US3789856A - Shield for use in applying eyelash makeup - Google Patents

Shield for use in applying eyelash makeup Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US3789856A
US3789856A US00169289A US3789856DA US3789856A US 3789856 A US3789856 A US 3789856A US 00169289 A US00169289 A US 00169289A US 3789856D A US3789856D A US 3789856DA US 3789856 A US3789856 A US 3789856A
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
lip
plane
remainder
curvature
eyeball
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
US00169289A
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Z Bomba
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US3789856A publication Critical patent/US3789856A/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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

Definitions

  • the present invention provides a device which may be used during the application or removal of eyelash makeup.
  • the device consists of a body of plastic material which is formed with a lip at its upper end which projects a substantial distance outwardly from the remainder of the body.
  • the lip has an arcuate curvature conforming generally to the curvature of the human eye and is disposed in a plane which is substantially at right angles to the plane of the remainder of the body.
  • the outer edge of the lip e ttends in a plane which is substantially parallel with the remainder.
  • the upper end of the body which extends between the lip and the remainder of the body is formed with a curvature so as to fit around the underside of the eyeball of the user.
  • This invention relates to devices for use in the application of eye makeup.
  • this invention relates to a device which is particularly suitable for use in the application or removal of eye makeup to the lower eyelashes.
  • the inwardly directed edge is generally quite thin, with the result that the user can experience considerable discomfort if the device is not held stationary in exactly the correct position.
  • one of the principal reasons for using a device with a thin edge is to achieve the effect of rolling the lower eyelash downwardly onto the outer surface of the device so that the makeup can be applied when the eyelash is located on the surface of the device.
  • the present invention overcomes the difficulties of the prior art described above by providing a device which consists of a body of plastic material which is formed at its upper end with a lip which projects a substantial distance outwardly from the remainder of the body.
  • the lip has an arcuate curvature conforming generally to the curvature of the human eye and it is disposed in a plane which is substantially at right angles to the plane of the remainder of the body.
  • the outer edge of the lip extends in a plane which is substantially parallel to the remainder of the body.
  • the upper end of the body which extends between the lip and the remainder of the body is formed with a curvature so as to fit around the underside of the eyeball of the user.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2-2 of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a pictorial side view of the device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a partially sectioned side view illustrating the manner in which the device is used.
  • the reference numeral refers generally to a device for use in the application of eye makeup according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the device is preferably formed from a unitary body of plastic material such as polyethylene or the like. The selection of the material from which the device is to be molded will be obvious to those skilled in the art.
  • the upper end 12 of the body is formed with a lip portion 14 which projects a substantialdistance X outwardly from the remainder of the body.
  • the distance X is preferably in the range of one-sixteenth to three-sixteenth inch and generally about one-eighth of an inch.
  • the lip portion 14 has an arcuate curvature conforming generally to the curvature of the human eyeball.
  • the lip portion 14 is adapted to extend at about to the remainder of the body portion identified by the reference numeral 18 and the outer edge 16 of the lip is preferably disposed subsantially parallel to the plane of the remainder of the body portion 18. As shown in FIGS.
  • the portion of the upper end of the body which extends between the lip and the remainder of the body is formed with a curvature so that it fits in a close fitting relationship with respect to the curvature of the eyeball without pressure and does not cause discomfort to the user.
  • the device is used by positioning the lip portion 14 in a position underlying the lower eyelid and conforming to the curvature of the eyeball so that the lower eyelashes 20 project outwardly over the outer edge 16 of the device so that makeup may be applied to the eyelashes by a conventional brush 22 or eyelashes may be cleaned by a conventional cream or liquid.
  • the body of the device serves as a guard to prevent mascara from being applied to the face of the wearer.
  • the lip 14 is of particular importance to the device of the present invention as it provides an edge 16 which is outwardly directed with respect to the eyeball of the wearer when the device is in use. As a result, the edge 16 does not tend to dig into the eyeball of the wearer and does not therefore, cause discomfort.
  • the portion of the device which bears against the eyeball of the wearer is contoured to conform generally to the shape of the eyeball and the curvature of this portion is such that it does not cause discomfort to the wearer. In the emboidment shown, this curved portion is identified by the reference numeral 19 and extends between the lip 14 and the remainder of the body 18.
  • the lip 14 has a sufficient length to project outwardly from the hollow cavity which underlies the eyeball a distance sufficient to underlie the lower eyelash. It has been found that this distance, shown at X in FIG. 2, should preferably be about three-eights of an inch so that when the device is used with the lower portion of the body obliquely disposed with respect to the cheek of the wearer so that it can be manually engaged, the edge 16 will be disposed in an underlying relationship with respect to the lower eyelash.
  • the width of the main body portion may be substantially uniform over its entire length rather than tapered as shown in the drawings.
  • the lower end of the body portion may have a slight concave construction in cross-section so as to add rigidity to the body.
  • the present invention provides a simple and inexpensive device for use in the application or removal of eye makeup which is easy to use without discomfort and without the fear of causing eye injury as a result of the use of inwardly directed device.
  • a device for use in the application of eye makeup comprising,
  • a body of plastic material having an upper end, a lower end, an inner surface and an outer surface, the upper end of said body curving outwardly from the remainder of the body, the inner surface of said upper end having a concave curvature decreasing progressively in its radius of gyration in a direction away from said main body to a plane in which the concave curvature conforms generally to the curvature of the human eyeball, and a lip portion proa projected length extending from said plane of at least about 0.064 inches.
  • a device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the projected length of said lip is substantially uniform across the width of the device and is in the range of about 0.064 to 0.192 inches.

