Patent Publication Number: US-2023134733-A1

Title: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a self-contained cosmetic applicator kit

Description:
CLAIM OF PRIORITY 
     This non-provisional U.S. Utility Patent Application is related to, and claims priority to the U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/273,771, entitled “SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING A SELF-CONTAINED COSMETIC APPLICATOR KIT,” filed Oct. 29, 2021, having Attorney Docket No. 38034.602P, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
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     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     Embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to the field of cosmetics. More particularly, disclosed embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a self-contained cosmetic applicator kit. 
     BACKGROUND 
     The subject matter discussed in the background section is not to be considered prior art merely because of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section shall not be considered to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves, may also correspond to claimed embodiments. 
     Application of cosmetics to the face and body can be a challenging process. Cosmetic applicator products often involve wands or applicators that are dipped in cosmetics such as serums, oils, gels, and other liquid or semi-liquid compositions and then applied to the desired region such as eyelashes, eyelids, eyebrows, and nails. 
     Problematically, the application of cosmetic material to the face including eyelashes, eyelids, eyebrows, lips, as well as other regions of the body such as nails, presents several challenges for users. Such problems range from issues with cross-contamination between the serum reservoir and the cosmetic applicator to the difficulty and inefficiency of use for cosmetic systems utilizing both a serum reservoir and the cosmetic applicator, as well as the risk of prolonged exposure of the serums to atmospheric conditions which may cause oxidation, degradation, evaporation, or other unwanted changes. 
     Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object, or from one place to another. Preventing cross-contamination is a key factor in preventing illness. The issue can be particularly dangerous with respect to cosmetics as the cosmetic materials are being applied directly to the human face or body, and quite often, near especially vulnerable areas, such as the eyes and nose. 
     Unfortunately, cosmetics are well-documented mechanisms for the transmission of pathogens in people&#39;s daily lives. Most cosmetics, including customized cosmetics, contain an abundant amount of water and nutrients, which in turn, provide an excellent base material for the survival of a variety of microorganisms. The microbial contamination of cosmetics and the survival of microorganisms not only serve to deteriorate the quality of the cosmetics themselves, but more dangerously, place at risk the health of the user. Though health and safety have improved over time, product recalls nevertheless do still occur worldwide due to microbial contamination of the products themselves. 
     However, even with verified safe or even sterile cosmetic products, it is entirely possible for cross-contamination to introduce dangerous microorganisms such as bacteria from an outside source directly into the previously safe or sterile cosmetic material through ordinary everyday use. Such microorganisms or bacteria may originate from the user or from sharing of the cosmetic amongst multiple users which may result in dangerous microorganisms being introduced into the cosmetic material and then spread to a different person entirely. 
     What is needed is a means by which to mitigate the possibility of introducing foreign microorganisms and bacteria into the cosmetic material. 
     The present state of the art may therefore benefit from the systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a self-contained cosmetic applicator kit as is described herein. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Embodiments are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, and will be more fully understood with reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the figures in which: 
         FIG.  1    depicts a perspective view of an exemplary architecture cosmetic applicator kit  100  in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments; 
         FIG.  2    depicts another exemplary perspective view of an exemplary architecture cosmetic applicator kit in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments; 
         FIG.  3    depicts another exemplary perspective view of the cosmetic applicator kit architecture in an open configuration depicting a pump, applicator storage recess with applicator removed, and cosmetic material transfer compartment, in accordance with described embodiments; 
         FIGS.  4 A and  4 B  depict additional exemplary views of the cosmetic applicator kit architecture in an open configuration with applicator removed and placed in cosmetic material transfer compartment, in accordance with described embodiments; 
         FIGS.  5 A,  5 B, and  5 C  depict exemplary exploded views of the cosmetic applicator kit architecture in an open configuration with applicator and sliding door removed and the one-way pump mechanism exposed, in accordance with described embodiments; 
         FIG.  6 A  depicts another view of the exemplary architecture of the cosmetic applicator kit in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments; 
         FIG.  6 B  depicts another view of the exemplary architecture of the cosmetic applicator kit in an open configuration with applicator and sliding door removed, in accordance with described embodiments; 
         FIG.  6 C  depicts another view of the exemplary architecture of the cosmetic applicator kit in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments; 
         FIGS.  7 A,  7 B, and  7 C  depict exemplary blueprint architectures of the cosmetic applicator kit in closed configurations with applicator inside applicator storage recess, in accordance with described embodiments; and 
         FIGS.  8 A,  8 B, and  8 C  depict flow diagrams illustrating methods for implementing and using the using the cosmetic applicator kit, in accordance with disclosed embodiments. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Described herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a self-contained cosmetic applicator kit. 
     For example, according to one embodiment there is a cosmetic applicator kit including: a body, in which the body includes: a reservoir portion, in which the reservoir portion is to receive cosmetic material to be applied; an applicator storage recess to receive an applicator cap over a topmost end to seal the applicator storage recess; in which the applicator storage recess is to further receive an applicator comprising an applicator brush-head and an applicator body, in which the applicator brush-head is to receive the cosmetic material to be applied; a cosmetic material transfer compartment (“compartment”) to receive the cosmetic material to be applied, in which the compartment is to receive the applicator brush-head for transfer of the cosmetic material to be applied; a side door adjacent to the cosmetic material transfer compartment, in which the side door opens to provide access to the cosmetic material transfer compartment; a valve portion between the reservoir portion to the receiving compartment portion; and a pump having a top portion above the reservoir portion, in which the top portion of the pump activates to transport the cosmetic material from the reservoir portion into the cosmetic material transfer compartment through the valve portion; and a pump cap to seal over the pump. 
