Mascara Container With Curling Tongs

KIM; Tae Jin

Patent Application Summary

U.S. patent application number 12/476051 was filed with the patent office on 2010-12-02 for mascara container with curling tongs. Invention is credited to Tae Jin KIM.

Application Number20100300473 12/476051
Document ID /
Family ID43218817
Filed Date2010-12-02

United States Patent Application 20100300473
Kind Code A1
KIM; Tae Jin December 2, 2010

MASCARA CONTAINER WITH CURLING TONGS

Abstract

The mascara container with curling tongs includes mascara container with curling tongs includes a handle having an operation switch formed on the circumference thereof; an operation member that is formed to project from the front end of the handle and is transferred in the forward and backward direction of the handle by the operation of the operation switch; a first elastic member that is mounted between the front end of the handle and the operation member; a supporting rod that is formed to cover the operation member projecting from the front end of the handle; curling tongs that are coupled to one end of the operation member and are opened and closed by the forward and backward transfer of the handle so as to shape eyelashes into a desired pattern; an elastic connection portion that is formed to extend from the supporting rod so as to cover the coupled portion between one end of the operation member and the curling tongs; and a container that is coupled to the handle.


Inventors: KIM; Tae Jin; (Middletown, CT)
Correspondence Address:
    LRK Patent Law Firm
    1952 Gallows Rd, Suite 200
    Vienna
    VA
    22182
    US
Family ID: 43218817
Appl. No.: 12/476051
Filed: June 1, 2009

Current U.S. Class: 132/217 ; 132/218; 401/129
Current CPC Class: A45D 2/48 20130101; A46B 17/04 20130101; A45D 40/265 20130101; A46B 9/021 20130101; A46B 2200/1053 20130101; A46B 7/023 20130101
Class at Publication: 132/217 ; 132/218; 401/129
International Class: A45D 2/48 20060101 A45D002/48; A45D 40/26 20060101 A45D040/26; A46B 11/00 20060101 A46B011/00

Claims



1. A mascara container with curling tongs comprising: a handle having an operation switch formed on the circumference thereof: an operation member that is formed to project from the front end of the handle and is transferred in the forward and backward direction of the handle by the operation of the operation switch: a first elastic member that is mounted between the front end of the handle and the operation member; a supporting rod that is formed to cover the operation member projecting from the front end of the handle; curling tongs that are coupled to one end of the operation member and are opened and closed by the forward and backward transfer of the handle so as to shape eyelashes into a desired pattern; an elastic connection portion that is formed to extend from the supporting rod so as to cover the coupled portion between one end of the operation member and the curling tongs: and a container that is coupled to the handle.

2. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 1, wherein the curling tongs includes an eyelash supporting portion having a comb and an eyelash pressing portion which comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion so as to press eyelashes, and the elastic connection portion includes a fixing pin which is positioned between the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion so as to open the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion.

3. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 1, wherein the curling tongs includes an eyelash supporting portion having a comb, an eyelash pressing portion which comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion so as to press eyelashes, and a second elastic member which is positioned between the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion so as to open the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion.

4. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 2, wherein the eyelash pressing portion includes a brush formed on a surface opposite to the surface which comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion.

5. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 2, wherein one ends of the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion of the curling tongs are formed so as to cross each other within the elastic connection portion, and the fixing pin of the elastic connection portion is positioned in the front side of the position where the one ends cross each other within the elastic connection portion, so that the curling tongs are opened at the same time when the operation member is transferred forward.

6. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 2, wherein one ends of the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion of the curling tongs are formed in parallel to each other within the elastic, connection portion, the one ends being formed with inclined surfaces which are gradually in contact with each other, and the fixing pin of the elastic connection portion is positioned in the front side of the position where the one ends come in contact with each other within the elastic connection portion, so that the curling tongs are opened at the same time when the operation member is transferred forward.

7. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 2, wherein one end of the eyelash supporting portion of the curling tongs is fixed and coupled to the front end of the operation member, the eyelash pressing portion is formed in parallel to the eyelash supporting portion, the one end of the eyelash pressing portion is formed with an inclined surface corning in contact with the eyelash supporting portion, and the fixing pin of the elastic connection portion is positioned in the front side of the position where the one end comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion within the elastic connection portion, so that only the eyelash pressing portion is moved upward and opened when the operation member is transferred forward.

8. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 1, wherein the container contains make-up liquid therein.

9. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 1 further including: a brush that is formed to project in the center of the rear end of the handle; a coating section that is formed to extend from the front end of the brush: and a brush container that is coupled to the rear end of the handle and contains makeup liquid.

10. The mascara container with curling tongs according to claim 3, wherein the eyelash pressing portion includes a brush formed on a surface opposite to the surface which comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion.
Description



BACKGROUND

[0001] 1. Field

[0002] The present invention relates to a mascara container with curling tongs. In the mascara container, curling tongs are provided to shape eyelashes into a desired pattern.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] Women apply various colors of mascara on their eyelashes in order to make their eyes look better. A general mascara container is composed of a container for containing mascara, a handle which is held by hand so as to open and close the container, a stick-like brush rod which projects from the lower portion of the handle, and a coating section which is formed on the lower end of the brush rod. When the handle and the container are coupled to and separated from each other, mascara is held by the coating section so as to be applied on eyelashes.

[0005] In accordance with the length and shape of a brush of the coating section for coating mascara on eyelashes, various effects are provided such as a volume effect, a curl effect, a long-lash effect, a clean effect and the like. The volume effect is to make eyelashes look full, the curl effect is to make the ends of eyelashes curled upward, the long-lash effect is to make eyelashes look long, and the clean effect is to prevent eyelashes from being massed. Therefore, the coating section is manufactured in various shapes.

[0006] As such, mascara is applied on eyelashes by using the coating section, in order to shape a desired eyelash pattern. However, it is inconvenient for a user who is not familiar with the use, and it takes a long time to put on an eyelash make-up.

[0007] Recently, curling tongs are used for preventing such problems and completing an eyelash make-up for a short time.

[0008] That is, eyelashes are previously shaped into a desired pattern by using the curling tongs and then coated with mascara. Therefore, it is possible to quickly shape eyelashes in a desired pattern.

[0009] However, the curling tongs are not provided with mascara which is necessary for an eyelash make-up. Therefore, the curling tongs and a mascara container need to be carried on a trip or going-out, respectively.

SUMMARY

[0010] An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a mascara container with curling tongs, which is provided with curling tongs having a comb so as to quickly shape eyelashes into a desired pattern. Another advantage of the invention is that it provides a mascara container with curling tongs, in which the curling tongs and a coating section are formed in a dual type so as to shape eyelashes into a desired pattern and apply mascara on the eyelashes.

[0011] Therefore, it is possible to conveniently and easily put on an eyelash make-up.

[0012] According to an aspect of the invention, a mascara container with curling tongs includes a handle having an operation switch formed on the circumference thereof: an operation member that is formed to project from the front end of the handle and is transferred in the forward and backward direction of the handle by the operation of the operation switch; a first elastic member that is mounted between the front end of the handle and the operation member: a supporting rod that is formed to cover the operation member projecting from the front end of the handle: curling tongs that are coupled to one end of the operation member and are opened and closed by the forward and backward transfer of the handle so as to shape eyelashes into a desired pattern; an elastic connection portion that is formed to extend from the supporting rod so as to cover the coupled portion between one end of the operation member and the curling tongs; and a container that is coupled to the handle.

[0013] According to another aspect of the invention, the curling tongs includes an eyelash supporting portion having a comb and an eyelash pressing portion which comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion so as to press eyelashes, and the elastic connection portion includes a fixing pin which is positioned between the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion so as to open the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion.

[0014] According to a further aspect of the invention, the curling tongs includes an eyelash supporting portion having a comb, an eyelash pressing portion which conies in contact with the eyelash supporting portion so as to press eyelashes. and a second elastic member which is positioned between the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion so as to open the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion.

