# US 11,076,682 B2 · Cosmetic application wand > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,076,682 B2 - Document ID: US11076682B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/270,250 - Filed: 2019-02-07 - Published: 2019-08-08 - Granted: 2021-08-03 - Earliest claimed: 2018-02-08 - Assignees: Guide Beauty LLC - Applicants: Guide Beauty LLC - Inventors: Terri Silverberg - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11076682B2 ## CPC - A45D 40/28: Appliances specially adapted for spreading already applied paint - A45D 34/045: {connected to the cap of the container} - A45D 40/262: {using a brush or the like} - A45D 40/265: {connected to the cap of the container} - A46B 5/02: specially shaped for holding by the hand - A46B 2200/106: Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element - 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 - A46B: BRUSHES (handles not integral with brushware B25G) ## Abstract This invention relates to assemblies, components, and methods for application of cosmetic products. For example, a cosmetic applicator wand in the form of an elongated tool including a region for gripping by a user, an enlarged element optionally including a groove, where the wand can be coupled to an applicator. The assemblies are designed to be easy and comfortable to use. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cosmetic applicator wand in the form of an elongated tool comprising, a stem portion disposed between a first end and a second end of the elongated tool, the stem portion including a region configured to be gripped by a user, an applicator coupling element at the first end of the elongated tool, and an enlarged element disposed between the region configured to be gripped by the user and the applicator coupling element, wherein the enlarged element includes a groove, and an applicator configured for coupling to the coupling element, the applicator including an applicator tip, wherein the applicator tip is curved away from the primary axis of the applicator handle and the applicator tip includes a through hole. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator wand according to claim 1, wherein the region configured to be gripped by the user has a cross sectional shape of a circle, an oval, or an n-sided shape, where n is an integer between three and 10. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator wand according to claim 1, wherein the region configured to be gripped by the user is textured for secure gripping by the user. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator wand according to claim 1, wherein the stem is tapered, having a larger cross section area at a position proximate to the enlarged element and a smaller cross section area at a position distal from the enlarged element. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator wand according to claim 1, wherein the groove has an arcuate surface. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator wand according to claim 1, wherein the enlarged element has a diameter smaller than about 5 cm. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator wand according to claim 1, wherein the applicator coupling element is configured to removably couple with a handle of the applicator, wherein a primary axis of the elongated tool and a primary axis of the applicator handle are substantially parallel. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator wand according to claim 1, wherein the coupling element and applicator handle comprise a male and female coupling combination. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator as in claim 1, wherein the applicator consists of a silicone, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), and combinations thereof. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator as in claim 1, wherein the applicator tip comprises at least two working surfaces for applying a cosmetic formulation. ### Claim 11 An assembly for application of a cosmetic comprising, a cosmetic applicator wand in the form of an elongated tool and an applicator comprising an applicator shaft and an applicator tip, the applicator tip comprising an application surface for applying a cosmetic formulation to skin, wherein the applicator wand comprises, a stem portion disposed between a first end and a second end of the elongated tool, the stem portion including a region configured to be gripped by a user, an applicator coupling element at the first end of the elongated tool, and an enlarged element disposed between the region configured to be gripped by the user and the applicator coupling element, wherein the applicator shaft is coupled to the wand at the first end of the elongated tool using the applicator coupling element, wherein the enlarged element includes a groove, and wherein the applicator tip is curved away from the primary axis of the applicator handle and the applicator tip includes a through hole. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The assembly according to claim 11, further comprising a vessel configured as a reservoir for a cosmetic formulation and configured for sealing to the wand proximate to the first end of the elongated tool. ### Claim 13 A method for applying cosmetic formulation to a subject comprising: holding an assembly, the assembly comprising; a cosmetic applicator wand in the form of an elongated tool and an applicator comprising an applicator shaft and an applicator tip, the applicator tip comprising an application surface for applying a cosmetic formulation to skin, wherein the applicator wand comprises, a stem portion disposed between a first end and a second end of the elongated tool, the stem portion including a region configured to be gripped by a user, an applicator coupling element at the first end of the elongated tool, and an enlarged element disposed between the region configured to be gripped by the user and the applicator coupling element, wherein the applicator shaft is coupled to the wand at the first end of the elongated tool using the applicator coupling element, wherein the enlarged element includes a groove, and using the stem portion of the elongated element and contacting the application surface of the applicator to an eyelid or eyebrow of the subject, and grounding the enlarged element against the face of the subject. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein grounding comprises rolling or sliding the element against the face of the subject. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein holding the assembly includes resting a finger on the groove.