ES2879895T3 - System and apparatus for selecting and dispensing cosmetic material - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus (100) for dispensing cosmetic material, comprising: a dispensing assembly (120) configured to receive at least one cartridge (114) containing a cosmetic material and to dispense a specific amount of the cosmetic material from the cartridge (114) into a reception area; a memory (780) configured to receive and store dispensing information including the specific amount of cosmetic material to be dispensed for each cartridge (114) disposed in the dispensing assembly (120) to achieve a specific unique use of a cosmetic application; and circuits configured to obtain the dispensing information from the memory (780) and to control the dispensing assembly (120) to dispense cosmetic material from each cartridge (114) disposed in the dispensing assembly (120) in the receiving area in accordance with one or more specific amounts included in the dispensing information, wherein the receiving area is configured to be part of a detachable portion of the apparatus and the detachable portion is configured to be an enclosed container containing the dispensed cosmetic material, the apparatus further comprising a manifold (130), having a plurality of manifold through holes (132), the manifold (130) connected to and disposed in a nozzle (160) of the cartridge (114), the receiving area is connected to and is disposed on the collector (130), where the circuit controls the dispensing assembly to dispense an amount of cosmetic material from the nozzle (160) of the cartridge (114) through a needle. ero through the collector (132) of the collector (130), and in the reception area.

Description

DESCRIPTION

System and apparatus for selecting and dispensing cosmetic material

Background

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The description in the present description refers generally to a system, apparatus and method for determining a combination of cosmetic materials that can be mixed and dispensed for a particular user.

US9007588 describes an apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material.

Summary

The present description is directed to an apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material.

According to the invention, there is provided an apparatus according to claim 1.

In one embodiment, the dispenser assembly is configured to receive a plurality of cartridges containing different cosmetic material and to simultaneously dispense a specific amount of the respective cosmetic material from each of the cartridges into the receiving area for mixing.

In one embodiment, the enclosed container includes: a top lid; a base having a plurality of through holes in the base; and a bottom portion cap, having a plurality of through holes for the bottom portion cap. The top cap connects to a first side of the base, the bottom cap connects to a second side of the base, the bottom cap connects to the manifold, the plurality of through holes of the manifold align and connect to the plurality of holes bottom cap through holes, the plurality of base through holes aligned and connected to the plurality of base through holes.

In one embodiment, the enclosed container further includes: a plurality of mounting magnets, disposed between the base and the bottom cap, and the plurality of mounting magnets magnetically secure the enclosed container to the manifold.

In one embodiment, the enclosed container further includes a plurality of lid magnets, disposed between the base and the lower lid, and the plurality of lid magnets magnetically secure the upper lid to the base and the lower lid.

In one embodiment, the enclosed container further includes a plurality of hinge magnets, and half of the plurality of hinge magnets are disposed between the base and the bottom cap, half of the plurality of hinge magnets are disposed within the top cap, the plurality of hinge magnets arranged within the top cap having opposite magnetic polarity from the corresponding plurality of hinge magnets arranged between the base and the bottom cap, the top cap magnetically hinged and arranged around the base and the bottom cap in at least one position.

In one embodiment, the top cap is only magnetically connected to the base and bottom cap, and the top cap can be completely removed from the base and bottom cap.

In one embodiment, the enclosed container may be connected to the manifold in at least one position such that the plurality of through holes in the manifold align with the plurality of through holes in the bottom cap and the plurality of through holes in the base, which Allows cosmetic material to be dispensed from cartridge to compact.

In one embodiment, each through hole in the bottom cap has a duckbill valve, which allows cosmetic material to be dispensed from the cartridge through the duckbill valve to the enclosed container and prevents cosmetic material from flowing out of the enclosed container. .

In one embodiment, the dispenser assembly further includes: a cartridge gear, connected to a first end of the cartridge; a motor gear, rotatably connected to the cartridge gear; and a motor, connected to the motor gear wherein the rotation of the motor drives the rotation of the motor gear, the cartridge gear, and the first end of the cartridge; an optical encoder, arranged adjacent to at least one of the set consisting of the cartridge gear and the motor gear, and the circuit dispenses a quantity of cosmetic material from the cartridge to the receiving area, by sensing the position of the at minus one of the set consisting of the cartridge gear and the motor gear with the optical encoder, and which controls the direction and amount of rotation of the motor to rotate the first end of the cartridge.

In one embodiment, the cartridge gear further includes: a plurality of cartridge gear slots, and the optical encoder detects the position of the cartridge gear by detecting the cartridge gear slots during rotation of the cartridge gear.

In an embedment, the circuit stores information on an amount of cosmetic material remaining in a cartridge based on the total number of cartridge gear slots detected to rotate since the cartridge was inserted into the dispenser assembly.

The description also describes a method, which is not of the invention, implemented by the apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material. The method includes receiving and storing, in a memory, dispensing information that includes the specific amount of cosmetic material to be dispensed for each cartridge arranged in the dispensing assembly to achieve a specific single use of a cosmetic application; and obtaining, by means of the apparatus circuits, the dispensing information from the memory and controlling the dispensing assembly to dispense the cosmetic material from each cartridge arranged in the dispensing assembly in the receiving area in accordance with one or more specified quantities included in the dispensing information.

The description also describes a method, which is not part of the invention, implemented by an apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material, the apparatus includes a dispensing assembly configured to receive at least one cartridge containing a cosmetic material and to dispense a specific amount of the material. cosmetic from the cartridge to a receiving area, the method comprises: receiving and storing, in a memory, dispensing information that includes the specific amount of cosmetic material to be dispensed for each cartridge arranged in the dispensing assembly to achieve a specific single use of a cosmetic application; and obtaining, by means of the apparatus circuits, the dispensing information from the memory and controlling the dispensing assembly to dispense the cosmetic material from each cartridge arranged in the dispensing assembly in the receiving area in accordance with one or more specified quantities included in the dispensing information.

The description also describes an apparatus, not according to the invention, for dispensing cosmetic material, comprising the apparatus:

a dispensing means for receiving at least one cartridge containing a cosmetic material and for dispensing a specific amount of the cosmetic material from the cartridge in a receiving area;

storage means for receiving and storing dispensing information including the specific amount of cosmetic material to be dispensed for each cartridge arranged in the dispensing assembly to achieve a specific single use of a cosmetic application;

control means for obtaining the dispensing information from the storage means and for controlling the dispensing means for dispensing the cosmetic material from each cartridge arranged in the dispenser assembly in the receiving area in accordance with one or more specified quantities included in the dispensing information; Y

controlling the dispensing means to dispense the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges.

