Toilet – Template or mask
Reexamination Certificate
2000-09-11
2001-03-13
Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)
Toilet
Template or mask
Reexamination Certificate
active
06199560
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to the application of cosmetic makeup and more particularly to a cosmetic mask which shields the user's face from eye makeup which has fallen during application.
2. Antecedents of the Invention
A common problem encountered during the application of cosmetic eye makeup such as eye shadow has been the soiling of areas of the face beneath the eye as a result of fallen eye makeup particles.
While numerous devices for shielding one's face during the application of eye makeup have been proposed, none have gained widespread acceptance.
Among the disadvantages of previous eye makeup shields was that they required frequent cleaning for removal of collected makeup. Cleansing was required to be accomplished relatively soon after fallen makeup had been collected on the shield, since the makeup covered surfaces of the shield often contacted clothing and other personal items and tended to smudge the contacted items with makeup. Also, the placement of a shield on a table resulted in the collected makeup particles falling from the shield and onto the support surface.
Further, several prior makeup shields were relatively clumsy and difficult to handle, while others provided a sharp edge which was uncomfortable if not held in exactly the correct position.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A cosmetic mask is configured for lateral placement against a user's face beneath an eye to which makeup is to be applied. The mask includes a handle which supports a mask pad. The pad comprises a plurality of leaves of paper or film having a non-gloss outer surface which facilitates adherence.
The distal edge of each leaf is anatomically contoured with a central convex zone, matching the natural curvature of the face for placement beneath the eye. Each end of the convex zone merges into a concave zone. One concave zone engages the user's nose and the other engages the outer cheekbone area of the user's face to provide intimate gap free contact with the user's face and collect fallen makeup particles.
After makeup has been applied to one eye, the uppermost leaf of the pad, with its collected excess makeup is simply removed from the pad and discarded.
The pad may be configured with opposed back to back arrays of leaves with each array adhered to an opposite face of a base layer. The base panel and/or leaves may be releasably mounted to the handle utilizing a clamp arrangement.
After applying makeup to one eye using the mask, the soiled outermost leaf of one array is removed and the mask is rotated about its longitudinal axis such that the outermost leaf of the lower array is now on top for use when applying makeup to the other eye.
From the foregoing compendium, it will be appreciated that it is an aspect of the present invention to provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described which is not subject to the disadvantages of the antecedents aforementioned.
A feature of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described which is simple to use.
It is a consideration of the present invention to provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described which is relatively low in cost and suitable for economic mass production fabrication.
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described which promotes a hygienic environment.
To provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described wherein fallen makeup is collected on leaves which are readily discarded is another feature of the present invention.
A further consideration of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described which includes an anatomically configured edge surface for gap free engagement against a user's face beneath an eye.
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described which assures that fallen makeup will not soil one's face.
A still further feature of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described which assures that collected makeup will not soil clothing.
Another consideration of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic makeup mask of the general character described which facilitates blending of various colors of makeup.
Other aspects, features and considerations of the present invention in part will be obvious and in part will be pointed out hereinafter.
With these ends in view, the invention finds embodiment in certain combinations of elements, arrangements of parts and series of steps by which the aforesaid aspects, features and considerations and certain other aspects, features and considerations are attained, all with reference to the accompanying drawings and the scope of which will be more particularly pointed out and indicated in the appended claims.
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Knippscheer Hermann
North Sue
Manahan Todd #E.
Natter & Natter
North Sue
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