Multipurpose mascara and eyeliner applicator device

Abstract

A multipurpose mascara and eyeliner applicator device is described. In this device, a brush tip for the application of eyeliner by the user in combination with a mascara brush for the application of a cosmetic to the eye lashes of the user with a single self-contained device. The brush tip and mascara brush are in fluid communication with a cartridge member having a preferably liquid cosmetic contained therein. The applicator device preferable includes a pair of components that are movable relative to each other to cause the mascara brush and brush tip to extend through the forward opening of the applicator device. The device may also include a mascara brush and brush tip are moveable relative to each other such that the components may be extended depending on whether or not the user is applying eyeliner or mascara.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic application device comprising;
 An elongate and generally cylindrical casing having a forward end and a rear end;   A mascara brush movable between an enclosed position within the casing and an extended position wherein the mascara brush extends beyond the forward end of the casing;   A brush tip movable between an enclosed position within the casing and an extended position wherein the brush tip extends beyond the forward end of the casing;   At least one of the mascara brush and the brush tip are in cosmetic flow communication with a cosmetic containing component located within the casing; and   The casing including a plurality of components that are movable with respect to each other to cause at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip to move from the enclosed position to the extended position in response to the relative movement of the casing components.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 1  wherein the mascara brush and brush tip are located on an elongate member which includes at least one fluid communication channel to allow the cosmetic to flow from the cosmetic containing component to at least one of the mascara brush and the brush tip. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 2  wherein the casing further includes a plunger element which is actuatable by a user to allow the user to cause the flow of cosmetic from the cosmetic containing component to at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 1  wherein the mascara brush includes a plurality of bristles therein and a fluid channel to allow a user to control the flow of cosmetic from the cosmetic containing component to the bristles of the mascara brush. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 1  wherein the brush tip is a generally tapered member and includes at least one fluid channel in communication therewith to allow the user to control the flow of cosmetic from the cosmetic containing component to a location generally adjacent to a portion of the brush tip. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 1  wherein the mascara brush and brush tip are movable relative to each other. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 1  wherein the rear end of the casing includes a plunger member associated therewith to allow for the flow of the cosmetic from the cosmetic containing component to at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip. 
     
     
         8 . The cosmetic application of  claim 7  wherein both the mascara brush and brush tip are in flow communication with a cartridge member enclosed within the casing. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 8  wherein the casing includes a plurality of members that are movable relative to each other to cause at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip to move from an enclosed position within the casing to an extended position and a plunger member further associated with the casing such that actuation of the plunger member causes the flow of a cosmetic fluid from the cartridge in the casing to a location adjacent to at least one of the mascara brush or brush tip. 
     
     
         10 . A cosmetic application device comprising;
 An elongate and generally cylindrical casing having a forward end and a rear end;   A mascara brush movable between an enclosed position within the casing and an extended position wherein the mascara brush extends beyond the forward end of the casing;   A brush tip movable between an enclosed position within the casing and an extended position wherein the brush tip extends beyond the forward end of the casing;   At least one of the mascara brush and the brush tip are in cosmetic flow communication with a cosmetic containing cartridge located within the casing;   The casing including a plurality of components that are movable with respect to each other to cause at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip to move from the enclosed position to the extended position in response to the relative movement of the casing components; and   A plunger member movable with respect to the casing and cartridge to cause the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip.   
     
     
         11 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 10  wherein clockwise or counterclockwise relative movement of a forward and rearward component of the casing cause the extension of at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip from the enclosed position to the extended position. 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 10  wherein the mascara brush and brush tip are movable relative to each other. 
     
     
         13 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 10  wherein the mascara brush and brush tip are in fluid communication with at least one fluid channel that extends forwardly from the cartridge to cause the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip. 
     
     
         14 . A cosmetic application device comprising;
 An elongate and generally cylindrical casing having a forward end and a rear end;   A mascara brush movable between an enclosed position within the casing and an extended position wherein the mascara brush extends beyond the forward end of the casing;   A brush tip movable between an enclosed position within the casing and an extended position wherein the brush tip extends beyond the forward end of the casing;   At least one of the mascara brush and the brush tip are in cosmetic flow communication with a cosmetic containing cartridge located within the casing;   The casing including a plurality of components that are movable with respect to each other to cause the mascara brush and brush tip to move from the enclosed position to the extended position in response to the relative movement of the casing components; and   A plunger member movable with respect to the casing and cartridge to cause the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to at least one of the mascara brush and brush tip.   
     
     
         15 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 14  further including at least one opening adjacent to bristles on the mascara brush to allow the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to the bristles in response to the movement of the plunger member. 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 14  further including at least one opening adjacent to the brush tip to allow the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to a location adjacent to the brush tip in response to the movement of the plunger member. 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 14  further including at least one opening adjacent to bristles on the mascara brush to allow the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to the bristles in response to the movement of the plunger member and at least one opening adjacent to the brush tip to allow the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to a location adjacent to the brush tip in response to the movement of the plunger member. 
     
     
         18 . The cosmetic application device of  claim 14  further including at least one opening adjacent to bristles on the mascara brush to allow the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to the bristles in response to the movement of the plunger member and at least one opening adjacent to the brush tip to allow the flow of cosmetic from the cartridge to a location adjacent to the brush tip in response to the movement of the plunger member and wherein each of said at least one openings are in separate flow communication with the cartridge.