Combined Patents (Class 401/195)
  • Patent number: 8182167
    Abstract: A lamp pen includes a pen body, a refill, a conductive rotating slide, a lamp, and a cartridge holding a battery. The rotating slide is electrically connected to the battery. A conductive bar on a surface of the slide abuts an end of the cartridge, which comprises a helical surface forming higher and auxiliary higher slots disposed at a highest point of the surface. A first lead of the lamp is connected to the battery, and a second lead is affixed within the higher slot. Rotating the slide causes the conductive bar to engage either the higher slot or auxiliary higher slot, pushing the cartridge downward so that the refill extends out of the pen tip. When the higher slot is engaged, the second lead of the lamp connects to the conductive bar, the electric circuit completes, and the lamp illuminates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Beifa Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Liang Liu
  • Publication number: 20120121309
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes an application assembly comprising a non-rigid container including an upper opening, a neck adjacent thereto, and a reservoir for storing a liquid cosmetic; and a massaging mechanism; and a vibration mechanism mounted to an outer surface of the container by securing to the neck and a lower portion of the container. The cosmetic applicator can provide a user with a pleasing “feel” when rubbed against the skin with the dispensed lotion and when the vibration mechanism activates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: CHUEN CHERN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LI-MEI LIU
  • Publication number: 20120121313
    Abstract: A massage device (10), in particular for the scalp, comprising support means (18, 22, 42) and massage fingers (20) that are pivotally mounted to the support means and that are configured to move apart from one another when they are pressed against the scalp, each finger being connected to the support means via hinge means (38) that define at least one pivot axis (40) for the finger, the support means including pivot-limiter means (62) for the fingers that define the most spaced-apart position for the fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Patent number: 8172474
    Abstract: A writing instrument is releasably attached to a tether. The writing instrument has a hollow body. A locking cap assembly is configured to be coupled to a tether. The locking cap assembly is further configured to detach from the hollow body of the writing instrument when a force is applied to the tether. The locking cap assembly is inserted into an end of the hollow body of the writing instrument. The locking cap assembly comprises a compressive locking cap. The compressive locking cap comprises a compression fastener, a cap, and a nut. The compression fastener and cap have a hole and one end of the tether passes completely through the compressive locking cap through the hole. The nut is coupled to the end of the tether that passed completely through the compressive locking cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wesley Dale Dickover, Dean Frederick Herring, Philip M. Woodward
  • Patent number: 8172475
    Abstract: A liquid droplet ejecting device suitable for ejecting a droplet from a substrate onto a support at a distance greater than usual. A liquid droplet ejecting head that includes a plurality of actuating chambers is linked to a single common ejection nozzle through which a droplet is to be ejected from the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Societe Bic
    Inventors: Alain Rosenzweig, Kurt Rath, Colin Philip Brooks, Andy Hills
  • Patent number: 8147159
    Abstract: A hand-held instrument comprising a writing utensil and associated handles interconnected to each other to allow a user to selectively position the writing utensil in either an extended position of use or a closed position of storage, as well as a variety of positions there between. The writing utensil may take a variety of forms, and the handles may incorporate additional devices or tools. The rotation of the handles about the writing utensil allows a user to manipulate the handles in a variety of ways, similar to that of a “butterfly knife” or similar device comprising balisong style openings. In one aspect of the invention, the writing instrument may be used to perform moves or tricks as a novelty device to provide entertainment and enjoyment to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis S. Glesser, Eric G. Glesser
  • Patent number: 8149227
    Abstract: Systems for removing or attenuating friction and/or click noise generated during writing with a smart pen are disclosed. In a smart pen, the writing cartridge is biased towards a first side of the smart pen internal cavity by a low-force biasing system without affecting writing cartridge movement. For example, the writing cartridge is comprised of a magnetic material and a magnet is embedded into the first side of the smart pen internal cavity to bias the writing cartridge towards the first side. Alternatively, the material comprising the writing cartridge or smart pen internal cavity is modified, reducing friction between the components. As another alternative, a DSP method identifies analyzes one or more parameters of received audio data to differentiate click noise from audio data, and may receive data from a movement sensor indicating when the writing cartridge has moved to reduce power consumption for identifying click noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Livescribe, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Marggraff, Marc Thomas, John Hartman, John Carter, Mauricio Greene, Mike Lehr, Allan Hessenflow, Igor Feldman, Dan Keller, Stuart Neubarth
