Comprising Means For Applying Fluid, Medicament, Cosmetic, Or Cream To The Skin Patents (Class 601/17)
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Patent number: 12239603Abstract: A container comprising a cavity for holding a personal care product, an opening for dispensing the personal care product and a working feature for activation of soft tissue, the working feature being a structural feature as found on a physical therapy soft tissue mobilization tool that is adapted to mobilize soft tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: SORSOAP LLCInventors: David Restiano, Daniel P. Staats, Alfred Colantoni, Jr., Kenneth F. Florek
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Patent number: 12239196Abstract: Formulation delivery systems, formulation delivery devices, and formulation cartridges for the same are provided. Formulation delivery systems include a reusable handle, a formulation dispensing assembly, and a controller. The formulation dispensing assembly includes a reciprocating nozzle assembly and a pump. The reciprocating nozzle assembly is fluidically-coupleable to the formulation cartridge or the cleaning cartridge received within the reusable handle. Formulation delivery devices include a reusable handle configured to receive a formulation cartridge therein, and a formulation dispensing assembly disposed in the reusable handle. The formulation dispensing assembly includes fluid conduits, a pump fluidically connected to the fluid conduits, a reciprocating nozzle assembly, and a controller. Formulation cartridges include a reusable cartridge body, a valve frame, and a disposable refill packet reversibly-coupleable to the reusable cartridge body.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Ji Lee, Carolina Canamaque, Joseph Grez
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Patent number: 12208155Abstract: A method of treating midface volume deficit in a person is provided. The method generally includes administering a dermal filler, such as a hyaluronic acid based dermal filler, in a sequence of injections that enhance effectiveness and/or duration of the filler. The method may include initially introducing a volume of the filler into at a zygomaticomalar region of the face prior to introducing one or more additional volumes of the filler into the anteromedial region and the submalar region, such that the duration of effectiveness of the treatment is improved, and less filler is required to achieve a desired correction.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Diane K. Murphy, Deepali Paradkar-Mitragotri
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Patent number: 12089716Abstract: A skin care system including a dispensing device configured to administer a light therapy and a vibration treatment, and an applicator configured to apply a formula, including a reservoir configured to hold the formula, a roller ball configured to apply the formula, a connection configured to attach the cartridge to the dispensing device, and a microcontroller configured to direct the dispensing device to apply the vibration treatment.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Gregoire Charraud, Casey Barbarino, Rafael Feliciano
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Patent number: 11872415Abstract: Device for shave-free trans-cranial focused ultrasound (FUS) treatment and method for using same, the device including a scalp cover having a first inlet configured to allow supply of a gas into the scalp cover, and an outlet configured to allow outflow of ambient air contained within the scalp cover when the gas is being supplied, such that the ambient air contained within the scalp cover is replaced by the supplied gas.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: John Moshe Gomori
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Patent number: 11602303Abstract: Provided herein are MD Codes, MD DYNA Codes, MD ASA, and Next Human system, and the methods of using them to diagnose and treat aesthetic conditions or disorders.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: MAURICIO DE MAIO DOMINGOSInventor: Mauricio De Maio Domingos
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Patent number: 11432685Abstract: A leg care apparatus includes a main body configured to provide an action space in which a leg is accommodated, a bottom module which is placed on a bottom surface of the main body and in which a component for a foot bath is accommodated, and an action space adjustment module configured to adjust a size of the action space.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Joogyeom Kim
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Patent number: 10973577Abstract: A system and method for hair treatment. The system includes a vacuum system configured to apply negative pressure of the scalp of a user and a laser system operably associated with the vacuum system and configured to emit light to a hair follicle of the user to promote hair growth. The method includes promoting blood flow on the scalp with the vacuum system and stimulating hair growth with the laser system. The system and method being routed through a dual layered helmet configured to include a central vacuum chamber for the equal distribution of pressure to the scalp.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Inventor: Stephan Martinez
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Patent number: 10306967Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes a container for containing a product to be dispensed and a tip threadably retained on the container. The tip includes an application surface including a thermal member and an opening in the application surface in fluid communication with the container through which the product is dispensed. The tip application surface is configured to contact a user's skin to apply the product to be dispensed and an opening in the application surface through which the product to be dispensed is dispensed from the reservoir. At least one of the dispensing tip or the cap includes a thermal member.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Armando Villarreal, Timothy Thorpe, Adrian C. Apodaca
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Patent number: 10111806Abstract: A device (1) for delivering mist to the human face is capable of targeting different kinds of mist to different zones of the human face. To this end, the device (1) comprises different nozzle sets, wherein each of the different nozzle sets serves for letting out a different kind of mist, and wherein each of the different nozzle sets is positioned in a zone (7, 10) of the device (1) corresponding to a zone of the human face to be treated by means of the mist delivered by the nozzle set concerned during operation of the device (1). By having an appropriate number and positioning of the nozzles (2, 3, 4, 5), facial zones can be treated separately, wherein it is possible to realize optimal skin treatment per facial zone.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Xin Chen, Bjorn Sprengers, Wan Kei Ricky Ha, Jiawen Tu
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Patent number: 9730958Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for delivering substances, e.g., therapeutic substances, into openings on or near a skin surface, such as hair follicles, pores and/or into sebaceous glands. This can be achieved by using an apparatus to direct a substance into the openings under pressure via one or more nozzles or slits. A portion of the sebum present in the hair follicle is optionally heated and/or removed, e.g. using low-pressure conduit located on the lower surface of the apparatus, before introducing the therapeutic substance.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Richard Rox Anderson, William A. Farinelli, Gerard van Hamel Platerink
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Patent number: 8979778Abstract: A hand held movable water treatment device for tightening and whitening facial and neck skin by directing multiple streams of pressurized hot and cold water onto selected parts of an individual's face and neck, including a generally circular support member having a flat surface on a first side thereof, a handle extending from a peripheral edge of the generally circular support member, a flexible hose having a first end and a second, and a tubular member concentrically disposed on the flat surface of the generally circular support member.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventor: Muna H. S. A. Faredoun
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Publication number: 20150065923Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for reducing heat strain. The apparatus includes a pair of receptacles each of which being attached to a web. Each receptacle is adapted to carry a coolant. The web is adapted to engage and be suspended from a foreign object such as a human being or a chair to support the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Harcor Security Seals Pty LimitedInventor: Peter Schaede
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Patent number: 8882378Abstract: A heating and dispenser system including base unit and an applicator assembly. The applicator assembly may include an applicator tip, a dispensing module, and an applicator housing. The applicator assembly may be integral or separable, and may also house a heating module. Alternatively, the heating module may be separate from the applicator assembly. The system also includes a control system for heating and dispensing various products. The applicator assembly may be replaceable, interchangeable, or single-type for applying product to a surface. The applicator may also be constructed of materials that impact heat transfer or storage.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Richard B. Bylsma, Steve O. Mork, David W. Baarman, Thomas A. Niezgoda, Jesse Leverett
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Publication number: 20140276255Abstract: A massage device is provided with a pouch containing a liquid medium and a massage prong for imparting massage pressure on the person's body during a massage. The pouch is configured for application to the body such that it covers an area on the body substantially larger than the massage prong. The massage prong operates and applies a force to the body through the wall of the pouch. The massage prong is permitted to move within at least a portion of the area without substantial movement of the pouch relative to the body. A lubricating layer sealed present massager can provide a relaxing and therapeutic heated or cooled massage over a large area of the body while reducing pinching and friction between the skin and the massage prong.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Aaron Paul McGushion
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Patent number: 8818500Abstract: A fluid dispenser including a fluid reservoir and a body receiving a dispenser member that is connected to the reservoir and an actuator member for actuating the dispenser member; a dispenser and diffuser head forming a fluid dispenser orifice and an application wall for applying the fluid coming from the dispenser orifice onto the skin; a module having a source of radiation emitting monochromatic light of 400 nm to 700 nm and having anti-inflammatory action and/or a stimulating action for stimulating skin-regeneration metabolisms. The dispenser and diffuser head include a source housing and the body includes a module housing communicating with the source housing so that the source of radiation extends in the source housing of the head.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Aptar France S.A.S.Inventors: Frédéric Duquet, Sandra Martins-Reis, Francis Moreau, Florence Roullet
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Patent number: 8713739Abstract: A battery operated detachable back scrubber that includes a head portion releasably attachable at a distal end of a handle, said head portion having a motor interiorly disposed, which motor operationally engages a rotatable connect socket centrally disposed in a first side of the head portion, said rotatable connect socket operationally communicating the kinetic energy from the motor to a drive shaft of an interchangeable attachment member releasably attachable to the head portion, wherein a plurality of tactile devices disposed on a front surface of a base of the attachment member are mechanically manipulable for use in scrubbing or massaging, as desired.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventors: Jorge Alas, Kim Alas
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Patent number: 8696605Abstract: The main housing is defined by a large aperture formed in its side. The side aperture provides access to an internal treatment chamber. The user can insert one or both hands into the chamber through the side aperture to provide therapeutic treatment for the skin of the hands. The device has a removable fluid reservoir seatable into the main housing. Fluid from the reservoir is ported to an internal cool mist vaporizor such as a transducer or other misting apparatus. The mist is driven down a mist conduit by user-adjustable airflow. As the mist passes down the mist conduit, it passes a heating element that allows the user to selectively deliver heated or cool vapor into the treatment chamber. The user may utilize water and/or fluid having additives such as extracts, therapeutic medications and essential oils as the raw material for mist formation.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: Thomas Nichols
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Patent number: 8679039Abstract: This application teaches a novel ultrasonic skin care device with a built-in specimen containment and a dispensing mechanism to enable easy application of the specimen for hygiene operation of the device for skin beautification purpose. The device provides portability for usage anywhere and anytime and provides a flexibility of multi-purpose skin care treatment with a unique design of multiple specimen containment structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: La Pierres, Inc.Inventors: Hieu Tieu, Yuchen Zhou, Chao Uei Wahng
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Publication number: 20130211296Abstract: Ceramic footbath boots, ceramic materials for manufacturing the ceramic footbath boots and application of the ceramic materials to the manufacture of the ceramic footbath boots are disclosed herein. The ceramic footbath boots include a pair of boot-like footbath containers (1). The footbath containers (1) are made of the ceramic materials, and the internal walls of the footbath containers are provided with net-like lines and papillary groups (2) corresponding to the reflex point zone of feet. The ceramic materials can: emit far infrared rays with wave length of 4-14 microns and the emitting rate of more than 0.92 at normal temperature; release negative ions automatically and permanently; continuously produce weak static current matching the bioelectric current of human bodies; and release mineral matters and trace elements needed by human bodies into water. The ceramic materials are preferably tourmaline-containing silicates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: GOLD OCEAN ASIA LIMITEDInventor: Yiu Wing Chau
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Patent number: 8469707Abstract: A hand-held device, particularly for dental purposes, comprising a dispenser for dispensing a pasty filling material as well a device for emitting a radiation that causes the filling material to cure.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbHInventor: Frank Emde
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Publication number: 20130150757Abstract: A hand held movable water treatment device for tightening the facial and neck skin of an individual by directing multiple streams of pressurized hot and cold water onto selected parts of an individual's face and neck. The device includes a generally circular support member and two circular concentric circular tubular elements disposed on said support member and interconnected and wherein each of the tubular elements includes a plurality of outwardly directed fine openings for directing fine sprays of alternately heated and cooled pressurized streams of water onto selected parts of an individual's face and neck. In addition, the device includes a source of water under pressure, a water heater for heating a portion of the pressurized water and a flexible one-half inch hose connecting the pressurized heated water to each of the tubular elements and a valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: Muna H.S.A. Faredoun
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Publication number: 20130085422Abstract: A handheld device for application to a skin surface of a human or animal. The device includes a housing arranged and configured for gripping by a human hand, a body-care surface operatively connected to the housing arranged and configured to transfer heat and motion to the skin surface, a motion-generating system contained within the housing, and a heat-generating element thermally coupled to the body-care surface. The motion-generating system includes a motor operatively coupled to the body-care surface to impart motion thereto and electrically coupled to an internal electric power source contained within the housing. The heat-generating element includes a container having at least one thermally conductive surface enclosing an electric heater in thermal contact with a thermal energy storage medium and an electrical connection for selective coupling to an external electrical power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Ronald J. Gillespie, Robert Hamlen, Raymond J. Hull, JR., Michael H. Kuchavik, SR.
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Publication number: 20130085423Abstract: A handheld device for application to a skin surface of a human or animal includes a housing arranged and configured for gripping by a human hand having a mount for a thermal body-care element, a thermal body-care element operatively connected to the mount on the housing, a motion-generating system contained within the housing, and a heat-generating element. The thermal body-care element has a body-care surface. The motion-generating system includes a motor operatively coupled to the body-care surface to impart motion thereto and electrically coupled to an internal electric power source contained within the housing. The heat-generating element is thermally coupled to the body-care surface and has a container enclosing an electric heater in thermal contact with a thermal energy storage medium and an electrical connection for selective coupling to an external electrical power source. The heat-generating element container is disposed within the thermal body-care element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Ronald J. Gillespie, Robert Hamlen, Raymond J. Hull, JR., Michael H. Kuchavik, SR.
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Patent number: 8360998Abstract: An applicator system for providing a massaging and a cooling effect while applying product to a body includes an applicator tip connected to a vibrating mechanism that is disposed proximate to the applicator storage tip. By virtue of having the vibrating mechanism disposed proximate to the applicator tip, the vibration produced by the vibrating mechanism is transferred primarily to the applicator tip.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: HCT Asia Ltd.Inventors: Adrian C. Apodaca, Timothy Thorpe, Christopher Thorpe
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Patent number: 8348867Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating subcutaneous tissues using acoustic waves in the range of low acoustic pressure ultrasound waves is disclosed. The method includes injections of enhancing agents, wherein disruption of subcutaneous tissues and subcutaneous cavitational bioeffects are produced by ultrasound waves having a power that will not produce tissue cavitation in the absence of the enhancing agents. The apparatus and method of use is useful for treatment of subcutaneous abnormalities including cellulite, lipomas, and tumors.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Cabochon Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Douglas Sutton
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Patent number: 8323220Abstract: A medical ultrasound apparatus and associated methods of use is disclosed enabling a relatively non-invasive or minimally invasive method to treat skin or tissue. The apparatus is constructed from an ultrasound tip mechanically coupled to a shaft. The shaft is mechanical coupled to an ultrasound transducer driven by an ultrasound generator. The ultrasound tip possesses at least one radial surface, a cavity, or some other form of a hollowed out area, within at least one of the radial surfaces, and a non-metallic sheath covering portions of the tip so that only the sheath and not the tip would normally contact the patient's skin. The disclosed method of treating spider, reticular or small varicose veins with the apparatus can be practiced by contacting the sheath with the patient's epidermal skin layers and delivering ultrasonic energy released from the various surfaces of the vibrating tip to the skin and/or tissue through direct contact and/or with a coupling fluid focused from a cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Eilaz Babaev
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Patent number: 8318898Abstract: The present invention describes materials and methods related to synthetic peptides which block the secretion of neurotransmitters and induce muscle relaxation, and use of said peptides as inhibitors of neurotransmitter secretion and muscle contraction, and as inducers of muscle relaxation.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Universite de LausanneInventors: Nicolas Fasel, Amal Kūndig
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Publication number: 20120289872Abstract: A beauty machine includes a water pump, a steam generator connecting with an outlet of the water pump, and a container. The container includes a waste recycling storage area connecting with the steam generator, a cleaning liquid storage area and at least two cosmetic liquid storage areas. The cleaning liquid storage area and the cosmetic liquid storage areas connect with an inlet of the water pump. After the cosmetic liquid is forced by the water pump and vaporized quickly to steam by the steam generator, the water pump begins to draw the cleaning liquid to clean the residue in the pipeline, the water pump, the steam generator and so on, to thereby recycle the residual liquid into the waste recycling storage area. Discomfort and damage to the human body are not caused due to mixing the residue into the cosmetic liquid, and the quality of the cosmetic liquid can not be effected when using the beauty machine next time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: XIOTIN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Oscar CHOW
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Patent number: 8286639Abstract: A method for non-surgical rejuvenation of facial skin to correct both Type 1 aging changes in the epidermis layer of the skin causing visual changes in the skin and Type 2 aging changes in the dermis layer of the skin causing damage to supportive elements of the skin. The method includes the steps of exfoliation of the facial skin, stimulation of new dermal collagen deposition, removal of at least one of pigment and superficial blood vessels, relaxation of facial expression muscles, filling of soft tissue defects including at least one of deep facial lines and contour deformities, and tightening of the facial skin, and the steps of the method are applied according to a selected one of a plurality of age determined regimens.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Brooke R. Seckel
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Patent number: 8262592Abstract: An inexpensive and disposable dispenser has few parts. The dispenser has a housing with a reservoir of fluid therein. The housing has a valve seat and a valve. The valve is biased in a closed position by resilient spring arms. Each spring arm has a fixed end coupled to the housing and a free end that contacts a rounded or inclined surface of the valve in a location that is offset from a centerline of movement. As the valve moves to an open position, the spring arms flex with the free ends moving apart. When the spring arms straighten and the free ends move closer to each other, the valve is moved to the closed position. The dispenser can be manipulated by a hand or by a massager. A massager imparts vibrations to the valve by way of the housing and the spring arm. The dispenser can be used to work the fluid into an object such as human skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventors: Ray G. Brooks, Timothy Wayne Brooks
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Publication number: 20120109026Abstract: A massage tool heating or cooling device (1) for heating or cooling one or more massage tools (10). The device includes a base assembly (2) incorporating a heating or cooling element (5), a conduction plate (4) and a conductive layer (11) that is deformable to cooperate with a surface of a tool (10) to be heated in order to provide intimate thermal contact therewith. The conduction plate (4) is preferably provided with a plurality of recesses (8) and each of these recesses (8) includes a conductive layer (11). In use, heat applied or removed by the heating or cooling element (5) is transferred to or from the massage tool (10) via the conductive layer (11) and the conduction plate (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Kevin McWilliams
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Patent number: 8157753Abstract: A Personal Care Vaporizing Device is disclosed. The device has a central base unit including a large removable liquid reservoir and a handheld skin massage/exfoliating device. The handheld assembly can selectively emit vapor directly to the skin surface. Unlike the prior devices in the field, the present invention allows the user to selectively dispense either cool or warm vapor. The liquid reservoir is designed to accept skin care additives in addition to simple water for generating the vapor. The device has at least three operational modes: vapor only, massage head brush oscillation/massage motion only, and both vapor and oscillation/massage. Power for the device is available from a variety of sources, including internal batteries and/or external power supply.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Inventor: Thomas Nichols
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Publication number: 20120016275Abstract: An apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction caused by meibomian gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the meibomian gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: TearScience, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Korb, Timothy R. Willis, Benjamin T. Gravely
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Patent number: 8088085Abstract: An appliance or device for massaging and/or dispensing a product. A preferred example includes a container holding the product, preferably a cosmetic product, a housing to which the container is mounted, and a massage element mounted on this housing. A rotary driving arrangement drives the massage element about an axis of rotation of the massaging element relative to the housing. A conduit is in fluid communication between an outlet from the container and the massage element. The container is configured for the packaging and dispensing of the product under pressure, with the conduit being connected to an outlet of a dispensing valve on the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Laure Thiebaut, Philippe Bonneyrat
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Patent number: 8048044Abstract: A drug delivery system including a chamber, which is configured for enclosing or covering at least a surface of a patient, a source of a drug, and a pressure source, which selectively pressurizes the chamber. In addition, the system includes a controller for controlling the transfer of the drug to the chamber wherein the drug is administered to the surface of the patient under pressure.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Martin W. Stryker, Donald M. Engelman
