The present invention generally relates to beauty accessories. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cosmetic brush cleaning device for cleaning and sanitizing cosmetic brushes, palettes and the like.
It is known that cosmetic or makeup brushes are often used for application of makeup or face painting. Typically, the makeup brushes have bristles made of natural or synthetic material. The bristles help to apply the makeup evenly on the skin. The makeup brushes accumulate dirt and other particles after using them for a period of time. An uncleaned makeup brush may cause infection to the skin. Further, any residue of the makeup left on the bristles weighs down the bristles. This may lead to weakening and even breaking of the bristles.
In order to overcome the problems discussed above, several devices have been proposed in the past. One such device is disclosed in a United States Publication No. 20140096801, entitled “Makeup brush cleaner and sanitizer” (“the '801 Publication”). The '801 Publication discloses an apparatus configured to hold multiple cosmetics or other makeup type brushes in specifically designed retention means such that only the brush tips/bristles of the brushes are subject to the sanitation area of the apparatus. Certain embodiments of the present apparatus provide the sanitation area of the apparatus to clean the brush tips/bristles of the retained brushes via one or more of a cleaning solution, water, ultra-violet cleaning source, ultrasonic cleaning source, gentle agitation, or any combination thereof.
Another example is disclosed in a United States Publication No. 20180264875, entitled “Cosmetic Brush Cleaner and Dryer” (“the '875 Publication”). The '875 Publication discloses a method and system for cosmetic brush cleaning and drying. It solves all the problems mentioned for the other products in the industry. The system cleans multiple brushes effectively at one time without user intervention. After cleaning, the device can be placed into a drying mode that dries the brushes many times faster than air-drying along. Also, a mechanism can be included that transitions the device from the cleaning mode to the drying mode without user intervention, thereby, creating a fully automated system. In addition, the system cleans brushes in only one minute. The system has four sub-assemblies/sub-systems/main components: Retractable power cord; Handle (which holds the makeup brushes during cleaning and drying); Base (which holds the cleaning solution); and Cradle (which fits between the base and the handle).
Another example is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 10,918,201, entitled “Brush cleaning device using UV light to dry, sanitize, and disinfect cosmetic brushes” (“the '201 Patent”). The '201 Patent discloses a dryer, sanitizer, and disinfecting device for make-up brushes includes an outer housing having an upper surface defining a plurality of openings therein with the plurality of openings arranged in a linear array; an inner housing including a retainer having a plurality of recesses corresponding to the plurality of openings defined in the outer housing; and a sterilizing component supported within at least one of the outer housing or the inner housing, wherein the sterilizing component effects the cleaning chamber, and wherein the sterilizing component includes a UV light bulb.
Yet another example is disclosed in a United States Publication No. 20060175554, entitled “Germicidal brush cleaner” (“the '554 Publication”). The '554 Publication discloses a germicidal brush cleaner that uses a germicidal light source to disinfect the individual bristles on a plurality of toothbrushes and a hairbrush. Each toothbrush and hairbrush includes bristles made of optical fibers capable of transmitting ultraviolet light. There is also a special method of attachment of the toothbrush inside the cleaner that secures the toothbrushes in a set position in the holder. The germicidal light source may be a germicidal fluorescent ultraviolet lamp. The light rays from the germicidal light source are directed at the opposite ends of the bristle at the critical angle, or slightly greater than the critical angle, in order to attain total internal reflection of the light down the bristles of the toothbrushes.
Although the above disclosures are useful, still there is a need for an improved cosmetic brush cleaning device for cleaning and sanitizing cosmetic brushes.
It is one of the main objects of the present invention to provide a cosmetic brush cleaning device and that avoids the drawbacks of the prior art.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic brush cleaning device for cleaning and sanitizing cosmetic brushes.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic brush cleaning device capable of holding a plurality of cosmetic brushes along with sanitization of the cosmetic brushes.
