U.S. patent application number 16/741721 was filed with the patent office on 2021-07-15 for makeup solid brush head and application thereof.
The applicant listed for this patent is Hong DAI. Invention is credited to Hong DAI.
Application Number | 20210212449 16/741721 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000004596536 |
Filed Date | 2021-07-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210212449 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
DAI; Hong |
July 15, 2021 |
MAKEUP SOLID BRUSH HEAD AND APPLICATION THEREOF
Abstract
A makeup applicator head, adapted for applying cosmetic material
on skin surface of user, includes an applicator body having at
least an exterior surface portion forming a makeup surface which is
a continuous surface made of rigid material and configured for
attaching the cosmetic material thereon. The makeup surface has at
least an end portion makeup surface and at least one side portion
makeup surface extended from the end portion makeup surface towards
the connection end.
Inventors: |
DAI; Hong; (Shanghai,
CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
DAI; Hong |
Shanghai |
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CN |
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Family ID: |
1000004596536 |
Appl. No.: |
16/741721 |
Filed: |
January 13, 2020 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 2200/1046 20130101;
A46D 3/00 20130101; A45D 40/264 20130101; A45D 2200/10 20130101;
A45D 2200/25 20130101; A46B 9/005 20130101; A45D 34/046 20130101;
A45D 34/043 20130101; A45D 40/267 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/00 20060101
A46B009/00; A45D 34/04 20060101 A45D034/04; A45D 40/26 20060101
A45D040/26; A46D 3/00 20060101 A46D003/00 |
Claims
1. A makeup solid brush head, adapted for applying cosmetic
material on skin surface of user, comprising: a connection member;
and an applicator body having an exterior surface made of rigid
material, a free end and a connection end coupled to said
connection member, wherein at least a portion of said exterior
surface of said applicator body forms at least one makeup surface
configured for attaching the cosmetic material thereon, wherein
said applicator body provides one or more applying surfaces, curved
surfaces, edges, and leading corners with different angles and
inclinations respectively for applying a plurality of makeup means
selected from the group consisting of tipping, tapping, brushing,
smearing, scribbling, rubbing, wiping, pasting, sticking, and
sweeping.
2. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 1, wherein said
at least one makeup surface has at least an end portion makeup
surface and at least one side portion makeup surface extended from
said end portion makeup surface towards said connection end.
3. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein at
least a portion of said at least one side portion makeup surface is
a curved surface having a curvature for fitting on the skin surface
of the user.
4. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein said
side portion makeup surface is a curved surface which is formed at
a side of said free end of said applicator body and protruded
outwardly.
5. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein a
cross sectional area of said applicator body is gradually
increased, from said connection end, and then gradually reduced
towards said free end.
6. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein said
applicator body has a receiving channel and an opening provided at
said makeup surface and communicated with said receiving
channel.
7. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein said
at least one side portion makeup surface includes a convex face
side portion makeup surface, an opposing concave face side portion
makeup surface, and two opposing elongated edge side portion makeup
surfaces configured to form a shovel shape, wherein said convex
face side portion makeup surface and said concave face side portion
makeup surface are formed at two opposing front and rear face sides
of said applicator body respectively, and said two elongated edge
side portion makeup surfaces are formed at left and right
peripheral edge sides of said applicator body respectively, wherein
said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face
side portion makeup surface are larger than said two elongated edge
side portion makeup surfaces.
8. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein said
applicator body is made of rigid material selected from the group
at least consisting of metal, ceramics, plastic and the like.
9. A makeup applicator set, comprising: at least one makeup
applicator which comprises a supporting element; and a makeup
applicator head, adapted for applying cosmetic material on skin
surface of user, comprising: a connection member connected with
said at least one connection member; and an applicator body, which
exterior surface is made of rigid material, having a free end and a
connection end connected to said connection member, wherein at
least an exterior surface portion of said applicator body forms a
makeup surface configured for attaching the cosmetic material
thereon, wherein said applicator body provides one or more applying
surfaces, curved surfaces, edges, and leading corners with
different angles and inclinations respectively for applying a
plurality of makeup means selected from the group consisting of
tipping, tapping, brushing, smearing, scribbling, rubbing, wiping,
pasting, sticking, and sweeping.
10. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 9, wherein said
makeup surface has at least an end portion makeup surface and at
least one side portion makeup surface extended from said end
portion makeup surface towards said connection end.
11. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein at
least a portion of said at least one side portion makeup surface is
a curved surface having a curvature for fitting on the skin surface
of the user.
12. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein the
side portion makeup surface is a curved surface which is formed at
a side of said free end of said applicator body and protruded
outwardly.
13. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein a
cross sectional area of said applicator body is gradually
increased, from said connection end, and then gradually reduced
towards said free end.
14. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein said
applicator body has a receiving channel and an opening provided at
said makeup surface and communicated with said receiving
channel.
15. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein said
at least one side portion makeup surface includes a convex face
side portion makeup surface, an opposing concave face side portion
makeup surface, and two opposing elongated edge side portion makeup
surfaces configured to form a shovel shape, wherein said convex
face side portion makeup surface and said concave face side portion
makeup surface are formed at two opposing front and rear face sides
of said applicator body respectively, and said two elongated edge
side portion makeup surfaces are formed at left and right
peripheral edge sides of said applicator body respectively, wherein
said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face
side portion makeup surface are larger than said two elongated edge
side portion makeup surfaces.
16. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein said
applicator body is made of rigid material selected from the group
at least consisting of metal, ceramics, plastic, and the like.
17. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 15, wherein said
applicator body is made of rigid material selected from the group
at least consisting of metal, ceramics, plastic, and the like.
18. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, further
comprising a cosmetic container, having a container opening and a
receiving cavity, and an inner plugging member arranged to be
installed at said container opening of said cosmetic container,
wherein said plugging member has a peripheral inner surface
surrounding and defining a limiting passage and provides one or
more cutoffs each of which is outwardly and radially formed and
extended from said inner surface of said plugging member, wherein
said supporting element coupled with said connection member of said
makeup applicator body is arranged to be extended into said
receiving cavity, such that when said makeup applicator is pulled
out from said cosmetic container, said connection member is firstly
passed through said limiting passage and pressed against said inner
surface of said plugging member for scraping off the cosmetic
material attached on said connection member, and then said makeup
applicator head passes through said limiting passage, wherein said
applicator body of said makeup applicator head which has at least a
portion having a sectional size smaller than a size of said
limiting passage, so that at least a residual portion of the
cosmetic material attached on said makeup applicator head is
retained on said makeup surface of said applicator body.
19. A makeup applicator head, adapted for applying cosmetic
material on skin surface of user, comprising: an applicator body
having at least an exterior surface portion forming a makeup
surface which is a continuous surface made of rigid material and
configured for attaching the cosmetic material thereon.
20. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 19, wherein
said makeup surface has at least an end portion makeup surface and
at least one side portion makeup surface extended from said end
portion makeup surface towards said connection end.
21. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein at
least a portion of said at least one side portion makeup surface is
a curved surface having a curvature for fitting on the skin surface
of the user.
22. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein the
side portion makeup surface is a curved surface which is formed at
a side of said free end of said applicator body and protruded
outwardly.
23. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein
said at least one side portion makeup surface includes a convex
face side portion makeup surface, an opposing concave face side
portion makeup surface, and two opposing elongated edge side
portion makeup surfaces configured to form a shovel shape, wherein
said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face
side portion makeup surface are formed at two opposing front and
rear face sides of said applicator body respectively, and said two
elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces are formed at left and
right peripheral edge sides of said applicator body respectively,
wherein said convex face side portion makeup surface and said
concave face side portion makeup surface are larger than said two
elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces.
24. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein
said makeup surface has a constant distance between any two points
thereof.
25. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein
said applicator body has a receiving channel and an opening
provided at said makeup surface and communicated with said
receiving channel.
26. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein
said applicator body is made of rigid material selected from the
group at least consisting of metal, ceramics, plastic, and the
like.
27. A makeup applicator set, comprising: at least one supporting
element; and at least one makeup applicator head, adapted for
applying cosmetic material on skin surface of user, comprising a
connection member connected with said at least one connection
member; and an applicator body, having a free end and connection
end connected to said connection member, wherein at least an
exterior surface portion of said applicator body forms a makeup
surface which is continuous surface made of rigid material and
configured for attaching the cosmetic material thereon.
28. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 27, wherein said
makeup surface has a constant distance between any two points
thereof.
29. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 27, wherein said
connection member is elongated and extended from said makeup
applicator head and is detachably connected with said makeup
applicator head.
30. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 27, further
comprising a cosmetic container, having a container opening and a
receiving cavity, and an inner plugging member arranged to be
installed at said container opening of said cosmetic container,
wherein said plugging member has a peripheral inner surface
surrounding and defining a limiting passage and provides one or
more cutoffs each of which is outwardly and radially formed and
extended from said inner surface of said plugging member, wherein
said supporting element coupled with said connection member of said
makeup applicator body is arranged to be extended into said
receiving cavity, such that when said makeup applicator is pulled
out from said cosmetic container, said connection member is firstly
passed through said limiting passage and pressed against said inner
surface of said plugging member for scraping off the cosmetic
material attached on said connection member, and then said makeup
applicator head passes through said limiting passage, wherein said
applicator body of said makeup applicator head which has at least a
portion having a sectional size smaller than a size of said
limiting passage, so that at least a residual portion of the
cosmetic material attached on said makeup applicator head is
retained on said makeup surface of said applicator body.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
Field of Invention
[0001] The present invention relates to makeup applicator, and more
particularly to makeup solid brush head and application
thereof.
Description of Related Arts
[0002] Makeup is the act of applying cosmetics, such as eye shadow,
blush, liquid foundation, lipstick, lip gloss, and etc., to a
corresponding part of the user's body. Makeup can change the
exterior appearance of a user, which makes the user look better.
Thus, makeup is widely used in daily life.
[0003] Makeup brush is a frequently used makeup tool. Cosmetic can
be applied to a user's skin surface with a makeup brush comprising
a plurality of soft bristles or a circular or elliptical brush head
made of foam or sponge. For example, a brush is usually needed to
apply cosmetics, such as mascara, eye shadow, lipstick, and lip
gloss, having high viscosity on a user. To those cosmetic such as
eye shadow, lipstick and lip gloss with high viscosity like the oil
paints, a soft brush head is generally used for makeup, or
alternatively a makeup brush with bristles may also be used.
However, such brush heads and makeup brushes require the user to
have higher operation technique in application. A makeup brush is
taken as an example for explanation.
[0004] When the makeup brush is pressed on the skin surface of a
user, since the bristles are soft, the portion of the makeup brush
that contacts the skin surface is susceptive to deformation. In
addition, the distance between the point of force application of
the user and the area that the bristles in contact with skin
surface is very easy to change as the bristles bend. As the makeup
brush moves on the undulating skin surface of user, the degree of
deformation of the makeup brush changes accordingly, so that the
user needs to make a lot of effort to control the amount and the
angle of the exert force applied to the makeup brush in order to
get the right size of the contacting area of the makeup brush and
the skin surface.
[0005] The bristles with different cosmetic materials attached
thereon have different operational requirements. When applying a
light cosmetic material attached to the bristles, the cosmetic
material may easily be spread out on the skin surface of the user.
When applying heavy cosmetic material attached to the soft
bristles, the cosmetic material is difficult to be spread out on
the skin surface of the user.
[0006] Furthermore, there are gaps among the bristles of the makeup
brushes and pores formed in the surface of the sponge brush. In
other words, the surface of the makeup brush for applying cosmetics
is a discontinuous surface that the cosmetic material may fill into
such gaps and pores. With the accumulation of cosmetic material in
the gaps of the makeup brush and the pores in the sponge brush
head, besides it is very unsanitary, the bristles of the makeup
brush or the sponge brush head will become hard that will adversely
affect the deformation properties of the makeup brush or sponge
brush head and the users need to adjust the makeup method according
to the change of the properties of the makeup brush or sponge brush
head.
[0007] Moreover, bacteria can easily breed in the gaps or pores,
and the cosmetic material may become a nutrient for bacteria.
However, cleaning of the makeup brush or sponge brush head is not
an easy task. For example, when the bristles of the makeup brush
are relatively tightly distributed and the number of bristles is
large, the power form cosmetic filled into the dense bristles will
be so difficult to be separated from the roots of the dense
bristles. It is even more difficult to completely clean the foam or
sponge brush head. Even a professional cleaning detergent is used
by the users, the service life span of the makeup brush or sponge
brush head is inevitably affected because of the strong cleaning
effect of such organic cleaning detergent, especially to those
makeup brush made of natural animal hair. As the number of
cleanings increases, the bristles of the makeup brush or sponge or
foam of the brush head may not be as soft as the beginning that in
turn causes the user to adjust his or her strength and manner of
control in use.
[0008] On the other hand, modern cosmetic material is becoming more
sophisticated. Users hope that the ingredients of cosmetic material
will not contain chemical elements that are harmful to the skin and
the human body, and they are willing to pay higher price for higher
quality cosmetic products. However, traditional bristles or brush
heads are mostly made by low-quality chemicals. As a result,
traditional bristles or brush heads often contaminate clean and
non-toxic cosmetic material, which is pity and unsanitary.
[0009] There are many problems associated with the conventional
makeup tools in the market. Those makeup tools may bring potential
health risks to the user, while at the same time being inconvenient
for the user to control the operation of the tools.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0010] The invention is advantageous in that it provides a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein such makeup
solid brush head can be conveniently controlled by a user to obtain
a desired cosmetic makeup effect.
[0011] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein such makeup
solid brush head facilitates more accurate and stable control by a
user to obtain a desired makeup effect.
[0012] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein such makeup
solid brush head does not require gaps or pores to adsorb cosmetic
material and can be used to avoid the waste or pollution caused by
the accumulation of cosmetic material in the gaps of the makeup
brush and the pores in the sponge brush head. Also, the makeup
solid brush head can be completely applied by the user to obtain
the intended makeup effect.
[0013] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup
solid brush head provides at least one makeup surface which is a
stationary operation surface. The stationary operation surface
prevents deformation caused by applying strength of the user and
deter the influence brought by the cosmetic material, so that a
relatively stable and even makeup area can be provided while
lowering the requirement for the user's makeup operation
technique.
[0014] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup
surface of the makeup solid brush head would not have any change or
deformation with the increase of using time. Therefore, for the
same makeup solid brush head, the user does not need to adjust her
or his operation technique to accommodate the makeup surface.
[0015] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup
surface of the makeup solid brush head can be formed at a fixed
position that would not change with respect to the changing the
force applying direction of the user that can be beneficial to the
user's control.
[0016] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup
surface can provide different makeup areas in different positions
and different directions, such that the user can be based on
demands to make the choice of using different makeup areas for
different makeups.
[0017] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein a user can
obtain different making up positions by operating the makeup solid
brush head at different locations where the makeup solid brush head
in contact with the skin surface of the user.
[0018] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup
solid brush head can be used to massage a user's skin while being
used for makeup purpose.
[0019] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein both an end
portion and a side portion of the makeup solid brush head can be
used for applying cosmetic, such that the user can select either
the end portion or the side portion of the makeup solid brush head
with different makeup operation methods for applying different
cosmetics.
[0020] Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup
solid brush head comprises an applicator body which provides one or
more applying surfaces, curved surfaces, edges, leading corners,
and etc. with different angles and inclinations for facilitating
the users to apply different makeup methods for different cosmetic
materials according to various makeup techniques and requirements
thereof, including but not limited to tipping, tapping, brushing,
smearing, scribbling, rubbing, wiping, pasting, sticking, sweeping,
and etc.
[0021] Another advantage of the invention is to provide the makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the residual
cosmetic material left on the makeup solid brush head can be
cleaned and removed easily, such as rubbing, wiping and
erasing.
[0022] Another advantage of the invention is to provide the makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the cosmetic
material is difficult to be accumulated or piled up at the head
position of the makeup solid brush head.
[0023] Another advantage of the invention is to provide the makeup
solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup
solid brush head can be sterilized in a high-temperature
manner.
[0024] Additional advantages and features of the invention will
become apparent from the description which follows and may be
realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations point
out in the appended claims.
[0025] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the
present invention provides a makeup solid brush head, adapted to be
attached with various cosmetic materials, wherein the makeup solid
brush head has at least one makeup surface and comprises an
applicator body and a connection member, wherein the applicator
body is made of rigid material and has a free end and a connection
end coupled with the connection member, wherein at least a portion
of an exterior surface of the applicator body forms the at least
one makeup surface configured for attaching cosmetic material.
[0026] In one embodiment, the at least one makeup surface has an
end portion makeup surface and a side portion makeup surface
extended from the end portion makeup surface towards the connection
end of the applicator body.
[0027] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the side portion
makeup surface is curved and adapted for conforming to the
curvature of the user's skin surface.
[0028] In one embodiment, the end portion makeup surface is a curve
surface protrudingly formed from a portion of the exterior surface
of the applicator body.
[0029] In one embodiment, a cross-section of the applicator body is
arranged to gradually enlarge from the connection end of the
applicator body and then reduce gradually towards the free end of
the applicator body.
[0030] In one embodiment, the applicator body can form a storage
channel and an opening which is located on the at least one makeup
surface and communicating with the storage channel.
[0031] In one embodiment, the applicator body is made of a rigid
material such as metal, ceramic and the like.
[0032] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the
present invention provides a makeup applicator set, adapted for
attaching with cosmetic material, comprising:
[0033] a connection member; and
[0034] a makeup applicator head comprises a connection member and
an applicator body having a free end and a connection end coupled
with the connection member, wherein the applicator body is made of
rigid material and has at least a portion of an exterior surface
forms at least one makeup surface adapted for attaching with
cosmetic material.
[0035] In one embodiment, the connection member has a handle end
and a connection end coupled to the makeup applicator head.
[0036] In one embodiment, the connection member is extended
integrally to the makeup applicator head.
[0037] In one embodiment, the connection member is detachably
connected with the makeup applicator head.
[0038] In one embodiment, the makeup applicator set further
comprises a cosmetic container and a container lid, wherein the
connection member is arranged for installing the cosmetic container
and the container lid is arranged to mount and cover a container
opening of the cosmetic container.
[0039] In one embodiment, the makeup applicator set further
comprises a cosmetic container, having a container opening and a
receiving cavity, and an inner plugging member arranged to be
installed at the container opening of the cosmetic container,
wherein the plugging member has an inner surface peripherally
defining a surrounding limiting passage and provided one or more
cutoffs each of which is outwardly and radially formed and extended
from at a predetermined position of the inner surface. The
connection member is coupled with the connection member of the
makeup applicator head which is adapted to be extended into the
receiving cavity of the cosmetic container through the container
opening of the cosmetic container. When the connection member is
pulled to withdraw from the cosmetic container, the connection
member is firstly passed through the limiting passage and pressed
against the inner surface of the plugging member for scraping off
the cosmetic material attached on the connection member and then
the makeup applicator head passed through the limiting passage. The
applicator body of the makeup applicator head which has at least a
portion having a sectional size smaller than a size of the limiting
passage, so that at least a residual portion of the cosmetic
material attached on the makeup applicator head is retained on the
makeup surface of the applicator body.
[0040] In one embodiment, the one or more makeup surfaces are
configured for attaching with cosmetic material.
[0041] In one embodiment, the makeup surface has a constant
distance between any two points of the makeup surface.
[0042] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a makeup
applicator head, adapted for attaching with cosmetic material,
which has a makeup surface and comprises an applicator body having
a free end and a connection end and a connection member coupled to
the connection end of the applicator body, wherein at least a
portion of an exterior surface of the applicator body forms the
makeup surface which is a continuous surface made of rigid material
configured for attaching with the cosmetic material.
[0043] In one embodiment, a distance between any two points on the
makeup surface is constant.
[0044] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the
present invention provides a makeup applicator set, adapted for
attaching with cosmetic material, comprising:
[0045] a makeup applicator head having one end extended to form a
connection member, wherein the makeup applicator head has at least
one makeup surface and includes an applicator body having a free
end and a connection end coupled with the connection member,
wherein at least a portion of an exterior surface of the applicator
body forms the makeup surface which is a continuous surface made of
a rigid material for attaching with the cosmetic material.
[0046] In one embodiment, a constant distance is provided between
any two points on the makeup surface.
[0047] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the
present invention provides a method for applying cosmetic material
on the user's face, comprising the steps of:
[0048] attaching cosmetic material on a makeup surface of a makeup
applicator head, wherein the makeup surface has a constant distance
between any two points thereof; and
[0049] moving the makeup applicator head with respect to skin
surface and applying cosmetic material attached on the makeup
surface of the makeup applicator head on the respective skin
surface.
[0050] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the
present invention provides an inner plugging member, adapted for
installing at a container opening of a cosmetic container, wherein
a makeup applicator head of a makeup applicator is adapted to be
inserted into a receiving cavity of the cosmetic container through
the container opening for attaching cosmetic material on an
applicator body of the makeup applicator head. The makeup
applicator further comprises a connection member coupled with the
makeup applicator head, wherein the plugging member has an inner
surface peripherally defining a surrounding limiting passage and
provided one or more cutoffs each of which is outwardly and
radially formed and extended from at a predetermined position of
the inner surface. The connection member is coupled with the
connection member of the makeup brush head and is adapted to be
extended into the receiving cavity of the cosmetic container
through the container opening of the cosmetic container. When the
connection member is pulled to withdraw from the cosmetic
container, the connection member is firstly passed through the
limiting passage and pressed against the inner surface of the
plugging member for scraping off the cosmetic material attached on
the connection member and then the makeup applicator head passed
through the limiting passage. The applicator body of the makeup
applicator head which has at least a portion having a sectional
size smaller than a size of the limiting passage, so that at least
a residual portion of the cosmetic material attached on the makeup
applicator head is retained on the makeup surface of the applicator
body.
[0051] In one embodiment, the part of the inner plugging member for
forming the cutoff has an elasticity such that the cutoff
automatically restores its original shape and position after the
makeup applicator head leaves the inner plugging member.
[0052] Still further objects and advantages will become apparent
from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
[0053] These and other objectives, features, and advantages of the
present invention will become apparent from the following detailed
description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended
claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0054] FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating a makeup applicator
set according to a preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
[0055] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a makeup applicator head
according to the above preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
[0056] FIG. 3 is a schematic view illustrating the application of
the makeup applicator head according to the above preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
[0057] FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating the application of
the makeup applicator head according to the above preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
[0058] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a makeup
applicator according to a first alternative mode of the above
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0059] FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are schematic views illustrating the
application of the makeup applicator head according to the first
alternative mode of the above preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
[0060] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a makeup applicator head
according to a second alternative mode of the above preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
[0061] FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating the application of
the makeup applicator head according to the second alternative mode
of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0062] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a makeup applicator head
according to a third alternative mode of the above preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
[0063] FIG. 10A through 10L are schematic views illustrating other
alternative modes of the makeup applicator head according to the
above preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0064] FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating the use of the
makeup applicator set according to the above preferred embodiment
of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0065] The following description is disclosed to enable any person
skilled in the art to make and use the present invention. Preferred
embodiments are provided in the following description only as
examples and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the
art. The general principles defined in the following description
would be applied to other embodiments, alternatives, modifications,
equivalents, and applications without departing from the spirit and
scope of the present invention.
[0066] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the
disclosure of the present invention, the terms "vertical",
"horizontal", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", The
orientations or positional relationships indicated by "vertical",
"horizontal", top," "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like are
based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the
drawings, which are merely for the convenience of describing the
present invention and simplification of the description, rather
than indicating or implying that the device or element should be
located in specific orientation or should be constructed and
operated in a specific orientation. In this way, the above terms of
description should not be construed as limitations on the
invention.
[0067] It can be understood that the term "a" should be understood
as "at least one" or "one or more". That is in one embodiment, the
number of one element can be one, and in other embodiments, the
number of the element may be plural, and the term "a" cannot be
understood as a limitation for the number of elements which the
article before is "a".
[0068] The present invention provides a makeup applicator head,
which can be embodied as a makeup solid brush head, adapted for
transferring a cosmetic material on the skin surface of a user,
i.e. applying the cosmetic material onto the skin surface of the
user. Furthermore, the cosmetic material can be accurately and
stably applied on the skin surface for make up by controlling the
makeup applicator head. It should be understood that the cosmetic
material may be, but not limited to, granular, powdery, pasty or
viscous liquid, or a combination thereof. Cosmetic material is used
for makeup, which can be material with a certain color, or
colorless material.
[0069] The present invention provides a makeup applicator set 1000.
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 11, according to a preferred embodiment of
the present invention, the makeup applicator set 1000 may comprise
a connection member 10 and at least one makeup applicator head 20
which is embodied as a makeup solid brush head according to the
preferred embodiment of the present invention. The supporting
member 10 is configured to be coupled to the makeup solid brush
head 20. When the supporting member 10 is connected to the makeup
solid brush head 20, the supporting member 10 and the makeup solid
brush head 20 form a makeup applicator 1. When there is one makeup
solid brush head 20 and one supporting member 10, the makeup solid
brush head 20 is installed to one end of the supporting member 10.
When there are two makeup solid brush heads 20, the two makeup
solid brush heads 20 are installed to two ends of the supporting
member 10 respectively to form a double-headed makeup applicator 1.
The configurations, types and sizes of the makeup applicator heads
located at different ends of the connection member may be different
so as to adapt to different users' requirements.
[0070] A user can directly hold the makeup solid brush head 20 for
applying cosmetic material, or can hold the supporting member 10 to
control the makeup applicator 1 for applying cosmetic material. In
the former method, the user's point of force application is closer
to the force applying position of the makeup solid brush head 20 on
the skin surface of user, resulting in a shorter moment of force
and being more convenient for the user. In the latter method, the
user's point of force application can be adjusted along an axis of
the supporting member 10, thereby the user has more control on the
force moment and thus more flexibility.
[0071] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a makeup applicator set 1000
according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is
illustrated.
[0072] The makeup applicator set 1000 comprises a makeup applicator
1, which comprises a supporting member 10 and a makeup solid brush
head 20, wherein the makeup solid brush head 20 is coupled to the
supporting member 10. Optionally, the makeup solid brush head 20
can be detached and replaced at an end of the supporting member 10.
The makeup solid brush head 20 is detachably coupled to the
supporting member 10, such that the user can select different types
of makeup applicator head 20 to be coupled with the supporting
member 10 to assemble a different makeup applicator 1. In an
alternative mode of the preferred embodiment of the present
invention, the supporting member 10 of the makeup applicator 1 is
integrally formed with the makeup solid brush head 20. When a user
needs to replace the makeup solid brush head 20, he/she can simply
use a new makeup applicator 1.
[0073] The makeup applicator set 1000 may further comprise a
container lid 2 and a cosmetic container 3, wherein the cosmetic
container 3 has a receiving cavity 30 therein and a container
opening 300 communicatively connected to receiving cavity 30. The
container lid 2 is detachably disposed at the container opening 300
of the cosmetic container 3. The container lid 2 is configured to
mount and cover the container opening 300 of the cosmetic container
3.
[0074] Further, one end of the supporting member 10 of the makeup
applicator 1 may be coupled to the makeup solid brush head 20,
while the other end of the supporting member 10 may be coupled to
the container lid 2 as a handle. The connection member 10 may be
fixedly coupled to the container lid 2 or detachably coupled to the
container lid 2.
[0075] The makeup applicator 1 of the makeup applicator set 1000
may be used independently for applying cosmetic material, or used
together with the container lid 2. A user can hold the supporting
member 10 of the makeup applicator 1 directly or hold the container
lid 2 in order to operate and control the makeup applicator 1.
[0076] The supporting member 10 has a predetermined length which is
designed according to the actual application requirements. The
makeup solid brush head 20 has at least one makeup surface 201
configured for applying cosmetic material to the skin surface of
user.
[0077] It is worth mentioning that the makeup solid brush head 20
can not only be used to apply cosmetic material on skin, but also
be used to apply cosmetic on hairs, such as eyebrows or hairs at
the hairline. The makeup solid brush head 20 can not only be used
not only to apply cosmetic on a human body, but also be used in
other scenarios, such as applying cosmetic material on animals. In
this embodiment, the makeup solid brush head 20 is illustrated for
performing makeup on human skin surface of user as an example.
Those skilled in the art should understand that this does not imply
any limitation to the application of the makeup solid brush head
20.
[0078] It is also worth mentioning that the makeup solid brush head
20 or the makeup applicator 1 is not necessarily operated by a
human user. For example, a robot arm can be used to hold the makeup
solid brush head 20 or makeup applicator 1 to apply makeup to a
certain object. In the preferred embodiment of the present
invention, the makeup solid brush head 20 or the makeup applicator
1 is illustrated as operating by human user an example. Those
skilled in the art should know that this does not imply any
limitation to the application of the makeup solid brush head
20.
[0079] The cosmetic material attached on the makeup surface 201 of
the makeup solid brush head 20 can contact the skin surface of user
by means of the makeup surface 201. Further, the cosmetic material
can be transferred to the skin surface of user as completely as
possible to reduce residues on the makeup surface 201 of the makeup
solid brush head 20.
[0080] Furthermore, a distance between any two points of the makeup
surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is preferred to be
constant. During a user applies a force to the makeup solid brush
head 20 so that the makeup solid brush head 20 is pressed against
the skin surface of user, the distance between any two points of
the makeup surface 201 is configured as a constant distance.
[0081] According to the above preferred embodiment of the present
invention, the applicator body, or alternatively at least is the
makeup solid brush head 20, is made of rigid material such as
metal, ceramic and etc. The makeup solid brush head 20 may be made
of a rigid material such as metal and ceramic integrally, or may be
made of other rigid material such as plastic and then electroplated
or molded to be coated with the rigid material such as metal,
ceramic and the like at an outer layer. Accordingly, the makeup
surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 would not change with
the magnitude of the force applied by the user. In other words, the
makeup solid brush head 20 provides the stationary makeup surface
201. When the user's applied greater force, the makeup solid brush
head 20 according to this embodiment will not deform in shape as
the conventional makeup brush with foam or sponge brush heads does.
Also, when the user's applied smaller force, the makeup solid brush
head 20 according to this embodiment will not deform like a
conventional makeup brush with bristles or makeup brush with foam
or sponge brush head. Since the makeup surface 201 will not change
in shape or deform, the troublesome due to the difficulty for the
user to control the applying force and the thickness of the makeup
material is avoided accordingly.
[0082] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, according to the preferred
embodiment of the present invention, a cross sectional shape of the
makeup solid brush head 20 is made to gradually enlarge from the
connection end thereof and then gradually getting smaller towards
the free end thereof. At least a portion of the side portion makeup
surface 2012 is a curve surface adapted for fitting on the skin
surface of the user. In addition, the end portion makeup surface
2011 may also a curve surface while the exterior surface at the
free end of the makeup solid brush head 20 is configured to
protrude outwards.
[0083] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 6B, according to a first alternative
mode of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 has a
predetermined number of makeup surfaces 201, including one end
portion makeup surface 2011 and four side makeup surfaces 2012,
wherein each of the side makeup surfaces 2012 extends outwardly
from a perimeter of the end portion makeup surface 2011. According
to the first alternative mode of the preferred embodiment, the four
side portion makeup surfaces 2012 includes one convex side makeup
surface 2012A, one concave side makeup surface 2012C, and two
opposing edge makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D, wherein the convex side
makeup surface 2012A and the concave side makeup surface 2012C are
opposingly formed on a front side and a rear side of the makeup
solid brush head 20 respectively, while the two opposing edge
makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D are opposingly formed on the left edge
and the right edge of the makeup solid brush head 20 respectively,
wherein the convex side makeup surface 2012A and the concave side
makeup surface 2012 are larger than the two edge makeup surfaces
2012B, 2012D which are respectively extending along the left and
right edges of the makeup solid brush head 20 in elongated narrow
shape.
[0084] The makeup surface 201 is formed on the applicator body 21.
In particular, at least a portion of an exterior surface 211 of the
applicator body 21 forms the makeup surface 201. The applicator
body 21 has a free end 212 and a connection end 213, wherein the
connection end 213 of the applicator body 21 is coupled to the
connection member 22, and at least a portion of the makeup surface
201 is extended to locate at the free end 212, and at least a
portion of the makeup surface 201 is extended between the free end
212 and the connection end 213.
[0085] For the user, during the operation of the makeup solid brush
head 20 according to the preferred embodiment of the present
invention, it is not necessary to consider the influence of the
force applied on the makeup surface 201 as the contact area of the
makeup solid brush head 20 and the skin surface of user can be
anticipated. That is, the makeup solid brush head 20 according to
the preferred embodiment reduces the requirement on users to
control their applying force when doing makeup.
[0086] Specifically, the contact surface between the makeup solid
brush head 20 and the skin surface of user can change according to
the amount of force the user exerts on the skin. When the user
exerts a larger force, the makeup solid brush head 20 presses and
squeezes the skin surface of user that causes the skin deforming to
enlarge the contact surface with the makeup solid brush head 20.
However, the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20
is the same that the contact portion between the makeup surface 201
and the skin surface of user is the contact surface. During the
makeup process, the user may select different area of the makeup
solid brush head 20 to contact with the skin surface, that is by
changing the different portions of the makeup surface 201 to
contact with the skin surface, so as to effectively achieve
different makeup effects. The makeup surface 201 of the present
invention is different from the conventional makeup brush with
bristles or foam/sponge brush head that would deform its shape when
the user exerts a larger force on the skin and thus only a portion
of the exerting force is applied to the skin surface of user.
According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention,
since the skin surface of the user deforms corresponding to the
amount of exerting force on the skin surface in contact with the
makeup solid brush head, so that the user can effectively and
freely control the contact position of the makeup surface 20 with
the ski surface based on the stationary rigid surface provided by
the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20, in order
to accurately apply the cosmetic material at an expected position.
In other words, the makeup solid brush head 20 can give the user a
stable expectation for the makeup surface 201, while the makeup
surface 201 will not change in shape due to pressing and
squeezing.
[0087] As mentioned above, the makeup surface 201 of the makeup
solid brush head 20 does not change with respect to different
makeup materials attached thereon. Therefore, no matter a light
makeup material or a heavy makeup material with a high viscosity is
attached to the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head
20, the stationary makeup surface 201 can be used to substantially
spread out the makeup material on the skin surface. Also, since the
cosmetic material itself will not cause any change to the makeup
surface 201 while attaching thereon, the user can maintain the same
operation angle of the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush
head 20. Particularly, when the makeup material applied to the
makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is in liquid
form, the liquid form makeup material will not cause any change to
the makeup surface 201. However, such liquid form makeup material
generally causes the bristles and bristles to stick with each other
that will change the applied area on the skin surface.
[0088] Further, the stationary rigid makeup surface 201 provides a
variety of operation modes for the user, wherein some of such
operation modes are difficult to be achieved by a conventional
makeup bristle brush or foam/sponge brush head. For examples, the
user can use the makeup solid brush head 20 to pick up or apply the
cosmetic material on the skin surface of user, and that the user
can use the stationary rigid makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid
brush head 20 to achieve different makeup effects in applying
cosmetic material with a certain thickness by various application
methods, such as squeezing, pressing, sculpting, point pressing,
side pressing, scraping, shoveling, repeated tapping, and etc.
[0089] Moreover, the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush
head 20 may be a continuous surface, so that, unlike the
discontinuous surface of the conventional makeup bristle brush or
foam/sponge brush head that is full of gaps or pores, the makeup
material is mainly attached on the exterior surface of the makeup
solid brush head 20 and will not enter the interior of the makeup
solid brush head 20. As a result, the user can easily clean the
makeup solid brush head 20 completely that it can be cleaned simply
by wiping it with paper towel or wipes directly.
[0090] The makeup solid brush head 20 has an exterior surface and
at least a portion of the exterior surface forms the makeup surface
201. The makeup surface 201 may be a smooth surface or a rough
surface. For example, the smooth exterior surface may form a
plurality of slightly rough makeup surfaces 201. The makeup
surfaces 201 with different friction coefficients are suitable for
attaching cosmetic of different materials.
[0091] It is worth mentioning that the makeup solid brush head 20
of the present invention is particularly suitable for cream-like or
paste-like cosmetics such as mascara, eye shadow, lipstick, lip
gloss, or the like which has a relatively high viscosity. It is
apparent that it is fine to use bristle brush or foam/sponge brush
head for painting paint on a wall surface but it is better to use a
rigid shovel to apply cement on the wall surface in order to get a
smooth wall surface.
[0092] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, according to the preferred
embodiment, the makeup solid brush head 20 comprises an applicator
body 21 and a connection member 22. The applicator body 21 is used
for applying cosmetic material and the connection member 22 is
configured for connection, wherein the connection member 22 is
provided on the applicator body 21 for connecting with the
supporting member 10.
[0093] The makeup surface 201 is formed on the applicator body 21.
At least a part of an exterior surface 211 of the applicator body
21 forms the makeup surface 201. The applicator body 21 has a free
end 212 and a connection end 213, wherein the connection end 213 of
the applicator body 21 is coupled to the connection member 22, and
at least a portion of the makeup surface 201 is located at the free
end 212 and at least a portion of the makeup surface 201 is
extended between the free end 212 and the connection end 213.
[0094] Specifically, the makeup surface 201 comprises one end
portion makeup surface 2011 and at least one side portion makeup
surface 2012 extended from the end portion makeup surface 2011. A
distance between any two points on the end portion makeup surface
2011 is a constant distance, and a distance between any two points
on the side portion makeup surface 2012 is also a constant
distance. Optionally, the distance between any point on the end
portion makeup surface 2011 and any point on the side portion
makeup surface 2012 is a constant distance.
[0095] The end portion makeup surface 2011 and the side portion
makeup surface 2012 provide users with a variety of operation
methods and angles. The user can use the end portion makeup surface
2011 to perform makeup actions, including tipping, tapping,
swiping, sweeping, slapping, and etc., while the makeup solid brush
head 20 can stand on the skin surface of the user. The user can
also use the side portion makeup surface 2012 to apply makeup
actions, including tipping, tapping, drawing, scratching, sweeping,
patting, smearing, wiping, rubbing, sticking, and etc., while the
makeup solid brush head 20 can be approximately lying on the skin
surface of the user.
[0096] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, in one embodiment, the applicator
body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is embodied as round
shape, that is the end portion makeup surface 2011 of the makeup
surface 201 is extended surroundingly to form a round head shape
and the side portion makeup surface 2012 of the makeup surface 201
is extended at the edge position of the end portion makeup surface
2011, and that the side portion makeup surface 2012 is implemented
as a curved surface protruding outwardly. The cross sectional area
of the applicator body 21 is gradually enlarged from the connection
end 213 and then gradually reduced towards the free end 212.
[0097] When the makeup solid brush head 20 is inserted into the
makeup material, the makeup material is capable of attaching to the
makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20. The makeup
solid brush head 20 may provide different makeup areas at different
positions with different sizes, so that the user is able to achieve
the desired makeup effect by controlling the contacting position
and area between the makeup surface 201 of the applicator body 21
of the makeup solid brush head 20 the makeup solid brush head 20
and the skin surface of user.
[0098] For example, a user may hold the round shaped makeup solid
brush head 20 according to this embodiment, so as to use the end
portion makeup surface 2011 of the applicator body 21 of the makeup
solid brush head 20 to contact with the skin surface of user, and
that since the end portion makeup surface 2011 is smaller in area
than the side portion makeup surface 2012, each respective contact
area with the skin surface of the user is relatively smaller, so
that it is more suitable for applying cosmetic material in small
areas. As shown in FIG. 3, when a user needs to apply an eye shadow
to an eye area, the user can use the end portion makeup surface
2011 to tip the makeup material onto the end position of the eye
and then use the side portion makeup surface 2012 to gently spread
the makeup material from the end position of the eye to the corner
of the eye.
