Monroe Adler Cochran

US Patent:

6918511, Jul 19, 2005

Filed:

Jun 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/463115

Inventors:

Walter B. Spatz - Pacific Palisades CA, US
Monroe A. Cochran - Ojai CA, US
Jeffrey J. Hager - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Spatz Laboratories - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

A45D040/04

US Classification:

222109, 222390, 401 68, 401 75, 401174, 401175

Abstract:

A dispensing device comprising a container with product outlets, a screw that operates a piston within the container and a torsion spring that biases the screw. The torsion spring includes a hoop having one or more inner tabs. The hoop is frictionally engaged with an interior surface of the container. A boss is fixed to the screw and a flexible arm interconnects the hoop and boss. The torsion spring also includes a spoke that is angularly offset from the flexible arm. Application of a rotational force to the screw urges the piston toward the container outlets, causing the flexible arm to yield, allowing the boss to rotate relative to the hoop until the spoke engages an inner tab. Further rotation releases the hoop from frictional engagement with the container. Once the rotational force is removed, the hoop re-engages the container interior surface and the flexible arm regains its original shape, causing the hub and screw to counter-rotate, which simultaneously moves the piston away from the fluid outlets.

US Patent:

D512640, Dec 13, 2005

Filed:

Apr 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/202699

Inventors:

Monroe A. Cochran - Ojai CA, US
Joel L. Nelson - Agoura CA, US
Jeffrey J. Hager - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Spatz Laboratories - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

0901

US Classification:

D 9529, D9558, D9571

US Patent:

20070110500, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Oct 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/588148

Inventors:

Monroe Cochran - Oxnard CA, US
Laura Nelson - Oxnard CA, US
Joel Nelson - Oxnard CA, US
Jeffrey Hager - Oxnard CA, US

International Classification:

A46B 11/00
A46B 17/08
A45D 33/00

US Classification:

401122000, 401126000, 401121000, 401130000

Abstract:

A dispenser for cosmetic materials includes a hollow body containing a flowable cosmetic material, a cap having a wand member with a cosmetic applicator tip that extends through a sleeve that limits the distance that the tip protrudes into the body, or through a screen/wiper tube inside the body, the tube including a distal opening that engages the tip as it passes through the opening and into contact with the cosmetic material when the cap is in contact with the body, and regulates the amount of cosmetic material carried by the tip as it is withdrawn from the cosmetic material.

US Patent:

20080142406, Jun 19, 2008

Filed:

Dec 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/641450

Inventors:

Monroe A. Cochran - Oxnard CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 69/00
A45D 40/26

US Classification:

206581, 132317

Abstract:

A container/dispenser/applicator includes a hollow body for holding a cosmetic or pharmaceutical material, a material driver at its proximal end, and a substantially flat surfaced, flexible applicator at its distal end, with a channel inside the applicator in communication with the material, and with an exit port connected at an angle to the channel for the material to exit from the channel onto the substantially flat surface of the applicator.

US Patent:

58299009, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

May 6, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/851711

Inventors:

Robert Nathan Brown - New York NY
Barbara Bone Poder - Brick NJ
Albert Joseph Stiso - Brick NJ
James J. Thalheimer - Toms River NJ
Robert John Wilczynski - Perth Amboy NJ
Monroe Adler Cochran - Ojai CA

Assignee:

Revlon Consumer Products Corp. - New York NY

International Classification:

A45D 4006

US Classification:

401 87

Abstract:

A dispenser for a cosmetic stick comprising (a) a removable cap in the form of a sleeve having an open upper end, for containing the cosmetic stick, (b) a base in the form of a sleeve having an open upper end, (c) fitted inside the base sleeve, an internal sleeve open at both ends for containing the cosmetic stick, (d) a product advancing mechanism comprising a platform which forms the bottom closure of the internal tubular sleeve, the platform having an upper surface having two protrusions affixed thereto, and a lower surface, and (e) a porous material affixed to the upper surface of the platform and securing the cosmetic stick to the platform.

US Patent:

56809468, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Aug 24, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/518685

Inventors:

Monroe A. Cochran - Ojai CA

Assignee:

Spatz Laboratories - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

B65D 4118

US Classification:

215317

Abstract:

A dynamic joint connection is provided between the neck region of a base and the engagement end of a cap. The neck region comprises a reduced diameter end of the base which is offset from the base outer wall by a flat ledge. Located above the ledge a first axial distance, is a first convex rib. The interior surface of the cap engagement end is provided with a cap rib which is located a third axial distance above its abutment end. The third distance will locate the cap rib against the first rib on the down-sloping portion of its surface when the cap abutment end is in contact with the neck region ledge. The compressive force of the cap ring against the first rib will cause the abutment end to be biased downwardly against the ledge. This unstable condition creates a dynamic connection that maintains its integrity throughout rough handling, internal pressures and varying ambient conditions. The neck region can include a second rib.

US Patent:

20160073766, Mar 17, 2016

Filed:

Sep 14, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/852817

Inventors:

- Oxnard CA, US
Monroe Adler Cochran - Ojai CA, US

International Classification:

A45D 40/26

Abstract:

A cosmetic applicator includes a tubular neck and hollow head, preferably constructed of an elastomeric material. By providing a hollow applicator made of the elastomeric material, flexibility is improved compared to existing applicators which use rigid materials for construction. A number of variations are possible beyond the basic construction; some variations include the use of curved faces, planar faces, or both for an applicator surface of the hollow head. Other variations include the addition of clamp-receiving grooves that make it easier for a person to secure the applicator to a tool via clamping action. It is also possible to combine variations, for example using the clamp-receiving groove along with curved faces and planar faces. The tubular neck allows the applicator to be secured to existing tools while the hollow head provides an improved surface for application and adjustment of cosmetics. A variety of shapes, materials, and surface finishes are possible.

US Patent:

20140130297, May 15, 2014

Filed:

Nov 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/676533

Inventors:

- Oxnard CA, US
Monroe Adler Cochran - Oxnard CA, US

Assignee:

Spatz Laboratories - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

B43L 19/00

US Classification:

15425

Abstract:

An insert assembly for an applicator is built from two semi-cylindrical retention jaws connected by a living hinge. Each of the semi-cylindrical retention jaws has a plurality of stake pins, while the first semi-cylindrical retention jaw has a locator receptacle and the second semi-cylindrical retention jaw has a locator insert. An insert is placed between the two retention jaws, which then close to secure the insert between the retention jaws. The locator receptacle receives the locator insert from the second semi-cylindrical retention jaw, helping to align the two retention jaws. The plurality of stake pins impale the insert, holding it in place. In addition to being secured by the stake pins, the insert is supported by an interior ridge. The insert assembly can then be slid into a barrel sleeve, held in place by a press fit or by a removable mounting system, such as a lug mount.