Patent Application
20220240965
The present invention relates generally to the field of acne extraction tools. More specifically, the present invention relates to an acne extraction tool device comprised of a body that has a first member, a second member, at least one hinge, at least one spring and a cup member. The first member and the second member are preferably identical in structure and are preferably generally cylindrical in shape. The cup member can be placed on the skin of a user and over the acne to be extracted. A user can then grip each member in their hand with their thumb and index finger and press the cup downwards onto their skin, while simultaneously pushing each member towards one another such that the cup becomes contorted. As a result, the cup applies uniform pressure around the acne to extract the acne. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
Many individuals suffer from differing types of acne in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts and other forms of blemishes on various skin surfaces on their body. Because said blemishes/acne are unsightly, a user may wish to remove them from their body. In addition, if left in the skin for a long period of time acne can cause significant skin problems, that must then be surgically removed. Further, improperly removing acne can result in permanent scarring of the skin. In addition, when acne is squeezed, bodily matter may shoot out of the acne and onto nearby surfaces, which is undesirable and unsanitary. Many users also attempt to remove acne with their fingers, which leads to improper extraction which can damage the skin and also create permanent scarring.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a tool that allows a user to properly extract acne. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for an acne extraction tool device that allows a user to quickly and easily extract acne. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an acne extraction tool device that prevents bodily matter from contacting nearby surfaces, when acne is extracted. Finally, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an acne extraction tool device that allows a user to properly and safely extract acne, in a manner that does not create scarring.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an acne extraction tool device. The device is comprised of a body that has a first member, a second member, at least one hinge, at least one spring and a cup member. The first member and the second member are preferably identical in structure and are preferably generally cylindrical in shape. The cup member can be placed on the skin of a user and over the acne/blemish that is to be extracted. The cup member is comprised of a flat bottom surface with a continuous opening that can be placed around the acne, such that the cup encloses the acne. A user can then grip each member in their hand with their thumb and index finger and press the cup downwards onto their skin and simultaneously push each member towards one another such that the cup becomes contorted. As a result, the cup applies uniform pressure on the acne, to extract the acne is a safe manner. The extracted bodily matter from the acne is then collected on the interior surface of the cup, such that it cannot contact any nearby surfaces.
In this manner, the acne extraction tool device of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides an improved acne extraction tool device. The device allows a user to properly extract acne in a quick and safe manner. Further, the cup of the device prevents bodily matter from contacting nearby surfaces when the acne is extracted. Finally, the device allows a user to properly and safely extract acne, in a manner that does not create scarring.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an acne extraction tool device primarily comprised of a body that has a first member, a second member, at least one hinge, at least one spring and a cup member. The first member and the second member are preferably identical in structure and are preferably generally cylindrical in shape. Each member may further have a textured grip, to allow a user to more easily grip each member. Both members meet at their second ends and are preferably connected via at least one hinge. In addition, a spring may be fixedly or removably attached to the second end of each member, between the members. The spring allows the members to move closer to one another, when the members are squeezed by the thumb and index finger of a user. In one embodiment, it is further contemplated that the spring may be within the hinge itself, wherein the hinge is spring loaded.
The device is further comprised of a cup member that can be placed on the skin of a user and over the acne/blemish that is about to be extracted. The body of the cup is preferably flexible, or semi-flexible and may be disposable or reusable in differing embodiments. The body is further comprised of a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface with a continuous opening that can be placed around acne, such that the cup encloses the acne. The side surfaces of the cup are preferably angled such that the cup forms a generally trapezoidal shape, and wherein the side surfaces are comprised of at least one channel that removably receives the first end of each member to temporarily secure the members within the body, while the device is being used to extract acne.
The invention is also comprised of a method to allow a user to safely extract acne using the device. To do so, a user first places each member into each channel, on the side surfaces of the cup member. Then, the cup member is placed on the skin of a user, such that the continuous opening is placed around the acne that a user wishes to extract. Next, a user grips each member in his or her hand with the thumb and index finger, and presses the cup downwards onto the skin, while simultaneously pushing each member towards one another. As a result, the cup body becomes contorted (i.e. the members push inwards on the cup body), such that it applies uniform pressure on the acne to safely extract the acne. The extracted bodily matter from the acne is then collected on the interior surface of the cup body, such that it cannot contact any nearby surfaces. Finally, a user can remove the cup from the members and discard or clean the cup as necessary.
