Methods Patents (Class 132/200)
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Publication number: 20140093465Abstract: Compositions for use with a mascara applicator with vibrating applicator head. The frequency, amplitude and geometry of the vibrating head are sufficient to significantly alter the rheological properties of thixotropic and anti-thixotropic mascara compositions, including an effect that persists after the vibration has stopped. The mascara may be manipulated for improved results, greater flexibility in formulation, benefits in manufacture, as well as other benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: Paul H. Marotta, Daniela Bratescu, Tatyana R. Tabakman, Katie Ann Frampton, George J. Stepniewski
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Publication number: 20140090658Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial nail (4) and to a device (1) for producing an artificial nail (4) from a matrix (14) which comprises a fiber glass laminate and a suitable synthetic resin. The artificial nail (4) has excellent properties as regards its flexibility and adaptability to the respective individual fingertips or toe tips (2, 2?). The thickness (d) of the prefabricated artificial nail, a so-called tip, is fairly homogeneous and ranges from 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm. The artificial nail (4) is attached to the natural nail by means of a special, curing adhesive (5) using a selected radiation of the wavelength (?).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Theresia Malon
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Patent number: 8684011Abstract: The technology described herein provides systems and methods for combing, drying, and straightening hair with a device having one or more rows of teeth. Additionally, this technology provides for an adjustable tension mechanism that provides for the compression of hair, thus wringing it of water and providing the ability for a user to also straighten his or her hair. Furthermore, this technology provides for combing, drying, and straightening hair without utilizing an electric or heating means.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: John P. Ruckart
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Publication number: 20140076343Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising the following components (A), (B), (C) and (D): (A) from 1 to 20% by weight of a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate, (B) from 0.02 to 5% by weight of a cation group-containing polymer (B) having a cationic charge density of from 4.5 to 7 meq/g, (C) from 0.02 to 10% by weight of cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose (C) 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 (D) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Mayuko Hirahara, Izumi Katsuta
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Publication number: 20140076342Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventor: Eric Ngoc Huynh
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Publication number: 20140076345Abstract: Provided is a cleansing composition for skin or hair capable of bringing about a good rinse feel and, in regard to hair, imparting softness to hair during rinsing and after towel drying, and further, imparting a sufficient moist feeling also to skin after application. A cleansing composition for skin or hair, comprising the following (A) and (B): (A) an internal olefin sulfonate having 12 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms; and (B) a cationic polymer or an amphoteric polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Ryosuke FUJII, Yasuhiro DOI
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Publication number: 20140069448Abstract: An ergonomic makeup shield for use in applying eye makeup and methods of using the same are disclosed. The makeup shield has a generally planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface, the body further including at least four generally straight side, with adjacent sides being connected by generally curved corners and the sides being oriented relative to each other to provide angles between adjacent sides wherein at least two of the angles are acute angles and at least two of the angles are obtuse angles, and wherein the top surface has a perimeter that is smaller than the bottom surface and the top surface is connected to the bottom surface by a generally beveled edge extending around at least two of the generally curved corners and along the respective sides adjacent thereto. The makeup shield also may include scale indicia along at least two of the sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventors: Donna J. Forsythe, Richard F.W. Flett
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Publication number: 20140069453Abstract: An apparatus for dressing hair with a first comb 1 having a longitudinal axis X1, including a plurality of teeth 1.1 with a width B1 offset from each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis X1 by a gap L1 and oriented in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X1, and a second comb 2 having a longitudinal axis X2, including a plurality of teeth 2.1 with a width B2 offset from each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis X2 by a gap L2 and oriented in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X2, where the two combs are directly or indirectly mechanically coupled to each other. A respective tooth of the one comb meshes with a respective gap of the other comb and thereby the tooth of the one comb closes the gap of the other comb in the direction of the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: JP-Features GmbHInventors: Christof Prinz, Frank Hans-Joachim Jungmann