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Publication number: 20110190672Abstract: An applicator system for providing a messaging and a cooling effect while applying product to a body includes an applicator tip connected to a vibrating mechanism that is disposed proximate to the applicator storage tip. By virtue of having the vibrating mechanism disposed proximate to the applicator tip, the vibration produced by the vibrating mechanism is transferred primarily to the applicator tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventors: Adrian C. Apodaca, Timothy Thorpe, Christopher Thorpe
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Patent number: 7979117Abstract: An apparatus for dermal treatment of an active substance having certain physical properties having a flexible, wearable patch conformable to the contour of a skin surface and having: a first electrode adapted to communicate the active substance into the skin by application of an electrical current on the skin surface, a second electrode capable of closing an electrical circuit with the skin surface, a power source for providing a current and voltage connected through a conductive media to the first and second electrode, and an apparatus for substantially controlling penetration depth of the active substance by selecting at least one variable from a plurality of variables.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Power Paper Ltd.Inventors: Daniela Mavor, Zvi Nitzan, Dov Tamarkin, Giora Arbel, Nurit Harel, Yossi Gross
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Publication number: 20110159463Abstract: A method of making up human keratinous material, the method including: acquiring at a first location and storing a starting image and/or starting relief of keratinous material; and reproducing on keratinous material of the same type an image for reproduction and/or relief for reproduction corresponding to the starting image and/or relief, possibly after performing processing, the image and/or relief for reproduction being reproduced at a second location that is different from the first location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Henri Samain
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Patent number: 7850630Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a person's head in a selected position includes a flexible shaft that will maintain its shape when reconfigured for enabling a person's head to be supported in a selected position and a first coupler attached to one end of the shaft for coupling a replaceable chinrest to the one end of the shaft in a releasable restraining engagement. The first coupler includes a protuberance that is shaped for fitting within a cavity of the replaceable chinrest. The first coupler is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. A second coupler is attached to the other end of the shaft for coupling a replaceable support base to the other end of the shaft in a releasable restraining engagement. The second coupler includes a protuberance having a shape that is functionally equivalent to the shape of the protuberance of the first coupler.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Dupaco, Inc.Inventors: An Binh Vu, Gregory Philip Jordan
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Patent number: 7794415Abstract: A surface treatment device comprising a body, a motor disposed in the body, an applicator operably coupled to the motor, and a container coupled to the applicator via a fluid flow path, the container containing a surface treatment substance.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: James Russell Hornsby, Marcellus Rambo Benson, James Augustus Keefe, III, Joseph Lee McGowan, Ashley B. Hornsby
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Patent number: 7758525Abstract: An appliance or device for massaging and/or dispensing a product. The device includes a container holding the product, preferably a cosmetic product, a housing to which the container is mounted, and a massage element mounted on the housing. A rotary drive arrangement rotates the massage elements about an axis of rotation relative to the housing. In addition, a conduit is in fluid communication between an outlet from the container and the massaging element. The container has an axis between the outlet and a bottom of the container, with this axis is parallel to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Laure Thiebaut, Philippe Bonneyrat
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Patent number: 7699795Abstract: A massager device that provides a liquid applicator that dispenses a liquid and provides a massaging effect is disclosed. The massager device comprises a massage head adapted to engage a reservoir for storing a liquid, a liquid dispensing component engaged to the reservoir for applying the liquid, and a vibratory component for vibrating the massager device such that the user may simultaneously apply the liquid and provide a massaging effect.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Nanma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
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Patent number: 7691072Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol injection and spout for massages and a container including the same. In more detail, the present invention relates to a container including an aerosol injection and spout for massages that are applied to head skin by directly injecting the aerosol including effective elements and has massage effects by tapping head skin with the spout. The container of the present invention comprises a number of soft projecting parts, a medicine passage connecting to a valve of the container including aerosol with effective elements, and at least one orifice connecting to the medicine passage.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: LG Household & Health Care Ltd.Inventors: Hwa-choon Choi, Moon-jeong Rang, Hyun-seok Park
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Patent number: 7678066Abstract: A massage and/or dispensing device includes a body, and an applicator element intended to be placed in contact with a surface to be massaged and/or a surface to which a product is to be applied. The applicator element is movably retained in the body or mounted for movement relative to the body. The arrangement further includes a cooling arrangement which includes means of expanding a refrigerant liquefied gas directly in contact with the applicator element.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jacques Habatjou
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Patent number: 7648364Abstract: The invention concerns a make-up or coloring method comprising steps which consist in imaging at least one part of the human body to be treated, analysing local characteristics of said part, and applying treatment products of said part based on said local characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2001Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Christophe Dauga, Francis Xavier Quinn
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Publication number: 20100004569Abstract: An eye warming pack warming eyes capable for warming to release fatigue of eyes and steaming a circumference of eyes is provided, The eye warming pack according to the present invention includes a heating portion where a heating material is packed in a pack, in which the heating material generates a heat energy when it returns to a solid state after it is converted to a liquid state by the operation of a piezoelectric element and a massage sheet containing a cosmetic massage lotion and being warmed by the heat energy from the heating portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: SuJung Kim, EunSook Yun, JooHo Kim, ByungYoung Kang, YunYoung Ko, SoonJae Won, Grace Junghwang, Daniel-Sung-hwe Kim, SorenStephen Deorlow, Lukas Martin Scherrer
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Publication number: 20100004570Abstract: Hair growth therapy is provided by a device capable of delivering multiple hair growth therapies to a user, either individually or in combination. The device includes multiple optical sources providing an array of different optical stimulation signals, while also having vibration capabilities to provide physical stimulation. The multiple optical stimulation therapies include high powered lasers, and light emitting diodes (LEDs) of different wavelengths. Through the use of these multiple light sources, stimulation of hair follicles is provided at the root, along the upper portion, and throughout the base, each promoting healthy hair growth. In addition, the vibration therapies provide a messaging affect, thus further stimulating blood flow in the scalp and helping to support healthy hair growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramon Torres Martin
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Publication number: 20090247913Abstract: A Personal Care Vaporizing Device is disclosed. The device has a central base unit including a large removable liquid reservoir and a handheld skin massage/exfoliating device. The handheld assembly can selectively emit vapor directly to the skin surface. Unlike the prior devices in the field, the present invention allows the user to selectively dispense either cool or warm vapor. The liquid reservoir is designed to accept skin care additives in addition to simple water for generating the vapor. The device has at least three operational modes: vapor only, massage head brush oscillation/massage motion only, and both vapor and oscillation/massage. Power for the device is available from a variety of sources, including internal batteries and/or external power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Thomas Nichols
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Patent number: 7537574Abstract: A packaging and applicator unit for a product including a container having lengthwise axis X, with the container capable of holding the product. The container is provided at a first end with an aperture intended to dispense the product, with the aperture closed in a reversible manner by a closure element. At a second end opposite the first, one or more rotatable skin massaging elements are mounted.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret