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US 8,556,528 B2Granted
Applicator system with adjustable implement
AssigneeHCT Asia Ltd
InventorsNick Gardner, Adrian C. Apodaca, Armando Villarreal
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Abstract
An applicator system for applying a product to a surface includes an adjustable implement comprising an applicator that is selectively pivotable at least about ninety degrees. By virtue of having an applicator that is selectively pivotable ninety degrees, the adjustable implement is capable of applying various products in multiple positions.
Claims17
An applicator system for applying a product to a surface, the applicator system comprising:
- an adjustable implement comprising:
- a stem having a top end and a bottom end;
- an applicator pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the stem, the applicator comprising a living hinge for pivoting the applicator about a single pivot and being pivotable at least about 90 degrees;
- a cap securely disposed on the top end of the stem, the cap comprising:
- a gripping surface area;
- and
- an actuator for selectively pivoting the applicator;
- a linkage housed in the stem coupling the applicator to the actuator;
- and
- a receptacle assembly for receiving the adjustable applicator.
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An adjustable cosmetic implement comprising:
- a stem having a top end and a bottom end;
- a linkage housed in the stem;
- an applicator pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the stem, the applicator comprising a living hinge for pivoting the applicator about a single pivot;
- a cap configured to engage a receptacle, the cap securely disposed on a top end of the stem;
- a button comprising a portion of a surface area of the cap;
- and
- the linkage housed in the stem coupling the applicator and the button.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.