U.S. patent application number 11/468018 was filed with the patent office on 2008-03-06 for cosmetics applicator.
Invention is credited to Richard LaHood, Richard LaHood.
Application Number | 20080053476 11/468018 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38787068 |
Filed Date | 2008-03-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080053476 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
LaHood; Richard ; et
al. |
March 6, 2008 |
Cosmetics Applicator
Abstract
A cosmetics applicator is provided for applying each of a
plurality of different cosmetic materials to different facial
features on a face of an individual. The cosmetic applicator
includes a film layer having the cosmetic materials disposed on a
first side of the film layer and a backing layer disposed on a
second side of the film layer to support the film layer. The
cosmetic materials are arranged on the film layer relative to each
other with each of the cosmetic materials arranged to correspond to
a facial feature on a face of an individual to mimic the face of
the individual. The cosmetic materials are applied to the face of
the individual by aligning the cosmetic applicator with the face of
the individual and then pressing the cosmetic applicator against
the face of the individual to transfer the cosmetic materials to
the facial features of the individual.
Inventors: |
LaHood; Richard; (Morton,
IL) ; LaHood; Richard; (Washington, IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
HOWARD & HOWARD ATTORNEYS, P.C.
THE PINEHURST OFFICE CENTER, SUITE #101, 39400 WOODWARD AVENUE
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
MI
48304-5151
US
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Family ID: |
38787068 |
Appl. No.: |
11/468018 |
Filed: |
August 29, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/320 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 33/38 20130101;
A45D 40/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/320 |
International
Class: |
A45D 40/26 20060101
A45D040/26 |
Claims
1. A cosmetic applicator comprising: a film layer having a first
side and a second side; a plurality of cosmetic materials disposed
on said first side of said film layer and transferable therefrom
wherein said plurality of cosmetic materials includes a first
cosmetic material and a second cosmetic material different from and
non-homogenous relative to said first cosmetic material; a backing
layer disposed on said second side of said film layer for
supporting said film layer; and each of said plurality of cosmetic
materials disposed on said first side of said film layer separately
from all other of said plurality of cosmetic materials for applying
each of said plurality of cosmetic materials to a corresponding
facial feature on a face of an individual.
2. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a pair
of slots for alignment with a pair of eyes of the individual.
3. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 further comprising an
aperture for alignment with a mouth of the individual.
4. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 further comprising an
opening for alignment with a nose of the individual.
5. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a first
region and a second region disposed adjacent said first region
wherein said first region includes only one of said plurality of
cosmetic materials disposed on said first side of said film layer
and said second region includes at least two of said plurality of
cosmetic materials disposed on said first side of said film
layer.
6. An applicator as set forth in claim 5 wherein said at least one
first region includes at least one region chosen from a group
comprising an eye region, a lip region, an eyebrow region, a cheek
region, and a nose region.
7. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a cover
layer disposed opposite said first side of said film layer for
sandwiching said plurality of cosmetic materials therebetween to
protect said cosmetic materials prior to transferring said cosmetic
materials onto the facial features of the individual.
8. An applicator as set forth in claim 7 wherein said cover layer
is bonded to said first side of said film layer by static and is
removable while maintaining separation of said plurality of
cosmetic materials.
9. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 further comprising an
adhesive disposed between said second side of said film layer and
said backing layer for bonding said film layer to said backing
layer.
10. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 wherein said plurality of
cosmetic materials includes at least one cosmetic material chosen
from a group comprising a foundation, a concealer, a rouge, a
bronzer, an eye-shadow, a lip color, and a face paint.
11. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 wherein said plurality of
cosmetic materials are arranged relative to each other in a pattern
mimicking the face of the individual.
12. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 wherein said backing
layer is rigid and wherein said backing layer and said film layer
include a three dimensional shape contoured to fit the face of the
individual.
13. An applicator as set forth in claim 1 further comprising
indicia printed thereon for indicating an application sequence to
apply said plurality of cosmetic materials to the face of the
individual.
14. A method of applying a plurality of cosmetic materials to a
corresponding facial feature on a face of an individual with a
cosmetic applicator having each of the plurality of cosmetic
materials disposed thereon separately from all other of the
plurality of cosmetic materials wherein the plurality of cosmetic
materials includes a first cosmetic material and a second cosmetic
material different from and non-homogenous relative to the first
cosmetic material, said method comprising the steps of: aligning
each of the plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on the
cosmetic applicator with the corresponding facial feature on the
face of the individual; pressing the cosmetic applicator against
the face of the individual to transfer the plurality of cosmetic
materials onto the plurality of facial features of the individual;
and removing the cosmetic applicator.
15. A method as set forth in claim 14 further comprising the step
of arranging the plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on the
cosmetic applicator relative to each other in a pattern mimicking
the face of the individual.
16. A method as set forth in claim 15 further comprising the step
of exposing the cosmetic materials prior to aligning each of the
plurality of cosmetic materials with the corresponding facial
features of the individual.
17. A method as set forth in claim 16 further comprising the step
of blending each of the plurality of cosmetic materials into the
face of the individual.
18. A method as set forth in claim 17 further comprising the step
of selecting a skin tone that most closely matches a skin tone of
the individual from a group of pre-determined skin tones.
19. A method as set forth in claim 18 further comprising the step
of selecting a color arrangement of the plurality of cosmetic
materials from a group of pre-determined color arrangements.
20. A method as set forth in claim 18 wherein said steps of
selecting a skin tone and selecting a color arrangement are further
defined as selecting a skin tone and selecting a color arrangement
through the internet.
21. A method as set forth in claim 14 wherein said step of pressing
the cosmetic applicator against the face of the individual is
further defined as pressing different regions of the cosmetic
applicator in a pre-determined order to ensure all regions of the
cosmetic applicator are pressed against the face of the
individual.
22. A method of manufacturing a cosmetic applicator including a
film layer having a plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on a
first side thereof, said method comprising the steps of: providing
the plurality of cosmetic materials including a first cosmetic
material and a second cosmetic material different from and
non-homogenous relative to the first cosmetic material; and
arranging the plurality of cosmetic materials on the first side of
the film layer relative to each other with each of the plurality of
cosmetic materials arranged to correspond to a facial feature on a
face of an individual to mimic the face of the individual.
23. A method as set forth in claim 22 wherein the step of arranging
the plurality of cosmetic materials on the first side of the film
layer relative to each other is further defined as arranging the
plurality of cosmetic materials on the first side of the film layer
separately from all other of the cosmetic materials on the first
side of the file layer relative to each other.
24. A method as set forth in claim 22 wherein the cosmetic
applicator includes a backing layer disposed adjacent a second side
of the film layer and wherein said method further comprises the
step of bonding the backing layer to the second side of the first
layer.
25. A method as set forth in claim 22 further comprising the step
of covering the plurality of cosmetic materials.
26. A method as set forth in claim 22 further comprising the step
of forming the film layer and the backing layer into a three
dimensional shape to fit the face of the individual.
27. A method as set forth in claim 22 further comprising the step
of removing a portion of the film layer and the backing layer to
provide an aperture aligned with a mouth of the individual relative
to the plurality of cosmetic materials.
28. A method as set forth in claim 22 further comprising the step
of removing a portion of the film layer and the backing layer to
provide an opening aligned with a nose of the individual relative
to the plurality of cosmetic materials.
29. A method as set forth in claim 22 further comprising the step
of removing a portion of the film layer and the backing layer to
provide a pair of slots aligned with a pair of eyes of the
individual relative to the plurality of cosmetic materials.
30. A method as set forth in claim 22 further comprising the step
of printing indicia on the cosmetic applicator to indicate an
application sequence to apply the plurality of cosmetic materials
to the face of the individual.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The subject invention relates to a cosmetics applicator, a
method of manufacturing a cosmetics applicator, and a method of
applying cosmetics to a face of an individual.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] Individuals who wear cosmetic materials often spend a
considerable amount of time applying those cosmetic materials. In
an attempt to save time in the application of the cosmetic
materials, many cosmetic applicators have been developed. United
States published patent application No. 2006/0013844 (the '844
application), Ser. No. 10/998,203, filed on Nov. 26, 2004,
discloses such a cosmetic applicator for applying cosmetic
materials to a face of an individual.
[0005] The cosmetic applicator disclosed in the '844 application
includes a film layer having a first side and a second side. A
cosmetic material is disposed on the first side of the film layer,
and an adhesive layer is disposed on the second side of the film
layer. The adhesive layer bonds the film layer to the face of the
individual. The cosmetic applicator is shaped to fit different
facial features of the face of the individual, e.g., an eye-shadow
element is shaped to fit an eyelid of the individual. Additionally,
the cosmetic material disposed on the film layer includes an
appropriate composition and color for the respective facial feature
onto which the cosmetic applicator is to be applied, e.g., the
cosmetic material may include an appropriate colored eye-shadow to
the eyelid of the individual. A cover layer is disposed adjacent
the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive layer before use. To
apply the cosmetic material to the face of the individual, the
release layer is removed, and the adhesive layer is applied to the
appropriate facial feature of the individual, bonding the film
layer and the cosmetic material disposed thereon onto the face of
the individual. Accordingly, the cosmetic applicator adheres the
film layer to the face of the individual, but does not transfer the
cosmetic material to the face. This is not only uncomfortable, but
does not permit the individual to blend the cosmetic material into
the face surrounding the cosmetic applicator.
[0006] Cosmetic applicators for applying samples of cosmetic
materials are also well known in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 5,980,960
(the '960 patent) Ser. No. 08/843,316 filed on Apr. 25, 1997,
discloses such a sample cosmetic applicator. The cosmetic
applicator of the '960 patent includes a backing layer defining a
hole therethrough. A flexible layer is affixed to the backing layer
and covers the hole. A cosmetic material is disposed on the
flexible layer opposite the backing layer. A removable cover layer
is disposed over the cosmetic material to protect the cosmetic
material before use. The cosmetic material is applied by, removing
the cover layer, inserting a finger through the hole to stretch the
flexible layer outward, away from the backing layer, and then
directly applying the cosmetic material to the appropriate facial
feature on the individual's face, e.g., if the cosmetic material is
a lip color, the cosmetic material is applied to the lips of the
individual. This type of cosmetic applicator works well for
individual applications of single cosmetic materials, but would
require several different cosmetic applicators, one for each type
of cosmetic material, to apply all of the several different types
of cosmetic materials utilized over the entire face of the
individual.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES
[0007] The subject invention provides a cosmetic applicator. The
cosmetic applicator comprises a film layer having a first side and
a second side. A plurality of cosmetic materials is disposed on the
first side of the film layer and transferable therefrom. The
plurality of cosmetic materials include at least one first cosmetic
material and at least one second cosmetic material different form
and non-homogenous relative to the first cosmetic material. A
backing layer is disposed on the second side of the film layer for
supporting the film layer. Each of the plurality of cosmetic
materials is disposed on the first side of the film layer
separately from all of the other cosmetic materials for applying
each of the plurality of cosmetic materials to a corresponding
facial feature on a face of an individual.
[0008] The subject invention also provides a method of applying
each of the plurality of cosmetic materials to the corresponding
facial feature on the face of the individual. The cosmetic
materials are applied by the cosmetic applicator having each of the
cosmetic materials disposed thereon separately form all other of
the plurality of cosmetic materials. The cosmetic materials include
a first cosmetic material and a second cosmetic material different
from and non-homogenous relative to the first cosmetic material.
The method comprises the steps of aligning each of the plurality of
cosmetic materials disposed on the cosmetic applicator with the
corresponding facial feature on the face of the individual;
pressing the cosmetic applicator against the face of the individual
to transfer the plurality of cosmetic materials onto the plurality
of facial features of the individual; and then removing the
cosmetic applicator.
[0009] The subject invention also provides a method of
manufacturing the cosmetic applicator including a film layer having
the plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on the first side of
the film layer. The method comprises the steps of providing the
plurality of cosmetic materials to include the first cosmetic
material and the second cosmetic material different from and
non-homogenous relative to the first cosmetic material; and
arranging the plurality of cosmetic materials on the first side of
the film layer relative to each other with each of the plurality of
cosmetic materials arranged to correspond to the facial feature on
the face of the individual to mimic the face of the individual.
[0010] Accordingly, the subject invention provides a cosmetic
applicator that permits the individual to apply all of their
desired cosmetics to their entire face with a single, simple and
convenient cosmetic applicator, thereby reducing the overall time
it takes the individual to apply all of the different cosmetic
materials, while still providing the individual with a professional
cosmetic makeover.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Other advantages of the present invention will be readily
appreciated, as the same becomes better understood by reference to
the following detailed description when considered in connection
with the accompanying drawings wherein:
[0012] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a plurality of cosmetic materials
disposed on a cosmetic applicator;
[0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of
the cosmetic applicator; and
[0014] FIG. 3 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the cosmetic
applicator showing adjoining cosmetic materials disposed adjacent
each other in a single layer;
[0015] FIG. 4 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the cosmetic
applicator showing adjoining cosmetic materials disposed in
separate layers one above the other.
[0016] FIG. 5 is a plan view of a back of the cosmetic
applicator;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0017] Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate
corresponding parts throughout the several views, a cosmetic
applicator is shown generally at 20. The cosmetic applicator 20 is
utilized to apply a plurality of cosmetic materials 22 to a
plurality of facial features on the face of the individual. The
cosmetic applicator 20 is for a single use, and is not
reusable.
[0018] Referring to FIG. 1, the cosmetic materials 22 include a
first cosmetic material and a second cosmetic material different
from and non-homogenous relative to the first cosmetic material.
The cosmetic materials 22 may include at least one cosmetic
material 22 chosen from a group including a foundation having
highlights and shadows, a concealer, a rouge or a blush, an
eye-shadow 24, or a lip color 26. It should be understood that each
of the cosmetic materials 22 includes a specific composition having
several different ingredients, and that each of the cosmetic
materials 22 is non-homogenous relative to the other cosmetic
materials 22, regardless of the materials utilized in each
composition. It is also contemplated that the cosmetic materials 22
may also include several different colors of a face paint, such as
would be used for military camouflage, hunting camouflage,
Halloween make-up, or theatrical make-up. It should be understood
that some other type of cosmetic material 22, other than
specifically enumerated herein, may also be included in the group
of cosmetic materials 22, as well as that each of the different
types of cosmetic materials 22 is commercially available in a wide
variety colors and textures, and that the scope of the subject
invention is not limited to the specific type of the cosmetic
material 22 nor the specific color or texture of the cosmetic
material 22.
[0019] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the cosmetic applicator 20
includes a film layer 28 having a first side 30 and a second side
32. The film layer 28 is preferably a clear flexible plastic sheet,
such as plastic wrap. An example of which is sold under the
trademark SARAN, by S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. The cosmetic
materials 22 are disposed on the first side 30 of the film layer 28
and transferable therefrom to the facial features of the
individual. Each of the plurality of cosmetic materials 22 is
disposed on the first side 30 of the film layer 28 separately and
non-homogeneously from all other of the plurality of cosmetic
materials 22. Accordingly, each of the cosmetic materials 22 is a
distinct material, i.e., each of the cosmetic material 22 includes
a distinct composition that is not mixed with any of the other
cosmetic materials 22 prior to being disposed on the film layer 28.
The cosmetic materials 22 are deposited on the first side 30 of the
film layer 28 to allow for the appropriate overlapping of the
distinct cosmetic materials 22 wherever necessary to facilitate the
blending of the cosmetic materials 22 where appropriate to achieve
the desired aesthetic effect. Accordingly, the cosmetic applicator
20 includes at least one first region 34, in which only one
cosmetic material 22 is disposed on the first side 30 of the film
layer 28. Typically, the first regions 34 will include at least one
region chosen from a group comprising an eye region, a lip region,
an eyebrow region, a cheek region, and a nose region. The eye
region being disposed about the eyes of the individual, the lip
region being disposed about the lips of the individual, the eyebrow
region being disposed about the eyebrows of the individual, the
cheek region being disposed on the cheeks of the individual, and
the nose region being disposed about the nose of the
individual.
[0020] Additionally, the cosmetic applicator 20 further includes at
least one second region 36. The second region 36 is disposed
adjacent one of the first regions 34, and includes more than one of
the cosmetic materials 22 disposed on the first side 30 of the film
layer 28. In other words, the second region 36 has two or more of
the cosmetic materials 22 to permit blending of cosmetic materials
22. The cosmetic materials 22 in the second region 36 are disposed
on the first side 30 of the film layer 28 separately form all other
of the cosmetic materials 22. As such, the separate cosmetic
materials 22 within the second region 36 may be disposed adjacent
one another as shown in FIG. 3, or may alternatively be layered
over one another as shown in FIG. 4.
[0021] A backing layer 38 is disposed on the second side 32 of the
film layer 28 for supporting the film layer 28. The backing layer
38 is preferably a semi-rigid piece of paper capable of supporting
the film layer 28 to prevent the film layer 28 from doubling over
onto itself, yet still flexible enough to contour to the face of
the individual when pressed against the face to transfer the
cosmetic materials 22 from the film layer 28 to the face of the
individual. An adhesive 40 is disposed between the second side 32
of the film layer 28 and the backing layer 38 for bonding the film
layer 28 to the backing layer 38. Contact paper, such as the type
typically applied to shelves, may be utilized as the backing layer
38, with the adhesive 40 on the contact paper bonding the contact
paper to the film layer 28.
[0022] A cover layer 50 is disposed opposite the first side 30 of
the film layer 28 for sandwiching the plurality of cosmetic
materials 22 therebetween. The cover layer 50 protects the cosmetic
materials 22 during shipment of the cosmetic applicator 20 to the
individual prior to transferring the cosmetic materials 22 onto the
facial features of the individual. The cover layer 50 may include a
clear plastic film similar to that of the film layer 28, and is
preferably bonded to the first side 30 of the film layer 28 by
static electricity. However, it should be understood that the cover
layer 50 may be bonded to the first side 30 of the film layer 28 by
some other suitable method. The cover layer 50 is removable from
the film layer 28 while maintaining separation of the plurality of
cosmetic materials 22, i.e., the cosmetic materials 22 are not
disturbed or mixed by removing the cover layer 50.
[0023] Referring to FIG. 5, the backing layer 38 includes indicia
42 printed thereon on a surface opposite the film layer 28. The
indicia 42, preferably numbers accompanied by arrows, indicate the
appropriate sequence of steps to follow when applying the cosmetic
materials 22 to the face of the individual, and correspond to an
instruction sheet describing the proper application of the cosmetic
materials 22. Accordingly, the individual reads the instruction
sheet, and presses the cosmetic applicator 20 in the appropriate
region represented by the indicia 42 on the backing layer 38, i.e.,
the instruction sheet will include an instruction such as press "1"
on the cosmetic applicator 20 and apply pressure outward from "1"
along the adjoining arrows.
[0024] Referring back to FIG. 1, the plurality of cosmetic
materials 22 are arranged relative to each other in a pattern
mimicking the face of the individual to be applied to the
corresponding facial features on the face of the individual. For
example, if the cosmetic material 22 is an eye-shadow 24, then the
cosmetic material 22 is arranged relative to the other cosmetic
materials 22 to correspond to an eye-lid of the individual.
Additionally, if the cosmetic material 22 also includes a lip color
26, then the lip color 26 is arranged relative to the eye-shadow 24
to correspond to a pair of lips of the individual while the
eye-shadow 24 corresponds to the eye-lids of the individual.
[0025] The cosmetic applicator 20 resembles the face of the
individual, thus aiding in the proper alignment of the cosmetic
applicator 20. The cosmetic applicator 20 defines a pair of slots
44 for alignment with the eyes of the individual. The slots 44 may
include any suitable shape to permit vision through the cosmetic
applicator 20 and alignment with the eyes of the individual, such
as a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or an oval shape. The
cosmetic applicator 20 further defines an aperture 46 for alignment
with a mouth of the individual and an opening 48 for alignment with
a nose of the individual. The pair of slots 44, the aperture 46,
and the opening 48 help assist the individual in aligning the
cosmetic applicator 20, and thereby the cosmetic materials 22, with
the corresponding facial features on the face of the individual.
