U.S. patent application number 15/368230 was filed with the patent office on 2018-06-07 for makeup brush for dual makeup application.
This patent application is currently assigned to Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc.. Invention is credited to Michael C. Dovellos, Susan L. Kelly.
Application Number | 20180153293 15/368230 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60766166 |
Filed Date | 2018-06-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180153293 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dovellos; Michael C. ; et
al. |
June 7, 2018 |
MAKEUP BRUSH FOR DUAL MAKEUP APPLICATION
Abstract
In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a makeup brush, a
makeup brush. The makeup brush may include a handle and a brush
portion secured to a forward end of the handle. The brush portion
may include a plurality of bristles extending from the forward end
of the handle and forming a first protuberance, a second
protuberance, and a depression area between the first protuberance
and the second protuberance. The first protuberance may define a
first surface area, the depression area may define a second surface
area, and the second protuberance may define a third surface area.
From the perspective of the forward end of the handle, the first
surface area may be convex, the second surface area may be concave,
and the third surface area may be convex.
Inventors: |
Dovellos; Michael C.; (Dyer,
IN) ; Kelly; Susan L.; (Portage, IN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc. |
Munster |
IN |
US |
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Assignee: |
Royal Brush Manufacturing,
Inc.
Munster
IN
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Family ID: |
60766166 |
Appl. No.: |
15/368230 |
Filed: |
December 2, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 2200/1046 20130101;
A46B 9/028 20130101; A46B 9/021 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/02 20060101
A46B009/02 |
Claims
1. A makeup brush, the makeup brush comprising: a handle; and a
brush portion secured to a forward end of the handle, the brush
portion including a plurality of bristles extending from the
forward end of the handle and forming a first protuberance, a
second protuberance, and a depression area between the first
protuberance and the second protuberance, wherein the first
protuberance defines a first surface area, wherein the depression
area defines a second surface area, and wherein the second
protuberance defines a third surface area, wherein from the
perspective of the forward end of the handle, the first surface
area is convex, the second surface area is concave, and the third
surface area is convex.
2. The makeup brush of claim 1, wherein the second surface area is
configured for an application of a cosmetic product to an area of a
human face corresponding to a cheekbone.
3. The makeup brush of claim 1, wherein a ferrule secures the
forward end of the handle to the brush portion.
4. The makeup brush of claim 1, wherein a distance between an apex
of the first protuberance and an apex of the second protuberance is
between about 2 cm and about 4 cm.
5. The makeup brush of claim 1, wherein a thickness of the brush
portion is at least about 1 cm.
6. The makeup brush of claim 1, wherein a maximum length of the
plurality of bristles is at least about 1.5 cm.
7. The makeup brush of claim 1, wherein the first surface area is
configured for an application of a first makeup type, and wherein
the second surface area is configured for an application of a
second makeup type.
8. The makeup brush of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the
plurality of bristles extend outwardly at an angle with respect to
a longitudinal axis of the handle to obtain a desirable working end
thickness of brush portion.
9. The makeup brush of claim 1, wherein the depression area is
depressed at least 1 mm with respect to an apex of the first
protuberance.
10. A makeup brush, the makeup brush comprising: a ferrule with a
forward end and a rear end; a handle secured to the rear end of the
ferrule; and a brush portion secured to the forward end of the
ferrule, the brush portion including a plurality of bristles
extending from the forward end of the ferrule and forming a first
protuberance, a second protuberance, and a depression area between
the first protuberance and the second protuberance, wherein a
distance between an apex of the first protuberance and an apex of
the second protuberance is between about 2 cm and about 4 cm, and
wherein the first protuberance defines a first surface area,
wherein the depression area defines a second surface area, and
wherein the second protuberance defines a third surface area.
11. The makeup brush of claim 10, wherein the depression area is
depressed at least 1 mm with respect to an apex of the first
protuberance.
12. The makeup brush of claim 10, wherein a thickness of the brush
portion is at least about 1 cm.
13. The makeup brush of claim 10, wherein a maximum length of the
plurality of bristles, measured from the forward end of the ferrule
to a terminus of the makeup brush, is at least about 1.5 cm.
14. The makeup brush of claim 10, wherein the first surface area is
configured for an application of a first makeup type, and wherein
the second surface area is configured for an application of a
second makeup type.
15. The makeup brush of claim 10, wherein at least a portion of the
plurality of bristles extend outwardly at an angle with respect to
a longitudinal axis of the handle to obtain a desirable working end
thickness of brush portion.
16. A makeup kit, the makeup kit comprising: a brush having a brush
portion formed by a plurality of bristles, the brush portion
including a first protuberance, a second protuberance, and a
depression area between the first protuberance and the second
protuberance; and a base having a first compartment, a second
compartment, and a third compartment, the second compartment being
located between the first compartment and the third compartment,
wherein the second compartment is raised with respect to the first
compartment and the third compartment such that the second
compartment is configured to receive the depressed area of the
brush and such that the first compartment is configured to receive
at least one of the first protuberance and the second protuberance
of the brush.
17. The makeup kit of claim 16, wherein a distance between an apex
of the first protuberance and an apex of the second protuberance is
between about 2 cm and about 4 cm.
18. The makeup kit of claim 16, wherein the depression area is
depressed at least 1 mm with respect to an apex of the first
protuberance.
19. The makeup kit of claim 16, wherein a thickness of the brush
portion is at least about 1 cm.
20. The makeup kit of claim 16, wherein a maximum length of the
plurality of bristles, is at least about 1.5 cm.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a makeup brush,
and more particularly, to a makeup brush with a tuft or bristle
profile for the simultaneous application of two makeup types to a
specific area of a human face.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A makeup brush is a tool typically used during the
application of makeup or another cosmetic product to human skin,
such as on a human face. Typically, a makeup brush will include a
plastic or wooden handle secured to a brush portion. The brush
portion typically includes many long and flexible bristles made of
natural or synthetic materials.
[0003] Often, more than one type of makeup is applied to the human
face during a makeup application procedure. For example, a user may
apply what is generally called a highlighter makeup (with a
relatively light color) to certain areas of the face and a contour
makeup (with a relatively dark color) to other areas of the face.
Typically, one makeup type is applied first and then the second
makeup type is applied later during a separate step and with a
separate brush. A third brush may be used to blend the two makeup
types together.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0004] In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a makeup
brush. The makeup brush may include a handle and a brush portion
secured to a forward end of the handle. The brush portion may
include a plurality of bristles extending from the forward end of
the handle and forming a first protuberance, a second protuberance,
and a depression area between the first protuberance and the second
protuberance. The first protuberance may define a first surface
area, the depression area may define a second surface area, and the
second protuberance may define a third surface area. From the
perspective of the forward end of the handle, the first surface
area may be convex, the second surface area may be concave, and the
third surface area may be convex.
[0005] The second surface area may be configured for an application
of a cosmetic product to an area of a human face corresponding to a
cheekbone.
[0006] A ferrule may secure the forward end of the handle to the
brush portion.
[0007] A distance between an apex of the first protuberance and an
apex of the second protuberance may be between about 2 cm and about
4 cm.
[0008] A thickness of the brush portion may be at least 1 cm.
[0009] A maximum length of the plurality of bristles may be at
least 1.5 cm.
[0010] The first surface area may be configured for an application
of a first makeup type, and the second surface area may be
configured for an application of a second makeup type.
[0011] At least a portion of the plurality of bristles may extend
outwardly at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the
handle to obtain a desirable working end thickness of brush
portion.
[0012] The depression area may be depressed at least 1 mm with
respect to an apex of the first protuberance.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 shows a front view of a makeup brush in accordance
with the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 2 shows a side view of the makeup brush of FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 3 shows the brush of FIGS. 1-2 during a makeup
application procedure.
[0016] FIG. 4 shows a base for a makeup kit in accordance with the
present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] Various aspects are described below with reference to the
drawings, and several of the elements are identified by numerals.
The relationship and functioning of the various elements may better
be understood by reference to the following description. However,
aspects are not limited to those illustrated in the drawings or
explicitly described below. The drawings are not necessarily to
scale, and in certain instances, details may have been omitted that
are not necessary for an understanding of aspects disclosed
herein.
[0018] In this application, the use of the disjunctive is intended
to include the conjunctive. The use of definite or indefinite
articles is not intended to indicate cardinality. In particular, a
reference to "the" object or "a or an" object is intended to denote
also one of a possible plurality of such objects.
[0019] A front view of a makeup brush 100 is shown in FIG. 1, and a
side view of the brush 100 is shown in FIG. 2. Referring to FIGS.
1-2, the makeup brush 100 may include a handle 102, a ferrule 104,
and a brush portion 106. The brush portion 106 may be secured to
and extend from a forward end 108 of the ferrule 104, and the
handle 102 may be secured to and disposed within a rearward end 110
of the ferrule 104. In some embodiments, the handle 102 may include
a relatively thin front end portion (not shown) which may be
partially received in or otherwise engaged with the rearward end
110 of the ferrule 104. The cross-section of the handle 102 may be
sized to facilitate a holding of the makeup brush 100 with a user's
fingers, and may be approximately 1.5 cm in diameter in a
non-limiting exemplary embodiment. Optionally (and not shown), the
handle 102 may be tapered such that a central portion 112 has a
larger cross-section than the rear end portion 114. Without
limitation, the handle 102 and/or the ferrule 104 may be circular,
ovular, or rectangular in cross-section.
[0020] The brush portion 106 may include a construction defined by
a plurality of bristles. While not shown, it is contemplated that
the bristles may be organized in distinct groups or tufts, but this
is not required. The bristles of the brush portion 106 may be cut
(or otherwise extend) to different lengths such that the brush
portion 106 has a specific geometry. In the depicted embodiment,
for example, the bristles of the brush portion 106 are organized
such that the brush portion 106 includes a first protuberance 116,
a second protuberance 118, and a depression area 120 therebetween.
The first protuberance 116, the second protuberance 118, and the
depression area 120 may have curved profiles that match a specific
area of a human face, such as an area on or near a cheekbone (as
described in more detail below). The brush portion 106 may have any
other suitable geometry.
[0021] The brush portion 106 of FIG. 1 may be configured (e.g.,
shaped and sized) for the application of one or more makeup types
to a specific area of a human face. For example and referring to
FIG. 3, during a typical makeup application procedure, a first type
of makeup is often applied to a first area 202 of the face located
just above a cheekbone. The first makeup type may be what is
commonly referred to as highlighter makeup and may have a color
that is relatively light. A second type of makeup, typically called
contour makeup, may be relatively dark in color when compared to
the highlighter makeup and typically may be applied to a second
area 204 of the face located on the cheekbone, for example. Like
the first area 202, a third area 206 located below the cheekbone
may typically be painted with highlighter makeup. In combination,
the highlighter makeup and the contour makeup may enhance the
appearance of the face by accentuating the characteristics of the
cheekbone.
[0022] Referring back to FIGS. 1-2, the brush portion 106 may have
specific surface areas for the application of specific makeup
types. As shown in FIG. 1, a first surface area 122 may be located
on the first protuberance 116, a second surface area 124 may be
located within the depression area 120, and a third surface area
126 may be located on the second protuberance 118. As shown, from
the perspective located on the forward end 108 of the ferrule 104
and/or the handle 102, the first surface area 122 may be convex,
the second surface area 124 may be concave, and the third surface
area 126 may be convex, as shown. During makeup application, a
first makeup type (e.g., a highlighter makeup) may be placed on the
first surface area 122 and the third surface area 126, and a second
makeup type (e.g., a contour makeup) may be placed on the second
surface area 124. It is also contemplated that a third makeup type
may be included (and placed on the third surface area 126 as an
alternative to the first makeup type, for example). Then, with one
or more strokes of the brush 100, the different makeup types can be
placed on the face in their desired location. The brush 100 may
therefore be advantageous when compared to traditional makeup
brushes where makeup types (such as highlighter makeup and contour
makeup) must be applied separately. Further, since the different
makeup types may be applied at once and may run together and/or
overlap where the above-specified surface areas of the brush
portion 106 meet, blending may occur without a separate step.
[0023] The brush portion 106 may have particular dimensions
specifically for application of a cosmetic material, such as
highlighter makeup and contour makeup (or other makeup types), on
or near the cheekbone of a human face. For example, the distance
between an apex of the first protuberance 116 and an apex of the
second protuberance 118 may be between about 2 cm and about 4 cm,
and may be about 2.5 cm in an exemplary embodiment. The overall
width at its widest point may be between about 2.5 cm and about 7
cm, such as about 4.2 cm. The depression area 120 may be depressed
approximately 1 mm to approximately 5 mm, such as about 3 mm, with
respect to an apex of at least one of the first protuberance 116
and the second protuberance 118, for example. A maximum length of
the plurality of bristles, measured from the forward end of the
ferrule to a terminus of the makeup brush, may be at least 1.5 cm,
such as about 2.5 cm, for example. A maximum thickness of the brush
portion, measured in a plane perpendicular to a plane passing
through both protuberances (e.g., measured across the brush portion
106 from the perspective of FIG. 2), may be at least 1 cm, such as
about 1.4 cm. The relatively large thickness of 1.4 cm (with
respect to other brushes) may be advantageous for the amount of
makeup or other cosmetic material the brush portion 106 is capable
of holding and/or for comfort purposes.
[0024] A shape or geometry of the forward end 108 of the ferrule
104 may determine the direction of extension of the bristles. For
example, in FIG. 2, portions of the forward end 108 of the ferrule
104 may be angled relative to a longitudinal axis extending through
the handle 102 and the ferrule 104. As a consequence, at least a
portion of the bristles may extend outwardly at an angle to obtain
a desirable working end thickness of brush portion 106. Some
bristles (for example, those extending from near a center of the
forward end 108) may be substantially parallel to the
above-mentioned longitudinal axis. Additionally or alternatively,
the bristles of the brush portion 106 may be compressed together
near the forward end 108 of the ferrule 104 and then may fan
outward as they extend towards the terminus of the brush 100.
[0025] To secure the handle 102 to the ferrule 104, the rearward
end 110 of the ferrule 104 may be crimped or glued to the front
portion of the handle 102. In exemplary embodiments, the rearward
end 110 of the ferrule 104 may be of substantially cylindrical form
with a slightly larger diameter than that of the thinner front
portion (not shown) of the handle 102 to fittingly engage the front
portion of the handle 102. The ferrule 104 may be formed of a thin
sheet of metal rolled into the cylindrical form, or may already be
a thin metallic cylinder, for example. Preferably, a composition of
the ferrule 104 is stainless steel for desirable strength and
durability and in order to minimize any possibility of allergic
reactions by the user. The ferrule 104 may be flattened into a
substantially ovular or rectangular cross-sectional shape (or
another shape) in proximity of forward end 108 to a thickness
appropriate to securely hold desired brush portion 106. Further,
all the bristles may be secured and anchored as a bundle or a
plurality of bundles via their root ends (not shown) in the ferrule
104. These root ends may additionally or alternatively be bonded
together by a suitable adhesive, such as epoxy or other suitable
adhesive, to form at least one bristle knot upon hardening of the
adhesive. Once cured or hardened in the ferrule 104, the adhesive
may not only be adhered to the bristles but also to an interior
surface of ferrule 104 to provide desirable securement. The
bristles may be of any suitable synthetic, natural, or combination
of materials. In some embodiments, a working end of the bristles
may be coated with a material suitable for temporary bonding to a
makeup type.
[0026] The brush 100 of FIGS. 1-2 may be included in a kit with a
base 300 shown in FIG. 3. The base 300 may be configured for
holding one or more makeup types. The base 300 may have, for
example, a first compartment 302 for holding a first makeup type, a
second compartment 304 for holding a second makeup type, and a
third compartment 306 for holding a third makeup type (or,
alternatively, for holding the first makeup type or the second
makeup type). The compartments may be distinct and isolated from
one another. Alternatively, the compartments may not be distinct
and the makeup in the base 300 may be blended together, which may
be advantageous for facilitating the application of two or more
pre-blended makeup types. In an exemplary embodiment, the first
compartment 302 and the third compartment 306 may hold a
highlighter makeup and the second compartment 304 may hold a
contour makeup. The base 300 may be designed for one-time use
(e.g., disposable upon a makeup type running out), or may be
fillable and/or refillable. A fillable base 300 may be advantageous
for allowing a wide range of specific makeup combinations (e.g.,
specific color combinations) when the makeup types can be purchased
separately.
[0027] The profile of the compartments of the base 300 may
correspond with the profile of the brush portion 106 of FIG. 1. As
such, when the base sits flat, the second compartment 304 may
extend higher than the other compartments such that the second
compartment 304 may receive by the depressed area 120 of the brush
100 of FIG. 1. The first compartment 302 and the second compartment
304 may sit relatively low such that they may properly receive the
first protuberance 116 and the second protuberance 118 of the
brush, respectively. Advantageously, the base 300 may allow the
brush 100 to pick up more than one type of makeup in an efficient
manner during dual makeup application.
[0028] Specific embodiments of a makeup brush have been described
for the purpose of illustrating the manner in which the aspects of
the present disclosure are used. It should be understood that the
implementation of other variations and modifications of the
embodiments described herein and their various aspects will be
apparent to one skilled in the art, and that the invention is not
limited by the specific embodiments described.
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