US20200383461A1

US20200383461A1 - Cosmetics brush with reservoir

Info

Publication number: US20200383461A1
Application number: US16/897,521
Authority: US
Inventors: Sarina Godin; Shuai Chen; Sarah Soto
Original assignee: Anisa International Inc
Current assignee: Anisa International Inc
Priority date: 2019-06-10
Filing date: 2020-06-10
Publication date: 2020-12-10

Abstract

Example aspects of a cosmetics brush and a method for using a cosmetics brush are disclosed. The cosmetics brush can comprise a brush body; a brush head coupled to the brush body, the brush head defining a substantially disc-shaped cross section, a hole defined through a center of the brush head; a core received within the hole, the core defining a receiver surface configured to receive cosmetics thereon; and a mesh layer extending across the hole and configured to cover the receiver surface.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/859,489, filed Jun. 10, 2019, which is hereby specifically incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to cosmetics. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a cosmetics brush comprising a central reservoir for receiving cosmetics.

BACKGROUND

Cosmetics (e.g., makeup, moisturizers, serums, etc.) can be applied to the skin, and often are applied to facial skin. Cosmetics brushes commonly comprise a handle and a brush head. A typical brush head can comprise a sponge, silicone, brush fibers, or the like attached to a ferrule. Cosmetics can be manually applied to the skin, and then the brush head can be rubbed against the skin to spread and blend the cosmetics into the skin.
Applying cosmetics manually to the skin can result in the transfer of bacteria from a user's hands to the skin. Manually applying cosmetics can also cause the stretching of skin and/or can damage delicate skin areas, such as the skin below the eyes. Additionally, applying multiple cosmetics to the skin one at a time can be time-consuming and can result in inadequate blending of the multiple cosmetics.
In instances where cosmetics are applied to the cosmetics brush and then applied to the skin by the brush, much of the cosmetics are often deposited on a small patch of skin and the cosmetics are not evenly spread across the skin.

SUMMARY

It is to be understood that this summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure. This summary is exemplary and not restrictive, and it is intended neither to identify key or critical elements of the disclosure nor delineate the scope thereof. The sole purpose of this summary is to explain and exemplify certain concepts off the disclosure as an introduction to the following complete and extensive detailed description.
Disclosed is a cosmetics brush comprising a brush body; a brush head coupled to the brush body, the brush head defining a substantially disc-shaped cross section, a hole defined through a center of the brush head; a core received within the hole, the core defining a receiver surface configured to receive cosmetics thereon; and a mesh layer extending across the hole and configured to cover the receiver surface.
Also disclosed is a cosmetics brush comprising a brush body; and a cosmetics applicator coupled to the brush body, the cosmetics applicator comprising: a lower pad at least partially defining a reservoir for receiving cosmetics therein; a brush head defining a hole therethrough; and a mesh layer received between the lower pad and the brush head.
A method for using a cosmetics brush is disclosed, the method comprising providing the cosmetics brush, the cosmetics brush comprising a brush body and a cosmetics applicator secured to the brush body, the cosmetics applicator comprising a brush head, a mesh layer, and a core, the brush head defining a hole, the core received within the hole, the core defining a receiver surface, the mesh layer extending across the hole and covering the receiver surface; depositing a cosmetic on the receiver surface; dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver surface through the mesh layer; and applying the cosmetic to a user's skin.
Various implementations described in the present disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity.

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a cosmetics brush comprising a cosmetics applicator, a ferrule, and a handle, in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush of FIG. 1 taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush according to another aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the cosmetics brush according to another aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the cosmetics brush of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is an exploded, cross-sectional front view of the cosmetics brush of FIG. 4, taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 4.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and the previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and/or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and/or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, and, as such, can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.
The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the present devices, systems, and/or methods in its best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects of the present devices, systems, and/or methods described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present disclosure. It will also be apparent that some of the desired benefits of the present disclosure can be obtained by selecting some of the features of the present disclosure without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those who work in the art will recognize that many modifications and adaptations to the present disclosure are possible and can even be desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present disclosure. Thus, the following description is provided as illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure and not in limitation thereof.
As used throughout, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “an element” can include two or more such elements unless the context indicates otherwise.
Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
For purposes of the current disclosure, a material property or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different materials, processes and between different models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a range of tolerances.
As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.
The word “or” as used herein means any one member of a particular list and also includes any combination of members of that list. Further, one should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain aspects include, while other aspects do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular aspects or that one or more particular aspects necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular aspect.
Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the disclosed methods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these components are disclosed that while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutation of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods and systems. This applies to all aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can be performed with any specific aspect or combination of aspects of the disclosed methods.
Disclosed in the present application is a cosmetics brush and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatus. Example aspects of the cosmetics brush can comprise a cosmetics applicator. In some example aspects, the cosmetics applicator can comprise a brush head and a core nested within the brush head. The core can define a reservoir receiving cosmetics therein. It would be understood by one of skill in the art that the disclosed cosmetics brush is described in but a few exemplary aspects among many. No particular terminology or description should be considered limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing therefrom.
FIGS. 1-2 illustrate a first aspect of a cosmetics brush 100 according to the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1, as shown, the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise a brush body 105 and a cosmetics applicator 130. In example aspects, the brush body 105 can comprise a handle 110 and a ferrule 120. The handle 110 can be configured to be manually gripped by a user during the application of cosmetics (e.g., liquid makeup, serums, lotions, etc.). In some aspects, the ferrule 120 can be monolithically formed with the handle 110, as shown, while in other aspects, the ferrule 120 and handle 110 can be separately formed. Furthermore, in some aspects, the cosmetics brush 100 can define the handle 110 only or the ferrule 120 only. Example aspects of the ferrule 120 and handle 110 can be formed from a plastic material. Other example aspects of the ferrule 120 and/or the handle 110 can be formed from metal, wood, composite, or any other suitable material known in the art.
As shown, examples aspects of the cosmetics brush 100 can define a brush axis 102 extending centrally along a length thereof. Example aspects of the handle 110 can define a first end 112 distal from the ferrule 120, a second end 114 connected to the ferrule 120, and center portion 116 extending therebetween. According to example aspects, as shown, the handle 110 can taper generally from the second end 114 towards the center portion 116, such that the second end 114 of the handle 110 may be wider than the first end 112 and the center portion 116. Furthermore, in some aspects, the first end 112 can also taper towards the center portion 116. However, in other aspects, the first end 112, second end 114, and center portion 116 of the handle 110 can each define any suitable width. A width of the ferrule 120 can also vary in different aspects.
According to example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130 can be attached to the ferrule 120 opposite the handle 110. The cosmetics applicator 130 can be secured to the ferrule 120 by a fastener, such as, for example, an adhesive, such as glue. In another aspect, the cosmetics applicator 130 can be attached to the ferrule 120 by mechanical engagement between the ferrule 120 and the cosmetics applicator 130. In aspects not comprising a ferrule 120, the cosmetics applicator 130 can be attached directly to the handle 110. According to example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130 can comprise a brush head 140. In the present aspect, the brush head 140 can be formed as a foam sponge, as shown, and the foam sponge can be secured to ferrule 120 with an adhesive. In other aspects, the brush head 140 of the cosmetics applicator 130 can comprise silicone, gel silicone, plastic, mesh, nylon flocking, and/or a plurality of brush fibers, bristles, or hair. As shown, an administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130 can be defined distal to the brush body 105.
In the present aspect, the brush head 140 can define a substantially disc-shaped cross section in a plane perpendicular to the brush axis 102, and can define a substantially circumferential inner wall 244 (shown in FIG. 2) and a substantially circumferential outer wall 144. For example, in the present aspect, the brush head 140 can define a substantially toroidal, or “donut,” shape overall. A hole 142 can be defined by the inner wall 244 of the brush head 140. In example aspects, the substantially toroidal shape of the brush head 140 can define a convex, ring- or disc-shaped application surface 146 at the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130. That is to say, the convex application surface 146 can arc or curve away from the ferrule 120 at the administering end 132, as shown. Example aspects of the cosmetics applicator 130 can also comprise a core 250 (shown in FIG. 2) positioned within the hole 142 of the brush head 140, such that the core 250 is substantially surrounded by the brush head 140. In some example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130 can further comprise a mesh layer 160 covering the core 250 at or near the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush 100 taken along line 2-2 in FIG. 1. According to example aspects, the ferrule 120 can define an annular groove 222 formed therein for receiving a lower portion 232 of the cosmetics applicator 130. The annular groove 222 can be defined by a substantially cylindrical outer wall 224, a bottom wall 226, and a substantially cylindrical inner projection 228 of the ferrule 120, as shown. In the present aspect, the outer wall 224 can taper towards the bottom wall 226, as shown. The lower portion 232 of the cosmetics applicator 130, which can be oriented opposite the administering end 132, can be received in the annular groove 222.
According to example aspects, the core 250 can be mounted on the cylindrical inner projection 228 of the ferrule 120 within the hole 142 of the cosmetics applicator 130 and can be oriented substantially concentric with the brush axis 102. In some aspects, the core 250 can be attached to the ferrule 120 and/or brush head 140 by a fastener, such as, for example, an adhesive, such as glue, or any suitable mechanical fastener. In the present aspect, the core 250 can define a substantially circular cross-section; however, other aspects of the core 250 can define a different cross-sectional shape, such as oval, rectangle, triangle, or any other suitable shape. Example aspects of the core 250 can be formed as a mesh, and can comprise, for example, a nylon or polyester material. Other aspects of the core 250 can comprise foam, plastic, silicone, gel silicone, sponge, rubber, and/or a plurality of brush fibers, bristles, or hair, or any other suitable material known in the art.
As shown in FIG. 2, the core 250 can define a receiver surface 252 proximate to the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130 and opposite the inner projection 228 of the ferrule 120. In some aspects, the receiver surface 252 can be substantially concave. That is to say, the concave receiver surface 252 can generally arc inward away from the administering end 132 and towards the ferrule 120. As such, the concave receiver surface 252 of the core 250 can be situated at a lower elevation than the convex application surface 146 of the brush head 140, relative to the orientation shown. The concave receiver surface 252 can define a reservoir 254, or a portion thereof, for receiving cosmetics therein, as described in further detail below. In the present aspect, an upper portion 253 of the inner wall 244 proximate to the administering end 132 can also define a portion of the reservoir 254. In some aspects, the size of the reservoir 254 can generally indicate an ideal amount of cosmetics to be applied to the receiver surface 252. Furthermore, in other aspects, the core 250 can define a substantially flat receiver surface 252, and the reservoir 254 can generally be defined by the flat receiver surface 252 and the upper portion 253 of the inner wall 244 of the brush head 140.
Example aspects of the brush head 140 can define a height between about 7 mm and 20 mm. In a particular aspect, the brush head 140 can define a height of about 11.5 mm. According to example aspects, the height of the brush head 140 can be defined between a top end 220 of the ferrule 120 and the administering end 132. The brush head 140 can also define a diameter of outer wall 144 of between about 30 mm and 70 mm. In a particular aspect, the brush head 140 can define a diameter of the outer wall 144 of about 52 mm. Example aspects of the core 250 can define a height less than the height of the brush head 140, wherein the height of the core 250 can be defined between the top end 122 of the ferrule 120 and a lowermost point 256 of the concave receiver surface 252. The core 250 can also define a diameter of between about 5 mm and 30 mm. In a particular aspect, the core 250 can define a diameter of about 17.76 mm. Example aspects of the cosmetics brush 100 can define a height between about 50 mm and 200 mm. In a particular aspect, the cosmetics brush 100 can define a height of about 78.5 mm. Example aspects of the first end 112 of the handle 110 can define a maximum diameter between about 5 and 35 mm. In a particular aspect, the first end 112 can define a diameter of about 23.33 mm. Example aspects of the center portion 116 of the handle 110 can define a minimum diameter between about 5 mm and 20 mm. In a particular aspect, the center portion 116 of the handle 110 can define a diameter of about 10.55 mm.
As shown in FIG. 2, in example aspects, the substantially toroidal brush head 140 of the cosmetics applicator 130 can define a solid interior 248. However, in other aspects, such as the aspect shown in FIG. 3, the toroidal brush head 140 can define a substantially hollow interior 249 (shown in FIG. 3). Example aspects of the mesh layer 160 can be connected to the brush head 140 proximate the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130. According to example aspects, the mesh layer 160 can comprise, for example, nylon, polyester, or any other suitable material known in the art. The mesh layer 160 can extend across the hole 142 of the brush head 140 to cover the receiver surface 252, such that the reservoir 254, or a portion thereof, can be substantially covered by the mesh layer 160. Makeup or other cosmetics can be deposited within the reservoir 254 on the concave receiver surface 252 through the mesh layer 160. The concave receiver surface 252 and the mesh layer 160 covering the same can be configured to aid in preventing the cosmetics received within the reservoir 254 from spilling out of the reservoir 254. The cosmetics can be slowly released through the mesh layer 160 during application of the cosmetics to the user's skin, such that the cosmetics can be gradually deposited across the skin. A benefit of this slower release of cosmetics can be that the cosmetics are not so quickly deposited that they are concentrated on one small area of the skin, but rather are spread evenly across the skin.
In some example aspects, more than one cosmetic (e.g., liquid foundation, primer, moisturizer, serum, sunscreen, etc.) can be received within the reservoir 254. For example, in one aspect, a moisturizer and a concealer can both be received within the reservoir 254. Combining more than one cosmetic within the reservoir 254 can facilitate blending and applying the multiple cosmetics to the skin at once. Blending and applying multiple cosmetics simultaneously with the cosmetics brush 100 can reduce the application time and can improve the level of blending achieved, as opposed to applying each different type of cosmetics to the skins separately and/or manually.
Furthermore, applying cosmetics directly to the cosmetics applicator 130 can be beneficial, as it can eliminate the need to apply the cosmetics to the skin manually. Applying cosmetics to the skin manually can result in the transfer of bacteria from a user's hands to their skin. Manually applying cosmetics to the skin can also cause the stretching of skin and/or can damage delicate skin areas, such as under the eyes. Providing the concave receiver surface 252 of the core 250 can further aid in locating the cosmetics proximate to the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130. According to example aspects, applying cosmetics directly to the receiver surface 252 can provide the additional advantage of indicating an ideal amount of cosmetics to be applied.
As such, according to example aspects, a method for using the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise providing the cosmetics brush 100, wherein the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise the cosmetics applicator 130 and can define the reservoir 254 formed proximate to the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130, receiving a cosmetic within the reservoir 254, and engaging the administering end 132 with a user's skin to apply the cosmetic to the skin. In some aspects, the method can comprise receiving a first cosmetic within the reservoir 254 and also receiving a second cosmetic within the reservoir 254, and engaging the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130 with a user's skin to blend and apply the first cosmetic and second cosmetic to the skin simultaneously. Some aspects can further comprise providing a ferrule 120 and/or handle 110 and manually gripping the ferrule 120 and/or handle 110 to facilitate applying the cosmetics to the user's skin.
In another particular aspect, the method for using the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise providing the cosmetics brush 100, wherein the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise the brush body 105 and the cosmetics applicator 130 secured to the brush body 105, the cosmetics applicator 130 can comprise the brush head 140, the mesh layer 160, and the core 250, the brush head 140 can define the hole 142, the core 250 can be received within the hole 142, the core 250 can define the receiver surface 252, and the mesh layer 160 can extend across the hole 142 and can cover the receiver surface 252. Example aspects of the method can further comprise depositing a cosmetic on the receiver surface 252, dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver surface 252 through the mesh layer 160, and applying the cosmetic to a user's skin.
In example aspects of the method, depositing a cosmetic on the receiver surface 252 can comprise depositing the cosmetic through the mesh layer 160 and onto the receiver surface 252. In some aspects, applying the cosmetic onto a user's skin can comprise engaging the administering end 132 of the brush head 140 with the user's skin and rubbing the administering end 132 against the user's skin. Furthermore, in some aspects, the cosmetic can be a first cosmetic and the method can further comprise depositing a second cosmetic on the receiver surface 252 prior to dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver surface 252. In some aspects of the method, dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver surface 252 can comprise dispelling the first cosmetic and second cosmetic simultaneously from the receiver surface 252. Moreover, according to example aspects, applying the cosmetic to a user's skin can comprise engaging the administering end 132 of the brush head 140 with the user's skin to deposit the first cosmetic and second cosmetic onto the user's skin simultaneously and rubbing the administering end 132 of the brush head 140 with the user's skin to blend the first cosmetic with the second cosmetic on the user's skin.
