US20240315422A1

US20240315422A1 - Fluid Cosmetic Dispensing Device

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Publication number: US20240315422A1
Application number: US18/186,786
Authority: US
Inventors: Michelle Maire Acunzo
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2023-03-20
Filing date: 2023-03-20
Publication date: 2024-09-26

Abstract

The fluid cosmetic dispensing device is intended to provide users with a clean and minimum wastage dispenser, that is sleek, efficient, and easy to use. More specifically, the device provides users with a lip gloss dispensing device that can utilize lip gloss from inside the lip gloss container to the maximum without wastage. To accomplish this, the device includes a dispensing system, and a unique design for the container and the applicator, that enables easy access to the applicator tip, easy and comfortable application, minimum wastage usage, and protective covering of the product. The dispensing system enables the lip gloss to flow to the applicator tip following a pushing or rotating action on the dispenser by the user. Further, a flip cap attached to the top of the applicator provides a sleek design, as well as enables easy access and protection to the applicator tip.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for an applicator. More specifically, the present invention is an apparatus for a lip gloss dispensing and applicator device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many people utilize lip gloss every day. Oftentimes, lip gloss dispensers come with a wand and a bottle, wherein lip gloss from the bottle is dipped into and pulled out by the wand and applied over a user. However, this can be wasteful because much of the product that settles towards the very bottom and sides of the tubular bottle remains inaccessible and hence remains untouched by the wand. Thus, a liquid cosmetic dispensing device that can dispense the entire quantity of product within the container, as well as enable easy, comfortable, and quick application of the product in the container, is a rare find in the current market.
An objective of the present invention is to introduce an efficient cosmetic dispensing device. More specifically, it is an aim of the present invention to provide users with a lip gloss dispensing device that can utilize contents or lip gloss from inside the lip gloss container to the maximum without wastage. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a unique design for the container and the applicator, that enables easy access, easy and comfortable application, minimum wastage of product, compact container design, and a protective covering of the product.

SUMMARY

The fluid cosmetic dispensing device is intended to provide users with a clean and minimum wastage dispenser, that is sleek, efficient, and easy to use. More specifically, it is an aim of the present invention to provide users with a lip gloss dispensing device that can utilize contents or lip gloss from inside the lip gloss container to the maximum without wastage. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a dispensing system, and a unique design for the container and the applicator, that enables easy access to the applicator tip, easy and comfortable application, minimum wastage usage, and a protective covering of the product. The dispensing system enables the lip gloss to flow to the applicator tip following a pushing or rotating action on an actuator by the user. Further, a flip cap attached to the top of the applicator provides a sleek design, as well as enables easy access and protection to the applicator tip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front-left elevational view of the present invention, wherein a cap of the device is in an open configuration.

FIG. 2 is a front-right elevational view of the present invention, wherein the cap of the device is in a closed configuration.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention, wherein the cap is open, and the applicator tip is shown in an exploded view.

FIG. 4 is a zoomed in front elevational view of the present invention, wherein the cap is closed.

FIG. 5 is zoomed in front elevational view of the present invention, wherein the cap is partially open.

FIG. 6 is zoomed in front elevational view of the present invention, wherein the cap is fully open.

FIG. 7 a front right elevational view, wherein inner components of the present invention are shown in broken lines.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In reference to FIG. 1 through FIG. 7 , the present invention is a fluid cosmetic dispensing device. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device is intended to provide users with a clean and minimum wastage dispenser, that is sleek, efficient, and easy to use. More specifically, it is an aim of the present invention to provide users with a lip gloss dispensing device that can utilize contents or lip gloss from inside the lip gloss container to the maximum without wastage. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a dispensing system, and a unique design for the container and the applicator, that enables easy access to the applicator tip, easy and comfortable application, minimum wastage usage, and a protective covering of the product. The dispensing system enables the lip gloss to flow to the applicator tip by a pushing or rotating action on the dispenser by the user. Further, a flip cap attached to the top of the applicator provides a sleek design, as well as enables easy access and protection to the applicator tip.
The following description is in reference to FIG. 1 through FIG. 7 . According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a body 1, a head 2, and a dispensing system 3. Preferably, the body 1 is a cylindrical tube that can hold the components of the present invention. The body 1 can be made of any sturdy material that is known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Examples of such materials include, but are not limited to glass, transparent high-density polyethylene, other plastics, hard silicone etc. However, the body 1 can comprise any other material, size, shape, components, arrangement of components etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Further, the body comprises a first end 1 a and a second end 1 b, wherein the first end 1 a is positioned opposite to the second end 1 b across the body 1. Preferably, the first end 1 a constitutes a top end of the body 1, and the second end 1 b constitutes a lower end of the body 1. The head 2 is mounted onto the first end 1 a of the body 1. In the preferred embodiment the head 2 comprises an applicator tip 4, a base portion 5, and a flip cap 6. The applicator tip 4 is made of a spongy material that can hold the liquid cosmetic and may be applied onto the user. Preferably, the applicator tip 4 is a dough foot applicator or a spongy tip with an inclined surface for smooth application. Further the base portion 5 is the lower portion of the head 2 onto which the applicator tip 4 is mounted. Preferably, the base portion 5 is made of a sturdy material such as a metal, that may be same or different than the material of the body 1. The base portion 5 may have other internal and/or external components that help with attaching the applicator tip 4 and the flip cap 6 onto the body 1. As seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 7 , the base portion 5 has a cylindrical shape and comprises a size similar to that of the first end 1 a of the body 1. As seen in FIG. 1 , and FIG. 5 through FIG. 7 , the applicator tip 4 extends from the base portion 5 away from the body 1. Furthermore, the flip cap 6 is mounted onto the base portion 5, covering the applicator tip 4. Preferably, the flip cap 6 is a protective covering for the applicator tip 4. To that end, the flip cap 6 is operably coupled to the base portion 5, wherein operating the flip cap 6 enables access to the applicator tip 4. In the preferred embodiment, the flip cap 6 has a cylindrical or tubular structure, with a slanted slot that opens to reveal the applicator tip 4. However, the applicator tip 4, the base portion 5, and the flip cap 6 may have any other shape, size, material, orientation, components, arrangement of components, etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered.
In the preferred embodiment, the dispensing system 3 is integrated along a length of the body 1, such that the liquid cosmetic may be dispensed from within the body 1 to the applicator tip 4 with the help of the dispensing system 3. Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the dispensing system 3 comprises a storage cavity 7, a dispenser 8, a fluid delivery tube 9, and an actuator 10. The storage cavity 7 is mounted within the body 1, such that the liquid cosmetic is stored or contained within the storage cavity 7. Preferably, the liquid cosmetic or the fluid within the storage cavity 7 is lip gloss. In other words, lip gloss is housed within the storage cavity 7 that is positioned within the body 1. The dispenser 8 is a device that can push the contents of the storage cavity 7 towards the applicator tip 4. To accomplish this, the dispenser 8 is in fluid communication with the storage cavity 7. More specifically, the dispenser 8 comprises a flat end 8 a and a connecting end 8 b, wherein the flat end 8 a is perimetrically mounted within the storage cavity 7. In other words, the dispenser 8 has a flat end 8 a that is touching the inner walls of the storage cavity 7. Furthermore, the storage cavity 7 is in fluid communication with the applicator tip 4 through the fluid delivery tube 9, so that a small amount of lip gloss may be dispensed onto the applicator tip 4. In other words, the fluid delivery tube 9 is a small tube that is connected between the storage cavity 7 and the applicator tip 4.
To further accomplish the intended functionality of the present invention, the connecting end 8 b is mechanically connected to the actuator 10, such that moving the actuator 10 translates a mechanical reaction on the dispenser 8 through the connecting end 8 b. The actuator 10 is a human interface device (HID) that can actuate forward motion of the dispenser 8 along the storage cavity 7, so as to dispense a predefined amount of the lip gloss onto the applicator tip 4. As seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 7 , the actuator 10 is mounted adjacent to the second end 1 b of the body 1 and the actuator 10 is a cylindrical knob. The dispenser 8, the fluid delivery tube 9, and the actuator 10 may comprise any shape, size, technology etc. that is known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Thus, as seen in FIG. 7 , the actuator 10 is operably coupled to the applicator tip 4 through the dispenser 8, wherein manipulating the actuator 10 governs dispensing of a fluid 11 out of the storage cavity 7 by the dispenser 8, through the fluid delivery tube 9 onto the applicator tip 4. In other words, the actuator 10 is configured to dispense the fluid 11 out of the storage cavity 7 through into the applicator tip 4.
A more detailed description of the present invention follows. As seen in FIG. 5 , and FIG. 6 , a first section 6 a of the flip cap 6 is hingedly connected to a second section 6 b of the flip cap 6. Preferably, the first section 6 a is a lower section, and the second section 6 b is the upper section of the flip cap 6. This connection enables users to operate the flip cap 6 with one hand and open the device by tipping the second section 6 b of the flip cap 6. However, the flip cap 6 may have any other opening mechanism and/or opening position, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. It should be noted that, any other kind of fastening system for the cap or covering, that may be used for protecting the applicator tip, such as a threaded screw system, magnetic fastening system etc. falls under the limits of the present invention, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Further, a first terminal edge 12 of the flip cap 6 is angularly offset from a second terminal edge 13 of the flip cap 6. In the preferred embodiment, the first terminal edge 12 constitutes a top edge of the first section 6 a of the flip cap 6, and the second terminal edge 13 constitutes a bottom edge of the first section 6 a of the flip cap 6. Furthermore, as seen in FIG. 6 , a third terminal edge 14 of the flip cap 6 is angularly offset from a fourth terminal edge 15 of the flip cap 6. In the preferred embodiment, the third terminal edge 14 constitutes a bottom edge of second section 6 b of the flip cap 6, and the fourth terminal edge 15 constitutes a top edge of the second section 6 b of the flip cap 6. As seen in FIG. 4 , wherein the flip cap 6 is in a closed configuration, the first terminal edge 12 of the flip cap 6 is pressed against the third terminal edge 14 of the flip cap 6, and the applicator tip 4 is covered by the flip cap 6. Alternately, wherein the flip cap 6 is in an open configuration, the first terminal edge 12 of the flip cap 6 is angularly offset from the third terminal edge 14 of the flip cap 6, and the applicator tip 4 is exposed. However, it should be noted that the first terminal edge 12 and the third terminal edge 14 may have any other, shape, orientation, angular offset, etc., as long as the objectives of the present invention are not altered.
As can be seen in FIG. 3 , the applicator tip 4 comprises a first surface 4 a and a second surface 4 b, wherein the first surface 4 a is positioned opposite to the second surface 4 b across the applicator tip 4. Preferably, the first surface 4 a constitutes an upper surface of the applicator tip 4 and the second surface 4 b constitutes a lower surface of the applicator tip 4. In the preferred embodiment, the first surface 4 a is angularly offset from the second surface 4 b. This is so that, the first surface 4 a with an inclined slope helps with easy application of the lip gloss over the user's lips. However, the first surface 4 a and second surface 4 b may comprise any other shape, orientation, inclination etc. as long as the objectives of the present invention are fulfilled.
Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the dispenser 8 linearly traverses through the storage cavity 7. As previously described, the linear motion of the dispenser 8 along the storage cavity 7 pushes the fluid 11 within the storage cavity 7 towards the applicator tip 4 through the fluid delivery tube 9. To accomplish this, the actuator 10 is rotatably coupled to the dispenser 8. In other words, as the user rotates the actuator 10 through a certain degree of rotation in the clockwise direction, a fixed amount of lip gloss is pushed to the applicator tip 4. To that end, in one embodiment, the actuator 10 is a rotatable twisty cap, wherein rotating the actuator 10 rotates the dispenser 8 and moves it along a screw axil. Alternately in a second embodiment, the actuator 10 is a spring-loaded push cap, wherein pushing the actuator 10 pushes a fixed amount of lip gloss from the storage cavity 7 towards the applicator tip 4. However, the actuator 10 and the dispensing system 3 may comprise any other components, technology, size, shape, etc., as long as the intents of the present invention are fulfilled.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A fluid cosmetic dispensing device, comprising:

a body;

a head;

a dispensing system;

the body comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is positioned opposite to the second end across the body;

the head comprising an applicator tip, a base portion, and a flip cap;

the dispensing system comprising a storage cavity, a dispenser, a fluid delivery tube, and an actuator;

the head being mounted onto the first end of the body;

the flip cap being mounted onto the base portion, covering the applicator tip;

the flip cap being operably coupled to the base portion, wherein operating the flip cap enables access to the applicator tip;

the dispensing system being integrated along a length of the body;

the storage cavity being mounted within the body;

the actuator being mounted adjacent to the second end of the body;

the storage cavity being in fluid communication with the applicator tip through the fluid delivery tube;

the dispenser being in fluid communication with the storage cavity; and

the actuator being operably coupled to the applicator tip through the dispenser, wherein the actuator is configured to dispense a fluid out of the storage cavity through the fluid delivery tube into the applicator tip.

2. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, the dispenser comprising:

a flat end and a connecting end;

the flat end being perimetrically mounted within the storage cavity; and

the connecting end being mechanically connected to the actuator.

3. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, wherein a first section of the flip cap is hingedly connected to a second section of the flip cap.

4. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, the flip cap comprising:

a first terminal edge of the flip cap being angularly offset from a second terminal edge of the flip cap; and

a third terminal edge of the base portion being angularly offset from a fourth terminal edge of the base portion.

5. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 4, wherein the flip cap is in a closed configuration:

the first terminal edge of the flip cap is pressed against the third terminal edge of the base portion; and

the applicator tip is covered by the flip cap.

6. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 4, wherein the flip cap is in an open configuration:

the first terminal edge of the flip cap is angularly offset from the third terminal edge; and

the applicator tip is exposed.

7. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, comprising:

the fluid delivery tube being connected between the storage cavity and the applicator tip.

8. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the applicator tip extends from the base portion away from the body.

9. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the applicator tip is made of a spongy material.

10. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, the applicator tip comprising:

a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is positioned opposite to the second surface across the applicator tip; and

the first surface being angularly offset from the second surface.

11. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the fluid within the storage cavity is lip gloss.

12. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the dispenser is mechanically coupled to the storage cavity.

13. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the actuator is rotatably coupled to the dispenser.

14. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the actuator is a spring-loaded push cap.

15. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 1, wherein body is cylindrical in shape.

16. A fluid cosmetic dispensing device, comprising:

a body;

a head;

a dispensing system;

the head comprising an applicator tip, a base portion, and a flip cap;

the dispenser comprising a flat end and a connecting end;

the head being mounted onto the first end of the body;

the flip cap being mounted onto the base portion, covering the applicator tip;

the dispensing system being integrated along a length of the body;

the storage cavity being mounted within the body;

the actuator being mounted adjacent to the second end of the body;

the dispenser being in fluid communication with the storage cavity;

the flat end being perimetrically mounted within the storage cavity;

the connecting end being mechanically connected to the actuator; and

17. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 16, wherein a first section of the flip cap is hingedly connected to a second section of the flip cap.

18. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 16, wherein the flip cap is in a closed configuration:

the applicator tip is covered by the flip cap.

19. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 18, wherein the flip cap is in an open configuration:

the applicator tip is exposed.

20. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device of claim 18, wherein the fluid within the storage cavity is lip gloss.