Makeup tool

Abstract

A makeup tool includes a body portion with an elongated handle and a pair of arm portions. The pair of arm portions are spaced apart from one another such that an open space exists between the pair of arm portions. At least one collection sheet is removeably secured to each arm and spans the open space between the pair of arm portions. The handle is downwardly angled with respect to the pair of arm portions to allow a user to more easily grab the handle and position an edge of the at least one sheet against or adjacent a face of the user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 258,014, filed Nov. 4, 2009, entitled “Make-up Tool”, in the names of Timothy Smith and Jocelyn Smith, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference, as through set forth fully herein.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to a tool for assisting a person in applying makeup while also minimizing any associated mess that is known to accompany makeup application. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tool that can be placed adjacent a user's eye to collect any particles that may fall while applying makeup to their face.BACKGROUND ART[0003]A common problem encountered during the application of cosmetic eye makeup such as eye shadow or mascara has been the soiling of areas beneath the eye as a result of fallen eye makeup particles or falling onto clothing or other items. This can result in the mak...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]It is therefore an advantage of the present invention to provide a makeup tool that can be easily cleaned after use to prevent makeup collected on the tool from migrating to a user's clothing or other items.

[0008]It is another advantage of the present invention to provide a makeup tool that is configured to more accurately adapt to a user's face and therefore capture and collect a maximum amount of falling makeup particles.

[0009]It is a further advantage of the present invention to provide a makeup tool that can be readily reused for multiple makeup applications.

[0010]It is still another advantage of the present invention to provide a makeup tool that assists in more effectively collecting makeup particles that may fall during application.

[0011]It is yet another advantage of the present invention to provide a makeup tool that can be readily cleaned of any makeup particles after each use.

[0012]In accordance with the above and the other advantages of the present invention, a makeup tool is provided. The makeup tool includes a body portion with an elongated handle and a pair of arm portions. The pair of arm portions are spaced apart from one another such that an open space exists between the pair of arm portions. At least one collection sheet is removeably secured to each aim and spans the open space between the pair of arm portions. The handle is angled with respect to the pair of arm portions when viewed from the side to allow a user to more easily grab the handle and position an edge of the at least one sheet against or adjacent a face of the user.

Problems solved by technology

A common problem encountered during the application of cosmetic eye makeup such as eye shadow or mascara has been the soiling of areas beneath the eye as a result of fallen eye makeup particles or falling onto clothing or other items.

This can result in the makeup in that area needing to be removed and reapplied.

While numerous devices for shielding one's face during the application of eye makeup have been proposed to address this issue, none have gained widespread acceptance as they all suffer from some disadvantages.

Among the disadvantages of previous eye makeup shields or tools was that they required frequent cleaning in order to remove makeup collected thereon.

Also, the placement of a shield on a table after use resulted in the collected makeup particles falling from the shield and onto the support surface.

While these disposable makeup shields address the cleaning issue, they raise other issues, including cost.

For example, many prior makeup shields are relatively clumsy and difficult to handle, which makes them difficult to orient properly in order to ensure maximum makeup collection.

Additionally, many prior makeup shields include a sharp edge which is uncomfortable if not held in exactly the correct position on a user's face.

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