US20200000201A1

US20200000201A1 - Cosmetic tool with rolling applicator

Info

Publication number: US20200000201A1
Application number: US16/370,053
Authority: US
Inventors: Rea Ann Silva; Brittany Blass
Original assignee: Rea Deeming Beauty Inc
Current assignee: Network Effect Fund Management LLC
Priority date: 2018-06-28
Filing date: 2019-03-29
Publication date: 2020-01-02
Also published as: CN112351705A; WO2020005355A1

Abstract

Systems, devices, and methods for a cosmetic tool having a brush head connected to a first end of a handle via a ferrule; and a rolling applicator connected to a second end of the handle, where the first end of the handle is distal from the second end of the handle, and where the rolling applicator rotates relative to the handle.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/691,546 filed Jun. 28, 2018, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein for all purposes.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments relate generally to brushes, and more particularly to makeup brushes.

BACKGROUND

Makeup brushes may be used to apply foundation, powder, concealer, blush, eye shadow, and the like. Various bristle lengths and materials may be used for different applications.

SUMMARY

A device embodiment may include: a cosmetic tool having: a brush head connected to a first end of a handle via a ferrule; and a rolling applicator connected to a second end of the handle, where the first end of the handle is distal from the second end of the handle, and where the rolling applicator rotates relative to the handle.
In additional device embodiments, the second end of the handle may include a flared end between the handle and the rolling applicator. In additional device embodiments, the rolling applicator may rotate on an axis that is parallel to a length of the handle. Additional device embodiments may include: a joint, where the rolling applicator may be disposed about the joint; and an aperture disposed in the handle, where the joint may be disposed in the aperture. In additional device embodiments, the joint may be disposed in the aperture via at least one of: a snap fit, a friction fit, and an adhesive. In additional device embodiments, the rolling applicator may include an ovular cross-section providing varying angles for contact of the rolling applicator with a surface.
In additional device embodiments, the rolling applicator may be configured to provide a cooling sensation on a skin of a user. In additional device embodiments, at least an outer surface of the rolling applicator may be comprised of an alloy comprising at least one of: Aluminum, Magnesium, and Copper. In additional device embodiments, at least an outer surface of the rolling applicator is comprised of Zamak. In additional device embodiments, at least an outer surface of the rolling applicator may be comprised of stainless steel.
In additional device embodiments, the ferrule may be integrated into the handle. In additional device embodiments, the handle may be tapered across a length of the handle. In additional device embodiments, the ferrule may be angled relative to the handle such that the ferrule provides an orientation for the cosmetic tool. In additional device embodiments, the brush head may be tapered. In additional device embodiments, the brush head may be detachably attached to the handle via the ferrule.
A method embodiment may include: providing a cosmetic tool having a brush head proximate a first end of the handle and a rolling applicator proximate a second end of the handle, where the first end of the handle may be distal from the second end of the handle; moving the rolling applicator across a skin area of a user, where the rolling applicator may rotate relative to the handle; and moving the brush head across the skin area of the user.
Additional method embodiments may include: providing a cooling sensation on the skin area of the user via a material on an outer surface of the rolling applicator, where the cooling sensation may cause outer layers of skin on the skin area to contract. In additional method embodiments, the material on the outer surface of the rolling applicator may be Zamak. In additional method embodiments, the rolling applicator may include an ovular cross-section providing varying angles for contact of the rolling applicator with the skin area of the user.
A system embodiment may include: a brush head connected to a first end of a handle via a ferrule, where the handle may be tapered across a length of the handle; a rolling applicator connected to a second end of the handle, where the first end of the handle may be distal from the second end of the handle, where the rolling applicator may rotate relative to the handle, where the rolling applicator may rotate on an axis that is parallel to a length of the handle, where the rolling applicator may be configured to provide a cooling sensation on a skin area of a user, and where the rolling applicator may include an ovular cross-section providing varying angles for contact of the rolling applicator with the skin area of the user; a joint, where the rolling applicator may be disposed about the joint; and an aperture disposed in the handle, where the joint may be disposed in the aperture via at least one of: a snap fit, a friction fit, and an adhesive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principals of the invention. Like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views. Embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 depicts a cosmetic tool having a brush head and a rolling applicator;

