Lip cream applicator

a technology of lip cream and applicator, which is applied in the field of applications, can solve the problems of user's finger becoming stained and hygienic problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-12-02
GEKA BRUSH
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0008] According to the invention, this object is attained by a plurality of grooves and ribs being provided on the surface of the applicator. Th...

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This will give a user a direct sensation of application, but is accompanied with the drawback that, in the process, the user cannot observe the application to her lips because ...

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[0025] As seen in FIGS. 1 to 4, an applicator 1 according to the invention consists of soft plastic material (trade name Santoprene). It has an almond-shaped basic form and is provided with a stem connection attachment 2 which includes a locking groove 3 for snap-in engagement with a handle.

[0026] At its front end, the applicator 1 has an approximately conical tip 4.

[0027] As seen in particular from FIG. 3, the central longitudinal axis 6 of the applicator 1, and consequently the surface of the applicator, comprises a downward convexity.

[0028] The surface of the applicator 1 is provided with a plurality of ribs 7 and grooves 8 which encircle the basic body straightly and in parallel, as seen in FIG. 4.

[0029] In the exemplary embodiment, the width B of the ribs is 0.3 mm and the depth T is 0.2 mm.

[0030] Cross-sectionally, the ribs 7 and the grooves 8 are approximately rectangular.

[0031] The embodiment, seen in FIGS. 5 to 7, of an applicator 1' according to the invention, is also prov...

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Abstract

In an applicator for a decoration lip cream or lip-care cream or the like of comparatively soft plastic material for being mounted on a stem or a stem connection attachment, it is provided, for defined and efficient application accompanied with accurate contouring, that the applicator has a surface comprising a plurality of ribs and grooves.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The invention relates to an applicator for liquid, viscous or creamy substances for decoration, cure or lip-care purposes or the like of comparatively soft plastic material for being mounted on a stem or a stem connection attachment.[0003] 2. Background Art[0004] Conventionally, lip cosmetics are predominantly applied by means of a so-called lipstick, the cosmetic being of comparatively solid, dimensionally stable consistency and the molded part formed by the cosmetic being screwed out of a protective sleeve for use and screwed down again for storing.[0005] For application of lip cosmetics of soft and even liquid consistency, it has been known to keep the cosmetics in a container of the type of a bottle, similarly to nail varnish, and to provide a soft plastic applicator with a stem on the inside of a screw cap that closes the container.[0006] Finally, it has also been known to pick up lip cosmetics manually by dipping a finger into a comparati...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D34/04
CPCA45D34/042A45D34/045
Inventor FISCHER, WERNERDUMLER, NORBERT
Owner GEKA BRUSH
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