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Cosmetic applicator with torque limiter

US8485201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2007
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B2200/1053
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator includes a handle, a drive coupled to the handle, an applicator head coupled to the drive, and a torque limiter. The torque limiter includes a magnetic coupling, the magnetic coupling being coupled to at least one of the drive and the applicator head such that the torque applied via the applicator head does not exceed a predetermined allowable torque.

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