FIG. 4 illustrates the cosmetics brush 100 according to another aspect of the present disclosure. As shown, the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise the brush body 105 and the cosmetics applicator 130. The brush body 105 can comprise the handle 110 and the ferrule 120, and the ferrule 120 can be formed monolithically with the handle 110 in the present aspect. The cosmetics applicator 130 can be attached to the ferrule 120 distal from the handle 110. Similar to the cosmetics applicator of FIGS. 1-2, as shown, the cosmetics applicator 130 of the present aspect can comprise the brush head 140 defining a disc-shaped cross section. The hole 142 can be formed through the center of the brush head 140. In the present aspect, the brush head 140 can comprise silicone; however, in other aspects, the brush head 140 can comprise any other suitable material or combinations of materials, as described above. The application surface 146 at the administering end 132 of the cosmetics applicator 130 can be defined distal from the ferrule 120. In the present aspect, the mesh layer 160 can be positioned within the hole 142 between the ferrule 120 and the administering end 132, as shown. Moreover, in the present aspect, the reservoir 254 can be substantially defined by the inner wall 244 of the brush head 140 and a lower pad 636 (shown in FIG. 6) received within the hole 142 between the ferrule 120 and the mesh layer 160, as described in further detail below. FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of the cosmetics brush 100 of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is an exploded cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush 100 of FIGS. 4-5. As shown, in place of the annular groove 222 (shown in FIG. 2), the ferrule 120 can define a cylindrical recess 622 formed therein for receiving a portion of the cosmetics applicator 130. The cylindrical recess 622 can generally be defined by the cylindrical outer wall 224 and the bottom wall 226. According to example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130 of the cosmetics brush 100 can comprise a cylindrical mesh retainer 632, which can be configured to be received within the cylindrical recess 622. They cylindrical mesh retainer 632 can define an opening 633 therethrough. When assembled with the ferrule 120, an external wall 634 of the cylindrical mesh retainer 632 can confront the outer wall 224 of the cylindrical recess 622. The cylindrical mesh retainer 632 can be secured to the ferrule 120 by a mechanical fastener such as a clip, an adhesive such as glue, a friction fit, or any other suitable fastener known in the art. In some aspects, the bottom wall 226 can define an annular sunken portion 627 on which the mesh retainer 632 can be mounted, and a circular raised portion 629 configured to extend into the opening 633 of the mesh retainer 632. Other aspects of the bottom wall 226 can be substantially flat.
According to example aspects, the cosmetics applicator 130 can further comprise a lower pad 636 configured to be received within the opening 633 of the cylindrical mesh retainer 632. A bottom surface 638 of the lower pad 636 can be configured to engage the bottom wall 226 of the cylindrical recess 622. In example aspects, the lower pad 636 can comprise a silicone material. In other aspects, the lower pad 636 can comprise any other suitable material or combination of materials. For example, the lower pad 636 can comprise foam, plastic, gel silicone, sponge, rubber, or the like. The lower pad 636 can be attached to the bottom wall 226 of the cylindrical recess 622 and/or the cylindrical mesh retainer 632 by any suitable fastener known in the art, including, but not limited to, mechanical fasteners, adhesives, and the like. In the present aspect, the lower pad 636 can be mounted on the raised portion 629 of the bottom wall 226. According to example aspects, the mesh retainer 632 can define a height that can be greater than a height of lower pad 636, such that when the lower pad 636 is mounted on the raised portion 629, the lower pad 636 can be substantially flush with the mesh retainer 632 distal to the brush body 105. However, in other aspects, the lower pad 636 may be recessed within the opening 633 of the mesh retainer 632.
In example aspects, the mesh layer 160 can also be received within the opening 633 of the cylindrical mesh retainer 632, and can be positioned proximate to a top surface 640 of the lower pad 636, such that the mesh layer 160 is oriented above the lower pad 636, relative to the orientation shown. In other aspects, the mesh layer 160 can be positioned atop the mesh retainer 632, as opposed to within the opening 633. Example aspects of the mesh layer 160 can be attached to the cylindrical mesh retainer 632 by any suitable fastener known in the art, including adhesives, mechanical fasteners, sewing, knitting, and the like. The mesh layer 160 can be formed from a nylon or polyester material, for example; however, in other aspects, the mesh layer 160 can be formed from any other suitable material known in the art.
The brush head 140 can be oriented above the mesh layer 160, relative to the orientation shown. In example aspects, a bottom surface 642 of the brush head 140 can be attached to the cosmetics brush 100 by an adhesive, such as glue, in the present aspect. For example, the brush head 140 can be attached to the mesh layer 160, the lower pad 636, the mesh retainer 632, and/or the ferrule 120 by the adhesive. In the present aspect, the brush head 140 can be mounted atop the mesh retainer 632. In other aspects, the brush head 140 can be attached to the cosmetics brush 100 by any other suitable fastener known in the art. In example aspects, cosmetics can be received within the reservoir 254 (shown in FIG. 4), which can be defined by the lower pad 636 and the inner wall 244 of the brush head 140. In some aspects, the mesh retainer 632 can further define a portion of the reservoir 254, for example, in aspects wherein the lower pad 636 is recessed within the opening 633 of the mesh retainer 632. As described above, the mesh layer 160 can be positioned within the reservoir 254 and can cover the lower pad 636 to aid in preventing the cosmetics from spilling out of the reservoir 254. In some aspects, the mesh layer 160 can contact the lower pad 636, while in other aspects, the mesh layer 160 can be spaced from the lower pad 636. The mesh layer 160 can also allow the cosmetics to be released from the reservoir 254 slowly as the cosmetics brush 100 is pressed or rubbed against a user's skin. A slow release of the cosmetics can provide for a more even distribution of the cosmetics across the user's skin.
One should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included in which functions may not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.

