US3860016A
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Device for applying facial cosmetics
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-21
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A device useful in the application of cosmetic materials includes an elongated strip of pad-like elements, each of which functions as an applicator for the cosmetics. The strip is wound in the form of a helix and placed inside of a hollow cylindrical container. The container is provided with an opening in one wall through which the strip of pads is pulled. A cutting device is positioned near the opening in one wall so that the pad elements may be individually sheared from the strip and used to apply makeup. After use they may be discarded and a new pad taken from the strip. A holding device receives the pad to be used and aids the user during application of the make-up.
Inventors
- 👤 Stuart W Mackiernan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:23
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/26; A45D33/00; A45D40/0087; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A device useful in the application of cosmetic material comprising, an elongated strip having secured thEreon a plurality of padlike elements adapted to be coated with a cosmetic material when brought in contact therewith and thereafter to release said cosmetic material when placed in contact with a surface to which the cosmetic material is to be applied, said elements being placed successively along said strip, container means for housing said strip, said container means having an opening therein adapted to successively pass said elements on said strip out of said container means, and cutting means operatively connected to said container means proximate said opening and effective to separate at least one of said elements from said strip when said strip is urged into contact with said cutting means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A device useful in the application of cosmetic material comprising, an elongated strip having secured thEreon a plurality of padlike elements adapted to be coated with a cosmetic material when brought in contact therewith and thereafter to release said cosmetic material when placed in contact with a surface to which the cosmetic material is to be applied, said elements being placed successively along said strip, container means for housing said strip, said container means having an opening therein adapted to successively pass said elements on said strip out of said container means, and cutting means operatively connected to said container means proximate said opening and effective to separate at least one of said elements from said strip when said strip is urged into contact with said cutting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The device of claim 1, in which said elements are grouped along said strip, each element being spaced from a successive element, whereby said elements are cut from said strip and means operatively positioned upon said strip effective to enable a portion of said element to be folded into contiguous arrangement with another portion of said element when said element is cut from said strip, thereby to form a single pad-like element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
In the device of claim 2, tab means operatively connected to the ends of each of said elements and effective when each of said elements is folded into said arrangement to form a projection means extending outwardly therefrom, said projection means being effective to join said element to a holding manner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 3, in which said strip is composed of a material more rigid than said elements and in which said tab means comprises said strip material extending for opposite sides of said elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
An elongated strip having securing thereon a plurality of pad-like elements adapted to be coated with a cosmetic material when brought in contact therewith and thereafter to release said cosmetic material when placed in contact with a surface to which the cosmetic material is to be applied, said elements being placed successively along said strip, said strip having shearing means operatively connected to said strip at intervals therealong, effective to facilitate removal from said strip of said elements positioned between successive shearing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
An elongated strip having securing thereon a plurality of pad-like elements adapted to be coated with a cosmetic material when brought in contact therewith and thereafter to release said cosmetic material when placed in contact with a surface to which the cosmetic material is to be applied, said elements being placed successively along said strip, said strip having shearing means operatively connected to said strip at intervals therealong, effective to facilitate removal from said strip of said elements positioned between successive shearing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
The device of claim 5, in which said elements are grouped along said strip, each element being spaced from a successive element, said shearing means being positioned in spaces between said elements whereby said elements are cut from said strip, and means operatively positioned upon said strip effective to enable a portion of said element to be folded into a contiguous arrangement with another portion of element of said pair when said pair is cut from said strip, thereby to form a single pad-like element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
In the strip of claim 6 tab means operatively connected to the ends of each of said elements and effective when each of said elements is folded into said arrangement to form a projection means extending outwardly therefrom, said projection means being effective to join said element to a holding means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the device of claim 1, housing means operatively connected with said container means, said housing means being effective to carry cosmetic materials to be applied with said elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 1, in which said container means comprise a hollow cylindrical container having an opening in one wall thereof sufficient in size to pass said strip through, and in which said strip is wound into a helix within said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the device of claim 8, housing means in superposed relation with said container and effective to carry cosmetic materials to be applied with said elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
In combination with the strip of claim 7, holding means having an opening therein and a grasping surface extending beyond said opening, said holding means being effective to receive said projection means in said opening in releasable engagement after said element is separated from said strip thereby to aid in the application of said cosmetic material.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |