RU2806077C1 - Marking module for device intended for applying dyes and device in which such marking module is used - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: permanent makeup.

SUBSTANCE: present invention is related to a marking module for a device intended for applying a dye for the purpose of performing permanent makeup or tattooing, and is also related to a device intended for applying a dye for the purpose of performing permanent makeup or tattooing. The marking module (11) has a channel (17) and at least one needle (12) that moves longitudinally in said channel (17) between a retracted position in which the distal end (19) of the needle (12) is inside said channel (17), and an extended position in which the distal end (19) of the needle (12) protrudes from said channel (17). The marking module (11) is distinguished by the fact that it contains a reservoir (15) with a colouring agent, and by the fact that the specified reservoir (15) communicates with the specified channel (17) only in the area located downstream of the needle (12), when said needle (12) is in the retracted position. The device (10) is characterized in that it includes a marking module (11), defined above, and a needle moving module (12) of the marking module (11).

EFFECT: present invention provides practicality and flexibility in use, that is, in particular, it provides for continuous use without the need to regularly dip the needle into the ink, allows to change the colour of the ink without wasting it, which can be used in positions familiar to a person performing tattooing in the usual way, and which can be used in two different modes.

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Description

The present invention relates to the field of permanent makeup and tattooing. More specifically, the invention relates to a marking module for a device for applying a coloring agent for the purpose of performing permanent makeup or tattooing, wherein the marking module has a channel and at least one needle that moves longitudinally in said channel between a retracted position, in which the distal end of the needle is inside said channel, and an extended position in which the distal end of the needle protrudes from said channel.

The invention also relates to a device intended for applying a dye for the purpose of performing permanent makeup or tattooing.

BACKGROUND OF THE ART

Currently, devices designed for applying a dye to human skin and used to perform permanent makeup or tattooing consist of a gun in which a tattoo needle moves longitudinally, and a motor designed to move said needle. Since the coloring matter, particularly ink, is to be applied to or under the skin of the user, the needle is dipped into the ink reservoir, after which it comes into contact with the user's skin so that the ink penetrates under the user's skin. When the ink captured by the needle runs out, the needle is dipped back into the ink reservoir and the cycle repeats.

One of the problems that can arise with devices of this nature is that the amount of ink available between dips in the reservoir is relatively small. When the tattoo artist intends to draw a straight or long line, for example, he must regularly interrupt the process to collect ink. It is quite difficult to resume the drawing exactly where the process was interrupted, so it is possible that the drawing will not be perfect because of this.

In addition, due to the need to regularly draw ink, the overall tattooing process can be quite lengthy. This becomes even more important in cases where large surfaces need to be painted, for example when doing shadows. A relatively long duration of work can be perceived negatively both by the person performing the tattoo or makeup and, more importantly, by the person receiving the tattoo or makeup. Indeed, applying makeup that penetrates the skin can be painful. Therefore, shorter work duration makes the process more comfortable for the client.

Another problem may occur when the ink tanks are opened to allow ink collection. Therefore, the ink comes into contact with air. Therefore, it is possible for them to become infected with pathogenic microorganisms, which can then be introduced under the skin of the person undergoing tattooing or makeup, and thus cause an infectious disease.

To eliminate some of the shortcomings, a tattoo or permanent makeup device was created that included a reservoir integrated into the gun. Such a device is described in US Patent No. 6,345,553. This document describes a tattoo or permanent makeup device gun, including a module in which a tattoo needle moves longitudinally as a result of a pulsed motor. The tattoo gun has an ink reservoir. The needle moves back and forth in the longitudinal direction into the ink reservoir, then its free end protrudes from the tattoo gun to deposit the ink collected by the needle under the user's skin.

This design option allows you to largely eliminate the accumulation of ink in an external reservoir. Therefore, it is possible to draw relatively long lines and fill significant surfaces without the need for ink collection. In addition, there is no direct contact of the ink with air, so the risk of contamination or contamination is minimized. However, this pistol has other disadvantages. Indeed, ink is placed in a reservoir, then a needle is moved into this reservoir. And it is no longer possible to remove ink from the reservoir and replace it with ink of a different color. In fact, then a mixture of ink of different colors would form, unsuitable for use. Thus, the ink remaining unused in the reservoir is wasted.

