Cosmetic Or Toilet Patents (Class 206/581)
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Publication number: 20130334094Abstract: A display device for merchandising hair accessories is provided. The display device includes a first set of hair accessories and a second set of hair accessories. Each hair accessory of the first set of hair accessories is of a different accessory type and has a first color. Each hair accessory of the first set is provided with packaging that includes a first colored area indicative of a hair color of a user that best matches the first color. Each hair accessory of the second set of hair accessories is of a different accessory type and has a second color different from the first color. Each hair accessory of the second set is provided with packaging that includes a second colored area indicative of a hair color of a user that best matches the second color.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Lisa C. King, Deborah Rubin
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Patent number: 8607972Abstract: The present invention is a miscarriage kit. More specifically, the present invention is a kit for use with a miscarriage by a human. The kit comprises at least one item for use in helping the human with the miscarriage. For example, the miscarriage kit may contain at least one under pad/bed liner, at least one sanitary napkin, at least one towel, at least one pair of gloves, at least one specimen pan, and at last one container for holding pregnancy remains.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventors: Sandra M. Maclean, Elizabeth Levang
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Patent number: 8602257Abstract: A combination dispenser for hand wipes and hand gel, configured to be held in a cup holder, is disclosed. Some embodiments of the device are substantially cylindrical in order to fit within a cup holder and substantially prevent shifting. Further, embodiments are partitioned internally to provide at least two separate compartments. The partitioned compartments are uniquely designed to hold and provide access to various products such as, but not limited to, hand wipes, sanitizing gel, lotion, fragrance, liquid soap or the like. In some embodiments, a lid covers the device to prevent the hand wipes from drying out. Also, some embodiments include a pump aspect that is in fluid communication with fluid products contained within a portion of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: David Godsell
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Patent number: 8602254Abstract: A swivel compact container has an upper casing and a lower casing hinged with each other. The upper side of the lower casing is opened or closed by a rotation of the upper casing. The swivel compact container further includes a compact fixture which is installed in the interior of the lower casing, has a rotation protrusion that protrudes from both sides of the compact fixture and is installed in the interior of the lower casing, and rotates in an upward direction about the rotation protrusion, and a compact storing casing which is installed at one side of the compact fixture, is rotatable by 360°, and includes a plurality of compact storing grooves at its upper and lower sides to store stuff therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Yonwoo Co Ltd.Inventor: Joong-Hyun Ki
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Patent number: 8602039Abstract: A protective case for a personal electronics device of the type such as, but not limited to, cell phones, personal digital assistants, digital camera, and digital electronic games, includes a shell defining a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment formed to closely receive and retain a personal electronics device therein, and the second compartment defining a selectively accessible storage volume. A cosmetic tray is housed in the accessible storage volume and has at least one form of cosmetic selected from the group of nail polish, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, lip liner, and lip gloss.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: Isaac Gindi
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Publication number: 20130323321Abstract: Chakra stones or crystals are included as part of a personal hygiene or body cleansing composition as a novelty item or for aesthetic or decorative purposes. The chakra stones or crystals can also be used for their spiritual significance and for realigning, revitalizing, or balancing unbalanced chakra energies of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: Renan Garcia
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Patent number: 8596458Abstract: A portable, sanitary, and self-closing carrier for having all hygienic supplies required by a traveler using a public toilet readily accessible to the traveler in one convenient place. The carrier includes a tote bag, a tray, and a handle. The tote bag is portable and sanitary. The tray is replaceably contained within the tote bag and has all of the hygienic supplies required by the traveler using the public toilet readily accessible to the traveler in the one convenient place. The handle extends from the tote bag and is so configured so as to allow the tote bag to close when the tote bag when the handle is lifted during carrying so as to allow the tote bag to be self-closing.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventors: Robert F. Alcorn, Gary N. James
