US 4,887,622 Β· Granted 1989-12-19

Brush for the application of mascara to the eyelashes

A brush, allowing a rapid and even application of mascara, as well as a proper separation of the lashes, comprises a central core 202 formed from a metallic twisted wire holding a helical array of radial bristles 203 disposed in a regular manner. The bristles 203 have a diameter of from 0.10 to 0.25 mm and the number of bristles 203, per turn is from approximately 10 to 40. The bristles, 203a of the free end of the brush 201 can be more densely arranged for making-up the lashes of the lower eyelid.

Patent details

Publication number
US 4,887,622
Filing date
1987-11-30
Grant date
1989-12-19
Assignee
L'oreal
Inventor(s)
GUERET; JEAN-LOUIS
CPC class
A46D1/0238

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