Patents by Inventor Shawna Burger

Shawna Burger 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: 11026495
    Abstract: Various embodiments of devices for retrieving and applying product from within a container are provided. In one embodiment the device comprises a flexible shaft having a proximal and distal end; a rod having a proximal and distal end, the rod positioned within the flexible shaft; and a tip coupled to the distal end of the rod by a living hinge. Pressure applied between the proximal and distal end of the flexible shaft bends the living hinge which rotates the tip from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Shawna Burger
  • Publication number: 20190261764
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of devices for retrieving and applying product from within a container. In one embodiment the device comprises a flexible shaft having a proximal and distal end; a rod having a proximal and distal end, the rod positioned within the flexible shaft; and a tip coupled to the distal end of the rod by a living hinge. Pressure applied between the proximal and distal end of the flexible shaft bends the living hinge which rotates the tip from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventor: Shawna Burger
  • Publication number: 20160367012
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of devices for retrieving and applying product from within a container. In one embodiment the device comprises a shaft having a proximal and distal end; a tip positioned at the distal end of the shaft; and a cap positioned at the proximal end of the shaft, the cap comprising a twist activated deployment mechanism having a top portion and a bottom portion configured to rotate that rotate in opposing directions. The tip is coupled to the deployment mechanism near the distal end of the shaft and configured to move between at least a first and second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Shawna Burger
  • Patent number: 9439499
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of devices for retrieving and applying product from within a container. In one embodiment the device comprises a shaft having a proximal and distal end; a cap positioned at the proximal end of the shaft; a movable tip positioned at the distal end of the shaft; and a deployment mechanism coupled with the cap near the proximal end and with the tip near the distal end of the shaft. The tip may be rotatably coupled to the deployment mechanism near the distal end of the shaft and configured to move between a first and second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Shawna Burger