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Publication number: 20140060565Abstract: There is provided with a method for humidifying hair and reducing hair damage that humidifies hair readily and improves hair damage with the use of both positive ions and negative ions. A positive ion generation means for discharging electricity between electrodes applied by a voltage to generate positive ions combined to water molecules and a negative ion generation means for discharging electricity between electrodes applied by a voltage to generate negative ions combined to water molecules are prepared. Hair is humidified and hair damage is reduced by irradiation of hair with the positive and negative ions generated respectively by the positive ion generation means and the negative ion generation means.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Emi Saito
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Publication number: 20140060564Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Katherine Rose Kovarik, Joseph E. Kovarik
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Publication number: 20140060563Abstract: A hair brushing device in the form of a brush worn on a hand along with accompanying styling methods to use with the device. A plurality of bristles extends perpendicularly from at least the palmer surface of the device. In addition, a plurality of bristles extends from the outer surface and partially from the dorsal side of the thumb. A securing device is located at the wrist of the device to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. The device may be used to cultivate and maintain concentric hair waves in very short curly hair by brushing from the crown of the head outward. The device may also be used as a means to style longer, straighter hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: DWAYNE HAYNES
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Patent number: 8662089Abstract: The nail-cleaning tool 1000 has a body part 100 and the body part 100 has an oil reservoir 80 therein. An abrasive member 10 and a nib 20 are protruded from the body part 100. The nib 20 is connected to the oil reservoir 80 so that oil is supplied to the nib 20 from the oil reservoir 80, and the nib 20 and the abrasive member 10 are aligned to be in contact with each other by their faces along the longitudinal direction of the body part 100.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Beauty Promotions Inc.Inventor: Yong Bum Hwang
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Publication number: 20140053859Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a nail coating having a major advantage in that it enables a nail coating to adhere to a natural nail or uncoated nail for long wear periods without adhesion loss or other signs of breakdown of the coating. Nail topcoats with improved abrasion resistance are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Creative Nail Design, Inc.Inventors: David Valia, Jamie Ellis
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Publication number: 20140053860Abstract: A hair implement, such as a comb, brush, or pick, is disclosed that includes a handle section containing a rotational bearing within an annular opening in the handle section. When the hair implement is not in use, it may be held on a user's finger and rotate out of the way without the need for the user to disengage his or her finger from the hair implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventor: Sabrina Temple
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Patent number: 8656934Abstract: A hair treatment device or tool to chemically treat a section of hair for highlighting, frosting, perming, coloring, decoloring, straightening, neutralizing, relaxing, conditioning and the like comprising a member or body of lightweight, flexible, resilient, washable, porous, absorbent foam or fabric including at least one hair section treatment channel formed therein extending from the surface thereof to receive a section of hair therein coated or covered with a treating chemical to isolate the section of hair during treatment and absorb excess chemical from the section of hair being treated.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: Barbara Forgione
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Publication number: 20140048092Abstract: A multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising: a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position. The means may include a ratchet assembly, a squeeze assembly, or a dual twist assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew H. Pechko, John S. Kurek, Kristopher Porter
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Publication number: 20140048090Abstract: A device and method for braiding hair or other flexible filaments is disclosed herein. The device comprises a set of gears comprising sector gears and elliptical gears, the elliptical gears having a hollow center portion for receiving the hair or other flexible material. The device further comprises a controller, a motor, a power source, and a user interface. The user interface allows the user to select a variety of weaving patterns. The device and method of the present disclosure may be employed to weave four or more strands of material into a braid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Caleb Chung, Robert M. Sesek
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Publication number: 20140048091Abstract: A device and method for braiding hair or other flexible filaments is disclosed herein. The device comprises controller and a motor whereby the device may be used to intertwine strands of the flexible filament in a desired pattern. A user interface that allows the user to select a variety of pattern modules for operating the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Caleb Chung, Robert M. Sesek
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Patent number: 8651116Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental cleaning aid. The aid includes a threader (or leader) including a monofilament. A follower is provided for following the threader and the follower is at least in part wider than the monofilament. Preferably, the aid includes a loop or fold fastening arrangement by which the threader and follower are fastened together. In one embodiment, the arrangement includes a fold or loop of the follower engaged with a fold or loop of the threader.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Inventors: Adrian Harold Sambrooke Slack, Maria Elizabeth Slack
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Patent number: 8651117Abstract: An applicator used to apply a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or the eyebrows includes a stem having a distal stem portion extending along a longitudinal axis and further includes a brush extending from the distal stem portion. The brush includes a core supporting bristles. The core extends along a longitudinal axis that is entirely contained within a plane. The core further has a first curve that is concave towards a first side of the core and a second curve, different from the first curve, that is concave towards a second side of the core opposite from the first side of the core. The longitudinal axis of the core crosses the longitudinal axis of the distal stem portion at least once. The core of the brush extends along the longitudinal axis of the core towards a free end of the core without turning back towards the distal stem portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Publication number: 20140034073Abstract: A masking device for masking a portion of a nail includes a shield portion having a first operative surface configured to contact the nail, a distal edge configured to expose a distal tip of the nail, an elongated strap portion formed integrally with the shield portion and projecting in a first direction and a strap receiving portion formed integrally with the shield portion and projecting in a second direction opposite the first direction. A plurality of fastening elements are disposed along a length of the elongated strap portion. The strap receiving portion has an engaging member for releasably engaging a respective fastening element of the plurality of fastening. elements. The shield portion, the elongated strap portion and the strap receiving portion are formed from a single flexible material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: KISS NAIL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: James PARK, Dana LONG
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Publication number: 20140034074Abstract: This invention is directed to a fingernail system for operating an electronic device. The fingernail system may include a nail polish and nail tips. The nail polish and nail tips may be formed from any suitable material, including a material that is electrically conductive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Elliott Schwartz
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Publication number: 20140034076Abstract: A polymeric material including units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that the polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: RHODIA INC.Inventors: Vance BERGERON, Dominic Wai-Kwing YEUNG, Jean-Francois BODET, Mark Robert SIVIK, Bernard William KLUESENER, William Michael SCHEPER
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Publication number: 20140034075Abstract: An applicator cup for user with a motorized handle for applying cosmetics. The applicator cup includes an applicator configured to apply a liquid or powder substance (e.g., such as cosmetics, makeup, lotion, sunblock, sunscreen, moisturizer, foundation, concealer, eye shadow, blush, bronzer, cream, or any other appropriate substance) to a user's body. The applicator cup may be configured to enable a user to selectively attach the applicator cup to the motorized handle substantially without touching the applicator. The applicator cup is adapted to enable a user to use the applicator cup in combination with a handle, such as a motorized handle, to apply the liquid or powder substances to the user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Steven C. Machiorlette, Edward Darrell Jervey, III
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Publication number: 20140026915Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Gurami Darjania
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Publication number: 20140026914Abstract: An artificial fingernail system that consists of a base and an artificial nail. The base is affixed to the natural nail. The artificial nail is specially designed to mold to, and snap to, the affixed base. The artificial nail can be removed from the base and replaced with another artificial nail that is sized to fit the same base, with a different design, color, shape, or made from another material. This allows a user to literally change their fingernails from one design or color, to another design or color, in a matter of minutes. The artificial nail system reduces the amount of chemicals used, compared to other processes, which allows for a safer process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Thomas Wilcy Glass
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Publication number: 20140026916Abstract: Herein we describe a method for the reduction of pollution in aquatic systems by incorporating polyhydroxyalkanoate microbeads into personal care formulations such as exfoliants, cosmetics, and toothpaste. Suitable polyhydroxyalkanoate microbeads are biodegradable, have an average size of less than 400 microns, and sink rapidly in aquatic environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: College of William and MaryInventors: Kirk J. Havens, Donna Marie Bilkovic, David M. Stanhope, Kory T. Angstadt