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Patent number: 8590681Abstract: A carrying case including a first container having a first perimeter around a first opening and a second container comprising a second perimeter around a second opening, a first portion of the second perimeter being coupled to a first portion of the first perimeter to form a foldable interface between the first container and the second container; and a handle coupled to the foldable interface, a second portion of the first perimeter being configured to removably couple to a second portion of the second perimeter to enclose the handle of the first and second containers.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Pollyseon, LLCInventors: Polly J. Shrewsbury, Judy S. Im, William M. Dieter
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Patent number: 8590545Abstract: Provided is a compact case including a cover 20, which slides parallel to the case body 10 and the fore end of the cover 20 is lifted upward by the rotating operation of the rail member 30 when the case 20 is located at the point that opening operation is completed, so that the cover 20 becomes leaned against the case body 10. According to the compact case of the present invention, user can makeup conveniently with looking at the portion to makeup in the mirror 21 attached to the cover 20, working efficiency to assemble the compact case can be improved due to the simplified structure, the cost can be reduced remarkably and stable, luxury and soft touch in use can be achieved due to the soft operation to open or close.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Amorepacific CorporationInventor: Soonjae Won
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Patent number: 8590771Abstract: A liquid sample bulk mailing packaging device includes a paperboard envelope blank assembled to form a hermetically sealed leakproof containment pocket such that a moisture resistant coating on one of the paperboard surfaces will prevent leakage in the event an enclosed liquid containing packette fails during mail processing, while the other paperboard surface will absorb the moisture from the packette. The device meets the US Postal Service requirements for machinable and automation letters.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Richard Clarence Bludorn
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Patent number: 8579125Abstract: A display fixture includes a base and a plurality of fragrance plate assemblies mounted to the base. The base includes a top having a top surface, a front, a back, opposing ends and a well. The well has a well surface recessed from the top surface and includes a plurality of openings in the well surface. Each of the fragrance plate assemblies includes a plate with a recess having a geometric shape constructed to correspond to a geometric contour of a bottom of a fragrance bottle, a pair of plate hooks and a pair of spacers attaching the plate to the pair of plate hooks. The pair of plate hooks are inserted into two of the openings in the well to secure each fragrance plate assembly to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Nick Q. Trinh, Vaughan R. Schaub
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Patent number: 8574707Abstract: A molded resin product includes a substrate made of a transparent resin, opaque coating film disposed on rear surface of the substrate except for an area set aside for a patterned portion, a transparent resin material disposed in the area set aside for the patterned portion on the rear surface of the substrate, and an opaque reflection coating or a half-reflective coating laminated to the transparent resin material. Under this configuration, the patterned portion looks as if it pops up from the rear surface of the substrate. If a half-reflective coating is used, the pattern is visible through the half-reflective coating when the pattern is viewed from the rear surface of the lid of a molded resin product.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuo Suzuki, Hideyoshi Kamashima, Takayuki Sunagawa, Shinji Shimada
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Patent number: 8573233Abstract: A cosmetic container with a transparent window has a main base, a cover with the transparent window and mounted on the main base, a lateral movement base mounted between the main base and the cover, a longitudinal movement base mounted on the main base and a transmission element connecting to the lateral and longitudinal movement bases. The transparent window allows a user to recognize kinds and colors of cosmetics that are mounted on the lateral movement base therethrough. When the transmission element is driven by the longitudinal movement base, the transmission element drives the lateral movement base consequently to push the lateral and longitudinal movement bases outwardly. Thus, it is easy to open or close the cosmetic container with only one hand.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
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Patent number: 8564436Abstract: A wallet includes semi-rigid first and second portions each having outer and inner sides, the second portion being hingedly coupled to the first portion whereby the second portion is movable relative to the first portion to define open and closed configurations. The first portion inner side includes a pocket. A foldable changing pad is operatively coupled to at least one of the first portion and the second portion. A flexible container is positioned proximate one of the first portion and the second portion, the container having a bottom and at least one wall extending upwardly from the bottom that are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations defining a reservoir for holding a liquid therein, the at least one wall defining an outlet. A lid is removably coupled to the container outlet. A liquid delivery member is coupled to the lid for selectively transferring the liquid through the lid.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Victoria A. Oleen
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Publication number: 20130270149Abstract: A pressed sanitary tissue receptacle and dispenser comprised of a main body which defines nested inner and outer housing walls. The outer housing wall houses a quantity of liquid which is adapted to initially be isolated from a volume defined by the inner housing wall which houses the dry tissue. In one embodiment, the inner and outer housing walls are covered on their lower ends by a lower cover, and the upper ends of the inner and outer housing walls are covered on their upper ends by an upper cover. The upper cover may be a foil sheet. The liquid is permitted to enter the volume defined by the inner housing wall and become absorbed by the tissue upon the exertion of force on the upper cover, which causes the tissue to press against and deflect the lower cover in such a manner as to cause the lower cover to dislodge from sealing engagement with the inner cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Ozsoy Organik Ternizlik Urunler Pazarlama Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited SirketiInventor: Hailil Aydeniz
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Publication number: 20130270150Abstract: A body washing system provides an integrated single-use package co-locating a moist towelette and a dry towelette; the latter sized and design to permit drying of an individual after applying the moist towelette to their body in a washing process. The compact size and availability of the dried towelette substantially increases at the availability of bathing systems to individuals to whom conventional bathing or showering is inaccessible.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: James Bahcall
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Publication number: 20130274762Abstract: A hand held exfoliation device suitable for repeated use on a facial skin surface is provided. The exfoliation device includes a body and an exfoliating material attached thereto that is sized for application to a facial skin surface. The exfoliating material includes a substrate and an exfoliating surface. The exfoliating surface is formed from a plurality of particles, wherein the plurality of particles are attached to the substrate to form peaks and valleys thereon. The exfoliating material has a surface roughness Sa from about 2 ?m to about 16 ?m and the particles have an average Mohs hardness from about 4 to about 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gordon Gerald GUAY, David Edward WILSON
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Patent number: 8540077Abstract: [Problem to be solved] To provide a compact case built-in with a hinge unit that can be easily assembled while reducing manufacturing costs of parts.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Yoshida Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yuzo Yoshida, Michiaki Kumagai, Yasuko Nakajima
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Patent number: 8522795Abstract: A cosmetic compact that is capable of serving as a docking station for an assortment of power transfer, data transfer, and signal transfer connections. In general, power, data, and signal transfer connections will be of the input and output type, with respect to the compact. The compact docking station is able to provide power on an as needed basis or may be used to recharge one or more portable devices. A Universal Docking Station Compact according to the present invention is characterized by an assortment of power and data interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: ELC Management, LLCInventors: Herve F. Bouix, Christophe Jacob
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Publication number: 20130206641Abstract: A specifically contoured smooth, hard plastic, dark colored hair coloring formula identification clip device, a system of its use, and a method of steps to track and achieve a desired outcome. The hair coloring identification clip preferably includes a stain and water resistant, peel and stick, replaceable, wet erase writing surface label portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Kimberly Sue Newton
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Publication number: 20130206640Abstract: A sanitary toilet kit includes flushable, pre-moistened wipes, a disposable toilet seat cover, and a predetermined amount of bactericide. Alternatively, the kit may include other components such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer, or gloves. The kit provides a sanitary solution for unhygienic conditions in restrooms and helps prevent the spread of disease to the user and other individuals by isolating the user from any contaminants and pathogens on both the seat and bowl of a toilet. The sanitary kit is preferably small and compact enough to be stored in a wallet, a purse, a desk, a drawer, a glove box of a car, and many other discrete locations. The kit can also be dispensed—optionally for payment—at public restroom facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Chester S. Mann, JR.
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Patent number: 8499933Abstract: A compartmentalized protective case houses a portable electronic device and personal care items that are organized and held securely therewithin. The compartmentalized protective case has a major compartment for receiving and housing an electronic device such as a smart phone, cellular phone, music player, or other digital media device. At least one cell compartment constructed within the case receives and houses personal care items removably integrated therein. Personal care items include a plurality of interchangeable replacement cells containing beauty items, cosmetics, hygienic items, oral care products such as floss or breath strips, medications, vitamins, breathe fresheners and/or health care products. A second cell compartment is preferably provided as a removable pouch or restraining system for holding identification cards, currency, visa or bank cards, and/or keys.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Aquarian, LLCInventor: John T. Ziemba
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Patent number: 8496108Abstract: A body washing system provides an integrated single-use package co-locating a moist towelette and a dry towelette, the latter sized and design to permit drying of an individual after applying the moist towelette to his or her body in a washing process. The compact size and availability of the dry towelette substantially increases at the availability of bathing systems to individuals to whom conventional bathing or showering is inaccessible.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Paper Shower LLCInventor: James Bahcall
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Patent number: 8474640Abstract: The present invention is a combined apparatus for storage for storing compressible articles. The combined apparatus including a combination of an expandable, air-tight storage bag and a soft-sided container for storing the storage bag therein. The soft-sided container having four side walls, a top portion, and a bottom portion defining a compact and low profile when in a collapsed state. A base support member is attached to the bottom portion of the container. At least one securing member is attached to the bottom portion of the container. In operation, as air within the storage bag is evacuated from the storage bag, the storage bag and the compressible articles stored therein collapse into the soft-sided container.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventor: Stephen G. Armstrong
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Publication number: 20130160787Abstract: An apparatus is provided for packaging and applying artificial eyelashes, and a method is provided for applying the packaged artificial eyelashes. The apparatus includes a packaging tray having a top surface, and at least one artificial eyelash applicator integrated with the top surface of the packaging tray through at least one attachment point, and removable from the packaging tray when the at least one attachment point is broken.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: Kiss Nail Products, Inc.Inventors: Sung-an Chae, Kyu-sang Han, Ki-chul AHN, Won-seok Oh
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Publication number: 20130160788Abstract: Multi-phase liquid antiperspirant compositions and antiperspirant products including multi-phase liquid antiperspirant compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition includes a first liquid phase, a second liquid phase, and a surfactant component. The first liquid phase includes an antiperspirant active compound and water. The second liquid phase includes a cyclomethicone component. The surfactant component is present in the multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition in an amount sufficient to form an unstable emulsion of the first liquid phase and the second liquid phase upon mixing of the multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition. The first liquid phase and the second liquid phase separate into visibly distinct layers within the multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition after a settling time period of less than or equal to 48 hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: The Dial CorporationInventors: Debra K. Butterworth, Travis T. Yarlagadda, Haiyan Ge
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Publication number: 20130153461Abstract: A hair treatment accessory for use with a hair styling apparatus includes a substrate base for mounting to a hair styling apparatus and a treatment agent disposed on the substrate base. The treatment agent is applied to one of the hair or skin of a subject during use of the hair styling apparatus. The treatment agent may include a conditioning, strengthening, repairing or revitalizing fluid. The treatment agent may include a conditioning oil. The conditioning oil may include ARGAN oil with or without silicon. The substrate base may include an irregular surface dimensioned to assist in retention of the treatment agent on the substrate base. The irregular surface may include open cells or channels. The irregular surface may be formed through a sintering process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Duane Charles Hein, Vito James Carlucci
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Publication number: 20130112591Abstract: An improved dental hygienic kit for use in brushing teeth which includes a flexible body element containing toothpaste, and a diameter restrictor that is engageable with an accompanying ergonomically-shaped toothbrush element to meter a suitable quantity of toothpaste thereon upon withdrawal of the toothbrush from the flexible body element, to ensure minimal toothpaste waste and spillage which is unique and non obvious.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Deborah Maria Allbritton
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Patent number: 8434640Abstract: A release system for releasably securing a container in a closed position is provided. The release system is integrally formed with a container component that is to be applied to a container. The container component is formed with the release system in a first position, which is later moved to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Inventors: Allen G. Timm, Joachim Banik