  • Patent number: 8118510
    Abstract: An electronic assembly that produces audile signals, such as prerecorded phrases, when activated. The electronics assembly is part of a secondary device, such as a pen, utensil, jewelry, or similar small object. The electronics assembly includes a housing having a first end and an opposite second end. A battery casing is disposed within the housing. The battery casing is sized to retain a plurality of concentrically stacked button cell batteries. An electronics module is provided within the housing for producing audible signals. A spring extends from the electronics module into the battery casing and biases the button cell batteries into a stacked configuration. The electronics module is powered, in part, by electricity flow through said spring from the button cell batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Jay Kamhi
  • Publication number: 20120039662
    Abstract: A stylus includes a housing defining a receptacle therein; a stylus body assembly including a stylus body. The stylus body includes a first end, a stylus head mounted on the first end, a second end opposite to the first end and a pen head mounted on the second end; the first end and the second end are selectively accommodated in the receptacle for using the stylus head or the pen head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YONG-GANG ZHANG, KUAN-HUNG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120009004
    Abstract: A writing pen, including a writing pen portion; a ferro rod positionable to extend from the writing pen portion; and a striker portion positionable to extend from the writing pen portion to substantially conceal the ferro rod, The striker portion has one or more striker members which may be struck against the ferro rod for generating sparks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Jiun-Yu Chu, Morgan Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120009002
    Abstract: An applicator device, including a holder for holding a substance, an applicator for applying the substance, and a temperature control circuit for controlling the temperature of the applicator and the substance to be applied by the applicator. The temperature control circuit includes a microprocessor unit for control and a temperature changing element located in close proximity to the applicator for changing the temperature of the applicator to a predetermined temperature under the control of the microprocessor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: HCP INNOVATIONS HONG KONG LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Ping Sun Lo, Patrick Hok Yuk Cheung
  • Publication number: 20120001410
    Abstract: A combination bookmark and highlighter device composed of a flat and thin bookmark body that may be marked with text or images. This bookmark body will have a head end and a back end. The head end of the bookmark body will have highlighter attached, often positioned within a slot in the head end of the bookmark body. The highlighter portion will usually contain a protruding highlighter tip positioned so that a user may grasp the device and use the tip to mark other objects. The bookmark portion of the body will be both thin and relatively stiff. Most of the portion of the bookmark body will not be occupied by the highlighter, so that the majority of the thin flat portion of the bookmark portion may be used as bookmark, leaving only a small portion of the bookmark body and highlighter body protruding from the book.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Tony Kok Ng
  • Publication number: 20110305498
    Abstract: A novelty golf ball-shaped measuring device is described. The golf ball assembly is split into two halves, one having a wireless receiver and display while the other has a transponder that is activated by an RF transmitter. Distance between the halves is calculated using the received wireless signal and is shown on the display. A pen-shaped device is also described in which the cap houses the display, and the pen barrel houses the transponder. Other sport and household item-shaped devices that split into multiple parts to measure and display distances are envisioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Damian De La Rosa
  • Publication number: 20110286783
    Abstract: A toothbrush combined with a toothpaste dispenser with a wall mounted holder. The present invention comprises of a twist knob that is able to push a piston up a toothpaste compartment. The piston creates pressure inside the toothpaste compartment and causes the toothpaste to travel up a main channel. The main channel branches into a plurality of smaller tubes. Each tube has a respective rubber tube dispenser that protrudes and extends from the brush head. The rubber tube dispensers allow the toothpaste to be dispensed on top of the bristles. The toothbrush additionally comprises of a mouthwash strip roll dispensing mechanism positioned in the knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Vanessa Lynn HARDEN
  • Publication number: 20110286784
