Richard E Tobin

US Patent:

6604836, Aug 12, 2003

Filed:

Sep 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/965649

Inventors:

Vito J. Carlucci - Stratford CT
Richard Neil Tobin - Stamford CT

Assignee:

Conair Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

F21V 3300

US Classification:

362140, 362135, 362137, 362142, 362144, 362802

Abstract:

An illuminated mirror is provided that has a first light source of a first color and a second light source of a second color, a reflective surface adapted to be illuminated by the light sources, and a switch. The switch selectively controls the flow of power to the first light source, the second light source, or both light sources. Controlling the flow of power to the first light source simulates home light. Controlling the flow of power to the second light source simulates office light. Controlling the flow of power to both light sources simulates Day light.

US Patent:

6922909, Aug 2, 2005

Filed:

Dec 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/740788

Inventors:

Michael A. Andrew - Milford CT, US
Gregg A. Micinilio - Trumbull CT, US
Richard Neil Tobin - Monroe CT, US
John Wilcox - Newport RI, US

Assignee:

Rovcal, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

A45D020/26

US Classification:

34 96, 34 97, 132271, 392380, 392385

Abstract:

By providing a plurality of portals in a housing which forms a hair dryer attachment which is merely fixed to the exist portal of any conventional hair dryer, a hair dryer attachment is realized which is capable of substantially reducing the drying time required for drying the hair of any individual, while also being easily employed and comfortable. In the preferred embodiment, at least one raised, sloping panel is formed adjacent the inlet portal of the attachment with the panel sloping outwardly from the generally circular shaped inlet portal. In addition, a plurality of apertures or portals are formed in the panel for enabling ambient air to freely flow therethrough. In this way, the heated air flowing through the central portion of the attachment creates a low-pressure zone on the inside surface of the portals, drawing ambient air through the portals into the interior of the hair dryer attachment, thereby enabling the quantity of the air reaching the hair of the user is substantially increased.

US Patent:

6978898, Dec 27, 2005

Filed:

Jan 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/040944

Inventors:

Vito James Carlucci - Stratford CT, US
Daniel Santhouse - Wilton CT, US
Richard Neil Tobin - Stamford CT, US

Assignee:

Conair Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

A45D004/00

US Classification:

206581, 132229, 206823, 219222, 220629

Abstract:

There is provided a hair setting assembly having a split top lid for improving heat conservation. The assembly also has a tilt adjustable housing that holds a set of hair rollers and encloses an electrical means for heating the rollers.

US Patent:

20050069303, Mar 31, 2005

Filed:

Sep 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/932977

Inventors:

Mario Maione - Monroe CT, US
Richard Tobin - Monroe CT, US
John Wilcox - Newport RI, US

International Classification:

A45D020/10
F21L002/00

US Classification:

392385000

Abstract:

By incorporating ceramic materials to produce far-infrared and/or infrared radiation and impart the radiation into the heated air stream for delivery directly to the hair fibers, a hair dryer is realized which is capable of providing enhanced beneficial effects to the hair fibers in a cost effective manner. In accordance with the present invention, ceramic components or ceramic coated components are mounted in association with the heating means and/or the exit portal for delivering the desired infrared/far-infrared radiation directly to the airflow exiting the hair dryer, for delivery to the hair fibers. In one embodiment, a ceramic coated member is mounted adjacent the exit portal, positioned for enabling the heated airflow to contact the ceramic coated member and generate and/or emit far-infrared/infrared radiation, while several alternate embodiment mount the ceramic material directly with the heating member.