U.S. patent application number 13/732877 was filed with the patent office on 2013-09-26 for shield and guide for applying eye makeup.
The applicant listed for this patent is Elizabeth Valucci, Nancy Valucci. Invention is credited to Elizabeth Valucci, Nancy Valucci.
Application Number | 20130247928 13/732877 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49210613 |
Filed Date | 2013-09-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130247928 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Valucci; Nancy ; et
al. |
September 26, 2013 |
Shield and Guide for Applying Eye Makeup
Abstract
Guides are provided for use in applying eye makeup. Guide
comprises flat pliable member having an upper edge and a lower edge
extending away from an end and meeting at a point, and inner and
outer surfaces. An adhesive having a weak to moderate bonding
strength can be provided on the inner surface. A set of guides may
be provided for use with the right and left eyes. Guide(s) may be
adhered to a peel-away backing. Guide(s) can be adhered to skin so
that the upper edge is positioned adjacent to the lower eyelid and
extends from later corner of the eye to a lateral aspect of a
corresponding eyebrow. Guide(s) can be adhered to the skin so that
the upper edge is positioned adjacent to the upper eyelid. After
application of makeup, guide(s) can be removed from the skin and
re-adhered to the backing or discarded.
Inventors: |
Valucci; Nancy; (Blue Bell,
PA) ; Valucci; Elizabeth; (Blue Bell, PA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Valucci; Nancy
Valucci; Elizabeth |
Blue Bell
Blue Bell |
PA
PA |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
49210613 |
Appl. No.: |
13/732877 |
Filed: |
January 2, 2013 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61582544 |
Jan 3, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
132/200 ;
132/319 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 44/12 20130101;
A45D 40/30 20130101; A45D 44/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/200 ;
132/319 |
International
Class: |
A45D 44/00 20060101
A45D044/00 |
Claims
1. A shield guide for applying makeup around the eye comprising: a
flat pliable member having an upper edge and a lower edge that
extend from an end and meet at a point; the flat pliable member
having an inner surface and an outer surface opposed to the inner
surface; and wherein the upper edge has a length configured to
extend from about the inner corner of an eye along the lower eyelid
to a lateral aspect of an eyebrow; and wherein the length of the
upper arcuate edge is shorter than a length of the lower edge.
2. The shield guide of claim 1 wherein the inner surface has an
adhesive with a weak to moderate bonding strength applied
thereto.
3. The shield guide of claim 2 wherein the adhesive is provided on
the entire inner surface.
4. The shield guide of claim 2 wherein the adhesive is provided on
the inner surface adjacent the upper edge.
5. The shield guide of claim 2 wherein an adhesive is also provided
on the outer surface.
6. The shield guide of claim 2 wherein a backing is applied to at
least one eye shield guide.
7. The shield guide of claim 6 wherein the backing is applied to at
least one set of right and left eye shield guides.
8. The shield guide of claim 1 wherein an adhesive is applied to a
backing and the shield guide is adhered to the backing.
9. The shield guide of claim 1 wherein the flat pliable member
comprises cloth, paper, plastic or polymeric, or other woven or
non-woven material, or any combination thereof.
10. The shield guide of claim 1 wherein the upper edge is
arcuate.
11. The shield guide of claim 10 wherein a straight edge is
provided along at least a portion of the upper edge.
12. The shield guide of claim 1 wherein the lower edge comprises an
arcuate edge, a straight edge, or a combination of both an arcuate
edge and a straight edge.
13. The shield guide of claim 1 wherein the point comprises a
tapered end or a rounded end.
14. The shield guide of claim 1 wherein the end comprises a round,
square, oval, or tapered edge.
15. A method of using at least one pliable shield guide comprising:
positioning an upper edge of the pliable shield guide adjacent to
and lateral from an eye; pressing the at least one shield guide to
the skin to adhere the shield guide to the skin; and applying
makeup above or below the eye.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the upper edge extends from
about the inner corner of the eye along the lower eyelid to a
lateral aspect of an eyebrow.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein the upper edge is positioned
adjacent to the upper eyelid.
18. The method of claim 15 wherein the method comprises the further
step of using the pliable shield guide to attract and capture
makeup that falls during application of the makeup.
19. The method of claim 15 wherein the method comprises the further
step of removing the shield guide from the skin after makeup in
applied.
20. A kit comprising: a set of right and left shield guides for
applying makeup adjacent the eye, each shield guide comprising a
flat pliable member having an upper edge and a lower edge that
extend from an end and meet at a point, an inner surface and an
outer surface opposed to the inner surface, and an adhesive having
a weak to moderate bonding strength provided on at least a portion
of the inner surface; and a peel-away backing having adhered
thereto the set of right and left shield guides.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the priority and benefit of U.S.
Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/582,544 for "Shield and
Guide for Applying Eye Makeup" filed on Jan. 3, 2012, the entirety
of which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The invention generally relates to a shield and guide for
applying eye makeup.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Eye makeup has been used in cultures throughout the world
for centuries. While the nature and form of eye makeup has
developed over time, several problems are presented when applying
eye makeup, such as, mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow. One problem
occurs during application. Eye makeup falls from an applicator or
the skin on which it was applied and lands on the cheek and
cheekbone area and even onto clothes. Another problem is that
creating a linear or curvilinear uniform lateral edge of eyeliner
and/or eye shadow along the lateral portion of an eyelid and
eyebrow can be difficult to accomplish. An even further problem is
matching the edge of eye makeup applied to the eyelids of the right
eye to that of the left eye.
[0004] There is a need for a shield and guide for applying eye
makeup in such a way that the shield and guide (a) can be
removeably adhered to skin under and adjacent the eye, (b) can be
used to capture makeup falling from the around the eye during
application, (c) can prevent falling makeup from landing on the
area of the face below the eye, (d) can be easily removed from the
skin without disrupting any underlying makeup, causing skin
irritation, or leaving adhesive residue, (e) can be packaged in
sets of right and left shield and guides, (f) can be efficiently
and inexpensively manufactured, (g) can be easily and discreetly
stored in a purse, wallet, or other carry or storage device, and
(h) can function as a disposable or reusable device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0005] Additional aspects, features, and advantages of the
invention, both as to its structure, assembly, and use, will be
understood and become more readily apparent when the invention is
considered in light of the following description of illustrative
embodiments made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings,
wherein:
[0006] FIGS. 1A through 1E illustrate various embodiments of
geometric shapes of the invention shown as shields for the left
eye.
[0007] FIGS. 2A through 2C show sets of shields adhered to a
peel-away backing.
[0008] FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the invention adhered to skin
adjacent the eyes.
[0009] FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the invention adhered to
skin adjacent the eyes.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
[0010] Illustrative and alternative embodiments of a shield and
guide for applying eye makeup will be discussed in detail, as
follows, with reference to FIGS. 1-4 provided with this
application. This invention provides a multiuse makeup shield and
guide that can be easily and removeably adhered to skin adjacent to
the eye and used for applying eye makeup. Throughout this
application, the multiuse makeup shield and guide is referred to
generally as shield or shield guide without limitations on its
meaning. Although similar aspects of the embodiments of the
invention are featured throughout this disclosure and are readily
apparent, these similarities will be repeated, as needed, in
context with the variations of each embodiment.
[0011] A purpose of the invention is to provide shield 10 for
capturing makeup, such as, for example, mascara, eyeliner, and eye
shadow, that falls from the face or applicator during application
of the makeup.
[0012] Another purpose of the invention is to provide shield 10
with upper edge 14 (arcuate, curvilinear, linear, or the like) that
generally follows the contour of the lower and/or upper eyelid.
This upper edge 14 provides a guide for applying eye makeup along
the upper and lower eyelids and between the upper eyelid and the
eyebrow. The term lateral is used as an anatomical term of location
(i.e., lateral as opposed to median). Edge 14 provides a defined
edge for applying makeup (e.g., mascara, eyeliner and/or eye
shadow) in areas near the eye including, but not limited to, the
boarder of the lower eyelid, the boarder of the upper eyelid (e.g.,
the guide must be inverted), and the skin surface between the upper
eyelid to the eyebrow. In specific applications, edge 14 provides a
guide for applying eye shadow between the lateral corner of the eye
and the lateral end of a corresponding eyebrow. It also provides a
guide for creating a matching edge of eye shadow (e.g., a mirror
image) on the right and left upper eyelids.
