Al technical title is built by PatSnap Al team. It summarizes the technical point description of the patent document.
a technology of mascara applicator and dispenser, which is applied in the field of cosmetics, can solve the problems of eyelash sticking together, eyelash clumping, and the number of hazards associated with the use and application of eye cosmetics, and achieve the effects of reducing the chance of eyelash injury, reducing the potential for mascara contamination, and facilitating and proper storage of mascara
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-05
CAREY BARBARA
View PDF28 Cites 17 Cited by
Summary
Abstract
Description
Claims
Application Information
AI Technical Summary
This helps you quickly interpret patents by identifying the three key elements:
Problems solved by technology
Method used
Benefits of technology
Benefits of technology
[0007]The present invention is directed to a mascara system and applicator that provides for easy and proper storage of the mascara and reduce the potential for contamination of the mascara that can result in the growth of bacteria or fungi. The mascara system and applicator also provides safety features that reduce the chance of injury to eyes or eyelashes when the mascara is being applied. The system and applicator also allows for changing applicator tips and / or mascara formations without requiring replacement of the entire system or applicator.
Problems solved by technology
There are a number of deficiencies with prior art mascara systems and devices.
Also, the applicator brush typically applies the mascara to uneven eyelashes causing the mascara to clump together and / or causing the eyelashes to stick together.
There are also a number of hazards associated with the use and application of eye cosmetics, such as mascara.
For example, when mascara is not stored properly and / or if the mascara container is not closed properly, dangerous bacteria or fungi can grow within the mascara.
The bacteria or fungi once in the mascara can get into the user's eyes when the mascara is applied to eyelashes and lead to infection.
Method used
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more
Image
Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
Click on the blue label to locate the original text in one second.
Reading with bidirectional positioning of images and text.
Smart Image
Examples
Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test
Embodiment Construction
[0035]Referring to FIG. 1, a system 100 in accordance with the embodiments of the invention includes a motorized applicator unit 121 and a container unit 101 that detachably couples to the motorized applicator unit 121. The motorized applicator unit 121 includes an applicator brush 107 and a revolving running staff 113. The container unit 101 is configured to detachably couple to the motorized applicator unit 121 and over the brush applicator 107 through one or more securing features 109. Suitable securing features include, but are not limited to, snap features and compression features and / or protrusion or nodule features with matched contoured grooved or slotted features, also referred to herein as twist and lock securing features. The securing features provide a user feedback that encourages proper use of the mascara system, adds to the longevity to the mascara and reduces the risk contamination to the mascara. For example, the twist and lock feature provides a tactile and / or audi...
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more
PUM
Login to view more
Abstract
A mascara dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes an applicator unit with an applicator brush attached to a revolving running staff surrounded by a stabilizing sleeve. The applicator unit is configured to automatically revolve the applicator brush in a selectable direction and/or at a selectable rotational speed via a control pad or switch. The system also includes a container unit that holds a mascara formulation or a replaceable mascara cartridge. In some embodiments, the mascara dispensing system includes features to extrude the mascara.
Description
RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]This patent application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 466,946, filed on May 15, 2009, titled, “WINDABLE MASCARA APPLICATOR AND DISPENSER”, which is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 005,723, filed on Dec. 28, 2007, titled, “MASCARA APPLICATOR AND DISPENSER”, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 (e) of the co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 964,989, filed Aug. 15, 2007, and entitled “MASCARA APPLICATOR AND DISPENSER.” The co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 466,946, filed on May 15, 2009, titled, “WINDABLE MASCARA APPLICATOR AND DISPENSER,” co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 005,723, filed on Dec. 28, 2007, titled, “MASCARA APPLICATOR AND DISPENSER” and the Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 964,989, filed Aug. 15, 2007, and entitled “MASCARA APPLICATOR AND DISPENSER” are all also hereby incorporated by referenc...
Claims
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more
Application Information
Patent Timeline
Application Date:The date an application was filed.
Publication Date:The date a patent or application was officially published.
First Publication Date:The earliest publication date of a patent with the same application number.
Issue Date:Publication date of the patent grant document.
PCT Entry Date:The Entry date of PCT National Phase.
Estimated Expiry Date:The statutory expiry date of a patent right according to the Patent Law, and it is the longest term of protection that the patent right can achieve without the termination of the patent right due to other reasons(Term extension factor has been taken into account ).
Invalid Date:Actual expiry date is based on effective date or publication date of legal transaction data of invalid patent.
Login to view more
Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
Login to view more 
Login to view more