US20210022425A1

US20210022425A1 - Shape Conforming Artificial Eyelash

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Publication number: US20210022425A1
Application number: US16/940,362
Authority: US
Inventors: Elyse Christine Magness
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-07-25
Filing date: 2020-07-27
Publication date: 2021-01-28

Abstract

The present invention is a shape conforming artificial eyelash. The shape conforming artificial eyelash is a more flexible eyelash that conforms to the wearer's eyelid profile. The shape conforming artificial eyelash contains a flexible base strip, a plurality of artificial lashes, and an adhesive. The flexible base strip extends between a first end and a second end. Each of the plurality of artificial lashes extends between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of each of the plurality of artificial lashes is connected to the flexible base strip. The plurality of artificial lashes is distributed along the flexible base strip between the first end and the second end. The adhesive is distributed along the flexible base strip opposite to the plurality of artificial lashes, where the adhesive is configured to attach to an inferior portion of a human eyelid.

Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/878,479 filed on Jul. 25, 2019. The current application is filed on Jul. 27, 2020 while Jul. 25, 2020 and Jul. 26, 2020 were on a weekend.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an artificial strip eyelash. More particularly, the present invention relates to an artificial eyelash that uses a malleable band.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Modern artificial eyelashes are uncomfortable to wear and are very difficult to apply. These conventional artificial eyelashes comprise a rigid plastic component that does not move well with the user's eyes. They are also applied to superior portion of the eyelash making it difficult for the user to visualize how they are applying the strip lash. Currently, there are no artificial eyelashes that are designed to be applied to underneath portion of the eyelash. In addition, no other strip lash lacks a rigid plastic component or support strip. Therefore, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a more comfortable, shape conforming artificial eyelash that conforms along a wearer's eyelid.
The present invention aims to solve these problems. The present invention attaches to the underneath portion, using a malleable adhesive band. The present invention is an artificial eyelash that uses a malleable band that is to be applied to the inferior portion of the natural eyelash. The present invention lacks a rigid plastic component or supportive strip, creating an artificial eyelash that forms naturally to the user's eye. The present invention can be visualized the over the whole course of time during application, making it easier and quicker to apply. The present invention is an eyelash designed to be applied to the inferior portion of the lash, supporting and blending in seamlessly with the user's natural lashes. This eliminates the use of eyeliner or mascara to hide gaps that are created when a lash is applied to the superior portion of the natural eyelash.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a shape conforming artificial eyelash. The shape conforming artificial eyelash comprises a flexible base strip, a plurality of artificial lashes, and an adhesive. The shape conforming artificial eyelash is a more flexible eyelash that conforms to the wearer's eyelid profile. Conventional eyelashes comprise a semi-flexible, rope-like adhesive base. This rope like base comprises strings that stiffen the base, resulting in a stiff and uncomfortable artificial eyelash. The shape conforming artificial eyelash eliminates the need for fibrous reinforcements that stiffens the adhesive base, resulting in a more flexible, shape conforming artificial eyelash that is comfortable for the user. The flexible base strip extends between a first end and a second end. Each of the plurality of artificial lashes extends between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of each of the plurality of artificial lashes is connected to the flexible base strip. The plurality of artificial lashes is distributed along the flexible base strip between the first end and the second end. The adhesive is distributed along the flexible base strip opposite to the plurality of artificial lashes, where the adhesive is configured to attach to an inferior portion of a human eyelid. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive utilized in this application encompasses any paste, suspension, emulsion, ointment, cream, gel, or any other similar semi-solid adhesive which possesses sufficient adhesive qualities to stick to and subsequently remain on the surface of a human eyelid for several hours, even with frequent movement of the eyelid, but will remain semisolid for a considerable period of time after application. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shape conforming artificial eyelash may take the form of any shape, size, color, and/or style that complements user's appearance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram view of the present invention being installed along an eyelid.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram view of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are described. It should be understood that some details have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or “alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present invention as a whole.
In reference to FIGS. 1-3, the present invention is a shape conforming artificial eyelash 1. The shape conforming artificial eyelash 1 comprises a flexible base strip 11, a plurality of artificial lashes 12, and an adhesive 13, as shown in FIGS. 2-3. The shape conforming artificial eyelash 1 is a more flexible eyelash that conforms to the wearer's eyelid profile. Conventional eyelashes comprise a semi-flexible, rope-like adhesive base. This rope like base comprises strings that stiffen the base, resulting in a stiff and uncomfortable artificial eyelash. The shape conforming artificial eyelash 1 eliminates the need for fibrous reinforcements that stiffens the adhesive base, resulting in a more flexible, shape conforming artificial eyelash 1 that is comfortable for the user. The flexible base strip 11 extends between a first end 111 and a second end 112. Each of the plurality of artificial lashes 12 extends between a proximal end 121 and a distal end 122. The proximal end 121 of each of the plurality of artificial lashes 12 is connected to the flexible base strip 11. The plurality of artificial lashes 12 is distributed along the flexible base strip 11 between the first end 111 and the second end 112. The adhesive 13 is distributed along the flexible base strip 11 opposite to the plurality of artificial lashes 12, where the adhesive 13 is configured to attach to an inferior portion 2 of a human eyelid. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive 13 utilized in this application encompasses any paste, suspension, emulsion, ointment, cream, gel, or any other similar semi-solid adhesive 13 which possesses sufficient adhesive 13 qualities to stick to and subsequently remain on the surface of a human eyelid for several hours, even with frequent movement of the eyelid, but will remain semisolid for a considerable period of time after application. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shape conforming artificial eyelash 1 may take the form of any shape, size, color, and/or style that complements user's appearance.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 may take the form of a malleable strip that binds the plurality of artificial eyelashes together. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 is constructed out of a silicone material. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 is constructed out of a translucent material. In various embodiments, the flexible base strip 11 may be made out of any suitable material including, but are not limited to silicone, silicone hydrogels, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 may be made through any shape, size, and/or configuration. In one embodiment, the flexible base strip 11 may be manufactured to conform to conventional stylistic configurations of common artificial eyelash structure. In another embodiment of the present invention, the flexible strip may be manufactured as a custom fitted piece catered to the user eyelid profile. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 further comprises a posterior surface 113 and an anterior surface 114, as shown in FIG. 2.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of artificial lashes 12 are connected to the posterior surface 113, as shown in FIGS. 2-3. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of artificial eyelashes complements the user eyelash appearance. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of artificial lashes 12 is made out of any suitable material to emulate the appearance of natural hairs. This material may include, but are not limited to silk, natural hairs, microfibrillated cellulose fibers (MFC), or any other suitable natural or synthetic fiber. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive 13 is distributed across the anterior surface 114.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 comprises a convex curvature 115, as shown in FIG. 2. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 is shaped into an arc with the convex curvature 115. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 is delineated by a first arc edge and a second arc edge, where the first arc edge and the second arc edge follow the convex curvature 115 profile.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A shape conforming artificial eyelash comprising:

a flexible base strip;

a plurality of artificial lashes;

an adhesive;

the flexible base strip extends between a first end and a second end;

each of the plurality of artificial lashes extends between a proximal end and a distal end;

the proximal end of each of the plurality of artificial lashes being connected to the flexible base strip;

the plurality of artificial lashes being distributed along the flexible base strip between the first end and the second end; and

the adhesive being distributed along the flexible base strip opposite to the plurality of artificial lashes, wherein the adhesive is configured to attach to an inferior portion of a human eyelid.

2. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the flexible base strip being constructed out of a silicone material.

3. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the flexible base strip being constructed out of a translucent material.

4. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the flexible base strip comprising a posterior surface and an anterior surface.

5. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 4 comprising:

each of the plurality of artificial lashes being connected to the posterior surface.

6. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 4 comprising:

the adhesive being distributed across the anterior surface.

7. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the flexible base strip comprising a convex curvature

8. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the flexible base strip being shaped into an arc with a convex curvature profile.

9. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 8 comprising:

the flexible base strip being delineated by a first arc edge and a second arc edge, wherein the first arc edge and the second arc edge follow the convex curvature profile.