WO2015041627A1

WO2015041627A1 - Make-up applicator pad

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Publication number: WO2015041627A1
Application number: PCT/US2013/060061
Authority: WO
Inventors: Lourdes A. SANCHEZ
Original assignee: Las Innovations Corporations
Priority date: 2013-09-17
Filing date: 2013-09-17
Publication date: 2015-03-26

Abstract

A make-up applicator pad (10) made of a flexible material and including an upper portion (20) and a lower portion (60). The upper portion (20) has a concave upper edge (24), an exterior face (22) and an interior adhesive face (36). The lower portion (60) has an exterior face (62) and an interior adhesive face (72). Upper and lower protective covers (40 and 80) removably cover upper and lower interior adhesive faces (36 and 72) when the make-up applicator pad (10) is not in use. In use, the upper protective cover (40) is removed and the concave upper edge (24) is placed below the lower eyelid of a person. Then, the lower portion protective cover (80) is removed to secure make-up applicator pad (10) in place. When done applying the make-up, the user peels make-up applicator pad (10) off from the face.

Description

I. TITLE: MAKE-UP APPLICATOR PAD

II. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to make-up accessories, and more particularly, to a make-up applicator pad.

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

Applicant believes that one of the closest references corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication Numbers 201 1 /0088716 Al and 2009/0151744 Al , published on April 21 , 201 1 and April 21 , 201 1 , respectively, to Villanueva for Under- Eye Makeup Shield. Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent No. 5052417 B l issued to Cordova on October 1 , 1991 for Eye Shadow Collector.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent No. 5050624 B l issued to Kobe, et al. on September 24, 1991 for Disposable Eye Makeup Shield.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent No. 4807650 B l issued to Bliss on February 28, 1989 for Make-Up Coverture. Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent No. 1850540 B l issued to Erickson on March 22, 1932 for Protective Shield. Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent No. D467034 issued to Jaggers on December 10, 2002 for Lower Eyelash Cosmetology Shield.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to Patent No. GB 2398238 issued to Donovan, et al. on August 18, 2004 for Disposable and self-adhesive eye make-up shield.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to Patent No. GB 2436523 issued to Djellouli on October 3, 2007 for Eye Makeup Shield.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010/0282269 Al , published on November 1 1 , 2010 to Uchida, et al. for Makeup-Assisting Patch and Makeup Method Using the Patch.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010/0018545, published on January 28, 2010 to Franklin, et at. for Original Eyelash Butterfly Guard. Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010/0154813 Al , published on June 24, 2010 to Deeds for Makeup Shield. Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent No. 2695622 B l issued to Herod et al. on November 30, 1954 for Guide and Guard for Marking Lips.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012/026691 1 Al , published on October 25, 2012 to Haman, et al. for Eye Makeup Fallout Protector.

Other patents describing the closest subject matter provide for a number of more or less complicated features that fail to solve the problem in an efficient and economical way. None of these patents suggest the novel features of the present invention.

IV. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The instant invention is a make-up applicator pad made of a cloth material with at least one edge having a concave shape. Its interior face has an elongated non-toxic adhesive strip section that contours a concave edge, providing protection for the lower eyelid and areas of a user's face below the eye from excess makeup. It is therefore one of the main objects of the present invention to provide a make-up applicator pad that is made of a cloth material.

It is another object of this invention to provide a make-up applicator pad having at least one edge concave in shape.

It is another object of this invention to provide a make-up applicator pad having an interior face.

It is another object of this invention to provide a make-up applicator pad having an elongated non-toxic adhesive strip section that contours a concave edge. It is another object of this invention to provide a make-up applicator pad designed to be placed immediately below the lower eyelid of a user.

It is another object of this invention to provide a make-up applicator pad that provides protection for the lower eyelid and areas of a user's face below the eye from excess make-up.

It is another object of this invention to provide a make-up applicator pad that is volumetrically efficient for carrying and storage.

It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to manufacture while retaining its effectiveness. Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.

V. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 represents a front elevational view of a make-up applicator pad, object of the instant invention.

Figure 2 is a rear elevational view of the make-up applicator pad, showing the protective covers being partially removed from the interior adhesive faces.

Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the invention placed adjacent to the lower eyelid of a user.

VI. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring now to the drawings, the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 10. It can be observed that it basically includes upper portion 20 and lower portion 60. Make-up applicator pad 10 is made of a flexible material. Preferably, it is made of a cloth material that is sensitive the skin of a user. Upper edge 24 has a concave shape. Interior adhesive face 36 has an elongated non-toxic adhesive strip section that contours upper edge 24, providing protection for the lower eyelid and areas of a user's face below the eye from excess make-up. Once placed onto a person, make-up applicator pad 10 enables another such as a makeup artist or lay person to use both hands while applying makeup onto the person wearing make-up applicator pad 10. The person wearing make-up applicator pad 10 may also apply makeup her/him self using both hands.

As seen in figure 1 , upper portion 20 comprises exterior face 22. In the preferred embodiment, upper portion has upper edge 24, lateral edges 26 and 28, and lower exterior edges 30 and 32. Central lower end 34 is defined between lower exterior edges 30 and 32. In the preferred embodiment, lower portion 60 has a substantially square or rectangular shape with exterior face 62. Lower portion 60 has upper end 64, which is common to central lower end 34. Lower portion 60 also has lateral edges 66 and 68 and lower edge 70.

As seen in figure 2, upper portion 20 further has interior adhesive face 36 that contours concave upper edge 24. Interior adhesive face 36 is of a non-toxic material. Edges 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 are common to exterior face 22 and interior adhesive face 36. Upper portion protective cover 40 covers interior adhesive face 36 when instant invention 10 is not in use. Upper portion protective cover 40 has lower central edge 42, upper edge 44, lateral edges 46 and 48, and lower edges 50 and 52. Interior face 54 is removably mounted to interior adhesive face 36. Lower portion 60 further has interior adhesive face 72 covered of a non-toxic material. Edges 82, 86, and 88 are common to exterior face 62 and interior adhesive face 72. Lower portion protective cover 80 covers interior adhesive face 36 when instant invention 10 is not in use. Lower portion protective cover 80 has lower edge 82, upper edge 84, lateral edges 86 and 88, and interior face 90. Lower central edge 42 overlaps upper edge 84 or vice-versa to facilitate their removal by a user.

As seen in figure 3, in the preferred embodiment, upper edge 24 has a cooperative concave shape, designed to be placed adjacent to the lower eyelid of a person.

It is noted that the distance between lateral edges 26 and 28 is greater than the distance between lateral edges 66 and 68. Instant invention 10 is symmetrical. In a preferred embodiment, lateral edges 26 and 28 are parallel to each other. In a preferred embodiment, lower edge 70 is perpendicular to lateral edges 66 and 68, and lateral edges 66 and 68 are parallel to each other. In use, upper portion protective cover 40 is removed and concave upper edge 24 is carefully placed below the lower eyelid of a person. Then, lower portion protective cover 80 may be removed and interior adhesive face 72 is adjusted to secure instant invention 10 remains in place. The makeup artist, lay person, or person wearing make-up applicator pad 10 is then able to place desired make-up around the eye having instant invention 10 thereon, without smearing or affecting onto the area below the eye. When done applying the make-up, instant invention 10 is simply peeled off from his/her face.

The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.

VII. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

It is evident that an invention such as the make-up applicator pad claimed in the present application is quite desirable because it provides protection for the lower eyelid and areas of a user's face below the eye from excess make-up. The present make-up applicator pad is also quite desirable because it is volumetrically efficient for carrying and storage and inexpensive to manufacture while retaining its effectiveness.

