HK1261673A1 - Apparatus for applying cosmetics - Google Patents

Description

Device for applying a cosmetic product

Background

This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/279636, filed on 2016, month 1, and day 15, and U.S. patent application No. 15406767, filed on 2017, month 1, and day 15, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

1. Field of the invention

The present invention relates to a device for applying a cosmetic product.

2. Background of the invention

There are existing products consisting of a bottle with a cap containing an applicator with a tip; however, a disadvantage of these designs is that the sleeve allows for a more precise gripping position of the applicator mechanism near the applicator tip and their fingers do not come into contact with the liquid cosmetic material.

Prior to the present invention, it was also always desirable to have a container that holds liquid cosmetic, is easy to carry, and can be opened and closed to prevent cosmetic material from flowing out of the bottle exterior during transport. There is also a need for a device for applying a cosmetic product that can be used for applying a liquid cosmetic product on the facial area of a user without the liquid coming into contact with the user's hands or fingers.

From the foregoing description, it is apparent that the devices currently in use have significant disadvantages. Thus, important aspects of the techniques used in the field of the invention remain suitable for useful improvements.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention relates to devices for holding, dispensing and applying liquid cosmetics, including but not limited to eyeliner products. The device may also be used medically as an applicator for therapy, ointment, salve or paint.

The device has a cap portion and a body portion; the cover portion holds the eyeliner mechanism. Eyeliner mechanism includes: a sliding sleeve, a compression spring, a handle, and an applicator tip connected to a first end of the handle; the second end of the handle has a cap or end; the cover portion has a body or housing that covers the eyeliner mechanism; the sliding sleeve with the handle allows the eyeliner mechanism to have a first or retracted position and a second extended position. When the mechanism is removed from the bottle, the sleeve extends over the first end of the handle and allows a user to access the applicator to grip the eyeliner mechanism without the liquid cosmetic product getting onto their fingers. The sliding sleeve may be moved on the shank using at least one compression spring or a manual tab and groove.

A device for applying a cosmetic product by a user, comprising: a body portion and a cap portion; the body portion having a first body portion end and a second body portion end; the body portion holds a cosmetic product; the first body portion end is closed; the second body portion end is open and has a wiper structure; the wiper structure is hollow and has a first wiper end and a second wiper end; the first wiper end may be smaller in diameter than the second wiper end; the cover portion has an eyeliner mechanism including: a sliding sleeve that is hollow and has a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end; the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end are open; the first sleeve end has a smaller opening than the second sleeve end; the outer surface of the first sleeve end may be tapered; the first sleeve end may have a lip or raised ridge that can push against the vial or wiper; at least one compression spring having a first spring end and a second spring end; the first spring end engaging a spring holder recess in the second sleeve end; a shank having a first shank end and a second shank end; a compression spring positioned around or around the handle; an applicator tip or brush connected to the first end of the handle; the second end of the handle may have a cap end and an engagement region for the second spring end; the second spring end may press against an engagement area on the cap end or the second end of the handle; the cover member has a housing for an eyeliner mechanism; the housing has a first housing end and a second housing end; the first housing end has a removable attachment (threaded, frictional or magnetic) to the second end of the body portion; the second housing end is engaged with the cap end on the second shank end, or the second housing end is connected to the second shank end; the wiper structure allows the applicator tip on the first handle end to engage the cosmetic product within the body portion; the compression spring and handle allow the sliding sleeve to have a first retracted position and a second extended position, so in the first retracted position, the sliding sleeve is pushed into the housing and the applicator tip engages the cosmetic product within the body portion; and thus in the second extended position, when the cap portion is separated from the body portion, the compression spring expands and the sliding sleeve extends over the first end of the stem and allows the user to access the applicator tip to grip the eyeliner mechanism without the cosmetic product getting on the user's fingers.

The wiper may have a resistance point; the first end of the sliding sleeve may engage a resistance point on the wiper. The wiper structure allows the first handle end and the applicator tip to engage the cosmetic product within the body portion; a lip and handle on the end of the second body portion assist and also allow the eyeliner mechanism to have a first retracted position and a second extended position, whereby in the first retracted position the applicator tip engages the cosmetic product within the body portion; and when the eyeliner mechanism in the cap portion is removed from the body portion, the sliding sleeve extends over the handle and allows the user to grip the sliding sleeve and eyeliner mechanism proximate the applicator tip without the cosmetic product getting on the user's fingers; the second body portion may have a wiper structure that may have a groove that engages a lip on the end of the first sleeve; the body portion may have a lip; and the first end of the sliding sleeve may be pressed against the lip in the first retracted position; the second end of the handle has a groove, notch or receiver for engaging the second end of the compression spring; the shank may have a tapered and graduated outer surface.

The present invention introduces such improvements. In its preferred embodiment, the invention has several aspects or sides that can be used independently, but preferably they are used together to optimize their benefits. A more complete understanding of all of the above-described operating principles and advantages of the present invention will be obtained upon consideration of the following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment in an extended or second position.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in fig. 4.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention without the use of a compression spring; the first close-up window shows the first end of the sliding sleeve engaging the wiper on the body portion; the second close-up window shows the second end of the sliding sleeve.

FIG. 7 is a close-up and cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention; that is, the first end of the compression spring engages a groove, gap, lip, flange or slot in the second end of the sliding sleeve.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention using a compression spring; the close-up window shows the first end of the sliding sleeve engaging a wiper on the body portion; the inner surface of the second end of the wiper has a wider dimension than the inner surface of the first end of the wiper.

FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the second end of the stem, i.e., the groove, gap or slot engaging the second end of the compression spring.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a sliding sleeve or sheath and a stabilizing fin structure on a second end of the sliding sleeve. The fins may also be a continuous ring such that the first end of the sleeve has a different outer diameter dimension than the second end of the sleeve.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention wherein the sliding sheath or sleeve is moved from a first retracted position to a second extended position by manually sliding the sleeve from the first position to the second position; a user may engage the tab to slide the sleeve.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 11, in which the body portion is detached or separated from the cap portion; the sliding sleeve is in a first or retracted position.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 11, wherein the body portion is detached or separated from the cap portion; the sliding sleeve is in the second or extended position. The sleeve now covers the first end of the handle so that their fingers can be placed closer to the application tip when applying the cosmetic material to their face or body.

Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment shown in fig. 13.

Fig. 15 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown in fig. 11.

List of parts:

10 device

15 body portion

20 cover part

25 sliding sleeve

30 compression spring

35 handle

40 first end of the handle

45 second end of the handle

50 applicator tip/wand

55 wiper structure

60 first body portion end

65 second body portion end portion

70 cosmetic product;

75 first wiper end

80 a second wiper end;

85 eyeliner mechanism

90 first sleeve end

95 second sleeve end;

100 lip on end of first sleeve

105 first spring end

110 a second spring end;

115 a spring holder recess in the second sleeve end;

120 the lug and the boss on the end part of the second sleeve

125 stabilizing fins on the outer surface of the second end of the sleeve

130 cap end

135 for the second spring end;

140 a housing for an eyeliner mechanism;

145 first housing end

150 a second housing end;

155 a removable attachment connected to the second end of the body portion; a threaded connection, a frictional connection, or a magnetic connection.

160 point of resistance on wiper

165 grooves or slots in the housing for the cover part

170 tab

175 first end of tab

180 second end of tab

Detailed Description

As shown in fig. 1 to 15, there is a device for applying liquid color cosmetics and cosmetics, which has a cap portion and a bottle portion; the cover portion holds the eyeliner mechanism. The body portion holds a cosmetic material including, but not limited to, liquid cosmetics; the body portion may further have a wiper, a ring, a seal or a check valve to prevent the liquid cosmetic from leaking.

Eyeliner mechanism includes: a sliding sleeve or sheath, one or more compression springs, a handle, and an applicator tip (wand or brush) connected to a first end of the handle; the second end of the handle may have a cap or end (which may engage with one end of the compression spring); the cover portion has a body or housing that holds the eyeliner mechanism.

The cap portion may be removably engaged with the body portion, including using a friction connection, a threaded connection, or a magnetic connection. The cover portion may include, but is not limited to: a handle, a compression spring, a sliding sleeve, a cylinder or housing or a tab or a fin on the sliding sleeve.

The body portion has a body that is a reservoir holding make-up or cosmetic or any material that is applied with an applicator tip or brush; the first end of the body portion is closed; the second end of the body portion is open and may further include a wiper; the wiper may also have an opening that engages the applicator tip of the eyeliner mechanism.

When the body portion and the cap portion are engaged together, the handle engages a compression spring against the sliding sleeve such that the eyeliner mechanism is in a first or retracted position; at this point, the applicator tip is placed deep within the bottle reservoir; the applicator tip may engage the material within the bottle. (FIGS. 1 and 2).

When the body portion and the cap portion are released or threaded apart, the second end of the handle is no longer engaged by the compression spring against the sliding sleeve so that the eyeliner mechanism is in the second or extended position and the sliding sleeve can be moved over and cover the first end of the handle so that the user can more easily grip the device and access the applicator tip; the applicator tip is exposed and ready to apply color cosmetics to the user where the applicator tip is placed. (FIGS. 4 and 5).

This embodiment has a sliding sleeve on the handle with the applicator tip; this configuration allows the user to hold the device closer to the end of the applicator without getting the core product onto their finger, as is often the case with the prior art.

Bottle body:the body portion having a first body portion end and a second body portion end; the body portion holds a cosmetic product (liquid or solid); the first body portion end is closed; the second body portion end is open and may have a wiper structure. In other embodiments, the vial may have a lip at the second vial end that may engage the first end of the sliding sleeve and provide a point of resistance such that the sleeve may be pushed into the first or collapsed position and reach the handle; the lip further enables the sliding sleeve to move from a first retracted position to a second extended position. The body portion may be opaque or transparent or have a visual indication or indicator of how much cosmetic material remains.

Wiper device: the wiper structure may be hollow and may have a first wiper end and a second wiper end; the first wiper end may be smaller in diameter than the second wiper end; as shown in the close-up view in fig. 6, the first wiper tip may have an inner surface of smaller diameter or size than the inner surface of the second wiper tip; the inner surface of the second wiper end may also be tapered or inclined; these differences in size between the first and second ends of the wiper allow the wiper to provide a point of resistance to the first end of the sliding sleeve.

In fig. 8, one preferred embodiment of the invention (use of a spring) provides: the wiper has concentric grooves, lugs or spaces on or at the inner surface of the second end of the wiper so as to engage corresponding features, bumps, bosses or lips on the first end of the sliding sleeve and provide resistance so that when the body portion is attached to the cap portion, the sliding sleeve is urged from the second or extended position into the first or retracted position and to the length of the handle. The wiper may also have a resistance point; the first end of the sliding sleeve may engage a resistance point on the wiper.

In fig. 6, another embodiment (without a spring) may use this concentric groove, lug or space on the inner surface of the second end of the wiper to provide a point of resistance to move the sliding sleeve from the second or extended position to the first or retracted position.

The wiper structure allows the applicator tip on the first handle end to engage the cosmetic product within the body portion; the wiper may employ a one-way valve or have a selective opening to prevent inadvertent leakage of cosmetic material within the body portion. The wiper is typically attached to the body portion, but other embodiments allow the wiper to be attached to another location on the housing or the cap portion.

Sliding the sleeve:the eyeliner mechanism may have a sliding sleeve or sheath that is hollow and has a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end; the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end are open; the first sleeve end may have a smaller opening or size than the second sleeve end.

The outer surface of the first sleeve end may be tapered or have a different outer dimension than the second sleeve end; a sliding sleeve positionable about the shank; the outer and inner surfaces of the sliding sleeve and/or the outer surface of the shank may have graduated or textured surfaces, tabs, grooves, ridges or ribs to help control the up and down movement of the sleeve on the shank. The first sleeve end may have a lip, boss or protrusion that may engage with a corresponding groove, lug or space on the second end of the wiper or on the body portion.

Spring: the eyeliner mechanism may employ at least one compression spring having a first spring end and a second spring end; the first spring end may fit in or engage with a spring holder recess in the second sleeve end. Other embodiments of the invention may omit the spring to move the sleeve up and down the handle (fig. 6). Other embodiments in fig. 11-15 employ a manual tab to facilitate insertion of the sleeveFrom a first position to a second position. The second compression spring may be positioned below the first compression spring and restrain the sliding sleeve when moving from the first retracted position to the second extended position.

Handle: there is a shank having a first shank end and a second shank end; the compression spring is positioned around or around the shank. An applicator tip or brush head may be connected to the first end of the handle. The second end of the handle may have a cap end or engagement region, a groove or a rounded depression for engaging or gripping the second spring end; the second spring end may press against this engagement region on the shank. The handle may have a textured or graduated surface which helps slow the sliding sleeve when moved to the second extended position.

Shell body: the cover portion has a housing for an eyeliner mechanism; the housing has a first housing end and a second housing end; the housing end may be open and the housing may be hollow; the first housing end has a removable attachment (threaded, magnetic or friction) to connect to the second end of the body portion; the second housing end may be engaged or secured to the cap end on the second shank end. The second end of the compression spring may also engage with an area on the second end of the housing other than the engagement area on the second end of the handle and proximate the end of the cap; in this version, the second end of the housing is closed.

The compression spring and handle allow the sliding sleeve to have a first or retracted position and a second or extended position. In the first retracted position, the sliding sleeve is pushed into the housing and the applicator tip engages the cosmetic product within the body portion; and in the second extended position, when the cap portion is detached from the body portion, the compression spring expands and the sliding sleeve extends over the first end of the stem and allows the user to access the applicator tip to grip the eyeliner mechanism without the cosmetic product getting on the user's fingers.

Further, in fig. 6, the second body portion end (including the use of a lip structure) and the handle allow the eyeliner mechanism to have a first retracted position and a second extended position, such that in the first retracted position, the applicator tip is engaged with the cosmetic product within the body portion; and when the eyeliner mechanism in the cap portion is removed from the body portion, the sliding sleeve extends over the handle and allows the user to grip the sliding sleeve and eyeliner mechanism proximate the applicator tip without the cosmetic product getting on the user's fingers.

Movement of the sliding sleeve along the handle allows the eyeliner mechanism to have a first retracted position and a second extended position; in the first retracted position, the sliding sleeve is moved so that the applicator tip engages the cosmetic product within the body portion; and in the second expanded position, when the eyeliner mechanism within the cap portion is removed from the body portion, the sliding sleeve extends over the handle and allows the user to grip the sliding sleeve and eyeliner mechanism proximate the applicator tip without the cosmetic product getting on the user's fingers.

Manual version: 11-15 illustrate another preferred embodiment of the present invention wherein the sliding sheath or sleeve is moved from a first retracted position to a second extended position by manually sliding the sleeve from the first position to the second position; the user may engage the tab to slide the sleeve; when the body portion is detached or separated from the cap portion; the sliding sleeve is in a first or retracted position; the user may then move the sliding sleeve from the first position to the second position using the tab; the sleeve now covers the first end of the handle so that when cosmetic material is applied to their face or body, the user can place their finger closer to the application tip.

The presence of a groove or opening in the housing of the cover portion allowing a user to push the tab from the first position to the second position; there may be ridges, bosses or bumps on the tabs; the tab has a first tab end (for a user's finger) and a second tab end connected to the sliding sleeve or sheath. In fig. 14, the second end of the sliding sleeve may have a boss or male member that engages a receiving portion on the second end of the stem at the end of the cap. In fig. 15, there is a handle; an adjustment sheet; a sliding sleeve; a slot housing body; a wiper and a body portion.

Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms. Specific structural and functional details disclosed are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. The names, titles, terms and phrases used are not intended to limit the subject matter and scope, but rather to provide an understandable description of the invention. The present invention includes several subsections that independently serve a portion of the overall functionality of the invention and that contribute to system level functionality when combined with other portions of the invention.

The terms "a" or "an" are defined as one or more than one. As used herein, the term plurality is defined as: two or more than two. The term another, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. As used herein, the terms including and/or having are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term coupled, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.

Any element in a claim that does not explicitly specify a "means" or a "step" for performing a particular function is not to be construed as a "means" or "step" clause specified in section 6 of section 112, 35 of the U.S. code. The use of "step" in the claims is not intended to refer to the provisions of section 35, section 112, paragraph 6 of the united states code. All publications, patents and patent applications mentioned are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each reference were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

Claims (18)

1. A device for applying a cosmetic product by a user, comprising:

a body portion and a cap portion;

the body portion having a first body portion end and a second body portion end;

the body portion holding the cosmetic product;

the first body portion end is closed;

the second body portion end is open and has a wiper structure;

the wiper structure is hollow and has a first wiper end and a second wiper end;

the first wiper end is smaller in diameter than the second wiper end;

the cover portion has an eyeliner mechanism, which includes:

a sliding sleeve that is hollow and has a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end;

the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end are open;

the first sleeve end having a smaller opening than the second sleeve end;

the outer surface of the first sleeve end is tapered;

the first sleeve end has a lip;

a compression spring having a first spring end and a second spring end;

the first spring end engaging a spring holder recess in the second sleeve end;

a shank having a first shank end and a second shank end;

the compression spring is positioned around the handle;

an applicator tip connected to a first end of the handle;

the second end of the shank having a cap end and an engagement region for the second spring end;

the second spring end is pressable against the engagement region on the second end of the shank;

the cover portion has a housing for the eyeliner mechanism;

the housing has a first housing end and a second housing end;

the first housing end having a removable attachment for connection to the second end of the body portion;

the second housing end is connected to the second shank end;

the wiper structure allowing the applicator tip on the first handle end to engage the cosmetic product within the body portion;

the compression spring and the handle allow the sliding sleeve to have a first retracted position and a second extended position,

thus, in the first retracted position, the sliding sleeve is pushed into the housing and the applicator tip is engaged with the cosmetic product within the bottle portion; and is

Thus, in the second expanded position, when the cap portion is separated from the body portion, the compression spring expands and the sliding sleeve extends over the first end of the stem and allows the user to grip the eyeliner mechanism proximate the applicator tip without getting the cosmetic product onto the user's finger.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the first end of the housing and the second body portion end on the cap portion have a threaded connection, a frictional connection, or a magnetic connection.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the wiper has a resistance point; the first end of the sliding sleeve is engageable with the resistance point on the wiper.

4. A device for applying a cosmetic product by a user, comprising:

a body portion and a cap portion;

the body portion having a first body portion end and a second body portion end;

the body portion holding the cosmetic product;

the first body portion end is closed;

the second body portion end is open and has a wiper structure;

the cover portion has an eyeliner mechanism, which includes:

a sliding sleeve that is hollow and has a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end;

the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end are open;

a shank having a first shank end and a second shank end;

an applicator tip connected to a first end of the handle;

the second end of the handle has a cap end;

the cover portion has a housing that holds the eyeliner mechanism;

the housing has a first housing end and a second housing end;

the first housing end having a removable attachment for connection to the second end of the body portion;

the second housing end is connected to the second shank end;

movement of the sliding sleeve along the handle thus allows the eyeliner mechanism to have a first retracted position and a second extended position;

thus in the first retracted position, the sliding sleeve is moved such that the applicator tip engages the cosmetic product within the body portion; and is

Thus, in the second expanded position, when the eyeliner mechanism within the cap portion is removed from the body portion, the sliding sleeve extends over the handle and allows the user to grip the sliding sleeve and the eyeliner mechanism proximate the applicator tip without getting the cosmetic product onto the user's finger.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein the first sleeve end is tapered.

6. The device of claim 4, wherein the first sleeve end has a lip.

7. The device of claim 4, wherein the first sleeve end has a smaller opening than the second sleeve end.

8. The device of claim 4, wherein the first end of the housing and the second body portion end on the cap portion have a threaded connection, a frictional connection, or a magnetic connection.

9. The device of claim 4, wherein the eyeliner mechanism has at least one compression spring surrounding the handle.

10. The device of claim 4, wherein the handle has a graduated and tapered outer surface.

11. A device for applying a cosmetic product by a user, comprising:

a body portion and a cap portion;

the body portion having a first body portion end and a second body portion end;

the body portion holding the cosmetic product;

the first body portion end is closed;

the second body portion end is open;

the cover portion has an eyeliner mechanism, which includes:

a sliding sleeve that is hollow and has a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end;

the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end are open;

a compression spring having a first spring end and a second spring end;

the first spring end engaging a shelf within the second sleeve end;

a shank having a first shank end and a second shank end;

the compression spring is positioned around the handle;

an applicator tip connected to the first end of the handle;

the second end of the handle has a cap end;

the second spring end is capable of pressing against the cap end of the handle;

the cover portion has a housing for the eyeliner mechanism;

the housing has a first housing end and a second housing end;

the first housing end having a removable attachment for connection to the second end of the body portion;

the second housing end is connected to the second shank end;

movement of the sliding sleeve along the handle thus allows the eyeliner mechanism to have a first retracted position and a second extended position;

thus in the first retracted position, the sliding sleeve is moved such that the applicator tip engages the cosmetic product within the body portion; and is

Thus, in the second expanded position, when the eyeliner mechanism within the cap portion is removed from the body portion, the sliding sleeve extends over the handle and allows the user to grip the sliding sleeve and the eyeliner mechanism proximate the applicator tip without getting the cosmetic product onto the user's finger.

12. The device of claim 11, wherein the second body portion end has a wiper structure.

13. The device of claim 11, wherein the second body portion has a wiper structure with a groove that engages a lip on the end of the first sleeve.

14. The device of claim 11, wherein the first sleeve end is tapered;

and the first sleeve end has a smaller opening than the second sleeve end.

15. The device of claim 11, wherein the first end of the housing and the second body portion end on the cap portion have a threaded connection, a frictional connection, or a magnetic connection.

16. The device of claim 11, wherein the body portion has a lip; and the first end of the sliding sleeve is capable of pressing against the lip in the first retracted position.

17. The device of claim 11, wherein the second end of the handle has a groove for engaging the second end of the compression spring.

18. The device of claim 11, wherein the stem has a tapered outer surface.