Including Porous Tool Through Which Material Flows Patents (Class 401/23)
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Patent number: 12115553Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint roller frame for application of a fluid, such as a paint or stain, on any surface. The paint roller includes a head section that can accommodate roller covers or paint rollers of various sizes by adjusting a length of a top edge that adjusts the distance between connectors configured for holding the roller cover. The frame includes an adjustable swivel that enables a pivotal movement of a pole section relative to the head section. The pole section can be secured to the swivel which enables users to rotate the attached roller cover in a range of motion generally 90-degrees on either side of the perpendicular direction to the head section. The pole section can be telescoping and enables users to paint elevated areas, thereby obviating a ladder or stepstool.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Melanie Hepler
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Patent number: 12108918Abstract: A portable scrubbing assembly for scrubbing a user's body includes a plurality of scrubbing plates that each has a pair of engaging rods integrated into the scrubbing plates. A plurality of scrubbers is provided and a respective one of the scrubbers is attached to a respective one of the scrubbing plates to scrub a user's body. A handle plate includes a pair of engagement channels which releasably engages a respective one of the engagement rods on a respective scrubbing plate for releasably attaching the respective scrubbing plate to the handle plate. A handle is disposed on the handle plate to facilitate the user to employ the scrubber that is attached to the scrubber plate for scrubbing the user's body.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Inventor: Ralph Barber, Jr.
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Patent number: 12036814Abstract: The application relates to a color linker comprising a base segment including a first portion and a second portion, each of which are configured to allow ink to flow therethrough, and a barrier positioned between the first and second portions, the barrier being configured to prevent the exchange of ink between the first and second portions; a mixing segment adjacent to the base segment, a tip segment adjacent to the mixing segment, and a tip applicator adjacent to the tip segment, the tip applicator being configured to deposit ink onto a writing surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ BICInventor: Arnaud Bez
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Patent number: 12011948Abstract: A double-head marker pen includes a first penholder, a second penholder and a connecting tube; one end of the first penholder is formed with a first pen head, and one end of the second penholder is formed with a second pen head; and an end of the first penholder away from the first pen head is detachably connected with an end of the second penholder away from the second pen head by the connecting tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2023Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: CHINA FIRST PENCIL CO., LTD.Inventor: Bingyang Zhang
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Patent number: 11955927Abstract: A panel cleaning system is provided which includes an inflatable wiper and a nozzle. In one aspect, the panel cleaning system includes pressurized air, linear actuators, and a panel-cleaning inflatable wiper wherein the pressurized air and the panel-cleaning wiper are configured to clean PV panels. A further aspect includes an inflatable wiper, a heater configured to heat pressurized air before the air flows out of nozzles and multiple air-driven pistons.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Green Grid Inc.Inventors: Chinmoy Prosun Saha, Jeffrey Scott Pickles
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Patent number: 11672320Abstract: A compact makeup removing device includes a reservoir filled with a gel or liquid makeup remover, a tip assembly coupled to a first end of the reservoir for dispensing the makeup remover and a twistable middle section, coupled to a second end of the reservoir, for causing the makeup remover to be dispensed through the tip assembly when the twistable middle section is rotated by a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Inventor: Cindy Depace
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Patent number: 11613000Abstract: Provided is a robot including a main body including a traveling wheel, an accessory mounting portion and an opening, the opening being spaced apart from the accessory mounting portion, a rear sensor which is accommodated in the opening and facing a rear of the robot to sense outside of the main body, and an accessory including a mounter mounted on the accessory mounting portion and a supporter for supporting an article.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jungkyu Son, Jinsu Kim, Boyeon Kim, Hyesun Lee, Bina Kim, Mina Suh, Jinwon Kang
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Patent number: 11407011Abstract: A paint roller debris deposit pad for holding excess paint and debris from a painted surface includes a mount which is removably coupled to a paint roller frame. The mount includes a pair of retention tabs. Each of the retention tabs is attached to and extends frontwardly from a respective one of a top edge and a bottom edge of the mount. A plurality of couplers is attached to and extends rearwardly from the rear surface wherein each of the plurality of couplers removably couple the mount to the paint roller frame. A pad is removably coupled to the mount using the retention tabs. The pad receives and holds any excessive paint and debris found and removed from a surface after being painted by a paint roller.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventor: Randy Shoptaugh