Claims

VIII. CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A make-up applicator pad, comprising:

A) an upper portion (20) comprising a first exterior face (22) and a first interior adhesive face (36) having common first (24) , second (26) , third (28) , fourth (30) and fifth (32) edges, said upper portion (20) further comprising a central lower end (34) , said first edge (24) having a concave shape and extending from said second edge (26) to said third edge (28) , said fourth edge (30) extends from said second edge (26) to said central lower end (34) , and said fifth edge (32) extends from said third edge (28) to said central lower end (34) , said upper portion (20) further comprises a first protective cover (40) that removably covers said first interior adhesive face (36) ; and

B) a lower portion (60) having sixth (66) , seventh (68) and eighth (70) edges, said lower portion (60) further having an upper end (64) , said upper end (64) being common to said central lower end (34) , said lower portion (60) further comprises a second exterior face (62) and a second interior adhesive face (72) , said lower portion (60) further comprises a second protective cover (80) that removably covers said second interior adhesive face (72}.

2. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 1 , further characterized in that said first protective cover (40) comprises a ninth (42) , tenth (44) , eleventh (46), twelfth (48), thirteenth (50) and fourteenth edges (52) .

3. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 2, further characterized in that said first protective cover (40) further comprises a first interior face (54), said first interior face (54) is removably mounted to said first interior adhesive face (36) .

4. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 3, further characterized in that said second protective cover (80) further includes fifteen (86) , sixteen (88), seventeenth (84), and eighteenth (82) edges and a second interior face (90) , said second interior face (90) is removably mounted to said second interior adhesive face (72) .

5. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 4, further characterized in that said ninth edge (42) of said first protective cover (40) overlaps said seventeenth edge (84) of said second protective cover (80) .

6. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 4, further characterized in that said seventeenth edge (84) of said second protective cover (80) overlaps said ninth edge (42) of said first protective cover (40) .

7. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 1 , further characterized in that said first (36) and second (72) interior adhesive faces are of a flexible and non-toxic material.

A make-up applicator pad, comprising:

an upper portion (20) comprising a first exterior face (22) and a first interior adhesive face (36) having common first (24) , second (26) , third (28) , fourth (30) and fifth (32) edges, said upper portion (20) further comprising a central lower end (34) , said first edge (24) having a concave shape and extending from said second edge (26) to said third edge (28) , said fourth edge (30) extends from said second edge (26) to said central lower end (34) , and said fifth edge (32) extends from said third edge (28) to said central lower end (34) , said upper portion (20) further comprises a first protective cover (40) that removably covers said first interior adhesive face (36) ; and

a lower portion (60) comprising a second exterior face (62) and a second interior adhesive face (72) having common sixth (66) , seventh (68) and eighth (70) edges, said lower portion (60) further comprising an upper end (64) , said upper end (64) being common to said central lower end (34) , said lower portion (60) further comprises a second protective cover (80) that removably covers said second interior adhesive face (72) .

9. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 8, further characterized in that said first protective cover (40) comprises a ninth (42) , tenth (44) , eleventh (46) , twelfth (48) , thirteenth (50) and fourteenth edges (52) .

10. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 9, further characterized in that said first protective cover (40) further comprises a first interior face (54), said first interior face (54) is removably mounted to said first interior adhesive face (36) .

1 1. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 10, further characterized in that said second protective cover (80) further includes fifteen (86) , sixteen (88), seventeenth (84), and eighteenth (82) edges and a second interior face (90) , said second interior face (90) is removably mounted to said second interior adhesive face (72) .

12. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 11 , further characterized in that said ninth edge (42) of said first protective cover (40) overlaps said seventeenth edge (84) of said second protective cover (80) .

13. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 11 , further characterized in that said seventeenth edge (84) of said second protective cover (80) overlaps said ninth edge (42) of said first protective cover (40) .

14. The make-up applicator pad set forth in claim 11 , further characterized in that said first (36) and second (72) interior adhesive faces are of a flexible and non-toxic material.