Pivoting Mascara Applicator With Integrated Winged Eyeliner Stamp

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for applying mascara and eyeliner require separate applicators and techniques, which are time-consuming, expensive, and require high skill, making it difficult for users to achieve a winged or cat eye look.

Innovation Solution

A mascara applicator with an integrated eyeliner stamp that pivots and locks into multiple positions, allowing for the application of both mascara and a winged eye effect using a single tool.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate applicators are used for mascara and eyeliner, then each function can be performed with a dedicated tool, but the number of products increases and the application process becomes time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional integrationVSAvoidnumber of applicators
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a mascara applicator and an eyeliner stamp into a single integrated device. The mascara wand with bristles and the eyeliner stamp with a pre-formed winged eye design are merged into one applicator, allowing users to apply both mascara and eyeliner without switching between separate products, thus reducing the number of applicators from two to one.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated applicator is designed to perform multiple functions: it can apply mascara to eyelashes using the bristled wand and create a winged eye eyeliner look using the stamp portion. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate specialized tools for each makeup application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If conventional eyeliner techniques are used, then precise eyeliner application can be achieved, but a high level of skill is required and the process becomes difficult to execute

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication simplicityVSAvoidskill requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The eyeliner stamp contains a pre-formed template or imprint of a winged eye design. Instead of requiring the user to manually draw the precise winged eye shape, the stamp copies the desired eyeliner pattern directly onto the eyelid, making the application process simple and accessible to users regardless of their drawing skill level.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Ease of manufacture

If multiple separate products are used for mascara and eyeliner, then each product can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct optimizationVSAvoidnumber of products
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple makeup application functions into a single integrated applicator device, reducing the total number of separate products users need to purchase and carry. The combined mascara wand and eyeliner stamp are manufactured as one unit, optimizing both functions within a single product rather than requiring two separate optimized tools.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3843585B1Mascara applicator
Publication Date: 2026.01.14 JILFINITY & BEYOND LLC
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AI summary

A makeup applicator having a brush and a stamp at a distal end of the brush. The makeup applicator may apply mascara to eyelashes with the brush. The makeup applicator may apply a beauty mark to skin with the stamp. The stamp may pivot with respect to the brush. The stamp may be used as a stamp for a winged eye look. Accordingly, the stamp may be bend to the left and the right to allow for the winged eye look to be created on the left and right eyes. The stamp may be selectively pivotable about a longitudinal access of the mascara applicator. A method of creating a winged eye look with the makeup applicator.