CN112351705A - Cosmetic tool with rolling applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods for a cosmetic tool (100) having: a brush head (102) connected to a first end (116) of the handle (112) via a ferrule (114); and a roll coater (104) connected to the second end (118) of the handle, wherein the first end of the handle is distal from the second end of the handle, and wherein the roll coater rotates (122) relative to the handle.

Description

Cosmetic tool with rolling applicator

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/691,546, filed on 28.6.2018, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.

Technical Field

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

Background

Cosmetic brushes may be used to coat foundations, powders, concealer products, blushes, eye shadows, and the like. Different bristle lengths and materials may be used for different coatings.

SUMMARY

An apparatus embodiment may include: a cosmetic tool having: a brush head connected to a first end of the handle via a ferrule; and a rolling applicator connected to the 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 relative to the handle.

In further apparatus embodiments, the second end of the handle may comprise a flared end located between the handle and the roll coater. In further device embodiments, the roll coater can be rotated about an axis parallel to the length of the handle. Further apparatus embodiments may include: a joint, wherein the roll coater can be disposed about the joint; and a bore disposed in the shank, wherein the joint may be disposed in the bore. In further apparatus embodiments, the joint may be arranged in the bore via at least one of: snap fit, friction fit, and adhesive. In further apparatus embodiments, the roll coater may comprise an oval cross-section, thereby providing varying angles for contact of the roll coater with the surface.

In further device embodiments, the rolling applicator may be configured to provide a cooling sensation on the skin of the user. In further apparatus embodiments, at least an outer surface of the roll coater may be comprised of an alloy comprising at least one of: aluminum, magnesium, and copper. In a further apparatus embodiment, at least the outer surface of the roll coater is comprised of Zamak. In further apparatus embodiments, at least the outer surface of the roll coater may be constructed of stainless steel.

In further device embodiments, the collar may be integrated into the handle. In further device embodiments, the handle may be tapered over the length of the handle. In further device embodiments, the collar may be angled relative to the handle such that the collar provides an orientation for the cosmetic tool. In other device embodiments, the head may be tapered. In further device embodiments, the brush head may be removably attached to the handle via a collar.

An embodiment of a method may comprise: providing a cosmetic tool having a brush head adjacent a first end of a handle and a rolling applicator adjacent a second end of the handle, wherein the first end of the handle may be distal the second end of the handle; moving the roll-on applicator over a skin area of a user, wherein the roll-on applicator is rotatable relative to the handle; and moves the brush head over the area of the user's skin.

Additional method embodiments may include: providing a cooling sensation on the skin area of the user by means of the material on the outer surface of the rolling applicator, wherein the cooling sensation may cause the outer layer of skin on the skin area to contract. In further method embodiments, the material on the outer surface of the roll coater may be Zamak. In further method embodiments, the rolling applicator may comprise an oval cross-section, thereby providing varying angles for contact of the rolling applicator with the user's skin area.

System embodiments may include: a brush head connected to a first end of the handle via a ferrule, wherein the handle may be tapered over a length of the handle; a roll-coater connected to the second end of the handle, wherein the first end of the handle can be distal from the second end of the handle, wherein the roll-coater can rotate relative to the handle, wherein the roll-coater can rotate about an axis parallel to the length of the handle, wherein the roll-coater can be configured to provide a cooling sensation on an area of skin of a user, and wherein the roll-coater can comprise an oval-shaped cross-section, thereby providing varying angles for contact of the roll-coater with the area of skin of the user; a joint, wherein the roll coater can be disposed about the joint; and a bore disposed in the shank, wherein the joint may be disposed in the bore via at least one of: snap fit, friction fit, and adhesive.

Brief Description of Drawings

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

FIG. 1 depicts a cosmetic implement having a brush head and a roll-on applicator;

fig. 2A depicts a user using the roll-on applicator of the beauty tool of fig. 1;

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

fig. 3A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool having an eye crease brush head (eye crease brush head) and a roll-on applicator;

fig. 3B depicts a handle of the beauty implement of fig. 3A;

FIG. 3C depicts a ferrule of the beauty tool of FIG. 3A;

fig. 3D depicts a rolling applicator assembly of the beauty tool of fig. 3A;

FIG. 3E depicts a top view of a brush tube for protecting the brush head of the beauty 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 priming brush head and a rolling applicator;

fig. 4B depicts a handle of the beauty implement of fig. 4A;

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

fig. 4D depicts a rolling applicator assembly of the beauty 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 a handle of the beauty implement of fig. 5A;

fig. 5C depicts a ferrule of the beauty tool of fig. 5A;

fig. 5D depicts a rolling applicator assembly of the beauty tool of fig. 5A;

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

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

7A-7E depict right, left, front, rear, and top views, respectively, of an alternative cosmetic implement having a larger brush head and a larger roll-on applicator;

figures 8A-8E depict right, left, front, rear, and top views, respectively, of an alternative cosmetic implement having a smaller brush head and a smaller roll-on applicator; and

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

Detailed Description

The disclosed systems, methods, and devices include a grooming tool having a brush head on one side and a roll-on applicator on an opposite side. The rolling applicator side may include a rotatable head portion that may rotate on an axis parallel to the length of the brush. The rotatable head portion having the rolling applicator side may be attached via a joint extending from the brush body to the head and allowing a circular shape (e.g., a sphere or a sphere) to rotate around the joint. In some embodiments, the rotatable head may be any shape that allows for a rolling motion. The rotation of the rotatable head portion may be along the rotation axis and pivoting about the joint. In some embodiments, the rotatable head portion may provide a cooling material, such as Zamak. In this embodiment, the rotatable head portion may not provide any dispensing feature, 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, wherein the bristled side of the brush may be used to apply a cosmetic or other cosmetic product.

Fig. 1 depicts a cosmetic tool 100 having a brush head 102 and a roll-on applicator 104. The brush head 102 may include a heel 106, a belly 108, and a toe 110. The head 102 may be of any shape to coat foundations, powders, concealer products, blushes, eye shadows, and the like. Various bristle lengths and materials of the head 102 may be used for different coatings. The brush head 102 may be attached to the handle 112 via a ferrule 114. The ferrule 114 may be made of plastic, nickel or chrome plated tin, aluminum, brass or copper alloys, and the like. In some embodiments, the ferrule 114 may be integrated into the handle 112. One or more crimps (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 roll coater 104 may be secured to the handle 112 at the second end 118 of the handle 112. The first end 116 of the handle 112 may be disposed distal to 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 roll coater 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 various embodiments, the roll-coater 104 may rotate 122 about an axis parallel to the length of the brush handle 112. The roll coater 104 may be attached via a joint extending from the brush handle 112 to the roll coater 104, allowing the ball to rotate about the joint. The rotation 122 of the roll coater 104 may be along only one axis and pivot about a joint. In one embodiment, the roll coater 104 may be arranged around the joint, as shown in fig. 3D. The nipple may be received by a hole disposed in the handle, as shown in fig. 3B. In some embodiments, the joint may be fixed to the roll coater 104 and rotated in the bore relative to the handle. In other embodiments, the joint may be secured in a hole in the handle such that the roll coater 104 rotates about the joint and the handle. The fitting may fit into the bore in the handle via a snap fit, a 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 bore in the shank. The roll-on applicator 104 may rotate when placed against a fixed surface (e.g., the face or neck region of a user) and move relative to the fixed surface. The roll coater 104 may have a rounded outer surface. The rolling applicator 104 may have an oval or circular cross-section to provide varying angles of contact with a surface (e.g., a user's skin).

In some embodiments, a cooling material, such as an alloy composed of zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and/or copper, such as Zamak, may be disposed on the outer surface of the roll coater 104. In other embodiments, the outer surface of the roll coater 104 may be stainless steel. The roll-on applicator 104 does not provide any dispensing options, but can cool the skin. The roll applicator 104 may be used as a pre-applicator and the brush head 102 may then be used to apply a cosmetic or other cosmetic product.

In one embodiment of a cosmetic tool having a 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 oval in the shape of an egg. In some embodiments, the egg-shaped ellipse approximates the "long" half of an elongated sphere, joining the "short" half of an approximately spherical ellipsoid, or even a somewhat flattened sphere. These portions join at the equator and share a main axis of rotational symmetry, as shown in the figures. One embodiment may provide a tear drop shaped rolling applicator with sharp edges, and wherein the ellipse is a figure made up of two pairs of arcs where two different radii have sharp edges at one end, however, in one example, the sharp edges may be hidden within the handle or handle of the cosmetic tool. In other embodiments, as described above.

Apparatus embodiments may include an assembly including a rotatable spreader or a roll spreader. The applicator may include an application surface configured to treat an area of a human body (e.g., skin). The applicator may further comprise at least one material having cooling properties such that the applicator may provide a cooling effect when the at least one material is in contact with human skin. The applicator may also be configured to have cooling characteristics such that when the application surface is in contact with the skin for an extended period of time, the temperature does not cause any damage to the skin. In addition, the applicator surface can be kept at a cool temperature during application, thereby maintaining a consistent temperature. In one example, the cosmetic or composition may be applied to the skin, for example, prior to use of the disclosed applicator, whereby the rolling motion of the rolling applicator over the skin may help to further smooth and/or disperse the applied cosmetic. In some embodiments, the rolling applicator may be used as a massaging device or tool to induce a relaxing or soothing effect on the skin contours, thereby providing a means to more easily smooth and/or disperse the applied cosmetic. That is, the rolling applicator is capable of applying a massaging and cooling effect (in some embodiments simultaneously) to the skin, facial contours, eye region, neck, or any area to which a cosmetic product is applied. Thus, the skin may benefit from the cooling effect imparted by the rolling applicator via the rolling motion to better absorb the cosmetic product.

In some embodiments, the cosmetic tool may include a handle, a rotatable or rolling applicator, and a brush head at opposite ends of the handle. Rolling applicators on opposite ends of the brush head can provide weight balance such that the cosmetic tool has a similar weight ratio between the two ends, thereby providing more effective control when held by a user than conventional brushes. That is, the user has more control over the cosmetic tool and is able to keep the cosmetic tool stable during application by having an equally distributed weight on the handle with the rolling applicator on one end and the brush head on the other end when the handle is in the user's hand. Therefore, the equal weight distribution of the cosmetic tool provides a higher level of high accuracy for the case where brushing or rolling is to be applied to the skin. For example, in the case of an equal weight distribution with a weight distribution written in x/y, where x is the weight percentage of one end and y is the weight percentage of the other end, having x close in weight to y provides a balance that controls the stroke momentum of the brush. Thus, the centroid, which is the distribution of mass in space, may be a unique feature on the cosmetic tool, at which point the weighted relative positional sums of the masses of the distribution are zero. In one embodiment, where the center of mass is as close as possible to the center of the cosmetic tool based on the evenly distributed weight of the two ends, the cosmetic tool provides control and lower linear and angular momentum when in use. Therefore, such weight distribution based on the beauty tool having the rolling applicator on the other end of the brush head allows the center of gravity of the body of the beauty tool to be a point around which the torque due to gravity is zero.

In one embodiment, the rolling applicator is mounted on the cosmetic tool to rotate about a fixed axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the applicator and roll over the skin in a direction coincident with the transverse axis (in cross-section) of the cosmetic tool. In an alternative embodiment, the rolling applicator may be mounted on the cosmetic tool so as to roll along both a linear path and a curved path that adjusts between positions as the cosmetic tool moves along the skin surface. That is, the cosmetic tool may apply a cosmetic product (e.g., foundation) to the skin of the face and/or neck of the user via the rolling applicator to create a smooth transition from one direction to another while being applied to smooth a particular portion of the face and/or neck.

Fig. 2A depicts a user using 200 the roll-on applicator 104 of the cosmetic tool 100 of fig. 1. The user may, for example, apply eye cream, concealer product or the like to the eye region 202 or a portion of the outer surface of cosmetic tool 100. The user may then move the rolling applicator 104 of the cosmetic tool 100 over the skin surface (e.g., eye region) 204, causing the rolling applicator 104 to rotate 122. The rolling applicator 104 provides a cooling sensation, which may cause the outer layer of skin in the eye region 202 to contract. The user may roll 122 the rolling applicator 104 over the eye region 204 or any other surface region of the skin. Although an eye region 204 is depicted, cosmetic tool 100 may be used on any portion of a user's face, neck, body, and/or skin.

Fig. 2B depicts the user of fig. 2A using 201 the brush head 102 of the beauty tool 100 of fig. 1. The user can rotate the cosmetic tool 102 to access the brush head 102 disposed adjacent the first side 116 of the handle. The user may use the brush head 102 to apply a foundation, concealer product, make-up, or the like. In some embodiments, a user may use a roll coater as shown in fig. 2A after using the brush head 102.

Fig. 3A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool 300 having an eye crimp brush head 102 and a rolling applicator 104. The cosmetic tool 300 may have a brush head 102 sized for use over an eye fold. The head 102 may be made of 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 of aluminum, plastic, or the like. In some embodiments, the ferrule 114 may have a surface finish to achieve a smooth finish or matte finish. The handle may be made of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), plastic, wood, metal, or the like. The roll coater 104 may be attached at the end of the handle 112 distal from the brush head 102. The roll coater 104 may be made of a zinc alloy, such as Zamak. In other embodiments, the roll coater 104 may be made of stainless steel.

By way of example and not limitation, the size of cosmetic tool 300 may be adjusted to suit different application needs and/or user preferences. In one embodiment, the length a of cosmetic tool 300 may be about 163 mm; the length B of the brush head 102 may be about 20 mm; the length C of the ferrule 114 may be about 35 mm; the length D of the handle 112 may be about 90 mm; the length E of the roll coater 104 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 length D of the handle 112 may be about 90 mm; and the width I of the handle 112 may be about 8.5 mm. The handle 112 may include an aperture 302 to receive a nipple of a rolling applicator assembly, as shown in fig. 3D. In some embodiments, the handle 112 may have a tapered appearance over the length of the handle 112. The tapered handle 112 may allow for improved gripping by a user. The handle 112 may have a larger diameter adjacent the first end of the brush head 102 and a narrower diameter adjacent the rolling spreader 104. The narrower diameter adjacent the rolling applicator 104 may allow a user to utilize more of the sloped surface of the surface area of the rolling applicator 104, particularly those areas closer to the handle 112, without the handle 112 contacting the user's face, skin, neck, hair, etc.

Fig. 3C depicts the ferrule 114 of the cosmetic tool 300 of fig. 3A. The length C of the ferrule 114 may be about 35 mm; and the width J of the ferrule 114 at the narrowest point may be about 6.5 mm. 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 roll coater assembly 302 includes a roll coater 104 and a joint 306. The fitting 306 may fit into a hole in the handle as shown in fig. 3B. In one embodiment, the length E of the roll coater 104 may be about 18 mm; the width K at the widest point of the roll coater 104 may be about 12.5 mm; and the width L at the narrowest point of the roll coater may be about 3.5 mm. In other embodiments, the joint 306 may be integrated into the handle 112. A tab 306 may extend from the handle 112, and the roll coater 304 may include an aperture that receives the tab 306. In some embodiments, the joint 306 may be engaged into the bore 302 of the handle 112 via a snap fit, a friction fit, an adhesive, or the like. In some embodiments, the joint 306 may have a flared or bulbous end to prevent the roll-on applicator 304 from disengaging 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, etc. In some embodiments, the brush tube 308 may be reusable. In other embodiments, the brush tube may be discarded after the initial use of cosmetic tool 300. The brush tube 308 may be made of a transparent material, such as a transparent plastic, to allow the user to identify the type, color, shape, etc. of the brush head 102.

Fig. 3F depicts a front view of the brush tube 308 of fig. 3E. In one embodiment, the brush tubes 308 may have a width N of about 10.5mm and a height O of about 8.5 mm. The brush tube 308 may have an open end or a closed end.

Fig. 4A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool 400 having an eye shadow priming brush head 102 and a rolling applicator 104. In one embodiment, the length AA of cosmetic tool 400 may be about 159 mm; the length AB of the brush head 102 may be about 16 mm; the length AC of the ferrule 114 may be about 35mm, the length AD of the handle 112 may be about 90 mm; the length AE of the roll coater 104 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 length AD of the handle 112 may be about 90 mm; and the width AI of the handle 112 may be about 8.5 mm.

Fig. 4C depicts the ferrule 114 and the brush head 102 of the cosmetic tool 400 of fig. 4A. In some embodiments, the brush head 102 may be joined to a ferrule 114, and the ferrule may be joined to the handle 112. In some embodiments, the brush head 102 and/or the ferrule 114 may be removably attached to the handle 112 such that multiple brush heads 102 may be swapped in and out depending on the use desired by the user.

Fig. 4D depicts the rolling applicator assembly 304 of the cosmetic tool 400 of fig. 4A. In one embodiment, the length AE of the roll coater 104 may be about 18 mm; the width AJ at the widest point of the roll coater 104 may be about 12.5 mm; and the width AK at the narrowest portion of the roll coater may be about 3.5 mm.

Fig. 4E depicts a top view of the 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 54mm and a width of about 10.8 mm.

Fig. 5A depicts an assembled cosmetic tool 500 having a fluffy render head 102 and a roll applicator 104. In one embodiment, the length BA of cosmetic tool 500 may be about 205 mm; the length BB of the brush head 102 may be about 52 mm; the length BC of the ferrule 114 may be about 45mm, the length BD of the handle 112 may be about 82 mm; the length BE of the roll coater 104 may BE about 26 mm; BF may be about 47 mm; BG may be about 25 mm; and BH can be about 8 mm.

Fig. 5B depicts the handle 112 of the cosmetic tool of fig. 5A. In one embodiment, the length BD of the handle 112 may be about 82 mm; and the width BI of the handle 112 may be about 18 mm.

Fig. 5C depicts the ferrule 114 of the cosmetic tool of fig. 5A. The length BC of the ferrule 114 may be about 45 mm; and the width BJ of the ferrule 114 at the widest point may be about 25 mm.

Fig. 5D depicts the rolling applicator assembly 304 of the cosmetic tool of fig. 5A. In one embodiment, the length BE of the roll coater 104 may BE about 26 mm; the width BK at the widest point of the roll coater 104 may be about 18.9 mm; and the width BL at the narrowest portion of the roll coater 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 66mm, and a width BN of about 35mm at the widest point; and a width BO of about 25mm at the narrowest point. The brush tube 308 may be tapered to protect the larger brush head 102.

Fig. 6 depicts a block diagram of a method 600 of using the cosmetic tool of fig. 1. A cosmetic tool is provided having a brush head adjacent a first side of a handle and a roll-on applicator adjacent a second side of the handle (step 602). The roll-on applicator may be moved, for example, over an area of the user's skin (step 604). The cosmetic tool is rotated and the brush head is moved over the surface area of the user's skin (step 606). In some embodiments, the brush head may be used prior to rolling the applicator. In one example, one or more eye creams, concealer products, foundations and the like may be used with the brush head and/or the roll-on applicator. While smaller brush heads and roll coaters may be used, for example, in areas around the eyes, larger brush heads and correspondingly larger roll coaters may be used to smooth larger areas, such as cheek contours, jaw line, neck, etc.

Fig. 7A-7E depict right, left, front, back, and top views, respectively, of an alternative cosmetic tool 700 having a larger brush head 702 and a larger roll-on applicator 704. The larger roll-on applicator 704 may be used to smooth the cheek contours, chin line, and/or neck of the user. In contrast, as shown in fig. 8A-9E, smaller roll coaters may be used for finer detail areas, such as around the eyes, nose, and mouth. In some embodiments, the roll-on applicator 704 and/or the handle of cosmetic tool 700 can have a transparent or translucent appearance. In some embodiments, the roll coater 704 may be coated with a zinc alloy, such as Zamak. The rolling applicator 704 may produce a cooling sensation when applied to the skin. In other embodiments, the roll coater 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 of plastic, tin plated with nickel or chrome, aluminum, brass or copper alloy, and the like. In some embodiments, ferrule 708 may be integrated into handle 706. One or more beads 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 the ferrule 708 may be tapered to provide a varying grip along the length of the handle 706 and/or the ferrule 708. In one embodiment, a larger sized roll coater can be used to smooth the cheek contours, chin line, and neck region.

Fig. 8A-8E depict right, left, front, back, and top views, respectively, of an alternative cosmetic implement 800 having a smaller brush head 802 and a smaller roll-on applicator 804. Cosmetic tool 800 may include a handle 806 and a ferrule 808.

Fig. 9A-9E depict right, left, front, back, and top views, respectively, of an alternative cosmetic tool 900 having a tapered brush head 902 and a rolling applicator 904. Cosmetic tool 900 can include handle 906 and ferrule 908. In some embodiments, ferrule 908 can be angled relative to handle 906 to provide orientation for cosmetic tool 900, particularly in embodiments where brush head 902 is asymmetric, such as the embodiments shown in fig. 9A-9E.

It is contemplated that various combinations and/or subcombinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments described above may be made and still fall within the scope of the invention. Thus, it should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Moreover, the scope of the present invention is intended to be disclosed herein by way of example, and should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.

Claims (20)

1. A cosmetic tool comprising:

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

a roll coater 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 roll coater rotates about an axis of rotation relative to the handle with an axis of rotation parallel to the 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 roll coater is disposed about the joint; and

a bore disposed in the handle, wherein the joint is disposed in the bore.

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 bore using at least one of: snap fit, friction fit, and adhesive.

5. The cosmetic tool of claim 1 wherein the rolling applicator comprises an oval cross-section, thereby 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 user's skin.

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 the outer surface of the roll-on 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 over 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 roll-on applicator is teardrop shaped.

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

16. A method, comprising:

providing a cosmetic tool having a brush head adjacent a first end of a handle and a rolling applicator adjacent 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 over an area of skin prior to applying the cosmetic product, wherein the rolling applicator rotates about an axis of rotation relative to the handle; and

the brush head is used on an area of skin of a user.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising:

providing a cooling sensation on the skin area of the user by means of the material on the outer surface of the rolling applicator, wherein the cooling sensation causes the outer layer of skin in the application area to contract.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the material on the outer surface of the roll coater is Zamak.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein the rolling applicator comprises an oval cross-section, thereby providing a varying angle of contact of the rolling applicator with an area of skin of a user.

20. A system, comprising:

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

a roll-on applicator connected to a second end of the handle, wherein the first end of the handle is distal to the second end of the handle, wherein the roll-on applicator rotates relative to the handle, wherein the roll-on applicator rotates about an axis parallel to the length of the handle, wherein the roll-on applicator is configured to provide a cooling sensation on a user's skin area, and wherein the roll-on applicator comprises an oval cross-section providing varying angles of contact of the roll-on applicator with a user's skin area;

a joint, wherein the roll coater is disposed about the joint; and

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

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