# US 2021/0274909 A1 · Cosmetic applicator > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0274909 A1 - Document ID: US20210274909A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/479,035 - Filed: 2018-02-21 - Published: 2021-09-09 - Earliest claimed: 2017-02-21 - Assignees: Coty Inc. - Applicants: Coty Inc. - Inventors: Lemis Tarajano; Paul Robert Scott - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210274909A1 ## CPC - A45D 34/043: {movable within the container} - A45D 40/262: {using a brush or the like} - A45D 34/042: {using a brush or the like} - A45D 40/264: {movable within the container} - A46B 9/021: {arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow} - A46B 11/001: {with integral reservoirs (A46B11/0003, A46B11/0006 take precedence)} - A46B 2200/1053: Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara - 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 Implementations described herein include an assembly for applying a beauty product to an integument. The assembly may include a handle portion and an applicator portion. The handle portion may be suitably dimensioned to permit the applicator to be held between the thumb and at least one finger on opposing faces thereof. The opposing faces may be of sufficient width relative to the thickness separating the faces to allow rotation of the handle when held between the thumb and fingers. The applicator portion includes at its distal end at least one transfer element comprising a textured surface for holding and transferring a charge of beauty product to an integument in contact therewith. The at least one transfer element may extend substantially across the width of the applicator portion and in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the handle. The longitudinal axis of the applicator portion may be oriented, or can be rotatable to be oriented, at an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An assembly for applying a beauty product to an integument, the assembly comprising: a handle portion suitably dimensioned to permit the applicator to be held between the thumb and at least one finger on opposing faces thereof; and an applicator portion having at least one transfer element disposed at a distal end portion of the applicator portion, the transfer element comprising a textured surface for holding and transferring a charge of beauty product to the integument in contact therewith, the at least one transfer element extending substantially across the width of the applicator portion and in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the handle, wherein the longitudinal axis of the applicator portion is oriented, or is rotatable to be oriented, at an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the opposing faces of the handle portion are of sufficient width relative to the thickness separating the opposing faces to allow rotation of the handle when held between the thumb and the at least one finger. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the handle portion is suitably dimensioned so as to position the free end of the handle substantially equidistant between the free end of the applicator portion and the end of the end of the applicator portion that is connected to the handle portion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the handle portion is suitably pliable so as to allow user adjustment of the dimensions of the handle portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one transfer element is included on at least one face of the applicator portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one textured surface is independently selected from the group consisting of bristles, projections, indentations, fins, tines, Velcro, teeth, grooves, sponges, and flocked surfaces. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the handle portion further comprises elevated features or cut-outs to increase friction between the handle portion and the thumb or fingers. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The assembly of claim 7, where the nature of the elevated features is customizable by the end user. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the applicator portion is rotatably adjustable with respect to the handle portion so as to adjust the obtuse angle between the free end of the applicator portion and the longitudinal axis of the handle portion. ### Claim 10 An assembly, comprising: cosmetic container comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and two side portions, where the container is configured with an aperture in at least one of the side portions; and an applicator engageable with the aperture of the cosmetic container, the applicator comprising: a handle portion suitably dimensioned to permit the applicator to be held between the thumb and fingers on opposing faces thereof; and an applicator portion having at least one transfer element disposed at a distal.end portion of the applicator portion, the at least one transfer element comprising a textured surface for holding and transferring a charge of beauty product to an integument contact therewith, the at least one transfer element extending substantially across the width of the applicator portion and in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the handle, wherein the longitudinal axis of the applicator portion is oriented, or is rotatable to be oriented, at an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The assembly of claim 10, wherein the opposing faces of the handle portion are of sufficient width relative to the thickness separating the faces to allow rotation of the handle when held between the thumb and the at least one finger. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The assembly of claim 10, wherein the cosmetic container further comprises an engaging element for reversibly engaging the applicator when at least a portion of the applicator is inserted into the aperture. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The assemblyof claim 12, wherein the engaging element is a friction fit element. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The assembly of claim 13, wherein the engaging element is suitably dimensioned so as to engage in a complementary manner with a curved cosmetic applicator. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The assembly of claim 12, wherein the engaging element is integral to the cosmetic container. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The assembly of claim 10, wherein the aperture mates with the applicator to create at least one of a substantially air tight seal and a substantially water tight seal.