SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING A SELF-CONTAINED COSMETIC APPLICATOR KIT

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a self-contained cosmetic applicator kit are described herein. 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 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. Other related embodiments are disclosed.

Description

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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'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. 4A and 4B 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. 5A, 5B, and 5C 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. 6A depicts another view of the exemplary architecture of the cosmetic applicator kit in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments;

FIG. 6B 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. 6C depicts another view of the exemplary architecture of the cosmetic applicator kit in a closed configuration, in accordance with described embodiments;

FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C 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. 8A, 8B, and 8C 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'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'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'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'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'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 201A and 201B 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 201A on the left diagram is in a closed position, thus sealing off the transfer compartment 205, whereas the door 201B 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 201A and 201B 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. 4A and 4B 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. 4A, 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. 4A, the applicator is ready for insertion into the dispenser port (e.g., into the cosmetic material transfer compartment 405) as is depicted by element 407A. At FIG. 4B, 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 407B.

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 407B at FIG. 4B.

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 407B at FIG. 4B.

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. 4A, as is shown by FIG. 4B, 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. 5A, 5B, and 5C 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. 5A, 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. 5B, 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. 5C, 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. 6A 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. 6B 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. 6C 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. 7A, 7B, and 7C 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. 7A, 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. 5A) 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. 5A). 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. 7B, 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. 7C, 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. 8A, 8B, and 8C depict flow diagrams illustrating method 800 (at FIG. 8A) and method 801 at (FIGS. 8B and 8C), 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. 8A, 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. 8B and 8C, there is another method for using the applicator kit which includes, at block 850 of FIG. 8B, 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. 8C, 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.

Claims

1. A cosmetic applicator kit, comprising: 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; andan 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; anda 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.

2. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises 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.

3. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises 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.

4. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, wherein the valve comprises 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.

5. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, wherein 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.

6. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, further comprising 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.

7. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, wherein the applicator brush-head is to receive the cosmetic material to be applied comprises: 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; andtransferring 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.

8. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1: wherein the cosmetic storage reservoir is located on the leftmost lateral side of the applicator kit;wherein the applicator storage recess is located to the right of the reservoir portion;wherein the cosmetic material transfer compartment is located below both the cosmetic storage reservoir within the cosmetic storage recess and the applicator storage recess;wherein 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;wherein the side door moves up and down within the channels;wherein the side door spans lateral to the applicator storage recess and the cosmetic material transfer compartment when closed.

9. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, wherein 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.

10. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, wherein 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.

11. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1 further includes at least one of the following: 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;an ergonomically contoured design of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit;a liquid compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the liquid as the cosmetic material;a semi-liquid compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the semi-liquid as the cosmetic material;a malleable semi-solid compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the malleable semi-solid as the cosmetic material;a medicinal compound compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the medicinal compound as the cosmetic material; anda therapeutic preparation compatible cosmetic storage reservoir configured to dispense the therapeutic preparation as the cosmetic material.

12. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1: wherein the cosmetic material to be applied is manufactured for single use via: 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; andpermanently sealing the cosmetic storage reservoir within the cosmetic storage recess of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit.

13. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1: wherein 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.

14. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1: wherein 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; or alternativelywherein 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.

15. The cosmetic applicator kit of claim 1, wherein 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.

16. A method of using a cosmetic applicator kit, wherein the method comprises: removing an actuator cap at a top portion of a body of a cosmetic applicator kit to expose a cosmetic material release actuator;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;removing the cosmetic applicator from the applicator storage recess;opening a side door of the body of the cosmetic applicator kit to expose a cosmetic material transfer compartment;inserting an applicator brush-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;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 brush-head having been inserted in the cosmetic material transfer compartment;removing the applicator brush-head from the cosmetic material transfer compartment with the cosmetic material expressed from the valve onto the applicator brush-head; andtransferring the cosmetic material from the applicator brush-head to a target region of a face or body of a recipient;wherein the cosmetic applicator kit comprises: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; andan 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; anda 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.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: cleaning one or more of the following subsequent to use of the cosmetic applicator kit: (i) the cosmetic applicator, (ii) the applicator storage recess, and (iii) the cosmetic material transfer compartment.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein the actuator comprises 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.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein the actuator comprises 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.

20. The method of claim 16: wherein the valve comprises 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; andwherein 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.