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US4660582A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Molded mascara application

Assignee: Spiveco Inc
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Filing: 1986-01-17
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Granted: 1987-04-28
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Expires: 2006-01-17
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Abstract

Abstract A mascara applicator is disclosed which includes a brush portion having a base and filament-like brush elements of molded plastic material. A plurality of the filament-like brush elements extend at right angles from the base and are integrally molded with the base. The brush elements may be of circular or elliptical cross sectional configuration of relatively fine dimensions. The elliptical cross section may have a major axis of 0.018 inches and a minor axis of 0.010 inches. The circular cross sectional tines can vary in diameter from approximately 0.014 inches at their bases to approximately 0.005 inches at their tips. In various modifications of the applicator, the base may also be equipped with a plurality of longitudinally spaced wells, with a plurality of longitudinally extending wells and with plurality of short tines.

Inventors

  • 👤 Charles H. Taylor

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 03:23
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46D; A46D1/00; A46D1/02; A46D1/023; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/26; A46B; A46B1/00; A46B15/00; A46B9/00; A46B9/02; A46B9/021; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1046; A46B2200/1053; A46B2200/106; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3003; Y10T137/3084; Y10T137/309; Y10T137/3099

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 92 words
A mascara applicator comprising an elonagted plastic base having a longitudinal axis, a rearward end and a forward end, the base comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced, arcuate slots to receive mascara within the slots; and a plurality of filament-like, plastic brush elements extending from the base, the brush elements being integrally formed with the base and being integrally fabricated of the same plastic material as the material of the base to form a unitary structure, the brush elements being between about 0.010 and 0.018 inches in their largest cross sectional dimension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 92 words
A mascara applicator comprising an elonagted plastic base having a longitudinal axis, a rearward end and a forward end, the base comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced, arcuate slots to receive mascara within the slots; and a plurality of filament-like, plastic brush elements extending from the base, the brush elements being integrally formed with the base and being integrally fabricated of the same plastic material as the material of the base to form a unitary structure, the brush elements being between about 0.010 and 0.018 inches in their largest cross sectional dimension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 22 words
The mascara applicator of claim 1 wherein the arcuate slots are provided for mascara application, and wherein the arcuate slots are non-continuous.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 40 words
The mascara applicator of claim 1 wherein the brush elements are elliptical in cross sectional configuration and have a major axis of approximately 0.018 inches, a minor axis of approximately 0.010 inches and a total height of approximately 0.180 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
The mascara applicator of claim 2 wherein the arcuate slots are formed on diametrically opposed sides of the base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 14 words
The mascara applicator of claim 2 wherein the slots terminate inwardly in straight walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 22 words
The mascara applicator of claim 5, wherein the straight walls of the slots are oriented in planar alignment with the brush elements.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1990-04-27 1990-10-27 1991-04-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1994-04-27 1994-10-27 1995-04-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1998-04-27 1998-10-27 1999-04-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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