# US 8,464,733 B2 · Original eyelash butterfly guard

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- Number: US 8,464,733 B2
- Document ID: US8464733B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 12/507,087
- Filed: 2009-07-22
- Published: 2010-01-28
- Granted: 2013-06-18
- Earliest claimed: 2008-07-22
- Assignees: Holistic Beauty Solutions, LLC.
- Applicants: Natalia Franklin; Nikolai A. Yakimov
- Inventors: Natalia Franklin; Nikolai A. Yakimov
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8464733B2

## CPC

- A45D 44/12: Ear, face, or lip protectors (shaving masks A45D27/42)
- A45D 40/30: Masks for marking lips or eyelashes
- A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING

## Abstract

The original butterfly eyelash guard use in the cosmetic field as a skin, eyes, and eyelash disposable shield in the application of eye makeup and/or as a protector during eye makeup removal, eyelash tinting, artificial eyelash extension, permanent makeup tattooing. The eyelash guard molds firmly around the bridge of the nose, fits perfectly under any size of eyes, and secures to both sides of the face, thereby freeing the hands to apply makeup or to perform other procedures as described. Also, it can be used over eyelids. The eyelash guard is for everyone who wants to look the best, raise job standards and bring enjoyment to the makeup application routine. The original butterfly eyelash guard is for everyone who wants to save a lot of time, money and have a tool that may help to prevent premature aging and damage to eyelashes and skin.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A protective eye-makeup shield comprising:
a planar body extending along a longitudinal axis;
the planar body made up of two identical segments that are disposed symmetrically about a central line of symmetry, the central line of symmetry being orthogonal to a longitudinal axis;
the planar body having opposed top and bottom longitudinal edges connected by two parallel lateral edges;
the top edge comprising two concave top edges on opposing sides of the central line of symmetry; a medial concave edge disposed between the top concave edges; and a top end edge extending from each of the top concave edges parallel to the longitudinal axis and extending away from the central line of symmetry; the bottom edge comprising a convex edge disposed under each concave edge of the top edge; a bottom concave edge extending between the convex edges and beneath the medial concave edge of the top edge; and a bottom end edge extending from each of the convex edges parallel to the longitudinal axis and extending away from the central line of symmetry;
wherein the lateral edges are orthogonal to the top end edge;
a ductile strip of metal extending between the medial concave edge and the bottom concave edge along the longitudinal axis of the body; and
an elastic ear loop attached to each lateral edge.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A method of using the protective eye-makeup shield of claim 1 comprising:
providing the shield of claim 1;
deforming the pliable metal strip to contour to the shape of the nose of the user;
placing the eye-makeup shield over the user's face with the pliable metal strip over the nose of the user such that the top concave edges are disposed above or below the users eye and the medial concave edge is disposed over the users nose;
arranging the elastic loops over the ears of the user to secure the make-up shield to the user's face; and
applying make-up to the user's eye lash.