SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES TO FACILITATE DISPENSING OF EYELASHES OVER AN EYE OF A USER

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the apparatus may include a main body including an enclosed volume. Further, the apparatus may include an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include a lash storage mechanism configured to store multiple strands of eyelashes, a conveyor belt configured to carry the multiple strands of eyelashes to a rotary member, wherein the rotary member may be configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through rotation. Further, the apparatus may include an adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION(S)

Under provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 119e, the Applicant(s) claim the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 62/714,127, titled “SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES TO FACILITATE DISPENSING OF FAKE EYELASHES OVER THE EYE OF A USER”, filed on Aug. 3, 2018 which is incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetics. More specifically, the present disclosure describes systems and apparatuses to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user.

BACKGROUND

Hand-held devices with cosmetic applications, such as those configured to facilitate dispensing and application of cosmetic eyelashes over an eye of a user are abundant.

Such devices employ various mechanisms to ease and accelerate the process of dispensing and application of cosmetic eyelashes for users. However, most devices are nevertheless tedious to use, and do not offer much incentives to a user to make use of the devices over traditional eyelash application methods.

Further, present devices may need manual application of adhesive on the tips of fake eyelashes of applications.

Further, present devices do not include abilities to apply cosmetic eyelashes over an eye of the user by a drawing-stroke like movement of the nozzle of the hand-held devices.

Further, present devices do not include nozzles for smoothly receiving and directing the flow of the adhesive, and lash medium, from respective chambers by a mechanical pump action.

Therefore, there is a need for improved systems and apparatuses to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user that may overcome one or more of the above-mentioned problems and/or limitations.

BRIEF SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form, that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this summary intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter's scope.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the apparatus may include a main body including an enclosed volume. Further, the apparatus may include an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may be configured to be enclosed in the enclosed volume. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include a lash storage mechanism configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the conveyor belt. Further, the conveyor belt may include a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism to a rotary member. Further, the conveyor belt may be mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley. Further, the head pulley may be powered by a driving mechanism. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the rotary member. Further, the rotary member may be configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt. Further, a portion of the rotary member lies outside the main body. Further, the rotary member may be configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member outside the main body and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member may be moved against the eyelid of the user. Further, the rotary member may be configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation. Further, the apparatus may include an adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive container configured to store the adhesive. Further, the adhesive container may include a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive pump connected to the adhesive container. Further, the adhesive pump may be configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Further disclosed herein is an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user. Further, the apparatus may include a main body including an enclosed volume. Further, the apparatus may include an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may be configured to be enclosed in the enclosed volume. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include a lash storage mechanism configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the conveyor belt. Further, the conveyor belt may include a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism to a rotary member. Further, the conveyor belt may be mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley. Further, the head pulley may be powered by a driving mechanism. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the rotary member. Further, the rotary member may be configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt. Further, a portion of the rotary member lies outside the main body. Further, the rotary member may be configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member outside the main body and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member may be moved against the eyelid of the user. Further, the rotary member may be configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation. Further, the apparatus may include an adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive container configured to store the adhesive. Further, the adhesive container may include a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive pump connected to the adhesive container. Further, the adhesive pump may be configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the apparatus may include a communication module configured to communicate with an external user device. Further, the communication module may be configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash.

Further, the apparatus may include a controller module communicatively connected to the communication module configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

Further disclosed herein is an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user. Further, the apparatus may include a main body including an enclosed volume. Further, the apparatus may include an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may be configured to be enclosed in the enclosed volume. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include a lash storage mechanism configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the conveyor belt. Further, the conveyor belt may include a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism to a rotary member. Further, the conveyor belt may be mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley. Further, the head pulley may be powered by a driving mechanism. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the rotary member. Further, the rotary member may be configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt. Further, a portion of the rotary member lies outside the main body. Further, the rotary member may be configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member outside the main body and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member may be moved against the eyelid of the user. Further, the rotary member may be configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation. Further, the apparatus may include an adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive container configured to store the adhesive. Further, the adhesive container may include a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive pump connected to the adhesive container. Further, the adhesive pump may be configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the apparatus may include a coloring mechanism. Further, the coloring mechanism may be configured for storage and delivery of a colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the coloring mechanism may include a color container configured to store the colored dye. Further, the coloring mechanism may include a color pump connected to the color container. Further, the color pump may be configured to pump the colored dye from the color container to the rotary member over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the apparatus may include a transceiver configured to communicate with an external user device. Further, the transceiver may be configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash style. Further, the apparatus may include a controller module communicatively connected to the transceiver configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism, and the coloring mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

Both the foregoing summary and the following detailed description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly, the foregoing summary and the following detailed description should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the applicants. The applicants retain and reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.

FIG. 1 is an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a representation of an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user including a communication module, and a controller module, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is a representation of an apparatus for facilitating dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user including a coloring mechanism comprising a color pump, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user including a controller module, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 5 is an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user including a coloring mechanism, and a transceiver, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 6 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of fake eyelashes over the eye of a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of fake eyelashes over the eye of a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 8 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of fake eyelashes over the eye of a user, including an eyelash roll for fake eyelashes, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 9 is an illustration of an online platform consistent with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a computing device for implementing the methods disclosed herein, in accordance with some embodiments.

Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim limitation found herein and/or issuing here from that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims found herein and/or issuing here from. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

In general, the method disclosed herein may be performed by one or more computing devices. For example, in some embodiments, the method may be performed by a server computer in communication with one or more client devices over a communication network such as, for example, the Internet. In some other embodiments, the method may be performed by one or more of at least one server computer, at least one client device, at least one network device, at least one sensor and at least one actuator. Examples of the one or more client devices and/or the server computer may include, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a personal digital assistant, a portable electronic device, a wearable computer, a smart phone, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, a smart electrical appliance, a video game console, a rack server, a super-computer, a mainframe computer, mini-computer, micro-computer, a storage server, an application server (e.g. a mail server, a web server, a real-time communication server, an FTP server, a virtual server, a proxy server, a DNS server etc.), a quantum computer, and so on. Further, one or more client devices and/or the server computer may be configured for executing a software application such as, for example, but not limited to, an operating system (e.g. Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Linux, Android, etc.) in order to provide a user interface (e.g. GUI, touch-screen based interface, voice based interface, gesture based interface etc.) for use by the one or more users and/or a network interface for communicating with other devices over a communication network. Accordingly, the server computer may include a processing device configured for performing data processing tasks such as, for example, but not limited to, analyzing, identifying, determining, generating, transforming, calculating, computing, compressing, decompressing, encrypting, decrypting, scrambling, splitting, merging, interpolating, extrapolating, redacting, anonymizing, encoding and decoding. Further, the server computer may include a communication device configured for communicating with one or more external devices. The one or more external devices may include, for example, but are not limited to, a client device, a third party database, public database, a private database and so on. Further, the communication device may be configured for communicating with the one or more external devices over one or more communication channels. Further, the one or more communication channels may include a wireless communication channel and/or a wired communication channel. Accordingly, the communication device may be configured for performing one or more of transmitting and receiving of information in electronic form. Further, the server computer may include a storage device configured for performing data storage and/or data retrieval operations. In general, the storage device may be configured for providing reliable storage of digital information. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the storage device may be based on technologies such as, but not limited to, data compression, data backup, data redundancy, deduplication, error correction, data finger-printing, role based access control, and so on.

