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| 20080196735 | Cosmetic Applicator with Torque Limiter - A cosmetic applicator includes a handle, a drive coupled to the handle, an applicator head coupled to the drive, and a torque limiter. The torque limiter includes a magnetic coupling, the magnetic coupling being coupled to 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. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080196736 | Cosmetic Applicator with Torque Limiter - A cosmetic applicator includes a handle, a drive coupled to the handle, an applicator head coupled to the drive, and a torque limiter. The torque limiter includes a fluidic or viscous coupling, the fluidic or viscous coupling being coupled to 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. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090071499 | APPLICATOR WITH HELICAL APPLICATOR SURFACE - An applicator includes a handle and an applicator head coupled to the handle. The applicator head includes at least one helical applicator surface, the at least one helical applicator surface disposed about a hollow space, and a plurality of projections attached only to a section of the at least one helical applicator surface facing the hollow space. The plurality of projections depend into the hollow space. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090071500 | APPLICATOR SYSTEM WITH HELICAL APPLICATOR SURFACE AND SOURCE - An applicator system includes a handle and an applicator head coupled to the handle, the applicator head including at least one helical applicator surface, the at least one helical applicator surface disposed about a space. The applicator system also includes a source of product disposed axially within the at least one helical applicator surface. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090154985 | CONTROL SURFACES FOR APPLICATOR WITH MOVEABLE APPLICATOR HEAD - The present invention is directed to a cosmetic applicator comprising a handle having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the handle comprises a drive; an applicator head operatively associated with the drive to move at least part of the applicator head relative to the handle; and a control surface disposed at the proximal end of the handle and operatively associated with the drive. The control surface may be rotatable about a control surface axis through a plurality of positions and the control surface axis may be aligned with the longitudinal axis of the handle. The control surface may be moveable through a plurality of positions. The applicator may comprise an additional control surface, such as a second control surface or temporary control surface, which may be operated independently or in combination with the first control surface. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100000566 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle, a boss coupled to the handle, and a stem defining a longitudinal stem axis and having a first end coupled to the handle and a second end, wherein the stem first end comprises a stem extension defining a socket sized to rotatably engage the boss. The apparatus further comprises an applicator head coupled to the stem. An actuator is operatively coupled to the applicator head for moving the applicator head in a vibrational motion. The actuator comprises an electric motor having a rotating motor shaft and an eccentric weight coupled to the motor shaft. Rotation of the eccentric weight generates a vibratory force. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100089414 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, comprises a handle, a stem defining a longitudinal stem axis and having a first end coupled to the handle and a second end, an applicator head coupled to the stem second end and supported for movement relative to the handle, an actuator operatively coupled to the applicator head for moving the applicator head, and a container comprising a cosmetic composition. The container may be keyed to the applicator such that the actuator powers the applicator only when that particular container is used. The applicator head and/or stem may be removable from the handle and wherein at least one of the applicator head, stem, and handle may comprise a locking mechanism. The applicator may comprise a rigid sleeve extending around at least a portion of the stem. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100224205 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An apparatus for modifying a keratinous surface having an applicator, a first modification agent; a sensor; and a CPU. The sensor reads the properties of a small portion of the keratinous surface, the readings are transmitted to the CPU, and the CPU compares the readings to a predetermined baseline value. The CPU then calculates the variance between the reading and the baseline value. When that variance exceeds a predetermined threshold the CPU sends a signal to the applicator which is activated to apply a portion of the first modification composition to the same portion of the keratinous surface that had the reading with a variance above the threshold value. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100224209 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An apparatus for modifying a keratinous surface that has an applicator which includes a motor and an applicator opening which is in fluid communication with a first modification composition. The applicator also includes a sensor and a CPU. The sensor reads the properties of a small portion of the keratinous surface, the readings are transmitted to the CPU, the CPU analyzes the sensor reading of the keratinous surface. The CPU sends a signal to the applicator to treat or not to treat the analyzed surface, and if the CPU sends a signal to the applicator to treat the surface, the motor is activated to move the stylus to the keratinous surface to apply a portion of the first modification composition to the same portion of the keratinous surface that was read by the sensor. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100224210 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An apparatus for modifying a keratinous surface that has a rotatable applicator that is in fluid communication with a first modification composition. The apparatus also has a sensor and a CPU. The sensor is positioned forward of the applicator head such that as the head rolls across the keratinous surface the sensor reads the portion of the keratinous surface in front of the rolling head. The sensor readings are transmitted to the CPU, the CPU analyzes the sensor readings of the keratinous surface, and the CPU sends a signal to the applicator head to treat or not to treat the analyzed surface. When the CPU sends a signal to the applicator to treat the surface, a small portion of the first modification composition is applied to the head such that when the head rolls over the keratinous surface the first modification composition contacts the area of the keratinous surface that needs treatment. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100224211 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An apparatus for modifying a keratinous surface that has an applicator that with a motor, and at least one protrusion The applicator further has a ribbon with a first and second side, the first side being adjacent the protrusion and a first modification composition on the second side of the ribbon. Further there is a sensor and a CPU. The sensor reads the properties of a small portion of the keratinous surface, the readings are transmitted to the CPU. If the CPU sends a signal to the applicator to treat the surface, the motor is activated to move the applicator to the keratinous surface such that the ribbon contacts the keratinous surface near the protrusion to apply a portion of the first modification composition to the keratinous surface that was read by the sensor. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100269846 | Cosmetic Applicator - An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle, a stem, and an applicator head coupled to the stem and supported for rotation relative to the handle. An actuator moves the applicator head in a rotational oscillating motion, in which the applicator head automatically rotates in both a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction in response to operation of the actuator. Additionally or alternatively, the actuator may also radially translate the applicator head, move the applicator head through an angle of rotation less than 360 degrees, and vary the rotational speed of the applicator head. The applicator head may include protrusions that are spaced to define gaps during rotation, thereby to promote coverage and separation of eyelashes. | 10-28-2010 |