The description also describes a system, not forming part of the invention, for selecting and dispensing a cosmetic material, comprising: a dispensing apparatus configured to contain a plurality of cartridges each having a different cosmetic material and to dispense at least one cosmetic material of at least one of the cartridges; a user interface configured to receive a selection of a color from a user; and circuits configured to receive the selection of the color received at the user interface, determine an amount of each of one or more cosmetic materials to form the selected color, transmit the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to the apparatus dispenser and controlling the dispensing apparatus to dispense the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges.

The description also describes that the color is selected based on receipt of a user selection of a displayed color, out of a predetermined plurality of colors, at the user interface.

The description also describes that the predetermined plurality of colors is generated based on an analysis of the physical characteristics of the user.

The description also describes that the circuits are configured to receive information from the plurality of cartridges that are currently stored in the dispensing apparatus, and the circuits are configured to control the user interface to display a plurality of predetermined colors that can be formed based on to the information received.

The description also describes that the circuit is configured to display an indication on the user interface when the dispensing apparatus does not include the correct plurality of cartridges necessary to form the selected color.

The description also describes that the circuit is configured to compare information regarding the current cosmetic materials contained in the plurality of cartridges contained in the dispensing apparatus with one or more cosmetic materials required to form the selected color, and to generate information regarding to any of the present plurality of cartridges contained in the dispensing apparatus that need to be removed from the dispensing apparatus, and any one or more cosmetic compositions needed to dispense into the outlet container that needs to be inserted into the apparatus.

The description also describes that the color is selected based on the user interface receiving an entered color, and the circuits compare the entered color with a plurality of predetermined colors to determine one of the plurality of predetermined colors that corresponds to the entered color.

The description also describes that the user interface is implemented by a portable wireless device that communicates wirelessly with the apparatus.

The description also describes that the circuit receives information regarding the amount of colored material remaining in each of the plurality of cartridges.

The description also describes that the circuit receives an input on the user interface of the number of doses of the selected color to be dispensed, and the circuit is configured to emit an indication on the user interface when there is an insufficient amount of color material remaining. into any of the plurality of cartridges to dispense the amount of dose entered.

The description also describes a method, not according to the invention, implemented by the system for selecting and dispensing a cosmetic material. The method includes receiving, at a user interface, a selection of a color from a user; determining an amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to form the selected color, transmitting the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to the dispensing apparatus, and controlling the dispensing apparatus to dispense the determined amount of each of one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges.

The description also describes a method, not in accordance with the invention, implemented by a system to select and dispense a cosmetic material, the system includes a dispensing apparatus configured to contain a plurality of cartridges each having a different cosmetic material and to dispense at least one cosmetic material from at least one of the cartridges, comprising the method:

receiving, in a user interface, a selection of a color from a user;

determine an amount of each of one or more cosmetic materials to form the selected color,

transmitting the specified quantity of each of one or more cosmetic materials to the dispensing apparatus, and

controlling the dispensing apparatus to dispense the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges.

The description also describes that the color is selected based on receipt of a user selection of a displayed color, out of a predetermined plurality of colors, at the user interface.

The description also describes that the predetermined plurality of colors is generated based on an analysis of the physical characteristics of the user.

The description also describes the method further comprising receiving information from the plurality of cartridges currently stored in the dispensing apparatus and controlling the user interface to display a plurality of predetermined colors that can be formed based on the received information.

The description also describes the method further comprising receiving information from the plurality of cartridges currently stored in the dispensing apparatus and displaying an indication on the user interface when the dispensing apparatus does not include the correct plurality of cartridges needed to form the selected color. .

The description also describes the method further comprising comparing the information regarding the current cosmetic materials of the plurality of cartridges stored in the dispensing apparatus with one or more cosmetic materials necessary to form the selected color, and outputting information regarding any of the current plurality of cartridges contained in the dispensing apparatus that need to be removed from the dispensing apparatus, and any of the one or more cosmetic compositions required to be dispensed into the outlet container that need to be inserted into the apparatus.

The description also describes that the color is selected based on receiving an entered color from the user and comparing the entered color with a plurality of predetermined colors to determine one of the plurality of predetermined colors that corresponds to the entered color.

The description also describes the method further comprising receiving information regarding the amount of colored material remaining in each of the plurality of cartridges.

The description also describes the method further comprising receiving an input on the user interface of the number of doses of the selected color to be dispensed, and issuing an indication on the user interface when an insufficient amount of colored material remains in any of the plurality of cartridges to dispense the amount of dose introduced.

The description also describes a system, not in accordance with the invention, for selecting and dispensing a cosmetic material comprising:

dispensing means for containing a plurality of cartridges, each of which has a different cosmetic material and for dispensing at least one cosmetic material from at least one of the cartridges;

user interface means for receiving a selection of a color from a user; Y

control means to receive the selection of the color received in the user interface means, by determining an amount of each of one or more cosmetic materials to form the selected color, which transmits the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to the dispensing medium, and

controlling the dispensing means to dispense the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges.

Brief description of the figures

A more complete appreciation of the description and many of the attendant advantages will be readily obtained as it will be better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a general perspective view of a cosmetic dispensing device, or a cosmetic dispenser, according to one example;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a dispensing body, according to one example;

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cosmetic dispenser with the dispensing body removed, according to one example;

Figure 4A is a perspective view of the internal components of the cosmetic dispenser, according to one example;

Figure 4B is a perspective view of the internal components of the cosmetic dispenser, according to one example;

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a test cartridge according to an example.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a cartridge gear, according to one example;

Figure 7A is a perspective view of a bottom plate, according to one example;

Figure 7B is a perspective view of the bottom plate, seen from below, according to one example; Figure 8 is a perspective view of a base, according to one example;

Figure 9A is an exploded perspective view of a compact, arranged on top of a manifold, in accordance with one example;

Figure 9B is a perspective view of the compact in an open position, according to one example; Figure 10 is a diagram depicting an exemplary sequence of primary processes of a cosmetic formulation method 900, in accordance with one example;

FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing an example of a cosmetic material detection process in the cosmetic dispenser, according to an example;

Figures 12A and 12B are process diagrams depicting examples of a cosmetic formulation selection process, in accordance with one example;

Figure 13 is a process diagram showing an example of a cosmetic material dispensing process in the cosmetic dispenser, according to an example

Figure 14 is a diagram showing an example of a connected cosmetic dispensing system according to one example; Y

Figure 15 is a diagram showing an example circuitry of the cosmetic controller and dispenser, according to one example.

Detailed description of the modalities

In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate one or more illustrative embodiments, as the reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts in the different views. Furthermore, as used herein, the words "a", "an" and the like generally have the meaning of "one or more", unless otherwise indicated.

With reference now to the drawings, where the same reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts in the different views.

