U.S. patent application number 12/338296 was filed with the patent office on 2010-06-24 for makeup shield.
Invention is credited to Cresta Deeds.
Application Number | 20100154813 12/338296 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42264267 |
Filed Date | 2010-06-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100154813 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Deeds; Cresta |
June 24, 2010 |
MAKEUP SHIELD
Abstract
A makeup shield comprising a pliant sheet sufficiently flexible
to overlay selected contoured portions of the human body, e.g.
around the eyes, and having at least one edge shaped to conform to
an important feature of the body portion, e.g. having a concave
arcuate edge to closely follow the edge of the eye. The shaped edge
allows careful positioning and covering selected areas without
contact to areas to be avoided. The makeup shield may be held in
place with an adhesive disposed on the shield at the arcuate edge
or recessed slightly to permit a protective cover without the
presence of the adhesive to change the makeup to be protected.
Thus, the present invention will allow the user to avoid tugging at
delicate under eye area to remove unwanted makeup and smearing, and
frees up the user's hand from holding tissues under the eyes to
catch makeup powders and the flaking of makeup. Further embodiments
include moisturizers and other skin substances which are carried by
or impregnated in the shield and transferred to the underlying skin
while the makeup shield is in place. Additional embodiments relate
to particular shapes, e.g. asymmetrically shaped makeup shields,
and holders or carriers provided to facilitate storage and
application thereof.
Inventors: |
Deeds; Cresta; (Rochester,
MN) |
Correspondence
Address: |
ITALIA IP
3500 WEST OLIVE AVE., SUITE 300
BURBANK
CA
91505
US
|
Family ID: |
42264267 |
Appl. No.: |
12/338296 |
Filed: |
December 18, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/200 ;
132/216; 132/319; 132/320 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 44/12 20130101;
A45D 44/002 20130101; A45D 40/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/200 ;
132/216; 132/319; 132/320 |
International
Class: |
A45D 40/30 20060101
A45D040/30; A45D 40/26 20060101 A45D040/26 |
Claims
1. A facial shield, comprising: a flexible planar member having a
concave arcuate edge; and an adhesive disposed proximal to said
arcuate edge.
2. The facial shield of claim 1, wherein said planar member
comprises one of a cotton and a linen fabric.
3. The facial shield of claim 1, wherein said planar member is an
asymmetrical planar member.
4. The facial shield of claim 1 further comprises a second,
mirror-image facial shield being otherwise substantially identical
thereto.
5. The facial shield of claim 4 further including a case having
correspondingly shaped recesses therein adapted to receive one of
said facial shield and said mirror-image facial shield.
6. The facial shield of claim 1, wherein said planar member
comprises one of a rhombus and a trapezoidal shape.
7. The facial shield of claim 1, wherein said planar member is a
symmetrical planar member.
8. The facial shield of claim 1, wherein said adhesive is disposed
substantially at said arcuate edge.
9. The facial shield of claim 1, wherein said adhesive comprises a
pressure sensitive adhesive.
10. The facial shield of claim 1, further including a topical
substance capable of transfer to a facial surface upon which said
facial shield is applied.
11. The facial shield of claim 10, wherein said topical substance
comprises at least one of aloe and skin conditioners.
12. A method of makeup application, comprising the steps of:
applying a contoured shield proximal to a selected body feature,
said contoured shield having an arcuate edge being disposed
proximal to said selected body feature and overlying a body portion
adjacent said selected body feature; securing said contoured shield
with an adhesive; applying makeup at least proximal to said body
feature; and removing said contoured shield.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein each said steps of applying
proximal to a selected body feature comprises the step of applying
proximal to the eye.
14. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of applying a
contoured sheet comprises the step of applying an asymmetrical
shield.
15. A topical application device comprising: a flexible planar
member; and a topical substance disposed substantially over said
planar member.
16. The topical application device of claim 15, wherein said planar
member comprises one of a cotton and a linen fabric.
17. The topical application device of claim 15, wherein said
topical substance comprises at least one of aloe and skin
conditioners.
18. The topical application device of claim 15, wherein said
topical substance further includes an adhesive disposed
substantially to said planar member.
19. The topical application device of claim 15, wherein said planar
member, when attached to a facial surface, stays substantially in
place.
20. The topical application device of claim 19, wherein said
topical substance further includes an adhesive disposed
substantially to said planar member.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This application relates generally to makeup aids used in
the process of applying makeup. More specifically, this application
relates to makeup shields disposed to prevent unwanted transfer of
makeup products upon selected body sites, e.g. adjacent the eyes
and shaped to conform thereto.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The typical makeup process typically includes multiple and
often very different steps involving the treatment and preparation
of the skin and related body features, e.g. hair, and the
application of a wide variety of products desired to impart
different effects, all provided in relatively close proximity and
some steps being provided in areas of difficult access.
[0003] Unfortunately, the application of some makeup products in or
on one area will spoil the completed application in nearby or
adjacent areas, which cannot be easily avoided or repaired. Crude
hand-held shields, often no more than any available nearby loose
paper pieces may be used as a last resort. However, holding the
piece of paper in the proper manner to effect the desired shielding
is not easily done and is a significant distraction if the holder
is attempting further makeup application or other steps in the
esthetic process. Moreover, important areas such as near the eyes
cannot be easily shielded as the curved shapes and detail of the
makeup make straight-edged paper ineffective and hand-held cloth to
difficult to manage without damaging the makeup already
applied.
