Abstract:
This invention describes a makeup applicator device with a built-in, portable light source that can be moved closer to the point of makeup application while the makeup is being applied. (hereinafter “Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source”). This apparatus provides a small battery powered LED light source built into either the applicator wand itself or into the outside casing of the applicator device. The light source is brought closer to the application point by either moving the light source closer to the point where the makeup contacts the human subject, or alternatively by moving the applicator itself closer to a stationary light source. The movements described herein are accomplished either by a twist motion on the applicator cap or a small sliding mechanism built into the cap itself.

Description:
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       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    In view of the foregoing, this Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device described in this application provides for an applicator device with a built-in, portable light source that can be moved closer to the point of makeup application while the makeup is being applied to provide maximum illumination in low light conditions. Alternatively, as described in the Claims portion of this application, in an alternate embodiment, the applicator itself is moveable closer or farther away from the built-in portable LED light source to achieve the same result. 
         [0005]    The need for makeup application in low light conditions is a common problem. Whether the issue is caused by night time conditions or with low ambient light inside of a building structure such as a restaurant, there is a need to illuminate the specific area around the point where the makeup is being applied, so as to allow application of the makeup to be done accurately and easily. This Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source solves this problem by providing a built-in LED light within the applicator itself, which illuminates when the cap with attached applicator is removed from the base makeup “bottle” holding the makeup liquid. Once illuminated, multiple mechanisms can be employed to move the LED light source closer to the point of application in order to illuminate the target area where the makeup is being applied, Thus, this invention allows the human subject to accurately and easily apply the makeup even in low light conditions. 
         [0006]    The Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light. Source can be built in several different variations, some examples of which are provided below:
       (a) An embodiment where using a twisting type action on the end of the applicator cap, an LED light source embedded within the hollow tube of the applicator portion attached to the applicator tip moves closer to and farther away from the makeup application point.   (b) An embodiment where using a twisting type action on the end of the applicator cap, an LED light source attached to the lengthwise axis of the applicator cap, on the opposite end from the twisting end of the cap, moves closer to and farther away from the makeup application point.   (c) An embodiment where using a twisting type action on the end of the applicator cap, the applicator portion with the attached applicator tip moves closer to and farther away from the makeup application point. In this embodiment the applicator tube and tip moves closer to and farther away from the LED light source that is attached to the lengthwise axis of the applicator cap, on the opposite end from the twisting end of the cap, and the LED light source remains stationary.   (d) An embodiment where using a sliding type action on the exterior and along the longitudinal axis of the applicator cap, an LED light source embedded within the hollow tube of the applicator wand portion attached to the applicator tip moves closer to and farther away from the makeup application point.   (e) An embodiment where using a sliding type action on the exterior and along the longitudinal axis of the applicator cap, an LED light source attached to the lengthwise axis of the applicator cap, on the end closest to the applicator tip, moves closer to and farther away from the makeup application point.   (f) An embodiment where using a sliding type action on the exterior and along the longitudinal axis of the applicator cap, the applicator portion with the attached applicator tip moves closer to and farther away from the makeup application point. In this embodiment the applicator tube and tip moves closer to and farther away from the LED light source that is attached to the lengthwise axis of the applicator cap, on the opposite end from the twisting end of the cap, and the applicator tip remains stationary.       
 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0013]    &lt;FIG.  1 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with LED light source moving along interior of hollow applicator tube. 
           [0014]    &lt;FIG.  2 &gt; Isometric view showing twisting type applicator portions disassembled. 
           [0015]    &lt;FIG.  3 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with LED light source along interior of hollow applicator tube, shown attached to the bottle holding the makeup liquid. 
           [0016]    &lt;FIG.  4 &gt; Identical to &lt;FIG.  3 &gt;, but showing hollow and solid portions of applicator device. 
           [0017]    &lt;FIG.  5 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with LED light source along interior of hollow applicator tube, showing path of motion of LED light source, with LED light source in the farthest position away from applicator tip 
           [0018]    &lt;FIG.  6 &gt; Identical to &lt;FIG.  5 &gt; but showing hollow and solid portions of applicator cap. 
           [0019]    &lt;FIG.  7 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with LED light source along interior of hollow applicator tube, showing LED light source in position closest to applicator tip. 
