Abstract: An applicator for makeup use, wherein an applying portion and at least a front portion of a handle portion are made of a bundle of fibers. The bundle of fibers includes a sheath portion and a core portion. The core portion is made of a bundle of fibers including a plurality of straight fibers. The sheath portion is made of thermoplastic fibers, which have crimps therein and partially adhere to each other, and wraps about the core portion. The applying portion of the applicator is made of the straight fibers of the core portion. The handle portion is made of the fibers of the core portion, the fibers of the sheath portion and a sheet-like material. The fibers of the sheath portion are thermoformed at the handle portion located near a base portion of the applying portion. The sheet-like material wraps about an outer periphery of the handle portion which periphery is not thermoformed.

Abstract: An eyelash mascara applicator wand includes a first rod and a bristle-carrying second rod extending transversely relative to the first rod. The rods are joined at a location spaced transversely from both ends of the second rod. Bristles are located on both sides of that junction. The case includes a mascara-containing section of oblong cross section for receiving the second rod while the latter is oriented transversely relative to the first rod.

Abstract: A hand held coating apparatus is comprised of first and second applicators in one apparatus. The handle is located in between the first and second applicators. The first applicator head, located on one end of the handle, is rotatable and the second applicator head, located on the opposite end of the handle, is non-rotatable, which is stationary head. Rotatable applicator is comprised of a sleeve and a sponge cover, which are secured on a rod end. The rotatable applicator is for rapid and evenly spreading coating material. Non-rotatable applicator is for mixing, dabbing, and applying coating material in hard to reach areas. The apparatus is small enough to be flipped over with a single hand motion, which allows the user to implement each applicator individually. The apparatus can be used for coating, such as paint, art work, make-up applications, body massasge or cooking practices.

Abstract: A lipstick case includes a stationary tube formed with an axially extending guide slot, a rotatable tube formed with an internal spiral groove and rotatably sleeved on the stationary tube, and a lipstick base provided inside the stationary tube and receiving a lipstick therein. The lipstick base has an outward radial projection which extends into the guide slot and the spiral groove. A sound generating unit is provided on a lower end of the stationary tube and is operable so as to generate sound when the rotatable tube is rotated relative to the stationary tube in order to move the projection of the lipstick base upwardly along the guide slot and the spiral groove and thereby protrude the lipstick out of the stationary tube.

Abstract: A dispenser cartridge loaded with identical mini-compacts containing a test sample of a particular cosmetic such as lip gloss or eye shadow, thereby making it possible for consumers, before purchasing this cosmetic, to try out the sample. The cartridge, which is vertically mounted, includes a gravity-feed channel accommodating a stack of mini-compacts, the lowermost of which rests on a ledge in alignment with an exit slot. Below the slot is a slidable ejector which when pulled out acts to withdraw the lowermost mini-compact through the slot. And when the ejector, after the withdrawn mini-compact is removed therefrom, is pushed back, then the mini-compact, which is now lowermost, falls on the ledge in readiness for the next ejector action. The cartridge, when exhausted, is refillable through a channel inlet at the upper end of the cartridge.

Abstract: In a brush, in particular a mascara brush, in which a plurality of bristles is secured between twisted segments of wire and extends on all sides from these twisted wire segments, it is provided for attaining a uniform distribution of tips while avoiding capillary effects at the bristles, that the bristles (4) are embodied as segments of fibers of round cross section, the diameter (D1 or D2) of which is alternatingly larger and smaller, viewed longitudinally.

Abstract: A sample of a cosmetic, such as a color, or a fragrance, is enclosed in a retaining cavity contained in a sampler. The sampler includes a base ply with a closure ply affixed to one side to cover a hole punched through the base ply to define the retaining cavity. A film ply is adhesively affixed to the other side of the base ply, also covering the punched hole, to thereby enclose the cosmetic in the retaining cavity. To use the sampler, the film ply is removed exposing the cosmetic.In a preferred embodiment, the sampler is made by punching a hole through a laminate formed of a base ply lying between a base ply adhesive and backing ply on one side and a liner adhesive and a liner ply on the other. The liner ply is removed and a closure ply affixed to the liner ply adhesive to form a retaining cavity. A cosmetic is then placed in the cavity. The backing ply is then removed, along with any residual cosmetic, and replaced by affixing a film ply to the base ply adhesive.