[0099] The size of the area where the end portion makeup surface
2011 or the side portion makeup surface 2012 to be in contact with
the skin can be flexibly controlled. The user can control the angle
between the end portion makeup surface 2011 or the side portion
makeup surface 2012 and the skin surface of the user to change the
size of the contact area between the makeup solid brush head 20 and
the skin surface. As shown in FIG. 4, the user can use the end
portion makeup surface 2011 to sweep the lip glaze to the surface
of the lips. When makeup is required to be applied to the periphery
of the lip, the user can change the contact angle between the
makeup solid brush head 20 and the lip, that not only prevents the
makeup material from spilling out of the lip line, but also helps
to outline the lip using a smaller area of the makeup surface
201.
[0100] By means of the makeup solid brush head 20, a user can
flexibly apply makeup materials to the skin surface of the user in
a variety of different ways, such as the aforementioned tipping
method or sweeping method. By using the makeup solid brush head 20,
the makeup material can also be spread out on the skin surface of
the user, wherein the makeup solid brush head 20 can be fitted on
the skin surface of the user so the makeup material is able to be
flattened during the back-and-forth movement of the makeup solid
brush head 20.
[0101] Since the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head
20 does not change in shape and size with the magnitude of the
force applied by the user, the user does not need to intentionally
and precisely control the force applied on the makeup solid brush
head 20 while spreading out and flattening the makeup material. The
stationary rigid makeup surface 201 can be used to spread out and
fatten the makeup material. If there is unevenness of the cosmetic
material in some areas, the process may be repeated couple times.
Compared with the conventional makeup bristle brush, the makeup
solid brush head 20 according to the preferred embodiment of the
present invention is convenient in use and simple to operate. To
the users, it is user friendly, especially for novices.
[0102] Furthermore, when the user needs to apply cosmetic to a
larger area of the skin surface, the end portion makeup surface
2012 of the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20
can be freely pressed against the skin surface of the user. At this
time, the user does not need to deliberately control the force and
the end portion makeup surface 2012 is completely in contact with
the skin surface of the user to provide a large contact surface
adapted for the makeup solid brush head 20 moving back and forth.
When the user needs to apply cosmetic on a smaller area of the skin
surface of the user, the makeup solid brush head 20 can be lifted
upwards to reduce the contacting surface area between the makeup
solid brush head 20 and the skin surface. Similar operation applies
when a user applies cosmetic with the side portion makeup surface
2012 of the makeup solid brush head 20.
[0103] The user can alternately use the end portion makeup surface
2011 and the side portion makeup surface 2012 of makeup solid brush
head 20. For example, in the process of applying eye shadow, the
side portion makeup surface 2012 can be used firstly on the skin
area between the eyebrows and the eyes to put on the base makeup,
and then the end portion makeup surface 2011 is used to focus on
deepening the areas near the eyes to highlight the makeup
effect.
[0104] Different cosmetic materials can be attached to the end
portion makeup surface 2011 and the side portion makeup surface
2012 of the makeup solid brush head 20. For example, the side
portion makeup surface 2012 can be attached with a lighter color
cosmetic material and a darker color cosmetic material may be
attached to the end portion makeup surface 2011. It can be
understood that the cosmetic material can be transferred to a
corresponding area of the makeup solid brush head 20 by using a
small tool such as a cotton swab. When the user needs base makeup,
a lighter color cosmetic material attached to the side portion
makeup surface 2012 can be used. When the user needs to highlight
the makeup effect, a darker color cosmetic material attached to the
end portion makeup surface 2011 can be used.
[0105] Referring to FIG. 5, the first alternative mode of the
makeup solid brush head 20 according to the above preferred
embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.
[0106] In detail, the applicator body 21 has one end portion makeup
surface 2011 and four side makeup surfaces 2012, wherein each of
the side makeup surfaces 2012 is extended from a periphery position
of the end portion makeup surface 2011 outwardly. As mentioned
above, the four side makeup surfaces 2012 may be referred as,
namely, the first side portion makeup surface 2012A, the second
side portion makeup surface 2012B, the third side portion makeup
surface 2012C, and the fourth side portion makeup surface 2012D,
wherein the first side portion makeup surface 2012A and the third
side portion makeup surface 2012C are oppositely disposed, and the
second side portion makeup surface 2012B and the fourth side
portion makeup surface 2012D are oppositely disposed. According to
the first alternative mode of the preferred embodiment, the first
side portion makeup surface is embodied as a convex face side
portion makeup surface 2012A, the third side portion makeup surface
is embodied as a concave face side portion makeup surface 2012C
opposing the convex face side portion makeup surface 2012A, and the
second and fourth side portion makeup surface are embodied as two
opposing elongated edge side portion surfaces 2012B, 2012D each
having an elongated narrow shape. The convex face side portion
makeup surface 2012A and the concave face side portion makeup
surface 2012C are larger than the two elongated edge side portion
makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D.
[0107] The convex face side portion makeup surface 2012A which is a
convex curved surface and the concave face side portion makeup
surface 2012C which is a concave curved surface are formed at two
opposing front and rear face sides of the applicator body 21
respectively, while the two opposing elongated edge side portion
makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D are formed at left and right
peripheral edge sides of the applicator body 21 respectively, i.e.
extended between the convex face side portion makeup surface 2012A
and the concave face side portion makeup surface 2012C, such that
the whole applicator body 21 has a curvy flat structure like a
shovel having a shallow spoon shape.
[0108] The third side portion makeup surface 2012C of the makeup
surface 201 is adapted to fit on a protruding skin surface position
of the user, such as the cheeks of the face, as shown in FIG. 6A.
The user may apply blush to cheek positions using the third side
portion makeup surface 2012C. The first side portion makeup surface
2012A of the makeup surface 201 is adapted to fit on an indenting
skin surface position of the user, for example, the skin surface of
user at the junction of the face and the nose, as shown in FIG. 6B.
The user may use the first side makeup face 2012A to apply a nose
shadow or a shadow around the nose.
[0109] The second side portion makeup surface 2012B and the fourth
side portion makeup surface 2012D are relatively narrow and long,
which are suitable for makeup in a smaller area, such as a user's
eyebrow.
[0110] It is worth noting that the curvature of the end portion
makeup surface 2011 of the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid
brush head 20 may be larger to provide a larger makeup area, or may
be small, so as to suit a smaller makeup area.
[0111] Referring to FIG. 7, a makeup solid brush head 20 according
to a second alternative mode of the preferred embodiment of the
present invention is illustrated and described as follows.
[0112] The applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20
forms one or more massage protrusions 214, wherein the one or more
massage protrusions 214 are protruded on a surface of the
applicator body 21.
[0113] The surface of the massage protrusion 214 is preferred to be
a smooth curved surface, adapted for providing massage function,
and that the size of each of the one or more massage protrusions
214 may be set according to the needs of the massage positions.
There are multiple massage protrusions 214 arranged and distributed
around the applicator body 21. The user can perform massage with
the one or more massage protrusions 214 to the skin while rotating
the makeup solid brush head 20.
[0114] The applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is
preferred to have a spherical shape structure. After the cosmetic
material is applied to the skin surface of the user, the user can
use the applicator body 21 to pat the skin surface attached with
the cosmetic material of the user, in order to facilitate the
cosmetic material being better attached to the skin surface of the
user, as shown in FIG. 8.
[0115] Referring to FIG. 9, a makeup solid brush head 20 according
to a third alternative mode of the preferred embodiment of the
present invention is illustrated.
[0116] The makeup solid brush head 20 has at least one storage
channel 200 provided therein and at least one opening 2010 formed
on the makeup surface 201 and communicated with the storage channel
200. The storage channel 200 is extended from the applicator body
21 or from a predetermined position of the applicator body 21 to
the connection member 22. That is, the length of the storage
channel 200 can be designed according to the requirement.
[0117] When at least a part of the makeup solid brush head 20 is
immersed in a liquid form cosmetic material, the cosmetic material
will automatically enter the storage channel 200 through the
opening 2010 and stored in the storage channel 200 subject to
capillary effects. When the user places the applicator body 21 of
the makeup solid brush head 20 to contact with the skin surface of
user, the cosmetic material in the storage channel 200 is capable
of flowing onto the skin surface of the user.
[0118] The number of the storage channels 200 and the opening 2010
may be a multiple number, one of the openings 2010 may be arranged
with respect to a plurality of the storage channels 200, and a
plurality of openings 2010 may also arranged corresponding to one
storage channel 200. The openings 2010 can be disposed at different
positions of the makeup surface 201. When the user rotates the
makeup solid brush head 20 to change the contact position between
the makeup solid brush head 20 and the skin surface of the user,
different openings 2010 can be in contact with skin surface of the
user one after one.
[0119] In the third alternative mode of the preferred embodiment, a
portion of the makeup surface 201 forming the opening(s) 2010 is a
flat surface and formed obliquely on the exterior surface 211 of
the applicator body 21, and is extended inclinedly from the free
end 212 towards one side of the connection end 213. When the user
applies force to the makeup solid brush head 20, the direction of
the moment of the user's applied force is the same as the inclined
makeup surface 201, so that the user saves effort when spreading
out the cosmetic material on the skin surface of the user.
[0120] It should be understood that, when the makeup surface 201 is
a concave surface, the indented space formed can also be used for
storage of, for example, a cream-like or paste-like cosmetic
material.
[0121] Referring to FIGS. 10A to 10L, various alternative modes of
the preferred embodiment of the present invention of the makeup
solid brush head 20 are illustrated.
[0122] The applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 may
have a flatly rectangular shape, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10A
to 10H. The applicator body 21 illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B has
a structure similar to an ellipse shape, the free end 212 and the
connection end 213 are similar in size, and the cross sectional
area of the applicator body 21 is configured to gradually increase
from the free end 212 and then gradually reduced towards the
connection end 213. The end portion makeup surface 2011 is
relatively flat to form a flat end, or is relatively narrow to form
a narrow end.
[0123] The connection end 213 of the applicator body 21, as shown
in FIG. 10C, is larger than the free end 212 of the applicator body
21, and the cross sectional area of the applicator body 21
immediately increases and then gradually decreases from the
connection end 213 towards the free end 212. The applicator body
21, as shown in FIG. 10D, has a rectangular structure, wherein one
side on the free end 212 is set to be relatively thin, and one side
on the connection end 213 is set to be relatively thick. The end
portion makeup surface 2011 is designed longer so that when the
applicator body 21 to be placed on the skin surface of user, the
end portion makeup surface 2011 can spread out more coating dyes
attached to the skin surface of user in batches.
[0124] The applicator body 21, as shown in FIG. 10E, has a
structure similar to that of a small fish. The side portion makeup
surface 2012 of the applicator body 21 forms two protrusions and
one depression to provide users with multiple makeup choices. The
applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10F has a petal-like structure.
A plurality of protrusions and a plurality of depressions are
formed on the side portion makeup surface 2012 of the applicator
body 21.
[0125] The applicator body 21 shown in FIG. 10G has a structure
similar to a heart shape and provides a flat side portion makeup
surface 2012 with a relatively larger area. The applicator body 21
as shown in FIG. 10H has a structure similar to a fork. The end
portion makeup surface 2011 of the applicator body 21 forms two
protrusions and one depression for the user to select from.
[0126] The applicator body 21 shown in FIG. 10I is similar to the
structure of a narrow ellipsoid and has a notch. The makeup surface
201 is recessedly formed in the applicator body 21 and the concave
shape of the makeup surface 201 is adapted to fit a user's face
shape, such as a lip. The applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10J
has a structure similar to a narrow ellipsoid and at least a part
of the makeup surface 201 is formed on the exterior surface 211 of
the applicator body 21 in a recessed manner. The makeup surface 201
is at least partially and protrudedly formed on the exterior
surface 211 of the applicator body 21. That is, the makeup surface
201 is an uneven surface. The makeup surface 201 extends along a
longitudinal direction of the applicator body 21.
[0127] The applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10K is similar to a
bowl-shaped structure and provides a large area of depressions or
protrusions on the side portion makeup surface 2012. The makeup
surface 201 of the applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10L is an
inclined surface. It is worth mentioning that the applicator body
21 and the connection member 22 are not necessarily located on the
same straight line, and the applicator body 21 may be disposed at
an angle with the connection member 22.
[0128] Further, according to the above preferred embodiment and the
alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup
applicator head 20 is made of a rigid and hard material which the
stationary rigid makeup surface 201. The rigid material can be, but
is not limited to, plastic, resin, metal, ceramic and other like
materials.
[0129] According to the above preferred embodiment and the
alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup
applicator head 20 is made of metal, and may be a simple substance
or an alloy, such as stainless steel, a zinc alloy, or a magnesium
aluminum alloy. When the makeup solid brush head or makeup
applicator head 20 is used for many times and needs to be
sterilized, it can be directly sterilized by high temperature
sterilization conveniently.
[0130] According to the above preferred embodiment and the
alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup
applicator head 20 has a solid structure and can be formed by, but
not limited to, molding. In fact, the makeup solid brush head or
makeup applicator head 20 can also be a hollow structure or an
internal hollow structure, which can provide a stable makeup
surface 201.
[0131] Further, according to the above preferred embodiment and the
alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup
applicator head 20 can also massage the user's skin during use.
When the user's applied force exceeds a certain range, the makeup
solid brush head and makeup applicator head 20 can be pressed
against the skin to promote blood flow under the skin. In other
words, the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 can
be used alone as a massage tool, and the makeup surface 201 can be
functioned as a massage surface. Before applying cosmetic material,
the user may massage the bare makeup solid brush head or makeup
applicator head 20 without the cosmetic material applied to relax
facial muscles. Then, the cosmetic material is attached to the
makeup solid brush head 20 and then use the makeup solid brush head
or makeup applicator head 20 to apply cosmetic on the skin surface
of the user.
[0132] Further, according to the above preferred embodiment and the
alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup
applicator head 20 is detachably connected to the supporting member
10 through the connection member 22 to obtain the cosmetic stick 1.
An end of the supporting member 10 may provide a mounting channel
100 therein, wherein the connection member 22 extends into the
mounting channel 100 and is mounted on the supporting member 10. Of
course, it can be understood that the mounting channel 100 may also
be formed in the connection member 22 and the supporting member 10
is inserted into the connection member 22.
[0133] The surface of the connection member 22 inserted into the
supporting member 10 is an uneven surface, so as to facilitate the
stability of the connection between the connection member 22 and
the supporting member 10. In one embodiment, a surface of the
connection member 22 is provided in a spiral shape, and an inner
surface of the supporting member 10 for forming the mounting
channel 100 may also be spiral in order to make the connection
between the makeup solid brush head 20 and the supporting member 10
more stable. Of course, those skilled in the art should understand
that the shape of the surface of the connection member 22 is not
limited to the above description, that is at least a part of the
surface of the connection member 22 is a protruded surface, and the
inner surface of the supporting member 10 may be an indented
surface, or that at least a part of the surface of the connection
member 22 is an indented surface, and the inner surface of the
supporting member 10 is a protruded surface. The connection member
22 may be screwed to the supporting member 10, or may be snapped to
the supporting member 10, and even the connection member 22 and the
supporting member 10 may be firmly connected to each other by means
of elastic deformation.
[0134] Referring to FIG. 11 and referencing to FIG. 1, an
embodiment of the makeup applicator set 1000 according to the
present invention is illustrated. In this example, the makeup
applicator set 1000 is implemented as a lip gloss bottle kit. Those
skilled in the art can understand that the makeup applicator set
1000 can be, but is not limited to, an eye shadow bottle kit, a
foundation bottle kit, and the like.
[0135] The makeup applicator set 1000 includes the makeup stick 1,
the container lid 2 and the cosmetic container 3, wherein the
cosmetic container 3 forms a receiving cavity 30 therein and has a
container opening 300 communicated with the receiving cavity 30.
The container lid 2 is detachably provided at a position adapted to
cover the container opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3. The
cosmetic container cover 2 is arranged for closing the container
opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3.
[0136] The makeup applicator 1 includes the supporting member 10
and the makeup solid brush head (makeup applicator head) 20,
wherein the makeup solid brush head 20 is installed at one end of
the supporting member 10 and the container lid 2 is mounted to
another end of the supporting member 10.
[0137] The supporting member 10 may be integrally affixed to the
cosmetic container cover 2 or may be detachably mounted to the
container lid 2.
[0138] When the container lid 2 is mounted on the cosmetic
container 3, at least a part of the supporting member 10 of the
makeup applicator 1 and the makeup solid brush head (makeup
applicator head) 20 are inserted into the receiving cavity 30. When
a cosmetic coating dye is stored in the receiving cavity 30, the
cosmetic material may be attached to the supporting member 10 or
the makeup solid brush head (makeup applicator head) 20. When the
makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 is needed, a
user may hold the container lid 2 and then pull out the makeup
applicator 1 through the opening 300.
[0139] Further, the makeup applicator set 1000 includes an inner
plugging member 4, wherein the inner plugging member 4 is arranged
to be installed at the container opening 300 of the cosmetic
container 3 and configured in such a manner that, when the makeup
applicator 1 is withdrawn, the supporting member 10 and the makeup
solid brush head 20 are capable of passing through the inner
plugging member 4.
[0140] The inner plugging member 4 has an inner surface
peripherally defining a surrounding limiting passage 40, wherein
the limiting passage 40 is in communication with the receiving
cavity 30 and the container opening 300. The size of the limiting
passage 40 is similar to the size of the supporting member 10, so
that when the supporting member 10 passes through the limiting
passage 40, the cosmetic material attached to the supporting member
10 can be scraped off from the supporting member 10. Accordingly, a
shaft of the supporting member 10 can be kept clean once it is
withdrawn from the cosmetic container 3. The inner plugging member
4 forms one or more cutoffs 400 provided radially around the
limiting passage 40, i.e. extended radially from the limiting
passage 40 outwardly. In particular, the inner plugging member 4
has an inner surface 401 surrounding the limiting passage 40 and
each of the one or more cutoffs 400 is a cut formed and extended
outwardly and radially from a predetermined position of the inner
surface of the plugging member 4. In other words, the one or more
cutoffs 400 are in communication with the limiting passage 40 and a
portion of the inner plugging member 4 where the one or more
cutoffs 400 are formed is preferred to be made of elastic material,
such as rubber, sponge, or the like.
[0141] It is worth mentioning that the limiting passage 40 may be a
natural limiting passage formed inherently in the inner plugging
member 4 that the limiting passage 40 is a channel normally opened
communicating the outside with the receiving cavity 30. Or, the
limiting passage 40 can be formed under a squeezed state only that
the limiting passage 40 is the common ends of the one or more
cutoffs 400 that is normally in close condition but able to be
stretched out to an open condition when an object passing through
the limiting passage 40. For example, the inner plugging member 4
which forms the one or more cutoffs 400 can be partly stretched out
to form the limiting passage 40. In this embodiment, the limiting
passage is embodied as a natural limiting passage 40.
[0142] The one or more cutoffs 400 are provided and configured for
that when the connection member 10 passes through the one or more
cutoffs 400, the cosmetic material attached to the makeup solid
brush head 20 which is slightly larger than the supporting member
10 can be retained. For example, referring to the makeup head 20 as
shown in FIG. 2, the side portion makeup surface 2012 of the makeup
head 20 is a curved surface and the cross-sectional size of the
entire makeup head 20 is gradually enlarged from the connection end
and then gradually reduced to the free end. The cross sectional
area of at least a portion of the makeup solid brush head 20
located adjacent to the free end 212 of the makeup solid brush head
20 may be smaller than the cross sectional area of the makeup solid
brush head 20 located adjacent to the connection end 213 in order
to retain some cosmetic material.
[0143] During the process of the makeup solid brush head 20 passing
through the inner plugging member 4, the one or more cutoffs 400 of
the inner plugging member 4 are stretched and a portion of cosmetic
material attached to the makeup surface 201 adjacent to the
connection end 213 will be scraped off, but a portion of cosmetic
material attached to the makeup surface 201 adjacent to the free
end 212 will be retained. After the makeup solid brush head 20 is
completely pulled out from the inner plugging member 4, the one or
more cutoffs 400 will automatically return to their original
position and close up the limiting passage 40 again to reduce the
possibility of dust entering into the receiving cavity 30.
[0144] It would be understood that the cross sectional area of the
makeup solid brush head 20 at any position may be smaller than the
cross sectional area of the limiting passage 40 so that the
cosmetic material attached to the makeup solid brush head 20 will
not be scratched off easily. The makeup solid brush head 20 may
also merely have at least one position having a cross sectional
area smaller than the cross sectional size of the limiting passage
40 so that only the cosmetic material at this position will not be
easily scraped off. In fact, if the pulling out speed of the makeup
solid brush head 20 is fast enough, before the one or more cutoffs
400 are not completely closed up again, even if the makeup solid
brush head 20 is slightly larger than the limit passage 40, the
makeup material attached onto the makeup head 20 may not be scraped
off.
[0145] Due to the existence of the one or more cutoffs 400, the
user will not encounter a large resistance during the pulling out
of the makeup stick 1, and at the same time, it can remove at least
portion of the makeup material which is very convenient for overall
use.
[0146] Optionally, the limit passage 40 is formed at a central
position of the inner plugging member 4, and the one or more
cutouts 400 are evenly and integrally formed around the limit
passage 40 radially.
[0147] The inner portion of the inner plugging member 4 for forming
the one or more cutoffs 400 may be made of elastic material, such
as rubber or sponge. Optionally, it can be a material inert to a
cosmetic material. The outer portion of the inner plugging member 4
closing the cosmetic container 3 may be made of a hard material to
facilitate the connection with the cosmetic container 3.
[0148] According to another aspect of the present invention, the
present invention provides an assembling method of the makeup
applicator set 1000, wherein the assembling method includes the
steps of:
[0149] forming the makeup applicator 1 with the rigid makeup solid
brush head 20; and
[0150] coupling the makeup stick 1 to the container lid 2.
[0151] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the
above method, the makeup solid brush head 20 and the supporting
member 10 are made integrally.
[0152] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the
above method, the makeup solid brush head 20 is mounted on the
supporting member 10.
[0153] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the
method further includes the following steps:
[0154] Install the makeup receiving cap with the makeup applicator
1 at the container opening 300 position of the cosmetic container
3, wherein the cosmetic container 3 comprises the inner plugging
member 4 and the inner plugging member 4 has the inner surface 401
surrounding and defining the limiting passage 40, and that a
predetermined position of the inner surface 401 is extended
outwardly and radially to form at least one cutoff 400. When the
supporting member 10 passes through the limiting passage 40, at
least a portion of the cosmetic material attached to the supporting
member 10 is scraped off by the inner plugging member 4. When the
makeup solid brush head 20 passes through the limiting passage 40,
the at least one cutoff 400 is stretched out by the makeup solid
brush head 20. Therefore, the cosmetic material attached to the
makeup solid brush head 20 is retained. A portion of the inner
plugging member 4 is made of elastic material, so that the at least
one cutoff 400 and the limiting passage 40 will automatically
restored their original condition after the makeup solid brush head
20 withdraws and leaves the inner plugging member 4.
[0155] According to another aspect of the present invention, the
present invention provides a makeup method for cosmetic material,
wherein the makeup method includes the following steps:
[0156] (i) Attach the cosmetic material to the makeup surface 201
of the makeup solid brush head 20, wherein the makeup surface has a
constant distance between any two points thereof.
[0157] (ii) Move the makeup solid brush 20 with respect to the skin
surface of the user, while the makeup surface 201 with the makeup
material attached thereto is placed and fitted on the skin surface
of user, and apply the makeup material to the respective skin
surface of user.
[0158] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the
makeup method further includes the following step:
[0159] While the makeup surface 201 is placed and fitted to the
skin surface of the user, absorb the cosmetic material to the skin
surface of the user from the storage channel 200 through with the
opening 2010 of the makeup surface 201.
[0160] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the
makeup method further includes the following step:
[0161] When the makeup applicator 1 is withdrawn through the limit
passage 40 of the inner plugging member 4 at the position of the
container opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3, at least a
portion of cosmetic material attached to the supporting member 10
is scraped off and a portion of the cosmetic makeup material
attached to the makeup solid brush head 20 is retained.
[0162] Those skilled in the art should understand that the
embodiments of the present invention shown in the above description
and the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit
the present invention. The object of the invention has been
completely and effectively achieved. The function and structural
principle of the present invention have been shown and explained in
the embodiments, and the embodiments of the present invention may
have any deformation or modification without departing from the
principle. Therefore, this invention includes all modifications
encompassed within the spirit and scope of the following
claims.
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