           [0020]    &lt;FIG.  8 &gt; Identical to &lt;FIG.  7 &gt;, but showing hollow and solid portions of applicator cap. 
           [0021]    &lt;FIG.  9 &gt; Exterior view of twisting action type applicator cap. 
           [0022]    &lt;FIG.  10 &gt; Example of applicator tip variations. 
           [0023]    &lt;FIG.  11 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with moving LED light source mounted axially on end of applicator cap. 
           [0024]    &lt;FIG.  12 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with moving LED light source mounted axially on end of applicator cap, shown attached to makeup liquid bottle. 
           [0025]    &lt;FIG.  13 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with moving LED light source mounted axially on end of applicator cap, with LED light source in farthest away position from applicator tip. 
           [0026]    &lt;FIG.  14 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with moving LED light source mounted axially on end of applicator cap, with LED light source in closest position to applicator tip. 
           [0027]    &lt;FIG.  15 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with stationary LED light source mounted axially on end of applicator cap, with moveable applicator tip. 
           [0028]    &lt;FIG.  16 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with stationary LED light source mounted axially on end of applicator cap, with moveable applicator tip. Shown with cap attached to makeup liquid bottle. 
           [0029]    &lt;FIG.  17 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with stationary LED light source mounted axially on end of applicator cap, with moveable applicator tip. Shown with LED light source in farthest away position from applicator tip. 
           [0030]    &lt;FIG.  18 &gt; Twisting type applicator cap with stationary LED light source mounted axially on end of applicator cap, with moveable applicator tip. Shown with LED light source in closest position to applicator tip. 
           [0031]    &lt;FIG.  19 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with moveable LED light source within hollow applicator tube. 
           [0032]    &lt;FIG.  20 &gt; Isometric view of sliding type applicator cap, disassembled. 
           [0033]    &lt;FIG.  21 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with moveable LED light source within hollow applicator tube. Shown attached to liquid makeup bottle. 
           [0034]    &lt;FIG.  22 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with moveable LED light source within hollow applicator tube, with LED light source in farthest position from applicator tip. 
           [0035]    &lt;FIG.  23 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with moveable LED light source within hollow applicator tube, with LED light source in closest position to applicator tip. 
           [0036]    &lt;FIG.  24 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with moveable LED light source mounted axially on cap. Shown attached to liquid makeup bottle. 
           [0037]    &lt;FIG.  25 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with moveable LED light source mounted axially on cap. Shown with LED light source in farthest away position from applicator tip. 
           [0038]    &lt;FIG.  26 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with moveable LED light source mounted axially on cap. Shown with LED light source in closest position to applicator tip. 
           [0039]    &lt;FIG.  27 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with stationary LED light source mounted axially on cap, with moveable applicator tip. Shown attached to liquid makeup bottle. 
           [0040]    &lt;FIG.  28 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with stationary LED light source mounted axially on cap, with moveable applicator tip. Shown with LED light source in farthest away position from applicator tip 
           [0041]    &lt;FIG.  29 &gt; Sliding type applicator cap with stationary LED light source mounted axially on cap, with moveable applicator tip. Shown with LED light source in closest position to applicator tip. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0042]    As detailed, the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light. Source device provides a mechanism to provide a targeted, bright but diffused LED light source to the precise point of makeup application, and allows for the said application of makeup to occur in low light conditions. Previous patents have provided mechanisms to attach a lighting source to a makeup applicator device, but none have provided the capability to move the light source to the precise targeted area necessary to provide illumination to the makeup application process. Specifically, U.S. Pat. No. 6,789,972 (Nadel) provides for illumination of a makeup applicator wand, and U.S. Pat. No. 7,712,914 (Levy) provides for a light source to be mounted onto the cap of a makeup applicator device. However, none of these prior designs embodies the concept of moving the light source closer to the precise point of makeup application, which is the primary claim of this application. 
         [0043]    &lt;FIG.  1 &gt; depicts an exterior view of the variation of this invention that provides for a twist type applicator cap that causes the LED lighting source to be moved within a hollow wand to which the makeup applicator tip is attached.  102  shows the exterior casing of the applicator tip, with  101  being the portion of the exterior casing that can be twisted to move the LED light source  104  closer to and farther away from the applicator tip  105  within the hollow applicator want  103 . &lt;FIG.  1 &gt; shows the LED light source to be placed halfway between the closest and farthest away points from the applicator tip. 
