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Make up applicator with oppositely attached flexible, nonporous tips

a technology of flexible tips and applicators, which is applied in the direction of packaging foodstuffs, transportation and packaging, packaging goods types, etc., can solve the problems of lipstick being invariably wasted, lipstick being dirty or contaminated with bacteria, and causing complications for users

Pending Publication Date: 2017-02-09
LITTLEWOOD MELANIE
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The invention is a device and method for applying makeup to the face. It includes a handle with two tip connectors, nonporous applicator tips made of silicone, and a package of makeup. The user puts makeup on one of the applicator tips and then applies it to the face. This invention is suitable for applying lipstick and eyeliner.

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After repeated usage, the lipstick can become dirty or contaminated with bacteria.
Also, some of the lipstick is invariably wasted as the user nears the end of the lipstick supply.
Also, eyeliner is usually applied with brushes that may also can become dirty and contaminated, resulting in complications for the user.

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[0009]In the present invention, Applicant has discovered that a clay sculpting tool having oppositely attached silicone tips may be used to apply makeup onto the face of a human being. Specifically, Applicant has discovered that lipstick and eyeliner may be very effectively applied to the face using the tool described above in the background section that is sold for the specific purpose of sculpting clay.

[0010]FIG. 1 shows a preferred makeup applicator 1. Make-up applicator 1 includes handle 2. In a preferred embodiment handle 2 is wood. Aluminum tip connectors 3 and 4 are rigidly attached to opposite ends of handle 2 by crimping at crimps 5 and 6, respectively. Silicone tips 7 and 8 are rigidly attached to tip connectors 3 and 4, respectively.

[0011]In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, silicone tip 8 includes cupped bevel 9. FIGS. 2-4 show detailed views of silicone tip 8 showing cupped bevel 9 in greater detail. FIGS. 3 and 4 show side views of tip 8 so that the dept...

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Abstract

A device and method for applying makeup to a user's face. To apply makeup, the user obtains a makeup application device. The makeup application device has a handle with two tip connectors connected to each end. Flexible, nonporous applicator tips are connected to each of the two tip connectors. The user then places makeup onto one of the applicator tips and then applies the makeup to her face. In a preferred embodiment the applicator tips are fabricated from hypoallergenic silicone and are used to apply lipstick and eyeliner primarily.

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[0001]The present invention relates to makeup applicators, and in particular, to reusable makeup applicators for applying face makeup.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Facial makeup is commonly applied to the faces of women throughout the world. Typically, lipstick is rubbed directly onto the lips. After repeated usage, the lipstick can become dirty or contaminated with bacteria. Also, some of the lipstick is invariably wasted as the user nears the end of the lipstick supply. Also, eyeliner is usually applied with brushes that may also can become dirty and contaminated, resulting in complications for the user.Clay Sculpting Tools[0003]Clay sculpting tools are known. Clay sculpting tools may include a handle having silicone flexible tips that are used to mold and manipulate clay. These clay sculpting tools are commonly available. One such tool is purchased from Shanghai Joykey International Trading Co. with offices in China (part no. HB-DTCS0206).BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS[0004...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D40/26A45D34/04
CPCA45D34/04A45D40/26A45D40/24A45D2200/1009A45D2200/1072
Inventor LITTLEWOOD, MELANIE
Owner LITTLEWOOD MELANIE
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