U.S. patent application number 11/189330 was filed with the patent office on 2007-02-01 for ''3d-lashes perfect bonding system''.
This patent application is currently assigned to 3D-BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL, INC.. Invention is credited to Lin McKinstry, Ian Sun.
Application Number | 20070023062 11/189330 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37692971 |
Filed Date | 2007-02-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070023062 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
McKinstry; Lin ; et
al. |
February 1, 2007 |
''3D-LASHES PERFECT BONDING SYSTEM''
Abstract
A method for applying eye lashes using artificial eyelashes
includes the steps of: providing an object of having upper eye
lashes and lower eye lashes; providing a set of artificial
eyelashes having a predetermined length; applying an attaching
element onto a portion of the at least one of the artificial
eyelashes; and connecting the portion of one of the artificial
eyelashes with one of the upper eye lashes such that a gap exist
between the artificial eyelashes along the one of the upper eye
lashes between a tip of the port and upper eyelid.
Inventors: |
McKinstry; Lin; (Tustin,
CA) ; Sun; Ian; (Tustin, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
CHARLES C.H. WU
98 DISCOVERY
IRVINE
CA
92618-3105
US
|
Assignee: |
3D-BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL,
INC.
|
Family ID: |
37692971 |
Appl. No.: |
11/189330 |
Filed: |
July 26, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/201 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/201 |
International
Class: |
A41G 3/00 20060101
A41G003/00 |
Claims
1. A method for applying eye lashes using artificial eyelashes, the
method comprising the steps of: providing an object of having upper
eye lashes and lower eye lashes; providing a set of artificial
eyelashes having a predetermined length; applying an attaching
element onto a portion of the at least one of the artificial
eyelashes; and connecting the portion of one of the artificial
eyelashes with one of the upper eye lashes such that a gap exists
between the artificial eyelashes along the one of the upper eye
lashes between a tip of the port and upper eyelid.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of completely
covering the lower eye lashes, thereby avoiding entanglement of the
upper and the lower lashes when applying the artificial eye
lashes.
3. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of
disconnecting the artificial eyelashes from the upper eyelashes
using microbrush dipped in disconnecting fluid.
4. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of applying at
a center of an upper eyelid.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of covering the lower
eye lashes comprises using a member having a first side and a
second side opposite to the first side, the second side being
capable of sticking onto the lower eyelashes and completely cover
the lower eyelashes.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the object is a real human with
real upper and lower eye lashes.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the object is a mannequin head
with fake upper and lower eye lashes.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The invention pertains to the field of filament extensions.
More particularly, the invention pertains to eye lash
extensions.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Artificial eye lashes are known. U.S. Pat. No. 4,029,111 to
Barton discloses an eye make-up device which includes a group of
natural or artificial hair filaments connected together and adapted
to be applied to the eyelid of a wearer in a position of extension
along the edge of the lid to serve as eyeliner. This group of
filaments is preferably attached to a series of eyelashes, which
project from the group of filaments to form a composite eyeliner
and eyelash unit.
[0005] Hair extension is also known. U.S. Pat. No. 6,832,614 to
Frazier discloses various embodiments of wefted hair extension
attachments include attachment strands extending from the weft edge
of the attachment. These attachment strands are braided or
intertwined directly into the braids formed in the native hair of
the wearer as those braids are being formed, without need for
additional sewing and thread, adhesives, or other attachment
apparatus. Use of the present hair extensions saves considerable
time for both the person who is installing the hair extensions on
the wearer, as well as for the wearer. This is due to the combining
of the braiding of the wearer's native hair into an attachment
braid or braids, and the securing of the hair extension(s) to the
braid(s), in a single step, rather than requiring the braids to be
formed and then attaching the hair extensions in a subsequent step,
as is accomplished conventionally.
[0006] Due to the nature of human hair, the amount of hair on a
human scalp is much more than eye lashes. Therefore, a one-on-one
hair extension in that a single hair filament is attached to a
single human hair is very cumbersome. With regard to human eye
lashes, due to the limited number of extensions needed, a
one-on-one lash extension is viable and can be achieved without a
great deal of human effort. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a
one-on-one eye lash extension using an improved method therefore to
achieve a relatively long lasting and ascetically please
effect.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] A method for improved eye lash extension having a plurality
of artificial eye lashes with each eye lash a fixed onto a single
natural eye lash is provided.
