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Mountable Printable Placard With Headband
A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.
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| 7648364 | System and method for applying a cosmetic substance 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 characteri... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7503764 | Manicure training device An artificial hand assembly for use in training manicurists has a base upon which the hand is mounted at an upwardly extending angle thereto. The hand has removable fingertips having artificial nails therein. In one embodiment the hand is movable with respect to the... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7359571 | Method, apparatus and program for image processing Image processing is carried out accurately on image data obtained by a digital camera, for a high-quality reproduced image. Image data S0 is read and main part information M is acquired. Scene information H is obtained by inferring a photography scene based o... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337127 | Targeted marketing system and method A computer-implemented method for targeting marketing content to an online user, includes the steps of collecting data describing the user in a user profile, comparing the user profile with a target profile and presenting the user with content based on the compariso... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7261612 | Methods and systems for read-aloud books The pages of a children's book are marked in a machine-readable manner (e.g., by imperceptible digital watermark technology). When such a page is shown to a camera-equipped computer device, the watermark is decoded, and the story text from that page is read aloud to... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7230628 | Previewing a framed image print An apparatus and method of generating a visual representation of an image based product. Where the image based product is a picture image, the method produces a framed prototype image showing the picture image framed within a frame. The method includes providing a f... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219674 | Template and method for applying makeup to eyebrows An eyebrow template can be used to apply makeup to a person's eyebrows. The template has a saddle that is shaped to be placed against the bridge of the person's nose. The template also has a pair of guides each attached to the saddle and each having a guide opening ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7206664 | Device and method for mixing substances The device, which serves to mix substances, especially coloring substances, has a processor unit, a local memory unit for storing mixing formulas, a display unit, and an input unit, as well as a measuring device, in particular a scale, with which portions of substan... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7190370 | Previewing and manipulating a framed image print An apparatus and method of generating a visual representation of an image based product. Where the image based product is a picture image, the method produces a framed prototype image showing the picture image framed within a frame. The method includes providing a f... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185452 | Fingernail holder for fingernail polish bottle A product and method for the display of fingernail polish dried on an artificial fingernail which in turn is attached to a polish bottle containing the polish. In a preferred embodiment a fingernail holder is connected to a bottle cap of the fingernail polish bottle... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186212 | Full size fully articulated doll with selectively displayed alterative faces A full size fully articulated doll possessing visual and postural verisimilitude with that of an adult human female is provided selectively displayed alternative faces with exchange of faces masks or heads. Articulation is provided by an internal skeleton having mov... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7177719 | Pattern builder The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an item. The method includes providing a pattern building program to a client, wherein the client is to build a pattern using the program. The method also includes manufacturing the item based on the pattern. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7104800 | Article and method for selection of individualized personal care products A diagnostic article and method is disclosed wherein the article includes a mirror, a plurality of attribute selection sites arranged along or associated with the mirror with each of the sites having a plurality of choice selectors, and an output for recommending at... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7098870 | Advertising method for dynamic billboards A method for billboard advertising is disclosed. An advertising billboard device for use with the present invention comprises a server and a display controller adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from the server. At least one content display unit ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7058226 | Make-up color image classification system and make-up color image map The present invention comprehensively acquires a make-up color image and provides a make-up color image classification method and make-up color image map that enables make-up to be applied effectively. A color image index indicating warm/cool and a color image index... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044142 | Unit for applying at least one product A unit for applying at least one product comprises a container defining a longitudinal axis curved over at least a portion of its length so that at least a portion of the axis defines at least one curve. The container comprises an interior and an opening. The unit f... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6994552 | Hair design system and its applications As shown in FIG. 1, a hairstyle design system comprises an image-processing device 1, an input/output device 2, a graphic system 3, a display device 4, a head-development drawing information-storage device 5, and a hairstyle... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994553 | Paint color card and methods of using the same A paint color card having a substrate with a surface coated with a layer of a colored coating composition formulated to have a dried color that is substantially similar to the dried color of a commercially-available paint composition. The paint color card has a plur... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6980333 | Personalized motion imaging system A personalized motion imaging system, including: a computer; a motion image display device connected to the computer for displaying a motion image sequence to a viewer; a camera connected to the computer for capturing an image of the viewer; and an image processing ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6961517 | Method of promoting skin care products The present invention relates to a method of promoting a skin care product comprising taking a standard photograph of the skin of a person; (ii) taking at least one additional photograph of the skin of the person, the additional photograph selected from the group co... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6937755 | Make-up and fashion accessory display and marketing system and method A method for simulating an appearance of make-up and fashion accessories on an image of a consumer and for marketing such products includes compiling a database of a plurality of products having appearance information for each product, acquiring a base image of a co... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6901934 | System and methods for designing and displaying artificial nails A system and related methods provide the artisan and his customer with artificial nails that can be magnetically coupled to a special nail holding tool, aesthetic design elements, such as geometric shapes, nail borders, exotic shapes, and the like, and a special dis... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6810130 | Apparatus for assisting makeup and an assembly constituted by such apparatus and apparatus for delivering makeup having a predetermined BRDF as selected by the apparatus for assisting makeup The apparatus for assistance in makeup includes a measurement unit for measuring local phenomena of light interaction with a zone to be made up and/or treated; a database relating to the BRDF of various cosmetic and/or care products; a selector unit enabling a produ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6743020 | Card for representing color applied to facial features A thin, skin-toned pocketed card having two layers of material. The foreground layer of this card is made of a thin transparent material that is printed with images of facial features. To print these images, color is applied to the material starting at the boundary ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6739345 | Make up application kit A make up kit comprises a base material in which colorants may be mixed to achieve desired hues that may then be applied to a person. The kit may further comprise a mixing dish in which the make up may be mixed and an instructional aide that instructs users on how t... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6488506 | Training aid for application of false nails A device for use in training in the treatment of finger or toe nails, comprises an artificial digit (2) having a nail (4) removably mounted thereon. The nail may be attached by a screw (18), a ratchet arrangement, or by embedding it in a resilient layer o... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6338349 | Method and system for providing customized color cosmetics A method and system are provided for allowing a customer to sample and select a customized cosmetic product, including a matrix representing different components and/or types of color, texture and applicators to allow the customer to sample at the point o... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6328949 | Nail covering system The present invention a method for making nail coverings comprises the steps of scanning a persons fingernail to produce a digitized nail image of the nail top surface and shaping a nail covering material using the digitized nail image such that the nail ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6318377 | Photographic nail decal system A photographic nail decal system for applying a photographic image onto a nail of a digit. The photographic nail decal system includes a machine for reducing an image and placing the image on a sheet of material having an adhesive backing to form a decal.... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6250927 | Cosmetic application training system A cosmetic application training system includes a substrate having a facial image thereon, the facial image divided into multiple facial regions; and one or more transparent overlays having outlines of the facial image regions including printed instructio... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6109921 | Make-up mannequin head and make-up mannequin kit for use therewith There is disclosed a soft skin make-up mannequin head having an "ideal" facial configuration, the make-up mannequin head having a smooth, realistic surface and texture simulative of human skin. The make-up mannequin head is accompanied by at least one fle... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6065969 | Computer game for designing and printing nail coverings A computer game for designing and printing nail coverings includes a set of stored software instructions receivable within the processor unit of the computer to control operation of a color printer and a series of displayed images upon the monitor display... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6012461 | Sculptured fingernail training systems A fingernail sculpting teaching system for use in practicing the creation of an artificial fingernail on a typical human finger. The teaching system includes a cylinder for simulating a typical human finger. Formed at each end of the cylinder is a visual ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6000407 | Cosmetic personal color analysis method and kit using value scale, colors, seasonal color designation, and charts Personal colors for cosmetics are determined by a method and a kit of equipment which determines an overall value for an individual by reference to the skin, eye, and hair features, determines a four-seasonal color designation of the individual by referen... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5971763 | Method of teaching, training and practice cosmetology techniques and a make-up mannequin kit for use therewith A cosmetology training, teaching and practice system, and a make-up mannequin kit, each charcterized by provision of a soft skin make-up mannequin head having a body carrying an oval symmetrical facial configuration and plural soft skin flexible, elastic,... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5924426 | Cosmetic personal color analysis method and kit using value scale, colors and charts The personal colors for facial cosmetics are determined by a method and a kit of equipment which determines an overall value for the individual by reference to skin, eye and hair features, determines a hue of the individual by reference to colors such as ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5893373 | Method for application of cosmetics Foundation is applied to a preselected area of the face that is centered therewithin and encompasses the eyes, nose and mouth thereof, the process for its application comprising the steps of: (a) placing a sizable first dot of foundation at a first positi... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5882636 | Phthalate free nail polish enamel composition A phthalate-free long-lasting nail polish enamel composition consisting essentially of a film-forming agent, solvents, one or more colorants, one or more suspending agents, adhesion promoters and plasticizers selected from the group consisting essentially... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5860809 | Lipstick display and device A lipstick display device having a mirror surface provided with a lip-shaped cut-out therein and an optical system for projecting from behind the mirror a color image at the cut-out. The color image is formed by producing an image of one of a plurality of... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5797750 | Method and apparatus for determining the foundation makeup color that substantially reproduces a person's natural skin color The invention relates to a method and Apparatus for determining the color of a foundation makeup comprising a device for measuring the color of the skin on an arm of a person computing and determining the skin color measured and comparing same with a data... | 08/25/1998 |