[0015] According to a still further aspect of the invention, the eyelash pressing portion includes a brush formed on a surface opposite to the surface which comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion.

[0016] According to a still further aspect of the invention, one ends of the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion of the curling tongs are formed so as to cross each other within the elastic connection portion, and the fixing pin of the elastic connection portion is positioned in the front side of the position where the one ends cross each other within the elastic connection portion. so that the curling tongs are opened at the same time when the operation member is transferred forward.

[0017] According to a still further aspect of the invention, one ends of the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion of the curling tongs are formed in parallel to each other within the elastic connection portion, the one ends being formed with inclined surfaces which are gradually in contact with each other, and the fixing pin of the elastic connection portion is positioned in the front side of the position where the one ends come in contact with each other within the elastic connection portion, so that the curling tongs are opened at the same time when the operation member is transferred forward.

[0018] According to a still further aspect of the invention, one end of the eyelash supporting portion of the curling tongs is fixed and coupled to the front end of the operation member, the eyelash pressing portion is formed in parallel to the eyelash supporting portion, the one end of the eyelash pressing portion is formed with an inclined surface coming in contact with the eyelash supporting portion, and the fixing pin of the elastic connection portion is positioned in the front side of the position where the one end comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion within the elastic connection portion, so that only the eyelash pressing portion is moved upward and opened when the operation member is transferred forward.

[0019] According to a still further aspect of the invention, the container contains make-up liquid therein.

[0020] According to a still further aspect of the invention, the mascara container with curling tongs further includes a brush that is formed to project in the center of the rear end of the handle; a coating section that is formed to extend from the front end of the brush: and a brush container that is coupled to the rear end of the handle and contains make-up liquid.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a mascara container with curling tongs according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIGS. 2 and 3 are vertical sectional views illustrating the structure of the mascara container with curling tongs according to the first embodiment of the invention.

[0023] FIGS. 4 and 5 are vertical sectional views illustrating a first modified embodiment of curling tongs according to the first embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional view illustrating another example of the first modified embodiment of the curling tongs according to the first embodiment.

[0025] FIGS. 7 and 8 arc vertical sectional views illustrating a second modified embodiment of the curling tongs according to the first embodiment.

[0026] FIGS. 9 and 10 are vertical sectional views illustrating a third modified embodiment of the curling tongs according to the first embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 11 is a vertical sectional view illustrating the structure of a mascara container with curling tongs according to a second embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Hereinafter, a mascara container with curling tongs according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First Embodiment

[0029] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a mascara container with curling tongs according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, the mascara container 100 with curling tongs according to the invention is composed of a handle 10 which is held by a user's hand, a supporting rod 15 which is formed to project from the front end of the handle 10, curling tongs 18 which are formed on the front end of the supporting rod 15, and a container 22 having an opening 23 into which the supporting rod 15 is put.

[0031] Then, the structure of the mascara container with curling tongs according to the first embodiment of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0032] FIGS. 2 and 3 are vertical sectional view illustrating the structure of the mascara container with curling tongs according to the first embodiment of the invention.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, the handle 10 is composed of an operation switch 11 installed on the outer circumference thereof, an operation member 13 which has a projection formed in one side thereof and is transferred forward and backward by the operation of the operation switch 11. a first elastic member 12 which is mounted between the front end of the handle 10 and the operation member 13, and a female screw portion 14 which is formed in the front inner side of the handle 10 so as to he coupled to the container 22.

[0034] One end of the operation member 13 is coupled to the operation switch 11, and the other end thereof is formed to project from the front end of the handle 10. When a force is applied to move the operation switch 11 forward, the operation member 13 is accordingly transferred forward by a predetermined distance.

[0035] The first elastic member 12 is mounted between the front end of the handle 10 and the operation member 13. When no force is applied to the handle 10, the operation member 13 returns to the previous state. That is. the operation member 13 is transferred backward.

