US20210212449A1

US20210212449A1 - Makeup solid brush head and application thereof

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Publication number: US20210212449A1
Application number: US16/741,721
Authority: US
Inventors: Hong Dai
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-01-13
Filing date: 2020-01-13
Publication date: 2021-07-15

Abstract

A makeup applicator head, adapted for applying cosmetic material on skin surface of user, includes an applicator body having at least an exterior surface portion forming a makeup surface which is a continuous surface made of rigid material and configured for attaching the cosmetic material thereon. The makeup surface has at least an end portion makeup surface and at least one side portion makeup surface extended from the end portion makeup surface towards the connection end.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

Field of Invention

The present invention relates to makeup applicator, and more particularly to makeup solid brush head and application thereof.

Description of Related Arts

Makeup is the act of applying cosmetics, such as eye shadow, blush, liquid foundation, lipstick, lip gloss, and etc., to a corresponding part of the user's body. Makeup can change the exterior appearance of a user, which makes the user look better. Thus, makeup is widely used in daily life.
Makeup brush is a frequently used makeup tool. Cosmetic can be applied to a user's skin surface with a makeup brush comprising a plurality of soft bristles or a circular or elliptical brush head made of foam or sponge. For example, a brush is usually needed to apply cosmetics, such as mascara, eye shadow, lipstick, and lip gloss, having high viscosity on a user. To those cosmetic such as eye shadow, lipstick and lip gloss with high viscosity like the oil paints, a soft brush head is generally used for makeup, or alternatively a makeup brush with bristles may also be used. However, such brush heads and makeup brushes require the user to have higher operation technique in application. A makeup brush is taken as an example for explanation.
When the makeup brush is pressed on the skin surface of a user, since the bristles are soft, the portion of the makeup brush that contacts the skin surface is susceptive to deformation. In addition, the distance between the point of force application of the user and the area that the bristles in contact with skin surface is very easy to change as the bristles bend. As the makeup brush moves on the undulating skin surface of user, the degree of deformation of the makeup brush changes accordingly, so that the user needs to make a lot of effort to control the amount and the angle of the exert force applied to the makeup brush in order to get the right size of the contacting area of the makeup brush and the skin surface.
The bristles with different cosmetic materials attached thereon have different operational requirements. When applying a light cosmetic material attached to the bristles, the cosmetic material may easily be spread out on the skin surface of the user. When applying heavy cosmetic material attached to the soft bristles, the cosmetic material is difficult to be spread out on the skin surface of the user.
Furthermore, there are gaps among the bristles of the makeup brushes and pores formed in the surface of the sponge brush. In other words, the surface of the makeup brush for applying cosmetics is a discontinuous surface that the cosmetic material may fill into such gaps and pores. With the accumulation of cosmetic material in the gaps of the makeup brush and the pores in the sponge brush head, besides it is very unsanitary, the bristles of the makeup brush or the sponge brush head will become hard that will adversely affect the deformation properties of the makeup brush or sponge brush head and the users need to adjust the makeup method according to the change of the properties of the makeup brush or sponge brush head.
Moreover, bacteria can easily breed in the gaps or pores, and the cosmetic material may become a nutrient for bacteria. However, cleaning of the makeup brush or sponge brush head is not an easy task. For example, when the bristles of the makeup brush are relatively tightly distributed and the number of bristles is large, the power form cosmetic filled into the dense bristles will be so difficult to be separated from the roots of the dense bristles. It is even more difficult to completely clean the foam or sponge brush head. Even a professional cleaning detergent is used by the users, the service life span of the makeup brush or sponge brush head is inevitably affected because of the strong cleaning effect of such organic cleaning detergent, especially to those makeup brush made of natural animal hair. As the number of cleanings increases, the bristles of the makeup brush or sponge or foam of the brush head may not be as soft as the beginning that in turn causes the user to adjust his or her strength and manner of control in use.
On the other hand, modern cosmetic material is becoming more sophisticated. Users hope that the ingredients of cosmetic material will not contain chemical elements that are harmful to the skin and the human body, and they are willing to pay higher price for higher quality cosmetic products. However, traditional bristles or brush heads are mostly made by low-quality chemicals. As a result, traditional bristles or brush heads often contaminate clean and non-toxic cosmetic material, which is pity and unsanitary.
There are many problems associated with the conventional makeup tools in the market. Those makeup tools may bring potential health risks to the user, while at the same time being inconvenient for the user to control the operation of the tools.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The invention is advantageous in that it provides a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein such makeup solid brush head can be conveniently controlled by a user to obtain a desired cosmetic makeup effect.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein such makeup solid brush head facilitates more accurate and stable control by a user to obtain a desired makeup effect.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein such makeup solid brush head does not require gaps or pores to adsorb cosmetic material and can be used to avoid the waste or pollution caused by the accumulation of cosmetic material in the gaps of the makeup brush and the pores in the sponge brush head. Also, the makeup solid brush head can be completely applied by the user to obtain the intended makeup effect.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup solid brush head provides at least one makeup surface which is a stationary operation surface. The stationary operation surface prevents deformation caused by applying strength of the user and deter the influence brought by the cosmetic material, so that a relatively stable and even makeup area can be provided while lowering the requirement for the user's makeup operation technique.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup surface of the makeup solid brush head would not have any change or deformation with the increase of using time. Therefore, for the same makeup solid brush head, the user does not need to adjust her or his operation technique to accommodate the makeup surface.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup surface of the makeup solid brush head can be formed at a fixed position that would not change with respect to the changing the force applying direction of the user that can be beneficial to the user's control.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup surface can provide different makeup areas in different positions and different directions, such that the user can be based on demands to make the choice of using different makeup areas for different makeups.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein a user can obtain different making up positions by operating the makeup solid brush head at different locations where the makeup solid brush head in contact with the skin surface of the user.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup solid brush head can be used to massage a user's skin while being used for makeup purpose.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein both an end portion and a side portion of the makeup solid brush head can be used for applying cosmetic, such that the user can select either the end portion or the side portion of the makeup solid brush head with different makeup operation methods for applying different cosmetics.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup solid brush head comprises an applicator body which provides one or more applying surfaces, curved surfaces, edges, leading corners, and etc. with different angles and inclinations for facilitating the users to apply different makeup methods for different cosmetic materials according to various makeup techniques and requirements thereof, including but not limited to tipping, tapping, brushing, smearing, scribbling, rubbing, wiping, pasting, sticking, sweeping, and etc.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide the makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the residual cosmetic material left on the makeup solid brush head can be cleaned and removed easily, such as rubbing, wiping and erasing.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide the makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the cosmetic material is difficult to be accumulated or piled up at the head position of the makeup solid brush head.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide the makeup solid brush head and an application thereof, wherein the makeup solid brush head can be sterilized in a high-temperature manner.
Additional advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows and may be realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations point out in the appended claims.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention provides a makeup solid brush head, adapted to be attached with various cosmetic materials, wherein the makeup solid brush head has at least one makeup surface and comprises an applicator body and a connection member, wherein the applicator body is made of rigid material and has a free end and a connection end coupled with the connection member, wherein at least a portion of an exterior surface of the applicator body forms the at least one makeup surface configured for attaching cosmetic material.
In one embodiment, the at least one makeup surface has an end portion makeup surface and a side portion makeup surface extended from the end portion makeup surface towards the connection end of the applicator body.
In one embodiment, at least a portion of the side portion makeup surface is curved and adapted for conforming to the curvature of the user's skin surface.
In one embodiment, the end portion makeup surface is a curve surface protrudingly formed from a portion of the exterior surface of the applicator body.
In one embodiment, a cross-section of the applicator body is arranged to gradually enlarge from the connection end of the applicator body and then reduce gradually towards the free end of the applicator body.
In one embodiment, the applicator body can form a storage channel and an opening which is located on the at least one makeup surface and communicating with the storage channel.
In one embodiment, the applicator body is made of a rigid material such as metal, ceramic and the like.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention provides a makeup applicator set, adapted for attaching with cosmetic material, comprising:
a connection member; and
a makeup applicator head comprises a connection member and an applicator body having a free end and a connection end coupled with the connection member, wherein the applicator body is made of rigid material and has at least a portion of an exterior surface forms at least one makeup surface adapted for attaching with cosmetic material.
In one embodiment, the connection member has a handle end and a connection end coupled to the makeup applicator head.
In one embodiment, the connection member is extended integrally to the makeup applicator head.
In one embodiment, the connection member is detachably connected with the makeup applicator head.
In one embodiment, the makeup applicator set further comprises a cosmetic container and a container lid, wherein the connection member is arranged for installing the cosmetic container and the container lid is arranged to mount and cover a container opening of the cosmetic container.
In one embodiment, the makeup applicator set further comprises a cosmetic container, having a container opening and a receiving cavity, and an inner plugging member arranged to be installed at the container opening of the cosmetic container, wherein the plugging member has an inner surface peripherally defining a surrounding limiting passage and provided one or more cutoffs each of which is outwardly and radially formed and extended from at a predetermined position of the inner surface. The connection member is coupled with the connection member of the makeup applicator head which is adapted to be extended into the receiving cavity of the cosmetic container through the container opening of the cosmetic container. When the connection member is pulled to withdraw from the cosmetic container, the connection member is firstly passed through the limiting passage and pressed against the inner surface of the plugging member for scraping off the cosmetic material attached on the connection member and then the makeup applicator head passed through the limiting passage. The applicator body of the makeup applicator head which has at least a portion having a sectional size smaller than a size of the limiting passage, so that at least a residual portion of the cosmetic material attached on the makeup applicator head is retained on the makeup surface of the applicator body.
In one embodiment, the one or more makeup surfaces are configured for attaching with cosmetic material.
In one embodiment, the makeup surface has a constant distance between any two points of the makeup surface.
In one embodiment, the present invention provides a makeup applicator head, adapted for attaching with cosmetic material, which has a makeup surface and comprises an applicator body having a free end and a connection end and a connection member coupled to the connection end of the applicator body, wherein at least a portion of an exterior surface of the applicator body forms the makeup surface which is a continuous surface made of rigid material configured for attaching with the cosmetic material.
In one embodiment, a distance between any two points on the makeup surface is constant.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention provides a makeup applicator set, adapted for attaching with cosmetic material, comprising:
a makeup applicator head having one end extended to form a connection member, wherein the makeup applicator head has at least one makeup surface and includes an applicator body having a free end and a connection end coupled with the connection member, wherein at least a portion of an exterior surface of the applicator body forms the makeup surface which is a continuous surface made of a rigid material for attaching with the cosmetic material.
In one embodiment, a constant distance is provided between any two points on the makeup surface.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention provides a method for applying cosmetic material on the user's face, comprising the steps of:
attaching cosmetic material on a makeup surface of a makeup applicator head, wherein the makeup surface has a constant distance between any two points thereof; and
moving the makeup applicator head with respect to skin surface and applying cosmetic material attached on the makeup surface of the makeup applicator head on the respective skin surface.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention provides an inner plugging member, adapted for installing at a container opening of a cosmetic container, wherein a makeup applicator head of a makeup applicator is adapted to be inserted into a receiving cavity of the cosmetic container through the container opening for attaching cosmetic material on an applicator body of the makeup applicator head. The makeup applicator further comprises a connection member coupled with the makeup applicator head, wherein the plugging member has an inner surface peripherally defining a surrounding limiting passage and provided one or more cutoffs each of which is outwardly and radially formed and extended from at a predetermined position of the inner surface. The connection member is coupled with the connection member of the makeup brush head and is adapted to be extended into the receiving cavity of the cosmetic container through the container opening of the cosmetic container. When the connection member is pulled to withdraw from the cosmetic container, the connection member is firstly passed through the limiting passage and pressed against the inner surface of the plugging member for scraping off the cosmetic material attached on the connection member and then the makeup applicator head passed through the limiting passage. The applicator body of the makeup applicator head which has at least a portion having a sectional size smaller than a size of the limiting passage, so that at least a residual portion of the cosmetic material attached on the makeup applicator head is retained on the makeup surface of the applicator body.
In one embodiment, the part of the inner plugging member for forming the cutoff has an elasticity such that the cutoff automatically restores its original shape and position after the makeup applicator head leaves the inner plugging member.
Still further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
These and other objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating a makeup applicator set according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a makeup applicator head according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view illustrating the application of the makeup applicator head according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating the application of the makeup applicator head according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a makeup applicator according to a first alternative mode of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are schematic views illustrating the application of the makeup applicator head according to the first alternative mode of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a makeup applicator head according to a second alternative mode of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating the application of the makeup applicator head according to the second alternative mode of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a makeup applicator head according to a third alternative mode of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10A through 10L are schematic views illustrating other alternative modes of the makeup applicator head according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating the use of the makeup applicator set according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The following description is disclosed to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the present invention. Preferred embodiments are provided in the following description only as examples and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The general principles defined in the following description would be applied to other embodiments, alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms “vertical”, “horizontal”, “up”, “down”, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, The orientations or positional relationships indicated by “vertical”, “horizontal”, top,” “bottom”, “inner”, “outer” and the like are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are merely for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplification of the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element should be located in specific orientation or should be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In this way, the above terms of description should not be construed as limitations on the invention.
It can be understood that the term “a” should be understood as “at least one” or “one or more”. That is in one embodiment, the number of one element can be one, and in other embodiments, the number of the element may be plural, and the term “a” cannot be understood as a limitation for the number of elements which the article before is “a”.
The present invention provides a makeup applicator head, which can be embodied as a makeup solid brush head, adapted for transferring a cosmetic material on the skin surface of a user, i.e. applying the cosmetic material onto the skin surface of the user. Furthermore, the cosmetic material can be accurately and stably applied on the skin surface for make up by controlling the makeup applicator head. It should be understood that the cosmetic material may be, but not limited to, granular, powdery, pasty or viscous liquid, or a combination thereof. Cosmetic material is used for makeup, which can be material with a certain color, or colorless material.
The present invention provides a makeup applicator set 1000. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 11, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the makeup applicator set 1000 may comprise a connection member 10 and at least one makeup applicator head 20 which is embodied as a makeup solid brush head according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The supporting member 10 is configured to be coupled to the makeup solid brush head 20. When the supporting member 10 is connected to the makeup solid brush head 20, the supporting member 10 and the makeup solid brush head 20 form a makeup applicator 1. When there is one makeup solid brush head 20 and one supporting member 10, the makeup solid brush head 20 is installed to one end of the supporting member 10. When there are two makeup solid brush heads 20, the two makeup solid brush heads 20 are installed to two ends of the supporting member 10 respectively to form a double-headed makeup applicator 1. The configurations, types and sizes of the makeup applicator heads located at different ends of the connection member may be different so as to adapt to different users' requirements.
A user can directly hold the makeup solid brush head 20 for applying cosmetic material, or can hold the supporting member 10 to control the makeup applicator 1 for applying cosmetic material. In the former method, the user's point of force application is closer to the force applying position of the makeup solid brush head 20 on the skin surface of user, resulting in a shorter moment of force and being more convenient for the user. In the latter method, the user's point of force application can be adjusted along an axis of the supporting member 10, thereby the user has more control on the force moment and thus more flexibility.
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a makeup applicator set 1000 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.
The makeup applicator set 1000 comprises a makeup applicator 1, which comprises a supporting member 10 and a makeup solid brush head 20, wherein the makeup solid brush head 20 is coupled to the supporting member 10. Optionally, the makeup solid brush head 20 can be detached and replaced at an end of the supporting member 10. The makeup solid brush head 20 is detachably coupled to the supporting member 10, such that the user can select different types of makeup applicator head 20 to be coupled with the supporting member 10 to assemble a different makeup applicator 1. In an alternative mode of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the supporting member 10 of the makeup applicator 1 is integrally formed with the makeup solid brush head 20. When a user needs to replace the makeup solid brush head 20, he/she can simply use a new makeup applicator 1.
The makeup applicator set 1000 may further comprise a container lid 2 and a cosmetic container 3, wherein the cosmetic container 3 has a receiving cavity 30 therein and a container opening 300 communicatively connected to receiving cavity 30. The container lid 2 is detachably disposed at the container opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3. The container lid 2 is configured to mount and cover the container opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3.
Further, one end of the supporting member 10 of the makeup applicator 1 may be coupled to the makeup solid brush head 20, while the other end of the supporting member 10 may be coupled to the container lid 2 as a handle. The connection member 10 may be fixedly coupled to the container lid 2 or detachably coupled to the container lid 2.
The makeup applicator 1 of the makeup applicator set 1000 may be used independently for applying cosmetic material, or used together with the container lid 2. A user can hold the supporting member 10 of the makeup applicator 1 directly or hold the container lid 2 in order to operate and control the makeup applicator 1.
The supporting member 10 has a predetermined length which is designed according to the actual application requirements. The makeup solid brush head 20 has at least one makeup surface 201 configured for applying cosmetic material to the skin surface of user.
It is worth mentioning that the makeup solid brush head 20 can not only be used to apply cosmetic material on skin, but also be used to apply cosmetic on hairs, such as eyebrows or hairs at the hairline. The makeup solid brush head 20 can not only be used not only to apply cosmetic on a human body, but also be used in other scenarios, such as applying cosmetic material on animals. In this embodiment, the makeup solid brush head 20 is illustrated for performing makeup on human skin surface of user as an example. Those skilled in the art should understand that this does not imply any limitation to the application of the makeup solid brush head 20.
It is also worth mentioning that the makeup solid brush head 20 or the makeup applicator 1 is not necessarily operated by a human user. For example, a robot arm can be used to hold the makeup solid brush head 20 or makeup applicator 1 to apply makeup to a certain object. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the makeup solid brush head 20 or the makeup applicator 1 is illustrated as operating by human user an example. Those skilled in the art should know that this does not imply any limitation to the application of the makeup solid brush head 20.
The cosmetic material attached on the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 can contact the skin surface of user by means of the makeup surface 201. Further, the cosmetic material can be transferred to the skin surface of user as completely as possible to reduce residues on the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20.
Furthermore, a distance between any two points of the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is preferred to be constant. During a user applies a force to the makeup solid brush head 20 so that the makeup solid brush head 20 is pressed against the skin surface of user, the distance between any two points of the makeup surface 201 is configured as a constant distance.
According to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention, the applicator body, or alternatively at least is the makeup solid brush head 20, is made of rigid material such as metal, ceramic and etc. The makeup solid brush head 20 may be made of a rigid material such as metal and ceramic integrally, or may be made of other rigid material such as plastic and then electroplated or molded to be coated with the rigid material such as metal, ceramic and the like at an outer layer. Accordingly, the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 would not change with the magnitude of the force applied by the user. In other words, the makeup solid brush head 20 provides the stationary makeup surface 201. When the user's applied greater force, the makeup solid brush head 20 according to this embodiment will not deform in shape as the conventional makeup brush with foam or sponge brush heads does. Also, when the user's applied smaller force, the makeup solid brush head 20 according to this embodiment will not deform like a conventional makeup brush with bristles or makeup brush with foam or sponge brush head. Since the makeup surface 201 will not change in shape or deform, the troublesome due to the difficulty for the user to control the applying force and the thickness of the makeup material is avoided accordingly.
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a cross sectional shape of the makeup solid brush head 20 is made to gradually enlarge from the connection end thereof and then gradually getting smaller towards the free end thereof. At least a portion of the side portion makeup surface 2012 is a curve surface adapted for fitting on the skin surface of the user. In addition, the end portion makeup surface 2011 may also a curve surface while the exterior surface at the free end of the makeup solid brush head 20 is configured to protrude outwards.
Referring to FIGS. 5 to 6B, according to a first alternative mode of the above preferred embodiment of the present invention, the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 has a predetermined number of makeup surfaces 201, including one end portion makeup surface 2011 and four side makeup surfaces 2012, wherein each of the side makeup surfaces 2012 extends outwardly from a perimeter of the end portion makeup surface 2011. According to the first alternative mode of the preferred embodiment, the four side portion makeup surfaces 2012 includes one convex side makeup surface 2012A, one concave side makeup surface 2012C, and two opposing edge makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D, wherein the convex side makeup surface 2012A and the concave side makeup surface 2012C are opposingly formed on a front side and a rear side of the makeup solid brush head 20 respectively, while the two opposing edge makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D are opposingly formed on the left edge and the right edge of the makeup solid brush head 20 respectively, wherein the convex side makeup surface 2012A and the concave side makeup surface 2012 are larger than the two edge makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D which are respectively extending along the left and right edges of the makeup solid brush head 20 in elongated narrow shape.
The makeup surface 201 is formed on the applicator body 21. In particular, at least a portion of an exterior surface 211 of the applicator body 21 forms the makeup surface 201. The applicator body 21 has a free end 212 and a connection end 213, wherein the connection end 213 of the applicator body 21 is coupled to the connection member 22, and at least a portion of the makeup surface 201 is extended to locate at the free end 212, and at least a portion of the makeup surface 201 is extended between the free end 212 and the connection end 213.
For the user, during the operation of the makeup solid brush head 20 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is not necessary to consider the influence of the force applied on the makeup surface 201 as the contact area of the makeup solid brush head 20 and the skin surface of user can be anticipated. That is, the makeup solid brush head 20 according to the preferred embodiment reduces the requirement on users to control their applying force when doing makeup.
Specifically, the contact surface between the makeup solid brush head 20 and the skin surface of user can change according to the amount of force the user exerts on the skin. When the user exerts a larger force, the makeup solid brush head 20 presses and squeezes the skin surface of user that causes the skin deforming to enlarge the contact surface with the makeup solid brush head 20. However, the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is the same that the contact portion between the makeup surface 201 and the skin surface of user is the contact surface. During the makeup process, the user may select different area of the makeup solid brush head 20 to contact with the skin surface, that is by changing the different portions of the makeup surface 201 to contact with the skin surface, so as to effectively achieve different makeup effects. The makeup surface 201 of the present invention is different from the conventional makeup brush with bristles or foam/sponge brush head that would deform its shape when the user exerts a larger force on the skin and thus only a portion of the exerting force is applied to the skin surface of user. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, since the skin surface of the user deforms corresponding to the amount of exerting force on the skin surface in contact with the makeup solid brush head, so that the user can effectively and freely control the contact position of the makeup surface 20 with the ski surface based on the stationary rigid surface provided by the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20, in order to accurately apply the cosmetic material at an expected position. In other words, the makeup solid brush head 20 can give the user a stable expectation for the makeup surface 201, while the makeup surface 201 will not change in shape due to pressing and squeezing.
As mentioned above, the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 does not change with respect to different makeup materials attached thereon. Therefore, no matter a light makeup material or a heavy makeup material with a high viscosity is attached to the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20, the stationary makeup surface 201 can be used to substantially spread out the makeup material on the skin surface. Also, since the cosmetic material itself will not cause any change to the makeup surface 201 while attaching thereon, the user can maintain the same operation angle of the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20. Particularly, when the makeup material applied to the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is in liquid form, the liquid form makeup material will not cause any change to the makeup surface 201. However, such liquid form makeup material generally causes the bristles and bristles to stick with each other that will change the applied area on the skin surface.
Further, the stationary rigid makeup surface 201 provides a variety of operation modes for the user, wherein some of such operation modes are difficult to be achieved by a conventional makeup bristle brush or foam/sponge brush head. For examples, the user can use the makeup solid brush head 20 to pick up or apply the cosmetic material on the skin surface of user, and that the user can use the stationary rigid makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 to achieve different makeup effects in applying cosmetic material with a certain thickness by various application methods, such as squeezing, pressing, sculpting, point pressing, side pressing, scraping, shoveling, repeated tapping, and etc.
Moreover, the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 may be a continuous surface, so that, unlike the discontinuous surface of the conventional makeup bristle brush or foam/sponge brush head that is full of gaps or pores, the makeup material is mainly attached on the exterior surface of the makeup solid brush head 20 and will not enter the interior of the makeup solid brush head 20. As a result, the user can easily clean the makeup solid brush head 20 completely that it can be cleaned simply by wiping it with paper towel or wipes directly.
The makeup solid brush head 20 has an exterior surface and at least a portion of the exterior surface forms the makeup surface 201. The makeup surface 201 may be a smooth surface or a rough surface. For example, the smooth exterior surface may form a plurality of slightly rough makeup surfaces 201. The makeup surfaces 201 with different friction coefficients are suitable for attaching cosmetic of different materials.
It is worth mentioning that the makeup solid brush head 20 of the present invention is particularly suitable for cream-like or paste-like cosmetics such as mascara, eye shadow, lipstick, lip gloss, or the like which has a relatively high viscosity. It is apparent that it is fine to use bristle brush or foam/sponge brush head for painting paint on a wall surface but it is better to use a rigid shovel to apply cement on the wall surface in order to get a smooth wall surface.
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, according to the preferred embodiment, the makeup solid brush head 20 comprises an applicator body 21 and a connection member 22. The applicator body 21 is used for applying cosmetic material and the connection member 22 is configured for connection, wherein the connection member 22 is provided on the applicator body 21 for connecting with the supporting member 10.
The makeup surface 201 is formed on the applicator body 21. At least a part of an exterior surface 211 of the applicator body 21 forms the makeup surface 201. The applicator body 21 has a free end 212 and a connection end 213, wherein the connection end 213 of the applicator body 21 is coupled to the connection member 22, and at least a portion of the makeup surface 201 is located at the free end 212 and at least a portion of the makeup surface 201 is extended between the free end 212 and the connection end 213.
Specifically, the makeup surface 201 comprises one end portion makeup surface 2011 and at least one side portion makeup surface 2012 extended from the end portion makeup surface 2011. A distance between any two points on the end portion makeup surface 2011 is a constant distance, and a distance between any two points on the side portion makeup surface 2012 is also a constant distance. Optionally, the distance between any point on the end portion makeup surface 2011 and any point on the side portion makeup surface 2012 is a constant distance.
The end portion makeup surface 2011 and the side portion makeup surface 2012 provide users with a variety of operation methods and angles. The user can use the end portion makeup surface 2011 to perform makeup actions, including tipping, tapping, swiping, sweeping, slapping, and etc., while the makeup solid brush head 20 can stand on the skin surface of the user. The user can also use the side portion makeup surface 2012 to apply makeup actions, including tipping, tapping, drawing, scratching, sweeping, patting, smearing, wiping, rubbing, sticking, and etc., while the makeup solid brush head 20 can be approximately lying on the skin surface of the user.
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, in one embodiment, the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is embodied as round shape, that is the end portion makeup surface 2011 of the makeup surface 201 is extended surroundingly to form a round head shape and the side portion makeup surface 2012 of the makeup surface 201 is extended at the edge position of the end portion makeup surface 2011, and that the side portion makeup surface 2012 is implemented as a curved surface protruding outwardly. The cross sectional area of the applicator body 21 is gradually enlarged from the connection end 213 and then gradually reduced towards the free end 212.
When the makeup solid brush head 20 is inserted into the makeup material, the makeup material is capable of attaching to the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20. The makeup solid brush head 20 may provide different makeup areas at different positions with different sizes, so that the user is able to achieve the desired makeup effect by controlling the contacting position and area between the makeup surface 201 of the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 the makeup solid brush head 20 and the skin surface of user.
For example, a user may hold the round shaped makeup solid brush head 20 according to this embodiment, so as to use the end portion makeup surface 2011 of the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 to contact with the skin surface of user, and that since the end portion makeup surface 2011 is smaller in area than the side portion makeup surface 2012, each respective contact area with the skin surface of the user is relatively smaller, so that it is more suitable for applying cosmetic material in small areas. As shown in FIG. 3, when a user needs to apply an eye shadow to an eye area, the user can use the end portion makeup surface 2011 to tip the makeup material onto the end position of the eye and then use the side portion makeup surface 2012 to gently spread the makeup material from the end position of the eye to the corner of the eye.
The size of the area where the end portion makeup surface 2011 or the side portion makeup surface 2012 to be in contact with the skin can be flexibly controlled. The user can control the angle between the end portion makeup surface 2011 or the side portion makeup surface 2012 and the skin surface of the user to change the size of the contact area between the makeup solid brush head 20 and the skin surface. As shown in FIG. 4, the user can use the end portion makeup surface 2011 to sweep the lip glaze to the surface of the lips. When makeup is required to be applied to the periphery of the lip, the user can change the contact angle between the makeup solid brush head 20 and the lip, that not only prevents the makeup material from spilling out of the lip line, but also helps to outline the lip using a smaller area of the makeup surface 201.
By means of the makeup solid brush head 20, a user can flexibly apply makeup materials to the skin surface of the user in a variety of different ways, such as the aforementioned tipping method or sweeping method. By using the makeup solid brush head 20, the makeup material can also be spread out on the skin surface of the user, wherein the makeup solid brush head 20 can be fitted on the skin surface of the user so the makeup material is able to be flattened during the back-and-forth movement of the makeup solid brush head 20.
Since the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20 does not change in shape and size with the magnitude of the force applied by the user, the user does not need to intentionally and precisely control the force applied on the makeup solid brush head 20 while spreading out and flattening the makeup material. The stationary rigid makeup surface 201 can be used to spread out and fatten the makeup material. If there is unevenness of the cosmetic material in some areas, the process may be repeated couple times. Compared with the conventional makeup bristle brush, the makeup solid brush head 20 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention is convenient in use and simple to operate. To the users, it is user friendly, especially for novices.
Furthermore, when the user needs to apply cosmetic to a larger area of the skin surface, the end portion makeup surface 2012 of the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 can be freely pressed against the skin surface of the user. At this time, the user does not need to deliberately control the force and the end portion makeup surface 2012 is completely in contact with the skin surface of the user to provide a large contact surface adapted for the makeup solid brush head 20 moving back and forth. When the user needs to apply cosmetic on a smaller area of the skin surface of the user, the makeup solid brush head 20 can be lifted upwards to reduce the contacting surface area between the makeup solid brush head 20 and the skin surface. Similar operation applies when a user applies cosmetic with the side portion makeup surface 2012 of the makeup solid brush head 20.
The user can alternately use the end portion makeup surface 2011 and the side portion makeup surface 2012 of makeup solid brush head 20. For example, in the process of applying eye shadow, the side portion makeup surface 2012 can be used firstly on the skin area between the eyebrows and the eyes to put on the base makeup, and then the end portion makeup surface 2011 is used to focus on deepening the areas near the eyes to highlight the makeup effect.
Different cosmetic materials can be attached to the end portion makeup surface 2011 and the side portion makeup surface 2012 of the makeup solid brush head 20. For example, the side portion makeup surface 2012 can be attached with a lighter color cosmetic material and a darker color cosmetic material may be attached to the end portion makeup surface 2011. It can be understood that the cosmetic material can be transferred to a corresponding area of the makeup solid brush head 20 by using a small tool such as a cotton swab. When the user needs base makeup, a lighter color cosmetic material attached to the side portion makeup surface 2012 can be used. When the user needs to highlight the makeup effect, a darker color cosmetic material attached to the end portion makeup surface 2011 can be used.
Referring to FIG. 5, the first alternative mode of the makeup solid brush head 20 according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.
In detail, the applicator body 21 has one end portion makeup surface 2011 and four side makeup surfaces 2012, wherein each of the side makeup surfaces 2012 is extended from a periphery position of the end portion makeup surface 2011 outwardly. As mentioned above, the four side makeup surfaces 2012 may be referred as, namely, the first side portion makeup surface 2012A, the second side portion makeup surface 2012B, the third side portion makeup surface 2012C, and the fourth side portion makeup surface 2012D, wherein the first side portion makeup surface 2012A and the third side portion makeup surface 2012C are oppositely disposed, and the second side portion makeup surface 2012B and the fourth side portion makeup surface 2012D are oppositely disposed. According to the first alternative mode of the preferred embodiment, the first side portion makeup surface is embodied as a convex face side portion makeup surface 2012A, the third side portion makeup surface is embodied as a concave face side portion makeup surface 2012C opposing the convex face side portion makeup surface 2012A, and the second and fourth side portion makeup surface are embodied as two opposing elongated edge side portion surfaces 2012B, 2012D each having an elongated narrow shape. The convex face side portion makeup surface 2012A and the concave face side portion makeup surface 2012C are larger than the two elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D.
The convex face side portion makeup surface 2012A which is a convex curved surface and the concave face side portion makeup surface 2012C which is a concave curved surface are formed at two opposing front and rear face sides of the applicator body 21 respectively, while the two opposing elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces 2012B, 2012D are formed at left and right peripheral edge sides of the applicator body 21 respectively, i.e. extended between the convex face side portion makeup surface 2012A and the concave face side portion makeup surface 2012C, such that the whole applicator body 21 has a curvy flat structure like a shovel having a shallow spoon shape.
The third side portion makeup surface 2012C of the makeup surface 201 is adapted to fit on a protruding skin surface position of the user, such as the cheeks of the face, as shown in FIG. 6A. The user may apply blush to cheek positions using the third side portion makeup surface 2012C. The first side portion makeup surface 2012A of the makeup surface 201 is adapted to fit on an indenting skin surface position of the user, for example, the skin surface of user at the junction of the face and the nose, as shown in FIG. 6B. The user may use the first side makeup face 2012A to apply a nose shadow or a shadow around the nose.
The second side portion makeup surface 2012B and the fourth side portion makeup surface 2012D are relatively narrow and long, which are suitable for makeup in a smaller area, such as a user's eyebrow.
It is worth noting that the curvature of the end portion makeup surface 2011 of the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 may be larger to provide a larger makeup area, or may be small, so as to suit a smaller makeup area.
Referring to FIG. 7, a makeup solid brush head 20 according to a second alternative mode of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated and described as follows.
The applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 forms one or more massage protrusions 214, wherein the one or more massage protrusions 214 are protruded on a surface of the applicator body 21.
The surface of the massage protrusion 214 is preferred to be a smooth curved surface, adapted for providing massage function, and that the size of each of the one or more massage protrusions 214 may be set according to the needs of the massage positions. There are multiple massage protrusions 214 arranged and distributed around the applicator body 21. The user can perform massage with the one or more massage protrusions 214 to the skin while rotating the makeup solid brush head 20.
The applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 is preferred to have a spherical shape structure. After the cosmetic material is applied to the skin surface of the user, the user can use the applicator body 21 to pat the skin surface attached with the cosmetic material of the user, in order to facilitate the cosmetic material being better attached to the skin surface of the user, as shown in FIG. 8.
Referring to FIG. 9, a makeup solid brush head 20 according to a third alternative mode of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.
The makeup solid brush head 20 has at least one storage channel 200 provided therein and at least one opening 2010 formed on the makeup surface 201 and communicated with the storage channel 200. The storage channel 200 is extended from the applicator body 21 or from a predetermined position of the applicator body 21 to the connection member 22. That is, the length of the storage channel 200 can be designed according to the requirement.
When at least a part of the makeup solid brush head 20 is immersed in a liquid form cosmetic material, the cosmetic material will automatically enter the storage channel 200 through the opening 2010 and stored in the storage channel 200 subject to capillary effects. When the user places the applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 to contact with the skin surface of user, the cosmetic material in the storage channel 200 is capable of flowing onto the skin surface of the user.
The number of the storage channels 200 and the opening 2010 may be a multiple number, one of the openings 2010 may be arranged with respect to a plurality of the storage channels 200, and a plurality of openings 2010 may also arranged corresponding to one storage channel 200. The openings 2010 can be disposed at different positions of the makeup surface 201. When the user rotates the makeup solid brush head 20 to change the contact position between the makeup solid brush head 20 and the skin surface of the user, different openings 2010 can be in contact with skin surface of the user one after one.
In the third alternative mode of the preferred embodiment, a portion of the makeup surface 201 forming the opening(s) 2010 is a flat surface and formed obliquely on the exterior surface 211 of the applicator body 21, and is extended inclinedly from the free end 212 towards one side of the connection end 213. When the user applies force to the makeup solid brush head 20, the direction of the moment of the user's applied force is the same as the inclined makeup surface 201, so that the user saves effort when spreading out the cosmetic material on the skin surface of the user.
It should be understood that, when the makeup surface 201 is a concave surface, the indented space formed can also be used for storage of, for example, a cream-like or paste-like cosmetic material.
Referring to FIGS. 10A to 10L, various alternative modes of the preferred embodiment of the present invention of the makeup solid brush head 20 are illustrated.
The applicator body 21 of the makeup solid brush head 20 may have a flatly rectangular shape, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10H. The applicator body 21 illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B has a structure similar to an ellipse shape, the free end 212 and the connection end 213 are similar in size, and the cross sectional area of the applicator body 21 is configured to gradually increase from the free end 212 and then gradually reduced towards the connection end 213. The end portion makeup surface 2011 is relatively flat to form a flat end, or is relatively narrow to form a narrow end.
The connection end 213 of the applicator body 21, as shown in FIG. 10C, is larger than the free end 212 of the applicator body 21, and the cross sectional area of the applicator body 21 immediately increases and then gradually decreases from the connection end 213 towards the free end 212. The applicator body 21, as shown in FIG. 10D, has a rectangular structure, wherein one side on the free end 212 is set to be relatively thin, and one side on the connection end 213 is set to be relatively thick. The end portion makeup surface 2011 is designed longer so that when the applicator body 21 to be placed on the skin surface of user, the end portion makeup surface 2011 can spread out more coating dyes attached to the skin surface of user in batches.
The applicator body 21, as shown in FIG. 10E, has a structure similar to that of a small fish. The side portion makeup surface 2012 of the applicator body 21 forms two protrusions and one depression to provide users with multiple makeup choices. The applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10F has a petal-like structure. A plurality of protrusions and a plurality of depressions are formed on the side portion makeup surface 2012 of the applicator body 21.
The applicator body 21 shown in FIG. 10G has a structure similar to a heart shape and provides a flat side portion makeup surface 2012 with a relatively larger area. The applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10H has a structure similar to a fork. The end portion makeup surface 2011 of the applicator body 21 forms two protrusions and one depression for the user to select from.
The applicator body 21 shown in FIG. 10I is similar to the structure of a narrow ellipsoid and has a notch. The makeup surface 201 is recessedly formed in the applicator body 21 and the concave shape of the makeup surface 201 is adapted to fit a user's face shape, such as a lip. The applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10J has a structure similar to a narrow ellipsoid and at least a part of the makeup surface 201 is formed on the exterior surface 211 of the applicator body 21 in a recessed manner. The makeup surface 201 is at least partially and protrudedly formed on the exterior surface 211 of the applicator body 21. That is, the makeup surface 201 is an uneven surface. The makeup surface 201 extends along a longitudinal direction of the applicator body 21.
The applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10K is similar to a bowl-shaped structure and provides a large area of depressions or protrusions on the side portion makeup surface 2012. The makeup surface 201 of the applicator body 21 as shown in FIG. 10L is an inclined surface. It is worth mentioning that the applicator body 21 and the connection member 22 are not necessarily located on the same straight line, and the applicator body 21 may be disposed at an angle with the connection member 22.
Further, according to the above preferred embodiment and the alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 is made of a rigid and hard material which the stationary rigid makeup surface 201. The rigid material can be, but is not limited to, plastic, resin, metal, ceramic and other like materials.
According to the above preferred embodiment and the alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 is made of metal, and may be a simple substance or an alloy, such as stainless steel, a zinc alloy, or a magnesium aluminum alloy. When the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 is used for many times and needs to be sterilized, it can be directly sterilized by high temperature sterilization conveniently.
According to the above preferred embodiment and the alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 has a solid structure and can be formed by, but not limited to, molding. In fact, the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 can also be a hollow structure or an internal hollow structure, which can provide a stable makeup surface 201.
Further, according to the above preferred embodiment and the alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 can also massage the user's skin during use. When the user's applied force exceeds a certain range, the makeup solid brush head and makeup applicator head 20 can be pressed against the skin to promote blood flow under the skin. In other words, the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 can be used alone as a massage tool, and the makeup surface 201 can be functioned as a massage surface. Before applying cosmetic material, the user may massage the bare makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 without the cosmetic material applied to relax facial muscles. Then, the cosmetic material is attached to the makeup solid brush head 20 and then use the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 to apply cosmetic on the skin surface of the user.
Further, according to the above preferred embodiment and the alternative modes thereof, the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 is detachably connected to the supporting member 10 through the connection member 22 to obtain the cosmetic stick 1. An end of the supporting member 10 may provide a mounting channel 100 therein, wherein the connection member 22 extends into the mounting channel 100 and is mounted on the supporting member 10. Of course, it can be understood that the mounting channel 100 may also be formed in the connection member 22 and the supporting member 10 is inserted into the connection member 22.
The surface of the connection member 22 inserted into the supporting member 10 is an uneven surface, so as to facilitate the stability of the connection between the connection member 22 and the supporting member 10. In one embodiment, a surface of the connection member 22 is provided in a spiral shape, and an inner surface of the supporting member 10 for forming the mounting channel 100 may also be spiral in order to make the connection between the makeup solid brush head 20 and the supporting member 10 more stable. Of course, those skilled in the art should understand that the shape of the surface of the connection member 22 is not limited to the above description, that is at least a part of the surface of the connection member 22 is a protruded surface, and the inner surface of the supporting member 10 may be an indented surface, or that at least a part of the surface of the connection member 22 is an indented surface, and the inner surface of the supporting member 10 is a protruded surface. The connection member 22 may be screwed to the supporting member 10, or may be snapped to the supporting member 10, and even the connection member 22 and the supporting member 10 may be firmly connected to each other by means of elastic deformation.
Referring to FIG. 11 and referencing to FIG. 1, an embodiment of the makeup applicator set 1000 according to the present invention is illustrated. In this example, the makeup applicator set 1000 is implemented as a lip gloss bottle kit. Those skilled in the art can understand that the makeup applicator set 1000 can be, but is not limited to, an eye shadow bottle kit, a foundation bottle kit, and the like.
The makeup applicator set 1000 includes the makeup stick 1, the container lid 2 and the cosmetic container 3, wherein the cosmetic container 3 forms a receiving cavity 30 therein and has a container opening 300 communicated with the receiving cavity 30. The container lid 2 is detachably provided at a position adapted to cover the container opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3. The cosmetic container cover 2 is arranged for closing the container opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3.
The makeup applicator 1 includes the supporting member 10 and the makeup solid brush head (makeup applicator head) 20, wherein the makeup solid brush head 20 is installed at one end of the supporting member 10 and the container lid 2 is mounted to another end of the supporting member 10.
The supporting member 10 may be integrally affixed to the cosmetic container cover 2 or may be detachably mounted to the container lid 2.
