Patent ID: 8485201
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: A45D,A46B

Abstract:
1. A mascara applicator comprising: a handle; a drive coupled to the handle; an applicator head coupled to the drive by a first shaft and a second shaft that are aligned along a common axis, the applicator head comprising an applicator surface and a plurality of applicator elements that extend radially away from the applicator surface, the applicator elements being configured to separate keratinous fibers and apply a mascara composition thereto; and a torque limiter comprising a magnetic coupling, the magnetic coupling including a first magnet and a second magnet, the first magnet being coupled to one of the first and second shafts, the second magnet being coupled to the other of the first and second shafts, and the first and second magnets being magnetically coupled to each other such that the torque limiter prevents the torque applied via the applicator head from exceeding a predetermined allowable torque that is from 0.05 to 5 ounce inches; wherein the applicator head is configured to be driven by the drive and to rotate at a speed of 1-200 rpm.