Abstract: A device for loading and applying a cosmetic composition may comprise an applicator comprising an electric heater member, a container containing the composition, the container comprising a housing configured to receive at least part of the applicator so as to load the applicator with the composition, and an electrical circuit configured to power the heater member. The circuit may be configured so that the power supply to the heater member is automatically modified, leading to an increase in the electric power that is dissipated by the heater member when said heater member is received in the housing, when a predefined condition relating to the at least part of the applicator being received in the housing is satisfied.

Abstract: Non-therapeutic process for making up and/or caring for non-fibrous human keratin materials, especially the skin, its mucous membranes or the nails, by bringing an outer surface of a piece of a particular solid cosmetic composition into contact with or close to a heating device so as to heat the piece locally in order to soften essentially only the outer surface and to lower its coefficient of dynamic friction, and then applying the outer surface of the composition thus heated to the region to be treated.

Abstract: A bottle is disclosed that includes a product stored therein. It is configured to be removably engaged with a docking station in an inverted arrangement to be activated by the docking station and heat the product. The bottle may include a pump structure (e.g. in the form of a bellows), or be a squeezable bottle, or be a bowable bottle, or have other pumping features. Structures are provided to prevent drool after use, to help apply the heated product to the skin, and to insure proper heating and dispensing. Also disclosed are combined docking stations and bottles where the bottle is positioned in an inverted manner, and methods for using these devices.

Abstract: A method of makeup and/or non-therapeutic care for non-fibrous human keratin material, particularly the skin, the mucus membranes thereof, or the nails, including: bringing an outer surface of a piece of solid cosmetic composition, having a temperature-sensative dynamic rub coefficient, into contact with, or near, a heating device, said dynamic rub coefficient, at 25° C., being greater than or equal to 0.5, preferably 0.6, so as to heat said piece in a localized manner with a view to essentially softening only said outer surface and lowering the dynamic rub coefficient thereof; and applying the outer surface of the thus-heated composition onto the area to be treated.

Abstract: A device (1) for applying depilation wax, including a shell (2) open at the top and housing a heated reservoir (3) with an upper opening suitable for storing hot wax. A head is attached to the opening of the shell (2) and includes a runner moveable longitudinally with respect to the head, which holds a rotable roller (6) used to apply the wax stored in the reservoir (3). The runner has a mechanism (11) for holding the roller (6) that includes a swinging forked element (7) onto which the turning axle (12) of the roller (6) is held in an adjustable position and rotateable, it being possible to turn the forked element with respect to the runner in order to move the roller (6) in an essentially transverse direction with respect to the imaginary longitudinal axis (13) of the applicator.

Abstract: A steam mop having a main body having a boiler with a water inlet and a steam outlet positioned therein, a pump having an inlet and an outlet with the pump outlet connected to the boiler inlet, a water container for storing water connected to the pump inlet, and a steam pocket frame connected to the steam outlet, where the activation of the pump pumps water from the water container to the boiler for generation of steam. In an embodiment of the invention, a steam mop having a main body with a boiler, a water container, a mechanical water pump between the boiler and container and at least one side arm connecting the boiler steam outlet to a fabric steam pocket frame. The water pump is actuated by movement of the mop when cleaning to send water to the boiler. The steam pad frame is substantially rectangular with a plurality of baffles in a square grid formation extending outwardly to distribute steam to distribute steam between the baffles.

Abstract: A bottle includes a product stored therein. It is configured to be removably engaged with a docking station in an inverted arrangement to be activated by the docking station and heat the product. The bottle may include a pump structure (e.g. in the form of a bellows), or be a squeezable bottle, or be a bowable bottle, or have other pumping features. Structures are provided to prevent drool after use, to help apply the heated product to the skin, and to insure proper heating and dispensing. Docking stations and bottles can be combined where the bottle is positioned in an inverted manner, and there can be methods for using these devices.

