Shaving brush

Abstract

An shaving brush is provided having synthetic bristles arranged in a tuft, the bristles having the appearance, texture and feel of badger fur and antibacterial properties. The bristles may be attached at a first end to a ferrule. Advantageously, a shaving brush according to the present invention features improved durability and hygienics while maintaining the appearance of genuine badger fur.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to brushes and, more particularly, to applicator brushes with natural-looking bristles that provide improved hygienic application of skin products, such as shaving cream.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Brushes made with natural and / or synthetic bristles are used for a variety of activities involving the application of various products and substances. Specially designed brushes may be employed where specific control is needed during application of e.g., cosmetic / hygienic substances and materials. In the cosmetics industry, bristles which comprise or resemble genuine beaver, badger, mink, etc. are highly valued. However, many of such animals are protected species, and thus their furs are not legally or commercially obtainable.[0003]There are numerous cosmetic and / or hygienic substances and materials provided in an array of forms designed for application to various surfaces, especially human skin. Regardless...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The present invention provides an improved applicator brush instrument having bristles which resemble genuine natural fibers (e.g., badger fur) yet are fully antimicrobial and configured for use in a shaving brush The bristles may be arranged in any formation (e.g., in a substantially cylindrical formation and secured at a first end via a cylindrical unitary ferrule or bushing). Advantageously, a brush according to the present invention provides improved hygienic qualities and durability via bristles having antimicrobial properties imparted therein. Furthermore, a brush according to the present invention has the texture, feel and appearance of costly and difficult-to-acquire badger fur, yet is comprised of synthetic materials.

[0008]The bristles of a brush head according to an aspect of the present invention may be comprised of a single or multiple lengths and proportions and arranged and distributed in a tuft having any desired density. Accordingly, maximum take-up and effective application of various substances, while optimizing hygienic properties of the brush head, is facilitated.

Problems solved by technology

However, many of such animals are protected species, and thus their furs are not legally or commercially obtainable.

However, such brushes are generally limited in their long-term use as applicators, especially, e.g., with respect to the application of wet products (liquid or semi-solid substances).

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