Patent ID: 8257718
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing, using an apparatus, a plurality of cosmetic applicators each of which includes a material surface and cosmetic preparation which is carried by the material surface and which includes at least one cosmetic powder layer; the method comprising the steps of: providing the apparatus comprising: generating an electrical charge on the material surface; removing electrostatic charge from the cosmetics powder using the electrostatic control means; wherein the powder at least in part is retained on the cosmetic applicator material surface with the assistance of electrostatic attraction between said surface and said cosmetic preparation; controlling the electrostatics using ionised air, during the application of the cosmetic powder on said surface using the powder applicator head, on the cosmetic powder as the ionised air is blown onto the surface of the cosmetic applicator to form a predetermined pattern on the cosmetic applicator.