Accordingly, the acne extraction tool device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it allows a user to properly extract acne in a quick and safe manner. Further, the cup of the device prevents bodily matter from contacting nearby surfaces, when acne is extracted. Finally, the device allows a user to properly and safely extract acne, in a manner that does not create scarring.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a tool that allows a user to properly extract acne. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for an acne extraction tool device that allows a user to quickly and easily extract acne. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an acne extraction tool device that prevents bodily matter from contacting nearby surfaces when acne is extracted, and that allows a user to properly and safely extract acne in a manner that does not create scarring.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of an acne extraction tool device. The device primarily comprises a body that has a first member, a second member, at least one hinge, at least one spring and a cup member. The first member and the second member are preferably identical in structure and are preferably generally cylindrical in shape. Each member may further have a textured grip to allow a user to more easily grip each member. The first and the second members meet at their second ends and are preferably connected via at least one hinge. A spring may also be fixedly or removably-attached to the second end of each member between the members, wherein the spring allows the members to move closer to one another when the members are squeezed by the thumb and index finger of a user. In a further embodiment, the spring may be within the hinge itself, wherein the hinge is spring-loaded.
The device also comprises a cup member that can be placed on the skin of a user and over the acne/blemish that the user wishes to extract. The body of the cup is preferably flexible, or semi-flexible and may be disposable or reusable in differing embodiments. In addition, the body is comprised of a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface with a continuous opening that can be placed around the acne, such that the cup encloses the acne. The side surfaces of the cup are preferably angled, such that the cup forms a generally trapezoidal shape. Further, the side surfaces are comprised of at least one channel that removably receives the first end of each member to temporarily secure the members within the body while the device is being used to extract acne.
The invention also discloses a method of use to allow a user to safely extract acne using the device. A user first places each member into each channel on the side surfaces of the cup body. Then, the cup member is placed on the skin of a user, such that the continuous opening is placed around the acne a user wishes to extract. Next, a user grips each member in his or her hand with the thumb and index finger, presses the cup downwards onto the skin and simultaneously pushes each member towards one another. As a result, the cup becomes contorted (i.e. the members push inwards on the body), such that it applies uniform pressure on the acne to extract the acne. The extracted bodily matter from the acne is then collected on the interior surface of the body, such that it cannot contact any nearby surfaces of the user. Finally, a user can remove the cup from the members and discard or clean the cup as necessary.
Accordingly, the acne extraction tool device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it allows a user to properly extract acne in a quick and safe manner. Further, the cup of the device prevents bodily matter from contacting nearby surfaces when the acne is extracted. Finally, the device allows a user to properly and safely extract acne, in a manner that does not create scarring.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The first member 120 and the second member 130 are preferably identical in structure and are preferably generally cylindrical in shape. However, in differing embodiments the members 120, 130 may be of any shape known in the art, such that they can easily be grasped by the thumb 12 and index finger 14 of a user. To further facilitate easy grasping by a user, each member 120, 130 may have a textured grip 121, 131 that in differing embodiments may be knurled or comprised of an additional rubber grip surface that may be removable or fixedly-attached. Thus, a user grips each member 120, 130 in his or her hand 10 with the thumb 12 and index finger 14 (or other fingers).
Furthermore, both members 120, 130 meet at their second ends 124, 134, wherein the members 120, 130 are preferably connected via at least one hinge 140. In differing embodiments, the hinge 140 may be any hinge type known in the art, such as but not limited to: an offset blind hinge, a knuckle hinge, a butt hinge, a rising butt hinge, a gravity pivot hinge, a ball bearing hinge, a barrel hinge, a concealed hinge, a knife hinge, a piano hinge, a strap hinge, a pivot hinge, a gas-piston hinge, an injection molded hinge, a locking hinge, etc. In addition, a spring 150 of any suitable spring-type known in the art may be fixedly or removably-attached to the second end 124, 134 of each member 120, 130 between the members 120, 130. The spring 150 allows the members 120, 130 to move closer to one another when the members 120, 130 are squeezed by the thumb 12 and index finger 14 of a user's hand 10, such that a compression force is created within the spring 150. In one embodiment, it is further contemplated that the spring 150 may be within the hinge 140 itself, wherein the hinge 140 is spring-loaded.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “acne extraction tool device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the acne extraction tool device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the acne extraction tool device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the acne extraction tool device 100 as shown in
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/145,725, which was filed on Feb. 4, 2021 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63145725 | Feb 2021 | US |