     Described embodiments overcome the various shortcomings of presently available cosmetic applicator products on the market today through an improved storage and structural design and novel use for the application of cosmetic serums onto the face or body. 
     For instance, where prior cosmetic applicators must be dipped into an external reservoir of material to be applied, and thus increases the risk of contamination to both the serum reservoir and its material as well as the target surface with microbes as the applicator is frequently transferred between the external reservoir and the target region of application on a recipient&#39;s face or body with each use, practice and use of the self-contained cosmetic applicator kit as described herein overcomes these problems as there is no opportunity for cross-contamination between an internal reservoir and the applicator of the self-contained cosmetic applicator kit which comes into contact with the user&#39;s face or body due to the advantage of having a valve portion and receiving compartment portion within the body of the cosmetic applicator kit. 
     Similarly, prior cosmetic applicators require transferring of the serum material to be applied to the user&#39;s face or body via a process that can be messy and inefficient, with material dripping or spraying along the way or being applied by accident before being positioned in the target region. 
     Cosmetic applicators on the market today simply do not accommodate for clean and easy use. Especially problematic with prior known solutions is the need to transfer cosmetic material such as serums or oils onto applicators such as wands before application. This is often done via droppers or by directly pouring the cosmetic material onto the applicator, which can create a mess and damage surrounding surfaces where the transfer occurs, such as a vanity surface or a bathroom sink. 
     Further still, prior cosmetic applicators result in the unnecessary and prolonged exposure of the serum material to atmospheric elements that can result in oxidative deterioration and decreased shelf life of the material to be applied. Exposure to atmospheric elements occurs when cosmetic containers are repetitively opened and closed, as occurs with each use of such prior cosmetic applicators and associated serums. 
     A cosmetic applicator kit is thus described herein which may be utilized with the application of cosmetic or other material to a recipient&#39;s face or body, yet aids the user by avoiding the common problems with cosmetic applicators on the market discussed above. Such a cosmetic applicator kit is notably distinct from conventional cosmetic applicators given its ability to apply cosmetic material to a target region directly. Furthermore, the cosmetic applicator kit described herein has a sealed internal reservoir to receive cosmetic material to be applied, which allows for greater protection of the material from contamination, oxidative deterioration, and unwanted dispersion. Also distinct is the present cosmetic applicator kit&#39;s cosmetic material transfer compartment portion allowing a transfer mechanism for reservoir material onto an applicator brush-head in a hygienic environment involving controlled forward release of cosmetic material from the reservoir compartment portion, and as will be described in greater detail below. 
     In certain embodiments, the material to be cosmetically applied is pre-loaded into the reservoir of the cosmetic applicator kit, thus making the cosmetic applicator kit disposable after use and eliminating the need to fill the applicator device manually. 
     In other embodiments, the reservoir of the applicator kit comes pre-filled with material to be applied but may be refilled by the user. In yet other embodiments, the material to be applied must be obtained separately and manually loaded by a user. In such embodiments requiring manual filling of the reservoir, a portion of the body of the kit may be detached to access and fill the reservoir with the relevant material. Once the reservoir is filled, the body of the kit may be sealed again by re-affixing the detached portion of the body. 
     According to certain embodiments, the self-contained cosmetic applicator kit provides for easy sanitation as it can be washed in a dishwasher or cleaned in a readily commercially available sanitizing solution specifically for cleaning cosmetic applicators and cosmetic accessories, or other instruments designed to be used on the human body and face. Specifically, the applicator may be removed for cleaning, the applicator storage recess may be accessed for cleaning by removing the applicator cap, and the cosmetic material transfer compartment may be accessed for cleaning by opening the sliding door. In other embodiments, the self-contained cosmetic applicator kit is manufactured and distributed in a sealed and self-contained package which is disposable after the internal contents (e.g., such as the cosmetic material to be applied including serum) are exhausted, and thus, the applicator kit does not require at home sanitizing as it is simply discarded. In such embodiments, the applicator kit may employ a tamper-proof design to discourage unintended refilling of the reservoir portion and re-use by consumers. 
     According to other embodiments, the cosmetic applicator kit has cosmetic applications beyond eyelash, eyebrow, and periorbital regions. For example, this cosmetic applicator device may provide solutions for the many possible applications of cosmetics to other parts of the face and body, such as touching up grey hair with hair color or highlighting hair by individuals or cosmetologists and skincare involving applying creams and moisturizers, as well as application to the nails of the hands and feet. 
     According to still other embodiments, the cosmetic applicator kit has applications beyond cosmetic use and may be used, for example, in the healthcare setting, such as for medical and perioperative procedures involving, for example, the application of topical anesthetics such as lidocaine, marking human anatomy, or sterilizing regions of the face or body. 
     In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific configurations, use cases, materials, components, etc., in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various embodiments. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that these specific details need not be employed to practice the embodiments disclosed herein. In other instances, well-known materials or methods have not been described in detail in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the disclosed embodiments. 
     In addition to various hardware components depicted in the figures and described herein, embodiments further include various operations described below. The operations described in accordance with such embodiments may be performed by specially manufactured components or may utilize general-purpose components in certain instances to realize and perform the innovative function and configuration of the described embodiments. Alternatively, the operations may be performed by a combination of customized specially manufactured components with certain general-purpose components to make, use, and practice the inventive aspects as set forth herein. 
       FIG.  1    depicts a perspective view of an exemplary architecture cosmetic applicator kit  100  in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments. 
     As shown here, there is a sliding door  101  between right lateral wall  102  and left lateral wall  103  of the cosmetic applicator kit  100  in a closed configuration to seal cosmetic material transfer compartment  505 . 
       FIG.  2    depicts another exemplary perspective view of an exemplary architecture cosmetic applicator kit  200  in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments. 
     As shown here, there is a sliding door  201 A and  201 B between right lateral wall  102  and left lateral wall  103  of the cosmetic applicator kit  200 , in a closed configuration to seal cosmetic material within a transfer compartment  205 . As shown here, the door  201 A on the left diagram is in a closed position, thus sealing off the transfer compartment  205 , whereas the door  201 B on the right diagram is in an open position, thus permitting access to a cosmetic material within the transfer compartment  205 . 
     According to certain embodiments, sliding door  201 A and  201 B may sit in channels between right lateral wall  102  and left lateral wall  103  of the cosmetic applicator kit  200  and slide up and down along the channels to open and close, thus exposing and closing cosmetic material transfer compartment  205  respectively. 
       FIG.  3    depicts another exemplary perspective view of the cosmetic applicator kit  300  architecture in an open configuration depicting a pump  302 , applicator storage recess  303  with applicator  306  removed, and cosmetic material transfer compartment  305 , in accordance with described embodiments. 
     Varying types of pumps or expressing mechanisms may be utilized to force the cosmetic material which is held within the cosmetic storage reservoir through a one-way valve and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment  305 . For instance, as is depicted here at element  302 , a twisting “pump” or “plunger” mechanism may be utilized to induce a pushing force or mechanical pushing pressure into the cosmetic material within the cosmetic storage reservoir and thus, force the cosmetic material through a one-way valve and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment  305 . Alternatively, a pump having an up and down travel function may be utilized to induce pressure into the cosmetic storage reservoir and to thus force the cosmetic material through a one-way valve and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment  305 . Similarly, a compressed gas could be utilized which when activated by the pump release, the compressed gas would then flow into the cosmetic storage reservoir and thus force the cosmetic material through a one-way valve and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment  305  through the aid of the air pressure released into the reservoir. 
     Additionally depicted here, is the pump cap  301  which may be removed from, or placed over to seal, pump  302  or more specifically the actuator mechanism of the pump  302 , which in this example is a twist-plunger mechanism. Applicator  306  represents the entirety of the applicator brush-head  309 , body  308 , and cap  307 , which, as is shown here, may be removed from, or placed into applicator storage recess  303 . Applicator cap  307  fits over the topmost portion of applicator storage recess  303  to seal applicator storage recess  303 . According to certain embodiments, applicator cap  307  may be continuous with applicator body  308  and applicator brush-head  309  to form applicator  306 . According to yet other embodiments, applicator cap  307  may be a separate component and applicator  306  may include at least or only applicator body  308  and applicator brush-head  309 . 
     As further shown here, the right and lateral edges of sliding door  304  may be moved upwards along channels in each of right lateral wall  102  and left lateral wall  103  of the body of cosmetic applicator kit  300 , in order to open and seal cosmetic material transfer compartment  305 . 
       FIGS.  4 A and  4 B  depict additional exemplary views of the cosmetic applicator kit  400  and  401  architecture in an open configuration with applicator  406  removed and placed in cosmetic material transfer compartment  405 , in accordance with described embodiments. 
     As shown by  FIG.  4 A , applicator  406  has been removed from applicator storage recess  403  (e.g., the applicator storage port) and placed into cosmetic material transfer compartment  405 . Applicator brush-head (see element  309  of  FIG.  3   ) may be positioned within cosmetic material transfer compartment  405  to receive the cosmetic material to be applied. As shown at  FIG.  4 A , the applicator is ready for insertion into the dispenser port (e.g., into the cosmetic material transfer compartment  405 ) as is depicted by element  407 A. At  FIG.  4 B , the applicator  406  and specifically the brush-head (see element  309  of  FIG.  3   ) of the applicator  406  has already been inserted into the dispenser port (e.g., into the cosmetic material transfer compartment  405 ) as is depicted by element  407 B. 
     As before, the pump  402  is again depicted here, and with the applicator door  405  in an open position, the pump (e.g., whether twist-plunger, press pump, air pressure pump, etc.) is then activated to release cosmetic material to be applied from the cosmetic storage reservoir and onto the applicator  406  and specifically onto the brush-head (see element  309  of  FIG.  3   ) of the applicator when inserted into the dispenser port (e.g., into the cosmetic material transfer compartment  405 ) as is depicted by element  407 B at  FIG.  4 B . 