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Publication number: 20140020702Abstract: A method for providing highly luminous or highly masking ornamentation or make-up on a nail and the skin, wherein an applicator filled with a coating liquid which contains at least water and an O/W type emulsion resin and which has tackiness even after drying is used to coat the coating liquid on a nail and the skin in the form of optional shapes and characters, and then the coated drawn lines are dried; a transfer foil is pressed to contact with the coated drawn lines endowed with tackiness; and the foil is peeled off, whereby highly luminous or highly masking drawn lines are transferred, or wherein coloring material powders are pressed to contact with the foregoing coated drawn lines endowed with tackiness without using a transfer foil, and the powders left outside the coated drawn lines are brushed off, whereby highly luminous or highly masking drawn lines are obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Tamotsu Eguchi, Hisami Tamano, Junya Uehara, Hiroshi Sato, Atsushi Nakashima, Satoru Sumiyoshi, Yuya Nagasaka
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Publication number: 20140020701Abstract: There is an anhydrous topical composition which, when spread on a topical surface and then sprayed with water, becomes effervescent and distributes the topical composition evenly over the surface. The composition has: a) a base compound of a carbonate or bicarbonate salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal; b) an acid compound; and c) an anhydrous carrier. The base compound and the acid compound are reactable and are present in amounts sufficient to cause the topical composition in suspension to effervesce when the topical composition is exposed to water. The effervescence acts to evenly distribute squalane over the topical surface upon which the composition was initially applied and provides a cosmetic effect if the topical surface is skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventor: Alyson Galderisi
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Patent number: 8631805Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making up the nails which consists in adhesively bonding, to the nail, an article comprising a prethermoformed backing composed of at least one first noncrystalline thermoplastic material having a softening temperature T3I and at least one second noncrystalline thermoplastic material not having a softening temperature of less than or equal to TSi, and then heating the article applied to the nail so as to soften the said at least one first noncrystalline thermoplastic material for the purpose of completing the matching of the article to the profile of the nail.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Guillaume Kergosien
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Publication number: 20140018276Abstract: Methods of cleansing skin comprise the steps of contacting the skin with a cleansing compositions comprising a fatty ester in combination with a lipid, and either rinsing the composition from the skin with water or wiping the composition from the skin with a dry or damp substrate. The cleansing compositions can comprise at least 8%, by weight of the composition, of fatty ester and/or further comprise a nonionic surfactant and less than about 50%, by weight of the composition, of an alcohol solvent such as ethanol, isopropanol, or mixtures thereof. The methods and compositions provide skin cleansing and hydration benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Timothy Woodrow COFFINDAFFER, Mannie Lee CLAPP, Dennis Eugene KUHLMAN, Kenneth Eugene KYTE, III, Daniel Burton SEARS, Barbara Kay HENDRICKS
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Publication number: 20140014129Abstract: A pubic patch is provided to apply to the pubic area of a woman, particularly the mons pubis (Pubic Mound) area of the pelvic region. The pubic patch includes an adhesive base with a front side and a back side with decorative material attached to the front side, and the back side attached to human body. The pubic patch may further comprise fragrances and/or illuminating devices. The decorative material may be hairs attached to supporting sheet or LED material. Further, a products kit is provided which contains a plurality of pubic patches. The product kit may include an instruction booklet. A method of using the pubic patch is also provided comprises the steps of selecting a pubic patch and applying the pubic patch to the human surface in the pubic area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventor: Nicholo Cocuzza
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Publication number: 20140013501Abstract: A personal care implement is disclosed having a flexible, apertured plastic shell and a resilient polymeric mesh sponge material held inside and in pressing engagement within the shell. In use, a sufficient quantity of a suitable liquid cleansing composition is introduced inside the implement. The implement produces copious quantities of lather foam and cleansing with sensory properties of a conventional toilet bar but with none of its disadvantages.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVERInventors: EVAN CHARLES MURPHY, LIAM ANTHONY PETER MURRAY, STUART HARVEY LEE, HEATHER FRITZSCHE, JOCHEN RAINER SCHAEPERS
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Patent number: 8627830Abstract: A haircut aid is described. The haircut aid has a base section that protrudes away from a tine section providing a guide for the blade of a set of clippers, facilitates an even haircut, and protects the ears of the haircut subject from cuts. A method for cutting hair is also described where a set of clippers is run along the guide from by the base section and tine section of a haircut aid.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Ledge Comb, LLCInventor: Irvin Becker
