Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7562661 | Hair warming tool and hair treating method A hair warming tool is in the form of sheet and has at least one heating part in the center thereof and a margin around said heating part. It is designed to wrap tied hair in said heating part and to be held in place to keep the wrapping state by fastening the margi... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7354691 | Imaging apparatus and improved toner therefor The invention relates to a liquid toner and imaging apparatus provided with an imaging surface having a liquid toner image formed thereon on fibrous toner particles and carrier liquid. The fibrous toner particles can be composed of a polymer portion and pigment disp... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7198049 | Implement for treating hair and method of treating hair using the same An implement for treating strands of hair comprising a reservoir containing a composition and guide means capable of sliding in the reservoir. The guide means comprises a body extending through the reservoir, pulling means (e.g. a pull strip) protruding from one end... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7151079 | Cosmetic compositions containing a fructan, a polysaccharide and a beneficial agent, and uses thereof The invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fructan, at least one polysaccharide and at least one beneficial agent, a combination which gives the cosmetic compositions a velvety-smooth texture. S... | 12/19/2006 |
| 6782895 | Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent, and methods for using the same A composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating the at least one hydroxide compound in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of keratin fibers. The at least one complexing agent is chosen ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6557562 | Hair perming method The present invention is deemed to change the very perming concepts and methods that have been used for decades. This new invention relates to the art of permanent waving of hair and reveals an innovative new perming system particularly for the profession... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6425403 | Hair dyeing process utilizing a heat application device A hair dyeing process which utilizes a hair dye in combination with a heat application means. By applying heat to a person's head, immediately after the dye has been applied, the hair can be quickly and efficiently dyed and hair damage is minimized. The h... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6303110 | Reducing composition and process for the permanent reshaping of the hair The present invention relates to a novel vesicle-free composition for the first stage of a process of permanent reshaping of keratin fibres, this composition comprising, in a suitable cosmetic support, at least one compound of ceramide type in a specific ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6116250 | Process of permanent hair shaping In the process for permanent shaping of hair, the hair is first rolled onto rollers and a permanent shaping composition based on a keratin reducing substance is applied to the rolled hair. The permanent shaping composition is allowed to act on the hair fo... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6076530 | Process for the treatment of human hair with the aid of fatty-chain amides and steam An improved process for the treatment of human keratinous fibers, in particular hair, with a view especially to decreasing and/or preventing damage to the latter by bringing, for a period not exceeding 2 minutes, a gas containing steam and whose temperatu... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6053178 | Image transfer sheet and wafer and method of making and using An image transfer sheet for holding a releasable, transferable image includes a substrate comprising release material and one or more transfer layers that are releasable by heat and/or pressure and include a gel and/or a colorant. A method for forming an ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6026821 | Method of and hair dryer for drying hair using remote sensing of the moisture content of the hair Hair dryer with remote sensing of the moistness of the hair by means of a detector which compares the amount of radiant energy in two absorption bands in the spectrum of light emitted by an infra red source and reflected by the hair. One of the absorption... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5913315 | Hair tattoo apparatus and method In accordance with this invention, there is provided an image transfer sheet to transfer a colored image to hair. The image transfer sheet comprises at least a first gel layer, a color layer, and a second gel layer. The present invention includes a proces... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5823204 | Process for crimping and tattooing hair A process for removably applying coloring material to hair comprises contacting a composite fabric material to hair and compressing the hair along with the composite material while heating the hair to a temperature of at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5660191 | Method and appliance for treating and/or shaping hair using a steam delivery tube A steam appliance for treating and/or shaping hair, the appliance being composed of: a housing (1) having a handle; a roller body (2) for rolling up locks of hair, the body being secured at one end (5a) to the housing and being limited towards its other e... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5637297 | Reducing agents for permanent waving of hair An improved, highly effective permanent waving lotion is attained by employing a reducing agent which consists of a lower alkyl ester of cysteine in combination with a thiol compound selected from the group consisting of ammonium salts and glyceryl esters... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5584308 | Permanent wave method and apparatus A permanent wave method includes a first step of applying a reducing agent (12) to hair (10) to be permed. At this point of time the hair (10) is not yet curled around a rod and is still straight. Then, the hair is covered with a cap of vinyl, and is left... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5570708 | Process for the permanent reshaping of keratinous material A novel treatment process for keratinous material, in particular the hair, for the purpose of obtaining a permanent reshaping of the hair, in particular in the form of permanent-waved hair, the process being characterized in that it contains the following... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5551453 | Process for the temporary reshaping of keratinous fibres The invention relates to a treatment process for obtaining a non-permanent reshaping of keratinous fibres, especially the setting of hair, comprising the steps of (i) contacting the fibres, which are maintained under mechanical tension and to which has be... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5520199 | Process for the non-permanent reshaping of keratinous fibres The invention relates to a treatment process for obtaining a non-permanent reshaping of keratinous fibers, especially the setting of hair, comprising the steps of (i) contacting the fibers, which are maintained under mechanical tension and to which has be... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5520200 | Process for the non-lasting reshaping of keratinous fibres The invention relates to a treatment process for obtaining a non-permanent reshaping of keratinous fibres, especially the setting of hair, comprising the steps of (i) contacting the fibres, which are maintained under mechanical tension and to which has be... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5340367 | Permanent waving and color enhancing composition and method Simultaneous permanent waving and dyeing of hair fibers is attained by incorporating a silk amino acid and a water soluble or emulsifiable silicone based compound in the permanent waving lotion and intermixing the dyestuff with the oxidizing or neutralizi... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5294777 | Hair clip for heating and shaping root-area hair perpendicular to the scalp and an electric heating unit for heating the clips A hair clip for heating and styling clasped hair, whether damp or dry, into a linear configuration in the scalp area of a user. The clip comprises a pair of biasable jaws including a pair of plates for storing heat and releasing such heat to style clasped... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5139037 | Cosmetic composition for treating keratin fibres, and process for treating the latter Cosmetic compositions for treating the hair, nails and skin are described which contain, in a solvent medium, at least one amphoteric polymer of betainised dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylamide, containing at least units of... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5080890 | Permanent waving lotion and a process for permanent waving of hair The second lotion used for permanent wave process by two lotions method comprising a hydrogen peroxide solution having a pH value in excess of 4.5, but not exceeding 7.5 and a hydrogen peroxide concentration of 0.3 wt % or lower, and a process for permane... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5071641 | Method of setting hair A method of setting hair which comprises treating the hair with an aqueous solution of a metal S-thiosulphato-derivative, and curing the derivative. The hair is treated at temperatures of from 15°-60° C. with aqueous solutions containing Bunte salt deri... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5002076 | Hair treatment composition and method A method for treating hair with an aqueous clay-based conditioning composition that involves applying the composition to hair and exposing the hair to heat for a period of time sufficient to dry the composition to a hard and flaky state. The conditioning ... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4982749 | Method of recurling tightly curled hair The present invention invention provides a method by which hair which is tightly curled or kinked can be consistently relaxed and reformed into a looser curl or wave configuation, with substantially less damage to the hair. The process of the present inve... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4935230 | Hair waving agent A novel hair waving agent comprises as its main ingredient a thioglyceryl alkyl ether or 1-phenyl-2-mercaptoethanol. The agent has low irritativeness and the good capability of wave formation.... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4935229 | Hair waving agent A novel hair waving agent comprises as its main ingredient a thioglyceryl alkyl ether or 1-phenyl-2-mercaptoethanol. The agent has low irritativeness and the good capability of wave formation.... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4914273 | Hair processing apparatus utilizing a plurality of infrared units positionable about the head An infrared hair dryer has four infrared units positionable about the head. Two of the infrared radiating units are fixedly mounted to the top of a framework by a pair of conduits. Side infrared radiating units are mounted to each side of the framework by... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4853215 | Treatment of hair Hair is reconfigured by treatment with a composition comprising an enzyme (protein disulphide isomerase) and a cofactor therefor.... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4658839 | Hair conditioning and enhancing applicator wrap, composition and method By providing a flexible, easily applied carrier which incorporates a combination of cationic hair conditioning agents and a water soluble or emulsifiable silicone-based compound, a unique hair treatment system is achieved. Preferably, the flexible carrier... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4610261 | Process for treating the hair and in particular the tips of the hair and device for carrying out the said process A process of and apparatus for conditioning the hair, especially the tips thereof. After the hair has been dampened, for example by shampooing, and optionally dried, either partially or completely, it is subjected to a conditioning step in which it is mai... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4586518 | Hair setting method using aminoalkyl substituted polydiorganosiloxane The specification describes a hair setting method that employs a hair fixative composition containing an aminoalkyl substituted polydiorganosiloxane as the effective component. The hair fixative composition may be formulated into aerosol, pump spray, loti... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4494557 | Method of conditioning hair A method of conditioning human hair to provide a long lasting permanent hair wave includes the step of applying a reforming mixture to the hair after applying a wave solution but before applying a neutralizer solution. The reforming mixture includes magne... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4481961 | Method for setting hair and a device for carrying out the said method A method and device for setting hair relies on the use of a hair setting process in which, after partial drying but before unrolling of the hair from curlers or rollers on which it is wound after moist treatment, the hair is subjected to a conditioning st... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4452261 | Hair setting composition and method This invention deals with compositions for and a method of imparting temporary set to human hair involving the application of an aqueous composition containing a dialdehyde polysaccharide and a hydroxyaromatic compound in which two hydroxyl groups are met... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4377174 | Method and apparatus for applying permanent wave A method and apparatus for applying a permanent wave, wherein the hair is wound on curlers, a first permanent wave applying solution is applied to the hair, a permanent wave applying hood is put on the head of the person, at least one of the steam blowing... | 03/22/1983 |
| 4049007 | Permanent waving of human hair by means of crosslinking urethane and/or hydroxamate derived from reactive acrylic resins and adipodinitrile carbonate Compounds suitable for use in waving human hair comprised of a film-forming resin containing pendant hydroxyl, amine, and/or thiol groups; a cyclic nitrile carbonate of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is an organic radical having 1 to about 200,000 ca... | 09/20/1977 |
