US20140219701A1 - Cosmetic device with active temperature modulation - Google Patents
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- Devices for dispensing cosmetic or medicinal products. Such devices usually consist of an outer tubular shell or housing, a delivery mechanism for displacement of the cosmetic or medicinal products, and an applicator tip.
- applicators are employed for applying medicinal products, such as ointments, to portions of the body.
- applicators are used to apply lipstick, lip balm, skin creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products to portions of the body.
- these medicinal and cosmetic products may include skin care substances, such as aloe or lanolin, that provide a healing or therapeutic effect to heal damaged skin or maintain healthy skin.
- these products may include therapeutic substances, such as topical anesthetics, analgesics, fragrances, menthol, or other substances that provide a soothing or stimulating sensation when applied to skin of a user of the product.
- thermal treatments e.g., application of heat and/or cold
- this disclosure is directed to a cosmetic or medicinal temperature modulating device.
- the device may include a housing, and an applicator coupled to the housing, the applicator having an application face for applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to a surface, manipulating the product when on the surface or both.
- the device also may include a temperature modulating element disposed adjacent to the applicator.
- the temperature modulating element may be controlled by an electrical circuit or controller and/or powered via an electrical source.
- the device may include a dispenser that includes a housing having a reservoir for containing a product.
- the device may include an attachment component for attaching the device to a container.
- the device may include a housing designed for applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to a surface or for manipulating the product when on the surface, or both, and a temperature modulating element disposed in the housing, wherein the temperature modulating element is powered via an electrical source.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an illustrative cosmetic temperature modulating device taken along line A-A of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 2 is a front side view of the cosmetic temperature modulating device of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of another illustrative cosmetic temperature modulating device taken along line B-B of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of yet another illustrative cosmetic temperature modulating device.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a temperature modulating assembly comprising a Peltier thermoelectric cooler, heat sink, and applicator.
- This disclosure is directed to temperature modulating devices and dispensers which have a product applicator (“applicator”) and a housing having a temperature modulating element disposed therein for actively controlling a temperature of the product applicator.
- the applicator is also able to store and maintain a level of thermal energy.
- the applicator may have an application face comprising various metals, ceramics, composites, and/or other materials that can be heated or cooled by the temperature modulating element and are able to retain the heated or cooled condition for a period of time.
- a product may be dispensed from or onto the dispenser through the applicator for application to, for example, a user's skin, hair or other surface.
- thermodynamic properties of the applicator e.g., thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and/or thermal diffusivity
- thermal energy may be applied to the dispensed product so that it may be heated or cooled during application.
- the application face of the applicator may transfer heat to or from the user's skin, thereby causing the user to feel a thermal sensation (warm or cool depending on the thermal energy in the applicator).
- the heat or cold transfer may also minimize or alleviate pain or discomfort caused by, for example, damage to the skin.
- the device may include a housing designed for applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to a surface or for manipulating the product when on the surface, or both, and a temperature modulating element disposed in the housing, wherein the temperature modulating element is powered via an electrical source.
- FIG. 1 represents an illustrative temperature modulating device (“device”) 100 with an applicator 102 and a housing 104 .
- the applicator 102 is of a generally convex, disk-shaped and is made of a material capable of holding and retaining thermal energy or maintaining is thermal state for a period of time.
- the applicator 102 can be made of stainless steel.
- any suitable material may be used that is capable of retaining and/or transferring heat towards or away from the user and/or product.
- applicator 102 may be coated, sealed or have any number of surface treatments applied, such as, for example, polishing, micro-finishing, etc.
- the device 100 also includes a temperature modulating element 106 and an electrical source 110 disposed in the housing 104 .
- the temperature modulating element 106 may be disposed adjacent the applicator 102 and enables active control of the temperature of the applicator 102 .
- the temperature modulating element 106 can be a Peltier thermoelectric device. Examples of other technologies suitable for use as a temperature modulating element 106 include, but are not limited to, resistive elements, refrigerants, or fluid coolants.
- the temperature modulation element 106 may include two or more different temperature modulation technologies.
- the electrical source 110 provides electrical power for the temperature modulating element 106 .
- electricity provided to the temperature modulating element 106 can be controlled, for example, via an electronic circuit.
- electronic control techniques include pulse width modulation, voltage divider circuitry, and the use of integrated circuits (ICs) with discreet voltage output(s) (e.g. Buck/boost converter).
