U.S. patent application number 10/709649 was filed with the patent office on 2004-11-25 for eyebrow applicator template.
Invention is credited to Rosenblatt, Jana.
Application Number | 20040231694 10/709649 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 33457397 |
Filed Date | 2004-11-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040231694 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Rosenblatt, Jana |
November 25, 2004 |
EYEBROW APPLICATOR TEMPLATE
Abstract
A template for applying simulated eyebrows to a person's face is
provided. In general, the template is formed from a sheet of
material having a shape that is adapted to be disposed on a portion
of a person's face. A cutout portion is formed at a substantial
midpoint of a lower edge of the template, and it is adapted to seat
and extend around a substantial portion of a person's nose when the
template is positioned on a person's face. The template further
includes right and left eye holes that are formed adjacent to right
and left edges of the template, and right and left eyebrow slots
that are formed above the right and left eye holes and below the
upper edge. A fastening element, such as a strap, can be used to
temporarily position the template on the user's face during
application of a simulated eyebrow.
Inventors: |
Rosenblatt, Jana; (Van Nuys,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
NUTTER MCCLENNEN & FISH LLP
WORLD TRADE CENTER WEST
155 SEAPORT BOULEVARD
BOSTON
MA
02210-2604
US
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Family ID: |
33457397 |
Appl. No.: |
10/709649 |
Filed: |
May 19, 2004 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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60472809 |
May 22, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
132/319 ;
132/216 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 40/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/319 ;
132/216 |
International
Class: |
A45D 040/30 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. a template for applying simulated eyebrows to a person's face,
the template comprising: a sheet of material having a shape adapted
to be disposed on a portion of a person's face and including an
upper edge, a lower edge, a right side edge, and a left side edge;
a cutout portion formed at a substantial midpoint of the lower edge
and having a shape adapted to be positioned around a substantial
portion of a person's nose; a right eye hole formed between the
right edge and a substantial midpoint of the sheet, the right eye
hole being adapted to be positioned over a person's right eye; a
left eye hole formed between the left edge and a substantial
midpoint of the sheet, the left eye hole being adapted to be
positioned over a person's left eye; a right eyebrow slot formed
above the right eye hole and below the upper edge, the right
eyebrow slot having a desired shape of an eyebrow area to be
simulated on a person's face; and a left eyebrow slot formed above
the left eye hole and below the upper edge, the left eyebrow slot
having a desired shape of an eyebrow area to be simulated on a
person's face.
2. The template of claim 1, further comprising one or more
alignment mechanisms disposed on the sheet and adapted to
facilitate alignment of the template with respect to a person's
face.
3. The template of claim 2, wherein the one or more alignment
mechanisms comprise one or more markings formed on the sheet.
4. The template of claim 2, wherein the one or more alignment
mechanisms comprise at least one of a first marking extending from
the upper edge to the lower edge at a substantially midpoint of the
sheet, and a second marking extending between the right and left
eyebrow slots.
5. The template of claim 1, wherein the right and left eyebrow
slots each include inner portion that extends in an upward
direction from a position adjacent the midpoint toward the outer
edge, and outer portion that extends in a downward direction from
the inner portion toward the outer edge.
6. The template of claim 1, wherein a distance between the upper
edge and the lower edge is sized such that the upper edge is
adapted to be positioned on a person's forehead above their natural
eyebrows, and the lower edge is adapted to be positioned on a
person's cheekbones.
7. The template of claim 1, further comprising a fastening element
adapted to temporarily secure the sheet around a person's head.
8. The template of claim 7, further comprising a connecting element
formed adjacent to each of the right and left edges of the sheet
and effective to receive the fastening element.
9. The template of claim 8, wherein the connecting element
comprises a hole formed adjacent each of the right and left edges
of the sheet.
10. The template of claim 7, wherein the fastening element
comprises an elastic band.
11. The template of claim 1, wherein the sheet of material is
semi-rigid and is pre-shaped to conform to a portion of a wearer's
face.
12. The template of claim 1, wherein the sheet of material is
flexible.