    Abstract: A hand-held dental appliance provides a complete, portable dental care system. The appliance stores toothpaste in a toothpaste delivery canister. The appliance has a removable cover to protect a toothpaste dispensing toothbrush unit that is separably connected to the canister, The toothbrush unit has a brush head at the end of a stem ending with a connector for joining with a cooperating canister connector. When the brush unit and canister connectors are joined, a dispenser tip at the connector end of the canister fluidly communicates with a distributed orifice disposed within a bristle array on the brush head by means of a fluid-communicating passage in the stem leading from the joined connectors through the orifice. The orifice is overlapped by a set of resilient flaps enabling toothpaste to flow into the bristles but inhibiting backflow through the orifice. The size and shape of the canister enables it to be gripped for brushing with the brush head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Cristian E. Gipson
  • Publication number: 20110262209
    Abstract: A fluid application device for applying a fluid to a surface and removing the same as necessary. The device may generally comprise a fluid applicator and a textile base member for sanitizing gym equipment, wiping windows, applying sunscreen, and the like. The fluid applicator may comprise a spray applicator, a permeable bladder, and the like. The textile base member may include but is not limited to a hand towel, a wristband, and any other known textile configurations. In one embodiment, the present invention may be used by gym patrons to sanitized gym equipment before and/or after use. The present invention may also be used to clean other surfaces including but not limited to household windows, vehicle windows, and the like. Additional embodiments of the present invention may also be used either to apply sunscreen on a user or as a fishing towel to clean hands and remove odor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: James Landy
  • Publication number: 20110243641
    Abstract: A stylus includes a tube, a head engaged with a first end of the tube, and a cap engaged with a second end opposite the first end of the tube. The cap includes a power source inside the cap. A button is formed on a first end of the cap to control the power source. A light body extends from a second end opposite to the first end of the cap and is electrically connected to the power source. The light body is accommodated in the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WEI DU
  • Publication number: 20110236121
    Abstract: A writing instrument comprising: (a) a body having opposing first and second ends, (b) a first marking element extending from the first end, (c) a second marking element extending from the second end, and (d) at least one sheet dispenser coupled to the body between the first and second ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Barry W. Mattson, Andrew J. Kopel
  • Patent number: 8016505
    Abstract: A letter opening device for use with a writing instrument having a writing end and a distal end includes an elongate clip and a protrusion generally perpendicular from the elongate clip for operative coupling to the writing instrument. The letter opening device also includes a cutting blade extending between the elongate clip and the protrusion to open a letter when the letter is passed between the elongate clip and the writing instrument from the distal end toward said writing end. The protrusion may alternatively be coupled to a sleeve for removable attachment to the writing instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Kole Zekaj
  • Patent number: 8016506
    Abstract: An improved map pen comprises a fold up map or a stack of multiple sheets. A cocked flap or a sliding type knob or geared stopping mechanism is employed for holding the pulled-out map in any pulled-out position. The map pen is equipped with an additional pen mounted to the outside scroll end. A mini compass is mounted on top of map pen top button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Adamberry
  • Patent number: 8011846
    Abstract: A pen flower comprises an artificial flower head attached to the cap end of a writing instrument and flower stem-like appearing material, such as floral wrap, wrapped around the writing instrument to re-design a writing instrument, such as a standard ball point pen, into the appearance of a flower. The pen flower further comprises a flower pot containing smooth spherical elements such as marbles or beads. A plurality of flower pens are placed in the spherical elements in the flower pot with the flowers on at least some of the instruments being located outside the pot whereby the writing instruments are held in the flower pot in a manner which produces an appearance of a potted flower while also allowing each writing instrument to be easily removed from the pot for use and replaced into the pot to re-establish the potted flower effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Marianne Bates
  • Publication number: 20110206444
    Abstract: In various novel embodiments thereof, the inventive hand held active element instrument (such as a writing instrument) is readily operable by a qualified user, to be secured in such a manner as to minimize any risk of harm therefrom to a child who gains possession thereof, and subjects the instrument to physical manipulation, by preferably providing at least one two- or greater step securing component, that must be operated through the applicable number of provided steps, by a qualified user, in order to secure and unsecure the instrument's at least one active element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Rosica
  • Publication number: 20110180095
    Abstract: An electric eyelash brush has a housing, a motor driving module mounted inside the housing, an eyelash brush connected with the motor driving module and having one end protruding beyond the housing, and a cover detachably combined with the housing to receive one end of the eyelash brush. The motor driving module has a fixing member, a motor mounted inside the housing through the fixing member and a motor control circuit connected with the motor. The motor control circuit is electrically connected with a switch mounted on the housing to control motor to rotate the eyelash brush clockwise and counter-clockwise. The motor control circuit has a timer setting function to stop the motor after exceeding a reasonable operation time so as to secure operational safety. Besides, the eyelash brush can be replaced with eyelash brushes with different forms of eyelash brushes based on users' demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: George Chen
  • Publication number: 20110176856
    Abstract: An applicator system for applying a product to a surface includes an adjustable implement comprising an applicator that is selectively pivotable at least about ninety degrees. By virtue of having an applicator that is selectively pivotable ninety degrees, the adjustable implement is capable of applying various products in multiple positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: HCT Asia Ltd
    Inventors: Nick Gardner, Adrian C. Apodaca, Armando Villarreal
  • Patent number: 7975730
    Abstract: Coloring apparatus comprises a first marker pen having a housing including an absorbent nib containing a liquid or dye of a first color, and a second marker pen having a housing including an absorbent nib containing a liquid or dye of a second color. The housings of the marker pens are dimensioned and shaped to engage opposing end portions of a tubular docking member with their absorbent nibs spaced one from the other. Means are provided to enable relative movement to take place between the pens while in position within the docking member thereby causing the absorbent nibs selectively to make contact with one another within the docking member and to be released from such contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Terence William Bolton
  • Publication number: 20110164915
    Abstract: A capsule magnet pen tip according to the present invention comprises a magnet and a cover, wherein the magnet is assembled inside the cover. The present invention also comprises with a magnet pen which includes a pen tip and a pen shaft, of which the pen tip used is same as the capsule magnet pen tip. The present invention uses lead-free or low-lead environmental material to avoid lead poisoning and pollution. The magnet has contact with the part of the inverted triangle-shaped and the inner-cylinder of the cover only; so it is more protective of the magnet. The semi-spherical pen tip reduces attrition with the drawing board, and also reduces the risk of poke to children. Thus, the present invention can greatly improve the safety of the article and protection of the environment as well as the value of the article. The magnet pen tip is the accessory of the magnet drawing board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: MARKETA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventor: LAI TANG WYLER WONG
  • Publication number: 20110164916
    Abstract: A combination writing surface and pen assembly that is used to facilitate obtaining autographs includes a sports object equivalent having a writing surface, in the shape of the object of a sport, capable of receiving writing or marking. A pen or other writing instrument is secured in a hole in the sports object equivalent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Robert M. Steeg
  • Patent number: 7967463
    Abstract: A pen having a decoration includes a decoration on a penholder. The decoration contains an illuminator. When the decoration rotates, the illuminator emits light. On the other hand, upon writing with the pen, the illuminator emits the light as well. Therefore, the illuminator will emit the light by this dual switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Chung-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7955017
    Abstract: An electronic pen includes a pen body having a longitudinal axis; an image sensor; an ink cartridge replaceably received in the pen body, the ink cartridge having a nib at a first end and an opposite second end; and a force sensor assembly engaged with the second end of the ink cartridge. The force sensor assembly is configured for sensing a nib force transmitted longitudinally axially through the ink cartridge. The pen body includes a removable cover molding extending longitudinally along the pen body for insertion of the ink cartridge inside the pen body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Paul Lapstun, Matthew John Underwood, Tobin Allen King, Kia Silverbrook
  • Publication number: 20110130067
    Abstract: A modular combination toy and desktop writing accessory apparatus comprising a plurality of structural elements each having at least one nodal connector portion to which a complementary connector portion of another structural, element can be coupled. The structural elements can be assembled into a barrel-like form that is configured with a passageway for carrying a writing component of the invention. The writing component can be a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, eraser or the like. The modular combination toy and writing instrument has multiple functions in playtime as well as in everyday desk-bound activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: HERMES INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Csaba TRUCKAI