FIG. 2A depicts a user using the rolling applicator of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 2B depicts the user of FIG. 2A using the brush head of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool having an eye crease brush head and a rolling applicator;

FIG. 3B depicts the handle of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3C depicts the ferrule of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3D depicts the rolling applicator assembly of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3E depicts a top view of a brush tube for protecting the brush head of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3F depicts a front view of the brush tube of FIG. 3E;

FIG. 4A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool having an eye shadow base brush head and a rolling applicator;

FIG. 4B depicts the handle of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 4C depicts the ferrule and brush head of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 4D depicts the rolling applicator assembly of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 4E depicts a top view of a brush tube for protecting the brush head of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 5A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool having a fluffy powder brush head and a rolling applicator;

FIG. 5B depicts the handle of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5C depicts the ferrule of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5D depicts the rolling applicator assembly of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5E depicts a top view of a brush tube for protecting the brush head of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 6 depicts a block diagram of a method for using the cosmetic tool of FIG. 1;

FIGS. 7A-7E depict right side, left side, front, rear, and top views, respectively, of an alternate cosmetic tool having a larger brush head and larger rolling applicator;

FIGS. 8A-8E depict right side, left side, front, rear, and top views, respectively, of an alternate cosmetic tool having a smaller brush head and smaller rolling applicator; and