Abstract: A handheld mascara applicator comprising an applicator head, a source of electric current, and a heat generating portion that is effective to heat a quantity of mascara located on the applicator head, from an ambient temperature to a product application temperature, in 25 seconds or less, or that is effective to raise the temperature of the outer surface of the applicator head from an ambient temperature to about 55° C. or more, in 25 seconds or less. Systems for applying various types of mascara compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heated mascara device having a mascara container housing a mascara formulation and a mascara applicator having an applicator head control heated by a heating system, the heating system turning on when the mascara applicator is disengaged from the mascara container and turning off when the mascara applicator is engaged with the mascara container. The applicator head has two sets of lined tooth protruding from a casing of the applicator head, a first set of a single combing toothed strip for combing the eyelashes and a second set of a plurality of lined applicator toothed strips for applying the mascara to the eyelashes.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device comprising: a body; a block of fluidizable substance that is stationary relative to the body while the substance is in the solid state, said block of substance projecting beyond the body to define at least one surface serving as an applicator surface; and a reshaper member for reshaping the applicator surface, said reshaper member being positionable on the body to co-operate therewith to define at least one cavity into which the substance can flow when fluidized by supplying heat, the substance retaining the shape of the cavity when it returns to the solid state after cooling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mascara applicator (1) for applying a pigment compound to eyelashes, having a grip (2) and a housing section (3) extending from the grip (2) for accommodating a stock of pigment compound, with the stock of pigment compound embodied in the form of a pigment compound stick (4) that is able to move in relation to the housing section (3) and is composed of a pigment compound that is solid at least in the stored state; the applicator (1) is embodied so that it is possible to bring the eyelashes to which the pigment compound is to be applied intentionally into direct contact with the pigment compound stick (4) so that pigment compound is loaded onto them.

Abstract: A device, applicator and a cosmetic non-therapeutic method of treating at least one area of the human body. The device includes a composition held in a container or a substrate and an applicator configured to apply the composition. The applicator includes an application surface that includes an application surface material with at least one of a thermal inertia of at least 1,000 Jm?2K?1s?1/2 and a thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 1 Wm?1K?1. The method includes providing an applicator, cooling the applicator to a temperature below or equal to 15° C., and loading the cooled applicator with a cosmetic composition at a temperature closer to an ambient temperature than that of the applicator, and applying the composition using the applicator, or before or after the cooling, applying a cosmetic composition, and after the cooling, bringing the cooled applicator into contact with the area to be treated.

Abstract: Product applicators that are separable from a product reservoir and that heat a portion of product. A product applicator fitted with an electronic heating element capable of connecting to a low voltage power source. Most of the electric circuitry is incorporated into a circuit subassembly, for example a flexible substrate with printed-on circuit. The preferred heating element is a flexible heater. Heat emanates from the surface of the separable applicator so that the product that is closest to the applicator surface is heated prior to and/or during application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mascara package with a heating body which can shape eyelashes while applying liquid mascara. The mascara package with a heating body comprises a container that contains liquid mascara; a handle that is coupled to the container and has a battery mounted therein and a switch installed thereon, the switch controlling the supply of power; a brush rod that is formed in the lower end of the handle and has a heating body built therein, the heating body receiving power from the battery so as to emit heat; and a heat-emission coating section that is formed in the lower end of the brush rod and receives heat from the heating body so as to emit heat.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator device for fusible products, such as depilatory wax, comprising a casing open at the upper part, like a receptacle, grippable with a hand and intended to contain a reservoir suitable for storing hot wax and provided with an upper dispensing opening, above which at least one roller rotating about its longitudinal axis and housing therein heating means is arranged by support means.

Abstract: A kit is provided having an applicator device including a heater and a composition for application to the eyelashes. The composition presents at least one property that varies as a function of temperature and is contained in an applicator endpiece of a shape that is adapted to being fitted to the heater, or the composition is contained in a receptacle in the form of a powder in which the heater can be immersed so as to be loaded with composition.

Abstract: A device for applying a cosmetic or for adding finishing touches to makeup, the device comprising a heater member comprising a resistive track that is printed or that is made by etching a coating that is deposited on a substrate, the device comprising a temperature sensor that is disposed level with the heater member, the temperature sensor being in contact with the substrate, in particular in the form of a circuit that is printed or etched on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to human keratinous materials, the applicator comprising: a base including a reception zone and an electric heater element having two opposite sides; and an applicator unit comprising a support that extends along a longitudinal axis, that is fastened in removable manner on the reception zone, and that carries a mass of cosmetic composition that presents an application face that is suitable for coming into contact with keratinous materials; the mass of composition having a greatest dimension that is less than 40 mm, extending on only one side of the electric heater element, and being carried by the support before fastening the unit on the base.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying a cosmetic, the applicator device comprising an elongate body adapted to be held in the hand, an applicator head, a feed device adapted to feed the applicator head with cosmetic in solid form, and a heater device adapted to heat the applicator head, thereby causing the cosmetic to melt. The feed device comprises a feed duct provided in the body of the applicator device and communicating with passageways that are provided in the applicator head and that open out to the outside, and the heater device is adapted to heat said feed duct at the applicator head.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one first compound which gives the composition a thermal profile wherein the melting peak has a mid-height width Lf less than or equal to 10° C., and at least one amorphous film-forming polymer capable of forming a water-soluble film, wherein the amorphous film-forming polymer is present in an amount greater than or equal to the amount of the first compound. The present disclosure also relates to a process for obtaining a film deposited on the keratin fibers which is uniform and/or which has improved curling properties comprising applying the above composition to keratin fibers.

Abstract: Product applicators that are separable from a product reservoir and that heat a portion of product. A product applicator fitted with an electronic heating element capable of connecting to a low voltage power source. Most of the electric circuitry is incorporated into a circuit subassembly, for example a flexible substrate with printed-on circuit. The preferred heating element is a flexible heater. Heat emanates from the surface of the separable applicator so that the product that is closest to the applicator surface is heated prior to and/or during application.

Abstract: Product applicators that are separable from a product reservoir and that heat a portion of product and a product applicator fitted with an electronic heating element capable of connecting to a low voltage power source. Most of the electric circuitry is incorporated into a circuit subassembly, for example a flexible substrate with printed-on circuit. The preferred heating element is a flexible heater. Heat emanates from the surface of the separable applicator so that the product that is closest to the applicator surface is heated prior to and/or during application.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device comprising: a body; a block of fluidizable substance that is stationary relative to the body while the substance is in the solid state, said block of substance projecting beyond the body to define at least one surface serving as an applicator surface; and a reshaper member for reshaping the applicator surface, said reshaper member being positionable on the body to co-operate therewith to define at least one cavity into which the substance can flow when fluidized by supplying heat, the substance retaining the shape of the cavity when it returns to the solid state after cooling.

Abstract: Provided are a writing instrument produced at a lower cost than conventional thermochromic writing instruments utilizing frictional heat, slim like a pencil and not bulky because it contains an ink directly in a barrel thereof, and excellent in portability; and a set of the writing instruments. The writing instrument 1 is obtained by directly filling a barrel thereof with an ink 2 which becomes colorless or colored, or undergoes a color change by heating and an ink follower 5 following the ink with its consumption; firmly fixing a writing tip portion 3 to the end of the barrel directly or via a relay member; and disposing a friction body 6 having an elasticity at the rear end portion of the barrel. The writing instrument set has a plurality of the writing instruments respectively different from each other in color tone.

Abstract: There is provided a thermochromic writing instrument containing a thermochromic ink, which is capable of easily changing color of the handwriting of thermochromic ink by rubbing and also being quickly brought into a writing-capable state (pen-tip-projected state) or a stored state (pen-tip-retracted state) even when the user can use only one hand.

Abstract: A shaving gel applicator includes many different embodiments that include an annular brush, a disc-shaped brush, a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart disc-shaped brushes, a pair of straight brushes, a single straight brush, and more. Some of the brushes are mounted for rotary motion and some for reciprocation in a linear motion. Heat is applied to the brushes to heat shaving gel deposited on the brushes. The shaving gel is dispensed from a cartridge that is releasably engaged to the applicator. A detector detects the type of cartridge in use and adjusts the amount of heat to be applied and the brush rotation or reciprocation speed that optimizes the performance of the shaving gel in that cartridge. In alternative embodiments, the gel is heated in a gel pack before it is dispensed onto the brushes.

Abstract: A heated mascara device having a mascara container housing a mascara formulation and a mascara applicator having an applicator head control heated by a heating system, the heating system turning on when the mascara applicator is disengaged from the mascara container and turning off when the mascara applicator is engaged with the mascara container. The applicator head has two sets of lined tooth protruding from a casing of the applicator head, a first set of a single combing toothed strip for combing the eyelashes and a second set of a plurality of lined applicator toothed strips for applying the mascara to the eyelashes.

Abstract: A kit for applying a mascara composition comprising several tanks respectively containing different mascara compositions and one or several application device for the mascara compositions, the application device comprising a cap and a rod provided with a heatable applicator element.

Abstract: A steam mop having a main body including a water pump and a boiler. Generation of steam is provided when the water pump is actuated by angular movement of the mop handle which changes the angle between the handle and mop head for operating a two way piston pump to pump water to the boiler. Steam is fed to a steam pad that may have a replaceable fabric pad fit snugly on the frame to distribute cleaning steam to the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A device for loading and applying a cosmetic composition may comprise an applicator comprising an electric heater member, a container containing the composition, the container comprising a housing configured to receive at least part of the applicator so as to load the applicator with the composition, and an electrical circuit configured to power the heater member. The circuit may be configured so that the power supply to the heater member is automatically modified, leading to an increase in the electric power that is dissipated by the heater member when said heater member is received in the housing, when a predefined condition relating to the at least part of the applicator being received in the housing is satisfied.

Abstract: A device for applying a composition may include an independent electrical energy source, at least one heater member that is powered by the independent electrical energy source and a circuit for controlling the power supply to the heater member. The circuit may be configured to power the heater member at least two power settings that differ at least as a function of the depletion state of the independent electrical energy source.

Abstract: A single-use quantity of body wax is stored in elongated disposable dispensers. The dispensers are formed from hollow thermoplastic and are heated with a heater to melt the body wax. A dispenser tip is opened and the wax is squeezed out of the dispenser and spread over the desired area using a substantially flat surface of the elongated disposable dispenser. The dispenser is then disposed of after the single use. Additional dispensers can be of various sizes and are used for other body areas. A preferred heater holds multiple dispensers vertically in openings or holes and uses AC power to heat and melt the body wax for use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low voltage battery operated handheld waxing depilatory device used to remove unwanted body hair quickly, safely and with ease by allowing a depilatory wax stick to enter an opening in the battery door (100) through which the wax stick is conveyed by the battery/wax stick support (80) by the Advance Assembly lever (40) which guides it towards and through the Heating Element Guide (30) to the Heating Element (20) where the wax reaches it melting point then is gentle forced by the Advance Assembly lever (40) causing the melted wax to pass through the Heating Element's opening (20) to the reach the surface where it is being applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit comprising: an applicator device including a heater; and a composition for application to the eyelashes, said composition presenting at least one property that varies as a function of temperature; the composition being contained in an applicator endpiece of a shape that is adapted to being fitted to the heater, or the composition being contained in a receptacle in the form of a powder in which the heater can be immersed so as to be loaded it with composition.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a packaging and applicator device comprising: a body; a block of fluidizable substance that is stationary relative to the body while the substance is in the solid state, said block of substance projecting beyond the body to define at least one surface serving as an applicator surface; and a reshaper member for reshaping the applicator surface, said reshaper member being positionable on the body to co-operate therewith to define at least one cavity into which the substance can flow when fluidized by supplying heat, the substance retaining the shape of the cavity when it returns to the solid state after cooling.

Abstract: Procedure for dispensing depilatory wax in a regulated manner, comprising the steps of positioning, in an inverted position, a container (2) of wax (1a) with an outlet opening (3) for said wax in such a way that the outlet opening (3) is in the lowest part of the container (2); heating it, directly inside the container, until it melts the wax in the container by inserting into the wax a heating element (11) that passes through the outlet opening (3) of the container (2), so that the wax (1a), by gravity, flows out of the container through the outlet opening (3); and regulating the quantity of wax to be dispensed. A device for performing said procedure comprising a container (2) and a dispenser device (8) that can be attached to each another, the dispenser device (8) having a valve element (5) for dispensing the wax and a heating means (11) for heating the wax.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying a cosmetic, the applicator device comprising an elongate body adapted to be held in the hand, an applicator head, a feed device adapted to feed the applicator head with cosmetic in solid form, and a heater device adapted to heat the applicator head, thereby causing the cosmetic to melt. The feed device comprises a feed duct provided in the body of the applicator device and communicating with passageways that are provided in the applicator head and that open out to the outside, and the heater device is adapted to heat said feed duct at the applicator head.

Abstract: A first varnish 11 supplied from a first varnish tank 12 and a second varnish 13 supplied from a second varnish tank 14 are mixed by a mixer 15 to provide a varnish 2, and supplied to a varnish bath 18. Coating dies 19A-19F are connected to the varnish bath 18 via tubes 20A-20F. A wire 3 is installed into the coating dies 19A-19F through a hole 20a provided in each of the tubes 20A-20F. The varnish 2 supplied to the varnish bath 19 is dropped by its self weight through the tubes 20A-20F, and continuously supplied to the coating dies 19A-19F. The varnish 2 is applied to a surface of the wire 3 by the coating dies 19A-19F.

Abstract: A self-contained voltage generating system is incorporated in a package or device for housing a product. There is at least one piezoelectric element incorporated in the package or device and the piezoelectric element generates a source of voltage when it is activated. The voltage is then used to perform various activities on other elements that are part of the package or device, such as operate a motor, provide heat, provide ultrasonic energy, furnish light, provide acoustic energy, and provide vibration energy. The piezoelectric elements are in the form of discrete particles, piezoelectric fibers, filaments, transducers, and actuators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for spreading a hair remover wax on the skin, characterized in that it comprises: a first part (1) serving to house a heating device having means capable of heating a blade up to a controllable and constant temperature between 35° C. and 55° C., including the terminals, and; a second part (2) comprising said blade that is flat and made of a thermally conductive material and heated by the heating device.

