WO1999048403A1 - Applicateur cosmetique ergonomique - Google Patents

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WO1999048403A1
WO1999048403A1 PCT/US1998/006117 US9806117W WO9948403A1 WO 1999048403 A1 WO1999048403 A1 WO 1999048403A1 US 9806117 W US9806117 W US 9806117W WO 9948403 A1 WO9948403 A1 WO 9948403A1
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applicator
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cosmetic applicator
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ergonomic cosmetic
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Anne Carullo
James Gager
Brenan Liston
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Color Access, Inc.
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Priority to AU70988/98A priority Critical patent/AU756653B2/en
Priority to AT98917963T priority patent/ATE387871T1/de
Priority to DE69839226T priority patent/DE69839226T2/de
Priority to ES98917963T priority patent/ES2302352T3/es
Priority to PCT/US1998/006117 priority patent/WO1999048403A1/fr
Priority to US09/646,636 priority patent/US6601591B1/en
Priority to CA002324996A priority patent/CA2324996C/fr
Priority to JP2000537464A priority patent/JP2002507441A/ja
Priority to EP98917963A priority patent/EP1065957B1/fr
Publication of WO1999048403A1 publication Critical patent/WO1999048403A1/fr
Priority to HK01104430A priority patent/HK1033889A1/xx

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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

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  • the present invention relates to cosmetic applicators More particularly, it relates to cosmetic applicators which, by the shape and angles of intersection of the surfaces, are ergonomically and anatomically designed to provide precisely controlled application of a makeup product to the face
  • Cosmetic sponge or puff applicators are typically shaped so that they can fit within a cosmetic compact Generally, these applicators are round, square, rectangular, teardrop, or wedge shaped These traditional design applicators are not shaped for ease of use, but rather for ease of packaging within a compact
  • the present invention is an ergonomic cosmetic applicator designed to work with the contours of the face
  • the applicator comprises at least five surfaces one upper surface, one lower sur ace, and at least three lateral surfaces, wherein one lateral surface is concave in shape, one lateral surface is substantially linear or flat in shape, and any two lateral surfaces meet to form a tip portion
  • the lateral concave surface allows precision application of a makeup, for example, to the outer side of the face, under the jawline, and under the eye
  • the lateral linear or flat surface of the applicator enables application of the makeup to the flat surfaces of the face, such as the cheek
  • the tip portion allows the consumer to reach into the corners of the eye, and around the mouth and nose
  • FIG 1 is a top view of one embodiment of the applicator of the present invention
  • FIG 2 is a side view of the applicator of FIG 1
  • FIGS 3 through 5 are partial side views of the lateral surface having various profiles
  • FIG 6 is a side view of the applicator of the present invention with convex shaped upper and lower surfaces
  • FIG 7 is a side view of the applicator of the present invention with a convex shaped upper surface
  • FIG 8 is a side view of the applicator of the present invention with a finger recess provided on the each of the convex upper and lower surfaces
  • FIG 9 is a top view of the applicator of FIG 8
  • FIGS 1 and 2 show the cosmetic applicator 1 of the present invention
  • the applicator 1 has one upper surface 2, one lower surface 3, and at least three lateral surfaces 4, 5, and 6, wherein any two of the lateral surfaces meet to form a tip portion 7
  • the applicator 1 has only three lateral surfaces, giving an overall triangular appearance to the applicator
  • These three lateral surfaces when combined together, provide a single applicator capable of effectively applying makeup to all areas of the face
  • the first lateral surface 4 of the applicator is concave in shape.
  • one or more lateral surfaces of the applicator are concave in shape.
  • the applicator is triangular in shape as in FIG.
  • the first lateral surface 4 and second lateral surface 5 of the applicator are concave.
  • the lateral concave surface 4 of the applicator allows the consumer to easily apply makeup to the outer side of the face, under the jawline, and under the eye without the consumer having to further manipulate the shape of the applicator.
  • a third lateral surface 6 of the applicator is substantially linear or flat in shape. This lateral surface 6 allows the consumer to apply makeup to the flat surfaces of the face, such as the cheek. Also, when this linear surface 6 is combined with either the upper surface 2 or the lower surface 3, an ample surface area with which to apply or blend the makeup on the skin is provided.
  • the applicator 1 is further provided with a tip portion 7.
  • This portion 7 is defined by the intersection of any two lateral surfaces of the applicator at an angle less than 90 degrees. As seen in FIG. 1 , lateral surface 4 and 5 intersect to form the tip portion 7.
  • the tip portion 7 enables the consumer to reach into the corners of the eye, and around the mouth and nose. Having this portion incorporated into the design allows the consumer to utilize the applicator without having to bend, contort, or otherwise deform the applicator in order to apply makeup to the hard to reach areas of the face that generally require a smaller applicator surface for proper application.
  • the tip portion 7 has a rounded edge 8, as seen in FIG. 1.
  • the lateral surfaces (4, 5, and 6) of the applicator can be provided with various profiles, such as flat, round, or angled.
  • the choice of which profile to use will depend upon the type of makeup product which is intended to be applied by the applicator. For example, if the product is a creme foundation, then the profile of the lateral surfaces would preferably be angled, as seen in FIG. 5.
  • the angled surface provides a larger applicator surface area for collecting product on the lateral surfaces before application. When an angled surface is used, the angled surface can be flared outward from either the upper surface 2, the bottom surface 3, or both as seen in FIG 5 If the product is a pressed powder, then the profile of the lateral surfaces would preferably be rounded, as in FIG 4
  • the upper surface 2 and lower surface 3 of the applicator can be of varying design Either the upper surface 2, the lower surface 3, or both, are flat or convex in design By making either the upper surface 2 or the lower surface 3 convex in design imparts a greater thickness to the applicator, making handling of the applicator by the consumer simpler Additionally, either the upper surface 2, the lower surface 3, or both, can further be provided with a finger recess 10, as seen in FIGS 8 and 9 The finger recess 10 allows the consumer to retain a more secure grip on the applicator during use
  • Common materials used in the manufacture of cosmetic applicators include rubbers, such as latex (polyisoprene), neoprene, nitnle-butadiene rubber (NBR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), and the like, foamed plastics, such as polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, and the like, natural sponge materials, and flocked fabrics, for example, a cotton fabric puff with nylon flocking, velour flocking, or a felt coating
  • rubbers such as latex (polyisoprene), neoprene, nitnle-butadiene rubber (NBR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), and the like
  • foamed plastics such as polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, and the like, natural sponge materials, and flocked fabrics, for example, a cotton fabric puff with nylon flocking, velour flocking, or a felt coating