SUMMARY
[0004] The makeup shield according to the present invention
comprises a pliant sheet sufficiently flexible to overlay selected
contoured portions of the human body, e.g. around the eyes, and
having at least one edge shaped to conform to an important feature
of the body portion, e.g. having a concave arcuate edge to closely
follow the edge of the eye. The shaped edge allows careful
positioning and covering selected areas without contact to areas to
be avoided. The makeup shield may be held in place with an adhesive
disposed on the shield at the arcuate edge or recessed slightly to
permit a protective cover without the presence of the adhesive to
change the makeup to be protected. Thus, the present invention will
allow the user to avoid tugging at delicate under eye area to
remove unwanted makeup and smearing, and frees up the user's hand
from holding tissues under the eyes to catch makeup powders and the
flaking of makeup.
[0005] Further embodiments include moisturizers and other skin
substances which are carried by or impregnated in the shield and
transferred to the underlying skin while the makeup shield is in
place. Additional embodiments relate to particular shapes, e.g.
asymmetrically shaped makeup shields, and holders or carriers
provided to facilitate storage and application thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] The drawings, when considered in connection with the
following description, are presented for the purpose of
facilitating an understanding of the subject matter sought to be
protected.
[0007] FIG. 1A is a plan view of one embodiment according to the
present invention;
[0008] FIG. 1B is a plan view of an alternate embodiment according
to the present invention;
[0009] FIG. 1C is a plan view of a further alternate embodiment
according to the present invention;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-section of one embodiment
according to the present invention;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an application of the
embodiment of FIG. 1C; and
[0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present
invention including a container.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
[0013] A makeup shield 50 according to one embodiment of the
present invention is shown in FIG. 1A, comprises a substantially
planar sheet 52 of a flexible material having sufficient structure
to block makeup or other matter from passing through the sheet, and
may include various flexible papers or fabrics, such as cotton,
linen, etc., and is generally formed in a diamond (rhombus) shape
and includes an arcuate concave edge 54, resulting in a somewhat
asymmetric shape. Similarly, a second planar sheet 56 is formed
with a mirror-image of the planar sheet 52, and together are
suitable for use on the face under the eyes. Being asymmetric, the
shields 52, 56 may be used in pairs or singly as desired. Moreover,
as shown in the embodiment 50, the arcuate edges 54, 58 may depart
from a circle curvature as desired to accommodate the facial
feature to which the shields relate.
[0014] An alternate embodiment of the shield 60 shown in FIG. 1B is
generally symmetric (along a vertical dimension in the illustrative
figure), having a generally trapezoidal shape with a larger arcuate
concave edge 62, a narrower opposite edge 64. A further alternate
embodiment of the shield 70 shown in FIG. 1C comprises a side
having edge 72 having a concave arcuate shape and an opposite side
74 having a convex arcuate edge of substantially similar length,
also providing a generally symmetrical embodiment.
[0015] A vertical cross-section 80 of one embodiment 52A is shown
in FIG. 2, having a deposit of an adhesive 82 proximal to the top
edge 54A, typically terminating therewith. However, alternate
embodiments provide a slight recess 86 or set back of the adhesive
from the edge 54A. The adhesive 82 typically comprises a
pressure-sensitive adhesive, but may include other forms of
adhesive as desired and as applicable for the region of the body.
Also shown in the embodiment 80 of FIG. 2 is the planar sheet 52A
includes a layer 84 and an optional disposition 88 of a topical
material, e.g. lotions, aloe, etc., which may be carried on the
surface having the adhesive 82 thereon, or absorbed or carried
within the layer 84 to contact and be transferred to the skin.
Still further embodiments envision material to be transferred to
the skin to be carried within the adhesive 82 itself.
[0016] In FIG. 3, the exemplary embodiment 70 of the shield
according to the present invention is shown applied to the face 90
under the lower eyelid 92 and secured gently by the adhesive on the
rear (not shown in FIG. 3) of the shield. Typically in use, the
facial area under the shield 70 will have had makeup applied prior
to the application of the shield, and after application of the
shield, makeup is applied to facial areas above the eye. With the
shield 70 in place, any stray makeup will be blocked from the
surface under the shield 70. After the application of makeup is
complete, the shield 70 is removed having protected the previously
applied makeup from damage. While the shield embodiment 70 is shown
in FIG. 3, other embodiments provided within the scope of the
present invention are applicable as discussed above.
[0017] A dispensing container 90 is shown in FIG. 4 typically
having a central planar member 92 and having compartments 94A and
94B substantially symmetrically disposed on either surface of the
planar member 92 and generally aligned with each other. When used
with asymmetrical shields, e.g. 52 and 56, each type from the pairs
of asymmetrical shields may reside in a corresponding compartment,
e.g. 94A and 94B to facilitate ease of use. Moreover, further
alternate embodiments of the dispensing container 90 may itself be
asymmetric to correspond to the shape of the shields contained
therein. The container 90 typically includes panels 96A and 96B to
enclose and/or secure the shields in the respective compartment 94A
and 94B, and are opened to provide access to the shields contained
therein. The panels 96A and 96B may comprise hinged panels or
flexible panels.
[0018] It should also be appreciated that apart from being utilized
as a makeup shield, the present invention may also be utilized as a
topical substance applicator. Although not shown, the present
invention may include a substantially planar sheet of a flexible
material having significant surface area to attach to a facial
surface and made of similar materials as the makeup shield
described above. Further, a topical substance such as aloe and/or
other skin conditioners, may be disposed substantially onto said
planar member. The topical substance application device may attach
to a person's face using the adhesive quality of the topical
substance disposed on said planar member. It should also be noted
that the application device may contain an adhesive, substantially
disposed onto said planar member along with said topical substance
to assist in adhesion.
[0019] Modifications and substitutions made by one of ordinary
skill in the art are within the scope of the present invention,
which is not limited except by the claims which follow.
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