Including Brush Patents (Class 132/313)
  • Publication number: 20040250833
    Abstract: The present utility relates to a cosmetic brush, to a inside can (11) with the connecting sill (11a) is formed on circumference of the one side with the brush (12), and the first stop protrusion (11b) is formed on one side of the connecting sill (11a) and the second stop protrusion (11c) is formed on circumference of the other side, the sliding can (15) that the upholding sill (15a) is formed on the part of circumference inside of one side in order to connect and uphold by the connecting sill (11a), the outside can (14) that the fixed sill (14a) is formed on the part of circumference inside of one side in order to restrict to moving the connecting sill (11a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Ki Hong Jang
  • Publication number: 20040244813
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetic brush assembly. The cosmetic brush assembly has a brush member, which may be inserted in a case or pulled out from that by the open and close action of a protection cap. Further, the total length of the cosmetic brush assembly may be changed according to the movement of the brush. Therefore, a user may easily reserve the cosmetic brush assembly in a bag or use it for painting with cosmetic powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Man Soo Choi
  • Publication number: 20040168700
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable cosmetic brush set, preferably including five brush heads and at least one handle for use with each of the brush heads. According to the invention, such a novel design facilitates the application of makeup, particularly on the face, such as the eye and cheek area, while creating a very compact set of brushes for convenient storage and transportation. Each brush head comprises a tuft of bristles configured in a particular pattern specifically designed for a certain cosmetic application. The attachable handle comprises ends configured such that all of the different sizes of a plurality of brush heads may be attached in at least one way. Also disclosed is a housing pouch for the brush heads and handle that provides an easy, compact and convenient way to organize, store and transport the detachable cosmetic brush set. Preferably, the pouch may be folded and closed to secure the objects within for transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Paula Dorf
  • Publication number: 20040118426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a makeup brush. The make up brush comprises a body 11 in and out of which a brush 12 is taken; a middle cap 13 that is joined to the top end of said body 11 and in which a pair of latch protrusions 15 are formed opposedly at the inner rim of the top end; a powder cartridge 16 that is provided with guide slots 18 formed around both sides of the bottom, insert slots 19 formed at the point halfway between both guide slots 18 so that said latch protrusions 15 of the middle cap 13 advance along the guide slots 18, a plurality of support jaws 20 formed in the guide slots 18 so that the latch protrusions 15 advancing along the guide slots 18 can move step by step, and a stepped portion 21 formed in the guide slots 18 so as to obstruct the movement of the latch protrusions 15, and in which a slope 23 is formed at the top end of the opening portion thereof; and a cover 24 that is joined to the opening of said powder cartridge 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Samsung Corporation
    Inventor: Ki Hong Jang
  • Patent number: 6669389
    Abstract: A device for applying a make-up product includes an applicator element including a plurality of fibers. The applicator element is configured to apply a make-up product, and at least one of the fibers includes at least one particle configured to generate a magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20030178043
    Abstract: A device for applying a substance to keratinous fibers may include a cake of substance and an applicator. The applicator may include a handle member defining a longitudinal axis and an applicator element. The applicator element may include a support having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end may be closer to the handle member than the second end. The applicator element may include a plurality of bristles extending from at least one side of the support between the first end and the second end. The support may be configured to be flexed so as to deform about at least one axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 6604531
    Abstract: Natural bristles (animal hairs) are submerged in a solution containing at least one or more kinds of cationic surfactants selected from alkyl ammonium salts containing a quaternary nitrogen or alkylbenzyl ammonium salts containing a quaternary nitrogen, and alkylpyridinium salts to adsorb the cationic surfactants onto the natural bristles in an amount of 0.2-5% by weight by treating with heat, and a hair brush is produced using these natural bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventors: Kenji Nakamura, Koji Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20030145872
    Abstract: A method of storing a cosmetic capable of retrieving and storing a make up set and the cosmetic from a case by a single hand operation, characterized in that the cosmetic is stored in a covered tubular case so as to be retrieved and stored and locked to the tubular case when projected and stored by the single hand operation, and the cover of the tubular case is opened when the cosmetic is projected and closed when the cosmetic is stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventor: Shiro Takeda
  • Publication number: 20030062060
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic holder apparatus for holding a lipstick tube and either a lip liner, a lip brush, or both in a common protected container to prevent damage to the smaller items when carried in a purse or handbag and to allow them to be conveniently accessed with one retrieval operation. The cosmetic holder apparatus is comprised of a base and cover that contain a lipstick tube and at least one lip liner or lip brush. The lipstick tube is contained in a first portion of the base and the lip liner or lip brush is contained in a second portion of the base. The cover encloses the cosmetic items and frictionally engages the base to contain the items therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Julie Ann Burroughs
  • Patent number: 6508256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foundation-retained cosmetic implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 6502585
    Abstract: A hairstyling device for providing a user with a selection of interchangeable heads. The hairstyling device comprises a handle member. The handle member includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the handle member includes a cavity. The handle member includes a pair of elongated slots. There is a nub that includes a top wall, a peripheral wall integrally coupled to and extending away from the top wall. A free edge of the peripheral wall is integrally coupled to the first end of the handle member. There are a plurality of heads that include a first end and a second end with a peripheral wall extending therebetween. Each of the second ends of the heads includes a bore extending therein. Each of the bores includes a base wall and an inner side wall. The inner side wall includes a pair of wells therein. Each of the bores includes a size and shape designed for removably receiving the nub. There is a coupling means for removably connecting one of the heads to the handle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventors: Gino Mazzei, Antonio Di Santo
  • Publication number: 20030000543
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container, and more particularly, to a cosmetic container which is constructed to facilitate elevating and lowering of a brush, and opening and closing of upper and lower caps through an interaction between the caps, in order to solve inconvenience where the brush is naturally deformed by the contents in a container (vessel) when liquid cosmetics such as lip gloss, eyeliner, eye shadow or manicure are put into and used within the container. The cosmetic container of the present invention comprises a container body having a threaded portion provided on an opening portion thereof, a packing body seated on the opening portion, an upper cap and an elevating holder for elevating and lowering the brush, and a lower cap for separating all the caps from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
  • Patent number: 6481445
    Abstract: A mascara brush has bristles that are wider and stiffer than conventional “soft” bristles. The brush has a central core formed from a pair of twisted wire segments. A plurality of radially extending bristles is secured between the pair of twisted wire segments to form a brush portion at an end of the core. The bristles are secured in a quantity of from 4 to 27 bristles per turn of the twisted wire segments. Each of the bristles has a diameter of from 8 mil to 18 mil and is made from a thermoplastic elastomer material having a durometer of between 62D and 82D. Preferably, the bristles have a diameter of 10 mil to 13 mil, are made from an elastomeric polyester material having a durometer of about 72D and are secured in a quantity of from 7-14 bristles per turn. The material from which the bristles are made is softer than the material from which conventional bristles are made to ensure that the bristles will be supple enough to facilitate application and avoid irritation to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventor: Loretta A. Miraglia
  • Patent number: 6470897
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mascara brush for making up eyelashes, especially suitable for the Orientals whose eyelashes are shorter and downwardly curved. The mascara brush according to the present invention includes a spirally twisted wire core at the center thereof; and a plurality of bristles, each being fitted into the wire core at one end thereof and being outwardly extended at the other end. The bristles are 5 mils to 6 mils thick and distributed at the wire core to be installed in 30 to 40 numbers per turn of the spirally twisted wire core. A section through the mascara brush is of a triangular shape. Ridges of 1.7 mm to 2 mm wide are formed at vertexes of the triangular section. A distance A from a bottom to each ridge of the triangular section through the mascara brush is in the range of 5.5 mm to 6 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Pacific Corporation
