System for attaching artificial eyelashes on a tape strip

Abstract

The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and, more particularly, to a system and method for attaching, the artificial eyelashes to a tape strip. The system includes an elongated strip having an edge that runs along a length of the elongated strip. A plurality of artificial eyelashes are attached along the length of the elongated strip, each of the artificial eyelashes having a lash end, with the artificial eyelashes attached with the strip such that the lash ends are not flush with the edge of the elongated strip.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a non-provisional application of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 761,565, filed on Feb. 6, 2013, entitled, “Lashes on Tape.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002](1) Field of Invention[0003]The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and, more particularly, to a system for attaching the artificial eyelashes to a tape strip[0004](2) Description of Related Art[0005]Eyelash extensions have been a popular cosmetic enhancement for several years. Eyelash extensions are applied to a user's natural eyelashes to save the user time and enhance their natural beauty.[0006]Currently, there are many types of artificial eyelashes on the market, some better than others. Historically, artificial eyelashes were made of several artificial eyelashes that were adhered to a sticky strip. The sticky strip would then be applied to the user's eyelid to provide many artificial eyelashes in one easy procedure. A problem with the traditional artific...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is about a system for attaching artificial eyelashes to a tape strip. The system includes an elongated strip with artificial eyelashes attached along its length. The eyelashes are not flush with the edge of the strip, but instead are positioned off to the side. The invention also includes a method for using the system. The technical effect is that this system makes it easier to attach artificial eyelashes to a tape strip, providing a more convenient and efficient way to apply them to the eye.

Problems solved by technology

A problem with the traditional artificial eyelashes is that they are bulky and do not look natural.

A problem with single eyelash extensions is that they are difficult to adhere to packaging for individual use, Traditionally, single eyelash extensions are attached with their ends against and in line with a sticky strip as depicted in FIGS.

However, such a configuration does not allow for the ends to protrude from both sides of the tape strip.

Importantly, while they look nice, a problem exists because the ends of the eyelash extensions are not clean since the glue on the tape strip may stick to the end (root) of the eyelash extensions when drawn from the tape strip, which affects the ability of the eyelash extension adhesive to properly glue the eyelash extension with the natural lash.

This glue can create a problem when attempting to apply the eyelash extension adhesive and, further, could inhibit the ability of the eyelash extension adhesive from properly adhering to the user's natural lashes.

Another problem with the prior art is with respect to flared lashes / branched lashes (i.e., many lashes merged together) that are positioned against the tape (in the configuration depicted in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 3).

When there are many lashes merged together, it can be difficult to peel them from the tape or, in some cases, after peeling the branched lashes from the tape the flared lashes separate or break.

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