[0036] The supporting rod 15 is formed to cover the other end of the operation member 13 projecting from the front end of the handle 10. Further, the supporting rod 15 has a larger diameter than that of the operation member 13 such that the operation member 13 is easily transferred forward and backward by the operation of the operation switch 11.

[0037] In the front end portion of the supporting rod 15, an elastic connection portion 16 is formed to extend from the supporting rod 15. The elastic connection portion 16 supports the curling tongs 18 such that the movement of the curling tongs 18 coupled to the front end of the operation member 13 is easily performed.

[0038] In this case, the inside of the front end of the elastic connection portion 16 is obliquely cut so that the curling tongs 18 are easily opened. The elastic connection portion 16 includes a fixing pin 17 for opening the curling tongs.

[0039] The curling tongs 18, composed of the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20, are coupled to the other end of the operation member 13. The curling tongs 18 are formed in such a shape that the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 can he opened and closed by the forward and backward transfer of the operation member 13.

[0040] One end of the curling tongs 18 is covered by the elastic connection portion 16.

[0041] In this case, when the operation member 13 is transferred forward, the fixing pin 17 separates the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 by a predetermined distance, and the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are supported by the elastic connection portion 16 so as to he easily transferred forward and backward by using the elastic connection portion 16 as a transfer path.

[0042] On the other hand, the curling tongs 18 may include a second elastic member 17a which is positioned between the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 so as to open the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 by using an elastic force. as shown in FIG. 3.

[0043] As such, the curling tongs 18 including the second elastic member 17a can be easily opened and closed by the second elastic member 17a when the operation member 13 is transferred forward and backward.

[0044] The eyelash supporting portion 19 has a comb 21 formed on the surface coming in contact with the eyelash pressing portion 20, the comb 21 shaping eyelashes into a desired pattern. When the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are separated and then caused to come in contact with each other so as to tong eyelashes. the eyelashes are positioned between the teeth of the comb 21 while being spaced at a predetermined space. At this time. when the handle 10 is rolled and lifted in an upper direction of the eyelashes, the eyelashes are curled by the comb 21 (the curl effect).

[0045] The container 22 may be empty in order to protect the curling tongs 18 or may contain mascara to be applied on eyelashes. The container 22 is composed of an opening 23, a male screw portion 24, and a blade 25. The opening 23 has a predetermined diameter such that the curling tongs 18 can he easily put in and pulled out. The male screw portion 24 is coupled to the handle 10. The blade 25 serves to remove an unnecessary amount of mascara from the curling tongs 18.

[0046] In the above-described mascara container 100 with curling tongs. if the operation switch 11 is moved forward to open the curling tongs 18, eyelashes are caused to he positioned in the space defined by the opened curling tongs 18, and the operation switch 11 is released, the operation member 13 returns to the previous state due to an elastic force of the first elastic member 2, and the curling tongs 18 are then closed to tong and press the eyelashes.

[0047] At this time, if the handle is rolled and lifted in the upper direction of the eyelashes, the eyelashes are curled by the curling tongs 18 into a desired pattern.

[0048] Hereinafter, the types of the curling tongs 18 which can he applied to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8. It has been described in the above embodiment that the curling tongs 18 are opened and closed by the fixing pin 17. Without being limited thereto, however, the curling tongs 18 can he opened and closed by the second elastic member 17a.

First Modified Embodiment

[0049] FIGS. 4 and 5 are vertical sectional view illustrating a first modified embodiment or the curling tongs according to the first embodiment.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 4, curling tongs 18 according to the first modified embodiment of the invention are composed of an eyelash supporting portion 19 and an eyelash pressing portion 20. One ends of the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are formed to cross each other around the fixing pin 17 formed therebetween, and are coupled to the front end of an operation member 13.

[0051] The eyelash supporting portion 19 has a comb 21 formed on the surface coming in contact with the eyelash pressing portion 20, the comb 21 shaping eyelashes into a desired pattern.

[0052] When the operation member 13 is transferred forward, the fixing pin 17 formed in an elastic connection portion 16 separates the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 from each other, which are moved forward by the operation member 13, as shown in FIG. 5.

[0053] The elastic connection portion 16 supports the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 such that the) can be easily moved forward. Preferably, the front inside of the elastic connection portion 16 is obliquely cut so that the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are easily moved.

[0054] If no force is applied to the operation switch 11, the operation member 13 is transferred backward by the first elastic member 12, and the curling tongs 18 are transferred backward by the transfer of the operation member 13 so as to tong and press eyelashes positioned between the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20.

[0055] Then, if the handle 10 is rolled and lifted in the upper direction of the eyelashes, the eyelashes are curled by the comb 21.

[0056] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another modified example of the curling tongs according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the eyelash pressing portion 20 has a brush 20a formed on a surface which does not come in contact with the eyelash supporting portion 19.

[0057] In the mascara container 100 with curling tongs according to the above modified example, eyelashes are curled into a desired pattern by the curling tongs 18 and are then coated with water soluble or oil soluble liquid such as mascara or eyelash tonic, which makes it possible to easily put on an eyelash make-up.

Second Modified Embodiment

[0058] FIGS. 7 and 8 are vertical sectional view illustrating a second modified embodiment of the curling tongs according to the first embodiment.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 7, curling tongs 18 according to the second modified embodiment are composed of an eyelash supporting portion 19 and an eyelash pressing portion 20. By reference to the fixing pin 17, the eyelash supporting portion 19 is formed on the lower side thereof, and the eyelash pressing portion 20 is formed on the upper side thereof. Further, the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are formed in parallel to each other so as to be coupled to the operation member 13.

[0060] One ends of the eyelash supporting portion and the eyelash pressing portion are formed with inclined surfaces. Therefore, when the operation member 13 is transferred forward. the curling tongs 18 can he easily opened.

[0061] On the surface of the eyelash supporting portion 19, which comes in contact with the eyelash pressing portion 20, a comb 21 for shaping eyelashes into a desired pattern is formed. The eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are supported by the elastic connection portion 16, when the operation member 13 is transferred forward and backward.

[0062] When the operation member 13 is transferred forward as shown in FIG. 8, the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are separated from each other, while one ends thereof slide on the fixing pin 17 which is positioned in the front side of the position where the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are in contact with each other within the elastic connection portion 16. Then, the curling tongs 18 are opened.

[0063] Preferably, the inside of the front end of the elastic connection portion 16 is obliquely cut so that the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 can be easily moved.

[0064] Further, when no force is applied to the operation switch 11, the operation member 13 is transferred backward by the first elastic member 12, and the curling tongs 18 are moved backward by the transfer of the operation member 13 so as to tong and press eyelashes positioned between the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20.

[0065] When the handle 10 is rolled and lifted in the upper direction of the eyelashes with the eyelashes being held by the curling tongs 18, the eyelashes are curled by the comb 21. Therefore, it is possible to quickly and easily shape the eyelashes into a desired shape.

[0066] Meanwhile, the eyelash pressing portion 20 may have a brush 20a formed on a surface which does not come in contact with the eyelash supporting portion 19, as shown in FIG. 6.

Third Modified Embodiment

[0067] FIGS. 9 and 10 are vertical sectional views illustrating a third modified embodiment of the curling tongs according to the first embodiment.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 9, curling tongs 18 according to the third embodiment of the invention are composed of an eyelash supporting portion 19 and an eyelash pressing portion 20. The eyelash supporting portion 19 is coupled and fixed to the front end of the operation member 13. and the eyelash pressing portion 20 is coupled to the front end of the operation member 13 such that the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are parallel to each other by the reference to the fixing pin 17.

[0069] The eyelash supporting portion 19 of the curling tongs 18 is formed to be flat, and one end of the eyelash pressing portion 20 is formed with an inclined surface which comes in contact with the eyelash supporting portion 19. Therefore, when the operation member 13 is transferred forward, the curling tongs 18 can be easily opened.

