US20150020840A1 - Methods and Apparatuses for Applying Eyelash Extensions - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to the application of eyelash extensions, and in particular to apparatuses for applying a plurality of eyelash extensions as a group.
- False eyelashes have been around and in use for quite some time. False eyelashes are applied to the eyelid, and may improve the appearance of the wearer by making it appear that the wearer has eyelashes of greater curl, color, fullness, length, etc. However, false eyelashes also may make it appear that the user has more than one set of eyelashes if the application is not performed with a high degree of precision. Obtaining this degree of precision is a difficult task even for an experienced user.
- eyelash extensions are applied directly to the eyelash, instead of to the eyelid. As a consequence, it does not appear as though the user has more than one set of eyelashes, but rather longer, curvier, darker, fuller, etc. eyelashes. There are drawbacks with this solution as well.
- eyelash extensions are applied one by one to the existing eyelashes. As a consequence, the process is labor intensive, requires highly skilled application, and is expensive. Because the process is not easily amenable to self-application, the extensions are most commonly applied in the salon setting, and as the eyelashes fall out, repeated “maintenance” visits may be required. Also, because eyelash extensions are applied to existing eyelashes using a one-to-one ratio, if one has problems with eyelash count, extensions do little to improve the matter.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an eyelash extension system to be applied to a set of eyelashes
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system of FIG. 1 , the applicator including a pair of clips;
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system of FIG. 1 , the applicator including a translating carrier in an open state;
- FIG. 3B is a partial, enlarged perspective view of the applicator of FIG. 3A with the translating carrier in a closed state;
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of another eyelash extension system to be applied to a set of eyelashes, the system being in an open state;
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the system of FIG. 4A in an intermediate state
- FIG. 4C is a perspective view of the system of FIG. 4A in a closed state
- FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system of FIGS. 4A-C , the applicator including a cam in a first position;
- FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the applicator of FIG. 5A with the cam in a second position spaced laterally from the first position;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of still another eyelash extension system to be applied to a set of eyelashes, the system being in an open state;
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system of FIG. 6 , the applicator including a tool with an angled, open wedge;
- FIG. 7B is a perspective view of the applicator of FIG. 7A with the angled, open wedge in the system so as to space the backbone from the closure;
- FIG. 8 is a plan view of another eyelash extension system to be applied to a set of eyelashes
- FIG. 9A is a side view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system of FIG. 8 , the applicator including a press in an open state;
- FIG. 9B is a side view of the applicator of FIG. 9A with the press in a closed state
- FIG. 10 is a side view of another eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system of FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 11A is a side view of an eyelash extension system in a closed state
- FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the eyelash extension system of FIG. 11A in an open state
- FIG. 12A is a side view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system of FIG. 11A , the applicator disposed so that the eyelash extension system is in a closed state;
- FIG. 12B is a side view of the applicator of FIG. 12A with the applicator holding the eyelash extension system in an open state;
- FIG. 13A is a partial, cross-sectional view of the eyelash extension system of FIG. 11A in a closed state, with the eyelashes disposed between opposing surfaces of the system;
- FIG. 13B is a partial, cross-sectional view of the eyelash extension system of FIG. 11A in a closed state, with the box spaced from the eyelashes and the extensions attached to the eyelashes;
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator including a light source
- FIG. 15A is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator wherein surfaces of the applicator are mirrored.
- FIG. 15B is a schematic view of the eyelash extension applicator of FIG. 15A , in combination with an additional mirrored surface.
- attached refers to elements being connected or united by adhering, fastening, bonding, etc. by any method suitable for the elements being attached together. Many suitable methods for attaching elements together are well-known, including adhesive bonding, mechanical fastening, etc. Such attachment methods may be used to attach elements together over a particular area either continuously or intermittently.
- Coupled refers to configurations whereby an element is directly secured to another element by attaching the element directly to the other element, and to configurations whereby an element is indirectly secured to another element by attaching the element to intermediate member(s) that is (are) in turn attached to the other element.
- disposed is used to mean that an element(s) exists in a particular place or position as a unitary structure with other elements or as a separate element coupled to other elements.
- the term “effective diameter” refers to a measurement related to a cross-section.
- the effective diameter is the diameter of the cross-section.
- the effective diameter may be more difficult to describe.
- one manner in which the effective diameter may be calculated is as the square root of four times the cross-sectional area divided by pi.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an eyelash extension system 100 including a plurality of eyelash extensions 102 attached to a backbone 104 and depending therefrom.
- the system 100 also includes a closure 106 .
- the backbone 104 has a backbone surface 108
- the closure 106 has a closure surface 110 .
- the closure 106 has a first state, as illustrated, wherein at least a part of the closure surface 110 is spaced from the backbone surface 108 . As illustrated, the entire closure surface 110 is spaced from the backbone surface 108 .
- the closure 106 also has a second state wherein the part of the closure surface 110 abuts the backbone surface 108 (see FIGS. 2 , 3 B).
- a set of eyelashes is placed in the space 112 defined between the backbone surface 108 and the closure surface 110 with the closure 106 in the first state, at least some of the eyelashes will be disposed between the surfaces 108 , 110 when the closure 106 is moved from the first state to the second state.
- the eyelashes disposed between the surfaces 108 , 110 may be held therebetween by a variety of different attachment mechanisms. The nature of the attachment between the surfaces 108 , 110 may limit the ability to remove the eyelashes from between the surfaces 108 , 110 , as may the interaction of the eyelashes with either or both of the surfaces 108 , 110 .
- the extensions 102 may be made from biomaterials from animals, including humans, or plants (e.g. cotton).
- the extensions 102 may be made from keratinous material from an animal, such as eyelashes, although hair, fur, feathers, wool and silk may be used as well.
- the extensions 102 may also be made of synthetic materials, including nylon, polyester, and the like. In particular, synthetic fibers may be particularly well suited for use in the system 100 .
- the extensions 102 may be made of composite materials, which provide opportunities to use core/shell or layered cross-sectional designs to give the extensions 102 unique properties. This approach allows for separation of functionality. For example, one material of the composite can be chosen for its structural properties, and additional materials of the composite may be chosen for desirable phase transition, electromagnetic, surface energy, light refractivity, or other value-added properties.
- the shape, color, effective diameter, length, curvature, and density of the extensions 102 may vary.
- the variation may be between extensions included in one system and those included in another system.
- the variations may be between individual extensions included in one particular system, or even within one individual lash extension in one particular system.
- multiple lengths may be used in one item of a particular system, for example.
- the extensions 102 may have a generally circular, solid cross-section, and may be tapered from one end of the extension 102 to the other.
- the extensions 102 may have a non-circular cross-section, such as an elliptical cross-section.
- the cross-section may be a polygon, such as triangle, rectangle, etc., or more complex shape, such as a cross, a crescent or a star.
- Further cross-sections of interest may effectively appear flat, such that the dimensions in one axis are at least 15 times those of the second axis.
- the cross-section may be hollow or tubular, instead of solid.
- the extension 102 may have a nearly constant effective diameter from one end of the extension 102 to the other, or the effective diameter may vary in some fashion other than a taper.
- the extensions 102 may have an average effective diameter in the range of between about 0.01 mm and about 2.0 mm. According to other embodiments, the extensions 102 may have an average effective diameter in the range of between about 0.03 mm and about 1.0 mm. According to certain embodiments, the extensions 102 may have an average effective diameter in the range of between about 0.03 mm and about 0.70 mm.
- the extensions 102 may have a length in the range of between about 1.0 mm and about 30.0 mm. According to other embodiments, the extensions 102 may have a length in the range of between about 2.0 mm and about 20.0 mm. According to certain embodiments, the extensions 102 may have a length in the range of between about 3.0 mm and about 15.0 mm.
- the extensions 102 may have an angle of curvature in the range of between about 3 and about 180 degrees. According to other embodiments, the extensions 102 may have an angle in the range of between about 30 and about 170 degrees. According to certain embodiments, the extensions 102 may have an angle in the range of between about 45 and about 160 degrees.
- the backbone 104 and the closure 106 either may be in the form of a thin strip, fiber, etc. of material. Similar to the extensions 102 , the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may be made of a biomaterial or a synthetic material. In fact, the backbone 104 and/or the closure 106 may be made of a material such that, after attachment of the extensions 102 to the user's eyelashes, the backbone 104 and/or the closure 106 may be dissolved or otherwise removed. In one embodiment, the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may be made of a water-soluble material, while the extensions 102 and an adhesive applied thereto to attach the extensions 102 to the eyelashes may be water-insoluble.
- the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may be made of a more durable material, such that the backbone 104 and the closure 106 do not dissolve or otherwise disappear during normal use conditions.
- the length of the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may vary according to the present disclosure.
- the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may be manufactured in a length designed to provide coverage for users having an average eyelid length.
- the backbone 104 and closure 106 may be manufactured in lengths that are intended to be cut and/or trimmed by the user to be the exact length to provide a desired coverage, which may or may not coincide with the length of the user's eyelid.
- the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may be manufactured in lengths shorter than would be expected to permit coverage from one end of an eyelid to the other.
- two, three or more lengths of backbone 104 and closure 106 may be used to provide coverage for a single eyelid and associated eyelashes.
- the linear density of the extensions As to the density of the extensions, a large range of densities may be appropriate.
- the linear density of the individual extensions across the backbone is preferably about 5-150 extensions per linear cm of backbone. More preferably, the linear density of the extensions 102 is about 10-100 extensions per linear cm of backbone 104 .
- the mechanism of attachment between the extensions 102 and backbone 104 may vary according to the nature of the extensions 102 and the backbone 104 , and the thickness of the backbone 104 .
- the extensions 102 may be disposed or embedded at least partially within the backbone 104 . This may be achieved, for example, by molding the backbone 104 about ends of the extensions 102 .
- the extensions 102 may be attached to a surface of the backbone 104 using an adhesive compatible with the materials used to form the extensions 102 and the backbone 104 .
- Still another means of attaching the extensions 102 to the backbone 104 is through a knot or braid. Additionally, for synthetic extensions 102 or backbones 104 a means of spot welding may be particularly effective through the use of heat or other means of creating a phase transformation with or without the use of pressure
- the mechanism of attachment between the eyelash extension system 100 , or a part thereof, and the user's eyelashes may also vary.
- an adhesive may be used.
- the adhesive may attach the surfaces 108 , 110 together, thereby limiting removal of the eyelashes from between the surfaces 108 , 110 .
- the adhesive applied to one or both of the surfaces 108 , 110 may also attach the eyelashes to one or both of the surfaces 108 , 110 , thereby further limiting removal of the eyelashes from between the surfaces 108 , 110 .
- the adhesive may be selected so as to attach the surfaces 108 , 110 without attaching the eyelashes to either of the surfaces 108 , 110 .
- the selection of the adhesive may thus be influenced by the material used for the extensions 102 , the backbone 104 and/or the closure 106 , as well as the eyelashes.
- the extensions 102 while intended for use with natural eyelashes as a replacement for false eyelashes, may be used with artificial eyelashes as well.
- Adhesives may include, as non-limiting examples, latex adhesives, solvent-borne adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), and hot melt adhesives. Use of the latter type will require some degree of heating to occur at or near the time of application.
- PSAs pressure-sensitive adhesives
- hot melt adhesives Use of the latter type will require some degree of heating to occur at or near the time of application.
- one component of the adhesive may be applied to one surface 108 , 110 and the other component may be applied to the other surface 108 , 110 .
- hook-and-loop attachment mechanism Another alternative may be to use a hook-and-loop attachment mechanism.
- the hook material may be attached to one of the backbone surface 108 and the closure surface 110
- the loop material may be attached to the other of the backbone surface 108 and the closure surface 110 .
- pressure applied to one or both of the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may encourage the entanglement of the hooks of the hook material in the loops of the loop material.
- the hooks may instead be projections terminating in a button-shaped end, and the loops need not be closed.
- Other variations on the hook-and-loop attachment mechanisms will also be recognized as applicable to this embodiment.
- phase transition materials may be used as a mechanism of attachment. These phase change materials may transition between a fluid state and a solid or semi-solid state, wherein the fluid state may have varying degrees of viscosity.
- the material may be a wax, such as may be formed of fatty materials or synthetic hydrocarbons. In such a case, a wax backbone may define the attachment mechanism as well, and may disperse upon application of heat.
- the material may be a gel that swells with contact to fluid.
- the mechanism to prompt the phase change may also vary, and may include temperature, electromagnetic radiation, moisture, and ultrasonic vibrations. In regard to electromagnetic radiation, this is not limited to the visible light scale, but may include all wavelengths, such as infrared and ultraviolet.
- the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may be coupled to each other by magnetic fields. That is, the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may be coupled together, at least in part, by the magnetic force between two objects—such as between two magnets, or between a magnet and a material having a medium or higher magnetic permeability, such as iron.
- the backbone 104 , the closure 106 or both may be made in whole or in part of the material providing the magnetic coupling. That is, the backbone 104 , for example, need not be made entirely of the material providing the magnetic coupling; instead, the backbone 104 may be made of a plastic material in which is embedded particles of the other material.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a first embodiment of an applicator 200 to be used with the system of FIG. 1 , for example.
- the applicator 200 includes a pair of disposable clips 250 , 252 .
- Each of the clips 250 includes a first arm 254 , a second arm 256 , and a pivot 258 attached to the first arm 254 at a first end 260 and the second arm 256 at a second end 262 .
- the pivots 258 may be in the form of a living hinge, as illustrated, or may have one or more elements. Further more, the pivots 258 may bias the arms 254 , 256 relative to one state or another, as explained in greater detail below.
- each arm 254 , 256 of each clip 250 , 252 has a holder attached thereto. That is, the clip 250 includes a first holder 270 attached to the first arm 254 and attached to a first end 114 of the backbone 104 , and a second holder 272 attached to the second arm 256 and attached to a first end 118 of the closure 106 . Similarly, the clip 252 includes a first holder 270 attached to the first arm 254 and attached to a second end 116 of the backbone 104 , and a second holder 272 attached to the second arm 256 and attached to a second end 120 of the closure 106 .
- the holders 270 , 272 may be releasably attached to the backbone 104 and the closure 106 such that removal of the clips 250 , 252 is possible after the clips 250 , 252 have been used to position the system 100 .
- the releasable attachment mechanism may be in the form of an adhesive with a lesser strength than is used to attach the backbone 104 to the closure 106 , such that the force necessary to disengage the holders 270 , 272 from the backbone 104 and the closure 106 is less than to disengage the backbone 104 form the closure 106 .
- other attachment mechanisms may be possible, including mechanical fasteners, such as hook-and-loop by fasteners.
- the arms 254 , 256 are movable about the pivots 258 between a first state, wherein the first and second arms 254 , 256 are spaced relative to each other, and a second state wherein the first and second arms 254 , 256 abut each other.
- the movement of the arms 254 , 256 between the two states is illustrated through the inclusion of the pairs of arrows.
- the pivots 258 may bias the arms 254 , 256 toward one of the two states.
- the arms 254 , 256 are attached at their respective holders 270 , 272 to the backbone 104 and the closure 106 . This may be done by the manufacturer of the system 100 , or by the user prior to application.
- the arms 254 , 256 are initially maintained in a spaced relationship to each other.
- the applicator 200 is then positioned relative to the user's eyelashes such that the eyelashes depend through the space 112 between the backbone 104 and the closure 106 . In this position, one, both or neither of the backbone 104 and the closure 106 may be resting against a surface of the eyelashes.
- a force may then be applied to one or both of the arms 254 , 256 to move the arms 254 , 256 toward each other to achieve the state illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- the arms 254 , 256 With the arms 254 , 256 in abutment, at least partially, the backbone 104 and the closure 106 are brought together with the user's eyelashes supported therebetween.
- a force may be applied to the backbone 104 and the closure 106 to ensure that the backbone 104 and the closure 106 are attached to each other, after which a force may be applied to the arms 254 , 256 of the clips 250 , 252 to disengage the backbone 104 and the closure 106 from the holders 270 , 272 .
- the clips may be disposed of immediately, or may be retained for additional uses.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate another applicator 300 which may be used with the system 100 .
- the applicator 300 includes a frame 340 and a carrier 342 .
- the frame 340 has a track 344 attached thereto, which attachment may in certain instances include having the track 344 formed integrally with the frame 340 .
- the track 344 includes a pair of spaced rails 346 .
- the carrier 342 is movably mounted to the track 344 for movement along the track 344 between a first position, illustrated in FIG. 3A , and a second position, illustrated in FIG. 3B .
- the carrier 342 may have sides that are received in the rails 346 , which may have a U-shape, or may have sides that surround, at least partially, the tracks 346 .
- the applicator 300 includes a first holder 370 and a second holder 372 .
- the first holder 370 is mounted to the frame 340
- the second holder 372 is mounted to the carrier 342 .
- the frame 340 and the carrier 342 have first and second states wherein the frame 340 and the carrier 342 are spaced and then brought together, consequently the holders 370 , 372 are spaced apart with the carrier 342 in a first position and abut with the carrier 342 in a second position.
- the backbone 104 and closure 106 mounted to the holders 370 , 372 would also be brought together as well.
