Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Fisher
Stephen M. Fisher 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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Patent number: 11969069Abstract: A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed in a cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that a shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is deformable and comprises a hollow tubular body defining a central bore extending between an upper-flange and a lower-flange of the shock absorbing member.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP)Inventors: Roger Hwang, Stephen M. Fisher, II, William Lloyd Alusitz
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Patent number: 11965138Abstract: A flavor or aroma charcoal material, such as charcoal briquets, which is formulated to include a flavor or aroma component. The charcoal material may include a smoldering agent (e.g., limestone), wood particles (e.g., sawdust), a binder, and the flavor or aroma component (herbs and/or spices). The flavor or aroma charcoal material may not be configured as a fuel charcoal material, for example, it may be substantially void of char and/or coal. In an embodiment, the flavor or aroma charcoal material may be provided as part of a blend of different charcoal materials that includes both flavor or aroma briquets in combination with fuel briquets (e.g., which fuel briquets include char and/or coal, while the flavor briquets do not). The flavor briquets provide enhanced aroma and/or flavor to the grilling experience.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANYInventors: Stephen S. Fisher, Greg Maier, Marcus Wang, Tarric M. El-Sayed, Michelle E. Claudnic, Calvin daRosa, Allison Gregg, Jeremy Thuerk
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Publication number: 20230363511Abstract: A container for loose powder is disclosed therein that enables free flow of loose powder between a powder reservoir of the container and an application tray of the container while the container remains closed by a lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Roger Ting Chih HWANG, Stephen M. FISHER, II, William Lloyd ALUSITZ
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Publication number: 20230073374Abstract: A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed in a cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that a shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is deformable and comprises a hollow tubular body defining a central bore extending between an upper-flange and a lower-flange of the shock absorbing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Roger HWANG, Stephen M. FISHER, II, William Lloyd ALUSITZ
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Patent number: 11503893Abstract: A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed in a cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that a shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is deformable and comprises a hollow tubular body defining a central bore extending between an upper-flange and a lower-flange of the shock absorbing member.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP)Inventors: Roger Hwang, Stephen M Fisher, II, William Lloyd Alusitz
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Patent number: 11297925Abstract: A refillable lipstick case comprising a refill, an outer shell and a cover. The refill is configured to be detachably received at least partially within a hollow cylindrical body of the outer shell such that the refill can be replaced when a cosmetic stick held within the refill is used up by a consumer. The outer shell and the cover are retained for re-use, and the refill can be replaced with a new refill.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP)Inventors: Roger Hwang, Stephen M Fisher, II, William Lloyd Alusitz
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Patent number: 11267095Abstract: A method and system for polishing a plurality of workpieces is disclosed. The method and system comprises providing a polishing tool with multiple polishing heads; and providing a substrate tray that can hold the plurality of work pieces in a fixed position on a tray underneath the polishing heads. The system and method includes moving the tray within the polisher. Finally, the method and system includes configuring the multiple polishing heads with the appropriate pad/slurry combinations to polish the workpieces and to create a finished polished surface on the plurality of work pieces.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: UTICA LEASECO, LLCInventors: Stephen M. Fisher, Robindranath Banerjee, Christopher L. Beaudry, Brian J. Brown
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Patent number: 11259617Abstract: A device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, the device includes a product dispensing assembly, an applicator which is configured to be coupled within an upper chamber of the product dispensing assembly in a removable manner, and a cap which is configured to be removably engaged with the product dispensing assembly for covering the applicator and the product dispensing assembly when the device is not in use. The applicator comprises an applicator element which is in contact with an intermediate receiving surface of the dispensing head of the product dispensing assembly. At least a portion of the applicator is placed in contact with the product delivered through at least one outlet of the dispensing head when the product dispensing assembly is actuated. Preferably, the product at least partially impregnates the applicator element when the product contacts the applicator element.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP), INC.Inventors: Roger Hwang, Stephen M Fisher, II, William Lloyd Alusitz, Cy Wang, Scott Guo
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Publication number: 20220039536Abstract: A refillable lipstick case comprising a refill, an outer shell and a cover. The refill is configured to be detachably received at least partially within a hollow cylindrical body of the outer shell such that the refill can be replaced when a cosmetic stick held within the refill is used up by a consumer. The outer shell and the cover are retained for re-use, and the refill can be replaced with a new refill.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Roger HWANG, Stephen M. FISHER, II, William Loyd Alusitz
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Publication number: 20210368960Abstract: A device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, the device includes a product dispensing assembly, an applicator which is configured to be coupled within an upper chamber of the product dispensing assembly in a removable manner, and a cap which is configured to be removably engaged with the product dispensing assembly for covering the applicator and the product dispensing assembly when the device is not in use. The applicator comprises an applicator element which is in contact with an intermediate receiving surface of the dispensing head of the product dispensing assembly. At least a portion of the applicator is placed in contact with the product delivered through at least one outlet of the dispensing head when the product dispensing assembly is actuated. Preferably, the product at least partially impregnates the applicator element when the product contacts the applicator element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Roger HWANG, Stephen M FISHER, II, William Lloyd ALUSITZ