In addition, the ink reservoir into which the needle moves is located quite far from the free end of the needle, that is, the end with which the injection is made to perform tattooing. To draw ink, the end of the needle must be fully inserted into the reservoir. Because of this, special requirements arise for the accuracy of the needle direction, complicating the design of the gun from a mechanical point of view and, therefore, increasing its cost. In addition, the design of the gun must provide access to the ink from the side of the reservoir where the needle moves. This forces the person doing the tattoo to hold the gun in a certain way so that the needle points essentially vertically downward. Otherwise, there will be no ink on the needle. Because of this, such a pistol is inconvenient to use.

Another disadvantage of this device is that the needle is immersed in the ink. This means that only the ink that is in the reservoir can be used. Therefore, you cannot use ink from the reservoir for one part of the tattoo and then use the device by dipping the needle into the ink of the external reservoir to complete another part of the tattoo.

Thus, the solution described in US Pat. No. 6,345,553 is not ideal in practice. Indeed, you cannot change the color of ink using the same gun. Unused ink is lost, and when working, you need to hold the gun a certain way, otherwise it will not function. Moreover, it is not possible to use the device alternately between a “normal” mode, where the needle is dipped into an external ink reservoir, and a mode using ink contained in a reservoir integrated into the device.

Thus, there is a need for a device for applying tattooing or permanent makeup, characterized by practicality and flexibility in use, that is, which, in particular, allows for continuous use without the need to regularly dip the needle into the ink, allows you to change the color of the ink without wasting it, which can be used in positions familiar to a person performing tattooing in the usual way, and which can be used in two different modes.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Such a device is described in this document.

The purpose of the invention is achieved by means of a marking module described in the introductory part and characterized in that it contains a reservoir containing a dye substance, and in that said reservoir communicates with said channel only in a region located downstream of the needle when said needle is in retracted position.

The purpose of the invention is achieved by means of a device for applying a dye, described in the introductory part, characterized in that it includes a marking module described above and a module for moving the needle of the marking module.

The marking module according to the present invention can be used in all positions, which makes it possible to perform permanent makeup or tattooing in such a way that during the work neither the person performing the tattoo nor the one to whom it is done has to take uncomfortable positions.

Tattooing can be performed more quickly than with a conventional device, particularly when the design being applied is large and/or involves large surfaces to be filled. This reduction in the duration of the work is beneficial both for the person performing it and for the person receiving tattooing or permanent makeup.

Moreover, in the device according to the invention, it is possible to add ink to the reservoir in a simple and practical manner, wherein the amount of ink added corresponds to the needs and not to the capacity of the reservoir.

It is also possible to easily change the ink color, allowing the same marking module to be used for different ink colors. In addition, it is possible to use pre-filled cartridges, so there is no need to directly manipulate the ink. It is also possible to avoid prolonged contact of ink with air, thereby eliminating the risk of infection by pathogenic microorganisms present in the air.

The device according to the invention allows the use of ink contained in a cartridge or reservoir integrated into the device. In addition, it is possible to close the reservoir and use the device in the traditional way, that is, by dipping the needle into the ink contained in the external reservoir.

This is especially useful when a significant portion of the tattoo or makeup needs to be done in one color while another portion requires a second color, or when the two colors need to be used interchangeably. In none of these cases is it necessary to empty and rinse the integrated reservoir, and then fill it with ink of a different color to perform one part of the tattoo or makeup. Simply close the reservoir and use the device in the traditional way, drawing ink with a needle into the external reservoir.

When this part of the tattoo or makeup is completed, the reservoir can be opened again to use ink from the integrated reservoir.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention and its advantages will become better understood by reading the detailed description of one of the specific embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

- in fig. 1 shows a marking module according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

- in fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of part of the marking module of FIG. 1 in the first configuration;

- in fig. 3 is a view similar to that shown in FIG. 2, in the second configuration, the needle is in the retracted position;

- in fig. 4 is a view similar to that shown in FIG. 3, in this case, the needle is in the middle position;

- in fig. 5 is a view similar to that shown in FIG. 3, in this case, the needle is in the extended position;

- in fig. 6 is a perspective view of part of the marking module of FIG. 2;

- in fig. 7 shows a marking module according to the second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the ink reservoir is separated from the marking module body;

- in fig. 8 shows the marking module of FIG. 7, in this case, the ink reservoir is partially located on the body of the marking module;

- in fig. 9 shows the marking module of FIG. 7, in this case, the ink reservoir is located on the body of the marking module;

- fig. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of the marking module of FIG. 7, while the reservoir is filled with ink;

- fig. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of a replacement cartridge in a first configuration;

- fig. 12 is a view similar to FIG. 11, in the second configuration;

- in fig. 13 shows an ink reservoir used in the marking module of the present invention and a cartridge for adding ink to the reservoir; And

- in fig. 14 shows the marking module of the present invention in a washing process.

DESCRIPTION OF ONE OF THE OPTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE INVENTION

As shown in the figures, the invention relates to a device 10 for applying a coloring agent, used in particular for performing permanent makeup or tattooing. This device consists essentially of two parts, namely, a marking module 11 including a needle 12, and a needle moving module 110. According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the marking module 11 is replaceable, that is, the marking module can be mounted on the movement module, separated from it and replaced by another marking module. In practice, the movement module 110 includes at least one motor and serves to perform a large number of tattoos, whereas typically multiple marking modules may be involved in a single person operation. For hygienic reasons, the marking module is generally intended for one-time use, that is, to tattoo one person, after which the module is thrown away.

The movement unit 110 may be any conventional type, so it is not further described or shown in detail in the figures. It only provides for the installation of a marking module with the possibility of replacement.

The marking module 11 includes a housing 28 equipped with a handle 13, which is convenient for the user to hold in the hand, and a pipe 14, which is inserted into the movement module 110. The marking module 11 also includes the needle 12 mentioned earlier and a reservoir 15 containing a coloring agent, such as ink 16. This reservoir may be attached to and be an integral part of the marking module, or may consist of a replaceable cartridge 27, such as shown in Fig. 7-14, described in more detail below.

As shown in particular in FIG. 2-6, the marking module 11 has a longitudinal channel 17, in which the needle 12 is driven back and forth by the movement module. A channel 17 is open at one end of the marking module, referred to as a free end 18, through which a needle 12 can exit the channel and come into contact with the skin of the person being tattooed for the purpose of applying ink. The needle alternates between the retracted position shown in FIG. 2, in which the distal end 19 of the needle 12 is completely contained in the channel 17, and in the extended position shown in FIG. 5, in which the distal end 19 of the needle 12 extends from the channel 17 and can come into contact with the skin of the person being tattooed.

In the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1-6, the ink reservoir 15 has a substantially sealed wall 20, a filling opening 21 covered by a lid 22, and a slot 23 located at the free end 18 of the channel 17 and connecting the interior of the reservoir 15 with the channel 17.

In the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 7-14, the ink used for tattooing or makeup is contained in a replaceable cartridge 27, which is described in more detail below and serves as a reservoir 15.

When the marking module 11 is used in normal mode, the needle 12 moves longitudinally in the channel 17 under the action of the movement module 110. In the fully retracted position, that is, in the position where the distal end 19 of the needle 12 is furthest from the free end 18 of the channel, the tip of the needle 12 is upstream of the slot 23 of the reservoir 15. The size of the slot is such that a small amount of ink can pass through it 16 in the form of a drop. When the needle 12 is extended towards the free end 18 of the channel, it passes at the slit 23 and captures a drop of ink 16, which can then be applied to the client's skin in the usual manner. In each cycle of retracting the needle 12 into the channel 17 and moving the needle forward at the free end 18 of the channel 17, the needle 12 captures a drop of ink 16 emerging from the reservoir 15.

The marking module 11 has a guide 24 located in the channel 17. The guide 24 preferably occupies the area between the connection of the slot 23 with the channel 17 and the area upstream of the point where the tip or distal end 19 of the needle 12 is located when the needle is fully retracted position. This results in the advantage that part of the needle 12 is always located in the guide 24, hence the needle is always correctly directed. In addition, guide 24 prevents ink 16 from being entrained upstream of slot 23 as needle 12 moves from the extended position to the retracted position. The guide 24 can be located, for example, only on the side of the slot 23 or be a perforated cylinder located in the channel and surrounding the needle on all sides.

