US4842523A
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Makeup method and device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-16
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Granted: 1989-06-27
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Expires: 2006-09-16
Abstract
Abstract According to the method, a portrait of the client is projected onto a medium and is made up, said medium being suitable for receiving cosmetics such as makeup and cream and the references of the cosmetics used to perform the makeup are marked on a chart. Applications: the customer takes the medium and the chart away with her or him and can easily reproduce the style of makeup as often as she or he desires.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Claude Bourdier
- 👤 Frederic G. Bourdier
- 👤 Brigitte E. Bourdier
- 👤 Claude H. Bourdier nee Serre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:13
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for making up a client characterized in that the method consists of projecting an image of the client's face onto a projection surface which has an opaque medium (1) thereon, said medium being suitable for receiving makeup and for reproducing exact nuances thereof as when applied to skin and of disposing makeup on said projection surface in suitable locations to achieve a desired style of makeup.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for making up a client characterized in that the method consists of projecting an image of the client's face onto a projection surface which has an opaque medium (1) thereon, said medium being suitable for receiving makeup and for reproducing exact nuances thereof as when applied to skin and of disposing makeup on said projection surface in suitable locations to achieve a desired style of makeup.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 1, characterized further in that the image of the client's face is obtained by projecting a slide onto the opaque medium (1), which slide produces only main features (10) of the client's face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method according to claim 1, characterized further in that a chart (2) is annexed to the projection surface (1), with the chart enabling information relating to the cosmetics to be written thereon and enabling samples of the cosmetics to be applied thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method according to claim 3, characterized further in that the chart (2) has a preprinted outline of a client's face on which zones (13) to be made up are marked together with a list of the cosmetics available for providing a desired style of makeup.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A makeup method according to claim 1, characterized further in that it consists of: taking two successive photographic portraits of the client's face, with the second of the portraits being overexposed; projecting both portraits side by side, with the overexposed portrait being filtered in such a manner as to provide the same tones; making up the overexposed portrait; making indications about the cosmetics used the projection surface.
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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) | 1992-06-26 | 1992-12-26 | 1993-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-26 | 1996-12-26 | 1997-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-26 | 2000-12-26 | 2001-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |