Enveloped Column Core Cosmetic Applicator

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator with a column core applicator tip for retaining and applying a volume of cosmetic material. The column core applicator tip can have a column shape with a substantially continuous, cylindrical outer surface, and cosmetic applicator material, which can comprise flocked bristles, is applied to envelop the column core applicator tip. A cosmetic product reception indentation, which could comprise a supplemental product tube with a body portion within the applicator tip or a distal end cup, is disposed in an end face of the column core applicator tip, and that end face can be disposed at a miter angle. The supplemental product tube can have a length of at least one-half of the length of the body portion of the column core applicator tip.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to cosmetic applicators. More particularly, disclosed and protected herein is a cosmetic applicator with a column core enveloped with applicator material, such as flocked applicator bristles, to permit the retention and application of makeup product in an efficient and advantageous manner.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Cosmetic applicators for mascara and other liquid or pasty cosmetics are commonly founded on two pieces, a container or bottle and a cap that retains a rod or wand for being dipped into a volume of cosmetic retained within the container. Cosmetic applicators have an applicator tip fixed to the distal end of the wand for dipping into the volume of cosmetic. The applicator tip can, for example, comprise a flocked member, a brush, or any other structure capable of retrieving cosmetic from the open inner volume of the bottle and applying the cosmetic to a body surface of a user, such as the user's lips,...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]An object of embodiments of the invention is to provide a cosmetic applicator that enables the achievement of a finished appearance expeditiously with as few introductions of the applicator tip into the mascara reservoir as possible.

[0008]A related object of embodiments of the invention is to provide a cosmetic applicator that enables the optimal application of makeup, such as to eyelashes, in an aesthetically pleasing and functionally advantageous manner.

Problems solved by technology

However, despite variations in the shape and material composition of the individual bristles, wire, and the contour of the applicator tip, the cosmetic applicators of the prior art have been inherently limited by their structures in their ability to retain and dispense cosmetic material.

Applicator tips typical of the prior art, particularly those with simple round cross sections, provide limited surface area for the retention of cosmetic material.

Moreover, many prior art cosmetic applicators do not provide a location or area in which larger volumes of cosmetic material can be retained within or on the applicator tip.

With limited surface area and no location or area for retaining larger volumes of cosmetic material, many prior art applicators are consequently unable to permit fewer insertions of the cosmetic applicator tip into the container.

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