Patent ID: 8905668
Filing Date: 2014-12-09
Classification: A45D,A46B

Abstract:
1. A cosmetic applicator for applying cosmetic product, the applicator comprising: a body defining a handle, the body being arranged to receive the cosmetic product; a rotatable applicator element attached to a distal end of the body, the applicator element extending transversely relative to the body and being located proximate the cosmetic product; a driving arrangement configured to rotate the applicator element, and thereby load the cosmetic product for subsequent application; a flexible housing positioned within the cosmetic applicator wherein the flexible housing contains the cosmetic product, wherein the cosmetic product is liquid mascara, and an actuating arrangement to allow a user to selectively control the position of the cosmetic product with respect to the applicator element, thereby allowing a controlled quantity of cosmetic product to be loaded onto the applicator element; wherein the actuating arrangement comprises a manually operable slider extending from the body, the slider terminating within the body in an actuating member engaging the flexible housing to urge the cosmetic product towards the applicator element.