US2013000663A1PendingUtilityA1

Branched Applicator Tines and An Applicator Brush Head Incorporating Branched Tines

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Assignee: JACOB CHRISTOPHEPriority: Jun 30, 2011Filed: Jun 30, 2011Published: Jan 3, 2013
Est. expiryJun 30, 2031(~4.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Christophe JacobHerve F. Bouix
A46B 3/005A46B 9/021A46B 9/025A46D 1/0253A46B 2200/1053A45D 40/265
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Abstract

A cosmetic applicator brush head has a plurality of molded tines, each with a main shaft and a first and a second branch extending from the shaft. The first branch extends at a point between the base of the shaft and the free end of the shaft. The second branch extends from the shaft at a point between the base of the shaft and the first branch. The first and second branches extend in a radial direction from the shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to a longitudinal axis of the shaft.

Claims

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1 . A cosmetic applicator brush head, the brush head comprising:
 a base adapted to be secured to a rod with a cap;   a plurality of molded tines extending from the base, each of the plurality of molded tines having:
 a main shaft having a first end secured to the base, and an opposite free end, the main shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a length taken from the first end to the free end; and 
 a first branch extending from the main shaft at a point between the first end and the free end, the first branch extending in a radial direction from the main shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the main shaft; 
   wherein the brush head is adapted to load, deposit and doctor at least one of mascara, color, dye, tint, treatment and other hair, lash and brow products, and wherein the brush head is adapted to comb and separate eyelashes, eyebrow hairs or hair shafts.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  further comprising a second branch extending from the main shaft at a point between the first end and up to and including a height of the first branch on the shaft, the second branch extending radially from the main shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 2  wherein the first branch extends from the main shaft in a first radial direction and the second branch extends from the main shaft in a second radial direction. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 3  where in the second radial direction is opposite the first radial direction. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 2  wherein the angle of the first branch is the same as the angle of the second branch. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the first branch has a length that is at least 5% of the length of the shaft. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 2  wherein at least one of the first branch or the second branch has a length that is at least 5% of the length of the shaft. 
     
     
         8 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines are made from a material selected from one of silicone elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer, vinyl elastomer, thermoplastic polyester elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, Nitrile and EPDM. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines are made from a material having a hardness of from about 35 MPa to about 1180 MPa. 
     
     
         10 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines are made from a material having a hardness of from about 95 MPa to about 570 MPa. 
     
     
         11 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines are made from a material having a hardness of from about 200 MPa to about 280 MPa. 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines have an average height ranging from about 0.1 mm to about 10 mm. 
     
     
         13 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines have an average height from about 0.5 mm to about 7 mm. 
     
     
         14 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines have an average height from about 0.8 mm to about 5 mm. 
     
     
         15 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines have an average cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.1 mm to about 2 mm. 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines have an average cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.2 mm to about 1.5 mm. 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 1  wherein the tines have an average cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.3 mm to about 0.9 mm. 
     
     
         18 . A tine for a cosmetic applicator brush head with a base, the tine comprising:
 a main shaft having a first end adapted to be secured to the base, and an opposite free end, the main shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a length taken from the first end to the free end; and   a first branch extending from the main shaft at a point between the first end and the free end, the first branch extending in a radial direction from the main shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the main shaft;   wherein the tine is adapted to load, deposit and doctor at least one of mascara, color, dye, tint, treatment and other hair, lash and brow products, and wherein the tine is adapted to comb and separate eyelashes, eyebrow hairs or hair shafts.   
     
     
         19 . The tine of  claim 18  further comprising a second branch extending from the main shaft at a point between the first end and up to and including a height of the first branch on the shaft, the second branch extending radially from the main shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         20 . The tine of  claim 19  wherein the first branch extends from the main shaft in a first radial direction and the second branch extends from the main shaft in a second radial direction. 
     
     
         21 . The tine of  claim 20  wherein the second radial direction is opposite the first radial direction. 
     
     
         22 . The tine of  claim 19  wherein the angle of the first branch is the same as the angle of the second branch. 
     
     
         23 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the first branch has a length that is at least 5% of the length of the shaft 
     
     
         24 . The tine of  claim 19  wherein at least one of the first branch or the second branch has a length that is at least 5% of the length of the shaft. 
     
     
         25 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine is made from a material selected from one of silicone elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer, vinyl elastomer, thermoplastic polyester elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, Nitrile and EPDM. 
     
     
         26 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine is made from a material having a hardness of from about 35 MPa to about 1180 MPa. 
     
     
         27 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine is made from a material having a hardness of from about 95 MPa to about 570 MPa. 
     
     
         28 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine is made from a material having a hardness of from about 200 MPa to about 280 MPa. 
     
     
         29 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine has a height ranging from about 0.1 mm to about 10 mm. 
     