     According to certain embodiments, applicator  406  may be rotated or moved forwards and backwards  407  for a more effective transfer of the cosmetic material to be applied onto applicator brush-head (see element  309  of  FIG.  3   ) when positioned within the dispenser port (e.g., when positioned within the cosmetic material transfer compartment  405 ) as indicated by element  407 B at  FIG.  4 B . 
     Applicator  406  may then be removed with the cosmetic material to be applied on applicator brush-head (see element  309  of  FIG.  3   ) and applied to a target region on the face or body of a recipient, such as a human user to which the cosmetic material is being applied. 
     According to certain embodiments, applicator brush-head (see element  309 ), applicator  406 , applicator storage recess  403 , and cosmetic material transfer compartment  405  may be exposed for cleaning before and/or after use of cosmetic applicator kit  400 . According to certain embodiments, applicator storage recess  403  and cosmetic material transfer compartment  405  may be flushed with liquids, detergents, and air for cleaning, or may be scoured with fabrics, cloth, or wipes. Likewise, applicator  406  may be cleaned with liquids or textiles and/or air-dried. 
     Further to the above description with regard to  FIG.  4 A , as is shown by  FIG.  4 B , the applicator  406  has been removed from applicator storage recess  403  and placed into cosmetic material transfer compartment  405  with the applicator brush-head  309  positioned within the cosmetic material transfer compartment  405  to receive the cosmetic material to be applied. In this configuration, the pump  402  is then activated to release cosmetic material to be applied from cosmetic storage reservoir onto applicator brush-head  309 . 
       FIGS.  5 A,  5 B, and  5 C  depict exemplary exploded views of the cosmetic applicator kit architecture ( 500 ,  501 ,  502 ) in an open configuration with applicator  506  and sliding door  505  removed and the one-way pump mechanism exposed, in accordance with described embodiments. 
     Beginning with  FIG.  5 A , pump cap  507  may be removed or placed over pump  502 . Pump  502  may be positioned entirely or partly over cosmetic storage recess portion  503  which is located between right lateral wall  102  and left lateral wall  103  of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit  500 . Cosmetic storage reservoir  508  is configured to contain within a sealed compartment the cosmetic material between the pump  502  and the one-way dispensing valve  555  as is shown here. The cosmetic storage reservoir  508  may be adjacent to cosmetic storage recess portion  503  between right lateral wall  102  and left lateral wall  103  of cosmetic applicator kit  500  which provides a recess compartment into which the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  may be placed or inserted. According to certain embodiments, the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  is serviceable insomuch that the entire cosmetic storage reservoir  508  may be replaced and thus, the cosmetic applicator kit  500  may be re-used. Note that there are two distinct compartments formed into the body of the cosmetic applicator kit. Specifically, a first compartment forming a cosmetic storage recess into which the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  is placed and a second compartment forming an applicator storage recess into which the cosmetic applicator and its cosmetic brush-head are thus stored, each separated from one another by, for example, a wall between them formed into the body of the cosmetic application kit, depending upon the particular implementation and design. 
     In certain embodiments, the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  is replaced as a unit which includes the pump  502  and the one-way dispensing valve  555  as is shown here. In other embodiments, the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  may be configured such that it is re-fillable by an end user. In other embodiments, the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  is purposefully made non-user serviceable, such that it cannot be re-filled without damaging the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  so as to prevent re-use and thus mitigate the risk of cross contamination into the cosmetic storage reservoir  508 . In other embodiments, only the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  is replaced and either the pump  502  or the one-way dispensing valve  555 , or both, are retained and re-used to reduce unit cost and to promote reusability and reduction of waste. For instance, a vial or tube of cosmetic material may be sold as the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  which is then insertable into the cosmetic applicator kit  500  atop the one-way valve  500  and in which the pump  502  mechanism is then placed atop the new or replacement cosmetic storage reservoir  508  by the end user. 
     Regardless of the specific configuration chosen by the manufacturer or retailer, the positions of reservoir portion  500  with pump  502  and cosmetic storage reservoir  508  which is to be utilized in conjunction with cosmetic material applied to the applicator  506  may change relative to each other on as as-needed basis. For instance, in certain embodiments, a new cosmetic storage reservoir  508  (with or without the pump and one-way valve portions) may be sold with a new applicator  506  or even just a new applicator body and brush-head, so as to, once again, mitigate the risk of cross contamination. 
     As shown here, the valve portion  555  connects the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  portion with cosmetic material transfer compartment  505 . 
     As shown here, applicator  506  is removed from applicator storage recess  508 , and sliding door  559  is also removed from its placement over applicator storage recess  508  and cosmetic material transfer compartment  505 . 
     With regard to  FIG.  5 B , the dispensing orifice  556  is shown in greater detail, which covers the material transfer compartment  505  so as to provide a better seal, reduce oxidation, and mitigate the risk of cross contamination. Here, the reservoir portion  503  or reservoir recess is depicted in greater detail as it forms part of the applicator kit  501 , but is not the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  itself. Rather, the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  is the component which holds the cosmetic material and optionally includes the pump or the one-way valve, or both, as integrated sub-components. Regardless, the cosmetic storage reservoir  508 , however configured, is then placed within the open space provided within the applicator kit  501  by the reservoir recess portion as depicted at element  503  immediately above the cosmetic material transfer compartment  505 . 