    Inventors: Hae-won Jung, Yeong Jin Choi, Sung Ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20020148482
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foundation-retained cosmetic implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Publication number: 20020144703
    Abstract: Natural bristles (animal hairs) are submerged in a solution containing at least one or more kinds of cationic surfactants selected from alkyl ammonium salts containing a quaternary nitrogen or alkylbenzyl ammonium salts containing a quaternary nitrogen, and alkylpyridinium salts to adsorb the cationic surfactants onto the natural bristles in an amount of 0.2-5% by weight by treating with heat, and a hair brush is produced using these natural bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Kenji Nakamura, Koji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 6418939
    Abstract: A cosmetic brush is provided to carry a cosmetic powder therein to, protect the brush from the contamination or the wear-down, and prevent the discharge of the powder while the brush is not in use. The cosmetic brush comprises a cylinder containing the cosmetic powder and having discharge holes on one end; a connect cap being coupled with the cylinder and guiding the discharge of the cosmetic powder through the discharge holes; a pressure pump being screw-coupled with the cylinder to make the cosmetic powder move into the brush by its pumping; a guide tube being coupled with the cylinder, the brush moving therein; a sliding tube having the brush inserted therein and being free to rotate with fitting into the guide tube; a discharge pipe being placed into the brush to uniformly supply the cosmetic powder; and a covering cap for detachably covering the sliding tube to protect the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Publication number: 20020040720
    Abstract: A cosmetic brush is provided to carry a cosmetic powder together thereinside, protect the brush from the contamination or the wear-down and prevent the discharge of the powder while the brush is out of use. The cosmetic brush comprises a cylinder containing the cosmetic powder thereinside and having discharge holes on its one end; a connect cap being coupled with the cylinder and guiding the discharge of the cosmetic powder through the discharge holes; a pressure pump being screw-coupled with the cylinder to make the cosmetic powder supplied into the brush by its pumping; a guide tube being coupled with the cylinder, the brush moving thereinside; a sliding tube having the brush inserted thereinside and being free to rotate with fitting into the guide tube; a discharge pipe being placed into the brush to uniformly supply the cosmetic powder; and a covering cap for detachably covering the sliding tube to protect the brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 6363948
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic brush assembly capable of having a cosmetic powder retaining tank on an end thereof and injecting a cosmetic powder from the cosmetic powder retaining tank to a brush by the air pumping operation of an air pumping part, thereby increasing an injection force of the cosmetic powder and adjusting an amount of cosmetic powder injected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Man Soo Choi
  • Patent number: 6318380
    Abstract: A cosmetic brush having a powder tube, the powder tube being made of an elastic material, for accommodating powder, and the brush being installed at the upper portion of the powder tube, for uniformly applying powder sprayed from the powder tube to the face directly. The brush is incorporated in a housing comprised of an upper case and a lower case, and the lower case includes a lower cap which allows the powder tube to be separated for replacement. A brush guide is vertically movably installed inside the upper and lower cases. A pressing device for pressing the powder tube is provided in the lower case to supply powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: F.S. Korea Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Jae Kwang Hwang
  • Patent number: 6314967
    Abstract: This invention relates to a brush conventionally based on a metal wire (1) folded on itself and twisted in a spiral to form an attachment core (6) for fiber tufts forming the brush itself, the main characteristics being that it includes two types of fibers, namely plastic fibers (4) for example made of nylon, and vegetable fibers (5) for example made of cotton, linen or the like. The tufts of both types fibers (4-5) are laid out alternately such that the vegetable fibers (5) “stock” the makeup product, thus facilitating impregnation of the plastic fibers (4) when these plastic fibers come into contact with the user's eyelashes, making it possible to apply the mascara in a single pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Techpack Espana, S.L.