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Publication number: 20140007895Abstract: A comb for hair or fibres is discloses which comprises a rigid comb body having a spine extending along a longitudinal axis and a plurality of teeth projecting from the spine and extending transversely to the longitudinal axis, and at least one ultrasound generator connected to the spine . In the invention, the or each ultrasound generator comprises at least one ultrasonic transducer operative to apply compression waves to the spine in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the spine so as to cause surface waves to propagate along the spine and the teeth of the comb body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Alexander BRITVA, Alexander DVERIN, Itay MEIR, Sergey STOLIAROV, Ziv KARNI
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Publication number: 20140007894Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system of delivering a solvent to the nail for the removal of polish, gel nails, gel polish, soak-off gel nails, soak-off gel polish or acrylic nails existing on the nail. The system may also be used for the delivery a multitude of substances such as oils, moisturizers, or medicines to the nail or fingertip of a user. The present invention employs the use of a synthetic cap to cover the fingertip to the middle phalanx, or the toe to ensure a substantially air-tight environment for effective delivery of solvents, oils, moisturizers, or medicines. The cap is hypoallergenic, multi-use and can be easily used by a single user (i.e., placing the caps on one hand and also the other).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Noelle Marie Gagnon
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Patent number: 8622062Abstract: A system to facilitate pedicures and all applications where comfortable toe separation is demanded. The system consists of small water soluble tubular devices that fit in between each toe to ensure adequate spacing between the toes while polish is applied during a pedicure or other treatment to toes is required. The entire composition is made of water soluble corn starch and may be left in place when using your own sandal, flip flop or other open toed shoe when your services are complete.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventor: Shari Dragos
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Patent number: 8622063Abstract: A lip substrate applicator kit includes upper and lower applicators adapted to facilitate the application of lip substrates onto the upper and lower lips of a wearer. The lip substrates typically includes an image layer featuring one or more of a variety of colors, graphic designs and text elements. Edges of the applicators may be pre-cut to ensure that the applied substrate presents a symmetrical and clean appearance at the vermillion borders of the wearer's lips. Each applicator includes an adhesive layer, a peel layer and a guide layer. The guide layer has a guide pattern configured to aid a user in trimming excess portions from the applicator generally along a curved pathway, so that the substrate may be customized to fit the lips of the wearer. The kit may include a die cut applicator sheet from which the upper and lower applicators are die cut, suspended and detachable.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Violent Lips, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Paul Haddad
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Publication number: 20140000640Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail polish, especially a light-hardening nail polish, for application to a nail, for example a finger nail, toe nail or the like, and also to a method of nail polishing using the nail polish according to the invention. The nail polish according to the invention allows nail polishing in simple manner and provides polish layers which are especially durable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: WILDE COSMETICS GMHHInventor: Ralf Janda
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Patent number: 8616222Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for separating a hair bundle of hair from the remaining hair for a hair bundle effect such as highlighting, the tools are structured to be applied to hair through a slit and into a through hole, the through hole then holds the hair bundle to receive the hair effect compared to the whole head of hair.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Edmund Baker, Gwenaelle Deloux, Natasha Jane Evans, Neil Anthony Litton, John Edward Sheppard
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Publication number: 20130340781Abstract: This invention relates to an oil absorbing comb and methods for its use. The novel comb of this invention is capable of absorbing significant amounts of oil from mammalian hair or other substrates and methods of using said comb.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Frank Thomas Liebel, Anne Young
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Publication number: 20130340786Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol device formed from: a container containing an aerosol composition comprising one or more propellants and, in an alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic medium, one or more fixing polymers, and a means for dispensing the said aerosol composition comprising a diffuser equipped with a slit-shaped end orifice that produces a fan-shaped spray. The present invention also relates to a process for treating and especially for shaping keratin fibres, in particular the hair, comprising the use of this device, and to the use of the said device for shaping keratin fibres.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Céférino Rodrigues, Fatma Medard, Jonathan Gawtrey
