Fluid Cosmetic Dispensing Device

The fluid cosmetic dispensing device is intended to provide users with a clean and minimum wastage dispenser, that is sleek, efficient, and easy to use. More specifically, the device provides users with a lip gloss dispensing device that can utilize lip gloss from inside the lip gloss container to the maximum without wastage. To accomplish this, the device includes a dispensing system, and a unique design for the container and the applicator, that enables easy access to the applicator tip, easy and comfortable application, minimum wastage usage, and protective covering of the product. The dispensing system enables the lip gloss to flow to the applicator tip following a pushing or rotating action on the dispenser by the user. Further, a flip cap attached to the top of the applicator provides a sleek design, as well as enables easy access and protection to the applicator tip.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for an applicator. More specifically, the present invention is an apparatus for a lip gloss dispensing and applicator device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many people utilize lip gloss every day. Oftentimes, lip gloss dispensers come with a wand and a bottle, wherein lip gloss from the bottle is dipped into and pulled out by the wand and applied over a user. However, this can be wasteful because much of the product that settles towards the very bottom and sides of the tubular bottle remains inaccessible and hence remains untouched by the wand. Thus, a liquid cosmetic dispensing device that can dispense the entire quantity of product within the container, as well as enable easy, comfortable, and quick application of the product in the container, is a rare find in the current market.

An objective of the present invention is to introduce an efficient cosmetic dispensing device. More specifically, it is an aim of the present invention to provide users with a lip gloss dispensing device that can utilize contents or lip gloss from inside the lip gloss container to the maximum without wastage. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a unique design for the container and the applicator, that enables easy access, easy and comfortable application, minimum wastage of product, compact container design, and a protective covering of the product.

SUMMARY

The fluid cosmetic dispensing device is intended to provide users with a clean and minimum wastage dispenser, that is sleek, efficient, and easy to use. More specifically, it is an aim of the present invention to provide users with a lip gloss dispensing device that can utilize contents or lip gloss from inside the lip gloss container to the maximum without wastage. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a dispensing system, and a unique design for the container and the applicator, that enables easy access to the applicator tip, easy and comfortable application, minimum wastage usage, and a protective covering of the product. The dispensing system enables the lip gloss to flow to the applicator tip following a pushing or rotating action on an actuator by the user. Further, a flip cap attached to the top of the applicator provides a sleek design, as well as enables easy access and protection to the applicator tip.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

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. In reference toFIG.1throughFIG.7, the present invention is a fluid cosmetic dispensing device. The fluid cosmetic dispensing device is intended to provide users with a clean and minimum wastage dispenser, that is sleek, efficient, and easy to use. More specifically, it is an aim of the present invention to provide users with a lip gloss dispensing device that can utilize contents or lip gloss from inside the lip gloss container to the maximum without wastage. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a dispensing system, and a unique design for the container and the applicator, that enables easy access to the applicator tip, easy and comfortable application, minimum wastage usage, and a protective covering of the product. The dispensing system enables the lip gloss to flow to the applicator tip by a pushing or rotating action on the dispenser by the user. Further, a flip cap attached to the top of the applicator provides a sleek design, as well as enables easy access and protection to the applicator tip.

The following description is in reference toFIG.1throughFIG.7. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a body1, a head2, and a dispensing system3. Preferably, the body1is a cylindrical tube that can hold the components of the present invention. The body1can be made of any sturdy material that is known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Examples of such materials include, but are not limited to glass, transparent high-density polyethylene, other plastics, hard silicone etc. However, the body1can comprise any other material, size, shape, components, arrangement of components etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Further, the body comprises a first end1aand a second end1b, wherein the first end1ais positioned opposite to the second end1bacross the body1. Preferably, the first end1aconstitutes a top end of the body1, and the second end1bconstitutes a lower end of the body1. The head2is mounted onto the first end1aof the body1. In the preferred embodiment the head2comprises an applicator tip4, a base portion5, and a flip cap6. The applicator tip4is made of a spongy material that can hold the liquid cosmetic and may be applied onto the user. Preferably, the applicator tip4is a dough foot applicator or a spongy tip with an inclined surface for smooth application. Further the base portion5is the lower portion of the head2onto which the applicator tip4is mounted. Preferably, the base portion5is made of a sturdy material such as a metal, that may be same or different than the material of the body1. The base portion5may have other internal and/or external components that help with attaching the applicator tip4and the flip cap6onto the body1. As seen inFIG.1throughFIG.7, the base portion5has a cylindrical shape and comprises a size similar to that of the first end1aof the body1. As seen inFIG.1, andFIG.5throughFIG.7, the applicator tip4extends from the base portion5away from the body1. Furthermore, the flip cap6is mounted onto the base portion5, covering the applicator tip4. Preferably, the flip cap6is a protective covering for the applicator tip4. To that end, the flip cap6is operably coupled to the base portion5, wherein operating the flip cap6enables access to the applicator tip4. In the preferred embodiment, the flip cap6has a cylindrical or tubular structure, with a slanted slot that opens to reveal the applicator tip4. However, the applicator tip4, the base portion5, and the flip cap6may have any other shape, size, material, orientation, components, arrangement of components, etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered.

In the preferred embodiment, the dispensing system3is integrated along a length of the body1, such that the liquid cosmetic may be dispensed from within the body1to the applicator tip4with the help of the dispensing system3. Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the dispensing system3comprises a storage cavity7, a dispenser8, a fluid delivery tube9, and an actuator10. The storage cavity7is mounted within the body1, such that the liquid cosmetic is stored or contained within the storage cavity7. Preferably, the liquid cosmetic or the fluid within the storage cavity7is lip gloss. In other words, lip gloss is housed within the storage cavity7that is positioned within the body1. The dispenser8is a device that can push the contents of the storage cavity7towards the applicator tip4. To accomplish this, the dispenser8is in fluid communication with the storage cavity7. More specifically, the dispenser8comprises a flat end8aand a connecting end8b, wherein the flat end8ais perimetrically mounted within the storage cavity7. In other words, the dispenser8has a flat end8athat is touching the inner walls of the storage cavity7. Furthermore, the storage cavity7is in fluid communication with the applicator tip4through the fluid delivery tube9, so that a small amount of lip gloss may be dispensed onto the applicator tip4. In other words, the fluid delivery tube9is a small tube that is connected between the storage cavity7and the applicator tip4.

To further accomplish the intended functionality of the present invention, the connecting end8bis mechanically connected to the actuator10, such that moving the actuator10translates a mechanical reaction on the dispenser8through the connecting end8b. The actuator10is a human interface device (HID) that can actuate forward motion of the dispenser8along the storage cavity7, so as to dispense a predefined amount of the lip gloss onto the applicator tip4. As seen inFIG.1throughFIG.7, the actuator10is mounted adjacent to the second end1bof the body1and the actuator10is a cylindrical knob. The dispenser8, the fluid delivery tube9, and the actuator10may comprise any shape, size, technology etc. that is known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Thus, as seen inFIG.7, the actuator10is operably coupled to the applicator tip4through the dispenser8, wherein manipulating the actuator10governs dispensing of a fluid11out of the storage cavity7by the dispenser8, through the fluid delivery tube9onto the applicator tip4. In other words, the actuator10is configured to dispense the fluid11out of the storage cavity7through into the applicator tip4.

A more detailed description of the present invention follows. As seen inFIG.5, andFIG.6, a first section6aof the flip cap6is hingedly connected to a second section6bof the flip cap6. Preferably, the first section6ais a lower section, and the second section6bis the upper section of the flip cap6. This connection enables users to operate the flip cap6with one hand and open the device by tipping the second section6bof the flip cap6. However, the flip cap6may have any other opening mechanism and/or opening position, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. It should be noted that, any other kind of fastening system for the cap or covering, that may be used for protecting the applicator tip, such as a threaded screw system, magnetic fastening system etc. falls under the limits of the present invention, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Further, a first terminal edge12of the flip cap6is angularly offset from a second terminal edge13of the flip cap6. In the preferred embodiment, the first terminal edge12constitutes a top edge of the first section6aof the flip cap6, and the second terminal edge13constitutes a bottom edge of the first section6aof the flip cap6. Furthermore, as seen inFIG.6, a third terminal edge14of the flip cap6is angularly offset from a fourth terminal edge15of the flip cap6. In the preferred embodiment, the third terminal edge14constitutes a bottom edge of second section6bof the flip cap6, and the fourth terminal edge15constitutes a top edge of the second section6bof the flip cap6. As seen inFIG.4, wherein the flip cap6is in a closed configuration, the first terminal edge12of the flip cap6is pressed against the third terminal edge14of the flip cap6, and the applicator tip4is covered by the flip cap6. Alternately, wherein the flip cap6is in an open configuration, the first terminal edge12of the flip cap6is angularly offset from the third terminal edge14of the flip cap6, and the applicator tip4is exposed. However, it should be noted that the first terminal edge12and the third terminal edge14may have any other, shape, orientation, angular offset, etc., as long as the objectives of the present invention are not altered.

As can be seen inFIG.3, the applicator tip4comprises a first surface4aand a second surface4b, wherein the first surface4ais positioned opposite to the second surface4bacross the applicator tip4. Preferably, the first surface4aconstitutes an upper surface of the applicator tip4and the second surface4bconstitutes a lower surface of the applicator tip4. In the preferred embodiment, the first surface4ais angularly offset from the second surface4b. This is so that, the first surface4awith an inclined slope helps with easy application of the lip gloss over the user's lips. However, the first surface4aand second surface4bmay comprise any other shape, orientation, inclination etc. as long as the objectives of the present invention are fulfilled.

Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the dispenser8linearly traverses through the storage cavity7. As previously described, the linear motion of the dispenser8along the storage cavity7pushes the fluid11within the storage cavity7towards the applicator tip4through the fluid delivery tube9. To accomplish this, the actuator10is rotatably coupled to the dispenser8. In other words, as the user rotates the actuator10through a certain degree of rotation in the clockwise direction, a fixed amount of lip gloss is pushed to the applicator tip4. To that end, in one embodiment, the actuator10is a rotatable twisty cap, wherein rotating the actuator10rotates the dispenser8and moves it along a screw axil. Alternately in a second embodiment, the actuator10is a spring-loaded push cap, wherein pushing the actuator10pushes a fixed amount of lip gloss from the storage cavity7towards the applicator tip4. However, the actuator10and the dispensing system3may comprise any other components, technology, size, shape, etc., as long as the intents of the present invention are fulfilled.