U.S. patent application number 15/953084 was filed with the patent office on 2018-10-18 for artificial eyelashes having a flattened root.
The applicant listed for this patent is Daniel Phu Dinh. Invention is credited to Daniel Phu Dinh.
Application Number | 20180295916 15/953084 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 63791733 |
Filed Date | 2018-10-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180295916 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dinh; Daniel Phu |
October 18, 2018 |
ARTIFICIAL EYELASHES HAVING A FLATTENED ROOT
Abstract
Described are artificial eyelashes having a tip and an opposing
root. Notably, the root is flattened on at least one side.
Inventors: |
Dinh; Daniel Phu; (Beverly
Hills, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Dinh; Daniel Phu |
Beverly Hills |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
63791733 |
Appl. No.: |
15/953084 |
Filed: |
April 13, 2018 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62485310 |
Apr 13, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20060101
A41G005/02 |
Claims
1. An artificial eyelash, comprising: an artificial eyelash having
a tip and a root, the root being flattened on at least one
side.
2. The artificial eyelash as set forth in claim 1, wherein the
artificial eyelash is a synthetic filament.
3. The artificial eyelash as set forth in claim 2, wherein the root
is flattened on at least two sides.
4. The artificial eyelash as set forth in claim 3, wherein the root
is flattened on at least three sides.
5. The artificial eyelash as set forth in claim 3, wherein the root
is flattened on at least four sides.
6. The artificial eyelash as set forth in claim 1, wherein the root
is flattened on at least two sides.
7. The artificial eyelash as set forth in claim 1, wherein the root
is flattened on at least three sides.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATE APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a non-provisional application of
U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/485,310, filed on Apr. 13,
2017.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(1) Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and,
more particularly, to artificial eyelashes where the root is
flattened on at least one side.
(2) Description of Related Art
[0003] Eyelash extensions have been a popular cosmetic enhancement
for several years. Eyelash extensions are applied to a user's
natural eyelashes to save the user time and enhance their natural
beauty.
[0004] Currently, there are many types of artificial eyelashes on
the market, some better than others. Historically, artificial
eyelashes were made of several artificial eyelashes that were
adhered to a sticky strip. The sticky strip would then be applied
to the user's eyelid to provide many artificial eyelashes in one
easy procedure. A problem with the traditional artificial eyelashes
is that they are bulky and do not look natural.
[0005] With advances in technology, single artificial eyelashes
have been conceived. In other words, with single lashes, a single
eyelash extension can be glued to a single natural eyelash. By
gluing the eyelash extensions directly to the natural eyelashes,
the natural look and fullness of the user is enhanced.
[0006] A problem with the original single eyelash extensions is
that they are tapered on one side and extend out to a thick root on
the other side. The thick root provides a broad surface that
enables an eyelash technician to glue the thick root to the user's
natural eyelashes. However, because the root is thick, when the
eyelash extensions are applied to natural lashes, an observer can
easily see the connection (it is not natural due to the bulky
root). Further, the thick root is heavy (which harms the natural
eyelashes) and does not stick perfectly.
[0007] Therefore, there is a continuing need for an eyelash
extension that is formed in such a shape to allow for proper
adhesion to natural eyelashes while still providing a realistic
appearance.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0008] The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and,
more particularly, to artificial eyelashes where the root is
flattened on at least one side.
[0009] In another aspect, the artificial eyelash is a synthetic
filament.
[0010] In yet another aspect, the root is flattened on two, three,
four sides.
[0011] Finally, in another aspect, the present invention also
comprises methods for forming and using the artificial eyelash
described herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The objects, features and advantages of the present
invention will be apparent from the following detailed descriptions
of the various aspects of the invention in conjunction with
reference to the following drawings, where:
[0013] FIG. 1 is an illustration depicting an example of an
artificial eyelash having a flattened root according to various
embodiments of the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 2 is an illustration depicting an example of an
artificial eyelash having a flattened root according to various
embodiments of the present invention;
[0015] FIG. 3 is an illustration depicting an example of an
artificial eyelash having a flattened root according to various
embodiments of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 4 is an illustration depicting an example of an
artificial eyelash having a flattened root according to various
embodiments of the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 5 is an illustration depicting an example of an
artificial eyelash having a flattened root according to various
embodiments of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 6 is an illustration depicting an example of an
artificial eyelash having a flattened root according to various
embodiments of the present invention, depicting a natural eyelash
as affixed with the artificial eyelash; and
[0019] FIG. 7 is an illustration depicting an example of an
artificial eyelash having a flattened root according to various
embodiments of the present invention, depicting a natural eyelash
as affixed with the artificial eyelash.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and,
more particularly, to artificial eyelashes where the root is
flattened on at least one side. The following description is
presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and
use the invention and to incorporate it in the context of
particular applications. Various modifications, as well as a
variety of uses in different applications will be readily apparent
to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined
herein may be applied to a wide range of embodiments. Thus, the
present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments
presented, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with
the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
[0021] In the following detailed description, numerous specific
details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough
understanding of the present invention. However, it will be
apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may
be practiced without necessarily being limited to these specific
details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are
shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, in order to
avoid obscuring the present invention.
[0022] The reader's attention is directed to all papers and
documents which are filed concurrently with this specification and
which are open to public inspection with this specification, and
the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated
herein by reference. All the features disclosed in this
specification, (including any accompanying claims, abstract, and
drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same,
equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise.
Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is
only one example of a generic series of equivalent or similar
features.
[0023] Furthermore, any element in a claim that does not explicitly
state "means for" performing a specified function, or "step for"
performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a
"means" or "step" clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. Section 112,
Paragraph 6. In particular, the use of "step of" or "act of" in the
claims herein is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C.
112, Paragraph 6.
[0024] Please note, if used, the labels left, right, front, back,
top, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise and counter clockwise have
been used for convenience purposes only and are not intended to
imply any particular fixed direction. Instead, they are used to
reflect relative locations and/or directions between various
portions of an object.
[0025] (1) Description
[0026] The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and,
more particularly, to artificial eyelashes (used for eyelash
extensions) where the root is flattened on at least one side.
Artificial eyelashes are formed of any desired material and in any
desired form, non-limiting examples of which includes being formed
as a synthetic filament, such as nylon, or of any other suitable
material, including mink fibers or other material. Notably and as
referenced above and shown in FIGS. 1 through 7, the artificial
eyelashes 100 according to the principles of the present invention
have a root 102 opposite a tip 103, with at least one side 104 of
the root 102 being flattened. The root 102 can be flattened using
any suitable mechanism or technique. As a non-limiting example, the
artificial eyelashes 100 are molded to have at least one flattened
side 104. Other non-limiting examples of a process for forming the
flattened root 102 include pressing the root 102, or pressing the
root 102 with a hot plate to melt one or more sides, melting the
root 102, cutting the root 102, etc. Thus, there are a number of
techniques that can be employed to form artificial eyelashes 100
where the root 102 is flattened on at least one side 104.
[0027] It should be noted that the artificial eyelashes can be
formed to have any number of flattened sides, several non-limiting
examples of which are depicted in FIGS. 2, 3, and 4. Further, the
flattened sides 104 can be directly next to each other, or opposite
each other as shown in FIG. 2, or at any other desired location.
Additionally, the flattened root 102 can be cut or otherwise formed
to have a blunt end, as shown in FIGS. 1 through 4. Alternatively,
the flattened root 102 can be tapered to a point 500, as shown in
FIG. 5. Regardless of the configuration (blunt end and/or tapered,
or any other configuration), it should be noted that any number of
sides of the root 102 can be flattened into a flattened side
104.
[0028] Importantly, the flattened root 102 provides an extended
surface area or base upon which a natural lash can be attached to
provide increased adhesion between the two when glue (or other
adhesive material) is applied. As noted above and as shown in FIGS.
6 and 7, the flattened root 104 provides a broad surface to allow
an eyelash technician to apply adhesive to the eyelash extension
100 and, thereafter, adhere the eyelash extension 100 to the user's
natural eyelashes 600, thereby and increasing the strength of the
bond between the artificial eyelash extension 100 and the users'
natural eyelashes 600.
[0029] The artificial eyelashes 100 can be formed of any suitable
thickness to any suitable tapering thickness, a non-limiting
example of which includes being between 0.01 mm and 0.40 mm thick.
Further, the artificial eyelashes 100 can be formed of to any
suitable length, a non-limiting example of which includes being
between 1 mm and 25 mm long.
[0030] The artificial eyelashes 100 can be formed in any desired
color, shape, size, tapered or not tapered, tapered with a blunt
cut end, or any combination thereof, and/or formed to be branched
or attached with other eyelashes. For example, the artificial
eyelashes 100 can be formed as a single lash (as illustrated), or
merged together with other single lashes, or merged with any kind
of single lashes (tapered on both sides, one side, non-tapered on
both sides, etc.) Further, the artificial eyelashes 100 can be
formed to have any desired curvature.
[0031] Thus and as can be appreciated by those skilled in the art,
this disclosure is directed to any artificial eyelash 100 having
any size, shape, characteristic, color, curvature, branches, etc.,
so long the root 102 is flattened on at least one side 104.
[0032] Finally, while this invention has been described in terms of
several embodiments, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily
recognize that the invention may have other applications in other
environments. It should be noted that many embodiments and
implementations are possible. Further, the following claims are in
no way intended to limit the scope of the present invention to the
specific embodiments described above. In addition, any recitation
of "means for" is intended to evoke a means-plus-function reading
of an element and a claim, whereas, any elements that do not
specifically use the recitation "means for", are not intended to be
read as means-plus-function elements, even if the claim otherwise
includes the word "means". Further, while particular method steps
have been recited in a particular order, the method steps may occur
in any desired order and fall within the scope of the present
invention.
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