Methods Patents (Class 132/200)
  • Publication number: 20150007846
    Abstract: A method for the application and removal of gel nail polish with an aqueous solution comprising the steps of applying a pre-application coating of an aqueous composition with a ceramide component to the nail to form an intermediate interposing layer on the nail. Thereafter, 1) a gel nail polish layer is applied on the intermediate layer and the gel nail polish layer or layers is light cured; 2) non-UV cured gel nail polish is applied to the intermediate layer; or 3) a gel nail strip is applied to the intermediate layer. The gel nail polish or gel nail strips is removed by soaking the nails with nail polish or gel nail strips in warm water optionally with soap for a sufficient period of time whereby the intermediate pre-application material is sufficiently softened for the physical scraping removal of the gel nail polish. The intermediate and nail polish layers or gel nail strips are removed by scraping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony Weiburg, Janet Weiburg
  • Publication number: 20150007844
    Abstract: A compact and reusable floss pick having a dispensing supply of dental floss. A floss arm and bridge is provided with two prongs for receiving a length of dental floss removably wrapped around the prongs such that a taut length of dental floss is provided therebetween. A cutting notch is provided for removing an old or used portion of dental floss from the supply. A removable cap is also provided for covering the floss arm when not in use and providing a handle when the device is being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Jeremy Angelo Devins
  • Patent number: 8925558
    Abstract: A device for applying first and second makeup material to a skin surface as well as a method for applying a first and second makeup material using a device is provided in accordance with the disclosure. The device includes a template body and an absorbent backing attached to the rear side of the template body. The backing is compressible and dimensioned to conform to the contours of a skin surface, such as the area below the eye and proximate the cheek. The template body includes an upper edge which, when contacted with the skin surface, screens adjacent skin surfaces areas. A first makeup material may then be applied above the upper edge while a second makeup material is released to the skin area below the upper edge as the backing is pressed against the skin surface. The template may then be removed and the first and second makeup materials may then be blended together to create a desired ornamental effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Pamela Johnson
  • Patent number: 8925557
    Abstract: A gel nail sticker includes a base film layer, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, wherein the base film layer is a PET release film or release paper, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is bonded to the bottom of a soft layer and connected with the base film layer; the soft layer is printed with at least one layer of screen printing color layer or shimmering powder layer by screen printing; a first crystal gel layer covers on the surface of the shimmering powder layer or the screen printing color layer, and a second crystal gel layer envelops the first crystal gel layer, the shimmering powder layer and the screen printing color layer, and is bonded to the soft layer and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. A manufacturing process for the gel nail sticker, includes screen printing of the various layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Jingyi Liao
  • Publication number: 20150000685
    Abstract: An apparatus, kit and method for applying a French manicure to a user's own nails or those of a customer using a simple finger guide which permits the positioning of a finger relative to a reservoir of acrylic nail polish powder. In one form, the apparatus is comprised of a finger guide which can be removably associated with an acrylic nail polish powder-containing vessel. Alternative embodiments include those with a finger guide being integrally formed with the vessel/jar. A method for applying a French manicure using the apparatus of the invention is also contemplated. The kit includes a supply of one or more acrylic nail polish powders, a finger guide, and the necessary materials to cause the acrylic nail polish powder to be converted to a solid nail polish coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Eric Ngoc Huynh
  • Publication number: 20150000686
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a palette attachable to a finger. The palette facilitates transfer of a product from a container to a work surface by serving as an intermediary surface. By attaching to a finger, the palette provides the user with freedom to use both hands while applying the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Sunil Bajaj, Barry J. LaVaque
  • Publication number: 20140373863
    Abstract: A process for shaving that includes the steps of moisturizing the hair, using a sealing agent for sealing the moisture inside the hair keeping the moisture in the hair while smoothing the skin to be shaved applying mineral oil to the hair and skin to create a buffer for the lubricating agent that is applied next. Then, using sufficient water to form a lather. Next, the moisture from the blade after the blade is washed with water by utilizing alcohol. In the final step of the process oil is applied to the blades to prevent contact with the atmospheric moisture and thus extending its useful life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jose Estevez, III
