WO2002041726A3 - Applicator brushes and method for applying mascara - Google Patents

Applicator brushes and method for applying mascara Download PDF

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WO2002041726A3
WO2002041726A3 PCT/US2001/043414 US0143414W WO0241726A3 WO 2002041726 A3 WO2002041726 A3 WO 2002041726A3 US 0143414 W US0143414 W US 0143414W WO 0241726 A3 WO0241726 A3 WO 0241726A3
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mascara
applying mascara
bristles
brush
applicator brushes
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Robert L Newell
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Robert L Newell
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Priority to EP01997237A priority Critical patent/EP1335655A4/en
Priority to AU2002216680A priority patent/AU2002216680A1/en
Publication of WO2002041726A2 publication Critical patent/WO2002041726A2/en
Publication of WO2002041726A3 publication Critical patent/WO2002041726A3/en

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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
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • 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
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara

Abstract

A brush (10) for applying mascara to eyelashes includes bristles (14) constructed of a polyamide fiber having an external surface (18) modified to include a texturized surface configuration (20) having a multiplicity of spaced apart indents (22). The bristles (14) have a diameter of about 2.5. to 3.5 mils and are arranged in a spiral having plural turns with more than 60 and up to about 120 bristes (14) within each turn of the spiral arrangement. A methd utilized the improved brush (10) to facilitate the application of mascara in a wider range of viscosities.
PCT/US2001/043414 2000-11-22 2001-11-14 Applicator brushes and method for applying mascara WO2002041726A2 (en)

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EP01997237A EP1335655A4 (en) 2000-11-22 2001-11-14 Applicator brushes and method for applying mascara
AU2002216680A AU2002216680A1 (en) 2000-11-22 2001-11-14 Applicator brushes and method for applying mascara

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US25255900P 2000-11-22 2000-11-22
US60/252,559 2000-11-22
US28347501P 2001-04-12 2001-04-12
US60/283,475 2001-04-12

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WO2002041726A2 WO2002041726A2 (en) 2002-05-30
WO2002041726A3 true WO2002041726A3 (en) 2002-09-12

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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4887622A (en) * 1986-11-28 1989-12-19 L'oreal Brush for the application of mascara to the eyelashes
US5022112A (en) * 1987-08-03 1991-06-11 Newell Operating Company Paint brush with microcellular synthetic bristles
US5032456A (en) * 1987-09-11 1991-07-16 Newell Operating Company Microcellular synthetic paintbrush bristles
US5161554A (en) * 1990-07-18 1992-11-10 Georg Karl Geka-Brush Gmbh Brush, in particular mascara brush
US5195546A (en) * 1990-12-11 1993-03-23 Ketema Cosmetic brush and bristles
US5976692A (en) * 1997-11-21 1999-11-02 E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company Natural bristle replacement for cosmetic and other brushes
US6174600B1 (en) * 1998-11-05 2001-01-16 Speciality Filaments, Inc. Bristles employing particulates and brushes including same

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4887622A (en) * 1986-11-28 1989-12-19 L'oreal Brush for the application of mascara to the eyelashes
US4887622B1 (en) * 1986-11-28 1998-08-11 Oreal Brush for the application of mascara to the eyelashes
US5022112A (en) * 1987-08-03 1991-06-11 Newell Operating Company Paint brush with microcellular synthetic bristles
US5032456A (en) * 1987-09-11 1991-07-16 Newell Operating Company Microcellular synthetic paintbrush bristles
US5161554A (en) * 1990-07-18 1992-11-10 Georg Karl Geka-Brush Gmbh Brush, in particular mascara brush
US5195546A (en) * 1990-12-11 1993-03-23 Ketema Cosmetic brush and bristles
US5976692A (en) * 1997-11-21 1999-11-02 E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company Natural bristle replacement for cosmetic and other brushes
US6174600B1 (en) * 1998-11-05 2001-01-16 Speciality Filaments, Inc. Bristles employing particulates and brushes including same

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2002041726A2 (en) 2002-05-30
EP1335655A2 (en) 2003-08-20
EP1335655A4 (en) 2004-12-08

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