The selection of cosmetic formulations and components of cosmetic materials to formulate cosmetic formulations is a common activity that is often based on subjective decision making and manual participation. There is a wide variety of cosmetic materials available and countless combinations and permutations of possible cosmetic formulations.

For every occasion when cosmetic formulations are used, the end user of cosmetics often makes subjective decisions to produce satisfactory cosmetic formulations. Results are generally the result of experimentation, perhaps requiring multiple iterations to produce a successful result. Partly due to limited knowledge of the specifics of basic cosmetic materials and necessary proportions, the resulting cosmetic formulations may lack precision. Therefore, the repeatability of producing a specific cosmetic formulation is difficult to achieve. The modalities below address these problems in the conventional art. Figure 1 is a general perspective view of a cosmetic dispensing device 100, or a cosmetic dispenser, in accordance with one example. The visible portion of the cosmetic dispenser 100 includes a base 102 connected to a power cord 104. The base 102 provides a support for the dispensing body 106. A compact 108 is disposed on the dispensing body 106, a power button 110 can be arranged partially within the dispenser body 106 so that the dispenser body 106 ensures the placement of the power button 110, and an indicator light and button 122 may be partially disposed within the dispenser body 106 so that the dispenser body 106 ensures the placement of the indicator light and button 122. The indicator light and button 122 may be a mechanical or capacitive touch type button.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the dispensing body 106, in accordance with one example. Dispensing body 106 is a hollow, thin-walled container that serves as a covering for many of the components of cosmetic dispenser 100. In this example, dispensing body 106 has a first end at the top with an approximately square cross-section with round corners. , while a second end of the lower part has a circular cross section. Dispensing body 106 may provide a base for compact 108 or other components that serve as a base for compact 108. Dispensing body 106 may also include a mounting point for the power button 110 and a mounting point for the indicator light. and button 122.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cosmetic dispenser 100 with the dispensing body 106 removed, in accordance with one example. The power button 110, the indicator light and button 122, a controller 150, a bottom plate 166, an inductive plate 176, and a gearbox 170 are visible in this view, as is a section of the part. lower body 154, a central body section 155, and an upper body section 156. Power button 110 is electrically connected to controller 150.

Controller 150 includes circuitry for distributing received power through power cord 104, controlling one or more motors 112 to dispense cosmetic material, detect readings from an optical encoder 192, which charges one or more batteries 126, operate any indicator such as the indicator light and button 122, chimes or other audiovisual signals, sensors such as to detect the status availability, type and quantity of cosmetic material, and communicate wirelessly with external devices, including circuits for sending and receiving signals and data, for example, via smartphones and other wireless devices, by using a variety of communication protocols, such as Radio Frequency (RF), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cellular.

The inductive plate 176 supports the bottom plate 166, in addition to the base 102 and the power cord 104, the rest of the cosmetic dispenser 100 is arranged on top of the bottom plate 166. The gearbox 170 is disposes above, connects to and provides support to the internal components of the cosmetic dispenser 100 which are described in more detail by Figure 4 through Figure 9B. In addition, gearbox 170 includes a plurality of gearbox cartridge holes 178, one for each cartridge 114 in cosmetic dispenser 100. A nozzle 160 from each cartridge 114 is disposed within one of the cartridge cartridge holes. gearbox 178. Various additional substructures and coatings may be provided between the internal components of cosmetic dispenser 100 and dispenser body 106.

For example, the upper body section 156 is disposed above the central body section 155, and the lower body section 154 is disposed lower than the middle body section 155. When connected, the dispensing body 106 is attached to the exterior of at least one of the lower body section 154, the central body section 155, and the upper body section 156. The lower body plate 166 is disposed lower down and connected to the section lower body 154.

Figure 4A and Figure 4B are perspective views of internal components of cosmetic dispenser 100, in accordance with one example. The internal assembly includes a plurality of dispenser assemblies 120, disposed on bottom plate 166 and inductive plate 176. Each dispenser assembly 120 comprises a cartridge 114, a cartridge gear 116, a motor 112, a motor gear 124 , an ejector 140, an ejector index ring 190, an ejector spring 142, an ejector spring pin 144, a detent plunger 146, and a detent spring 152. Controller 150 controls the operation of each of the assemblies. dispensers 120. Cosmetic dispenser 100 includes at least one dispenser assembly 120. The examples described in the present description contain three dispenser assemblies 120, although one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that a cosmetic dispenser 100 may have any number of dispensers. dispenser sets 120.

In addition, a plurality of batteries 126 within the cosmetic dispenser 100 are electrically connected to the plurality of dispenser assemblies 120 to provide electrical power for the operation of the controller 150, the dispenser assembly 120, the motor 112, and various indicators, such as the light. indicator and button 122 (described in more detail in Figure 3), chimes and other audiovisual signals.

Controller 150 and a connected device 300 (shown in Figure 14) allow the user to operate cosmetic dispenser 100 wirelessly. Cosmetic material prescription and formulation commands to controller 150 can be received from connected device 300, such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer, configured to communicate with cosmetic dispenser 100. In addition, the user can also activate dispensing. of cosmetic material by touching the indicator light and button 122 on the cosmetic dispenser 100.

Cartridge 114 also has a cartridge key 162 disposed at or near nozzle 160, connects near a first end to cartridge gear 116, connects near a second end to bottom plate 166, with a motor gear 124 connected to motor 112, and motor gear 124 drive connected to cartridge gear 116. Cartridge 114 and cartridge gear 116 are held in position by gear housing 170 (shown in Figure 3 ). Cartridge 114 may be disposed within cosmetic dispenser 100, and secured in place by ejector 140 connected to ejector spring 142, ejector spring pin 144 connected at a first end to ejector spring 142 and rigidly connected at a second end for an inner surface of at least one of the dispensing body 106, the lower body section 154, the intermediate body section 155, the upper body section 156, and another internal structure. Dispenser assembly 120 further includes an ejector index ring 190 (shown in Figure 4A) to guide movement of ejector 140 within cosmetic dispenser 100 during insertion and removal of cartridge 114, with ejector index ring 190 disposed against the inner surface of at least one of the dispensing body 106, the lower body section 154, the middle body section 155, and the upper body section 156 to provide a guide for movement of the ejector 140.

Additionally, a retaining plunger 146 may be disposed substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of cartridge 114 and connected near the second end of cartridge 114, by providing a lateral pressure to a circumferential groove 134 of cartridge 114, which holds the cartridge 114 in place along the vertical Y axis, which counteracts an opposing force applied under tension to cartridge 114 by ejector 140, ejector spring 142, and ejector spring pin 144. Ejector 140 is disposed within the dispenser of cosmetic 100 and can move substantially parallel to cartridge 114, and connects to ejector spring 142 which furthermore it is connected to the ejector spring pin 144. When the cartridge 114 is inserted into the cosmetic dispenser 100, an edge of the ejector 140 contacts an edge near the first end of the cartridge 114. The ejector 140 applies pressure to the cartridge 114 as ejector spring 142 is stretched with increasing distance between stationary ejector spring pin 144 and ejector 140, while ejector 140 moves with cartridge 114 further into cosmetic dispenser 100. Once cartridge 114 is inserted to the point where a first end of retaining plunger 146 contacts circumferential groove 134 of cartridge 114, movement of cartridge 114 along the Y axis is restricted, holding cartridge 114 in place.