    Inventor: Luis Castells Ribas
  • Patent number: 6298863
    Abstract: A cosmetic case comprises a body having a hollow portion formed at an upper portion thereof for containing a certain amount of cosmetic material and a brush storage hole formed inwardly at a lower portion thereof for storing a brush; a cover hinged at one side on the upper portion of the body to open and shut the body, the cover having a transparent window located at the center thereof for displaying the inside of the body containing the cosmetic material and a grip insertion groove formed at the other side of the cover opposed to the hinged portion; and a brush having a protective cap for wrapping and protecting a hair part and a grip part, the protective cap moving back and forth wrapping the hair part and the grip part, the brush being stored in the brush storage hole of the body and collapsed at a portion thereof, the collapsed end of the brush being forcedly inserted into the grip insertion groove of the cover to couple the cover and the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 6295994
    Abstract: A mascara applicator is disclosed that comprises a conventional twisted wire core brush with a plurality of radially extending bristles regularly disposed in a first orientation. A cylindrically configured helix is twisted onto the brush around the wire core such that the brush bristles extend radially between successive loops of the helix. The helix moves at least some of the bristles to a second orientation such that one or more characteristics of the brush may be altered. Characteristics of the original brush that may be altered include mascara retention, mascara application and combing characteristics, as well as the appearance of the brush. The dimensions of the helix, the pitch of the helix and the thickness of the helix body are each pre-selected to yield the desired characteristics in the finished brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Thayer, Herve F. Bouix
  • Patent number: 6279583
    Abstract: A mascara brush is disclosed that has a twisted wire core supporting a plurality of regularly disposed radially extending short and long bristles. The tips of the long bristles define an outer envelope of the brush. The short and long bristles are interspersed such that tips of the short bristles form a layer spaced inwardly from the outer envelope. The brush can be made without regard to bristle stiffness. Because the brush can be made without regard to bristle stiffness, the short bristles can have a degree of flexibility for a given length that is equal to or greater than a degree of flexibility for a given length of the long bristles. The brush is made by first forming a brush blank. The brush blank is made by providing a plurality of bristles of substantially equal length between a pair of parallel wire segments. The wire segments are initially twisted sufficiently to secure the bristles for subsequent steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles P. Neuner
  • Patent number: 6234181
    Abstract: The rouge powder brush structure which can be more simply used and conveniently carried. The rouge powder is contained inside the rouge powder brush so that it is no more necessary to carry a rouge cake case outdoors. The rouge powder brush structure including an upper fitting cap, a press key cap, a linking key cap, a large spring, an upper ventilating sleeve, a stopper block, a ball valve, a small spring, a lower ventilating sleeve, a receiving barrel, a movable binding collar, a locking sleeve and a cap body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Jia Hsing Enterprises Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kun-Lan Lou
  • Patent number: 6220254
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for packaging and applying a substance that is a liquid, a semiliquid, or a powder, in particular a cosmetic product, the device comprising a receptacle that is open at one end, that is suitable for containing the substance, an applicator including at one end an applicator element and at its other end a handle element, and a link member interconnecting the applicator element and the handle element, the device further comprising a wiper member constituted at least in part by an elastically deformable porous material. The applicator element, the handle element, and the link member are not in alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 6196235
    Abstract: A portable folding hairbrush includes a head rim with a plurality of guide pins regularly and internally formed along the inside edge of the head rim, a grip connected to the head rim by a hinge and is provided with a mirror on its inner portion, a flexible support bed having a plurality of guide holes and is fitted into the head rim by pivoting the guide pins into the guide holes of the head rim, a plurality of hard bristles having pressure beads at the other end of the bristles, implanted into the support bed reqularly, and held by the support bed at their lower portions, so that the hairbrush accomplishes a firm fixation of the support bed to the head rim and a smooth operation of a support bed, and has a simple structure suitable for automation of production and to be collaterally usable for massage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Zuna Corporation
    Inventor: Hea Joong Kim
  • Patent number: 6092535
    Abstract: A multi-purpose hair coloring tool includes an elongated body and a plurality of bristles projecting from the body adjacent one end thereof. The bristles cooperatively define a serrated brush edge spaced from the body, with the brush edge being particularly effective in applying coloring agents to the hair. Adjacent the opposite end of the body is a hook which may be used for such techniques as cap highlighting or hair weaving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: LLMI, Inc.