[0013] A further purpose of the invention is to provide shield 10
that can be quickly and conveniently adhered to the skin before
application of makeup to the eye and, then, be easily removed
without irritation of the areas of the skin to which the shield is
applied.
[0014] Yet another purpose of the invention is to provide shield 10
that can be efficiently and inexpensively manufactured, easily and
discreetly stored and transported, disposed of after one use,
and/or reused.
[0015] Illustrative embodiments of the invention--shield 10--are
shown in FIGS. 1 through 4 and described as follows. The figures
depict general, non-limiting geometric shapes for the various
embodiments of shield 10 for left and right eyes. FIG. 1 shows
shield 10 for the left eye, and shield 10 for the right eye would
be a mirror image of shield 10 for the left right as shown in FIGS.
2 through 4.
[0016] Referring now to FIGS. 1 through 4, all embodiments of
shield 10 are generally flat (with two surfaces) and are flexible.
This flexibility permits shield 10 to be adhered to the
3-dimensional contours of the skin around the eyes including the
upper and lower eyelids, cheekbones, and eyebrows.
[0017] Referring again to FIGS. 1 through 4, the perimeter of
shield 10 is defined by end 12, upper edge 14, lower edge 16, and
point 18. Referring specifically now to FIGS. 1A through 1E, end 12
may embody a round, square, oval, or other geometrically-shaped
edge in communication with upper edge 14 and lower edge 16. Turning
again to the same figures, upper edge 14 and lower edge 14 are
illustrated as arcuate, straight, or a combination of both (e.g.,
as shown specifically in FIG. 1C). Upper edge 14 and lower edge 16
taper to meet at point 18 of shield 10 as depicted in FIGS. 1A
through 1E. Point 18 may be configured as pointed, squared, or
rounded. Additional geometric shapes may be used for the edges for
shield 10 so long as the edges fulfill the purposes of the
invention.
[0018] Shield 10 may be made from material comprising any one or
combination of cloth (cotton, silk, or the like), paper, rubber,
plastic or polymeric such as polyester, or other woven or non-woven
material suitable to meet the purposes of the invention. The
material used to make shield 10 may be layered in two or more
layers.
[0019] In embodiments, the adhesive may be applied to or
predisposed on inner surface of shield 10 for removeably adhering
shield 10 to the portion of the skin in the area under and adjacent
to the lateral aspect of the eyelid. In an illustrative embodiment,
shield 10 may be cut from a material that provides adhesive
functionality similar to low-adhesion surgical tape (i.e., 3M
Medipore), medical tape (i.e., 3M Micropore), first aid tape
(Hy-Tape), or similarly configured material with weak to moderate
adhesive bonding strength. More specifically, and in certain
embodiments, the shield 10 may be cut from low-adhesion surgical
tape (i.e., 3M Medipore), medical tape (i.e., 3M Micropore), or
first aid tape (Hy-Tape), or similar material predisposed with an
adhesive having weak to moderate bonding strength.
[0020] The purpose of the adhesive is to removeably adhere the
shield 10 to the portion of the skin in the area adjacent the eye
as show for example in FIGS. 3 and 4. For example, and as shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4, the shield 10 is shown removeably adhered under and
adjacent to the lateral aspect of the eyelid so that the edge 14
provides a guide from the lateral corner of the eye to the lateral
part of the eyebrow. Outer surface 22 of shield 10 is the portion
of shield 10 that is opposite the inner surface and is outwardly
facing (e.g., exposed) when shield 10 is removeably adhered to the
skin. Outer surface 22 may be lightly- or roughly-textured and/or
statically-charged to assist in capturing makeup that falls during
application. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive with light
to strong bonding strength may also be applied to outer surface 22
to further assist in capturing makeup that falls during
application.
[0021] The adhesive must function to removeably adhere shield 10 to
skin in a manner that provides sufficient adhesion to the surface
of the skin (without agitating the skin), but without such a strong
bonding strength that would require shield 10 to be forcibly ripped
from the skin when no longer in use. In an embodiment, the adhesive
strength may permit the shield 10 to be removed from skin with
makeup applied to it without removing a substantial portion of the
already applied-makeup. In any embodiment, it is a characteristic
of the adhesive that no--or a miniscule amount of--adhesive residue
is left on the skin after shield 10 is used and removed.
[0022] The adhesive may be applied to entirely cover the inner
surface of shield 10. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive
may be applied to portions of the inner surface of shield 10. For
example, and in a manner to limit contact with the skin, the
adhesive may only be applied to that portion of the inner surface
that lies adjacent to and along upper edge 14 of shield 10. In this
embodiment, lower edge 16 of shield 10 can be easily plied away
from the skin, gripped, and used to remove shield 10 from the skin.
Point 18 may also have a portion without adhesive so that point 18
can be easily plied away from the skin and gripped to peel the
shield 10 away from the skin. In an even further embodiment, no
adhesive is applied to the shield 10 which can be held in place by
hand during application of eye makeup.
[0023] Before or during the process of cutting the material into
any number of shields 10 for right and left eyes, adhesive may be
applied as an entire or partial backing to the side of the material
along the surface that will become the inner surface of shield 10.
In an embodiment, the adhesive may be applied to the inner surface
of shield 10 after being cut from the material. In another
embodiment, the adhesive may be applied to outer surface 22 of
shield 10 before, during, or after it is cut from the material. In
these embodiments, shield 10 with adhesive is adhered to backing 24
(e.g., paper, plastic, foil, or the like) having a non-stick
surface so that shield 10 may be easily peeled away from backing 24
for use. In an alternative embodiment, shield 10 may be adhered to
backing 24 having an adhesive applied to backing 24. In this
example, the adhesive would then partially or fully transfer to
shield 10 as each is removed from backing 24.
[0024] The geometric shape of shield 10 may be cut from the
selected material using dies, lasers, or other suitable instruments
for cutting one or more shields 10 from the material. The cutting
process may be performed by hand or automation with commercial
machinery for high-throughput processing to substantially decrease
the manufacturing time and increase output of shields 10 (for both
the left and right eye) cut from the material.
[0025] Shield 10 may be provided individually or in pairs for use
with a right eye and a left eye. For example, shield 10 for use
with a left eye (as exemplified in FIGS. 1A through 1E) would be a
mirror image of shield 10 for use with a right eye (shown in FIGS.
2A through 2C, 3, and 4). Referring now to FIGS. 2A through 2C,
shield 10 may be provided in numerous sets of pairs on backing 24
or with peel-away backing strips (such as those used with a
band-aid). Shield 10 may be reused by re-adhering it to backing 24
when no longer in use. Alternatively, shield 10 may be
discarded.
[0026] In order to use the shield 10 in accordance with the
invention, it must first be removed from its backing 24 to expose
the adhesive on inner surface 20. Shield 10 is then positioned on
the skin of the face below and laterally adjacent to the eye as
exemplified in FIG. 3 or 4. The shield 10 is then pressed to the
skin to adhere it to the skin.
[0027] Of course, the positioning of shield 10 on the face is a
matter of preference of the person applying makeup around the eye.
In this regard, upper edge 14 of shield 10 may be positioned in any
manner to meet the purpose of the invention. For example, upper
edge 14 may be used to create a line from the lateral corner of the
eye to a lateral aspect of an eyebrow as shown in FIG. 4. Then,
upper edge 14 may be used as a guide to draw a line of eyeliner
and/or provide a definitive edge for eye shadow application at
points between the lateral corner of the eye and the lateral aspect
of the eyebrow. The lateral demarcation of applied eye shadow
and/or eyeliner will present a uniform line (linear or
curvilinear).
[0028] Eyeliner and/or eye shadow can be applied according to the
preferences of the person using the guide. As previously mentioned,
right and left version of shield 10 may be used for applying makeup
to the right eye and left eye 100 as shown, for example, in FIG. 4.
In alternative embodiments, the shield 10 can be adhered to the
upper eyelid so that the edge 14 is positioned generally adjacent
to the contour of the upper eyelid and then used to apply eyeliner
to the upper eyelid. In any use of the invention, and when
application of the desired type and form of makeup around the eye
is completed, shield 10 may be removed and either discarded or
adhered to backing for reuse.
[0029] While the invention has been described above in conjunction
with specific embodiments, it is evident that many alternatives,
modifications, permutations, and variations will become apparent to
those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description.
Accordingly, it is intended that the present invention embraces all
such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the
scope of the claims below.
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