     With regard to  FIG.  5 C , the one-way dispensing valve  555  is now depicted in much greater detail. Again, connected with the cosmetic storage reservoir  508 , the one-way dispensing valve  555  permits cosmetic material to be force through the one-way dispensing valve  555  by the pressure or force induced by the pump  502 , but does not permit air or cosmetic material to return back through the one-way dispensing valve  555 , thus preventing cross contamination as well as preventing oxidation of the cosmetic material sealed within the cosmetic storage reservoir  508 . 
       FIG.  6 A  depicts another view of the exemplary architecture of the cosmetic applicator kit  600  in a closed configuration  600 , in accordance with described embodiments. 
     As shown here, pump cap  601  and applicator cap  602  seal over the top of the body of cosmetic applicator kit  600 . According to certain embodiments, the placement of internal components of the body of cosmetic applicator kit  600  such as cosmetic storage reservoir  508  and applicator storage recess  503  may change relative to each other, thus changing the positions of pump cap  601  and applicator cap  602  relative to each other. 
       FIG.  6 B  depicts another view of the exemplary architecture of the cosmetic applicator kit  625  in an open configuration with applicator  629  and sliding door  630  removed, in accordance with described embodiments. 
     As shown here, pump cap  626  may be removed to expose pump  627  for activation and release of cosmetic material to be applied from the cosmetic storage reservoir  508  into cosmetic material transfer compartment  505  through the one-way dispensing valve  555 . 
       FIG.  6 C  depicts another view of the exemplary architecture of the cosmetic applicator kit  650  in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments. 
     Shown here is the front side of applicator cap  651  and the front side of sliding door  652 . 
       FIGS.  7 A,  7 B, and  7 C  depict exemplary blueprint architectures of the cosmetic applicator kit ( 700 ,  725 , and  750 ) in closed configurations with applicator  703  inside applicator storage recess  707 , in accordance with described embodiments. 
     As shown at  FIG.  7 A , pump cap  701  seals pump  702 . Valve portion  705  connects reservoir portion to the cosmetic material transfer compartment  706 . For instance, the reservoir portion may be connected with the cosmetic material transfer compartment  706  via a one-way valve. As may be observed here, the cosmetic applicator kit  700  is broken down into differing regions. At the topmost portion the caps may be observed at element  701  which include the pump cap and also the applicator cap. Element  702  shows the pump in dashed lines as it is hidden by the cap. The section  707  includes the applicator storage recess into which the cosmetic storage reservoir (e.g., see element  508  of  FIG.  5 A ) may be inserted. Element  705  depicts the one-way valve which is hidden within the body of the cosmetic applicator kit  700 . Element  706  shows the dispensing orifice of the cosmetic material transfer compartment (e.g., see element  505  of  FIG.  5 A ). Element  703  depicts the applicator itself which is positioned within the applicator storage compartment of the cosmetic applicator kit  700 . Note that this exemplary cosmetic applicator kit  700  utilizes a pump mechanism which activates by pushing and releasing a pump actuator to induce pressure into the cosmetic storage reservoir, as opposed to a twist-plunger type pump. 
     With regard to  FIG.  7 B , there is further depicted another exemplary cosmetic applicator kit  725  having a twist-plunger type pump mechanism which is set forth at element  727 . As before, the pump cap or lid is observed at element  726 . The one-way valve is shown at element  731 , and the cosmetic storage reservoir portion may be observed at element  729  beneath the twist-plunger actuator and above the one-way valve. Element  733  shows a view of the cosmetic material transfer compartment and element  733  depicts the storage compartment for the applicator itself, in which the applicator brush-head is denoted as element  732  and the applicator brush-head or applicator cap is denoted as element  728 . 
     With regard to  FIG.  7 C , the various sub-components of another exemplary cosmetic applicator kit  750  are again depicted. As shown here, top opening  753  of the applicator storage recess portion  753  may receive a seal such as applicator cap  751 . Likewise, pump  752  is placed over reservoir portion  754 , and valve  757  connects reservoir portion  754  to cosmetic material transfer compartment  758 . The applicator brush-head is again depicted at element  756 , presently positioned within the storage compartment  755  of the cosmetic applicator kit  750 . 
     It is therefore in accordance with the described embodiments, that there is a cosmetic applicator kit, having therein: a body, wherein the body includes: a storage recess formed into the body of the cosmetic applicator kit having two compartments, a first compartment forming a cosmetic storage recess and a second compartment forming an applicator storage recess; a cosmetic storage reservoir positioned within the first compartment of the storage recess, wherein the cosmetic storage reservoir is to receive cosmetic material to be applied to a recipient; an actuator having a top portion above the cosmetic storage reservoir, wherein the top portion of the actuator initiates transport of the cosmetic material from the cosmetic storage reservoir through a valve and into a cosmetic material transfer compartment; and an actuator cap positioned over a topmost end of the first compartment of the storage recess to seal the cosmetic storage reservoir within the first compartment of the storage recess forming the cosmetic storage recess; a cosmetic applicator comprised of an applicator brush-head, an applicator body, and an applicator cap, wherein the applicator brush-head is to receive the cosmetic material to be applied to the recipient; wherein the applicator cap is configurable to be positioned over a topmost end of the second compartment of the storage recess to seal the cosmetic applicator within the second compartment of the storage recess forming the applicator storage recess; wherein the cosmetic applicator is configurable to be stored within the applicator storage recess and sealed within the cosmetic applicator kit by the applicator cap and wherein the cosmetic applicator is further configurable to be removed from the applicator storage recess via the applicator cap when in use; wherein the cosmetic material transfer compartment is configurable to receive the cosmetic material from the cosmetic storage reservoir positioned within the cosmetic storage recess via the valve connected with the cosmetic storage reservoir; wherein the cosmetic material transfer compartment is further configurable to receive the applicator brush-head of the cosmetic applicator to transfer a portion of the cosmetic material from the cosmetic storage reservoir to the applicator brush-head via the valve; and a side door adjacent to the cosmetic material transfer compartment, wherein the side door is configurable to open to provide access to the cosmetic material transfer compartment and is further configurable to close to seal the cosmetic material transfer compartment. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the actuator is a plunger activated via a twist motion to induce a mechanical pushing force into the cosmetic storage reservoir to squeeze or press the cosmetic material out of the cosmetic storage reservoir and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment through the valve. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the actuator is a pump activated via a pressing action to depress a pump actuator into a pump body to induce a pressure increase into the cosmetic storage reservoir to force the cosmetic material out of the cosmetic storage reservoir and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment through the valve based on a pressure gradient between the cosmetic storage reservoir and the valve. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the valve is a one-way valve permitting the cosmetic material to egress from the cosmetic storage reservoir and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment but prohibits the ingress of air into the cosmetic storage reservoir or the return of the cosmetic material previously egressed back into the cosmetic storage reservoir. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the one-way valve mitigates risk of cross-contamination into the cosmetic material within the cosmetic storage reservoir, prevents uncontrolled dispersion of the cosmetic material, and prevents oxidation of the cosmetic material which remains within the cosmetic storage reservoir. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes an orifice affixed to the cosmetic material transfer compartment which at least partially seals the cosmetic material transfer compartment and permits insertion and removal of the brush-head of the cosmetic applicator from the cosmetic material transfer compartment. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the applicator brush-head is to receive the cosmetic material to be applied includes: removing the actuator cap over the top portion of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit to expose the actuator; removing the applicator cap at the top portion of the body of the kit to expose the applicator storage recess within the second compartment forming the applicator storage recess in the body of the cosmetic applicator kit housing the cosmetic applicator; removing the cosmetic applicator from the applicator storage recess; opening the side door of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit to expose the cosmetic material transfer compartment; inserting the applicator brush-head into the cosmetic material transfer compartment to receive the cosmetic material to be applied to a recipient; activating the actuator to express a portion of the cosmetic material from the cosmetic storage reservoir through the valve into the cosmetic material transfer compartment and onto the applicator brush-head when the applicator is inserted into in the cosmetic material transfer compartment; removing the applicator brush-head from the cosmetic material transfer compartment with the cosmetic material received upon the applicator brush-head; and transferring the cosmetic material from the applicator brush-head onto a target region of a face or body of a recipient to which the cosmetic material is to be applied. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the cosmetic storage reservoir is located on the leftmost lateral side of the applicator kit. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the applicator storage recess is located to the right of the reservoir portion. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the cosmetic material transfer compartment is located below both the cosmetic storage reservoir within the cosmetic storage recess and the applicator storage recess. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the right and left lateral edges of the side door rest in channels within right and left lateral walls of the body of the applicator kit. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the side door moves up and down within the channels. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the side door spans lateral to the applicator storage recess and the cosmetic material transfer compartment when closed. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the cosmetic storage reservoir receives the cosmetic material to be applied via one or more of the following: (i) receiving the cosmetic material to be applied directly into the reservoir portion; (ii) receiving a container in the cosmetic storage reservoir pre-filled with the cosmetic material to be applied to the recipient; (iii) receiving an empty container in the cosmetic storage reservoir to receive the cosmetic material to be applied to the recipient; (iv) wherein the cosmetic storage reservoir is manufactured as a sealed unit which is not serviceable by an end user and is not configured to be opened by an end user without damage to the cosmetic storage reservoir; (v) wherein the cosmetic storage reservoir is manufactured as a sealed unit which includes the actuator but does not include the valve; (vi) wherein the cosmetic storage reservoir is manufactured as a sealed unit which includes the valve but does not include the actuator; (vii) wherein the cosmetic storage reservoir is manufactured as a sealed unit which includes the valve and also includes the actuator; (viii) wherein the cosmetic storage reservoir is manufactured as a re-sealable unit which includes the cosmetic material from the manufacturer and is also re-fillable by an end user; and (ix) wherein the cosmetic storage reservoir is manufactured within the cosmetic applicator kit as a single-use item in which the cosmetic storage reservoir of the cosmetic applicator kit is non-replaceable or re-fillable by an end user. 
     According to another embodiment for the cosmetic applicator kit, the actuator creates a channel through which the cosmetic material to be applied traverses from the cosmetic storage reservoir and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment, wherein the actuator is comprised of a one-way valve preventing backflow from the receiving compartment portion to the reservoir portion. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes a free-standing design configured to permit the cosmetic applicator kit to stand upon a posterior end of the body which is wider than an anterior end of the body. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes an ergonomically contoured design of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes a liquid compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the liquid as the cosmetic material. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes a semi-liquid compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the semi-liquid as the cosmetic material. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes a malleable semi-solid compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the malleable semi-solid as the cosmetic material. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes a medicinal compound compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the medicinal compound as the cosmetic material. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes a therapeutic preparation compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the therapeutic preparation as the cosmetic material. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit the cosmetic material to be applied is manufactured for single use via one of: inserting the cosmetic material into the cosmetic storage reservoir; sealing the cosmetic storage reservoir; inserting the cosmetic storage reservoir into the cosmetic storage recess of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit; and permanently sealing the cosmetic storage reservoir within the cosmetic storage recess of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit. 