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Patent number: 11129496Abstract: A device for cleaning and oiling grill grates including a roller fashioned from an absorbent material rotatably mounted to a head plate, which in turn is mounted to a handle. The roller is used to apply cleaning or seasoning oil to grill grates. The plate includes a scraping element for scouring grill grates and an aperture through which a user may apply oil to the roller. The absorbent material may alternatively be mounted as a rectangular pad rather than a roller. A bottle opener attached to the handle of the device allows for the device to be conveniently hung and stored in a downward position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Inventor: Christopher Wytovicz
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Patent number: 10959803Abstract: A disposable marker for use in preparation for medical procedures. The marker is made of plastic or such similar material that does not show up on an x-ray monitor. The marker includes one or more metallic elements that have an elongated aspect disposed in proximity to the marker tip. As such, a clinician may introduce the marker into an x-ray field and view it in space by following the metallic element an x-ray monitor.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Inventor: Eli Halpert
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Patent number: 10328467Abstract: Methods are provided for automatic cleaning of gripper belts and rollers within a self-service dispensing device. In an embodiment, a cleaning station located in a storage bin of the dispensing device is used to perform the automatic cleaning. The cleaning station is retrofitted into an existing storage bin of the dispensing device. In another embodiment, an interactive slot mechanism of the dispensing device is modified to hold a cleaning case and provide cleaning fluid to clean the belts and/or rollers. In another embodiment, a cleaning case contains a reservoir of cleaning fluid and a pad saturated with the cleaning fluid to clean the internal belts and roller. Furthermore the cleaning case may contain an automatic lid to maintain saturation of the pads and to keep debris from the cleaning case itself.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Mark Johnson, Gregg Fallon, Tommy Williams, Kenn Armstrong, Dave Gregerson
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Patent number: 9603444Abstract: A fluid dispensing toothbrush. In one aspect, the toothbrush comprises a body having a reservoir containing an oral care fluid therein, the oral care fluid being delivered to an applicator via capillary action. The toothbrush comprises an actuator for moving either the applicator and/or the reservoir between different positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Thomas J. Boyd, Sharon Kennedy, Eduardo Jimenez, John J. Gatzemeyer
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Patent number: 9554635Abstract: An eyeliner pencil includes two case sections each including a hollow insert in a cap, and an annular flange on the insert; a main case; a first guide member including surface protrusions; a first piercing member at an end of the first guide member; a first sponge put on the first guide member; a first core partially disposed in the first guide member; a first application head at an end of the first core and inserted through a sleeve member into the main case; a second guide member including tabs and a second core partially disposed in the second guide member; a second piercing member at an end of the second guide member; a second application head at an end of the second core; a second sponge put on the second guide member; a sleeve element put on the second guide member; and an applicator sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Inventor: Li-Mei Liu
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Patent number: 8998518Abstract: A cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Audrey Muhr-Sweeney
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Patent number: 8979409Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing different product possesses at least two interlocking product dispenser units each possessing a product dispensing outlet through which stored product may be selectively dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventors: Kevin Ulrich, James Bordonaro
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Patent number: 8967898Abstract: A multi-function back and body scrubber to enable a user to wash, scrub, massage and exfoliate his back and other areas of his body while taking a bath or a shower. The multi-function scrubber includes a shaft that is filled with fluid (e.g., body wash), a flexible thumb pump detachably connected to one end of the shaft, and a double-sided scrubbing head connected to the opposite end. The scrubbing head has first and second cleaning surfaces (e.g., a loofah sponge and a plurality of raised bumps) that are detachable and interchangeable with one another. When the thumb pump is squeezed, fluid is forced from the shaft to one of the cleaning surfaces of the double-sided scrubbing head. The scrubbing head is detachable from the shaft to be held in a hand of the user so that fluid can be dispensed from the shaft thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: Jack Dayeh
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Publication number: 20140369734Abstract: An applicator is provided with a container including an internal space for storing lotion, a channel at an upper end of the container, and a projection at a lower end of the container; and an application assembly disposed on an upper end of the container and including a plurality of tubes each including a projecting applicator head at a lower end. Each tube includes two opposite cavities at a lower end and two opposite protrusions at an upper end and adapted to secure to the cavities. The applicator heads can be stacked on the upper end of the container by using the channel. A perforated disc is attached to a bottom of the projection. After the lotion is used up, a user may detach the perforated disc prior to refilling lotion into the space. Characteristics of easy use, multiple section, easy replacement, and portability can be carried out.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Yu-Wen Liao
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Patent number: 8702636Abstract: A device and method for treating an ingrown nail condition is provided. The method prevents a phenol solution that is applied during a P & A procedure from coming into contact with the surrounding skin and nail bed. The device is essentially a plastic tube which comes in different lengths and widths and has a specially shaped aperture located at one end. A stick-shaped cotton applicator is inserted through the tube so as to ensure direct application of the phenol solution onto only the nail matrix. As a result, the phenol solution is prevented from coming into contact with the skin and nail bed, thereby reducing post-operative healing time, post-operative infection and post-operative pain.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventor: Alan M. Stern
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Patent number: 8690464Abstract: A writing instrument is disclosed that can enhance the speed and accuracy for a respondent using an optical machine response form. This writing instrument includes at least two reservoirs for dispensing two independent fluids with different optical reflectivity, whereby an application of the second fluid on top of a layer marked with the first fluid of the response form, modifies the digital response from the optical machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Amara Rahman Durham
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Patent number: 8662775Abstract: A cosmetic device includes a barrel, a first transmission unit, a dispensing unit, a cover and a second transmission unit. The first transmission unit is co-rotated with the collar by rotating the mounting member to move the piston downward. The cosmetic liquid in the first room in the barrel flows out from the outlet of the dispensing unit. The mounting member is rotatable in one direction relative to the barrel by the engagement of the ratchet teeth portion of the collar and the pawl of the barrel. The reception tube of the second transmission unit is rotated to co-rotate the collar to let the rod spirally move in the inner tube to protrude the lipstick.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Allen & Thomas Cosmetic Accessories Co., Ltd.Inventor: Li-Mei Liu
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Patent number: 8647005Abstract: The paint trimmer includes a rigid base and a handle removably attachable to the base. The handle includes a bladder for storing paint. A paint applicator is associated with the base and fluidly coupled to the bladder via a manifold. Accordingly, a user may selectively dispense paint from the bladder to the paint applicator via the manifold for application to a surface to be painted. A paint mask associated with the base and offset from the paint applicator prevents paint from dispensing to undesired locations of the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2013Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Arigala Painting, Inc.Inventor: Jose Antonio Gallardo
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Publication number: 20140023423Abstract: A writing device can be configured to provide ink or a colored dye upon a piece of paper or other medium. Such a writing device can include a plurality of selectable writing elements, wherein one of the writing elements comprises marker device comprising an ink reservoir connected to a writing tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventor: Benjamin Branch
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Patent number: 8534945Abstract: A cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function on the electronic equipment, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function on the electronic equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Audrey Muhr-Sweeney
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Patent number: 8240931Abstract: A pen/highlighter having an integral retractable tethered bookmark comprising a double-ended writing instrument having a ball point pen at a first end and a highlighter at a second end is disposable and replaceable, thereby allowing a user to refill the device with common refills comprising different color inks. A pen cap portion comprises a tethered interchangeable bookmark depicting such items as a charm, a school or corporate logo, a sports team logo, an entertainment or musical icon, among others. A thin retractable cord connects the bookmark to the device providing a retracting mechanism within the pen cap. An internal locking device secures the bookmark at a maximum extended length as well as variable partial lengths. In such a manner, the cord can be used to mark a page in a book while the bookmark hangs out of a bottom portion of said book.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Ruth R. Collins
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Publication number: 20120093562Abstract: A combination pen with correction marker providing a user with a writing utensil and a correction method in a single device. The combination pen with correction marker includes a tubular body, an ink cartridge housed within the tubular body, a pen tip connected to an end of the ink cartridge to dispenses an ink supply from within the ink cartridge, a twisting grip coupled with a plunger mechanism attached to an open end of said tubular body. The plunger mechanism moves the pen tip from an extended position and a retracted position when turning the twisting grip. The combination pen with correction marker further includes a correction reservoir fastened to an opposing end of the ink cartridge, which stores a supply of correction ink, and a sponge inserted within the correction reservoir wherein the sponge dispenses the supply of correction ink from the correction reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Sandra Abplanalp
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Patent number: 8075216Abstract: An oral care implement may include a tufted insert and a base configured to define a cavity for housing an active insert. The active insert may comprise an active agent. The head of the oral care implement may be configured so that the active insert can be in fluid communication with a membrane or an aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Bruce M. Russell, Kenneth Waguespack, Thomas J. Boyd
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Publication number: 20110097134Abstract: The present invention is a class of highlighting devices that contain radiocontrast agents and a carrier medium. These devices may be used to highlight, mark, identify, or map external, but radiotransparent or radiolucent structures so that they are indicated in x-ray radiographic images.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Eric Evan ALLEN, Edward G. Maliski
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Patent number: 7611300Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeru Oike
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Patent number: 7597496Abstract: A highlighter marker with a unique scent. The marker is used to highlight printed or written textual material. During the highlighting event, the unique scent evaporates from the ink. A memory link is thereby established between the unique scent and the highlighting event. Subsequently, when the cap of the highlighter marker is opened, the unique scent of the highlighter ink is detected, triggering recall of the highlighted text. A memory aid is thereby provided, which enhances the remembrance of previously highlighted material.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: Jonathan B. Dubinski
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Patent number: 7575385Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeru Oike
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Patent number: 7553100Abstract: A cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function on the electronic equipment, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function on the electronic equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Inventor: Audrey Muhr-Sweeney
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Patent number: 7540680Abstract: A brush system including a brush body, bristles attached to the brush body, and a sponge attached to another part of the brush body. The brush system is arranged to dispense at least two of a topical numbing agent, an antiseptic, and a washing solution. The topical numbing agent is adhered to a surface of the sponge to facilitate applying the topical numbing agent if the surface of the sponge is rubbed onto another surface. The brush body may be arranged to dispense the washing solution in proximity to the bristles if a scrubbing force is applied to the bristles. A bladder may be positioned below the bristles and may be arranged to contain the washing solution. The bristles may contain a channel generally deposed within the bristles. The channels may act as a via between the solution contained within the bladder and an outside surface of the bristles.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Inventors: Joshua Bradley Feldman, Harriet Feldman, Howard Sutkin
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Publication number: 20090080962Abstract: A writing instrument is provided. The instrument has (a) a body having opposing first and second ends, the body comprising a marking element extending from one or both ends, and (b) a sheet dispenser coupled to a first cap that is able to engage the first or the second end of the body portion, the dispenser comprising (i) a base disposed on the first cap; and (ii) a cover removably, e.g., slideably, engageable with the base, wherein the dispenser is disposed axially along a centerline of the writing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: David C. Windorski
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Publication number: 20080138138Abstract: The present invention concerns an applicator for applying a makeup composition. The applicator includes an applicator element configured to apply the makeup composition to one of nails, eyelashes, eyebrows, skin and lips, and a vibration source causing the applicator element to vibrate. The applicator is configured to be fastened onto a receptacle containing the composition to be applied, and/or further comprises a reservoir containing the composition to be applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7374356Abstract: A double-head writing instrument has a barrel having a partition formed inside thereof, first and second ink-tanks provided inside the barrel so as not to communicate each other, first and second ink-retaining members connected with first and second nibs provided on an opening of the first and second ink-tanks, respectively, first and second ink reserved inside first and second ink-reservoirs, respectively. The partition is extended in an axial direction so as that the first and second ink-reservoirs overlap each other in a radial direction, and thickness C of the partition and thickness D of a side wall of the barrel connected with the partition satisfy a relation of 0.2?C/D?2.5.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeru Oike
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Patent number: 7325993Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may include a receptacle including a body defining a first space and an opening. The first space may be configured to receive a supply of the substance. The receptacle may include a second space and a partition. The partition may have at least one orifice formed therein configured to provide flow communication between the first space and the second space. The device may include a first closure member configured to close the opening of the body, the first closure member being mounted on the body, an applicator at least partially disposed in the second space, and a second closure member configured to be removably mounted on the receptacle such that the second space is closed except for the orifice in the partition.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Patent number: 7296943Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a baseboard of a wall may include pads and a handle. A front surface of at least one of the pads may be configured to contact a portion of the baseboard during use. A liquid dispenser may be provided to wet one or more of the pads during use. A portion of the handle may be angled to extend away from the wall and rearward from the pad during use. Top pads may be provided for cleaning a top face of the baseboard. The top pads may be vertically and horizontally adjustable relative to a holder to accommodate baseboards of various dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Inventor: Yvonne Sandoval
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Patent number: 7226227Abstract: A packaging and dispenser device may include: a receptacle containing a first substance; an application surface secured to the receptacle during application of the first substance; and a closure capsule configured to be removably fixed on the receptacle. The closure capsule may be configured to enable the closure capsule to be fixed on the receptacle. The packaging and dispenser device may also include at least one housing containing a second substance, the housing being suitable for opening from an end of the capsule remote from a part of the closure capsule configured to enable the closure capsule to be fixed on the receptacle, so that the second substance in the housing may be removed.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7217052Abstract: The method of oxidative dyeing of individual hair strands includes providing an applicator with a first and second compartment containing an oxidative hair dye composition and an oxidizing agent respectively and respective liquid-permeable inserts. The two compartments are provided with respective product-dispensing openings, which open next to each other into a product-dispensing area. The liquid-permeable inserts protrude somewhat beyond the product-dispensing openings and are made of spongy material, bristles, or a fabric. At least a portion of a hair strand to be dyed is wet with the oxidative hair dye composition and the oxidizing-agent-containing solution from the liquid-permeable inserts so that a reactive hair dyeing mixture is formed on the hair strand. The hair dyeing mixture is worked or massaged into the hair strand by hand. The individual hair strand may be uniformly dyed or dyed in a point-like or spot-like pattern.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Wella AGInventor: Johannes Burghaus
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Patent number: 7128485Abstract: The applicator (1) for applying an oxidative hair dye to human hair, especially to hair strands, has two compartments or chambers (2,3) for a liquid oxidation dye and an oxidizing agent respectively. Both the oxidation dye and the oxidizing agent are dispensed together at a product-dispensing spot or area of the applicator. The compartments (2,3) are provided with respective product-dispensing openings (5,6), which open next to each other, so that a reactive dyeing mixture is provided only outside of the applicator, especially on human hair. For improve applicability liquid-permeable inserts (7,8) made of spongy material, bristles or fabric, especially felt, are provided in the product-dispensing openings (5,6), preferably protruding from them somewhat.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Wella AGInventor: Johannes Burghaus
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Patent number: 6997631Abstract: To provide an applicator which is free from ink leakage under any usage-environmental conditions, is suitable for oil-based ink, maintains appropriate ink delivery and is produced at low cost.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Pentel Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Norio Yamada, Ryusuke Ota
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Patent number: 6991395Abstract: The ink control structure of a pen includes a pen body and a pen point. The interior of the pen body is an empty cavity for containing ink and the surrounding wall of the pen body is flexible and can be pinched. The inner end of the pen point joins the empty cavity via an ink supply passage. The pen point has hydraulic conductivity and can lead the ink out. The pressure-driven control valve is configured into the ink supply passage and includes a stopper end and an elastic part. The elastic part can normally push the stopper end to pressingly meet a narrow opening in the ink supply passage, thus forming a state that the ink is prevented from a flow out. While under pressure, the ink supply passage is opened to make ink flow downward to the pen point for applying or writing.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Inventor: Tao-Tien Huang
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Patent number: 6917854Abstract: A method for recognition, determination and localization of at least one arbitrary object or space and the picking up of said object, by at least on robot, in particular, a service robot, which operates independently on the base surface. The method is achieved, whereby the robot is oriented within at least one room by room co-ordinates and/or co-ordinates of arbitrary objects in the room, transmitted to the robot by at least one sensor element, in particular, a transponder or transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2000Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Wittenstein GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Thomas Bayer
