Cosmetic applicator

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic or care product includes a stem having a vertical axis and a roller rotatably and pivotably connected to the bottom end of the stem such that the roller pivots around the vertical axis and rotates around a horizontal axis transverse to the vertical axis.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic applicator for applying a product to a surface, comprising:
 a stem having a top end, a bottom end, and a vertical axis extending therebetween; and   a roller rotatably and pivotably connected to the bottom end of the stem such that the roller pivots around the vertical axis and rotates around a horizontal axis transverse to the vertical axis.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , further comprising a swivel holder rotatably connected to the bottom end of the stem, wherein the roller is rotatably connected to the swivel holder, wherein the swivel holder rotates around the vertical axis of the stem. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 2 , wherein the swivel holder rotates at least 45 degrees relative to the stem. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the roller is elongated along a horizontal axis transverse to the vertical axis of the stem. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the roller is a sphere. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the roller is constructed at least partially from a thermal storage material. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 6 , wherein the thermal storage material is ceramic, glass, stone, metal, or a metal alloy. 
     
     
         8 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the roller is flocked. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 1 , wherein a cross section of the stem taken transverse to the vertical axis is not round. 
     
     
         10 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 2 , further comprising a cap connected to the top end of the stem. 
     
     
         11 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 10 , wherein the stem is rotatably connected to the cap. 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 11 , wherein rotation of the stem relative to the cap is independent of rotation of the swivel holder relative to the stem. 
     
     
         13 . A cosmetic package, comprising:
 a cosmetic applicator as in  claim 10 , and   a container for holding a cosmetic product, the container having a closed bottom end and an open top end, wherein the stem and roller are configured to be inserted into the container and the cap is configured to releasably connect with the open top end of the container.   
     
     
         14 . The cosmetic applicator of  claim 13 , further comprising a wiper disposed within the container adjacent the open top end, the wiper configured for removing excess product from the roller while the stem is removed from the container. 
     
     
         15 . A cosmetic package comprising:
 a container for holding a cosmetic product, the container having a closed end and an open end;   an applicator configured to extend into the container, the applicator including a stem having a top end, a bottom end, and a vertical axis extending therebetween, and an elongated roller rotatably and pivotably connected to the bottom end of the stem such that the roller pivots around the vertical axis and rotates around a horizontal axis transverse to the vertical axis; and   a cap connected to the top end of the stem, the cap configured to releasably connect with the open end of the container.   
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic package of  claim 15 , further comprising a swivel holder pivotably coupled to the bottom end of the stem, the swivel holder configured to hold the roller and allow the roller to rotate. 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetic package of  claim 16 , wherein the stem is rotatably connected to the cap. 
     
     
         18 . The cosmetic package of  claim 17 , wherein rotation of the stem relative to the cap is independent of rotation of the swivel holder relative to the stem. 
     
     
         19 . The cosmetic package of  claim 15 , wherein a cross section of the stem taken transverse to the vertical axis is not round. 
     
     
         20 . A cosmetic applicator for applying a product to a surface, comprising:
 a stem having a top end, a bottom end, and a central vertical axis extending therebetween;   a swivel holder rotatably connected to the bottom end of the stem; and   a roller rotatably connected to the swivel holder, wherein rotation of the swivel holder relative to the stem is independent of rotation of the roller relative to the swivel holder.