Cosmetic implement with movable applicator

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2016128457-A1
Application number	US-201414536254-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Nov 7, 2014
Priority date	Nov 7, 2014
Publication date	May 12, 2016
Grant date	—

Abstract

Implements may include a movable applicator to manipulate an application surface to different angles for a more ergonomic application of cosmetics. An example cosmetic implement comprises a handle coupled to an applicator via a swivel connector. In some examples, when the movable ferrule is in a first position the applicator may be used in a traditional manner; however, when the ferrule is placed in a second position the applicator may be tilted at an angle, for a more efficient application of product to certain areas of the face, neck, head, or body of a person.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . A brush comprising:
a handle having a first end and a second end; a swivel connector having a ball and shaft, wherein the ball is seated in the first end of the handle and the shaft extends away from the first end of the handle; a ferrule coupled to the first end of the handle, wherein the ferrule secures the swivel connector within the first end of the handle and the shaft protrudes through a cutout in the ferrule; and an applicator coupled to the shaft, the applicator being movable within the confines of the cutout in the ferrule.

2 . The brush as claim 1 recites, further comprising a friction material on the ball of the swivel connector, the friction material configured to increase friction between the ball and the ferrule.

3 . The brush as claim 2 recites, wherein the friction material comprises at least one of:
a rubber;
a polyurethane;
a silicone;
a polypropelene;
a polyethylene; or
a nylon.

4 . The brush as claim 1 recites, wherein the applicator further comprises an application surface, the application surface comprising a plurality of bristles configured in at least one of:
a fan shape;
a rectangular shape;
a triangular shape; or
a dome shape.

5 . The brush as claim 1 recites, wherein the applicator is further movable in a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation about its axis.

6 . The brush as claim 1 recites, wherein the applicator further comprises an application surface, the application surface comprising a sponge.

7 . The brush as claim 1 recites, wherein the applicator is removable.

8 . The brush as claim 1 recites, wherein the ferrule is substantially flat at the first end of the handle, and the cutout in the ferrule further comprises a detent, the detent being perpendicular to the substantially flat ferrule and sized to hold the shaft of the swivel connector.

9 . A cosmetic implement comprising:
a handle; a ferrule coupled to the handle, the ferrule comprising a cutout with a first substantially circular section on a top side of the ferrule and a second substantially circular section on a lateral side of the ferrule, the first and second substantially circular sections being connected; a swivel connector, the swivel connector housed inside the ferrule and the swivel connector comprising:
a ball configured to move within the ferrule; and
a shaft coupled to the ball, the shaft being distal to the handle; and
an applicator coupled to the shaft of the swivel connector, the applicator comprising an application surface distal to the handle, wherein the applicator is movable:
about a plane defined by the first substantially circular section of the cutout; and
into a position substantially perpendicular to the handle defined by the second substantially circular section of the cutout;

10 . The cosmetic implement as claim 9 recites, further comprising a snap-fit connector between the first substantially circular section and the second substantially circular section, the snap-fit connector configured to secure the shaft at a 90 degree angle from the handle.

11 . The cosmetic implement as claim 9 recites, further comprising a friction material on the ball of the swivel connector, the friction material configured to increase friction between the ball and the ferrule and comprising at least one of:
a rubber;
a polyurethane;
a silicone;
a polypropelene;
a polyethylene; or
a nylon.

12 . The cosmetic implement as claim 9 recites, wherein the application surface is comprised of a plurality of bristles, the plurality of bristles configured in at least one of:
a fan shape;
a rectangular shape;
a triangular shape; or
a dome shape.

13 . The brush as claim 9 recites, wherein the applicator is further movable in a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation about its axis.

14 . The cosmetic implement as claim 9 recites, the applicator being removable and replaceable.

15 . A cosmetic implement comprising:
a handle; a ferrule coupled to the handle, the ferrule comprising a multi-pronged cutout with at least a first track having a first end and a second end, a second track having a first end and a second end, and a third track having a first end and a second, each of the first, second, and third tracks sharing a first end at a center of the ferrule; a swivel connector, the swivel connector housed inside the ferrule and the swivel connector comprising:
a ball configured to move within the ferrule; and
a shaft coupled to the ball, the shaft being distal to the handle; and
an applicator coupled to the shaft of the swivel connector, the applicator comprising an application surface distal to the handle, wherein the applicator is movable between:
a first position at the first end of the first, second, and third tracks;
a second position at the second end of the first track;
a third position at the second end of the second track; and
a fourth position at the second end of the third track, wherein applicator is oriented at different angles relative to the handle at each of the first, second, third, and fourth positions.

16 . The cosmetic implement as claim 15 recites, further comprising:
a first detent at the second end of the first track;
a second detent at the second end of the second track; and
a third detent at the second end of the third track, wherein the first, second and third detents are configured to secure the shaft in the first, second, and third positions respectively.

17 . The cosmetic implement as claim 15 recites, further comprising a friction material on the ball of the swivel connector, the friction material configured to increase friction between the ball and the ferrule.

18 . The brush as claim 15 recites, wherein the applicator is further movable in a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation about its axis.

19 . The cosmetic implement as claim 15 recites, wherein the application surface is comprised of a plurality of bristles, the plurality of bristles configured in at least one of:
a fan shape;
a rectangular shape;
a triangular shape; or
a dome shape.

20 . The cosmetic implement as claim 15 recites, wherein the applicator is removable and replaceable.

Assignees

• Hct Group Holdings Ltd

Inventors

• Lim Cindy Sean Yuei
• Wong Michelle
• Washington Kamaal

Classifications

• A46B7/04 Primary

  interchangeably {removable bristle carriers} · CPC title

• A45D40/262

  using a brush or the like · CPC title

• A46B5/0033 Primary

  bending or stretching or collapsing (A46B7/023 takes precedence) · CPC title

• A46B9/021

  arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow · CPC title

• A46B5/0087

  Mechanical joint featuring a ball and socket · CPC title