Further, one or more steps of the method disclosed herein may be initiated, maintained, controlled and/or terminated based on a control input received from one or more devices operated by one or more users such as, for example, but not limited to, an end user, an admin, a service provider, a service consumer, an agent, a broker and a representative thereof. Further, the user as defined herein may refer to a human, an animal or an artificially intelligent being in any state of existence, unless stated otherwise, elsewhere in the present disclosure. Further, in some embodiments, the one or more users may be required to successfully perform authentication in order for the control input to be effective. In general, a user of the one or more users may perform authentication based on the possession of a secret human readable secret data (e.g. username, password, passphrase, PIN, secret question, secret answer etc.) and/or possession of a machine readable secret data (e.g. encryption key, decryption key, bar codes, etc.) and/or or possession of one or more embodied characteristics unique to the user (e.g. biometric variables such as, but not limited to, fingerprint, palm-print, voice characteristics, behavioral characteristics, facial features, iris pattern, heart rate variability, evoked potentials, brain waves, and so on) and/or possession of a unique device (e.g. a device with a unique physical and/or chemical and/or biological characteristic, a hardware device with a unique serial number, a network device with a unique IP/MAC address, a telephone with a unique phone number, a smartcard with an authentication token stored thereupon, etc.). Accordingly, the one or more steps of the method may include communicating (e.g. transmitting and/or receiving) with one or more sensor devices and/or one or more actuators in order to perform authentication. For example, the one or more steps may include receiving, using the communication device, the secret human readable data from an input device such as, for example, a keyboard, a keypad, a touch-screen, a microphone, a camera and so on. Likewise, the one or more steps may include receiving, using the communication device, the one or more embodied characteristics from one or more biometric sensors.

Further, one or more steps of the method may be automatically initiated, maintained and/or terminated based on one or more predefined conditions. In an instance, the one or more predefined conditions may be based on one or more contextual variables. In general, the one or more contextual variables may represent a condition relevant to the performance of the one or more steps of the method. The one or more contextual variables may include, for example, but are not limited to, location, time, identity of a user associated with a device (e.g. the server computer, a client device etc.) corresponding to the performance of the one or more steps, environmental variables (e.g. temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, lighting, sound, etc.) associated with a device corresponding to the performance of the one or more steps, physical state and/or physiological state and/or psychological state of the user, physical state (e.g. motion, direction of motion, orientation, speed, velocity, acceleration, trajectory, etc.) of the device corresponding to the performance of the one or more steps and/or semantic content of data associated with the one or more users. Accordingly, the one or more steps may include communicating with one or more sensors and/or one or more actuators associated with the one or more contextual variables. For example, the one or more sensors may include, but are not limited to, a timing device (e.g. a real-time clock), a location sensor (e.g. a GPS receiver, a GLONASS receiver, an indoor location sensor etc.), a biometric sensor (e.g. a fingerprint sensor), an environmental variable sensor (e.g. temperature sensor, humidity sensor, pressure sensor, etc.) and a device state sensor (e.g. a power sensor, a voltage/current sensor, a switch-state sensor, a usage sensor, etc. associated with the device corresponding to performance of the or more steps).

Further, the one or more steps of the method may be performed one or more number of times. Additionally, the one or more steps may be performed in any order other than as exemplarily disclosed herein, unless explicitly stated otherwise, elsewhere in the present disclosure. Further, two or more steps of the one or more steps may, in some embodiments, be simultaneously performed, at least in part. Further, in some embodiments, there may be one or more time gaps between performance of any two steps of the one or more steps.

Further, in some embodiments, the one or more predefined conditions may be specified by the one or more users. Accordingly, the one or more steps may include receiving, using the communication device, the one or more predefined conditions from one or more and devices operated by the one or more users. Further, the one or more predefined conditions may be stored in the storage device. Alternatively, and/or additionally, in some embodiments, the one or more predefined conditions may be automatically determined, using the processing device, based on historical data corresponding to performance of the one or more steps. For example, the historical data may be collected, using the storage device, from a plurality of instances of performance of the method. Such historical data may include performance actions (e.g. initiating, maintaining, interrupting, terminating, etc.) of the one or more steps and/or the one or more contextual variables associated therewith. Further, machine learning may be performed on the historical data in order to determine the one or more predefined conditions. For instance, machine learning on the historical data may determine a correlation between one or more contextual variables and performance of the one or more steps of the method. Accordingly, the one or more predefined conditions may be generated, using the processing device, based on the correlation.

Further, one or more steps of the method may be performed at one or more spatial locations. For instance, the method may be performed by a plurality of devices interconnected through a communication network. Accordingly, in an example, one or more steps of the method may be performed by a server computer. Similarly, one or more steps of the method may be performed by a client computer. Likewise, one or more steps of the method may be performed by an intermediate entity such as, for example, a proxy server. For instance, one or more steps of the method may be performed in a distributed fashion across the plurality of devices in order to meet one or more objectives. For example, one objective may be to provide load balancing between two or more devices. Another objective may be to restrict a location of one or more of an input data, an output data and any intermediate data therebetween corresponding to one or more steps of the method. For example, in a client-server environment, sensitive data corresponding to a user may not be allowed to be transmitted to the server computer. Accordingly, one or more steps of the method operating on the sensitive data and/or a derivative thereof may be performed at the client device.

FIG. 1 is an apparatus 100 to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the apparatus 100 may include a main body 102. Further, the main body 102 may include an enclosed “volume”.

Further, the apparatus 100 may include an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may be configured to be enclosed in the enclosed “volume”. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include a lash storage mechanism 104 configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt 106.

Further, in some embodiments, the multiple strands of eyelashes may include multiple eyelash units. Further, an eyelash unit in the multiple eyelash units may include two or more strands of eyelashes connected together at one end. Further, an eyelash unit in the multiple eyelash units may include at least one type of eyelash strand. For instance, a first eyelash strand in the at least one type of eyelash strand may differ from a second eyelash strand in the at least one type of eyelash strand in at least one of length, thickness, shape, color, material, and so on. Accordingly, an eyelash unit in the multiple eyelash units may correspond to a particular style of eyelashes. Further, the lash storage mechanism 104 may be configured to deposit the multiple eyelash units on the conveyor belt 106 sequentially at a preset time interval. For instance, the lash storage mechanism 104 may be configured to deposit the multiple eyelash units on the conveyor belt 106 at an interval of 0.1 seconds.

Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the conveyor belt 106. Further, the conveyor belt 106 may include a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism 104 to a rotary member 108. Further, the conveyor belt 106 may be mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley. Further, the head pulley may be powered by a driving mechanism. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the rotary member 108. Further, the rotary member 108 may be configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt 106. Further, a portion of the rotary member 108 lies outside the main body 102. Further, the rotary member 108 may be configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member 108 outside the main body 102 and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member 108 may be moved against the eyelid of the user. Further, the rotary member 108 may be configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation. Further, the rotary member 108 may be configured to deposit multiple units of eyelashes sequentially.

Further, the apparatus 100 may include an adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive container 110 configured to store the adhesive. Further, the adhesive container 110 may include a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive pump 112 connected to the adhesive container 110. Further, the adhesive pump 112 may be configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container 110 via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Further, in some embodiments, the rotary member 108 may be configured to deposit the at least one eyelash unit over the eyelid of the user through the rotation.

Further, in some embodiments, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include a locking mechanism configured to allow a unidirectional anti-clockwise movement of the rotary member 108. Further, the locking mechanism may be configured to lock the rotary member 108 to halt a clockwise movement of the rotary member 108.

Further, in some embodiments, the enclosed “volume” may be elongated shaped. Further, the enclosed “volume” may include a first end and a second. Further, the first end may include a first opening. Further, the portion of the rotary member 108 lying outside the main body 102 protrudes out from the first opening. Further, the portion of the rotary member 108 lying outside the main body 102 may be configured to gently meet the eyelid of the user and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eyelid of the user.

Further, in some embodiments, the apparatus 100 may include a second driving mechanism configured to rotate the rotary member 108. Further, the driving mechanism may include a motor.

Further, the multiple strands of eyelashes may be made of at least one of human hair, synthetic hair, nylon, fibers, mink fur, fox fur, horse hair, and threads.

Further, in some embodiments, the apparatus 100 may include at least one motion sensor configured to detect a rate of rotation of the rotary member 108 to determine a rate of movement of the apparatus 100 in relation to the eyelid of the user. Further, the at least one motion sensor may be configured to control dispensing of the multiple strands of eyelashes on the conveyor belt 106.

Further, in some embodiments, the main body 102 may correspond to an open configuration. Further, the open configuration allows access to the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism.

Further, each component of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may be configured to be removable. For instance, the lash storage mechanism 104 may be removable for refilling the lash storage mechanism 104 with the multiple strands of eyelashes.

FIG. 2 is a representation of an apparatus 200 to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user including a communication module 202, and a controller module 204, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the communication module 202 may be configured to communicate with an external user device. Further, the communication module 202 may be configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash strand in the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the controller module 204 may be communicatively connected to the communication module 202, and may be configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

Further, in an embodiment, the apparatus 200 may include a storage device communicatively coupled to the communication module 202. Further, the storage device may be configured to store the one or more operational parameters.

Further, the one or more operational instructions correspond to a density and a style of the multiple strands of eyelashes. For instance, a number of eyelash strands in an eyelash unit of the multiple eyelash units may differ to provide different style options. For instance, the number of strands in an eyelash unit of the multiple eyelash units may be less to offer a “classic” style (where one eyelash strand may be coupled to one natural eyelash) or more to offer a “volume” style (where multiple strands of eyelashes may be coupled to one natural eyelash). Further, based on a style of the multiple strands of eyelashes, the diameter of each strand of multiple strands of eyelashes in an eyelash unit of the multiple eyelash units may differ. For instance, the diameter of each strand of eyelash in an eyelash unit of the multiple eyelash units that may offer a “classic” style may be more than the diameter of an eyelash strand in an eyelash unit of the multiple eyelash units that may offer a “volume” style. Further, a number of the strands of eyelashes in an eyelash unit may vary more to offer hybrid styles, which may combine the features of “classic” and “volume” styles.

Further, the amount of adhesive dispensed by the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism on the multiple strands of eyelashes may correspond to at least one of the density and a style of the multiple strands of eyelashes. For instance, more adhesive may be dispensed corresponding to “volume” style.

FIG. 3 is a representation of an apparatus 300 for facilitating dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user including a coloring mechanism, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the apparatus 300 may include a coloring mechanism. Further, the coloring mechanism may be configured for storage and delivery of a colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the coloring mechanism may include a color container 302 configured to store the colored dye.

Further, the coloring mechanism may include a color pump 304 connected to the color container 302. Further, the color pump 304 may be configured to pump the colored dye from the color container 302 to the rotary member over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Further, in some embodiments, the apparatus 300 may include at least one motion sensor configured to detect a rate of movement of the apparatus 300 in relation to an eyelid of a user. Further, the at least one motion sensor may be configured to control dispensing of the colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes through at least one actuator corresponding to the coloring mechanism to ensure a uniform deposition of the colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Further, in some embodiments, the apparatus 300 may include a transceiver 306 configured to communicate with an external user device. Further, the transceiver may be configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash style.

Further, the apparatus 300 may include a controller module 308 communicatively connected to the transceiver configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism, and the coloring mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

Further, the one or more operational instructions correspond to at least one of a color, a pattern, and a design of the multiple strands of eyelashes.

FIG. 4 is an apparatus 400 to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the apparatus 400 may include a main body 402 including an enclosed volume.

Further, the apparatus 400 may include an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may be configured to be enclosed in the enclosed volume. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include a lash storage mechanism 404 configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt 406. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the conveyor belt 406. Further, the conveyor belt 406 may include a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism 404 to a rotary member 408. Further, the conveyor belt 406 may be mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley. Further, the head pulley may be powered by a driving mechanism. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the rotary member 408. Further, the rotary member 408 may be configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt 406. Further, a portion of the rotary member 408 lies outside the main body 402. Further, the rotary member 408 may be configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member 408 outside the main body 402 and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member 408 may be moved against the eyelid of the user. Further, the rotary member 408 may be configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation.

