Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound capable of lowering the flammability of a non-aqueous electrolyte when included in the non-aqueous electrolyte and improving the life properties of a battery by forming an electrode-electrolyte interface which is stable at high temperatures and low in resistance, and relates to a compound represented by Formula I descried herein, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution and a lithium secondary battery both including the compound, n, m, Ak, and X are described herein.

Abstract: A two-component brush and methods of providing same, including a method in which first and second bristle portion are each separately glued together at the base, and then the bases are cut into “A” and “B” section, and the “A” section of the first bristle portion is combined with the “B” section of the second bristle portion. Also included is a method which includes the use of a two-section mold into which first and second bristle portions are placed into first and second mold portions, and the first and second bristle portions are fixed together before being removed. Also included is a dual sided retractable configuration.

Abstract: A two-component brush and methods of providing same, including a method in which first and second bristle portion are each separately glued together at the base, and then the bases are cut into “A” and “B” section, and the “A” section of the first bristle portion is combined with the “B” section of the second bristle portion. Also included is a method which includes the use of a two-section mold into which first and second bristle portions are placed into first and second mold portions, and the first and second bristle portions are fixed together before being removed. Also included is a dual sided retractable configuration.

Abstract: A plurality of multi-applicator tools are provided, including tools which include magnetically attachable and detachable application brushes or the like. Some embodiments include a linear arrangement of brushes in a generally elongate tool configuration. Other embodiments include a central base into which application brushes fit within. Various appearances are likewise provided.

Abstract: A two-component brush and methods of providing same, including a method in which first and second bristle portion are each separately glued together at the base, and then the bases are cut into “A” and “B” section, and the “A” section of the first bristle portion is combined with the “B” section of the second bristle portion. Also included is a method which includes the use of a two-section mold into which first and second bristle portions are placed into first and second mold portions, and the first and second bristle portions are fixed together before being removed. Also included is a dual sided retractable configuration.

Abstract: A plurality of multi-applicator tools are provided, including tools which include magnetically attachable and detachable application brushes or the like. Some embodiments include a linear arrangement of brushes in a generally elongate tool configuration. Other embodiments include a central base into which application brushes fit within. Various appearances are likewise provided.

Abstract: A plurality of cosmetic brush concepts, including the use of discrete strips of brush material to assemble brush heads so as to provide a wide variety of functional and ornamental designs. Also disclosed is the use of different lengths of brush hair in the same head.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a multi-colored acrylic cosmetic brush handle comprising supplying two or more differently colored resins to an extrusion/injection machine, providing the machine with an open multi-chamber tool, extruding the two or more resins through the tool by multiple injection nozzles to form a multi-colored rod, cutting the rod to a desired length; and polishing the outer surface of the rod; and the multi-color cosmetic brush handle produced thereby. Also provided is a method of producing a cosmetic brush including the cosmetic brush handle of the present invention, and the multi-color cosmetic brush produced thereby.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a multi-colored acrylic cosmetic brush handle comprising supplying two or more differently colored resins to an extrusion/injection machine, providing the machine with an open multi-chamber tool, extruding the two or more resins through the tool by multiple injection nozzles to form a multi-colored rod, cutting the rod to a desired length; and polishing the outer surface of the rod; and the multi-color cosmetic brush handle produced thereby. Also provided is a method of producing a cosmetic brush including the cosmetic brush handle of the present invention, and the multi-color cosmetic brush produced thereby.