Brush Applicator Patents (Class 401/129)
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Publication number: 20110222955Abstract: An applicator includes a bottle cap with an automatically extending applicator head coupled to a spring. The bottle cap is removably coupled to a bottle having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetics product or a medicinal product. By virtue of having an automatic extending applicator head, the applicator is capable of extending during application and retracting during storage in a clean and automatic fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: HCT Asia LtdInventor: James Thorpe
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Patent number: 8007191Abstract: A packaging and/or applicator device may include: a first element including an axis and at least one slot extending almost perpendicularly to the axis, and a second element that is engaged, at least in part, inside the first element, and that is capable of turning relative to the first element about the axis. The second element may also be capable of being axially displaced in the first element. The second element may include at least one lug that is engaged in the slot and that is visible from an outside of the device. The slot and the lug may be configured in such a manner that displacement of the lug in the slot while the first and second elements are turning relative to each other causes the two elements to be displaced axially relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 8007192Abstract: A makeup applicator is provided. The applicator includes a main body, a holding portion, a cushion sleeve, a shaft, a covering ring, an applying element and a rotating rod. The main body includes a vibration motor assembly and a case, the holding portion covers the vibration motor assembly, and the cushion sleeve is sandwiched between the main body and the holding portion. Therefore, the applying element can be driven to vibrate and rotate steadily by the vibration motor assembly no matter where the user holds the holding portion, which facilitates the users makeup.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Jung-Hui Huang
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Patent number: 7997820Abstract: An immersion-type multi-applicator system, comprising a single container and a single handle. The container has two or more adjacent openings and each opening is capable of receiving its own applicator. Also provided is a selection mechanism that articulates the handle with exactly one applicator. The selection mechanism may be a rotary cam system, a rotary magnetic selector system, a sliding cam system, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventors: Herve F. Bouix, Jonathan T. Thayer, Christophe Jacob
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Publication number: 20110180089Abstract: Container for receiving a composition, a device including such a container, a use and a method for applying the composition contained in such a container on the nails, the container comprising a side wall that extends along a central axis between a bottom and an opening, the side wall presenting a first outside constriction shaped to receive two adjacent fingers, other than the thumb, of a first hand of a user. The side wall also includes a second outside constriction shaped to receive two adjacent fingers, other than the thumb of a second hand of the same user, the second constriction being spaced apart from the first constriction along the central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: L V M H RECHERCHEInventors: Jean-Francois Tranchant, Marc Chevalier, Julie Epis, Morgane Sarthou
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Patent number: 7985033Abstract: A cosmetic application device includes the application stick and the application portion having the brush fixedly mounted at the end of the application stick by the cylindrical capsule, wherein corner portions of the inner surface and the outer surface of the capsule are chamfered so as not to leave sharp edges. Also, the thin and soft protection tube is disposed between the brush and the capsule with the end of the tube extending slightly beyond the end of the capsule, thereby preventing the brush from being bent at an acute angle to avoid broken hair of the brush.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Katsushika Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazuo Matsuoka
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Publication number: 20110174330Abstract: A device and method for mixing and applying hair coloring chemicals to a user's hair. The device comprises a brush applicator, a first compartment capable of holding the brush applicator in a locked position, a second compartment containing a first hair coloring chemical, a third compartment containing a second hair coloring chemical, and a membrane. The membrane is located between the second compartment and the third compartment such that the first hair coloring chemical is separated from the second hair coloring chemical by the membrane when the brush applicator is in the locked position. When the brush applicator is released from the locked position, the brush applicator is movable toward the membrane to puncture the membrane. Upon puncture, the membrane retracts to a peripheral edge of the membrane to cause the first hair coloring chemical and the second hair coloring chemical to be mixed together.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Cristophe Schatteman, Joshua B. Sybrowsky
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Patent number: 7979999Abstract: A bottle assembly has a bottle for storing a fluid, such as a cosmetic fluid. An applicator for applying the fluid is configured to be insertable and removable from the bottle along a path. A sealing body is configured to seal the bottle. The sealing body has a channel width movable between a first width and a second width. The first width is large enough to accommodate the applicator and the second width is smaller than the first width. The channel is resiliently biased toward the second width.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Group One Ltd.Inventors: Fredric Goldstein, Robert Murray Barto, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110170936Abstract: This invention is about a container of nail polish, which is essential cosmetics for modern women.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: Young Yug Kim
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Publication number: 20110164914Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a composition to human keratinous materials, in particular the eyelashes or the eyebrows, the applicator comprising: a stem; and an applicator member that is carried by the stem, the applicator member comprising: a support, made as a single part, comprising an internal branch and a second branch; and an applicator portion that is engaged, at least in part, between the internal branch and the second branch, the applicator portion extending all around the internal branch, over at least a fraction of the length of the applicator portion where it is engaged between the branches.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Eric CAULIER
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Patent number: 7972073Abstract: The mascara distributor applicator (1) includes: a) a container (3) including a neck (7) threaded externally and a chamber (5) extending in an axial direction with a side wall (6), b) an applicator (8) including a head (9) threaded internally so as to cooperate with the neck by screwing to ensure a sealed closing of the container, a stem (10) attached by its upper extremity to the head and by its lower extremity to a means of application (11). The applicator also includes: c) a hollow outer envelope (21) with at least one opening (28) and at the inside of which the container is fixed in a removable way and d) a hollowed-out cover with at least one opening (25) and inside which the applicator of the cosmetic product is fixed in a removable way.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Natura Cosmeticos S.A.Inventor: Anne-Sophie Vintimiglia
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Publication number: 20110142526Abstract: A molded, plastic safety closure adapted for use on a nail polish bottle. Closure includes an inner cap, and an overcap that fits over the inner cap in a telescoping manner. Inner cap includes a hollow cylindrical section, a top wall, a plurality of teeth spaced about the top wall, a post extends upwardly from said top wall, and pawls are spaced around the post. Overcap includes a plurality of complementary teeth spaced about its interior, and vanes spaced around the interior of the overcap. The two sets of teeth are normally maintained apart by spring fingers that provide an upwardly directed biasing force. When the closure is subjected to a downwardly directed force, the two sets of teeth are brought in alignment, and the vanes and pawl cooperate to provide a ratchet mechanism. The inner cap and outer cap are rotated as a unit, and provide sufficient torque to unseat the closure, and allow access to the contents of the nail polish bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: Enrico Raccah
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Patent number: 7950863Abstract: Product applicators that are separable from a product reservoir and that heat a portion of product. A product applicator fitted with an electronic heating element capable of connecting to a low voltage power source. Most of the electric circuitry is incorporated into a circuit subassembly, for example a flexible substrate with printed-on circuit. The preferred heating element is a flexible heater. Heat emanates from the surface of the separable applicator so that the product that is closest to the applicator surface is heated prior to and/or during application.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventors: Herve Bouix, Christophe Jacob
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Patent number: 7946778Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a composition may include: a receptacle configured to contain the composition; an application element configured to apply the composition at least one wiper member configured to wipe the application element; and at least one adjustment member configured to act on the wiper member to modify an inside section of the wiper member. The application element may include a core and projecting elements that extend from the core. The application element may define an envelope surface including at least one cross-section that is off-center relative to the core and/or non-circular. The adjustment member may be movable in turning and/or translation relative to the wiper member.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20110114112Abstract: The present invention relates to a lash brush that allows for adjustment of the arrangement of bristles formed on a bristle sleeve of the lash brush according to practical needs and enhances the operation of lash make-up. A bristle bar assembly includes an inner bar that is retained in an end cap by a rim member defining guide slots and an outer tube fit over and encompassing the inner bar. A front end of a bristle sleeve is coupled to an end of the outer tube and an end of the inner bar is inserted into and fixed to an inner end of the bristle sleeve. In use, through withdrawing and rotating the cap, the inner bar rotates the end of the bristle sleeve, causing twisting of a bristle tip surface formed by tips of bristles and thus realizing adjustment of the arrangement of the bristles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: YI-LI TSAI
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Patent number: 7931140Abstract: A cosmetic container with integrated mixing insert which serve for mixing up or thoroughly mixing an application substance contained in the cosmetic container and/or for preventing or delaying the separation of the contained application substance into the phases thereof. In that respect the mixing insert is of a configuration that an application substance is mixed up in the cosmetic container shortly prior to application by a respective mixing operation in order to guarantee homogeneity of the application substance.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Schwan-STABILO Cosmetics GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Thomas Heidenreiter
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Publication number: 20110088713Abstract: A mascara applicator includes a main body, a rod and a bottle. The main body defines a receiving space therein. The main body has a power source and a reversible DC motor. The power source electrically connects to the DC motor. The DC motor includes a rotor. At least one counterweight block is disposed on the rotor so that a center of mass of the rotor is offset from the axle. The rod has a first end attached to the axle in a rotational operative relationship and a second end attached with an applicator head. The bottle defines a liquid chamber and an opening. The opening communicates with the liquid chamber, and the rod extending into the liquid chamber through the opening. The rod is sleeved with a gasket, so that the gasket blocks the opening and seals the liquid chamber when the main body is affixed to the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: YUN-FA LUO
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Publication number: 20110091263Abstract: A nail polish applicator having illumination means. A main body of the nail polish applicator supports a brush holder and brush. The main body houses a power source, one or more light devices arranged on a printed circuit board housed by said main body to direct light to the brush and activation means configured to illuminate the light devices. The light devices may be conventional or focused light emitting diodes. Three light emitting diodes may be evenly spaced about the printed circuit board housed in the main body and activated by an automatic or manual switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Justin A. von Eberstein, Kelly G. Vaughn
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Patent number: 7927032Abstract: A device for dispensing a cosmetic and/or care product includes a container having a free edge defining a product dispensing aperture. According to an example, the container has a longitudinal axis intersecting the dispensing aperture, a cap to be mounted on the container between closed and open positions, a sensory stimulation member or device fixed in relation to the container or the cap housing it. A power supply switch is inaccessible in the closed position, and capable of making the sensory stimulation member change state. A switch actuator selectively connects the power supply to the sensory stimulation member during movement of the cap from the closed position to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Marcel Sanchez
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Publication number: 20110083694Abstract: Double profile mascara brush having a stem supporting a plurality of radially disposed bristles, said stem being connected at one end to a handgrip (capsule), the free ends of said bristles defining a lateral surface of the brush, which presents a make-up application portion for applying the mascara to the short eyelashes and to the base of the long eyelashes, followed in the direction of the handgrip by a definition portion of greater diameter, for defining and perfecting the ends of the long eyelashes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: CHROMAVIS S.p.A.Inventor: Romualdo PRIORE
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Publication number: 20110083693Abstract: An applicator may be used to apply a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or the eyebrows. The applicator may include a stem having a distal stem portion extending along a longitudinal axis. The applicator may further include a brush extending from the distal stem portion. The brush may include a core supporting bristles. The core may extend along a longitudinal axis that is entirely contained within a plane. The core may further have a first curve that is concave towards a first side of the core and a second curve that is concave towards a second side of the core opposite from the first side of the core. The first curve may be different from the second curve. The longitudinal axis of the core may cross the longitudinal axis of the distal stem portion at least once. The core of the brush may extend along the longitudinal axis of the core towards a free end of the core without turning back towards the distal stem portion of the stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Patent number: 7922410Abstract: An applicator may include a stem, a closure element configured to close a receptacle, and a bundle of bristles including a cross-section of elongate shape along a major axis thereof. The closure element may be at a first end of the stem. The bundle of bristles may be at a second end of the stem, remote from the first end of the stem. The bundle of bristles may include, as observed perpendicularly to the major axis, a beveled end. An angle at a tip of the bevel may lie in a range of about 10° to about 35°.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20110073127Abstract: The mascara brush component comprises: a body (12) that extends along a longitudinal direction (X) and that comprises an outer surface, a row of application members (13) that each extend between a first end (16) connected to the body (12) and a free second end (17) at a distance from the body. The application members of the row extend on average in an application plane (P), and the longitudinal direction (X) forms, with the application plane (P), a non-zero angle between 2° and 30°.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Yannick Hermouet, Noel Autie
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Publication number: 20110058889Abstract: The cosmetics unit (1) comprises a storage container (2) for accommodating a cosmetic substance, an applicator-handle part (3) with an applicator (5) that can be dipped into the cosmetic substance and a handle (6) connected with the applicator (5), as well as a securing mechanism (4) for detachably securing the applicator-handle part (3) in a closed position in which the applicator (5) is inserted into the storage container (2). The securing mechanism (4) comprises a swiveling element (9) that can be swiveled about a swiveling axis (8), which retains, in a final swiveling position, the applicator-handle part (3) in the closed position. The swiveling element (9) is mounted directly on the storage container or on a separate bearing mount (10) attached to the storage container (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Karl Hartstock, Jochen Rauschert
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Publication number: 20110052304Abstract: Receptacle comprising a neck provided with an opening intended for the passage of an applicator head, and a container for liquid product, and a wiping member. The wiping member includes an annular sleeve fitted into the neck and a wiping lip connected to the annular sleeve and capable of allowing the wiping of the applicator head. The wiping lip is fixed immovably to the annular sleeve while being arranged inside the annular sleeve close to the opening and is radially separated from the annular sleeve by an annular space provided with slots opening axially towards the inside of the sleeve and the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: L V M H RechercheInventors: Marc Chevalier, Jean-Francois Tranchant, Myriam Chevalier
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Publication number: 20110048448Abstract: A cosmetic applicator with disparate material application zones and a backwipe return for permitting the achievement of multiple cosmetic material application effects with a single applicator and for permitting the return of backwiped cosmetic material to a cosmetic bottle. The applicator has a wire core formed from first and second wire segments twisted into a helical configuration to form a plurality of coils. A plurality of radially disposed bristles are retained by the wire core to form a brush head. Multiple distinct bristle zones of different bristle types exhibit distinct material application properties in a single cosmetic applicator. Backwiped cosmetic material can be returned to the cosmetic bottle by a sloped shoulder at a proximal end of an applicator rod in combination with a cosmetic material passageway in a sloped facing surface of a flexible inner ring of a wiper.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Raymond P. Legassie
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Publication number: 20110048444Abstract: A novel mascara applicator blows air over a user's eyelashes after mascara is applied, wherein brushing of the mascara as it dries results in the appearance of fuller and longer eyelashes. The mascara applicator includes a housing that houses a mascara tube and brush, a fan and a battery. The housing has a vent and is configured to form an air chamber between the housing and the mascara tube. The fan blows air through the air chamber and out of the top of the housing, which is directed at the user's eyelashes after mascara is applied with the brush. The blowing air in conjunction with the upward and outward action of the mascara brush produces fuller, longer, and 200% more dramatic eyelashes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Dijana Pastore
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Publication number: 20110030718Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator device (1) comprising: -an applicator (3) comprising an applicator element (5) having a length and defining an envelope surface of cross-section that varies, passing through at least one maximum; and -a container (2) containing a composition (P) for application to human keratinous materials, the container defining an internal space containing the composition, the space being of height that is at least twice the length of the applicator element; the maximum cross-section of the envelope surface of the applicator element occupying at least 70% “of the inside section of the internal space of the container containing the composition, at least along a portion of the path over which the applicator element travels while it is being removed from the container, the portion being of height that is at least equal to twice the length of the applicator element, the composition being able to flow relative to the applicator element from a zone located below the appType: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20110030713Abstract: The present invention concerns an applicator for applying a makeup composition. The applicator includes an applicator element configured to apply the makeup composition to one of nails, eyelashes, eyebrows, skin and lips, and a vibration source causing the applicator element to vibrate. The applicator is configured to be fastened onto a receptacle containing the composition to be applied, and/or further comprises a reservoir containing the composition to be applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jean-Louis GUERET
