Composition of Matter Comprising a Semi-Permanent MAscara and Process to Professionally Apply the Same

(19) United States US 201 l0048440Al (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2011/0048440 Al Green (43) Pub. Date: Mar. 3, 201 1 (54) COMPOSITION OF MATTER COMPRISING A Publication Classification SEMI-PERMANENT MASCARA AND (51) Int Cl PROCESS TO PROFESSIONALLY APPLY THE A45D 40/26 (2006.01) SAME A61K 8/81 (2006.01) A61Q 1/10 (2006.01) (76) Inventor: Jennifer Green, Pheenlxs AZ (US) (52) U.S. Cl. ...................................... .. 132/200; 424/707 (21) Appl. No.: 12/539,611 (57) ABSTRACT A composition of matter which includes a type of black (22) Filed; Aug_ 12, 2009 pigmented, phaimaceutical grade cyanoacrylate, mixed with Related U.S. Application Data (60) Provisional application No. 61/188,656, filed on Aug. 12, 2008. a small amount of irregular shaped, insoluble polytetrafluo- roethene in microfiber powder form, and then professionally applied to the eyelashes creating a semipermanent mascara application that is 100% waterproof, will not run, smear, or smudge, and lasts 2 to 3 weeks. Patent Application Publication Mar. 3, 2011 Sheet 1 of 6 US 2011/0048440 A1 A/'0 1’ I2. ["1 FIG. 1 FIG. 2 Patent Application Publication Mar. 3, 2011 Sheet 2 of 6 US 2011/0048440 A1 IS FIG. 3 Patent Application Publication Mar. 3, 2011 Sheet 3 of 6 US 2011/0048440 A1 FlG. 4 FIG. 5 Patent Application Publication Mar. 3, 2011 Sheet 4 of 6 US 2011/0048440 A1 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 Patent Application Publication Mar. 3, 2011 Sheet 5 of 6 US 2011/0048440 A1 FIG. 8 Patent Application Publication Mar. 3, 2011 Sheet 6 of 6 US 2011/0048440 A1 12b I23, FIG. 9 US 2011/0048440 A1 COMPOSITION OF MATTER COMPRISING A SEMI-PERMANENT MASCARA AND PROCESS TO PROFESSIONALLY APPLY THE SAME 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 cos- metics and more specifically to a composition of matter com- prising 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 through- out 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 pharmaceuti- cal grade, black pigmented cyanoacrylate has been used to bond individual eyelash extensions to the eyelashes. How- ever, the pigmented cyanoacrylate has not been used as a stand alone mascara coating application. [0005] Cry Baby Permanent Mascara’s combination of microfiber powder polytetrafluoroethylene with the black pigmented cyanoacrylate creates a custom blend with a supe- rior 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 inven- tion 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. Mar. 3, 2011 [0010] In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a composition of matter compris- ing 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 ofthe 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. There- fore, 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 pig- mented, 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 US 2011/0048440 A1 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 pig- mented 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 12a to tip 12b 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 altemative 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’s own. Referring to FIG. 9, to remove the coating, the professional holds a non-woven 2>X< * >X< *