- the electrical source 110 can be, for example, one or more fuel cells, one or more solar cells and/or one or more batteries which may be disposable or rechargeable.
- the device can include an alternating current (AC) adapter (not shown) to be plugged into a wall socket or other external electrical source.
- AC alternating current
- the device 100 also includes a cap 112 that encapsulates the applicator 102 when the device is not in use.
- the housing 104 can be designed to include one or more openings (not shown) formed in the housing 104 adjacent the temperature modulating element 106 to allow heat to escape.
- the applicator 102 may be articulatable (e.g. pivotable, rotatable, etc.) relative to the handle through an angle ⁇ .
- the device 100 may have an angle ⁇ between the applicator 102 and the handle portion 108 of the housing 104 .
- the angle ⁇ is about 120°. This design facilitates application of the product to the user's skin.
- the angle ⁇ may be from about 80° to about 180°.
- Still further implementations may have angles anywhere from about 90° to about 160°.
- the applicator 102 may additionally or alternatively include a brush, a sponge, or various other features to assist in the application of a dispensed product to a user's skin and/or manipulation of the product when on the user's skin.
- the device 100 may include additional components such as, for example, an on/off switch 134 ; an LED indicator not shown; an LED charge indicator 130 ; temperature setting adjustment 132 (e.g. a sliding switch, a rotating knob, or a push button); and a recharge cord jack 136 .
- the device 100 may include a vibration element 140 that may be disposed within the housing 104 for, for example, vibrating or sonicating the applicator 102 .
- the device 100 may be programmed (e.g. by the manufacturer or the user) to apply heat, cold, and/or vibration according to a profile.
- the device 100 can be preprogrammed by the manufacture or programmed by the user prior to use to provide any one of a heating, cooling, or vibration profile to the applicator 102 for a period of time.
- the device 100 can be programmed to provide any combination of one or more heating, cooling, and vibration profiles to the applicator 102 .
- the device 100 can be preprogrammed to include an automatic shut-off or temperature control circuit to prevent the device from becoming too cold or too hot.
- FIG. 2 is a front side view of the temperature modulating device 100 .
- the applicator 102 generally comprises an application face 214 which can contact a product of choice, such as for example, a cosmetic or medicinal ointment.
- the application face 214 and product imparted thereon or adsorbed or absorbed therein can then be placed in contact with a surface, such as, for example, a user's lip, under-eye, face, neck body, or skin in general to transfer the product and/or heat or cold to the surface.
- the device 100 may also be used to apply a therapeutic or medicinal product to, for example, a user's muscle or joint area.
- the applicator 102 is shown as being a generally convex, disk-shaped body.
- the applicator 102 in this implementation is made at least in part of stainless steel, and has a contact surface area that properly correlates with its intended use.
- the applicator can have a contact surface area of from about 75 to about 315 mm 2 ; from about 100 to about 300 mm 2 ; or from about 150 to about 250 mm 2 .
- the applicator can have a contact surface area of from about 175 to about 700 mm 2 ; from about 200 to about 600 mm 2 ; or from about 300 to about 500 mm 2 .
- the applicator can have a contact surface area of from about 700 to about 4000 mm 2 ; from about 1000 to about 3000 mm 2 ; or from about 1500 to about 2500 mm 2 .
- the applicator 102 may be configured in any form suitable for the application of the product contained on the applicator surface 214 and/or manipulation of the product on the surface.
- the applicator may be constructed in any other suitable shape and size and may have any suitable mass, surface finish, and/or surface treatment desired for a given application.
- the device 100 and applicator 102 shown in FIGS. 1-5 are comprised of a separate applicator 102 and housing 104 , in other implementations to decrease manufacturing costs, or for any other desired reason, the applicator 102 and some or all of the housing 104 may be formed integrally.
- FIG. 3 represents an illustrative dispenser and temperature modulating device (“device”) 300 with an applicator 302 and a housing 304 .
- the applicator 302 is of a generally convex, disk-shaped and is made of a material capable of holding and retaining a thermal charge.
- the applicator 302 can be made of stainless steel.
- any suitable material may be used that is capable of retaining and/or transferring heat or cold during the application of the product. Examples of other suitable materials are described above.
- the device 300 also includes a temperature modulating element 306 and an electrical source 310 disposed in the housing 304 . According to certain embodiments, the temperature modulating element 306 is disposed adjacent the applicator 302 .
