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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8127776 | Cosmetic device for application and removal of false eyelashes The present invention describes a. a cosmetic device for applying or removing false eyelashes. A handle is used for opening and closing two stems forming two 3D conforming surface pieces having mating surfaces with pads on each mating surface. Each pad is coupled to... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8061367 | Eyelash extension system An eyelash extension system having a backbone and a plurality of eyelash extensions attached to the backbone. An adhesive is applied to an application surface of the backbone, and the adhesive is selected from the group of adhesives comprising latex adhesives, solve... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8015981 | Stencils and gauging device for aesthetically pleasing eyebrow shaping A novel gauging device and associated stencils facilitate the shaping of eyebrows according to a Golden Ratio standard. The gauging device is adapted to be placed over a woman's face and maintained in a fixed position relative to her eyes and nose. A nosepiece and k... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7334586 | Imprinting device for a cosmetic product and method of using same An imprinting device for a cosmetic product is shown. The imprinting device comprises a transparent substrate and an application element which is fixedly or removeably affixed to and protrudes outwardly from one surface of the transparent substrate. The application ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322991 | Eyebrow shaping device A eyebrow shaping device for shaping eyebrows easily and in a consistent form. The eyebrow shaping device includes a plurality of pairs of forms defining various shapes and sizes of eyebrows. Each pair of forms comprises a right and a left template. Each form has a ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7222629 | Apparatus for securing an eyelash holder platform to a back of a beautician's hand When securing eyelashes to a user's eyelid the procedure is greatly simplified and facilitated if the beautician applying the eyelash has both hands free when applying adhesive glue to an eyelash and then placing the eyelash on the user's eyelid. Rather than having ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219674 | Template and method for applying makeup to eyebrows An eyebrow template can be used to apply makeup to a person's eyebrows. The template has a saddle that is shaped to be placed against the bridge of the person's nose. The template also has a pair of guides each attached to the saddle and each having a guide opening ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7090420 | System for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation A system for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation may include a container and a makeup and/or beauty care formulation contained in the container. The makeup and/or beauty care formulation may have a thermal profile having a melting peak with a width at m... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083347 | System for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation A system for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation may include a container and a makeup and/or beauty care formulation contained in the container. The makeup and/or beauty care formulation may be thermally stable and may have a thermal profile having a me... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7044142 | Unit for applying at least one product A unit for applying at least one product comprises a container defining a longitudinal axis curved over at least a portion of its length so that at least a portion of the axis defines at least one curve. The container comprises an interior and an opening. The unit f... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6935348 | Method and assembly for increasing hair volume The invention relates to a method for increasing hair volume or length or adding a different color, including the steps of providing a plurality of extensions comprising several hairs, which are connected by a fixing element, the extensions being aligned and substan... | 08/30/2005 |
| RE38646 | Brush for applying makeup, a device fitted therewith, and a method of manufacture The invention relates to a brush for applying makeup, in particular mascara, the brush comprising a core made up of two twisted-together lengths of wire between which bristles are held. At least some of said bristles are constituted by bristles of deformable section... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6789551 | Eyelash separating, curling and coloring apparatus An eyelash curling and coloring apparatus includes an upper jaw structure having an upper jaw structure rearward end and an upper jaw structure forward end, the upper jaw structure forward end including an eyelash engaging flange projecting generally toward the lowe... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6733856 | Double eyelid forming tape or string and method of manufacturing the same A double eyelid forming tape or string that can form an eyelid with a clear fold easily and safely in a simple manner, and a method of manufacturing the same. An article of manufacture for forming a fold in an eyelid of a user is constructed by applying an adhesive ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6616366 | Applicator brush for liquid or pasty means, especially for decorative cosmetics such as mascara and method for producing same An applicator brush for liquid or pasty media, especially for decorative cosmetics such as mascara. The brush comprises a rod-shaped support (11) which is provided with a plurality of injection-molded projections (12) on the outside thereof. The projectio... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6565276 | Electrically driven hand-held device for eyelash mascara application This invention provides a mascara and a like cosmetics application onto the eyelashes. An improved electrically driven hand-held device for eyelash mascara application includes a mascara container coupled with the brush handle, including a power supply el... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6536445 | Rod member for an eyelash perm There is provided a rod member for an eyelash perm capable of applying a permanent to the entirety of the eyelashes and capable of performing the process of applying the permanent easily without an experienced person. The rod member for the eyelash perm c... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6508255 | Eyeliner applicator The present invention is an eyeliner applicator and method of using the applicator. The applicator comprises two arms, each arm having a proximal and a distal end. The proximal ends of the arms are supported such that the distal ends of the arms are maint... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6503487 | Container for liquid cosmetics A container for liquid cosmetics having an aperture controlling ring that is restricted to 360 degrees or less by a convex piece of the aperture controlling ring and a rotation prevention piece of the bottle. A through hole is provided in the aperture con... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6450720 | Applicator and method for applying fluid or paste product to targeted surface An applicator for applying fluid or paste product to hair or hair-like objects on a surface comprises a handle, an application member for holding an amount of product and applying the product to the objects, and a shield for covering at least part of the ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6336462 | Eyebrow shaping and waxing template A template may be formed from such as surgical tape, having an opening cut therein in the shape of an eyebrow. The template may have a low-tack adhesive coating on one side, or a depilatory coating, or one of each on both sides of the substrate. When used... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6314967 | Brush for application of mascara on eyelashes This invention relates to a brush conventionally based on a metal wire (1) folded on itself and twisted in a spiral to form an attachment core (6) for fiber tufts forming the brush itself, the main characteristics being that it includes two types of fiber... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6305389 | Mascara application guard A Mascara Application Guard made of a hypoallergenic material such as silicone is presented. It has an irregular shape, and is about 109 mm long and about 52 mm wide. The guard has different sized curvatures to fit the different size of eyes found in huma... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6230715 | Device for curling eyelashes A device for curling eyelashes provides an automatic curling of eyelashes by either a sole application of pressure or by a simultaneous application of heat and pressure. The device particularly includes a main body having a handle and a forwardly curved e... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6220252 | Eyelash curling apparatus The eyelash curling apparatus is designed to provide an apparatus that allows the user to curl the lashes instead of crimping them. The apparatus is a small tool having a plurality of parts. The top portion of the apparatus is of concave design to accommo... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6161554 | Removable tattoo eyebrows Aesthetically attractive, moisture activated, removable tattoo eyebrows for the cosmetic enhancement of a human face where eyebrows are usually present. The removable tattoo eyebrows are temporary, simulated eyebrows composed of a moisture activated trans... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6105585 | Combination eyelash curler and eyeliner applicator A combination eyelash curler and eyeliner applicator for curling eyelashes and applying eyeliner simultaneously. The combination eyelash curler and eyeliner applicator includes an eyelash curler having an upper applicator portion, a plurality of replaceab... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6029674 | Adhesive device for attaching a false eyelash to an eyelid A device for attaching a false eyelash with an original adhesive thereon to an eyelid when the original adhesive thereon has lost its adhesion. The device includes a core and an adhesive coating that surrounds the core so as to form an attaching element. ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6012465 | Brush for applying makeup, a device fitted therewith, and a method of manufacture The invention relates to a brush for applying makeup, in particular mascara, the brush comprising a core made up of two twisted-together lengths of wire between which bristles are held. At least some of said bristles are constituted by bristles of deforma... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5960799 | Device for forming eyelashes having a built-in bending portion A device for shaping eyelashes which comprises a handle, a main eyelash-shaping device attached to one end portion of the handle, said main eyelash-shaping device containing a support pad and a support member and means for moving the support pad relative ... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5957142 | Apparatus for helping with application of eye make-up An apparatus for helping with application of make-up includes a handle having a pair of spaced apart arms, which are connectable with an applicator mask. The applicator mask has an elongated end which is positioned along an individual's eyelid to help wit... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5944028 | Heated eyelash curler The invention comprises an electric eyelash curler. The invention has a handle connected to a head assembly. The head assembly comprises a heat element, gap and clamp surface. The heat element circuit is contained within the handle. A user places her eyel... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5927295 | Eyelash comb An eyelash comb is described in which an arcuate base is formed in an arcuate nature conforming in a complementary manner substantially to the natural contour of a human eyeball. A set of teeth are mounted to the base and follow the arcuate configuration ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5890499 | Ergonomic mascara shield The present invention is an ergonomic mascara shield specifically designed to provide a barrier or protective shield over the upper and lower eyelid areas of a user's face to prevent smearing during the application of mascara. The device is comprised of a... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5860433 | Eyebrow forming template and method The present invention relates to cosmetic aid or accessory, primarily for the female population, however it may also be used by males. The present invention is for the eye area and more particularly, a template for forming the desired eyebrow or eyebrow s... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5765573 | Applicator of mascara A mascara applicator and portable packaging unit has a flat handle and at least one tuft of bristles implanted parallel to the plane of the handle. The width of the free end of the tuft of bristles measured along a first direction parallel to this plane i... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5749380 | Automated dental cleaner The present invention automated dental cleaner includes a housing and a pair of spaced tines supported on the housing. The tines hold a length of dental floss therebetween to form a span of floss. A bracing fork having a pair of bracing tines for straddli... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5709230 | Triple zone mascara brush A mascara brush having three sections of differing bristle configuration is disclosed. The brush portion has a larger diameter middle section comprised of a combination of soft and stiff bristles in random configuration, and two end sections, each of whic... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5704377 | Remotelly heated eyelash curling device adapted for increased heat retention A system for remotely heating an eyelash curling device. The system includes a remote heating apparatus having a heated projection for contacting a flexible compression strip of the eyelash curling device and adapted to heat the compression strip while no... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5685324 | Eyelash curler An eyelash curler including a body portion having two opposite shoulders at an upper end thereof, each of the shoulders having an opening, an inverted U-shaped frame having two depending legs and a resilient curved cross bar between upper ends of the legs... | 11/11/1997 |