Cosmetic applicator with torque limiter

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator includes a handle, a drive coupled to the handle, an applicator head coupled to the drive, and a torque limiter coupled to or within at least one of the drive and the applicator head such that the torque applied via the applicator head does not exceed a predetermined allowable torque.

Description

field of invention

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic applicator having a torque limiter, and in particular to an applicator having an applicator head having a function for applying a cosmetic product and a torque limiter for such an applicator. A rotary motion assembly that applies material such as mascara to keratinous fibers such as eyelashes. Background of the invention

[0002] Various types of cosmetic applicators are known in the art. For example, brushes or wands for applying mascara to eyelashes generally include an applicator head with a stem having a first end connected to a handle. The applicator head also includes one or more applicator elements connected to the second end of the stem. In use, the applicator element is loaded with mascara and applied to the eyelashes.

[0003] Conventional mascara brushes typically require manipulation of a handle or other member, and often require the brush to be repeatedly swiped over the lashes in order to...

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Embodiment Construction

[0067] The present disclosure details various torque limiters for use with cosmetic applicators having an applicator element that is movable, at least in some states, with at least one rotational motion component. in reference to Figures 1 to 27 While discussing various embodiments of torque limiters, additional disclosure is provided with reference to FIGS. The possible range of applicators used with the torque limiter.

[0068] definition

[0069] The term "cosmetic applicator" or "applicator" refers to a device, device or system used to apply a cosmetic material, such as mascara, to keratinous material, such as eyelashes.

[0070] The term "applicator element" refers to the structure by which a cosmetic material, such as mascara, is transferred to keratinous material, such as the eyelashes.

[0071] The term "applicator head" refers to one or more applicator elements and the structure supporting the applicator elements. According to certain embodiments, the applicato...

field of invention

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic applicator having a torque limiter, and in particular to an applicator having an applicator head having a function for applying a cosmetic product and a torque limiter for such an applicator. A rotary motion assembly that applies material such as mascara to keratinous fibers such as eyelashes. Background of the invention

[0002] Various types of cosmetic applicators are known in the art. For example, brushes or wands for applying mascara to eyelashes generally include an applicator head with a stem having a first end connected to a handle. The applicator head also includes one or more applicator elements connected to the second end of the stem. In use, the applicator element is loaded with mascara and applied to the eyelashes.

[0003] Conventional mascara brushes typically require manipulation of a handle or other member, and often require the brush to be repeatedly swiped over the lashes in order to...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0067] The present disclosure details various torque limiters for use with cosmetic applicators having an applicator element that is movable, at least in some states, with at least one rotational motion component. in reference to Figures 1 to 27 While discussing various embodiments of torque limiters, additional disclosure is provided with reference to FIGS. The possible range of applicators used with the torque limiter.

[0068] definition

[0069] The term "cosmetic applicator" or "applicator" refers to a device, device or system used to apply a cosmetic material, such as mascara, to keratinous material, such as eyelashes.

[0070] The term "applicator element" refers to the structure by which a cosmetic material, such as mascara, is transferred to keratinous material, such as the eyelashes.

[0071] The term "applicator head" refers to one or more applicator elements and the structure supporting the applicator elements. According to certain embodiments, the applicato...

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