U.S. patent application number 14/501299 was filed with the patent office on 2016-03-31 for multi-length lash strip for single-use eyelash extensions.
The applicant listed for this patent is Bounthiang Kettavong. Invention is credited to Bounthiang Kettavong.
Application Number | 20160088889 14/501299 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55583161 |
Filed Date | 2016-03-31 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160088889 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kettavong; Bounthiang |
March 31, 2016 |
Multi-Length Lash Strip For Single-Use Eyelash Extensions
Abstract
An eyelash extension strip, a kit, and a method for using such
strip or kit are disclosed herein. The strip may be bent to form a
ring around a user's index finger, with the eyelash extensions
outside the ring, separating from each other, which saves time for
the user for separating and grasping an individual extension with
tweezers. The eyelash extensions on a strip may have various
lengths to imitate natural lashes and a sufficient number of
extensions for just one use so that the strip may be disposed of
for hygienic reasons.
Inventors: |
Kettavong; Bounthiang;
(Scottsdale, AZ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Kettavong; Bounthiang |
Scottsdale |
AZ |
US |
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Family ID: |
55583161 |
Appl. No.: |
14/501299 |
Filed: |
September 30, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/201 ;
132/286; 132/53 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20060101
A41G005/02 |
Claims
1. A flexible, bendable eyelash extension strip comprising: at
least two eyelash extensions of different lengths removably coupled
to a front surface of the strip, wherein when the strip is bent to
form a ring, a back surface of the strip may be removably attached
around a user's finger.
2. The strip in claim 1 further comprises adhesive applied to at
least one of two ends of the strip for coupling the two ends when
the strip is bent into the ring.
3. The strip in claim 1 further comprises adhesive applied to the
back surface of the strip for removably coupling the strip to the
user's finger.
4. The strip in claim 1, wherein the extension is removably coupled
to the front surface of the strip at a proximal end of the
extension while a distal end of the extension extends away from the
front surface.
5. The strip in claim 5 further comprises a plurality of eyelash
extensions, wherein the plurality of eyelash extensions align at
their proximal ends with a side of the strip.
6. An eyelash extension kit comprising: a) a backing; and b) at
least one flexible, bendable strip removably coupled to the
backing, the strip comprising at least two eyelash extensions of
different lengths removably coupled to a front surface of the
strip, wherein when the strip is bent to form a ring, a back
surface of the strip may be removably attached around a user's
finger.
7. The kit in claim 6, wherein the strip further comprises adhesive
applied to at least one of two ends of the strip for coupling the
two ends when the strip is removed from the backing and bent to
form the ring.
8. The kit in claim 6, wherein the strip further comprises adhesive
applied to the back surface of the strip for removably coupling the
strip to the user's finger.
9. The kit in claim 6, wherein the strip further comprises a
plurality of eyelash extensions of various lengths.
10. The kit in claim 6, wherein the extension is removably coupled
to the front surface of the strip at a proximal end of the
extension while a distal end of the extension extends away from the
front surface.
11. The kit in claim 10, wherein the strip further comprises a
plurality of eyelash extensions, the plurality of eyelash
extensions aligning at their proximal ends with a side of the
strip.
12. A method for using a flexible, bendable eyelash extension strip
comprising the steps of: a) retrieving the strip that comprises at
least two eyelash extensions of different lengths removably coupled
to a front surface of the strip; b) bending the strip to form a
ring around a user's finger, with the front surface outside the
ring; and c) grasping the at least one eyelash extension from the
strip.
13. The method in claim 12 further comprises the step of: coupling
two ends of the strip to form the ring.
14. The method in claim 12, wherein the strip further comprises
adhesive applied to at least one of two ends of the strip for
coupling the two.
15. The method in claim 12, wherein the strip further comprises
adhesive applied to a back surface of the strip for removably
coupling the strip to a user's finger.
16. The method in claim 12, wherein the strip further comprises a
plurality of eyelash extensions of various lengths.
17. The method in claim 12, wherein the extension is removably
coupled to the front surface of the strip at a proximal end of the
extension while a distal end of the extension extends away from the
front surface.
18. The method in claim 15, wherein the strip further comprises a
plurality of eyelash extensions, aligning at proximal ends with a
side of the strip.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] Eyelash extensions are designed to enhance volume and length
to natural eyelashes. Eyelash extensions can generally be
categorized into three types--cluster lashes, strip lashes, and
individual eyelash extensions, and each type has its advantages and
disadvantages. Individual eyelash extensions are applied one by one
to a natural eyelash by a professional technician and therefore,
when properly applied, create a more natural look.
[0002] Existing individual eyelash extensions are packed loosely or
attached to a strip. Loosely packed eyelash extensions need to be
oriented before use. As to eyelash extensions on a strip, the
technician would put the strip on a surface and grasp the needed
lashes from the strip with tweezers. Either way, the eyelash
extensions are placed on a surface for the technician to pick up
one by one and apply glue for attaching it to a natural eyelash.
Depending on how many extensions used, the process may take at
least an hour to several hours.
[0003] Currently known eyelash strips contain only same-length
eyelash extensions. "Natural-look" eyelash extensions, however,
require lashes of different lengths. But because presently known
eyelash strips are all the same length, a technician must access
multiple strips to apply lashes of different lengths. This results
in a plurality of partially used lash strips when the technician is
finished with the client. Partially used lash strips present a
problem: either the technician must throw out the partially used
lash strip (thus wasting lashes) or the technician must re-use the
partially used lash strip on a new client (which, of course, raises
hygienic concerns). Therefore, a solution is needed where eyelash
strips are used more efficiently and technicians are not tempted
re-use lash strips on multiple clients.
SUMMARY
[0004] The structure, overall operation and technical
characteristics of the present invention will become apparent with
the detailed description of preferred embodiments and the
illustration of the related drawing as follows.
[0005] The invention is incorporated in an eyelash extension strip,
an eyelash extension kit containing a plurality of single use
strips, and a method for using such strip or system. The extensions
of any one strip preferably have lashes of different lengths in a
sufficient amount, which permit single client use. In this way,
fewer strips are needed for each client, and a used strip can be
disposed of, reducing the possibility of reusing the remaining
lashes on a second client or wasting too many lashes.
[0006] The preferred embodiment is a flexible, bendable strip that
comprises at least two eyelash extensions of different lengths. The
at least two eyelash extensions are removably attached to the strip
for a user to detach it from the strip with tweezers. Preferably,
the extension is partially coupled to the strip, at the extension's
root (proximate end), and the extension's curve (distal end)
extends away from the strip. With the extension attached to the
strip at its root, the user may directly grasp the end of the curve
and dip the root to the glue cup or stone. No orientating of the
extension is needed.
[0007] In addition, the strip is flexible and bendable so that the
user may bend the strip to form a ring around the user's finger
(preferably index finger), with the at least two eyelash extensions
outside the ring. For coupling to the user's finger, the strip may
further comprise adhesives, preferably re-adherable glue, at any
part of the strip, such as at the whole back surface of the strip
or partially at either one or both of the strip's ends to hold its
ring shape. In the alternative, the user may wear a ring and couple
the strip to the outside surface of the ring using re-adherable
glue or other suitable coupling. Likewise, the strip may include
clips, magnets, or any known mechanisms to form a ring and attach
to the user's finger.
[0008] Furthermore, the strip of this embodiment preferably
comprises a plurality of eyelash extensions. The more than one
eyelash extensions on one strip preferably align at their roots
with one side of the strip. By coupling the strip to the user's
finger, the user may save time by skipping some steps for the whole
eyelash extension process, such as orienting the extensions and
moving tweezers back and forth between where the loose extensions
are placed, such as a table, and the client's lashes. Moreover, by
forming into a ring, the extensions separate from each other at
their curves (distal ends), which makes it easier for the user to
grasp the individual extension with tweezers.
[0009] Another embodiment is an eyelash extension kit which
comprises a backing and at least one flexible, bendable strip
removably coupled to the backing. The at least one strip, like the
embodiment above, has at least two eyelash extensions of different
lengths removably coupled to the front surface of the strip. Also
like the embodiment above, when the strip is removed from the
backing and bent to form a ring, a back surface of the strip may be
temporarily attached around a user's finger. The strip may have
adhesive applied to its back surface, either wholly or partially,
or other alternative mechanisms for removably coupling the strip to
a user's finger.
[0010] Another embodiment of this invention is a method for using a
flexible, bendable eyelash extension strip to perform eyelash
extension. The embodiment comprises at least the following
steps:
[0011] 1. retrieving the strip that comprises at least two eyelash
extensions of different lengths removably coupled to a front
surface of the strip;
[0012] 2. bending the strip to form a ring around a user's finger,
with the front surface outside the ring; and
[0013] 3. grasping the at least two eyelash extensions from the
strip.
[0014] The strip in this embodiment may have the features as stated
above. Additionally, the embodiment may include coupling two ends
of the strip together to form the ring.
[0015] One object of this invention is to provide a single-use lash
strip comprising multi-length lashes.
[0016] Another object of this invention is to provide a packaging
of eyelash extensions that include necessary eyelashes for just one
use, thus reducing hygienic issues and waste problems.
[0017] Another object of this invention is to provide a packaging
of eyelash extensions from where the eyelash extensions may be
grasped easily, without any orientating before use, and thus saving
time.
[0018] Another object of this invention is to provide a packaging
of eyelash extensions that may be placed near the client's eyes,
thus saving time for moving the extensions from a table to the
eyes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS OR PICTURES
[0019] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment including a strip and a plurality
of eyelash extensions of multiple lengths.
[0020] FIG. 2 shows the embodiment in FIG. 1 when it is bent to
form a ring.
[0021] FIG. 3 shows another embodiment that has a backing and
multiple eyelash extension strips.
[0022] FIG. 4 shows another embodiment that has a backing and
multiple eyelash extension strips, the eyelash extensions on a
strip having various lengths.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0023] The preferred embodiments are illustrated in FIGS. 1-4. The
embodiment in FIGS. 1 and 2 comprises a flexible, bendable strip 10
that has a plurality of eyelash extensions 110 attached to the
front surface 120 of the strip 10 at their proximate ends 111. All
of the eyelash extensions 110 in this embodiment align at their
proximate ends 111 with a side of the strip 10, while the distal
ends extend away from the front surface 120. As shown in FIGS. 1
and 2, the plurality of eyelash extensions 110 on the strip are not
all the same length.
[0024] In FIG. 2, the strip 10 is bent to form a ring around a
user's index finger, with the front surface 120 and the eyelash
extensions 110 outside the ring. The user may hold the ends 130 of
the strip 10, or the strip 10 may have any mechanisms, such as
adhesives applied to its back surface (not shown) or its ends, for
keeping the ring shape and coupling to the finger. By forming the
ring shape, the eyelash extensions separate from each other at
their distal ends 112, saving time for the user to separate and
grasp an individual extension with tweezers.
[0025] In addition, the eyelash extensions 110 in FIGS. 1 and 2
have various lengths to imitate natural eyelashes that have
different lengths at different areas of an eyelid. The extensions
in this embodiment have the same curvature. But depending on the
look desired, the thickness, lengths, amount, and curves of the
extensions on a strip may vary.
[0026] FIGS. 3 & 4 show embodiments 20, both having a backing
210 and a plurality of strips 220 attached to the backing 210. Each
of the strips 220 in these embodiments has multiple eyelash
extensions 221. In FIG. 3, the extensions 221 on each strip have
the same length, while those (221) in FIG. 4 are of various
lengths. In addition, some embodiments (not shown here) may have a
backing and multiple strips, each strips comprising a different
combination of extensions, such as extensions with various lengths,
curves, colors, and so forth.
[0027] Moreover, the strips 220 of the embodiments in FIGS. 3 &
4 have re-adherable glue on their back surfaces (not shown) for
temporarily attaching them to the backing 210. The same glue may
also be adopted for removably coupling the eyelash extensions 221
to the strips 220 or strips 220 to a user's finger or to a ring on
the user's finger.
[0028] While the invention has been described by means of specific
embodiments, numerous modifications and variations could be made
thereto by those ordinarily skilled in the art without departing
from the score and spirit disclosed herein. The strip, the eyelash
extension(s), and the backing may be made of various materials and
have various suitable sizes and shapes. The number of lashes on a
strip may vary. Any number of strips on a backing may be adopted.
Although adhesives are referred to in the descriptions above, a
person skilled in the art would know that any suitable mechanisms
for coupling an eyelash extension to a strip, a strip to a backing,
and a strip to a user's finger may be used.
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