Abstract: An improved mascara brush is formed according to the standard twisted wire method, but utilizing heavily waved bristles instead of straight bristles. During the brush forming operation, the bristles orient so that the ends of the bristles are generally evenly distributed along the cylinder outline of the brush, i.e. the usual spiral groove is eliminated. The improved mascara brush has improved properties in that it picks up more mascara and more evenly distributes the mascara on the eyelash.

Abstract: An applicator pad formed of a cosmetic sponge material for use in applying makeup to a person's upper eyelid area. A cosmetic substance such as a pigmented gel, cream, liquid powder, or dry powder is impregnated within an inner surface of the applicator being disposed in an array of colors or tones corresponding with a preferred application of makeup in accordance with a particular user's facial features and skin tone. The applicator is adapted to be placed against the upper eyelid area with the inner surface having the impregnated cosmetic substance contacting the user's skin whereupon application of pressure to an opposite outer surface of the applicator and removal thereof from the upper eyelid area serves to apply the prearranged array of makeup to the upper eyelid area as desired.

Abstract: A mascara applicator having a brush which can be adjusted by a user from straight to curved comprising a wand within which is slidably disposed an adjusting rod connecting to manipulating means within the applicator handle. The rod is extendable into an applicator head on the end of the wand and may be straight so as to straighten a precurved applicator or curved so as to impart curvature to a straight applicator.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator tip has a plurality of dimples on an exterior surface thereof for receiving and dispensing a cosmetic. The tip is injection molded from a soft material to provide the tip with a pleasing "feel" when rubbed against the skin of a user. An air cushion within the tip can be varied to adjust or regulate the "feel" of the tip.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a moulded container (1) having an applicator handle (6) associated with it comprises moulding as a one piece unit the container (1) an applicator handle (6) and a frangible moulded connection (8) directly between the container (1) and the applicator handle (6).

Abstract: A sampler applicator for holding a predetermined amount of a spreadable-type product. The applicator includes a first member having a section forming a mold for the product. A second member is releaseably coupleable to the first member and includes an aperture in registration with the mold through which a predetermined amount of the product is inserted. The product assumes the shape of the mold and is anchored to the second member. The mold acts as a cover for the applicator.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel method for evenly applying cosmetics, especially mascara, to an applicator brush and to the eyelashes. A cosmetic applicator formed with an applicator brush is removed from a container holding the cosmetic in a manner such that the applicator brush rubs against an applicator brush belonging to another applicator, thereby cleaning the brush to remove loose particles of the cosmetic and also causing cosmetic in the vicinity of the rubbing brushes to mix. This mixing action tends to thin ends of the cylindrical container and wherein the eyelash brushes of each of the cosmetic applicators are positioned along substantially the same longitudinal axis when the cap means of both cosmetic applicators are capped onto the container.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved eyeliner applicator having a quantity of eyeliner-soaked material packed into the hollow space of its cap, whereby its felt tip is inserted into the eyeliner-soaked material when its cap is placed on its shank, thereby maintaining its tip wet with the eyeliner liquid. This arrangement permits automatic removal of dust from the tip surface every time the tip is inserted into the eyeliner-soaked material, thus maintaining the tip surface free of dust to assure a smooth supply of the eyeliner to the tip surface.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator such as a lipbrush is provided with an actuator which includes a tab part locating in and extending outwardly of a slot formed in an applicator barrel. By the sliding of the tab between opposite extreme ends of the slot, a lipbrush element is retracted or extended from within the barrel.

Abstract: A device for applying liquid mascara comprises a reservoir for accommodating the mascara and an applicator having an applicator surface with a ribbed profile. At least the part of the applicator which forms the applicator surface comprises a material for conveying the liquid mascara by a capillary action. That material may be a directed fibre material or a porous sintered plastic material.

Abstract: Device for make-up by transfer of colored substances to the skin from a relatively soft support applied to the skin and removed after transfer, characterized in that said support (1) is in cut-out form, that the pigments or colored powder type lacquers of the cosmetic type are deposited thereon in order to form a pigmented area (regions 2 to 7) having the contour of a predetermined region of the skin, with a distribution of the various colored substances and of their density in said zone which are such as to produce the effect of the final make-up, the adherence of the pigments to one another and to the support being, in the surface layer, weaker than their adherence to the skin so that their transfer to the skin is effected by simple application of the support to the section of skin to be made up.

Abstract: Conditioning system for lip rouge or make-up is provided. The system has two parts which are engageable with each other, with one of the parts being adapted to carry the required quantity of the product which is deposited as a layer by dipping, and the other part being adapted to form a closure of the system or to increase its total length.

Abstract: The brush (1) comprises a multiplicity of bristles (2) mounted on a core (3) and oriented transversely relative to this core. At least some of the ends (5) of the bristles (2) of the brush, furthest from the core (3), are shredded and have small hooks (6). These shredded ends (5) may be obtained by rotary grinding using a grinding wheel (8).

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator embodies two cosmetic applicator elements in a single barrel housing. One applicator element is slidably extendable from retracted position in the housing to extended use position wherein it is extended axially a distance from an opening at one end of the housing. The other applicator element rotatably is axially extended from retracted position in the housing to use position. The operating means by which each element is extended are located in the housing in such manner that the operating means associated with the said other element lies nested in the operating means associated with the first applicator element when that element is retracted. Thus, the length of the housing can be shortened and still accommodate both operating means since they occupy a common length extend in the housing. One applicator element can be a lipbrush and the other an eyeliner.

Abstract: A manicure device is described which comprises an applicator stick which, at one end, has an absorbent swab tip over one end of the stick and which at its opposed end merges with an integral manicure tip. The stick is preferably formed of a composite of polymer, e.g. polypropylene, and wood chip filler, e.g., a softwood chip filler.

Abstract: A sampler applicator for holding a predetermined amount of a spreadable-type product. The applicator includes a first elongated member having a first section for manual holding of the elongated member and a second section for holding the product. The second section includes a recessed portion defined by an upstanding wall which extends around the periphery thereof. The upstanding wall terminates in a relatively sharp edge with the sharp edge causing the product when in a melted state during manufacture to form a mound of the product extending above the upstanding wall.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator is provided having a brush with radially adjustable length bristles. The applicator includes a brush head, a shaft and a sleeve. The brush head has an elongated brush stem with a plurality of bristle tufts circumferentially attached radiating outwardly therefrom. A plurality of slots are provided in an end of the sleeve through which the bristle tufts are forced to protrude. The brush head and shaft to which the latter is attached are held within the sleeve. Upon rotation, the bristle tufts can wind or unwind, depending upon direction of rotation, around the brush stem. In this manner, the effective outward radial length of each bristle tuft can be rendered adjustable.

Abstract: A lipstick applicator composed of a sheet of paper having a rounded lower edge, an upper edge to be grasped and pair of side edges extending between the upper and lower edges and wherein a lower zone of the sheet on the opposite main faces is coated with lipstick to be removed by grasping the card between the lips of a user and pulling outwardly, wherein the applicator preferably includes an envelope sized to receive the applicator card and protectively jacket the same until ready for use.

Abstract: The brush (1) comprises a multiplicity of bristles (2) mounted on a core (3) and oriented transversely relative to this core. At least some of the ends (5) of the bristles (2) of the brush, furthest from the core (3), are shredded and have small hooks (6). These shredded ends (5) may be obtained by rotary grinding using a grinding wheel (8).

Abstract: Device is a cylindrical stick made of paper, cloth, plastic, wood, metal, or other synthetic resinous material impregnated on its inner surface with a portion of cosmetic lipstick product. The shaft is supported during horizontal orientation by two finger held ends of the cylindrical shaft which allow for easy placement of the device between the lips and transfer of the corresponding lipstick product to the lips.

Abstract: A tapered and contoured brush for applying fluid materials such as nail polish to nail surfaces of a user is described. The bristle body of the present invention is fixed to a handle which may be integrally connected to a container cap. The bristle body is comprised of proximate, distal, superior, and inferior edges, the latter being tapered to minimize undesirable application of polish to surrounding cuticle surfaces to eliminate cuticle trauma and also to prevent accumulation of polish on the proximate edge of the bristle body. The bristles of the bristle body are contoured to the shape of users' nails and comprise a bristle body of greater width than prior art brushes in order to provide a more uniform and quick application. In addition, the bristles readily bend and yield laterally to prevent the streaking effect commonly exhibited by prior art brushes. The inferior surface is to include a ledge to enhance the application of the nail polish.

Abstract: A cosmetic sampler comprising a base support, a coating of a cosmetic composition of predetermined thickness disposed upon the base support, a cover and a multiplicity of projections extending through the coating in a direction substantially transverse to the plane of the base support and cover and having a length greater than the thickness of the coating. The coating composition is transferable to a user upon lifting up of the cover in order to remove it.

Abstract: This brush is constituted in the conventional manner by an elongate central core around which there are implanted substantially radially disposed bristles (3) which are regularly distributed. According to the invention, the bristles (3) have at their surface at least partly, preferably all, at least one capillary channel (8) which is advantageously rectilinear, extending substantially from their base as far as their tip. In particular, a cruciform cross section is chosen, as represented below. The capillary channels constitute regularly disposed locations for mascara reserves and allowing on application a fast and efficient transfer of the mascara to the eyelashes with a view to a homogeneous make up.

Abstract: A cosmetic pencil capable of advancing a soft cosmetic mass a short predetermined distance. The pencil has a lower barrel which includes a gripping disk stop. A hollow sheath member is held in the lower barrel and has an outwardly facing cam surface. A holding tube is rotatably inserted into the lower barrel and surrounds the sheath member. The holding tube also has a cam surface, and a spring member and gripping disk surround a push rod which extends into the center portion of the sheath which holds the soft cosmetic mass. Turning the holding tube forces the sheath inwardly, and the gripping disk holds the push rod steady with respect to the lower barrel and, thus, a small amount of cosmetic mass is moved upwardly by the movement of the sheath with respect to the push rod.

Abstract: A brush (1) includes a multitude of bristles (8) wedged in the spirals of at least two branches (9, 10) of a helically twisted metal wire that form the core of the brush. The bristles (8) of the brush have a flat cross section, that is, a section the long dimension of which is equal to at least twice the short dimension and at most equal to five times this short dimension, and the bristles (8) are corkscrewed.

Abstract: The invention provides a dual cosmetic applicator and container for applying cosmetic, especially mascara, to the eyelashes in which a pair of eyelash brushes engage each other on the inside of a container holding a quantity of cosmetic. When an eyelash brush is removed from the container its bristles rub against the bristles of the other brush so as to mix the cosmetic which is applied to the brush. This mixing action tends to thin thixotropic cosmetic like mascara, making application of mascara to the eyelashes easier.

Abstract: Cosmetic applicator for applying a liquid, particularly a solving medium to the human skin for removing a make-up or rouge from the skin. The applicator includes a container with a tampon impregnated with a solving medium therein and an applicator tip which can be easily replaced with a new one after the used tip has become contaminated.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a swivel cosmetic container of propel/repel variety wherein metering action is achieved by plural resilient detent engagements which are readily sensed as multiple equal subdivisions of each single revolution of the parts exposed for manipulated relative rotation. And a single elastomeric seal ring establishes hermetic sealing of container contents as well as detent retention of an applied closure cap.

Abstract: A nail polish applicator has an elongated shank having a bottle cap for engagement with a nail polish bottle at one end and a rectangular foam rubber sponge nail polish applicator at an opposite end. In a first embodiment, a rectangular scraping plate is secured overlying one side face of the rectangular sponge and has a sharpened scraping edge extending slightly beyond a bottom surface of the sponge. The scraping edge is utilized for scraping polish from nail cuticles, stirring polish within the bottle and scraping polish from the side walls of the polish bottle. In a second embodiment, the scraping plate is secured on a bottom surface of the sponge and has a concave bottom surface, forming spaced parallel side scraping edges.

Abstract: A roller liquid applicator wherein restrictedly rotatable cylinder members store liquid and with bearing arms with an extended grip to reach all areas of a person's body, relative rotation of the members controlling the discharge of liquid through a valve and distributed by a manifold into a sleeve for application by rolling onto the person's body.

Abstract: The present invention is a nail hydration device in which a substrate sheet or film, suitable for application to the fingernail or toenail surface, includes a moisturizing constituent for hydrating the nail material. Preferably, the film is a polymeric film, more preferably a moisture vapor permeable polymeric film, adjacent to which is incorporated an aqueous phospholipid composition, an adhesive layer, and optional hydrolyzed animal protein (gelatin, collagen, etc.). The most preferred aqueous phospholipid composition contains water and soya phospholipids such as, for example, an aqueous soya lecithin emulsion. Typically, the aqueous phospholipid composition is dispersed within the adhesive layer. The films or tapes, which may be backed with a release liner and/or precut in the appropriate shapes, are applied to the exposed fingernails or toenails to hydrate and otherwise treat the nail material to prevent nail brittleness. The films or tapes may be applied periodically on a nightly (i.e.

Abstract: A container for products applicable to the scalp comprising an elongated and hollow reservoir portion with a base end and an application end opposite each other, a housing being formed at the application end which houses a sphere or revolution body that freely revolves therein, the object of the invention being that of providing a container of this type which allows a more accurate dosage of the product contained therein and a simultaneous application with other products in the desired proportions. This object is achieved by providing a flange portion integral with the reservoir portion near the base end of the reservoir portion, the container being individually fittable onto a support that is common to other similar containers. The present invention further proposes a support base with fitting elements to receive a plurality of containers of this type.

Abstract: A container, a cap to be screwed thereon, a stem carrying at one end a brush, and elastic or the like connected at one end to the cap and undergoing loading when the latter is unscrewed, and connected at its other end to a mobile member carrying the brush holder stem, there being provided linkages to transmit movement to the brush holder stem by way of the mobile member, controllable member which provides friction acting on the mobile member and arranged to allow the stem to move only when required, and a member arranged to prevent rotation of the mobile member during the unscrewing of the cap in order to allow loading of the elastic.

Abstract: A disposable medicinal applicator pad capable of being reshaped from a substantially flat configuration for storage to a puff configuration for use on a patient and a applicator pad dispenser for storing and dispensing a plurality of disposable medicinal applicator pads when in the substantially flat configuration, each disposable medicinal applicator pad comprises a pair of porous, absorbent membranes secured together by a continuous thread with a basting about the periphery thereof to retain a medicinal powder therebetween, the continuous thread includes a loop or grasping element whereby the continuous thread may be drawn or gathered about the periphery of the pair of porous, absorbent membranes by pulling or drawing the grasping element to reshape the disposable medicinal applicator pad to the puff configuration such that the medicinal powder may be applied to a specific area of the patient's body to reduce excoriation and maintain the normal pH level.

Abstract: A cosmetic demonstrator comprising a substantially conical container having cylindrical sidewalls with first and second ends connected thereto wherein the first end contains a concave depression for storing the cosmetic and the second end contains a central opening extending throughout the container and defined by the cylindrical sidewalls and the first end thereof, for allowing manipulation of the container. Additionally, the containers are stackable, disposable and utilized in a one-time application.

Abstract: An applicator for scrubbing an eyelid and a sealed, contaminant-excluding package thereof. The applicator includes an absorbent tip pre-wet for applying a liquid to an eyelid and affixed adjacent to a handle that is held firmly between the fingers for optimal control and safety near the eyeball.

Abstract: This brush, in particular for the application of mascara to the eyelashes, is constituted by a central elongate core which is surrounded at least partly by bristles radially implanted along longitudinal rows, one row of longer bristles whose ends constitute a ridge alternating with one row of shorter bristles. According to the invention, the ends of the bristles situated between two adjacent ridges are contained in a surface-envelope with a non-convex profile (flat or with a concave profile). During making up, the lashes are separated by the bristles of each ridge and they are charged with the make-up product coming from the regions situated between the ridges which can constitute, by an appropriate choice of the number of ridges (four in particular), a large application surface. The manufacture of such a brush is extremely simple since it suffices to effect a peripheral milling of a brush of the conventional type.

Abstract: An applicator and/or scrub saturated with a desired fluid is packaged in a sealed, liquid-impervious pouch. The liquid-carrying applicator or scrub is made from open-cell, polyurethane foam. A cylinder of the foam is mounted on a stick. The tip end of the foam applicator is fastened to the tip of the stick in a manner that creates a rounded smooth tip. The tip end of the foam applicator may be formed into a smaller brush-like shape.

Abstract: A brush, allowing a rapid and even application of mascara, as well as a proper separation of the lashes, comprises a central core 202 formed from a metallic twisted wire holding a helical array of radial bristles 203 disposed in a regular manner. The bristles 203 have a diameter of from 0.10 to 0.25 mm and the number of bristles 203, per turn is from approximately 10 to 40. The bristles, 203a of the free end of the brush 201 can be more densely arranged for making-up the lashes of the lower eyelid.

Abstract: A cosmetics package according to the invention includes a container for a liquid, semi-liquid, paste-like or viscous cosmetics material, e.g. mascara, and a plurality of material applicators detachably secured to the container and having elongate portions projecting into the container. There is a plurality of openings into the container, each opening being defined by a projecting neck onto which a closure cap portion of a respective applicator can be detachably secured, e.g. by screw-fitting. The elongate portion of each applicator comprises a shaft attached at one end to the closure cap and having at its other end a material-retaining/applicating portion. The interior of the container may be sub-divided into mutually separate spaces for containing different cosmetics material, each opening providing access into a respective one of said spaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved cosmetic container and applicator comprising: (a) a container having an open and a closed end; (b) an applicator including a cap, an elongated rod, and a brush; (c) an upper wiper element located at or near the open end of the container; and (d) a lower wiper element located further from the open end of the container than the first wiper element, the lower wiper serving to divide the container into two chambers. The upper wiper removes excess makeup from the brush when it is removed from the container and, preferably, also wipes the surface of the rod clean when the rod is removed from the container. The lower wiper cleans the brush after every use, thereby virtually eliminating the building up and drying of makeup that would otherwise occur on the brush.

Abstract: Wax-base or emollient-base cosmetic compositions may be provided as samples on carrying sheets by providing the carrying sheet with a window sheet having a hole therein to expose said cosmetic composition, and a cover sheet over said window sheet to protect said exposed composition from incidental contact.

Abstract: An improved liquid applicator especially suitable for applying suntan lotion or the like to the skin includes a bottle for holding suntan lotion with a cap for closing the bottle. The inner surface of the cap is coupled to a shaft having a plurality of applicator pads coupled to its end. The applicator pads are preferrably are made of a synthetic or artificial skin material which are resiliently urged away from the shaft. There is an actuator sleeve surrounding a portion of the shaft and coupled to the applicator pads which resiliently urge the sleeve toward the cap. The end of the sleeve closest to the cap includes a cam which operates in cooperation with a mating surface on the inner side of the cap to allow the actuator sleeve to be locked into a position which urges the applicator pads away from the shaft. The outer side of the cap is preferrably shaped to form a comfortable handle and includes a storage compartment for storage of keys, money and the like at the beach.