[0070] On the surface of the eyelash supporting portion 19, which comes in contact with the eyelash pressing portion 20, a comb 21 is formed, which is used for shaping eyelashes into a desired pattern. When the operation member 13 is transferred forward and backward, the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are supported by the elastic connection portion 16.

[0071] When the operation member 13 is transferred forward as shown in FIG. 10, the eyelash supporting portion 19 is moved forward with one side of the elastic connection portion 16 being used as a support. and the eyelash pressing portion 20 is moved forward while sliding on the fixing ping 17 positioned in the front side of the position where the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 come in contact with each other within the elastic connection portion 16.

[0072] The elastic connection portion 16 supports the eyelash supporting portion 19 such that the eyelash supporting portion 19 can be moved only in the forward and backward direction without being moved in other directions. Preferably, the inner surface of the front end of the elastic connection portion 16 is obliquely cut so that the eyelash pressing portion 20 can be easily moved.

[0073] When no force is applied 10 the operation switch 11, the operation member 13 is transferred backward by the first elastic member 12, and the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20 are moved backward by the transfer of the operation member 13 so as to tong and press the eyelashes positioned between the eyelash supporting portion 19 and the eyelash pressing portion 20. Accordingly, it is possible to quickly and easily shape eyelashes into a desired pattern by using the curling tongs 18.

[0074] Meanwhile, the eyelash pressing portion 20 may have a brush 20a formed on a surface which does not come in contact with the eyelash supporting portion 19, as shown in FIG. 6.

[0075] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11. The descriptions of the same components of the second embodiment as those of the first embodiment will he omitted, and only different components will be described in detail.

Second Embodiment

[0076] FIG. 11 is a vertical sectional view illustrating the structure of a mascara container with curling tongs according to the second embodiment of the invention.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 11, a mascara container 200 with curling tongs according to the second embodiment of the invention is composed of curling tongs 218 and a coating section 228. The curling tongs 218 are formed in the front portion of a handle 210, and the coating section 228 for coating mascara on eyelashes is formed on the rear end of the handle 210.

[0078] The rear portion of the handle 210 having the coating section 228 formed is coupled to a brush container 229 in which make-up liquid is contained, and a coating-section supporting rod 227 having the coating section 228 formed in one end thereof is formed to project in the center portion of the rear end of the handle 210.

[0079] The curling tongs 218 can he protected by a container 222 having an empty space formed therein. Further, the container 222 can contain make-up liquid such as mascara or eyelash tonic.

[0080] In the mascara container 200 with curling tongs according to the second embodiment, eyelashes are shaped into a desired pattern by using the curling tongs 218 formed in the front side of the handle 210, and mascara or eyelash tonic is coated on the eyelashes by using the coating section 228 formed in the rear side of the handle 210. Therefore, it is possible to easily shape eyelashes into a desired pattern.

[0081] The brush container 229 contains mascara or eyelash tonic which is to be coated on eyelashes.

[0082] Reference numeral 226 represents a female screw portion, reference numeral 230 represents a male screw portion which is coupled to the handle 210, and reference numeral 231 represents a blade for removing an unnecessary amount of mascara or eyelash tonic adhered on the coating section 228. While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.

[0083] In the above-described mascara container with curling tongs according to the present invention, eyelashes are curled by the curling tongs provided with a comb, which makes it possible to quickly and easily shape the eyelashes into a desired pattern.

[0084] Further, the curling tongs has a brush formed on one surface thereof so as to coat mascara. Therefore, the shaping of eyelashes and the coating of mascara can be performed at the same time, which makes it possible to quickly put on an eyelash make-up.

[0085] Furthermore, the curling tongs and the coating member are respectively formed in both sides of the handle. Therefore, after eyelashes are shaped into a desired pattern by the curling tongs, mascara can be coated on the eyelashes by using the coating section, which makes it possible to quickly put on an eyelash make-up.

[0086] A number of exemplary embodiments have been described above. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made. For example, suitable results may be achieved if the described techniques are performed in a different order and/or if components in a described system, architecture, device, or circuit arc combined in a different manner and/or replaced or supplemented by other components or their equivalents. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.

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