US20200352306A1 - Apparatus for cosmetic puffs and cosmetic case thereof - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a cosmetic puff apparatus and a cosmetic casing, and more particularly, to a cosmetic puff apparatus having sterilization and massage functions and a cosmetic casing containing the cosmetic puff apparatus.
- Cosmetic puffs are make-up sets used widely to apply cosmetics onto the part for making up in a way of spreading the cosmetics evenly and tightly without being lumped.
- Cosmetic puffs are typically made of a sponge or a soft urethane foam.
- the cosmetic puff has a band on the back to allow a user to grip it with fingers.
- the cosmetic puff consists of a porous body. Therefore, cream type cosmetics or powder (powder type) cosmetics may be excessively penetrated in the inside of the cosmetic puff and foreign substances on the skin may be absorbed together into the inside of the cosmetic puff in the process of rubbing the cosmetic puff on the face. As such, there is a problem that as the cosmetic puff is repeatedly used or the period of use is prolonged, the cosmetic puff is gradually contaminated. This is the reason why periodic cleaning or replacement of cosmetic puffs is recommended. However, as the periodic cleaning of cosmetic puffs is cumbersome, most users avoid the cleaning of cosmetic puffs. In addition, it is difficult to visually identify bacteria or foreign substances existing in the cosmetic puffs, so it is frequently used continuously without washing or replacing the cosmetic puffs. Because of this, the cosmetic puffs repeatedly used without washing or replacing adversely affect the user's skin. Under these circumstances, cosmetic containers equipped with means for sterilizing cosmetic puffs have been developed.
- the present invention provides a cosmetic puff apparatus that can sterilize a cosmetic puff with ultraviolet rays and further enhances the effect of applying cosmetics such as creams to the skin through radiation of infrared rays and vibrating function. Further, the present invention provides a cosmetic casing containing such cosmetic puff apparatus.
- a cosmetic puff apparatus comprising a housing having an opening formed at a lower portion and an LED module disposed inside the housing to emit ultraviolet or infrared rays downwardly; a cover part of a silicon material covering the opening and having a downward arc shape; a puff base detachably coupled under the cover part; an operation control unit for operating and controlling the LED module to emit ultraviolet or infrared rays by user's selection; and a vibration module provided on an underneath surface of the LED module to vibrate the cover part.
- a cosmetic casing comprising a container for containing cosmetics therein; and a cosmetic puff apparatus detachably coupled to an upper portion of the cosmetic container, wherein the cosmetic puff apparatus is the cosmetic puff apparatus as described above.
- the cosmetic puff apparatus and the cosmetic casing according to embodiments of the present invention comprise an LED module disposed inside the housing to emit ultraviolet or infrared rays downwardly, wherein the puff is detachably coupled under the housing. Therefore, the puff can be sterilized with ultraviolet rays when the puff is coupled in the housing. In addition, when the puff is peeled off, it is possible to emit infrared rays toward the skin, thereby enhancing the effect of applying the cosmetics to the skin.
- the cosmetic puff apparatus also comprises a vibration module for vibrating the puff. Therefore, it is possible to enhancing the effect of applying the cosmetics to the skin through vibrating function when using the puff.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic puff apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cosmetic puff apparatus of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a view showing a first use example of the cosmetic puff apparatus of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a view showing a second use example of the cosmetic puff apparatus of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a view demonstrating rubbing the skin with the cosmetic puff apparatus of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cosmetic puff apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the cosmetic puff apparatus of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a view showing a use example of a cosmetic puff apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a view showing another embodiment of a gripper in FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic puff apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 .
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 comprises a housing 110 , a cover part 120 , a puff base 130 and an operation control unit (not shown).
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 may be coupled to an upper portion of a cosmetic container 150 .
- the cosmetic container 150 contains cosmetics therein.
- the cosmetic container 150 is formed to be coupled with a lower portion of the housing 110 .
- a thread may be formed on a lower inner surface of the housing 110
- a thread corresponding to the thread may be formed on an upper outer surface of the cosmetic container 150 .
- the housing 110 may be fitted to the upper portion of the cosmetic container 150 by fastening the threads.
- the cosmetics to be contained in the cosmetic container 150 are not specified.
- the cosmetics may be powder cosmetics such as compacts or foundations; or cream type cosmetics such as lotion, nutrition cream, massage cream, body cream and essence.
- the housing 110 has an opening 113 formed at a lower portion thereof and an LED module 111 disposed therein. No shape of the housing 110 is specified. A gripping part 115 that can be gripped by a user may be formed at an upper portion of the housing 110 . No shape of the gripping part 115 is specified. In the drawings attached to the present specification, the gripping part 115 is illustrated in a ring shape, but not limited thereto. The gripping part 115 allows the user to grip a finger or the like thereto to grip the housing 110 .
- the LED module 111 is disposed inside the housing 110 .
- the LED module 111 includes an electronic circuit board 111 a, a battery unit 111 b, an ultraviolet light source 111 c and an infrared light source 111 d.
- the electronic circuit board 111 a is supplied with electric power from the battery unit 111 b.
- the electronic circuit board 111 a controls the ultraviolet light source 111 c and the infrared light source 111 d according to control contents. Examples of the ultraviolet light source 111 c and the infrared light source 111 d include an LED in the form of a chip or an LED in the form of a lamp.
- the ultraviolet light source 111 c and the infrared light source 111 d are both disposed toward the lower portion of the housing 110 . Therefore, when the ultraviolet light source 111 c and the infrared light source 111 d are turned on, ultraviolet light or infrared light may be radiated toward the lower portion of the housing 110 .
- the ultraviolet light source 111 c and the infrared light source 111 d are turned on, light colors may be different from each other. For example, the ultraviolet light source 111 c may emit blue light, while the infrared light source 111 d may emit red light. Therefore, the user can check from the color of light whether the ultraviolet light source is turned on, or otherwise the infrared light source is turned on.
- the ultraviolet light source 111 c may be a well-known ultraviolet LED element.
- the ultraviolet LED element may emit ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of 200 nm to 280 nm, more specifically, a wavelength of 254 nm to 265 nm. Therefore, when the puff base 130 is coupled to the lower portion of the housing 110 , the ultraviolet light source 111 c may emit ultraviolet light having the wavelength to sterilize or disinfect bacteria in the puff base 130 .
- the infrared light source 111 d may be a well-known infrared LED element.
- the infrared LED element may have a wavelength of 810 nm to 900 nm and/or a wavelength of 8 to 16 ⁇ m.
- infrared rays having a wavelength of 810 nm to 900 nm or a wavelength of 8 to 16 ⁇ m can be emitted through wavelength conversion of one infrared LED.
- a plurality of infrared LEDs may be provided wherein some of them may emit infrared rays having a wavelength of 810 nm to 900 nm and others may emit infrared rays having a wavelength of 8 to 16 ⁇ m.
- Infrared rays having a wavelength of 810 nm to 900 nm are known as near infrared rays. Such near infrared rays are reported to have an effect of promoting phagocytosis of leucocytes and macrophage. Therefore, the infrared rays having the wavelength may exert effects of stimulating blood circulation and increasing blood flow in the affected part through emission of nitrogen oxide, thereby improving the skin.
- Infrared rays having a wavelength of 8 to 16 ⁇ m are known as far infrared rays. Such far infrared rays are well absorbed into the living body and serve to stimulate and activate molecules in the living body. Therefore, the far infrared rays expand capillaries to help blood circulation and cell tissue production and, when they come into contact with the water and protein molecules that make up cells, shake the cells finely to activate the cell tissues, thereby exerting effects of preventing aging, promoting metabolism and relieving chronic fatigue.
- the cover part 120 has a form covering the opening 113 provided in the lower portion of the housing 110 .
- an upper end of the cover part 120 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the opening 113 .
- the upper end of the cover part 120 may also be formed in a circular shape accordingly.
- a predetermined groove is formed in an upper edge of the cover part 120 and the cover part 120 can be coupled to the lower side of the housing 110 by inserting the groove into a lower edge of the housing 110 in an interference fit manner.
- the cover part 120 may be used by the user to apply cosmetics to the skin in addition to the function of closing the lower side of the housing 110 .
- the cover part 120 may be formed of a silicon material.
- the silicone material has light transmittance and elasticity. Therefore, even when the opening 113 of the housing 110 is covered by the cover part 120 , ultraviolet light and/or infrared light emitted from the LED module 111 may penetrate the cover part 120 .
- the elasticity of the silicone material may provide a soft feeling and a cling feeling to the user's skin when the user applies the cosmetics to the skin.
- the cover part 120 is formed to have a downward arc shape 120 a as shown in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the space formed by both the interior of the housing 110 and the interior of the cover part 120 is secured relatively wider, compared to the case when the cover part 120 is formed in a flat type.
- a user-friendly interface such as an interface in which the user presses the cover part 120 and selects the type of light to be emitted from the LED module 111 . Further, when the user applies cosmetics to the skin with the cover part 120 , the user may gently cling the cover part to the user's skin.
- the puff base 130 may include a puff surface base 131 and an antimicrobial pad base 132 .
- the puff surface base 131 is exposed to the outside.
- the puff surface base 131 may be made of a sponge or a soft urethane foam material which are typically used.
- the puff surface base 131 may be formed to surround the outer peripheral surface of the cover part 120 .
- an upper edge of the puff surface base 131 may be accommodated in the groove formed in the upper edge of the cover part 120 as described above in an interference fit manner.
- the upper edge of the puff surface base may be accommodated in a groove formed separately at the upper edge of the cover part 120 in an interference fit manner.
- the antimicrobial pad base 132 is formed as a porous body to have a predetermined volume.
- the antimicrobial pad base 132 is inserted into a back surface of the puff surface base 131 to impart elasticity to the puff base 130 .
- the antimicrobial pad base 132 may be a pad base having a front surface irradiated with UVC (Ultraviolet C) and subjected to an antimicrobial treatment by a far infrared radiant heat generator.
- the antimicrobial pad base 132 may have a front surface on which far infrared rays and an anion radiant material are applied.
- the material emitting the far infrared rays and the anion may be a powdery material such as ocher, charcoal, jade, elvan and biotite and this material may be added and deposited to the antimicrobial base 132 .
- an operation control unit (not shown) operates and controls the LED module 111 to emit ultraviolet light or infrared light according to the user's selection.
- the operation control unit may include an operation unit and a control unit.
- the operation unit (not shown) provides a user interface for the user to select and emit ultraviolet light or infrared light.
- the control unit controls the LED module 111 in response to the user's selection input from the operation unit. Both the operation unit and the control unit may be electrically connected to the electronic circuit board 111 a of the LED module 111 .
- the operation unit may be a button type or touch type switch.
- the operation unit may be located close to an inner surface of the cover part 120 .
- the control unit may turn on the ultraviolet light source 111 c of the LED module 111 .
- the control unit may turn on the infrared light source 111 d of the LED module 111 .
- the control unit may turn off all light sources of the LED module 111 .
- the operation unit may be a slide type switch.
- the operation unit may be located on any surface of the housing 110 .
- the user can slide the operation unit to turn on or off the ultraviolet light source 111 c and/or the infrared light source 111 d.
- the control unit generates a control signal for turning on or off the ultraviolet light source 111 c and/or the infrared light source 111 d in response to a signal input from the operation unit.
- the technical details of such operation and control units are well known in the field of art.
- FIG. 3 shows a first use example of the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 .
- the user may use the puff base 130 located at the lowermost portion of the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 .
- the user rubs the puff base 130 on the skin.
- the operation unit disposed on the top of the puff base 130 and located close to the inside of the cover part 120 having a downward arc shape can be selected.
- the control unit may turn on the ultraviolet light source 111 c of the LED module 111 disposed in the housing 110 to emit ultraviolet light to the lower portion of the housing 110 .
- the ultraviolet light may disinfect or sterilize bacteria and the like existing in the puff base 130 .
- the ultraviolet light source 111 emits blue light when emitting the ultraviolet light, the user can recognize that the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 is being sterilized.
- the ultraviolet light source 111 c may be turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off after a predetermined time.
- FIG. 4 shows a second use example of the cosmetic puff apparatus of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a view demonstrating rubbing the skin F with the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 of FIG. 4 .
- the user may separate the puff base 130 from the housing 110 of the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 . Accordingly, the cover part 120 is exposed to the outside.
- the operation unit located inside the cover part 120 can be selected.
- the control unit may turn on the infrared light source 111 d of the LED module 111 disposed in the housing 110 to emit infrared light to the lower portion of the housing 110 . Radiating the infrared light including near infrared light and/or far infrared light toward the user's skin may have a positive effect on skin activity.
- cosmetics e.g., nutrition cream or the like
- the user rubs the cover part 120 on the skin F.
- the gripping part 115 formed on the upper portion of the housing 110 allows the user to easily grip the housing 110 and rub the cover part on the skin F.
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 comprises both the cosmetic puff base and the massage base and can sterilize the cosmetic puff. In addition, it can enhance the massage effect by means of far/near infrared rays when massaging the skin.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 of FIG. 6 .
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 comprises a housing 210 , a cover part 220 , a puff base 230 and an operation control unit (not shown).
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 may be coupled to an upper portion of cosmetic containers 251 and 252 .
- the cosmetic containers 251 and 252 may include a lower case 252 for containing cosmetics therein and an upper case 251 coupled to the lower case 252 to open and close the lower case 252 .
- an upper portion of the upper case 251 may be provided with a receiving groove 251 a that can be coupled to a housing 210 while accommodating a cover part 220 of the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 therein.
- the lower case 252 and the upper case 251 may be hinged through a conventional hinge member.
- a protrusion may be formed at one point of a bottom edge of the upper case 251 and a coupling groove may be formed at one point of the lower case 252 corresponding to the protrusion such that the protrusion can be detachably coupled to the groove.
- a pressing member is formed in the coupling groove such that when the user presses the pressing member to open the upper case 251 , the protrusion is broken away from the coupling groove and thus the upper case 251 can be opened from the lower case 252 .
- the cosmetics to be contained in the cosmetic containers 251 and 252 are not specified.
- the cosmetics may be powder cosmetics such as compacts or foundations; or cream type cosmetics such as lotion, nutrition cream, massage cream, body cream and essence.
- a mirror or the like may be mounted inside the cosmetic containers 251 and 252 .
- the receiving groove 251 a provided in the upper case 251 may be formed to correspond to the size of the housing 210 of the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 to be coupled to the housing 210 .
- the receiving groove 251 a is formed to have a depth capable of accommodating the cover part 220 and the puff base 230 which are coupled to the lower portion of the housing 210 therein when the housing 210 is coupled to the receiving groove.
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 comprises the housing 210 , the cover part 220 , the puff base 230 and the operation control unit (not shown).
- the housing 210 has an opening 213 formed at a lower portion thereof and an LED module 211 disposed therein.
- the cover part 220 has a form covering the opening 213 provided in the lower portion of the housing 210 .
- the cover part 220 is formed to have a downward arc shape 220 a.
- the puff base 230 may include a puff surface base 231 and an antimicrobial pad base 232 .
- the housing 210 , the cover part 220 and the puff base 230 are the same as or similar to those of the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 in the embodiment described previously (see Example 1 and FIGS. 1 to 5 ). Therefore, redundant description will be omitted, but the LED module 211 different from that in the previous embodiment will be described below.
- the LED module 211 is disposed in the housing 210 and includes an electronic circuit board 211 a, a battery unit 211 b, an ultraviolet light source and/or an infrared light source 211 d.
- the electronic circuit board 211 a, the battery unit 211 b, the ultraviolet light source and/or the infrared light source 211 d are the same as or similar to those in the previous embodiment, redundant description thereon will be omitted.
- the LED module 211 may further include a vibration module 211 c.
- the vibration module 211 c is provided on a lower surface of the electronic circuit board 211 a (for example, may be disposed in the center of the lower surface) to vibrate the cover part 220 .
- the vibration module 211 c may be a small vibration device that is commonly available.
- the vibration module 211 c is supplied with electric power from the battery unit 211 b.
- the vibration module 211 c may include an on-off sensor.
- the on-off sensor may turn on or off the vibration module 211 c according to a predetermined operation condition.
- the on-off sensor is operable to turn off the vibration module 211 c when a metallic material is close to the sensor.
- a metallic plate member 253 (see FIG. 6 ) may be arranged in the receiving groove 251 a provided on the top of the cosmetic container 250 .
- the plate member 253 may be fixed onto the bottom surface of the receiving groove 251 a.
- the plate member 253 disposed in the receiving groove 251 a is close to the vibration module 211 c whereby the vibration module 211 c may be turned off by the on-off sensor.
- the plate member 253 is far away from the vibration module 211 c whereby the vibration module 211 c may be turned on by the on-off sensor. Therefore, when the user releases the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 from the cosmetic container 250 , the vibration module 211 c can automatically vibrate, whereas when the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to the cosmetic container 250 again, the vibration module 211 c can automatically stop vibration.
- the circuit may be configured such that the vibration module 211 c is turned off after a predetermined time (for example, 3 to 5 minutes) elapses. It is natural that the vibration module 211 c may be configured to be operated in a different manner. For example, it is possible to add to the operation control unit an interface for turning on/off the vibration module 211 c. In the case where the user intends to use the cosmetic puff apparatus 100 for skin massage, such vibration module 211 c may enhance the massage effect by periodically stimulating the skin when the user vibrates the cover part 220 to massage the skin.
- FIGS. 8 and 9 are views showing use examples of a cosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to this embodiment is different from that in the embodiment (Example 2) described previously in terms of arrangement of the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 and the plate member 253 of a metallic material. Except for these components, the remaining components are the same as or similar to those in the embodiment described previously and thus redundant description thereon will be omitted.
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 comprises a gripping part 215 formed on the top of the housing 210 .
- a plate member 253 made of a metallic material is disposed inside the gripping part 215 .
- the gripping part 215 is formed such that the user grips the housing 210 by hanging a finger or the like in the gripping part, but the shape thereof is not specified.
- the gripping part 215 may be formed in a circular ring shape as shown in FIG. 8 , or otherwise in a hexagonal ring shape as shown in FIG. 9 .
- the metallic plate member 253 is arranged in the receiving groove 251 a provided on the top of the cosmetic container 250 (see FIG. 6 ).
- this embodiment is different from the previous embodiment in that the metallic plate member 253 is arranged inside the gripping part 215 .
- the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 may include a vibration module and the vibration module may include an on-off sensor.
- the on-off sensor may turn on or off the vibration module according to a predetermined operation condition. Specifically, the on-off sensor is operable to turn off the vibration module when the metallic material is close to the sensor. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the gripping part 215 lies down toward the housing 210 as shown in FIGS. 8 a and 9 a, the on-off sensor recognizes that the metallic material is close to the sensor and thus, turns off the vibration module. On the contrary, when the gripping part 215 is erected as shown in FIGS. 8 b and 9 b, the on-off sensor may not recognize the metallic material and thus, turns on the vibration module.
- the vibration module is turned off when the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to the upper portion of the cosmetic container 250 , whereas in this embodiment, the vibration module may be turned on or off in response to motion of the gripping part 215 regardless of whether the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 and the cosmetic container 250 are coupled to each other. Therefore, even when the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 is released from the cosmetic container 250 , the user can turn on/off the vibration module by a simple motion.
- the user intends to do skin massage or the like using the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 , it is natural to hang a finger in the gripping part 215 .
- the gripping part 215 is erected from the housing 210 and as a result, the vibration module is automatically turned on. If the user does not want to use the vibration function, the vibration module can be turned off by only a simple motion of laying down the gripping part 215 .
- the metallic plate member 253 may be provided in both the inside of the gripping part 215 and the receiving groove 251 a provided on the top of the cosmetic container 250 .
- turning on/off the vibration module can be controlled according to any combination of user's various motions such as motions when the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to or released from the cosmetic container 250 , motions when the gripping part 215 is laid down or erected, or the like.
- the on-off sensor of the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 includes an illumination sensor.
- the photo resistor is a sensor for measuring brightness of the surroundings.
- the photo resistor may be a well-known device having a photoelectric effect in which conductivity is changed resulting from movement of electrons when light energy is received.
- the on-off sensor may operate to turn on the vibration module.
- the vibration module may be turned off by the on-off sensor.
- the vibration module may be turned on by the on-off sensor. Therefore, when the user releases the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 from the cosmetic container 250 , the vibration module can automatically vibrate, whereas when the cosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to the cosmetic container 250 again, the vibration module can automatically stop vibration.
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Description
- This application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2019-0054368 filed on May 9, 2019, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to a cosmetic puff apparatus and a cosmetic casing, and more particularly, to a cosmetic puff apparatus having sterilization and massage functions and a cosmetic casing containing the cosmetic puff apparatus.
- Cosmetic puffs are make-up sets used widely to apply cosmetics onto the part for making up in a way of spreading the cosmetics evenly and tightly without being lumped. Cosmetic puffs are typically made of a sponge or a soft urethane foam. The cosmetic puff has a band on the back to allow a user to grip it with fingers.
- The cosmetic puff consists of a porous body. Therefore, cream type cosmetics or powder (powder type) cosmetics may be excessively penetrated in the inside of the cosmetic puff and foreign substances on the skin may be absorbed together into the inside of the cosmetic puff in the process of rubbing the cosmetic puff on the face. As such, there is a problem that as the cosmetic puff is repeatedly used or the period of use is prolonged, the cosmetic puff is gradually contaminated. This is the reason why periodic cleaning or replacement of cosmetic puffs is recommended. However, as the periodic cleaning of cosmetic puffs is cumbersome, most users avoid the cleaning of cosmetic puffs. In addition, it is difficult to visually identify bacteria or foreign substances existing in the cosmetic puffs, so it is frequently used continuously without washing or replacing the cosmetic puffs. Because of this, the cosmetic puffs repeatedly used without washing or replacing adversely affect the user's skin. Under these circumstances, cosmetic containers equipped with means for sterilizing cosmetic puffs have been developed.
- The present invention provides a cosmetic puff apparatus that can sterilize a cosmetic puff with ultraviolet rays and further enhances the effect of applying cosmetics such as creams to the skin through radiation of infrared rays and vibrating function. Further, the present invention provides a cosmetic casing containing such cosmetic puff apparatus.
- In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cosmetic puff apparatus comprising a housing having an opening formed at a lower portion and an LED module disposed inside the housing to emit ultraviolet or infrared rays downwardly; a cover part of a silicon material covering the opening and having a downward arc shape; a puff base detachably coupled under the cover part; an operation control unit for operating and controlling the LED module to emit ultraviolet or infrared rays by user's selection; and a vibration module provided on an underneath surface of the LED module to vibrate the cover part.
- In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cosmetic casing comprising a container for containing cosmetics therein; and a cosmetic puff apparatus detachably coupled to an upper portion of the cosmetic container, wherein the cosmetic puff apparatus is the cosmetic puff apparatus as described above.
- The cosmetic puff apparatus and the cosmetic casing according to embodiments of the present invention comprise an LED module disposed inside the housing to emit ultraviolet or infrared rays downwardly, wherein the puff is detachably coupled under the housing. Therefore, the puff can be sterilized with ultraviolet rays when the puff is coupled in the housing. In addition, when the puff is peeled off, it is possible to emit infrared rays toward the skin, thereby enhancing the effect of applying the cosmetics to the skin.
- Further, the cosmetic puff apparatus also comprises a vibration module for vibrating the puff. Therefore, it is possible to enhancing the effect of applying the cosmetics to the skin through vibrating function when using the puff.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic puff apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cosmetic puff apparatus ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a view showing a first use example of the cosmetic puff apparatus ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a view showing a second use example of the cosmetic puff apparatus ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a view demonstrating rubbing the skin with the cosmetic puff apparatus ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cosmetic puff apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the cosmetic puff apparatus ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a view showing a use example of a cosmetic puff apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is a view showing another embodiment of a gripper inFIG. 8 . - 100, 200: cosmetic puff apparatus
- 110, 210: housing
- 111, 211: LED module
- 120, 220: cover part
- 130, 230: puff base
- 150, 250: cosmetic container
- Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of acosmetic puff apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of thecosmetic puff apparatus 100 ofFIG. 1 . - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thecosmetic puff apparatus 100 comprises ahousing 110, acover part 120, apuff base 130 and an operation control unit (not shown). - The
cosmetic puff apparatus 100 may be coupled to an upper portion of acosmetic container 150. Thecosmetic container 150 contains cosmetics therein. Thecosmetic container 150 is formed to be coupled with a lower portion of thehousing 110. For example, a thread may be formed on a lower inner surface of thehousing 110, while a thread corresponding to the thread may be formed on an upper outer surface of thecosmetic container 150. In this case, thehousing 110 may be fitted to the upper portion of thecosmetic container 150 by fastening the threads. The cosmetics to be contained in thecosmetic container 150 are not specified. For example, the cosmetics may be powder cosmetics such as compacts or foundations; or cream type cosmetics such as lotion, nutrition cream, massage cream, body cream and essence. - The
housing 110 has anopening 113 formed at a lower portion thereof and anLED module 111 disposed therein. No shape of thehousing 110 is specified. Agripping part 115 that can be gripped by a user may be formed at an upper portion of thehousing 110. No shape of thegripping part 115 is specified. In the drawings attached to the present specification, thegripping part 115 is illustrated in a ring shape, but not limited thereto. The grippingpart 115 allows the user to grip a finger or the like thereto to grip thehousing 110. - The
LED module 111 is disposed inside thehousing 110. TheLED module 111 includes anelectronic circuit board 111 a, abattery unit 111 b, anultraviolet light source 111 c and aninfrared light source 111 d. Theelectronic circuit board 111 a is supplied with electric power from thebattery unit 111 b. Theelectronic circuit board 111 a controls the ultravioletlight source 111 c and the infraredlight source 111 d according to control contents. Examples of the ultravioletlight source 111 c and the infraredlight source 111 d include an LED in the form of a chip or an LED in the form of a lamp. - The ultraviolet
light source 111 c and the infraredlight source 111 d are both disposed toward the lower portion of thehousing 110. Therefore, when the ultravioletlight source 111 c and the infraredlight source 111 d are turned on, ultraviolet light or infrared light may be radiated toward the lower portion of thehousing 110. When the ultravioletlight source 111 c and the infraredlight source 111 d are turned on, light colors may be different from each other. For example, the ultravioletlight source 111 c may emit blue light, while the infraredlight source 111 d may emit red light. Therefore, the user can check from the color of light whether the ultraviolet light source is turned on, or otherwise the infrared light source is turned on. - The ultraviolet
light source 111 c may be a well-known ultraviolet LED element. In this case, the ultraviolet LED element may emit ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of 200 nm to 280 nm, more specifically, a wavelength of 254 nm to 265 nm. Therefore, when thepuff base 130 is coupled to the lower portion of thehousing 110, the ultravioletlight source 111 c may emit ultraviolet light having the wavelength to sterilize or disinfect bacteria in thepuff base 130. - The infrared
light source 111 d may be a well-known infrared LED element. In this case, the infrared LED element may have a wavelength of 810 nm to 900 nm and/or a wavelength of 8 to 16 μm. For example, infrared rays having a wavelength of 810 nm to 900 nm or a wavelength of 8 to 16 μm can be emitted through wavelength conversion of one infrared LED. As another example, a plurality of infrared LEDs may be provided wherein some of them may emit infrared rays having a wavelength of 810 nm to 900 nm and others may emit infrared rays having a wavelength of 8 to 16 μm. - Infrared rays having a wavelength of 810 nm to 900 nm are known as near infrared rays. Such near infrared rays are reported to have an effect of promoting phagocytosis of leucocytes and macrophage. Therefore, the infrared rays having the wavelength may exert effects of stimulating blood circulation and increasing blood flow in the affected part through emission of nitrogen oxide, thereby improving the skin.
