Cosmetic Applicator with Disparate Material Application Zones and Backwipe Return

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator with disparate material application zones and a backwipe return for permitting the achievement of multiple cosmetic material application effects with a single applicator and for permitting the return of backwiped cosmetic material to a cosmetic bottle. The applicator has a wire core formed from first and second wire segments twisted into a helical configuration to form a plurality of coils. A plurality of radially disposed bristles are retained by the wire core to form a brush head. Multiple distinct bristle zones of different bristle types exhibit distinct material application properties in a single cosmetic applicator. Backwiped cosmetic material can be returned to the cosmetic bottle by a sloped shoulder at a proximal end of an applicator rod in combination with a cosmetic material passageway in a sloped facing surface of a flexible inner ring of a wiper.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to cosmetic applicators. More particularly, disclosed herein is a cosmetic applicator with multiple distinct zones providing multiple, disparate performance characteristics in a single applicator and with a backwipe return arrangement.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Cosmetic dispensers for mascara and other liquid or pasty cosmetics commonly are founded on two pieces, a container and a cap. The container typically comprises a bottle with an open inner volume for retaining a volume of the cosmetic material. The cap normally has a rod or wand that projects distally therefrom. A brush or other structure capable of retrieving cosmetic from the open inner volume of the bottle and applying the cosmetic to a body surface is retained at the distal end of the wand for being dipped into the volume of cosmetic. When dipped in the cosmetic, the brush becomes loaded with the liquid or pasty material for permitting controlled ap...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]With a knowledge of the needs that have been left by the prior art, an object of embodiments of the present invention is to provide a ...

Problems solved by technology

Despite variations in the shape and material composition of the bristles, wire, and the contour of the brush, the cosmetic applicators of the prior art have been substantially limited in their adaptability to different materials and application goals.

Disadvantageously, purchasing multiple separate cosmetic applicators to achieve varied application goals is expensive.

Furthermore, storing and transporting a plurality of cosmetic applicators can be awkward and cumbersome.

Another recognized and long-standing problem with the use of cosmetic applicators is the phenomenon commonly referred to as backwipe.

Consequently, as the cosmetic brush is repeatedly removed and reinserted through the wiper, a reverse wiping action or backwip...

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