     
         30 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine has a height from about 0.5 mm to about 7 mM. 
     
     
         31 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine has a height from about 0.8 mm to about 5 mM. 
     
     
         32 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine has a cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.1 mm to about 2 mm. 
     
     
         33 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine has a cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.2 mm to about 1.5 mm. 
     
     
         34 . The tine of  claim 18  wherein the tine has a cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.3 mm to about 0.9 mm. 
     
     
         35 . A cosmetic applicator brush head, the brush head comprising:
 a base adapted to be secured to a rod with a cap;   a plurality of molded tines extending from the base, each of the plurality of molded tines having:
 a main shaft having a first end secured to the base, and an opposite free end, the main shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a length taken from the first end to the free end; 
 a first branch extending from the main shaft at a point between the first end and the free end, the first branch extending in a radial direction from the main shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the main shaft; and 
 a second branch extending from the main shaft at a point between the first end and up to and including a height of the first branch on the shaft, the second branch extending radially from the main shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis; 
   wherein the brush head is adapted to load, deposit and doctor at least one of mascara, color, dye, tint, treatment and other hair, lash and brow products, and wherein the brush head is adapted to comb and separate eyelashes, eyebrow hairs or hair shafts.   
     
     
         36 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the first branch extends from the main shaft in a first radial direction and the second branch extends from the main shaft in a second radial direction. 
     
     
         37 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 36  wherein the second radial direction is opposite the first radial direction. 
     
     
         38 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the angle of the first branch is the same as the angle of the second branch. 
     
     
         39 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein at least one of the first branch or the second branch has a length that is at least 5% of the length of the shaft. 
     
     
         40 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines are made from a material selected from one of silicone elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer, vinyl elastomer, thermoplastic polyester elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, Nitrile and EPDM. 
     
     
         41 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines are made from a material having a hardness of from about 35 MPa to about 1180 MPa. 
     
     
         42 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines are made from a material having a hardness of from about 95 MPa to about 570 MPa. 
     
     
         43 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines are made from a material having a hardness of from about 200 MPa to about 280 MPa. 
     
     
         44 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines have an average height ranging from about 0.1 mm to about 10 mm. 
     
     
         45 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines have an average height from about 0.5 mm to about 7 mm. 
     
     
         46 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines have an average height from about 0.8 mm to about 5 mm. 
     
     
         47 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines have an average cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.1 mm to about 2 mm. 
     
     
         48 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines have an average cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.2 mm to about 1.5 mm. 
     
     
         49 . The cosmetic applicator brush head of  claim 35  wherein the tines have an average cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.3 mm to about 0.9 mm. 
     
     
         50 . A tine for a cosmetic applicator brush head with a base, the tine comprising:
 a main shaft having a first end adapted to be secured to the base, and an opposite free end, the main shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a length taken from the first end to the free end;   a first branch extending from the main shaft at a point between the first end and the free end, the first branch extending in a radial direction from the main shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the main shaft; and   a second branch extending from the main shaft at a point between the first end and up to and including a height of the first branch on the shaft, the second branch extending radially from the main shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis;   wherein the tine is adapted to load, deposit and doctor at least one of mascara, color, dye, tint, treatment and other hair, lash and brow products, and wherein the tine is adapted to comb and separate eyelashes, eyebrow hairs or hair shafts.   
     
     
         51 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the first branch extends from the main shaft in a first radial direction and the second branch extends from the main shaft in a second radial direction. 
     
     
         52 . The tine of  claim 51  wherein the second radial direction is opposite the first radial direction. 
     
     
         53 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the angle of the first branch is the same as the angle of the second branch. 
     
     
         54 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein at least one of the first branch or the second branch has a length that is at least 5% of the length of the shaft. 
     
     
         55 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine is made from a material selected from one of silicone elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer, vinyl elastomer, thermoplastic polyester elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, Nitrile and EPDM. 
     
     
         56 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine is made from a material having a hardness of from about 35 MPa to about 1180 MPa. 
     
     
         57 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine is made from a material having a hardness of from about 95 MPa to about 570 MPa. 
     
     
         58 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine is made from a material having a hardness of from about 200 MPa to about 280 MPa. 
     
     
         59 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine has a height ranging from about 0.1 mm to about 10 mm. 
     
     
         60 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine has a height from about 0.5 mm to about 7 mM. 
     
     
         61 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine has a height from about 0.8 mm to about 5 mM. 
     
     
         62 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine has a cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.1 mm to about 2 mm. 
     
     
         63 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine has a cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.2 mm to about 1.5 mm. 
     
     
         64 . The tine of  claim 50  wherein the tine has a cross-sectional diameter of from about 0.3 mm to about 0.9 mm.

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