Comprising Means For Applying Fluid, Medicament, Cosmetic, Or Cream To The Skin Patents (Class 601/17)
  • Patent number: 11872415
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: John Moshe Gomori
  • Patent number: 11602303
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: MAURICIO DE MAIO DOMINGOS
    Inventor: Mauricio De Maio Domingos
  • Patent number: 11432685
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Joogyeom Kim
  • Patent number: 10973577
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventor: Stephan Martinez
  • Patent number: 10306967
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Armando Villarreal, Timothy Thorpe, Adrian C. Apodaca
  • Patent number: 10111806
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Xin Chen, Bjorn Sprengers, Wan Kei Ricky Ha, Jiawen Tu
  • Patent number: 9730958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Rox Anderson, William A. Farinelli, Gerard van Hamel Platerink
  • Patent number: 8979778
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Muna H. S. A. Faredoun
  • Publication number: 20150065923
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Harcor Security Seals Pty Limited
    Inventor: Peter Schaede
  • Patent number: 8882378
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Richard B. Bylsma, Steve O. Mork, David W. Baarman, Thomas A. Niezgoda, Jesse Leverett
  • Publication number: 20140276255
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Aaron Paul McGushion
  • Patent number: 8818500
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar France S.A.S.
    Inventors: Frédéric Duquet, Sandra Martins-Reis, Francis Moreau, Florence Roullet
  • Patent number: 8713739
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventors: Jorge Alas, Kim Alas
  • Patent number: 8696605
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Nichols
  • Patent number: 8679039
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: La Pierres, Inc.
    Inventors: Hieu Tieu, Yuchen Zhou, Chao Uei Wahng
  • Publication number: 20130211296
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: GOLD OCEAN ASIA LIMITED
    Inventor: Yiu Wing Chau
  • Patent number: 8469707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Emde
  • Publication number: 20130150757
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Muna H.S.A. Faredoun
  • Publication number: 20130085422
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Ronald J. Gillespie, Robert Hamlen, Raymond J. Hull, JR., Michael H. Kuchavik, SR.
  • Publication number: 20130085423
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Ronald J. Gillespie, Robert Hamlen, Raymond J. Hull, JR., Michael H. Kuchavik, SR.
  • Patent number: 8360998
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: HCT Asia Ltd.
    Inventors: Adrian C. Apodaca, Timothy Thorpe, Christopher Thorpe
  • Patent number: 8348867
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Cabochon Aesthetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Douglas Sutton
  • Patent number: 8323220
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Eilaz Babaev
  • Patent number: 8318898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Universite de Lausanne
    Inventors: Nicolas Fasel, Amal Kūndig
  • Publication number: 20120289872
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: XIOTIN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Oscar CHOW
  • Patent number: 8286639
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Brooke R. Seckel
  • Patent number: 8262592
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Ray G. Brooks, Timothy Wayne Brooks
  • Publication number: 20120109026
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin McWilliams
  • Patent number: 8157753
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Nichols
  • Publication number: 20120016275
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: TearScience, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Korb, Timothy R. Willis, Benjamin T. Gravely
  • Patent number: 8088085
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Laure Thiebaut, Philippe Bonneyrat
  • Patent number: 8048044
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Martin W. Stryker, Donald M. Engelman
  • Publication number: 20110190672
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: HCT Asia Ltd
    Inventors: Adrian C. Apodaca, Timothy Thorpe, Christopher Thorpe
  • Patent number: 7979117
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Power Paper Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniela Mavor, Zvi Nitzan, Dov Tamarkin, Giora Arbel, Nurit Harel, Yossi Gross
  • Publication number: 20110159463
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 7850630
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Dupaco, Inc.
    Inventors: An Binh Vu, Gregory Philip Jordan
  • Patent number: 7794415
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: James Russell Hornsby, Marcellus Rambo Benson, James Augustus Keefe, III, Joseph Lee McGowan, Ashley B. Hornsby
  • Patent number: 7758525
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Laure Thiebaut, Philippe Bonneyrat
  • Patent number: 7699795
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Nanma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
  • Patent number: 7691072
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: LG Household & Health Care Ltd.
    Inventors: Hwa-choon Choi, Moon-jeong Rang, Hyun-seok Park
  • Patent number: 7678066
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jacques Habatjou
  • Patent number: 7648364
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Christophe Dauga, Francis Xavier Quinn
  • Publication number: 20100004569
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: SuJung Kim, EunSook Yun, JooHo Kim, ByungYoung Kang, YunYoung Ko, SoonJae Won, Grace Junghwang, Daniel-Sung-hwe Kim, SorenStephen Deorlow, Lukas Martin Scherrer
  • Publication number: 20100004570
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Actervis GmbH
    Inventor: Juan Ramon Torres Martin
  • Publication number: 20090247913
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas Nichols
  • Patent number: 7537574
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7532926
    Abstract: A removable component for a probe used to treat a patient's skin with a skin-treatment substance, include an attachment device having a plurality of holes for respectively accommodating a plurality of electrodes disposed on a head of the probe. It also includes at least one gauze pad disposed between the attachment device and the head of the probe. The attachment device is removably attached to the head of the probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Mattioli Engineering Ltd.
    Inventor: Gian Franco Bernabei
  • Patent number: 7481783
    Abstract: A massage device for providing cold or hot massage therapy including a liquid reservoir and a rotatable ball positioned in an open end of the reservoir. The reservoir is at least partially filled with a liquid that is heated or cooled. The liquid in the massage device is heated or cooled. The rotatable ball is heated or cooled through heat transfer between the liquid and the rotatable ball. Massage therapy can be provided using both the reservoir portion and/or the rotatable ball of the massage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Polar Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry S. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20080312563
    Abstract: A hydrotherapy system uses a plurality of water sources, each of which produces water at a fixed temperature. The water from the fixed temperature sources can be mixed to form several mixed water streams, each with a predetermined temperature, by an array of computer-controlled on-off solenoid valves. Solenoid valves can also be used to apply the mixed water streams with different flow rates selectively to different body zones. The solenoids are controlled via sequences that can be created and maintained with an intuitive graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Tinsley A. Galyean, E. Taylor Galyean
  • Patent number: 7458944
    Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic cleaning product, comprising a massage applicator comprising a container body and a massage device having at least one massage pin device, the pin device having at least one first surface which is configured to be in contact with the surface to be massaged, wherein a force can be transmitted between the first surface of the massage pin device and the surface to be massaged, and wherein at least one predetermined massage characteristic feature selected from the group consisting of a predetermined hardness, a predetermined geometry and a predetermined elasticity exists in a region of the first surface of the massage pin device which is configured to be in contact with the surface to be massaged, and at least one adjusting device which can adjust the at least one predetermined massage characteristic feature, and a cosmetic cleaning formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Kathrin Liste, Olaf Rhode, Jens Treu