- the first example may be implemented using a click or a reverse click operation, whereby the user may operate the dispenser by moving the applicator 302 , or other dispensing control feature, relative to the housing 304 in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction or by depressing on actuator button (e.g. similar to a ball-point pen).
- actuator button e.g. similar to a ball-point pen
- Another example delivery mechanism for dispensing the product may be a squeeze operation.
- the delivery mechanism when pressure is applied to the housing 304 containing the reservoir 318 , the product in the reservoir 318 may be forced, by the squeezing action, through the insert 315 via a product delivery passageway 316 for application to the user's skin.
- a delivery mechanism for dispensing the product may be by a pressurized dispenser, such as an aerosol dispenser.
- the delivery mechanism is an aerosol delivery mechanism
- the composition will be held under pressure in a container and will be dispersed along with an aerosol propellant in response to actuation by a user.
- Actuation may be by depressing, rotating, tilting, or otherwise manipulating the applicator, pressing a button, and/or by any other suitable dispensing mechanism. Details of the construction and propellant of an aerosol dispenser are within the skill of one of ordinary skill in the art and will, therefore, not be described in detail herein.
- a delivery mechanism for dispensing product may be an airless pump.
- airless pump refers to a pump that provides dispensing of a substance from a container under pressure in essentially a single direction without permitting reverse (intake) flow of air via the pump. That is, as product is pumped from the container, the pumped product is not replaced with a corresponding volume of air through the pump.
- an airless pump typically does not allow intake of any other substances to replace the volume of product pumped out of the container.
- an airless pump could include a one-way valve, such as a check valve.
- FIG. 4 is a front side view of the temperature modulating device 300 in more detail.
- the applicator 302 generally comprises an application face 414 which can adsorb or absorb a product thereon that has been dispensed through the insert 315 .
- the applicator 302 can then be placed in contact with a surface, such as, for example, a user's skin to transfer the product and/or manipulate the product and heat or cold to the surface.
- the product can be dispensed directly to a surface (e.g. a user's skin) via the product dispensing path.
- the applicator 302 can then be place in contact with the surface for manipulating the product and transferring heat or cold.
- the applicator 302 is shown as being a generally convex, disk-shaped body.
- the application face 414 and/or the entire applicator 302 may have a particular surface finish.
- the surface finish corresponds to the measurements of the small scale variations in the height of the physical surface. Such surface finishes may be accomplished by polishing and/or buffing inside the fabrication mold, while other surface finishes may be achieved using one or more secondary operations on the application face 414 or applicator 302 itself, such as buffing, polishing, or chroming, for example.
- the applicator 302 may be configured in any form suitable for the application of the product dispensed and/or contained on the applicator face 414 .
- the applicator may be constructed in any other suitable shape and size and may have any suitable mass, surface finish, and/or surface treatment desired for a given application.
- FIG. 5 shows another embodiment in which the device 500 also includes an attachment component 520 , which can be used to attach the device 500 to a bottle or other product container 524 .
- the attachment component 520 extends through an opening in a bottle or product container 524 which bottle or container may be disposable.
- the attachment component 520 may be secured to the bottle or product container via, for example, a press-fit or friction-fit, snap-fit, adhesive, threading, clamping, and/or engagement by one or more engagement features.
- the attachment component 520 is retained in the bottle or product container 524 by a series of barbs 526 .
- the device 500 includes a generally cylindrical insert 515 extending through the applicator 502 and forming a product delivery passageway 516 for the product in product container 524 .
- the insert 515 may be made of a thermoplastic polymer, for example, which is non-reactive with the product stored in the product container 524 .
- the insert 515 may be made of virtually any other material that is non-reactive or resistant to the product being dispensed, such as various metals, plastics, ceramics, composites, or the like.
- FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of a temperature modulating element.
- the temperature modulating element employs Peltier thermoelectric device.
- the Peltier thermoelectric device comprises a solid-state active heat pump which transfers heat from one side of the device to the other, with consumption of electrical energy, depending on the direction of the current.
- Such an instrument is also called a Peltier device, Peltier heat pump, solid state refrigerator, or thermoelectric cooler (TEC).
- the Peltier thermoelectric device can be used either for heating or for cooling (refrigeration) depending on the flow of electricity; although in practice the main application is cooling.
- the temperature modulating assembly 600 which comprises a temperature modulating element 604 (which in this embodiment is a Peltier device but in other embodiments could be a refrigerant, etc.) that absorbs heat and a heat sink 606 which gives off or emits heat.
