Heated cosmetic applicator

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator including a base container defining a cosmetic chamber with an opening thereinto and a cap supporting an applicator rod extending to an applicator head. A rechargeable power reservoir is positioned within the cap. A control panel is positioned within the cap and associated with the rechargeable power reservoir. A heating mechanism extends within the applicator rod and supports one or more heating elements adjacent the applicator head. The heating elements are associated with the control panel for selective activation thereof.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic applicator comprising:
 a base container defining a cosmetic chamber with an opening thereinto;   a cap supporting an applicator rod extending to an applicator head;   a rechargeable power reservoir positioned within the cap;   a control panel positioned within the cap and associated with the rechargeable power reservoir; and   a heating mechanism extending within the applicator rod, the heating mechanism supporting one or more heating elements adjacent the applicator head, wherein the heating elements are associated with the control panel for selective activation thereof.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , further comprising a charging assembly positioned within base container. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic applicator according to  claim 2 , wherein the charging assembly includes a charging port in electrical communication with the control panel and rechargeable power reservoir. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic applicator according to  claim 3 , further comprising at least a first contact associated with the cap and a second contact associated with the base container and configured such that when the cap is secured on the base reservoir, the first and second contacts are engaged and the charging port is in electrical communication with the control panel and rechargeable power reservoir. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least a first contact associated with the cap and a second contact associated with the base container and configured such that when the cap is removed from the base reservoir, the first and second contacts are disengaged and the control panel activates the at least one heating element.