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Patent number: 8434615Abstract: A hair-appliance holder for retaining a hot hair-styling appliance, such as a hot hair iron, on an upper edge portion of a pedestal sink basin or a towel rod and which, while retaining the hot hair iron, reduces the likelihood of burning contact by the iron with adjacent objects and a user thereof, the hair-appliance holder comprising a counterweight member, or other attachment means, a heat-resistant retaining member having at least one open end for inserting a hot hair-styling appliance, and a connecting strap member, each named member preferably being made of semi-rigid silicone.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Gobalo, LLCInventor: Erin Balogh
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Publication number: 20130104922Abstract: The invention provides a storage unit, configured expressly for storing hair extensions comprising a free standing hanger, divided into sections to accommodate extensions placed on the right side, left side and center of the scalp. The Extension Hanger rests atop a sturdy, circular shaped base and features an elongated, vertical extension pole, on which a series of sturdy hanging arms are horizontally attached, projecting from either side of the main support. A second, adjustable, hinged support arm is positioned at the top of the main support and provides additional stability to the unit. Both this support arm and the unit base feature a heavy duty suction cup for use in securing. The Extension Hanger features between six and eight rows of hanging arms, with each arm featuring a series of spring loaded clip fasteners, on which the individual extensions are hung.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: Brenda G. Hall, Carlus Hall
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Patent number: 8430241Abstract: A hair-appliance holder for retaining a hair-styling appliance, such as a hot hair iron, a hair dryer or the like, in hanging relationship from an upper edge portion of a pedestal sink basin, or alternatively from a countertop or a towel rod, and which, while retaining the hair appliance, reduces the likelihood of burning contact by the appliance with adjacent objects and a user thereof, the hair-appliance holder comprising a strap member, or other retaining means such as a counterweight, a sticky silicone underside to the strap member, or one or more suction cups on the underside of the strap member for attaching to a counter top, adjacent a countertop edge, or a sink basin, and a preferably heat-resistant retaining member attached to the strap member and having at least one open end for inserting a hair-styling appliance, each named member preferably being made of semi-rigid silicone.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Gobalo, LLCInventor: Erin Balogh
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Patent number: 8424542Abstract: An integral cosmetic eye-enhancer and applier facilitating donning of the cosmetic eye-enhancer by holding the applier by the fingertips of a user generally horizontally so as to have to bend the wrist of the user but not have to squeeze the applier by the fingertips of the user when donning the cosmetic eye-enhancer. A pair of applicator trays are replaceably contained within a storage container. A pair of false eyelashes are releasibly attached to corresponding working ends of the pair of applicator trays, respectively. The other corresponding ends of the pair of applicator trays are held by the fingertips of the user generally horizontally so as to have to bend the wrist of the user but not have to squeeze the other corresponding ends of the pair of applicator trays by the fingertips of the user when donning the pair of false eyelashes.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Yougho Han
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Publication number: 20130092594Abstract: A comb holder for removably holding at least one hair clipper attachment comb, includes a frame including a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, and having at least two elongate beams each defining one of the sides and spaced from each other, a plurality of transverse baffles having ends engaging at least one of the beams to define a plurality of open cavities between the beams, and the cavities being constructed and arranged for accommodating at least one tooth of the at least one attachment comb.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventor: James E. McCambridge
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Publication number: 20130075301Abstract: A universal case for a personal item refill is disclosed, which has a first end with a top surface; a second end removably coupled to the first end, which has a conduit having an inner surface and a lip; a refill having an outer surface that is to be disposed within the inner surface of the second end; and a securing mechanism operable to removably couple the second end to the refill, wherein a rotation of the second end relative to the refill changes the relative disposition of the refill.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Olive Anne McLaughlin
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Patent number: 8400300Abstract: A wallet includes semi-rigid first and second portions each having an outer side and an inner side, the second portion being hingedly coupled to the first portion whereby the second portion is movable relative to the first portion to define open and closed configurations. The first portion inner side includes a pocket. A foldable changing pad is operatively coupled to at least one of the first portion and the second portion. The wallet includes a speaker and a sensor for determining when the first and second portions are at the open configuration. A processor is data communication with the speaker and the sensor. Programming causes the processor to automatically actuate the speaker an amount of time after the sensor determines that the first and second portions are at the open configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Victoria A. Oleen
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Patent number: 8397915Abstract: A pet waste disposal system incorporates a rear molding having an interior volume for a rear compartment and includes a bag roll containment chamber moiety adjacent an aperture in a bottom wall. A center molding has an extrusion received in a circumferential lip of the rear molding in a closed position and provides a center wall. The center molding also includes a bag roll containment chamber mating moiety extending from the center wall for engagement of the bag roll containment chamber moiety of the rear molding in the closed position. The extrusion houses a second interior volume for a portion of a forward compartment. A front molding has a sealing surface to engage a front sealing surface on the center molding. The front molding is closely received against the center molding in a closed position opposite the rear molding.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Susan Davidson
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Publication number: 20130062246Abstract: The present invention is a feminine care kit for a locker/backpack comprising a purse, an adjustable wristband, a swivel clasp, and pre-filled feminine hygiene products such as tampons, sanitary napkins, sanitary wipes, towelettes, feminine pads, clean underwear, and sanitary bags for soiled underwear. The present invention allows menstruating young females to discreetly package their essential feminine hygiene products on-the-go. The feminine care kit for a locker/backpack is specifically designed with a separate underwear pocket for storing clean underwear. The present invention may be hung in the user's backpack or locker via the swivel clasp. The adjustable wristband allows the present invention to fit comfortably around the wrist of the user. The adjustability of the wristband allows the present invention to suit users of various wrist diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: Deena STAPLES
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Publication number: 20130056017Abstract: A portable hair styling kit comprising: at least one hair styling instrument, where the hair styling instrument is transported to style a head of hair; at least one battery pack for the hair styling instrument, where the battery pack powers the hair styling instrument to enable a user to utilize the hair styling instrument at a location of their choosing; and a battery charger, where the battery charger charges the battery pack. The portable hair styling kit may all be housed within a storage case for easy transportability. The hair styling instruments may include a blow dryer, a curling iron, a hair straightener, a pair of clippers and a variety of other hair styling tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Dennis Rigsby
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Patent number: 8387812Abstract: A device for supporting at least one cosmetic article, and its method of use, including a base, and a body mounted to be movable in rotation about an axis of rotation relative to the base between a retracted position and a deployed position. An articulation assembly including a pivot is fixedly joined to the body and a sleeve for receiving the pivot is fixedly joined to the base. The pivot is mounted to rotate about the axis of rotation in the sleeve. The articulation assembly includes at least one resilient lug fixedly joined to a first of the sleeve or the pivot. The resilient lug is arranged in the intermediate space and has a free end which is pressed against the pivot and is resiliently deformed over at least a portion of the path of the body between the retracted position and the deployed position thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Jean-François Delage, Thierry Ramboz
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Publication number: 20130037441Abstract: The present invention is a toothbrush and toothpaste tube holder includes a toothbrush head with an elongated hollow tube with a closed end and a distal end that has a plurality of apertures disposed on the distal end and a plurality of bristles that are disposed on the distal end of the elongated tubular head above the apertures. The toothbrush and toothpaste tube holder includes a base cap with a plurality of exterior perimeter ridges that is screwed onto a toothpaste tube dispersing nozzle and provides a secure seal between the toothbrush head and the toothpaste tube dispersing nozzle and a toothpaste tube containing a plurality of toothpaste that is pushed into and through the elongated hollow tube and the apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Marc Pacheco
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Patent number: 8359817Abstract: A face mask combination includes: an envelope having two interconnected sheet layers that confine a space therebetween, an opening formed in one of the sheet layers, and a closure sheet closing openably the opening and attached adhesively and releasably to the sheet layer formed with the opening; and at least one face mask disposed in the space and having two opposite ends, one of the opposite ends being disposed in proximity to the opening so as to be exposed from the opening when the closure sheet is opened. An automatic packaging method for face masks is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Kang Na Hsiung Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jung-Chi Tai, Ho-Hsi Yang, Chien-Chung Su
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Publication number: 20130015098Abstract: A box includes a base and a movable member. A cover is pivotably connected to the base and mounted onto the base which has a first engaging portion engaged with a second engaging portion on the cover to secure the cover to the base. The box has a recess and a stop portion extends from the inner surface of the recess. The movable member is located in the recess and a notch is defined in the mediate section of the movable member and mounted to the stop portion. The cover is pivoted away from the base to open the box by a movement of the movable member relative to the stop portion to disengage the first engaging portion from the second engaging portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: Shao-Nung CHEN
