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Cosmetic system

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-11-07
BROWN TANYA E
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[0013] It is a still further objective of the present invention to provide an improved method and apparatus for carrying and using cosmetics and skin care products which is economical to implement and simple in operation.
[0014] It is a further objective of the present invention to provide an improved method and apparatus for carrying and using cosmetics and skin care products which is more economical than prior art approaches.
[0015] It is a still further objective of the present invention to provide an improved method and apparatus for carrying and using cosmetics and skin care products which can be readily implemented using existing cosmetic and skin care compounds.

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Convenience in cosmetics use is even more important when they are used on a daily basis.
Needless to say, keeping track of all of these brushes and having them available when needed can be a tedious chore.
While professional makeup artists usually apply their skills with consistently favorable results, most makeup is applied by the wearer, who often is not professionally trained to do so.
Prior art makeup brushes and makeup systems have fallen short in this regard.

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[0030] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates an automatic lip dispenser brush. This dispenser holds product within barrel 1 that is dispensed by way of clicking button 2 from the bottom as will be explained with referenced to FIGS. 12-14. Barrel 1 can hold different formulas of lip cosmetic product which are dispensed to brush 3 when button 2 is clicked. Brush 3 is a standard size and can be made with a synthetic or natural hair.

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrated an automatic foundation dispenser brush which is similar in operation to the lip dispenser brush illustrated in FIG. 1 and dispenses a foundation cosmetic within barrel 4 to brush 6 by clicking button 5.

[0033] FIG. 3 illustrates an automatic powder dispenser brush for cosmetic face powder, blush, bronzer, etc. This dispenser includes a protective brush shield 10 and cap 11 for easy transport as will be discussed with respect to FIG. 12. The hair...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for holding and applying beauty and skin care products to the face in the form of a cosmetic brush dispensing assembly with an integral product dispensing mechanism. The assembly includes a barrel for holding a cosmetic compound and a dispensing mechanism for forcing the compound up to a cometic applicator brush for application to a user's face. In one embodiment, the dispensing mechanism is formed of a ratchet displacement device which is activated by pushing a button. In another embodiment, the dispensing mechanism is formed of a screw displacement device which is activated by turning a wheel.

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REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATION[0001] This application claims priority to Provisional Application Serial No. 60 / 140,444 filed Jun. 23, 1999 and entitled "Cosmetic System."[0002] The present invention is generally related to the field of cosmetics and beauty aids and more specifically, is directed to a method and apparatus for holding and applying beauty and skin care products to the face.[0003] The cosmetics industry is already quite large and continues to grow by some estimates as much as 5 percent a year. In recent years, cosmetic buying trends have changed from seasonal sales centered around gift-giving holidays, such as Christmas, to more even purchasing through out the year. This trends is driven, at least to some degree, by increasing numbers of females entering the work place and the attendant need to use cosmetics on a daily basis. In addition, cosmetics use among men is on the rise and is expected to continue.[0004] Today, there is a premium to be placed on products that are...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D40/26A46B11/00
CPCA45D40/262A46B2200/1046A46B11/0024
Inventor BROWN, TANYA E.
Owner BROWN TANYA E