Patent ID: 7762269
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
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 rotation about the longitudinal stem axis; an actuator operatively coupled to the applicator head for moving the applicator head in a rotational oscillating motion; and a controller operatively coupled to the actuator for automatically reversing the applicator head direction of rotation, wherein the applicator head automatically alternates between a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction in response to operation of the actuator; wherein the controller provides a dynamic speed signal to the actuator to automatically adjust the rotational speed of the applicator head; and wherein the applicator head is rotatable at speeds of 1 to 200 rpm.