JPS61193604A - Improved maskara applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an improved mascara applicator capable of uniformly applying mascara to the eyelashes. Excessive mascara and clumps on the eyelashes can be avoided.

The eyelashes become longer and thicker with a natural appearance without sticking together.

Over the past few years, mascara has become an important makeup accessory. A number of applicators and application systems have been designed to increase the curl, color and length of eyelashes by applying mascara. however,
Many of these types of applicators are unable to apply mascara properly. They deposit an excessive amount of mascara on the eyelashes, causing them to stick together, resulting in an unnatural appearance of the eyelashes. In most cases, the eyelashes are simply pushed up and clumped together.
The eyelashes are not combed, are not evenly applied, and are not separated.

The present invention provides a mascara applicator that can apply mascara evenly and at the same time separate the eyelashes.

The present invention comprises an applicator for combing eyelashes and uniformly applying mascara thereon, the applicator comprising (cL) a shaft having a longitudinal axis and first and second ends; (h) a shaft of said shaft; a handle at the first end; and (c) an elongated radial bristle brush at the second end of the shaft, the bristles of the brush alternating longitudinally or spirally with relatively long and short bristles. It consists of brushes arranged in rows. The short rows of bristles apply mascara, while the long rows of bristles comb and separate the eyelashes.

The invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings. Figures 1 and 5 show preferred embodiments of the mascara applicator of the present invention. The applicator has a vertical axis 11 and a first end 1
2 and a second end 14 . A handle 15 is attached to the shaft 1 for ease of application and adjustment.
0 at the first end 12 of 0. An elongated radial bristle brush 16 is attached to the shaft 1 for applying mascara to the eyelashes.
0 at the second end 14 of 0. The brush 16 has bristles arranged radially around the longitudinal axis 11, as best shown in FIG. The thickness of each fiber is preferably 0.07 to 0.13 cm.

The main feature of the invention is that the relatively long and short bristles of the brush 16 are arranged in alternating rows either vertically or spirally. In FIG. There are also six rows of short bristles 18. These rows of long bristles and rows of short bristles alternate as shown in FIG. The rows of bristles are preferably arranged longitudinally about the longitudinal axis 11, ie each row of bristles is parallel to the longitudinal axis 11 as shown in FIG. Alternatively, each row of bristles may be arranged in a spiral around the longitudinal axis 11 as shown in FIG.

In the case of the arrangement of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, when the user brings the brush into contact with the eyelashes and twirls it around the longitudinal axis 11, the eyelashes alternate into rows of short bristles and rows of long bristles. meet. Short mascara-containing bristles 18 apply mascara to the eyelashes. The long bristles 17 contain little mascara in those parts extending beyond the short bristles, which at the same time comb and separate the eyelashes. The result is homogeneous coverage and separation of the eyelashes for a highly desirable natural appearance. A method of impregnating the short bristles with mascara without impregnating the ends of the long bristles with mascara will be discussed later. However, this advantageous effect may not be obtained if the rows of long and short bristles are arranged alternately as shown in FIG. 3, i.e. in a longitudinal or other than spiral configuration. Please be careful.

The tips of the long and short bristles may form circular or elliptical arcs about the longitudinal axis 11. In Figure 5 they form an arc. The long bristle arc S1 and the short bristle arc S2 are preferably between 20@ and 75@. Advantageously, there are 3 to 8 rows of long bristles and 3 to 8 rows of short bristles. Most advantageously, as shown in FIG. 5, there are six rows of long bristles and six rows of short bristles, and the six arcs are 30 degrees.

The length L of the long bristles (see Figure 5) is preferably 3.2~
9.4 days, more preferably 3.4 to 8.3 days. The length S of the short bristles is preferably 3.1 to 4.7 fi, more preferably 3.4 to 4.1 fi. The length of the bristle is measured radially from the longitudinal axis 11 to the tip of the bristle, as shown in FIG. The total length A of the applicator (see Figure 1) is preferably from 19 to 25.4 m, more preferably from 19.7 to 21 m.

The bristles in a row need not all be the same length. In FIG. 6, the long bristles 17' become progressively shorter as they approach the short bristles 18. In this embodiment of the invention, the measurements given above for long bristles would apply to the longest bristles in each row.

The applicator of the present invention is advantageously constructed by twisting the bristles within the wire loop to provide a helical brush, as shown in FIG. The wire is designated here by reference number 19. By subsequently cutting off portions of the bristles, alternating rows of long and short bristles are obtained.

