US4033364A
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Eye make-up shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-13
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1995-08-13
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a shield for use in applying mascara to the eyelashes which prevents the smudging of previously applied eye shadow and/or eye liner. The shield comprises an elongate handle portion (which may optionally include a mascara container) and an eyelid covering portion having a shape and curvature generally conforming to the shape and curvature of an upper human eyelid and which when placed over an upper human eyelid will cover same and thereby shield any eye shadow previously applied thereto while leaving the upper eyelashes exposed for the application of mascara without any risk of smudging the thusly shielded eye shadow with said mascara.
Inventors
- 👤 Margaret Inzana
- 👤 Joann Terrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:41
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An eye make-up shield for use in applying mascara to the eyelashes, said shield comprising a handle portion and connected thereto, an eyelid covering portion, said eyelid covering portion simultaneously having a crescent-like shape generally conforming to the shape of a human eyelid and a curvature generally conforming to the curvature of a human eyelid, whereby to enable a user to substantially completely shield her eyelid while leaving her eyelashes exposed when positioning the shield on said eyelid with one hand and to apply mascara to said exposed eyelashes with a separate mascara applicator with the other hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An eye make-up shield for use in applying mascara to the eyelashes, said shield comprising a handle portion and connected thereto, an eyelid covering portion, said eyelid covering portion simultaneously having a crescent-like shape generally conforming to the shape of a human eyelid and a curvature generally conforming to the curvature of a human eyelid, whereby to enable a user to substantially completely shield her eyelid while leaving her eyelashes exposed when positioning the shield on said eyelid with one hand and to apply mascara to said exposed eyelashes with a separate mascara applicator with the other hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An eye make-up shield according to claim 1, wherein the handle portion is elongate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An eye make-up shield according to claim 2, wherein the end of the elongate handle portion distal the eyelid covering portion is rounded off and is provided with a hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An eye make-up shield according to claim 2, wherein the elongate handle portion includes a container for mascara.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
An eye make-up shield according to claim 1 and made of paper or plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A plurality of eye make-up shields as claimed in claim 1, in the form of a pad wherein an end of the handle portion of each of said shields is connected to a gum strip for enabling the removal of one shield at a time from the pad for use.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |