U.S. patent application number 16/013310 was filed with the patent office on 2018-12-20 for system for multiple artificial eyelashes on a tape strip such that they are flared with adhesiveless roots.
The applicant listed for this patent is Daniel Phu Dinh. Invention is credited to Daniel Phu Dinh.
Application Number | 20180360148 16/013310 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 64656300 |
Filed Date | 2018-12-20 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180360148 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dinh; Daniel Phu |
December 20, 2018 |
SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE ARTIFICIAL EYELASHES ON A TAPE STRIP SUCH THAT
THEY ARE FLARED WITH ADHESIVELESS ROOTS
Abstract
The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and, more
particularly, to a system having flared artificial eyelashes on a
tape strip.
Inventors: |
Dinh; Daniel Phu; (Beverly
Hills, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Dinh; Daniel Phu |
Beverly Hills |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
64656300 |
Appl. No.: |
16/013310 |
Filed: |
June 20, 2018 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62522252 |
Jun 20, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20130101; A45D
44/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20060101
A41G005/02 |
Claims
1. A system for attaching artificial eyelashes on a strip,
comprising: an elongated strip having an edge that runs along a
length of the elongated strip; a plurality of artificial eyelash
bundles attached along the length of the elongated strip, each of
the artificial eyelash bundles having two or more individual lashes
connected with one another such that they flare away from one
another and such that there is no adhesive directly connecting the
individual lashes together.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a non-provisional application of
U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/522,252, filed Jun. 20,
2017.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(1) Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and,
more particularly, to a system having flared artificial eyelashes
on a tape strip.
(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 single eyelash extensions is that they are
typically packaged individually on a tape strip requiring a lot of
effort to provide a full or voluminous effect with multiple
individual eyelashes. In some cases, it may be desirable to have
more than one artificial eyelash on the strip as a branched or
multiple filament lash. An advantage to branched or multiple lashes
in a bunch is that it allows the technician to easily grasp the
bundle of lashes and apply the bundle of lashes to the subject in a
single application process. However, and as shown in FIG. 1,
existing bundles of lashes diverge from a root end in which the
roots of the individual filaments are adhered to another through
knots or a glue, or some other technique in which the roots are
physically adhered to one another while on the sheet having all the
lashes. For example, U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2015/0114421 depicts
branched lashes (in FIG. 1) with roots that are connected to one
another on a strip using an adhesive between the roots. In other
words, typical branched false eyelash extensions are sold and
packaged in a manner in which the branched eyelash extensions are
formed of individual filaments that are adhered to one another at
their roots (e.g., via an adhesive). While operable, a problem with
such a product is that the root bunch, with its adhesive, can be
heavy when applied to a user.
[0007] Therefore, there is a continuing need for a system for
providing multiple artificial eyelashes on a tape strip that are
branched or flared with roots that are adhesiveless, thereby
decreasing the weight of the product when applied to a subject.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0008] The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and,
more particularly, to a system having flared artificial eyelashes
on a tape strip.
[0009] Finally, as can be appreciated by one in the art, the
present invention also comprises a method for forming and using the
invention described herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] 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:
[0011] FIG. 1 is an illustration of the prior art, depicting an
adhesive positioned between lash roots to bind the roots together;
and
[0012] FIG. 2 is an illustration of the present invention,
depicting the branched or flared lashes as attached with a tape
strip having adhesiveless roots, such that the roots are not
adhered directly to one another when bundled together on the tape
strip.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and,
more particularly, to a system having flared artificial eyelashes
on a tape strip. 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.
[0014] 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.
[0015] 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.
[0016] 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.
[0017] 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.
[0018] (1) Introduction
[0019] The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and,
more particularly, to a system having flared artificial eyelashes
on a tape strip. Traditionally and as shown in the prior art as
depicted in FIG. 1, eyelash extensions 100 when sold as branched or
flared are typically packaged on a sheet 102 that has a series of
elongated tape or adhesive strips 104. The branched or flared
eyelash extensions are positioned upon the elongated tape strip
104. Notably, each branched or flared eyelash extension is formed
as a bundle of individual filaments 106 (e.g., four individual
filaments as shown) that are bound together by their roots with a
knot or adhesive 108. For example, a glue drop (i.e., the adhesive
108) is positioned over the roots to bind the individual filaments
106 to form the branched or flared eyelash extensions, which is
collectively adhered to the adhesive strip 104 for packaging and
sale.
[0020] Alternatively, the configuration according to the principles
of the present invention and as depicted in FIG. 2 is adhesiveless.
In other words, the present invention provides a system in which
branched or flared eyelash extensions are formed as bundle of
individual filaments that are positioned together (at their roots
or any other suitable part) to form the bundle; however, they are
not bound by an adhesive or other binding means. Instead, the
branched or flared lashes are positioned on the tape strip 200 as a
bundle 202 formed of two or more individual filaments 204 or
lashes, such that there is no adhesive or other components
positioned between the roots to bind the bundle 202. The tape strip
200 can be an individual tape strip 200 or, desirably, a series of
elongated tape strips 200 position upon some sort of sheet backing
210, such as plastic or paper, etc. The individual filaments can be
positioned individually or collectively onto the tape strip 200 as
bundles 202 with the roots or other portions of the individual
filaments positioned next to one another or touching. However,
while the roots, for example, may be touching on the tape strip
200, they are not adhered directly to one another with an adhesive
drop or other component. Instead, they are adhered to or proximate
one another via the tape strip 200 which allows a technician to
grasp the bundle 202 (e.g., with a tweezer) with the individual
filaments already flared apart and apply the bundle directly to the
subjects individual lashes without the added weight of a
pre-existing root bundle (as is the case with the prior art). It
should be noted that the roots or other components of the
individual lashes do not necessarily have to directly touch other
individual lashes within any given bundle, so long as they are
proximate one another. For example, the roots may be less than 0.5
mm away from one another and, desirably, less than 0.2 mm away from
one another, or any other desired dimension so long as it is clear
that they collectively form a bundle 202 distinct from other
bundles 202. Although not limited thereto, desirably, the
individual filaments are touching one another at their roots, but
are not adhered directly to one another via an adhesive or other
material between the individual filaments. Notably, any number of
individual lashes/filaments can be attached to form each bundle
202. The lashes can be the same or different, of any desired width,
flare, color, or shape.
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