- the holders 370 , 372 are intended to releasably attach one of the backbone 104 and the closure 106 . As illustrated, the holder 370 is attached to the backbone 104 and the holder 372 is attached to the closure 106 . It will be recognized that the orientation of the applicator 300 may be reversed, such that the holder 370 is attached to the closure 106 and the holder 372 is attached to the backbone 104 . For that matter, the lower portion of the applicator 300 may define the frame 340 to which the track 346 is attached, and the upper portion of the applicator 300 may define the carrier 342 . It will also be recognized that rather than applying the force to the lower portion of the applicator 300 relative to the upper portion of the applicator 300 , the force may be applied to the upper portion of the applicator 300 instead.
- the applicator 300 may also be used with systems other than the system 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- an alternative system 400 is illustrated in FIGS. 4A-4C , which system 400 may be used in combination with the applicator 300 .
- FIGS. 4A-C illustrate a system 400 including a set of eyelash extensions 402 that are attached to a backbone 404 .
- the system 400 also includes a closure 406 .
- the backbone 404 has a backbone surface 408
- the closure 406 has a closure surface 410 .
- the surfaces 408 , 410 define a space 412 therebetween for the insertion of a user's eyelashes.
- the closure has a first state ( FIG. 4A ) wherein the surfaces 408 , 410 are spaced, and a second state ( FIG. 4C ) wherein the surfaces 408 , 410 abut.
- the backbone 404 and closure 406 are attached to each other even in the first state.
- the strip-like backbone 404 has opposed, spaced ends 414 , 416
- the strip-like closure 406 has opposed, spaced ends 418 , 420 .
- the ends 414 , 418 are attached together, as are the ends 416 , 420 .
- the ends 414 , 418 and 416 , 420 are in the form of a pair of living hinges, although it will be recognized that the backbone 404 and the closure 406 may be separate pieces that are attached by some other mechanism at the ends 414 , 416 , 418 , 420 .
- the system 400 may be used with an applicator 500 such as is illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B .
- the applicator is similar to that of FIG. 3A and 3B in that it includes a frame 540 and a movable element that is movably mounted to a track 544 having a rail 546 attached to the frame 540 .
- the illustrated applicators 300 , 500 share another commonality in that the movable element moves in a plane defined by the track 344 , 544 . It will be recognized that this may not be true for all embodiments of the applicator 300 , 500 . Where the applicators 300 , 500 differentiate is in regard to the relative motion of the movable element to the frame, and in regard to an eyelash extension system disposed in a holder attached to the frame.
- such a system 600 may be advantageously used with the applicator 500 . That is, if the system 600 is initially biased at the ends 614 , 618 to have an open profile, such as is shown in FIG. 6 , then use of the applicator 500 may advantageously be used to close the system 600 as the cam surface 549 moves along the holder 570 in a side-to-side motion. However, it may be preferred to have the system 600 initially biased to a closed profile, and to this end a further applicator 700 is illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B .
- the frame 740 has a holder 770 mounted thereon.
- the holder 770 has a first end 771 and a second end 773 spaced laterally from the first end 771 .
- the tool 780 moves from the position illustrated in FIG. 7A to that illustrated in FIG. 7B .
- the tool 780 includes a wedge 790 .
- the wedge 790 has a base 792 and a sloping angle 794 that are joined by a beam 796 .
- the base 792 and the angle 794 meet in an open point 798 , which point is open in the directions of the base 792 and the angle 794 .
- the open point 798 permits the user to position the eyelashes as closed to the joined ends 614 , 616 of the system 600 as is desired.
- the backbone 604 and closure 606 come together, limiting the removal of the eyelashes from between the surfaces 608 , 610 of the backbone 604 and closure 606 .
- eyelash extension system with a backbone and closure
- the eyelash extensions may be releasably attached to a backbone, and transferred with or from the backbone to the eyelashes without the use of a closure.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a system 800 including a backbone 804 , but no closure.
- Eyelash extensions 802 are attached to the backbone 804 , and in particular a backbone surface 808 , using one of the many mechanisms or methods described above.
- the mechanism used to attach the extension 802 to the surface 808 may vary in accordance with the intended use of the system 800 . That is, if the intent is for the backbone 804 to adhere to the user's eyelashes, then the extensions 802 may be more securely or fixedly attached to the backbone 804 .
- a similarly formed system 800 may be used to transfer the extensions 802 to the eyelashes without the backbone 804 , in which case the extensions may be releasably attached to the backbone 804 .
- the system 800 may also include fittings 801 .
- the fittings 801 are used to attach the system 800 to an applicator. As explained in greater detail below, the system 800 is supported without a structure immediately or directly beneath the backbone 804 by attaching the system 800 via the fittings 801 to the applicator. The system 800 is thus suspended from the fittings 801 like a bridge or hammock.
- FIGS. 9A-B and 10 Two applicators 900 , 1000 are illustrated in FIGS. 9A-B and 10 for use with the system 800 , although the applicators illustrated in FIGS. 3A-B and 5 A-B could be used as well with the system 500 .
- Both applicators 900 , 1000 include opposing structures that cooperate with the fittings 801 to suspend the system 800 therebetween.
- the applicator 900 includes an additional mechanism for applying force to the eyelashes and the system 800 , while the applicator 1000 lacks this mechanism.
- Stops 947 may be attached to the rails 946 at a relatively equal distance along the rails 946 , and define a shoulder 949 against which the system 800 , and in particular the backbone 804 and/or fittings 801 may abut.
- the movement of the press 942 may also be inhibited in a first direction by the stops 947 .
- the rails 946 may be tapered to inhibit movement of the system 800 or the press 942 beyond a certain point in the first direction.
- the eyelash extensions 802 may then be removed from the applicator, with or without the backbone 804 .
- the eyelash extensions 802 may be releasably attached to the backbone 804 , such that once the press 942 is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction, the eyelashes with eyelash extensions 802 may be removed and the backbone 804 removed and discarded.
- the backbone 804 may also be attached to the eyelashes.
- the region of the backbone 804 attached to the eyelashes may be separated from the region of the backbone 804 that includes the fittings 801 .
- the system 800 may be removed from the applicator 900 , and then the fittings 801 may be removed by hand, through the use of a tool, like scissors, or the backbone 804 may be formed with a weakened section or divider, permitting the region of the backbone 804 including the fittings 801 to be torn off.
- the weakened section may be formed through the use of scoring or perforations, for example.
- a weakened section it may also be possible to define the shape of the press 942 so that the surface 943 may advance through the plane defined by the backbone 804 in the first direction.
- the press 942 may apply a force to the region of the backbone between the weakened sections.
- the force applied via the press 942 may, according to such an embodiment, shear off the regions of the backbone 804 including the fittings 801 . It will be recognized that if the edges of the surface 943 are sharpened, it may not be necessary to define weakened sections on the backbone 804 for the press 942 to separate the different regions of the backbone 804 .
- the system 1100 includes a plurality of eyelash extensions 1102 . However, rather than a backbone and closure, the system 1100 includes a hinged box 1101 with a first section 1104 and a second section 1106 .
- the first section 1104 includes a holder 1105 in which the eyelash extensions 1102 are disposed.
- the eyelash extensions 1102 may be disposed in the holder 1105 in a particular orientation, and may be releasably attached to the holder 1105 in that orientation. However, it may also be that the eyelash extensions 1102 are not attached to the holder 1105 .
- the holder 1105 may include a plurality of grooves, each of the eyelash extensions 1102 disposed in one of the plurality of grooves.
- the second section 1106 includes a strip of adhesive 1107 .
- the strip of adhesive 1107 is selected to transfer adhesive to the eyelashes and/or eyelash extensions 1102 disposed within the system 1100 , and to attach the eyelashes to the eyelash extensions 1102 .
- the opposing surface 1109 of the first section 1104 may be treated with a surface coating to prevent the adhesive strip 1107 from securing the two sections 1104 , 1106 of the box 1101 together.
- a release paper may be attached to the surface 1109 to limit or prevent adherence of the two sections 1104 , 1106 together.
- the system 1100 includes connectors 1111 , 1113 that cooperate with the applicator 1200 illustrated in FIGS. 12A-B and 13 A-B to position the system 1100 relative to the applicator 1111 , 1113 .
- the connectors 1111 , 1113 may include a variety of mechanisms. As illustrated, the connectors 1111 , 1113 may be hemispherical knobs that are received in mating structures of the applicator. A friction fit, for example, may be formed to attach the system 1100 to the applicator 1200 . Alternatively, the connectors 1111 , 1113 may simply limit the movement of the system 1100 relative to the applicator 1200 without any attachment of the system 1100 and the applicator 1200 .
- the applicator 1200 includes a scissor-like frame 1240 , with a first leg 1241 and a second leg 1243 joined along their length by a pin 1245 .
- Each leg 1241 , 1243 may have a connector 1247 , 1249 disposed at one end 1251 , 1253 of the leg 1241 , 1243 , and a finger grip 1255 , 1257 disposed at the other end 1259 , 1261 of the leg 1241 , 1243 .
- the connectors 1247 , 1249 may positively attach the system 1100 to the applicator 1200 , or may simply cooperate to limit the movement of the system 1100 relative to the applicator 1200 . Movement of the finger grips 1255 , 1257 towards each other and away from each other causes movement of the ends 1251 , 1253 , which movement may be transferred to the first and section sections 1104 , 1106 of the system 1100 .
- the system 1100 is in a first state with the eyelash extensions 1102 disposed between the first and second sections 1104 , 1106 .
- the box 1101 may include a latch that keeps the first and second sections 1104 , 1106 in this first state until the time of application.
- the system 1100 is positioned relative to the applicator 1200 so that the connectors 1111 , 1113 may cooperate with the connectors 1247 , 1249 .
- the connectors 1111 , 1113 , 1247 , 1249 form a positive connection, such that movement of the ends 1251 , 1253 is transferred to the sections 1104 , 1106 .
- the finger grips 1255 , 1257 have been moved away from each other, such that the ends 1251 , 1253 are further spaced from each other than is illustrated in FIG. 12A .
- the movement of the ends 1251 , 1253 away from each other causes the section 1106 to move relative to the section 1104 , permitting access to the interior of the box 1101 .
- the system 1100 may then be advanced toward the eyelashes, so that the eyelashes advance at least as far into the box 1101 so as to be disposed between the surfaces 1107 , 1109 when the system 1100 and applicator 1200 are returned to the state illustrated in FIG. 12A .
- FIG. 13A illustrates a top-down view of the system 1100 after the system 1100 has been returned to the state illustrated in FIG. 12A .
- the eyelashes have been brought into contact with the eyelash extensions 1102 and the adhesive strip 1107 , thereby attaching the eyelashes to the eyelash extensions 1102 .
- Movement of the system 1100 between the state illustrated in FIG. 13A to that of FIG. 13B results in the eyelashes and the attached eyelash extensions 1102 being withdrawn from the box 1101 .
- the box 1101 may be removed from the applicator 1200 , and the box 1101 may be discarded.
- FIGS. 14 and 15 A-B Two such visualization systems are illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 A-B. These systems are illustrated relative to a system similar to that illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B or 9 A and 9 B, for example.
- the devices and mechanisms of FIGS. 14 and 15 A-B may be used with any of the applicators described herein.
- the mechanism illustrated in FIG. 14 may be used in conjunction with the mechanism of FIGS. 15A and 15B .
- the applicator 1400 includes a lower piece 1440 and an upper piece 1442 .
- the lower and upper pieces 1440 , 1442 are attached using two side pieces 1446 .
- the upper piece 1442 may move along the side pieces 1446 between a first state wherein the lower and upper pieces 1440 , 1442 are spaced and a second state wherein the lower and upper pieces 1440 , 1442 abut, or vice versa.
- the upper piece 1442 may be fixedly attached to the side pieces 1446 such that limited or no movement occurs between the lower and upper pieces 1440 , 1442 .
- the light source 1441 directs light in the direction of the lower piece 1440 , thereby illuminating a section of the eyelash or eyelash extension, as indicated by I in FIG. 14 .
- the illumination of the eyelash and or eyelash extension may provide a visual indication to the user regarding the relative positioning of the applicator 1400 relative to the user's eyelashes.
- the visual indication may improve the user's ability to align the eyelashes and the eyelash extensions or applicator 1400 .
- the light source may simply be used to increase the visibility of the eyelashes and the eyelash extension system.
- the light source 1441 may be defined by using light emitting diodes, or LEDs, for example, in which case a power source for the light source and switch to turn the light source 1441 on or off may be included. Alternatively, miniature light bulbs may be used in place of the LEDs. As a further alternative, a chemical light source may be used, wherein the light source is activated by rupturing a frangible separation or divider to permit two components to mix, which components, when mixed, provide light via luminescence. Other alternatives will also be recognized.
- FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate an applicator 1500 wherein facing surfaces of the applicator 1500 are mirrored, so as to provide a system of mirrors permitting visualization of the eyelashes and/or eyelash extensions.
- the applicator 1500 includes a frame 1540 with an upper piece 1570 and a lower piece 1572 .
- Each of the pieces 1570 , 1572 has a mirrored surface so that light may reflect off of the surface of the pieces 1570 , 1572 , permitting visualization of the placement of the eyelashes below the upper piece 1570 .
- the reflection of the image from the surface of the upper piece 1570 may be further reflected off of the lower piece 1572 , and on to a separate mirror facing the user, as is illustrated in FIG. 15B .
- the upper piece 1570 may also serve as a holder for an eyelash extension system, as may the lower piece 1572 .
- the backbone may be suspended between the pieces 1570 , 1572 as illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B . It will be recognized that if the backbone of an eyelash extension system is to be disposed on either of the pieces 1570 , 1572 or between the pieces 1570 , 1572 , then it may advantageous for the backbone to be made of a transparent material.
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- The present disclosure relates to the application of eyelash extensions, and in particular to apparatuses for applying a plurality of eyelash extensions as a group.
- Many people are dissatisfied with the look of their eyelashes. They would prefer lashes with better curl, color, fullness, length, etc. While cosmetic products, such as mascara, are available to improve these characteristics, certain people still would prefer even greater enhancements than are possible through their use of mascara alone.
- False eyelashes have been around and in use for quite some time. False eyelashes are applied to the eyelid, and may improve the appearance of the wearer by making it appear that the wearer has eyelashes of greater curl, color, fullness, length, etc. However, false eyelashes also may make it appear that the user has more than one set of eyelashes if the application is not performed with a high degree of precision. Obtaining this degree of precision is a difficult task even for an experienced user.
- Alternatively, one may try eyelash extensions. Unlike false eyelashes, eyelash extensions are applied directly to the eyelash, instead of to the eyelid. As a consequence, it does not appear as though the user has more than one set of eyelashes, but rather longer, curvier, darker, fuller, etc. eyelashes. There are drawbacks with this solution as well. At the present time, eyelash extensions are applied one by one to the existing eyelashes. As a consequence, the process is labor intensive, requires highly skilled application, and is expensive. Because the process is not easily amenable to self-application, the extensions are most commonly applied in the salon setting, and as the eyelashes fall out, repeated “maintenance” visits may be required. Also, because eyelash extensions are applied to existing eyelashes using a one-to-one ratio, if one has problems with eyelash count, extensions do little to improve the matter.
- While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as the present invention, it is believed that the invention will be more fully understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Some of the figures may have been simplified by the omission of selected elements for the purpose of more clearly showing other elements. Such omissions of elements in some figures are not necessarily indicative of the presence or absence of particular elements in any of the exemplary embodiments, except as may be explicitly delineated in the corresponding written description. None of the drawings are necessarily to scale.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an eyelash extension system to be applied to a set of eyelashes; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 1 , the applicator including a pair of clips; -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 1 , the applicator including a translating carrier in an open state; -
FIG. 3B is a partial, enlarged perspective view of the applicator ofFIG. 3A with the translating carrier in a closed state; -
FIG. 4A is a perspective view of another eyelash extension system to be applied to a set of eyelashes, the system being in an open state; -
FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the system ofFIG. 4A in an intermediate state; -
FIG. 4C is a perspective view of the system ofFIG. 4A in a closed state; -
FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system ofFIGS. 4A-C , the applicator including a cam in a first position; -
FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the applicator ofFIG. 5A with the cam in a second position spaced laterally from the first position; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of still another eyelash extension system to be applied to a set of eyelashes, the system being in an open state; -
FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 6 , the applicator including a tool with an angled, open wedge; -
FIG. 7B is a perspective view of the applicator ofFIG. 7A with the angled, open wedge in the system so as to space the backbone from the closure; -
FIG. 8 is a plan view of another eyelash extension system to be applied to a set of eyelashes; -
FIG. 9A is a side view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 8 , the applicator including a press in an open state; -
FIG. 9B is a side view of the applicator ofFIG. 9A with the press in a closed state; -
FIG. 10 is a side view of another eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 11A is a side view of an eyelash extension system in a closed state; -
FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 11A in an open state; -
FIG. 12A is a side view of an eyelash extension applicator to be used with, for example, the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 11A , the applicator disposed so that the eyelash extension system is in a closed state; -
FIG. 12B is a side view of the applicator ofFIG. 12A with the applicator holding the eyelash extension system in an open state; -
FIG. 13A is a partial, cross-sectional view of the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 11A in a closed state, with the eyelashes disposed between opposing surfaces of the system; -
FIG. 13B is a partial, cross-sectional view of the eyelash extension system ofFIG. 11A in a closed state, with the box spaced from the eyelashes and the extensions attached to the eyelashes; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator including a light source; -
FIG. 15A is a perspective view of an eyelash extension applicator wherein surfaces of the applicator are mirrored; and -
FIG. 15B is a schematic view of the eyelash extension applicator ofFIG. 15A , in combination with an additional mirrored surface. - The term “attached” refers to elements being connected or united by adhering, fastening, bonding, etc. by any method suitable for the elements being attached together. Many suitable methods for attaching elements together are well-known, including adhesive bonding, mechanical fastening, etc. Such attachment methods may be used to attach elements together over a particular area either continuously or intermittently.
