Patent ID: 6408857
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: A45D,A46B

Abstract:
A comb insert for a cosmetic brush having a core formed from a pair of intertwisted wire segments, a first length of the core comprising a brush portion defined by a plurality of bristles secured between the pair of intertwisted wire segments, and a second length of core forming a closed loop at least part of which includes the brush portion, the comb insert comprising:a base having opposite face surfaces connected by a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall defining a perimeter; a plurality of teeth extending from at least one of the face surfaces; and means on the base for securing the base to the loop, the means having at least two clearances each positioned opposite the other about the perimeter, each opening outwardly relative to the perimeter and dimensioned to receive an inwardly directed part of the cross section of the second length of the core forming the loop, each clearance spaced from the other to receive the respective inwardly directed part of the cross section in interference fit.