GB2566928A

GB2566928A - Battery operated heated wax melt device and method for mascara

Info

Publication number: GB2566928A
Application number: GB1713059.2A
Authority: GB
Inventors: O'connor Therecea
Original assignee: Therecea Oconnor
Current assignee: Therecea Oconnor
Priority date: 2017-08-12
Filing date: 2017-08-12
Publication date: 2019-04-03
Also published as: GB201713059D0

Abstract

Apparatus for heating and melting wax mascara comprising a vessel, bottle or container 7 with a neck 4 and a lid 1, a solid wax tube 13 and at least one mascara applicator brush or comb 15. Preferably the heating features are provided within the bottle. A battery 19, preferably rechargeable by means of an AC charging connector (32, fig 4) and cable (33, fig 4) within a stand, and a printed circuit board 18 actioned by means of a press button 20 and a switch unit (27, fig 3) preferably activate a heating element 16 to heat a heating plate (26, fig 3), which may warm a metal conductive lining 14 in the bottle’s interior. Preferably the heating element has a heat protection plate (29, fig 3) to shield the electrical components. An indicator light 8 may be used to indicate when the wax has melted. The applicator brush may have one or two shafts, preferably with different brushes on the end of each.

Description

(57) Apparatus for heating and melting wax mascara comprising a vessel, bottle or container 7 with a neck 4 and a lid 1, a solid wax tube 13 and at least one mascara applicator brush or comb 15. Preferably the heating features are provided within the bottle. A battery 19, preferably rechargeable by means of an AC charging connector (32, fig 4) and cable (33, fig 4) within a stand, and a printed circuit board 18 actioned by means of a press button 20 and a switch unit (27, fig 3) preferably activate a heating element 16 to heat a heating plate (26, fig 3), which may warm a metal conductive lining 14 in the bottle’s interior. Preferably the heating element has a heat protection plate (29, fig 3) to shield the electrical components. An indicator light 8 may be used to indicate when the wax has melted. The applicator brush may have one or two shafts, preferably with different brushes on the end of each.

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PATENT APPLICATION

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THERECEA O’CONNOR

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BATTERY OPERATED HEATED WAX MELT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MASCARA

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the preparation and application of eye mascara and brushes.

Background

Mascara is a cosmetic commonly used to enhance the eyelashes. It may darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or define the eyelashes. Normally in one of three forms—liquid, cake, or cream—the modem mascara product has various formulas; however, most contain the same basic components of pigments, oils, waxes, and preservatives. It is a cosmetic substance for darkening, lengthening, curling, colouring, and thickening the eyelashes, applied with a brush or rod, mascara is occasionally used on the eyebrows as well.

The increased demand for mascara led to the development of the many formulas seen in the current market. Despite the many variations, all formulas contain the same basic elements: pigmentation, oils, and waxes.

The pigmentation for black mascara is similar to the pigmentation used by the Egyptians and Victorian women. Carbon black, instead of soot or ash, is used. Tar and coal derivatives are strictly prohibited by the FDA. Brown mascaras typically coloured by use of iron oxides though the specific compounds are unique to each brand. In some mascaras, an additional pigment of ultramarine blue is added.

There is a great deal more leeway and variety among the oils used. Different types of variant mineral oils, linseed oil, castor oil, eucalyptus oil, lanolin, and oil of turpentine can commonly be found most frequently among the many formulas. Sesame oil is also commonly used.

Waxes usually found in mascara are paraffin wax, carnauba wax, and beeswax.

The desired effects of the mascara account for most variations of ingredients. The most basic effect considered is whether the mascara will be water-resistant or not. Water-resistant mascaras have basis in substances that rebuff water, like dodecane. Non water-resistant mascaras have base ingredients that are water-soluble.

Mascaras which are specially created and designed to lengthen or curl the eyelashes often contain nylon or rayon microfibers.

Additionally, ceresin, gum tragacanth, and common methyl cellulose are regular ingredients added to act as stiffeners.

The present invention aims to provide a method wherein, the mascara wax can be advantageously heated within its containing vessel and then applied using improved brushes.

Summary of the invention

According to the present invention there is provided a mascara vessel or bottle, in the known shape or form, with optional variants to its shape based around suitable volume requirements.

To the vessel interior is a lining which is able to conduct heat more suitably than the plastic exterior. This may come in the form of a standard metal variant or other means such as aluminium, copper, silver, diamond, graphene, pyrolitic graphite sheet, dispersions of fine diamond in the 3 metals mentioned, the ceramics silicon carbide and aluminium nitride.