Retaining plunger 146 is a mechanism for holding cartridge 114 in place. Retaining plunger 146 moves along an axis substantially perpendicular to that of the major axis of cartridge 114. A first end of retaining plunger 146 is arranged to contact cartridge 114. A second end connects to a first end of a retention spring 152, the second end of the retention spring 152 in contact with an inner surface of at least one of the dispensing body 106, the lower body section 154, the intermediate body section 155, the body section upper body 156, or other internal structure. Insertion of cartridge 114 into cosmetic dispenser 100 biases retention plunger 146 against retention spring 152, which comprises retention spring 152. Because the contour of cartridge 114 varies along the length of cartridge 114 , retaining plunger 146 and retaining spring 152 move in varying amounts depending on the position of cartridge 114 relative to cosmetic dispenser 100. At a point where retaining plunger 146 contacts circumferential groove 134 of cartridge 114, the first end of the retaining plunger 146 may lock the cartridge 114 in place due to the pressure of the retaining spring 152 and the geometric relationship between the retaining plunger 146 and the circumferential groove 134.

Additionally, cartridge 114 is inserted into cosmetic dispenser 100 through a through hole of cartridge 172 in bottom plate 166. Through hole in cartridge 172 has a base key cutout 165 (Figure 7A ) shaped to correspond to the base key 164 so that when the base key 164 and the base key cutter 165 make contact, the cartridge 114 cannot rotate relative to the bottom plate 166 Cartridge 114 is also shaped to engage bottom plate 166 and cartridge gear 116 in a specific orientation. At the position where cartridge 114 is fully inserted into cosmetic dispenser 100 and locked in place by retaining plunger 146, cartridge 114 seats against cartridge gear 116. Additionally, cartridge gear 116 has a collar portion 168 that is rotatably connected to gearbox 170, which restricts movement of cartridge gear 116 such that cartridge gear 116 can rotate about a longitudinal axis but cannot move axially or otherwise otherwise, and holds the position of each of the cartridge gears 116 and motor gears 124. Similarly, the motor gear 124 has a motor gear collar portion 169 that is rotatably connected to the case. gearbox 170, which restricts the movement of motor gear 124 so that motor gear 124 can rotate about a longitudinal axis but cannot move at a time. xially or otherwise, which preserves the relationship between the cartridge gear 116 and the motor gear 124 such that the rotary movement of the motor gear 124 results in a rotational movement of the cartridge gear 116 in a relation fixed.

The motor gear 124 may be a spur gear that includes a key cutter 163 (Figure 6) that mates with the cartridge key 162 of cartridge 114, as described in Figure 4B.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of cartridge 114, in accordance with one example. Cartridge 114 has a round cylindrical body and nozzle 160 at a first end. The nozzle 160 is further disposed near a cartridge key 162. The cartridge key 162 fits within the opening of the cartridge gear 116, corresponds to the shape of the key cut 163 of the cartridge gear 116, and blocks movement of the cartridge. rotation of the portion near a first end of cartridge 114 with that of cartridge gear 116. As cartridge gear 116 is driven by motor gear 124 and motor 112. A second end of cartridge 114 includes a base key 164. The base key 164 fits into the base key cutout 165 of the bottom plate 166, secures the second end of the cartridge 114 to the bottom plate 166 and prevents rotational movement of the second end of the cartridge. cartridge 114 relative to bottom plate 166. Since the first end of cartridge 114 is secured to movement of cartridge gear 116, drive of motor 112 rotates motor gear 124 and drives the gear of cartridge 116, thus opening and closing the nozzle 160 of cartridge 114. The first and second ends of cartridge 114 can rotate relative to each other.

Cartridge 114 contains and dispenses an amount of cosmetic material into compact 108 as needed (further described in Figure 9). Cartridge 114 dispenses cosmetic material by rotating cartridge gear 116 while cartridge 114 remains in place substantially vertically along the Y axis. Cartridge gear 116 is driven by motor gear 124 which rotates via the rotation of the motor 112. The amount of rotation of the motor 112 is controlled by the controller 150.

A quantity of cosmetic material is released from cartridge 114 through nozzle 160 by a first rotational movement of the first end relative to the second end of cartridge 114.

Rotational movement of the first end of the cartridge 114 in a second direction, opposite to the first rotational movement, can close the nozzle 160 of the cartridge 114.

Cartridge gear 116 drives cartridge 114 nozzle 160 which engages a hollow cartridge lead screw 202 within cartridge 114. Rotation of cartridge lead screw 202 proportionally displaces a cartridge piston 200 which forces an amount of cosmetic material through cartridge lead screw 202 and out of cartridge 114 nozzle 160. The amount of cosmetic material released during a nozzle 160 opening and closing operation is a function of cartridge lead screw displacement. 202, which is dependent on the rotational displacement of the cartridge gear 116. The rotation of the motor 112 rotates the respective motor gear 124 and the cartridge gear 116. The controller 150 detects the relative movement of the cartridge gear 116 through the use of the optical encoder 192 to count a number of cartridge gear slots 148 that pass the optical encoder 192 when the cartridge gear 116 rotates, and the direction of rotation of cartridge gear 116. A specific unit of measurement of cosmetic material is a unit dose unit 118.

In one example, the pitch of the cartridge lead screw 202 is approximately 1mm, with one full rotation of the cartridge lead screw 202 dispensing approximately 1 ml of cosmetic material from the cartridge 114.

In another example, due to the shape of the cartridge key 162 of the cartridge 114, the circumferential groove 134 may be a notch or a groove around a portion of the circumference of the cartridge 114, rather than extending completely around the perimeter of the cartridge. 114 to secure cartridge 114 to retention plunger 146 in substantially the same manner.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of cartridge gear 116, in accordance with one example. Cartridge gear 116 may be a spur gear that includes a key cutout 163 that corresponds to the shape of cartridge key 162 of cartridge 114. Cartridge gear 116 may further have a collar 168 that rotatably connects to an inner surface of gearbox 170 to align and support the position of cartridge gear 116 and corresponding motor gear 124. Cartridge gear 116 may have a plurality of cartridge gear slots 148 for use with the optical encoder 192 to detect the angular position of cartridge gear 116 and cartridge lead screw 202.

