COSMETIC APPLICATOR

Abstract

Provided herein are devices, methods, and systems of applying cosmetic, serum, and medical/medicinal product to an eyelash or hair, in several embodiments, about which a plurality of arms and heads interact with the hairs to apply and distribute an even amount of product to the hairs or eyelash. By intertwining two or more heads in a scissors fashion the device can evenly distribute the amount of product on the eyelashes, thus saving time, effort, and product.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The technical field generally relates to devices, apparatuses and methods for applying product to eyelashes or hairs. More particularly, the invention relates to a mascara brush with a multitude of arms (at least 2) coming down on each other with the eyelash or hairs in between and applying a product (such as mascara, serum, medications, compounds, etc) to the eyelashes or hairs in an even fashion, thus allowing for volume, precision, and distribution to be met.

Background Art

Currently mascara and other products such as serum are applied with one brush on each eyelash set (eyelash at the top and eyelash at the bottom). However, this can create clumps in the mascara and other products that are applied (i.e. uneven application), can be very tedious due to the shape and sizes done today and in the end defeating the purpose of cosmetic application.

To remedy this many have decided to reinvent the bristles (i.e. increasing sizes, distances, and curvature). However, none of these seem to fix the issue at hand.

Therefore, a need exists in the field for a novel cosmetic and medical brush and barrel system to provide a solution to the problem of clumping that is typically associated with a single headed cosmetic/medical applicators. It has also been left for the present inventor to discover a solution to the challenge even distribution and fullness of eyelashes through the use of a double headed bristle controlled by a double handle.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an objective of the present invention to provide devices and methods that allow for applying cosmetic and medical product to an eyelash or hair, as specified in the independent claims. Embodiments of the invention are given in the dependent claims. Embodiments of the present invention can be freely combined with each other if they are not mutually exclusive.

The present invention is a mascara brush with two heads that are able of being connected to a handle in such a way that they have the ability to act independently of one another. This mascara brush also allows for mechanical actuation to the brush heads. In this way, the motion generated by the handle of the brush can be transferred to the brush head, reducing the amount of work that the user has to perform to apply mascara to their eyelashes.

The present invention is a serum brush with two heads that are able of being connected to a handle in such a way that they have the ability to act independently of one another. This serum brush also allows for mechanical actuation to the brush heads. In this way, the motion generated by the handle of the brush can be transferred to the brush head, reducing the amount of work that the user has to perform to apply serum to their eyelashes.

The present invention is a medical/medicinal brush with two heads that are able of being connected to a handle in such a way that they have the ability to act independently of one another. This medication applying brush also allows for mechanical actuation to the brush heads. In this way, the motion generated by the handle of the brush can be transferred to the brush head, reducing the amount of work that the user has to perform to apply medicine to their eyelashes.

The present invention is a brush with two heads that are able of being connected to a handle in such a way that they have the ability to act independently of one another. This brush also allows for mechanical actuation to the brush heads. In this way, the motion generated by the handle of the brush can be transferred to the brush head, reducing the amount of work that the user has to perform to apply pressure and straighten their eyelashes.

The present invention is an applicator brush with two heads that are able of being connected to a handle in such a way that they have the ability to act independently of one another. This mascara brush also allows for mechanical actuation to the brush heads. In this way, the motion generated by the handle of the brush can be transferred to the brush head, reducing the amount of work that the user has to perform to apply any type of product to their eyelashes.

One of the unique and inventive technical features of the present invention is the multi-headed mascara brush. Without wishing to limit the invention to any theory or mechanism, it is believed that the technical feature of the present invention advantageously avoids clumping and by applying mascara to the eyelashes or hairs in an even fashion in a fraction of the time required to apply mascara while utilizing traditional single brush head methods and avoids the requirement for a user to perform an up and down motion.

Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The patent application or application file contains at least one drawing executed in color. Copies of this patent or patent application publication with color drawing(s) will be provided by the Office upon request and payment of the necessary fee.

The features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the following detailed description presented in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIGS. 1A-1B show a non-limiting embodiment of the cosmetic product applicator comprising a pair of arms each comprising a handle, an attachment region, and a head having a representation of a bristle attachment for application of a drug or a serum to hair or eyelashes of a user to combat demodex mites and/or promote hair or eyelash fullness.

FIG. 2 shows a close-up view of a non-limiting embodiment of a plurality of arms with each arm comprising an attachment region for the container and a head comprising a bristle holder.

FIG. 3 shows a non-limiting embodiment of a bristle holder that allows for various designs to be attached and used.

FIGS. 4-5 show a non-limiting embodiment of the cosmetic applicator attached by a plurality of attachment regions to a container for applying a coating of a product evenly when a first component and a second component of the cosmetic applicator is pulled out of the container.

FIG. 6 shows a non-limiting embodiment of a plurality of arms each comprising an attachment region and a head having a bristle attachment.

FIG. 7 shows wireframe view of a non-limiting embodiment of a plurality of arms each comprising an attachment region and a head having a bristle attachment.

FIG. 8 shows a top view of a non-limiting embodiment of a container for holding a cosmetic applicator and applying a coating of a product evenly when a first component and a second component of the cosmetic applicator is pulled out of the container.

FIGS. 9-11 show various wireframe views of non-limiting embodiments of the cosmetic product applicator comprising a plurality of arms each comprising a handle, an attachment region, and a head having a representation of a bristle attachment for application of a drug or a serum to hair or eyelashes of a user to combat demodex mites and/or promote hair or eyelash fullness.

FIG. 12 shows a close-up wireframe view of a non-limiting embodiment of a plurality of arms comprising a plurality of attachment regions and a bristle holder disposed at a head of each arm.

FIG. 13 shows a close-up wireframe view of a non-limiting embodiment of a bristle holder disposed at a head of an arm of the cosmetic applicator.

FIGS. 14-17 show wireframe and 3D views of a non-limiting embodiment of the cosmetic applicator attached by a plurality of attachment regions to a container for applying a coating of a product evenly when a first component and a second component of the cosmetic applicator is pulled out of the container.

FIG. 18 shows a 3D view of a non-limiting embodiment of a bristle holder disposed at a head of an arm of the cosmetic applicator.

FIG. 19 shows a wireframe section view of a non-limiting embodiment of a container with sharp columns for scraping excess product from a bristle attachment of the cosmetic applicator upon removal from the container.

FIG. 20 shows a 3D section view of a non-limiting embodiment of a container with sharp columns for scraping excess product from a bristle attachment of the cosmetic applicator upon removal from the container.

FIG. 21 shows a wireframe angled section view of one of a non-limiting embodiment of a container with sharp columns for scraping excess product from a bristle attachment of the cosmetic applicator upon removal from the container.

FIG. 22 shows a 3D angled section view of one of a non-limiting embodiment of a container with sharp columns for scraping excess product from a bristle attachment of the cosmetic applicator upon removal from the container.

FIGS. 23-24 show a wireframe angled section view of a non-limiting embodiment of a container for the product along with a structure used to evenly distribute and eliminate excess product on the bristles as it exits the container.

FIGS. 25-27 show a 3D and wireframe top view of a non-limiting embodiment of a container with sharp columns for scraping excess product from a bristle attachment of the cosmetic applicator upon removal from the container.

FIG. 28 shows a wireframe side view of a non-limiting embodiment of a container for applying a coating of a product evenly when a first component and a second component of the cosmetic applicator are pulled out of the container.

FIGS. 29-34 show 3D and wireframe full views of a non-limiting embodiment of a handle, an attachment region, and an arm, where a ridge is formed inside the handle to create a hermetic seal when the handle interacts with the container.

FIGS. 35-38 show a side view of one of a non-limiting embodiment of a head with bristle attachment for application of a drug or a serum to hair or eyelashes of a user to combat demodex mites and/or promote hair or eyelash fullness attached to a bristle holder.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In a broad embodiment, the present invention features a cosmetic applicator (100) comprising a first component (110) comprising a first handle (112) a first arm (114) and a first head (116) having first bristles (118), wherein the first handle (112) and the first arm (114) meet at a first hinge region (120); a second component (130) comprising a second handle (132) second arm (134) and a second head (136) having second bristles (138), wherein the second handle (132) and the second arm (134) meet at a second hinge region (140). The first hinge region (120) hingeably attaches to the second hinge region (140). Further, the first handle (112) and the second handle (132) are moved toward each other, the first head (116) and the second head (136) move away from each other. In some embodiments, the first bristles (118) and the second bristles (138) are a sufficient distance to allow eyelashes and hairs to interact with the first bristles (118) and second bristles (138). In some embodiments, the first handle (112) and the second handle (132) are removably coupled to the first head (116) and the second head (136). In some embodiments, the first bristles (118) and second bristles (138) are moveable. In some embodiments, the movement of the first bristles (118) and second bristles (138) comprises at least one physical interaction (intertwining).

The present invention also features a bristle assembly (150) comprising: a first component (160) comprising a first handle (162) a first arm (164) and a first head (166) having first bristles (168); a second component (170) comprising a second handle (172) a second arm (174) and a second head (176) having second bristles (178). The first arm (164) and the second arm (174) are flexibly independent (or inversely) of each other. Further, the first handle (162) and second handle (172) are detachably connected to the first arm (164) and second arm (174). In some embodiments, movement of the first component (160) and the second component (170) transmit mechanical force received from the first handle (162) and the second handle (172) to the first bristles (168) and second bristles (178) respectively. In some embodiments, the first bristles (168) and the second bristles (178) are a sufficient distance to allow eyelashes and hairs to interact with the first bristles (168) and second bristles (178). In some embodiments, the first bristles (168) and second bristles (178) are moveable. In some embodiments, the movement of the first bristles (168) and second bristles (178) comprises at least one physical interaction (intertwining).

Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims. In some embodiments, the figures presented in this patent application are drawn to scale, including the angles, ratios of dimensions, etc. In some embodiments, the figures are representative only and the claims are not limited by the dimensions of the figures. In some embodiments, descriptions of the inventions described herein using the phrase “comprising” includes embodiments that could be described as “consisting essentially of” or “consisting of”, and as such the written description requirement for claiming one or more embodiments of the present invention using the phrase “consisting essentially of” or “consisting of” is met.

The reference numbers recited in the below claims are solely for ease of examination of this patent application, and are exemplary, and are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims to the particular features having the corresponding reference numbers in the drawings.

Claims

1. An apparatus for applying product comprising:

A cosmetic applicator (100), comprising: a first component (110) comprising a first handle (112), a first arm (114), and a first head (116) having a plurality of first bristles (118), wherein the first handle (112) and the first arm (114) meet at a first hinge and pivot region (120); a second component (130) comprising a second handle (132), a second arm (134), and a second head (136) having a plurality of second bristles (138), wherein the second handle (132) and the second arm (134) meet at a second hinge and pivot region (140); wherein the first hinge and pivot region (120) hingeably attaches to the second hinge and pivot region (140); wherein when the first handle (112) and the second handle (132) are moved toward each other, the first head (116) and the second head (136) move away from each other.

2. The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first bristles (118) and the plurality of second bristles (138) are a sufficient distance to allow the plurality of first bristles (118) and the plurality of second bristles (138) to interact with eyelashes and hair.

3. The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein the first handle (112) and the second handle (132) are removably coupled to the first head (116) and the second head (136).

4. The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first bristles (118) and the plurality of second bristles (138) are moveable.

5. The cosmetic applicator of claim 4, wherein movement of the plurality of first bristles (118) and the plurality of second bristles (138) comprises at least one physical interaction (intertwining).

6. A bristle assembly (150), comprising:

a first component (160) comprising a first handle (162), a first arm (164), and a first head (166) having a plurality of first bristles (168);

a second component (170) comprising a second handle (172), a second arm (174), and a second head (176) having a plurality of second bristles (178);

wherein the first arm (164) and the second arm (174) are flexibly independent or inversely dependent of each other;

wherein the first handle (162) and second handle (172) are detachably connected to the first arm (164) and second arm (174).

7. The bristle assembly of claim 6, wherein movement of the first component (160) and the second component (170) transmit mechanical force received from the first handle (162) and the second handle (172) to the plurality of first bristles (168) and the plurality of second bristles (178) respectively.

8. The bristle assembly of claim 7, wherein the plurality of first bristles (168) and the plurality of second bristles (178) are a sufficient distance to allow the plurality of first bristles (168) and the plurality of second bristles (178) to interact with eyelashes and hair.

9. The bristle assembly of claim 7, wherein the plurality of first bristles (168) and the plurality of second bristles (178) are moveable.

10. The bristle assembly of claim 9, wherein the movement of the plurality of first bristles (168) and the plurality of second bristles (178) comprises at least one physical interaction (intertwining).

11. A cosmetic applicator assembly (180), comprising:

a container (190) with a first chamber (192) and a second chamber (194);

wherein a first attaching region (196) in the first chamber (192) fluidly connects with the first component of the cosmetic applicator;

wherein a second attaching region (198) in the second chamber (194) fluidly connects with the second component of the cosmetic applicator;

wherein a plurality of first bristles and a plurality of second bristles of the cosmetic applicator are coated with mascara evenly when a first component and a second component of the cosmetic applicator are pulled out of the container (190).

12. The cosmetic applicator assembly of claim 11, where in the plurality of first bristles and the plurality of second bristles interact with an internal structure for cosmetic product application onto the plurality of first bristles and the plurality of second bristles.

13. The cosmetic applicator assembly of claim 11, where in a first arm and a second arm of the cosmetic applicator are coupled with a first cap and a second cap disposed on the container (190).

14. The apparatus of claim 1, where in the material or product being applied is a drug.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the application of the drug is for treatment of demodex mites.

16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein even application of the drug on eyelashes allows for precise dosage and effectiveness of the drug on the eyelashes and the demodex mites.

17. The apparatus of claim 14, where in the application of the drug is for stimulation of eyelash length growth.

18. The apparatus of claim 14, where in application of the drug is for stimulation of eyelash thickening and fullness.

19. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the material or product being applied is a serum.

20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the application of the serum is for stimulation of eyelash growth.

21. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein application of the serum allows for even moisturization of eyelashes

22. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the serum is for eyelash thickening and fullness.