Further, the apparatus 400 may include an adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive container 410 configured to store the adhesive. Further, the adhesive container 410 may include a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive pump 412 connected to the adhesive container 410. Further, the adhesive pump 412 may be configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container 410 via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Further, the apparatus 400 may include a communication module 414 configured to communicate with an external user device. Further, the communication module 414 may be configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash.

Further, the apparatus 400 may include a controller module 416 communicatively connected to the communication module 414 configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

FIG. 5 is an apparatus 500 to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the apparatus 500 may include a main body 502 including an enclosed volume.

Further, the apparatus 500 may include an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may be configured to be enclosed in the enclosed volume. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include a lash storage mechanism 504 configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt 506. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the conveyor belt 506. Further, the conveyor belt 506 may include a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism 504 to a rotary member 508. Further, the conveyor belt 506 may be mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley. Further, the head pulley may be powered by a driving mechanism. Further, the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism may include the rotary member 508. Further, the rotary member 508 may be configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt 506. Further, a portion of the rotary member 508 lies outside the main body 502. Further, the rotary member 508 may be configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member 508 outside the main body 502 and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member 508 may be moved against the eyelid of the user. Further, the rotary member 508 may be configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation.

Further, the apparatus 500 may include an adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive container 510 configured to store the adhesive. Further, the adhesive container 510 may include a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may include an adhesive pump 512 connected to the adhesive container 510. Further, the adhesive pump 512 may be configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container 510 via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Further, the apparatus 500 may include a coloring mechanism. Further, the coloring mechanism may be configured for storage and delivery of a colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the coloring mechanism may include a color container 516 configured to store the colored dye.

Further, the coloring mechanism may include a color pump 514 connected to the color container 516. Further, the color pump 514 may be configured to pump the colored dye from the color container 516 to the rotary member over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Further, the apparatus 500 may include a transceiver 518 configured to communicate with an external user device. Further, the transceiver 518 may be configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash style.

Further, the apparatus 500 may include a controller module 520 communicatively connected to the transceiver 518 configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism, and the coloring mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

FIG. 6 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 600 to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over the eye of a user. The apparatus 600 may include a pen-shaped hand-held device that may be configured to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes (lash extensions) over the eye of a user. Accordingly, the apparatus 600 may include a main body 602 of the hand-held device. The main body 602 may be pen-shaped, such as in the shape of a hollow cylinder, or a cuboid. Further, the main body 602 may include a separation, which may be used to separate an adhesive storage and delivery mechanism, and a storage and delivery mechanism corresponding to the multiple strands of eyelashes.

Further, the storage and delivery mechanism corresponding to the multiple strands of eyelashes may aid in the storage and dispensing of the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of a user. The eyelashes may be made up of human hair, synthetic hair, nylon, fibers, threads, or other appropriate material. Further, the storage and delivery mechanism corresponding to the multiple strands of eyelashes include a spool 604, over which multiple strands of eyelashes may be rolled. Further, a conveyor 606 may be connected to the spool 604, which may facilitate the movement of the strands of eyelashes from the spool 604 to a rotary member 610. The conveyor 606 may be a continuous strip of supporting material, such as a continuous a tape of medical-grade material, fabric, or even plastic. Additionally, a first rotor 608 may be connected to the spool 604, which may power the rotary movement of the spool 604 and the movement of the conveyor 606. The rotary member 610 may be a dispensing medium that may receive strands of eyelashes and may deposit the strands of eyelashes over an eye of a user. Accordingly, the conveyor 606, as powered by the first rotor 608, may transport strands of eyelashes from the spool 604 to the rotary member 610 via the conveyor 606. Further, the rotary member 610 may include an inner edge 612 and an outer edge 614. The inner edge 612 of the rotary member 610 may be oriented towards the inside of the apparatus 600 and may receive the strands of eyelashes. Oppositely, the outer edge 614 of the rotary member 610 may protrude outside the main body 602 of the apparatus 600 and may be oriented away from the main body 602. The outer edge 614 of the rotary member 610 may be configured to gently meet the eyelid of a user, somewhat akin to a ball of a ballpoint pen, and deposit the strands of eyelashes over the eye of a user. The strands of eyelashes transported from the spool 604 may be moved to the inner edge 612, wherein the strands of eyelashes may connect to the rotary member 610. For instance, the strands of eyelashes may connect to the rotary member 610 through a static force. Further, a second rotor 616 may be connected to the rotary member 610 that may rotate the rotary member 610. Accordingly, due to the movement of the rotary member 610, the strands of eyelashes may be carried to the outer edge 614 of the rotary member 610, whereupon the strands of eyelashes may be applied over the eye of the user. Further, the strands of eyelashes may not be crushed by the movement of the spool 604, conveyor 606, or during the movement from the inner edge 612 of the rotary member 610 to the outer edge 614. Further, a design, and curve associated with the eyelashes may also be maintained during the movement of the spool 604, conveyor 606, or during the movement from the inner edge 612 of the rotary member 610 to the outer edge 614.

Further, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism may be used to apply the eyelashes over the eye of a user. The adhesive may be stored in an adhesive cartridge or an adhesive cylinder 618. Further, an adhesive dispenser 620, such as a miniature pump may pump the adhesive contained in the cartridge to the rotary member 610 via a connecting pathway, such as a thin tube. Accordingly, the adhesive may be applied on strands of eyelashes when the strands of eyelashes are moved to the inner edge 612 of the rotary member 610. Further, the adhesive may offer a stronger connection than a force or mechanism that may be used to hold the strands of eyelashes on inside the rotary member 610, which may allow the strands of eyelashes to be affixed over the eye of a user.

Further, in an embodiment, multiple strands of eyelashes may be transported from the spool 604 to the rotary member 610 and may be deposited together over the eye of a user. Accordingly, the conveyor 606 may carry multiple strands of eyelashes from the spool 604 to the rotary member 610. Further, the rotary member 610 may be formed so as to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor 606, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of a user through multiple depository openings in the outer edge 614.

Further, the adhesive cylinder 618 and the spool 604 of eyelashes may be contained in the apparatus 600 prior to application.

Further, the apparatus 600 may include a motion sensor configured to detect a rate of movement of apparatus 600 in relation to an eyelid of a user. Accordingly, based on a detected rate of movement, multiple actuators may control each of the adhesive dispenser 620, and the storage and dispensing mechanism corresponding to the multiple strands of eyelashes, including the first root 608, the spool 604, the conveyor 606, and the second rotor 616 to ensure a uniform deposition affixing of eyelashes over the eye of a user. For instance, the adhesive dispenser 620, and the storage and dispensing mechanism corresponding to the multiple strands of eyelashes may be controlled so as to deposit one or more strands of eyelashes at a pre-defined distance. Further, in an embodiment, the distance at which a user may wish to deposit one or more strands of eyelashes may be configurable. Accordingly, the user may control the distance to be able to attain one or more desired eyelash styles.

Further, in an instance, the number of strands in the spool 604 may differ. The number of strands in the spool 604 may differ to provide different style options. For instance, the number of strands in a spool 604 may be less to offer a “classic” style (where one fake eyelash may be coupled to one natural eyelash) or more to offer a “volume” style (where multiple eyelashes may be coupled to one natural eyelash). Further, based on a style of eyelashes in a spool 604, the diameter of each strand of eyelashes in a spool 604 may differ. For instance, the diameter of eyelashes in a spool 604 that may offer a “classic” style may be more than the diameter of eyelashes in a spool 604 that may offer a “volume” style. Further, the number of eyelashes may vary more to offer hybrid styles, which may combine the features of “classic” and “volume” styles.

Further, the spool 604 of eyelashes may be replaceable. The spool 604 of eyelashes may be removed by opening the main body 602 and may be removed and replaced with another spool 604 of eyelashes. The spool 604 of eyelashes may be replaced and exchanged so as to refill the apparatus 600 once an existing spool 604 of eyelashes has been consumed. Further, an existing spool 604 of eyelashes may be replaced and exchanged with a new spool 604 of eyelashes that may contain eyelashes corresponding to different eyelash styles.

Further, the amount of adhesive dispensed over one or more stands of eyelashes may be fixed for a particular spool 604 of eyelashes. Further, the amount of adhesive dispensed may vary based on a change of spool 604 of eyelashes. For instance, the amount of adhesive dispensed may be different based on the type of strands of eyelashes. For instance, the amount of adhesive dispensed may be different for each of strands of eyelashes made up of human hair, synthetic hair, nylon, fibers, threads, and so on. Further, the amount of adhesive dispensed may vary based on a thickness of strands of eyelashes. For instance, thicker strands of eyelashes may require a higher amount of adhesive to be dispensed than thinner strands of eyelashes. Further, the amount of adhesive to be dispensed may depend on a number of strands of eyelashes in a spool 604. For instance, a greater number of strands of eyelashes may require a higher amount of adhesive to be dispensed to be able to be applied properly over the eye of a user.

Further, the apparatus 600 may include a motion sensor configured to detect a rate of movement of apparatus 600 in relation to an eyelid of a user. Accordingly, based on a detected rate of movement, multiple actuators may control the coloring mechanism corresponding to the colored dyes so as to ensure a uniform deposition of colored dyes over the eyelashes.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 700 to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over the eye of a user. The apparatus 700 may include a hand-held device that may be configured to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes (lash extensions) over the eye of a user. The apparatus 700 may include an adhesive storage 704, an adhesive dispensing mechanism 702 connected to the adhesive storage 704, an eyelash storage 708, and an eyelash delivery mechanism 706 connected to the eyelash storage 708. storage and delivery mechanism corresponding to the multiple strands of eyelashes. Further, the eyelashes may be made up of human hair, synthetic hair, nylon, fibers, threads, or other appropriate material. Further, the adhesive deliver mechanism may include a spool, over which multiple strands of eyelashes may be rolled. Further, a conveyor may be connected to the spool, which may facilitate the movement of the strands of eyelashes from the spool to a rotary member. The conveyor may be a continuous strip of supporting material, such as a continuous a tape of medical-grade material, fabric, or even plastic. Additionally, a first rotor may power the rotary movement of the spool and the conveyor. Further, the rotary member may include an inner edge and an outer edge. The inner edge of the rotary member may be oriented towards the inside of the apparatus 700 and may receive the strands of eyelashes. Oppositely, the outer edge of the rotary member may protrude outside the main body of the apparatus 700 and may be configured to gently meet the eyelid of a user and deposit the strands of eyelashes over the eye of a user. Accordingly, the strands of eyelashes may be carried to the outer edge of the rotary member, whereupon the strands of eyelashes may be applied over the eye of the user.

Further, the apparatus 700 may include a coloring mechanism 710 integrated with the eyelash delivery mechanism 706. The coloring mechanism 710 may be connected to a colored dye storage 712, including one or more color cartridges that may store colored dyes. Further, the coloring mechanism 710 may include a dispensing mechanism, such as miniature pumps corresponding to the colored dye storage 712, which may dispense colored dyes over the strands of eyelashes.

Further, the apparatus 700 may include a communication module 716, and a controller module 718 connected to the adhesive dispensing mechanism 702, the eyelash delivery mechanism 706, and the coloring mechanism 710. The communication module 716 may communicate with an external user device, such as a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a mobile device such as a smartphone, and so on over a communication network, such as, but not limited to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and so on.

Further, based on one or more inputs received through the communication module 716, the controller module 718 may control the working of the adhesive dispensing mechanism 702, the eyelash delivery mechanism 706, and the coloring mechanism 710. For instance, the inputs received through the communication module 716s may correspond to one or more designs related to eyelashes, such as an indication of preferred colored combinations and color patterns on eyelashes. Accordingly, the controller module 718 may, through one or more actuators, control the working of the eyelash delivery mechanism 706. Further, as the eyelashes are dispensed, the controller module 718 may actuate the coloring mechanism 710 and dispense an appropriate amount of colored dyes over the strands of eyelashes so as to imprint a desired pattern over the eyelashes. Further, the controller module 718 may actuate the adhesive dispensing mechanism 702, dispense an appropriate amount of adhesive over the strands of eyelashes before the eyelashes are applied over the eye of a user.

Further, in an embodiment, the coloring mechanism 710 of the apparatus 700 may work independently, and the apparatus 700 may be configured to dispense colored dyes directly over eyelashes that may have been applied over the eye of a user. Eyelashes once applied over the eye of a user may expose a surface over which a design may be embodied. Accordingly, based on one or more inputs received from a connected user device corresponding to one or more color designs, the controller module 718 may actuate the coloring mechanism 710, and appropriate colored dyes may be dispensed from the apparatus 700, which may be moved over the exposed surface of the eyelashes to create the desired design.

Further, in an embodiment, the apparatus 700, in addition to dispensing strands of eyelashes, may also dispense arbitrarily shaped strands. For instance, the apparatus 700 may include a molding mechanism. Accordingly, based on one or more inputs received from a connected user device corresponding to one or more desired shapes, the controller module 718 may actuate the molding mechanism, and strands of eyelash material, such as hair, plastic, and so on may be shaped in a manner corresponding to the one or more received inputs. For instance, the received inputs may indicate a particular shape, such as a shape of a crown that strands of eyelash material may need to be molded to. Accordingly, based on one or more inputs received from a connected user device corresponding to the desired shape, the controller module 718 may actuate the molding mechanism, and strands of eyelash material, such as hair, plastic, and so on may be shaped in the desired shape.

Further, in an embodiment, the apparatus 700 may be capable of dispensing hair for other parts of body as well, such as artificial eyebrows, artificial mustache, and so on. Accordingly, appropriately shaped hair material, such as short and hard hair may be dispensed to be used as an artificial mustache. The strands of hair material corresponding to a mustache may be cut to appropriate size and dispensed.

FIG. 8 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 800 to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over the eye of a user. The exemplary apparatus 800 may be called as Lash Stick. The apparatus 800 may comprise of a hand-held device that may be configured to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes (lash extensions) over the eye of a user in a precise and accurate manner. The apparatus 800 may consist of a main body 802. The main body 802 of the apparatus 800 may be pen-shaped, and may, therefore, be easy to manipulate. The main body 802 may include a first body and a second body, which may be configured to connect together and form the main body 802. The connection mechanism between the first body and the second body may include simple snap rivets. Accordingly, either of the first body or the second body may include one or more openings, machined in a manner to be able to accept male ends so as to join the first body and the second body and form the main body 802. Further, the snap rivets may be opened via appropriate application of force. The opening of the rivets may disconnect the first body and the second body and may allow access to one or more components inside the main body 802 for multiple purposes, such as the purpose of refill.

Accordingly, the apparatus 800 may allow strands of eyelashes to be glued with adhesive whilst being applied. Further, the adhesive may engage instantly, and may not require additional “curing” time.

Further, the strands of eyelashes may be made up of human hair, synthetic hair, nylon, fibers, threads, or other appropriate material. Further, the eyelashes may be coupled to a continuous strip of supporting material, such as a continuous strip (for e.g. a tape) of medical-grade material, fabric, or even plastic. Accordingly, the eyelashes may be stored using an eyelash roll 804, that may be rolled around a central peg. One eyelash roll 804 may include multiple strands, the features of each of which may differ based on a difference in design offered by the different strands.

For instance, the strands of eyelashes in the eyelash roll 804 may be of similar or different diameters. For instance, the diameter of a strand of eyelash may vary from 0.05 mm to 07 mm.

Further, in an instance, the number of strands in an eyelash roll 804 may differ. The number of strands in the eyelash roll 804 may differ to provide different style options. For instance, the number of strands in an eyelash roll 804 may be less to offer a “classic” style (where one eyelash may be coupled to one natural eyelash) or more to offer a “volume” style (where multiple eyelashes may be coupled to one natural eyelash). Further, based on a style of eyelashes in an eyelash roll 804, the diameter of each strand of eyelashes in an eyelash roll 804 may differ. For instance, the diameter of eyelashes in an eyelash roll 804 that may offer a “classic” style may be more than the diameter of eyelashes in an eyelash roll 804 that may offer a “volume” style. Further, the number of eyelashes may vary more to offer hybrid styles, which may combine the features of “classic” and “volume” styles.

Further, the eyelash roll 804 may be replaceable. The eyelash roll 804 may be removed by opening the first body and the second body and may be removed and replaced with another eyelash roll 804. The eyelash roll 804 may be replaced and exchanged so as to refill the apparatus 800 once an existing eyelash roll 804 has been consumed. Further, an existing eyelash roll 804 may be replaced and exchanged with a new eyelash roll 804 that may contain eyelashes corresponding to different eyelash styles.

Further, the apparatus 800 may facilitate the storage and delivery of adhesive that may be used to apply the eyelashes over the eye of a user. Accordingly, the apparatus may include an adhesive storage cartridge 806 that may be connected to an adhesive dispenser 808. The adhesive may be dispensed via the adhesive dispenser 808, such as through a manual pump that may be positioned at the rear end of the apparatus 800. The pumping action of the manual pump may release a measured dosage of the adhesive, along with a pressurized flow. Adjacent to a point of adhesive release may be a groove in which the eyelashes may be held before dispensing. The adhesive may be applied directly to the eyelashes. Further, by angling the apparatus 800 in a 65-degree angle to the eyelid of the user, and by positioning the apparatus 800 directly may lead to adhering of the eyelashes over the eye of the user.

Further, the amount of adhesive dispensed may be fixed for a particular eyelash roll 804. Further, the amount of adhesive dispensed may vary based on a change of eyelash roll 804. For instance, the amount of adhesive dispensed may be different based on the type of strands of eyelashes. For instance, the amount of adhesive dispensed may be different for each of strands of eyelashes made up of human hair, synthetic hair, nylon, fibers, threads, and so on. Further, the amount of adhesive dispensed may vary based on a thickness of strands of eyelashes. For instance, thicker strands of eyelashes may require a higher amount of adhesive to be dispensed than thinner strands of eyelashes. Further, the amount of adhesive to be dispensed may depend on a number of strands of eyelashes in an eyelash roll 804. For instance, a greater number of strands of eyelashes may require a higher amount of adhesive to be dispensed to be able to be applied properly over the eye of a user.

Accordingly, the apparatus 800 may allow strands of eyelashes to be glued with adhesive whilst being applied. Further, the adhesive may engage instantly, and may not require additional “curing” time.

Further, the apparatus 800 may be used for a greater variety of eyelash length, custom strips, and bands, and may be used over different eye shapes. Further, the apparatus 800 may provide a simple and accurate control of style and may provide a short application to completion time.

FIG. 9 is an illustration of an online platform 900 consistent with various embodiments of the present disclosure. By way of non-limiting example, the online platform 900 to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over the eye of a user may be hosted on a centralized server 902, such as, for example, a cloud computing service. The centralized server 902 may communicate with other network entities, such as, for example, a mobile device 904 (such as a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet computer etc.), other electronic devices 906 (such as desktop computers, server computers etc.), databases 908, sensors 910, actuators (not shown) and an apparatus 918 over a communication network 914, such as, but not limited to, the Internet. Further, users of the online platform 900 may include relevant parties such as, but not limited to, end users, hairdressers, and beauticians. Accordingly, in some instances, electronic devices operated by the one or more relevant parties may be in communication with the platform.

