US3908676A
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Mascara applicator
Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products LLC
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Filing: 1974-05-22
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A combined brush and roll-on mascara applicator comprising a rod which has a brush portion in the direction of the axis of the rod and a series of spaced horizontal grooves in rod substantially opposite the brush portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Sol Levine
- 👤 Michael Radice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:23
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B9/00; A46B9/02; A46B9/021; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/26; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1046; A46B2200/1053; A46B2200/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A mascara applicator for applying mascara from a container therefor, comprising in combination a rod, a brush portion attached to or integral with said rod in the direction of the axis of the rod and a series of spaced horizontal grooves in said rod substantially opposite the brush portion across the vertical axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A mascara applicator for applying mascara from a container therefor, comprising in combination a rod, a brush portion attached to or integral with said rod in the direction of the axis of the rod and a series of spaced horizontal grooves in said rod substantially opposite the brush portion across the vertical axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mascara applicator according to claim 1 wherein the rod and brush portion are made of plastic and are of integral construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
A mascara applicator comprising in combination a substantially cylindrical rod which is provided with a vertical cutaway extending part way dowwn the rod from one end thereof in the direction of the axis of the rod; a series of spaced horizontal grooves extending from one edge of the vertical cutaway to the other edge in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the rod, the uncut portions of the rod between the horizontal grooves forming a set of circular teeth; a brush comprising bristles attached to a rigid wire inserted in the vertical cutaway and held in place by an extension of said wire fitted into a hole in the rod, at the base of the vertical cutaway; and a handle portion extending from the opposite end of the rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
131 words
A mascara applicator comprising in combination a substantially cylindrical rod which is provided with a vertical cutaway extending part way dowwn the rod from one end thereof in the direction of the axis of the rod; a series of spaced horizontal grooves extending from one edge of the vertical cutaway to the other edge in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the rod, the uncut portions of the rod between the horizontal grooves forming a set of circular teeth; a brush comprising bristles attached to a rigid wire inserted in the vertical cutaway and held in place by an extension of said wire fitted into a hole in the rod, at the base of the vertical cutaway; and a handle portion extending from the opposite end of the rod.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |