Multi-functional eyeshadow and eye makeup applicator

Abstract

Disclosed is a device which combines makeup product reservoirs and makeup brushes into one tool.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of Invention

The disclosed subject matter is in the field of facial makeup application tools. More specifically the present invention is directed to a multi-purpose makeup applicator tool that combines product reservoirs and applicators into one tool.

Background of the Invention

Many women wear makeup on a regular basis to achieve a desired aesthetic. Gels, fluids, and powders are rubbed onto the face by brushes in an effort to compliment ones appearance. Often, this process involves many steps. Intricate makeup configurations or “looks” may require the use of different brushes, powders, and fluids. Different women look different and have different preferences, and because of that, desire different looks. There is not one makeup applicator for every look. So, dependent on the look that a woman is trying to achieve, there is a wide array of tools that a woman own and use.

Many women are pressed for time because they have families, work, or go to school. Since makeup application may be a time consuming process women must often set aside extra time in their day for makeup application. The demanding schedules women have often make it hard for them to set aside the necessary amount of time to do their makeup to the extent they wish. This often leads to women not doing their makeup the way they desire. If women do get their makeup done the way they wish they may be left behind schedule and running late. The complexity of the look that women are trying to get will often make women even more stressed for time because these complex and sought after looks are generally more time consuming.

Makeup application consists of a few basic tools, products, and steps. Although small variations of these makeup items yield a wide array of items which a woman may access. Different brushes and products are necessary for achieving different looks. Generally one has many types of brushes such as a face contour brush, a bronzer brush, a foundation brush, a stippling brush, or a powder brush. During the application process women often use multiple brushes switching from one to another in quick succession. To switch products one must clean brushes. Women often inundate the same brush with different fluids or powders. Powders that one may have may include translucent powders, finishing powders, loose powders, mineral powders, and pressed powders. Makeup related fluids that women generally have are fluid foundations, makeup remover fluids, mascara, eyeshadow, or lipstick. Applying makeup involves mixing fluids, inundating brushes, and changing tools step by step until one achieves a desired look. After the process is over, the brushes must be cleaned, sorted, and stored. If the desired look is simple this process may be quick. But, if the desired look is complex the process may be grueling and take hours. Complex looks become time consuming because they may involve mixing different fluids or finding, switching, and cleaning different brushes.

Women now have greater access to different types of complex, exotic, and desirable makeup looks due to the recent proliferation and resultant ubiquity of social media. Social media stars or influencers tout their extravagant makeup looks on a plethora of different social media platforms. Such looks take a considerable amount of time and tools to achieve. These looks are often facilitated by professional makeup artists and their teams. These looks are often left to professionals because they are such involved processes. As the cosmetics industry grows, the process of enhancing one's appearance has only become more intricate and complex. If one desires such a look, as many do, one may face a major dilemma because these desirable makeup looks take substantial time, effort and cost to achieve. Women who desire such a look often must choose to forego the pursuit of these makeup looks, or invest a substantial amount of time, effort and money into doing their makeup. In coping with the urgency of daily life, women are forced to sacrifice the time and care they would like to invest into feeling and looking their best, leaving many women feeling less confident and comfortable with themselves.

Getting the desired makeup look can be brutally time consuming because these looks demand a multi-step process that involves different types of brushes, fluids, and powders. Brushes must be washed or replaced when switching powders or fluids. So, one must either have an array of brushes or the time to clean brushes between product switches. Having many brushes can become expensive and cumbersome, while cleaning a few brushes can become time consuming. This leads the pursuit of achieving the desired look to be a process which often leads to some level of dissatisfaction.

When one reaches their desired look, which may take hours, one may be left exhausted, frustrated, and tired. Thus, a need exists for a device that can increase the speed, efficiency, and precision of makeup application. A need also exists for a device that can integrate the functions of multiple tools into one tool. A need also exists for tools that can combine caps, brushes, and cosmetic formulas. Finally, a need also exists for a streamlined makeup application process.

Current makeup application tools are highly inefficient because the brushes and products are highly function specific. Having such specific tools yields spectacular outcomes but at the cost of efficiency. Efficiency in makeup application could be increased by making tools which have more general functions, tools that comprise different brushes, and tools that comprise product reservoirs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing, an object of this specification is to disclose a device that increases time efficiency during makeup application.