Additionally, the aperture 46 and the opening 48 permit the
individual to breath during application of the cosmetic materials
22 to the face of the individual.
[0026] In an alternative embodiment, shown in FIG. 2, the backing
layer 38 is rigid, with the backing layer 38 and the film layer 28
including a three dimensional shape contoured to fit the face of
the individual. The rigid cosmetic applicator 20 may be custom
molded to the individual, or alternatively, a variety of
differently sized rigid cosmetic applicators 20 may be provided so
that the individual may choose the one that best fits the face of
the individual.
[0027] The subject invention also provides a method of applying
each of the cosmetic materials 22 to the corresponding facial
features on the face of the individual. The cosmetic materials 22
are applied by the cosmetic applicator 20 described above, with the
cosmetic materials 22 including a first cosmetic material and a
second cosmetic material different from and non homogenous relative
to the first cosmetic material. Each of the cosmetic materials 22
are disposed on the cosmetic applicator separately from all of the
other cosmetic materials 22. The method of applying the cosmetic
materials 22 comprises the steps of selecting a skin tone that most
closely matches a skin tone of the individual from a group of
pre-determined skin tones. A preferred color arrangement of the
cosmetic materials 22 must also be selected from a group of
pre-determined color arrangements. The color arrangement includes
the preferred color and shade of the cosmetic materials 22, i.e.,
the preferred color lip color 26, the preferred color eye-shadow
24, the preferred shade of base, etc. The preferred color
arrangement may also include a military camouflage arrangement, a
hunting camouflage arrangement, a Halloween arrangement, or a
theatrical arrangement. The steps of selecting a skin tone and
selecting a color arrangement may be performed in person at a
store, or alternatively, may be performed online through an
internet site. Accordingly, the individual may select the skin tone
and the color arrangement, order, and purchase the cosmetic
applicator 20 all online.
[0028] The method of applying the cosmetic materials 22 further
comprises the step of arranging the plurality of cosmetic materials
22 disposed on the cosmetic applicator 20 relative to each other in
a pattern mimicking the face of the individual. As described above,
the cosmetic materials 22 are arranged to correspond to the facial
features and also arranged relative to each other in a pattern
corresponding to the face of the individual, so that when the
cosmetic applicator 20 is aligned with the face of the individual,
each of the cosmetic materials 22 will be positioned adjacent the
appropriate corresponding facial feature.
[0029] The method of applying the cosmetic materials 22 further
comprises the step of exposing the cosmetic materials 22 prior to
aligning each of the plurality of cosmetic materials 22 with the
corresponding facial features of the individual. The cosmetic
materials 22 are exposed by removing the cover layer 50 from the
film layer 28, thereby exposing the cosmetic materials 22 disposed
therebetween.
[0030] The method of applying the cosmetic materials 22 further
comprises the step of aligning each of the plurality of cosmetic
materials 22 disposed on the cosmetic applicator 20 with the
corresponding facial feature on the face of the individual. This is
most easily accomplished by aligning the aperture 46 with the mouth
of the individual, the opening 48 with the nose of the individual,
and the pair of slots 44 with the eyes of the individual. Because
the cosmetic materials 22 are aligned relative to the aperture 46,
the opening 48, and the pair of slots 44 to correspond to the
appropriate facial feature, aligning the aperture 46, the opening
48, and the pair of slots 44 with the mouth, the nose, and the eyes
respectively will thereby align the cosmetic materials 22 with the
appropriate corresponding facial features.
[0031] The method of applying the cosmetic materials 22 further
comprises pressing the cosmetic applicator 20 against the face of
the individual to transfer the plurality of cosmetic materials 22
onto the plurality of facial features of the individual. The
cosmetic applicator 20 is then removed from the face of the
individual, leaving the cosmetic materials 22 disposed thereon. The
step of pressing the cosmetic applicator 20 against the face of the
individual may be further defined as pressing different regions 34,
36 of the cosmetic applicator 20 in a pre-determined order to
ensure all regions 34, 36 of the cosmetic applicator 20 are pressed
against the face of the individual. The individual reads the
pre-determined order form the instruction sheet as described above,
instructing the individual on the proper steps of applying the
cosmetic materials 22.
[0032] The method of applying the cosmetic materials 22 further
comprises the step of blending each of the plurality of cosmetic
materials 22 into the face of the individual. The individual may
utilize a finger to blend or smooth the cosmetic materials 22, or
alternatively, may utilize a specialized tool to blend the cosmetic
materials 22 as is known when applying cosmetic materials 22.
[0033] The subject invention also provides a method of
manufacturing the cosmetic applicator 20, as described above, to
include the film layer 28 having the cosmetic materials 22 disposed
on the first side 30 of the film layer 28, and the backing layer 38
disposed on the second side 32 of the film layer 28. The method of
manufacturing the cosmetic applicator 20 comprises the steps of
providing the plurality of cosmetic materials to include the first
cosmetic material and the second cosmetic material different from
and non-homogenous relative to the first cosmetic material. As
described above, the cosmetic materials may be chosen from a group
of cosmetic materials including a foundation having highlights and
shadows, a concealer, a rouge or a blush, an eye-shadow 24, a lip
color 26, or some other cosmetic material.
[0034] The method of manufacturing the cosmetic applicator 20
further comprises the step of bonding the backing layer 38 to the
second side 32 of the first layer. The backing layer 38 is bonded
by the adhesive 40 disposed therebetween as described above.
[0035] The method of manufacturing the cosmetic applicator 20
further comprises the step of removing a portion of the film layer
28 and the backing layer 38 to provide the pair of slots 44 for
alignment with the eyes of the individual relative to the cosmetic
materials 22. Likewise, a portion of the film layer 28 and the
backing layer 38 is removed to provide the aperture 46 for
alignment with the mouth of the individual relative to the cosmetic
materials 22 and the opening 48 for alignment with the nose of the
individual relative to the cosmetic materials 22. The opening 48,
the aperture 46, and the pair of slots 44 may be cut or punched out
and removed. It should be understood that any suitable manner of
removing the portion of the film layer 28 and the backing layer 38
may be utilized. Additionally, it should be understood that the
opening 48, the aperture 46, and the pair of slots 44 may be
removed either after the film layer 28 and the backing layer 38 are
bonded together, or before the film layer 28 and the backing layer
38 are bonded together.
[0036] The method of manufacturing the cosmetic applicator 20
further comprises the step of arranging the plurality of cosmetic
materials 22 on the first side 30 of the film layer 28 relative to
each other with each of the plurality of cosmetic materials 22
arranged to correspond to a facial feature on a face of an
individual to mimic the face of the individual. As described above,
each of the cosmetic materials 22 are arranged independently from
and in spaced relationship to all of the other cosmetic materials
22.
[0037] The method of manufacturing the cosmetic applicator 20
further comprises the step of covering the plurality of cosmetic
materials 22 by placing the cover layer 50 over the cosmetic
materials 22, adjacent the first side 30 of the film layer 28.
[0038] The method of manufacturing the cosmetic applicator 20
further comprises the step of printing the indicia 42 on the
cosmetic applicator 20 to indicate an application sequence to apply
the cosmetic materials 22 to the face of the individual.
Preferably, the indicia 42 is printed on the backing layer 38,
opposite the film layer 28 so as to be visible in a mirror when the
cosmetic applicator 20 is aligned with the face of the individual,
and the individual is viewing the indicia 42 through the pair of
slots 44.
[0039] When manufacturing the alternative embodiment of the
cosmetic applicator 20, the method further comprises the step of
forming the film layer 28 and the backing layer 38 into a three
dimensional shape to fit the face of the individual.
[0040] The foregoing invention has been described in accordance
with the relevant legal standards; thus, the description is
exemplary rather than limiting in nature. Variations and
modifications to the disclosed embodiments may become apparent to
those skilled in the art and do come within the scope of the
invention. Accordingly, the scope of legal protection afforded this
invention can only be determined by studying the following
claims.
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