The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member with a core made of thermoplastic material, spikes moulded with the core, of which at least some are multiple, the multiple spikes having at least two branches extending in divergent directions away from the core, these branches connecting to one and the same base or having bases contiguous or close to each other, and a support having two metal branches twisted around the core.

The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member with a core made of thermoplastic material, spikes moulded with the core, of which at least some are multiple, the multiple spikes having at least two branches extending in divergent directions away from the core, these branches connecting to one and the same base or having bases contiguous or close to each other, and a support having two metal branches twisted around the core.

A product application device includes a wand having a rod and a brush operably coupled with the rod. The rod includes a rod longitudinal axis and the brush includes a brush longitudinal axis. A housing defines a reservoir arranged to receive at least a portion of the brush of the wand. A cap is operably coupled with the wand and arranged for removably coupling with the housing. The brush longitudinal axis is offset from the rod longitudinal axis.

A product application device includes a wand having a rod and a brush operably coupled with the rod. The rod includes a rod longitudinal axis and the brush includes a brush longitudinal axis. A housing defines a reservoir arranged to receive at least a portion of the brush of the wand. A cap is operably coupled with the wand and arranged for removably coupling with the housing. The brush longitudinal axis is offset from the rod longitudinal axis.

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a fibrillous abrasive crevice cleaner (FACC). In an illustrative example, a fibrillous abrasive tip may be made of a continuous combination of steel wool and wire. For example, the FACC may include a twisted multistrand handle extending from a distal end to a proximal end along a longitudinal axis. The FACC may include a continuous fibrillous mass fixedly coupled about the distal end of the twisted multistrand handle, such that the fibrillous mass forms a knot distal to the proximal end of the twisted multistrand handle. For example, the FACC may include a proximal end of the fibrillous mass captured between the twisted multistrand handle. The formed knot around the distal end of the twisted multistranded handle and the fibrillous mass being entwined into the handle may, for example, advantageously resist decoupling of the fibrillous mass from the twisted multistrand handle.

A mascara applicator that comprises a molded brush (adapted for grooming) to which is mounted a non-molded, fiber brush (adapted for loading product). The molded brush comprises relatively harder, relatively less flexible, injection molded bristles, while the non-molded brush comprises relatively softer, more flexible fiber bristles.

A mascara applicator that comprises a molded brush (adapted for grooming) to which is mounted a non-molded, fiber brush (adapted for loading product). The molded brush comprises relatively harder, relatively less flexible, injection molded bristles, while the non-molded brush comprises relatively softer, more flexible fiber bristles.

An cosmetic applicator comprising a brush portion of relatively soft, flexible injection molded bristles, and a comb portion of relatively hard, inflexible injection molded teeth, the comb portion being assembled to the brush portion after each portion is molded. In one preferred embodiment, the comb portion has two or more columns of teeth arranged parallel to each other, which makes for a more effective comb.

An cosmetic applicator comprising a brush portion of relatively soft, flexible injection molded bristles, and a comb portion of relatively hard, inflexible injection molded teeth, the comb portion being assembled to the brush portion after each portion is molded. In one preferred embodiment, the comb portion has two or more columns of teeth arranged parallel to each other, which makes for a more effective comb.

A dental hygiene device such as an interdental brush includes a handle, a brush head having bristles extending therefrom, and a neck portion extending between the brush head and the handle. The neck portion of the dental hygiene device is configured to provide two modes of operation, a first cleaning mode of operation wherein the brush head contacts the teeth at a first pressure for a given application pressure, and a second cleaning mode of operation wherein the brush head contacts the teeth at a second pressure, greater than the first pressure, for the same given application pressure.