Patent Document

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is based on provisional application serial number 61188656, filed on Aug. 12, 2008. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    This invention relates generally to the field of cosmetics and more specifically to a composition of matter comprising a semi-permanent mascara that is waterproof, will not run smudge or smear, and lasts 2 to 3 weeks; and the process to professionally apply the same. 
         [0003]    Mascara was invented many years ago, and throughout the years, different chemicals and additives have been created in an attempt to make the mascara more waterproof and smudgeproof. Currently this product application does not exist. Traditional mascara runs and smears. Mascara claiming to be waterproof only lasts 24 hours and can be removed with creams and oils. Tinting, coloring or dyeing the eyelashes with tints or dyes only adds pigment, not volume, texture or length. Tinting, coloring or dyeing the eyelashes is also not permitted in all states. Strip lashes are temporarily glued onto the skin and fall off easily and can not endure any water. Eyelash extensions use an adhesive to adhere one synthetic lash to the existing lash. Eyelash extensions are very costly and take 2 hours to apply. 
         [0004]    Cyanoacrylate was invented years ago and has many uses in the medical field. Recently, the specific pharmaceutical grade, black pigmented cyanoacrylate has been used to bond individual eyelash extensions to the eyelashes. However, the pigmented cyanoacrylate has not been used as a stand alone mascara coating application. 
         [0005]    Cry Baby Permanent Mascara&#39;s combination of microfiber powder polytetrafluoroethylene with the black pigmented cyanoacrylate creates a custom blend with a superior bond to the eyelash. When the coating mixture is applied to the eyelash like traditional mascara, it cures in 2 to 5 minutes, creating a 100% waterproof, smudge and smear proof eyelash coating lasting 2 to 3 weeks. 
         [0006]    Consumer mascara applications are not completely waterproof, nor are they completely smudge proof. Physical activities such as swimming or excessive exercise will cause the traditional mascara to run or smear. No other product exists that is completely waterproof and smudgeproof or that lasts 2 to 3 weeks. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    The primary object of the invention is to create a professionally applied semi-permanent mascara that will not run, smear, is 100% waterproof, is antimicrobial, and lasts 2 to 3 weeks. 
         [0008]    Another object of the invention is to create a method to professionally apply the semipermanent mascara. 
         [0009]    Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. 
         [0010]    In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a composition of matter comprising semi-permanent mascara encompassing a tinted type of pharmaceutical grade cyanoacrylate, mixed with a small amount of polytetrafluoroethene in microfiber powder form, and professionally applied to the eyelashes creating a semi-permanent mascara application that lasts 2 to 3 weeks. 
         [0011]    In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a process to professionally apply a composition of matter comprising semi-permanent mascara which is a tinted type of pharmaceutical grade cyanoacrylate, mixed with a small amount of polytetrafluoroethene in microfiber powder form, creating a semi-permanent mascara application that lasts 2 to 3 weeks. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0012]    The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention. 
           [0013]      FIG. 1  is a front view of the eye area with bottom eyelashes covered with gel pad. 
           [0014]      FIG. 2  is a front view of the eye area with bottom eyelashes not covered by gel pad. 
           [0015]      FIG. 3  is a top view of the applicator tools used in the invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 4  is a top view of tools and process to mix the adhesive to the dry powder microfibers. 
           [0017]      FIG. 5  is a top view of mixing the adhesive with the dry powder microfibers. 
           [0018]      FIG. 6  is a front view of the process to apply the product to top eyelashes. 
           [0019]      FIG. 7  is a front view of the process to apply the product to the bottom eyelashes. 
           [0020]      FIG. 8  is a front view of the process of precision application of the product to the top eyelashes. 
           [0021]      FIG. 9  is a front view of the process and tools used to remove the product from the eyelashes. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0022]    Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner. 
         [0023]    Cry Baby Permanent Mascara is a composition of matter comprising a material and a procedure in which you curl, and coat the eyelashes with waterproof, black pigmented, pharmaceutical grade adhesive coating (a special type of rubber toughened cyanoacrylate). It is mixed with a dry white microfiber powder which consists of an insoluble, irregular shaped polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibers CAS #9002-84-0. The procedure is to be performed by a certified salon professional. 
         [0024]    Referring to  FIGS. 1-8 , the professional first cleans the eye area  10  and places protective medical tape or gel eye pads  14  over the bottom lashes  13  to protect the bottom lash  13  and skin. Next the top lashes  12  are curled with an eyelash wand if necessary. 
         [0025]    On a glass slab  19 , the adhesive coating (black pigmented cyanoacrylate)  17  is mixed with the dry powder microfibers (PTFE)  18  to the correct consistency (thin to paste like) and is applied with a stainless-steel pick applicator  16  or mascara wand  15  to each individual eyelash  12 . It is applied by stroking lashes evenly from lash base  12   a  to tip  12   b  and dried with an electric air blower. You repeat until all eyelashes  12  on the top lid  11  are covered and fully dry. The bottom lashes  13  are then cleaned and separated. Medical tape or gel eye pads  14  are placed under the bottom eyelashes  13  to protect the skin. An electric air blower is held on the eye area  10  for client comfort. The bottom lashes  13  are then coated with the adhesive  17  and fiber  18  mixture and dried. 
         [0026]    This is a semi-permanent alternative to enhance the natural lash  12 ,  13  and keep the curl, like traditional mascara, yet it is waterproof, smear proof, and it will never run. An application can last 2-3 weeks or more. The coating can be professionally removed, or it will simply wear off in 2-3 weeks on it&#39;s own. Referring to  FIG. 9 , to remove the coating, the professional holds a non-woven 2×2 pad  20  under or behind the lashes  12 ,  13 . Using a micro brush  21  or foam shadow applicator  22 , the professional applies liquid remover by pressing lashes  12 ,  13  brushing on the remover to release the coating from the lashes  12 ,  13 . Continue until all coating is removed. Rinse lashes  12 ,  13  with warm water and cleanse. 
         [0027]    Client Analysis— 
         [0028]    A client with healthy skin and eye area  10 . 
         [0029]    Anyone with sensitive eyes or skin is not a good candidate. 
         [0030]    Materials— 
         [0031]    Eyelash curler 
         [0032]    Micro fibers (PTFE)  18   
         [0033]    Black cyanoacrylate  17   
         [0034]    Adhesive remover liquid/gel 
         [0035]    Primer (93% alcohol) 
         [0036]    Needle nose tweezers 
         [0037]    3M-medical tape/Gel eye pads  14   
         [0038]    Disposable setup tray 
         [0039]    Adhesive applicators/separator 
         [0040]    Stainless steel pick  16   
         [0041]    Mascara wand  15  (large, medium and mini) 
         [0042]    Micro brushes  21   
         [0043]    Non-woven 2×2 pads  20   
         [0044]    Foam shadow applicators  22   
         [0045]    Remover applicator brush/Ultra brush 
         [0046]    Electric air blower 
         [0047]    Procedure Application— 
         [0000]    1. Position client on facial bed or chair.
 
2. Clean eye and lash area.
 
3. Apply gel pads  14  or medical tapes to protect bottom lashes  13 .
 
4. Curl top lashes  12  with lash curler (if necessary).
 
5. Apply primer to the top eyelashes  12 .
 
6. Custom mix adhesive  17  and micro fibers (PTFE)  18  for individual client needs.
 
7. Separate top lashes  12  and apply adhesive to one top lash  12  at a time or traditionally with a mascara wand  15 .
 
8. Stroke adhesive fiber coating from base  12   a  to tip  12   b  and blow dry for 15 seconds.
 
9. Do not get adhesive coating on the skin or eyelid  11 .
 
10. Repeat until all top lashes  12  are covered and completely dry.
 
11. Remove bottom lash  13  protector  14 .
 
12. Replace a gel pad  14  or medical tapes under bottom eyelashes  13  to protect skin
 
13. Clean and prime bottom lashes  13 .
 
14. An electric air blower is used during bottom lash  13  application.
 
15. Have client hold electric air blower on the eye area  10  on bottom lashes  13 .
 
16. Keep air blowing on eye area  10  the entire application of bottom lashes  13  to insure client comfort.
 
17. Have client look up with eyes open and begin separating and coating bottom lashes  13 .
 
18. Allow client to blink as necessary.
 
19. Blow dry lashes  12 ,  13  thoroughly.
 
         [0048]    This procedure is for salon professionals only; they must be licensed and certified. The Cry Baby Permanent Mascara procedure should take 30 minutes. 
         [0049]    Currently this product application does not exist. Traditional mascara runs and smears and waterproof versions only last 24 hours and can be removed with creams and oils. Tinting, coloring or dyeing the eyelashes with hair color only adds pigment, not volume, texture or length, and it is not allowed in all US states. Strip lashes are temporarily glued onto the skin and fall off easily and cannot endure any water. Eyelash extensions use an adhesive to adhere one synthetic lash to the eyelash and it is very costly and takes 2 hours to apply. 
         [0050]    Cry Baby Permanent Mascara is mascara applied by a salon professional that must be trained and certified. It is the texture of traditional mascara but it adheres to the eyelashes and causes a 100% waterproof coating that colors, thickens, lengthens and strengthens the lashes. It allows flexibility with an opaque gloss finish. Once cured it will last 2-3 weeks or longer. There is not a product or application like it. This product application fills a niche. It has the highest performance as a waterproof eyelash coating. It is cost effective and time saving compared to other eyelash extension applications. It is anti-microbial and can wear off on its own without having to be removed at the salon. Once it starts to wear off, one can just start using regular mascara again, or it can be professionally removed and reapplied every 2 to 3 weeks. 
         [0051]    Product development— 
         [0052]    The adhesive coating or the powdered PTFE microfibers will be developed in different colors using FDA approved pigments for the eye area (i.e. brown, blue, hot pink and purple). Black and clear are the only colors currently available in the adhesive. The pigment will be unique to this procedure only. 
         [0053]    While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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