Figure 7A is a perspective view of the bottom plate 166, in accordance with one example. Bottom plate 166 connects to dispenser body 106 and / or bottom body section 154, restricts the plurality of cartridges 114 arranged within cosmetic dispenser 100, and connects cosmetic dispenser 100 to the inductive plate. 176 disposed downstream of bottom plate 166.

Bottom plate 166 has a plurality of cartridge through holes 172 to allow insertion, removal, and attachment of the plurality of cartridges 114. Each cartridge through hole 172 includes a base key cutout 165, and the shape of the base key cut 165 corresponds to the shape of base key 164 of each cartridge 114 to prevent rotational movement of the second end of cartridge 114, the portion in contact with the bottom plate 166, when cartridge 114 It is installed in the cosmetic dispenser 100.

In addition, the bottom plate 166 has contact pins 174 (shown in Figure 7B) that contact the inductive plate, which provides electricity to the bottom plate 166, and allows the cosmetic dispenser 100 to charge. the plurality of batteries 126 by contact or induction.

Figure 7B is a perspective view of the bottom plate 166, viewed from the bottom, in accordance with one example. The bottom plate 166 includes three cartridge through holes 172 disposed within the plate and contact pins 174. When the bottom plate 166 is disposed within the cosmetic dispenser and on the base 102, the contact pins 174 can conduct electricity from the base 102 to the bottom plate 166. The bottom plate 166 can then inductively charge the plurality of batteries 126 disposed on the bottom plate 166.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the base 102, in accordance with one example. A power cord 104 connects at a first end to the base 102. The power cord 104 connects at a second end to a power source (not shown), which provides power for the operation of the cosmetic dispenser 100 and for charging the plurality of batteries 126. Base 102 includes a base notch 128 for placement of inductor plate 176 and other portions of cosmetic dispenser 100. Base notch 128 may have the ability to inductively charge the plurality of batteries 126 by using the power supplied by the power cord 104. In addition, you can also charge the cosmetic dispenser 100 through the contact pins 174 arranged inside the bottom plate 166 when the bottom plate 166 is disposed within the notch in base 128.

Figure 9A is an exploded perspective view of the compact 108, arranged on top of a manifold 130, of according to an example. The compact 108 includes a top cap 180, a compact base 182, and a bottom cap 184. The top cap 180 is disposed above the compact base 182, which is disposed above or within the bottom cap 184. The top cap 180 it is secured to the compact base 182 by magnets, as described in more detail in Figure 9B. Compact base 182 includes a plurality of compact base through holes 138. In this example, there is one compact base through hole 138 for each cartridge 114 in cosmetic dispenser 100. Bottom cap 184, which has a plurality of through holes of the bottom cap 136, is disposed below the compact base 182. In this example, there is a through hole of the bottom cap 136 for each cartridge 114 in the cosmetic dispenser 100, and the bottom cap 184 is arranged so that each Bottom cap through hole 136 corresponds to and connects to a through hole in compact base 138 of compact base 182.

The compact 108 is connected to the manifold 130, the manifold 130 connected to and arranged on the gearbox 170, further arranged within the dispensing body 106 of the cosmetic dispenser 100, and the compact 108 is arranged on the manifold 130 and the dispensing body 106. Manifold 130 includes a manifold 132 through hole for each cartridge 114 in cosmetic dispenser 100, and manifold 130 is arranged so that each manifold 132 through hole corresponds to and connects to a through hole in compact base 136 of bottom cap 184. In addition, each through hole of manifold 132 of manifold 130 corresponds to and disposed over a hole in the cartridge of gearbox 178 of gearbox 170, which provides a passage through which cosmetic material can be dispensed from nozzle 160 of each cartridge 114 through manifold 130, bottom cap 184, and into compact base 182.

The compact 108 may be shaped so that there is only one orientation by which the compact 108 can be connected to the cosmetic dispenser 100. In another example, it may be that the shape of the compact 108 can be connected to the compact 108 in more than one orientation. .

In addition, cosmetic material dispensed in compact 108 can be prevented from flowing out by using a one-way duckbill valve 194 (not shown) disposed within each of the through holes of compact base 136 in bottom cap 184 of the compact. compact 108.

Figure 9B is a perspective view of compact 108 in an open position, in accordance with one example. Compact 108 includes a top cap 180, a compact base 182, a bottom cap 184, a plurality of hinge magnets 186a, 186b, 186c, and 186d, a plurality of cap magnets 188a, 188b, 188c, and 188d, and a plurality of mounting magnets 196a, 196b and 196c.

In one example, the compact base 182, the plurality of mounting magnets 196a-196c, a first half of the plurality of lid magnets 188b and 188d, and a first half of the plurality of hinge magnets 186b and 186d, are arranged within the bottom cap 184, with the compact base 182 disposed above. The plurality of mounting magnets 196a-196c are arranged to magnetically connect compact 108 to cosmetic dispensing device 100, for example by connecting it to manifold 130 (Figure 9A). The collector 130, or portions of the collector surface 130, may be formed of a ferrous material or contain corresponding magnets for magnetically attached to the plurality of mounting magnets 196a-196c.

A second half of the plurality of cap magnets 188a and 188c is disposed within one side of the top cap 180, and a second half of the plurality of hinge magnets 186a and 186c is disposed within one side of the top cap 180 The hinge magnets 186b and 186d are disposed within one side of the lower cap 184 so that they can be in contact with the corresponding hinge magnets 186a and 186c in at least two planes, depending on a relative position between the cap. top 180 and bottom cap 184. Hinge magnets 186a and 186b have opposite magnetic polarity, as do respective pairs of hinge magnets 186c and 186d, cap magnets 188a and 188b, and cap magnets 188c and 188d.

The plurality of 196 and the plurality of cap magnets 188a-188d can be arranged such that the plurality of through holes of the bottom cap 138 provided in the compact base 182 are not obstructed to allow cosmetic material to flow from each of the cartridges 114 to compact 108 as cosmetic material is dispensed.

In a case where the compact 108 is in an open position, the top cap 180 and the bottom cap 184 are positioned approximately in perpendicular planes, the hinge magnets 186a and 186c magnetically connected to the hinge magnets 186b and 186d, respectively . The magnetic force between each pair of hinge magnets 186a and 186b and hinge magnets 186c and 186d is sufficient to hold upper cap 180 in position relative to lower cap 184.

In a case where the compact 108 is in a closed position, the upper lid 180 and the lower lid

184 are positioned approximately in parallel planes, the hinge magnets 186a and 186c magnetically connected to the hinge magnets 186b and 186d, respectively, and the cover magnets 188a and 188c are arranged in corresponding positions, and magnetically connected to the hinge magnets. cap 188b and 188d, respectively, the magnetic connection between the hinge magnet pairs 186a and 186b and the hinge magnets 186c and 186d, and between the pair of cap magnets 188a and 188b, and the pair of cap magnets 188c and 188d, is sufficient to keep the upper cap 180 connected to the lower cap 184 in a closed position.

