Abstract

A nozzle assembly for dispensing a fluid product is disclosed herein. The dispensing nozzle assembly includes an upper nozzle plate adapted to mate with a canister and a duckbill valve. The nozzle assembly also includes a lower nozzle plate coupled to the upper nozzle plate and which accommodates the duckbill valve. The duckbill valve may have a base portion which is secured between the lower nozzle plate and upper nozzle plate. The upper nozzle may include an aperture for receiving a canister valve. The upper nozzle may include a diverter which forms a part of the aperture. Product is dispensed from the canister and through the nozzle assembly. The duckbill valve deforms to an open position to allow the product to be dispensed and reforms to a closed position after dispensing has stopped.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
• A45D 34/00 - Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes

Abstract

A wiper cleaning device for cleaning a fluid product dispensing system is disclosed herein. The dispensing system includes a canister of product including a nozzle or nozzle assembly, a wiper plate including an opening wherein product may pass through, and an elastomeric wiper removably coupled to the wiper plate. The canister is moved to and from a dispensing position above the opening. The wipers contact the nozzle as the canister is moved to and from the dispensing position. Product is dispensed from the canister and through the nozzle and the wipers clean the nozzle assembly of any dispensed or residual product. The nozzle or nozzle assembly may include an upper nozzle plate, a lower nozzle plate, and a duckbill valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 15/50 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
• B01F 35/12 - Maintenance of mixers using mechanical means
• B08B 1/16 - Rigid blades, e.g. scrapersFlexible blades, e.g. wipers

Abstract

A system for scanning a client's hair color and dispensing hair coloring to change the client's hair color from an initial color to a target color is disclosed. The system comprises an input for reading the measured color from the scanning device, a processor configured to compare the measured color to a desired target hair color and develop a coloring protocol for changing the client's current hair color to the desired target color, and a dispenser for dispensing one or more formulations that follow the protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
• A45D 19/00 - Devices for washing the hair or the scalpSimilar devices for colouring the hair
• A45D 40/24 - Casings for two or more cosmetics
• A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
• B01F 33/84 - Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
• B01F 33/841 - Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins with component receptacles fixed in a circular configuration on a horizontal table, e.g. the table being able to be indexed about a vertical axis
• B01F 101/30 - Mixing paints or paint ingredients, e.g. pigments, dyes, colours, lacquers or enamel

Abstract

A dye dispensing system is proposed. The system may include a controller which communicates which receives instructions from an electronic device and scale. The system may include a tray communicating with the controller and configured with at least one opening, at least one canister comprising a dye, and a container having a developer. The system may further include a first dispenser communicating with the controller, wherein the controller identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a liquid formulation and wherein upon receiving instructions from the electronic device the selected dye is dispensed. The system may include a second dispenser comprising a pump communicating with the controller and the container, wherein upon receiving instructions from the electronic device, the developer is dispensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 33/841 - Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins with component receptacles fixed in a circular configuration on a horizontal table, e.g. the table being able to be indexed about a vertical axis
• B01F 33/84 - Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
• A45D 19/00 - Devices for washing the hair or the scalpSimilar devices for colouring the hair
• A45D 40/24 - Casings for two or more cosmetics
• A45D 34/00 - Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes

Abstract

Embodiments relate to a dispensing system, such as a hair care product dispensing system, which controls access to an electronically controlled cabinet. In some embodiments the dispensing system tracks the inventory of the items stored in the cabinet.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 81/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
• A45D 19/00 - Devices for washing the hair or the scalpSimilar devices for colouring the hair

Abstract

A nozzle assembly for dispensing a fluid product is disclosed herein. The dispensing nozzle assembly includes an upper nozzle plate adapted to mate with a canister and a duckbill valve. The nozzle assembly also includes a lower nozzle plate coupled to the upper nozzle plate and which accommodates the duckbill valve. The duckbill valve may have a base portion which is secured between the lower nozzle plate and upper nozzle plate. The upper nozzle may include an aperture for receiving a canister valve. The upper nozzle may include a diverter which forms a part of the aperture. Product is dispensed from the canister and through the nozzle assembly. The duckbill valve deforms to an open position to allow the product to be dispensed and reforms to a closed position after dispensing has stopped.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 15/14 - Check valves with flexible valve members
• B65D 35/38 - Nozzles

Abstract

A wiper cleaning device for cleaning a fluid product dispensing system is disclosed herein. The dispensing system includes a canister of product including a nozzle or nozzle assembly, a wiper plate including an opening wherein product may pass through, and an elastomeric wiper removably coupled to the wiper plate. The canister is moved to and from a dispensing position above the opening. The wipers contact the nozzle as the canister is moved to and from the dispensing position. Product is dispensed from the canister and through the nozzle and the wipers clean the nozzle assembly of any dispensed or residual product. The nozzle or nozzle assembly may include an upper nozzle plate, a lower nozzle plate, and a duckbill valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 15/50 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B05B 15/52 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter for removal of clogging particles
• B05B 9/023 -

Abstract

A system is disclosed including at least one scanner identifying an identification associated with a receptacle. At least one dispenser is configured to dispense a first desired amount. At least one dispensing area has a measuring instrument that measures a dispensed amount and an unused amount, and associates with the identification. At least one storage device stores a program, and at least one controller which, when executing the program, is configured to receive information and associate the information with the identification. Collected data associated with the identification is recorded. A second desired amount based on at least some of the collected data in at least one file in the database is recommended. The at least one dispenser is controlled by the at least one controller based on the first desired amount or the second desired amount. The at least one dispenser is configured to dispense the second desired amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 34/00 - Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
• A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

Abstract

A system for scanning a client's hair color and dispensing hair coloring to change the clients hair color from an initial color to a target color is disclosed. The system comprises an input for reading the measured color from the scanning device, a processor configured to compare the measured color to a desired target hair color and develop a coloring protocol for changing the clients current hair color to the desired target color, and a dispenser for dispensing one or more formulations that follow the protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 34/04 - Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
• A45D 19/00 - Devices for washing the hair or the scalpSimilar devices for colouring the hair
• A45D 40/24 - Casings for two or more cosmetics
• B01F 33/84 - Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
• B01F 33/841 - Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins with component receptacles fixed in a circular configuration on a horizontal table, e.g. the table being able to be indexed about a vertical axis
• A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
• B01F 101/30 - Mixing paints or paint ingredients, e.g. pigments, dyes, colours, lacquers or enamel

Goods & Services

Hair coloring preparations; hair lightening preparations; hair colorants; hair coloring preparations, namely, hair color developers; hair toning preparations; hair shampoos; hair conditioners; color-customized face and body products, namely, color-customized cosmetics, non-medicated body care treatments for non-medical purposes, non-medicated skin care treatments for non-medical purposes and foundations; hair styling preparations; hair straightening preparations. Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair preparations. Electromechanical apparatus comprising computer hardware and software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; containers incorporating an RFID tag for communicating customer data.

Goods & Services

(1) Hair coloring preparations; hair lightening preparations; hair colorants; hair coloring preparations, namely, hair color developers; hair toning preparations; hair shampoos; hair conditioners; color-customized face and body products, namely, color-customized cosmetics, non-medicated body care treatments for non-medical purposes, non-medicated skin care treatments for non-medical purposes and foundations; hair styling preparations; hair straightening preparations. (2) Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair preparations. (3) Electromechanical apparatus comprising computer hardware and software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; containers incorporating an RFID tag for communicating customer data.

Goods & Services

Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair preparations; containers, sold as integral component of mixing machines, and incorporating an RFID tag for communicating customer data Electromechanical apparatus comprising computer hardware with embedded software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; downloadable computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; downloadable software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair preparations

Goods & Services

Hair coloring preparations; hair lightening preparations, namely, hair lighteners; hair colorants; hair coloring preparations, namely, hair color developers; hair toning preparations being hair coloring preparations; hair shampoos; hair conditioners; color-customized face and body products, namely, color-customized cosmetics, non-medicated body care treatment lotion, cream, and oil for nonmedical purposes, non-medicated skin care treatment lotion, cream, and oil for non-medical purposes and foundations; hair styling preparations; hair straightening preparations

Abstract

A system for scanning a client's hair color and dispensing hair coloring to change the client's hair color from an initial color to a target color is disclosed. The system comprises an input for reading the measured color from the scanning device, a processor configured to compare the measured color to a desired target hair color and develop a coloring protocol for changing the client's current hair color to the desired target color, and a dispenser for dispensing one or more formulations that follow the protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 19/00 - Devices for washing the hair or the scalpSimilar devices for colouring the hair

Abstract

A system is disclosed including at least one scanner identifying an identification associated with a receptacle. At least one dispenser is configured to dispense a first desired amount. At least one dispensing area has a measuring instrument that measures a dispensed amount and an unused amount, and associates with the identification. At least one storage device stores a program, and at least one controller which, when executing the program, is configured to receive information and associate the information with the identification. Collected data associated with the identification is recorded. A second desired amount based on at least some of the collected data in at least one file in the database is recommended. The at least one dispenser is controlled by the at least one controller based on the first desired amount or the second desired amount. The at least one dispenser is configured to dispense the second desired amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
• A45D 34/00 - Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
• A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms

Abstract

A system is disclosed including at least one scanner identifying an identification associated with a receptacle. At least one dispenser is configured to dispense a first desired amount. At least one dispensing area has a measuring instrument that measures a dispensed amount and an unused amount, and associates with the identification. At least one storage device stores a program, and at least one controller which, when executing the program, is configured to receive information and associate the information with the identification. Collected data associated with the identification is recorded. A second desired amount based on at least some of the collected data in at least one file in the database is recommended. The at least one dispenser is controlled by the at least one controller based on the first desired amount or the second desired amount. The at least one dispenser is configured to dispense the second desired amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 19/02 - Hand-actuated implements, e.g. hand-actuated spray heads

Abstract

An apparatus for dye dispensing is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a controller and a tray. The tray communicates with the controller and is configured with at least one opening. At least one canister is configured with an identifier and a dye. The dye is associated with the identifier. A reader communicates with the controller. A dispenser comprises an actuator communicating with the controller and a lever arm. The lever arm is coupled to the actuator and configured with a projection. The reader, based on the identifier, identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a dye formulation. When the selected canister is aligned with a dispensing area, the dispenser applies a downward force on the selected canister and dispenses the selected dye.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
• B01F 15/02 - Feed or discharge mechanisms
• B01F 15/04 - Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
• A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
• A45D 19/00 - Devices for washing the hair or the scalpSimilar devices for colouring the hair

Goods & Services

(1) Hair coloring preparations; hair lightening preparations; hair colorants; hair color developers; hair toning preparations; hair shampoos; hair conditioners; color-customized face and body products, namely, color customized cosmetics, non-medicated body care treatment lotion, cream, and oil for non-medical purposes, non-medicated skin care treatment lotion, cream, and oil for non-medical purposes and cosmetic foundations; hair styling preparations; hair straightening preparations.

Abstract

A system is disclosed including at least one scanner identifying an identification associated with a receptacle. At least one dispenser is configured to dispense a first desired amount. At least one dispensing area has a measuring instrument that measures a dispensed amount and an unused amount, and associates with the identification. At least one storage device stores a program, and at least one controller which, when executing the program, is configured to receive information and associate the information with the identification. Collected data associated with the identification is recorded. A second desired amount based on at least some of the collected data in at least one file in the database is recommended. The at least one dispenser is controlled by the at least one controller based on the first desired amount or the second desired amount. The at least one dispenser is configured to dispense the second desired amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 34/00 - Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
• A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

Goods & Services

Hair coloring preparations; hair lightening preparations; hair colorants; hair coloring preparations, namely, hair color developers; hair toning preparations; hair shampoos; hair conditioners; color-customized face and body products, namely, color-customized cosmetics, non-medicated body care treatments for non-medical purposes, non-medicated skin care treatments for non-medical purposes and foundations; hair styling preparations; hair straightening preparations

Goods & Services

Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with measuring and dispensing capabilities for use in measuring, mixing and dispensing hair dye. Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye; computer software for controlling the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye; software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye.

Goods & Services

(1) Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with measuring and dispensing capabilities for use in measuring, mixing and dispensing hair dye. (2) Electromechanical apparatus, namely, a dispensing machine comprising computer hardware for controlling the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Computer software for controlling the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye.

Goods & Services

Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair dye. Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the mechanical mixing and dispensing of hair dye; computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair dye; software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair dye.

Goods & Services

(1) Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair dye. (2) Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the mechanical mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair dye.

Goods & Services

Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with measuring and dispensing capabilities for use in measuring, mixing and dispensing hair dye Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Computer software for controlling the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye

Goods & Services

Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Computer software for controlling the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the measuring, mixing and dispensing of hair dye

Abstract

An apparatus for dye dispensing is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a controller and a tray. The tray communicates with the controller and is configured with at least one opening. At least one canister is configured with an identifier and a dye. The dye is associated with the identifier. A reader communicates with the controller. A dispenser comprises an actuator communicating with the controller and a lever arm. The lever arm is coupled to the actuator and configured with a projection. The reader, based on the identifier, identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a dye formulation. When the selected canister is aligned with a dispensing area, the dispenser applies a downward force on the selected canister and dispenses the selected dye.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 19/00 - Devices for washing the hair or the scalpSimilar devices for colouring the hair
• A45D 34/00 - Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
• A45D 7/00 - Processes of waving, straightening or curling hair

Abstract

An apparatus for dye dispensing is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a controller and a tray. The tray communicates with the controller and is configured with at least one opening. At least one canister is configured with an identifier and a dye. The dye is associated with the identifier. A reader communicates with the controller. A dispenser comprises an actuator communicating with the controller and a lever arm. The lever arm is coupled to the actuator and configured with a projection. The reader, based on the identifier, identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a dye formulation. When the selected canister is aligned with a dispensing area, the dispenser applies a downward force on the selected canister and dispenses the selected dye.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
• A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
• B01F 15/02 - Feed or discharge mechanisms
• B01F 15/04 - Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
• A45D 19/00 - Devices for washing the hair or the scalpSimilar devices for colouring the hair

Goods & Services

Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair dye Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the mechanical mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair dye

Goods & Services

Electromechanical apparatus, namely, for mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair dye. Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the mechanical mixing and dispensing of hair dye; computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair dye; software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair dye.

Goods & Services

(1) Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair care preparations; (2) Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the mechanical mixing and dispensing of hair care preparations; Computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair dye.

Goods & Services

Electromechanical apparatus, namely, mixing machines with dispensing capability for use in mixing and dispensing hair dye Electromechanical apparatus comprised primarily of computer hardware for controlling the mechanical mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Computer software for controlling the mixing and dispensing of hair dye; Software for monitoring, analyzing, detecting, recording, sending and receiving information related to the mixing and dispensing of hair dye