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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7661174 | Hair brush for hot curling A hairbrush for hot curling. A brush body constituting a hairbrush is formed to have a substantially quadrangular sectional shape with rounded corners to thereby shorten a hair drying time and improve hair curling efficiency. A slippage prevention part is formed on ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7356869 | Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad A flexible cleaning tool (22) is disclosed. The cleaning tool (22) includes a handle (24) connected to an elongated flexible support member (26) that includes a plurality of discrete, rotatably interconnected segments (40). A clean... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7314050 | Mascara brush In a mascara brush comprising a plurality of bristles which project radially outwards from an oblong core, with the bristles having varying lengths such that a first number of longer bristles, by their tips, form an outer envelope and a second number of shorter bris... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7254860 | Mascara brush In a mascara brush comprising a plurality of bristles held between two twisted wire segments, wherein the bristles have varying lengths created by trimming, provision is made for the brush to incorporate a first outer face of a predefined geometry created in a first... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7089946 | Cosmetic applicator An applicator is disclosed that is particularly advantageous for cosmetics such as mascara. The applicator includes a twisted core having: a first portion in which are trapped bristles arranged in a radial manner relative to the core, and a second portion fixed in a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7069936 | Device, system, and method for applying a cosmetic product, and method of manufacturing device A device for applying a cosmetic product may include a first brush portion including a first twisted core holding bristles having ends extending from the first twisted core, and a second brush portion including a second twisted core holding bristles having ends exte... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7052199 | Product applicator and method of producing such an applicator A device for applying a product may comprise a support and a plurality of polymeric fibers mounted to the support. Each of the plurality of fibers may have at least one free end and each of at least some of the fibers may define at least one curved portion extending... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051740 | Mascara brush with dual lumen bristle fibers An improved mascara brush has a typical twisted wire core containing bristles having a double lumen cross-section. The bristles are generally circular in shape, and hollow, with a dividing web across the midpoint of the bristle, thereby defining two longitudinal lum... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7028695 | Mascara brush with split hollow filaments A mascara brush and method of manufacture thereof provides a mascara brush with bristle fibers that are split into numerous fragments. The mascara brush is made with bristle fibers having longitudinal voids. The brush is then conditioned by passing a rotating wire w... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025068 | Applicator, in particular mascara brush In an applicator, in particular a mascara brush, comprising a plurality of bristles which are held between two intertwisted wire sections, with the bristles passing through a helical reinforcing element, it is provided that the reinforcing element is a two-flight he... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6957654 | Mascara brush with dual lumen bristle fibers An improve mascara brush has a typical twisted wire core containing bristles having a double lumen cross-section. The bristles are generally circular in shape, and hollow, with a dividing web across the midpoint of the bristle, thereby defining two longitudinal lume... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6923187 | Mascara brush with Z-shaped bristle fibers An improved mascara brush has a typical twisted wire core containing bristles of Z-Shaped cross-section. The Z-shaped cross-section may be a conventional Z-shape; or it may be square or rectangular thereby defining a cross-section of discontinuous square, diamond or... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6920662 | Cleaning brush for medical devices A brush for in situ cleaning of one or more passageways defined by a medical device. The brush includes a NiTiNOL shaft attached to a fill section by way of a proximal connector sleeve that is resistance welded to the fill section and the shaft. The fill section is ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6915543 | Ultimate brush A cone hair care brush is provided which enables multiple curls of varying diameters within each lock of hair. Also, the cone hairbrush allows for a root lifter to achieve more body to the overall look of the hair by applying the smallest end of the cone brushhead i... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6827794 | Air gap cleaning method A method of cleaning an air gap in a plumbing fixture by removing the cap from a counter table access and inserting a flexible wire brush into a hose connecting the counter-top access to the drain opening. ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6823552 | Combination clothes drier and duct cleaning brush Combination clothes dryer and duct cleaning brush with a length of twisted strand metal wire approximately fifty inches long, a plurality of first bristles radially emanating from one end of each end of the wire length, a plurality of second bristles radially emanat... | 11/30/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6810885 | Mascara brush with high durometer fibers An improved mascara brush has a typical twisted wire core containing bristles having a high durometer and relatively large diameter. The bristle density is in the range of 8 to 20 bristles per turn; more preferably 10-15 bristles per turn, and most preferably 12-14 ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6779221 | Washer for canopy/cab truck windows A cleaning device for cleaning window surfaces in the narrow space between a truck cab and canopy, for example. The device has a cylindrical shaped brush head and an elongated rod with an offset hand grip, and functions by either rotating the rod on its axis or by t... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6669389 | Device for applying a product and method for manufacturing device A device for applying a make-up product includes an applicator element including a plurality of fibers. The applicator element is configured to apply a make-up product, and at least one of the fibers includes at least one particle configured to generate a... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6652550 | Tongue cleaning device The present invention provides a tongue cleaning device suitable for cleaning the tongue of those who need a care-taker, such as demented aged persons or immobile aged persons, whereby the tongue plaque scraped from the tongue dorsum is retained, the scra... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6634051 | Disposable dental applicator This disclosure is directed to a double ended applicator principally for use in the dental profession, for the placement of different materials as may be required. The double ended applicator includes an elongated handle having an applicating end portion ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6484345 | Voice prosthesis brush A brush for a voice prosthesis containing a reduced diameter hard cartridge disposed in the distal section of a soft outer body. The brush includes a reduced diameter distal brush section mounted in a rod having a distal end face larger than the diameter ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6470897 | Mascara brush for making up eyelashes Disclosed is a mascara brush for making up eyelashes, especially suitable for the Orientals whose eyelashes are shorter and downwardly curved. The mascara brush according to the present invention includes a spirally twisted wire core at the center thereof... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6443162 | Mascara brush In a mascara brush with a plurality of bristles being fixed between two intertwisted wire sections, standing out therefrom on both sides, and with the bristles having a noncircular cross section, it is provided, with a view to improving the mascara transf... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6434778 | Monofilament bristle assemblies and methods of making brushes using same Several brush assemblies are disclosed. All employ bristle strings that include a base string connected to a plurality of monofilaments. The preferred monofilaments are nylons and other polymeric thermoplastic materials. The monofilaments may be linear se... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6408857 | Combination cosmetic applicator brush and comb A comb insert is disclosed for a cosmetic brush that has a bristle portion with a twisted wire core bent into a closed loop. The comb insert has a base with teeth extending from at least one surface. The base of the comb insert is provided with a groove t... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6345923 | Make-up brush and method for manufacturing such a brush The brush (1) includes a core (2) formed from a metal wire bent into a U and the branches of which are twisted to trap radial bristles (3) between them, the core (2) being fixed to the end of a wand (6). The branches of the core are twisted, turning to th... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6331086 | Make-up brush and method for manufacturing such a brush The brush (1) includes a core (2) formed from a metal wire bent into a U and the branches of which are twisted to trap radial bristles (3) between them, the core (2) being fixed to the end of a wand (6). The branches of the core are twisted, turning to th... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6325562 | Make-up brush and method for manufacturing such a brush The brush (1) includes a core (2) formed from a metal wire bent into a U and the branches of which are twisted to trap radial bristles (3) between them, the core (2) being fixed to the end of a wand (6). The branches of the core are twisted, turning to th... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6280113 | Application device and system having helical bristles, and method for applying a product An application device includes a stem and an application element on the stem. The application element includes a plurality of bristles. The plurality of bristles includes at least one first bristle having a counterclockwise helical profile over at least a... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6227735 | Make-up brush and method for manufacturing such a brush The brush (1) includes a core (2) formed from a metal wire bent into a U and the branches of which are twisted to trap radial bristles (3) between them, the core (2) being fixed to the end of a wand (6). The branches of the core are twisted, turning to th... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6122792 | Tube and hose cleaning brush The subject invention pertains to a tool that may be used for cleaning the interior of tubing or hoses. The tool comprises a brush or similar cleaning device attached to an end of a length a semi-rigid tube. In use, the cleaning tool is inserted into a a ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6049934 | Disposable dental applicator A tubular applicator handle having an applicator integrally formed on either end. The applicable integrally formed on either end may be a brush, foam pad, fuzzy ball or other similar or equivalent applicator, for applying a liquid, paste or powder. The ap... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6047432 | Disposal brush A disposal brush includes a plate having a hub and a handle for manipulating the disposal brush secured to the hub. Depending from the plate is a support frame carrying elongated bristles thereon. The support frame, which is made at least in part from a r... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6045623 | Method and apparatus for cleaning catheter lumens A set (310) of lumen cleaning devices (310a, 310b, . . . ) is provided, with each consisting of a flexible shaft (312), a radial bristle brush (314) at one end of the shaft, and a swab (316) on the other end of the shaft. The brushes have particular brush... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6016815 | Applicator brush An applicator or brush having a twisted wire core and a bristle portion that has a square cross-section. The brush portion is formed from a plurality of plastic filaments. Each plastic filament is crimped medially of its ends by the wire core. The crimpin... | 01/25/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5926895 | Vacuum cleaner hose cleaning brush The subject invention pertains to a tool that may be used for cleaning hoses from vacuum cleaner machines. The tool comprises a brush or similar cleaning device attached to an end of a length a semi-rigid tube. In use, the cleaning tool is inserted into a... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5918994 | Notched brush and make-up device including this brush A brush has an elongate core, bristles fitted radially into this core, and at least one notch consisting of at least two secant faces defining by their intersection a trough line. The two faces are asymmetric and form an angle at any point of their inters... | 07/06/1999 |
