cylinder has a clamp for clamping hair to the cylinder. The clamp rotates with the cylinder and is used to wind hair up the cylinder while the user holds the body of the device. The direction of rotation of the cylinder may be changed as desired by the user. The ability of a user to rotate the cylinder without rotating the entire device manually eliminates twisting the cord due to turning the entire device as is done with traditional curling irons. Buttons on the device select the direction of rotation of the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: The Beachwaver Co.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Myung-Ho Maeng
  • Patent number: 9398796
    Abstract: A hair styling device that has a rotating cylinder extending from a body that may be easily grasped by hand. The device allows the cylinder to rotate relative to the body, which remains stationary in the hand of a user. The cylinder has a clamp for clamping hair to the cylinder. The clamp rotates with the cylinder and is used to wind hair up the cylinder while the user holds the body of the device. The direction of rotation of the cylinder may be changed as desired by the user. The ability of a user to rotate the cylinder without rotating the entire device manually eliminates twisting the cord due to turning the entire device as is done with traditional curling irons. Buttons on the device select the direction of rotation of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Beachwaver Co.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Myung-Ho Maeng
  • Publication number: 20120240955
    Abstract: A hair styling device that has a rotating cylinder extending from a body that may be easily grasped by hand. The device allows the cylinder to rotate relative to the body, which remains stationary in the hand of a user. The cylinder has a clamp for clamping hair to the cylinder. The clamp rotates with the cylinder and is used to wind hair up the cylinder while the user holds the body of the device. The direction of rotation of the cylinder may be changed as desired by the user. The ability of a user to rotate the cylinder without rotating the entire device manually eliminates twisting the cord due to turning the entire device as is done with traditional curling irons. Buttons on the device select the direction of rotation of the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Myung-Ho Maeng
  • Patent number: D677430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Sarahpotempa, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Erin A. Potempa
  • Patent number: D679053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Sarahpotempa, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Kennedy, Erin A. Potempa