A user 916, such as the one or more relevant parties, may access online platform 900 through a web based software application or browser. The web based software application may be embodied as, for example, but not be limited to, a website, a web application, a desktop application, and a mobile application compatible with a computing device 1000.

According to some embodiments, the online platform 900 may communicate with an apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over the eye of a user

The apparatus may include a hand-held device that may be configured to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes (lash extensions) over the eye of a user. Accordingly, the apparatus may include a main body of the hand-held device. In an instance, the main body may be pen-shaped, such as in the shape of a hollow cylinder, or a cuboid. Further, the main body may include storage and delivery/dispensing mechanisms. The storage and delivery/dispensing mechanisms may correspond to eyelashes and an adhesive that may be used to apply the eyelashes over the eye of a user.

Further, the online platform 900 may facilitate designing the eyelashes as dispensed by the apparatus. For instance, the online platform 900 may retrieve eyelash designs from one or more external databases, such as databases corresponding to online fashion publications, and may communicate with an apparatus to transmit the retrieved designs.

Further, the online platform 900 may facilitate sharing of designs of eyelashes created by individual users. For instance, the online platform 900 may retrieve eyelash designs from one or more external connected apparatuses, and transmit the retrieved designs to other connected apparatuses.

Further, the online platform 900 may suggest relevant designs of eyelashes created for individual users. For instance, the online platform 900 may analyze eyelash designs as used by a user. Accordingly, the online platform 900 may suggest similar and appropriate eyelash designs, such as those including similar eyelash length, thickness, number, color, and so on.

With reference to FIG. 10, a system consistent with an embodiment of the disclosure may include a computing device or cloud service, such as computing device 1000. In a basic configuration, computing device 1000 may include at least one processing unit 1002 and a system memory 1004. Depending on the configuration and type of computing device, system memory 1004 may comprise, but is not limited to, volatile (e.g. random-access memory (RAM)), non-volatile (e.g. read-only memory (ROM)), flash memory, or any combination. System memory 1004 may include operating system 1005, one or more programming modules 1006, and may include a program data 1007. Operating system 1005, for example, may be suitable for controlling computing device 1000's operation. In one embodiment, programming modules 1006 may include image-processing module, machine learning module and/or image classifying module. Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced in conjunction with a graphics library, other operating systems, or any other application program and is not limited to any particular application or system. This basic configuration is illustrated in FIG. 10 by those components within a dashed line 1008.

Computing device 1000 may have additional features or functionality. For example, computing device 1000 may also include additional data storage devices (removable and/or non-removable) such as, for example, magnetic disks, optical disks, or tape. Such additional storage is illustrated in FIG. 10 by a removable storage 1009 and a non-removable storage 1010. Computer storage media may include volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. System memory 1004, removable storage 1009, and non-removable storage 1010 are all computer storage media examples (i.e., memory storage.) Computer storage media may include, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, electrically erasable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store information and which can be accessed by computing device 1000. Any such computer storage media may be part of device 1000. Computing device 1000 may also have input device(s) 1012 such as a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a sound input device, a touch input device, a location sensor, a camera, a biometric sensor, etc. Output device(s) 1014 such as a display, speakers, a printer, etc. may also be included. The aforementioned devices are examples and others may be used.

Computing device 1000 may also contain a communication connection 1016 that may allow device 1000 to communicate with other computing devices 1018, such as over a network in a distributed computing environment, for example, an intranet or the Internet. Communication connection 1016 is one example of communication media. Communication media may typically be embodied by computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and includes any information delivery media. The term “modulated data signal” may describe a signal that has one or more characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media may include wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, radio frequency (RF), infrared, and other wireless media. The term computer readable media as used herein may include both storage media and communication media.

As stated above, a number of program modules and data files may be stored in system memory 1004, including operating system 1005. While executing on processing unit 1002, programming modules 1006 (e.g., application 1020 such as a media player) may perform processes including, for example, one or more stages of methods, algorithms, systems, applications, servers, databases as described above. The aforementioned process is an example, and processing unit 1002 may perform other processes. Other programming modules that may be used in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may include encoding/decoding applications, machine learning application, etc.

Generally, consistent with embodiments of the disclosure, program modules may include routines, programs, components, data structures, and other types of structures that may perform particular tasks or that may implement particular abstract data types. Moreover, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced with other computer system configurations, including hand-held devices, general purpose graphics processor-based systems, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, application specific integrated circuit-based electronics, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and the like. Embodiments of the disclosure may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.

Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced in an electrical circuit comprising discrete electronic elements, packaged or integrated electronic chips containing logic gates, a circuit utilizing a microprocessor, or on a single chip containing electronic elements or microprocessors. Embodiments of the disclosure may also be practiced using other technologies capable of performing logical operations such as, for example, AND, OR, and NOT, including but not limited to mechanical, optical, fluidic, and quantum technologies. In addition, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced within a general-purpose computer or in any other circuits or systems.

Embodiments of the disclosure, for example, may be implemented as a computer process (method), a computing system, or as an article of manufacture, such as a computer program product or computer readable media. The computer program product may be a computer storage media readable by a computer system and encoding a computer program of instructions for executing a computer process. The computer program product may also be a propagated signal on a carrier readable by a computing system and encoding a computer program of instructions for executing a computer process. Accordingly, the present disclosure may be embodied in hardware and/or in software (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.). In other words, embodiments of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product on a computer-usable or computer-readable storage medium having computer-usable or computer-readable program code embodied in the medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system. A computer-usable or computer-readable medium may be any medium that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

The computer-usable or computer-readable medium may be, for example but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, device, or propagation medium. More specific computer-readable medium examples (a non-exhaustive list), the computer-readable medium may include the following: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a random-access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM). Note that the computer-usable or computer-readable medium could even be paper or another suitable medium upon which the program is printed, as the program can be electronically captured, via, for instance, optical scanning of the paper or other medium, then compiled, interpreted, or otherwise processed in a suitable manner, if necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

Embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, are described above with reference to block diagrams and/or operational illustrations of methods, systems, and computer program products according to embodiments of the disclosure. The functions/acts noted in the blocks may occur out of the order as shown in any flowchart. For example, two blocks shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.

While certain embodiments of the disclosure have been described, other embodiments may exist. Furthermore, although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described as being associated with data stored in memory and other storage mediums, data can also be stored on or read from other types of computer-readable media, such as secondary storage devices, like hard disks, solid state storage (e.g., USB drive), or a CD-ROM, a carrier wave from the Internet, or other forms of RAM or ROM. Further, the disclosed methods' stages may be modified in any manner, including by reordering stages and/or inserting or deleting stages, without departing from the disclosure.

Although the disclosure has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Claims

1. An apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, the apparatus comprising:

a main body comprising an enclosed volume;

an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user, wherein the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism is configured to be enclosed in the enclosed volume, wherein the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism comprises: a lash storage mechanism configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt; the conveyor belt comprises a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism to a rotary member, wherein the conveyor belt is mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley, wherein the head pulley is powered by a driving mechanism; and the rotary member configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt, wherein a portion of the rotary member lies outside the main body, wherein the rotary member is configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member outside the main body and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member is moved against the eyelid of the user, wherein the rotary member is configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation; and

the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes, wherein the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism comprises: an adhesive container configured to store the adhesive, wherein the adhesive container comprises a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes; and an adhesive pump connected to the adhesive container, wherein the adhesive pump is configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the multiple strands of eyelashes comprise multiple eyelash units, wherein an eyelash unit in the multiple eyelash units comprises two or more strands of eyelashes connected together at one end.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the rotary member is configured to deposit the at least one eyelash unit over the eyelid of the user through the rotation.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism further comprises a locking mechanism configured to allow a unidirectional anti-clockwise movement of the rotary member, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to lock the rotary member to halt a clockwise movement of the rotary member.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the enclosed volume is elongated shaped, wherein the enclosed volume comprises a first end and a second, wherein the first end comprises a first opening, wherein the portion of the rotary member lying outside the main body protrudes out from the first opening, wherein the portion of the rotary member lying outside the main body is configured to gently meet the eyelid of the user and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eyelid of the user.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a second driving mechanism configured to rotate the rotary member, wherein the driving mechanism includes a motor.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the multiple strands of eyelashes are made of at least one of human hair, synthetic hair, nylon, fibers, mink fur, fox fur, horse hair, and threads.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one motion sensor configured to detect a rate of rotation of the rotary member to determine a rate of movement of the apparatus in relation to the eyelid of the user, wherein the at least one motion sensor is configured to control dispensing of the multiple strands of eyelashes on the conveyor belt.

9. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:

a communication module configured to communicate with an external user device, wherein the communication module is configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash strand in the multiple strands of eyelashes; and

a controller module communicatively connected to the communication module configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

10. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a storage device communicatively coupled to the communication module, wherein the storage device is configured to store the one or more operational parameters.

11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the one or more operational instructions correspond to a density and a style of the multiple strands of eyelashes.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the amount of adhesive dispensed by the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism on the multiple strands of eyelashes corresponds to at least one of the density and a style of the multiple strands of eyelashes.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the main body corresponds to an open configuration, wherein the open configuration allows access to the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein each component of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism is configured to be removable.

15. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a coloring mechanism, wherein the coloring mechanism is configured for storage and delivery of a colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes, wherein the coloring mechanism comprises:

a color container configured to store the colored dye; and

a color pump connected to the color container, wherein the color pump is configured to pump the colored dye from the color container to the rotary member over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

16. The apparatus of claim 15 further comprising at least one motion sensor configured to detect a rate of movement of the apparatus in relation to an eyelid of a user, wherein the at least one motion sensor is configured to control dispensing of the colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes through at least one actuator corresponding to the coloring mechanism to ensure a uniform deposition of the colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes.

17. The apparatus of claim 16 further comprising:

a transceiver configured to communicate with an external user device, wherein the transceiver is configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash style; and

a controller module communicatively connected to the transceiver configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism, and the coloring mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the one or more operational instructions correspond to at least one of a color, a pattern, and a design of the multiple strands of eyelashes.

19. An apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, the apparatus comprising:

a main body comprising an enclosed volume;

an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user, wherein the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism is configured to be enclosed in the enclosed volume, wherein the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism comprises: a lash storage mechanism configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt; the conveyor belt comprises a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism to a rotary member, wherein the conveyor belt is mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley, wherein the head pulley is powered by a driving mechanism, and the rotary member configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt, wherein a portion of the rotary member lies outside the main body, wherein the rotary member is configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member outside the main body and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member is moved against the eyelid of the user, wherein the rotary member is configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation;

the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes, wherein the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism comprises: an adhesive container configured to store the adhesive, wherein the adhesive container comprises a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes; and an adhesive pump connected to the adhesive container, wherein the adhesive pump is configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes;

a communication module configured to communicate with an external user device, wherein the communication module is configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash strand in the multiple strands of eyelashes; and

a controller module communicatively connected to the communication module configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, and the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.

20. An apparatus to facilitate dispensing of eyelashes over an eye of a user, the apparatus comprising:

a main body comprising an enclosed volume;

an eyelash storage and delivery mechanism configured to store and deliver eyelashes over the eye of the user, wherein the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism is configured to be enclosed in the enclosed volume, wherein the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism comprises: a lash storage mechanism configured to store the multiple strands of eyelashes, and deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes on a conveyor belt; the conveyor belt comprises a continuous strip of supporting material configured to support the movement of the multiple strands of eyelashes from the lash storage mechanism to a rotary member, wherein the conveyor belt is mounted around a head pulley and a tail pulley, wherein the head pulley is powered by a driving mechanism, and the rotary member configured to receive the multiple strands of eyelashes from the conveyor belt, wherein a portion of the rotary member lies outside the main body, wherein the rotary member is configured to rotate through a frictional force between the portion of the rotary member outside the main body and an eyelid of the user when the rotary member is moved against the eyelid of the user, wherein the rotary member is configured to deposit the multiple strands of eyelashes over the eye of the user through the rotation;

the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism configured for storage and delivery of adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes, wherein the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism comprises: an adhesive container configured to store the adhesive, wherein the adhesive container comprises a conical spout configured to deposit the adhesive over the multiple strands of eyelashes; and an adhesive pump connected to the adhesive container, wherein the adhesive pump is configured to pump the adhesive from the adhesive container via the conical spout over the multiple strands of eyelashes;

a coloring mechanism, wherein the coloring mechanism is configured for storage and delivery of a colored dye over the multiple strands of eyelashes, wherein the coloring mechanism comprises: a color container configured to store the colored dye; and a color pump connected to the color container, wherein the color pump is configured to pump the colored dye from the color container to the rotary member over the multiple strands of eyelashes;

a transceiver configured to communicate with an external user device, wherein the transceiver is configured to receive one or more operational parameters corresponding to at least one eyelash style; and

a controller module communicatively connected to the transceiver configured to operate at least one of the eyelash storage and delivery mechanism, the adhesive storage and delivery mechanism, and the coloring mechanism through at least one actuator based on the operational parameters.