- The term “coupled” refers to configurations whereby an element is directly secured to another element by attaching the element directly to the other element, and to configurations whereby an element is indirectly secured to another element by attaching the element to intermediate member(s) that is (are) in turn attached to the other element.
- The term “disposed” is used to mean that an element(s) exists in a particular place or position as a unitary structure with other elements or as a separate element coupled to other elements.
- The term “effective diameter” refers to a measurement related to a cross-section. In regard to a circular cross-section, the effective diameter is the diameter of the cross-section. For non-circular cross-sections, the effective diameter may be more difficult to describe. However, one manner in which the effective diameter may be calculated is as the square root of four times the cross-sectional area divided by pi.
- These terms may be defined with additional language in the remaining portions of the specification.
- Certain of the figures illustrate different eyelash extension systems, while other figures illustrate different applicators for applying the eyelash extensions, which applicators may be operable with one or more of the eyelash extension systems illustrated. An attempt has been made to number similar parts in a similar fashion, although strict adherence to such a system is not always possible in practice. Moreover, it will be recognized that while the presentation may discuss particular attributes of these systems and applicators in regard to a particular system or applicator, much of the discussion relative to one system is applicable to the other systems, and discussion relative to one applicator or its method of use is applicable to the other applicators and their methods of use.
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FIG. 1 illustrates aneyelash extension system 100 including a plurality ofeyelash extensions 102 attached to abackbone 104 and depending therefrom. Thesystem 100 also includes aclosure 106. Thebackbone 104 has abackbone surface 108, and theclosure 106 has aclosure surface 110. Theclosure 106 has a first state, as illustrated, wherein at least a part of theclosure surface 110 is spaced from thebackbone surface 108. As illustrated, theentire closure surface 110 is spaced from thebackbone surface 108. Theclosure 106 also has a second state wherein the part of theclosure surface 110 abuts the backbone surface 108 (seeFIGS. 2 , 3B). - It will be recognized that if a set of eyelashes is placed in the
space 112 defined between thebackbone surface 108 and theclosure surface 110 with theclosure 106 in the first state, at least some of the eyelashes will be disposed between thesurfaces closure 106 is moved from the first state to the second state. The eyelashes disposed between thesurfaces surfaces surfaces surfaces - It will be appreciated that there is considerable diversity in the structure and composition of the
eyelash extensions 102, thebackbone 104, theclosure 106, the mechanism used to attach theextensions 102 to thebackbone 104, and the mechanism used to attach thesystem 100, or a part thereof, to the user's eyelashes. The following is a partial listing of the potential variations in regard to theextensions 102, thebackbone 104, theclosure 106 and attachment mechanisms. This listing is intended to be exemplary and non-limiting. Furthermore, much of this discussion will be generally applicable to the other eyelash extension systems described below. - In regard to the
extensions 102, theextensions 102 may be made from biomaterials from animals, including humans, or plants (e.g. cotton). In particular, theextensions 102 may be made from keratinous material from an animal, such as eyelashes, although hair, fur, feathers, wool and silk may be used as well. Theextensions 102 may also be made of synthetic materials, including nylon, polyester, and the like. In particular, synthetic fibers may be particularly well suited for use in thesystem 100. Also, theextensions 102 may be made of composite materials, which provide opportunities to use core/shell or layered cross-sectional designs to give theextensions 102 unique properties. This approach allows for separation of functionality. For example, one material of the composite can be chosen for its structural properties, and additional materials of the composite may be chosen for desirable phase transition, electromagnetic, surface energy, light refractivity, or other value-added properties. - The shape, color, effective diameter, length, curvature, and density of the
extensions 102 may vary. The variation may be between extensions included in one system and those included in another system. However, the variations may be between individual extensions included in one particular system, or even within one individual lash extension in one particular system. For example, multiple lengths may be used in one item of a particular system, for example. - As to the shape, the
extensions 102 may have a generally circular, solid cross-section, and may be tapered from one end of theextension 102 to the other. However, it is also possible for theextensions 102 to have a non-circular cross-section, such as an elliptical cross-section. Alternatively, the cross-section may be a polygon, such as triangle, rectangle, etc., or more complex shape, such as a cross, a crescent or a star. Further cross-sections of interest may effectively appear flat, such that the dimensions in one axis are at least 15 times those of the second axis. It is also possible for the cross-section to be hollow or tubular, instead of solid. Further, theextension 102 may have a nearly constant effective diameter from one end of theextension 102 to the other, or the effective diameter may vary in some fashion other than a taper. - Additionally, it is desirable to allow for multiple colors and goniometric properties of extensions which are applied to one set of lashes.
- As to the effective diameter, a convention may be adopted where this characteristic is discussed relative to an effective diameter at a particular point along an extension, a maximum effective diameter of an extension, or an average of the effective diameters taken at a plurality of points along an extension, for example. Regardless of the convention adopted, a wide range of diameters may be used. For example, the
extensions 102 may have an average effective diameter in the range of between about 0.01 mm and about 2.0 mm. According to other embodiments, theextensions 102 may have an average effective diameter in the range of between about 0.03 mm and about 1.0 mm. According to certain embodiments, theextensions 102 may have an average effective diameter in the range of between about 0.03 mm and about 0.70 mm. - As to the length (measured from end to end), a wide range of lengths may also be used. For example, the
extensions 102 may have a length in the range of between about 1.0 mm and about 30.0 mm. According to other embodiments, theextensions 102 may have a length in the range of between about 2.0 mm and about 20.0 mm. According to certain embodiments, theextensions 102 may have a length in the range of between about 3.0 mm and about 15.0 mm. - As to the angle of curvature, there may also be a variety of conventions by which this is defined. As an example, one may discuss the angle of curvature in terms of the angle that is formed by the intersection of lines tangential to the ends of the extension. Again, a wide range may be used. For example, the
extensions 102 may have an angle of curvature in the range of between about 3 and about 180 degrees. According to other embodiments, theextensions 102 may have an angle in the range of between about 30 and about 170 degrees. According to certain embodiments, theextensions 102 may have an angle in the range of between about 45 and about 160 degrees. - In regard to the
backbone 104 and theclosure 106, either may be in the form of a thin strip, fiber, etc. of material. Similar to theextensions 102, thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 may be made of a biomaterial or a synthetic material. In fact, thebackbone 104 and/or theclosure 106 may be made of a material such that, after attachment of theextensions 102 to the user's eyelashes, thebackbone 104 and/or theclosure 106 may be dissolved or otherwise removed. In one embodiment, thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 may be made of a water-soluble material, while theextensions 102 and an adhesive applied thereto to attach theextensions 102 to the eyelashes may be water-insoluble. For instance, after thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 are used to place theextensions 102 relative to the eyelashes so that theextensions 102 may attach themselves to the eyelashes, water is applied to remove (dissolve) thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106. According to other embodiments, thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 may be made of a more durable material, such that thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 do not dissolve or otherwise disappear during normal use conditions. - The length of the
backbone 104 and theclosure 106, as manufactured, may vary according to the present disclosure. For example, thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 may be manufactured in a length designed to provide coverage for users having an average eyelid length. Alternatively, thebackbone 104 andclosure 106 may be manufactured in lengths that are intended to be cut and/or trimmed by the user to be the exact length to provide a desired coverage, which may or may not coincide with the length of the user's eyelid. As a further alternative, thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 may be manufactured in lengths shorter than would be expected to permit coverage from one end of an eyelid to the other. According to such an embodiment, two, three or more lengths ofbackbone 104 andclosure 106 may be used to provide coverage for a single eyelid and associated eyelashes. - As to the density of the extensions, a large range of densities may be appropriate. Provided that the
extensions 102 are attached to abackbone 104, the linear density of the individual extensions across the backbone is preferably about 5-150 extensions per linear cm of backbone. More preferably, the linear density of theextensions 102 is about 10-100 extensions per linear cm ofbackbone 104. - The mechanism of attachment between the
extensions 102 andbackbone 104 may vary according to the nature of theextensions 102 and thebackbone 104, and the thickness of thebackbone 104. For instance, if the thickness of thebackbone 104 is sufficient, theextensions 102 may be disposed or embedded at least partially within thebackbone 104. This may be achieved, for example, by molding thebackbone 104 about ends of theextensions 102. Alternatively, if the thickness of thebackbone 104 is not substantially greater than the effective diameter of theextensions 102, theextensions 102 may be attached to a surface of thebackbone 104 using an adhesive compatible with the materials used to form theextensions 102 and thebackbone 104. Still another means of attaching theextensions 102 to thebackbone 104 is through a knot or braid. Additionally, forsynthetic extensions 102 or backbones 104 a means of spot welding may be particularly effective through the use of heat or other means of creating a phase transformation with or without the use of pressure - The mechanism of attachment between the
eyelash extension system 100, or a part thereof, and the user's eyelashes may also vary. As mentioned above, an adhesive may be used. The adhesive may attach thesurfaces surfaces surfaces surfaces surfaces surfaces surfaces extensions 102, thebackbone 104 and/or theclosure 106, as well as the eyelashes. In this regard, it should be noted that theextensions 102, while intended for use with natural eyelashes as a replacement for false eyelashes, may be used with artificial eyelashes as well. - Adhesives may include, as non-limiting examples, latex adhesives, solvent-borne adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), and hot melt adhesives. Use of the latter type will require some degree of heating to occur at or near the time of application. In an embodiment wherein a two-part adhesive (like epoxy) is used, one component of the adhesive may be applied to one
surface other surface - Another alternative may be to use a hook-and-loop attachment mechanism. For example, the hook material may be attached to one of the
backbone surface 108 and theclosure surface 110, while the loop material may be attached to the other of thebackbone surface 108 and theclosure surface 110. With thesurfaces backbone 104 and theclosure 106 may encourage the entanglement of the hooks of the hook material in the loops of the loop material. It will be recognized that the hooks may instead be projections terminating in a button-shaped end, and the loops need not be closed. Other variations on the hook-and-loop attachment mechanisms will also be recognized as applicable to this embodiment. - Additionally, phase transition materials may be used as a mechanism of attachment. These phase change materials may transition between a fluid state and a solid or semi-solid state, wherein the fluid state may have varying degrees of viscosity. For instance, the material may be a wax, such as may be formed of fatty materials or synthetic hydrocarbons. In such a case, a wax backbone may define the attachment mechanism as well, and may disperse upon application of heat. Alternatively, the material may be a gel that swells with contact to fluid. The mechanism to prompt the phase change may also vary, and may include temperature, electromagnetic radiation, moisture, and ultrasonic vibrations. In regard to electromagnetic radiation, this is not limited to the visible light scale, but may include all wavelengths, such as infrared and ultraviolet.