It is yet another object of this specification to disclose a device that makes it easier achieve a complex makeup look.

It is yet another object of this specification to disclose a device that combines the functions of many different tools and products into one tool.

It is yet another object of this specification to disclose a device to integrate brushes and products.

It is yet another object of this specification to disclose a device which can be customizable to feature different brushes and tools.

The invention is a makeup pen that combines a fluid reservoir, a product reservoir, and multiple brushes. In a preferred embodiment, the device is long and cylindrical featuring two brushes nested in parallel, and two product reservoirs. This comes in the form of a pen body, and two caps.

The pen body contains one of the reservoirs which is in fluid connection with a pen body brush. Product, such as liquid eyeshadow, can be dispensed through the tip of the brush. Product is pushed through the tip of the pen body brush by a rotating base mechanism which is used to increase the pressure in the pen reservoir.

On top of the pen body brush of the preferred embodiment, is a pen body cap. The pen body cap is a hollow cylinder. It has a receiving end which is sized to house the pen body brush. The pen body cap is removably fixed to the pen body by a bevel in the receiving end of the pen body cap. The pen body cap envelops and preserves the pen body brush. Opposite to the receiving end of the cap is a brush called a cap brush. The brush can be of any type or style. The type or style is dictated by the specific needs of the user. The cap brush is permanently connected to the pen body cap. The cap brush, in its preferred embodiment, is connected by an adhesive to the top of the pen body cap. The cap brush may also be fixed into the plastic base of the pen body cap. The type of brush featured on the pen body cap is dependent on the type of makeup look that one is in pursuit of. In a preferred embodiment, the cap brush is a mascara brush. The cap brush is also dependent on the type of powder or fluid that is stored in a reservoir pan cap, the cap which attaches to the pen body cap.

The second cap is a reservoir pan cap. It is also in the shape of a hollow cylinder with a receiving end. This cap is removably fixed to the pen body cap in the same way that the pen body cap is fixed to the pen body. This cap is sized to house the cap brush. The cap envelops and preserves the cap brush by housing it. On the end opposite to a receiving end of the reservoir pan cap, there is a reservoir pan. The pan is a cylindrical cavity which is configured to be filled with a makeup powder. This pan is where the cap brush of the pen body cap is inundated with powder product.

Using the device to apply makeup is similar to prior art, however, the process is streamlined by ones access to multiple brushes in one pen and the availability of multiple products via the two reservoirs. When using the preferred embodiment of the device one may start by filling the pan reservoir and the pen body reservoir with a specific fluid and powder. Then one may begin washing their face. One may start rotating the rotating base to inundate the pen body brush with fluid. The fluid can then be applied to the face or specifically, the eye area. The pen body cap is then attached to the pen body, and the cap brush is inundated with powder from the reservoir pan. Now, one may touch the inundated cap brush to the eye lids and the area under the eyes to a desired effect. Then, one may reattach the caps. Because this device provides specific brushes for specific makeup products, users may wash brushes with soap and water between multiple uses, but washing after every use may not be necessary.

There are many alternate embodiments of the device. Individuals can customize and reconfigure their makeup applicators to fit their makeup needs. Alternate embodiments will feature different types of brushes and products. Although the pen is customizable, there are some features that all embodiments will share. The features that all embodiments will share are integrated brushes and reservoirs, and nested brushes.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Other objectives of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art once the invention has been shown and described. The manner in which these objectives and other desirable characteristics can be obtained is explained in the following description and attached figures in which:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an applicator;

FIG. 2 shows a exploded view of an applicator;

FIG. 3 shows a side view of an applicator;

FIG. 4 shows a top front view of an applicator;

FIG. 5 shows a bottom view of an applicator.

It is to be noted, however, that the appended figures illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments that will be appreciated by those reasonably skilled in the relevant arts. Also, figures are not necessarily made to scale but are representative.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFFERED EMBODIMENTS

Disclosed is a preferred embodiment of a makeup dispenser with multiple applicators. In a preferred embodiment, features of the device include two application tools setup in parallel, with customizable tool nesting, a reservoir tank that works in conjunction with the base tool and a twist fluid dispensing system that dispenses a makeup (e.g., superior eyeshadow formula) through one of the applicators. The more specific details of the device are described below with reference to the figures.

FIG. 1 shows an environmental view of an applicator 2. FIG. 3 shows a side view of an applicator 2, wherein caps both mount and preserve brushes. FIG. 4 shows a top view of an applicator 2 with the reservoir pan 17 in view. FIG. 5 shows a bottom view of an applicator 2 with the rotating base 5 in view.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 3, 4 and 5, the applicator 2 in its preferred embodiment comprises the pen body 8, pen body cap 9, and reservoir pan cap 15. The pen body 8 is a long cylinder with caps attached on the pen body brush 7 end. The caps are nested in one another, and are easily removed from one another by pulling. The caps are hollow cylinders with a receiving end. Opposite the receiving end there is either a reservoir end, or a brush end. Inside the pen body 8 there is a pen reservoir 3. The pen reservoir 3 holds fluid, and is in fluid connection with the pen body brush 7. On the opposite side of the pen body 1, is a rotating base 5. Rotating the rotating base 5 puts pressure on the pen reservoir 3, thereby dispensing fluid from the pen body brush 7. The dispensed fluid inundates the bristles of the pen body brush 7 with a product, which is then applied to the face of a user. The pen body brush 7 is received by a pen body cap receiver 13, which is a feature of a cap brush 11. The pen body cap 9 functions to both, preserve the pen body brush 7, and serve as a tool for makeup application. The pen body cap 9 features a cap brush 11 on the end opposite to the pen body cap receiver 13. The next cap, a reservoir pen cap 15 functions similarly to the pen body cap 9. The reservoir pen cap receiver 19 envelops the cap brush 11. On the end opposite to the reservoir pen cap receiver 19, is the reservoir pan 17. The reservoir pan 17 is filled with a powder, which is used to inundate the cap brush 11.

FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the applicator 2. The pen body 1 is designed to receive caps such as the pen body cap 9 or the reservoir pan cap 15. Caps are removably attached by their receivers to envelop brushes. During makeup application with the pen, individuals will be removing and reattaching the disclosed caps throughout the process. Caps can be removed with a small amount of tensile force, and attached with a small amount of compressive force.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the device or applicator 2 features a pen reservoir 3 with a pen body brush 7 on one end and a rotary-dispensing mechanism 5 on the other end, a pen body cap 9 for the pen body brush 7, where the pen body cap 9 for the pen body brush 7 has a cap brush 11, and a reservoir pan cap 15 for the cap brush 11. In use, the rotary dispensing 5 mechanism is operated to dispense a fluid makeup from the pen body brush 7. The pen body brush 7 may be used for initial application of the makeup, and the cap brush 11 may be used for additional application of product from the product pan reservoir or manipulation of the dispensed makeup.

Referring to the exploded view of FIG. 2, each feature of this device 2 serves a specific function. In one embodiment, the first feature starting from the top of the device down is the reservoir pan cap 15 which is of cylindrical design and stays fixed onto the makeup device 2 apparatus through tension. The reservoir pan cap 15 is sturdy but can be easily removed. In addition, the top of the reservoir pan cap 15 is designed to feature the powder eyeshadow reservoir pan 17. As shown, the pan 17 is of cylindrical design made to house a powered eyeshadow product that is intended to be applied to the crease of the eyelid with a blending brush, e.g., the cap brush 11. Suitably, having the eyeshadow pan fixed into the reservoir pan cap 15 provides a user with crease color eyeshadow to compliment the eye makeup to be applied to the base of the eyelids. The location of the reservoir pan 17 may suitably eliminate a user's need to locate, retrieve, or purchase a separate crease color eyeshadow to match and compliment the makeup provided. In other embodiments one or more pans and caps may be provided above and beyond the reservoir pan cap 15 and reservoir pan 17 shown.

Still referring to FIG. 2, one specific embodiment consists of a reservoir pan cap 15 of cylindrical design that stays fixed onto the makeup device 2 apparatus through tension. The reservoir pan cap 15 is sturdy but can be removed easily with minimal force. Fixed to the top of the reservoir pan cap 15 is a reservoir pan 17 that is approximately two centimeters tall, designed to house a pressed powdered eyeshadow which can be applied to the crease of the eyelids. The shape of the eyeshadow pan and pan cover will be designed with the capacity for “subsequent applicators” to be nested on the prior applicator.

Yet still referring to FIG. 2, a second function is provided. As shown, the pen body cap 9 suitably includes the cap brush 11. The base of this pen body cap 9 features a pen body cap receiver 13 of cylindrical design, which functions to cover and preserve the pen body brush 7. The pen body cap 9 may be fixed onto the body of the makeup device 2 through tension. Again, the pen body cap 9 is sturdy but also easily removable. The cap brush 11 is fixed to the top of this pen body cap 9. This cap brush 11, and its capability to stack subsequent applicators onto the top of the makeup device 2, enables users to access all brushes necessary to achieve a multitude of both complex and simple eye makeup “looks”. The shape and design of the pen body brush 7 enables users to apply liquid eyeshadow with maximum precision and efficiency. Further, having fixed applicators onto the device eliminates the need to look for/retrieve other brushes, decreases the need to purchase multiple brushes for eyeshadow, and eliminates the need to clean brushes between uses and colors. In one embodiment, the pen body cap 9 is a powder eyeshadow applicator brush cap. This cap 9 is constructed to preserve the pen body brush 7.

The pen body brush 7 is found at one end of the pen reservoir 3. In this particular embodiment, the pen body brush 7 is similar to a makeup pen where the pen body brush 7 is fixed onto the pen body 3. For the pen body brush 7 to engage with the pen reservoir 3 a tubing or funneling system may be employed. The tubing extends from the product reservoir tank to the bristles of the pen body brush 7. The dispensing capability of the applicator eliminates certain issues that would be present in the prior art of applying liquid eyeshadow. In particular, the dispensing capability lowers the amount of time and effort it takes inundate a traditional “applicator wand” with a product. The dispensing capability increases product application efficiency essentially by lowering the amount of product wasted. The dispensing capability keeps product unexposed to the environment and therefore more sanitary than current applicators of the prior art. The dispensing capability and resultant design is more effective for use in conjunction with eyelash extensions because it leads users to be less likely to accidentally apply unwanted eyeshadow onto their eyelashes. Too much eyeshadow must be rubbed off, and rubbing eyelash extensions can lead to the extensions falling off.

Yet still referring to FIG. 2, the device 2 may include a pen reservoir 3. As shown, the pen reservoir 3 may be below the pen body brush 7. The pen reservoir 3 is of cylindrical design with the intention to sit in the body of the makeup pen apparatus. The pen reservoir 3 has a fluid capacity of 1.5 ML to 5 ML of product. The pen reservoir holds a specific waterproof, smudge proof, long-lasting, non-transfer, highly pigmented liquid eyeshadow formula. This formula will eliminate the need for a myriad of products that would be necessary in the prior art of applying a shimmery eyeshadow to the eyelid. In one embodiment, the bottom and final component of the device is the product dispensing mechanism or rotating base 5. This cylinder shaped rotating base 5 engages with the pen reservoir 3 through a “twist-activated” dispensing system. In greater detail, the base rotates in a clockwise axial rotation to enforce pressure and push product up and through from the product reservoir, to the applicator tip. The merits of this device are efficiency in terms of application time, more efficient eyeshadow application, a need for less tools, more sanitary tools, more precise tools and a streamline eyeshadow application process.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 5, the design of the device 2 with a pen body brush 7 holds certain advantages. In particular, the pen body brush 7 may suitably be the only applicator needed to apply liquid eyeshadow to the eyelids. The small and compact bristle design of the pen body brush 7 may be constructed to fit into any and all areas of the eyelids, including the inner tear duct area of the eye. The shape and density of the pen body brush 7 can also include the advantage of smoother and more consistent application when sliding product over the eyelid. The design of the pen body brush 7 enables a user to apply liquid eyeshadow with maximum precision and create sharp, clean lines in applying liquid eyeshadow. The size and shape of the pen body brush 7 can be used by users that have eyelash extensions because it eliminates excess liquid eyeshadow.

