Methods Patents (Class 132/200)
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8826918
    Abstract: A first method of systematizing hairstyling tools includes defining hairstyling steps, defining indicia for the steps, determining hairstyling tools to perform the steps, and displaying the indicia on the corresponding tools. A second method of systematizing hairstyling tools includes additionally defining hairstyles, selecting the hairstyling steps to implement the hairstyle, and packaging the corresponding hairstyling tools together as a set. Also within the scope of the invention are hairstyling tools, sets of hairstyling tools, and systems of hairstyling tools according to the first and second methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Goody Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Marie Hornbach, Christopher Davis
  • Patent number: 8826917
    Abstract: A dry nail tip appliqué for applying nail enamel to a nail tip. The nail tip appliqué is configured to conform to the size and shape of a respective nail tip and allows for a convenient and neat application of a French-style manicure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Park Global Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Fa Young Park
  • Patent number: 8820332
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for cosmetically disguising an unattractive finger or toe nail area of a negatively affected hand or foot digit by using a temporary, cosmetically appealing covering, by providing a cosmetic nail covering that will simulate the appearance of a nearby normal nail when a suitably sized and shaped cosmetic nail covering is applied to cover the nail area of the affected digit, and both the cosmetic nail covering and the nearby normal nails of the hand or foot are coated by a user with identical user-supplied nail polish. The covering is made from adhesive tape suitable for wrapping around a digit, and a pad sized and shaped to resemble a normal nail for the affected digit when the pad is adhered to the tape. The tape should enable forming a coating that is as smooth, level, and uniformly colored as natural nails when coated by conventional polish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Maria A. Barile
  • Publication number: 20140238429
    Abstract: An automatic head care device includes independently rotated first rotational driving shaft and second rotational driving shaft, a first link having one end fixed to the first rotational driving shaft, a second link having one end rotatably connected to another end of the first link, a third link having one end fixed to the second rotational driving shaft, a fourth link having one end rotatably connected to another end of the third link, a working shaft rotatably connecting another end of the second link to another end of the fourth link, a working body caring the person's head, the working body being rotatably supported by the working shaft, and a control unit controlling rotation of the first rotational driving shaft and the second rotational driving shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Osamu Mizuno, Tohru Nakamura, Soichiro Fujioka, Toshinori Hirose
  • Publication number: 20140238428
    Abstract: A nose and ear trimmer for disposable razor includes a handle having a first and second end; a razor blade for shaving on the first end of the handle; a nose and ear trimmer at the second end of the handle, the nose and ear trimmer including a circular blade, and alternating fingers and slits, where the slits expose a portion of the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Ryan James Lawliss
  • Publication number: 20140230839
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a multi-active system for down regulating cytokines comprising at least three actives, an extract of camellia sinesis, panthenol, and a glycyrrhizinate salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Timothy Woodrow Coffindaffer, Benjamin Parker Heath, Helen Rochelle Kemp, Robert John Willicut
  • Publication number: 20140230838
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention may reduce the difficulty of removing weft hair extensions from braided hair. Implementations of the present invention comprise a novel apparatus to lift the thread away from the weft hair extension and the braided hair and cut the thread. The apparatus includes a handle and a u-shaped end-piece that includes a blade in the curved portion of the u-shaped piece. In some implementations, the u-shaped end-piece may include a sharpened edge in the curved portion of the u-shaped piece In some implementations, one side of the u-shaped piece may be longer than the other side of the u-shaped piece. In some implementations, one side of the u-shaped piece is tapered at the end with a flat surface to facilitate lifting the thread away from the weft hair extension. In some implementations, the end of the handle can be tapered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Gladys B. Reed
  • Publication number: 20140230837
    Abstract: The present invention provides a barber instrumentality useful for accurate and reproducible hair styling. In particular, methods are provided herein for the use of the instrumentality wherein precise measurements can be taken to reproduce certain styles within a haircut, including cutting with reference to the outline of the hair on the head (the hairline), especially around the temple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Morono HODGE
  • Patent number: 8807146
    Abstract: The invention relates to a housing base suitable for containing a cosmetic product and comprises a compartment, a part, a first hollow element, a second protruding element, a third hollow element and a fourth protruding element. The compartment comprises a bottom and a lateral wall. The part for containing a cosmetic product is embedded in the compartment and comprises a bottom and a lateral wall. The first hollow element is fitted with a second protruding element and the hollow element is fitted with a fourth protruding element. One of the first or second elements is fitted into the lateral wall of the compartment and the other is fitted into the lateral wall of the part. One of the third or fourth elements is fitted into the bottom of the compartment and the other being fitted into the bottom of the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Qualipac
    Inventor: Yevsey Sobol
  • Publication number: 20140224271
    Abstract: A plurality of makeup containers that can be layered laterally adjacent to each other is disclosed. In particular, a body of one container can be disposed within a lid of an adjacent container to conserve space. The lids do not typically have any function other than to keep the makeup components within the containers when the lids are closed. In this manner, the lids are used to hold adjacent containers and relative position to each other so that the plurality of makeup containers that might be laid out on a workspace are not disrupted when jostled. Moreover, the plurality of makeup containers may have features that allow the makeup containers to be vertically stacked upon each other for easy transport and compact carry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Brenda Green
  • Publication number: 20140216489
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to devices and methods for applying cosmetic products. One embodiment comprises a pre-moistened applicator configured for single use to provide a hygienic application of a cosmetic product such as mascara to the eyes, the pre-moistened applicator comprising a body member comprising a plurality of extensions configured for engagement with a user's eyelashes, an attachment member configured for removable attachment to an external apparatus, a reservoir comprising a cosmetic product, and an individually-sealed package to enclose the pre-moistened applicator. Such a pre-moistened applicator can make application of a cosmetic product more convenient and hygienic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Melissa L. Knaus
  • Publication number: 20140216490
    Abstract: An applicator having a concave surface comprising a non-absorbing elastomeric material is effective in topically compositions to minimize the appearance of fine facial hair on women.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Edward Wilson, Gordon Gerald Guay, Kazuhiro Yamada, Michiko Takai, Maya Mitsumatsu, Iku Hayashi, Matthew Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20140216492
    Abstract: It describes a method for assessing hair conditions, conceived to prescribe a customized cosmetic treatment and/or product, comprising the following steps: A) obtaining information about the hair of at least one user by means of at least one questionnaire with at least one question that combines parameters of tactile perception of hair with at least three attributes, defined by softness, combing and coarseness; B) inserting the information obtained in step A in a matrix for classification of hair damages, in order to obtain at least one classification about the hair conditions of the user; C) associating the classification about the hair condition of the user obtained in step B with the characteristics of at least one cosmetic product stored in a database that stores registrations of at least one cosmetic product, in order to obtain at least one result about the customized cosmetic treatment and/or product; and D) prescribing to the user at least one customized cosmetic treatment and/or product according to t
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: NATURA COSMETICOS S.A.
    Inventors: Marcello Magri Amaral, Adriana De Andrade Fregonesi, Carla Maria Sanches Scanavez De Paula, Luciana De Miranda Chaves Vasquez Pinto
  • Publication number: 20140216491
    Abstract: An aerosol spray dispensing comb for applying an aerosolized spray compound to strands of hair through multiple prongs comprising a connection for fluidly mating with a receiving connection in an aerosol can spray nozzle, at least two hollow prongs for dispensing an aerosolized spray, with each of the hollow prongs having proximal and distal ends and lateral sides with a plurality of apertures along the lateral sides. The proximal ends are fluidly attached to the connection in the aerosol can and the distal ends are closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Ruhamah Judith Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140209114
    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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Pamela Johnson
  • Patent number: 8789537
    Abstract: A hair accessory device; in particular, a device and method of use that is uniquely configured to clamp and securely grasp hair in place and allow the hair to appear fuller. The device is a double hair clip having a corresponding pair of pivotable jaws, an inner set and an outer set. This advantageously allows for the secure holding of hair while creating the look of hair fullness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Mirza Loredo
  • Publication number: 20140202482
    Abstract: A disclosed decorative device includes an elongate, flexible foam body, an elongate, pliable core element, a pair of adapters, and a pair of end pieces. A method for making the decorative device is described, as is a method for retaining hair using the decorative device. The decorative device includes the elongate, flexible foam body surrounding the elongate, pliable core element along its length. The pair of adapters are each configured to fixably receive an end of the elongate, pliable core element, with the pair of end pieces, each being configured to connect to one of the pair of adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Federico Didieu
  • Publication number: 20140202484
    Abstract: A skin cleansing composition, comprising (A) an alkyl ether carboxylic acid or a salt thereof represented by formula (1): wherein, R1 represents an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, n represents a number of from 0 to 20, and M represents a hydrogen atom, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, or organic ammonium, wherein, R1 has an average carbon number of from 10.8 to 12.8 and the average value of n is from 2.5 to 3.4, and wherein, the alkyl ether carboxylic acid or a salt thereof contains a component in which n=0 in an amount of from 9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takashi Masui, Hiroki Takeuchi
  • Publication number: 20140202483
    Abstract: A foot covering to be worn on a human foot includes a sock that covers the human foot. The sock is characterized by a frontal opening that causes the toes of the human foot to be exposed. The sock includes an inner material that causes skin on portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock, to be exfoliated while the sock is being worn on the human foot. The sock includes one or more loop connectors, which couples an upper portion of the frontal opening to a lower portion of the frontal opening such that the one or more loop connectors fits between at least two toes on the human foot. An upper cuff portion of the sock includes a string and/or an elastic material that enables the sock to fit snuggly around the portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Jennifer Kay Snider-Tornetta
  • Publication number: 20140196738
    Abstract: The hair gluing product of the invention is clear gel or crystallizing protective growth serum that dries down to form a peelable film over your natural hair and scalp. The invention allows for application of hair bonding glue without damaging natural hair or scalp. It contains aloe extract, tea tree oil, chamomile extract. It is available in an assortment of colors. The purpose of the gel or serum is to protect client's natural hair/scalp from being damaged by the use of hair bonding glue, which is used for weaving styles. When hair bonding glue is applied directly to the natural hair and scalp it has a tendency to cause breakage and leads to damage hair the invention will cover the natural hair, which will allow the hair bonding glue to be applied directly to the shield that appears after the invention dries on the hair/scalp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: Calvin Lee Garris
  • Publication number: 20140190506
    Abstract: The present invention includes method and apparatus for aiding in the trimming of fingernails and provides a fabric cone with slits in the side for putting hands inside the cone and a transparent top cover over the large part of the cone so that a person can trim their fingernails while inside the fabric cone and observe the process through the transparent cover and retain within the cone any flying fingernail fragments that might otherwise be causing problems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Gurami Darjania
  • Patent number: 8770208
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for treating head lice infestations are described. Some embodiments include a nit (louse egg) detection plate that provides a surface against which irregularities of a hair of a person are more apparent to a viewer than without the detection plate. The detection plate may also include a serrated edge that is operable to separate hairs of the person for viewing over the detection plate. Other embodiments provide a method for using the detection plate to detect and remove nits from hairs of a person. The method may include placing a thin layer of hair of a person over the detection plate, detecting nits by viewing the hairs against a backdrop provided by the detection plate, and removing any detected nits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Kelly Meinig
  • Publication number: 20140174464
    Abstract: The application device (12) for a cosmetic product (16) comprises a receptacle (20) and a cosmetic article (22), the cosmetic article (22) being suitable for moving relative to the receptacle (20) between a retracted position inside the receptacle (20) and an extended position outside the receptacle (20), the cosmetic article (22) comprising a body (34) and the cosmetic product (16) housed inside the body (34), the body (34) defining a cosmetic product (16) outlet orifice (38) from the body (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Lionel Drugeon, Jean-Marc Lebrand
  • Publication number: 20140174463
    Abstract: A method for moving a color-makeup tool of an automatic color-makeup machine includes: driving a moving platform to carry a picture capturing module and a color-makeup tool to move relative to a part, to undergo makeup, of a user; during movement of the moving platform, by the picture capturing module, sequentially capturing pictures of the part to undergo makeup to obtain multiple pictures respectively; sequentially comparing an image difference between two consecutively captured pictures among the pictures; determining, according to a comparison result of the image difference, whether the moving platform is positioned; and when the moving platform is positioned, by using the color-makeup tool, performing makeup on the part to undergo makeup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Zong Jing Investment, Inc.
    Inventor: Charlene Hsueh-Ling WONG
  • Publication number: 20140174462
    Abstract: A travel mouth-cleaning device contains a roll of floss, a plurality of teeth, a pick and a brush. The device may be used in a travel or non-travel capacity. The invention may be placed on a keychain that can be carried in the pants pocket or in a purse or other carrying container. The invention is small enough that it will not protrude the container while being transported. The invention can clean the tongue faster and easier than most conventional tongue scraper devices currently on the market, with a scraping action on the surface of the tongue from the plurality of teeth on the device. Moreover, all the necessary tools to clean the whole mouth are included within the device. Furthermore, the invention is easily transported so a person can clean their mouth after each meal while away from a place like their home bathroom or other facility. Moreover, to facilitate transportation the invention may be constructed of a material like a plastic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: John Eric Sexton
  • Patent number: 8757173
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventors: Katherine Rose Kovarik, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Publication number: 20140170194
    Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfumes, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials, perfumes and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. The perfumes disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Robert CETTI, Zerlina Guzdar DUBOIS, Virginia Tzung-Hwei HUTCHINS, Michael Wayne KINSEY, Christine Marie READNOUR
  • Publication number: 20140166033
    Abstract: A dual cosmetic dispenser has a hollow body with two axially aligned distinct chambers separated by a dividing member. An end cap is provided for sealingly closing opposite open ends of the chambers. Each of the end caps carries an applicator for dispensing the cosmetic substance from the chambers. The user can load the dispenser chamber with any desired cosmetic substance, be it a perfume, mascara, lip gloss, etc. The dispenser body can have a variety of aesthetically pleasing configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Charisma A. Declouet
  • Patent number: 8752561
    Abstract: A ponytail holder includes an outer covering with a front surface and a hook fabric with a hook surface. The ponytail holder may include a tube with inner and outer surfaces and a longitudinal slit forming opposing longitudinal edges. The ponytail holder may also include end caps. A storage device for storage a plurality of the ponytail holders is described along with a kit for making the ponytail holder and a method of manufacturing the ponytail holder. Various embodiments of the ponytail holder, storage device, kit, and method of manufacturing the ponytail holder are described. The ponytail holder is configured for placement around a constricted area of a bundle of hair and over an existing elastic band that surrounds the bundle and forms the constricted area. The hook fabric is configured to mate with the existing elastic band such that the outer covering adorns the bundle of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Susan B. Wendschuh
  • Patent number: 8752560
    Abstract: An eyelash spoon (1) and a method for applying mascara to the eyelashes (19) on an eyelid (9) permit an easy and effective application of mascara to the eyelashes (19). The eyelash spoon (1) includes a dish-type body (3) with cut-out sections (11a, 11b) matching the shape of the eye. The convex exterior of the dish-type body (3) serves as a bearing surface for the eyelash brush. A handle for holding the eyelash spoon (1) can be attached permanently or in a detachable manner to the shell (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Violeta Salicunaj
  • Publication number: 20140158147
    Abstract: A makeup application assist device is provided that includes an upper portion adapted to be placed above an eye and including a first cutout portion and a lower portion adapted to be placed below the eye and including a second cutout portion. The first cutout portion facilitates the application of makeup to specific areas surrounding the eye and the second cutout portion facilitates the positioning of the makeup application assist device around the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: KERRI BUTCHER INTERNATIONAL
    Inventor: Kerri M. Butcher
  • Publication number: 20140163445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to free-form structures made by additive manufacturing, and methods for the manufacture thereof. The rigid free-form structures comprise a lattice structure which is impregnated by a polymeric or other material. The rigid free-form structures may be used in wound treatment, e.g. as a facial mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: MATERIALISE NV
    Inventors: Jari Heikki Petteri Pallari, Mikael Lars Justinus De Bruijn
  • Publication number: 20140158146
    Abstract: A nail manicure method comprising applying a protective coating to portions of the surface of a finger or toe nail or a cuticle adjacent thereto where the application of nail polish is not desired, optionally manipulating the protective coating into a desired shape, and applying nail polish to regions not covered by the protective coating. Once the nail polish has at least partially dried, the protective coating is removed to reveal an underlying area with defined regions of nail polish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Jacqueline A. Smith
  • Patent number: 8739804
    Abstract: A mechanism for releasing an eye strip from a backing material card is described. The backing material card includes a movable flap that releases a right and/or left undamaged end of a strip (for right or left hand preference) into free space in order to conveniently lift the strip off the backing material, preferably between the user's thumb and index finger, for proper orientation and placement on the eyelid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Victoria McGill Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Cohen, Steven Thomas Winkler
  • Publication number: 20140144456
    Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising (A) an anion surfactant, (B) a glyceryl ether having an alkyl group or alkenyl group with from 4 to 12 carbon atoms, (C) a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose represented by the following formula (1) wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a substituent having a cationized ethyleneoxy group and a propyleneoxy group and n represents a number of from 20 to 5000, which represents an average polymerization degree of anhydroglucose, and wherein the substitution degree of the cationized ethyleneoxy group is from 0.01 to 3, and the substitution degree of the propyleneoxy group is from 0.01 to 5, and (D) water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mayuko Hirahara, Izumi Katsuta, Hiroki Mizushima, Azusa Kasuga, Eiji Terada
  • Publication number: 20140144457
    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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventor: Anastasia Soare
  • Patent number: 8733371
    Abstract: A device for delivering an agent to the skin or the hair or the fur of a recipient. In one form the device has a comb-like extent of tines which are of a carrier material that will melt on contact with skin and thereby deposit an agent that is mixed with the carrier. In other form there is an abrading material in the mixture so as to abrade the skin and thereby allow the agent to be deposited. In the latter case the agent may be an inoculant. The tines may also be placed on a glove so that the agent can be delivered by moving the tines over a selected area to deposit the agent. The device can be in the form of a finger condom having a tine strip. The methods allow delivery of the agent using the various forms of the device and to accomplish various purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Jan Rassman
  • Publication number: 20140142016
    Abstract: A skin cleansing agent composition of the present invention contains an isotropic liquid phase, which is a bicontinuous structure, and containing: 15 to 30 mass % of a nonionic surfactant having HLB of higher than 9 and equal to or lower than 20; 1 to 15 mass % of a nonionic surfactant having HLB of equal to or higher than 5 and equal to or lower than 9; 10 to 40 mass % of an oil agent exhibiting a viscosity at 30 degrees C. of equal to or lower than 30 mPa·s; 10 to 40 mass % of a water-soluble solvent having 3 or more of hydroxyl groups in single molecule; 10 to 30 mass % of a water-soluble solvent having 1 or 2 hydroxyl group(s) in single molecule; 0.05 to 1.0 mass % of a water-soluble polymer containing (meta)acrylic acid as a configuration unit and/or an acryloyl methyl taurate-vinylpyrrolidone copolymer; 0.001 to 2.0 mass % of a water-soluble inorganic salt and/or an organic salt having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi Tomokuni, Tomonori Fukuchi
  • Publication number: 20140137883
    Abstract: A razor, which includes at least one blade, that detects when it is adjacent to skin. Via an imaging device coupled to the razor, whether an area of the skin is sensitive to shaving is determined. Responsive to determining that the area of the skin is sensitive to shaving, the razor automatically adjusts a position of the blade with respect to a hair cutting plane defined by a protective device coupled to the razor that limits proximity of the blade to the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: LEIGH M. ROTHSCHILD
  • Publication number: 20140130822
    Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising the following components (A), (B), and (C): (A) from 1 to 20% by weight of a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether carboxylate in which the average addition mole number of the polyoxyethylene is 3.5 or less and the number of carbons in the alkyl group is from 10 to 18, (B) from 0.02 to 10% by weight of cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose represented by the following formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a substituent group having a cationized ethyleneoxy group and a propyleneoxy group, n represents a number of from 20 to 5000 which is a number representing the average polymerization degree of anhydroglucose, and the substitution degree of the cationized ethyleneoxy group is from 0.01 to 3 and the substitution degree of the propyleneoxy group is from 0.01 to 5, and (C) water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mayuko Hirahara, Izumi Katsuta
  • Patent number: 8720453
    Abstract: A hair curler is provided having first and second hollow end tips. Each end tip has upper and lower clamping surfaces and has an open inner end. First and second spring clamps are within the first and second end tips, respectively. The first and second end tips are connected at their open inner ends. The first end tip is configured to hold one end of a lock of hair close to a user's scalp and the second end tip is configured to hold another end of the lock of hair after the lock of hair has been wound around the curler between the first and second end tips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas E. Brown, Catherine S. Brown
  • Patent number: 8707968
    Abstract: A hair weave removal tool comprising a shaft having first and second ends; and at least one peripheral, each peripheral having a base, including the capability of attaching the peripheral to the shaft, wherein at least one peripheral comprises a fork and razor peripheral, comprising: a prong extending from the base generally opposite the point of attachment to the base, at least two arms extending from the prong, and a blade extending between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Carla Gardner
  • Publication number: 20140109928
    Abstract: An ergonomic groomer is provided for use with a human integument. The groomer comprises a handle portion and a head portion wherein the longitudinal axis of the head portion is positioned or can be rotatably positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The handle being suitably dimensioned for holding between the thumb and fingers without rotation of the handle. The head portion having at its distal end means for optionally holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to the eyelashes or another integument on contact therewith, such as but not limited to bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Marisol Simard
  • Publication number: 20140109927
    Abstract: An ergonomic applicator is provided for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes. The applicator comprises a handle portion and a head portion wherein the longitudinal axis of the head portion is positioned or can be rotatably positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The handle being suitable dimensioned for holding between the thumb and fingers without rotation of the handle. The head portion having at its distal end means for holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to the eyelashes on contact therewith, such as but not limited to bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Marisol Simard
  • Publication number: 20140105942
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (c) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Bradford Joseph Pistorio, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim M. Singer, Henri Samain
  • Publication number: 20140102469
    Abstract: Methods for covalently binding a silicone polymer to hair or nails using UV light, a catalyst, a reactive solution, and compositions related thereto. The methods can include synthesizing a photo-reactive silicone and bonding the photo-reactive silicone polymer to hair, nails, or keratin. The methods can also include applying a vinyl-containing silicone polymer and a catalyst, or an aldehyde functionalized silicone polymer and reactive composition, to covalently bond the silicone polymer to hair, nails, or keratin. An advantage of covalently bonding silicone polymer to hair or nails can be that the silicone polymer add strengthens and shine to hair and nails, but are more resistant to washings with soap and shampoo than non-covalently bound silicone polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: LIQWD, INC.
    Inventors: William Gunter LOUDON, Dean Vegas CHRISTAL, William Jeffrey BERTRAND
  • Publication number: 20140105944
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; (c) at least one volatile solvent; and (d) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Bradford Joseph Pistorio, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Jim M. Singer
  • Patent number: 8695610
    Abstract: A method of making up the skin or the lips, the method including measuring at least one optical characteristic at least one location of the skin or the lips; and automatically forming on the skin or lips a deposit that has an optical characteristic that varies and that corresponds substantially at said location, to the measured optical characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Didier Gagnebien
  • Patent number: 8695495
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nail print apparatus including a storage unit in which a plurality of sets of data relating to a plurality of design parts constituting each of a plurality of design images are stored, a photographing unit which obtains a finger image by photographing a finger, a nail region information detection unit which extracts a nail region from the finger image and detects an area, a length in horizontal direction and a length in vertical direction of the nail region, a design selection unit which selects one design image from the design images which are stored in the storage unit, a part layout calculation unit which reads out the one design image and calculates a print size and a print position of each of the design parts, and a print unit which performs a printing to the nail region according to printing data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shogo Hashimoto