Since the top cover 180 is magnetically connected to the bottom cover 184, the top cover 180 can be completely removable from the bottom cover 184. In addition, it can also be connected with the bottom cover 184 in a closed position in more than one orientation around the xz plane, depending on the arrangement of the plurality of hinge magnets 186a-186d and cap magnets 188a-188d within top cap 180 and bottom cap 184. In addition, top cap 180 can pivot around bottom cap 184, or vice versa, which opens or closes around more than one axis, such as around the x-axis or the z-axis.

Alternatively, the plurality of mounting magnets 196a-196c may be replaced by a mounting magnet 196 of sufficient strength to secure the compact 108 to the cosmetic dispensing device 100.

Alternatively, the plurality of hinge magnets 186a-186d may be replaced by a hinge magnet 186a of sufficient strength on the upper cap 180 and a hinge magnet 186b of sufficient strength on the lower cap 184 to secure one side of the cap. upper 180 to lower lid 184 with compact 108 in an open position or a closed position.

Alternatively, the plurality of cap magnets 188a-188d may be replaced by a cap magnet 188a of sufficient strength on top cap 180 and a cap magnet 188b of sufficient strength on bottom cap 184 to secure one side of the cap. upper 180 to lower lid 184 with compact 108 in a closed position.

Figure 10 is a diagram depicting an exemplary sequence of primary processes of a cosmetic formulation method 900, in accordance with one example. Each of the examples provided in the present disclosure has three cartridges, although the cosmetic dispenser 100 equipped with any number of cartridges 114 can be used in the same process. The cosmetic formulation method 900 includes an S920 screening process, an S940 screening process, and an S960 dispensing process. A user can perform an additional S980 mixing process. The detection processes S920, the selection process S940 and the dispensing process S960 are performed by the cosmetic device 100 based on the commands received from the controller 150, the controller 150 sends data and receives information from the user through the smart device 300 or by indicators on the cosmetic device 100 itself, as described in Figure 3 and Figure 4.

FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing an example of a cosmetic material detection process in the cosmetic dispenser 100, in accordance with an example. S920 represents a process for detecting cosmetic material. The S920 process may include at least one of the stages of step 921 that detects the removal and installation of a cartridge 114, step 922 detects at least one characteristic of the material of the cartridge 114, an optional step 923 of detecting a quantity of material cosmetic into cartridge 114, and an optional step 924 to calculate an estimated depletion of the cartridge (s) after a future dispensing operation is performed.

Optional step 923 of detecting an amount of material in each of a plurality of cartridges 114 may include, for example, step 923a detects an amount of material from cartridge A, step 923b detects an amount of material from cartridge B , and step 923c detects an amount of material from a cartridge C, for example based on the total net displacement (rotation) of the cartridge gear 116 as detected by the optical encoder 192 since the installation of each cartridge 114.

Optional step 924 of detecting at least one material characteristic in each of a plurality of cartridges 114 may include, for example, step 924a detects at least one material characteristic of a cartridge A, step 924b detects at least one characteristic of the material of a cartridge B and step 924c detects at least one characteristic of the material of a cartridge C. The characteristics of the material can include at least one of the set consisting of color, texture, gloss, moisture, nutrient content and chemical formulation . This detection can be performed based on a near field sensor disposed in dispenser 100 that detects an RFID tag on the cartridge that stores information on the contents of the cartridge in accordance with methods well known in the art. Alternative detection methods such as detection of a barcode printed on the cartridge, or detection using methods well known in the art can be used. The step of detecting the at least one characteristic of the material in each of the cartridges can be performed before the optional step of detecting the amount of cosmetic material in each cartridge.

In addition, process S920 may include optional step 926 to report information that can be derived from historical, user, or aggregated usage data across user groups, such as which cartridge 114 within cosmetic dispenser 100 is expected to be depleted first in cosmetic material and for when.

FIG. 12A is a flow chart depicting an example of a cosmetic formulation selection process S940, in accordance with an example. S940 includes a process for selecting a cosmetic formulation. The S940 process includes the steps of identifying combinations of possible cosmetic formulations based on the type and amounts of cosmetic materials present within the cosmetic dispenser 100, as established by the S920 detection process.

Step 942d may be based on a user selecting from a set of cosmetic formulations that are possible for the types and amounts of cosmetic material present within cosmetic dispenser 100, or step 942c allows the user to choose from a larger set of inventory. of cosmetic material 204 that is possible for the types and amounts of cosmetic materials that the cosmetic dispenser 100 is capable of using.

In another example, a step 943 of the S940 process includes allowing a user to choose a desired dose unit 118. Varying the dose unit 118 can change the set of cosmetic formulations available within the cosmetic dispenser 100 if a larger quantity is needed. of one or more cosmetic materials than is available to dispense a specific amount of unit dose 118 for a specific cosmetic formulation. For example, if cartridge A contains yellow cosmetic material, cartridge B contains red cosmetic material, and cartridge C contains green cosmetic material, and only one dose unit 118 remains from cartridge A, the user will not be able to choose to dispense any combination of dose units 118 and cosmetic formulation requiring more than one dose unit 118 of yellow cosmetic material.

In addition, process S940 may include step 942a for the user to select a cosmetic formulation based on a photo match, step 942b for the user to select a cosmetic formulation based on recommendations or by selecting a cosmetic formulation based on another process. US Patent No. 8,634,640 describes a method of selecting a color from an image or image on a camera or electronic device, and by using color reference data to substantially match color.

In another embodiment, a skin diagnosis (sometimes referred to herein as a skin profile) may be performed to provide a recommended plurality of predetermined colors for the user to select based on an analysis of the user's skin characteristics. Skin diagnosis determines an appropriate color for the user based on an imaging operation performed on the user's face, Lancome Diagnos ABS, HR Skinscope, Biotherm Bluesmart, Kiehl's Skinprofiler V.0, CA Dermanalyzer, and Vichy Vichyconsult.

For cosmetic formulations that are possible, but not available based on the results of the S920 detection process, the cosmetic dispenser 100 can communicate to the user what cosmetic materials are needed to dispense such cosmetic formulations.

In one example, at step 944 the user selects a dosage unit 118 of a currently unavailable cosmetic formulation. Step 944 can determine what cosmetic materials, such as what type of cartridges 114 are needed to mix and dispense the selected cosmetic formulation.

In another example, step 944 may determine what additional cosmetic formulations may be available if a specific cartridge 114 is replaced with a full, but otherwise identical cartridge 114.