When the container lid 2 is mounted on the cosmetic container 3, at least a part of the supporting member 10 of the makeup applicator 1 and the makeup solid brush head (makeup applicator head) 20 are inserted into the receiving cavity 30. When a cosmetic coating dye is stored in the receiving cavity 30, the cosmetic material may be attached to the supporting member 10 or the makeup solid brush head (makeup applicator head) 20. When the makeup solid brush head or makeup applicator head 20 is needed, a user may hold the container lid 2 and then pull out the makeup applicator 1 through the opening 300.
Further, the makeup applicator set 1000 includes an inner plugging member 4, wherein the inner plugging member 4 is arranged to be installed at the container opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3 and configured in such a manner that, when the makeup applicator 1 is withdrawn, the supporting member 10 and the makeup solid brush head 20 are capable of passing through the inner plugging member 4.
The inner plugging member 4 has an inner surface peripherally defining a surrounding limiting passage 40, wherein the limiting passage 40 is in communication with the receiving cavity 30 and the container opening 300. The size of the limiting passage 40 is similar to the size of the supporting member 10, so that when the supporting member 10 passes through the limiting passage 40, the cosmetic material attached to the supporting member 10 can be scraped off from the supporting member 10. Accordingly, a shaft of the supporting member 10 can be kept clean once it is withdrawn from the cosmetic container 3. The inner plugging member 4 forms one or more cutoffs 400 provided radially around the limiting passage 40, i.e. extended radially from the limiting passage 40 outwardly. In particular, the inner plugging member 4 has an inner surface 401 surrounding the limiting passage 40 and each of the one or more cutoffs 400 is a cut formed and extended outwardly and radially from a predetermined position of the inner surface of the plugging member 4. In other words, the one or more cutoffs 400 are in communication with the limiting passage 40 and a portion of the inner plugging member 4 where the one or more cutoffs 400 are formed is preferred to be made of elastic material, such as rubber, sponge, or the like.
It is worth mentioning that the limiting passage 40 may be a natural limiting passage formed inherently in the inner plugging member 4 that the limiting passage 40 is a channel normally opened communicating the outside with the receiving cavity 30. Or, the limiting passage 40 can be formed under a squeezed state only that the limiting passage 40 is the common ends of the one or more cutoffs 400 that is normally in close condition but able to be stretched out to an open condition when an object passing through the limiting passage 40. For example, the inner plugging member 4 which forms the one or more cutoffs 400 can be partly stretched out to form the limiting passage 40. In this embodiment, the limiting passage is embodied as a natural limiting passage 40.
The one or more cutoffs 400 are provided and configured for that when the connection member 10 passes through the one or more cutoffs 400, the cosmetic material attached to the makeup solid brush head 20 which is slightly larger than the supporting member 10 can be retained. For example, referring to the makeup head 20 as shown in FIG. 2, the side portion makeup surface 2012 of the makeup head 20 is a curved surface and the cross-sectional size of the entire makeup head 20 is gradually enlarged from the connection end and then gradually reduced to the free end. The cross sectional area of at least a portion of the makeup solid brush head 20 located adjacent to the free end 212 of the makeup solid brush head 20 may be smaller than the cross sectional area of the makeup solid brush head 20 located adjacent to the connection end 213 in order to retain some cosmetic material.
During the process of the makeup solid brush head 20 passing through the inner plugging member 4, the one or more cutoffs 400 of the inner plugging member 4 are stretched and a portion of cosmetic material attached to the makeup surface 201 adjacent to the connection end 213 will be scraped off, but a portion of cosmetic material attached to the makeup surface 201 adjacent to the free end 212 will be retained. After the makeup solid brush head 20 is completely pulled out from the inner plugging member 4, the one or more cutoffs 400 will automatically return to their original position and close up the limiting passage 40 again to reduce the possibility of dust entering into the receiving cavity 30.
It would be understood that the cross sectional area of the makeup solid brush head 20 at any position may be smaller than the cross sectional area of the limiting passage 40 so that the cosmetic material attached to the makeup solid brush head 20 will not be scratched off easily. The makeup solid brush head 20 may also merely have at least one position having a cross sectional area smaller than the cross sectional size of the limiting passage 40 so that only the cosmetic material at this position will not be easily scraped off. In fact, if the pulling out speed of the makeup solid brush head 20 is fast enough, before the one or more cutoffs 400 are not completely closed up again, even if the makeup solid brush head 20 is slightly larger than the limit passage 40, the makeup material attached onto the makeup head 20 may not be scraped off.
Due to the existence of the one or more cutoffs 400, the user will not encounter a large resistance during the pulling out of the makeup stick 1, and at the same time, it can remove at least portion of the makeup material which is very convenient for overall use.
Optionally, the limit passage 40 is formed at a central position of the inner plugging member 4, and the one or more cutouts 400 are evenly and integrally formed around the limit passage 40 radially.
The inner portion of the inner plugging member 4 for forming the one or more cutoffs 400 may be made of elastic material, such as rubber or sponge. Optionally, it can be a material inert to a cosmetic material. The outer portion of the inner plugging member 4 closing the cosmetic container 3 may be made of a hard material to facilitate the connection with the cosmetic container 3.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an assembling method of the makeup applicator set 1000, wherein the assembling method includes the steps of:
forming the makeup applicator 1 with the rigid makeup solid brush head 20; and
coupling the makeup stick 1 to the container lid 2.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the above method, the makeup solid brush head 20 and the supporting member 10 are made integrally.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the above method, the makeup solid brush head 20 is mounted on the supporting member 10.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes the following steps:
Install the makeup receiving cap with the makeup applicator 1 at the container opening 300 position of the cosmetic container 3, wherein the cosmetic container 3 comprises the inner plugging member 4 and the inner plugging member 4 has the inner surface 401 surrounding and defining the limiting passage 40, and that a predetermined position of the inner surface 401 is extended outwardly and radially to form at least one cutoff 400. When the supporting member 10 passes through the limiting passage 40, at least a portion of the cosmetic material attached to the supporting member 10 is scraped off by the inner plugging member 4. When the makeup solid brush head 20 passes through the limiting passage 40, the at least one cutoff 400 is stretched out by the makeup solid brush head 20. Therefore, the cosmetic material attached to the makeup solid brush head 20 is retained. A portion of the inner plugging member 4 is made of elastic material, so that the at least one cutoff 400 and the limiting passage 40 will automatically restored their original condition after the makeup solid brush head 20 withdraws and leaves the inner plugging member 4.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a makeup method for cosmetic material, wherein the makeup method includes the following steps:
(i) Attach the cosmetic material to the makeup surface 201 of the makeup solid brush head 20, wherein the makeup surface has a constant distance between any two points thereof.
(ii) Move the makeup solid brush 20 with respect to the skin surface of the user, while the makeup surface 201 with the makeup material attached thereto is placed and fitted on the skin surface of user, and apply the makeup material to the respective skin surface of user.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the makeup method further includes the following step:
While the makeup surface 201 is placed and fitted to the skin surface of the user, absorb the cosmetic material to the skin surface of the user from the storage channel 200 through with the opening 2010 of the makeup surface 201.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the makeup method further includes the following step:
When the makeup applicator 1 is withdrawn through the limit passage 40 of the inner plugging member 4 at the position of the container opening 300 of the cosmetic container 3, at least a portion of cosmetic material attached to the supporting member 10 is scraped off and a portion of the cosmetic makeup material attached to the makeup solid brush head 20 is retained.
Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention shown in the above description and the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The object of the invention has been completely and effectively achieved. The function and structural principle of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments, and the embodiments of the present invention may have any deformation or modification without departing from the principle. Therefore, this invention includes all modifications encompassed within the spirit and scope of the following claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A makeup solid brush head, adapted for applying cosmetic material on skin surface of user, comprising:

a connection member; and

an applicator body having an exterior surface made of rigid material, a free end and a connection end coupled to said connection member, wherein at least a portion of said exterior surface of said applicator body forms at least one makeup surface configured for attaching the cosmetic material thereon, wherein said applicator body provides one or more applying surfaces, curved surfaces, edges, and leading corners with different angles and inclinations respectively for applying a plurality of makeup means selected from the group consisting of tipping, tapping, brushing, smearing, scribbling, rubbing, wiping, pasting, sticking, and sweeping.

2. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 1, wherein said at least one makeup surface has at least an end portion makeup surface and at least one side portion makeup surface extended from said end portion makeup surface towards said connection end.

3. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein at least a portion of said at least one side portion makeup surface is a curved surface having a curvature for fitting on the skin surface of the user.

4. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein said side portion makeup surface is a curved surface which is formed at a side of said free end of said applicator body and protruded outwardly.

5. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein a cross sectional area of said applicator body is gradually increased, from said connection end, and then gradually reduced towards said free end.

6. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein said applicator body has a receiving channel and an opening provided at said makeup surface and communicated with said receiving channel.

7. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein said at least one side portion makeup surface includes a convex face side portion makeup surface, an opposing concave face side portion makeup surface, and two opposing elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces configured to form a shovel shape, wherein said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face side portion makeup surface are formed at two opposing front and rear face sides of said applicator body respectively, and said two elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces are formed at left and right peripheral edge sides of said applicator body respectively, wherein said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face side portion makeup surface are larger than said two elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces.

8. The makeup solid brush head, as recited in claim 2, wherein said applicator body is made of rigid material selected from the group at least consisting of metal, ceramics, plastic and the like.

9. A makeup applicator set, comprising:

at least one makeup applicator which comprises a supporting element; and

a makeup applicator head, adapted for applying cosmetic material on skin surface of user, comprising:

a connection member connected with said at least one connection member; and

an applicator body, which exterior surface is made of rigid material, having a free end and a connection end connected to said connection member, wherein at least an exterior surface portion of said applicator body forms a makeup surface configured for attaching the cosmetic material thereon, wherein said applicator body provides one or more applying surfaces, curved surfaces, edges, and leading corners with different angles and inclinations respectively for applying a plurality of makeup means selected from the group consisting of tipping, tapping, brushing, smearing, scribbling, rubbing, wiping, pasting, sticking, and sweeping.

10. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 9, wherein said makeup surface has at least an end portion makeup surface and at least one side portion makeup surface extended from said end portion makeup surface towards said connection end.

11. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein at least a portion of said at least one side portion makeup surface is a curved surface having a curvature for fitting on the skin surface of the user.

12. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein the side portion makeup surface is a curved surface which is formed at a side of said free end of said applicator body and protruded outwardly.

13. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein a cross sectional area of said applicator body is gradually increased, from said connection end, and then gradually reduced towards said free end.

14. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein said applicator body has a receiving channel and an opening provided at said makeup surface and communicated with said receiving channel.

15. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein said at least one side portion makeup surface includes a convex face side portion makeup surface, an opposing concave face side portion makeup surface, and two opposing elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces configured to form a shovel shape, wherein said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face side portion makeup surface are formed at two opposing front and rear face sides of said applicator body respectively, and said two elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces are formed at left and right peripheral edge sides of said applicator body respectively, wherein said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face side portion makeup surface are larger than said two elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces.

16. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, wherein said applicator body is made of rigid material selected from the group at least consisting of metal, ceramics, plastic, and the like.

17. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 15, wherein said applicator body is made of rigid material selected from the group at least consisting of metal, ceramics, plastic, and the like.

18. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 10, further comprising a cosmetic container, having a container opening and a receiving cavity, and an inner plugging member arranged to be installed at said container opening of said cosmetic container, wherein said plugging member has a peripheral inner surface surrounding and defining a limiting passage and provides one or more cutoffs each of which is outwardly and radially formed and extended from said inner surface of said plugging member, wherein said supporting element coupled with said connection member of said makeup applicator body is arranged to be extended into said receiving cavity, such that when said makeup applicator is pulled out from said cosmetic container, said connection member is firstly passed through said limiting passage and pressed against said inner surface of said plugging member for scraping off the cosmetic material attached on said connection member, and then said makeup applicator head passes through said limiting passage, wherein said applicator body of said makeup applicator head which has at least a portion having a sectional size smaller than a size of said limiting passage, so that at least a residual portion of the cosmetic material attached on said makeup applicator head is retained on said makeup surface of said applicator body.

19. A makeup applicator head, adapted for applying cosmetic material on skin surface of user, comprising:

an applicator body having at least an exterior surface portion forming a makeup surface which is a continuous surface made of rigid material and configured for attaching the cosmetic material thereon.

20. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 19, wherein said makeup surface has at least an end portion makeup surface and at least one side portion makeup surface extended from said end portion makeup surface towards said connection end.

21. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein at least a portion of said at least one side portion makeup surface is a curved surface having a curvature for fitting on the skin surface of the user.

22. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein the side portion makeup surface is a curved surface which is formed at a side of said free end of said applicator body and protruded outwardly.

23. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein said at least one side portion makeup surface includes a convex face side portion makeup surface, an opposing concave face side portion makeup surface, and two opposing elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces configured to form a shovel shape, wherein said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face side portion makeup surface are formed at two opposing front and rear face sides of said applicator body respectively, and said two elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces are formed at left and right peripheral edge sides of said applicator body respectively, wherein said convex face side portion makeup surface and said concave face side portion makeup surface are larger than said two elongated edge side portion makeup surfaces.

24. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein said makeup surface has a constant distance between any two points thereof.

25. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein said applicator body has a receiving channel and an opening provided at said makeup surface and communicated with said receiving channel.

26. The makeup applicator head, as recited in claim 20, wherein said applicator body is made of rigid material selected from the group at least consisting of metal, ceramics, plastic, and the like.

27. A makeup applicator set, comprising:

at least one supporting element; and

at least one makeup applicator head, adapted for applying cosmetic material on skin surface of user, comprising

a connection member connected with said at least one connection member; and

an applicator body, having a free end and connection end connected to said connection member, wherein at least an exterior surface portion of said applicator body forms a makeup surface which is continuous surface made of rigid material and configured for attaching the cosmetic material thereon.

28. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 27, wherein said makeup surface has a constant distance between any two points thereof.

29. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 27, wherein said connection member is elongated and extended from said makeup applicator head and is detachably connected with said makeup applicator head.

30. The makeup applicator set, as recited in claim 27, further comprising a cosmetic container, having a container opening and a receiving cavity, and an inner plugging member arranged to be installed at said container opening of said cosmetic container, wherein said plugging member has a peripheral inner surface surrounding and defining a limiting passage and provides one or more cutoffs each of which is outwardly and radially formed and extended from said inner surface of said plugging member, wherein said supporting element coupled with said connection member of said makeup applicator body is arranged to be extended into said receiving cavity, such that when said makeup applicator is pulled out from said cosmetic container, said connection member is firstly passed through said limiting passage and pressed against said inner surface of said plugging member for scraping off the cosmetic material attached on said connection member, and then said makeup applicator head passes through said limiting passage, wherein said applicator body of said makeup applicator head which has at least a portion having a sectional size smaller than a size of said limiting passage, so that at least a residual portion of the cosmetic material attached on said makeup applicator head is retained on said makeup surface of said applicator body.