KR20180116436A - Eyebrow brush applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

A cosmetic package that is generally configured to hold and distribute solid cosmetic products. The package may include a barrel and a package head. The package may further comprise an applicator comb coupled to the package head adjacent the end region of the package head. The applicator comb may have a first end configured to engage the package head, an application end, and a lumen extending therebetween.

Description

Eyebrow brush applicator

Cross-reference to related application

This application claims priority to and benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 308,444, filed Mar. 15, 2016, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

The present application relates generally to bar-size cosmetic containers, and more particularly to bar-shaped cosmetic containers comprising applicator combs.

Cosmetic containers for packaging and transporting product rods, such as lipsticks, foundations, eye shadows, face powders, color compensators, treatments, cleansing or moisturizing compounds, deodorants, hair care products and the like, are generally known. The rod may be packaged in a movable member movably disposed within the body. The container may further comprise means for actuating a movable member between the storage configuration and the use configuration. There are cosmetic containers for packaging and transporting product rods, but more and more cosmetic containers are still needed to package and transport the product rods.

The present disclosure provides designs, materials, manufacturing methods and use alternatives for cosmetic packaging.

In a first example, the cosmetic package has a barrel-barrel having a first end and a second end, wherein the barrel-barrel defines a cavity therein, a first end region, a second end region and forms a cavity for receiving the cosmetic product The package head coupled to the second end of the barrel adjacent the first end region of the package head and the applicator comb coupled to the package head adjacent the second end region of the package head . The applicator comb may have a first end configured to engage the package head, an application end, and a lumen extending therebetween.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the cosmetic product may comprise a solid cosmetic product.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the applicator comb may comprise a thermoplastic elastomer.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the applicator comb may comprise silicon.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the applicator comb may comprise a metal.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the application end of the applicator comb may comprise a plurality of bristles.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the application end of the applicator comb may include a grooved surface.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the application end of the applicator comb may include a raised surface.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the application end of the applicator comb may comprise a plurality of bumps.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the application end of the applicator comb includes a texture formed by a molding process.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the application end of the applicator comb may include a smooth surface.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the application end of the applicator comb may further comprise an auxiliary coating disposed over the surface.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the applicator comb may include a teardrop shape.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the applicator comb may include a circular shape.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the applicator comb may be overmolded on the package head.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the cosmetic product may comprise a bar-size cosmetic product.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, the cosmetic product may be a lipstick, a foundation, an eye shadow, an eyebrow color, an eyeliner, a face powder, a color compensator, a treatment, a cleaning compound, a moisturizing compound, Management product.

Alternatively or additionally, in any of the above examples, the cosmetic package may further comprise an actuating mechanism movably disposed within the barrel and the package head, As shown in FIG.

Alternatively or additionally to any of the above examples, in another example, the cosmetic package may further include a cap, and the cap may be configured to removably couple to the barrel.

The above summary of some illustrative embodiments is not intended to describe each disclosed embodiment or every implementation of the present disclosure. The following figures and detailed description illustrate these embodiments in more detail.

The foregoing and other aspects of the invention will be best understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. To illustrate the present invention, it is to be understood that the presently preferred embodiment is shown in the drawings, however, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the specific means disclosed. The drawings include the following figures.
1 is a side view of an exemplary cosmetic container.
Figure 2 is a side view of the exemplary cosmetic container of Figure 1 with the cap removed.
Figure 3 is a front view of the exemplary cosmetic container of Figure 1 with the cap removed.
Figure 4 is a rear view of the exemplary cosmetic container of Figure 1 with the cap removed.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the exemplary cosmetic container of Figure 1 taken at line AA.

These definitions shall apply to the following defined terms, unless the claims or other definitions elsewhere in this specification are given.

In the present specification, it is assumed that all numerical values are expressed by the term "about" irrespective of whether or not they are explicitly indicated. The term "about" generally refers to the numerical range in which the ordinary skilled artisan considers it equivalent to the stated value (i.e., has the same function or result). In many instances, the term " about "may be represented as including numerical values rounded to the nearest significant digit.

