# US 8,783,989 B2 · Cosmetic applicator, in particular mascara applicator, and a cosmetic product > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,783,989 B2 - Document ID: US8783989B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/959,259 - Filed: 2010-12-02 - Published: 2011-06-09 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2010-12-02 - Assignees: GEKA GmbH - Applicants: Friedrich Weigel; Werner Fischer - Inventors: Friedrich Weigel; Werner Fischer - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8783989B2 ## CPC - A45D 40/265: {connected to the cap of the container} - A45D 40/24: Casings for two or more cosmetics - A46B 5/0033: {bending or stretching or collapsing (A46B7/023 takes precedence)} - A46B 5/0075: {being adjustable and stable during use} - A46B 5/0087: {Mechanical joint featuring a ball and socket} - A46B 2200/102: Brush specifically designed for massaging the skin or scalp (A46B2200/1026 takes 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 A cosmetic applicator, in particular a mascara applicator, having a first applicator region and at least one additional applicator region in which the applicator regions are connected to each other in movable fashion relative to each other by means of an articulation and/or the additional applicator region is connected to the first applicator region in a way that allows it to be slid in linear fashion relative to the first applicator region. A cosmetic product may also include the applicator. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cosmetic applicator, in particular a mascara applicator, comprising: a first applicator region and at least one additional applicator region, wherein the first applicator region and the at least one additional applicator region are connected to each other in a way that allows the at least one additional applicator region to be slid in linear fashion relative to the first applicator region; an applicator rod that is hollow and forms an applicator tube, wherein the applicator rod includes the first applicator region in the form of a grooved applicator; a push rod that is positioned in the applicator tube and driven by a rotary mechanism to which a grip end region of the push rod is connected, wherein the rotary mechanism has a rotating cap in a region of a grip that is connected to a housing sleeve in which the grip end region of the push rod is supported so that the push rod is able to slide back and forth relative to the applicator tube; and the grip end region of the push rod has a projection that protrudes through a slot in the housing sleeve and travels in an inner helical groove of a helical groove sleeve that is affixed to the grip so that it is possible by rotating the rotating cap to move the push rod relative to the applicator tube, in a linear fashion, while an end of the push rod oriented away from the grip supports said additional applicator region which includes a brush applicator that is inserted into the end of the push rod and that can be moved by the rotary mechanism, either into an extended position in which a circumference of the brush applicator is fully accessible or in a completely retracted position in which bristles forming the circumference of the brush applicator are covered by the applicator tube. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein the first applicator region is situated closer to the grip of the applicator and the at least one additional applicator region is situated at a distal end of the first applicator region away from the grip of the applicator, at least when the at least one additional applicator region is in an operating position. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The cosmetic applicator as recited in claim 2, wherein it is possible to retract or extend the distally outer additional applicator region into or out of a cavity in the distally inner first applicator region. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one additional applicator region is embodied as replaceable. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein the first applicator region and the at least one additional applicator region are of different applicator types. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The cosmetic applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein the first applicator region is rigid relative to its longitudinal axis and the at least one additional applicator region is elastically flexible relative to its longitudinal axis. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A cosmetic product, in particular a mascara cosmetic product comprising a cosmetic applicator as recited in claim 1.