According to the first embodiment of the reservoir 15, it has a trigger member 25, the function of which is to pump the first drop of ink 16 into the slot 23. The trigger member 25 may be formed, for example, by a flexible area in the sealed wall of the reservoir 15, and deformation of the flexible area may be carried out using the button 26. Pressing the button 26 causes a slight increase in pressure in the reservoir, as a result of which the ink is pushed towards the open area of the reservoir, namely the slot 23. After the first drop of ink 16 has formed in the slot 23, other drops are formed under the influence of capillary effect, when the previous drop is captured by needle 12.

According to a second embodiment of the reservoir 15, the entire reservoir 15 may be made of a flexible material, and activation may be accomplished by pressing any part of the reservoir.

According to a third embodiment, the reservoir 15 has an inlet for pressurized air to pressurize the reservoir. Air under pressure can be supplied, for example, by a displacement module, part of which plays the role of a compressor. In this embodiment of the reservoir, it is possible to provide a pressure control element (not shown) created in the reservoir, whereby by adjusting the pressure, the flow of ink from the reservoir into the channel through the slot is controlled. Controlling pressure and/or flow is useful in terms of matching the amount of ink supplied and, for example, the type of line being executed.

According to one embodiment of the invention, it is also possible to regulate the flow of ink 16 by adjusting the size of the slot 23. For this purpose, the slot 23 can be provided with an area in which there is a flexible deformable partition, and the deformable partition is in contact with an adjustment screw (not shown), access which can be accessed from outside the reservoir or marking module 11. In the absence of pressure, the deformable partition of the slot is in a position that opens maximum passage for ink. When the adjusting screw is screwed in, it presses on the deformable partition, as a result of which the transverse surface of the slit is reduced, and less ink can pass through the slit.

According to one embodiment of the invention, instead of supplying pressurized air into the reservoir 15, suction or pressure reduction in the channel can be implemented. The suction can be accomplished by means of a vacuum pump (not shown) connected to the channel 17 at its free end 18. As with the compressor, the vacuum pump can be implemented based on a displacement module. The ink flow can also be adjusted by the flow control element.

When ink needs to be added to the reservoir 15, for example because all its contents have been used up, ink can be added through the reservoir opening 21 either by removing the cap 22 and pouring ink 16 into the reservoir 15 or by piercing the tire of the cap 22, which can be advantageous with from the point of view of ensuring ink sterility. Preferably, the reservoir cover 22 is not sealed during use of the tattoo device, allowing air to enter the reservoir as the ink is consumed.

According to one embodiment, the marking module of the invention includes a mechanism 32 to retain ink 32 in the reservoir 15. The retention mechanism 32 prevents ink from flowing from the reservoir into the channel 17 when the retention mechanism is activated.

When the holding mechanism 32 is activated, ink from the reservoir is not used. In contrast, you can use ink from an external reservoir, which may be necessary, for example, when a small part of the tattoo or makeup needs to be done with a different color of ink. When this portion of the tattoo or makeup is completed, the holding mechanism 32 can be deactivated and the ink from the reservoir can be used again. The retention mechanism is also useful when transporting and storing cartridges to prevent ink from leaking unintentionally.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the reservoir cover 22 can occupy three different positions. In the first position, it is open and does not interfere with filling the cartridge 27. In the second position, the lid 22 is hermetically closed. In this position, air cannot enter the cartridge 27 or reservoir 15, ink cannot flow out through the slot 23, and the reservoir 15 is completely closed. This position is shown in Fig. 2. The cover acts as a holding mechanism 32. The position in which the lid is hermetically closed corresponds to the activated state of the retention mechanism.

In the third position, the lid 22 is not tightly closed. Due to this, air can flow into the reservoir 15, hence the ink can flow out through the slot 23. This position is shown in FIG. 3. It corresponds to the deactivated state of the holding mechanism.