- the temperature modulating assembly 600 also includes an applicator 602 that is adhered to or abuts the temperature modulating element 604 . While in the embodiment showed in FIG. 6 , the temperature modulating assembly 600 is configured to draw heat away from the applicator 602 thereby providing a cooling effect, the flow of electricity to the temperature modulating element 604 can be reversed to thereby provide heat to the applicator 602 , thus providing a heating effect.
- examples of other technologies suitable for use as a temperature modulating assembly 600 include, but are not limited to, resistive elements, refrigerants, or fluid coolants.
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An active temperature modulating device for applying cosmetic or medicinal products to surfaces. The device has an applicator which includes a temperature modulating element disposed in the tip. Moreover, the temperature modulating element is controlled via an electrical source. The applicator comprises a material that is capable of storing, retaining, and/or transferring thermal energy during application of the product.
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- Devices exist for dispensing cosmetic or medicinal products. Such devices usually consist of an outer tubular shell or housing, a delivery mechanism for displacement of the cosmetic or medicinal products, and an applicator tip. For example, in the medical industry, applicators are employed for applying medicinal products, such as ointments, to portions of the body. In the cosmetics and personal care industries, applicators are used to apply lipstick, lip balm, skin creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products to portions of the body.
- In many cases, these medicinal and cosmetic products may include skin care substances, such as aloe or lanolin, that provide a healing or therapeutic effect to heal damaged skin or maintain healthy skin. In addition, these products may include therapeutic substances, such as topical anesthetics, analgesics, fragrances, menthol, or other substances that provide a soothing or stimulating sensation when applied to skin of a user of the product. In addition to skin care substances, thermal treatments (e.g., application of heat and/or cold) are known to relieve pain, provide a therapeutic sensation, and to slow the body's natural response to injury so that a slower and more controlled healing process may ensue.
- Existing cosmetic and medicinal dispensers are limited to application of products to the skin, and do not provide for thermal treatments of the skin by active control of the device temperature. Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for improved applicators and dispensers.
- This summary is provided to introduce simplified concepts of temperature modulating devices and dispensers for applying, for example, cosmetics and/or medicinal products to surfaces, which are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for use in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
- According to a first embodiment, this disclosure is directed to a cosmetic or medicinal temperature modulating device. The device may include a housing, and an applicator coupled to the housing, the applicator having an application face for applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to a surface, manipulating the product when on the surface or both. The device also may include a temperature modulating element disposed adjacent to the applicator. Moreover, the temperature modulating element may be controlled by an electrical circuit or controller and/or powered via an electrical source.
- In some implementations, the device may include a dispenser that includes a housing having a reservoir for containing a product.
- In still further implementations, the device may include an attachment component for attaching the device to a container.
- In yet other implementations, the device may include a housing designed for applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to a surface or for manipulating the product when on the surface, or both, and a temperature modulating element disposed in the housing, wherein the temperature modulating element is powered via an electrical source.
- The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference numbers in different figures indicates similar or identical items.
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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an illustrative cosmetic temperature modulating device taken along line A-A ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 2 is a front side view of the cosmetic temperature modulating device ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of another illustrative cosmetic temperature modulating device taken along line B-B ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 4 is a front side view of the cosmetic temperature modulating device ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of yet another illustrative cosmetic temperature modulating device. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a temperature modulating assembly comprising a Peltier thermoelectric cooler, heat sink, and applicator. - This disclosure is directed to temperature modulating devices and dispensers which have a product applicator (“applicator”) and a housing having a temperature modulating element disposed therein for actively controlling a temperature of the product applicator. According to an embodiment, the applicator is also able to store and maintain a level of thermal energy. The applicator may have an application face comprising various metals, ceramics, composites, and/or other materials that can be heated or cooled by the temperature modulating element and are able to retain the heated or cooled condition for a period of time. In some embodiments, a product may be dispensed from or onto the dispenser through the applicator for application to, for example, a user's skin, hair or other surface. By virtue of the desirable thermodynamic properties of the applicator (e.g., thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and/or thermal diffusivity), thermal energy may be applied to the dispensed product so that it may be heated or cooled during application. Moreover, the application face of the applicator may transfer heat to or from the user's skin, thereby causing the user to feel a thermal sensation (warm or cool depending on the thermal energy in the applicator). In some cases, the heat or cold transfer may also minimize or alleviate pain or discomfort caused by, for example, damage to the skin.
