Telescopic Cosmetic Apparatus

Abstract

A cosmetic apparatus includes a telescopic handle for extending and retracting an applicator head. The cosmetic apparatus may include an applicator head associated with a handle comprising a plurality of stems coaxially arranged and movable along a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus via a telescopic mechanism. The applicator head may be extended by partially removing a first stem of the plurality of stems from a longitudinal cavity of a second stem of the plurality of stems. The applicator head may be retracted by inserting the first stem at least partially into the longitudinal cavity of the second stem. The cosmetic apparatus configured for telescopically extending and retracting an applicator head may streamline application of cosmetic product and/or storage of cosmetic apparatuses.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic applicator comprising:
 a ferrule;   an applicator head coupled to a first end of the ferrule;   a first stem coupled to a second end of the ferrule, the second end of the ferrule opposite the first end of the ferrule;   a second stem movably coupled to the first stem, the first stem fitting inside a longitudinal cavity of the second stem; and   a third stem movably coupled to the second stem, the second stem fitting inside a longitudinal cavity of the third stem.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , wherein in a retracted position:
 a first end of the first stem is coupled to the second end of the ferrule;   the first end of the first stem, a first end of the second stem, and a first end of the third stem are substantially aligned; and   a second end of the first stem opposite the first end of the first stem, a second end of the second stem opposite the first end of the second stem, a second end of the third stem opposite the first end of the third stem are substantially aligned.   
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 2 , wherein in an extended position:
 the second end of the first stem is movably coupled to the first end of the second stem; and   the second end of the second stem is movably coupled to the first end of the third stem.   
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 3 , wherein the cosmetic applicator moves from the retracted position to the extended position by manually extending the applicator head, the first stem, and/or the second stem by pulling on the applicator head, the first end of the first stem, or the first end of the second stem or automatically extending the applicator head, the first stem, and/or the second stem by actuating an actuator. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 3 , wherein the second end of the third stem is coupled to another applicator head. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , further comprising a first limiting mechanism disposed on at least one of the first stem or the second stem to limit a distance that the first stem is insertable into the longitudinal cavity of the second stem, and a second limiting mechanism disposed on at least one of the second stem or the third stem to limit a distance that the second stem is insertable into the longitudinal cavity of the third stem. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , further comprising a first coupling mechanisms disposed on at least one of the first stem or the second stem to limit a distance that the first stem is extendable from the second stem and a second coupling mechanism disposed on at least one of the second stem or the third stem to limit a distance that the second stem is extendable from the third stem. 
     
     
         8 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more locking mechanisms disposed in the handle to lock the handle in a retracted position or an extended position. 
     
     
         9 . A cosmetic apparatus comprising:
 an applicator head; and   a handle coupled to the applicator head, the handle comprising a plurality of stems coaxially arranged and movable along a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus via a telescopic mechanism.   
     
     
         10 . The cosmetic apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the applicator head comprises a sponge applicator head, a foam applicator head, a flocked applicator head, a silicon applicator head or a brush applicator head. 
     
     
         11 . The cosmetic apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the applicator head comprises a brush applicator head and the handle is coupled to the applicator head by a ferrule. 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetic apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein:
 the handle comprises an ovular cross sectional shape, a circular cross sectional shape, a rectangular cross sectional shape, or a triangular cross sectional shape; and   each of the plurality of stems comprises a same cross sectional shape as the handle.   
     
     
         13 . The cosmetic apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein:
 the plurality of stems arranged coaxially are slidable between a retracted position and an extended position;   the plurality of stems are substantially coextensive in the retracted position; and   the plurality of stems are positioned in series in the extended position.   
     
     
         14 . The cosmetic apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of stems arranged coaxially are slidable by manually extending individual stems of the plurality of stems by pulling on ends of the individual stems or by automatically extending the individual stems by actuating an actuator. 
     
     
         15 . The cosmetic apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the actuator comprises at least one of a push button, a knob, or twisting elements coupled to the individual stems. 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein:
 the plurality of stems include at least a first stem and a second stem;   the second stem has a cross sectional area larger than the first stem and has a longitudinal cavity that is at least as large as the first stem; and   the longitudinal cavity is sized to receive at least part of the first stem.   
     
     
         17 . A cosmetic implement comprising:
 a telescopic handle having a first end and a second end, the second end opposite the first end;   a first applicator head disposed on the first end of the handle; and   a second applicator head disposed on the second end of the handle.   
     
     
         18 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 17 , wherein the telescopic handle comprises a plurality of concentric stems that are movable along a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic implement. 
     
     
         19 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 18 , wherein the plurality of concentric stems are movable by manually extending individual stems of the plurality of concentric stems by pulling on ends of the individual stems or automatically extending the individual stems by actuating an actuator. 
     
     
         20 . The cosmetic implement of  claim 18 , wherein:
 the first applicator is associated with at least some of the plurality of concentric stems that are movable in a first direction along the longitudinal axis; and   the second applicator is associated with at least some of the plurality of concentric stems that are movable in a second direction along the longitudinal axis, the second direction being in an opposite direction from the first direction.