Patent ID: 8393338
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: A45D,A46B

Abstract:
1. A mascara applicator comprising: a handle; a stem defining a longitudinal stem axis and having a first end coupled to the handle and a second end; a mascara applicator head coupled to the stem second end and supported for movement; a drive coupled to both the handle and the applicator head; a torque limiter coupled to or within at least one of the drive and the applicator head such that the torque applied via the applicator head does not exceed a predetermined allowable torque, the torque limiter comprising an outer hollow shaft coupled to the drive and an inner shaft coupled to the applicator head, the inner shaft being at least partially disposed in the hollow outer shaft such that the inner and outer shafts define a pair of opposing surface in frictional connection; and a container comprising a mascara composition.