EP2375934A1 - Protection papillon originale pour cils - Google Patents

Protection papillon originale pour cils

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EP2375934A1
EP2375934A1 EP09807962A EP09807962A EP2375934A1 EP 2375934 A1 EP2375934 A1 EP 2375934A1 EP 09807962 A EP09807962 A EP 09807962A EP 09807962 A EP09807962 A EP 09807962A EP 2375934 A1 EP2375934 A1 EP 2375934A1
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eyelash
guard
makeup
eyes
eye
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EP2375934A4 (fr
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Nikolai Yakimov
Natalia Franklin
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/30—Masks for marking lips or eyelashes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D44/00—Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
    • A45D44/12—Ear, face, or lip protectors

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  • the present invention the original eyelash butterfly guard relates to a disposable eye makeup shields for use in the cosmetic field as a skin, eyes, and eyelash protector from excess eye makeup falling thereon during application.
  • the around eye area is absolutely critical in the field of any cosmetic manipulations.
  • the application of eye makeup is the most difficult, complex, and lengthy part of beautifying procedures. Without the use of a protective shield, the application of mascara and eye shadows on eyelashes and around the eyes can never be done perfectly. Such misapplication ensures that a user appear to be old and tired from eye makeup smears.
  • a mirror with small magnification reveals that small drops of mascara and eye shadow's powder disperse under eyes, on the nose bridge, and the chicks. Such dispersal can be perceived as dirty pores.
  • the protective shield is essential during the application and removal of permanent dye on eyelashes during eyelash tinting procedures. Such avoidance of permanent dye stains under the eyes frees the recipient from waiting until the damaged epidermis sheds as new skin cells grow.
  • this invention will be useful as a protective aid during artificial eyelash extension procedures.
  • the protective shield is essential during daily eye makeup removal procedure to prevent skin damage and premature aging, wrinkles, dark circles, and permanent pigmentation caused by micro makeup particles penetration into the dermis by shielding the delicate under eye skin from the harsh chemicals.
  • the protective shield prevents eyelashes from falling out and eliminates the irritation of the eyes and eyelids. Also, it protects the skin from the pulling and stretching motions associated with unprotected eye makeup removal that contribute to formation of shadows and bags resulting from excessively stretched skin.
  • the protective shield for around eyes area an essential aid for every professional makeup artist, cosmetologist, and private user to achieve long, full, and lush eyelashes faster with no mess under the eyes from mascara, eyes shadows, glue, and dye.
  • the precise and fixed coverage of a protective shield, the pursuit of unrestricted hands, and the ability to save a time are extremely important goals in the field of beautifying procedures.
  • Several different devices have been proposed to assist in the application and/or removal of eye makeup. >r example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,640,814 issued to Burke; U.S. Pat. No. 5,957,142 issued to Karafilis; U.S. Pat. ). 5,178,170 issued to Kassai; U.S. Pat. No.
  • the original eyelash butterfly guard is a critically beneficial aid that can be deployed in multiple •plications. It has been tested by private users and professionals in the cosmetic field and has enjoyed a great sponse. It has addressed all extremely important goals in the field of beautifying procedures: the precise and ed coverage of around the eyes area, unrestricted hands, and the ability to save a time during eye makeup ocedures. Many previous inventions of eye makeup shields never received wide public recognition and lization because they did not meet all-important requirements for the beauty industry. Therefore, the inventors signed the original eyelash butterfly guard fulfill the numerous requests from professionals and private user to ovide the comprehensive tool for eye area protection.
  • the eyelash guard assists the user to achieve longer and fuller looking eyelashes. It improves and ihances the process for applying mascara to the eyelashes.
  • the original eyelash butterfly guard helps to prevent the formation of wrinkles and dark circles by ielding the delicate under eye skin from the harsh chemicals used during daily eye makeup removal.
  • the hand-free-use eyelash guard protects the skin during the application and removal of permanent dye i eyelashes during eyelash tinting procedures. In addition, it can be utilized during permanent makeup tattooing.
  • the eyelash guard works as a protective aid during artificial eyelash extension procedures, thereby speeding the process. It provides great cover from glue residue that result from low eyelash and upper eyelash glue applications. All available handhold devices are useful in very limited applications. It is impossible to use handhold shields during eyelash extension procedures, eyelash tinting or permanent makeup tattooing where a specialist must use both hands.
  • the original eyelash butterfly guard does not have a smooth plastic structure and adhesive materials placed directly under the eyes. Stickers placed on the most delicate and thin area on the face can cause a serious damage and break under the eye makeup layer. That is why it is very important that eyelash guard is very safe to use. It is not able to stick to the skin and cause any damage. It is not break the under eye makeup coverage.
  • the eyelash guard is very safe and hands free device. It is not required to hold under the angle against the eye to apply eye makeup as all plastic handhold mascara protectors do that make them dangerous to use not only to a person with any kind of tremor in the hands, but for everyone.
  • the original eyelash butterfly guard is disposable, enhancing it essential and wide ranging appeal to various business users: Spas, salons, and theatrical and movie production studios.
  • the eyelash guard can be used in medical facilities given the compelling requirement for medical personnel to protect their patient's eyes, the delicate skin around the eyes, and the eyelashes.
  • the deployment of disposable and sterilized eyelash guards can be found helpful during some medical procedures.
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of the eyelash guard structured in accordance with principles of the present invention, a rear elevation view of the eyelash guard being identical to the front view;
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged partial view in bracket of the FIG.1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the molded nose control that is integrated in the middle part of the eyelash guard and to work as a size adjuster as shown in Fig.1 of the drawings.
  • a rear elevation view of the size adjuster being identical to the front view;
  • FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the securing mechanism that is connected to the eyelash guard as shown in Fig.1 , FIG. 5-9 of the drawings.
  • a rear elevation view of the securing mechanism being identical to the front view;
  • FIG. 5 is a side view of an eyelash guard on the user's face structured and used in accordance with principles of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of the eyelash guard on the user's face structured and used in accordance with principles of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of the eyelash guard as shown in FIG.6 structured and used in accordance with principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a front view of the eyelash guard on the user's face structured and used in accordance with principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a side view of the eyelash guard as shown in FIG.8 structured and used in accordance with principles of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • the original eyelash butterfly guard is a device for use in the application of eye makeup according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the illustrated eyelash guard is designed to mold firmly around the bridge of the nose B, to fit perfectly under and over any size of eyes A1 , and to secure to both sides of the face C, thereby freeing the hands to apply makeup or to perform other procedures as described.
  • FIG.1 shows a flat form of the device.
  • Right side of the eyelash guard if folded at the centerline is the mirror image of the left side.
  • FIG. 5-9 show the eyelash guard in a modified form, fitted to the user face. It shows the way to adjust and wear the device on the face FIG.5.
  • FIG. 6-9 shows the way that this device works for protection under the eye area 1 A and eyelids 1 A for the application of eye makeup.
  • the eyelash guard is very easy to adjust to fit and to use and comfortable to wear FIG. 5-9. It is manufactured with lightweight and thin materials. Consequently, the eyelash guard does not cause pressure upon the eyes or the surrounding area. However, the precise fit around the eyes 1A prevents the leakage of mascara under the aid as can happen with bulky and smooth plastic devices.
  • the eyelash guard is comprises with three parts: the main body A of the device FIG.1 , FIG. 5-9; the molded nose control B that works as a size adjuster FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 5-9; the securing method C placed on both sides on the device FIG. 4-9.
  • FIG.1 shows two points of connection of the securing part to the device.
  • the main body A of the device FIG. 1, FIG. 5-9 can be made from non-glossy, hypoallergenic, mascara resistant paper or fabric. These kind of materials are semi-porous that able to hold eye makeup in liquid and powder form from sliding and leaking from the device down all over the user's face.
  • One unit can be cut from a rectangle 185 mm long and 45 mm wide FIG.1.
  • Plastic and other synthetic, non-breathable and glossy materials make face to sweat underneath right the way that damage the layer of makeup under the eyes placed before. Those materials stick to the skin and should be avoided in the manufacturing of the eyelash guard.
  • the second part of the device is the molded nose control (size adjuster) B that located at the middle of the eyelash guard.
  • FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 5-9. It is made from thin moldable metal. Type of metal, thickness, plasticity and ability to tightly hold U shape of the size adjuster is crucial. The user needs to bend the device at the middle over a small finger as a letter U. Fold slightly at the middle so ends can meet.
  • the eyelash guard must mold firmly around the bridge of the nose B to assure perfect fit 1 A under eyes FIG. 5-9. Metal that is too soft is not able to hold a U shape when a device under the moderate extending tension of the elastic ear loops that secures eyelash guard on the face.
  • the rectangle shape of this part is 45mm long and 4mm wide and 0,1mm thick FIG. 3, numbers 1B, 2B.
  • the molded nose control (the size adjuster) connected on the upper side on the eyelash guard away from the skin FIG. 1 , FIG. 6-9.
  • the method of securing the device to the user's face is two thin elastic ear loops C FIG. 5-9.
  • the elastic ear loop FIG. 4 is 168 mm long. Two it ends 1C and 2C connected to each end piece of the device 1AC and 2AC .
  • the right ear loop's connection side and ear loop length being identical to the left side.
  • the device has a long flexible body A that curves along the eyelids and directly under eyelashes 1A protecting the delicate under the eyes area.
  • Right side of the eyelash guard if folded at the centerline is the mirror image of the left side.
  • the device is 185 mm long 1 and 45mm wide 2.
  • the centerline 3 is 35mm. From the top point Z we are able to draw a curved line for the nose part. From the center line 3 to the line 5 that helps to draw half moon curves 1 A for the eyes 1 A the line 4 is 40mm. From this line 5 to the side of the eyelash guard, line 6 is 52,5mm. Broken line 5 is 20mm.
  • the line 7 is 45mm.
  • the smooth line that confirms the nose shall be rounded from the point P; the line 8 is 7mm. From P until S is 45mm.
  • the broken line 9 is 20mm and it makes easy to round the bottom of the nose curve. From the bottom point of the nose curve to the bottom line of the B metal size adjuster 10 is 5mm.
  • the device has two sides that especially were designed to connect elastic ear loops C. From the top side corner of the device until the beginning of the eye curve 11 is 25mm. The side of the device 12 is 25mm. From the top side corner to the point of the elastic ear loop connection 1AC and from the bottom side corner until the elastic ear loop connection 2AC is 6mm. We smoothed out d and e edges of the top four corners that belong to the eye curves. The length of the radius r of all four corners the same is 6mm.
  • the FIG. 2 is an enlarged partial view of those corners.
  • This product must be manufactured in a clean facility that can be suitable for the production of safe for health and body goods.
  • Materials for the product and packaging must be very clean, non-toxic, latex, odor, and dust free. Parts of the product can be connected by the sonic fusion, glue, adhesive tape or other ways.
  • the original eyelash butterfly guard can be manufactured utilizing very simple and low cost production processes because it complete of three parts and it made from recycle materials.
  • the eyelash guard assists the user to achieve longer and fuller looking eyelashes. It improves and enhances the process for applying mascara to the eyelashes.
  • the eyelash guard provides a protective surface A against which the mascara brush can operate firmly FIG.1 , FIG. 5-9.
  • the user can apply an appropriate level of force all the way through the eyelashes, which allows for an even and complete mascara application without clumps and smears.
  • the even coat of mascara seals every eyelash and it prevents black sheds and drops on the skin. It is impossible to attain such a result without utilizing of the original eyelash butterfly guard.
  • the original eyelash butterfly guard helps to prevent the formation of wrinkles and dark circles by shielding the delicate under eye skin 1A from the harsh chemicals used during daily eye makeup removal.
  • the unit Upon softly pressing the eyelashes against the eyelash guard A, the unit allows for the gentle cleansing of the eyelashes with a cotton swab saturated with eye makeup removal solution all the way through the eyelashes without forceful rubbing.
  • the design of the eyelash guard encourages the diffusion of mascara on cotton swabs and on the protective shield thereby negating mascara diffusion upon the skin.
  • the device helps to prevent eyelashes from falling out and eliminates the irritation of the eyes and eyelids. Also, it protects the skin from the pulling and stretching motions associated with unprotected eye makeup removal that contribute to formation of shadows and bags resulting from excessively stretched skin.
  • eye makeup removal as enhanced by the eyelash guard, is easy and healthful.
  • the present invention provides a simple and inexpensive device that is a new and useful improvement over previous devices for use in the application of eye makeup and skin and eyelash protection.

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La présente invention concerne l’utilisation d’une protection papillon originale pour cils dans le domaine de la cosmétique en tant que protection jetable pour la peau, les yeux, et les cils dans le cadre de l’application de maquillage pour les yeux, et/ou en tant que protection pendant le démaquillage des yeux, la teinture des cils, l’extension artificielle des cils ou le tatouage permanent. La protection pour cils s’ajuste fermement autour de l’arête du nez, s’adapte parfaitement sous des yeux de toute taille, et se fixe sur les deux côtés du visage, libérant ainsi les mains pour appliquer le maquillage ou pour réaliser d’autres procédures comme celles décrites précédemment. Elle peut également être utilisée sur les paupières. La protection pour cils s’adresse à toute personne souhaitant avoir une apparence irréprochable, pouvoir augmenter ses exigences professionnelles, et égayer la routine d’application de maquillage. Elle s’adresse toute personne souhaitant économiser beaucoup de temps, d’argent et aider à prévenir le vieillissement et les dommages prématurés des cils et de la peau.
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US32055908A 2008-07-22 2008-07-22
US33681809A 2009-05-09 2009-05-09
US12/507,087 US8464733B2 (en) 2008-07-22 2009-07-22 Original eyelash butterfly guard
PCT/IB2009/006328 WO2010020845A1 (fr) 2008-07-22 2009-07-22 Protection papillon originale pour cils

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