Dome applicator

Abstract

A dome applicator (100) is provided. The dome applicator (100) includes a handle (110) having a first end (110a) and a second end (110b), said first end (110a) and second end (110b) being collocated with a longitudinal axis (Y-Y) of the handle (110). The dome applicator (100) also includes a dome (120) affixed to and extending away from the first end (110a), wherein the first end (110a) extends over a portion of the dome (120).

1 . A dome applicator, comprising:
 a handle having a first end and a second end, said first end and second end being collocated with a longitudinal axis of the handle; and   a dome affixed to and extending away from the first end, wherein the first end extends over a portion of the dome.   
     
     
         2 . The dome applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the first end that extends over the portion of the dome affixes the dome to the first end. 
     
     
         3 . The dome applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the first end that extends over the portion of the dome is over-molded over the portion of the dome. 
     
     
         4 . The dome applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the first end that extends over the portion of the dome comprises the first end extending at least to a planar section of the dome. 
     
     
         5 . The dome applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the dome is a metal sphere. 
     
     
         6 . The dome applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is comprised of a smooth portion and a textured portion. 
     
     
         7 . A method of forming a dome applicator, the method comprising:
 forming a handle having a first end and a second end, said first end and second end being collocated with a longitudinal axis of the handle; and   forming and affixing a dome to the first end, such that the dome extends away from the first end and the first end extends over a portion of the dome.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the first end that extends over the portion of the dome affixes the dome to the first end. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the first end that extends over the portion of the dome is over-molded over the portion of the dome. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the first end that extends over the portion of the dome comprises the first end extending at least to a planar section of the dome. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the dome is a metal sphere. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the handle is comprised of a smooth portion and a textured portion. 
     
     
         13 . A dome applicator, comprising:
 a tapered handle having a first end and a second end, the first end and second end being collocated with a longitudinal axis of the handle; and   a dome having a smooth surface and being statically affixed to and extending away from the first end,   wherein the handle comprises a first portion,   wherein a first thermal conductivity of the handle is lower than a second thermal conductivity of the dome, and   wherein the second end of the handle is formed to rest on a flat surface.   
     
     
         14 . The dome applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the first portion of the handle is injection molded over a rigid structure comprising a second portion of the handle. 
     
     
         15 . The dome applicator of  claim 14 , wherein the rigid structure is collocated with the longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         16 . The dome applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the first portion of the handle comprises a smooth surface. 
     
     
         17 . The dome applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the first portion of the handle comprises a thermoplastic. 
     
     
         18 . The dome applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the dome comprises at least a portion of a metal sphere. 
     
     
         19 . The dome applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the handle substantially prevents transfer of heat from a user's fingers to the dome. 
     
     
         20 . The dome applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the second end of the handle is defined by a circular cross section.