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Application devices and brushes for use therewith

a technology of application devices and brushes, which is applied in the field of applications devices and brushes for use therewith, can solve the problems of product inevitability was

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-09-30
STRONG TERESA
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[0010] By providing a cosmetics brush that can be stored within a lipstick tube containing a partially used lipstick, the present invention allows the cosmetics brush to be conveniently stored and transported when not required for application of lipstick. As the brush is stored within the lipstick, there is no chance of it becoming lost within say a handbag or soiling articles within the handbag. Such a cosmetics brush is therefore particularly convenient for use when a user wishes to apply lipstick in a public place since the brush can be easily stored when not required and quickly located when the user wishes to apply lipstick.
[0030] Preferably the mirror comprises means for attachment to the lipstick tube so that the lipstick tube and mirror arrangement can be conveniently carried together.

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The problem with such arrangements is that some product is inevitably wasted, as it is retained within the pomade cup.

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[0061] FIG. 5 shows the invention.

[0062] The features of this embodiment are generally similar to that of the above described embodiment except that the brush 1' differs in detail.

[0063] In particular it will be noted in this embodiment that the flange 7' of the brush 1' does not extend as far as the inner wall of the lipstick tube 6. This will be sufficient, however, to prevent the handle 8' of the brush 1' contacting the tube 6 and thus avoid soiling.

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[0064] Also the aperture 11 of the first embodiment has been replaced by a pair of recesses 11' on respective sides of the handle 8' in this embodiment, and the flange 7' is arranged further up the brush 1', about one third of the way along the brush 1'.

[0065] FIG. 6 shows a number of alternative forms of cosmetics brush that are also suitable for use in accordance with the present invention. Each of the various forms of cosmetics brush shown are sized to be receivable within a lipstick case 2 containing a partially used stick of lipstick 4 and include handle portions 8 and support portions 7.

[0066] The support portions 7 define the outer lateral extent of the brushes and typically comprise disk-shaped elements 7 as in the earlier embodiment, although they could comprise other types of formation such as discrete projections 12, as shown in FIG. 6(a) or longitudinally extending ribs 13 as shown in FIG. 6(b).

[0067] The handle portions 8 can take many various forms but are preferably a...

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A cosmetics brush [[1]] for applying lipstick that can be stored within a lipstick tube [[6]] containing a partially used lipstick [[4]], thus allowing the brush [[1]] to be conveniently stored and transported when not required for application of lipstick. The invention additionally provides a mirror arrangement [[30]] for attachment to a lipstick tube so that the lipstick tube and mirror arrangement [[30]] can be conveniently carried together. The mirror arrangement [[30]] preferably comprises a rectangular portion of mirrored glass or plastic [[31]] sized to generally correspond to the length and width of a typical lipstick case, and may be attached to the lipstick case by a resilient band. The cosmetics brush 1and mirror arrangement [[30]] may be used together and are particularly convenient for applying lipstick in a public place.

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[0001] Applicants hereby claim foreign priority benefits under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119 of PCT Patent Application No. PCT / GB02 / 03167 filed Jul. 10, 2002 and Great Britain Patent Application No. 0116965.5 filed Jul. 11, 2001, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference.[0002] 1. Technical Field[0003] The present invention relates to devices for use in the application of products such as cosmetics, and more particularly to devices for use in the application of lipstick of the type provided in stick form and to brushes for use therewith.[0004] 2. Background Art[0005] Lipsticks in stick form, as opposed to liquid or palette type lipsticks, are widely used and typically comprise a stick of lipstick contained within a lipstick case. The term "lipstick" as used hereinafter is intended to encompass not only traditional cosmetic products for application of colour to the lips, but also other cosmetic products such as lip plumpers and concealer sticks, and also non-cosmetic produ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D34/06A45D40/00A45D40/06A45D40/18A45D40/26A45D42/02
CPCA45D40/06A45D40/18A45D2040/0006A45D42/02A45D40/262
Inventor STRONG, TERESAKEARSLEY, PAUL
Owner STRONG TERESA
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