    Inventor: Lisa Moore
  • Patent number: 6092256
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flat-back hairbrush mainly including a flat back member and an elastic member attached to a stepped and raised top portion of the back member and having a plurality of brushing pins distributed thereon. The elastic member has a downward extended flange around its lower outer periphery to just firmly enclose an outer periphery of the raised top portion of the back member. The tight and flush fit as well as an adequate amount of glue applied between the flange portion of the elastic member and the raised top portion of the back member allows the back member and the elastic member to be easily and quickly assembled to form the hairbrush without causing deformation of the elastic member over the back member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Inventor: Kuo-Chin Chen
  • Patent number: 6070595
    Abstract: A dispenser brush applicator which may be used advantageously for applying a liquid and powder combination acrylic to nail surfaces. The applicator comprises a plastic squeeze bottle having an open end enclosed by a brush member. The brush member has a cap terminating in a conically-shaped bristle holder that is generally hollow and is plugged at its base end with a channeled plug. A passage in the plug meters a controllable amount of liquid out of the squeeze bottle. The other end of the holder has a staple through which a plurality of bristles are looped, their free ends extending through the holder at a reduction aperture, the free ends generally terminating at a common plane a selected distance from the bottle. When the bottle is partially or completely filled with a liquid, the bottle may be squeezed thereby forcing the liquid through the plug and into contact with the bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventor: Julie Baltierra
  • Patent number: 6050271
    Abstract: A hair coloring applicator system is provided including a bottle. Next provided is a brush including a hollow tube having a first end situated within the bottle. The brush further has a plurality of bristles mounted thereon adjacent to a second end thereof with a plurality of bores formed therebetween for allowing the excretion of hair coloring from the bottle and through the bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Debra J. Spencer
  • Patent number: 6039052
    Abstract: A cosmetic brush assembly according to the invention comprises a first hollow cylindrical type casing; a second hollow cylindrical type casing having a smaller length than that of the first casing and slidably accommodating a lower portion of the first casing; a brush member slidably accommodated in the first casing. The brush member has a brush formed at upper end and a plurality of engaging pieces formed at a periphery of lower end thereof. The present invention further comprises a length-variable member having an end fixed to a center of lower surface of said brush member and a cylindrical engaging member fixed to an inner circumference of lower portion of the first casing. The engaging member has a plurality of engaging pieces formed at upper end thereof, the each engaging piece of the engaging member is capable of engaging with the each engaging piece of the brush member respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventor: Man Su Choi
  • Patent number: 6039051
    Abstract: A makeup brush is provided which facilitates application of blush or rouge to the cheeks. The brush head is configured such that the tuft is less thick than wide. The approximate length of the bristles vary across the width from a shorter side to a longer side. At each side of the width is a curved or tapered portion is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventor: Paula Dorf
  • Patent number: 6014976
    Abstract: A spherical hairbrush is provided to enable a user to obtain a helical curl having a continuum of varying diameters within each lock of curled hair. This varying-diameter helix provides a new and distinct look for the curled hair. The spherical hairbrush may include a spherical head. The spherical head may include holes that allow the hair to be quickly blow dried through the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Sabrina R. Denebeim
  • Patent number: 6003519
    Abstract: A brush for the treatment and/or make-up of a lock of hair holds the lock of hair therein and facilitates the delivery of an even application of product with, preferably, minimal strokes and without depositing excess product. A method of applying product for a lock of the hair includes loading product onto the bristles of such a brush, contacting the lock with the loaded bristles, and moving the loaded bristles along or around the lock to evenly coat the lock with the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 5992423
    Abstract: A hairbrush is provided which includes a brush head that is detachable from the handle whereby numerous brush heads may be rolled into the hair and the handle removed such that the detached brush heads may act as curlers. The hairbrush includes a handle with a polygonal socket tool extending therefrom. A detent, preferably a spring loaded ball detent, protrudes from one of the side walls of the socket tool. The hairbrush also includes a brush head having a central core. An end wall of the central core defines a socket which is sized and shaped to receive the socket tool. A ridge defined by the socket engages the detent when the socket tool is inserted in the socket. Preferably, the hairbrush also includes a retraction mechanism for retracting the detent so that when the retraction mechanism is actuated the detent no longer engages the ridge of the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: Gennaro Tevolini