The general shape of the brush may be cylindrical, but the long bristles are preferably tapered slightly shorter in length towards the ends of the brush, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. . The bristles need not radiate over the entire 360° from the longitudinal axis 11. In Figure 7,
The bristles collectively form an arc slightly wider than 180°.

The mascara applicator of the present invention may be included in a cosmetic package as shown in FIG. Bottle 20 has a reservoir for mascara 21.

The bottle is suitable for accommodating the brush 16 and shaft 10 through the neck 22. Small opening 24'? :
A wiper 23 with a handle is disposed within the neck 22. The handle 15 of the mascara applicator is suitable for closing the opening. In FIG. 8, the wiper 23 has a male thread 25.
The handle 15 has a female thread 2 that engages with the male thread.
It has 6. In this way, the rotation of the handle 15 is controlled by the female screw 26.
and the male screw 25 are overlapped and engaged, thereby closing the neck of the bottle and removing a portion of the shirt 10 and the brush 1.
6 is placed in the reservoir containing mascara.

The applicator package of FIG. 8 performs the following functions. First, the user turns the handle 15 and screws 2
5 and 26 from each other.

After that, pull the handle out of the bottle and use the shaft 10.
and remove the brush 16 from the bottle.

When the brush 16 passes through the opening 24 of the wiper 23,
Excess mascara causes long bristles that extend beyond short bristles17
, while the mascara is retained on the short bristles 18 and on the long bristles closest to the shaft of the brush. The user then brings the brush 16 into contact with the eyelashes and rotates them. The mascara adheres to the eyelashes, but the ends of the long bristles comb and separate the eyelashes, resulting in a homogeneous application of the mascara and a very A desirable natural appearance is achieved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal view of an applicator according to the invention having longitudinally alternating rows of long and short bristles. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal view of an applicator according to the invention having alternating spiral rows of long and short bristles. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal view of an applicator not according to the invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the applicator of FIG. 1 taken along plane 4--4. FIG. 5 is an end view of the applicator of FIG. 1 taken along plane 5-5.・、. FIG. 6 is an end view similar to FIG. 5 but showing an alternative arrangement of bristles. FIG. 7 is an end view similar to FIG. 5 but showing an alternative arrangement of bristles. FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the cosmetic package of the present invention. 10: Shaft 12: First end 14: Second end 15; Handle 16; Bristle brush 17; Long bristles 18: Short bristles 19: Wire 20: Bottle 21: Mascara 22: Neck 23: Wiper 24: Opening 25; Screw 26: Female thread (5 outsiders) FIG, l FIG, 2 FIG,
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Claims (10)

[Claims] (1) (a) a shaft having a longitudinal axis and first and second ends; (b) a handle disposed at the first end of the shaft; and (c) a handle disposed at the second end of the shaft; an elongated radial bristle brush; characterized in that the bristles of the brush are arranged in alternating longitudinal or spiral rows of relatively long and short bristles; Applicator for evenly applying mascara on it. 2. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the rows of relatively long and short bristles form an arc of 20 DEG to 75 DEG about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. 3. The applicator of claim 1 or 2, wherein the brush includes 3 to 8 rows of long bristles and 3 to 8 rows of short bristles. (4) said brush comprises 6 rows of short bristles and 6 rows of long bristles, each row being 30° around the longitudinal axis of said shaft;
4. An applicator according to claim 3, forming an arc of . (5) The long bristles extend 3.2 radially from the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
5. An applicator according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, wherein the applicator extends ˜9.4 mm and the short bristles extend radially from 3.1 to 4.7 mm from the longitudinal axis of the shaft. (6) The long bristles extend 3.4 radially from the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
6. The applicator of claim 5, wherein the short bristles extend 3.4 to 4.1 mm radially from the longitudinal axis of the shaft. (7) The length of the brush is 19 to 25.4 mm.
The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 6. (8) The length of the brush is 19.7 to 21 mm.
The applicator according to claim 7. 9. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the rows of relatively long and short bristles are arranged longitudinally about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. (10) A bottle containing mascara and having a reservoir suitable for accommodating a brush and a portion of the shaft, a neck with one opening, and a wiper disposed within the neck; A mascara application package comprising: a mascara applicator according to any one of clauses 9 to 9, wherein the handle of the applicator closes the opening in the neck of the bottle while positioning the brush and a portion of the shaft within the reservoir. The above package is suitable.