Adjustable cosmetics applicator

Abstract

An adjustable implement includes an adjustable applicator assembly comprising a variably adjustable applicator selectively pivotable at least about 90 degrees relative to a body or handle of the implement. By virtue of having a variably adjustable applicator, the adjustable implement is capable of applying a product at various different angles of orientation.

1 . An implement comprising:
 a body;   an adjustable applicator assembly coupled to the body, the adjustable applicator assembly comprising:
 a head having a top end and a bottom end; 
 an applicator coupled to the top end of the head, wherein the applicator comprises an eyeliner applicator, the eyeliner applicator comprising a soft brush; 
 a hinge linking a top end of the body to the bottom end of the head, the head being selectively pivotable about the hinge by at least about 90 degrees relative to the body; and 
 a rotational friction mechanism to hold the head in position relative to the body. 
   
     
     
         2 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the rotational friction mechanism comprises one of indentions or protrusions on the top end of the body and the other of indentions or protrusions on the bottom end of the head, the indentions or protrusions on the top end of the body configured to slidably mate with the other of indentions or protrusions on the bottom end of the head. 
     
     
         3 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the rotational friction mechanism comprises one of dimples or protrusions on the bottom end of the head and the other of dimples or protrusions on the top end of the body, the dimples or protrusions on the bottom end of the head configured to slidably mate with the other of dimples or protrusions on the top end of the body. 
     
     
         4 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the rotational friction mechanism is configured to maintain position of the applicator relative to the body when a force applied to the applicator is below an adjusting threshold, and to allow the applicator to pivot relative to the body in response to application of a force at or above the adjusting threshold. 
     
     
         5 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises plastic, wood, metal, ceramic, glass, fiberglass, carbon fiber, or a composite of any of the foregoing. 
     
     
         6 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the head comprises thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), rubber, or polypropylene or (PP). 
     
     
         7 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises metal or ceramic. 
     
     
         8 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the head comprises metal or ceramic. 
     
     
         9 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the rotational friction mechanism comprises one or more shapes on the bottom of the head configured to engage one or more complimentary shapes on the top of the body. 
     
     
         10 . An implement according to  claim 9 , wherein the one or more shapes on the bottom of the head comprises indents configured to receive and retain one or more protrusions of the one or more complimentary shapes on the top of the body. 
     
     
         11 . An implement according to  claim 9 , wherein the one or more complimentary shapes on the top of the body comprises one or more indents configured to receive and retain one or more protrusions of the one or more shapes on the bottom of the head. 
     
     
         12 . An implement according to  claim 9 , wherein the one or more shapes on the bottom of the head comprise indents, dimples, ribs, ridges, channels, depressions, protrusions, and/or grooves, and wherein the one or more complimentary shapes on the top of the body comprise indents, dimples, ribs, ridges, channels, depressions, protrusions, or grooves. 
     
     
         13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . An implement according to  claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism to lock the head in a position relative to the body. 
     
     
         15 . An implement according to  claim 1 , wherein the rotational friction mechanism comprises a surface having frictional characteristics greater than that of the body and the head, the surface comprising a frictional material. 
     
     
         16 . An adjustable implement comprising:
 a body having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end having a gripping surface area;   an applicator pivotally coupled to the top end of the body via a hinge, the applicator being pivotable at least about 90 degrees relative to the body and comprising a soft brush; and   the hinge including a rotational friction mechanism that maintains the applicator in a set position relative to the body by a restraining force that resists rotation of the applicator relative to the body.   
     
     
         17 . An adjustable implement according to  claim 16 , wherein the rotational friction mechanism comprises a first plurality of engagement surfaces on the top end of the body configured to engage with a second plurality of complimentary engagement surfaces on the applicator. 
     
     
         18 . An adjustable implement according to  claim 17 , wherein the first and second pluralities of engagement surfaces comprise indents, dimples, ribs, ridges, channels, depressions, protrusions, or grooves. 
     
     
         19 . An adjustable implement according to  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of engagement surfaces of the body are held in place relative to the engagement surfaces of the applicator by a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         20 . An adjustable implement according to  claim 19 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a spring loaded detent or spring loaded pin. 
     
     
         21 . (canceled) 
     
     
         22 . An implement according to  claim 15 , wherein the frictional material comprises rubber or silicone. 
     
     
         23 . An adjustable implement according to  claim 16 , wherein the body comprises a substantially square cross section.