Abstract: The present invention relates to pigmented emulsion cosmetic compositions containing emulsifying silicone elastomers that provide a natural appearance to the skin upon application. In particular, these cosmetic compositions are formulated such that agglomeration of the pigment upon application to the skin is minimized.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 10, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 10, 2010
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Michael Lee Vatter, Jorge Max Sunkel, Curtis Bobby Motley
Abstract: An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle, a stem, and an applicator head coupled to the stem and supported for rotation relative to the handle. An actuator moves the applicator head in a rotational oscillating motion, in which the applicator head automatically rotates in both a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction in response to operation of the actuator. Additionally or alternatively, the actuator may also radially translate the applicator head, move the applicator head through an angle of rotation less than 360 degrees, and vary the rotational speed of the applicator head. The applicator head may include protrusions that are spaced to define gaps during rotation, thereby to promote coverage and separation of eyelashes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 2005
Date of Patent:
July 27, 2010
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Peter Jonathan Wyatt, David Edward Wilson, Donald Frank Rainey, Mark Robert Weinkam, Angela Michele Fabula, Thomas Elliot Rabe, Martin Alfred Mishkin
Abstract: An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle, a stem, and an applicator head coupled to the stem and supported for movement relative to the handle in a direction substantially parallel to the stem axis. An actuator moves the applicator head in an axial motion comprising a forward stroke and a reverse stroke. Additionally or alternatively, the actuator may move the applicator head in a composite motion including an axial component substantially parallel to the stem axis and having a forward stroke and a reverse stroke, and a rotational oscillating component. The actuator may be a motor having a rotating motor shaft, and the applicator may further include a transmission coupling disposed between the motor shaft and the applicator head for automatically converting rotation of the motor shaft in one direction into axially reciprocating movement of the applicator head.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 2005
Date of Patent:
February 2, 2010
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Peter Jonathan Wyatt, David Edward Wilson, Donald Frank Rainey