In another example, step 944 may determine what additional cosmetic formulations may be available if one cartridge 114 is replaced with another cartridge 114 that contains a different cosmetic material.

Step 945 determines whether to continue with step 947 to ask the user to confirm and continue with the dispensing of a cosmetic formulation or to continue with step 946 to report which cartridge or cartridges 114 are needed to dispense the desired cosmetic formulation, according to the result of step 944.

Figure 12B shows an optional process S940b that is performed by dispensing apparatus 100 only after a cosmetic formulation is previously received and currently stored in dispensing apparatus 100 at step 948. The remaining steps 943 through 947 of S940b are identical to those of S940 described by Figure 12A. The process of Figure 12B can be performed without establishing an existing connection between the dispensing apparatus 100 and the device 300.

FIG. 13 is a flow diagram showing an example of a cosmetic material dispensing process S960 in a cosmetic dispenser 100, according to an example. Step 961 represents a step for dispensing at least one unit dose of a cosmetic formulation. Process S960 includes steps 962a to 962c of ejecting a requested amount of cosmetic material from at least one cartridge 114 to produce a cosmetic formulation selected by the user in process S940, so that the cosmetic formulation can be applied, shipped in a container. or is available in any other way to the user. The S960 process includes the optional steps 963a to 963c of detecting the remaining amount of cosmetic material in each of the cartridges and the optional step 964 of recording the results in a memory of the dispensing apparatus.

After completion of the S960 dispensing process, the user can perform the S980 process of mixing the released cosmetic material manually, which produces the requested cosmetic formulation.

Figure 14 is a diagram depicting an example of a connected cosmetic dispensing system, of according to an example. A system 400, implementing the cosmetic dispenser 100 described above, includes at least the cosmetic dispenser 100 and a connected device 300. Optionally, the system may further include one or more external servers 410 that are implemented as part of a network environment. Cloud Computing. In addition, the system may optionally include an inventory of cosmetic material 204 which is an inventory of possible cosmetic material that can be inserted into the cosmetic device 100.

The connected device 300 can be a personal computer (PC), a laptop, a PDA (personal digital assistants), a smartphone, a tablet, a UMPC (ultra mobile personal computer), a netbook, or a laptop-type notebook. In the examples below, the connected device 300 is assumed to be a tablet, such as an Apple iPad.

The connected device 300 is capable of wireless communication with the cosmetic dispenser 100 via a wireless communication interface circuit 774 in the cosmetic dispenser 100. However, the connected device 300 is also capable of having a wired connection. to the cosmetic dispenser 100 via a USB interface 776 on the apparatus 100. Additionally, each device, including the cosmetic dispenser 100, can communicate with each other and with the external device or more through an Internet connection via an 802.11 wireless connection to a wireless Internet access point, or a physical connection to the Internet access point, such as through an Ethernet interface. Each connected device 300 is capable of wireless communication with other devices, such as through a Bluetooth connection or other wireless means as well.

Connected device 300 is configured to receive information from a user for use in generating a cosmetic formulation that will be used by cosmetic dispenser 100 to dispense cosmetic material into compact 108.

Figure 15 is a block diagram depicting the circuitry of the controller 150 and the cosmetic dispenser 100, in accordance with one example. A central processing unit (CPU) 710 provides primary control over the separate circuit components included in the apparatus, such as a dispenser control circuit 740 (which may include control circuitry for motors 112, circuitry for optical encoder 192 and inductive sensor circuits). The CPU 710 can also control an optional input / output device 772 (such as a keyboard or mouse), a memory 780, the wireless communication interface circuit 774, the universal serial bus (USB) controller 776, a controller LED 778 and a display module 780. The LED driver 778 controls the pulse of one or more indicator lights 122.

In one embodiment, the circuits include, among other things, one or more computing devices such as a processor (eg, a microprocessor, a quantum processor, a qubit processor, etc.), a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a series of field programmable gates (FPGA) or the like, or combinations thereof, and may include discrete analog or digital circuit elements or electronic elements, or their combinations.

In one embodiment, a module includes one or more ASICs that have a plurality of predefined logic components.

In one embodiment, a module includes one or more FPGAs, each of which has a plurality of programmable logic components.

In one embodiment, the circuits include one or more components operatively coupled (eg, communicative, electromagnetic, magnetic, ultrasonic, optical, inductive, electrical, capacitive coupled, wirelessly coupled, or the like) to each other.

In one embodiment, the circuit includes one or more remotely located components.

In one embodiment, remotely located components are operatively coupled, for example, by wireless communication, such as with a connected device 300.

In one embodiment, remotely located components are operatively coupled, for example, through one or more communication modules, receivers, transmitters, transceivers, or the like.

In one embodiment, any of the CPU 710 or other components shown in Figure 15 can be replaced with alternative circuitry elements. Examples of circuits include memory that, for example, stores instructions or information. Non-limiting examples of memory include volatile memory (for example, random access memory (RAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), or the like), non-volatile memory (for example, read-only memory (ROM), Memory electrically erasable programmable read-only (EEPROM), compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), or the like), persistent memory, or the like. Other non-limiting examples of memory include erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, or the like.

In one embodiment, the memory is coupled, for example, to one or more computing devices via one or more instructions, information, or power buses.

In one embodiment, the circuitry includes one or more computer-readable media drives, interface plugs, universal serial bus (USB) ports, memory card slots or the like, and one or more input / output components such as, for example, a graphical user interface, a screen, a keyboard, a keyboard, a scroll wheel, a joystick, a touch screen, a mouse, a switch, a dial or the like, and any other peripheral device.

In one embodiment, a module includes one or more user input / output components that are operatively coupled to at least one computing device configured to control (electrical, electromechanical, software implemented, microprogram implemented or other control, or combinations thereof) at least one parameter associated, for example, with the determination of one or more thermal properties of the tissue paper in response to detected changes in the activation voltage.

In one embodiment, the circuitry includes a computer-readable media drive or a memory slot that is configured to accept a signal-carrying medium (eg, computer-readable memory media, computer-readable recording media, or the like). .

In one embodiment, a program for causing a system to execute any of the described methods can be stored, for example, on a computer-readable recording medium, a signal-carrying medium, or the like. Examples of non-limiting signal-carrying media include a recordable type medium, such as a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, a hard disk drive, a compact disk (CD), a digital video disk (DVD), a Blu disk. -Ray, a digital tape, a computer memory or the like, as well as a transmission medium such as a digital or analog communication medium (for example, a fiber optic cable, a waveguide, a communication link by cable, a wireless communication link (eg, a receiver, transmitter, transceiver, transmission logic, reception logic, etc.). Other examples of non-limiting signal-carrying media include, but are not limited to, DVD-ROM, DVD- RAM, DVD RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD R, CD-ROM, Super Audio CD, CD-R, CD R, CD RW, CD-RW, Video Compact Discs, Super Video Discs, flash memory, tape magnetic, magneto-optical disk, MINIDISC, non-volatile memory card, EEPROM, optical disk, optical storage, RAM, ROM, system memory, raster server or the like.