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Publication number: 20130340782Abstract: A hair styling tool having a plurality of bristles and one or more movable members extending radially outward from the core and movable between opposing positions is provided. The movable members move between a retracted position where the divider is fitted between and even with or slightly above or slightly below the bristles to engage the hair and an extended position where the divider is moved out beyond the bristles to disengage the hair from the bristles. The hair styling tool having the movable member which engages and disengages the hair with the bristles minimizes tangling of the hair while brushing. The hair styling tool may be a rotating brush optionally equipped with a motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: M. M. & R. PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michael Ragosta, Claudio Marino, Bruno Meglio, David J. Richmond, Howard C. Richmond
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Publication number: 20130327349Abstract: An elastic band removal apparatus includes a cutting element for removing elastic bands from hair. The cutting element may include a grasping element and an adjacent receptacle that are configured to engage a portion of an elastic band, as well as a severing edge configured to apply a localized pressure to the portion of the elastic band to cut or break the elastic band. The elastic band removal apparatus may comprise a comb, with the cutting element being carried by a spine of the comb, at or near an end of the comb. Methods for removing elastic bands from hair may include the use of such an elastic band removal apparatus. A grooming kit may include an elastic band removal apparatus, one or more elastic bands and a package for carrying the elastic band removal apparatus and the one or more elastic bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Peter J. Tolman, Benjamin J. Durham, Mark P. Durham
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Publication number: 20130327350Abstract: The present invention provides a new paradigm in prefabricated gel nails (also referred to as pre-processed) gel nails, that lends itself to the mass production of the nails, in shapes, colors, styles that are close to finished, and are configured to enable the nails to be securely attached to finger nail plates applying a UV cured bonding method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Khanh H. HUYNH
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Patent number: 8602040Abstract: A lip substrate applicator kit includes upper and lower applicators adapted to facilitate the application of lip substrates onto the upper and lower lips of a wearer. The lip substrates typically includes an image layer featuring one or more of a variety of colors, graphic designs and text elements. Edges of the applicators may be pre-cut to ensure that the applied substrate presents a symmetrical and clean appearance at the vermillion borders of the wearer's lips. Each applicator includes an adhesive layer, a peel layer and a guide layer. The guide layer has a guide pattern configured to aid a user in trimming excess portions from the applicator generally along a curved pathway, so that the substrate may be customized to fit the lips of the wearer. The kit may include a die cut applicator sheet from which the upper and lower applicators are die cut, suspended and detachable.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Violent Lips, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Paul Haddad
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Publication number: 20130319446Abstract: An ingrown toenail cutter (10, 10A) including a handle or shank (12, 12A) which at one end has a curved or angled part (14, 52) which extends away from the handle (12, 12A) and said curved or angled part (14, 52) has a cutting edge (15, 54) on an inner side thereof (14A) and there is also provided a terminal abutment (17, 56) at a free end of the curved or angled part (14, 52) on the inner side (14A) adjacent to cutting edge (15, 54) wherein the cutting edge (15,54) is oriented at an angle of 15°-60° to a longitudinal axis of the handle or shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: Allan Hedger
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Publication number: 20130319441Abstract: A sparkling fingernail coating constructed in a multilayer process provides a fingernail covering that is aesthetically pleasing and durable. The sparkling fingernail coating may comprise a foundation layer, glitter adhesion layer, and a protective top layer. Each layer may be cured in sequence for one or more predefined periods of time to ensure durability and a predictable lifetime for the sparkling fingernail coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: Linda Ma
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Publication number: 20130319443Abstract: A method of forming an image on the skin of an individual by gluing particulate material to a skin surface using a water-based glue that is reconstituted as a liquid after being frozen and retains its adhesive strength to bond the particulate material to the exposed portion of the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Glimmer Body Art, LLCInventor: Ana Emilia See
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Publication number: 20130319444Abstract: A device and method for applying decals to fingernails or toenails involving a substrate and a plurality of decals temporarily affixed to a bottom surface of the substrate, wherein the substrate includes a central body portion, a plurality of stem portions extending outwardly from the central body portion and a decal application tab portion extending outwardly from each of the stem portions. The decal application tab portion has a size and shape corresponding to the size and shape of a human fingernail or toenail and has at least one decal temporarily affixed thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: KMC EXIM CORP.Inventor: Margaret Pak