  • Publication number: 20110116858
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrically driven dispensing device, particularly a toothbrush, utilising replaceable pressurised cartridges, of the bag-in-can type. The toothbrush has a ‘top-loading’ structure in which the cartridge is housed in a recess at the brush end of the toothbrush handle, the recess being accessible by removing the brush head. Other features include an elastomeric valve outlet located on the brush head which can also function as a tooth wiping or polishing blade, and a non-linear drive shaft which enables the brush head to be driven from a motor located at the based end of the handle whilst keeping the handle slim in design. The invention further provides bag-in-can pressurised cartridges for use in such a brush. Advantages of such cartridges include the ability to uniformly dose dentifrice of high solids content, or dentifrice otherwise having a high viscosity. The invention further provides replaceable heads for such a brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Lee Burrowes
  • Publication number: 20110110701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic composition, the applicator including: an applicator member; a vibration source; and means enabling the user to orient the vibration of the vibration source relative to the applicator member selectively in at least two different orientations, at one or more predefined locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Publication number: 20110103877
    Abstract: A pen with rotating ornaments is disclosed. The pen includes a pen tube with a power supply therein, a motor whose one end is arranged with a wire connected with the power supply while at least an end is disposed with a shaft that connects with an ornament. The ornament is arranged with figures, words or advertisement. By the voltage from the power supply, the motor rotates so that the shaft rotates and drives the ornament to rotate. Thus by the rotated ornament through transparent pen tube, the interest senses, decorative effects and advertising effect of the pens are improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Yu-Yin LIU
  • Publication number: 20110103873
    Abstract: A makeup assembly includes a holder block holding a battery set, LEDs and two metal conducting strips, a rotary operating member rotatable to move the metal conducting strips between an on position where the LEDs are electrically connected to the battery set to emit light and an off position where the LEDs are electrically disconnected from the battery set, a housing surrounding the rotary operating member and the holder block, and a light guide holder mounted in the front opening of the housing to hold a cosmetic product such as lipstick or brow brush and carrying a light guide substance for guiding emitted light from the LEDs toward a predetermined direction around the cosmetic product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Yu-Hsing Chou
  • Publication number: 20110103876
    Abstract: A toothbrush with an integral toothpaste dispenser has a handle portion and a toothbrush portion. A commercially available toothpaste tube is opened at one end and contained within a central aperture of the handle of the integral toothbrush. Toothpaste from the toothbrush tube is discharged into a channel contained within the toothbrush portion and exits between the toothbrush bristles through a non-return valve positioned close to a bristle exit aperture. Toothpaste is squeezed by upward movement of a pedestal supporting the toothpaste tube when the user turns a knob on the bottom of the handle. The toothpaste tube is supported by a vertical support tube within the central aperture of the handle, producing an accordion-like, uniform, progressive toothpaste tube collapse. The non-return valve is only open during toothpaste delivery and thereby prevents toothpaste spills. The close proximity between the toothpaste exit aperture and the non-return valve enables the toothpaste to remain moist between brushings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Joy P. Sylvester
  • Publication number: 20110097135
    Abstract: A leakproof makeup applicator includes a main body, a rod, a collar and a bottle. The main body defines a receiving space therein. A power supply, a motor and a connector are disposed in the receiving space. The power supply electrically connects to the motor, and the connector is driven by the motor to be rotatable with respect to the main body. The rod connects to the connector concentrically and has a sealing sleeve disposed thereon. The bottle defines a liquid chamber and an opening formed at one end thereof. The opening has a plastic ring disposed on its inner periphery, in which the plastic ring defines a through hole. The rod inserts into the liquid chamber via the through hole. The sealing sleeve seals the through hole as the bottle and the collar are threadedly combined with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: YUN-FA LUO
  • Publication number: 20110088713
    Abstract: A mascara applicator includes a main body, a rod and a bottle. The main body defines a receiving space therein. The main body has a power source and a reversible DC motor. The power source electrically connects to the DC motor. The DC motor includes a rotor. At least one counterweight block is disposed on the rotor so that a center of mass of the rotor is offset from the axle. The rod has a first end attached to the axle in a rotational operative relationship and a second end attached with an applicator head. The bottle defines a liquid chamber and an opening. The opening communicates with the liquid chamber, and the rod extending into the liquid chamber through the opening. The rod is sleeved with a gasket, so that the gasket blocks the opening and seals the liquid chamber when the main body is affixed to the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: YUN-FA LUO
  • Publication number: 20110091263
    Abstract: A nail polish applicator having illumination means. A main body of the nail polish applicator supports a brush holder and brush. The main body houses a power source, one or more light devices arranged on a printed circuit board housed by said main body to direct light to the brush and activation means configured to illuminate the light devices. The light devices may be conventional or focused light emitting diodes. Three light emitting diodes may be evenly spaced about the printed circuit board housed in the main body and activated by an automatic or manual switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Justin A. von Eberstein, Kelly G. Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20110091265
    Abstract: An improved structure for a make-up pen with a function of vibration massage comprises an accommodating tube body, a discharging set, a cover, a shelter, a battery cover, an elastic element, a battery, a vibration motor, a tumbler switch, and a switch piece. The accommodating tube body comprises an outlet end, which has a discharging hole. The discharging set is disposed at the outlet end of the accommodating tube body; the cover is female-connected to the outlet end of the accommodating tube body one end of the switch piece is disposed at the tumbler switch and the other end is electrically connected to the battery, the switch piece is electrically connected to the vibration motor through the tumbler switch in order to turn on/off the vibration motor for massage and discharging make-up liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Jun ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20110088710
    Abstract: A multi purpose fluid container for an integrated makeup kit, particularly an integrated nail makeup kit, wherein a plurality of varieties of nail polishes, polish applicator brush, nail polish remover solvent, and nail polish remover pads are combined in a size and shape that is easily carried in a modestly sized purse or handbag, but which can quickly and easily be separated into a plurality of conventional nail polish applicator bottles with brush, and a jar containing a plurality of nail polish remover pads saturated with solvent. When separated, the bottles and jar can rest on a flat surface, or be readily held in one's hand, such that the bottles and jar can be used independently of each other, in any sequence or order, without danger of spillage or contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Barbara J. Lampugnale
  • Publication number: 20110091264
    Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser includes a cap; a dispensing assembly in the cap and comprising a spring-biased plunger having a channel therethrough, and a dispensing seat releasably secured to the plunger; a case with the dispensing assembly disposed therein and comprising a peripheral communicating hole; a preparation container threadedly secured to the cap; a battery barrel; a push button switch in the battery barrel; a battery in the battery barrel between the switch and a motor; and a motor receptacle threadedly secured to the battery barrel and secured to the container. In an on operation, pressing a push button of the switch one time will electrically connect the battery and the motor together and activate the motor to cause vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Jun ZHANG
  • Patent number: 7927032
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a cosmetic and/or care product includes a container having a free edge defining a product dispensing aperture. According to an example, the container has a longitudinal axis intersecting the dispensing aperture, a cap to be mounted on the container between closed and open positions, a sensory stimulation member or device fixed in relation to the container or the cap housing it. A power supply switch is inaccessible in the closed position, and capable of making the sensory stimulation member change state. A switch actuator selectively connects the power supply to the sensory stimulation member during movement of the cap from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Marcel Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20110086335
    Abstract: A portable dry erase notepad for instantly jotting down notes, daily tasks, measurements for engineering and construction, grocery lists, phone numbers, e-mail and home addresses, sketches, etc. while in the car, in the workplace, in class; and at a meeting, party, or any event. The portable dry erase notepad includes a note screen comprises a rectangular panel of dry erase material with rounded edges and or a material being metallic or plastic with a gloss-white dry-erase coating. The note screen is framed in a leather or vinyl faux leather exterior cover that securely seats the note screen leaving the clear or white dry-erase surface exposed. An elastic loop is sewn into the margins of the exterior cover for securing a dry erase marker pen alongside. The dry erase marker pen is equipped with an eraser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Michael H. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20110084846
    Abstract: An electromagnetic whiteboard pen is disclosed, and particular an electromagnetic whiteboard pen capable of inking and digital inputting simultaneously is disclosed. The electromagnetic whiteboard pen has a marker for writing with ink and a coil for emitting electromagnetic signals. When user writes on an electromagnetic whiteboard by the marker, the coil emitting electromagnetic signals simultaneously. The electromagnetic whiteboard senses the electromagnetic signals to find and record the position and the moving of the electromagnetic whiteboard pen. Therefore, the writing on the electromagnetic whiteboard by inking can be record and converted to be digital signals for storing by the electromagnetic whiteboard when the electromagnetic whiteboard pen writes on the electromagnetic whiteboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: WALTOP INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Jen Li, Yan-Chin Hsu, Cheng-Lu Liu
  • Publication number: 20110081191
    Abstract: An illuminated marking device is described for use with colorless marking materials. The marking materials remain colorless until being transferred to a marking surface having a developer material disposed thereon that causes the marking material to develop a colored appearance. The marking material is contained within a marking device having a clear or translucent barrel and a lens integrated into a first end. The lens is tinted in a color similar to that of the developed color of the marking material. The first end of the marker is inserted into a light housing having a light source therein. Light from the light source is filtered by the lens and thereby illuminates the barrel of the marker in a color similar to that of the developed color of the marker. The glowing marker indicates the marking color of the marker and provides an enjoyable glowing experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: CRAYOLA LLC
    Inventors: Anthony P. Monzo, Scott Collins, Gregory R. Nungester
  • Patent number: 7918620
    Abstract: An embodiment of a cosmetic applicator set comprises a holder for cosmetic applicators, which holder has within it a first magnetizable element, and at least one cosmetic applicator comprising a second magnetizable element. At least one of the first magnetizable element and the second magnetizable element is a permanent magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Anisa International, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Del Ponte
  • Publication number: 20110070013
    Abstract: A stylized writing instrument which is shaped like a proprietary and/or familiar object. In general, embodiments of the invention include a housing shaped like the proprietary and/or familiar object, a writing element, and internal mechanisms provided within the housing for extending the writing element from, and retracting the writing tip into, the housing. The internal mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of actuation systems for extending and retracting the writing element, including a cam actuation assembly, an edge slide actuation assembly, a gravity actuation assembly, a pressure actuation assembly and a push button actuation assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Joel B. Shamitoff
  • Patent number: 7909528
    Abstract: A support for a coating instrument includes an advertising image. The support is movable between a non-extended position and an extended position in which the support projects outward away from the shaft for contact with a surface on which the instrument is placed. The advertising image may be formed on a substrate that is adhered on an outer surface of the support. Alternatively, the support may be configured as a three-dimensional image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: UpWrite, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew L. Brooks, Daniel Silverman
  • Patent number: 7905672
    Abstract: A system including a bound component comprising a plurality of sheets of paper and a binding mechanism binding the plurality of sheets of paper together. The system further includes a divider configured to be directly releasably coupled to the binding mechanism such that the divider can be positioned between adjacent ones of the sheets of paper. The divider is made of a polymer material. The system further includes a permanent writing instrument configured to dispense permanent markings on the divider when the divider is written upon by the writing instrument. The system further includes an erasing means for erasing permanent markings from the divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Edward P. Busam, Diana W. Juratovac
  • Publication number: 20110058886
    Abstract: A sanitary disposable writing instrument for minimizing the transfer of bacteria, viruses and/or chemicals from one person to another including a strip of flexible holding material, a writing implement removably secured to the flexible holding material, and a writing tip associated with the writing implement. At least a second writing instrument can be provided to form a series of removably secured writing instruments wherein removal of one writing instrument from the series causes a next writing instrument to be positioned for removal from the series. Combination dispenser and holding members for dispensing the series of writing instruments in a sanitary manner is also provided. The holding members can be mounted on either a vertical or horizontal support surface and can receive replacement dispensers therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy Howard Yoder