In order to overcome the limitations here stated, the present invention provides a cosmetic brush cleaning device for cleaning and sanitizing cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning device includes a first housing and a second housing placed over the first housing. The first housing includes a container having a first base, and first walls extending from the first base. The first walls receive brush holders. Further, the first housing includes a first door for providing and preventing access to the container. The second housing includes a second base, and second walls extending from the second base. The second base and the second walls form a brush receiving area. The second housing includes positioned on the second walls. The first housing includes a control panel positioned adjacent to the container. The first housing includes a fan, an Ultraviolet (UV) light, and a controller. The brush holders receive cosmetic brushes. The controller operates the fan and the UV light to clean and sanitize the cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brushes are removed from the first housing and placed in the second housing to dry the cosmetic brushes.
In one aspect of the present invention, the container includes one or more meshes placed underneath the brush holders. The one or more meshes collect debris falling from the cosmetic brushes in the container. Each of the brush holders includes an elongated rod, and a connecting member connecting the elongated rod. The connecting member includes a hook and loop for receiving a cosmetic brush of the cosmetic brushes.
The first housing further includes a chamber. The chamber positions above the first housing. The chamber includes a rectangular compartment having an opening for receiving a palette. The rectangular compartment includes a sliding door for providing and restricting access to the opening. The fan and the UV light operate to clean and sanitize the palette.
The control panel includes a display for displaying information corresponding to operation of the said fan and the light. Further, the control panel includes a timer. The timer operates the fan and the light for a predetermined time period.
In one advantageous feature of the present invention, the cosmetic brush cleaning device eliminates 99.9% of airborne pollutants, such as bacteria and allergens, from being redeposited on the cosmetic brushes and removes unpleasant smells and odors from the cosmetic brushes.
In another advantageous feature of the present invention, the cosmetic brush cleaning device holds a complete brush set with pallet and blender storage. The second housing helps to store all types of brushes, sponges and the like and acts as a drying rack.
In another advantageous feature of the present invention, customization and branding are available. The design shall allow custom inserts, on all sides of the device excluding the control panel, displaying an artist's business logo or other designs to personalize or promote a brand.
Features and advantages of the invention hereof will become more apparent in light of the following detailed description of selected embodiments, as illustrated in the accompanying FIGUREs. As will be realized, the invention disclosed is capable of modifications in various respects, all without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and the description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature.
With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
The following detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of exemplary embodiments in which the presently disclosed invention may be practiced. The term “exemplary” used throughout this description means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration,” and should not necessarily be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The detailed description includes specific details for providing a thorough understanding of the presently disclosed cosmetic brush cleaning device. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the presently disclosed invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in functional or conceptual diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the presently disclosed cosmetic brush cleaning device.
In the present specification, an embodiment showing a singular component should not be considered limiting. Rather, the invention preferably encompasses other embodiments including a plurality of the same component, and vice-versa, unless explicitly stated otherwise herein. Moreover, the applicant does not intend for any term in the specification to be ascribed an uncommon or special meaning unless explicitly set forth as such. Further, the present invention encompasses present and future known equivalents to the known components referred to herein by way of illustration.
Although the present invention provides a description of a device, it is to be further understood that numerous changes may arise in the details of the embodiments of the device. It is contemplated that all such changes and additional embodiments are within the spirit and true scope of this disclosure.
The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.
The present invention discloses a cosmetic brush cleaning device for cleaning and sanitizing cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning device includes a first housing and a second housing placed over the first housing. The first housing includes a container having a first base, and first walls extending from the first base. The first walls receive brush holders. The second housing includes a second base, and second walls extending from the second base. The second base and the second walls form a brush receiving area. The first housing includes a control panel positioned adjacent to the container. The first housing includes a fan, an Ultraviolet (UV) light, and a controller. The brush holders receive cosmetic brushes. The controller operates the fan and the UV light to clean and sanitize the cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brushes are removed from the first housing and placed in the second housing to dry the cosmetic brushes.