  • Publication number: 20140366904
    Abstract: Method for producing a shading on the hair, comprising the stage consisting in: subjecting an amount of a composition (100) capable of exhibiting a variation in its hair dyeing or bleaching power under the effect of a chemical and/or energy stimulus to the said stimulus, so as to obtain at least two fractions (1000; 2000) of the said amount each having a hair dyeing or bleaching power distinct from that of the other fraction, the composition (100) being subjected to the stimulus before or after it is brought into contact with the hair and the composition producing, after exposure to the said stimulus and being brought into contact with the hair, a shaded dyeing or bleaching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Henri Samain
  • Publication number: 20140366903
    Abstract: A dental floss and brush apparatus includes a handle, an arcuate head member including a first arcuate arm and a second arcuate arm, a flossing assembly, and an interdental cleaning member including a flossing element and brush bristles. The flossing assembly includes an elongate channel to accommodate and allow traversal of the flossing element, and a spool member to wind and rotate the flossing element for the traversal of the flossing element through the elongate channel. The flossing element supported between two tubular members dislodges interdental substances in an oral cavity. The brush bristles create a diverging extension arm of a wide dimension towards the first arcuate arm to brush away the dislodged interdental substances from a buccal side of teeth, and another diverging extension arm of a narrow dimension towards the second arcuate arm to brush away the dislodged interdental substances from a lingual side of the teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: James Jiwen Chun, Andrew Youngho Chun, Angela Soyoung Chun, Jennifer Miseong Chun
  • Patent number: 8910642
    Abstract: The “Hair Spoon” is a simple curved, double-spoon shaped, device for retaining long hair near the back of the head. This enables a method and apparatus for retaining and adornment of long hair. A hair device is used to hold long hair in a fixed location. The visible surface facing away from the head may be plain or adorned with ornaments and images. Only two motions required; one continuous motion to wrap the hair and one rotation of the device to hold it in place securely and safely. The device is simple and easy to use while ensuring beauty to the beholder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Cathy W. Swan
  • Publication number: 20140360521
    Abstract: Disclosed is an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes or eyebrows, including: a stem extending along a longitudinal axis; an applicator member located at a distal end of the stem, that includes: a core extending along a longitudinal axis, bristles connected to the core, defining an envelope surface, the applicator member having a proximal part and a distal part; the envelope surface having a notch with a profile, as seen in longitudinal section, that is not symmetrical with respect to any plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the core; and the envelope surface having, in the proximal part, a variable cross section that decreases in size towards the distal part, the largest transverse dimension of the envelope surface in the distal part being smaller than the largest transverse dimension of the envelope surface in the proximal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Eric Caulier, Marine Roualdes
  • Patent number: 8905047
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for shaping pubic hair, comprising a shape-determining member having a circumference for determining the shape of the pubic hair to be realized. The device also comprises a handle for a user to place the shape-determining member on the skin manually. The device comprises a tightening member for pushing in the skin under the device at a distance from the circumference of the shape-determining member, whereby the skin is pushed in deeper underneath the tightening member than underneath the circumference of the shape-determining member. The presence of the tightening member reduces the pressure on the skin at the circumference, owing to which a fold is prevented or is less deep and the slope is less steep. This enables a razor to come closer to the circumference of the template, which makes the contour sharper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Daphne Henriette Lotte Maria Heltzel
  • Publication number: 20140352714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic device comprising: a support and a composition, carried by the support, for dyeing or bleaching the hair, said composition having a formulation that varies depending on the position on the support, so as to allow shaded dyeing or bleaching to be produced on the hair by transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Henri Samain
  • Publication number: 20140345639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making up the skin, including the step that consists in forming, on a deposit of a foundation composition applied to the skin, a discontinuous deposit of islets of corrective composition and/or a deposit of corrective composition including visible substances that give it an inhomogeneous appearance, said corrective composition having optical properties that locally modify the appearance of the makeup so as to create a pattern reproducing the appearance of skin relief and/or colour heterogeneities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Franck Giron, Guillaume Cassin, Véronique Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20140345638
    Abstract: A hair treating apparatus having a first component with opposite first and second sides. The first side is engageable by a first finger on a user's hand. A second component has opposite third and fourth sides. The third side is engageable by a second finger on the user's hand. The hair treating apparatus is operatively positioned with: a) the user's first finger engaging the first side and the user's second finger engaging the third side; and b) an accumulation of elongate hair strands between the second and fourth sides. The first and second components can be manipulated by movement of the user's first and second fingers to cause the second and fourth sides to move selectively towards each other to engage the accumulation of hair strands and away from each other. The operatively positioned hair treating apparatus can be drawn lengthwise of an engaged accumulation of hair strands to thereby controllably apply additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Aaron Tiram
  • Publication number: 20140338688
    Abstract: Described herein are tooth whitening strips comprising a hydratable adhesive film with a first side and a second side, the first side having a granular bleaching ingredient attached thereto in an amount effective to whiten teeth, together with methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Guofeng Xu, Adams Richard, Robert Pierce, Steven Miller, Viscio David
  • Publication number: 20140332024
    Abstract: A multi-chamber container includes at least two separate chambers containing different sun screen products for different use. The product made for use on the lips has a dispenser appropriate for application to the lips, while the product made for use on the body has a dispenser appropriate for that use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Bradley J. Finney
  • Patent number: 8881740
    Abstract: A novel gauging device and associated stencils for shaping of eyebrows according to a Golden Ratio standard. The gauging device is adapted to be placed over a woman's face and maintained in a fixed position relative to her eyes and nose. A nosepiece and knobs are adjusted such that a lower end of a guide rod may be rotated about various points relative to the nose and held in predetermined angles relative to the nose and eyes, possibly supported magnetically on a lower track adjacent the nostrils and an upper track above the eyebrows. Each stencil may be adapted to accommodate not only different eyebrows of different sizes, but also to adjust the eyebrow's ideal Golden Ratio “High Point” to complement facial proportions (preferably represented by a single Facial Ratio Value or “FRV”) that deviate from an ideal Golden Ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Anastasia Soare
  • Publication number: 20140326265
    Abstract: A dual-ended multiple purpose makeup applicator device includes a tubular body defining an interior cavity configured to contain a makeup and having an open first end and an open second end; a first makeup applicator removably attachable to the first end; and a second makeup applicator removably attachable to the second end. One of the makeup applicators is designed to apply makeup to the eyelid margins and eyelid platform in the form of a tight line, water line and lid line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Tight Line Cosmetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jessica C. Golding
  • Publication number: 20140326266
    Abstract: A double colored nail appliqué, method of manufacturing and using, the appliqué having two different decorations sequentially via the user removing the top coat of a second colored enamel layer to expose an underlying base coat with a different, first colored enamel layer. The base coat is covered by a UV adhesive layer that protects it during the removal of the top coat. The nail appliqué may further comprise a metallic foil layer directly above or below the UV layer; a design imprinted on the top or bottom coat of enamel; and, a clear coat of enamel covering the top coat. Removal of the top coat(s) by the user does not damage the underlying coats/layers. Therefore, one nail appliqué can be used to offer two different appearing manicures without having to apply a new nail appliqué.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Fa Young Park
  • Publication number: 20140326264
    Abstract: A micro toothed cap device with a cavity can penetrate through a hair weave to exfoliate and stimulate the scalp. The device can be used to apply medicated products directly into the hard-to-reach areas under a hair weave to easily access the scalp. The device is small enough to penetrate to the undergrowth under the plaits, cornrows and wefts, allowing the scalp to be exfoliated, cleansed and treated properly without shifting the weft out of place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Annalica Michele Kong, Josiah Andrew Jackman