         [0044]    &lt;FIG.  2 &gt; shows an isometric view of the twist type applicator cap with the LED light source moveable within the hollow applicator want. &lt;FIG.  2 &gt; shows the components of this twist type applicator cap, disassembled into its various components.  201  shows the twist portion of the applicator cap, into which the moveable LED light source  202  is mounted. The LED light source  203  is shown at the end of this component  202 , and powered by the built-in batteries housed in the same component in  203 . The arrow leading away from the LED light source  204  depicts the light source being moved into the hollow wand  205 . The light source  204  can be moved to the point in the hollow wand tube where is can be immediately next to the applicator tip  206 . The combined assembly of  201 ,  202 , and  205  are mounted into the exterior casing  207 , with  208  showing the twisting gear mechanism that allows the LED lighting source to be moved within the hollow makeup applicator wand. 
         [0045]    &lt;FIG.  3 &gt; shows the fully assembled and complete Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device, in the twist type variant.  301  shows the applicator cap, with  302  showing the portion that can be twisted to move the LED light source  307  within the hollow applicator wand tube  305  using the mechanism shown in  303  as  302  is twisted. The applicator cap is shown attached to the liquid makeup bottle  304 .  306  is a depiction of the battery power source attached to one end of the applicator wand, with the other end of the applicator wand being attached to a applicator tip  308 . 
         [0046]    &lt;FIG.  4 &gt; is identical to &lt;FIG.  3 &gt; but depicting the hollow (clear) and solid (thatched) sections of the assembly.  401  depicts the applicator cap, attached to the liquid makeup bottle  402 . The thatched sections of the  figure 403  are solid, whereas the clear sections of the figure shown in  404  show the hollow sections of the apparatus. 
         [0047]    &lt;FIG.  5 &gt; shows the twist type variant to the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device, with the LED light source in the farthest away position from the applicator tip.  501  is the exterior casing of the applicator cap, with  502  showing the portion that can be twisted to move the LED light source.  503  shows the mechanism to which the LED light source  506  is attached, powered by the batteries in  504 , and made moveable by the mechanism in  505  as the top portion of the cap is twisted. The arrow in  507  depicts the range of motion of the LED light source as the cap is twisted, with  508  being the point to which the LED light source can be moved where it will be closest to the makeup applicator tip  509 . 
         [0048]    &lt;FIG.  6 &gt; is identical to &lt;FIG.  5 &gt; except that it shows the hollow (clear) and solid (thatched) sections of the applicator cap.  601  depicts the exterior housing of the applicator cap. The solid sections are shown in  602 , and the hollow sections are depicted by the clear sections in  603 . 
         [0049]    &lt;FIG.  7 &gt; shows the twist type variant to the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device, with the LED light source in the closest position to the makeup applicator tip.  701  depicts the exterior casing of the applicator cap, with  702  showing the portion that can be twisted to move the LED light source using the mechanism depicted in  704 .  703  shows the range of motion of the LED light source within the hollow applicator wand.  708  depicts the apparatus attached to the LED light source  706 , using battery power source  705 , allowing the LED light source to be brought closest to the applicator tip  707 . 
         [0050]    &lt;FIG.  8 &gt; is identical to &lt;FIG.  7 &gt;, except that the hollow (clear) and solid (thatched) sections are clearly delineated.  801  depicts the exterior casing of the makeup applicator cap,  802  shows the hollow sections, and  803  depicts the solid sections of the device. 
         [0051]    &lt;FIG.  9 &gt; shows an exterior view of the twist type variant of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device.  901  depicts the exterior casing, with  902  showing the portion of the cap that can be twisted to move the LED light source  903  within the hollow applicator wand tube, allowing it to be move closest to the applicator tip  904 .  905  is a concentric view of the applicator tip, looking straight into the applicator cap from the bottom of the applicator cap, from the applicator tip end  904 . 
         [0052]    &lt;FIG.  10 &gt; is an example of two variations on the applicator tip that can be provided.  1001  shows a brush type applicator tip while  1002  shows a solid, sponge type applicator tip. Both are used for different types of makeup application. 