Various features and embodiments of a cosmetic brush cleaning device for cleaning and sanitizing cosmetic brushes are explained in conjunction with the description of
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Container 38 includes a flat base 40 and walls 42 extending from three sides (rear end 22, first side 24 and second side 26). In one exemplary embodiment, walls 42 at first side 24 and second side 26 include a plurality of holes 46. Holes 46 position at different places over walls 42 and come in various sizes. Holes 46 help to removably connect brush holders 48 to walls 44. Further,
Further, first housing 32 includes a door 58. Door 58 connects to base 40. In the present invention, door 58 swings open, as shown in
In the present invention, first housing 32 includes a chamber 64. Chamber 64 positions over container 38. Chamber 64 presents a rectangular compartment 73 extending at the interior of first housing 32. Chamber 64 includes a slider door 66 that is slidable with the help of a knob 67. Slider door 66 is operable from first end 70 to second end 72 of chamber 64. Upon sliding, sliding door 66 provides an opening 68 (as shown in
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Further, first housing 32 includes a control panel 86 positioned adjacent to first compartment 36, as shown in
Control panel 86 further includes a manual switch 96 for operating a fan 98. In one implementation, fan 98 is positioned within one of first housing 32 and second housing 34. Fan 98 supplies air into first housing 32 and second housing 34 in order to clean and sanitize brushes 14, 56. In one example, fan 98 connects to a motor 100. Motor 100 operates using power drawn from a battery 106. In one example, battery 106 gets charged via a charging port 104. Further, control panel 86 includes a light 102. Light 102 includes an ultraviolet light capable of providing required UV radiation to purify and/or disinfect air.
In use, the user opens door 58, slides out container 38 and places one or more brushes 14, 56 at brush holders 48. Upon placing, the user pushes container 38 into first compartment 36 and closes door 58. If needed, the user places palette 16 in chamber 64 and adjusts slider door 66. Subsequently, the user operates the ON/OFF button 90 to initiate the operation to clean and sanitize brushes 14, 56 and palette 16. In one example, the user determines a predetermined time period to operate fan 98 and light 102 to clean and disinfect brushes 14, 56 and palette 16. Here, controller 94 operates fan 98 and light 102 for the predetermined time period. In order to disinfect/sanitize, light 102 emits UV radiation and destroys the nucleic acid and disrupts the DNA of germs on brushes 14, 56 and palette 16. Further, fan 98 blows air such that excess dust or debris remaining in brushes 14, 56 and palette 16 are made to fall over mesh 44. After completion of the predetermined time period, controller 94 instructs fan 98 and light 102 to turn OFF.
Further, the user opens door 58 and removes brushes 14, 56 and palette 1. Subsequently, the user places brushes 14, 56 and/or palette 16 in second housing 34 i.e., in brush receiving area 78. Optionally, the user places brushes 14, 56 at cut portions 82 for drying places brushes 14, 56. From the above, a person skilled in the art understands first housing 32 is used to clean and sanitize brushes 14, 56 and/or palette 16. Further, second housing 34 is used as a drying rack for drying brushes 14, 56 and/or palette 16 after cleaning.
A person skilled in the art appreciates that the cosmetic brush cleaning device may come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the need and comfort of the user. Further, many changes in the design and placement of components may take place without deviating from the scope of the presently disclosed cosmetic brush cleaning device.
In the above description, numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of some embodiments, specific components, devices, methods, in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that these specific details need not be employed, and should not be construed to limit the scope of the invention.
In the development of any actual implementation, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints. Such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but may nevertheless be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those of ordinary skill. Hence as various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
The foregoing description of embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the novel principles and invention disclosed herein may be applied to other embodiments without the use of the innovative faculty. It is contemplated that additional embodiments are within the spirit and true scope of the disclosed invention.
This application claims priority to and benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/345,265 filed May 24, 2022; the contents of which are incorporated in their entirety.
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63345265 | May 2022 | US |