Eyebrow and/or eyelash tinting kit for home application

Abstract

An eyebrow and eyelash tinting kit for home application provides a paste in the lower compartment and a liquid in the upper compartment. A two-part cylindrical container is provided, with a thin membrane between the two compartments. The kit also provides a mascara wand and one or more pads pre-soaked with cleansing solution. The user twists the upper segment of the container, which ruptures the membrane to release the liquid into the lower compartment. The upper segment is removed, and the mascara wand is used to thoroughly mix the liquid with the paste. The resulting mixture is applied on clean eyelashes and eyebrows for 20 minutes, then removed using the pads.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of Application No. 62/067807, filled on Oct. 23, 2014.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT

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REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates generally to cosmetic supplies and accessories, and in particular to a cosmetic mixing kit for home application. Cosmetically darkening the eyebrows and eyelashes has become a very popular method of enhancing one's appearance. Currently, the procedure is done in salons with $40.00 as a typical price. An effective and inexpensive kit for performing this procedure at home, with the comfort and convenience this would entail, would be well received. A cosmetic mixing kit for home application, which would enable a user to darken the eyebrows and eyelashes easily and conveniently at home, would resolve this problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the invention is directed to an eyebrow and eyelash tinting kit for home application. A two-part cylindrical container is provided, with a thin membrane between the two compartments. A paste is provided in the lower compartment and a liquid in the upper compartment. The kit also provides a mascara wand and one or more pads pre-soaked with cleansing solution. The user twists the upper segment of the container, which ruptures the membrane to release the liquid into the lower compartment. The upper segment is removed, and the mascara wand is used to thoroughly mix the liquid with the paste. The resulting mixture is applied on clean eyelashes and eyebrows for 20 minutes, then removed using the pads.

Additional features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principle of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the pad 10, the wand 11, the container 12, the lid 13, the upper segment 14, and the lower segment 15.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective exploded view of the container component of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the lid 13, the upper segment 14, the upper compartment 14A, the membrane 14B, the lower segment 15, and the lower compartment 15A.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to an eyebrow and eyelash tinting kit for home application.

The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of three components: a two-part cylindrical container 12, a mascara wand 11, and one or more pads 10 which are pre-soaked with cleansing solution. The container 12 is divided into an upper segment 14 enclosing an upper compartment 14A, and a lower segment 15 enclosing a lower compartment 15A, and provides a thin membrane 14B between the two segments. A paste is provided in the lower compartment 15A and a liquid in the upper compartment 14A. Preferably, when packaged the wand 11 is removably affixed to the top surface of the container 12, while the pads 10 are provided in a sealed, waterproof packet.

To use the first exemplary embodiment the user twists the upper segment 14 of the container 12, which ruptures the membrane 14B to release the liquid into the lower compartment 15A. The upper segment 14 is removed, and the wand 12 is used to thoroughly mix the liquid with the paste. The resulting mixture is applied on clean eyelashes and eyebrows for 20 minutes, using the wand 12. The mixture is then promptly removed using the pads 10.

The pads 10 are preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable fabric which is absorbent, such as cotton or a cotton-rayon blend. The wand 11 and the container 12 are preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material, such as plastic. The membrane 14B is preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable material which is easily ruptured, such as waxed paper or flexible plastic.

Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of the ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and example, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of three components: a two-part cylindrical container 12, a mascara wand 11, and one or more pads 10 which are pre-soaked with cleansing solution. The container 12 is divided into an upper segment 14 enclosing an upper compartment 14A, and a lower segment 15 enclosing a lower compartment 15A, and provides a thin membrane 14B between the two segments. A paste is provided in the lower compartment 15A and a liquid in the upper compartment 14A. Preferably, when packaged the wand 11 is removably affixed to the top surface of the container 12, while the pads 10 are provided in a sealed, waterproof packet.

2. To use the first exemplary embodiment the user twists the upper segment 14 of the container 12, which ruptures the membrane 14B to release the liquid into the lower compartment 15A. The upper segment 14 is removed, and the wand 12 is used to thoroughly mix the liquid with the paste. The resulting mixture is applied on clean eyelashes and eyebrows for 20 minutes, using the wand 12. The mixture is then promptly removed using the pads 10.

3. The pads 10 are preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable fabric which is absorbent, such as cotton or a cotton-rayon blend. The wand 11 and the container 12 are preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material, such as plastic. The membrane 14B is preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable material which is easily ruptured, such as waxed paper or flexible plastic.

4. Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

5. While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of the ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and example, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.