The description of a numerical range by an endpoint includes all numerical values within the range (for example, 1 to 5 include 1, 1.5, 2, 2.75, 3, 3.80, 4 and 5).

While some suitable dimensional ranges and / or values have been disclosed for various components, features, and / or specifications, those of ordinary skill in the art, derived from the present disclosure, contemplate that the desired dimensions, ranges and / You will understand that you can escape.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the term "or" is generally used to mean "and / or" unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

Relative terms such as "front," " rear, "" side," "top," " bottom, "and variations thereof generally refer to various positions, Or operation. It is to be understood that relative terms are not intended to be limiting and are only exemplary.

 The following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings in which like elements are numbered identically in different drawings. The detailed description and drawings that do not necessarily conform to the aspect ratios illustrate exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The illustrated exemplary embodiments are intended to be exemplary only. Selected features of any exemplary embodiment may be incorporated into additional embodiments unless expressly stated otherwise.

1 is a side view of an exemplary cosmetic package 10; The package 10 may be a bar cosmetic product, such as but not limited to lipstick, foundation, eye shadow, eyebrow color, eyeliner, face powder, color corrector, treatment, cleaning or moisturizing compound, deodorant or hair care product . ≪ / RTI > Cosmetic products are generally considered to be solid. The package 10 may include a barrel 12 having a first portion 13 having a first end 14 and a second end 16. The cap 18 may be removably secured adjacent the second end 16 of the first portion 13 of the barrel 12. [ As can be seen in more detail in FIG. 5, the cap 18 may be a substantially tubular component having an open first end 20 and a generally closed second end 22. The cap 18 may be configured to protect the cosmetic product disposed within the cap 18 and / or the barrel 12.

In some embodiments, the first portion 13 of the cap 18 and / or the barrel 12 may have a uniform diameter or cross-section over the length of the package 10, And can be sized and shaped to have a desired shape. This is just an example. It is contemplated that there may be variations in the cross-sectional dimensions of the cap 18 and / or the first portion 13 of the barrel 12. For example, the first portion 13 of the barrel 12 and / or the cap 18 may have a generally inclined or curved shape if desired.

The various components of the package 10 may be formed from a variety of different materials such as rigid polymer, glass, metal, alloy, wood, and the like. An exemplary material may be acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). However, other embodiments may include components made of a flexible or semi-rigid material. In some embodiments, some of the components may comprise a transparent or translucent material so that the inner cosmetic product may be visible from the outside.

The package 10 is not limited to a particular body size. For example, the size and shape of the components may be varied to accommodate a particular cosmetic product. For example, a cosmetic product intended to be applied to a wider surface area, such as a foundation, may be used in a larger package than the cosmetic product intended to be applied to a smaller surface area such as an eyebrow color ). These are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting.

Figure 2 is a side view of the exemplary cosmetic package 10 of Figure 1 with the cap 18 removed to reveal additional components of the package. The barrel 12 may include a second portion 24 extending from the second end 16 of the first portion 13. The second portion 24 may have a first end 26 and a second end 28 that are engaged or positioned adjacent the second end 16 of the first portion. The first end 14 of the first portion 13 and the second end 28 of the second portion 24 may each form a first end and a second end of the barrel 12. [ In some instances, the barrel 12 may be formed as an integral structure. In other instances, the barrel may be formed of discrete components, which may subsequently be joined by commonly used bonding techniques such as ultrasonic welding, adhesives, friction fit, overmolding, and the like.

 In some embodiments, the second portion 24 may have a smaller cross-sectional dimension than the first portion 13, but this is not necessary. The second portion 16 is dimensioned such that when the cap 18 is placed over the second portion 24 the cosmetic package 10 has a uniform or smooth profile along its length as shown in Figure 1 . This is just an example. In some embodiments, the barrel 12 may have a uniform cross-section over its entire length. It is also contemplated that other variations in cross-sectional dimension may exist. One or more protrusions 30 may be placed around the circumference of the barrel 12. [ In some instances, the protrusion 30 may be located adjacent the first end 26 of the second portion 24. The protrusion 30 may be configured to engage the mating feature of the cap 18 to releasably secure the cap 18 to the barrel 12.

A package head 32 having a first portion 34 that includes a first end region 36 and a second end region 28 is adjacent a first end region 36 thereof to a second end 34 of the barrel 12, May be coupled to the end portion 24. The second end region 38 of the first portion 34 may have an angular or inclined shape as shown in Fig. 2, but this is not necessary. In some embodiments, the second end region 38 may extend generally orthogonally to the longitudinal axis of the head 32. In some embodiments, the package head 32 may include a second portion configured to extend into the lumen of the barrel 12 to engage the barrel 12 and the head 32. As discussed in more detail below with respect to FIG. 2, the head 32 may be configured to remain stationary while the barrel 12 is rotated to advance and / or retract the cosmetic product.

The applicator comb 40 may be coupled to the head 32 adjacent the second end region 28 of the first portion 34. [ The applicator comb 40 may extend from the first end 42 coupled to the head 32 to the second application end 44. In some embodiments, the applicator comb 40 may be overmolded onto the head 32.

The package 10 may be configured to dispense the cosmetic product adjacent the dispensing end 44 of the applicator comb 40. [ The applicator comb 40 may be angled or inclined such that the first (or front) side 46a of the comb 40 is positioned lower than the second (or back) side 46b of the comb 40 have. In other words, the head 32 and / or applicator comb 40 may have a first height at the front of the package 10 and a second higher height at the rear of the package 10. In some embodiments, however, the application end 44 of the applicator comb 40 may be located generally on the longitudinal axis of the package 10 so that the height of the comb 40 is the same or substantially the same across the front and back of the package 10 Can be extended orthogonally.

The applicator comb 40 may include a lumen 50 extending from the first end 38 to the applicator end 44. The lumen 50 may be configured such that the applicator comb 40 surrounds or substantially surrounds the cosmetic product when the cosmetic product is in a usage configuration (described in more detail below). The application end 44 of the applicator comb 40 may include a plurality of bristles 48, but this is not required. In some instances, the application end 44 may be formed of a continuous uninterrupted material. It is also contemplated that the application end 44 may include other configurations or structures configured to provide the user with a different tactile experience as compared to devices without the applicator comb 40. Some exemplary structures include, but are not limited to, bumps, grooves, ridges, and the like. Other various textures may be formed by the molding process or by the auxiliary coating. The applicator comb 40 may be partially or fully formed of a material configured to provide the user with a tactile experience. Some exemplary materials may include, but are not limited to, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials, silicon, metals, ceramics, stone, and the like. Additional materials include natural bristles (hair, cellulosic fibers, cotton, hemp, flax or their composites), synthetic bristles (e.g., plastic, silicone, latex or a composite thereof), flocking, rubber, sponge, Or a complex thereof. Further, in addition to providing a tactile experience to the user, the applicator comb 40 is contemplated to be capable of mixing cosmetic products or brushing or brushing hair (e.g., eyebrows) when the cosmetic product is applied.

3 and 4 are a front view and a rear view, respectively, of the exemplary cosmetic container of Fig. 1 with the cap removed. As can be seen in Figures 3 and 4, the applicator comb 40 may have a cross-sectional shape that is generally similar to a teardrop. However, the applicator comb 40 may take any desired cross-sectional shape, such as but not limited to circular, oval, square, rectangular, polygonal, and the like. In some instances, the first portion 34 of the head 32 has the same cross-sectional shape as the applicator comb 40, but this is not necessary.

In some embodiments, the cross-section of the first portion 34 of the head 32 may generally decrease in size from the first end region 36 to the second end region 38. The change in cross-section may be gradual, beveled, abrupt, or stepped as needed. The opposite configuration is also considered. For example, the cross-section of the first portion 34 of the head can generally increase in size from the first end region 36 to the second end region 38. The cross-sectional size of the first portion 34 can also be kept constant or substantially constant along its length. The cross-sectional shape of the first portion 34 of the head 32 may be similar to the cross-sectional shape of the applicator comb 40, but this is not essential. In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the first portion 34 of the head 32 may be different from the cross-sectional shape of the applicator comb 40.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the exemplary cosmetic container of Figure 1 taken at line A-A. As described above, one or more protrusions 30 may be placed around the circumference of the barrel 12. The protrusion 30 may be configured to engage the registration feature such as but not limited to the groove 52 of the cap 18 to releasably secure the cap 18 to the barrel 12. [ have. This can create a snap fit between the cap 18 and the barrel 12. However, other releasable locking mechanisms are contemplated, including but not limited to snap-fit or threaded engagement.

The head 32 may include a second portion 54 extending from the first end region 36 of the head 32 toward the first end 14 of the barrel 12. The second end portion 54 may have an outer diameter similar to the inner diameter of the second portion 24 of the barrel 12, but this is not necessary. The second portion 54 of the head 32 may be rotatably secured to the barrel 12 such that the barrel 12 and / or the head 32 can rotate independently of each other.

The package 10 may further include a screw 56 disposed within the cavity of the barrel 12. [ The screw may have a first end 58 and a second end 60 that can be coupled to the end plug 72. The lumen or cavity 62 may extend between the first end 58 and the second end 60. The second end 60 may include a threaded region 64 that is disposed or formed on an inner surface thereof for threaded engagement with a threaded region 68 of the piston 66. The piston may include a threaded region 68 and cup 70. The cup 70 may include a cavity 74 for receiving the cosmetic product. The cosmetic article may partially fill, substantially fill, or fill more than the cavity 80, 50 formed by the head 32 and applicator comb 40. [

The cup 70 may include a lip or edge 76 configured to abut the mating ledge 78 formed in the head 32. This can provide a rigid stop to prevent further operation of the package 10 when the cup 70 is in a fully retracted configuration. It may be desirable to advance the cosmetic product so that its distal end (e.g., the end closest to the applicator comb 40) is located adjacent to or slightly above the applicator comb 40 in use. In order to advance the cup 70, the user can grasp the head 32 to rotate the barrel 12. The rotation of the barrel 12 may cause the screw 56 to rotate. The threaded portion 68 of the piston 66 can engage with the threaded portion 64 of the screw 56 such that the rotational movement of the screw 56 is translated into a longitudinal movement of the piston 66. When the barrel 12 is rotated in the first direction, the cup 70 can be advanced toward the coating end portion 44. Rotation of the barrel 12 in a second direction opposite the first direction may cause the cup 70 to retract toward the second portion 54 of the head 32. Alternatively, the package 10 may be configured such that the cup 70 and the cosmetic product therefrom are actuated by rotating the head 32. In other embodiments, other actuating mechanisms, such as slide elements, may be used to actuate the cup 70.

While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is not limited thereto. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that many changes and modifications can be made to the preferred embodiments of the present invention without departing from the true spirit of the invention. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are to encompass all such modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims (15)

Cosmetic packaging,
A barrel having a first end and a second end, the barrel defining a cavity therein;
A package head having a first end region, a second end region and defining a cavity for receiving a cosmetic product, the package head being coupled to a second end of the barrel adjacent a first end region of the package head, ; And
And an applicator comb coupled to the package head adjacent the second end region of the package head,
The applicator comb includes a first end configured to be coupled to the package head, an application end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The cosmetic product of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the applicator comb comprises a thermoplastic elastomer. The cosmetic package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the applicator comb comprises silicone. The cosmetic package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the applicator comb comprises a metal. 6. The cosmetic package according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the application end of the applicator comb comprises a plurality of bristles. 6. The cosmetic package according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the application end of the applicator comb comprises a grooved surface. The cosmetic package according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the application end of the applicator comb comprises a raised surface. The cosmetic package according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the application end of the applicator comb comprises a plurality of bumps. 6. The cosmetic package according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the application end of the applicator comb comprises a texture formed by a molding process. 6. The cosmetic package according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the application end of the applicator comb comprises a smooth surface. 12. A cosmetic package as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing end of the applicator comb further comprises an auxiliary coating disposed on the surface thereof. 13. The cosmetic package according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the applicator comb comprises a teardrop shape. 13. The cosmetic package according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the applicator comb comprises a circular shape. 15. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an actuating mechanism movably disposed within the barrel and the package head, the actuating mechanism being adapted to move the cosmetic product between a storage configuration and a use configuration, Packing.

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