Abstract: A makeup brush for use with a motorized handle has a substantially cylindrical body portion defining a first end, a second end, a blind bore formed in the first end, an outer wall that extends from the first end to the second end, and a coupling assembly formed at the second end that is configured for coupling the body portion to a motorized handle. An applicator is at least partially received in the blind bore and coupled therein. At least one finger grip is formed on the outer wall proximate to the first end and extends radially outward from the outer wall. The at least one finger grip is configured to enable a user to releasably couple the body portion adjacent a motorized handle without the user having to touch the applicator. In various embodiments, the blind bore has a solid bottom wall that separates the bore from the coupling assembly.

Abstract: A makeup brush has a generally cylindrical body having a first end adapted to be rotatably couple to a motorized makeup brush support, a second end defining a recess therein that is adapted to receive a plurality of bristles, and a central axis that extends between the first end and the second end. A plurality of bristles each have a first free end and a second bounded end, where the second bounded end is configured to be received in the recess formed in the generally cylindrical body second end. In various embodiments, the free ends of a first group of the plurality of bristles are recessed with respect to the free ends of a second group of the plurality of bristles. Furthermore, the first group of the plurality of bristles is positioned radially closer to the central axis than the second group of the plurality of bristles.

Abstract: An applicator cup for user with a motorized handle for applying cosmetics. The applicator cup includes an applicator configured to apply a liquid or powder substance (e.g., such as cosmetics, makeup, lotion, sunblock, sunscreen, moisturizer, foundation, concealer, eye shadow, blush, bronzer, cream, or any other appropriate substance) to a user's body. The applicator cup may be configured to enable a user to selectively attach the applicator cup to the motorized handle substantially without touching the applicator. The applicator cup is adapted to enable a user to use the applicator cup in combination with a handle, such as a motorized handle, to apply the liquid or powder substances to the user's body.

Abstract: A system and method for selective wavelength interleaved filtering technique for analog to digital conversion (ADC) comprises a remote aperture for analog input, a modulator operable to transform the analog input into an initial optical signal, a photonic front end having high resolution optical filters operable to filter the optical signal into multiple subsequent optical signals and supply local oscillators for downconversion into electrical signals, a segmented subsystem having a plurality of ADCs, each operable to receive and convert one subsequent optical signal of the optical signals, and a memory buffer and process subsystem operable to reconstruct the converted subsequent optical signals into a digital representation of the analog input by executing reconstruction algorithms. Provision is made for compensation of distortions arising in the electrical to optical to electrical conversion process.

Abstract: Handheld applicator assembly systems for and methods of applying one or more cosmetics to a surface are disclosed. A handheld applicator assembly system may include a handle, motor, and coupling assembly for releasably receiving a set of detachable and interchangeable makeup brushes selected for applying a cosmetic to a surface area of the body such as the face. The makeup brushes may be customized in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate the application and blending of one or more cosmetics across one or more zones. The applicator systems and methods may provide a systematic correlation between each type of makeup, each zone, and each brush that may be helpful to makeup users of varying skill levels.

Abstract: Handheld applicator assembly systems for and methods of applying one or more cosmetics to a surface are disclosed. A handheld applicator assembly system may include a handle, motor, and coupling assembly for releasably receiving a set of detachable and interchangeable makeup brushes selected for applying a cosmetic to a surface area of the body such as the face. The makeup brushes may be customized in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate the application and blending of one or more cosmetics across one or more zones. The applicator systems and methods may provide a systematic correlation between each type of makeup, each zone, and each brush that may be helpful to makeup users of varying skill levels.

Abstract: A system and method for selective wavelength interleaved filtering technique for analog to digital conversion (ADC) comprises a remote aperture for analog input, a modulator operable to transform the analog input into an initial optical signal, a photonic front end having high resolution optical filters operable to filter the optical signal into multiple subsequent optical signals and supply local oscillators for downconversion into electrical signals, a segmented subsystem having a plurality of ADCs, each operable to receive and convert one subsequent optical signal of the optical signals, and a memory buffer and process subsystem operable to reconstruct the converted subsequent optical signals into a digital representation of the analog input by executing reconstruction algorithms. Provision is made for compensation of distortions arising in the electrical to optical to electrical conversion process.

Abstract: Improved flash cards for teaching and practicing the game of blackjack. Each flash card has two playing situations presented in separate sections (10 and 23) on its front side, in opposing orientations and at opposing ends of the card. In each section, the playing cards held by the player are represented as two or more overlapping images (11 and 12) of portions of playing cards. The dealer's card is a smaller image (16) of a playing card in perspective, within a frame (14) which overlaps the image of one of the player's cards. The recommended action (42) for a player to take when presented with each situation and the rule (44) governing how to play in each situation are printed in similar sections (40 and 50) on the back of each flash card. Identifiers (18and 46) appear on each side of the flash card to indicate a group of flash cards to which the card belongs, and the sequence of the card within that group.