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Publication number: 20040136770Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function on the electronic equipment, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function on the electronic equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Audrey Muhr-Sweeney
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Patent number: 6742950Abstract: An applicator assembly comprises a flexible reservoir, to which are joined a pair of applicators. The latter includes a first and second applicators. The first applicator has its longitudinal axis of symmetry perpendicularly disposed relative to the flexible reservoir, respectively to its longitudinal axis, while the second applicator is coaxial with the flexible reservoir. The first and second applicators are located at opposite ends of the flexible reservoir. An arm connects the first applicator to the flexible reservoir. A pair of protective covers including a first and second protective covers is intended to slip over the pair of applicators, respectively the first and second applicators. A valve is incorporated into the flexible reservoir, so as to resist passage of a fluid contained in the latter, while letting the atmospheric air to infiltrate therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Inventor: Gregory A. Coombs
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Publication number: 20040101346Abstract: The applicator assembly comprises a flexible reservoir, to which are joined a pair of applicators. The latter includes a first and second applicators. The first applicator has its longitudinal axis of symmetry perpendicularly disposed relative to the flexible reservoir, respectively to its longitudinal axis, while the second applicator is coaxial with the flexible reservoir. The first and second applicators are located at opposite ends of the flexible reservoir. An arm connects the first applicator to the flexible reservoir so, as stated before, the longitudinal axis of symmetry of the first applicator is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the flexible reservoir. A pair of protective covers including a first and second protective covers is intended to slip over the pair of applicators, respectively the first and second applicators. A valve is incorporated into the flexible reservoir, so as to resist passage of a fluid contained in the latter, while letting the atmospheric air to infiltrate therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Gregory A. Coombs
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Patent number: 6702497Abstract: A cleaning device (100) for smooth surfaces, especially for cleaning windows. The inventive cleaning device comprises a handle (1) and a contact element (10) that is mounted on one end of said handle (1) and that extends in a substantially transversal direction to the handle (1). The contact element is provided with a cleaning surface element (4) on at least the one front face thereof that contacts the surface to be cleaned. The cleaning surface element can be wetted with a cleaning liquid in a controlled manner. A zone (5) is provided behind the cleaning surface element for the distribution and temporary storage of the cleaning liquid. The handle (1) is linked with a blade element (8) that is part of the contact element. The front face of said blade element is detachably linked with a direct removing element (7) that carries the cleaning surface element (4).Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Inventor: Dieter Tien
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Publication number: 20030231919Abstract: A marking pen assembly includes two or more colorant supply units and a colorant applicator detachably connected together, so that when the pen assembly is stroked along a work surface plural parallel strips of colorant are simultaneously formed on the work surface. A connecting mechanism between the colorant supply units is designed so that the units can be separated from one another and used as individual marking pens. The marking pen assembly enables the user to obtain a rainbow coloring effect with a single stroke of the pen assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Allen C. Kim
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Patent number: 6659672Abstract: A writing implement is provided and includes a pen element that feeds and retain ink from a writing implement body. The pen element has an ink leader, a writing part delivering ink from the ink leader portion and a viewer portion directly above with respect to the axial direction of the writing part allowing observation of the view in the writing direction. The present writing implement therefore allows easy observation of the view on the opposite side of the pen element as the pen point and allows the end point of the drawn line to be readily distinguished.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazuhisa Kirita
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Publication number: 20030156884Abstract: A surgical scrub brush that contains a base with a narrow scrubbing head (50) extending therefrom. The base contains two sides, the first provided with bristles (52) extending outwards to form a brush, the second preferably provided with an absorbent material (60). The narrow scrubbing head (50) is provided for the effective scrubbing of the interdigital areas and web spaces of the band, and includes a dome (58). In the preferred embodiment, a shallow, rod-shaped depression (56) is further provided on the bristle profile on the main body to assume the approximate shape of one side of a finger such that the user can scrub his/her fingers effectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Liat Wei Teh