US2618279A - Lipstick applicator - Google Patents

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1952 E. M. REIFFERT LIPSTICK APPLICATOR Filed April 4, 1950 INVENTOR .Zvima Mwzgjz f) Wafier Patented Nov. 18, 1952 LIPSTICK APPLICA 'IOR I Emma M. Reiffert, Chicago, Ill.

' Application April 4, 1950, Serial No. 153,982 I 2 Claims. (Cl. 132-8817) The invention relates to cosmetic applicators.

One object of the invention is to provide an improved lipstick applicator whereby the cosmetic may be accurately applied where desired, to avoid smearing, and the use of a wiper for excess cosmetic applied will be unnecessary.

Another object of the invention is to provide a lipstickapplicator which is simple and compact in construction.

Other objects of the invention will appear from the detailed description.

The invention consists in the several novel features hereinafter described and more particularly defined by claims at the conclusion hereof.

In the drawings:

Fig. l is a longitudinal section taken on line ll of Fig. 4 of a lipstick applicator embodying the invention;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the cosmetic and the base on which it is supported.

Fig. 3 is a perspective of the lipstick removed from the core;

Fig. 4 is a sectional taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is a section taken on line 5-5 of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 6 is a perspective of the applicator with the cover removed.

The invention is exemplified in a device which comprises generally, a hollow body, a cap, a blade-like core secured to a base slidable in the body and a plastic mass of cosmetic encasing and supported on the core. The body serves as a handle, the core serves as a support for the cosmetic, and the body and cap form an enclosing case.

The body l5 of the case consists of a shell formed of sheet metal with a closed bottom II, and an open top. The hollow cap or cover ll, usually formed of sheet metal, with a closed top, and a lower open end frictionally fits around the body I5.

A core l6 has its lower end anchored in a suit able plastic or cement IS in a base It] and projects longitudinally from the base. The core is formed of comparatively stiff material, such as a slightly flexible plastic, to form an internal support for a hollow stick of cosmetic IS. The portion of the core which projects from the base is in the form of a blade with slightly curved side-faces 20, relatively thin or sharp edges 2| and a tip 22. The tip 22 is tapered to and its edges are convergent to a point. The base H is slidable in the body l5 for projecting the stick I8 above the body for applying the cosmetic to the lips. A

2 finger-piece 23 on the base ll extends through a slot 25 in the body [5, for sliding the stick into and out of the body.

The cosmetic stick consists of a plastic mass of suitable density which encases the blade of the core and is contoured as a sheath or coating which fits around the faces, edges and tip of the core. The cosmetic stick I8 is contoured to conform to the surfaces of the blade and the tip of the core and is provided with a socket 24 in which the core fits to secure the stick on the core. The plastic mass of the cosmetic stick is supported on the core against deformation during application of the cosmetic to the person. The tapered contour of the tip of the cosmetic stick on the tip of the core enables the user to apply lines of, or accurately spot the cosmetic and carefully manipulate the stick for application of the cosmetic precisely where and to the extent of the lip desired. The portions of the cosmetic stick on the side faces and edges of the core may be used where zones of greater width are to be applied to the lips. The cross-sectional contours of the stick l8, the body l5 and cover I! are conformably elliptical so the applicator will be compact and will occupy minimum space in a purse or case.

A characteristic of the cosmetic applicator is that the cosmetic in the stick, when shifted to project from the body, may be accurately controlled and applied where desired without an excess or smearing of the cosmetic. This renders the use of a wiper unnecessary after the cosmetic has been applied to the lips. The pointed outer end of the cosmetic stick supported by the tapered tip makes it possible to apply line pressure to the cosmetic and the blade-like core supports the plastic mass in the stick against deformation while the cosmetic is being applied to the lips. The cosmetic is molded with its socket for a close friction fit which will retain the stick on the core. When the stick has been consumed, a substitute can be readily applied endwise over the tapered tip and onto the core.

The invention is not to be understood as restricted to the details set forth since these may be modified within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A cosmetic and a holder therefor comprising: a base, an elongated blade-like core secured in and projecting longitudinally from the base.

having relatively wide side faces with narrow edges and a pointed tip with narrow edges, a stick of plastic cosmetic having side faces, edges and a tip contoured to conform substantially to the surfaces of the blade-like core, and provided with a socket fitting on the core, the stick being supported on the core against deformation for selective application of the cosmetic from the sides, edges or tip, and a case for enclosing the stick.

2. A cosmetic and a holder therefor comprising: a base, an elongated blade-like core secured in and projecting longitudinally from the base, having relatively wide side faceswith narrow edges and a pointed tip with narrow edges, a stick of plastic cosmetic having side faces; edges and tip contoured to conform substantially .to,

the surfaces of the blade-like core,'and' provided with a socket fitting on the core, the stick being supported on the core against deformation for selective application of the cosmetic from the sides, edges or tip, and being movable endwise onto the core, and a case for enclosing the stick.

EMMA M. REIFFERT.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,790,263 Coryell Jan. 27, 1931 2,027,236 Lawry Jan. 7, 1936 2365300, iFreeman Dec. 29, 1936 2,328,973 Goldfisher Sept. 7, 1943 2,416,029 Turnes Feb. 18, 1947

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