Including Cosmetic Applicator Patents (Class 132/317)
  • Patent number: 11844411
    Abstract: A dropper package for dispensing and applying a fluid product, comprising a container body for storing the fluid product and a dropper assembly coupled to one end of the container body. The dropper assembly comprises a deformable bulb, a tube with its proximal end connected to the deformable bulb, and an applicator tip connected to a distal end of the tube. The applicator tip comprises two main application faces that are opposite to each other and a central through cavity that opens to the outside from both the main application faces. The applicator tip includes a dispensing channel that is in fluid communication with a channel of the tube and terminates in a dispensing orifice that opens into the central through cavity. The dropper package is adapted to apply and dispense the fluid product in a very controlled manner as well as massage the user's keratinous surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: APR Beauty Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Yan Zheng, Feng-Ying Fu, Jun Shen
  • Patent number: 11478058
    Abstract: The beauty or skin-care treatment may be a single use system for providing a manicure or pedicure treatment or other beauty or skin-care service. Each primary packaging that may be provided with the beauty or skin-care treatment may contain a beauty or skin-care product that may be used in providing the treatments. The beauty or skin-care treatment may include multiple primary packages in the form of single-serve packaging provided collectively as a set. The set may be housed in the secondary packaging and packaged together to form a multi-step treatment. The beauty or skin-care products contained in the single-serve packaging may be made of ingredients beneficial to the skin and may include products to aid in sanitizing, exfoliating, nourishing, hydrating and moisturizing the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: VOESH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seunghee Oh, Joseph Choi
  • Patent number: 11337512
    Abstract: Example aspects of a method of providing a cosmetic brush for use in the application of cosmetics are disclosed. The method can comprise the steps of extruding a plurality of elongate brush bristles each having a triangular transverse cross section, such that each of said elongate brush bristles defines three substantially parallel edges along the length of each of said the bristles; and combining said plurality of said bristles to provide a brush head configured for the application of cosmetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Anisa International, Inc.
    Inventor: Anisa Telwar Kaicker
  • Patent number: 11304506
    Abstract: Brush (10) for application of a cosmetic product, particularly a hair coloring and/or care product, comprising: —a handle (12)—a product applicator (14) projecting from the handle (12), the applicator (14) comprising crimped fibers (40). The crimped fibers (40) are between 0.25 mm and 0.45 mm thick and the crimp wave length is between 2.0 mm and 4.0 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Clemence Taine, Cecile Eurippini
  • Patent number: 11272776
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-fluid solution applicator device that is suitable for use with lotions, soaps, creams, oils, medicines and the like, and that can be used to apply the same to the center of a user's back and other hard to reach areas. The solution applicator of the present invention eliminates the need for assistance from another individual to apply a solution to an area of the user's body, and features an elongated handle, a housing, a reservoir having related conduit, and a repositionable applicator for dispensing the solution from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Inventor: Paul Gibbs
  • Patent number: 11077832
    Abstract: A key device for opening or starting a vehicle includes a main body, and at least one cleaning means which is in or on the main body for cleaning an optical element of a rear view device of the vehicle. Further, a method is provided for cleaning an outer element of a vehicle, in particular at least one optical element of a rear view device of a motor vehicle by detecting a contamination state including a predetermined degree of contamination or a predetermined type of contamination of the outer element, emitting at least one signal that is characteristic for the detected degree of contamination including an input signal for a key device, and transmitting an optically, acoustically, or haptically detectable output signal by the key device, with a request for cleaning using the at least one cleaning means of the key device or which is connectable with the key device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: MOTHERSON INNOVATIONS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Alf Liesener, Stefanie Göttlicher
  • Patent number: 10945513
    Abstract: A cosmetic case including an inner body carrying on its outer surface a plurality of basin-shaped receptacles for housing a cosmetic product or a cosmetic article, and a number of cosmetic products and/or cosmetic articles each retained within a basin-shaped receptacle of the plurality of basin-shaped receptacles, where the inner body has an elongated shape developing along a main axis, the shape of the inner body being provided with a lateral surface developing around the main axis, and a first and a second end surface transversal to the main axis; where at least one basin-shaped receptacle of the plurality of basin-shaped receptacles is provided on the lateral surface of the inner body; and where at least one elongated receptacle is provided inside the inner body, extending parallel to the main axis and accessible through an aperture obtained on the first and/or second end surface of the inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: ESSENTIA BEAUTY S.r.l.
    Inventor: Katia de Martino
  • Patent number: 10806962
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided having a handle pivotally attached to a flat base, the base and handle each configured for receiving optional weights, the flat base providing resistance when the handle moves the base along a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: FITSTICKS, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Sarazen
  • Patent number: 10806682
    Abstract: A cosmetic product includes a container main body that has an opening at one end thereof and contains a cosmetic therein, and a lid that has an application tool provided with an application element at a tip portion thereof and inserted into the opening part. When the lid is attached to the container main body, the application element and the cosmetic are brought into contact with each other and the cosmetic is hermetically sealed. The cosmetic contains (A) wax which is solid at 25° C., (B) powder, (C) film-forming agent, and (D) volatile oil agent, and a content of the (C) film-forming agent is 10% to 40% by mass based on a total amount of the cosmetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventor: Hidekazu Yano
  • Patent number: 10709225
    Abstract: A method for producing a cosmetic puff using a membrane film and a cosmetic puff, the cosmetic puff being produced through the steps of: forming a liquid cosmetic material storage part of which an inner skin has at least one surface thereof made of a membrane film; filling a liquid cosmetic material into the liquid cosmetic storage part; covering the entire outer surface of the inner skin or the inner skin top surface with a porous cushion material; and covering the outer surface of the inner skin or the cushion material with an outer skin. The cosmetic puff allows a liquid cosmetic material to be discharged to the outside of the puff merely by pressure during use, provides the effect of moisturizing and astringing skin, thereby prevents the skin from becoming dry, and, at the same time, has the effect of preventing outside contents or bacteria from penetrating the inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: COSMECCA KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Dae Cho, Hyoun Cheol An, Byoung Moon Kim
  • Patent number: 10517382
    Abstract: The present invention provides a brush and a manufacturing method thereof. A brush of the present invention includes: brush hairs; a brush hair part that has a brush coupler to which the brush hairs are attached; a brush body that support an end of the brush coupler; a coupling member that has a first part coupled to the brush body and a second part coupled to the edge of the brush coupler and has a metallic tube; and a fixing member that prevents shaking of the brush coupler between the brush body and the brush coupler, in which the coupling member and the brush body are combined by pressing the portion of the coupling member where the coupling member and the brush body are in contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: F.S. KOREA INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: Jae Kwang Hwang
  • Patent number: 10517374
    Abstract: The only one chamber container of mascara substance keeps adding the mascara substance to the mascara applicator each time it is used unless the mascara applicator is cleaned after each use. The multiple layers of the mascara substance on the applicator creates a heavy laden mascara substance when applied to the eye lashes, eye brows or mustache. The mascara mate offers an alternative simple solution for applying a clean one coat application of the mascara substance each time it is applied to the eye lashes, eye brows or mustache. The mascara mate offers a clean storage chamber when the mascara applicator is not in use and a snap on cap for the chamber storing the mascara substance eliminating the drying out of the mascara substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Inventor: RosaLee Ann Niemi
  • Patent number: 10485322
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition applicator includes an impermeable layer. An application layer of a cosmetic composition applicator absorbs the cosmetic composition, but a flexible layer may block the cosmetic composition so that the cosmetic composition is not absorbed. Thus, moisture durability may be procured, flexibility and comfortability of the applicator may be continuously procured, and since the absorption of liquid contents into the cosmetic composition applicator is suppressed, the rate of transmission to skin may be enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jung Sun Choi
  • Patent number: 10464723
    Abstract: An identification system for identifying contents within a bottle. The identification system introduces a label upon a sidewall of a cap of the bottle or as a billboard extending upward from a top surface of the cap. The location improves the visibility of the indicia located on the label easing the identification process when the bottles are placed behind one another, on a shelf above eye level or any other location where the view of the content identifying indicia can potentially be obstructed from view. The label can be wrapped about the cap sidewall, adhered to the cap sidewall or be designed to include an upright billboard extending from the cap top surface. The billboard variant can transform from a planar stored configuration to an upright display configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Jennifer Jones
  • Patent number: 10362823
    Abstract: An eyelash extension case includes an enclosure body defining an internal region for storage of one or more eyelash extensions, and a lid operative to cover the internal region in a closed state and open to allow access to the internal region in an open state. Internal wall surfaces of the internal region form a floor, and one or more eyelash extension retaining features. Each eyelash extension retaining feature includes a protrusion that extends outward from the floor toward the lid along an axis. Each protrusion has curved wall surfaces that transition into the floor, and each protrusion further has curved wall surfaces that define an outer profile of the protrusion surrounding the axis. At least a portion of each protrusion is formed from a self-adhesive super-gel material that is relatively sticky to retain one or more eyelash extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Inventor: Jessica Hill
  • Patent number: 10278441
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of an eyelash application system can include: a holder including a curved crossbar and a peg extending vertically past the curved crossbar; an eyelash strip attached to the curved crossbar of the holder; and an applicator having a top arm with a hole, the hole sized and position within the top arm to align and mate with the peg of the holder based on the applicator being in a loaded phase of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventor: Sandi Schroeder
  • Patent number: 10278476
    Abstract: The apparatus has a closure portion and a bottle portion; the closure portion holds the eyeliner mechanism, which comprises: a sliding sleeve, a compression spring, a stem and an applicator tip; the second end of the stem has a cap or end portion; the closure portion has a body or housing that holds the eyeliner mechanism; the sliding sleeve, compression spring and the stem allow the eyeliner mechanism to have a retracted and an extended position; the sliding sleeve and the stem can have a receptacle or groove that engages the compression spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Melt Cosmetics
    Inventors: Laura Arellano, Dana Bomar, Jacky Gunter, Stephen Corsi, Dale Woiken
  • Patent number: 10149735
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible application aid for the treatment of wounds. The application aid can be used in particular for the debridement and/or cleansing of wounds, including the skin surrounding the wound. The application aid according to the invention including a flexible or elastically deformable application wand, facilitates debridement of superficial to deep wounds without the risk of injury to the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: LOHMANN & RAUSCHER GMBH
    Inventors: Corinna Noell, Wolfgang Harreither, Marko Tuertscher
  • Patent number: 10028565
    Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic container that can be used in a process of grasping the cosmetic container, a process of taking out an applicator from the container, and a process of storing the applicator therein. The cosmetic container can be held by one hand of the user, and includes a first container that has an applicator provided therein and has a substantially circular cross-section in a direction perpendicular to a length direction, and a second container that removably engages with the first container, is longer than the first container, has a substantially circular cross-section in a direction perpendicular to a length direction, and has an application material stored therein, in which a profile of the cosmetic container formed when the first container and the second container engage with each other is substantially spindle shaped, and the a lengths and diameters of the first and second containers fall within predetermined values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: AMG Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroki Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 9974375
    Abstract: A fragrance sampler having an integral applicator is disclosed in which the sampler comprises a top ply having an upper surface and a lower surface, a mid ply having an upper surface, an outer perimeter edge, a back surface, a well formed therein, a bead of adhesive surrounding the well, and an area between the bead of adhesive and the outer perimeter edge, a non-woven material applicator having a sample material incorporated therein with the applicator being sized and shaped to fit within the well, and a bottom ply having a front surface and a back surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Orlandi, Inc.
    Inventor: Sven Dobler
  • Patent number: 9930920
    Abstract: A method of extending eyelashes is described herein. Specifically, an adhesive-based method of extending eyelashes is disclosed. The method can comprise wearing a ring on a first hand and manipulating forceps with a second hand. The ring can comprise a bowl, while the bowl can comprise eyelash adhesive. In addition, the method can comprise attaching a first side of an eye patch to a surface, attaching a tape on a second side of the eye patch, and supporting a plurality of loose extension lashes on the tape. The extension lashes on the tape can be removed with forceps. A portion of the eyelash extension can be dipped into the eyelash adhesive within the ring. Lastly, the method can comprise attaching the eyelash extension to a natural lash on a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: Jessica Le
  • Patent number: 9867448
    Abstract: A container is provided that includes a base having a plurality of sides defining abase perimeter and a well configured to hold a product. The container also includes a lid assembly configured to be pivotably coupled to the base and a recess disposed on two or more of the plurality of sides. The recess has a height extending between a top and bottom of the base and a width extending between the base perimeter and the well. The container further includes a collapsible applicator configured to be: (i) held within the recess at two or more of the plurality of sides when the collapsible applicator is in a collapsed position; and (ii) removed from the recess at the two or more sides and extended from the collapsed position to an extended application position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Adrian Charles Apodaca
  • Patent number: 9801449
    Abstract: This relates to a cosmetic product applicator comprising, along the same longitudinal axis, a mascara portion and an applicator portion, the mascara portion comprising a longitudinal sleeve along a longitudinal axis and an applicator end piece at a distal end of the sleeve, the applicator portion comprising a longitudinal rod and an applicator end at a distal end of the rod, the sleeve being dimensioned so as to be able to accommodate the longitudinal rod at least in part, the mascara portion and the applicator portion being able to be joined together and detached from one another, characterised in that the applicator end piece comprises a housing which is dimensioned so as to allow the applicator end to pass therethrough at least in part when the mascara portion is joined to the applicator portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: ALBEA SERVICES
    Inventors: Vincent Lequeux, Aurélie Badie
  • Patent number: 9648938
    Abstract: This application aims at providing a retainer of a cosmetic material and a method of manufacturing a cosmetic tool, which are capable of easily treating the cosmetic material even when decreasing a concentration of skin care ingredients of the cosmetic material produced by freeze-drying. A cosmetic tool (1) includes: a retainer (3) to include an annular frame (2) and a handle (5) for holding the frame (2); and a cosmetic material (4) to be produced by freeze-drying an aqueous solution of skin care ingredients and fixed in a way that covers an aperture of the frame (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignees: JNC CORPORATION, SUNSTAR INC.
    Inventors: Takafumi Takebayashi, Hideaki Fukushi, Miki Yamada, Kyouko Fukugaki, Miyoko Uemura, Kozo Tazaki, Tomomi Ayasu, Tsukasa Mitsui
  • Patent number: 9510659
    Abstract: A cosmetic implement includes a handle with an applicator coupled to a handle and a detachable receptacle coupled to the handle. The applicator and receptacle may be coupled to a same end of the handle or opposite ends of the handle. In some examples, the applicator may be retractable into the handle which serves as a housing. In some examples, the applicator may extend or retract corresponding to the removal or attaching of the detachable receptacle. In some examples, a cap may be coupled to the handle to serve as a housing for the applicator. In some examples, the cap may be disposed between the handle and the detachable receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: HCT Group Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Cindy Sean Yuei Lim, Megan Rene Langdon
  • Patent number: 9326589
    Abstract: A brush for powder cosmetics has S strands and Z strands of synthetic fiber hair materials at its tip. The brush for powder cosmetics is characterized in that the twisting pitches of S strands and Z strands at the brush tip part are 10 mm to 30 mm and when the tip of the brush is deflected to trap a cheek color, face powder, powder foundation or other powder cosmetic to be contained in the brush tip part, the powder can be trapped evenly over nearly the entire surfaces at the ends of brush hair materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventors: Kenji Nakamura, Koji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 9320337
    Abstract: A system for a heating packette with incorporated product applicator. One or more outer surfaces of the packette comprise printed heating elements, printed circuit elements and a means of connecting to a power source. The packette is designed to be used away from the home, and without connecting to a power grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Herve F. Bouix, Christophe Jacob
  • Patent number: 9179722
    Abstract: A method of extending eyelashes is described herein. Specifically, an adhesive-based method of extending eyelashes is disclosed. The method can comprise wearing a ring on a first hand and manipulating forceps with a second hand. The ring can comprise a bowl, while the bowl comprises eyelash adhesive. In addition, the method can comprise attaching tape, which can comprise adhesive, to a surface. Adhesive can attach a plurality of extension lashes to tape. Extension lashes from tape can be removed with forceps. Ring can be used to dip lashes into a portion of extension lash and attach eyelash extension to natural lash on user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Jessica Le
  • Patent number: 9089196
    Abstract: A skincare pad-based application system and method utilizes a container containing individually packaged skincare products contained on disposable pads and arranged in a time-based order of intended use. The physical arrangement of the various products in the container or other packaging material simplifies application and increases the likelihood that products will be applied correctly and for maximum effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Mazurek
  • Patent number: 9049915
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for producing a unit for applying a cosmetic product, the application unit comprising a support having a fixing site onto which a mass of cosmetic product is molded, the method comprising injection molding the cosmetic product onto the support. Also disclosed herein are application units obtained by such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Eric Caulier, Marine Roualdes, Marcel Sanchez
  • Patent number: 9027572
    Abstract: An ergonomic eyelash curler, cosmetic applicator, container, and mascara remover compromising of a grip type device with anatomical features and a fixed ellipsoid curvature tongue at one end. The tongue and grip are shaped to fit the anatomy of the hand to allow free movement of the thumb and index fingers. This device has an ergonomic design that optimizes human wellbeing and overall hand coordination allowing the user to apply precise and natural motion when beautifying and maintaining the eyelashes. The thumb's tactile sense allows the user to apply measured pressure on the eyelash against the curling edge to provide a prolonged and continuous curvature of the eyelash. The thumb and index finger tactile sense allows the user to effectively remove mascara from the eyelash without irritating the eye area. Multiple eyelash beautifying and maintenance functions can be performed with this invention including mascara application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventors: Eukeni Urrechaga, Lizette Urrechaga
  • Patent number: 9022042
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system for easily carrying mascara and multiple other cosmetic products to be applied to the face and in particular to a unitary stick system for easily carrying a mascara and three other cosmetic products for application to the face wherein the user may mix more than one of these other cosmetic products during application to create an aesthetically different cosmetic product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Sharalyn Fichtl
  • Publication number: 20150083158
    Abstract: The specification provides a makeup includes a head with an applicator surface mounted on a base. The applicator surface receives makeup that is formed as a mark to be applied on a person's skin by the pressing or stamping and/or rocking or rolling of the head onto the skin. The applicator may be configurable so that the user may alter the shape of the mark applied to the skin by the applicator. One or more applicators may be included in a kit with a releasable handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Andrea Abraham, Bobbie Grund
  • Publication number: 20150053233
    Abstract: Two-in-one cosmetic systems having a tweezer removably disposed in a handle are disclosed. The tweezer may be removably disposed in a handle of the applicator, such that the tweezer is restrained and a pinching tip of the tweezer is in a closed position. By virtue of having a tweezer restrained and having a pinching tip in a closed position, the pinching tip of the tweezers remain sharp and undamaged until a time of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: HCT Group Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Cindy Sean Yuei Lim
  • Publication number: 20150053229
    Abstract: Method for colouring hair wherein a non-diluted hair colouring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a diluted hair colouring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein a dilutant composition comprising water and/or a non-aqueous liquid is added to the non-diluted hair colouring composition to obtain the diluted hair colouring composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Christoph Hans Peter BONAUER, Nan WANG, Simon Paul GODFREY
  • Publication number: 20150000692
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cosmetic apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses an accessory sleeve for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. The accessory sleeve and/or the containers have at least one releaseable engagement means to securely hold each to the other. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve has at least one engageable and/or constriction means to engage with and securely, and releaseably, hold a first cosmetic container at a first open end, and/or to engage with and securely, and releaseably, hold a second cosmetic container at a second open end. The constriction means could be at least one leaf spring type means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Katie Marguerite Irving, Timothy Martin Irving
  • Publication number: 20140345643
    Abstract: Provided is a puff, which enables the user to apply and spread color cosmetics such as a compact or foundation evenly to the skin so as to be have a sensation of close contact, more specifically, a separable variation puff which is configured such that: various puff members are connectable to or separable from a lower side of a coupling main body having a holding part; an elastic moving body into which an oscillator is inserted is connected to and formed at an inner side of the coupling main body; power of the oscillator is controlled by a battery and a switch; and the battery is easily exchangeable through the lower side of the coupling main body. Thus, the puff is advantageous in that the user can effectively transmit vibration of the oscillator to the puff according to a contact degree of the puff to the user's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Koon Il Yoo, Myung Keun Bae
  • Publication number: 20140345639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making up the skin, including the step that consists in forming, on a deposit of a foundation composition applied to the skin, a discontinuous deposit of islets of corrective composition and/or a deposit of corrective composition including visible substances that give it an inhomogeneous appearance, said corrective composition having optical properties that locally modify the appearance of the makeup so as to create a pattern reproducing the appearance of skin relief and/or colour heterogeneities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Franck Giron, Guillaume Cassin, Véronique Ferrari
  • Patent number: 8893732
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a makeup puff apparatus. A puff is coupled in such a way so as to be freely movable, and is very efficiently designed to have functionality including flexibility, elasticity and a restoring force, thus ensuring durability resulting from firm coupling and enabling reliable operation, and thereby considerably increasing the ease and convenience of use. Particularly, the apparatus enables flexible motion and adjustment of the puff in conformity with a variation in angle on a touch portion when the apparatus is in use, thus continuously maintaining a soft touch sensation of the puff, and allows the apparatus to be immediately restored to its original state, thus preventing the angle of the puff from deviating from a predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignees: Hichen Co., Ltd., Corea Puff Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min Seok Kim
  • Patent number: 8844542
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cosmetic apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses an accessory sleeve for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. Both the accessory sleeve and the containers have releaseable engagement means to securely hold each to the other. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve has at least one partitioning wall having at least one protrusion having at least one spring means to exert pressure on one end of the cosmetic container. The cosmetic container preferably has at least two chambers, wherein the first chamber accommodates cosmetic contents, while the second chamber is used to accommodate at least one engageable fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Katie Marguerite Irving, Timothy Martin Irving
  • Patent number: 8834052
    Abstract: A lip gloss case for guiding an applying tip into an entry of a main body, includes: a main body accommodating cosmetics; an applying tip inserted into an entry of the main body to apply the cosmetics to user's skin; a first magnetic material provided in the applying tip; and a second magnetic material provided on the entry of the main body and attracting the first magnetic material in the applying tip to guide the first magnetic material into the entry of the main body. By doing so, due to the attractive force between the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material which are respectively provided in the applying tip and on the entry of the main body, an eye handicapped person or the old suffering from eyesight or tremor of the hand may easily insert the applying tip into the entry of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Amorepacific Corporation
    Inventor: Min Ji Kim
  • Publication number: 20140238431
    Abstract: A device is provided that allows a user to apply a hair treatment chemical to hair. The device comprises an impervious sheet which can be folded along a transverse axis to form an envelope for retaining a lock of hair and a dose of hair treatment chemical. A releasable fastener is arranged around peripheral regions of the sheet to engage the sheet to fasten together opposing portions of the sheet. A region of the fastener engages the device to the lock of hair to retain the device to the hair while the sheet is unfolded, to permit the user to apply a chemical with the device in the open position. The fastener may consist of a layer of grip material comprising a self-engaging three dimensional structure wherein opposing portions of said grip material are capable of releasably fastening together when urged together and of releasably engaging a lock of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Diana Bejjani
  • Publication number: 20140216495
    Abstract: A method of treating hair more precisely including providing a hair treatment composition in a foam dispenser, dispensing the hair treatment composition directly onto the hair as a foam, leaving the foam on the hair, and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam dispenser includes a reservoir for holding the hair treatment composition, an extended nozzle connected to the reservoir, and one or more nozzle orifices. The one or more nozzle orifices has a total orifice area of from about 5 mm2 to about 80 mm2. The extended nozzle has a protrusion length of from about 20 mm to about 125 mm. The foam has a specific volume of from about 4 ml/g to about 20 ml/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Andrei Sergeevich BUREIKO, George Scott KERR, Jennifer Louise SEARLES, Brandon Scott LANE
  • Publication number: 20140216490
    Abstract: An applicator having a concave surface comprising a non-absorbing elastomeric material is effective in topically compositions to minimize the appearance of fine facial hair on women.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Edward Wilson, Gordon Gerald Guay, Kazuhiro Yamada, Michiko Takai, Maya Mitsumatsu, Iku Hayashi, Matthew Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20140209118
    Abstract: A skincare pad-based application system and method utilizes a container containing individually packaged skincare products contained on disposable pads and arranged in a time-based order of intended use. The physical arrangement of the various products in the container or other packaging material simplifies application and increases the likelihood that products will be applied correctly and for maximum effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Mazurek
  • Publication number: 20140109927
    Abstract: An ergonomic applicator is provided for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes. The applicator comprises a handle portion and a head portion wherein the longitudinal axis of the head portion is positioned or can be rotatably positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The handle being suitable dimensioned for holding between the thumb and fingers without rotation of the handle. The head portion having at its distal end means for holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to the eyelashes on contact therewith, such as but not limited to bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Marisol Simard
  • Patent number: 8695610
    Abstract: A method of making up the skin or the lips, the method including measuring at least one optical characteristic at least one location of the skin or the lips; and automatically forming on the skin or lips a deposit that has an optical characteristic that varies and that corresponds substantially at said location, to the measured optical characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Didier Gagnebien
  • Patent number: 8662091
    Abstract: A makeup tool set for a handicapped person. The makeup tool set includes a makeup tool (110), into which a finger is inserted, to apply cosmetics; and a custody case (120) including a seat groove (122) in which the makeup tool (110) is mounted. A hand handicapped person can easily hold a makeup tool to apply color cosmetics for makeup such as eye makeup, lip makeup, and cheek makeup, and can easily keep the makeup tool in the custody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Amorepacific Corporation
    Inventor: Sin Ju Jang
  • Publication number: 20130312784
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention are directed to an organizer for cosmetic applicator, in particular, make-up brushes, where the organizer itself is also a make-up brush that can be used by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: For Your Ease Only, Inc.
    Inventors: Lori Greiner, Angela Mary Cakridas
  • Patent number: 8584686
    Abstract: A cosmetic foam applicator product applies cosmetics to the skin and a nail polish foam applicator applies nail polish to fingernails and toenails. Each foam applicator has a stem and an adjacent head. The stem for the cosmetic foam applicator has sidewalls contoured as finger grips and its head has elongated tips that extend away from the stem. The relative length of the tips determines whether the cosmetic foam applicator is soft tipped, firm tipped or medium (soft or firm) tipped. The stem for the nail polish foam applicator has parallel straight sidewalls and its head has a bulge with an elongated tip that extends from the bulge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Enterprises Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene Polanish