Single unit direct transfer mascara applicator/container device

Abstract

A single unit direct transfer mascara applicator/container for a pastry cosmetic product, notably mascara, whereby the eyelashes are dipped directly into the mascara containing reservoir which is an integral part of the applicator. The applicator can be a plurality of closely spaced slits which are openings giving direct access to the reservoir.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A single unit direct transfer mascara applicator/container which permits the eyelashes to be dipped directly into a mascara containing reservoir (FIGS.  1 - 11 ), which is an integral part the applicator, thus loading eyelashes with mascara, and which then separates lashes using a plurality of elements (FIGS.  1 - 13 ) which configure closely spaced apertures or slits (FIGS.  1 - 12 ).  
     
     
         2 . A mascara applicator according to  claim 1  wherein the applicator/reservoir is configured in a curved form to allow for easy approach to eyelashes and thus the elements are configured in a parallel but not concentric manner.  
     
     
         3 . A mascara applicator according to  claim 1  wherein the plurality of elements which configure closely spaced slits are formed by concentric parallel oval or perfect rings.  
     
     
         4 . A mascara applicator according to  claim 3  wherein the plurality of elements which configure closely spaced parallel oval or perfect rings are tubular bristles or loops (FIGS.  1 - 13 ).  
     
     
         5 . A mascara applicator according to  claim 1  wherein the width of the aperture or slits (FIGS.  1 - 12 ) is between 0.1 mm and 10 mm.  
     
     
         6 . A mascara applicator according to  claim 1  wherein the elements which configure the plurality of elements which configure the closely spaced apertures or slits are not closed (FIGS.  3 - 14 ).  
     
     
         7 . A single unit direct transfer mascara applicator/container which permits eyelashes to be dipped directly into a mascara containing reservoir (FIGS.  1 - 11 ), which is an integral part the applicator, thus loading eyelashes with mascara, and which then separates lashes using a plurality elements (FIGS.  1 - 13 ) which configure closely spaced apertures or slits (FIGS.  1 - 12 ) and which is manufactured as a single injection-molded article.  
     
     
         8 . A method for applying mascara to eyelashes using a single unit direct transfer mascara/containing which permits the eyelashes dipped directly into a mascara containing reservoir (FIGS.  1 - 11 ), which is an integral applicator, thus loading eyelashes with mascara and which the separates lashes using a plurality of elements (FIGS.  1 - 13 ) which configures closely spaced apertures or slits (FIGS.  1 - 12 ).