# US 10,477,941 B2 · Volatile liquid applicator systems and fume-filtering apparatuses > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,477,941 B2 - Document ID: US10477941B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/581,905 - Filed: 2017-04-28 - Published: 2018-11-01 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2017-04-28 - Assignees: L'oreal - Applicants: L'Oreal - Inventors: Zane Bowman Allen Miller - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10477941B2 ## CPC - A45D 34/042: {using a brush or the like} - A45D 29/00: Manicuring or pedicuring implements - A45D 34/045: {connected to the cap of the container} - A61L 9/122: {comprising a fan} - B01D 53/0407: {Constructional details of adsorbing systems} - A45D 2200/20: Additional enhancing means - B01D 2253/102: Carbon - B01D 2253/108: Zeolites - B01D 2253/112: Metals or metal compounds not provided for in B01D2253/104 or B01D2253/106 - B01D 2257/708: Volatile organic compounds V.O.C.'s - B01D 2258/06: Polluted air - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING - A61L: METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes A61K) - B01D: SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D; by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B; by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges, vortex apparatus B04; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B9/02; treatment of water C02F, e.g. softening by ion-exchange C02F1/42; {arrangements of air intake cleaners in gas turbine plants F02C7/05} ; arrangements or mounting of filters in air-conditioning, air-humidification or ventilation F24F13/28) ## Abstract Volatile liquid applicator systems and fume-filtering apparatuses and related method of use are described. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A volatile liquid applicator system, comprising: a body structure including a volatile liquid applicator and an air flow body including a filter; and an electrical fan assembly associated with the air flow body, the electrical fan assembly configured to direct fumes associated with a volatile liquid away from a portion of the volatile liquid applicator and across the air filter, wherein the air flow body includes a passageway extending through a portion of the air flow body from a position adjacent to the volatile liquid applicator to a position adjacent to the filter and configured to allow passage of the fumes associated with the volatile liquid applicator through the air flow body and across the filter. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 1, wherein the air flow body is configured to assist in drying based on redirecting air direction. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 1, wherein the passageway is one of a plurality of passageways configured to allow passage of the fumes associated with the volatile liquid applicator through the air flow body and across the filter. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 1, wherein the electrical fan assembly includes a fan structure selected from the group consisting of an inductive fan, an axial-flow fan, a centrifugal fan, a cross-flow fan, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 1, wherein the filter is configured to absorb a volatile organic compound. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 1, wherein the filter is configured to adsorb a compound selected from the group consisting of ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, ethyl acetate, propyl acetate, butyl acetate, toluene, xylene, formalin, formaldehyde, benzophenone, dibutylphthalate, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 1, wherein the filter includes an adsorbent selected from the group consisting of activated carbon, potassium permanganate, zeolites, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 1, wherein the filter is configured to be removably affixed to the air flow body. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 1, further comprising a container for containing a volatile liquid, wherein the container is configured to removably couple with the body structure. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 9, wherein the container for containing a volatile liquid includes a volatile liquid. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The volatile liquid applicator system of claim 9, wherein the volatile liquid is selected from the group consisting of nail polish, hair dye, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 12 A fume-filtering apparatus comprising: an air flow body including a filter, the air flow body configured to couple with a body structure of a volatile liquid applicator; and an electrical fan assembly associated with the air flow body, the electrical fan assembly configured to direct fumes associated with a volatile liquid away from a portion of the volatile liquid applicator and across the filter, wherein the air flow body includes a passageway extending through a portion of the air flow body from a position adjacent to the volatile liquid applicator to a position adjacent to the filter and configured to allow passage of the fumes associated with the volatile liquid applicator through the air flow body and across the filter. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The fume-filtering apparatus of claim 12, wherein the air flow body is configured to assist in drying based on redirecting air direction. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The fume-filtering apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a coupling interface configured to couple the body structure to the air flow body. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The fume-filtering apparatus of claim 14, wherein the coupling interface includes a magnet configured to couple the air flow body to a ferromagnetic portion of the body structure. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The fume-filtering apparatus of claim 15, wherein the magnet is one of a plurality of magnets, and wherein the air flow body is configured to maintain an orientation about a rotationally-symmetrical axis of the body structure. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The fume-filtering apparatus of claim 14, wherein the coupling interface is configured to frictionally couple the air flow body to the body structure. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The fume-filtering apparatus of claim 14, wherein the coupling interface includes an opening in the air flow body configured to receive at least a portion of the volatile liquid applicator, and wherein the coupling interface includes an adhesive material selected from the group consisting of silicon rubber, semi-permanent adhesive, removable adhesive, tacky clay, and combinations thereof disposed on at least a portion of an inner perimeter defined by the opening. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The fume-filtering apparatus of claim 14, wherein the coupling interface includes a coupling structure selected from the group consisting of a snap fit, a snap collar, and combinations thereof.