Applicator for artificial eyelashes

Abstract

An accessory (1) of artificial eyelashes (2) consisting of a lash band (3) for fastening the accessory to the eyelid and artificial eyelashes protruding therefrom, wherein the artificial eyelashes are positioned individually and at a distance from each other on the lash band.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to decorative artificial eyelashes according to the general term of claim 1. Background Technology

[0002] False eyelashes have become increasingly popular in the beauty world. Throughout Western history, long and glamorous eyelashes have been a trend primarily targeting women, who have gone to extreme lengths to achieve this look.

[0003] Regardless of nationality or tradition, women around the world have placed great importance on their appearance for centuries. The focus has typically been on the eye area; after all, even today, it's said that "the eyes are the mirror of the soul." When properly emphasized, they give the entire face an expressive look. To further enhance the expressiveness of the eyes, women in the past often used minerals and other similar materials, such as coal, as well as oils and juices. Throughout history, the primary focus has increasingly shifted to the eyelashes. Shorter and finer eyelashes were initially treated with mascara to emphasize them and make them appear thicker and longer.

[0004] The demand for beautiful, thick, and long eyelashes sooner or later led to the creation or development of false eyelashes combined with eyelash extensions. Today, many women cannot imagine their daily lives without this cosmetic beauty and frequently visit beauticians who have mastered eyelash extensions and / or the application of false eyelashes.

[0005] The history of eyelash extensions began in the early 20th century. It was Max Factor who invented false eyelashes in 1927 when he designed makeup for actress Phyllis Haver for her appearance in the musical "Chicago." The effect achieved by these false eyelashes was so striking that the invention first established itself in the film world and became a true trend. At the beginning of the history of eyelash extensions, Max Factor used fringe, which he glued to very fine strands so that they could attach to the lash line.

[0006] Today, false eyelashes come in various styles and are made from a variety of materials, such as mink, fox, human hair, and synthetic plastics. False eyelash curls are typically made by knotting several artificial eyelashes together; therefore, the entire curl usually consists of several bundles of artificial eyelashes, with each bundle attached to a knot along the curl. This makes commonly used false eyelashes and curls look unnatural. Furthermore, this method of manufacturing false eyelashes limits design possibilities and often results in expensive production.

[0007] The purpose of this invention Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a device by which false eyelashes can be manufactured in a simple manner to look more natural, or alternatively to look more striking. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The solution to this problem is provided by the main claims.

[0009] Here, an artificial eyelash ornament is proposed, comprising an eyelash band for securing the ornament to the eyelid and artificial eyelashes protruding from it. The ornament is characterized in that the artificial eyelashes are individually positioned on the eyelash band and spaced apart from each other.

[0010] This type of eyelash arrangement makes the artificial eyelashes and the entire adornment look more natural because natural eyelash growth involves one eyelash growing from each pore. Furthermore, using this arrangement, the entire adornment can be produced cheaply and simply, especially with the help of additive manufacturing.

[0011] Preferred design options of the present invention A preferred design option is that the artificial eyelashes are an integral part of the eyelash band. Therefore, the decoration does not include the knot to which the eyelashes are attached, as already described in the background section. This results in a more natural appearance for both the artificial eyelashes and the decoration.

[0012] Preferably, the artificial eyelashes are made of the same material as the eyelash band. This simplifies the production of the adornment and also results in a more natural appearance.

[0013] Furthermore, preferably, the corresponding artificial eyelashes (at least in the transition area between the eyelash band and the corresponding artificial eyelashes) are made of the same material as the eyelash band. Again, this simplifies the production of the adornment and also results in a more natural appearance. The "transition area" is the area surrounding the root of the artificial eyelash; preferably, it is a spherical shape formed around the point where the longitudinal axis of the artificial eyelash intersects with the eyelash band, having a diameter of at least 2 mm, preferably at least 4 mm.

[0014] Preferably, the eyelash band is a flat band or tape that, in its applied state, has an extension in the direction of the eyelid surface that is at least four times greater than its thickness in the direction perpendicular to the eyelid surface. The relatively large extension in the direction of the eyelid (and thus the side portion attached to the eyelid) results in a secure fit with the eyelid. Because the eyelash band is also thin, the adornment can be combined with eyeshadow or other cosmetics so that the eyelash band is part of the overall look, or even makes it appear less obtrusive.

[0015] Preferably, the eyelash band is a flat band, and the artificial eyelashes protrude from the narrow side of the eyelash band. Therefore, the artificial eyelashes preferably protrude from either the side opposite to the side attached to the eyelid or the side perpendicular to the eyelid.

[0016] Preferably, the eyelash band and artificial eyelashes are produced together via 3D printing and have surface textures, each texture making the 3D print visible. This facilitates the production of the adornment and can also make it less expensive. The specific textures produced by the 3D printing process can also be used as design elements to provide different surface structures, such as light reflection for matte or shimmery finishes. The texture can also be used as a functional element to hold more mascara and / or eyeshadow and / or any other cosmetics. Furthermore, the specific microstructures of the 3D-printed eyelashes can be used to enhance the curl of the eyelashes in a specific direction. Generally, an upward curl is preferred to make the eyelashes more curled.