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Publication number: 20210345754Abstract: A device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, the device includes a product dispensing assembly, an applicator which is configured to be coupled within an upper chamber of the product dispensing assembly in a removable manner, and a cap which is configured to be removably engaged with the product dispensing assembly for covering the applicator and the product dispensing assembly when the device is not in use. The applicator comprises an applicator element which is in contact with an intermediate receiving surface of the dispensing head of the product dispensing assembly. At least a portion of the applicator is placed in contact with the product delivered through at least one outlet of the dispensing head when the product dispensing assembly is actuated. Preferably, the product at least partially impregnates the applicator element when the product contacts the applicator element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Roger HWANG, Stephen M FISHER, II, William Llloyd ALUSITZ, CY WANG, Scott GUO
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Publication number: 20210289914Abstract: A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed in a cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that a shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is deformable and comprises a hollow tubular body defining a central bore extending between an upper-flange and a lower-flange of the shock absorbing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Roger HWANG, Stephen M. FISHER, II, William Lloyd ALUSITZ
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Publication number: 20210289915Abstract: A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed within a cavity of the base and is shaped substantially corresponding to a shape of the cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member comprises at least a sheet of material having a honey comb structure i.e. the shock absorbing member comprises at least one sheet of a material having a plurality of honeycomb hexagonal voids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Roger HWANG, Stephen M FISHER, II, William Lloyd ALUSITZ
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Patent number: 11084646Abstract: A refillable pump dispenser comprising an outer container formed at an upper portion thereof with an entrance, an inner container inserted into the outer container for accommodating a cosmetic product in the inner container; a pushing plate inserted into an inner lower side of the inner container to push up the cosmetic product; and a dispenser head assembly removably coupled with upper sides of both the outer container and the inner container so that the outer container and the dispenser head assembly can be reused while the inner container can be replaced or refilled when the cosmetic product accommodated inside the inner container has been completely exhausted.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP)Inventors: Roger Hwang, Stephen M Fisher, II, William Lloyd Alusitz
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Publication number: 20180229342Abstract: A method and system for polishing a plurality of workpieces is disclosed. The method and system comprises providing a polishing tool with multiple polishing heads; and providing a substrate tray that can hold the plurality of work pieces in a fixed position on a tray underneath the polishing heads. The system and method includes moving the tray within the polisher. Finally, the method and system includes configuring the multiple polishing heads with the appropriate pad/slurry combinations to polish the workpieces and to create a finished polished surface on the plurality of work pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Stephen M. FISHER, Robindranath BANERJEE, Christopher L. BEAUDRY, Brian J. BROWN
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Patent number: 9950404Abstract: A method and system for polishing a plurality of workpieces is disclosed. The method and system comprises providing a polishing tool with multiple polishing heads; and providing a substrate tray that can hold the plurality of work pieces in a fixed position on a tray underneath the polishing heads. The system and method includes moving the tray within the polisher. Finally, the method and system includes configuring the multiple polishing heads with the appropriate pad/slurry combinations to polish the workpieces and to create a finished polished surface on the plurality of work pieces.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: ALTA DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Stephen M. Fisher, Robindranath Banerjee, Christopher L. Beaudry, Brian J. Brown
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Patent number: 7455744Abstract: An air mattress system is provided wherein longitudinal air supply tubes supply air to alternating laterally extending cross support tubes that extend between two longitudinal side rails. The side rails remain inflated despite failure of the pump or ruptures of the lateral support tubes. The structure of the air mattress is such that it can be produced as a continuous rolled product. A method for making the individual mattress of this construction is also set forth.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Trlby Innovative LLCInventors: Robert Mileti, Stephen M. Fisher
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Patent number: 6775868Abstract: An air mattress system is provided wherein longitudinal air supply tubes supply air to alternating laterally extending cross support tubes that extend between two longitudinal side rails. The side rails remain inflated despite failure of the pump or ruptures of the lateral support tubes. The structure of the air mattress is such that it can be produced as a continuous rolled product. A method for making the individual mattress of this construction is also set forth.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2000Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Trlby Innovative LLCInventors: Robert Mileti, Stephen M. Fisher
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Patent number: 4778104Abstract: Line valve apparatus for shower anti-scald and other uses comprising a housing (10) valving member (14) and a coil spring pilot valve (20) formed of a shape memory effect alloy and arranged for a first closed loop fluid blocking configuration to prevent, and second open spiral loop configuration(s) to enable, coil expanding valving member movement under the combined force of line back pressure and the coil expanding forces per se as a rising fluid temperature puts the alloy through a martensitic to austentitic transformation.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1986Date of Patent: October 18, 1988Assignee: Memory Metals, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Fisher