In one embodiment, the circuits include acoustic transducers, electroacoustic transducers, electrochemical transducers, electromagnetic transducers, electromechanical transducers, electrostatic transducers, photoelectric transducers, radioacoustic transducers, thermoelectric transducers, or ultrasonic transducers.

In one embodiment, the circuits include electrical circuits operatively coupled with a transducer (eg, an actuator, a motor, a piezoelectric crystal, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS), etc.).

In one embodiment, the circuits include electrical circuits that have at least one discrete electrical circuit, electrical circuits that have at least one integrated circuit, or electrical circuits that have at least one application-specific integrated circuit.

In one embodiment, the circuits include electrical circuits that form a general-purpose computing device configured by a computer program (eg, a general-purpose computer configured by a computer program that at least partially carries out the processes and / or devices described in the present description, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program that at least partially carries out processes and / or devices described in the present description), electrical circuits that form a memory device (for example, memory forms (for (e.g., random access, flash, read-only, etc.)), electrical circuits that make up a communications device (e.g., a modem, communications switch, optical-electrical equipment, etc.) and / or any non-electrical analog to the itself, such as optical or other analogs.

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An apparatus (100) for dispensing cosmetic material, comprising: a dispenser assembly (120) configured to receive at least one cartridge (114) containing a cosmetic material and to dispense a specific amount of the cosmetic material from the cartridge (114) in a receiving area; a memory (780) configured to receive and store dispensing information including the specific amount of cosmetic material to be dispensed for each cartridge (114) arranged in the dispenser assembly (120) to achieve a specific single use of a cosmetic application; Y circuits configured to obtain the dispensing information from memory (780) and to control the dispenser assembly (120) to dispense cosmetic material from each cartridge (114) arranged in the dispenser assembly (120) in the receiving area in accordance with one or more specific quantities included in the dispensing information, wherein the receiving area is configured to be part of a removable portion of the apparatus and the removable portion is configured to be an enclosed container containing the dispensed cosmetic material, the apparatus further comprising a manifold (130), having a plurality through holes of the manifold (132), the manifold (130) connected and arranged in a nozzle (160) of the cartridge (114), the receiving area is connected to and arranged on the manifold (130), where the circuit controls the dispenser assembly for dispensing a quantity of cosmetic material from the nozzle (160) of the cartridge (114) through a through hole of the manifold (132) of the manifold (130), and into the receiving area. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the dispenser assembly (120) is configured to receive a plurality of cartridges (114) containing different cosmetic material and to simultaneously dispense a specific amount of the respective cosmetic material from each of the cartridges (114) in the receiving area for mixing. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the enclosed container includes: above the lid (180); a base (182), having a plurality of base through holes (138); Y a bottom cap (184), having a plurality of bottom cap (136) through holes, wherein the top cover (180) connects to a first side of the base (182), the bottom cover (184) connects to a second side of the base (182), the bottom cover (184) connects to the manifold (130), the plurality of through holes of the manifold (132) are aligned and connected to the plurality of through holes of the bottom cap (136), the plurality of through holes of the bottom cap (136) aligned with and connected to the plurality of through holes in the base (138). The apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material according to claim 3, the enclosed container further comprising: a plurality of mounting magnets (196a, 196b, 196c), arranged between the base (182) and the bottom cap (184), wherein the plurality of mounting magnets (196a, 196b, 196c) magnetically secure the enclosed container to the manifold (130). The apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material according to claim 3, the enclosed container further comprising: a plurality of cap magnets (188a, 188b, 188c, 188d), arranged between the base (182) and the lower cap (184), wherein the plurality of cap magnets (188a, 188b, 188c, 188d) magnetically secure the top cap (180) to the base (182) and the bottom cap (184). The apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material according to claim 3, the enclosed container further comprising: a plurality of hinge magnets (186a, 186b, 186c, 186d), wherein half of the plurality of hinge magnets (186b, 186d) are arranged between the base (182) and the bottom cap (184), half of the plurality of hinge magnets (186a, 186c) are arranged within the top cap (180), having the plurality of hinge magnets (186a, 186c) disposed within the top cap (180) the opposite magnetic polarity of the corresponding plurality of hinge magnets (186b, 186d) disposed between the base (182) and the bottom cap (184), the top cap (180) magnetically hinged and disposed around the base (182) and the bottom cap (184) in at least one position. 7. The apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material according to claim 3, wherein: The top cap (180) is only magnetically connected to the base (182) and the bottom cap (184), and the top cap (180) is completely removable from the base (182) and the bottom cap (184). 8. The apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material according to claim 3, wherein: The enclosed container may be connected to the manifold (130) in at least one position such that the The plurality of through holes in the manifold (132) align with the plurality of through holes in the bottom cap (138) and the plurality of through holes in the base (136), allowing cosmetic material to be dispensed from the cartridge (114) to the compact. The apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material according to claim 3, wherein: Each bottom cap through hole (136) has a duckbill valve (194), which allows cosmetic material to be dispensed from the cartridge (114) through the duckbill valve (194) to the container enclosed, and prevents cosmetic material from flowing out of the closed container. The apparatus for dispensing a cosmetic material according to claim 1, further comprising the dispenser assembly: a cartridge gear (116), connected to a first end of the cartridge (114); a motor gear (124), rotatably connected to the cartridge gear (116); Y a motor (112), connected to the motor gear (124) wherein the rotation of the motor drives the rotation of the motor gear (124), the cartridge gear (116), and the first end of the cartridge (114); an optical encoder (192), disposed adjacent to at least one of the assembly consisting of the cartridge gear (116) and the motor gear (124); wherein the circuit dispenses a quantity of cosmetic material from the cartridge (114) and in the receiving area, which detects the position of at least one of the set consisting of the cartridge gear (116) and the motor gear (124) with the optical encoder (192) and controls the direction and magnitude of rotation of the motor (112) to rotate the first end of the cartridge (114). The apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material according to claim 10, wherein: Cartridge gear (116) further comprises: a plurality of cartridge gear slots (148), wherein the optical encoder (192) detects the position of the cartridge gear (116) by detecting the grooves of the cartridge gear (148) during rotation of the cartridge gear (116). The apparatus for dispensing cosmetic material according to claim 11, wherein the circuits store information of an amount of cosmetic material remaining in a cartridge (114) based on the total number of detected cartridge gear grooves (148) to rotate from when the cartridge (114) was inserted into the dispenser assembly.