         [0053]    &lt;FIG.  11 &gt; shows the twist type variant of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable light source device. In this variation, the moveable LED light source is mounted axially on the bottom of the applicator cap  1101  itself, which can be moved up and down by twisting the portion of the cap at  1102 . As the cap is turned, the exterior casing holding the LED light source moves closer to the applicator tip  1103 . 
         [0054]    &lt;FIG.  12 &gt; depicts the twist type variant of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device where the moveable LED light source is mounted axially on the bottom of the applicator cap  1201  itself, powered by the portable battery supply at  1202 . The applicator cap is shown attached to the liquid makeup bottle  1203 . The wand  1204  in this variation is stationary, while twisting the cap allows the LED lighting source  1206  to move closer to or farther away from the applicator tip  1205 . 
         [0055]    &lt;FIG.  13 &gt; is a depiction of the twist type variation described in &lt;FIG.  12 &gt; but showing only the applicator cap, with the LED lighting source  1303  in the farthest away position from the applicator tip  1304 .  1301  again shows the exterior casing of the applicator cap, and  1302  depicts the portable battery source for the LED lighting source at  1303 . 
         [0056]    &lt;FIG.  14 &gt; is also a variant of the twist type applicator cap described in &lt;FIG.  12 &gt; but again only showing the applicator cap. &lt;FIG.  14 &gt; depicts the LED light source in its closest position to the applicator tip. The exterior casing  1401  is moved by twisting the top portion of the applicator cap, which slides down around the interior assembly  1402  using the mechanism shown. The LED lighting source  1404  is powered by the battery supply  1403  as it travels closer to the applicator tip mounted to the end of the wand  1405 . 
         [0057]    &lt;FIG.  15 &gt; is a twist type variant of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device, but where the LED light source is stationary and the twist type mechanism allows the makeup applicator wand no travel closer no or farther away from the applicator tip.  1501  depicts the exterior casing of the applicator cap, where  1502  can be twisted to cause motion in the applicator wand  1504 , allowing it to move closer to or farther away from the LED light source  1503 . 
         [0058]    &lt;FIG.  16 &gt; again shows the twist style variant of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable LED Light Source device, with the applicator cap attached to the liquid makeup bottle  1607 .  1601  shows the exterior casing of the applicator cap, with  1602  being the portion of the cap that can be twisted to move the applicator wand closer to or farther away from the LED lighting source  1605 , which is powered by the portable battery supply at  1603 . The movement is provided by the mechanism depicted in  1604  as the cap  1602  is twisted, moving the applicator wand  1606  closer to or farther away from the LED light source. 
         [0059]    &lt;FIG.  17 &gt; shows the applicator cap from &lt;FIG.  16 &gt;, with the LED lighting source in the farthest away position from the applicator tip.  1701  shows the exterior casing, with  1702  depicting the portion of the cap that can be twisted to move the applicator wand  1705  closer to or farther away from the stationary LED lighting source  1706 . The LED lighting source is powered by the portable battery supply shown in  1703 , with the movement of the wand  1705  provided by the mechanism shown in  1704 . 
         [0060]    &lt;FIG.  18 &gt; shows the applicator cap from &lt;FIG.  16 &gt; but with the LED light source in the closest position to the applicator tip.  1801  depicts the exterior casing of the applicator cap, with  1802  being that portion of the cap that can be twisted to move the applicator wand  1804  and applicator tip  1806  closer to or farther away from the LED light source  1805 . Again, the illumination of the LED light source is provided by the portable battery supply at  1803 . 
         [0061]    The remaining figures depict sliding style variations of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Lighting Source device. &lt;FIG.  19 &gt; shows an exterior view of the sliding variation of the applicator cap, with  1901  depicting the exterior casing of the applicator cap. This variant shows the version where the LED lighting source moves within the hollow applicator wand. As the sliding mechanism in  1902  is moved, the LED lighting source  1905  moves within the hollow makeup applicator wand  1903 , closer to or farther away from the applicator tip  1904 . 