- Infrared rays having a wavelength of 8 to 16 μm are known as far infrared rays. Such far infrared rays are well absorbed into the living body and serve to stimulate and activate molecules in the living body. Therefore, the far infrared rays expand capillaries to help blood circulation and cell tissue production and, when they come into contact with the water and protein molecules that make up cells, shake the cells finely to activate the cell tissues, thereby exerting effects of preventing aging, promoting metabolism and relieving chronic fatigue.
- The
cover part 120 has a form covering theopening 113 provided in the lower portion of thehousing 110. To this end, an upper end of thecover part 120 may be formed to correspond to the shape of theopening 113. For example, when theopening 113 is formed in a circular shape, the upper end of thecover part 120 may also be formed in a circular shape accordingly. In this case, a predetermined groove is formed in an upper edge of thecover part 120 and thecover part 120 can be coupled to the lower side of thehousing 110 by inserting the groove into a lower edge of thehousing 110 in an interference fit manner. - The
cover part 120 may be used by the user to apply cosmetics to the skin in addition to the function of closing the lower side of thehousing 110. To this end, thecover part 120 may be formed of a silicon material. The silicone material has light transmittance and elasticity. Therefore, even when theopening 113 of thehousing 110 is covered by thecover part 120, ultraviolet light and/or infrared light emitted from theLED module 111 may penetrate thecover part 120. In addition, the elasticity of the silicone material may provide a soft feeling and a cling feeling to the user's skin when the user applies the cosmetics to the skin. - The
cover part 120 is formed to have adownward arc shape 120 a as shown in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the space formed by both the interior of thehousing 110 and the interior of thecover part 120 is secured relatively wider, compared to the case when thecover part 120 is formed in a flat type. In addition, it is possible to constitute a user-friendly interface, such as an interface in which the user presses thecover part 120 and selects the type of light to be emitted from theLED module 111. Further, when the user applies cosmetics to the skin with thecover part 120, the user may gently cling the cover part to the user's skin. - The
puff base 130 may include apuff surface base 131 and anantimicrobial pad base 132. Thepuff surface base 131 is exposed to the outside. Thepuff surface base 131 may be made of a sponge or a soft urethane foam material which are typically used. Thepuff surface base 131 may be formed to surround the outer peripheral surface of thecover part 120. For example, an upper edge of thepuff surface base 131 may be accommodated in the groove formed in the upper edge of thecover part 120 as described above in an interference fit manner. Alternatively, the upper edge of the puff surface base may be accommodated in a groove formed separately at the upper edge of thecover part 120 in an interference fit manner. - The
antimicrobial pad base 132 is formed as a porous body to have a predetermined volume. Theantimicrobial pad base 132 is inserted into a back surface of thepuff surface base 131 to impart elasticity to thepuff base 130. In one embodiment, theantimicrobial pad base 132 may be a pad base having a front surface irradiated with UVC (Ultraviolet C) and subjected to an antimicrobial treatment by a far infrared radiant heat generator. In another embodiment, theantimicrobial pad base 132 may have a front surface on which far infrared rays and an anion radiant material are applied. In this case, the material emitting the far infrared rays and the anion may be a powdery material such as ocher, charcoal, jade, elvan and biotite and this material may be added and deposited to theantimicrobial base 132. - Although not shown in the drawing, an operation control unit (not shown) operates and controls the
LED module 111 to emit ultraviolet light or infrared light according to the user's selection. The operation control unit may include an operation unit and a control unit. The operation unit (not shown) provides a user interface for the user to select and emit ultraviolet light or infrared light. The control unit controls theLED module 111 in response to the user's selection input from the operation unit. Both the operation unit and the control unit may be electrically connected to theelectronic circuit board 111 a of theLED module 111. - For example, the operation unit may be a button type or touch type switch. The operation unit may be located close to an inner surface of the
cover part 120. In this case, when the user presses or touches the arc shapedportion 120 a of thecover part 120, the control unit may turn on the ultravioletlight source 111 c of theLED module 111. Further, when the user again presses or touches the arc shapedportion 120 a of thecover part 120, the control unit may turn on the infraredlight source 111 d of theLED module 111. Moreover, when the user once again presses or touches the arc shapedportion 120 a of thecover part 120, the control unit may turn off all light sources of theLED module 111. - Alternatively, the operation unit may be a slide type switch. In this case, the operation unit may be located on any surface of the
housing 110. The user can slide the operation unit to turn on or off the ultravioletlight source 111 c and/or the infraredlight source 111 d. It is natural that in addition to examples of the operation unit as described herein, various other types of the operation unit may be provided. The control unit generates a control signal for turning on or off the ultravioletlight source 111 c and/or the infraredlight source 111 d in response to a signal input from the operation unit. The technical details of such operation and control units are well known in the field of art. - Hereinafter, use of the
cosmetic puff apparatus 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described. -
FIG. 3 shows a first use example of thecosmetic puff apparatus 100 ofFIG. 1 . As shown inFIG. 3 a, the user may use thepuff base 130 located at the lowermost portion of thecosmetic puff apparatus 100. For example, after transferring cosmetics onto thepuff base 130 by rubbing the cosmetics with the lower surface of thepuff base 130, the user rubs thepuff base 130 on the skin. If the user presses or touches the lower surface of thepuff base 130 with a finger after use, the operation unit disposed on the top of thepuff base 130 and located close to the inside of thecover part 120 having a downward arc shape can be selected. Subsequently, in response to the selection of the operation unit, the control unit may turn on the ultravioletlight source 111 c of theLED module 111 disposed in thehousing 110 to emit ultraviolet light to the lower portion of thehousing 110. The ultraviolet light may disinfect or sterilize bacteria and the like existing in thepuff base 130. For example, as the ultravioletlight source 111 emits blue light when emitting the ultraviolet light, the user can recognize that thecosmetic puff apparatus 100 is being sterilized. The ultravioletlight source 111 c may be turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off after a predetermined time. -
