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Flocked cosmetic applicatorsFlocked cosmetic applicators description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070181143, Flocked cosmetic applicators. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]The present invention is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design Patent Applications Nos. 29/245,935; 29/245,936; 29/245,937; and 29/245,938; all filed 30 Dec. 2005. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002]The present invention relates to the field of topical applicators for the skin, and particularly, cosmetic applicators suited for loading with a liquid cosmetic such as a colored lip cosmetic, a blush, an eyeshadow, or an eyeliner, and then applying the cosmetic to the skin. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]Cosmetic applicators are desirably designed to provide the consumer user with the perception that the applicator is soft in its feel on the skin. In foam applicators, e.g. such as applicators tipped with a latex foam or other foam, the sensation of softness is provided by the resilience of the foam. However, such foam applicators are not as durable as might be desired, and foam, particularly latex foam, is a relatively expensive element for use in a cosmetic applicator. It would be desirable to permit the use of lower-cost, non-foam materials, such as low density polyethylene ("LDPE") and high density polyethylene ("HDPE"), and polyesters such as HYTREL.RTM. polyester, or polypropylene, in cosmetic applicators, if the applicator could be designed to provide a feel that the consumer did not find excessively hard when used on facial skin. Plastic applicators coated with flocking have been used, however, they do not have the same soft feel as foam tipped applicators. In some designs they are perceived by the consumer user as having a hard, unpleasant feel. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004]It is an object of the invention to provide a cosmetic applicator that can be fabricated from lower cost materials such as LDPE, HDPE, polyester, polypropylene or other plastics, and which will still provide a soft feel to the consumer's face. [0005]In accordance with the invention, a flocked cosmetic applicator has a mounting post connected to an applicator tip by a flexing element. The flexing element has a cutaway, reduced diameter portion, which may be provided by horizontal grooves formed on opposite sides of the flexing element, to provide flexibility by reducing its cross-sectional area. The applicator tip has a body and one or more flocked applicator surfaces. Preferred embodiments of the applicator tip include applicator surfaces which are angled relative to the body, and include a doefoot body, a flexible body, and a spatula body. A preferred applicator tip has a convex applicator surface. The design permits use of lower cost materials yet provides the sensation of softness to the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0006]FIG. 1 is a top, front and left side perspective view of a first embodiment (referred to as the doefoot embodiment) of a Flocked Cosmetic Applicator in accordance with the present invention upon removal from a mold and prior to application of flocking; [0007]FIG. 2 is a left side elevation view thereof; [0008]FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof; [0009]FIG. 4 is a front elevation view thereof; [0010]FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof; [0011]FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and [0012]FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; [0013]FIG. 8 is the top, front and left side perspective view of the first embodiment (doefoot embodiment) of the Flocked Cosmetic Applicator of FIG. 1 after removal of the umbrella element and with flocking applied; [0014]FIG. 9 is a left side elevation view thereof; [0015]FIG. 10 is a right side elevation view thereof; [0016]FIG. 11 is a front elevation view thereof; [0017]FIG. 12 is a rear elevation view thereof; [0018]FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof; [0019]FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof; Continue reading about Flocked cosmetic applicators... Full patent description for Flocked cosmetic applicators Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Flocked cosmetic applicators patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Flocked cosmetic applicators or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Illuminated nails Next Patent Application: Coated dental devices with dry-to-the-touch, flavor-absorbing, saliva soluble coatings and methods for manufacturing Industry Class: Toilet ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Flocked cosmetic applicators patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.12492 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Canon USA , Celera Genomics , Cephalon, Inc. , Cingular Wireless , Clorox , Colgate-Palmolive , Corning , Cymer , 174 |
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