13. A method of applying simulated eyebrows to a person's face,
comprising: positioning a template on a person's face such that an
upper edge of the template is positioned on the person's forehead,
a lower edge of the template is positioned on the person's
cheekbones, a right edge of the template is positioned on a
person's right temple, and a left edge of the template is
positioned on a person's left temple, the template further
including a right eyehole positioned over the person's right eye,
and a left eyehole positioned over a person's left eye;
horizontally aligning the template with the person's nose, and
vertically aligning the template with the person's eyes and ears;
and applying a simulated eyebrow within right and left eyebrow
slots formed in the template above the right and left eyeholes.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the template is horizontally
and vertically aligned by aligning a horizontal marking formed on
the template with the person's nose, and by aligning a vertical
marking formed on the template with a person's eyes and ears.
15. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of applying a
simulated eyebrow within right and left eyebrow slots comprises
using an eyebrow pencil to draw eyebrows within the right and left
eyebrow slots such that the drawn eyebrows have a shape
substantially the same as a shape of each of the right and left
eyebrow slots.
16. The method of claim 13, wherein the template is positioned on a
person's face using a fastening element that is effective to
maintain the template in a fixed position relative to the person's
face.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein the fastening element comprises
a strap.
18. A kit for applying simulated eyebrows, comprising: a plurality
of templates, each template having a size that differs relative to
one another, and each template comprising a sheet of material
having a shape adapted to be disposed on a portion of a person's
face and including an upper edge, a lower edge, a right side edge,
and a left side edge, a cutout portion formed at a substantial
midpoint of the lower edge and having a shape adapted to be
positioned around a substantial portion of a person's nose, a right
eye hole formed between the right edge and a substantial midpoint
of the sheet, the right eye hole being adapted to be positioned
over a person's right eye, a left eye hole formed between the left
edge and a substantial midpoint of the sheet, the left eye hole
being adapted to be positioned over a person's left eye, a right
eyebrow slot formed above the right eye hole and below the upper
edge, the right eyebrow slot having a desired shape of an eyebrow
area to be simulated on a person's face, and a left eyebrow slot
formed above the left eye hole and below the upper edge, the left
eyebrow slot having a desired shape of an eyebrow area to be
simulated on a person's face.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 60/472,809, filed on May 22, 2003,
entitled "Eyebrow Applicator Template," which is expressly
incorporated by reference herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a make-up application
template, and in particular to an eyebrow applicator template that
can be used to accurately and symmetrically apply simulated
eyebrows to a person's face.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Many techniques exist for applying simulated eyebrows using
an eyebrow pencil, paint, or some other type of make-up. Most
people attempt to apply eyebrows using an eyebrow pencil in a free
hand manner. Such an application can be difficult, however, since
the eyebrows must be properly aligned and symmetrical with one
another, as well as correctly positioned with respect to the user's
eyes. Freehand application can also be difficult as the positioning
of the user's hand can hinder their view. Accordingly, several
devices have been created for facilitating the application of
eyebrows using an eyebrow pencil or similar tool.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 2,917,058 of Ferrar, for example, discloses
right and left eyebrow stencils having cut-out portions in the
shape of a right or left eyebrow to allow a false eyebrow to be
produced on a person's face using an eyebrow pencil. The stencil is
formed from a flexible material having a pressure-sensitive
adhesive on the back side thereof to allow the stencil to be
adhered to the user's face during application. While the stencils
are somewhat effective, it can be difficult to adhere each stencil
to the users face in the proper position, such that the eyebrows
are symmetrical with one another and are properly positioned above
the users eyes. Moreover, the use of any type of adhesive on skin
can be painful to remove and thus is undesirable.
[0005] In order to avoid some of the drawbacks of the Ferrar
device, several other eyebrow stencils have been developed to
facilitate the asymmetrical application of right and left eyebrows.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,662,129 of Grenevitch et al. and U.S. Pat. No.
5,186,190 of Hirzel, for example, disclose eyebrow templates having
left and right eyebrow stencils that are attached to one another to
provide the proper alignment. The templates also include a strap
that allows the template to be temporarily positioned around the
users head during application, thus eliminating the need for the
user to hold the template in position during application of the
eyebrows. While these systems are more effective than the Ferrar
device, for example, they still do not provide a mechanism to
facilitate the proper positioning of the eyebrows with respect to
the users eyes. Each device can, for example, be positioned either
too close to, or too far away from, the user's eyes. The devices
can also easily move during use, as the position of the strap well
above eyelevel, i.e., above the user's ears, can cause the strap to
slide with respect to the user's head.
[0006] Accordingly, there remains a need for an eyebrow applicator
template that enables the accurate and symmetrical application of
right and left eyebrows with respect to one another, and that
provides the proper spacing between the users eyes and the
simulated eyebrows.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] In general, the present invention provides a template for
applying simulated eyebrows to a person's face. In one embodiment,
the template includes a sheet of material having an upper edge, a
lower edge, a right side edge, and a left side edge. The sheet
preferably has a shape that is adapted to be disposed on a portion
of a person's face, and that includes a cutout portion formed at a
substantial midpoint of the lower edge and having a shape that is
adapted to be positioned around a substantial portion of a person's
nose. A right eye hole is formed between the right edge and a
substantial midpoint of the sheet, and a left eye hole is formed
between the left edge and a substantial midpoint of the sheet. The
right and left eye holes are adapted to be positioned over a
person's right and left eyes, respectively. The template further
includes a right eyebrow slot formed above the right eye hole and
just below the upper edge, and a left eyebrow slot formed above the
left eye hole and just below the upper edge. Each slot has a
desired shape of an eyebrow area to be simulated on a person's
face.
[0008] The template can also include a fastening element that is
adapted to temporarily secure the template around a person's head.
The fastening element can be, for example, an elastic band, a
Velcro.RTM. strap, a strap having a mating element, such as snaps,
hooks, etc., or any other mechanism that is effective to at least
temporarily maintain the template in a desired position. A
connecting element, such as a hole formed adjacent to each of the
right and left edges of the sheet, can optionally be used to attach
the fastening element to the template. The template can also
include one or more alignment mechanisms disposed on the sheet and
adapted to facilitate alignment of the template with respect to a
person's face. The alignment mechanism(s) can be, for example, a
marking extending from the upper edge to the lower edge at a
substantial midpoint of the sheet, and/or a marking extending
between the right and left eyebrow slots.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The invention will be more fully understood from the
following detailed description taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings, in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is an illustration of an eyebrow application template
according to one embodiment of the present invention; and
[0011] FIG. 2 is an illustration of the eyebrow application
template of FIG. 1 in use positioned on a person's face.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The present invention provides a template for applying
simulated eyebrows to a wearer's face. FIG. 1 illustrates an
exemplary embodiment of a template 10 formed from a sheet of
material and having a shape that is adapted to be disposed on a
portion of a person's face, and more particularly that is adapted
to be disposed around a person's eye region. In general, the
template 10 includes upper and lower edges 12, 14, and left and
right edges 16, 18. A cutout portion 20 is formed at a substantial
midpoint M of a lower edge 14 of the template 10, and it is adapted
to seat and extend around a substantial portion of a person's nose
when the template 10 is positioned on a person's face. The template
10 further includes right and left eye holes 22, 24 that are formed
adjacent to the right and left edges 16, 18, and that are adapted
to be positioned over a person's right and left eyes to allow the
user to see during use of the template 10. The template 10 also
includes a right eyebrow slot 26 that is formed above the right eye
hole 22 and below the upper edge 12, and a left eyebrow slot 28
that is formed above the left eye hole 24 and below the upper edge
12. The left and right eyebrow slots 22, 24 each have a desired
shape of an eyebrow area to be simulated on the user's face. In
use, the template 10 is placed on the user's face and the eyebrow
slots 22, 24 are used to apply eyebrows. The template 10 is
particularly advantageous in that the eye holes 22, 24 allow the
cutout portion 20 to extend around a substantial portion of a
wearer's nose, thereby facilitating the proper placement of the
template on the wearer's face. In particular, the cutout portion
prevents movement of the template during application of the
eyebrows, and it provides the proper positioning of the eyebrows
with respect to the users eyes. Moreover, the positioning of the
template 10 over the user's eyes allows a fastening element, such
as a strap, to extend directly over the user's ears and around
their head to further prevent movement of the template 10 during
use.