When the lid 22 is moved to the non-sealed position, the marking module 11 can be used as described above. The ink 16 flows from the reservoir 15 through the slot 23 and is captured by the needle 12.

According to one embodiment of the retention mechanism, the stroke of the needle 12 can be adjusted by the movement module 110. In the first mode of use of the marking module, the needle stroke is equal to the distance between the first position in which the distal end 19 exits the channel 17 of the marking module and protrudes from the free end 18 of the channel 17, and the second position in which the distal end 19 of the needle is upstream of the slot 23, as shown in FIG. 3.

In the second mode of use, the stroke of the needle 12 is equal to the distance between a first position identical to the first position described above and a second position in which the distal end 19 of the needle 12 is downstream of the slot 23 and some portion of the needle 12 is located opposite the slot 23.

In this case, the slot 23 remains closed and ink cannot flow out of the reservoir. Therefore, ink from an external reservoir can be used. In this case, the stroke of the needle 12 is used as the ink holding mechanism 32. When the stroke of the needle is such that its distal end 19 extends upstream of the slot 23, the holding mechanism is deactivated. When the distal end 19 of the needle is downstream of the slit 23, the retention mechanism 32 is activated in the sense that the needle prevents ink from flowing out through the slit.

Instead of closing the slit 23 by the needle 12 when the holding mechanism 32 is activated, the slit 23 could be closed by the guide 24. Indeed, the guide may be movable, moving between a forward position in which it closes the slit 23 and a rear position in which it opens slots for ink passage.

In fig. 7-14 show another embodiment of a marking module in accordance with the present invention. In this embodiment, the ink 16 used for makeup or tattooing is located in a reservoir 15 formed by a cartridge 27 detachable from the body 28 of the marking module 11. In FIG. 7 shows a marking module in which the ink cartridge 27 is separated from the housing 28.

As shown in particular in FIG. 11 and 12, the cartridge 27 has a slot 23 allowing ink to flow from the cartridge into the channel 17 of the body or directly come into contact with the needle 12.

In addition, the cartridge 27 has a lid 22, which at least opens and/or closes the reservoir 15, in particular for filling the cartridge.

As described above, the lid 22 can occupy three different positions, namely, an open position, a sealed position, and a non-sealed position. However, it could also only occupy two positions, namely an open position and a leak-closed position.

Preferably, the cartridge 27 includes a locking mechanism (not shown) to lock the cartridge in position when placed on the marking module housing 28. When the locking mechanism is deactivated, the cartridge 27 can be removed from the marking module body 28. When the locking mechanism is activated, the cartridge 27 cannot be removed from the marking module body.

In addition, the cartridge 27, which may be partially transparent, may be graduated in order to be able to visually determine the amount of ink in the reservoir.

When the cartridge 27 is to be installed on the body 28 of the marking module 11, the locking mechanism is moved to the open, or deactivated, position. The cartridge 27 is placed at one end into the locking area 30 of the marking module body, as shown in FIG. 8, then move the cartridge 27 to its final position, as shown in FIG. 9. After this, the locking mechanism is activated, holding the cartridge 27 in the working position.

When the cartridge 27 is installed, the slit 23 is located near the needle 12. In the retracted position, the distal end 19 of the needle 12 is located upstream of the slit 23. By moving forward, the needle captures a drop of ink, which can then be inserted under the skin of the person being treated. tattoo

When the cartridge 27 needs to be filled with ink, the cover 22 is opened and ink is introduced through the opening of the reservoir 15. The input amount of ink can be selected exactly according to the amount of ink required for a given color, thereby eliminating waste.

The retention mechanism 32 is integrated into the cartridge 27. The retention mechanism 32, shown in more detail in FIG. 11 and 12, includes a tongue 33 located within the cartridge 27, and a slide 34 accessible from the outside of the cartridge and rigidly connected to the tongue 33. The tongue is positioned so that it can move between two positions, namely, an open position in which the slot 23 is completely free , and the tongue 33 does not block the slit, and a closed position in which the tongue 33 blocks the slit 23 and prevents ink from flowing out of the reservoir through the slit. The open position is shown in Fig. 11, the closed position is shown in FIG. 12.

When the tab 33 is in the open position, or in other words, when the holding mechanism 32 is deactivated, the ink 16 can flow out of the reservoir 15 through the slot 23, and the marking module 11 can be used in a mode where the ink is supplied from the reservoir 15.

When the tab 33 is in the closed position, or when the holding mechanism 32 is activated, ink cannot flow out of the reservoir 15 through the slot 23. The marking module 11 is then used in the same way as conventional marking modules, namely, collecting ink in an external reservoir.

In the case where the reservoir 15 is in the form of a replaceable cartridge 27, it is possible to connect the locking mechanism and the ink holding mechanism 32 so that the holding mechanism 32 is always activated unless the locking mechanism is in the closed position. This makes it possible to prevent ink from leaking out of the cartridge all the time when the cartridge is not held in working position on the body of the marking module.

It should be emphasized that the cartridge 27 can be mounted on different marking modules 11, more specifically, on marking modules with different needle shapes. For example, the same cartridge may first be installed on a marking module with a stylus designed to produce fine lines, and then the same cartridge may be installed on a marking module with a stylus designed to fill large areas and/or shadows.

The use of cartridges also allows for the installation of pre-filled cartridges 27 without the need for the user to fill the cartridges themselves.

At the same time, given that the ink picked up by the needle 12 passing in front of the slot 23 is introduced under the user's skin, there is no element that could be transferred in the opposite direction, from the user's skin to the ink located inside the cartridge. Therefore, the same ink cartridge can be used to tattoo different people without the risk of transferring pathogenic microorganisms from one person to another.

In particular, when changing colors, a very small amount of ink may remain on the tip of the needle 12. The end of the marking module, which contains the distal end of the needle, may be placed in a reservoir 31 of cleaning fluid, as shown in FIG. 14. In this way, all traces of ink can be removed and a new cartridge can be installed, for example with a different color of ink. However, there is no risk of different ink colors mixing as only a very small amount of ink comes into contact with the needle.

Certain features have been described with reference to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-6, while other features have been described with reference to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 7-14. These are, for example, features regarding the initial supply of ink into the slot 23, the leaky closed position of the lid 22, or the ink retention mechanism 32. However, it should be noted that these features may equally be implemented in another embodiment of the invention for which they are not specifically described.

Unlike other tattoo machines that include an ink reservoir, there is no need to fill the reservoir completely. It is possible to add or inject only the required amount of ink into the reservoir.

If a different color of ink is to be used, according to the first embodiment, the first color of ink is removed from the reservoir 15 by simply opening the cover 22 and emptying the reservoir. In some cases, if necessary, it can be washed to remove trace amounts of ink that may linger on the tank wall. Because the needle 12 picks up ink drop by drop, it is not completely covered with ink, and the needle does not need to be cleaned when changing colors.

According to the second option, the ink 16 may be located in a replaceable cartridge. In this case, the cartridge may be provided with a locking element that can be opened to release ink from the replacement cartridge into the channel. The locking element may include, for example, a cover that is removed by the user when the replacement cartridge is installed, or which is pierced by a point located in the vicinity of the slot 23. The locking element may also be formed by a retention mechanism 32. This mechanism may include a mechanical element that moves when the cartridge is installed such that it opens the passage of ink from the cartridge into the channel 17, and closes the passage of ink from the cartridge into the channel 17 when the cartridge is removed from the reservoir. Such a mechanical element may be, for example, a ball or a valve. In this way, and since the needle 12 is not immersed in the ink, it is possible to simply change the color of the ink without changing the needle.

The retention mechanism 32 may be activated when it is necessary to stop using the ink contained in the cartridge in order to use ink located, for example, in an external reservoir, or to be able to store or transport the cartridge without the risk of ink leakage.

The ink output can also be controlled by the cap 22. When it is in the sealed position, air cannot enter the reservoir and ink cannot flow out of it due to the very small diameter of the slot 23. When the cap 22 is in the non-sealed position, air may flow into the reservoir and ink may flow out through the slot.