  • Patent number: 5970990
    Abstract: A mascara container has a bottle for receiving a supply of mascara and defining a bottle neck and opening. A cap is removably secured to the bottle neck at a closure end of the cap, the cap having a comb end extending from the closure end to a top end of the cap and defining a comb slot therebetween. An applicator is mounted to the closure end of the cap and extends through the bottle opening when the cap is secured on the bottle neck. A comb has teeth sized for combing eyelashes, and the comb pivotally mounted to the comb end of the cap for pivotal movement between a closed position with the teeth stored in the comb slot and an open position with the teeth deployed for combing action. The comb is removably retained in the comb slot by snap engagement and is provided with an extending grip for manipulating the comb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignees: The Brideport Metal Goods Mfg. Co., Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
    Inventors: David P. Dunton, Robert Le Bras-Brown, Jeffrey Mizell, Dominic A. Paratore, James Thalheimer
  • Patent number: 5972043
    Abstract: A device that is useful for the mixing and application of hair coloring products comprises a mixing and application brush with a handle that is attached to a brush portion. The handle is adapted to be received by and work with a rotating hand tool. The brush portion includes a brush base that is generally spatulate in shape and includes at least one mixing aperture. Bristles are also included for applying the mixture to a client's hair. Moreover, a two-piece mixing bowl, having a lower portion and an upper portion is provide. The upper portion of the mixing bowl has an aperture that is designed to receive the handle of the brush and allow the brush to be rotated within the bowl by the hand tool. The brush and mixing bowl may be provided in an convenient kit form and a method for using the same is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventors: Tim Galvan, Hortencia Galvan
  • Patent number: 5964226
    Abstract: A hair product application system includes a main body defining a reservoir which contains a hair product or hair coloring substance, an integral applicator having a first portion disposed inside the reservoir and a second portion disposed through an opening to the outside of the main body, and a cap adapted to cover the second portion of the applicator and sealingly attach to the main body. The applicator transports the hair product from the reservoir to the outer surface of the second portion of the applicator by capillary action, from where the hair product may be transferred by direct contact to the hair to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Joan Lasker Sobel
  • Patent number: 5941254
    Abstract: A multiple pen-like cosmetics applying device comprising a central holder having a first end with a brush for applying wet or dry powder cosmetic and a second end with a lining pencil removably mounted in the second end, whereby the pencil is capable of being moved between an operative position with a marking tip of the pencil being exposed for use and an inoperative position with the tip being housed in a cavity of the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Fabian Gustavo Heler
  • Patent number: 5894847
    Abstract: A brush (200) has a straight stem (201) defining a main axis (X--X), a flexible core (202) having a first and a second end, the first end being integral with the stem, and bristles (204) implanted radially in the core. The end of the bristles defining the surface (205) of the brush have a first face, the intersection of any meridian plane passing through the main axis with the surface of the brush defining two peak lines (207) having a specific curvature. The core is curved, the peak lines (207) are convex, and the first face (207.1) is substantially straight and parallel to the main axis (X--X).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 5882613
    Abstract: A toothbrush sterilizing container for holding and sterilizing the bristles and handle of a toothbrush includes a storage canister for receiving and holding the bristles of a toothbrush immersed in a sterilizing solution while the toothbrush handle extends through the open top end of the canister. A reservoir of sterilizing solution supplies fresh solution to the canister and a spout allows used solution to be drained from the canister. A lid has a slot for receiving the toothbrush handle and a supply of disinfectant in the lid maintains the handle in a sterile environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Lovelace Preston Gipson, II
  • Patent number: 5862818
    Abstract: A disposable cosmetics sampler package including a container and a fitment. The fitment includes an applicator held by a handle. The handle is sealed breakably to the fitment. Manipulating the handle breaks the seal and allows the applicator to be used to withdraw a product sample from the container. As the applicator is withdrawn, a metering device inside the fitment scrapes excess material off of the applicator. The handle can accept various types of applicators including mascara brushes, lip gloss paddles, and lip coloring brushes. Similarly, metering devices are interchangeable during manufacture to accommodate the type of applicator selected to dispense the product to be sampled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: FlexPaq Corporation
