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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141564 | Article for precise application of makeup A lightweight, portable article for precise application of makeup is placed upon a user's eyelid skin, preferably the bottom eyelid skin, adjacent to the eyelashes. With this placement, a user can readily apply mascara and/or eyeliner without contacting the delicate... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8074667 | Under-eye makeup shield A makeup shield patch of material is curved at the top to fit under the eye. The front of the patch has a textured surface to catch falling eye makeup. The back of the patch has a weak adhesive which is gentle to the skin. Peel-off strips over the back adhesive surf... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7395554 | Mask for eyes A mask for eyes is disclosed to include a mask body, a support member formed of an elastic material and fixedly fastened to the mask body at the back, the support member having a thin flap containing a natural mineral stone powder or blocks that emits negative ions,... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7348024 | Pull apart fragrance sampler Economical and improved pull apart fragrance sampling device constructed of a film to film laminate. The mechanism for release of fragrance is accomplished by providing a microcapsule layer between a top ply and a bottom ply, which upon drying holds the overlying pl... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7246447 | Apparatus and method for forming designs in a haired surface A device and method for forming designs into the haired surface on the body. The device features a design head having a shape defined by a perimeter edge and a support shaft engaged with the design head. Hair is trimmed from the haired surface adjacent to the perime... | 07/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7213709 | Easy open package A thermoformed package can be easily opened when it is comprised of a first enclosing section, an intermediate section, and a second enclosing section. The first enclosing section and second enclosing section are each bonded to the intermediate section about the per... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210487 | Three dimensional nail stencils and method of use A three dimensional stencil for use in applying raised acrylic designs to nails comprises a generally flat, flexible portion adapted for contact with a portion of a fingernail or toenail, and a cut-out portion formed within the confines of the flexible portion. The ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7159348 | Sports stickits A novelty item that can be applied to a person's skin and the item has a plurality of segments which are held in alignment by tabs. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7146985 | Method and apparatus for a curling iron shield An apparatus and method for a curling iron shield 12. The curling iron shield 10 is comprised of a planar shield formed from a pliable material having a body 12 with a straight edge 16 and a built-in handle 14. The curling iron shi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140522 | Applicator for hair building solids An improved applicator for hair building cosmetic fibers, powders and particles uses a gentle stream of gas to suspend the fibers and waft them onto the user's scalp. A low pressure, low velocity gas stream directed downwards into a mass of fibers in a closed contai... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7024787 | Template for evaluating parts and method of using same A template for evaluating a part, comprising: a surface having a shape corresponding to the part; and at least one element on the surface corresponding to a desired location of a feature on the part. A method of evaluating a part, comprising the steps of: providing ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6977106 | Decal body art method and means A decal body art method and means produces a simple adhesive bandage which has a substrate carrying a compound layer consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive in which is dissolved an artificial tanning agent. The bandage, or its compound layer, is shaped or forme... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6976275 | Protective ear shield A protective ear shield releasably mounted over the top and the rear saddleback portion of an ear suitable for releasing discomfort due to compression pressure of the shield and the weight of the added body accessory. The protective ear shield comprises at least two... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964570 | Dental lip retractor A dental retractor comprising a substantially U-shaped strip and an elongated handle. The U-shaped strip has a top edge and a bottom edge. Each of the top and bottom edges forms a substantially U-shape, wherein the U-shape formed by the bottom edge is smaller than t... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962038 | Ultra-flat box for insert The present invention includes a box comprising a housing having a height of about 2 millimeters. The housing comprises a bottom portion. The bottom portion defines a bottom surface, an internal lateral flank, and a top bottom surface. The top bottom surface is elev... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6948499 | Easy gripping face mask A cup-shaped face mask sized to fit over the nose and mouth of a wearer is disclosed. The face mask includes an inside surface, an outside surface, and a tab disposed on and extending outwardly from the outside surface, where the tab is adapted for gripping. ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6842909 | Protective face shield A protective face shield comprising a mask portion and a handle portion, the mask portion having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The mask portion is readily operatively attachable to and removable from the handle portion, and the interior surface defini... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6701938 | Lip contour kit for applying lip liner or lipstick A lip contour kit comprising at least one stencil for assisting in the application of lip liner and lipstick to an individual's lips. Each stencil is used to assist in the application of lip liner to the upper lip and/or to the lower lip. Unlike the tradi... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6640814 | Mascara application shield and hand-held shield holder A shield holder has a manually-engageable handle on its lower end and a spoon-shaped panel on its upper end. It is curved from top to bottom. The shield holder releaseably holds a mascara shield made of soft, flexible sheet material provided with repositi... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6598608 | Cosmetics sampling method and cosmetics sampler film cosmetics sampling method and cosmetics sampler film. The cosmetics sampler film is a transparent film bearing cosmetics depiction(s) such as lips, eye shadow, eye liner, lip liner, rouge, face powder and fingernail polish. Each cosmetics depiction has as... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6584984 | Protective headband A headband sized to wrap around a user's forehead and extend past the user's ears to prevent the dripping of hair treatments into a user's face and eyes. The headband includes a base band, a resilient seal band extending upwardly and inwardly from the bas... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6530379 | Method of depositing cosmetic pigment material onto surfaces of applicator pads in a pattern, and pigment depositing apparatus A method of applying cosmetic pigment powder onto an applicator structure sheet in a desired pigment pattern includes the steps of providing an applicator structure sheet formed of at least one and preferably several laterally interconnected applicator st... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6505633 | Curling iron shield A system of components that cooperate to shield the exposed skin of the ears, forehead and neck against contact by a hot curling iron includes a head band, an ear piece, and neck shield. The ear pieces fit over the ears, cupping the tops and backs of the ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6350338 | Reflected light glare minimization for athletic contest A method and product for reducing reflected light glare into a human's eyes from the human's cheeks while simultaneously providing a non-verbal communication to others is provided, especially for use by participants in athletic contests. Underneath the hu... | 02/26/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6240842 | Lip stenciling device A lip stencil plate for placing stencils on a user's lips. The lip stencil plate includes a stencil panel for placing against a user's face. The stencil panel has an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is convex and the inner surface is ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6199560 | Cosmetic mask A cosmetic mask includes a handle carrying a pad adjacent one end. The pad is formed of a plurality of leaves with a distal edge of each leaf being anatomically contoured with a concave zone to facilitate lateral placement against one's face beneath an ey... | 03/13/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6155273 | Beauty coil A beauty coil that is in the form of a rod which is comprised of a mass of elongated fibers which run the length of the rod. The fibers are held in a compressed state by an outer sheathing having a pair of longitudinal slits at one end of the rod to form ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6119704 | Disposable die-cut cosmetic sample applicators An applicator unit providing a plurality of disposable die cut applicators is made by adhering an applicator material to a backing substrate and die cutting the desired applicator shapes. A protective film is then adhered to the die cut applicator piece t... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6109921 | Make-up mannequin head and make-up mannequin kit for use therewith There is disclosed a soft skin make-up mannequin head having an "ideal" facial configuration, the make-up mannequin head having a smooth, realistic surface and texture simulative of human skin. The make-up mannequin head is accompanied by at least one fle... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6098634 | Beauty coil and method A beauty coil that is in the form of a rod which is comprised of a mass of continuous fibers which run the length of the rod. The fibers are held in a compressed state by an outer sheathing, which when removed, allows the fiber mass to expand or blossom p... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6035867 | Lip color sampling screen Transparent plastic strips are dispensed one at a time for use in sampling cosmetics. Each strip has a facial feature outline, preferably lips, embossed, etched or printed on the strip for receiving colored cosmetic, preferably lip color, within the outli... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6003524 | Hair spray shield A hair spray shield has two flexible sides permanently joined together by a hinge at one point and releasably joined at another point by a releasable fastening device.... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5979468 | Tube for lipstick and the like A lipstick tube for one-hand operation in which a sanitary case is opened at its top end, a lipstick extended for use and then retracted, and the case closed. The tube operating components include a support frame for receiving and guiding a lipstick carri... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5971763 | Method of teaching, training and practice cosmetology techniques and a make-up mannequin kit for use therewith A cosmetology training, teaching and practice system, and a make-up mannequin kit, each charcterized by provision of a soft skin make-up mannequin head having a body carrying an oval symmetrical facial configuration and plural soft skin flexible, elastic,... | 10/26/1999 |
