SYSTEM FOR APPLYING ARTIFICIAL EYELASHES

Abstract

Malleable, double-sided adhesive strips are used for applying artificial lash clusters to natural eyelashes.

Claims

1. An artificial eyelash system, comprising: a malleable, double-sided adhesive strip; a sleeve being configured to carry the adhesive strip, the adhesive strip being configured for attachment to a false eyelash, the combined adhesive strip and false eyelash being further configured for attachment proximate an eyelid.

2. The artificial eyelash system as in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of malleable, double-sided adhesive strips arranged in rows and columns in the sleeve.

3. The artificial eyelash system as in claim 1, wherein the adhesive strip is formed from petroleum resins, paraffin waxes, hydrocarbon waxes, styrene-isoprene copolymer, and pentaerythritol tetrakis.

4. The artificial eyelash system as in claim 1, wherein the adhesive strip includes carbon black.

5. The artificial eyelash system as in claim 1, wherein the adhesive strip is substantially flat in appearance.

6. The artificial eyelash system as in claim 1, wherein the adhesive strip defines a substantially rectangular shape in cross-section.

7. A method of using an artificial eyelash system, the method comprising, providing a protective sleeve; removing a carrying sheet with adhesive strips from the protective sleeve; peeling away a non-stick sheet from a desired row of strips to expose an adhesive strip; attaching a false eyelash cluster to an eyelash applicator; placing the eyelash applicator proximate the exposed adhesive strip; aligning the false eyelash cluster with the adhesive strip; pressing together the false eyelash cluster with the adhesive strip, the adhesive strip adhering thereto; placing the applicator carrying the combined false eyelash cluster and adhesive strip proximate a natural eyelash underside; and applying the combined eyelash cluster and adhesive strip to the natural eyelash underside, the adhesive strip being adhesively disposed between the eyelash cluster and the natural eyelash underside.

8. The method as in claim 7, wherein the false eyelash cluster defines a substantially rectangular base and the adhesive strip is substantially flat, the base and the strip being complementary to each other.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] A full and enabling disclosure of the present subject matter, including the best mode thereof directed to one of ordinary skill in the art, is set forth in the specification, which refers to the appended figures, wherein:

[0011] FIG. 1 is a front plan view of an exemplary package of artificial adhesive strips according to an aspect of the disclosure;

[0012] FIG. 2 shows exemplary steps to apply the artificial adhesive strips as in FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the disclosure, particularly showing in inset a false lash band combined with an adhesive strip; and

[0013] FIG. 3 are partial, perspective, close-up views of the artificial adhesive strips and an artificial eyelash cluster as in FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0014] As required, detailed embodiments are disclosed herein; however, the disclosed embodiments are merely examples and may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as their equivalents.

[0015] Unless defined otherwise, all technical, engineering, and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. In the event that there is a plurality of definitions for a term, phrase, or acronym herein, those in this section prevail unless stated otherwise.

[0016] Wherever the phrase for example, such as, including, and the like are used herein, the phrase and without limitation is understood to follow unless explicitly stated otherwise. Similarly, an example,exemplary,and the like are understood to be non-limiting.

[0017] The term substantially allows for deviations from the descriptor that do not negatively impact the intended purpose. Descriptive terms are understood to be modified by the term substantiallyeven if the word substantiallyis not explicitly recited.

[0018] The term about when used in connection with a numerical value refers to the actual given value, and to the approximation to such given value that would reasonably be inferred by one of ordinary skill in the art, including approximations due to the experimental and or measurement conditions for such given value.

[0019] The term ranges includes all combinations of sub-ranges. For instance, a range from 100-200 includes ranges from, e.g., 110 to 150, 170 to 190, and 153 to 162. Similarly, limits means all sub-limit combinations, e.g., a limit of up to 7 also includes a limit of up to 5, up to 3, and up to 4.5.

[0020] The terms comprising and including and having and involving (and similarly comprises, includes, has, and involves) and the like are used interchangeably and have the same meaning. Specifically, each of the terms is defined consistent with the common United States patent law definition of comprising and is therefore interpreted to be an open term meaning at least the following, and is also interpreted not to exclude additional features, limitations, aspects, et cetera. Thus, for example, a device having components a, b, and c means that the device includes at least components a, b, and c. Similarly, a phrase such as: a method involving a, b, and c means that the method includes at least steps a, b, and c.

[0021] Where a list of alternative component terms is used, e.g., a structure such as a, b, c, d or the like, or a or b, such lists and alternative terms provide meaning and context for the sake of illustration, unless indicated otherwise. Also, relative terms such as first, second, third, front, and rear are intended to identify or distinguish one component or feature from another similar component or feature, unless indicated otherwise herein.

[0022] Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words comprise, comprising, and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; in the sense of including, but not limited to.The various embodiments of the disclosure and/or equivalents falling within the scope of present disclosure overcome or ameliorate at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art or provide a useful alternative.

[0023] Detailed reference will now be made to the drawings in which examples embodying the present subject matter are shown. The detailed description uses numerical and letter designations to refer to features of the drawings. The drawings and detailed description provide a full and written description of the present subject matter, and of the manner and process of making and using various exemplary embodiments, so as to enable one skilled in the pertinent art to make and use them, as well as the best mode of carrying out the exemplary embodiments. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated to show details of particular components. Thus, the examples set forth in the drawings and detailed descriptions are provided by way of explanation only and are not meant as limitations of the disclosure. The present subject matter thus includes any modifications and variations of the following examples as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0024] Turning now to FIG. 1, a system for providing an adhesive to artificial eyelashes is broadly designated by element number 10 and includes malleable, double-sided adhesive strips or tabs 12 that may be arranged in rows and columns on a carrying sheet 14 as shown, or the strips 12 may be provided in a W arrangement, a diagonal arrangement, or otherwise to accommodate ease of application, packaging requirements, and the like. Here, the adhesive strips 12 are provided by the applicant Fallum LLC under the trade name Linx). As shown, the strips 12 are covered and protected by a non-stick sheet 16 that may be partly transparent to show the underlying strips 12. Further, the sheet 14 with the strips 12 and cover sheet 16 may be carried in a box, sleeve, or package 18 that may have a transparent window 20 to show the strips 12.