Claims

That which is claimed is:

1. A cosmetics brush comprising:

a brush body;

a brush head coupled to the brush body, the brush head defining a substantially disc-shaped cross section, a hole defined through a center of the brush head;

a core received within the hole, the core defining a receiver surface configured to receive cosmetics thereon; and

a mesh layer extending across the hole and configured to cover the receiver surface.

2. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein the receiver surface is a concave receiver surface defining at least a portion of a reservoir configured to receive cosmetics therein.

3. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein:

the brush head defines a lower portion coupled to the brush body and an administering end distal to the brush body;

the receiver surface of the core is oriented between the lower portion and the administering end; and

the mesh layer is oriented at one of the administering end and between the receiver surface and the administering end.

4. The cosmetics brush of claim 3, wherein the administering end defines a convex disc-shaped application surface.

5. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein:

the brush body defines a handle and a ferrule coupled to the handle; and

each of the brush head and the core are coupled to the ferrule opposite the handle.

6. The cosmetics brush of claim 5, wherein the ferrule defines an annular groove opposite the handle, the annular groove configured to receive a lower portion of the brush head.

7. The cosmetics brush of claim 5, wherein the ferrule defines a cylindrical inner projection extending therefrom opposite the handle, the core mounted to the cylindrical inner projection.

8. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein the brush head comprises a foam sponge.

9. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein;

the brush head defines a circumferential outer wall and a circumferential inner wall;

the circumferential inner wall defines the hole; and

The circumferential inner wall and the receiver surface define a reservoir configured to receive cosmetics therein.

10. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein the brush head defines a hollow interior.

11. The cosmetics brush of claim 1, wherein the brush head defines a solid interior.

12. A cosmetics brush comprising:

a brush body; and

a cosmetics applicator coupled to the brush body, the cosmetics applicator comprising:

a lower pad at least partially defining a reservoir for receiving cosmetics therein;

a brush head defining a hole therethrough; and

a mesh layer received between the lower pad and the brush head.

13. The cosmetics brush of claim 12, further comprising a mesh retainer defining an opening therethrough, the lower pad received within the opening, the mesh layer mounted to the mesh retainer and covering the lower pad.

14. The cosmetics brush of claim 12, wherein the brush head defines an administering end distal to the brush body, the administering end defining a substantially disc-shaped application surface configured to engage a user's skin for application of the cosmetics.

15. A method for using a cosmetics brush comprising:

providing the cosmetics brush, the cosmetics brush comprising a brush body and a cosmetics applicator secured to the brush body, the cosmetics applicator comprising a brush head, a mesh layer, and a core, the brush head defining a hole, the core received within the hole, the core defining a receiver surface, the mesh layer extending across the hole and covering the receiver surface;

depositing a cosmetic on the receiver surface;

dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver surface through the mesh layer; and

applying the cosmetic to a user's skin.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein depositing a cosmetic on the receiver surface comprises depositing the cosmetic through the mesh layer and onto the receiver surface.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein applying the cosmetic onto a user's skin comprises engaging an administering end of the brush head with the user's skin and rubbing the administering end against the user's skin.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the cosmetic is a first cosmetic and the method further comprises depositing a second cosmetic on the receiver surface prior to dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver surface.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein dispelling the cosmetic from the receiver surface comprise dispelling the first cosmetic and second cosmetic simultaneously from the receiver surface.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein applying the cosmetic to a user's skin comprises:

engaging an administering end of the brush head with the user's skin to deposit the first cosmetic and second cosmetic onto the user's skin simultaneously; and

rubbing the administering end of the brush head with the user's skin to blend the first cosmetic with the second cosmetic on the user's skin.