Thanks to the present invention, it is possible to use a tattoo or permanent makeup application device without having to regularly stop the operation to draw ink onto the needle. It also allows you to easily and quickly fill large surfaces and easily change the color of the ink. The device can also be used in two different modes, namely, a mode where ink from the reservoir 15 is used, and another mode where ink from an external reservoir is used. Changing modes is quick and easy by activating or deactivating the ink retention mechanism. Of course, the retention mechanism can also be used to prevent ink from leaking, particularly when the marking module is not in use and/or during replacement or storage of replacement ink cartridges.

Thanks to the various specified distinctive features, the device is simpler and more convenient to use for the person performing makeup or tattooing. The same operations can be performed in a significantly shorter time than prior art devices, which is attractive both to the person performing the makeup or tattoo and, more importantly, to the person receiving the tattoo. Indeed, getting a tattoo can be painful, so saving time during tattooing makes the process more comfortable for the client.

The present invention has been described in the case where the coloring material is liquid ink. It is also possible to use a dye, for example in the form of a powder or paste, as long as the powder can be captured by the needle during reciprocation in the canal. In particular, this can be realized by creating an increased pressure in the reservoir or a reduced pressure in the channel so that the powder or paste is sucked into the channel.

Claims (15)

1. Marking module for a device intended for applying a dye for the purpose of performing permanent makeup or tattooing, wherein the marking module (11) contains a channel (17) and at least one needle (12) moved longitudinally in said channel (17) between a retracted position in which the distal end (19) of the needle (12) is inside said channel (17), and an extended position in which the distal end (19) of the needle (12) protrudes from said channel (17), characterized in that contains a reservoir (15) with a dye, and the specified reservoir (15) communicates with the specified channel (17) only in the region located downstream from the distal end of the needle (12), when the specified needle (12) is in a retracted position. 2. Marking module according to claim 1, characterized in that the reservoir (15) has a slot (23) opening into the specified channel (17), in which the needle (12) moves, and in that the reservoir (15) communicates with the specified channel (17) through the specified slot (23). 3. Marking module according to claim 1, characterized in that the reservoir (15) contains a replaceable cartridge (27). 4. The marking module according to claim 3, comprising a housing (28) and characterized in that the marking module (11) contains a locking mechanism (29), which can be in a locked position, in which the replaceable cartridge (27) is held in position on said housing (28), and an unlocked position in which the replacement cartridge (27) can be separated from the body (28). 5. The marking module according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a mechanism (32) for holding ink in the reservoir (15), while the retention mechanism (32) is configured to prevent ink from flowing out of the reservoir (15) into the channel (17), when said holding mechanism (32) is activated. 6. Marking module according to claim 1, characterized in that the tank (15) contains a lid (22), which can occupy a hermetically sealed position in which air cannot enter the tank (15), a non-hermetically closed position in which air can enter the reservoir, but ink cannot be introduced into the reservoir (15), and an open position in which air and ink can enter and exit the reservoir (15). 7. Marking module according to claim 6, characterized in that said cover (22) is part of a holding mechanism (32), wherein the holding mechanism (32) is activated when the cover (22) is in a hermetically sealed position. 8. The marking module according to claim 5, characterized in that said needle (12) is part of a holding mechanism (32), wherein the holding mechanism (32) is activated when the displacement of the needle (12) in the direction of the retracted position is limited to a position in which the far end (19) of said needle is always located downstream of the slot (23). 9. Marking module according to claim 5, characterized in that the holding mechanism (32) contains a tongue (33) movable between a closed position, in which the tongue (33) covers the slot (23), and an open position, in which the slot (23 ) is open. 10. Marking module according to claim 1, characterized in that the reservoir (15) includes a trigger element (25) designed to ensure the initial flow of the dye into the specified channel (17). 11. Marking module according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a device for creating increased pressure in the tank (15). 12. Marking module according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a device for creating reduced pressure in the channel (17). 13. Marking module according to any of the previous paragraphs, characterized in that it contains an element for regulating the flow of ink from the reservoir (15) into the channel (17). 14. Marking module according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a needle guide (24) located upstream of said slot (23). 15. A device intended for applying a dye for the purpose of performing permanent makeup or tattooing, wherein this device (10) is characterized in that it contains a marking module (11) according to any one of claims. 1-14 and module (110) for moving the needle (12) of the marking module (11).

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