- As still another alternative, the
backbone 104 and theclosure 106 may be coupled to each other by magnetic fields. That is, thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 may be coupled together, at least in part, by the magnetic force between two objects—such as between two magnets, or between a magnet and a material having a medium or higher magnetic permeability, such as iron. According to such an embodiment, thebackbone 104, theclosure 106 or both may be made in whole or in part of the material providing the magnetic coupling. That is, thebackbone 104, for example, need not be made entirely of the material providing the magnetic coupling; instead, thebackbone 104 may be made of a plastic material in which is embedded particles of the other material. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a first embodiment of anapplicator 200 to be used with the system ofFIG. 1 , for example. Theapplicator 200 includes a pair ofdisposable clips clips 250 includes afirst arm 254, asecond arm 256, and apivot 258 attached to thefirst arm 254 at afirst end 260 and thesecond arm 256 at asecond end 262. Thepivots 258 may be in the form of a living hinge, as illustrated, or may have one or more elements. Further more, thepivots 258 may bias thearms - Each
arm clip clip 250 includes afirst holder 270 attached to thefirst arm 254 and attached to afirst end 114 of thebackbone 104, and asecond holder 272 attached to thesecond arm 256 and attached to afirst end 118 of theclosure 106. Similarly, theclip 252 includes afirst holder 270 attached to thefirst arm 254 and attached to asecond end 116 of thebackbone 104, and asecond holder 272 attached to thesecond arm 256 and attached to asecond end 120 of theclosure 106. - The
holders backbone 104 and theclosure 106 such that removal of theclips clips system 100. The releasable attachment mechanism may be in the form of an adhesive with a lesser strength than is used to attach thebackbone 104 to theclosure 106, such that the force necessary to disengage theholders backbone 104 and theclosure 106 is less than to disengage thebackbone 104 form theclosure 106. However, other attachment mechanisms may be possible, including mechanical fasteners, such as hook-and-loop by fasteners. - The
arms pivots 258 between a first state, wherein the first andsecond arms second arms arms pivots 258 may bias thearms - In operation, the
arms respective holders backbone 104 and theclosure 106. This may be done by the manufacturer of thesystem 100, or by the user prior to application. Thearms applicator 200 is then positioned relative to the user's eyelashes such that the eyelashes depend through thespace 112 between thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106. In this position, one, both or neither of thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 may be resting against a surface of the eyelashes. - A force may then be applied to one or both of the
arms arms FIG. 2 . With thearms backbone 104 and theclosure 106 are brought together with the user's eyelashes supported therebetween. A force may be applied to thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 to ensure that thebackbone 104 and theclosure 106 are attached to each other, after which a force may be applied to thearms clips backbone 104 and theclosure 106 from theholders -
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate anotherapplicator 300 which may be used with thesystem 100. Theapplicator 300 includes aframe 340 and acarrier 342. Theframe 340 has atrack 344 attached thereto, which attachment may in certain instances include having thetrack 344 formed integrally with theframe 340. As illustrated inFIG. 3A , thetrack 344 includes a pair of spaced rails 346. As represented by the arrow inFIG. 3A , thecarrier 342 is movably mounted to thetrack 344 for movement along thetrack 344 between a first position, illustrated inFIG. 3A , and a second position, illustrated inFIG. 3B . To mount thecarrier 342 to thetrack 344, thecarrier 342 may have sides that are received in therails 346, which may have a U-shape, or may have sides that surround, at least partially, thetracks 346. - Similar to the
clips applicator 200 inFIG. 2 , theapplicator 300 includes afirst holder 370 and asecond holder 372. As illustrated, thefirst holder 370 is mounted to theframe 340, and thesecond holder 372 is mounted to thecarrier 342. Given that theframe 340 and thecarrier 342 have first and second states wherein theframe 340 and thecarrier 342 are spaced and then brought together, consequently theholders carrier 342 in a first position and abut with thecarrier 342 in a second position. With theholders backbone 104 andclosure 106 mounted to theholders - The
holders backbone 104 and theclosure 106. As illustrated, theholder 370 is attached to thebackbone 104 and theholder 372 is attached to theclosure 106. It will be recognized that the orientation of theapplicator 300 may be reversed, such that theholder 370 is attached to theclosure 106 and theholder 372 is attached to thebackbone 104. For that matter, the lower portion of theapplicator 300 may define theframe 340 to which thetrack 346 is attached, and the upper portion of theapplicator 300 may define thecarrier 342. It will also be recognized that rather than applying the force to the lower portion of theapplicator 300 relative to the upper portion of theapplicator 300, the force may be applied to the upper portion of theapplicator 300 instead. - The
applicator 300 may also be used with systems other than thesystem 100 illustrated inFIG. 1 . For instance, analternative system 400 is illustrated inFIGS. 4A-4C , whichsystem 400 may be used in combination with theapplicator 300. -
FIGS. 4A-C illustrate asystem 400 including a set ofeyelash extensions 402 that are attached to abackbone 404. Thesystem 400 also includes aclosure 406. Thebackbone 404 has abackbone surface 408, and theclosure 406 has aclosure surface 410. Thesurfaces space 412 therebetween for the insertion of a user's eyelashes. The closure has a first state (FIG. 4A ) wherein thesurfaces FIG. 4C ) wherein thesurfaces - However, unlike the
system 100, thebackbone 404 andclosure 406 are attached to each other even in the first state. In particular, the strip-like backbone 404 has opposed, spaced ends 414, 416, and the strip-like closure 406 has opposed, spaced ends 418, 420. The ends 414, 418 are attached together, as are theends ends backbone 404 and theclosure 406 may be separate pieces that are attached by some other mechanism at theends - In use, force is applied to the
closure 406 to change the concavity of theclosure surface 410, and in the process move thesurfaces closure 406, the shape of theclosure surface 410 changes from concave to convex, with theclosure surface 410 moving toward the backbone surface 408 (which is concave in shape). As the movement continues, fromFIG. 4A toFIG. 4B toFIG. 4C , eyelashes initially disposed in thespace 412 between thesurfaces surfaces space 412 being limited as a consequence. It will be recognized that adhesive or another attachment mechanism may be used as well to further limit removal of the eyelashes from between thesurfaces - It will be recognized that the
applicator 300 may provide the necessary force to move thebackbone 404 andclosure 406 relative to each other. That is, thebackbone 404 of such a system may be placed in theholder 370, while theclosure 406 is placed in theholder 372. Upward movement of thecarrier 342 relative to theframe 340 would cause the movement of theclosure 406 relative to thebackbone 404. The shape of thecarrier 342, and theholder 372 in particular, may be modified to assist in the process, by having a shape complementary to thebackbone surface 408, for example. - Alternatively, the
system 400 may be used with anapplicator 500 such as is illustrated inFIGS. 5A and 5B . The applicator is similar to that ofFIG. 3A and 3B in that it includes aframe 540 and a movable element that is movably mounted to atrack 544 having arail 546 attached to theframe 540. Also, the illustratedapplicators track applicator applicators - As seen in
FIG. 5A , theapplicator 500 includes acam 548 that is movable along therail 546 in a direction orthogonal to that produced by theapplicator 300. That is, theholder 570 has afirst end 571 and asecond end 573. Thecam 548 moves along therail 546 between theends holder 570, from thefirst end 571 to thesecond end 573, for example. As thecam 548 moves between theends holder 570, acam surface 549 of thecam 548 moves relative to theholder 570 to cooperate with a system positioned in theholder 570. - While the
cam surface 549 may move with thecam 548 relative to theframe 540, it is also possible that thecam surface 549 moves relative to the remainder of thecam 548. In regard to the embodiment illustrated, thecam 548 includes ashoe 551 that moves along therail 546 and apin 553 attached to theshoe 551. Aroller 555 is pivotally mounted to thepin 553, and has an outer surface that defines thecam surface 549. As theshoe 551 is moved alongtrack 546, thecam surface 549 is caused to move about an axis defined by thepin 553. Thus, thecam surface 549 moves relative to theframe 540 and the remainder of thecam 548. - It will be recognized that by placing a