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique (1) conçu pour s'adapter aux contours du visage et comprenant au moins cinq surfaces, une surface supérieure (2), une surface inférieure (3), et au moins trois surfaces latérales (4, 5, 6). Une des surfaces latérales (4) est concave, une surface latérale (6) est sensiblement linéaire ou plate et chaque paire de surfaces latérales s'unisse pour former une partie d'extrémité (7). La surface latérale concave (4) permet l'application précise de maquillage, par exemple, sur le côté extérieur du visage, sous le menton et les yeux. La partie linéaire latérale de la surface plate (6) de l'applicateur (1) permet l'application de maquillage sur les surfaces plates du visage telles que les joues. La partie d'extrémité (7) permet à l'utilisateur d'atteindre les coins des yeux et de maquiller le tour de la bouche et du nez.
PCT/US1998/006117 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Applicateur cosmetique ergonomique WO1999048403A1 (fr)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU70988/98A AU756653B2 (en) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Ergonomic cosmetic applicator
AT98917963T ATE387871T1 (de) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Ergonomische auftragsvorrichtung für kosmetikprodukte
DE69839226T DE69839226T2 (de) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Ergonomische auftragsvorrichtung für kosmetikprodukte
ES98917963T ES2302352T3 (es) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Aplicador cosmetico ergonomico.
PCT/US1998/006117 WO1999048403A1 (fr) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Applicateur cosmetique ergonomique
US09/646,636 US6601591B1 (en) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Ergonomic cosmetic applicator
CA002324996A CA2324996C (fr) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Applicateur cosmetique ergonomique
JP2000537464A JP2002507441A (ja) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 人間工学的化粧用アプリケータ
EP98917963A EP1065957B1 (fr) 1998-03-27 1998-03-27 Applicateur cosmetique ergonomique
HK01104430A HK1033889A1 (en) 1998-03-27 2001-06-27 Ergonomic cosmetic applicator

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JP (1) JP2002507441A (fr)
AT (1) ATE387871T1 (fr)
AU (1) AU756653B2 (fr)
CA (1) CA2324996C (fr)
DE (1) DE69839226T2 (fr)
ES (1) ES2302352T3 (fr)
HK (1) HK1033889A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO1999048403A1 (fr)

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EP1186253A1 (fr) * 2000-03-09 2002-03-13 Kao Corporation Houppette a poudre
RU2639983C1 (ru) * 2016-07-22 2017-12-25 Ирина Витальевна Лаханская Приспособление для нанесения линий на лицо

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FR783969A (fr) * 1934-03-13 1935-07-20 Dispositif pour l'application de produits de beaute, de substances médicamenteuses et analogues
US2390921A (en) * 1943-03-23 1945-12-11 Ethel Hudson Clark Applicator for facial creams
US3472242A (en) * 1967-02-10 1969-10-14 Howard Demner Cosmetic removal pad
US3863654A (en) * 1972-01-18 1975-02-04 Oreal Cosmetic applicator
US4627129A (en) * 1984-07-19 1986-12-09 Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Sponge and fabrication method

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FR783969A (fr) * 1934-03-13 1935-07-20 Dispositif pour l'application de produits de beaute, de substances médicamenteuses et analogues
US2390921A (en) * 1943-03-23 1945-12-11 Ethel Hudson Clark Applicator for facial creams
US3472242A (en) * 1967-02-10 1969-10-14 Howard Demner Cosmetic removal pad
US3863654A (en) * 1972-01-18 1975-02-04 Oreal Cosmetic applicator
US4627129A (en) * 1984-07-19 1986-12-09 Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Sponge and fabrication method

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1186253A1 (fr) * 2000-03-09 2002-03-13 Kao Corporation Houppette a poudre
EP1186253A4 (fr) * 2000-03-09 2005-01-19 Kao Corp Houppette a poudre
RU2639983C1 (ru) * 2016-07-22 2017-12-25 Ирина Витальевна Лаханская Приспособление для нанесения линий на лицо

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DE69839226T2 (de) 2009-04-30
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AU7098898A (en) 1999-10-18
ES2302352T3 (es) 2008-07-01
EP1065957A1 (fr) 2001-01-10
CA2324996C (fr) 2005-06-07
ATE387871T1 (de) 2008-03-15
HK1033889A1 (en) 2001-10-05
DE69839226D1 (de) 2008-04-17
AU756653B2 (en) 2003-01-16
JP2002507441A (ja) 2002-03-12
CA2324996A1 (fr) 1999-09-30

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