Patent ID: 6450720
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
An applicator for applying fluid or paste product to hair or hair-like objects comprising:a handle; an application member connected to said handle for holding an amount of fluid or paste product and applying the product to hair or hair-like objects; and a shield for covering at least part of said application member, said shield comprising a first surface adapted to face the surface to which the hair or hair-like objects are attached or adjacent during the use of said applicator, a second surface opposing said first surface adapted to face said application member, and at least one opening dimensioned or shaped to allow hair or hair-like objects to reach the fluid or paste product held by said application member, thereby causing the hair or hair-like objects to be coated by the product, and to prevent the surface from contacting said application member through said at least one opening, thereby reducing the risk of contamination or smudging of the surface by the product on said application member.