Although the method and apparatus is described above in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations, it should be understood that the various features, aspects and functionality described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described, but instead might be applied, alone or in various combinations, to one or more of the other embodiments of the disclosed method and apparatus, whether or not such embodiments are described and whether or not such features are presented as being a part of a described embodiment. Thus the breadth and scope of the claimed invention should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments.

Terms and phrases used in this document, and variations thereof, unless otherwise expressly stated, should be construed as open-ended as opposed to limiting. As examples of the foregoing: the term “including” should be read as meaning “including, without limitation” or the like, the term “example” is used to provide exemplary instances of the item in discussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof, the terms “a” or “an” should be read as meaning “at least one,” “one or more,” or the like, and adjectives such as “conventional,” “traditional,” “normal,” “standard,” “known” and terms of similar meaning should not be construed as limiting the item described to a given time period or to an item available as of a given time, but instead should be read to encompass conventional, traditional, normal, or standard technologies that might be available or known now or at any time in the future. Likewise, where this document refers to technologies that would be apparent or known to one of ordinary skill in the art, such technologies encompass those apparent or known to the skilled artisan now or at any time in the future.

The presence of broadening words and phrases such as “one or more,” “at least,” “but not limited to” or other like phrases in some instances shall not be read to mean that the narrower case is intended or required in instances where such broadening phrases might be absent. The use of the term “assembly” does not imply that the components or functionality described or claimed as part of the module are all configured in a common package. Indeed, any or all of the various components of a module, whether control logic or other components, might be combined in a single package or separately maintained and might further be distributed across multiple locations.

Additionally, the various embodiments set forth herein are described in terms of exemplary block diagrams, flow charts and other illustrations. As will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this document, the illustrated embodiments and their various alternatives might be implemented without confinement to the illustrated examples. For example, block diagrams and their accompanying description should not be construed as mandating a particular architecture or configuration.

All original claims submitted with this specification are incorporated by reference in their entirety as if fully set forth herein.

Claims

1. A device for makeup application, comprising:

a pen body; and,

a cap brush.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein the pen body features a pen reservoir which may be filled with a fluid.

3. The device of claim 2 wherein the pen reservoir is in fluid communication with a pen body brush.

4. The device of claim 3 wherein the pen reservoir fluid is dispensed by rotating a rotating base.

5. The device of claim 4 wherein the cap brush is configured to connect with the pen body by using a receiver to envelop the pen body brush.

6. The device of claim 5 wherein the pen body cap is configured to be enveloped by a reservoir pan cap receiver.

7. The device of claim 6 wherein a reservoir pan cap is configured to connect to the pen body cap by enveloping a cap brush.

8. A device for makeup application, comprising;

A pen body.

9. The device of claim 8 wherein a pen body cap is configured to receive a pen body brush.

10. The device of claim 9 wherein the pen body cap features a cap brush opposite to a pen body cap receiver.

11. The device of claim 10 wherein the pen body cap is configured to be enveloped by a reservoir pan cap receiver.

12. The device of claim 11 wherein the caps are removably fixed to one another by a bevel.

13. The device of claim 12 wherein a reservoir pan cap attaches to the pen body cap by way of a brush enveloping receiver.

14. The device of claim 13 wherein the reservoir pan cap features a cavity opposite to a reservoir pan cap receiver.

15. The device of claim 14 wherein the reservoir pan cap cavity is configured to store makeup powders, waxes, mouses, etc.

16. The device of claim 15 wherein the reservoir pan cap is configured to be enveloped by a plurality of caps.

17. A method of applying makeup, comprising:

Acquiring a pen body, a reservoir pan cap, and a brush cap;

Filling at least two reservoirs;

Inundating a cap brush;

Inundating a pen body brush;

Touching the brushes to a face.

18. The method of claim 17 wherein one inundates a pen body brush by rotating a rotating base.

19. The method of claim 18 wherein one attaches a brush cap to the pen body to apply makeup.

20. The method of claim 19 wherein one removes the reservoir pan cap and touches the reservoir pan cap with the cap brush to inundate the cap brush.