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Patent number: 8348061Abstract: A cosmetic container (X) has a cap (11) that is fit externally onto a container body (1), in which a cosmetic is stored, to fully cover a to-be-covered portion of the container body (1). First and second magnets (15 and 17) are disposed respectively in the cap (11) and the container body (1) so as to oppose each other in the completely covered condition and so that the cap (11) fully covers the container body (1) by the mutual magnetic attachment of the magnets (15, 17). Each magnet (15, 17) is formed into a ring in a circumferential direction and having a plurality of magnetic poles disposed alternately in the circumferential direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Hidan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Komatsuda, Satoru Naramoto
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Patent number: 8348067Abstract: A fingernail color display system. Holding rods having a fingernail color display element are inserted into a display device. The display device has a side section and a top section. The side section provides support for the top section. The top section has holes arranged in rows. Rod support sections are attached to the underside of the top section so that there are rows of the rod support sections. The holding rods are inserted through the holes and are supported by the rod support sections to display the holding rods so that a rearmost row is higher than a frontmost row. In a preferred embodiment the display device is injection molded. Also preferably the top section is tilted with respect to horizontal and the rod support sections are of equal length. Also preferably the rod support sections include an alignment feature for aligning the holding rods so that the color display element is flush with the front edge of the display device.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Shahnaz Mir Brown
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Patent number: 8342333Abstract: A diaper kit for a changing of a single disposable diaper includes a packaged single-use disposable diaper comprising, a sealed substantially air impermeable encasement completely enclosing an interior space and having at least one airtight seal, and a single compressed single-use disposable diaper vacuum-sealed within said interior space, wherein said interior space has at least a partial vacuum whereby a pressure differential acts upon said encasement and said diaper to maintain said diaper in said compressed state; at least one diaper accessory for use in the diaper changing; and wherein said diaper accessory is disposed inside of said interior space of said encasement; wherein said encasement is dimensioned to fit within a pocket of an article of clothing; and wherein said single compressed single-use disposable diaper vacuum-sealed within said interior space is folded at least once; wherein the diaper kit is packaged together with a plurality of non-vacuum-packaged diapers in a combination package for reType: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Diaperoos, LLCInventor: Alan Kay Snell
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Patent number: 8328019Abstract: A dual purpose waste receptacle and toilet tissue roll storage device in which the toilet tissue storage area is arranged below the waste receptacle and provides a base on which the dual purpose device stands in use. A flanged top provides for convenient handling. The device may be made in one or two pieces.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Inventor: Mario Dermo
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Publication number: 20120305442Abstract: A wet/dry compact that contains a volatile product until a time of use. The wet/dry compact includes an automatically opening hinge assembly that pivotably couples a base at least partially encasing a translucent pot, a rotatable lid assembly, and a pot lid in-line with each other. The automatically opening hinge assembly having interference tabs configured to automatically open and/or close the pot lid assembly when the rotatable lid assembly is opened and/or closed relative to the base. The wet/dry compact includes a solid liner that completely covers an opening of the translucent pot and seals the pot lid assembly to a rim of the translucent pot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Adrian C. Apodaca, Timothy Thorpe
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Patent number: 8302776Abstract: A pack of oral care items that allows for simultaneous opening and easy access to the items contained in the pack. The pack of oral care items includes two or more flexible packages. The flexible packages may be arranged in parallel. One flexible package may be an inner package that is located substantially within another flexible package that forms an outer package. The inner package may include an integral burst pouch configured to release a liquid into an interior space of the outer package while keeping the interior space of the inner package dry. Each flexible package includes a frangible region located at or adjacent a top portion and at least one oral care item is disposed within an interior space of each flexible package.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Khoa T. Lien
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Publication number: 20120273385Abstract: A content rendering cosmetic container has an electronic display coupled to a shell of the cosmetic container for rendering content associated with cosmetics. The cosmetic container includes one or more selectable buttons coupled to the shell of the cosmetic container for selecting content associated with cosmetics to be rendered on the electronic display. Each of the one or more selectable buttons may be linked to a specific location for housing a cosmetic product in the cosmetic container, and/or each cosmetic product may be associated with at least one content to be rendered on the electronic display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Cindy Lim, Christopher John Tarling