US20040237989A1 - Wire core mascara brush - Google Patents

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US20040237989A1
US20040237989A1 US10/879,623 US87962304A US2004237989A1 US 20040237989 A1 US20040237989 A1 US 20040237989A1 US 87962304 A US87962304 A US 87962304A US 2004237989 A1 US2004237989 A1 US 2004237989A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A46B3/00Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
    • A46B3/18Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier the bristles being fixed on or between belts or wires
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara

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  • the present invention relates to a brush for applying cosmetic products, in particular, mascara, to eyelashes.
  • Twisted wire brushes for application of liquid-type cosmetics such as for application of mascara to the eyelashes, are well known in the art.
  • the brushes are designed to pick up and hold a supply of mascara from the cosmetic container, and then deliver the mascara to the eyelashes as the brush is combed through the lashes by the user.
  • Twisted wire brushes conventionally are manufactured by disposing a plurality of individual lengths of bristles transverse to and between substantially parallel, slightly spaced-apart thin metal wire lengths, such that the wire lengths generally bisect the filament lengths at their midpoints.
  • the parallel wire lengths comprise the two substantially equal leg lengths formed from bending a single length of wire into a U-shaped configuration. The wire lengths are then twisted together to form a helical core, causing the bristles disposed between the wires to be clamped therebetween at about their midpoints.
  • the segments of the bristles on either side of the clamped midpoint are caused to flare radially outward from the core and so form an elongate bristle brush portion of generally circular cross-section.
  • the bristles are usually comprised of nylon filaments.
  • the bristles serve the function of collecting mascara from a reservoir and holding the mascara until it is applied to the user's eyelashes.
  • the brush is typically affixed to a rod which is mounted to a cap or other closure for the cosmetic container.
  • Typical mascara brush designs use metal wire having a diameter of 0.024 inch to 0.028 inch. These wires, when twisted, provide a pitch of 0.100 inch to about 0.135 inch (e.g. a separation of 0.100 inch to about 0.135 inch per full 360° turn of a leg of the wire core).
  • the bristles used with these wire cores have ranged in size from very small diameter bristles, to standard diameter bristles in the range of 0.004 to 0.006 inch, to larger diameter bristles in the range of 0.008 to 0.013 inch.
  • a wiper assembly is provided at the mouth of the mascara container. The wiper removes mascara from the rod as the brush is withdrawn from the container. The wiper typically will wipe outer portions of the brush bristles, allowing mascara product to be carried out of the container in inner zones of the brush.
  • An improved mascara brush in accordance with the invention comprises a twisted wire core holding a plurality of radially extending bristles forming a brush at an end of the core.
  • the wire of the twisted wire core has a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch, and the twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.140 inch to about 0.250 inch.
  • the twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.200 inch.
  • the wire is preferably formed of brass, copper or stainless steel, or a plastic coated metal wire.
  • the invention further comprises the method of fabricating the brush.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a mascara brush in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of the twisted wire core showing the wire pitch.
  • a mascara applicator brush designated generally by reference numeral 10 .
  • the brush is intended for use in a typical mascara bottle (not shown) with an opening into which the brush 10 is inserted.
  • the brush 10 is comprised of a central twisted wire core 12 containing bristles 14 .
  • the core 12 is a twisted wire core typically made by forming a soft metal wire 16 into a “U” shape having segments 18 and 19 .
  • a plurality of bristles 14 are placed between the segments 18 and 19 of wire 16 .
  • the wire segments 18 and 19 are then twisted around each along a longitudinal axis to clamp bristles 14 at approximately a midpoints of the bristles 14 .
  • the bristle ends extend radially from the twisted wire core 12 .
  • Core 12 has a lower end 20 connected to a shaft, and an upper end 24 opposite the lower end 20 .
  • the lower end 20 of the core 12 is connected to a handle by way of the shaft, however, the lower end 20 of the core 12 could alternatively be attached to another structure such as a bottle cap.
  • the wire of the twisted wire core has a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch, and the twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.140 inch to about 0.250 inch, preferably about 0.150 to about 0.250 inch.
  • the pitch is shown at P in FIG. 2.
  • the pitch is the linear distance along the axis of twisted wire core from the center 30 of wire segment 18 to the center 32 of the wire segment 18 after it has twisted through 360 degrees. (Note that wire segment 19 appears between the centers 30 and 32 ).
  • the wire pitch of the wire core in the present invention is substantially larger than conventional mascara brushes, which have a typical pitch of 0.100 to 0.135.
  • the bristle density per turn may be selected from a range of between about 10-80 bristles per turn.
  • the preferred bristle density will be dependent on the bristle diameter, and, to a degree, on the hardness of the polymer used in making the bristles.
  • the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 10-18 bristles per turn, most preferably about 10-12 bristles per turn.
  • the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 12-25 bristles per turn, most preferably about 14-20 bristles per turn.
  • the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 15-40 bristles per turn, most preferably about 18-25 bristles per turn.
  • the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 20-45 bristles per turn, most preferably about 20-28 bristles per turn.
  • the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 22-60 bristles per turn, most preferably about 22-35 bristles per turn.
  • the bristle diameters have been referred to by size selected on 0.001 inch increments. This sizing has been selected for convenience to relate the specification and claims to the commercially used diameter designations. However it the present invention is applicable to any and all bristle diameters within the range of sizes between the 0.003 inch and 0.012 inch diameters described above, and for purposes of the interpretation of the specification and claims of this application, the bristle diameters given should be understood to encompass diameter sizes ⁇ 0.0005 inch from the upper or lower end of each range given.
  • the number of bristles per turn can be determined by several methods.
  • One method involves counting bristle ends in one 360 degree turn of the brush and dividing by two to arrive at a count of bristles per turn.
  • Another method involves counting the total number of 360 degree turns of the bristles of the brush along the length of the brush, then counting the total number of bristles, and diving the total bristle count by the total turn count, to determine an average of bristles per turn. It is contemplated that in a basic brush, there will be a substantially constant bristle density along the length of the brush, with a small variations depending on manufacturing precision. However, it is also possible that the bristle densities are an average bristle density, with greater variation in the bristle density between different zones (such as the ends versus the middle zones of the brush).
  • the wire is preferably formed of brass, copper or stainless steel, or a thermoplastic coated metal wire. These different materials behave differently when used in wire twisting machinery, and so particular preferred ranges can be determined by using the following guidelines.
  • thermoplastic coated metal wire is effective in the invention, as it provides a larger diameter wire, and thus a greater pitch, without significant difference in the force/torque needed to twist the wire, thus it can easily be adapted for use in typical wire twist machinery.
  • a stainless steel wire in the larger diameter will have a rather different behavior.
  • the thicker steel wire will be harder to twist, and thus this wire will have the highest pitch for a given set of twist machinery settings.
  • Brass or copper wires are softer and will have relatively lower pitches at the same settings.
  • the brush 10 can be trimmed to have any desired shape, for example, cylindrical, tapered, conical, curved, etc.; or if desired, the bristle ends may be processed by grinding, heating, or other techniques.
  • Bristles 14 are preferably made by cutting short segments from spools of filaments.
  • the filaments are preferably formed from nylon or polyester, or another suitable material.
  • the filaments will typically be circular solids in cross-section, but alternatively may have non-circular cross-sectional shapes, such as ovals, square, rectangular, or polygons (including hexagons); or the bristles may have voids therein, thus, the term “diameter” as used herein to refer to “bristle diameter” is intended to mean the maximum distance between any of the possible opposite positions on the outer surface of a bristle filament.
  • the bristle lengths may be slightly longer than is usual in conventional brush designs, but this is not a necessary requirement for effective use of the invention.