FIGS. 9A-9E depict right side, left side, front, rear, and top views, respectively, of an alternate cosmetic tool having a tapered brush head and rolling applicator.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The disclosed system, method, and device include a cosmetic tool having a brush head on one side and a rolling applicator on the other opposing side. The rolling applicator side may include a rotatable head portion that may turn on an axis that is parallel to the length of the brush. The rotatable head portion having the rolling applicator side may be attached via a joint that goes through from the brush body to the head and allows a rounded shape, e.g., sphere or ball, to rotate around the joint. In some embodiments, the rotatable head may be in any shape that allows a rolling motion. The rotation of the rotatable head portion may be along an axis of rotation and pivoted around the joint. In some embodiments, the rotatable head portion may provide a cooling material, e.g., Zamak. In this embodiment, the rotatable head portion may not provide any dispensing features but may provide an applicator that cools the skin. In other embodiments, the rotatable head portion may be stainless steel. The rotatable head portion may be used as a pre-applicator where the side with the bristles of the brush may be used for applying makeup or other cosmetics.
FIG. 1 depicts a cosmetic tool 100 having a brush head 102 and a rolling applicator 104. The brush head 102 may include a heel 106, belly 108, and toe 110. The brush head 102 may be of any shape to apply foundation, powder, concealer, blush, eye shadow, and the like. Various bristle lengths and materials of the brush head 102 may be used for different applications. The brush head 102 may be attached to a handle 112 via a ferrule 114. The ferrule 114 may be made from plastic, tin, aluminum, brass or copper alloys that are nickel or chrome plated, and the like. In some embodiments, the ferrule 114 may be integrated into the handle 112. One or more crimps and/or one or more adhesives may be used to secure the brush head 102, ferrule 114, and handle 112.
The brush head 102 may be secured to the handle 112 at a first end 116 of the handle. The rolling applicator 104 may be secured to the handle 112 at a second end 118 of the handle 112. The first end 116 of the handle 112 may be disposed distal from the second end 118 of the handle 112. The second end 118 of the handle 112 may include a flared end 120 to prevent a pinch point at the attachment point between the handle 112 and the rolling applicator 104. In some embodiments, the second end 118 of the handle 112 may be tapered. In other embodiments, the second end 118 of the handle 112 may have a relatively constant cross-section.
In some aspects of the different embodiments, the rolling applicator 104 may rotate 122 on an axis that is parallel to the length of the brush handle 112. The rolling applicator 104 may be attached via a joint that goes through from the brush handle 112 to the rolling applicator 104 allowing a ball to rotate around the joint. The rotation 122 of the rolling applicator 104 may only be along one axis and pivoted around the joint. In one embodiment, the rolling applicator 104 may be disposed about a joint, as shown in FIG. 3D. The joint may be received by an aperture disposed in the handle, as shown in FIG. 3B. In some embodiments, the joint may be fixed to the rolling applicator 104 and rotate in the aperture relative to the handle. In other embodiments, the joint may be fixed in the aperture in the handle such that the rolling applicator 104 rotates about the joint and handle. The joint may be fit into the aperture in the handle via a snap fit, friction fit, and/or via an adhesive. In one embodiment, the joint may include an enlarged portion to fit in a corresponding enlarged portion in the aperture in the handle. The rolling applicator 104 may rotate when placed against a fixed surface, such as a face or neck area of a user, and moved relative to the fixed surface. The rolling applicator 104 may have a rounded outer surface. The rolling applicator 104 may have an ovular or circular cross-section providing varying angles for contact with a surface, such as a skin of a user.
In some embodiments, a cooling material, e.g., an alloy composed of Zinc, Aluminum, Magnesium, and/or Copper, such as Zamak, may be disposed on the outer surface of the rolling applicator 104. In other embodiments, the outer surface of the rolling applicator 104 may be stainless steel. The rolling applicator 104 does not provide any dispensing option, but may cool the skin. The rolling applicator 104 may be used as a pre-applicator and then brush head 102 may be used for applying makeup or other cosmetics.
In one embodiment of the cosmetic tool with rolling applicator, the rolling applicator may have a smooth and gentle surface in the form of a convex curve such that the rolling applicator may be an egg-shaped oval. In some embodiments, the egg-shaped oval is approximated by the ‘long’ half of a prolate spheroid, joined to a ‘short’ half of a nearly spherical ellipsoid, or even a slightly oblate spheroid. These portions are joined at the equator and share a principal axis of rotational symmetry, as illustrated in the figures. One embodiment may provide a teardrop-shaped rolling applicator having a pointed edge and where the oval is a figure constructed from two pairs of arcs, with two different radii having a pointed edge at one end, however, in one example, the pointed edge may be hidden inside the holder or handle of the cosmetic tool. In other embodiments, as described above, the
