Cosmetic implement with polyhedral applicator

Abstract

Disclosed is a cosmetic applicator that may include a handle and a polyhedral applicator coupled to the handle. The applicator may comprise a first gradient, a second gradient, and a peak where the first gradient adjoins to the second gradient. In some embodiments, the first gradient may have dimensions substantially similar to those of the second gradient so that the polyhedral applicator is symmetrical about a longitudinal axis of the implement. In other embodiments the first gradient may have dimensions substantially different than those of the second gradient so that the polyhedral applicator is asymmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the implement. In some examples, the cosmetic implement may be configured to apply a cosmetic product, such as eye shadow, to a first surface and a second surface simultaneously.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic implement comprising:
 a handle; and   an applicator coupled to an end of the handle, the applicator comprising:
 a peak; 
 a first gradient that slopes away from the peak towards a first side of the applicator for applying cosmetic product to a first surface; and 
 a second gradient that slopes away from the peak towards a second side of the applicator, opposite the first side, for applying cosmetic product to a second surface oblique to the first surface. 
   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the first gradient extends beyond a perimeter of the handle and the second gradient extends beyond the perimeter of the handle. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator comprises a first material at least partially defining the first gradient and a second material at least partially defining the second gradient, the second material being different than the first material. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a first plurality of fibers and the second material comprises a second plurality of fibers. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a bundle of fibers and the second material comprises a sponge. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a silicone member and the second material comprises a flocking. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic implement comprises an eye shadow brush, and wherein the first and second gradients are configured to simultaneously apply eye shadow to an eye lid and an area under an eye brow. 
     
     
         8 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator comprises at least one of a bundle of fibers, a sponge, a silicone member, or flocking. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the peak defines an angle between the first gradient and the second gradient, the angle being at least about 100 degrees and at most about 130 degrees. 
     
     
         10 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator comprises a bundle of fibers. 
     
     
         11 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein the first gradient and the second gradient are defined by a terminus of a bundle of fibers. 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein a slope of the first gradient and a slope of the second gradient are substantially the same magnitude. 
     
     
         13 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 1 , wherein a slope of the first gradient and a slope of the second gradient are substantially different in magnitude. 
     
     
         14 . A cosmetic brush for applying a product to a face, the cosmetic brush comprising:
 a handle;   a bundle of fibers; and   a ferrule securing an end of the bundle of fibers to the handle,   the bundle of fibers comprising:
 a first group of fibers; 
 a second group of fibers; and 
 a junction between the first and second groups of fibers, 
 such that a length of the first group of fibers decreases linearly away from the junction, and 
 a length of the second group of fibers decreases linearly away from the junction. 
   
     
     
         15 . The cosmetic brush of  claim 14 , wherein the first and second groups of fibers are symmetric about a plane passing through the junction. 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic brush of  claim 14 , wherein the first and second groups of fibers are asymmetric about a plane passing through the junction. 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetic brush of  claim 14 , wherein the first group of fibers comprises a first type of fibers and the second group of fibers comprises a second type of fibers, the first type of fibers being different from the second type of fibers. 
     
     
         18 . The cosmetic brush of  claim 17 , wherein the first type of fibers differs from the second type of fibers in at least one of the following:
 size of fibers,   stiffness of fibers, or   material of fibers.   
     
     
         19 . The cosmetic brush of  claim 14 , wherein the bundle of fibers extends outside a perimeter defined by the ferrule. 
     
     
         20 . The cosmetic brush of  claim 14 , wherein the bundle of fibers further comprises a rounded peak positioned at the junction. 
     
     
         21 . A cosmetic implement comprising:
 a handle defining a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic implement; and   an applicator coupled to a longitudinal end of the handle for applying a product, the applicator having a substantially pentagonal profile when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.   
     
     
         22 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 21 , wherein the applicator comprises at least one of a bundle of fibers, a sponge, a silicone member, or flocking. 
     
     
         23 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 21 , wherein the applicator comprises a first material and a second material, the first material being different from the second material. 
     
     
         24 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 21 , wherein the pentagonal profile is substantially symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the cosmetic implement. 
     
     
         25 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 21 , wherein the pentagonal profile is substantially asymmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the cosmetic implement. 
     
     
         26 . The cosmetic brush of  claim 21 , wherein a cross-sectional area of the applicator increases from a proximal end of the applicator coupled to the handle to a shoulder of the applicator, and decreases in cross-sectional area from the shoulder of the applicator to a distal end of the applicator.