Abstract: A mascara applicator is disclosed which includes a brush portion having a base and filament-like brush elements of molded plastic material. A plurality of the filament-like brush elements extend at right angles from the base and are integrally molded with the base. The brush elements may be of circular or elliptical cross sectional configuration of relatively fine dimensions. The elliptical cross section may have a major axis of 0.018 inches and a minor axis of 0.010 inches. The circular cross sectional tines can vary in diameter from approximately 0.014 inches at their bases to approximately 0.005 inches at their tips. In various modifications of the applicator, the base may also be equipped with a plurality of longitudinally spaced wells, with a plurality of longitudinally extending wells and with plurality of short tines.

Abstract: A mascara applicator is disclosed which includes a brush portion having a base and filament-like brush elements of molded plastic material. A plurality of the filament-like brush elements extend at right angles from the base and are integrally molded with the base. The brush elements may be of circular or elliptical cross sectional configuration of relatively fine dimensions. The elliptical cross section may have a major axis of 0.018 inches and a minor axis of 0.010 inches. The circular cross sectional tines can vary in diameter from approximately 0.014 inches at their bases to approximately 0.005 inches at their tips. In various modifications of the applicator, the base may also be equipped with a plurality of longitudinally spaced wells, with a plurality of longitudinally extending wells and with plurality of short tines.

Abstract: A mascara applicator is disclosed which includes a brush portion having a base and filament-like brush elements of molded plastic material. A plurality of the filament-like brush elements extend at right angles from the base and are integrally molded with the base. The brush elements may be of circular or elliptical cross section configuration of relatively fine dimensions. The elliptical cross section may have a major axis of 0.018 inches and a minor axis of 0.010 inches. The circular cross sectional tines can vary in diameter from approximately 0.014 inches at their bases to approximately 0.005 inches at their tips. In various modifications of the applicator, the base may also be equipped with a plurality of longitudinally spaced wells, with a plurality of longitudinally extending wells and with plurality of short tines.

Abstract: A cylindrical core of a ceramic such as alumina (Al.sub.2 O.sub.3) has grooves in the form of a double lead thread. A coil of Nichrome V is placed in the grooves, starting in one lead of the thread and returning in the other. A split ring of a ceramic such as beryllia surrounds the core. The heater is enclosed in a housing of a metal such as Inconel 600. The entire cartridge is only one inch long and 3/16 inch diameter. It is used as a catalyst bed heater for a satellite thruster.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid or light fluid paste cosmetic preparation to the eyes or face is disclosed. The apparatus includes a handle connected to a wand which has an applicator affixed to it at its free end. The wand, when in use, is angularly positioned whereby the center line of the applicator is angularly oriented with respect to the center line of the handle. In some embodiments of the invention, the angle may be varied by a flexible joint or pivot.