# US 11,076,674 B2 · Cosmetic applicator > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,076,674 B2 - Document ID: US11076674B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/693,312 - Filed: 2017-08-31 - Published: 2019-02-28 - Granted: 2021-08-03 - Earliest claimed: 2017-08-31 - Assignees: L'oreal - Applicants: L'Oreal - Inventors: Noémie Chaillet-Piquand; Maud Jullien; Lemis Tarajano - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11076674B2 ## CPC - A45D 33/34: Powder-puffs, e.g. with installed container - A45D 34/04: Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball - A45D 40/26: Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball - A45D 2200/1018: comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means - A45D 2200/1063: Removing cosmetic substances, e.g. make-up - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING ## Abstract In one aspect, a cosmetic applicator includes a core having at least one interior compartment that is configured to be pressurized. In another aspect, a cosmetic applicator includes a first core having at least a first interior compartment that is configured to be pressurized, and a cover removably securable on the first core. In another aspect, a cover is for a cosmetic applicator having a first core with at least a first interior compartment that is configured to be pressurized. In another aspect, a cover for a first cosmetic applicator is at least one of removable, washable, and disposable. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cosmetic applicator comprising: a core defined by a pressurizable body being made from a deformable material and having at least one interior compartment that is configured to be pressurized, the pressurizable body having at least first and second soft edges defined between the first and second opposing sides such that the pressurizable body has an overall pillow shape, wherein each of the first and second opposing sides are generally convex in shape and taper toward at least one corner; and a cover removably securable on the core, wherein the cover includes an elastic opening configured such that the core can be passed through the elastic opening and received within the cover. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein the pressurizable body has at least first, second, and third corners. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein the pressurizable body includes at least one opening configured to selectively allow at least one of a gas, liquid, and a fluid to flow into and out of the at least one interior compartment. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein at least one of the core and the cover includes at least one textured surface. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein at least one of the core and the cover includes at least a first area made from a first material and second area made from a second material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein at least one of the core and the cover is comprised at least in part of at least one of a hydrophilic material and a hydrophobic material. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The cosmetic applicator of claim 6, wherein the hydrophilic material is chosen from a group consisting of polyvinylpyrolidone (PVP), polyurethanes, polyacrylic acid (PAA), polyethylene oxide (PEO), polysaccharides, and any combination thereof. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The cosmetic applicator of claim 6, wherein the hydrophobic material is chosen from a group consisting of manganese oxide polystyrene (MnO2/PS) nano-composite, zinc oxide polystyrene (ZnO/PS) nano-composite, precipitated calcium carbonate[3], carbon nano-tube structures, silica nano-coating, and any combination thereof. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The cosmetic applicator of claim 6, wherein the at least one of the core and the cover is treated with a plasma treatment. ### Claim 10 A cosmetic applicator comprising: a core defined by a pressurizable body being made from a deformable material and having at least one interior compartment that is configured to be pressurized, the pressurizable body having at least first and second soft edges defined between the first and second opposing sides such that the pressurizable body has an overall pillow shape, wherein each of the first and second opposing sides are generally convex in shape and taper toward at least one corner; and a cover securable on the core, wherein the cover includes an elastic opening configured such that the core can be passed through the elastic opening and received within the cover. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The cosmetic applicator of claim 10, wherein the pressurizable body has at least first, second, and third corners. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The cosmetic applicator of claim 10, wherein the pressurizable body includes at least one opening configured to selectively allow at least one of a gas, liquid, and a fluid to flow into and out of the at least one interior compartment. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The cosmetic applicator of claim 10, wherein at least one of the core and the cover is comprised at least in part of at least one of a hydrophilic material and a hydrophobic material. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The cosmetic applicator of claim 13, wherein the hydrophilic material is chosen from a group consisting of polyvinylpyrolidone (PVP), polyurethanes, polyacrylic acid (PAA), polyethylene oxide (PEO), polysaccharides, and any combination thereof. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The cosmetic applicator of claim 10, wherein at least one of the core and the cover includes at least one textured surface. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The cosmetic applicator of claim 10, wherein at least one of the core and the cover includes at least a first area made from a first material and second area made from a second material. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The cosmetic applicator of claim 10, wherein the cover includes at least one area of varying thickness.