Abstract: The invention relates to a compact of the type comprising a base (1) and a cover (2) articulated to each other by a hinge (3), catch (10, 11) of the base (1) relative to the cover (2) opposite the hinge (3), and an interchangeable pan (4) containing at least one makeup product (5) and disposed in the base (1). The compact according to the invention is open over a portion of its front surface opposite the hinge (3), and the pan (4) comprises a portion (8), of a different shape for a compact of predetermined type relative to a compact of another type, comprising a projection outside the compact through the opening of the forward surface of the compact.

Abstract: Compact has an unlatching slide with a button surface and formed with front and rear cam surfaces. The hinged cover is held closed by a detent and the powder tray is held in the base also by detents. Light finger pressure on the unlatching slide button causes the front cam to force up the hinged cover disengaging the cover detent to open the compact, and heavy finger pressure on the unlatching slide forces the powder tray up disengaging the tray detents and liberating the tray from the frame so that it may be replaced.

Abstract: A compartmentized hairbrush is disclosed having a cavity in the handle for lipstick, a pair of cavities in the body for makeup tools and a third cavity in the body for cosmetic products. The cosmetic products are within an interchangeable cartridge(s) having a groove on the bottom that engages a mating tongue in the body cavity to retain the cartridge(s) in the cavity.

Abstract: A comb is formed from two half-comb sections laid one on top of the other. Each half of the comb includes every other tooth of the full comb, such that when the two halves are mated, the two sets of teeth will be interleaved to form a comb having narrow inter-tooth gaps. This allows each of the half-comb blanks to be directly stamped from a sheet material. Where it is desired to electrically insulate adjacent teeth from one another, a non-conductive separator is interposed between the two half-comb sections during assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spiral spring hair barrette assembly, useful for holding ponytails and other decorative hair configurations. The barrette consists of the combination of a comb and a flat spiral spring to which the comb is attached. The spiral spring has an inside and outside surface such that when the barrette spring is coiled, the inside surface coils around the ponytail being held. Projecting from the inside surface are combed teeth which also fix the barrette in place relative to the hair. The barrette is decoratively covered with fabric of various designs and materials.

Abstract: A hair-curling device has a plurality of substantially cylindrical handleless elements of different diameters each having a central supporting member and a plurality of radially extending bristles. One end of each element can have a hair-separating member, while the other end can have a holding member connectable with a handle. The elements can be arranged radially in engagement with each other to form an oval curl and releasably attached to each other.

Abstract: The hair curler consists of a body (1) and a linking element (2) for connecting the ends of the hair curler. The linking element (2) is provided with at least one crossbar (11) for preventing the reactive torque of the curled-up hair from pushing the linking element against the roots of the hair.

Abstract: Firstly, a permanent wave agent is placed onto the hair and thereafter the hairs are laid into a treatment shape. This treatment shape is such that a subsequent aerating of the hair by means of warm air the hair is exposed to the warm air uniformly from the area of the tips of the hair to the area of the base of the hair. In order to produce, for instance, permanent waves the hair is wound to a treatment shape corresponding to a hollow cylinder, such that an acting onto the hair proceeds from the inner jacket and from the outer jacket as well of the hollow cylinder. After the warm air treatment the permanent wave agent is rinsed out and the hair is released to attain the desired, final shape. The method allows a fast, simple and considerate treatment of the hair, and it is possible to produce much larger curls than hitherto possible.

Abstract: Dental floss is used by almost everyone and recommended by all dentists and professional dental organizations, to preserve and protect the health and the longevity of teeth. The dental floss of the present invention consists of an elongated strand having two or more sections of varying thicknesses and of a continuous length, said varying thickness repeating themselves in many multiples and said multiples being pre-marked for cutting for use. The packaging for the floss of the present invention permits said continuous length of varying thicknesses to be marked for cutting and use at a predetermined length so that the predetermined length contains floss of varying diameters in the central portion thereof and normal floss thickness at either end.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making a decorative pattern on a finger or toe nail using fixture that may be a two part hinged fixture that receives a screen and holds it in juxtaposition to a nail. Articulated arms or a base plate position the fixture relative to the finger or toe, with the nail exposed through the fixture. A screen is inserted into the fixture. A coloring liquid is put onto the screen and is expressed through the screen by a squeegee that coacts with the fixture and resiliently deflects the screen. The part of the fixture holding the screen can be pivoted up and away from the nail to avoid smearing and facilitate changing of the screen. Multi-color patterns can be made by using a plurality of screens with different coloring liquids, such as nail polishes or lacquers.