- In yet other implementations, the device may include a housing designed for applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to a surface or for manipulating the product when on the surface, or both, and a temperature modulating element disposed in the housing, wherein the temperature modulating element is powered via an electrical source.
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FIG. 1 represents an illustrative temperature modulating device (“device”) 100 with anapplicator 102 and ahousing 104. In this implementation, theapplicator 102 is of a generally convex, disk-shaped and is made of a material capable of holding and retaining thermal energy or maintaining is thermal state for a period of time. In one implementation, theapplicator 102 can be made of stainless steel. However, in other implementations, any suitable material may be used that is capable of retaining and/or transferring heat towards or away from the user and/or product. Examples of other suitable materials include, but are not limited to, metals (e.g., aluminum, titanium, steel, nickel, tin, copper, brass, silver, gold, platinum, chrome alloys thereof such as Zamac, etc.), glass, stone (e.g. precious and semi-precious stones, crystals, coral stones, volcanic stones, etc), ceramics, high-density plastics, wood, composites, or the like. According to certain embodiments,applicator 102 may be coated, sealed or have any number of surface treatments applied, such as, for example, polishing, micro-finishing, etc. Thedevice 100 also includes a temperature modulatingelement 106 and anelectrical source 110 disposed in thehousing 104. The temperature modulatingelement 106 may be disposed adjacent theapplicator 102 and enables active control of the temperature of theapplicator 102. According to an embodiment, the temperature modulatingelement 106 can be a Peltier thermoelectric device. Examples of other technologies suitable for use as a temperature modulatingelement 106 include, but are not limited to, resistive elements, refrigerants, or fluid coolants. In some embodiments, thetemperature modulation element 106 may include two or more different temperature modulation technologies. - The
electrical source 110 provides electrical power for the temperature modulatingelement 106. According to an embodiment, electricity provided to the temperature modulatingelement 106 can be controlled, for example, via an electronic circuit. Such electronic control techniques include pulse width modulation, voltage divider circuitry, and the use of integrated circuits (ICs) with discreet voltage output(s) (e.g. Buck/boost converter). According to an embodiment, theelectrical source 110 can be, for example, one or more fuel cells, one or more solar cells and/or one or more batteries which may be disposable or rechargeable. According to another embodiment, the device can include an alternating current (AC) adapter (not shown) to be plugged into a wall socket or other external electrical source. - According to certain embodiments, the
device 100 also includes acap 112 that encapsulates theapplicator 102 when the device is not in use. According to yet another embodiment, thehousing 104 can be designed to include one or more openings (not shown) formed in thehousing 104 adjacent the temperature modulatingelement 106 to allow heat to escape. In some examples, theapplicator 102 may be articulatable (e.g. pivotable, rotatable, etc.) relative to the handle through an angle θ. - According to certain implementations, the
device 100 may have an angle θ between theapplicator 102 and thehandle portion 108 of thehousing 104. In certain embodiments, the angle θ is about 120°. This design facilitates application of the product to the user's skin. However, other designs may be used. For example, in other implementations the angle θ may be from about 80° to about 180°. Still further implementations may have angles anywhere from about 90° to about 160°. - In other implementations, the
applicator 102 may additionally or alternatively include a brush, a sponge, or various other features to assist in the application of a dispensed product to a user's skin and/or manipulation of the product when on the user's skin. In still other embodiments, thedevice 100 may include additional components such as, for example, an on/offswitch 134; an LED indicator not shown; anLED charge indicator 130; temperature setting adjustment 132 (e.g. a sliding switch, a rotating knob, or a push button); and arecharge cord jack 136. In still other embodiments, thedevice 100 may include avibration element 140 that may be disposed within thehousing 104 for, for example, vibrating or sonicating theapplicator 102. - According to certain embodiments, the
device 100 may be programmed (e.g. by the manufacturer or the user) to apply heat, cold, and/or vibration according to a profile. For example, thedevice 100 can be preprogrammed by the manufacture or programmed by the user prior to use to provide any one of a heating, cooling, or vibration profile to theapplicator 102 for a period of time. According to another example, thedevice 100 can be programmed to provide any combination of one or more heating, cooling, and vibration profiles to theapplicator 102. According to still other embodiments, thedevice 100 can be preprogrammed to include an automatic shut-off or temperature control circuit to prevent the device from becoming too cold or too hot. -
FIG. 2 is a front side view of thetemperature modulating device 100. Again, theapplicator 102 generally comprises anapplication face 214 which can contact a product of choice, such as for example, a cosmetic or medicinal ointment. Theapplication face 214 and product imparted thereon or adsorbed or absorbed therein can then be placed in contact with a surface, such as, for example, a user's lip, under-eye, face, neck body, or skin in general to transfer the product and/or heat or cold to the surface. According to certain embodiments, thedevice 100 may also be used to apply a therapeutic or medicinal product to, for example, a user's muscle or joint area. - In this implementation the
