# US 8,539,963 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 8,539,963 B2 - Document ID: US8539963B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/152,919 - Filed: 2011-06-03 - Published: 2011-12-08 - Granted: 2013-09-24 - Earliest claimed: 2010-06-04 - Assignees: Zen Design Solutions Limited - Applicants: Leo Clifford Pires; Roger Hwang; Rahul Bose; Manisha Kohli - Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires; Roger Hwang; Rahul Bose; Manisha Kohli - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8539963B2 ## CPC - A45D 40/265: {connected to the cap of the container} - A46B 3/005: {Bristle carriers and bristles moulded as a unit (A46B1/00 takes precedence)} - A46B 9/021: {arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow} - A46B 11/06: connected to supply pipe {or to other external supply means (A46B11/0003 and A46B11/0006 take precedence)} - A45D 34/045: {connected to the cap of the container} - 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 The present invention generally relates to a cosmetic applicator and in particular, relate to a cosmetic applicator comprising of at least two molded applicator parts that are interlinked such that a non-zero angle is formed at an interface of the at least two molded applicator parts with respect to a centerline of the applicator. The cosmetic applicator of present invention imitates the twirl of the wrist during application and thereby provides a better application. The cosmetic applicator of the present invention may be used for cosmetic and care applications such as mascara application, hair coloring, lip application, etc. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An applicator for applying product, said applicator comprising: a molded first applicator part having a first molded surface defined thereon; and a molded second applicator part coupled to the first applicator part to define at least a portion of an applicator tip, the second applicator part having a second molded surface defined thereon, the first molded surface and the second molded surface meeting an interface defined on an outer surface of the applicator tip, the interface having an orientation rotated about a center line extending axially through the applicator tip; and the first molded surface and the second molded surface are aligned such that the outer surface formed by the first molded surface and the second molded surface is smooth and contiguous across the interface; and wherein the first applicator part further comprises: a base body having a hollow cavity and at least one elongated window that exposes the hollow cavity through the first molded surface. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The applicator of claim 1, wherein the first and second applicator parts are comprised of different materials. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The applicator of claim 2, wherein the material comprising the first applicator part is softer than the material comprising the second applicator part. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The applicator of claim 2, wherein the material comprising the first and second applicator parts have a different property selected from the group consisting of color, magnetism, and temperature. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The applicator of claim 1, wherein a plurality of interfaces are defined between a plurality of applicator parts defining the applicator tip, the plurality of applicator parts including at least the first and second applicator parts, the interfaces having an orientation rotated about the center line extending axially through the applicator tip. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The applicator of claim 1, wherein the second applicator part further comprises: a base body disposed in the hollow cavity and having the second molded surface defined thereon, the second molded surface of the base body of the second applicator part extending through the window of the base body of the first applicator part. ### Claim 7 An applicator for applying product, said applicator comprising: a molded first applicator part having a first molded surface defined thereon; and a molded second applicator part coupled to the first applicator part to define at least a portion of an applicator tip, the second applicator part having a second molded surface defined thereon, the first molded surface and the second molded surface meeting an interface defined on an outer surface of the applicator tip, the interface having an orientation rotated about a center line extending axially through the applicator tip; and the first molded surface and the second molded surface are aligned such that the outer surface formed by the first molded surface and the second molded surface is smooth and contiguous across the interface; wherein the first applicator part further comprises: a base body having a hollow cavity having an orientation rotated about the center line extending axially through the applicator tip; and at least one elongated window that exposes the hollow cavity through the first molded surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The applicator of claim 7, wherein the second applicator part further comprises: a base body disposed in the cavity and having the second molded surface defined thereon, the second molded surface of the base body of the second applicator part extending through the window of the base body of the first applicator part such that the first and second molded surfaces align to form the interface. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The applicator of claim 7, wherein the at least one window comprises two elongated windows having a congruent helical orientation. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The applicator of claim 1 further comprising: at least one longitudinal row of first brushes extending from the first molded surface; and at least one longitudinal row of second brushes extending from the second molded surface. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The applicator of claim 10, wherein the rows of first and second rows brushes are rotated about the center line. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The applicator of claim 10, wherein the rows of first and second rows brushes each have a tine oriented on a common plane perpendicular to the center line. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The applicator of claim 1, wherein the first applicator part has a profile complimentarily to the second applicator part, wherein the second applicator part is interlocked within a cavity of the first applicator part.