A device embodiment may include an assembly including a rotatable or rolling applicator. The applicator may include an application surface configured to treat an area of the human body, for example, the skin. The applicator may further include at least one material having a cooling property, such that when the at least one material comes into contact with the human skin, the applicator may provide a cooling effect. The applicator may further be configured to take on a cooling property such that the temperature does not cause any damage to the skin when the application surface is contacted with the skin for a prolonged period of time. Additionally, the applicator surface may maintain a cooling temperature as it is being applied so as to maintain a consistent temperature. In one example, the cosmetics or composition may be, for example, applied on the skin prior to using the disclosed applicator, thereby the rolling motion of the rolling applicator on the skin may aid to further smooth and/or spread the already applied cosmetics. In some embodiments, the rolling applicator may be used as a massaging device or instrument to effect a loosening or easing of the skin contours, thereby providing a method to smooth and/or spread the already applied cosmetics with greater ease. That is, the rolling applicator may be capable of imparting a massaging and cooling effect (in some embodiments, at the same time), to the skin, facial contours, eye area, neck, or any area where cosmetics is applied. Thereby the skin may benefit from having a cooling effect as applied from the rolling applicator via the rolling motion to better receive the cosmetics.
In some embodiments, the cosmetic tool may include a handle, a rotatable or rolling applicator, and a brush head at the opposite end of the handle. The rolling applicator being on an opposite end of the brush head may provide a weight balance so that the cosmetic tool has a similar weight ratio between the two ends, thereby providing a more efficient control when held by a user than conventional brushes. That is, when the handle is in the user's hand, by the equal distribution of the weight across the handle via the rolling applicator being on one end and the brush head on the other, the user has more control over the cosmetic tool and able to keep the cosmetic tool steady during application. Thereby, the equal weight distribution of the cosmetic tool provides a higher level of pin point accuracy for where either the brush or the rolling is to be applied on the skin. For example, where the equal weight distribution is the apportioning of weight written in the form x/y, with x being the percentage of weight in the one end, and y the percentage in the other, having x be as close to y in weight provides a counterweight to control momentum of the brush strokes. As such, the center of mass being a distribution of mass in space may be the unique point on the cosmetic tool where the weighted relative position of the distributed mass sums to zero. In one embodiment, where the center of mass is as close to the center of the cosmetic tool based on the evenly distributed weight of the two ends, the cosmetic tool provides control and a lower linear and angular momentum when in use. Accordingly, such distribution of weight based on the cosmetic tool having a rolling applicator on the other end of a brush head allows the center of gravity of the cosmetic tool's body to be the point around which the resultant torque due to gravity forces vanishes.
In one embodiment, the rolling applicator is mounted on the cosmetic tool so as to rotate about a fixed axis that is lateral to the longitudinal axis of the applicator, and roll in a direction on the skin, in line with the transverse axis (along the cross-section) of the cosmetic tool. In an alternate embodiment, the rolling applicator may be mounted on the cosmetic tool so as to roll along both straight and curved paths adjusting between positions as the cosmetic tool is moved along the skin surface. That is, the cosmetic tool, via the rolling applicator may apply makeup, such as foundation, to the skin of a user's face and/or neck to create a smooth transition from one direction to another while being applied to smoothing a particular part of the face and/or neck.
FIG. 2A depicts a user using 200 the rolling applicator 104 of the cosmetic tool 100 of FIG. 1. The user may, for example, apply an eye cream, concealer, or the like to an eye area 202 or to a portion of the outer surface of the cosmetic tool 100. The user may then move the rolling applicator 104 of the cosmetic tool 100 across 204 the skin surface, for example, eye area, causing the rolling applicator 104 to rotate 122. The rolling applicator 104 provides a cooling sensation, which may cause outer layers of skin in the eye area 202 to contract. The user may roll 122 the rolling applicator 104 across the eye area 204, or any other surface area of the skin. While the eye area 204 is depicted, the cosmetic tool 100 may be used across any portion of the user's face, neck, body, and/or skin.
FIG. 2B depicts the user of FIG. 2A using 201 the brush head 102 of the cosmetic tool 100 of FIG. 1. The user may rotate the cosmetic tool 102 to use the brush head 102 disposed proximate the first side 116 of the handle. The user may use the brush head 102 to apply foundation, concealer, makeup, or the like. In some embodiments, the user may use the rolling applicator, as shown in FIG. 2A, after using the brush head 102.
FIG. 3A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool 300 having an eye crease brush head 102 and a rolling applicator 104. The cosmetic tool 300 may have a brush head 102 sized for use on an eye crease. The brush head 102 may be made from Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyester, nylon, hair, or the like. The cosmetic tool 300 may also have a ferrule 114 connecting the brush head 102 to the handle 112. The ferrule 114 may be made from aluminum, plastic, or the like. In some embodiments, the ferrule 114 may have a surface spray to achieve a glossy or matte finish. The handle may be made from Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), plastic, wood, metal, or the like. A rolling applicator 104 may be attached at an end of the handle 112 distal from the brush head 102. The rolling applicator 104 may be made from a Zinc alloy, such as Zamak. In other embodiments, the rolling applicator 104 may be made from stainless steel.
The dimensions of the cosmetic tool 300, by way of an example and not limitation, may be adjusted to fit different application needs and/or user preferences. In one embodiment, the cosmetic tool 300 length A may be about 163 mm; the brush head 102 length B may be about 20 mm; the ferrule 114 length C may be about 35 mm, the handle 112 length D may be about 90 mm; the rolling applicator 104 length E may be about 18 mm; F may be about 50 mm; G may be about 25 mm; and H may be about 4 mm.
FIG. 3B depicts the handle 112 of the cosmetic tool 300 of FIG. 3A. In one embodiment, the handle 112 length D may be about 90 mm; and the handle 112 width I may be about 8.5 mm. The handle 112 may include an aperture 302 to receive a joint of the rolling applicator assembly, as shown in FIG. 3D. The handle 112 may have a tapered appearance across the length of the handle 112 in some embodiments. The tapered handle 112 may allow for an improved grip by a user. The handle 112 may have a greater diameter at the first end proximate the brush head 102 and a narrower diameter proximate the rolling applicator 104. The narrower diameter proximate the rolling applicator 104 may allow a user to utilize more angled surfaces of the surface area of the rolling applicator 104, especially those areas closer to the handle 112, without having the handle 112 contact the user's face, skin, neck, hair, or the like.
FIG. 3C depicts the ferrule 114 of the cosmetic tool 300 of FIG. 3A. The ferrule 114 length C may be about 35 mm; and the ferrule 114 width J may be about 6.5 mm at the narrowest point. In some embodiments, the ferrule 114 may be integrated into the handle 112.
FIG. 3D depicts the rolling applicator assembly 304 of the cosmetic tool 300 of FIG. 3A. The rolling applicator assembly 302 includes the rolling applicator 104 and a joint 306. The joint 306 may fit into the aperture in the handle, as shown in FIG. 3B. In one embodiment, the rolling applicator 104 length E may be about 18 mm; a width K at a widest point of the rolling applicator 104 may be about 12.5 mm; and a width L at a narrowest point of the rolling applicator may be about 3.5 mm. In other embodiments, the joint 306 may be integrated into the handle 112. The joint 306 may extend from the handle 112 and the rolling applicator 304 may include an aperture to receive the joint 306. In some embodiments, the joint 306 may be joined into the aperture 302 of the handle 112 via a snap fit, friction fit, adhesive, or the like. In some embodiments, the joint 306 may have a flared or bulbous end to prevent the rolling applicator 304 from detaching from the handle 112.
FIG. 3E depicts a top view of a brush tube 308 for protecting the brush head of the cosmetic tool 300 of FIG. 3A. In one embodiment, the brush tube 308 may have a length M of about 58 mm. The brush tube 308 may protect the brush head 102 during storage, transport, and the like. In some embodiments, the brush tube 308 may be reusable. In other embodiments, the brush tube may be discarded after initial use of the cosmetic tool 300. The brush tube 308 may be made from a transparent material, such as a clear plastic, to allow a user to identify the brush head 102 type, color, shape, and the like.
FIG. 3F depicts a front view of the brush tube 308 of FIG. 3E. In one embodiment, the brush tube 308 may have a width N of about 10.5 mm and a height O of about 8.5 mm. The brush tube 308 may have an open or closed end.
FIG. 4A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool 400 having an eye shadow base brush head 102 and a rolling applicator 104. In one embodiment, the cosmetic tool 400 length AA may be about 159 mm; the brush head 102 length AB may be about 16 mm; the ferrule 114 length AC may be about 35 mm, the handle 112 length AD may be about 90 mm; the rolling applicator 104 length AE may be about 18 mm; AF may be about 50 mm; AG may be about 25 mm; and AH may be about 4 mm.
FIG. 4B depicts the handle 112 of the cosmetic tool 400 of FIG. 4A. In one embodiment, the handle 112 length AD may be about 90 mm; and the handle 112 width AI may be about 8.5 mm.
FIG. 4C depicts the ferrule 114 and brush head 102 of the cosmetic tool 400 of FIG. 4A. In some embodiments, the brush head 102 may be joined to the ferrule 114 and the ferrule may be joined to the handle 112. In some embodiments, the brush head 102 and/or ferrule 114 may be detachably attached to the handle 112 such that multiple brush heads 102 may be swapped in and out depending on the desired use by a user.
FIG. 4D depicts the rolling applicator assembly 304 of the cosmetic tool 400 of FIG. 4A. In one embodiment, the rolling applicator 104 length AE may be about 18 mm; a width AJ at a widest point of the rolling applicator 104 may be about 12.5 mm; and a width AK at a narrowest part of the rolling applicator may be about 3.5 mm.
FIG. 4E depicts a top view of a brush tube 308 for protecting the brush head of the cosmetic tool 400 of FIG. 4A. In one embodiment, the brush tube 308 may have a length AL of about 54 mm and a width of about 10.8 mm.
FIG. 5A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool 500 having a fluffy powder brush head 102 and a rolling applicator 104. In one embodiment, the cosmetic tool 500 length BA may be about 205 mm; the brush head 102 length BB may be about 52 mm; the ferrule 114 length BC may be about 45 mm, the handle 112 length BD may be about 82 mm; the rolling applicator 104 length BE may be about 26 mm; BF may be about 47 mm; BG may be about 25 mm; and BH may be about 8 mm.
FIG. 5B depicts the handle 112 of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 5A. In one embodiment, the handle 112 length BD may be about 82 mm; and the handle 112 width BI may be about 18 mm.
FIG. 5C depicts the ferrule 114 of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 5A. The ferrule 114 length BC may be about 45 mm; and the ferrule 114 width BJ may be about 25 mm at the widest point.
FIG. 5D depicts the rolling applicator assembly 304 of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 5A. In one embodiment, the rolling applicator 104 length BE may be about 26 mm; a width BK at a widest point of the rolling applicator 104 may be about 18.9 mm; and a width BL at a narrowest part of the rolling applicator may be about 5.3 mm.
FIG. 5E depicts a top view of a brush tube 308 for protecting the brush head of the cosmetic tool of FIG. 5A. In one embodiment, the brush tube 308 may have a length BM of about 66 mm, and a width BN at the widest point of about 35 mm; and a width BO at the narrowest point of about 25 mm. The brush tube 308 may be tapered to protect larger a brush head 102.
FIG. 6 depicts a block diagram of a method 600 for using the cosmetic tool of FIG. 1. A cosmetic tool is provided having a brush head proximate a first side of a handle and a rolling applicator proximate a second side of the handle (step 602). The rolling applicator may be moved across, for example, an area of a user skin (step 604). The cosmetic tool is rotated and the brush head is moved across the surface area of the user skin (step 606). In some embodiments, the brush head may be used prior to the rolling applicator. In one example, one or more eye creams, concealers, foundations, and the like may be used with the brush head and/or rolling applicator. While smaller brush heads and rolling applicators may be used for areas such as around the eyes, larger brush heads and corresponding larger rolling applicators may be used to smooth larger areas, such as cheek contours, the jawline, the neck, and the like.
FIGS. 7A-7E depict right side, left side, front, rear, and top views, respectively, of an alternate cosmetic tool 700 having a larger brush head 702 and larger rolling applicator 704. The larger rolling applicator 704 may be used to smooth out cheek contours, jawline, and/or a neck of a user. By contrast, smaller rolling applicators, as shown in FIGS. 8A-9E, may be used for finer detail areas, such as around the eyes, nose, and mouth. The rolling applicator 704 and/or handle of the cosmetic tool 700 may have a transparent or semi-transparent appearance in some embodiments. In some embodiments, the rolling applicator 704 may be coated with a Zinc alloy, such as Zamak. The rolling applicator 704 may create a cooling sensation when used on the skin. In other embodiments, the rolling applicator 704 may be coated with stainless steel. The brush head 702 may be attached to a handle 706 via a ferrule 708. The ferrule 708 may be made from plastic, tin, aluminum, brass or copper alloys that are nickel or chrome plated, and the like. In some embodiments, the ferrule 708 may be integrated into the handle 706. One or more crimps and/or one or more adhesives may be used to secure the brush head 702, ferrule 708, and handle 706. In some embodiments, the handle 706 and/or ferrule 708 may be tapered so as to provide a varying grip along the length of the handle 706 and/or ferrule 708. In one embodiment, the larger size rolling applicator may be used to smooth the cheek contours, jawline, and the neck area.
FIGS. 8A-8E depict right side, left side, front, rear, and top views, respectively, of an alternate cosmetic tool 800 having a smaller brush head 802 and smaller rolling applicator 804. The cosmetic tool 800 may include a handle 806 and a ferrule 808.
FIGS. 9A-9E depict right side, left side, front, rear, and top views, respectively, of an alternate cosmetic tool 900 having a tapered brush head 902 and rolling applicator 904. The cosmetic tool 900 may include a handle 906 and a ferrule 908. In some embodiments, the ferrule 908 may be angled relative to the handle 906 so as to provide an orientation for the cosmetic tool 900, especially in embodiments where the brush head 902 is non-symmetrical, such as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9A-9E.
It is contemplated that various combinations and/or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the above embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments may be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed invention. Further, it is intended that the scope of the present invention is herein disclosed by way of examples and should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A cosmetic tool comprising:

a brush head connected to a first end of a handle via a ferrule; and

a rolling applicator connected to a second end of the handle, wherein the first end of the handle is distal from the second end of the handle, and wherein the rolling applicator rotates about an axis of rotation relative to the handle with an axis of rotation that is parallel to a length of the handle.

2. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the second end of the handle comprises a flared end between the handle and the rolling applicator.

3. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, further comprising:

a joint, wherein the rolling applicator is disposed about the joint; and

an aperture disposed in the handle, wherein the joint is disposed in the aperture.

4. The cosmetic tool of claim 3, wherein the rolling applicator is connected to the second end of the handle via the joint disposed in the aperture using at least one of: a snap fit, a friction fit, and an adhesive.

5. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the rolling applicator comprises an ovular cross-section providing varying angles for contact of the rolling applicator with a surface.

6. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the rolling applicator is configured to provide a cooling sensation on a skin of a user.

7. The cosmetic tool of claim 6, wherein at least an outer surface of the rolling applicator is comprised of an alloy comprising at least one of: Aluminum, Magnesium, and Copper.

8. The cosmetic tool of claim 6, wherein at least an outer surface of the rolling applicator is comprised of Zamak.

9. The cosmetic tool of claim 6, wherein at least an outer surface of the rolling applicator is comprised of stainless steel.

10. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the ferrule is integrated into the handle.

11. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the handle is tapered across a length of the handle.

12. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the ferrule is angled relative to the handle such that the ferrule provides an orientation for the cosmetic tool.

13. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the brush head is tapered.

14. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the rolling applicator is teardrop-shaped.

15. The cosmetic tool of claim 1, wherein the brush head is detachably attached to the handle via the ferrule.

16. A method comprising:

providing a cosmetic tool having a brush head proximate a first end of a handle and a rolling applicator proximate a second end of the handle, wherein the first end of the handle is distal from the second end of the handle;

rolling the rolling applicator across an area of skin prior to applying makeup, wherein the rolling applicator rotates relative to the handle about an axis of rotation; and

utilizing the brush head across the skin area of the user.

17. The method of claim 16 further comprising:

providing a cooling sensation on the skin area of the user via a material on an outer surface of the rolling applicator, wherein the cooling sensation causes outer layers of skin in an area of application to contract.

18. The method of claim 17 wherein the material on the outer surface of the rolling applicator is Zamak.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein the rolling applicator comprises an ovular cross-section providing varying angles for contact of the rolling applicator with the skin area of the user.

20. A system comprising:

a brush head connected to a first end of a handle via a ferrule, wherein the handle is tapered across a length of the handle;

a rolling applicator connected to a second end of the handle, wherein the first end of the handle is distal from the second end of the handle, wherein the rolling applicator rotates relative to the handle, wherein the rolling applicator rotates on an axis that is parallel to a length of the handle, wherein the rolling applicator is configured to provide a cooling sensation on a skin area of a user, and wherein the rolling applicator comprises an ovular cross-section providing varying angles for contact of the rolling applicator with the skin area of the user;

a joint, wherein the rolling applicator is disposed about the joint; and

an aperture disposed in the handle, wherein the joint is disposed in the aperture via at least one of: a snap fit, a friction fit, and an adhesive.