FIG. 4 shows a second use example of the cosmetic puff apparatus ofFIG. 1 .FIG. 5 is a view demonstrating rubbing the skin F with thecosmetic puff apparatus 100 ofFIG. 4 . Referring toFIGS. 4 and 5 , when the user wants to massage the skin as shown inFIG. 4 a, the user may separate thepuff base 130 from thehousing 110 of thecosmetic puff apparatus 100. Accordingly, thecover part 120 is exposed to the outside. Next, as shown inFIG. 4 b, when the user presses or touches with a finger twice the lower surface of thecover part 120, the operation unit located inside thecover part 120 can be selected. Subsequently, in response to the selection of the operation unit, the control unit may turn on the infraredlight source 111 d of theLED module 111 disposed in thehousing 110 to emit infrared light to the lower portion of thehousing 110. Radiating the infrared light including near infrared light and/or far infrared light toward the user's skin may have a positive effect on skin activity. Next, after transferring cosmetics (e.g., nutrition cream or the like) onto thecover part 120 by rubbing the cosmetics with the lower surface of thecover part 120, the user rubs thecover part 120 on the skin F. Thegripping part 115 formed on the upper portion of thehousing 110 allows the user to easily grip thehousing 110 and rub the cover part on the skin F. In brief summary, thecosmetic puff apparatus 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention comprises both the cosmetic puff base and the massage base and can sterilize the cosmetic puff. In addition, it can enhance the massage effect by means of far/near infrared rays when massaging the skin. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of acosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention andFIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 ofFIG. 6 . - Referring to
FIGS. 6 and 7 , thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 comprises ahousing 210, acover part 220, apuff base 230 and an operation control unit (not shown). Thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 may be coupled to an upper portion ofcosmetic containers - In one embodiment, the
cosmetic containers lower case 252 for containing cosmetics therein and anupper case 251 coupled to thelower case 252 to open and close thelower case 252. In this case, an upper portion of theupper case 251 may be provided with a receivinggroove 251 a that can be coupled to ahousing 210 while accommodating acover part 220 of thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 therein. Thelower case 252 and theupper case 251 may be hinged through a conventional hinge member. Further, although not specifically illustrated in the drawings, a protrusion may be formed at one point of a bottom edge of theupper case 251 and a coupling groove may be formed at one point of thelower case 252 corresponding to the protrusion such that the protrusion can be detachably coupled to the groove. In this case, a pressing member is formed in the coupling groove such that when the user presses the pressing member to open theupper case 251, the protrusion is broken away from the coupling groove and thus theupper case 251 can be opened from thelower case 252. On the contrary, when the user intends to exert external force on theupper case 252 to close theupper case 252, the protrusion is accommodated in the coupling groove so that theupper case 252 completely covers thelower case 251 and then the cosmetic container can be closed. The cosmetics to be contained in thecosmetic containers cosmetic containers - The receiving
groove 251 a provided in theupper case 251 may be formed to correspond to the size of thehousing 210 of thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 to be coupled to thehousing 210. In this case, the receivinggroove 251 a is formed to have a depth capable of accommodating thecover part 220 and thepuff base 230 which are coupled to the lower portion of thehousing 210 therein when thehousing 210 is coupled to the receiving groove. - The
cosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to this embodiment comprises thehousing 210, thecover part 220, thepuff base 230 and the operation control unit (not shown). Thehousing 210 has anopening 213 formed at a lower portion thereof and anLED module 211 disposed therein. Thecover part 220 has a form covering theopening 213 provided in the lower portion of thehousing 210. Thecover part 220 is formed to have adownward arc shape 220 a. Thepuff base 230 may include apuff surface base 231 and anantimicrobial pad base 232. In thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to this embodiment, thehousing 210, thecover part 220 and thepuff base 230 are the same as or similar to those of thecosmetic puff apparatus 100 in the embodiment described previously (see Example 1 andFIGS. 1 to 5 ). Therefore, redundant description will be omitted, but theLED module 211 different from that in the previous embodiment will be described below. - In this embodiment, the
LED module 211 is disposed in thehousing 210 and includes anelectronic circuit board 211 a, abattery unit 211 b, an ultraviolet light source and/or an infraredlight source 211 d. As theelectronic circuit board 211 a, thebattery unit 211 b, the ultraviolet light source and/or the infraredlight source 211 d are the same as or similar to those in the previous embodiment, redundant description thereon will be omitted. - The
LED module 211 may further include avibration module 211 c. Thevibration module 211 c is provided on a lower surface of theelectronic circuit board 211 a (for example, may be disposed in the center of the lower surface) to vibrate thecover part 220. Thevibration module 211 c may be a small vibration device that is commonly available. Thevibration module 211 c is supplied with electric power from thebattery unit 211 b. - Although not shown in the drawings, the