Abstract: Earlier devices of the genre, had a yoke-like head for brushing the teeth, and a cowling of reentrantly folded flexible material interconnected with the arms of the head so as to straddle the slot between the arms. The midsection at the bight of the cowling had pleats between it and the wings of the cowling, and together they formed an articulated linkage between the wings for preserving the bias on the wings during the tooth brushing operation. In the present device, the arms 12 have only brackets 34 on the terminal end portions thereof, the relatively outboard portions 38 of which elbow out in front of the arms, like cowcatchers, below the terminal ends 20 of the arms. The portions 38 in turn have mitt-like brushes 50 thereon comprised of fields of spaced individual bristle of 0.

Abstract: The hairpiece base invention relates to hairpieces and in particular to a improved base which renders the hair piece virtually undetectable to sight and to touch. The invention comprises a mesh and a mesh binder. The mesh affords structural strength in the lateral plane, and it serves as an anchor for artificial hairs. The mesh binder fills the region between the mesh strands, and its thickness is approximately equal to the diameter of the mesh strands. At the perimeter of the base, the mesh binder edge may be tapered in thickness.

Abstract: A teeth cleaning element containing threading end portions for cleaning relatively large spaces in the teeth consists of from about 400 to about 800 filaments in an elongated bundle that is from about 1,200 to 2,400 about denier. The filaments at the mid-portion of the length of the bundle are textured with the crimps and crinkles of the texturing of the several filaments being intermingled and in contact at numerous points and being adhered together at the contact points to form a bulky, longitudinal, longitudinally and laterally resilient mass. The filaments at the opposite end portions of the bundle that extend from the bulky mid-portion are adhered together in compact, smooth parallel relation.

Abstract: An integrally formed dental floss and leader which lends itself to oral prophylaxis especially for implants and bridges. The floss is captured by the leader through a hinged door which swings from an open to a closed position during fabrication to provide an integral unit for use by a floss user when closed. A leading portion of the door fits flush within a complementally formed support channel within a tethered end of the leader. A trailing portion of the door projects with an extension of a floor of the support channel, defining a tongue, to provide a floss support. A hinge defines a transition between the floor extension and the door. The hinge allows the door to pivot about the floss and enter the support channel with the floss interposed between the door and the tongue. Shoulders border the support channel providing reinforcement to the tethered end.

Abstract: The present invention is an ergonomic make-up shield. The make-up shield comprises an eye portion having a curved smooth edge for engaging against a person's face adjacent to the eye. The eye portion further has two side edges which define a first plane. The make-up shield also comprises a handle portion integrally attached to the eye portion. The handle portion forms a solid closed planar surface extending downwardly in a second plane essentially perpendicular to the first plane. Preferably, the closed planar surface provides a surface area of at least 0.50 square inches for providing ample surface area for ease of handling and ergonomic wrist positioning. The natural position of the wrist while grasping the handle portion between the thumb and the index finger turns the hand and knuckles sideways to provide a clear open area which is specifically the area where the other hand applies the make-up to the face.

Abstract: A hair curler device for winding hair strands in the application of spiral permanents. Two rod members are connected at one of their respective ends to a flexible elongated connector. The rod members include trapezoidal threads that cooperatively receive hair strands of a person. Removably mounted locking pieces embrace the rod members at a position along the rod members that substantially coincides with the end of the strand of hair being treated. A rubber band urges the free ends of the rod members toward each other.

Abstract: A steamer for steaming hair curlers comprises an oblong tank having an open top which is closed by a lid. A pair of latches are captured for slight movement on opposite sides of the lid and engaged under steps defined on opposite sides of the tank. The lid carries a pair of depending electrodes which are protected within a perforated enclosure fixed to the lid. A power cord is connected between the electrodes for applying electrical energy to the electrodes which generates steam when the electrodes are emersed in an electrolyte in the tank.

Abstract: Hair grooming devices designed for detangling hair that has been styled into plats, braids, dreadlocks or cornrows and methods for using these devices are provided by the present invention. The device includes a handle portion and a tapered parting member extending longitudinally and transversely from a first end of the handle portion wherein the parting member has at least one transverse tooth extending from the end portion of the parting member. Depending on the requirements of the user, a single tooth or a plurality of teeth are provided in various embodiments of the present device and certain embodiments can be used to apply various hair styling fluids to the hair.

Abstract: A fingernail piercer for piercing a hole in long natural or artificial nails in a single stroke, comprising an upper tine, a lower tine, an actuator handle, and a sliding joint guide member, wherein the upper and lower tines are connected at one end, have apertures at the opposite end to accommodate the sliding joint guide member, and a closeable nail receiving chamber. The actuator handle is attached to the upper tine to induce a cantilevered load when actuated, vertically piercing an entrapped fingernail.

Abstract: A comb has a plurality of prongs each having two prong parts movable relative to one another between an open position in which hair can engage between them and a closed position in which the hair are clamped between them, a user-actuated element for moving the prong parts to one of the positions, and an automatic returning element for returning the prong part to an initial position.