[0008] A method for applying eye lashes using artificial eyelashes
is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing an object
of having upper eye lashes and lower eye lashes; providing a set of
artificial eyelashes having a predetermined length; applying an
attaching element onto a portion of the at least one of the
artificial eyelashes; and connecting the portion of one of the
artificial eyelashes with one of the upper eye lashes such that a
gap exist between the artificial eyelashes along the one of the
upper eye lashes between a tip of the port and upper eyelid.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
[0009] FIG. 1 shows a first type of known artificial eye lash.
[0010] FIG. 2 shows a second type of known artificial eye lash.
[0011] FIGS. 3A-3C show a method for preparing a customer for
applying the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 4 shows a list of things needed for practicing the
present invention.
[0013] FIGS. 4A-4D, show a process of creating a practicing
environment of the present invention and also practicing the
same.
[0014] FIG. 4C' depicts a wrong or undesirable covering of
practicing lower lashes in the practice of the present
invention.
[0015] FIG. 5 shows a contoured depiction of human eye lashes of
one eye or that of a practicing model.
[0016] FIGS. 5a-5e show a method of applying 3D lashes.TM. onto
natural upper eye lashes.
[0017] FIG. 6-6c show the relative positioning of 3D lashes.TM. in
relation to natural upper eye lashes.
[0018] FIGS. 7-7b show a method of disengaging 3D lashes.TM. from
natural upper eye lashes.
[0019] FIGS. 8-8a show a depiction of applying glue onto a 3D
lash.TM..
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0020] Referring to FIGS. 3A-3C, a method for preparing a customer
for applying the present invention is shown. A contoured lower
eyelid tape member 10 that has two surfaces with one surface
capable of sticking onto human skin surface is provided. Contoured
lower eyelid tape member 10 is cut such that it is disposed to
cover completely the lower natural eye lashes of the customer so
than no entanglement of the lower natural lashes with the upper
lashes of the customer may occur.
[0021] Natural upper eye lashes 12 of a customer is now disposed to
be used according to the present invention. A contoured upper
eyelid tape member 14 is provided to cover the upper eyelid of the
customer yet leaving sufficient natural upper eye lashes for the
application of the present invention.
[0022] For beginners and persons who desire to learn or improve
their respective skills in applying the method of the present
invention, it is desirable to practice on an artificial object such
as a mannequin before applying the same to a live person. Referring
to FIG. 4, a list of things needed for practicing the present
invention is shown. The list includes a mannequin head 16, a set of
practicing upper lashes 18 (only two shown), a set of practicing
lower lashes 20 (also only two shown), self adhesive paper 22 (only
one sheet shown), a pair of scissors 24, colored tape 26 and eye
gel pad 28 preferably the type with an anti-wrinkle ingredient
(only two shown).
[0023] Referring to FIGS. 4A-4D, a process of creating a practicing
environment of the present invention and also practicing the same
is shown. One practicing upper lashes 18 is taking out of its
package and placed onto a suitable location of the mannequin head
16. A suitable length of colored tape 26 is oriented such that the
practicing upper lashes 18 is taped firmly onto the suitable
location of mannequin head 16. In turn, practicing lower lashes 20
is taking out of its package and placing onto a suitable location
of the mannequin head 16. Practicing lower lashes 20 is then
covered and affixed onto mannequin head 16 by a suitable piece of
self adhesive paper 22 which is cut out of self adhesive paper 22.
To avoid entanglement between practicing upper lashes 18 and
practicing lower lashes 20, practicing lower lashes 20 should be
completely covered by self adhesive paper 22. FIG. 4C' depicts a
wrong or undesirable covering of practicing lower lashes 20 by self
adhesive paper 22 as indicated by the exposed portion of practicing
lower lashes 20. In other words, no portion of practicing lower
lashes 20 is to be left exposed so that entanglements with
practicing upper lashes 18 may occur. At this juncture, trim the
exposed practicing upper lashes 18 with scissors 24 such that the
practicing upper lashes 18 is best disposed for practicing.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 5, a contoured depiction of human eye
lashes of one eye or that of a practicing model is shown. The
contoured depiction divides the model into various regions. The
regions are region L, region M, region S, and region O. A set of 3D
lashes.TM. 30 having different lengths is provided. Region L is the
region wherein the longest applicable 3D lashes.TM. 30 are applied.
Region M is the region wherein the medium length of applicable 3D
lashes.TM. 30 are applied. Region S is the region wherein the
shortest length of applicable 3D lashes.TM. 30 are applied. Region
0 is the region wherein no 3D lashes.TM. 30 is applied. As can be
seen, there are two regions with length M in FIG. 5.
[0025] Referring to FIGS. 5a-5e, a method of applying 3D lashes.TM.
30 onto natural upper eye lashes 12 is shown. It is noted the
method is for use by a right handed operator. In FIG. 5a, the first
3D lashes.TM. 30, L1 is applied or attached. Referring now to FIG.
5b, a first set of substantially evenly dispersed points is chosen
on the contoured depiction and is applied by the operator from left
most point of the set to the right most point. In other words, the
operator applies 3D lashes.TM. 30 onto natural upper eye lashes 12
in the following order M1, S1, M2, L2, and M3. In turn, a second
set of points in the immediate neighborhood M1, S1, M2, L2, and M3,
as well as to the right of the same is chosen and used to apply
more 3D lashes.TM. 30 onto natural upper eye lashes 12, as shown in
FIG. 5c. In other words, M11, S11, M21, L21, and M31 are applied to
each respective points immediately to the right of M1, S1, M2, L2,
and M3. Following this order of applying 3D lashes.TM. 30 on points
immediately to the right of the previous points, a total of
approximately thirty 3D lashes.TM. 30 is applied as shown in FIG.
5d. As can be seen, for right handed persons or operators, the 3D
lashes.TM. 30 are applied from left to right as shown in FIG.
5E.
[0026] For left handed operators, the method of applying 3D
lashes.TM. 30 onto natural upper eye lashes 12 in a reverse order
are used. Referring to FIG. 5E', the application of 3D lashes.TM.
30 from right to left is shown.
[0027] Referring to FIGS. 6-6c, the relative positioning of 3D
lashes.TM. 30 in relation to natural upper eye lashes 12 is shown.
3D lashes.TM. 30 must not touch upper eye lid 34 while being
applied onto natural upper eye lashes 12. The gap 32 defines the
distance along natural upper eye lashes 12 between upper eye lid 34
and the proximity end of 3D lashes.TM. 30.
[0028] Referring to FIGS. 7-7b, a method of disengaging 3D
lashes.TM. 30 from natural upper eye lashes 12 is shown. A pair of
micro-fiber brush 36 (first micro-fiber brush 36 and second
micro-fiber brush 36) and a removal fluid 38 is provided. Hold the
first micro-fiber brush 36 in one hand, dip the same into removal
fluid 38 such that micro-fiber brush 36 has some removal fluid 38
at its tip, and touch the tip of the second micro-fiber brush 36
with the first micro-fiber brush 36 such that each micro-fiber
brush 36 has some removal fluid 38 at their respective tip but not
enough to be saturated with removal fluid 38. Slowly and gently
brush the vicinity of 3D lashes.TM. 30 and natural upper eye lashes
12 connecting portions a few times. And using the micro-fiber brush
36 to remove the unwanted 3D lashes.TM. 30. Clean natural upper eye
lashes 12 with water and do not allow removal fluid 38 to get into
contact with skin such as the eyelids and their respective
surrounding areas.
[0029] Referring to FIGS. 8-8a, a depiction of applying glue 42
onto a 3D lash.TM. 30 is shown. A practitioner holds in his or her
hand tweezers 40 and picks up the 3D lash.TM. 30. she in turn dips
one half to two third of the 3D lash.TM. 30 into glue holder 44 and
manipulate lash 30 such that connection with natural upper eye
lashes 12 or practicing upper lashes 18 are achieved.
[0030] Accordingly, it is to be understood that the embodiments of
the invention herein described are merely illustrative of the
application of the principles of the invention. Reference herein to
details of the illustrated embodiments is not intended to limit the
scope of the claims, which themselves recite those features
regarded as essential to the invention.
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