[0013] Still referring to FIG. 1, the template 10 can have a
variety of configurations, shapes, and sizes, and it can be formed
from a variety of materials. In an exemplary embodiment, the
template 10 is formed from a sheet of material that is either
substantially planar or that has a pre-configured shape, preferably
that conforms to the shape of a human face. As shown in FIG. 1, the
template 10 includes an upper edge 12, a lower edge 14, a right
edge 16, and a left edge 18. The shape and size of each edge 12,
14, 16, 18 can vary, but preferably the lower edge 14 includes a
cutout portion 20 that is adapted to extend around and to seat a
user's nose. The cutout portion 20 preferably has a depth d that
allows the cutout portion 20 to be positioned around a substantial
portion of the user's nose to facilitate proper placement and
alignment of the template 10 with respect to the user's face. A
person skilled in the art will appreciate that the cutout portion
can optionally be adapted to slightly grasp the user's nose. By way
of non-limiting example, an edge of the cutout portion can be
pliable or flexible. The cutout portion can also include other
features, such as cushioning, to provide additional support and/or
comfort to the wearer.
[0014] The right and left edges 16, 18 of the template can also
vary, but in an exemplary embodiment they are preferably rounded
and extend inward toward the lower edge 14, such that the right,
left, and lower edges 16, 18, 14 extend around the user's eyes. The
upper edge 12 can also vary in shape and it can be slightly
straight or rounded. The upper edge 12 should, however, extend a
distance above the eye holes 22, 24 such that the upper edge 12
terminates above a user's eyebrow location when the template 10 is
positioned on the user's face. The upper edge 12 can also
optionally include an indent 36 formed at a midpoint M of the
template 10. The indent 36 and the cutout portion 20 form a
bridge-like member at the midpoint M of the template 10 that is
adapted to be positioned over the bridge of the user's nose, and
which further facilitates the proper positioning of the template 10
on the user's face.
[0015] While the size of the template 10 can vary, the template 10
preferably has a height H that is sufficient to allow the template
10 to extend from a person's cheekbones to a position on the
person's forehead just above their eyebrows. The template 10 also
preferably has a width W that is sufficient to allow the template
10 to extend between the user's temples, such that the template 10
extends over the user's eyes. A person skilled in the art will
appreciate that the width wand height H can vary depending on the
size of the user's head, and that the template 10 can be made in
varying sizes. By way of non-limiting example, several templates
can be provided as part of a kit and each template in the kit can
have a size that differs relative to one another to allow a person
to select a template having a size that fits a size of the user's
face.
[0016] As previously indicated, the template 10 further includes
right and left eye holes 22, 24 that are adapted to be positioned
over a person's eyes during use to allow the person to see. In
particular, the right eye hole 22 is positioned between the
midpoint M and the right edge 16, and the left eye hole 24 is
positioned between the midpoint M and the left edge 18. Each eye
hole 22, 24 can have virtually any shape and size as long as they
allow a user to see therethrough. As shown in FIG. 1, each eye hole
22, 24 has a shape that is substantially the same as, but slightly
larger than, the shape of a human eye. While the eye holes 22, 24
are preferably cutout from the sheet of material that forms the
template 10, a person skilled in the art will appreciate that each
eye hole 22, 24 can optionally include a clear protective member
disposed there across.
[0017] The template 10 also includes right and left eyebrow slots
26, 28 formed above the right and left eye holes 22, 24. Each
eyebrow slot 26, 28 is preferably positioned between the upper edge
12 and the eye holes 22, 24 at a location that is substantially the
same as a location of a natural human eyebrow. Moreover, each
eyebrow slot 26, 28 preferably has a desired shape of an eyebrow
area to be simulated on a person's face. As shown in FIG. 1, each
eyebrow slot 26, 28 includes an inner portion 26a, 28a that extends
in an upward direction from a position adjacent the midpoint M
toward the outer edge 16, 18, and outer portion 26b, 28b that
extends in a downward direction from the inner portion 26a, 28a
toward the outer edge 16, 18. This shape is substantially the same
as the shape of a natural human eyebrow. A person skilled in the
art will appreciate that the shape, size, and position of each
eyebrow slot 26, 28 can vary.
[0018] The template 10 can also optionally include a fastening
element for temporarily securing the template 10 around a user's
head. The fastening element 34 is particularly advantageous in that
it eliminates the need for the user to hold the template 10 in
place during application of a simulated eyebrow. The fastening
element 34 can have a variety of configurations, and can be, for
example, a strap 34 as shown in FIG. 2, such as an elastic or
Velcro.RTM. strap, that extends around the user's head, or
alternatively the template 10 can include two separate fastening
elements that mate to one another, or that align with the user's
ears, such as a rigid support that extends around the user's ears.
The fastening element(s) can also be any other device that is
effective to maintain the position of the template 10 on the user's
face during use of the device.
[0019] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the strap 34 is
preferably formed from an elastic material to allow the template 10
to be securely fitted against the user's face. The fastening
element 34 can also be fixedly or removably attached to the
template 10 using a variety of techniques. FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate
an exemplary embodiment of a connecting element, e.g., holes 30,
32, formed adjacent to each of the right and left edges 16, 18. The
holes 30, 32 allow a fastening element, such as strap 34, to be
tied or otherwise connected to the template 10. The fastening
element(s) are preferably connected to the template 10 at a
position along each edge 16, 18 that is substantially adjacent to
the eyeholes 22, 24. This position allows the fastening element(s)
to be in alignment with the user's ears, thereby further preventing
movement of the template 10 during user. A person skilled in the
art will appreciate that virtually any connecting mechanism can be
used to mate the fastening element(s) to the template 10.
[0020] The template 10 can also optionally include one or more
alignment mechanisms disposed thereon to facilitate alignment of
the template 10 with respect to the user's face. While a variety of
alignment mechanisms can be used, the alignment mechanism is
preferably one or more markings disposed at a location on the
template 10 which indicates the proper positioning of the template
10 with respect to the user's face. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the
template 10 includes a first marking 38 that extends between the
upper and lower edges 12, 14 at the midpoint M of the template 10.
The template 10 further includes a second marking 40 that extends
between each eyebrow slot 26, 28, and that intersects the first
marking 38. The markings 38, 40 allow the user to position the
template 10 in alignment with their nose and their eyes. Again, a
person skilled in the art will appreciate that a variety of
techniques can be used to properly align the template 10 with
respect to the user's face.
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates the template 10 in use. As shown the
template 10 is positioned such that the left and right eye holes
22, 24 are positioned around the user's eyes, the cutout portion 20
extends around the user's nose, and the strap 34 extends just above
the user's ears and around the back of their head to temporarily
secure the template 10 to the user's face. Moreover, the first and
second marking 38, 40 are aligned horizontally with the user's nose
and vertically with the user's eyes and ears. The user can now use
an eyebrow pencil or similar tool to create simulated eyebrows, or
to define existing eyebrows, within the right and left eyebrow
slots 26, 28. The conforming fit of the template 10 can also allow
a user to place their eyeglasses over the template 10 during
use.
[0022] The template 10 can be made using a variety of techniques,
and it can be formed from a variety of materials. By way of
non-limiting example, the material used to form the template 10 can
be rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible, and it can optionally be opaque
or transparent. Preferably, however, the template 10 is formed from
a flexible sheet of material, e.g., a plastic, that is die-cut into
the desired shape. The flexibility of the material allows the
template 10 to conform to the user's face during use. A person
skill in the art will appreciate that a variety of techniques and
materials can be used to form a template 10 in accordance with the
present invention.
[0023] One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate further
features and advantages of the invention based on the
above-described embodiments. Accordingly, the invention is not to
be limited by what has been particularly shown and described,
except as indicated by the appended claims. All publications and
references cited herein are expressly incorporated herein by
reference in their entirety.
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