Landscapes

  • Cosmetics (AREA)
  • Toys (AREA)
US00169289A 1971-06-09 1971-08-05 Shield for use in applying eyelash makeup Expired - Lifetime US3789856A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA115,175A CA995551A (en) 1971-06-09 1971-06-09 Shield for use in applying eyelash makeup

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US3789856A true US3789856A (en) 1974-02-05

Family

ID=4089951

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US00169289A Expired - Lifetime US3789856A (en) 1971-06-09 1971-08-05 Shield for use in applying eyelash makeup

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US3789856A (de)
CA (1) CA995551A (de)
DE (1) DE2228300A1 (de)
FR (1) FR2141271A5 (de)
GB (1) GB1349694A (de)

Cited By (23)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4508106A (en) * 1983-02-14 1985-04-02 Angres Clinic, Ltd. Microsurgical method for applying permanent eyelid liner
US4653483A (en) * 1982-11-12 1987-03-31 Clavin Harold D Cosmetic tape, applicator therefor and method
US5016658A (en) * 1990-04-30 1991-05-21 Green Kathrine W Makeup shield for left and right eyelashes
US5050624A (en) * 1991-01-02 1991-09-24 Vivian Kobe Disposable eye makeup shield
US5052417A (en) * 1989-04-10 1991-10-01 Orlando Cordova Eye shadow collector
US5178170A (en) * 1991-07-26 1993-01-12 Lee Kassai Eyelash shield device and method
US5311888A (en) * 1993-07-12 1994-05-17 Leigh Mary E Ergonomic make-up shield
US5890499A (en) * 1998-03-18 1999-04-06 Fuentes; Olga Ergonomic mascara shield
US5957142A (en) * 1999-01-25 1999-09-28 Karafilis; Cindy Ann Apparatus for helping with application of eye make-up
USD423714S (en) * 1999-04-01 2000-04-25 Olga Fuentes Ergonomic makeup shield
US6199560B1 (en) 2000-09-11 2001-03-13 Sue North Cosmetic mask
US20020124865A1 (en) * 2001-03-08 2002-09-12 Davis Susan K. Eyelash makeup shield with grooves
GB2376882A (en) * 2001-06-29 2002-12-31 Iolanda Maria Mussett Protector for eye make-up use
WO2004043197A2 (en) 2002-11-12 2004-05-27 E-L Management Corp. Eyelash profiler
US20050022838A1 (en) * 2003-08-01 2005-02-03 Davis Cecelia Katherine Applicator shield
US20060225761A1 (en) * 2005-04-07 2006-10-12 Secosky Ardelia G Mascara tube with attached under eye shield
US20090194126A1 (en) * 2008-02-05 2009-08-06 Cassese Michelle L Article for precise application of makeup
US20110100392A1 (en) * 2009-11-04 2011-05-05 Timothy Smith Makeup tool
US8684013B2 (en) * 2011-01-19 2014-04-01 Denise I. Haman Eye makeup fallout protector
US8925558B2 (en) 2013-01-29 2015-01-06 Pamela Johnson Device and method for applying makeup
USD742590S1 (en) 2014-07-29 2015-11-03 Pamela Johnson Makeup applicator
USD758009S1 (en) * 2014-07-14 2016-05-31 Julie B. Berkos Mascara guide
US11654049B2 (en) 2020-03-24 2023-05-23 Del, Llc Instrument for isolating candidate eyelashes to attach prostheses

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2270624A (en) * 1992-09-04 1994-03-23 Son Norinder Christina J Eye-lid protector

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1974825A (en) * 1934-05-02 1934-09-25 Lovie Bernard Eyelid device
US3088470A (en) * 1960-10-27 1963-05-07 Dean L Burdick Associates Inc Device for applying creams and the like to the skin

