WO2012166777A3 - Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer - Google Patents

Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer Download PDF

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WO2012166777A3
WO2012166777A3 PCT/US2012/039957 US2012039957W WO2012166777A3 WO 2012166777 A3 WO2012166777 A3 WO 2012166777A3 US 2012039957 W US2012039957 W US 2012039957W WO 2012166777 A3 WO2012166777 A3 WO 2012166777A3
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fibers
stiffness
adjusted
cosmetic applicator
durometer
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William Robert Bickford
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Elc Management Llc
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Priority to CA2837869A priority Critical patent/CA2837869A1/en
Priority to EP12793976.7A priority patent/EP2713808A4/en
Priority to JP2014513657A priority patent/JP2014522279A/en
Priority to AU2012262304A priority patent/AU2012262304A1/en
Priority to CN201280030371.3A priority patent/CN103648326A/en
Priority to KR1020137034739A priority patent/KR20140028080A/en
Publication of WO2012166777A2 publication Critical patent/WO2012166777A2/en
Publication of WO2012166777A3 publication Critical patent/WO2012166777A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B13/00—Brushes with driven brush bodies or carriers
    • A46B13/02—Brushes with driven brush bodies or carriers power-driven carriers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A46D1/02—Bristles details
    • A46D1/0207—Bristles characterised by the choice of material, e.g. metal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D2034/007—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes with special decorative arrangements or form
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/20—Additional enhancing means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
    • A46B3/18—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier the bristles being fixed on or between belts or wires

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator includes bristles or tines with selectively changeable durometer to allow the relative flexibility or stiffness to be adjusted by the user. The bristles or tines are made directly from or incorporate within their structure piezoelectric ceramic fibers. The relative flexibility or stiffness of the piezoelectric fibers can be adjusted by subjecting the fibers to an electric current, or an electric or magnetic field, to cause the fibers to gain or lose flexibility. Stiffness or softness of the applicator can thus be adjusted to be suitable for different application operations such as depositing cosmetic product or combing and clump removal.
PCT/US2012/039957 2011-06-02 2012-05-30 Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer WO2012166777A2 (en)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA2837869A CA2837869A1 (en) 2011-06-02 2012-05-30 Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer
EP12793976.7A EP2713808A4 (en) 2011-06-02 2012-05-30 Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer
JP2014513657A JP2014522279A (en) 2011-06-02 2012-05-30 Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer
AU2012262304A AU2012262304A1 (en) 2011-06-02 2012-05-30 Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer
CN201280030371.3A CN103648326A (en) 2011-06-02 2012-05-30 Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer
KR1020137034739A KR20140028080A (en) 2011-06-02 2012-05-30 Cosmetic applicator head with dynamically adjustable durometer

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US13/151,387 2011-06-02
US13/151,387 US20120305022A1 (en) 2011-06-02 2011-06-02 Cosmetic Applicator Head With Dynamically Adjustable Durometer

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WO2012166777A3 true WO2012166777A3 (en) 2013-05-16

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US (1) US20120305022A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2713808A4 (en)
JP (1) JP2014522279A (en)
KR (1) KR20140028080A (en)
CN (1) CN103648326A (en)
AU (1) AU2012262304A1 (en)
CA (1) CA2837869A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2012166777A2 (en)

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JP2014522279A (en) 2014-09-04
CA2837869A1 (en) 2012-12-06
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KR20140028080A (en) 2014-03-07
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