     According to another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit is manufactured with the first compartment configured as a cosmetic storage recess capable of holding a plurality of cosmetic storage reservoirs, each having different types of cosmetic materials to be applied to the recipient. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the cosmetic storage reservoir, actuator, valve, cosmetic material transfer compartment, and the body of the cosmetic applicator kit are formed as separate components and attached together. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the cosmetic storage reservoir, actuator, valve, cosmetic material transfer compartment, and the body of the cosmetic applicator kit are formed as a single continuous component formed from a single mold. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, one or more of the: (i) applicator, (ii) applicator storage recess, and (iii) cosmetic material transfer compartment are configurable to be accessible to an end user for cleaning after use of the cosmetic applicator kit. 
       FIGS.  8 A,  8 B, and  8 C  depict flow diagrams illustrating method  800  (at  FIG.  8 A ) and method  801  at ( FIGS.  8 B and  8 C ), each for implementing and using the using the cosmetic applicator kit, in accordance with disclosed embodiments. Methods  800  and  801  may be performed by a human user, clinician, manufacturer operator, retailer, etc., in pursuance of the systems and methods as described herein. The systems and apparatuses described herein and the other supporting systems and components as described herein may be utilized to implement the described methodologies. Some of the blocks and/or operations listed below are optional in accordance with certain embodiments. The numbering of the blocks presented is for the sake of clarity and is not intended to prescribe an order of operations in which the various blocks must occur. 
     With reference to the method  800  depicted at  FIG.  8 A , there is a method for using the applicator kit which includes, at block  805 , a user begins by removing a pump cap at a top portion of a body of a cosmetic applicator kit to expose a pump. 
     At block  810 , the user removes an applicator cap at the top portion of the body of the kit to expose an applicator storage recess in the body of the kit housing an applicator. 
     At block  815 , the user removes an applicator from the applicator storage recess. 
     At block  820 , the user opens a side door of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit to expose a cosmetic material transfer compartment. 
     At block  825 , the user inserts the applicator brush-head into the cosmetic material transfer compartment to receive the cosmetic material to be applied. 
     At block  830 , the user activates the pump to transport the cosmetic material to be applied from a reservoir portion of the body onto the applicator brush-head located in the cosmetic material transfer compartment. 
     At block  835 , the user removes the applicator brush-head from the cosmetic material transfer compartment with the cosmetic material on the applicator brush-head. 
     At block  840 , the user transfers the cosmetic material to be applied on the applicator brush-head to a target region on a face or body of a recipient. 
     According to certain embodiments, the user and the recipient may be the same person or entity while in other embodiments, the recipient may be a person to whom the cosmetic material is applied by, for example, a clinician or beautician. 
     In accordance with another embodiment, the cosmetic applicator kit further includes: a body, in which the body includes: a reservoir portion, in which the reservoir portion is to receive cosmetic material to be applied; an applicator storage recess to receive an applicator cap over a topmost end to seal the applicator storage recess; in which the applicator storage recess is to further receive an applicator comprising an applicator brush-head and an applicator body, in which the applicator brush-head is to receive the cosmetic material to be applied; a cosmetic material transfer compartment (“compartment”) to receive the cosmetic material to be applied, in which the compartment is to receive the applicator brush-head for transfer of the cosmetic material to be applied; a side door adjacent to the cosmetic material transfer compartment, in which the side door opens to provide access to the cosmetic material transfer compartment; a valve portion between the reservoir portion and the cosmetic material transfer compartment; and a pump having a top portion above the reservoir portion, in which the top portion of the pump activates to transport the cosmetic material from the reservoir portion into the cosmetic material transfer compartment through the valve portion; and a pump cap to seal over the pump. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the applicator brush-head is to receive the cosmetic material to be applied includes: removing the pump cap over the top portion of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit to expose the pump; removing the applicator cap at the top portion of the body of the kit to expose the applicator storage recess; removing the applicator from the applicator storage recess; opening the side door to expose the cosmetic material transfer compartment; inserting the applicator brush-head into the cosmetic material transfer compartment to receive the cosmetic material to be applied; activating the pump to release the cosmetic material to be applied from a reservoir portion of the body onto the applicator brush-head located in the cosmetic material transfer compartment; removing the applicator brush-head from the cosmetic material transfer compartment with the cosmetic material to be applied on the applicator brush-head; and transferring the cosmetic material to be applied on the applicator brush-head to a target region on a face or body of a recipient. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the reservoir portion is located on the leftmost lateral side of the kit, the applicator storage recess is located to the right of the reservoir portion, and the cosmetic material transfer compartment is located below the reservoir portion and applicator storage recess. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, right and left lateral edges of the sliding door rest in channels within right and left lateral walls of the body, in which the sliding door moves up and down along the channels, in which the sliding door spans lateral to the applicator storage recess and cosmetic material transfer compartment when closed. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the reservoir portion receives the cosmetic material to be applied via one or more of the following: (i) receiving the cosmetic material to be applied directly into the reservoir portion, (ii) receiving a container in the reservoir portion pre-filled with the cosmetic material to be applied, and (iii) receiving an empty container in the reservoir portion to receive the cosmetic material to be applied. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the valve portion creates a channel through which the cosmetic material to be applied traverses from the reservoir portion to the cosmetic material transfer compartment, in which the valve portion is a one-way valve preventing backflow from the cosmetic material transfer compartment to the reservoir portion. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the cosmetic applicator kit is designed for the kit to stand freely, when a posterior end of the body is wider than an anterior end of the body. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the body is ergonomically contoured. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the reservoir portion of the body is a sealed environment for protecting the material to be applied from contamination, uncontrolled dispersion, and oxidative deterioration. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the material to be applied is either (i) liquid or (ii) semi-liquid. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the reservoir portion is one of: (i) a disposable reservoir for single use, or (ii) a re-usable reservoir that may be refilled and reused by a user. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the cosmetic material to be applied is manufactured for single use via: inserting the material into a container; sealing the container; inserting the container into the reservoir portion of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit; and permanently sealing the reservoir portion. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the kit is manufactured with one or more of: (i) a plurality of reservoirs, and (ii) a plurality of materials to be applied. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, one or more of the reservoir portion, applicator storage recess, cosmetic material transfer compartment, valve portion, side door, pump, pump cap, and applicator cap are formed as separate components and attached together. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, one or more of the reservoir portion, applicator storage recess, cosmetic material transfer compartment, valve portion, side door, pump, pump cap, and applicator cap are a single continuous piece formed from a single mold. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, the material to be applied includes medicine and therapeutic preparations. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, activating the pump to transport the cosmetic material from the reservoir portion into the cosmetic material transfer compartment through the valve portion includes inducing a force to create increased pressure within the reservoir portion causing the cosmetic material to be applied to diffuse into and through the valve portion and into the cosmetic material transfer compartment, based on a pressure gradient between the reservoir compartment and the valve portion. 
     According to another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator kit, one or more of the (i) applicator, (ii) applicator storage recess, and (iii) cosmetic material transfer compartment are cleaned after use of the cosmetic applicator kit. 
     With reference to the method  801  depicted at  FIGS.  8 B and  8 C , there is another method for using the applicator kit which includes, at block  850  of  FIG.  8 B , performing a method of using a cosmetic applicator kit, via the operations that follow. 
     At block  855 , the method includes removing an actuator cap at a top portion of a body of a cosmetic applicator kit to expose a cosmetic material release actuator. 
     At block  860 , the method includes removing a cosmetic applicator cap at the top portion of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit to expose an applicator storage recess formed with the body of the cosmetic applicator kit housing therein a cosmetic applicator. 
     At block  865 , the method includes removing the cosmetic applicator from the applicator storage recess. 
     At block  870 , the method includes opening a side door of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit to expose a cosmetic material transfer compartment. 
     At block  875 , the method includes inserting an applicator head formed into one end of the cosmetic applicator into the cosmetic material transfer compartment to receive the cosmetic material to be applied to a recipient. 
     The flow diagram of method  801  then transitions to  FIG.  8 C , which shows, beginning at block  880 , the method further includes activating the cosmetic material release actuator to release the cosmetic material from the cosmetic storage reservoir through a valve into the cosmetic material transfer compartment and onto the applicator head having been inserted in the cosmetic material transfer compartment. 
     At block  885 , the method includes removing the applicator head from the cosmetic material transfer compartment with the cosmetic material expressed from the valve onto the applicator head. 
     At block  890 , the method includes transferring the cosmetic material from the applicator head to a target region of a face or body of a recipient. 
     According to block  895 , the cosmetic applicator kit includes the following components: a body, a storage recess formed into the body of the cosmetic applicator kit having two compartments, a cosmetic storage recess and an applicator storage recess; a cosmetic storage reservoir positioned within the storage recess to receive cosmetic material to be applied to a recipient; an actuator which initiates transport of the cosmetic material from the cosmetic storage reservoir through a valve and into a cosmetic material transfer compartment; a cosmetic applicator comprised of an applicator brush-head, an applicator body, and an applicator cap to receive the cosmetic material; wherein the cosmetic applicator is configurable to be stored within the applicator storage recess and sealed within the cosmetic applicator kit and is further configurable to be removed from the applicator storage recess when in use; wherein the cosmetic material transfer compartment is configurable to receive the cosmetic material from the cosmetic storage reservoir via the valve connected with the cosmetic storage reservoir; and a side door adjacent to the cosmetic material transfer compartment configurable to open to provide access to the cosmetic material transfer compartment and is further configurable to close to seal the cosmetic material transfer compartment. 
     None of the claims are intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 U.S.C. § 112 unless the exact words “means for” are followed by a participle. While the subject matter disclosed herein has been described by way of example and in terms of the specific embodiments, it is to be understood that the claimed embodiments are not limited to the explicitly enumerated embodiments disclosed. To the contrary, the disclosure is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements as are apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of each of the appended claims is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading and understanding the above description. The scope of the disclosed subject matter is therefore to be determined in reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.