vibration module 211 c may include an on-off sensor. The on-off sensor may turn on or off thevibration module 211 c according to a predetermined operation condition. For example, the on-off sensor is operable to turn off thevibration module 211 c when a metallic material is close to the sensor. In this case, a metallic plate member 253 (seeFIG. 6 ) may be arranged in the receivinggroove 251 a provided on the top of the cosmetic container 250. For example, theplate member 253 may be fixed onto the bottom surface of the receivinggroove 251 a. In this case, when thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to the upper portion of the cosmetic container 250, theplate member 253 disposed in the receivinggroove 251 a is close to thevibration module 211 c whereby thevibration module 211 c may be turned off by the on-off sensor. In addition, when thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 is released from the upper portion of the cosmetic container 250, theplate member 253 is far away from thevibration module 211 c whereby thevibration module 211 c may be turned on by the on-off sensor. Therefore, when the user releases thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 from the cosmetic container 250, thevibration module 211 c can automatically vibrate, whereas when thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to the cosmetic container 250 again, thevibration module 211 c can automatically stop vibration. Further, in the former case, the circuit may be configured such that thevibration module 211 c is turned off after a predetermined time (for example, 3 to 5 minutes) elapses. It is natural that thevibration module 211 c may be configured to be operated in a different manner. For example, it is possible to add to the operation control unit an interface for turning on/off thevibration module 211 c. In the case where the user intends to use thecosmetic puff apparatus 100 for skin massage,such vibration module 211 c may enhance the massage effect by periodically stimulating the skin when the user vibrates thecover part 220 to massage the skin. -
FIGS. 8 and 9 are views showing use examples of acosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to still another embodiment of the present invention. Referring toFIGS. 8 and 9 , thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to this embodiment is different from that in the embodiment (Example 2) described previously in terms of arrangement of thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 and theplate member 253 of a metallic material. Except for these components, the remaining components are the same as or similar to those in the embodiment described previously and thus redundant description thereon will be omitted. - The
cosmetic puff apparatus 200 according to this embodiment comprises agripping part 215 formed on the top of thehousing 210. In addition, aplate member 253 made of a metallic material is disposed inside thegripping part 215. Thegripping part 215 is formed such that the user grips thehousing 210 by hanging a finger or the like in the gripping part, but the shape thereof is not specified. For example, thegripping part 215 may be formed in a circular ring shape as shown inFIG. 8 , or otherwise in a hexagonal ring shape as shown inFIG. 9 . - In the embodiment described previously, the
metallic plate member 253 is arranged in the receivinggroove 251 a provided on the top of the cosmetic container 250 (seeFIG. 6 ). On the contrary, this embodiment is different from the previous embodiment in that themetallic plate member 253 is arranged inside thegripping part 215. - The
cosmetic puff apparatus 200 may include a vibration module and the vibration module may include an on-off sensor. The on-off sensor may turn on or off the vibration module according to a predetermined operation condition. Specifically, the on-off sensor is operable to turn off the vibration module when the metallic material is close to the sensor. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when thegripping part 215 lies down toward thehousing 210 as shown inFIGS. 8a and 9 a, the on-off sensor recognizes that the metallic material is close to the sensor and thus, turns off the vibration module. On the contrary, when thegripping part 215 is erected as shown inFIGS. 8b and 9 b, the on-off sensor may not recognize the metallic material and thus, turns on the vibration module. - In other words, in the embodiment described previously, the vibration module is turned off when the
cosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to the upper portion of the cosmetic container 250, whereas in this embodiment, the vibration module may be turned on or off in response to motion of thegripping part 215 regardless of whether thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 and the cosmetic container 250 are coupled to each other. Therefore, even when thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 is released from the cosmetic container 250, the user can turn on/off the vibration module by a simple motion. When the user intends to do skin massage or the like using thecosmetic puff apparatus 200, it is natural to hang a finger in thegripping part 215. In this case, thegripping part 215 is erected from thehousing 210 and as a result, the vibration module is automatically turned on. If the user does not want to use the vibration function, the vibration module can be turned off by only a simple motion of laying down thegripping part 215. - Further, in some cases, the
metallic plate member 253 may be provided in both the inside of thegripping part 215 and the receivinggroove 251 a provided on the top of the cosmetic container 250. In this case, turning on/off the vibration module can be controlled according to any combination of user's various motions such as motions when thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to or released from the cosmetic container 250, motions when thegripping part 215 is laid down or erected, or the like. - In this embodiment, the on-off sensor of the
cosmetic puff apparatus 200 includes an illumination sensor. The photo resistor is a sensor for measuring brightness of the surroundings. The photo resistor may be a well-known device having a photoelectric effect in which conductivity is changed resulting from movement of electrons when light energy is received. - In this embodiment, when the brightness measured by the photo resistor is equal to or greater than a predetermined brightness, the on-off sensor may operate to turn on the vibration module. For example, when the
cosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to the upper portion of the cosmetic container 250, the measured value of the brightness measured by the photo resistor will be low (because it is dark). Therefore, the vibration module may be turned off by the on-off sensor. On the contrary, when thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 is released from the upper portion of the cosmetic container 250, the measured value of the brightness measured by the photo resistor will increase. Accordingly, when the measured value is above the predetermined brightness, the vibration module may be turned on by the on-off sensor. Therefore, when the user releases thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 from the cosmetic container 250, the vibration module can automatically vibrate, whereas when thecosmetic puff apparatus 200 is coupled to the cosmetic container 250 again, the vibration module can automatically stop vibration.
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