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Publication number: 20110030716Abstract: An electrical mascara brush structure includes a brush body having a chamber to hold an electrical motion component at one end and a brush rod with a brush at the other end. The electrical motion component includes a first shell and a second shell fully enclosing a power supply, a motor with a rotating shaft, and a circuit board. The circuit board includes a power control element and a variable speed control element. The electrical motion component is connected with a rotary unit disposed at the external of the first shell and the second shell. The rotary unit includes external teeth which matches with receiving teeth disposed at an interior of a handle, which can activate the electrical motion component and adjust the speed of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: JIA HSING ENTERPRISE CO., LTDInventor: KUN-LAN LOU
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Publication number: 20110020047Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-chambers having a unit for safely separating a cap, the multi chambers including: a chamber body that separates and receives one or more liquid; a plurality of brush rods that are immersed in each chamber of the chamber body; a cap that selectively takes out any one selected from the plurality of brush rods received in the case body; and a unit for safely separating a cap that is coupled with the lower part of the cap in an idle state and has its lower end screw-connected with the upper side of the case body. The present invention according to the above configuration separates and receives one or more liquid into one chamber, selectively select brush rods immersed in each liquid using the cap coupled with the upper end of the chamber, and safely and smoothly separate and take out the brush rod from the chamber body using the unit for safely separating a cap without the splashing phenomenon, thereby making it possible to improve the feeling of use and the product quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Tae Jin KIM
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Publication number: 20100310295Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (2) for combing the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows and/or for applying a composition thereto, the applicator comprising a molded applicator member (8), comprising: an elongate core that extends along a longitudinal axis; and at least three rows of teeth that are connected to the core, the rows extending along the longitudinal axis of the core, having at least one row of long teeth and at least one row of short teeth, the implantation of the rows of teeth, on the core being substantially constant around the core over at least a fraction of the length of the applicator member, and, when the applicator member, wherein at least one row of long teeth is disposed on the core in a manner that is different from a row of short teeth, the two rows differing in at least one of the following ways: the spacing of the teeth in the row; the number of teeth in the row; or the thickness of the teeth measured perpendicularly to their long direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20100307529Abstract: The part of a cosmetics unit is an applicator in the form of a brush (1). It is implemented as a sandwich injection-molded part consisting of two different plastic component s (9a, 11a). A first inner plastic component (11a) is injected by means of a single joint injection point (14) into a second outer plastic component (9a). The first inner plastic component (11a) and the second outer plastic component (9a) precisely rest against each other everywhere with regard to their contours. A connecting area is formed, so as to be free of gaps everywhere, between the first inner plastic component (11a) and the second outer plastic component (9a). The second outer plastic component (9a) completely encloses the first inner plastic component (11a), with the exception of the injection point (14). The sandwich injection-molded part (1) has a total weight of at most 10 g.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: GEKA BRUSH GmbHInventors: Friedrich Schwab, Dieter Wolfsgruber
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Publication number: 20100310297Abstract: The present invention provides a device for packaging a composition for applying to keratinous materials, the device comprising a container defining an inside space containing the composition; a coating of a biocidal material covering at least part of the container and coming into contact with the composition contained in the inside space of the container; and a member that is movable within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20100310296Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for combing the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows, and/or for applying a cosmetic, makeup, or a care product thereto, the applicator comprising a molded applicator member (8) that comprises: an inner core that is elongate along a longitudinal axis, and comprising opposite first and second portions that each extend along the longitudinal axis; and a plurality of rows of teeth, the rows extending along the longitudinal axis of the applicator member, with first rows and second rows of teeth extending from the first and second portions of the core respectively; at least half of the teeth of at least two consecutive first rows differing from at least half of the teeth of at least two consecutive second rows in thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7845873Abstract: A mascara applicator with vibrating applicator head. The head is caused to vibrate in a controlled manner through electro-mechanical urging. The frequency, amplitude and geometry of the vibrating head are sufficient to significantly alter the rheological properties of thixotropic and anti-thixotropic mascara compositions, including an effect that persists after the vibration has stopped. The present invention allows the mascara to be manipulated for improved results, greater flexibility in formulation, benefits in manufacture, as well as other benefits.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventor: George Kress