[0017] Alternatively, it is preferable that the eyelash band and the artificial eyelashes are produced together by two-component 3D printing, so that the artificial eyelashes (above their root area) are made of a different material than the eyelash band.

[0018] This makes it possible to form eyelashes from different materials and give them different properties in order to ensure a variety of design possibilities.

[0019] The root area is the region where the artificial eyelashes meet the eyelash band. Therefore, "above the root area" is preferably at a distance of at least 1 mm from the eyelash band in the eyelash direction, and preferably even at least 3 mm.

[0020] Preferably, the eyelash band is designed to be so wide that it can be applied in a way that has a shaping and / or lifting effect on the eyelid. Therefore, the eyelash band attaches to the eyelid with a relatively large area (compared to existing technologies), which gives the user the possibility of shaping the eyelid in the desired manner.

[0021] Preferably, individual or all of the artificial eyelashes are connected to form a lattice structure. The specific form of the artificial eyelashes, combined with possible material choices, makes it possible to allow interconnections between eyelashes (e.g., via additional threads between eyelashes) to enable the lattice structure. This lattice structure can be used as a design element itself or as a support structure for other design elements.

[0022] A preferred aspect of seeking protection (alone and in combination with other claims) is the use of a 3D printer to print an interconnect between the artificial eyelash and the eyelash band, which secures the artificial eyelash in a position that keeps its root away from all other roots of adjacent artificial eyelashes. This can be, but not only, placing the existing fibers forming the artificial eyelash completely separate from the other such fibers on the eyelash band. Even if using existing fibers for that type of interconnect is advantageous, it can also be applied to secure fibers to be printed later.

[0023] A preferred aspect for which protection is sought (alone and in combination with other claims) is a method of producing an eyelash band carrying artificial eyelashes, characterized in that each individual artificial eyelash is interconnected with the eyelash band by means of a 3D printing operation.

[0024] Further possible configurations, functions, and advantages arise from the following description and / or reference to the accompanying drawings of the dependent claims and / or preferred embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A first embodiment of the ornament according to the invention is shown as a three-dimensional view sketch, wherein artificial eyelashes protrude from an eyelash band.

[0026] Figure 2 A second embodiment of the ornament according to the invention is shown as a three-dimensional view sketch, in which artificial eyelashes protrude from the eyelash band.

[0027] Figure 3 The front view shows eyes equipped with two ornaments in the form of the third embodiment.

[0028] Figure 4 The front view shows eyes equipped with two ornaments in the form of the fourth embodiment.

[0029] Figure 5 The front view shows eyes equipped with two ornaments in the form of the fifth embodiment.

[0030] Figure 6 The front view shows eyes equipped with two ornaments in the form of the sixth embodiment.

[0031] Figure 7 The front view shows eyes equipped with two ornaments in the form of the seventh embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Figure 1A first embodiment of the ornament 1 is shown as a sketch, wherein artificial eyelashes 2 protrude from eyelash band 3. Individual artificial eyelashes 2 are positioned separately and at a distance from each other on the eyelash band 3. Preferably, the artificial eyelashes 2 are an integral part of the eyelash band 3. Furthermore, it is preferred that the artificial eyelashes 2 are made of the same material as the eyelash band 3, or at least in the transition area between the eyelash band 3 and the corresponding artificial eyelashes 2, they are made of the same material as the eyelash band 3.

[0033] The eyelash band 3 is preferably a flat band or adhesive tape, which, in the applied state, has an extension in the direction of the surface of the eyelid 4, the extension being at least four times its thickness in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the eyelid 4. Figure 1 In this context, the area applied to the eyelid is the area away from the observer, and therefore the area opposite to the area where the eyelash 2 protrudes.

[0034] Figure 2 Similar to Figure 1 A second embodiment of the ornament 1 is shown as a sketch, but in which the artificial eyelashes 2 protrude from the narrow side of the eyelash band 3.

[0035] In general, the eyelash band 3 and the artificial eyelash 2 are preferably produced together by 3D printing and have surface textures, each surface texture making the 3D print visible. It is also possible that the eyelash band 3 and the eyelash 2 are produced together by two-component 3D printing, such that the artificial eyelash 2 (above its root area) is made of a different material than the eyelash band 3.

[0036] Figure 3 An eye is shown in a frontal view, equipped with two decorative ornaments 1 in the form of a third embodiment, applied as intended to the upper and lower eyelids 4. Here, eyelashes 2 are connected to form a lattice structure 5. This connection between the eyelashes 2 is preferably made by attaching threads and / or filaments and / or eyelashes preferably in a vertical orientation to the original artificial eyelashes 2. Thus, the artificial eyelashes 2 can consist of a grid of vertical and horizontal structures, preferably a grid of filaments and / or threads. Furthermore, the individual artificial eyelashes 2 are positioned individually and at a distance from each other on the eyelash band 3.