         [0062]    &lt;FIG.  20 &gt; shows an isometric view of the applicator cap, in the sliding type variation where the LED lighting source can be moved inside of the hollow applicator wand. &lt;FIG.  20 &gt; shows the components of this variation, disassembled.  2001  shows the exterior casing of the applicator cap. The LED lighting source apparatus  2002  can be moved using the sliding mechanism  2004 . The LED lighting source  2005  is powered by the portable battery supply  2003 , and  2008  depicts the range of motion that allows the LED lighting source to travel, within the hollow applicator wand tube  2006 , closer to or farther away from the applicator tip  2007 . 
         [0063]    &lt;FIG.  21 &gt; shows a slide type variation of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device, with the applicator cap attached to the liquid makeup bottle  2103 . This variant depicts the version whereby the LED lighting source can move within the hollow applicator wand tube.  2101  depicts that exterior casing of the applicator cap. As the sliding mechanism  2102  is moved, the LED lighting source at  2106  can be moved within the hollow applicator wand  2104  closer to or farther away from the applicator tip at  2005 . 
         [0064]    &lt;FIG.  22 &gt; shows the applicator cap from the variation described in &lt;FIG.  21 &gt;, with the LED lighting source in the farthest away position from the applicator tip.  2201  depicts the exterior casing of the applicator cap. As the sliding mechanism in  2202  is moved, depicting by the range of motion arrows  2204 , the LED light source  2206  moves closer to or farther away from the applicator tip  2205  within the hollow applicator wand tube  2203 . 
         [0065]    &lt;FIG.  23 &gt; shows the applicator cap from the variation described in &lt;FIG.  21 &gt; with the LED lighting source in the closest position to the applicator tip.  2301  depicts the exterior casing of the applicator cap. As the sliding mechanism  2302  is moved along the arrows showing the range of motion  2303 , the lighting source  2305  can be moved closer to or farther away from the applicator tip  2306  inside the hollow makeup applicator wand tube  2304 . 
         [0066]    &lt;FIG.  24 &gt; is another version of a sliding mechanism type variant of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source device. This variant has the moveable LED light source mounted axially on the end of the applicator cap closest to the applicator tip.  2401  depicts the exterior casing of the applicator cap, attached to the liquid makeup mottle  2406 . The LED lighting source  2404 , which is powered by the portable battery supply at  2402 , moves closer to or farther away from the applicator tip attached to the end of the applicator wand  2405  as the sliding mechanism in  2403  is moved. 
         [0067]    &lt;FIG.  25 &gt; shows only the applicator cap from the variant described in &lt;FIG.  24 &gt;, with the LED lighting source in its farthest away position from the applicator tip.  2501  depicts the exterior casing of the applicator cap. As the sliding mechanism in  2502  is moved, the applicator wand  2504  moves closer to or farther away from the LED lighting source  2503 . 
         [0068]    &lt;FIG.  26 &gt; shows only the applicator cap from the variant described in &lt;FIG.  24 &gt;, with the LED lighting source in its closest position to the applicator tip.  2601  shows the exterior casing of the applicator cap. As the sliding mechanism  2603  is moved, the exterior casing can slide up or down around the interior assembly  2602 , with the LED lighting source  2604  moving closer to or farther away from the applicator tip  2605 . 
         [0069]    &lt;FIG.  27 &gt; shows another version of a sliding mechanism variant of the Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source. In this version the LED light source is mounted axially on the end of the applicator cap closest to the applicator wand. The LED light source in this version is stationary, and the wand tube can be moved to be closer to or farther away from the LED lighting source.  2701  depicts the exterior casing of this variant of the applicator cap, attached to the liquid makeup bottle  2703 . As the sliding mechanism in  2702  is moved, the applicator tip  2705  is moved closer to or farther away from the LED lighting source  2704 . 
         [0070]    &lt;FIG.  28 &gt; shows only the applicator cap from the variation shown in &lt;FIG.  27 &gt;, with the applicator tip in the farthest away position from the LED lighting source.  2801  depicts the exterior casing of the applicator cap. As the sliding mechanism  2802  is moved, the applicator wand  2804  and applicator tip  2805  are moved closer to or farther away from the LED light source  2803 . 
         [0071]    &lt;FIG.  29 &gt; shows only the applicator cap from the variation shown in &lt;FIG.  27 &gt;, with the applicator tip in the closest position to the LED light source.  2901  shows the exterior casing of the applicator cap. As the sliding mechanism  2902  is moved, the applicator tip  2904  moves closer to or farther away from the LED lighting source  2903 .