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Publication number: 20100300474Abstract: Disclosed is a vibratory lash brush with forward/backward rotation control. The lash brush has a handheld body containing therein a transmission motor and through the control of rotation provided by a reduction device coupled to an end of the motor, the lash brush can be put in rotation with a slow speed. An opposite end of the motor is structured to extend a spindle that carries an eccentric weight block, whereby when turned on, the lash brush induces vibration with the high speed rotation so that the brush stem provides a two-in-one novel lash brush structure that exhibits both vibration and rotation, and that is rotatable in a slow speed with a reduction device, together with high speed eccentric vibration induced in the opposite side of the motor, to realize assistance to uniform application by the lash brush, achieving a practical efficacy of eyelash curling and uniform makeup operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventor: Yi-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20100300473Abstract: The mascara container with curling tongs includes mascara container with curling tongs includes a handle having an operation switch formed on the circumference thereof; an operation member that is formed to project from the front end of the handle and is transferred in the forward and backward direction of the handle by the operation of the operation switch; a first elastic member that is mounted between the front end of the handle and the operation member; a supporting rod that is formed to cover the operation member projecting from the front end of the handle; curling tongs that are coupled to one end of the operation member and are opened and closed by the forward and backward transfer of the handle so as to shape eyelashes into a desired pattern; an elastic connection portion that is formed to extend from the supporting rod so as to cover the coupled portion between one end of the operation member and the curling tongs; and a container that is coupled to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventor: Tae Jin KIM
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Publication number: 20100300475Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for combing the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows, and/or for applying a cosmetic, makeup, or a care product thereto, the applicator comprising a molded applicator member (8) comprising a core (10) that is elongate along a longitudinal axis, and rows of teeth, of which at least one first row of teeth is molded out of a first material, and at least one second rows of teeth is molded out of a second material that is different from the first material, wherein the two materials have the same chemical nature and differ in their hardnesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20100303533Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (2) for combing the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows and/or for applying a composition thereto, the applicator comprising a molded applicator member (8), comprising: a core having a longitudinal axis; and teeth that extend outwards from the core, the majority of the teeth having a length lying in the range 0.5 mm to 1.8 mm; the applicator member (8) having a greatest transverse dimension, measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the core, that is strictly less than 6 mm, on at least 70% of the length of the applicator member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20100296857Abstract: A nail enamel applicator includes a resilient tube, an adaptor mounted on the top portion of the tube and having an upper end provided with a clamping hole and a guide portion, a pen head mounted in the adaptor and having an upper end provided with a tip extending through the guide portion into the clamping hole, a top cap mounted on the adaptor to cover the tip, and a brush having an upper end provided with a pipe inserted into an open lower end of the pen head and a lower end provided with multiple bristles. Thus, the tip is clamped by the clamping hole so that the clamping hole is sealed closely by the tip without producing a gap between the tip and the clamping hole to prevent air from being introduced into the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Tao-Tien Huang
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Patent number: 7837402Abstract: A bottle assembly has a bottle for storing a fluid, such as a cosmetic fluid. An applicator for applying the fluid is configured to be insertable and removable from the bottle along a path. A sealing body is configured to seal the bottle. The sealing body has a channel width movable between a first width and a second width. The first width is large enough to accommodate the applicator and the second width is smaller than the first width. The channel is resiliently biased toward the second width.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Group One Ltd.Inventors: Fredric Goldstein, Robert Murray Barto, Jr.
