Abstract:
A multifunctional cosmetic applicator is an apparatus that is used to apply multiple different types of makeup. The apparatus includes a tubular body which is used to house a lip makeup dispenser and a wide makeup applicator. A second retraction mechanism is inserted in the tubular body and is used to extend or retract the wide makeup applicator in relation to the tubular body. The lip makeup dispenser provides a means of storing and applying makeup used on the lips. A first cap covers the end of the tubular body in which the lip makeup dispenser is located. A second cap is used to cover the end of the tubular body in which the wide makeup dispenser is located. A makeup container is connected to the second cap and holds makeup which may be applied using the wide makeup applicator.

Description:
[0001]    The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/970,752 filed on Mar. 26, 2014. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates generally to cosmetics. More specifically, the present invention is a multifunctional cosmetic applicator that condenses four key makeup products into one compacted kit. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    Cosmetics (colloquially known as makeup or make-up) are care substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Often, people require multiple different cosmetics to enhance the appearance or odor of one or more features of the body. This is especially the case with cosmetics that come in different colors. While relying on multiple products may not be problematic in a home environment, it can become a hassle while on-the-go. In such situations, people are often limited in how many products they can carry at a given time. 
         [0004]    Accordingly, there is a present need for an apparatus that combines the functions of multiple cosmetics into one tool. The present invention is the first cosmetic condensing four key makeup products in one compacted cylindrical kit. There are other inventions out there that contain lipstick and lip-gloss or pressed powder and mirror, four different brushes for eye brow or four different lip-gloss in one cylindrical detachable container. However after doing some research there is no invention currently existing with these four products in one compacted cylindrical design. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the present invention. 
           [0006]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the present invention with the lid open. 
           [0007]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the present invention with makeup in the makeup container. 
           [0008]      FIG. 4  is a rear perspective view of the present invention. 
           [0009]      FIG. 5  is left side view of the present invention, showing the line A-A along which a section view is taken and shown in  FIG. 6 . 
           [0010]      FIG. 6  is a section view of the present invention. 
           [0011]      FIG. 7  is a front right exploded perspective view of the present invention. 
           [0012]      FIG. 8  is a front left exploded perspective view of the present invention. 
           [0013]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view showing the lipstick extending from the tubular body. 
           [0014]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view showing the wide makeup applicator extending from the tubular body. 
           [0015]      FIG. 11  is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a makeup receptacle and a fine makeup applicator are used to store and apply makeup. 
           [0016]      FIG. 12  is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention with the lid open. 
           [0017]      FIG. 13  is a rear perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 14  is a left side view of the second embodiment of the present invention, showing the line B-B along which a section view is taken and shown in  FIG. 15 . 
           [0019]      FIG. 15  is a section view of the second embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 16  is front right exploded perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0021]      FIG. 17  is front left exploded perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0022]      FIG. 18  is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention with the wide makeup applicator in a retracted position. 
           [0023]      FIG. 19  is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention with the wide makeup applicator in an extended position. 
           [0024]      FIG. 20  is a perspective view of the annular dial. 
           [0025]      FIG. 21  is a front view, showing the arrangement of the pencil-receiving jacket, the peg, and the train. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0026]    All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. 
         [0027]    With reference to  FIGS. 1-4 , the present invention is a multifunctional cosmetic applicator that combines the functions of multiple cosmetic products into a compact tool. The present invention comprises a tubular body  1 , a lip makeup dispenser  7 , a wide makeup applicator  6 , a second retraction mechanism  17 , a first cap  24 , a second cap  28 , and a makeup container  18 . The tubular body  1  acts as a housing for a number of components. In the preferred embodiment, the tubular body  1  is cylindrical in shape. The tubular body  1  comprises a first open end  2  and a second open end  3 . The lip makeup dispenser  7  is mounted into the first open end  2  of the tubular body  1  and is used to hold, dispense, and apply makeup used on the lips. The wide makeup applicator  6  is telescopically mounted into the second open end  3  of the tubular body  1  by the second retraction mechanism  17 . The wide makeup applicator  6  is used to collect makeup from the makeup container  18  and administer said makeup to the user&#39;s body. The second retraction mechanism  17  allows the user to extend or retract the wide makeup applicator  6  such that makeup may be applied to the user&#39;s body or such that the wide makeup applicator  6  may be stored inside the tubular body  1 . The first cap  24  is attached adjacent to the first open end  2  about the lip makeup dispenser  7 . The first cap  24  is used to cover the lip makeup dispenser  7  when the lip makeup dispenser  7  is not in use. This is done to prevent makeup from inadvertently spilling or creating a mess. The second cap  28  is attached adjacent to the second open end  3  about the wide makeup applicator  6 . The second cap  28  is used to cover the wide makeup applicator  6  when the wide makeup applicator  6  is in a retracted position. This is done to prevent makeup from soiling nearby objects, garments, or surfaces. The makeup container  18  is mounted adjacent to the second cap  28 , opposite the tubular body  1 . The makeup container  18  provides a means of storing makeup which may be applied to the user&#39;s face or body by the wide makeup applicator  6 . 
         [0028]    In a first embodiment of the present invention, the lip makeup dispenser  7  comprises a lipstick  8  and a first retraction mechanism  9 , while the first cap  24  comprises a first base  25  and a first opening  26 . The lipstick  8  is telescopically mounted into the first open end  2  by the first retraction mechanism  9 . This allows the lipstick  8  to be extended during use or retracted for easy storage. The lipstick  8  is a form of makeup which is used to alter the appearance of the user&#39;s lips. In the preferred embodiment, the first cap  24  fits over the first open end  2  of the tubular body  1  such that the lipstick  8  is oriented normal to the first base  25  and is encircled by the first opening  26 . 
         [0029]    In the first embodiment, the first retraction mechanism  9  and the second retraction mechanism  17  are mechanically integrated with each other. In reference to  FIGS. 1-10  and  FIG. 20 , the tubular body  1  comprises a first section  4  and a second section  5 , while the first retraction mechanism  9  and the second retraction mechanism  17  comprise an annular dial  10 , a male threaded rod  12 , a first slide  13 , a second slide  14 , a first track  15 , and a second track  16 . The annular dial  10  is used to control the movement of the male threaded rod  12 . The annular dial  10  further comprises a female threaded inner surface  11 . The first section  4  of the tubular body  1  is rotationally and adjacently connected to the annular dial  10 . The second section  5  is rotationally and adjacently connected to the annular dial  10 , opposite to the first section  4 . Both the first section  4  and the second section  5  are used to cover the components of the first retraction mechanism  9  and the second retraction mechanism  17 . The first section  4 , the annular dial  10 , and the second section  5  are concentrically positioned to each other. The female threaded inner surface  11  is laterally engaged to the male threaded rod  12 . This allows the male threaded rod  12  to move laterally when the annular dial  10  is rotated. 
         [0030]    The first slide  13  is adjacently connected to the male threaded rod  12  and is positioned within the first section  4 . The first slide  13  is connected to the lipstick  8  such that the lipstick  8  may be extended or retracted when the annular dial  10  is rotated. The first track  15  is internally connected along the first section  4  and the first slide  13  is slidably engaged to the first section  4  by the first track  15 . This arrangement prevents the male threaded rod  12  from rotating, such that the male threaded rod  12  is able to move laterally when the annular dial  10  is rotated. The second slide  14  is adjacently connected to the male threaded rod  12 , opposite the first slide  13  and is positioned within the second section  5 . The second slide  14  is attached to the wide makeup applicator  6  such that the wide makeup applicator  6  moves with the male threaded rod  12  when the annular dial  10  is rotated. The second track  16  is internally connected along the second section  5  and the second slide  14  is slidably engaged to the second section  5  by the second track  16 . This arrangement prevents the male threaded rod  12  from rotating, such that the male threaded rod  12  is able to move laterally when the annular dial  10  is rotated. In the preferred embodiment, the tubular body  1  is cylindrical in shape; however, in alternative embodiments, the tubular body  1  may be of any other shape. For shapes which are rectangular or non-circular in shape, the geometry of the tubular body  1  may act as the first track  15  and the second track  16 . For example, if the tubular body  1  were rectangular in shape, the corners of the tubular body  1  would prevent the first slide  13  and the second slide  14  from rotating, but would allow the first slide  13  and second slide  14  to move laterally. 
         [0031]    In reference to  FIGS. 11-19 , in an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the lip makeup dispenser  7  comprises a makeup receptacle  31 . In this embodiment, the makeup receptacle  31  is used to store liquid makeup products. The makeup receptacle  31  comprises a receptacle rim  32 , a receptacle lateral portion  33 , and a receptacle base  34 . The receptacle base  34  is mounted into the first open end  2  of the tubular body  1 . The receptacle lateral portion  33  is perpendicularly and perimetrically connected to the receptacle base  34 . The receptacle rim  32  is perimetrically positioned about the receptacle lateral portion  33 , opposite the receptacle base  34 . 
         [0032]    In the alternative embodiment, the lip makeup dispenser  7  further comprises a fine makeup applicator  27 . Moreover, the first cap  24  comprises the first base  25  and the first opening  26 . The fine makeup applicator  27  is connected adjacent and normal to the first base  25 . The fine makeup applicator  27  is used to collect lip gloss or other makeup liquids contained in the makeup receptacle  31  and apply said liquids to the user&#39;s body. The receptacle lateral portion  33  is encircled by the first opening  26 . With this alignment, the fine makeup applicator  27  traverses into the first makeup receptacle  31 , through the receptacle rim  32 . Moreover, the first cap  24  covers the makeup receptacle  31  such that makeup is unable to spill out from the makeup receptacle  31 . 
         [0033]    In the alternative embodiment, because the makeup receptacle  31  does not need to be expanded or retracted, only the second retraction mechanism  17  is needed. In reference to  FIGS. 11-20 , the tubular body  1  comprises the second section  5 . The second retraction mechanism  17  comprises the annular dial  10 , the male threaded rod  12 , the second slide  14 , and the second track  16 . The annular dial  10  further comprises the female threaded inner surface  11 . The second section  5  is rotationally and adjacently connected to the annular dial  10 . The second section  5  is used to cover the components of the second retraction mechanism  17 . The annular dial  10 , and the second section  5  are concentrically positioned to each other. The female threaded inner surface  11  is laterally engaged to the male threaded rod  12 . This allows the male threaded rod  12  to move laterally when the annular dial  10  is rotated. 
         [0034]    The second slide  14  is adjacently connected to the male threaded rod  12  and is positioned within the second section  5 . The second slide  14  is attached to the wide makeup applicator  6  such that the wide makeup applicator  6  moves with the male threaded rod  12  when the annular dial  10  is rotated. The second track  16  is internally connected along the second section  5  and the second slide  14  is slidably engaged to the second section  5  by the second track  16 . This arrangement prevents the male threaded rod  12  from rotating, such that the male threaded rod  12  is able to move laterally when the annular dial  10  is rotated. 
         [0035]    The second cap  28  comprises a second base  29  and a second opening  30 . The second cap  28  is used to cover the second open end  3  of the tubular body  1 , such that no makeup present on the wide makeup applicator  6  soils any nearby objects, garments, or surfaces. The wide makeup applicator  6  traverses through the second opening  30  and into the second cap  28 . The second cap  28  is attached adjacent to the tubular body  1 , opposite to the first open end  2 . In the preferred embodiment, the wide makeup applicator  6  is a brush; however, sponge, foam, or any other type applicator may be used in alternative embodiments. 
         [0036]    The makeup container  18  comprises a lid  22 , a mirror  23 , a container rim  19 , a container lateral portion  20 , and a container base  21 . The makeup container  18  is used to store makeup products which may be applied to the user&#39;s body via the wide makeup applicator  6 . The container base  21  is perpendicularly and perimetrically connected to the container lateral portion  20 . The container rim  19  is perimetrically connected to the container lateral portion  20  opposite the container base  21 . The lid  22  is hingedly connected to the container rim  19 . The lid  22  may be opened to access makeup inside the makeup container  18 . The mirror  23  is connected across the lid  22 , adjacent to the container rim  21 . When the lid  22  is opened, the user is able to use the minor  23  to view the area in which makeup is being applied. 
         [0037]    The present invention also provides a means of holding eyeliner, lip liner, or any other type of makeup pencil. In reference to  FIGS. 1-19  and  FIG. 21 , the present invention further comprises a pencil-receiving jacket  35 , a peg  36 , a train  37 , and an elongated groove  38 . The elongated groove  38  comprises a narrow track portion  39  and a wide release portion  40 . The peg  36  is laterally connected to the pencil-receiving jacket  35 . The pencil-receiving jacket  35  is sized to hold a makeup pencil which may be secured to the present invention. The train  37  is connected adjacent to the peg  36 , opposite to the pencil-receiving jacket  35 . This is best seen in  FIG. 21 . The peg  36  and the train  37  interact with the elongated groove  38  to secure the pencil-receiving jacket  35  to the tubular body  1 . The elongated groove  38  laterally traverses into the tubular body  1  and is positioned along the tubular body  1 . The train  37  is slidably engaged to the elongated groove  38  by the narrow track portion  39 . The train  37  is releasably engaged to the elongated groove  38  by the wide release portion  40 . This allows the user to easily lock and unlock the two pieces. When attaching a pencil to the present invention, the pencil is placed into the pencil-receiving jacket  35  and the train  37  is inserted into the wide release portion  40 . The train  37  is secured by being slid into the narrow track portion  39 . 
         [0038]    Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.