The liner forms an internal wall which fits inside the plastic outer vessel and is complete with a sealed bottom. There is no top to the conductor lining as this is a full opening which aligns with the opening of the vessel itself thereto.

The vessel is able to house a beeswax or soya wax which is provided as a small tube. The Tube of wax is in solid form and is passed through the neck opening of the plastic vessel and the inner opening of the aligned conductor lining inside.

To the bottom area of the vessel in a space cavity between its very bottom and the underside of the conductor lining is a heating method. This consists of metal micro casing unit which houses the internal components of the heating method and its ensemble of parts. Inside this casing unit are located a battery which may or may not be rechargeable. Into this is seated a connecting switch unit, into which a press type ‘on and off switch is installed.

A printed circuit board which may also be rounded is connected to the switch unit, for control purposes and the circuit board in turn is linked to the heating elements above it. Between the heating elements and the controlling circuit board is a heat protection plate, which prevents heat from returning to the circuit board below it. The heating elements may form at least one ring of wire or strip in Kanthal iron-chromium-aluminium alloys or Nikrothal nickel-chromium alloys for element temperatures which are suitable for wax melting. Also an alternative would be a nichrome material at 80/20 (80% nickel, 20% chromium) wire, ribbon, or strip.

The micro nature of the heating element in relation to the small amount of wax being melted, enables a small element to melt the wax as the heating plate reaches around 145 to 147 degrees Fahrenheit (63 to 64 degrees Celsius).

Due to the close proximity of the heating elements to the heating plate, the estimated point of melting should begin within 5 or 10 minutes.

The wax is provided in two colours of light brown and black to accommodate general styles.

The user presses the button situated to the bottom of the vessel, as shown and the heating process is commenced. When the wax reaches the desired temperature an indicator light glows and the element switches off. The wax should then be applied using the instructions provided therein.

Into the vessel interior, which is within the conductor lining, is inserted an applicator.

The brush may have one or two ends in the preferred embodiments and as shown in the Figures.

The construction of the brush including the shaft are from materials which are able to withstand heat, such as a ceramic thermal shaft and bristle or a heat resistant nylon variant. The brush is placed inside the vessel and may seat within during eating, with the lid pressed into place. When the device is ready to use, the person apples the heated wax to their eyelashes, this will instantly cause the eyelashes to look fuller and longer, with a single wax coat. The wax will dry on the eyelash instantly, creating a safe and clean method of thickening when compared to known methods, some of which use particles or other releasable elements. These can fall into the eye or clog the individual lashes on application reducing the comfort and desired end results.

The mascara applicator may also come as a double sided mascara brush, providing one end which has side has a lengthening, combing mascara brush and the other side has a mini paint brush head with is at least 0.1mm longer than normal brushes. The application time is 3-5 minutes, with the first step being the application of the wax melt to eyelash. The next step is to apply the double ended mascara brush to eyelash covering the lashes that are wax treated. The mascara colour comes into black or light brown and the user will use brush side one at first and then brush side two as a finishing touch. The brush side one is to help separate the eyelashes and brush side two is to paint the mascara over the lashes where the wax is still visible.

These indicate the two colours and may be signed on the two opposing vessels in wording or the vessels may be coloured as the same colour as their contents, so the user can choose clearly between the two colours without having to look inside. The colours may also be coded for upper and lower lashes, again on the two separate brush covers, as silver or gold for example, the covers are used to store the brushes and in which to clean them after use.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the Patent Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method which has all the advantages of the prior art protective covers and none of the disadvantages.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method which is of durable and reliable construction.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labour, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such a product available to the buying public.

Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method which provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and detailed descriptive matter in which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

Brief description of figures

Figures 1 shows a dimensional view of the wax mascara melting vessel and a standard curling brush.

Figures 2 show a dimensional view of the two sided brush with smaller comb head brush and curling applicator brush, with housing vessels.

Figures 3 show a dimensional view of the wax heating components in the base of the mascara vessel.

Figures 4 show a dimensional view of the mascara vessel and brush inserted into a stand with power charging facility.

Figures 5 show a dimensional view of the two sided brush with alternately shaped housing vessels.

Detailed description of figures

A typical embodiment of the wax mascara heating and melting vessel and brush is shown in Figure 1. It comprises a brush handle and vessel lid 1 which has a brush shaft 6 and applicator bristles 15. The vessel lid 1 is pressed onto a vessel neck 4 by means of grooves 5 and 12, into which tabs 2 and 11 are slid.

The brush shaft 6 and applicator bristles 15 are inserted into the vessel opening 3 into the main vessel and bottle 7. As they enter the interior of the vessel and bottle 7 they merge into the melted wax mascara 13, as shown.

The heating and melting of the mascara wax is provided by a heating element 16, which is action by a printed circuit board 18. The heating element 16 is connected to the printed circuit board 18 via a connector 10, as shown in Figure

1. A battery 19 is linked to the printed circuit board 18 and provides power, this is switched on and oft via a press button 20. These components are all housed inside a micro casing unit 17.

Once the power is switched on an indicator light 8 illuminates to confirm this with the user. Power and instruction from the circuit board 18 is relayed via a connector 9 thereto.

The heat from the heating element 16 and heating plate (not shown) is further conducted up the bottle interior via metal vessel lining 14 to melt the mascara wax 13.

The twin headed mascara applicator brush is shown in Figure 2, The twin sided vessel lid 1A has brush shafts 6A extending from both sides.

A small comb head brush 21 and a curling style brush 22 are provided at opposing ends. The brushes 21 and 22 are housed inside vessels and bottles 7A. These vessels and bottles may also be used for cleaning the used brushes after use and then storing them. The vessel bottle exteriors are colour coded or have written or signed indication to aid selection of both alternatives, the small comb head brush 21 for lower eyelashes and the curling style brush 22 for curling.

The components of the wax heating and melting system are show in Figure 3, the vessel or bottle 7B has the conductive lining 14B, the heating plate 26 is shown above the heating element 16B. A heat protection late 29 is shown which prevents excess heat reaching the printed circuit board 18B, which is located above the battery 19B.

A switch unit 27 is shown inside which the press button 20B is housed.

All heating components, other than the heating plate 26 and the conductive vessel lining 14B, are housed within the micro casing unit 17B, as shown.

The indicator of heating completion shown by the indicator light 8B, with heating of the wax taking place within the vessel bottle interior 28.

The solid wax tube 13C is inserted into the vessel bottle as shown in Figure 4 prior to melting. The vessel bottle may be inserted into a stand 29 via the opening 30.

Its body 31 is shown as a circular form but may vary as preferred during manufacture, providing the height of the bottle is equally proportioned to the width and height of the stand 29, so as not to topple. A charging connector 32 is located in the bottom and connects AC power provided by a plugged power cable 33 as shown, to charge the battery within.

Figure 5 shows alternative shaping to the vessel bottles 7D which house the double headed brushes, comprising 1D, 6D, 21D and 22D.

Claims

1) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method constituted by:

A vessel bottle neck, solid wax tube, a battery, a printed circuit board, a press button, a switch unit, a heating plate, a metal conductive lining, heating element, a heating plate, a heat protection plate, connectors, a micro casing unit, an indicator light, a vessel lid, a brush shaft, applicator bristles, a twin headed mascara applicator brush, a small comb brush, a curling brush, a charging connector, an AC cable and a stand.

2) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 wherein, a vessel bottle for containing wax mascara eyelash make up, can melt the wax from a solid state using internal heating features.

3) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 2 wherein, wax mascara in a solid form, is provided in a tube of wax and is inserted through the vessel bottle neck opening into the internal cavity of the vessel bottle.

4) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 3 wherein, a solid tube of wax mascara is melted by means of a heating feature by way of a rechargeable or replaceable battery and a printed circuit board, actioned by a press button and a switch unit therein, a heating element is thus engaged and heats a heating plate, which also warms a metal conductive lining within the entire vessel bottle interior.

5) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 4 wherein, a heating element has a heat protection plate located below it to shield electrical components housed inside a micro casing unit.

6) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 5 wherein, an indicator light mounted on the mascara vessel bottle alerts the user when the wax has melted within it.

7) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 6 wherein, an applicator brush for melted mascara wax may have one or two shafts with different brushes on the end of each.

8) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 7 wherein, a melted wax mascara brush head may be 0.1mm larger than a standard or known bristle length and form a comb style bristle arrangement for application to eyelashes.

9) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 8 wherein, a double ended melted wax mascara applicator brush head may have a small comb style brush for application to the lower eye lashes and a curved curling brush to the opposing shaft end to aid curling.

10) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 9 wherein, bristles of all brushes are made from heat resistant materials such as ceramic or nylon variants.

11) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 and claimed in claim 9 wherein, double ended melted wax mascara brushes each have a different coloured, worded or signed vessel bottle into which each end is housed, this may also be used to clean them using warm water, so the user can identify which brush is inside each of them, without the need to remove the brush first.

12) A wax mascara heating and melting apparatus and method as set forth in claim 1 wherein, the battery which powers the heating feature is recharged via an AC charging connector with cable within a stand.