[0037] Figure 4 Similar to Figure 4 The eye is shown in a frontal view, equipped with two decorative ornaments 1 in the form of the fourth embodiment, applied as intended to the upper and lower eyelids 4. Here, the lattice structure 4 is constructed from artificial eyelashes 2, which are individually and spaced apart from each other on the eyelash band 3 and have different lengths. These artificial eyelashes 2 are reconnected by connecting lines and / or filaments and / or eyelashes, in which case the tips of the artificial eyelashes 2 are also connected to adjacent eyelashes 2 to form Figure 4The fan-shaped structure shown is an example.

[0038] Figure 5 The eye is shown in a frontal view, equipped with two ornaments 1 in the form of the fifth embodiment, which are intended to be applied to the upper and lower eyelids 4. Here, the artificial eyelashes 2 are designed to contact the loops of the eyelash band 3 at at least two different points. Several loops exist inside each other and also close to each other to form Figure 5 The spiral structure shown is illustrated. The artificial eyelashes 2 are again positioned individually and at a certain distance from each other on the eyelash band 3.

[0039] Figure 6 An eye is shown in a frontal view, equipped with two ornaments 1 in the form of the sixth embodiment, which are intended to be applied to the upper and lower eyelids 4. Here, the ornaments 1 include additional application facing outwards towards the corners of the eyes. Thus, individual eyelashes 2 are formed in a spiral shape. Furthermore, the eyelashes 2 are positioned individually and at a certain distance from each other on the eyelash band 3.

[0040] Figure 7 An eye is shown in a frontal view, equipped with two decorative ornaments 1 in the form of the seventh embodiment, applied as intended to the upper and lower eyelids 4. The eyelashes 2 may be formed from adjacent small loops or other structures. Here, the artificial eyelashes 2 include spherical tips.

[0041] List of reference numerals 1. Decorations 2. Eyelashes 3. Eyelash band 4. Eyelids 5. Lattice structure.

Claims

1. An ornament (1) for artificial eyelashes (2), said ornament (1) comprising an eyelash band (3) for securing said ornament (1) to an eyelid (4) and artificial eyelashes (2) protruding from said eyelash band (3), characterized in that, The artificial eyelashes (2) are positioned individually and at a certain distance from each other on the eyelash band (3).

2. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The artificial eyelashes (2) are an integral part of the eyelash band (3).

3. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The artificial eyelashes (2) are made of the same material as the eyelash band (3).

4. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, At least in the transition area between the eyelash band and the corresponding artificial eyelash (2), the corresponding artificial eyelash (2) is made of the same material as the eyelash band (3).

5. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The eyelash band (3) is a flat band or tape, which, in the applied state, has an extension in the direction of the surface of the eyelid (4), the extension being at least four times its thickness in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the eyelid (4).

6. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The eyelash band (3) is a flat band, and the artificial eyelashes protrude from the narrow side of the eyelash band (3).

7. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The eyelash band (3) and the artificial eyelashes (2) are produced together by 3D printing and have surface textures, each surface texture making the 3D print visible.

8. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The eyelash band (3) and the artificial eyelashes (2) are produced together by two-component 3D printing, such that the artificial eyelashes (2) are made of a different material than the eyelash band (3) above their root area.

9. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The eyelash band (3) is designed to be so wide that it can be applied in a manner that has a shaping and / or lifting effect on the eyelid (4).

10. An ornament (1) for artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, Individual or all of the artificial eyelashes (2) are connected to form a lattice structure (5).

11. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that, The connection that forms the lattice structure (5) is made by connecting the lines and / or filaments and / or eyelashes, preferably in a vertical orientation, to the original artificial eyelashes (2).

12. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, Individual or all of the artificial eyelashes (2) are designed to contact the loops and / or triangles and / or other geometries of the eyelash band (3) at at least two different points.

13. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, Individual or all artificial eyelashes (2) include a spherical tip.

14. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, Individual or all artificial eyelashes (2) include additional applications, preferably, in particular, applications directed toward the outer corner of the eye.

15. The decorative ornament (1) of the artificial eyelashes (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, Artificial eyelashes (2) can be composed of a grid of vertical and horizontal structures, preferably a grid of filaments and / or lines.

16. The use of a 3D printer to print an interconnection between an artificial eyelash (2) and an eyelash band (3), the interconnection fixing the artificial eyelash (2) in a position such that its root is away from all other roots of the adjacent artificial eyelash (2).

17. A method for producing an eyelash band (3) that carries artificial eyelashes (2), characterized in that, Each individual artificial eyelash (2) is interconnected with the eyelash band (3) by means of a 3D printing operation.

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