  • the steps of fabricating the mascara brush 10 in essence comprise placing bristle filaments in a U-shaped wire which has a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch and twisting the U-shaped wire to form a twisted wire core to a pitch of about 0.140 inch to about 0.250 inch.
  • the twisting forms a wire core with a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.200 inch.
  • the brush 10 when fabricated, is then assembled together with a rod.
  • the rod may have a diameter in the range of about 0.100 inch to 0.250 inch, more preferably about 0.125 inch to 0.175 inch. These rod diameters provide a sturdy rod that will not be prone to breakage or bending, or deformation through creep.
  • the larger diameter core of the brush prevents excessive loading of mascara product on the brush 10 that would occur with a smaller diameter wire core were matched with a rod of this size.

Abstract

An improved mascara brush comprises a twisted wire core holding a plurality of radially extending bristles forming a brush at an end of the core. The wire of the twisted wire core has a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch, and the twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.140 inch to about 0.250 inch. Preferably, the twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.200 inch. The bristle density of the bristles per turn of the wire core will vary according to the diameter of the bristles,; the full range of the bristle density is 10-80 bristles per turn.

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    PRIOR APPLICATIONS
  • This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/225,039 filed Aug. 21, 2002 in the name of Antonio Montoli and entitled “Wire Core Mascara Brush.”[0001]
  • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a brush for applying cosmetic products, in particular, mascara, to eyelashes. [0002]
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Twisted wire brushes for application of liquid-type cosmetics, such as for application of mascara to the eyelashes, are well known in the art. The brushes are designed to pick up and hold a supply of mascara from the cosmetic container, and then deliver the mascara to the eyelashes as the brush is combed through the lashes by the user. [0003]
  • Twisted wire brushes conventionally are manufactured by disposing a plurality of individual lengths of bristles transverse to and between substantially parallel, slightly spaced-apart thin metal wire lengths, such that the wire lengths generally bisect the filament lengths at their midpoints. Most typically, the parallel wire lengths comprise the two substantially equal leg lengths formed from bending a single length of wire into a U-shaped configuration. The wire lengths are then twisted together to form a helical core, causing the bristles disposed between the wires to be clamped therebetween at about their midpoints. In the twisting and clamping, the segments of the bristles on either side of the clamped midpoint are caused to flare radially outward from the core and so form an elongate bristle brush portion of generally circular cross-section. The bristles are usually comprised of nylon filaments. The bristles serve the function of collecting mascara from a reservoir and holding the mascara until it is applied to the user's eyelashes. The brush is typically affixed to a rod which is mounted to a cap or other closure for the cosmetic container. [0004]
  • Typical mascara brush designs use metal wire having a diameter of 0.024 inch to 0.028 inch. These wires, when twisted, provide a pitch of 0.100 inch to about 0.135 inch (e.g. a separation of 0.100 inch to about 0.135 inch per full 360° turn of a leg of the wire core). The bristles used with these wire cores have ranged in size from very small diameter bristles, to standard diameter bristles in the range of 0.004 to 0.006 inch, to larger diameter bristles in the range of 0.008 to 0.013 inch. [0005]
  • One issue that has arisen with these know brush designs is the diameter of the brush core limits the size of the rod to which the brush core can be mounted. In typical mascara packaging, a wiper assembly is provided at the mouth of the mascara container. The wiper removes mascara from the rod as the brush is withdrawn from the container. The wiper typically will wipe outer portions of the brush bristles, allowing mascara product to be carried out of the container in inner zones of the brush. [0006]
  • It is not possible to use a larger diameter rod with conventional brush assemblies without an excessive amount of product being left on the inner core of the brush when the brush is withdrawn from a product container. The typical upper limit to a rod diameter is 0.170 inch, and often it will be less. The typical mascara rod diameter is in the range of 0.145-0.160 inch. A larger diameter rod will require a wiper with a larger diameter aperture. The larger diameter aperture of the wiper will not wipe as much of the inner portions of the brush, leading to excessive loading of mascara product on the brush, with subsequent messy application of the product to the user's eyes. This limitation means that the rod cannot be made as sturdy as it could be, and prevents use of a design option that is desirable in some brush packaging designs, especially when used with high viscosity mascara products. [0007]
  • It would be desirable to provide an alternative mascara brush design permitting use of a larger diameter rod without the problems of insufficient wiping associated with conventional brushes. [0008]
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • It is an object of the invention to provide a mascara brush design allowing use of a large diameter rod without inferior wiping of the brush. [0009]
  • It is an object of the invention to provide a mascara brush design providing a good combing and lash separating effect without requiring use of larger diameter bristle filaments or low bristle counts. [0010]
  • It is an object of the invention to provide a mascara brush suited for use with bristle fibers with a diameter in a conventional range, but which provides good combing and lash separating effect. [0011]
  • It is an object of the invention to provide a mascara brush having conventional bristle densities for each turn of the bristle helix, but which provides good combing and lash separating effect. [0012]
  • An improved mascara brush in accordance with the invention comprises a twisted wire core holding a plurality of radially extending bristles forming a brush at an end of the core. The wire of the twisted wire core has a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch, and the twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.140 inch to about 0.250 inch. Preferably, the twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.200 inch. The wire is preferably formed of brass, copper or stainless steel, or a plastic coated metal wire. The invention further comprises the method of fabricating the brush.[0013]
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a mascara brush in accordance with the invention. [0014]
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of the twisted wire core showing the wire pitch.[0015]
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Referring now to FIG. 1, a mascara applicator brush, designated generally by [0016] reference numeral 10, is shown. The brush is intended for use in a typical mascara bottle (not shown) with an opening into which the brush 10 is inserted.
  • The [0017] brush 10 is comprised of a central twisted wire core 12 containing bristles 14. The core 12 is a twisted wire core typically made by forming a soft metal wire 16 into a “U” shape having segments 18 and 19. A plurality of bristles 14 are placed between the segments 18 and 19 of wire 16. The wire segments 18 and 19 are then twisted around each along a longitudinal axis to clamp bristles 14 at approximately a midpoints of the bristles 14. The bristle ends extend radially from the twisted wire core 12. Core 12 has a lower end 20 connected to a shaft, and an upper end 24 opposite the lower end 20. The lower end 20 of the core 12 is connected to a handle by way of the shaft, however, the lower end 20 of the core 12 could alternatively be attached to another structure such as a bottle cap.
  • The wire of the twisted wire core has a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch, and the twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.140 inch to about 0.250 inch, preferably about 0.150 to about 0.250 inch. The pitch is shown at P in FIG. 2. The pitch is the linear distance along the axis of twisted wire core from the [0018] center 30 of wire segment 18 to the center 32 of the wire segment 18 after it has twisted through 360 degrees. (Note that wire segment 19 appears between the centers 30 and 32). The wire pitch of the wire core in the present invention is substantially larger than conventional mascara brushes, which have a typical pitch of 0.100 to 0.135.
  • The bristle density per turn may be selected from a range of between about 10-80 bristles per turn. The preferred bristle density will be dependent on the bristle diameter, and, to a degree, on the hardness of the polymer used in making the bristles. [0019]
  • In one exemplary embodiment, using solid cylindrical bristles having a diameter of 0.011 inch to 0.012 inch, the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 10-18 bristles per turn, most preferably about 10-12 bristles per turn. [0020]
  • In another exemplary embodiment, using solid cylindrical bristles having a diameter of 0.009 to 0.010 inch, the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 12-25 bristles per turn, most preferably about 14-20 bristles per turn. [0021]
  • In another exemplary embodiment, using solid cylindrical bristles having a diameter of 0.007 to 0.008 inch, the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 15-40 bristles per turn, most preferably about 18-25 bristles per turn. [0022]
  • In another exemplary embodiment, using solid cylindrical bristles having a diameter of 0.005 to 0.006 inch, the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 20-45 bristles per turn, most preferably about 20-28 bristles per turn. [0023]
  • In yet another embodiment, using solid cylindrical bristles having a diameter of 0.003 to 0.004 inch, the bristle density will preferably be in the range of 22-60 bristles per turn, most preferably about 22-35 bristles per turn. [0024]
  • In the foregoing examples, the bristle diameters have been referred to by size selected on 0.001 inch increments. This sizing has been selected for convenience to relate the specification and claims to the commercially used diameter designations. However it the present invention is applicable to any and all bristle diameters within the range of sizes between the 0.003 inch and 0.012 inch diameters described above, and for purposes of the interpretation of the specification and claims of this application, the bristle diameters given should be understood to encompass diameter sizes ±0.0005 inch from the upper or lower end of each range given. [0025]
  • The number of bristles per turn can be determined by several methods. One method involves counting bristle ends in one 360 degree turn of the brush and dividing by two to arrive at a count of bristles per turn. Another method involves counting the total number of 360 degree turns of the bristles of the brush along the length of the brush, then counting the total number of bristles, and diving the total bristle count by the total turn count, to determine an average of bristles per turn. It is contemplated that in a basic brush, there will be a substantially constant bristle density along the length of the brush, with a small variations depending on manufacturing precision. However, it is also possible that the bristle densities are an average bristle density, with greater variation in the bristle density between different zones (such as the ends versus the middle zones of the brush). [0026]
  • The wire is preferably formed of brass, copper or stainless steel, or a thermoplastic coated metal wire. These different materials behave differently when used in wire twisting machinery, and so particular preferred ranges can be determined by using the following guidelines. [0027]
  • A thermoplastic coated metal wire is effective in the invention, as it provides a larger diameter wire, and thus a greater pitch, without significant difference in the force/torque needed to twist the wire, thus it can easily be adapted for use in typical wire twist machinery. [0028]
  • A stainless steel wire in the larger diameter will have a rather different behavior. The thicker steel wire will be harder to twist, and thus this wire will have the highest pitch for a given set of twist machinery settings. Brass or copper wires are softer and will have relatively lower pitches at the same settings. [0029]
  • It is also possible to increase the pitch by providing tension to the wire ends during the twisting step. This tension will stretch the wires and increase the wire pitch. [0030]
  • After the [0031] bristles 14 are mounted to the wire core 12 the brush 10 can be trimmed to have any desired shape, for example, cylindrical, tapered, conical, curved, etc.; or if desired, the bristle ends may be processed by grinding, heating, or other techniques.
  • [0032] Bristles 14 are preferably made by cutting short segments from spools of filaments. The filaments are preferably formed from nylon or polyester, or another suitable material. The filaments will typically be circular solids in cross-section, but alternatively may have non-circular cross-sectional shapes, such as ovals, square, rectangular, or polygons (including hexagons); or the bristles may have voids therein, thus, the term “diameter” as used herein to refer to “bristle diameter” is intended to mean the maximum distance between any of the possible opposite positions on the outer surface of a bristle filament. The bristle lengths may be slightly longer than is usual in conventional brush designs, but this is not a necessary requirement for effective use of the invention.
  • The steps of fabricating the [0033] mascara brush 10, in essence comprise placing bristle filaments in a U-shaped wire which has a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch and twisting the U-shaped wire to form a twisted wire core to a pitch of about 0.140 inch to about 0.250 inch. In the preferred embodiment, the twisting forms a wire core with a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.200 inch.
  • The [0034] brush 10, when fabricated, is then assembled together with a rod. The rod may have a diameter in the range of about 0.100 inch to 0.250 inch, more preferably about 0.125 inch to 0.175 inch. These rod diameters provide a sturdy rod that will not be prone to breakage or bending, or deformation through creep. The larger diameter core of the brush prevents excessive loading of mascara product on the brush 10 that would occur with a smaller diameter wire core were matched with a rod of this size.
  • While the invention has been described and illustrated as embodied in preferred forms of construction, it will be understood that various modifications may be made in the structure and arrangement of the parts without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention recited in the following claims. [0035]

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What is claimed is:
1. A brush for applying mascara to eyelashes, comprising:
a twisted wire core holding a plurality of radially extending bristles to form a brush at an end of the core, said twisted wire core being formed of a wire having a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch and a pitch of about 0.140 inch to about 0.200 inch, said bristles being positioned in said twisted wire core at a bristle density of about 10-80 bristles per turn.
2. A brush in accordance with claim 1, wherein said wire is formed of brass, copper or stainless steel.
3. A brush in accordance with claim 1, wherein said wire is formed of plastic coated metal wire.
4. A brush for applying mascara to eyelashes, comprising:
a twisted wire core holding a plurality of radially extending bristles to form a brush at an end of the core, said twisted wire core being formed of a wire having a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch and a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.250 inch, said bristles being positioned in said twisted wire core at a bristle density of about 10-80 bristles per turn.
5. A brush in accordance with claim 4, wherein said twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.200 inch
6. A brush in accordance with claim 4, wherein said wire is formed of brass, copper or stainless steel.
7. A brush in accordance with claim 4, wherein said wire is formed of plastic coated metal wire.
8. A brush in accordance with claim 4, wherein said bristles having a diameter of 0.011 inch to 0.012 inch, and the brush has a bristle density in the range of 10-18 bristles per turn.
9. A brush in accordance with claim 8, wherein said brush has a bristle density in the range of 10-12 bristles per turn.
10. A brush in accordance with claim 4, wherein said bristles having a diameter of 0.009 inch to 0.010 inch, and the brush has a bristle density in the range of 12-25 bristles per turn.
11. A brush in accordance with claim 10, wherein said brush has a bristle density in the range of 14-20 bristles per turn.
12. A brush in accordance with claim 4, wherein said bristles having a diameter of 0.007 inch to 0.008 inch, and the brush has a bristle density in the range of 15-40 bristles per turn.
13. A brush in accordance with claim 12, wherein said brush has a bristle density in the range of 18-25 bristles per turn.
14. A brush in accordance with claim 4, wherein said bristles having a diameter of 0.005 inch to 0.006 inch, and the brush has a bristle density in the range of 20-45 bristles per turn.
15. A brush in accordance with claim 14, wherein said brush has a bristle density in the range of 20-28 bristles per turn.
16. A brush in accordance with claim 4, wherein said bristles having a diameter of 0.003 inch to 0.004 inch, and the brush has a bristle density in the range of 22-60 bristles per turn.
17. A brush in accordance with claim 16, wherein said brush has a bristle density in the range of 22-35 bristles per turn.
18. A method of fabricating a mascara brush, comprising the steps of:
placing bristle filaments in a U-shaped wire, said wire having a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch, said bristles being positioned in said twisted wire core at a bristle density of about 10-60 bristles per turn;
twisting said U-shaped wire to form a twisted wire core to a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.250 inch.
19. A method in accordance with claim 18, wherein said twisted wire core has a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.200 inch
20. A brush for applying mascara to eyelashes, comprising:
a twisted wire core holding a plurality of radially extending bristles to form a brush at an end of the core, said twisted wire core being formed of a wire having a diameter of about 0.028 inch to about 0.040 inch and a pitch of about 0.150 inch to about 0.200 inch, said bristles being positioned in said twisted wire core at a bristle density of about 10-60 bristles per turn;
a rod having a diameter of about 0.100 inch to 0.250 inch, said twisted wire core being mounted to said rod.
21. A brush in accordance with claim 20, wherein said rod has a diameter of about 0.125 inch to 0.175 inch.
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