IP Library Granted Patent US 9,538,828
Granted Patent B2
US 9,538,828 · App. 13/678,452 · Granted Jan 10, 2017

Thermal storage cosmetic applicator

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 9,538,828
App. No.
13/678,452
Granted
Jan 10, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

An implement for applying a product to a surface. Some examples of such an implement include a handle, a rod having a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the rod being coupled to the handle, and an applicator having a proximal end attached to the bottom end of the rod. In some examples, the applicator includes (i) a first portion made of metal, ceramic and/or glass and (ii) a second portion made of another material and having a plurality of structures for applying the product to the surface. The first portion is coupled to the second portion. The first portion may include a plurality of channels and the second portion may include a plurality of protrusions.

Claims (11)

1. An implement for applying a product to a surface, the implement comprising:

a handle;

a rod having a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the rod being coupled to the handle;

an applicator having a proximal end attached to the bottom end of the rod, the applicator comprising (i) a first portion comprising a metal, ceramic, or glass capable of imparting a thermal sensation to the surface and (ii) a second portion opposite the first portion, the second portion comprising a metal and having a plurality of teeth in a comb configuration for applying the product to the surface, wherein the first portion and the second portion are removably coupled to one another via at least one of a snap fit mechanism, a press fit, screw threads, pins with adhesive, over-molding, or casting, wherein the rod and at least the first portion of the applicator are each made of different materials; and

the first portion coupled to the second portion.

2. The implement of claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a plurality of channels configured to transfer heat or cold during application of the product to the surface.

3. The implement of claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a plurality of channels, each channel being spaced about 0.8 millimeters apart from each other.

4. The implement of claim 1 , wherein the second portion and the plurality of teeth comprises at least one of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, chrome, copper, gold, nickel, silver, titanium, and/or Zamac.

5. The implement of claim 1 , wherein:

the second portion comprises at least one of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, chrome, copper, nickel, or titanium; and

the plurality of teeth comprises at least one of low density polyethylene (LDPE), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polypropylene (PP), or silicone.

Assignments (5)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 15, 2023
From: HCT PACKAGING, INC.
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 064595/0411 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 23, 2020
From: CIT BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: HCT PACKAGING INC.
Reel/Frame 051682/0315 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 23, 2020
From: HCT PACKAGING INC.; HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED; HCT ASIA LIMITED; HCT EUROPE LIMTIED
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 051688/0698 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 2, 2018
From: HCT PACKAGING INC.
To: CIT BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 044519/0497 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 17, 2013
From: TARLING, CHRISTOPHER JOHN; VILLARREAL, ARMANDO; THORPE, TIMOTHY
To: HCT PACKAGING, INC.
Reel/Frame 029648/0349 →