MASCARA SHIELD SHAPER

Abstract

A disposable mascara shield including a flexible material including a top portion and a double rounded bottom portion adjacent to the top portion. The top portion and the double rounded bottom portion being connected by two curved edges to form a boundary of the disposable mascara shield, wherein the double rounded bottom portion forms a concave shape to fit over a user's eyelid.

Claims

1. A disposable mascara shield, comprising: a flexible material including a top portion and a double rounded bottom portion adjacent to the top portion, the top portion and the double rounded bottom portion being connected by two curved edges to form a boundary of the disposable mascara shield, wherein the double rounded bottom portion forms a concave shape to fit over a user's eyelid.

2. The disposable mascara shield of claim 1, wherein the flexible material is paper.

3. The disposable mascara shield of claim 1, wherein the top portion including a flat edge for a user to grasp the disposable mascara shield.

4. The disposable mascara shield of claim 1, wherein the double rounded bottom portion is bendable to adjust to a user's eyelid for a better fit.

5. The disposable mascara shield of claim 2, wherein the paper including a thickness with sufficient strength to allow a user to shape lashes against the disposable mascara shield.

6. The disposable mascara shield of claim 1, wherein a thickness of the flexible material is between 0.45 millimeters (mm) and 0.60 mm.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] For the purposes of illustrating various aspects of the disclosure, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, there are shown in the drawings simplified forms that may be employed, it being understood, however, that the disclosure is not limited by or to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. To assist those of ordinary skill in the relevant art in making and using the subject matter hereof, reference is made to the appended drawings and figures, wherein:

[0010] FIG. 1 is a front right view of the device in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a front left view of the device in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a view of the device from the top in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a view of the device from the bottom in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a view of the device in use held up to the eye where the eyelashes meet the eyelid.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a view of the device in use held up to the eye where the eyelashes meet the eyelid while mascara being applied in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of the disposable mascara shield 10. The mascara shield includes a top portion 12. In this embodiment, the top portion 12 has a flat edge to enable the user to comfortably hold the mascara shield 10 with one hand. The mascara shield 10 also includes a double rounded bottom portion 14. The double rounded bottom portion 14 forms a concave shape 15 to be fitted over a user's eyelid. The top portion 12 and the double rounded bottom portion 14 of the mascara shield 10 are connected by two curved edges 16, 18 and form the boundary of the mascara shield 10. The mascara shield includes a front surface 20 and a back surface (not shown). FIG. 2 is a left front view of the disposable mascara shield. FIG. 3 is a view of the mascara shield from the top and FIG. 4 is a view of the mascara shield from the bottom.

[0017] Referring now to FIG. 5, the mascara shield 10 is shown being placed over a user's eyelid. The concave shape of the double rounded bottom portion 14 is placed over the user's eyelid. The back surface of the mascara shield 10 is in contact with the user's eyelid. The mascara shield 10 is preferably made of a paper material. Using paper material reduces manufacturing costs and is preferable for single use and is easily disposable and environmentally friendly.

[0018] It is also preferable that the mascara shield 10 made from paper material have a sufficient thickness such that when the mascara shield 10 is pressed against the user's eyelid the back surface is strong enough to maintain its shape to allow for the user to apply mascara to the user's eyelashes. The thickness of the paper material for the disposable mascara shield 10 is preferably within a range of 0.45 mm to 0.60 mm. This range of thickness enables the mascara shield 10 to be pressed against the user's eyelid and maintain its shape while also being sufficiently pliable to adjust the double rounded bottom portion 14 to adjust for comfort to a particular user's contours around the eyelid area.

[0019] Referring now to FIG. 6, a mascara applicator 30 applies mascara to eyelashes of a user. The disposable mascara shield 10 is positioned such that the back surface is placed on the user's eyelid so that when the mascara applicator applies mascara to the eyelashes, the disposable mascara shield 10 is able to absorb any cosmetic fall out or overspill. The double rounded bottom portion 14 is also adjustable by the user by simply bending the rounded portions to better fit the contours around the user's eyelid.

[0020] In order to make the disposable mascara shield/scraper, one cuts a template of flexible material into a shape that conforms to the contours of the eyelid area where the eyelashes meet the eyelid. The template includes an edge that when held behind the eyelash area on the eyelid, the disposable mascara shield screens adjacent skin surface areas.

[0021] Although the disclosure herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present disclosure (and are not limited thereto). It is therefore to be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative embodiments and that other arrangements may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The scope of the following claims is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures and functions.