Patents by Inventor Ted I. Kingsford

Ted I. Kingsford 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: 5086793
    Abstract: An adjustable mascara applicator includes a comb formed by a first comb section having a first proximal end, a first distal end, and a first set of teeth at the first distal end, the proximal end including opposing side walls having teeth thereon, and a second comb section having a second proximal end, a second distal end and a second set of teeth at the second distal end, the first and second comb sections each extending in a longitudinal direction between the proximal and distal ends thereof for holding mascara therebetween; a cylindrical handle fixedly connected with the proximal end of the second comb section and including an elongated slot for receiving the proximal end of the first comb section therethrough, the handle being used for grasping the adjustable mascara applicator during use; an adjustment knob rotatably connected with the handle and extending partially therein for receiving the proximal end of the second comb section, the adjustment knob including an internal helical thread for meshingly en
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Maybe Holding Co.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4832060
    Abstract: A loose make-up powder container with a brush inserted into a powder reservoir a short distance but not far enough to reach the powder therein. The brush is loaded by inserting the container, then righting it. The amount of powder loaded on the brush is a function of the area of the brush extending into the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4687364
    Abstract: A mascara device comprising a container with a mascara reservoir, a retractable mascara brush on a shaft therein and a spring to move the brush longitudinally (axially) between a position inside the reservoir and a position outside the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4632136
    Abstract: A mascara application system features a mascara fluent having a viscosity range from 1,500 to 25,000 poises at ambient temperature; and a brush applicator having from 100 to 150 bristle strands per quarter inch of material, with a denier of approximately 0.003 to 0.004 inches. This system separates and combs the eyelashes as it simultaneously applies the mascara in an even and uniform manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4433928
    Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic applicator in which the size of the wiper orifice is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1984
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4332494
    Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic applicator in which the size of the wiper orifice is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4261376
    Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic applicator in which the size of the wiper orifice is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Assignee: Plough, Incorporated
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4194848
    Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic applicator in which the size of the wiper orifice is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 3998235
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a predetermined metered amount of a cosmetic material characterized by a plurality of axially spaced coating surfaces in which the axial distance between each coating surface is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1976
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D245290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D254415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D255054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1980
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D263807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D268647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1983
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D279257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D281669
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D293724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted I. Kingsford, Robert L. Baumgartner
  • Patent number: D298471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: Plough Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D307646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford