Finger wedge foam

Abstract

A flexible foam wedge, designed with a finger pocket and application tip that allows for direct support of the applicator from a finger digit particularly useful for the application of cosmetics. The foam applicator comprises a base block defining the finger opening. The application tip, having any of a plurality of configurations extends from the base block. The applicator can be an integral unit, or can comprise separate components connected together. Further, various methods of manufacturing and using the applicator are provided.

1 . An applicator comprising: 
 a base block defining a bottom surface and at least one side wall extending from said bottom surface;    a foam application tip extending from said base block; and    a finger opening extending from said bottom surface between said side wall, said finger opening sized to receive at least a portion of a user's finger.    
   
   
       2 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said base block comprises foam.  
   
   
       3 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said foam of said base block and said application tip is cellular.  
   
   
       4 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said base block and said foam application tip are formed as a single piece.  
   
   
       5 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said base block and said foam application tip are formed separately and secured together.  
   
   
       6 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said base block defines four side walls.  
   
   
       7 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 6  wherein said base block includes an opening extending through at least one of said side walls and being connected to said finger opening.  
   
   
       8 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said base block comprises a sleeve having a connector extending therefrom.  
   
   
       9 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 8  wherein said foam application tip includes a receiving opening adapted to receive said connector to thereby connect said application tip with said sleeve.  
   
   
       10 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 8  wherein said connector comprises a base, and a post extending from said base, said post adapted for disposition in said receiving opening.  
   
   
       11 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 10  wherein said post includes a tip thereon, said tip having a larger diameter than said post.  
   
   
       12 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 10  wherein said sleeve comprises elastic, and said base and said post comprise plastic.  
   
   
       13 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said applicator further includes a band adapted for disposition about said base block.  
   
   
       14 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 13  wherein said band is elastic.  
   
   
       15 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 13  wherein said band includes a hook and loop portion.  
   
   
       16 - 26 . (canceled)  
   
   
       27 . A method of using an applicator comprising: 
 obtaining an applicator having a base block with a finger opening and a foam application tip;    placing the base block on a users finger;    placing the application tip in a material to be applied; and    applying the material to a surface.    
   
   
       28 - 41 . (canceled)