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1974825A (en) * 1934-05-02 1934-09-25 Lovie Bernard Eyelid device
US3088470A (en) * 1960-10-27 1963-05-07 Dean L Burdick Associates Inc Device for applying creams and the like to the skin

Cited By (26)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4653483A (en) * 1982-11-12 1987-03-31 Clavin Harold D Cosmetic tape, applicator therefor and method
US4508106A (en) * 1983-02-14 1985-04-02 Angres Clinic, Ltd. Microsurgical method for applying permanent eyelid liner
US5052417A (en) * 1989-04-10 1991-10-01 Orlando Cordova Eye shadow collector
US5016658A (en) * 1990-04-30 1991-05-21 Green Kathrine W Makeup shield for left and right eyelashes
US5050624A (en) * 1991-01-02 1991-09-24 Vivian Kobe Disposable eye makeup shield
US5178170A (en) * 1991-07-26 1993-01-12 Lee Kassai Eyelash shield device and method
US5311888A (en) * 1993-07-12 1994-05-17 Leigh Mary E Ergonomic make-up shield
US5890499A (en) * 1998-03-18 1999-04-06 Fuentes; Olga Ergonomic mascara shield
US5957142A (en) * 1999-01-25 1999-09-28 Karafilis; Cindy Ann Apparatus for helping with application of eye make-up
USD423714S (en) * 1999-04-01 2000-04-25 Olga Fuentes Ergonomic makeup shield
US6199560B1 (en) 2000-09-11 2001-03-13 Sue North Cosmetic mask
US20020124865A1 (en) * 2001-03-08 2002-09-12 Davis Susan K. Eyelash makeup shield with grooves
GB2376882A (en) * 2001-06-29 2002-12-31 Iolanda Maria Mussett Protector for eye make-up use
US6807970B2 (en) 2002-11-12 2004-10-26 E-L Management Corp. Eyelash profiler
US20040231688A1 (en) * 2002-11-12 2004-11-25 Jonathan Thayer Eyelash profiler
WO2004043197A2 (en) 2002-11-12 2004-05-27 E-L Management Corp. Eyelash profiler
US20050022838A1 (en) * 2003-08-01 2005-02-03 Davis Cecelia Katherine Applicator shield
US20060225761A1 (en) * 2005-04-07 2006-10-12 Secosky Ardelia G Mascara tube with attached under eye shield
US8141564B2 (en) 2008-02-05 2012-03-27 Cassese Michelle L Article for precise application of makeup
US20090194126A1 (en) * 2008-02-05 2009-08-06 Cassese Michelle L Article for precise application of makeup
US20110100392A1 (en) * 2009-11-04 2011-05-05 Timothy Smith Makeup tool
US8684013B2 (en) * 2011-01-19 2014-04-01 Denise I. Haman Eye makeup fallout protector
US8925558B2 (en) 2013-01-29 2015-01-06 Pamela Johnson Device and method for applying makeup
USD758009S1 (en) * 2014-07-14 2016-05-31 Julie B. Berkos Mascara guide
USD742590S1 (en) 2014-07-29 2015-11-03 Pamela Johnson Makeup applicator
US11654049B2 (en) 2020-03-24 2023-05-23 Del, Llc Instrument for isolating candidate eyelashes to attach prostheses

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE2228300A1 (de) 1972-12-28
CA995551A (en) 1976-08-24
GB1349694A (en) 1974-04-10
FR2141271A5 (de) 1973-01-19

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US3789856A (en) Shield for use in applying eyelash makeup
US2390921A (en) Applicator for facial creams
US5016658A (en) Makeup shield for left and right eyelashes
US1850540A (en) Protective shield
US4998315A (en) Nail polish brush
US5050624A (en) Disposable eye makeup shield
US5178170A (en) Eyelash shield device and method
US8141564B2 (en) Article for precise application of makeup
US6305389B1 (en) Mascara application guard
US3419909A (en) Eyeshield for use in hair-tinting and the like
US1974825A (en) Eyelid device
US2033691A (en) Facial shield
US20040107975A1 (en) Eye makeup stencil
US5890499A (en) Ergonomic mascara shield
US4837861A (en) Facial spray guard
US3529308A (en) Hair holding device
US1812425A (en) Eyebrow stencil
US2527726A (en) Mask for marking lips
US2162608A (en) Shampoo mask
US2136039A (en) Shield
US1741327A (en) Protector for hairdressing use and the like
US2033139A (en) Cosmetic applicator
US2342530A (en) Protective nail device
US2266535A (en) Shield or mask for lipstick
US3317921A (en) Hair spray shield