    Inventor: Valeriano Marinelli
  • Patent number: 5826741
    Abstract: In a reservoir having a screw cap for nail enamel, mascara or the like, with a view to attaining a defined final position in the screwing process and reliable closing that is impermeable to liquids and gas-tight, manufacturing tolerances of the reservoir, as occur in particular with glass reservoirs, being taken into account, it is provided that on the upper side of an annular collar (11) of the reservoir (1), provision is made for at least one projection (12) which extends over a certain angle at circumference (.beta.1, .beta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Georg Karl Geka-Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Gunter Bachmann
  • Patent number: 5810497
    Abstract: In a screw cap reservoir, in particular for a cosmetic such as nail enamel, comprising a neck having an external thread on which to screw the internal thread of the screw cap, an encircling shoulder being formed on the neck in the portion below the external thread, this shoulder having at least one stop in the form of a projection which, extending over a certain angle at circumference, projects upwards from the annular shoulder, and stop recesses being provided on the lower edge of the screw cap, which cooperate with the stop projections and which snap-engage with the stop projections when the screw cap is screwed on so that the screw cap is arrested in a defined final position by resistance to return motion, it is provided, with a view to achieving a defined closing condition accompanied by a pronounced click effect, that in a portion approximately above each stop recess, the peripheral surface of the screw cap is provided with a recess tapering the wall thickness or breaching the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: georg karl geka-brush GmbH
    Inventors: Gunter Bachmann, Norbert Dumler, Werner Fischer, Dieter Wolfsgruber
  • Patent number: 5778901
    Abstract: A personal nail polish kit for individuals who desire to create their own nail polish having a desired color and hue. The kit includes a variety of mixable nail polish solutions, a variety of pigments, and various tools and utensils to accomplish the mixing and application of the nail polishes. Specifically, the kit includes: at least two dispensing bottles of nail polish, one of which is clear and the other of which is white; disposable tools and utensils such as mixing cups, mixing paddles, and application brushes; and tubes of pigment colors such as black, red, yellow, blue, silver, and gold. The tubes of pigment colors may be used to create a broad array of nail polish colors and hues when the pigment is mixed with clear and/or white nail polish solutions. A coloring guide is provided to assist the individual with mixing of proper proportions of the pigment colors and nail polish solutions to obtain a number of desirable colors and hues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Sandra L. Abrahamian
  • Patent number: 5775344
    Abstract: A closed cosmetic container (10) including a base cosmetic container (10B) having an applicator cap (10A-1) mounted thereon, a rod and brush assembly (10A) comprising a heat facilitating strip (90) located in the interior of an applicator rod (10A-2), and a heat facilitating strip (40) located between an interior wall (45) and an exterior wall (20) of the base cosmetic container (10B). With the cosmetic container (10) closed, that is with the applicator cap (10A-1), rod and brush assembly (10A) secured in place on top of the base cosmetic container (10B), and with the heat facilitating strips (90 & 40) activated, a heatable 10 cosmetic substance (150) inside a cosmetic holding area (55) of the base cosmetic container (10B) blends together dissolving any clogged or hardened cosmetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventor: Mary A. Clay
  • Patent number: 5765573
    Abstract: A mascara applicator and portable packaging unit has a flat handle and at least one tuft of bristles implanted parallel to the plane of the handle. The width of the free end of the tuft of bristles measured along a first direction parallel to this plane is at least equal to a quarter of an arc of the eyelashes. The bristles are capable of loading mascara onto eyelashes along a longitudinal axis of the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 5755242
    Abstract: A spherical hairbrush is provided to enable a user to obtain a helical curl having a continuum of varying diameters within each lock of curled hair. This varying-diameter helix provides a new and distinct look for the curled hair. The spherical hairbrush may include a spherical head. The spherical head may include holes that allow the hair to be quickly blow dried through the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Inventor: Sabrina R. Denebeim
  • Patent number: RE38230
    Abstract: A brush (200) has a straight stem (201) defining a main axis (X—X), a flexible core (202) having a first and a second end, the first end being integral with the stem, and bristles (204) implanted radially in the core. The end of the bristles defining the surface (205) of the brush have a first face, the intersection of any meridian plane passing through the main axis with the surface of the brush defining two peak lines (207) having a specific curvature. The core is curved, the peak lines (207) are convex, and the first face (207.1) is substantially straight and parallel to the main axis (X—X).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret