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Cosmetic applicator and method of making

  • US 9,301,589 B2
  • Filed: 07/31/2008
  • Issued: 04/05/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for making a cosmetic applicator, comprising the steps of:

  • providing a flexible paper consisting of a cellulosic material;

    screen printing a water miscible wetting agent directly onto the flexible paper to form a pre-wetted surface such that said wetting agent is absorbed into the flexible paper, and said wetting agent comprising a polyol having from 2 to 8 carbons and an agent to increase the viscosity of the wetting agent;

    providing a first cosmetic slurry in a first pattern on the pre-wetted cellulosic material surface;

    providing a second cosmetic slurry in a second pattern on the pre-wetted material surface, wherein the second pattern is adjacent the first pattern;

    wherein the steps comprise;

    allowing at least part of the wetting agent to become absorbed by the flexible paper;

    subsequently, screen printing the first cosmetic slurry in the first pattern to form a screen printed first cosmetic;

    evaporating at least part of the screen printed first cosmetic;

    subsequently, screen printing the second cosmetic slurry in the second pattern to form a screen printed second cosmetic;

    evaporating at least part of the screen printed second cosmetic; and

    providing a protective layer over the screen printed first and second cosmetics.

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