system 400 in theholder 570, thebackbone 404 may be advantageously brought into contact with theclosure 406 with a motion that is side to side relative to thesystem 400, rather than up and down. This motion may better ensure that thesurfaces backbone 404 andclosure 406 are brought into contact as thecam surface 549 moves relative to theframe 540. -
FIG. 6 illustrates anothersystem 600, wherein abackbone 604 andclosure 606 are attached at one end, but not both ends. Rather, thebackbone 604 has ends 614, 616; the closure has ends 618, 620; and only theends Ends closure 606, although theends closure 606. Theclosure 606 may be maintained in the second state through the action of the hinge formed by the attached ends 614, 618, or theclosure 606 may be maintained in the second state through the use of an adhesive in combination or in substitution for the action of the hinge. Thebackbone 604 andclosure 606 define aspace 612 wherein eyelashes may be disposed. - Depending on the manner in which the
system 600 is initially biased, such asystem 600 may be advantageously used with theapplicator 500. That is, if thesystem 600 is initially biased at theends FIG. 6 , then use of theapplicator 500 may advantageously be used to close thesystem 600 as thecam surface 549 moves along theholder 570 in a side-to-side motion. However, it may be preferred to have thesystem 600 initially biased to a closed profile, and to this end afurther applicator 700 is illustrated inFIGS. 7A and 7B . - The
applicator 700 includes aframe 740 and atool 780 movably mounted to the frame for movement relative to theframe 740. It will be recognized that any number of mechanisms may be used to mount thetool 780 to theframe 740. As illustrated, however, thetool 780 is mounted on anarm 782 with afirst end 784 attached to thetool 780 and asecond end 786 pivotally attached to theframe 740. While the pivotal attachment is in the form of aliving hinge 788, as illustrated, it will be recognized that other multi-part hinges, pivots, and/or linkages may be used as well. Thetool 780 is able to move relative to theframe 740 from a first position, illustrated inFIG. 7A , and a second position, illustrated inFIG. 7B . - The
frame 740 has aholder 770 mounted thereon. Theholder 770 has afirst end 771 and asecond end 773 spaced laterally from thefirst end 771. As thetool 780 moves from the position illustrated inFIG. 7A to that illustrated inFIG. 7B , thetool 780 moves from thefirst end 771 to thesecond end 773 of theholder 770. - The
tool 780 includes awedge 790. Thewedge 790 has abase 792 and a sloping angle 794 that are joined by abeam 796. Thebase 792 and the angle 794 meet in anopen point 798, which point is open in the directions of thebase 792 and the angle 794. - In operation, as the
tool 780 is moved toward thefirst end 771 of theholder 770, thewedge 790 contacts asystem 600 disposed in theholder 770. In particular, thewedge 790 contacts thesystem 600 at theends tool 780 in the direction of thesecond end 773 causes thewedge 790 to separate thebackbone 604 relative to theclosure 606, and thebackbone 604 to advance along the angle 794. The motion of thetool 780 stops at thesecond end 773 of theholder 770, at which point thebackbone 604 and theclosure 606 are sufficiently spaced to permit the user to insert eyelashes into the space adjoining the open point 798 (seeFIG. 7B ). Theopen point 798 permits the user to position the eyelashes as closed to the joined ends 614, 616 of thesystem 600 as is desired. As thetool 780 is withdrawn toward thefirst end 771, thebackbone 604 andclosure 606 come together, limiting the removal of the eyelashes from between thesurfaces backbone 604 andclosure 606. - While the foregoing illustrations have featured an eyelash extension system with a backbone and closure, it will be recognized that according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, it is not required to have both a backbone and a closure. That is, the eyelash extensions may be releasably attached to a backbone, and transferred with or from the backbone to the eyelashes without the use of a closure. In fact, it may even be possible, according to certain embodiments explained in greater detail below, to have a system wherein the eyelashes are not attached to a backbone or closure.
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FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of asystem 800 including abackbone 804, but no closure.Eyelash extensions 802 are attached to thebackbone 804, and in particular abackbone surface 808, using one of the many mechanisms or methods described above. The mechanism used to attach theextension 802 to thesurface 808 may vary in accordance with the intended use of thesystem 800. That is, if the intent is for thebackbone 804 to adhere to the user's eyelashes, then theextensions 802 may be more securely or fixedly attached to thebackbone 804. However, according to other embodiments, a similarly formedsystem 800 may be used to transfer theextensions 802 to the eyelashes without thebackbone 804, in which case the extensions may be releasably attached to thebackbone 804. - The
system 800 may also includefittings 801. Thefittings 801 are used to attach thesystem 800 to an applicator. As explained in greater detail below, thesystem 800 is supported without a structure immediately or directly beneath thebackbone 804 by attaching thesystem 800 via thefittings 801 to the applicator. Thesystem 800 is thus suspended from thefittings 801 like a bridge or hammock. - It will be recognized that while the
system 800 includes twosuch fittings 801, thesystem 800 could include other numbers of fittings according to other embodiments of the disclosure. Thesystem 800 could even include a single fitting, thesystem 800 being cantilevered from the fitting. The material of thebackbone 804 may vary according to the number of fittings used, as it will be understood that asystem 800 that is intended to be cantilevered may require a stiffer material than an embodiment that is suspended between two or more fittings. - Two
applicators FIGS. 9A-B and 10 for use with thesystem 800, although the applicators illustrated inFIGS. 3A-B and 5A-B could be used as well with thesystem 500. Bothapplicators fittings 801 to suspend thesystem 800 therebetween. However, theapplicator 900 includes an additional mechanism for applying force to the eyelashes and thesystem 800, while theapplicator 1000 lacks this mechanism. - Turning first then to the
applicator 900, the applicator includes aframe 940 and amovable press 942. Theframe 940 includes atrack 944 attached thereto, thetrack 944 including a pair ofrails 946. Therails 946 may be in the form of one or more rod-like structures having a cross-section that is complementary to or mates with the cross-section of thefittings 801 of thesystem 800. However, according to other embodiments, it is possible for therails 946 to differ in cross-section relative to thefittings 801.Stops 947 may be attached to therails 946 at a relatively equal distance along therails 946, and define ashoulder 949 against which thesystem 800, and in particular thebackbone 804 and/orfittings 801 may abut. The movement of thepress 942 may also be inhibited in a first direction by thestops 947. Instead ofstops 947, therails 946 may be tapered to inhibit movement of thesystem 800 or thepress 942 beyond a certain point in the first direction. - To prepare the
applicator 900 for use, thepress 942 is removed from therails 946, and thesystem 800 is placed on thetrack 944 with each of therails 946 being received in one of thefittings 801. Thesystem 800, and in particular thebackbone 804, is then advanced in the first direction until thebackbone 804 and/orfittings 801 abut thestops 947. It will be recognized that with thebackbone 804 and/orfittings 801 abutting thestops 947, thebackbone 804 is suspended above a surface of theframe 940, without support immediately or directly beneath thebackbone 804. Thepress 942 is then replaced on therails 946, and theapplicator 900 is ready for use. - In use, the
applicator 900 is advanced towards the eye with theapplicator 900 in the open state illustrated inFIG. 9A . In this state, thepress 942 is spaced from thesurface 808 of thebackbone 804 such that the user may dispose their eyelashes within the space thus formed. The user then places the eyelashes in the space, and brings the eyelashes down against thebackbone 804. Thepress 942 is then advanced along thetrack 944 in the first direction to apply a force against thebackbone 804. The force applied by thepress 942 to thebackbone 804 may assist in adhering thebackbone 804 and/or theeyelash extensions 802 to the eyelashes. - Depending on the
system 800, theeyelash extensions 802 may then be removed from the applicator, with or without thebackbone 804. For example, according to certain embodiments, theeyelash extensions 802 may be releasably attached to thebackbone 804, such that once thepress 942 is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction, the eyelashes witheyelash extensions 802 may be removed and thebackbone 804 removed and discarded. According to other embodiments, thebackbone 804 may also be attached to the eyelashes. According to such an embodiment, the region of thebackbone 804 attached to the eyelashes may be separated from the region of thebackbone 804 that includes thefittings 801. For example, thesystem 800 may be removed from theapplicator 900, and then thefittings 801 may be removed by hand, through the use of a tool, like scissors, or thebackbone 804 may be formed with a weakened section or divider, permitting the region of thebackbone 804 including thefittings 801 to be torn off. The weakened section may be formed through the use of scoring or perforations, for example. - Where a weakened section is provided, it may also be possible to define the shape of the
press 942 so that thesurface 943 may advance through the plane defined by thebackbone 804 in the first direction. In doing so, thepress 942 may apply a force to the region of the backbone between the weakened sections. The force applied via thepress 942 may, according to such an embodiment, shear off the regions of thebackbone 804 including thefittings 801. It will be recognized that if the edges of thesurface 943 are sharpened, it may not be necessary to define weakened sections on thebackbone 804 for thepress 942 to separate the different regions of thebackbone 804. -
FIG. 10 illustrates a variant on theapplicator 900. According to theapplicator 1000, no press is included. Instead, theapplicator 1000 includes aframe 1040 withside pieces 1046 attached.Stops 1047 are positioned on theside pieces 1046, and thefittings 801 cooperate with theside pieces 1046 such that thesystem 800 is suspended between theside pieces 1046. Because a press is not included, the user may have to manually apply pressure to the eyelashes to ensure proper attachment between the eyelashes and theeyelash extensions 802 and/or thebackbone 804. Otherwise, the operation of the system (e.g., separation of theeyelash extensions 802 from thebackbone 804, or separation of the regions of the backbone 804) is similar to that discussed above relative toapplicator 900. - As noted above, it may even be possible to define an eyelash extension system that does not have the eyelash extensions attached to a backbone. One such system is illustrated in
FIGS. 11A and 11B , with an applicator for this system illustrated inFIGS. 12A-B and 13A-B. - The
system 1100 includes a plurality ofeyelash extensions 1102. However, rather than a backbone and closure, thesystem 1100 includes a hingedbox 1101 with afirst section 1104 and asecond section 1106. - The
first section 1104 includes aholder 1105 in which theeyelash extensions 1102 are disposed. Theeyelash extensions 1102 may be disposed in theholder 1105 in a particular orientation, and may be releasably attached to theholder 1105 in that orientation. However, it may also be that theeyelash extensions 1102 are not attached to theholder 1105. In fact, theholder 1105 may include a plurality of grooves, each of theeyelash extensions 1102 disposed in one of the plurality of grooves. - The
second section 1106 includes a strip of adhesive 1107. The strip of adhesive 1107 is selected to transfer adhesive to the eyelashes and/oreyelash extensions 1102 disposed within thesystem 1100, and to attach the eyelashes to theeyelash extensions 1102. To this end, the opposingsurface 1109 of thefirst section 1104 may be treated with a surface coating to prevent theadhesive strip 1107 from securing the twosections box 1101 together. Alternatively, a release paper may be attached to thesurface 1109 to limit or prevent adherence of the twosections - The
system 1100 includesconnectors applicator 1200 illustrated inFIGS. 12A-B and 13A-B to position thesystem 1100 relative to theapplicator connectors connectors system 1100 to theapplicator 1200. Alternatively, theconnectors system 1100 relative to theapplicator 1200 without any attachment of thesystem 1100 and theapplicator 1200. - Turning now to the
applicator 1200 pictured inFIGS. 12A-B , theapplicator 1200 includes a scissor-like frame 1240, with afirst leg 1241 and asecond leg 1243 joined along their length by apin 1245. Eachleg connector end leg finger grip other end leg connectors system 1100 to theapplicator 1200, or may simply cooperate to limit the movement of thesystem 1100 relative to theapplicator 1200. Movement of the finger grips 1255, 1257 towards each other and away from each other causes movement of theends section sections system 1100. - As seen in
FIG. 12A , thesystem 1100 is in a first state with theeyelash extensions 1102 disposed between the first andsecond sections box 1101 may include a latch that keeps the first andsecond sections system 1100 is positioned relative to theapplicator 1200 so that theconnectors connectors connectors ends sections - As seen in
FIG. 12B , the finger grips 1255, 1257 have been moved away from each other, such that theends FIG. 12A . The movement of theends section 1106 to move relative to thesection 1104, permitting access to the interior of thebox 1101. As is illustrated, thesystem 1100 may then be advanced toward the eyelashes, so that the eyelashes advance at least as far into thebox 1101 so as to be disposed between thesurfaces system 1100 andapplicator 1200 are returned to the state illustrated inFIG. 12A . -
FIG. 13A illustrates a top-down view of thesystem 1100 after thesystem 1100 has been returned to the state illustrated inFIG. 12A . The eyelashes have been brought into contact with theeyelash extensions 1102 and theadhesive strip 1107, thereby attaching the eyelashes to theeyelash extensions 1102. Movement of thesystem 1100 between the state illustrated inFIG. 13A to that ofFIG. 13B results in the eyelashes and the attachedeyelash extensions 1102 being withdrawn from thebox 1101. Thebox 1101 may be removed from theapplicator 1200, and thebox 1101 may be discarded. - It will be recognized that one or more of the applicators previously described may benefit from the addition of a device or mechanism for visualizing the placement of the eyelash extension system relative to the user's eyelashes. Two such visualization systems are illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15A-B. These systems are illustrated relative to a system similar to that illustrated in
FIGS. 3A and 3B or 9A and 9B, for example. However, it will be recognized that the devices and mechanisms of FIGS. 14 and 15A-B may be used with any of the applicators described herein. Moreover, it will be recognized that the mechanism illustrated inFIG. 14 may be used in conjunction with the mechanism ofFIGS. 15A and 15B . - As illustrated in
FIG. 14 , theapplicator 1400 includes a lower piece 1440 and anupper piece 1442. The lower andupper pieces 1440, 1442 are attached using twoside pieces 1446. Theupper piece 1442 may move along theside pieces 1446 between a first state wherein the lower andupper pieces 1440, 1442 are spaced and a second state wherein the lower andupper pieces 1440, 1442 abut, or vice versa. Alternatively, theupper piece 1442 may be fixedly attached to theside pieces 1446 such that limited or no movement occurs between the lower andupper pieces 1440, 1442. - Attached to the
upper piece 1442 are one or morelight sources 1441. Thelight source 1441 directs light in the direction of the lower piece 1440, thereby illuminating a section of the eyelash or eyelash extension, as indicated by I inFIG. 14 . The illumination of the eyelash and or eyelash extension may provide a visual indication to the user regarding the relative positioning of theapplicator 1400 relative to the user's eyelashes. The visual indication may improve the user's ability to align the eyelashes and the eyelash extensions orapplicator 1400. Alternatively, the light source may simply be used to increase the visibility of the eyelashes and the eyelash extension system. - The
light source 1441 may be defined by using light emitting diodes, or LEDs, for example, in which case a power source for the light source and switch to turn thelight source 1441 on or off may be included. Alternatively, miniature light bulbs may be used in place of the LEDs. As a further alternative, a chemical light source may be used, wherein the light source is activated by rupturing a frangible separation or divider to permit two components to mix, which components, when mixed, provide light via luminescence. Other alternatives will also be recognized. -
FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate anapplicator 1500 wherein facing surfaces of theapplicator 1500 are mirrored, so as to provide a system of mirrors permitting visualization of the eyelashes and/or eyelash extensions. Theapplicator 1500 includes aframe 1540 with anupper piece 1570 and alower piece 1572. Each of thepieces pieces upper piece 1570. The reflection of the image from the surface of theupper piece 1570 may be further reflected off of thelower piece 1572, and on to a separate mirror facing the user, as is illustrated inFIG. 15B . - The
upper piece 1570 may also serve as a holder for an eyelash extension system, as may thelower piece 1572. Alternatively, the backbone may be suspended between thepieces FIGS. 9A and 9B . It will be recognized that if the backbone of an eyelash extension system is to be disposed on either of thepieces pieces - The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to mean “about 40 mm.”
- All documents cited in the Detailed Description of the Invention are, in relevant part, incorporated herein by reference; the citation of any document is not to be construed as an admission that it is prior art with respect to the present invention. To the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document shall govern.
- While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.
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