Abstract: A combination back scratcher, washer, lotion warmer and applicator includes an elongated, hollow ergonomically designed shaft having a handle at an upper end and any one of a plurality of interchangeable pivotal heads at the lower end. A heated lotion tube is received within the shaft. A reciprocal trigger operates an air pump to deliver heated lotion from the tube to one of the interchangeable heads.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to product applicators that are separable from a product reservoir and that heat a portion of product. The invention comprises a product applicator fitted with an electronic heating element capable of connecting to a low voltage power source. Most of the electric circuitry is incorporated into a circuit subassembly, for example a flexible substrate with printed-on circuit. The preferred heating element is a flexible heater. Heat emanates from the surface of the separable applicator so that the product that is closest to the applicator surface is heated prior to and/or during application.

Abstract: An improved heated, integral applicator for flowable cosmetic and dermatologic products comprising flexible printed circuits and, optionally, flexible heater technology. The present invention is safer to use and has more reliable electronics than the prior art; is more convenient to use and carry; is capable of precise dosing; is simpler and cheaper to manufacture and assemble; offers special applicator tips for precise application of treatment and makeup products. The present invention is useful for applying cosmetic and dermatologic treatment products of all types, including products to treat skin, hair and nails. Suitable skin treatment products include those effective at deeper layers of the skin.

Abstract: A cleaning device having a cleaning solution that can be heated is disclosed. The cleaning device has a fluid reservoir connected to a handle wherein the fluid reservoir contains a volume of cleaning fluid. The device also contains a heating unit disposed within the cavity in the fluid reservoir and has a first reactant chamber with a first reactant and a second reactant chamber with a second reactant. When the reactants are mixed, heat is generated to heat the cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A device for controlling and dispensing wax for the creation of tracings and moulds comprising a spatula-like tip (3), which is mounted on a hollow handle (4), and a control unit (1). The hollow handle (4) has internally a housing (10) containing a block of solid wax; the housing (10) communicates with a channel (12) for conveying the wax into the vicinity of the spatula-like tip; and heating elements (9) are provided around the housing (10) for the wax. Preferably, the heating temperature may be regulated by the control unit (1) via a spirally wound electrical resistance. According to an advantageous embodiment, the spatula (3) is interchangeable depending on requirements.

Abstract: A system of traffic lanes and signal means for reducing the number of signal phases per repeating cycle of a signalized traffic intersection at grade. Opposed turn center lanes (24) adjoin opposed turn bypass lanes (20) that are substantially parallel and adjacent to the near side of the destination roadway approach lanes (10). Opposed turn bypass lanes (20) intersect with destination roadway approach lanes (10) and departure lanes (32) each respectively containing signal means (22) (12) (30). The system generally permits opposed turn traffic to proceed through the intersection in two phases. Phase ?1 provides opposed turn vehicles on the center lanes (24) to proceed onto the bypass lanes (20) during the destination roadway thru phase. Phase ?2 provides vehicles on the bypass lanes to proceed onto the departure lanes (32) of the destination roadway during the origination roadway thru phase. This system accommodates left-handed or right-handed driving conventions.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device for a formulation used, for example, for make-up and/or care of keratinic fibers. The device includes a reservoir in which the formulation is placed, and an applicator capable of being loaded with a quantity of the formulation. The reservoir includes a heating device capable of heating at least a portion of the applicator and the quantity of product with which it is loaded when the device is not in a closed position of the reservoir. Heating is preferably permitted when the applicator is in an intermediate position, held at the level of an opening in the reservoir, with the circumference of this opening having at least one heated wall. The heated wall preferably incorporates a stripper element mounted in the reservoir opening.

Abstract: A system for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation may include a container and a makeup and/or beauty care formulation contained in the container. The makeup and/or beauty care formulation may have a thermal profile having a melting peak with a width at mid-height, Lf, of less than or equal to 10° C. The system may further include an applicator device for applying the makeup and/or beauty care formulation, and a heating member configured to raise the temperature of the formulation, before, during, or after application of the formulation, above the formulation's melting point.

Abstract: A cartridge-type system having a fluid containment in the cartridge which comprises a fluid containing body which is adapted to be attached to a delivery device, the body of the cartridge including preferably electrically energizable heating means, preferably energized through a delivery device, for heating the contents of the cartridge and thus enhancing their deliverability.

Abstract: A system for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation may include a container and a makeup and/or beauty care formulation contained in the container. The makeup and/or beauty care formulation may be thermally stable and may have a thermal profile having a melting peak with a width at mid-height, Lf, of less than or equal to 20° C. The system may further include an applicator device for applying the makeup and/or beauty care formulation, and a heating member configured to raise the temperature of the formulation, before, during, or after application of the formulation, above the formulation's melting point.