  • Publication number: 20140318565
    Abstract: A cosmetic facial mask is described, having high fitting properties onto skin, an excellent skin tightening effect, and an excellent lift-up effect on a flaccid cheek or face line. The cosmetic facial mask includes a laminate in which a non-elastomeric fiber layer and an elastomer layer are integrated through lamination, and has stretchability in a vertical direction of a face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Takafumi Ito, Junji Iwata, Yasushi Matsuda, Mitsuru Kojima
  • Patent number: 8869806
    Abstract: A device and method for protecting the nails on a hand or foot from discoloration during a skin tanning process. The device is a one-piece “nail glove” configured to only cover the distal ends of the fingers or toes, while leaving the rest of the hand or foot exposed for the skin tanning process. The glove, which may be produced in the form of a low-cost disposable unit, is made from one or more materials, preferably UV resistant, and in some embodiments also biodegradable. The glove will be applied to the tips of the fingers or toes prior to the skin tanning process, kept on during the skin tanning process, and then removed afterwards. Various low cost materials and methods of producing and dispensing the device are also taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Denise Cecile Eccher
  • Publication number: 20140311513
    Abstract: A kit comprising a tab, the tab having an upper side, a lower side and a perimeter; means sizing and shaping the tab so as to, in use, substantially overlay the face of the human nail of a user, a first one of two adhesive outer layers, said first layer being adhered to said upper side of said tab and a second respective adhesive outer layer adhering to said lower side of said tab, a film portion, completely overlaying the upper side of the tab; means attaching said film portion removably to said tab by the adhesive layer; and a solid embellishment material, such that will readily adhere to said tab when brought into touching contact with it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Original Additions (Beauty Products) Limited
    Inventors: Simon ZUSSMAN, Noora LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20140311511
    Abstract: A powder dispensing pad comprises a bottom barrier layer, a top barrier layer, a seal circumferentially sealing the top and the bottom barrier layers, a storage layer between the top and bottom barrier layers, and a metering layer having pores between the storage layer and the top barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: C.B. Fleet Company Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20140311512
    Abstract: A method and article of manufacture for reducing facial wrinkles, namely sleep lines, formed during sleep. The article is formed having an inner and outer surface wherein each surface has higher or lower friction coefficients relative to one another. The higher friction coefficient inner surface holds the article in place against the skin and the lower friction coefficient outer surface facilitates movement of the face relative to the bedding during sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Victor Owoc
  • Publication number: 20140311515
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid personal cleaning composition. The present inventors have found that inclusion selected di or tricarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, when combined with thymol or terpineol provide synergistic antimicrobial action in a rapid fashion and such efficacy is very low concentrations of thymol and/or terpineol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc, d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Sameer Keshav Barne, Amit Chakrabortty, Maya Treesa Saji
  • Publication number: 20140311514
    Abstract: A novel gauging device and associated stencils facilitate the shaping of eyebrows according to a Golden Ratio standard. The gauging device is adapted to be placed over a woman's face and maintained in a fixed position relative to her eyes and nose. A nosepiece and knobs are adjusted such that a lower end of a guide rod may be rotated about various points relative to the nose and held in predetermined angles relative to the nose and eyes, possibly supported magnetically on a lower track adjacent the nostrils and an upper track above the eyebrows. An eyebrow stencil is held in a desired position relative to the previously positioned guide rod, which facilitates convenient application and symmetrical shaping, preferably with frictional clamps for permitting the stencil to be shifted in place so that a particular portion of the stencil is properly aligned with the guide rod after the guide rod has been aligned with an appropriate Golden Ratio marking on the stencil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Anastasia Soare
  • Patent number: 8863759
    Abstract: A cosmetic device for applying to human keratinous materials, the device including an electrochromic multilayer structure having an electro sensitive stack formed by at least: first and second electrode layers; first and second active electrochromic layers; and an electrolyte layer; and further including: an optically-active layer that is superposed, at least in part, on the electrosensitive stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Guillaume Kergosien, Ludovic Thevenet
  • Publication number: 20140305461