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Patent number: 7832954Abstract: An applicator for applying a makeup composition. The applicator includes an applicator element configured to apply the makeup composition to one of nails, eyelashes, eyebrows, skin and lips, and a vibration source causing the applicator element to vibrate. The applicator is configured to be fastened onto a receptacle containing the composition to be applied, and/or further comprises a reservoir containing the composition to be applied.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7827998Abstract: Provided is a disk-type mascara brush, used to makeup eyelash with mascara solution applied thereto, whose brush portion is formed whole at the end of a wand and in such a shape that pluralities of triangle-like elliptic disks are piled consecutively with an alternated arrangement with the angle of 120 degree. In a disk-type mascara brush where a brush portion 1 is provided at one end of a wand 2, a mascara cap 3 is provided at the other end of a wand 2 and the brush portion 1 is formed at the end of the wand 2 as if disks are piled; the mascara brush includes a brush portion 10 which is formed whole at the end of the wand and in such a shape that plurality of triangle-like elliptic disks are piled consecutively with an alternated arrangement with the angle of 120 degree.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: AmorePacific CorporationInventor: Christophe Rebours
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Patent number: 7824121Abstract: A packaging and applicator device may include a receptacle for containing a composition to be applied and an applicator including an applicator element that is configured to be inserted into the receptacle for taking the composition. The receptacle may include a body and a movable system that is movable inside the body. The movable system may include a wiper member that includes only one opening through which the applicator element passes while the applicator element is being inserted into the receptacle, the movable system being configured so as to move in a generally unidirectional manner toward a bottom of the receptacle under an effect of a force exerted by the applicator while the applicator is being inserted into the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Marc Ramet, Daniel Crosnier, Christiane Crosnier, legal representative
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Patent number: 7810510Abstract: Package/applicator for mascara, comprising a receptacle of axis XX and a wall, defining an inside space, the top portion of the wall being stiffened, and the bottom portion of the wall being flexible and capable of being moved from an expanded position to a squeezed position, a closure for temporarily closing said receptacle; a head, that is mounted on a stem, that is secured to the closure and that is capable of being put into contact with mascara, in the closed position, such that the volume defined by the bottom portion represents 15% to 60% of the total volume defined by the wall Alternatively, the package/applicator is such that the major fraction of the head is facing the stiffened portion, perpendicularly relative to axis XX.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: L V M H RechercheInventor: Jean-Francois Tranchant
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Publication number: 20100242981Abstract: An immersion-type multi-applicator system, comprising a single container and a single handle. The container has two or more adjacent openings and each opening is capable of receiving its own applicator. Also provided is a selection mechanism that articulates the handle with exactly one applicator. The selection mechanism may be a rotary cam system, a rotary magnetic selector system, a sliding cam system, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Herve F. Bouix, Jonathan T. Thayer, Christophe Jacob
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Publication number: 20100236567Abstract: Disclosed are a dispenser and related methods for dispensing substances having fluid or liquid, semi-liquid, quasi-liquid, or paste-like properties (e.g., mascara, lip moisturizer, or the like).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong
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Publication number: 20100239352Abstract: A makeup applicator is provided. The applicator includes a main body, a holding portion, a cushion sleeve, a shaft, a covering ring, an applying element and a rotating rod. The main body includes a vibration motor assembly and a case, the holding portion covers the vibration motor assembly, and the cushion sleeve is sandwiched between the main body and the holding portion. Therefore, the applying element can be driven to vibrate and rotate steadily by the vibration motor assembly no matter where the user holds the holding portion, which facilitates the user's makeup.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Jung-Hui HUANG
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Publication number: 20100200013Abstract: A mascara brush is provided. The mascara brush includes a brush stick which is provided in a cap; a brush which is provided at the end of the brush stick; and an elevating bar which is connected to the brush stick in the manner of screw. The brush gets straightened to make eyelash voluminous when the elevating bar is elevated down and the brush gets curved to make eyelash curled when the elevating bar is elevated up.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATIONInventor: HakChan Kim