applicator 102 is shown as being a generally convex, disk-shaped body. In addition, theapplicator 102 in this implementation is made at least in part of stainless steel, and has a contact surface area that properly correlates with its intended use. For example, for eye and face applications, the applicator can have a contact surface area of from about 75 to about 315 mm2; from about 100 to about 300 mm2; or from about 150 to about 250 mm2. For neck applications, the applicator can have a contact surface area of from about 175 to about 700 mm2; from about 200 to about 600 mm2; or from about 300 to about 500 mm2. Moreover, for body applications, the applicator can have a contact surface area of from about 700 to about 4000 mm2; from about 1000 to about 3000 mm2; or from about 1500 to about 2500 mm2. While features of various illustrative implementations are described, in other implementations, theapplicator 102 may be configured in any form suitable for the application of the product contained on theapplicator surface 214 and/or manipulation of the product on the surface. For example, the applicator may be constructed in any other suitable shape and size and may have any suitable mass, surface finish, and/or surface treatment desired for a given application. - While the
device 100 andapplicator 102 shown inFIGS. 1-5 are comprised of aseparate applicator 102 andhousing 104, in other implementations to decrease manufacturing costs, or for any other desired reason, theapplicator 102 and some or all of thehousing 104 may be formed integrally. -
FIG. 3 represents an illustrative dispenser and temperature modulating device (“device”) 300 with anapplicator 302 and ahousing 304. In this implementation, theapplicator 302 is of a generally convex, disk-shaped and is made of a material capable of holding and retaining a thermal charge. In one implementation, theapplicator 302 can be made of stainless steel. However, in other implementations, any suitable material may be used that is capable of retaining and/or transferring heat or cold during the application of the product. Examples of other suitable materials are described above. Thedevice 300 also includes atemperature modulating element 306 and anelectrical source 310 disposed in thehousing 304. According to certain embodiments, thetemperature modulating element 306 is disposed adjacent theapplicator 302. - In addition, in this implementation, the
applicator 302 includes a generallycylindrical insert 315 extending through theapplicator 302 and forming aproduct delivery passageway 316 for the product contained in areservoir 318 inhousing 304. Theinsert 315 may be made of a thermoplastic polymer, for example, which is non-reactive with the product stored in thereservoir 318. In other implementations, theinsert 315 may be made of virtually any other material that is non-reactive or resistant to the product being dispensed, such as various metals, plastics, ceramics, composites, or the like. In other embodiments, instead of an insert 315 a through hole or bore may simply be formed through theapplicator 306 and/or heat sink. In still other embodiments, a product dispensing path may extend through or around the applicator. Regardless of the specific configuration, the route the product follows from thereservoir 318 to the application face may be referred to generally as the product dispensing path. - The
dispenser 300 also includes acap 312 that encapsulates theapplicator 302 when thedevice 300 is not in use and includes aplug 320 that seals the product dispensing path. Theplug 320 may be made of a thermoplastic polymer similar to theinsert 108 or any other material which is non-reactive or resistant to the product being dispensed, such as various metals, plastics, ceramics, composites, or the like. Additionally or alternatively, either theplug 320, theinsert 315, or both may be elastomeric, such that when the cap is in place either theplug 320, insert 315, or both, may expand and/or deform somewhat to seal theproduct delivery passageway 316. - The following is a discussion of examples, without limitation, of delivery mechanisms for dispensing a product. The first example may be implemented using a click or a reverse click operation, whereby the user may operate the dispenser by moving the
applicator 302, or other dispensing control feature, relative to thehousing 304 in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction or by depressing on actuator button (e.g. similar to a ball-point pen). - Another example delivery mechanism for dispensing the product may be a squeeze operation. In certain embodiments wherein the delivery mechanism is a squeeze operation, when pressure is applied to the
housing 304 containing thereservoir 318, the product in thereservoir 318 may be forced, by the squeezing action, through theinsert 315 via aproduct delivery passageway 316 for application to the user's skin. - In yet another example, a delivery mechanism for dispensing the product may be by a pressurized dispenser, such as an aerosol dispenser. In certain embodiments wherein the delivery mechanism is an aerosol delivery mechanism, the composition will be held under pressure in a container and will be dispersed along with an aerosol propellant in response to actuation by a user. Actuation may be by depressing, rotating, tilting, or otherwise manipulating the applicator, pressing a button, and/or by any other suitable dispensing mechanism. Details of the construction and propellant of an aerosol dispenser are within the skill of one of ordinary skill in the art and will, therefore, not be described in detail herein.
- In yet another example, a delivery mechanism for dispensing product may be an airless pump. The term airless pump refers to a pump that provides dispensing of a substance from a container under pressure in essentially a single direction without permitting reverse (intake) flow of air via the pump. That is, as product is pumped from the container, the pumped product is not replaced with a corresponding volume of air through the pump. In addition to preventing reverse intake flow of air, an airless pump typically does not allow intake of any other substances to replace the volume of product pumped out of the container. For example, an airless pump could include a one-way valve, such as a check valve.
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FIG. 4 is a front side view of thetemperature modulating device 300 in more detail. Again, theapplicator 302 generally comprises anapplication face 414 which can adsorb or absorb a product thereon that has been dispensed through theinsert 315. Theapplicator 302 can then be placed in contact with a surface, such as, for example, a user's skin to transfer the product and/or manipulate the product and heat or cold to the surface. According to other embodiments, the product can be dispensed directly to a surface (e.g. a user's skin) via the product dispensing path. Theapplicator 302 can then be place in contact with the surface for manipulating the product and transferring heat or cold. - In this implementation the
applicator 302 is shown as being a generally convex, disk-shaped body. In some implementations, theapplication face 414 and/or theentire applicator 302 may have a particular surface finish. The surface finish corresponds to the measurements of the small scale variations in the height of the physical surface. Such surface finishes may be accomplished by polishing and/or buffing inside the fabrication mold, while other surface finishes may be achieved using one or more secondary operations on theapplication face 414 orapplicator 302 itself, such as buffing, polishing, or chroming, for example. Again, theapplicator 302 may be configured in any form suitable for the application of the product dispensed and/or contained on theapplicator face 414. For example, the applicator may be constructed in any other suitable shape and size and may have any suitable mass, surface finish, and/or surface treatment desired for a given application. - Illustrative Attachable/Temperature Modulating and/or Dispensing Device
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FIG. 5 shows another embodiment in which thedevice 500 also includes anattachment component 520, which can be used to attach thedevice 500 to a bottle orother product container 524. According to certain embodiments, theattachment component 520 extends through an opening in a bottle orproduct container 524 which bottle or container may be disposable. Theattachment component 520 may be secured to the bottle or product container via, for example, a press-fit or friction-fit, snap-fit, adhesive, threading, clamping, and/or engagement by one or more engagement features. According to an embodiment, theattachment component 520 is retained in the bottle orproduct container 524 by a series ofbarbs 526. - In addition, in this implementation, the
device 500 includes a generallycylindrical insert 515 extending through theapplicator 502 and forming aproduct delivery passageway 516 for the product inproduct container 524. Theinsert 515 may be made of a thermoplastic polymer, for example, which is non-reactive with the product stored in theproduct container 524. In other implementations, theinsert 515 may be made of virtually any other material that is non-reactive or resistant to the product being dispensed, such as various metals, plastics, ceramics, composites, or the like. -
FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of a temperature modulating element. According to this embodiment, the temperature modulating element employs Peltier thermoelectric device. The Peltier thermoelectric device comprises a solid-state active heat pump which transfers heat from one side of the device to the other, with consumption of electrical energy, depending on the direction of the current. Such an instrument is also called a Peltier device, Peltier heat pump, solid state refrigerator, or thermoelectric cooler (TEC). The Peltier thermoelectric device can be used either for heating or for cooling (refrigeration) depending on the flow of electricity; although in practice the main application is cooling. - According to an embodiment, the
temperature modulating assembly 600 which comprises a temperature modulating element 604 (which in this embodiment is a Peltier device but in other embodiments could be a refrigerant, etc.) that absorbs heat and aheat sink 606 which gives off or emits heat. According to certain embodiments, thetemperature modulating assembly 600 also includes anapplicator 602 that is adhered to or abuts thetemperature modulating element 604. While in the embodiment showed inFIG. 6 , thetemperature modulating assembly 600 is configured to draw heat away from theapplicator 602 thereby providing a cooling effect, the flow of electricity to thetemperature modulating element 604 can be reversed to thereby provide heat to theapplicator 602, thus providing a heating effect. - As mentioned above, examples of other technologies suitable for use as a
temperature modulating assembly 600 include, but are not limited to, resistive elements, refrigerants, or fluid coolants. - Although the invention has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the invention is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the invention.