    Abstract: Described herein are aqueous oral care compositions comprising (a) an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or orally acceptable salt form; and (b) a polymer system comprising (i) a cellulosic polymer, (ii) a gum polymer, and (iii) a polyacrylate polymer or co-polymer; and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Paloma Pimenta, Davide Miksa, Shira Pilch, Aarti Rege, Richard Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20140305459
    Abstract: A fingernail polishing device is disclosed. The device is a base portion on which a user can rest his or her hand, and a bottle holder portion that is fastened to the top of the base portion and securely holds a bottle of nail polish or nail polish remover while the user polishes the nails of the hand resting on the base portion. The base portion can curve upward and around to partially grip the user's fingers. The bottle holder may be an elastic flexible cup shaped to hold a bottle. The two parts can be detachable or integrated together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Alexandra Paige Friedman
  • Publication number: 20140305460
    Abstract: A dental flosser (2) comprising a tensioning structure (8, 10, 12) for holding a section of a dental floss for flossing. The dental floss (14) is of continuous length and has on said length a plurality of spaced nodes (30) defining a plurality of sections. The tensioning structure is arranged to apply a tensioning action to a pair of nodes on said length to tension the section (14) defined by the pair. The tensioning structure is so arranged so that the section is replaceable with another one of the sections (14b). A method of operating a dental flosser comprises a) operating the dental flosser to at least partially remove a tensioning action acting on each of the pairs of nodes of the section to tension the section, b) removing the section from the position and locating the other section in the position, and c) applying a tensioning action to the pair of nodes defining the other section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Teklemichael Sebhatu
  • Publication number: 20140305458
    Abstract: Exfoliating heads with an abrasive surface are disclosed for use with a personal care appliance. The personal care appliance is configured to oscillate the exfoliating head to provide improved smoothing and exfoliation of a subject's epidermis with or without the antecedent application of skin care formula. The oscillating action of the exfoliating head may be rotational, translational, or a combination thereof. In use, the personal care appliance oscillates the abrasive surface of the exfoliating head over a subject's skin in order to remove dead skin from the subject's epidermis. The exfoliating heads may be used to treat rough skin conditions, such as calluses or corns, which have developed on a patient's hand or foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Gerald Keith Brewer, Ricky Wai Kit Chan
  • Publication number: 20140299147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfume dispenser package which also has the function of a perfume applicator. More specifically, the invention relates to a package that dispenses a single dose of perfume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Natura Cosméticos S.A.
    Inventors: Ana Carolina FRANCO SOUTELLO, Anderson da SILVA SANTOS, Luna Menina GONÇALVES WEYEL, Juliana CARVALHÃES LAGO, Joice PANZARIN SAVIETTO, Julio Cesar LEGRAMANTI NEVES
  • Publication number: 20140299148
    Abstract: An actuator cap (1) for dispensing a liquid product, comprising: •a rotatable outer body (2) and an associated actuator button (3), the outer body (2) comprising an inward projecting retaining clip (39) and •a non-rotatable chassis (5) and an associated spray channel assembly (6), the non-rotatable chassis (5) comprising a circumferentially extending slot (40) into which the inward projecting retaining clip 39) of the rotatable outer body fits; •the outer body (2) and actuator button (3) being rotatable between: a first position in which the actuator button (3) is incapable of depression and the inward projecting retaining clip (39) of the rotatable outer body (2) is held firmly in the circumferentially extending slot (40) of the non-rotatable chassis (5) and a second position in which actuator button (3) is capable of depression and the inward projecting retaining clip (39) of the rotatable outer body (2) is held less firmly in the circumferentially extending slot (40) of the non-rotatable chassis (5)
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
    Inventors: Kassie Terra-Lynn Betts, Simon Lewis Bilton, Adrian Barclay Caroen, Christopher John Jones, Garen Kouyoumjian
  • Patent number: 8851086
    Abstract: A hair band comprises a stretchable body and a center hole. The center hole increases in diameter when the hair band is moved from a rest position to a stretched position. A distance between an outer edge of the body and an outer edge of the center hole is greater than the center hole diameter when the hair band is in a rest position. The distance between the outer edge of the center hole and the outer edge of the body decreases and the inner diameter increases as the hair band is stretched. In some embodiments, the body is hollow and filled with one or more of a gel substance, a granular solid, and a viscous liquid. In some embodiments, the hair band is manufactured by one or more of an extrusion molding process and an injection molding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventor: Barbara Carey Stachowski
  • Publication number: 20140290682
    Abstract: An adornment assembly includes an adornment component with exterior and interior surfaces and an interior hook fabric. The interior hook fabric including hook and back surfaces. The interior hook fabric assembled with the adornment component such that the hook surface faces away from the interior surface of the adornment component and the exterior surface faces away from the back surface of the interior hook fabric. The adornment assembly configured for placement on the wearer in relation to an existing elastic band. The existing elastic band surrounding a bundle of hair and forming a constricted area in the bundle. The interior hook fabric configured to embed and become releasably attached to the existing elastic band in conjunction with placement of the adornment assembly over the constricted area such that the adornment assembly adorns the wearer and the hook surface serves as a fastening mechanism to secure the adornment component in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Susan B. Wendschuh
  • Publication number: 20140290684
    Abstract: This applicator comprises an application surface (16), the application surface (16) having a central region (22) and a peripheral contour line (24) analogous to the contour of the lips of a human being. The central region (22) and the peripheral line (24) being intended to receive the cosmetic product. The peripheral line (24) comprises preferred means (26) for application of the cosmetic product on the lips of the user for applying, opposite the peripheral line (24), a surface mass of cosmetic product that is greater than the surface mass applied opposite the central region (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Franck Giron, Chrystele Gevrey
  • Publication number: 20140290683
    Abstract: Nail polish remover strips are pre-sized for toe or fingernails and applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the strips are layered composites having an exterior odor impervious material, a layer of encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and a peelable backing, with the strips being curved to accommodate contact with a person's nail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Katherine Rose Kovarik, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Publication number: 20140290681
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a wiper which can be easily inserted into neck of a cosmetic container. The wiper is fabricated from elastomeric material and comprises a plurality of collapsible members configured to collapse horizontally on an exterior surface of the wiper when under stress. The plurality of collapsible members also serves as locking features by which it can be retained in the container neck. The wiper of the present invention can be particularly advantageous for use in the field of cosmetics, especially fluid cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Zen Design Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Smita Srivastava
  • Publication number: 20140283863
    Abstract: An applicator configured to allow a user to apply liquids to hard-to-reach areas of the user's body, such as the back. The applicator includes an elongated rectangular body of flexible material with looped ends made with a full-width of the body. The body is configured to receive and support the liquid as the user applies the liquid to their back. The looped ends are configured to allow the user to easily maneuver the applicator while keeping the body taught during application. The user inserts a finger in an opening through each end and pulls the ends in an opposite direction to span the applicator's full elongated length and width. This allows the applicator to reach remote areas of the body while allowing the user to easily apply even pressure along the full width of the liquid soaked applicator to evenly and accurately apply the liquid to a chosen body location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Spencer Asset Holding, LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Krenke
  • Publication number: 20140283864
    Abstract: A hair stubble softening device, including a pliable substrate; and, a first layer of grit material located on a first side of said pliable substrate. The grit layer comprises grit in a range of 300-800 grit for rounding the sharp edges on the ends of trimmed hair. The hair stubble softening device preferably includes a second layer of grit material located on a second side of said pliable substrate. Thus, a double sided, disc-shaped disposable unit is provided. In another embodiment, the invention further includes a handle assembly that is securely attachable to the pliable substrate. In this instance, the pliable substrate includes grit material on one side and fastening material on the other side. The pliable substrate attaches to complementary fastening material on the end of the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Finfrock
  • Publication number: 20140261511
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dental flossing device in which dental floss is strung between a dispensing side handle, which dispenses dental floss, and goes into a receiving side handle, which receives used dental floss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Ash Nibbe
  • Publication number: 20140261509
    Abstract: A hairband which comprises an arcuate portion having two ends for attaching the hairband to the rear part of a person's head and a pair of essentially parallel planar arms, each of which extending from an end of the arcuate portion, for attaching the hairband against the sides of the head, wherein the plane defined by each arm is inclined with respect to the plane defined by the arcuate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Avigail Adam
  • Publication number: 20140261513
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus comprising a bobby pin holder, a bobby pin opening mechanism, and an adjustable bracelet made out of a durable material such as a leather strap that wraps around the user's wrist and is secured in place. The most preferred embodiments of the present invention include a bobby pin opening mechanism that has a pair of wedge shaped edges that can be used to open bobby pins by pressing the legs of the bobby pin against one of the wedge shaped edges, thereby forcing the legs of the bobby pin apart and opening the bobby pin for use by a hair dresser or hair stylist. Additionally, one or more ridges formed in the body of the bobby pin opening mechanism may be used to hold the bobby pin opened and ready for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Brittany Kae Lammon
  • Publication number: 20140261512
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a curable nail strengthening composition comprising a polymerizable material, at least one penetrating agent, and at least one curing agent. The strengthening composition penetrates the nail and is cured within the nail plate without cross-linking the nail proteins. Methods for strengthening and repairing nails are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicants: ESSCHEM, FAMOUS NAMES, LLC
    Inventors: JIM NORDSTROM, Linda Nordstrom, Sue Sheariss
  • Publication number: 20140261510
    Abstract: A kit for dental plaque removal comprises a longitudinally extending absorbent dental strip and a holder. The absorbent dental strip has a thickness “t” and a width “w.” T is sized to be receivable in edentulous areas and diastemas, and w is sized to clean the surface of a tooth without protruding past a gingival sulcus and damaging gingival tissue. The holder has a main shaft. A pair of laterally spaced prongs project from a first end of the main shaft. The prongs are configured to reversibly secure a length of the absorbent dental strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel B. Stiefel, David P. Rossiter, III, Shannon M. Santana, Marissa Brown, Alyssa Adoretti, Marianne Peura-Wolff
  • Publication number: 20140251361
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are provided, which are capable of forming a cosmetic film on a human integument when applied thereto. Cosmetic compositions according to the invention typically include a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, optionally, one or more colorants, and a pH-dependant film-forming polymer of poly(methacrylic acid-co-methyl methacrylate) having a ratio of methacrylic acid to methyl methacrylate of about 1:1 to about 1:2, an acid value of from about 150 to about 350 mg KOH/g, and a weight average molar mass between about 100,000 and about 150,000 g/mol. The compositions are capable of forming an adherent film on the integument that is substantially resistant to removal by water at a first pH, but readily dispersible or soluble in water at a second pH higher than said first pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashley L. Howell, Bing C. Mei
  • Publication number: 20140251359
    Abstract: An ergonomic eyelash curler, cosmetic applicator, container, and mascara remover compromising of a grip type device with anatomical features and a fixed ellipsoid curvature tongue at one end. The tongue and grip are shaped to fit the anatomy of the hand to allow free movement of the thumb and index fingers. This device has an ergonomic design that optimizes human wellbeing and overall hand coordination allowing the user to apply precise and natural motion when beautifying and maintaining the eyelashes. The thumb's tactile sense allows the user to apply measured pressure on the eyelash against the curling edge to provide a prolonged and continuous curvature of the eyelash. The thumb and index finger tactile sense allows the user to effectively remove mascara from the eyelash without irritating the eye area. Multiple eyelash beautifying and maintenance functions can be performed with this invention including mascara application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Eukeni Urrechaga, Lizette Urrechaga
  • Publication number: 20140251360
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nail sticker including a UV gel layer and a method for preparing same. In accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure, the need of soaking a nail in a harmful solution for a long time for removal of a UV gel may be avoided while maintaining the advantages of the UV gel. Also, the problems that the opposite end of the cuticle is chipped or the end of the cuticle is peeled may be solved while maintaining the advantages of the UV gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: JC KOREA CORP.
    Inventors: Dong Sung Kim, Hyun Surk Kim, Kyung Sik Choi, Ju Young Park, Jeong Rim Choi, Bo Mi Kim