Applicator wiper
AssigneeL'oreal
InventorsKarl D. Kirk, III, Donald R. Lamond
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Abstract
The invention provides a cosmetic apparatus for storing and applying cosmetic, particularly mascara to the eyelashes, comprising a container for holding the cosmetic, an applicator for applying the cosmetic to the user and an applicator wiper disposed within the container, near the vicinity of the opening of the container, the wiper comprising a plurality of projections for removing excess cosmetic from the applicator as the applicator is withdrawn from the container. The invention also provides a method for the storage and application of cosmetics contained within the container of the cosmetic apparatus.
Claims15
A cosmetic apparatus for use in the application of mascara to eyelashes, comprising:
- a container having a cavity for holding mascara, said container having at least one opening;
- at least one applicator having a first end comprising a first plurality of bristles for capturing mascara thereon while the applicator is within the container and for the application of the mascara to the user and having a second end comprising a means for handling the applicator;
- an applicator wiper disposed along the inner surface of the container, the wiper comprising a second plurality of bristles extending into the cavity and forming an area through which the applicator is passed when the applicator is removed from the container, whereby said first plurality of bristles commingle with said second plurality of bristles causing any clumps of or excess mascara on the applicator to be pulverized or removed when the applicator is withdrawn from the container through the wiper.
A method for the application of cosmetics comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a container having a cavity for holding mascara;
- (b) providing at least one applicator having a first end comprising a first plurality of bristles for capturing mascara thereon while within the container and for the application of mascara to the user;
- (c) providing an applicator wiper disposed within the container, the wiper comprising a second plurality of bristles extending from the wall of the container into the cavity and forming an area through which the applicator is passed when the applicator is removed from the container, whereby said first plurality of bristles commingle with said second plurality of bristles causing any clumps of or excess mascara on the applicator to be pulverized or removed when the applicator is withdrawn from the container through the wiper.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.