Cosmetic Applicator

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator includes a tubular neck and hollow head, preferably constructed of an elastomeric material. By providing a hollow applicator made of the elastomeric material, flexibility is improved compared to existing applicators which use rigid materials for construction. A number of variations are possible beyond the basic construction; some variations include the use of curved faces, planar faces, or both for an applicator surface of the hollow head. Other variations include the addition of clamp-receiving grooves that make it easier for a person to secure the applicator to a tool via clamping action. It is also possible to combine variations, for example using the clamp-receiving groove along with curved faces and planar faces. The tubular neck allows the applicator to be secured to existing tools while the hollow head provides an improved surface for application and adjustment of cosmetics. A variety of shapes, materials, and surface finishes are possible.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic applicator comprises:
 a tubular neck;   a hollow head;   the hollow head being made of an elastomeric material;   the tubular neck comprises a first end, a second end, and a lumen;   the hollow head comprises an interior surface and an applicator surface;   the lumen traversing through the tubular neck from the first end to the second end; and   the hollow head being positioned adjacent to the second end.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the hollow head further comprises an opening; 
 the opening traversing from the applicator surface to the interior surface; and 
 the opening being positioned adjacent to the second end of the tubular neck. 
 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the hollow head further comprises a low elasticity portion and a high elasticity portion; 
 a first thickness being defined between the interior surface at the low elasticity portion and the applicator surface at the low elasticity portion; 
 a second thickness being defined between the interior surface at the high elasticity portion and the applicator surface at the high elasticity portion; and 
 the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. 
 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the tubular neck being made of the elastomeric material. 
 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the applicator surface comprises an at least one planar face; and 
 the at least one planar face being positioned offset from the second end of the tubular neck. 
 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the applicator surface comprises an at least one curved face; and 
 the at least one curved face being positioned offset from the second end of the tubular neck. 
 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the tubular neck comprises a lateral surface, a first ridge, a second ridge, and a clamp-receiving groove; 
 the first ridge being connected around the lateral surface; 
 the second ridge being connected around the lateral surface; 
 the first ridge being positioned adjacent to the first end; 
 the second ridge being positioned adjacent to the second end; 
 the first ridge and the second ridge being offset from each other along the tubular neck; and 
 the clamp-receiving groove being delineated between the first ridge, the second ridge, and the lateral surface. 
 
     
     
         8 . A cosmetic applicator comprises:
 a tubular neck;   a hollow head;   the hollow head being made of an elastomeric material;   the tubular neck comprises a first end, a second end, and a lumen;   the hollow head comprises an interior surface, an applicator surface, and an opening;   the lumen traversing through the tubular neck from the first end to the second end;   the hollow head being positioned adjacent to the second end;   the opening traversing from the applicator surface to the interior surface; and   the opening being positioned adjacent to the second end of the tubular neck.   
     
     
         9 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 8  comprises:
 the hollow head further comprises a low elasticity portion and a high elasticity portion; 
 a first thickness being defined between the interior surface at the low elasticity portion and the applicator surface at the low elasticity portion; 
 a second thickness being defined between the interior surface at the high elasticity portion and the applicator surface at the high elasticity portion; and 
 the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. 
 
     
     
         10 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 8  comprises:
 the tubular neck being made of the elastomeric material. 
 
     
     
         11 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 8  comprises:
 the applicator surface comprises an at least one planar face; and 
 the at least one planar face being positioned offset from the second end of the tubular neck. 
 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 8  comprises:
 the applicator surface comprises an at least one curved face; and 
 the at least one curved face being positioned offset from the second end of the tubular neck. 
 
     
     
         13 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 8  comprises:
 the tubular neck comprises a lateral surface, a first ridge, a second ridge, and a clamp-receiving groove; 
 the first ridge being connected around the lateral surface; 
 the second ridge being connected around the lateral surface; 
 the first ridge being positioned adjacent to the first end; 
 the second ridge being positioned adjacent to the second end; 
 the first ridge and the second ridge being offset from each other along the tubular neck; and 
 the clamp-receiving groove being delineated between the first ridge, the second ridge, and the lateral surface. 
 
     
     
         14 . A cosmetic applicator comprises:
 a tubular neck;   a hollow head;   the hollow head being made of an elastomeric material;   the tubular neck being made of the elastomeric material.   the tubular neck comprises a first end, a second end, and a lumen;   the hollow head comprises an interior surface, an applicator surface, and an opening;   the lumen traversing through the tubular neck from the first end to the second end;   the hollow head being positioned adjacent to the second end;   the opening traversing from the applicator surface to the interior surface;   the opening being positioned adjacent to the second end of the tubular neck;   the applicator surface comprises an at least one curved face; and   the at least one curved face being positioned offset from the second end of the tubular neck.   
     
     
         15 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 the hollow head further comprises a low elasticity portion and a high elasticity portion; 
 a first thickness being defined between the interior surface at the low elasticity portion and the applicator surface at the low elasticity portion; 
 a second thickness being defined between the interior surface at the high elasticity portion and the applicator surface at the high elasticity portion; and 
 the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. 
 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 the applicator surface comprises an at least one planar face; and 
 the at least one planar face being positioned offset from the second end of the tubular neck. 
 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetic applicator as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 the tubular neck comprises a lateral surface, a first ridge, a second ridge, and a clamp-receiving groove; 
 the first ridge being connected around the lateral surface; 
 the second ridge being connected around the lateral surface; 
 the first ridge being positioned adjacent to the first end; 
 the second ridge being positioned adjacent to the second end; 
 the first ridge and the second ridge being offset from each other along the tubular neck; and 
 the clamp-receiving groove being delineated between the first ridge, the second ridge, and the lateral surface.