U.S. patent application number 16/897521 was filed with the patent office on 2020-12-10 for cosmetics brush with reservoir.
The applicant listed for this patent is Anisa International, Inc.. Invention is credited to Shuai Chen, Sarina Godin, Sarah Soto.
Application Number | 20200383461 16/897521 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000004896001 |
Filed Date | 2020-12-10 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200383461 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Godin; Sarina ; et
al. |
December 10, 2020 |
COSMETICS BRUSH WITH RESERVOIR
Abstract
Example aspects of a cosmetics brush and a method for using a
cosmetics brush are disclosed. The cosmetics brush can comprise a
brush body; a brush head coupled to the brush body, the brush head
defining a substantially disc-shaped cross section, a hole defined
through a center of the brush head; a core received within the
hole, the core defining a receiver surface configured to receive
cosmetics thereon; and a mesh layer extending across the hole and
configured to cover the receiver surface.
Inventors: |
Godin; Sarina; (Sandy
Springs, GA) ; Chen; Shuai; (Atlanta, GA) ;
Soto; Sarah; (Atlanta, GA) |
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Applicant: |
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Anisa International, Inc. |
Atlanta |
GA |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000004896001 |
Appl. No.: |
16/897521 |
Filed: |
June 10, 2020 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62859489 |
Jun 10, 2019 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
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A46B 2200/1046 20130101;
A46B 9/021 20130101; A46B 11/0072 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/02 20060101
A46B009/02; A46B 11/00 20060101 A46B011/00 |
Claims
1. A cosmetics brush comprising: a brush body; a brush head coupled
to the brush body, the brush head defining a substantially
disc-shaped cross section, a hole defined through a center of the
brush head; a core received within the hole, the core defining a
receiver surface configured to receive cosmetics thereon; and a
mesh layer extending across the hole and configured to cover the
receiver surface.
2. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein the receiver surface is
a concave receiver surface defining at least a portion of a
reservoir configured to receive cosmetics therein.
3. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein: the brush head defines
a lower portion coupled to the brush body and an administering end
distal to the brush body; the receiver surface of the core is
oriented between the lower portion and the administering end; and
the mesh layer is oriented at one of the administering end and
between the receiver surface and the administering end.
4. The cosmetics brush of claim 3, wherein the administering end
defines a convex disc-shaped application surface.
5. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein: the brush body defines
a handle and a ferrule coupled to the handle; and each of the brush
head and the core are coupled to the ferrule opposite the
handle.
6. The cosmetics brush of claim 5, wherein the ferrule defines an
annular groove opposite the handle, the annular groove configured
to receive a lower portion of the brush head.
7. The cosmetics brush of claim 5, wherein the ferrule defines a
cylindrical inner projection extending therefrom opposite the
handle, the core mounted to the cylindrical inner projection.
8. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein the brush head comprises
a foam sponge.
9. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein; the brush head defines
a circumferential outer wall and a circumferential inner wall; the
circumferential inner wall defines the hole; and The
circumferential inner wall and the receiver surface define a
reservoir configured to receive cosmetics therein.
10. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein the brush head defines
a hollow interior.
11. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein the brush head defines
a solid interior.
12. A cosmetics brush comprising: a brush body; and a cosmetics
applicator coupled to the brush body, the cosmetics applicator
comprising: a lower pad at least partially defining a reservoir for
receiving cosmetics therein; a brush head defining a hole
therethrough; and a mesh layer received between the lower pad and
the brush head.
13. The cosmetics brush of claim 12, further comprising a mesh
retainer defining an opening therethrough, the lower pad received
within the opening, the mesh layer mounted to the mesh retainer and
covering the lower pad.
14. The cosmetics brush of claim 12, wherein the brush head defines
an administering end distal to the brush body, the administering
end defining a substantially disc-shaped application surface
configured to engage a user's skin for application of the
cosmetics.
15. A method for using a cosmetics brush comprising: providing the
cosmetics brush, the cosmetics brush comprising a brush body and a
cosmetics applicator secured to the brush body, the cosmetics
applicator comprising a brush head, a mesh layer, and a core, the
brush head defining a hole, the core received within the hole, the
core defining a receiver surface, the mesh layer extending across
the hole and covering the receiver surface; depositing a cosmetic
on the receiver surface; dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver
surface through the mesh layer; and applying the cosmetic to a
user's skin.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein depositing a cosmetic on the
receiver surface comprises depositing the cosmetic through the mesh
layer and onto the receiver surface.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein applying the cosmetic onto a
user's skin comprises engaging an administering end of the brush
head with the user's skin and rubbing the administering end against
the user's skin.
18. The method of claim 15, wherein the cosmetic is a first
cosmetic and the method further comprises depositing a second
cosmetic on the receiver surface prior to dispelling the cosmetic
from the receiver surface.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein dispelling the cosmetic from
the receiver surface comprise dispelling the first cosmetic and
second cosmetic simultaneously from the receiver surface.
20. The method of claim 19, wherein applying the cosmetic to a
user's skin comprises: engaging an administering end of the brush
head with the user's skin to deposit the first cosmetic and second
cosmetic onto the user's skin simultaneously; and rubbing the
administering end of the brush head with the user's skin to blend
the first cosmetic with the second cosmetic on the user's skin.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims the benefit of U.S.
Provisional Application No. 62/859,489, filed Jun. 10, 2019, which
is hereby specifically incorporated by reference herein in its
entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure relates to cosmetics. More specifically,
this disclosure relates to a cosmetics brush comprising a central
reservoir for receiving cosmetics.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Cosmetics (e.g., makeup, moisturizers, serums, etc.) can be
applied to the skin, and often are applied to facial skin.
Cosmetics brushes commonly comprise a handle and a brush head. A
typical brush head can comprise a sponge, silicone, brush fibers,
or the like attached to a ferrule. Cosmetics can be manually
applied to the skin, and then the brush head can be rubbed against
the skin to spread and blend the cosmetics into the skin.
[0004] Applying cosmetics manually to the skin can result in the
transfer of bacteria from a user's hands to the skin. Manually
applying cosmetics can also cause the stretching of skin and/or can
damage delicate skin areas, such as the skin below the eyes.
Additionally, applying multiple cosmetics to the skin one at a time
can be time-consuming and can result in inadequate blending of the
multiple cosmetics.
[0005] In instances where cosmetics are applied to the cosmetics
brush and then applied to the skin by the brush, much of the
cosmetics are often deposited on a small patch of skin and the
cosmetics are not evenly spread across the skin.
SUMMARY
[0006] It is to be understood that this summary is not an extensive
overview of the disclosure. This summary is exemplary and not
restrictive, and it is intended neither to identify key or critical
elements of the disclosure nor delineate the scope thereof. The
sole purpose of this summary is to explain and exemplify certain
concepts off the disclosure as an introduction to the following
complete and extensive detailed description.
[0007] Disclosed is a cosmetics brush comprising a brush body; a
brush head coupled to the brush body, the brush head defining a
substantially disc-shaped cross section, a hole defined through a
center of the brush head; a core received within the hole, the core
defining a receiver surface configured to receive cosmetics
thereon; and a mesh layer extending across the hole and configured
to cover the receiver surface.
[0008] Also disclosed is a cosmetics brush comprising a brush body;
and a cosmetics applicator coupled to the brush body, the cosmetics
applicator comprising: a lower pad at least partially defining a
reservoir for receiving cosmetics therein; a brush head defining a
hole therethrough; and a mesh layer received between the lower pad
and the brush head.
[0009] A method for using a cosmetics brush is disclosed, the
method comprising providing the cosmetics brush, the cosmetics
brush comprising a brush body and a cosmetics applicator secured to
the brush body, the cosmetics applicator comprising a brush head, a
mesh layer, and a core, the brush head defining a hole, the core
received within the hole, the core defining a receiver surface, the
mesh layer extending across the hole and covering the receiver
surface; depositing a cosmetic on the receiver surface; dispelling
the cosmetic from the receiver surface through the mesh layer; and
applying the cosmetic to a user's skin.
[0010] Various implementations described in the present disclosure
may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages,
which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be
apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of
the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is
intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages
be included within the present disclosure and protected by the
accompanying claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The features and components of the following figures are
illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present
disclosure. Corresponding features and components throughout the
figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the
sake of consistency and clarity.
[0012] FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a cosmetics brush
comprising a cosmetics applicator, a ferrule, and a handle, in
accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush of
FIG. 1 taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1.
[0014] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush
according to another aspect of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the cosmetics brush
according to another aspect of the present disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 5 is a front view of the cosmetics brush of FIG. 4.
[0017] FIG. 6 is an exploded, cross-sectional front view of the
cosmetics brush of FIG. 4, taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 4.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] The present disclosure can be understood more readily by
reference to the following detailed description, examples,
drawings, and claims, and the previous and following description.
However, before the present devices, systems, and/or methods are
disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this
disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and/or
methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, and, as such, can, of
course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used
herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and
is not intended to be limiting.
[0019] The following description is provided as an enabling
teaching of the present devices, systems, and/or methods in its
best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the
relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be
made to the various aspects of the present devices, systems, and/or
methods described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial
results of the present disclosure. It will also be apparent that
some of the desired benefits of the present disclosure can be
obtained by selecting some of the features of the present
disclosure without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those who
work in the art will recognize that many modifications and
adaptations to the present disclosure are possible and can even be
desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present
disclosure. Thus, the following description is provided as
illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure and not in
limitation thereof.
[0020] As used throughout, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the"
include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "an element" can include
two or more such elements unless the context indicates
otherwise.
[0021] Ranges can be expressed herein as from "about" one
particular value, and/or to "about" another particular value. When
such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one
particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly,
when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the
antecedent "about," it will be understood that the particular value
forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the
endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to
the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
[0022] For purposes of the current disclosure, a material property
or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular
measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an
industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and
X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified
measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different
materials, processes and between different models, the tolerance
for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall
within a range of tolerances.
[0023] As used herein, the terms "optional" or "optionally" mean
that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot
occur, and that the description includes instances where said event
or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.
[0024] The word "or" as used herein means any one member of a
particular list and also includes any combination of members of
that list. Further, one should note that conditional language, such
as, among others, "can," "could," "might," or "may," unless
specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the
context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain
aspects include, while other aspects do not include, certain
features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is
not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or
steps are in any way required for one or more particular aspects or
that one or more particular aspects necessarily include logic for
deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these
features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed
in any particular aspect.
[0025] Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the
disclosed methods and systems. These and other components are
disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations,
subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these components are
disclosed that while specific reference of each various individual
and collective combinations and permutation of these may not be
explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and
described herein, for all methods and systems. This applies to all
aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in
disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps
that can be performed it is understood that each of these
additional steps can be performed with any specific aspect or
combination of aspects of the disclosed methods.
[0026] Disclosed in the present application is a cosmetics brush
and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatus.
Example aspects of the cosmetics brush can comprise a cosmetics
applicator. In some example aspects, the cosmetics applicator can
comprise a brush head and a core nested within the brush head. The
core can define a reservoir receiving cosmetics therein. It would
be understood by one of skill in the art that the disclosed
cosmetics brush is described in but a few exemplary aspects among
many. No particular terminology or description should be considered
limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing
therefrom.
[0027] FIGS. 1-2 illustrate a first aspect of a cosmetics brush 100
according to the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1, as shown,
the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise a brush body 105 and a
cosmetics applicator 130. In example aspects, the brush body 105
can comprise a handle 110 and a ferrule 120. The handle 110 can be
configured to be manually gripped by a user during the application
of cosmetics (e.g., liquid makeup, serums, lotions, etc.). In some
aspects, the ferrule 120 can be monolithically formed with the
handle 110, as shown, while in other aspects, the ferrule 120 and
handle 110 can be separately formed. Furthermore, in some aspects,
the cosmetics brush 100 can define the handle 110 only or the
ferrule 120 only. Example aspects of the ferrule 120 and handle 110
can be formed from a plastic material. Other example aspects of the
ferrule 120 and/or the handle 110 can be formed from metal, wood,
composite, or any other suitable material known in the art.
[0028] As shown, examples aspects of the cosmetics brush 100 can
define a brush axis 102 extending centrally along a length thereof.
Example aspects of the handle 110 can define a first end 112 distal
from the ferrule 120, a second end 114 connected to the ferrule
120, and center portion 116 extending therebetween. According to
example aspects, as shown, the handle 110 can taper generally from
the second end 114 towards the center portion 116, such that the
second end 114 of the handle 110 may be wider than the first end
112 and the center portion 116. Furthermore, in some aspects, the
first end 112 can also taper towards the center portion 116.
However, in other aspects, the first end 112, second end 114, and
center portion 116 of the handle 110 can each define any suitable
width. A width of the ferrule 120 can also vary in different
aspects.
[0029] According to example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130
can be attached to the ferrule 120 opposite the handle 110. The
cosmetics applicator 130 can be secured to the ferrule 120 by a
fastener, such as, for example, an adhesive, such as glue. In
another aspect, the cosmetics applicator 130 can be attached to the
ferrule 120 by mechanical engagement between the ferrule 120 and
the cosmetics applicator 130. In aspects not comprising a ferrule
120, the cosmetics applicator 130 can be attached directly to the
handle 110. According to example aspects, the cosmetics applicator
130 can comprise a brush head 140. In the present aspect, the brush
head 140 can be formed as a foam sponge, as shown, and the foam
sponge can be secured to ferrule 120 with an adhesive. In other
aspects, the brush head 140 of the cosmetics applicator 130 can
comprise silicone, gel silicone, plastic, mesh, nylon flocking,
and/or a plurality of brush fibers, bristles, or hair. As shown, an
administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130 can be
defined distal to the brush body 105.
[0030] In the present aspect, the brush head 140 can define a
substantially disc-shaped cross section in a plane perpendicular to
the brush axis 102, and can define a substantially circumferential
inner wall 244 (shown in FIG. 2) and a substantially
circumferential outer wall 144. For example, in the present aspect,
the brush head 140 can define a substantially toroidal, or "donut,"
shape overall. A hole 142 can be defined by the inner wall 244 of
the brush head 140. In example aspects, the substantially toroidal
shape of the brush head 140 can define a convex, ring- or
disc-shaped application surface 146 at the administering end 132 of
the cosmetics applicator 130. That is to say, the convex
application surface 146 can arc or curve away from the ferrule 120
at the administering end 132, as shown. Example aspects of the
cosmetics applicator 130 can also comprise a core 250 (shown in
FIG. 2) positioned within the hole 142 of the brush head 140, such
that the core 250 is substantially surrounded by the brush head
140. In some example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130 can
further comprise a mesh layer 160 covering the core 250 at or near
the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130.
[0031] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush 100
taken along line 2-2 in FIG. 1. According to example aspects, the
ferrule 120 can define an annular groove 222 formed therein for
receiving a lower portion 232 of the cosmetics applicator 130. The
annular groove 222 can be defined by a substantially cylindrical
outer wall 224, a bottom wall 226, and a substantially cylindrical
inner projection 228 of the ferrule 120, as shown. In the present
aspect, the outer wall 224 can taper towards the bottom wall 226,
as shown. The lower portion 232 of the cosmetics applicator 130,
which can be oriented opposite the administering end 132, can be
received in the annular groove 222.
[0032] According to example aspects, the core 250 can be mounted on
the cylindrical inner projection 228 of the ferrule 120 within the
hole 142 of the cosmetics applicator 130 and can be oriented
substantially concentric with the brush axis 102. In some aspects,
the core 250 can be attached to the ferrule 120 and/or brush head
140 by a fastener, such as, for example, an adhesive, such as glue,
or any suitable mechanical fastener. In the present aspect, the
core 250 can define a substantially circular cross-section;
however, other aspects of the core 250 can define a different
cross-sectional shape, such as oval, rectangle, triangle, or any
other suitable shape. Example aspects of the core 250 can be formed
as a mesh, and can comprise, for example, a nylon or polyester
material. Other aspects of the core 250 can comprise foam, plastic,
silicone, gel silicone, sponge, rubber, and/or a plurality of brush
fibers, bristles, or hair, or any other suitable material known in
the art.
[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, the core 250 can define a receiver
surface 252 proximate to the administering end 132 of the cosmetics
applicator 130 and opposite the inner projection 228 of the ferrule
120. In some aspects, the receiver surface 252 can be substantially
concave. That is to say, the concave receiver surface 252 can
generally arc inward away from the administering end 132 and
towards the ferrule 120. As such, the concave receiver surface 252
of the core 250 can be situated at a lower elevation than the
convex application surface 146 of the brush head 140, relative to
the orientation shown. The concave receiver surface 252 can define
a reservoir 254, or a portion thereof, for receiving cosmetics
therein, as described in further detail below. In the present
aspect, an upper portion 253 of the inner wall 244 proximate to the
administering end 132 can also define a portion of the reservoir
254. In some aspects, the size of the reservoir 254 can generally
indicate an ideal amount of cosmetics to be applied to the receiver
surface 252. Furthermore, in other aspects, the core 250 can define
a substantially flat receiver surface 252, and the reservoir 254
can generally be defined by the flat receiver surface 252 and the
upper portion 253 of the inner wall 244 of the brush head 140.
[0034] Example aspects of the brush head 140 can define a height
between about 7 mm and 20 mm. In a particular aspect, the brush
head 140 can define a height of about 11.5 mm. According to example
aspects, the height of the brush head 140 can be defined between a
top end 220 of the ferrule 120 and the administering end 132. The
brush head 140 can also define a diameter of outer wall 144 of
between about 30 mm and 70 mm. In a particular aspect, the brush
head 140 can define a diameter of the outer wall 144 of about 52
mm. Example aspects of the core 250 can define a height less than
the height of the brush head 140, wherein the height of the core
250 can be defined between the top end 122 of the ferrule 120 and a
lowermost point 256 of the concave receiver surface 252. The core
250 can also define a diameter of between about 5 mm and 30 mm. In
a particular aspect, the core 250 can define a diameter of about
17.76 mm. Example aspects of the cosmetics brush 100 can define a
height between about 50 mm and 200 mm. In a particular aspect, the
cosmetics brush 100 can define a height of about 78.5 mm. Example
aspects of the first end 112 of the handle 110 can define a maximum
diameter between about 5 and 35 mm. In a particular aspect, the
first end 112 can define a diameter of about 23.33 mm. Example
aspects of the center portion 116 of the handle 110 can define a
minimum diameter between about 5 mm and 20 mm. In a particular
aspect, the center portion 116 of the handle 110 can define a
diameter of about 10.55 mm.
[0035] As shown in FIG. 2, in example aspects, the substantially
toroidal brush head 140 of the cosmetics applicator 130 can define
a solid interior 248. However, in other aspects, such as the aspect
shown in FIG. 3, the toroidal brush head 140 can define a
substantially hollow interior 249 (shown in FIG. 3). Example
aspects of the mesh layer 160 can be connected to the brush head
140 proximate the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator
130. According to example aspects, the mesh layer 160 can comprise,
for example, nylon, polyester, or any other suitable material known
in the art. The mesh layer 160 can extend across the hole 142 of
the brush head 140 to cover the receiver surface 252, such that the
reservoir 254, or a portion thereof, can be substantially covered
by the mesh layer 160. Makeup or other cosmetics can be deposited
within the reservoir 254 on the concave receiver surface 252
through the mesh layer 160. The concave receiver surface 252 and
the mesh layer 160 covering the same can be configured to aid in
preventing the cosmetics received within the reservoir 254 from
spilling out of the reservoir 254. The cosmetics can be slowly
released through the mesh layer 160 during application of the
cosmetics to the user's skin, such that the cosmetics can be
gradually deposited across the skin. A benefit of this slower
release of cosmetics can be that the cosmetics are not so quickly
deposited that they are concentrated on one small area of the skin,
but rather are spread evenly across the skin.
[0036] In some example aspects, more than one cosmetic (e.g.,
liquid foundation, primer, moisturizer, serum, sunscreen, etc.) can
be received within the reservoir 254. For example, in one aspect, a
moisturizer and a concealer can both be received within the
reservoir 254. Combining more than one cosmetic within the
reservoir 254 can facilitate blending and applying the multiple
cosmetics to the skin at once. Blending and applying multiple
cosmetics simultaneously with the cosmetics brush 100 can reduce
the application time and can improve the level of blending
achieved, as opposed to applying each different type of cosmetics
to the skins separately and/or manually.
[0037] Furthermore, applying cosmetics directly to the cosmetics
applicator 130 can be beneficial, as it can eliminate the need to
apply the cosmetics to the skin manually. Applying cosmetics to the
skin manually can result in the transfer of bacteria from a user's
hands to their skin. Manually applying cosmetics to the skin can
also cause the stretching of skin and/or can damage delicate skin
areas, such as under the eyes. Providing the concave receiver
surface 252 of the core 250 can further aid in locating the
cosmetics proximate to the administering end 132 of the cosmetics
applicator 130. According to example aspects, applying cosmetics
directly to the receiver surface 252 can provide the additional
advantage of indicating an ideal amount of cosmetics to be
applied.
[0038] As such, according to example aspects, a method for using
the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise providing the cosmetics brush
100, wherein the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise the cosmetics
applicator 130 and can define the reservoir 254 formed proximate to
the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130,
receiving a cosmetic within the reservoir 254, and engaging the
administering end 132 with a user's skin to apply the cosmetic to
the skin. In some aspects, the method can comprise receiving a
first cosmetic within the reservoir 254 and also receiving a second
cosmetic within the reservoir 254, and engaging the administering
end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130 with a user's skin to blend
and apply the first cosmetic and second cosmetic to the skin
simultaneously. Some aspects can further comprise providing a
ferrule 120 and/or handle 110 and manually gripping the ferrule 120
and/or handle 110 to facilitate applying the cosmetics to the
user's skin.
[0039] In another particular aspect, the method for using the
cosmetics brush 100 can comprise providing the cosmetics brush 100,
wherein the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise the brush body 105 and
the cosmetics applicator 130 secured to the brush body 105, the
cosmetics applicator 130 can comprise the brush head 140, the mesh
layer 160, and the core 250, the brush head 140 can define the hole
142, the core 250 can be received within the hole 142, the core 250
can define the receiver surface 252, and the mesh layer 160 can
extend across the hole 142 and can cover the receiver surface 252.
Example aspects of the method can further comprise depositing a
cosmetic on the receiver surface 252, dispelling the cosmetic from
the receiver surface 252 through the mesh layer 160, and applying
the cosmetic to a user's skin.
[0040] In example aspects of the method, depositing a cosmetic on
the receiver surface 252 can comprise depositing the cosmetic
through the mesh layer 160 and onto the receiver surface 252. In
some aspects, applying the cosmetic onto a user's skin can comprise
engaging the administering end 132 of the brush head 140 with the
user's skin and rubbing the administering end 132 against the
user's skin. Furthermore, in some aspects, the cosmetic can be a
first cosmetic and the method can further comprise depositing a
second cosmetic on the receiver surface 252 prior to dispelling the
cosmetic from the receiver surface 252. In some aspects of the
method, dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver surface 252 can
comprise dispelling the first cosmetic and second cosmetic
simultaneously from the receiver surface 252. Moreover, according
to example aspects, applying the cosmetic to a user's skin can
comprise engaging the administering end 132 of the brush head 140
with the user's skin to deposit the first cosmetic and second
cosmetic onto the user's skin simultaneously and rubbing the
administering end 132 of the brush head 140 with the user's skin to
blend the first cosmetic with the second cosmetic on the user's
skin.
[0041] FIG. 4 illustrates the cosmetics brush 100 according to
another aspect of the present disclosure. As shown, the cosmetics
brush 100 can comprise the brush body 105 and the cosmetics
applicator 130. The brush body 105 can comprise the handle 110 and
the ferrule 120, and the ferrule 120 can be formed monolithically
with the handle 110 in the present aspect. The cosmetics applicator
130 can be attached to the ferrule 120 distal from the handle 110.
Similar to the cosmetics applicator of FIGS. 1-2, as shown, the
cosmetics applicator 130 of the present aspect can comprise the
brush head 140 defining a disc-shaped cross section. The hole 142
can be formed through the center of the brush head 140. In the
present aspect, the brush head 140 can comprise silicone; however,
in other aspects, the brush head 140 can comprise any other
suitable material or combinations of materials, as described above.
The application surface 146 at the administering end 132 of the
cosmetics applicator 130 can be defined distal from the ferrule
120. In the present aspect, the mesh layer 160 can be positioned
within the hole 142 between the ferrule 120 and the administering
end 132, as shown. Moreover, in the present aspect, the reservoir
254 can be substantially defined by the inner wall 244 of the brush
head 140 and a lower pad 636 (shown in FIG. 6) received within the
hole 142 between the ferrule 120 and the mesh layer 160, as
described in further detail below. FIG. 5 illustrates a side view
of the cosmetics brush 100 of FIG. 4.
[0042] FIG. 6 is an exploded cross-sectional view of the cosmetics
brush 100 of FIGS. 4-5. As shown, in place of the annular groove
222 (shown in FIG. 2), the ferrule 120 can define a cylindrical
recess 622 formed therein for receiving a portion of the cosmetics
applicator 130. The cylindrical recess 622 can generally be defined
by the cylindrical outer wall 224 and the bottom wall 226.
According to example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130 of the
cosmetics brush 100 can comprise a cylindrical mesh retainer 632,
which can be configured to be received within the cylindrical
recess 622. They cylindrical mesh retainer 632 can define an
opening 633 therethrough. When assembled with the ferrule 120, an
external wall 634 of the cylindrical mesh retainer 632 can confront
the outer wall 224 of the cylindrical recess 622. The cylindrical
mesh retainer 632 can be secured to the ferrule 120 by a mechanical
fastener such as a clip, an adhesive such as glue, a friction fit,
or any other suitable fastener known in the art. In some aspects,
the bottom wall 226 can define an annular sunken portion 627 on
which the mesh retainer 632 can be mounted, and a circular raised
portion 629 configured to extend into the opening 633 of the mesh
retainer 632. Other aspects of the bottom wall 226 can be
substantially flat.
[0043] According to example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130
can further comprise a lower pad 636 configured to be received
within the opening 633 of the cylindrical mesh retainer 632. A
bottom surface 638 of the lower pad 636 can be configured to engage
the bottom wall 226 of the cylindrical recess 622. In example
aspects, the lower pad 636 can comprise a silicone material. In
other aspects, the lower pad 636 can comprise any other suitable
material or combination of materials. For example, the lower pad
636 can comprise foam, plastic, gel silicone, sponge, rubber, or
the like. The lower pad 636 can be attached to the bottom wall 226
of the cylindrical recess 622 and/or the cylindrical mesh retainer
632 by any suitable fastener known in the art, including, but not
limited to, mechanical fasteners, adhesives, and the like. In the
present aspect, the lower pad 636 can be mounted on the raised
portion 629 of the bottom wall 226. According to example aspects,
the mesh retainer 632 can define a height that can be greater than
a height of lower pad 636, such that when the lower pad 636 is
mounted on the raised portion 629, the lower pad 636 can be
substantially flush with the mesh retainer 632 distal to the brush
body 105. However, in other aspects, the lower pad 636 may be
recessed within the opening 633 of the mesh retainer 632.
[0044] In example aspects, the mesh layer 160 can also be received
within the opening 633 of the cylindrical mesh retainer 632, and
can be positioned proximate to a top surface 640 of the lower pad
636, such that the mesh layer 160 is oriented above the lower pad
636, relative to the orientation shown. In other aspects, the mesh
layer 160 can be positioned atop the mesh retainer 632, as opposed
to within the opening 633. Example aspects of the mesh layer 160
can be attached to the cylindrical mesh retainer 632 by any
suitable fastener known in the art, including adhesives, mechanical
fasteners, sewing, knitting, and the like. The mesh layer 160 can
be formed from a nylon or polyester material, for example; however,
in other aspects, the mesh layer 160 can be formed from any other
suitable material known in the art.
[0045] The brush head 140 can be oriented above the mesh layer 160,
relative to the orientation shown. In example aspects, a bottom
surface 642 of the brush head 140 can be attached to the cosmetics
brush 100 by an adhesive, such as glue, in the present aspect. For
example, the brush head 140 can be attached to the mesh layer 160,
the lower pad 636, the mesh retainer 632, and/or the ferrule 120 by
the adhesive. In the present aspect, the brush head 140 can be
mounted atop the mesh retainer 632. In other aspects, the brush
head 140 can be attached to the cosmetics brush 100 by any other
suitable fastener known in the art. In example aspects, cosmetics
can be received within the reservoir 254 (shown in FIG. 4), which
can be defined by the lower pad 636 and the inner wall 244 of the
brush head 140. In some aspects, the mesh retainer 632 can further
define a portion of the reservoir 254, for example, in aspects
wherein the lower pad 636 is recessed within the opening 633 of the
mesh retainer 632. As described above, the mesh layer 160 can be
positioned within the reservoir 254 and can cover the lower pad 636
to aid in preventing the cosmetics from spilling out of the
reservoir 254. In some aspects, the mesh layer 160 can contact the
lower pad 636, while in other aspects, the mesh layer 160 can be
spaced from the lower pad 636. The mesh layer 160 can also allow
the cosmetics to be released from the reservoir 254 slowly as the
cosmetics brush 100 is pressed or rubbed against a user's skin. A
slow release of the cosmetics can provide for a more even
distribution of the cosmetics across the user's skin.
[0046] One should note that conditional language, such as, among
others, "can," "could," "might," or "may," unless specifically
stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as
used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments
include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features,
elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not
generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps
are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or
that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic
for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether
these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be
performed in any particular embodiment.
[0047] It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments
are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth
for a clear understanding of the principles of the present
disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams
should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions
of code which include one or more executable instructions for
implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process,
and alternate implementations are included in which functions may
not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order
from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently
or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as
would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the
present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made
to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing
substantially from the spirit and principles of the present
disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is
intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of
all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such
modifications and variations are intended to be included herein
within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims
to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are
intended to be supported by the present disclosure.
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