[0025] The double-sided adhesive strips 12 shown in FIG. 1 may be black or other dark color as shown that may include petroleum resins, paraffin waxes, hydrocarbon waxes, styrene-isoprene copolymer, pentaerythritol tetrakis, carbon black (Black No. 2). Alternatively, the adhesive strips 12 may be clear and made of petroleum resins, paraffin and hydrocarbon waxes, styrene-isoprene copolymer, and pentaerythritol tetrakis.

[0026] With reference to FIG. 2, the double-sided adhesive strips 12 may be utilized in a series of steps 100 that may include an initial step of removing a non-stick carrying sheet 14 with its strips 12 from the sleeve 18 (see FIG. 1) followed by a step 101 of peeling or folding a non-stick sheet 16 away from a desired row of strips 12. By peeling only a portion of the sheet 16 to expose, e.g., one column of strips 12, other strips 12 remain protected between the carrying sheet 14 and the non-stick sheet 16.

[0027] Once the desired column of strips 12 is exposed with a portion of the paper 16 folded back in step 103, a false eyelash cluster 1 can be attached to an eyelash tool or applicator 3 as shown in step 105 of FIG. 2. Next, the eyelash applicator 3 is placed near an exposed strip 12 with the eyelash cluster 1 facing downwards where it is aligned with the malleable strip 12 and pressed gently together (as shown in inset and further discussed with respect to FIG. 3 below). Finally, in step 107 a user places the applicator 3 near a natural eyelash underside 5 and applies the combined eyelash cluster 1 and strip 12.

[0028] FIG. 3 is an enlarged, partial, perspective view of rows and columns of the adhesive strips 12 positioned on the carrying sheet 14 as introduced above. Here, a substantially flat, rectangular shape of each strip 12 is readily observed. Although the strips 12 may have other shapes and forms to accommodate different user needs or varieties of artificial eyelashes, the flat rectangular shape is effective for the majority of lashes, such as the cluster 1 shown in inset. This is because, as the lash inset depicts, most lash clusters 1 have a relatively flat, rectangular receiving base or surface 7 where individual lashes 9 are attached, bound, or connected together. The strip 12 is sufficiently malleable to match a surface contour of the base 7, and due to its resins, waxes, and the like introduced above, the strip 12 is sufficiently tacky or sticky to adhere to the base 7. Thus, the relatively flat, double-sided adhesive strip 12 easily attaches to the complementary flat base 7 of the lash cluster 1 using the applicator 3, which is then used to lift the strip 12 from the nonstick sheet 14 as described in FIG. 2 above.

[0029] While the present subject matter has been described in detail with respect to specific embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that those skilled in the art, upon attaining an understanding of the foregoing may readily produce alterations to, variations of, and equivalents to such embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure is by way of example rather than by way of limitation, and the subject disclosure does not preclude inclusion of such modifications, variations and/or additions to the present subject matter as would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0030] By way of example and not of limitation, exemplary embodiments as disclosed herein may include but are not limited to: [0031] EMBODIMENT 1: An artificial eyelash system comprising a malleable, double-sided adhesive strip carried by a sleeve, the adhesive strip being configured for attachment to a false eyelash, the combined adhesive strip and false eyelash being further configured for attachment proximate an eyelid. [0032] EMBODIMENT 2: The artificial eyelash system as in Embodiment 1, further comprising a plurality of malleable, double-sided adhesive strips arranged in rows and columns on a sleeve. [0033] EMBODIMENT 3: The artificial eyelash system as in Embodiments 1 or 2, wherein the adhesive strip is formed from petroleum resins, paraffin waxes, hydrocarbon waxes, styrene-isoprene copolymer, and pentaerythritol tetrakis. [0034] EMBODIMENT 4: The artificial eyelash system as in any of the foregoing Embodiments, wherein the adhesive strip includes carbon black (Black No. 2). [0035] EMBODIMENT 5: The artificial eyelash system as in any of the foregoing Embodiments, wherein the adhesive strip is substantially flat. [0036] EMBODIMENT 6: The artificial eyelash system as in any of the foregoing Embodiments, wherein the adhesive strip defines a substantially rectangular shape in cross-section. [0037] EMBODIMENT 7: A method of using the artificial eyelash system as in any of the foregoing Embodiments comprising removing a carrying sheet with adhesive strips from a sleeve; peeling away a non-stick sheet from a desired row of strips to expose an adhesive strip; attaching a false eyelash cluster to an eyelash applicator; placing the eyelash applicator proximate the exposed adhesive strip; aligning the false eyelash cluster with the adhesive strip; pressing together the false eyelash cluster with the adhesive strip, the adhesive strip adhering thereto; placing the applicator carrying the combined false eyelash cluster and adhesive strip proximate a natural eyelash underside; and applying the combined eyelash cluster and adhesive strip to the natural eyelash underside, the adhesive strip being adhesively disposed between the eyelash cluster and the natural eyelash underside. [0038] EMBODIMENT 8: The method as in Embodiment 7, wherein the false eyelash cluster defines a substantially rectangular base and the adhesive strip is substantially flat, the base and the strip being complementary to each other.