Precision cosmetic brush with tapered handle having three sides

Abstract

A precision cosmetic brush is disclosed, and comprises a brush portion configured for engaging a surface, a ferrule supporting the brush portion, and a handle connected to the brush portion by the ferrule, the handle having an elongate body with a triangular cross-sectional profile, the handle tapered along its length. In embodiments, the brush portion is white or has visual indicators to facilitate the ability of a user to more precisely apply cosmetic material to a surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A precision cosmetic brush comprising:
 a brush portion configured for engaging a surface and applying a cosmetic material to the surface;   a ferrule supporting the brush portion; and   a handle connected to the brush portion with the ferrule, the handle comprising a first end that is connected to the brush portion, a second end extending away from the brush portion, and an elongate body extending between the first and second ends of the handle,   wherein the handle is configured to facilitate control by a user of the precision cosmetic brush for applying the cosmetic material to the surface and includes, along at least a segment of the handle, a triangular cross-section configured for the user to hold the precision cosmetic brush, and a taper in a direction extending away from the brush portion such that the triangular cross-section of the segment of the handle is larger toward the first end of the handle and tapers toward the second end of the handle.   
     
     
         2 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the second end of the handle has a blunt configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the taper of the segment of the handle is within a range of 0.01 mm and 0.2 mm per unit mm along a length of the segment of the handle. 
     
     
         4 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is at least partially transparent. 
     
     
         5 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is configured to transmit between 75% and 95% of incident light therethrough. 
     
     
         6 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is at least partially opaque. 
     
     
         7 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the brush portion comprises one or more visual indicators. 
     
     
         8 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more visual indicators comprise at least one or more bands, marks, or striations. 
     
     
         9 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the brush portion comprises a color gradient comprising a darker color toward the ferrule and a lighter color away from the ferrule. 
     
     
         10 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the brush portion comprises a color gradient comprising a gray color toward the ferrule and a white color away from the ferrule. 
     
     
         11 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the ferrule is detachable, such that the brush portion is removable from the ferrule. 
     
     
         12 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 1 , wherein the brush portion that is configured for engaging a surface is configured for engaging at least one of skin, hair or a display template. 
     
     
         13 . A precision cosmetic applicator comprising:
 an application portion configured for engaging a surface and applying a cosmetic material to the surface; and   a handle connected to the application portion, the handle comprising a first end that is connected to the application portion, a second end extending away from the application portion, and an elongate body extending between the first and second ends of the handle,   wherein the handle is configured to facilitate control by a user of the precision cosmetic applicator for applying the cosmetic material to the surface and includes, along at least a segment of the handle, a triangular cross-section configured for the user to hold the precision cosmetic applicator, and a taper in a direction extending away from the application portion such that the triangular cross-section of the segment of the handle is larger toward the first end of the handle and tapers toward the second end of the handle.   
     
     
         14 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the application portion comprises one of a brush, comb, wand, stylus, sponge, silicone, or a doe foot. 
     
     
         15 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the second end of the handle has a blunt configuration. 
     
     
         16 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the taper of the segment of the handle is within a range of 0.01 mm and 0.2 mm per unit mm along a length of the segment of the handle. 
     
     
         17 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the handle is at least partially transparent. 
     
     
         18 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the handle is configured to transmit between 75% and 95% of incident light therethrough. 
     
     
         19 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the handle is at least partially opaque. 
     
     
         20 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the application portion comprises one or more visual indicators. 
     
     
         21 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 20 , wherein the one or more visual indicators comprise at least one or more bands, marks, or striations. 
     
     
         22 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the application portion comprises a color gradient comprising a darker color toward the handle and a lighter color away from the handle. 
     
     
         23 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the application portion comprises a color gradient comprising a gray color toward the handle and a white color away from the handle. 
     
     
         24 . The precision cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the application portion that is configured for engaging a surface is configured for engaging at least one of skin, hair or a display template. 
     
     
         25 . A precision cosmetic brush comprising:
 a brush portion configured for engaging a surface and applying a cosmetic material to the surface; and   a handle connected to the brush portion, the handle comprising a first end that is connected to the brush portion, a second end extending away from the brush portion, and an elongate body extending between the first and second ends of the handle,   wherein the handle is configured to facilitate control by a user of the precision cosmetic brush for applying the cosmetic material to the surface and includes, along at least a lengthwise segment of the handle, a triangular cross-section configured for the user to hold the precision cosmetic brush, and a taper in a direction extending from the second end of the handle toward the brush portion such that the triangular cross-section of the segment of the handle is larger toward the second end of the handle and tapers upward therefrom.   
     
     
         26 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 25 , wherein the second end of the handle has a blunt configuration. 
     
     
         27 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 25 , wherein the handle is at least partially transparent. 
     
     
         28 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 25 , wherein the handle is configured to transmit between 75% and 95% of incident light therethrough. 
     
     
         29 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 25 , wherein the handle is at least partially opaque. 
     
     
         30 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 25 , wherein the brush portion comprises one or more visual indicators. 
     
     
         31 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 30 , wherein the one or more visual indicators comprise at least one or more bands, marks, or striations. 
     
     
         32 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 25 , wherein the brush portion comprises a color gradient comprising a darker color toward the handle and a lighter color away from the handle. 
     
     
         33 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 25 , wherein the brush portion comprises a color gradient comprising a gray color toward the handle and a white color away from the handle. 
     
     
         34 . The precision cosmetic brush of  claim 25 , wherein the brush portion that is configured for engaging a surface is configured for engaging at least one of skin, hair or a display template.