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1. A cosmetic temperature modulating device comprising:
a housing,
an applicator coupled to the housing, the applicator having an application face for applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to a surface, manipulating the product when on the surface or both,
a temperature modulating element disposed in the housing adjacent the applicator, and
wherein the temperature modulating element is powered via an electrical source.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the temperature modulating element heats or cools the applicator.
3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the temperature modulating element comprises a resistive element, a Peltier thermoelectric device, a refrigerant, or a fluid based coolant.
4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical source comprises a battery or an alternating current (AC) adapter to be plugged into a wall socket.
5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a vibration element for vibrating the applicator.
6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a housing;
a reservoir for containing a product disposed in said housing, and
an insert disposed in the applicator, the insert defining a product delivery passageway in communication with the reservoir, the product delivery passageway extending through or around the applicator.
7. The device of claim 6 , further comprising a product delivery mechanism to dispense product from the dispenser, the product delivery mechanism comprising:
a reverse click motion delivery mechanism;
a click motion delivery mechanism;
a squeeze tube delivery mechanism;
an airless pump delivery mechanism; or an aerosol delivery mechanism.
8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the applicator comprises a material capable of retaining heat or cold during application of the product.
9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the applicator comprises a metal, a glass, a stone, a ceramic, a high-density plastic, a wood, or a composite thereof
10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the applicator comprises a generally convex, disk-shaped body.
11. A dispenser comprising:
a housing having a reservoir for containing a product;
an applicator coupled to the housing, the applicator having and an application face for applying a product to a surface, manipulating the product when on the surface, or both, and a product dispensing path, for dispensing the product onto the surface, the applicator face, or both, extending through or around the applicator; and
a temperature modulating element disposed in the housing and adjacent the applicator, wherein said temperature modulating element is controlled via an electrical source.
12. The dispenser of claim 11 , wherein the applicator comprises a material capable of retaining heat or cold during application of the product.
13. The dispenser according to claim 12 , wherein the temperature modulating element comprises a resistive element, a Peltier thermoelectric cooler, a refrigerant, or a fluid based coolant.
14. The dispenser of claim 11 , wherein the electrical source comprises a battery or an alternating current (AC) adapter to be plugged into a wall socket.
15. The device of claim 11 , wherein the temperature modulating element heats or cools the applicator.
16. The dispenser of claim 11 , wherein the applicator is fixed to the housing against movement relative to the housing.
17. The dispenser of claim 11 , wherein the applicator comprises a generally convex, disk-shaped body.
18. The dispenser of claim 11 , wherein the applicator comprises a generally curvilinear shape, a generally cylindrical shape, or a generally planar shape.
19. A dispenser comprising:
a housing having an attachment component for attaching the housing to a container;
an applicator being fixedly mounted to the housing and having a generally disk-shape and comprising:
an application face for applying a product to a surface, manipulating the product when on the surface, or both, and
a delivery passageway configured to convey a product from the container to the application face, onto a surface, or both; and
a temperature modulating element disposed in the housing and adjacent the applicator, wherein said temperature modulating element is controlled via an electrical source.
20. The dispenser of claim 19 , further comprising the container holding the product removably attached to the housing via the attachment component.
21. The device of claim 19 , further comprising a vibration element for vibrating the applicator.
22. The dispenser of claim 19 , wherein the applicator comprises a metal, a glass, a stone, a ceramic, a high-density plastic, a wood, or a composite thereof.
23. The dispenser of claim 19 , wherein the product is a cosmetic product, a medicinal product or both.
24. A cosmetic temperature modulating device comprising:
a housing designed for applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to a surface or for manipulating the product when on the surface, or both; and
a temperature modulating element disposed in the housing, wherein the temperature modulating element is powered via an electrical source.
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