Patent Application
20240315438
The present disclosure relates to a thermal conductive makeup application apparatus, and more specifically to a makeup brush configured to provide hot air through brush bristles and enable enhanced blending of makeup on user's skin.
Many users apply cosmetics, makeup foundation, etc. on their faces to hide scars, pigments, etc., or generally to enhance appearance. A user may apply the makeup foundation on facial skin by using a makeup application apparatus such as a makeup brush.
The foundation is typically in powder or semi-solid form, and may not blend with the facial skin seamlessly by using a conventional makeup brush. The user may be required to pat the brush for a substantial time duration to blend the foundation with the skin. This may cause inconvenience to the user. Further, there may be instances where the foundation may not blend completely with the skin even after patting the brush for a long time duration. This may result in sub-optimal makeup application on the user skin.
Thus, there is a need for a makeup application apparatus that may enable a user to conveniently apply makeup foundation or cosmetics to the user skin.
It is with respect to these and other considerations that the disclosure made herein is presented.
The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference numerals may indicate similar or identical items. Various embodiments may utilize elements and/or components other than those illustrated in the drawings, and some elements and/or components may not be present in various embodiments. Elements and/or components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Throughout this disclosure, depending on the context, singular and plural terminology may be used interchangeably.
The present disclosure is directed towards a thermal conductive makeup application apparatus that may enable a user to apply makeup to facial skin. The apparatus may be a makeup brush that may include a handle and a removable brush head. A brush head top portion may include a plurality of bristles through which the user may apply and pat makeup on the facial skin. A brush head bottom portion may removably attach with a handle top portion via magnetic attachment means. The apparatus may further include a heating element that may be disposed in a handle interior portion, and configured to provide/blow hot air towards the handle top portion. The handle top portion may include a plurality of vents that may allow passage of hot air from the heating element towards the brush head, and hence towards the plurality of bristles. The hot air may wrap around the plurality of bristles or pass through the bristles, which may enable the makeup to liquefy and thus seamlessly blend with the facial skin.
In some aspects, the heating element may include a heater and one or more fans. The heating element may be powered by a power source that may be disposed in the handle interior portion. The apparatus may further include an actuation and temperature control unit using which the user may activate (or deactivate) the heating element, and/or control hot air temperature. The heating element may be configured to blow hot air at a predetermined temperature, or may blow hot air at a temperature desired (and controlled) by the user.
In some aspects, the plurality of vents may be disposed at a handle top portion periphery. In this case, the plurality of vents may allow the hot air to wrap around the plurality of bristles and move towards the user facial skin. In other aspects, the plurality of vents may be disposed at a handle top portion center part and underneath the plurality of bristles. In this case, the plurality of vents may allow the hot air to move through the plurality of bristles towards the user facial skin.
The present disclosure discloses a thermal conductive makeup application apparatus that may blow hot air towards the bristles and the user facial skin, thereby enabling the makeup to liquefy. Makeup liquefaction may assist in quick and seamless blending of the makeup with the user facial skin. Further, blowing of hot air to the facial skin may assist in oil control and reduction of wrinkles. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a temperature control unit using which the user can control hot air temperature as per user's requirement and/or comfort level. These and other advantages of the present disclosure are provided in detail herein.
The disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which example embodiments of the disclosure are shown, and not intended to be limiting.
The apparatus 110 may be a makeup brush including a handle 115 and a plurality of bristles 120. The handle 115 may be shaped as an elongated hollow cylinder (or a hollow cuboid) having a length in a range of 6 to 10 inches. In some aspects, the handle 115 may be hollow throughout a handle length. In other aspects, one or more portions of the handle 115 may be hollow, and remaining portions may be solid. For example, handle top and bottom portions may be solid, and a handle middle portion may be hollow. Further, the handle 115 may have a tapered diameter (or width), with a diameter of a handle bottom portion 125 less than a diameter of a handle top portion 130. In an exemplary aspect, a handle top portion diameter may be in a range of 0.75 to 2 inches, and a handle bottom portion diameter may be in a range of 0.5 to 1.5 inches. The tapered diameter may facilitate a comfortable grip of the handle 115, when the user 105 holds the handle 115 (e.g., by using fingers). The handle 115 may be made of plastic, fiber, wood, and/or the like. In an exemplary aspect, the handle 115 may be made of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) plastic.
The apparatus 110 may further include a removable top cover 135 (or cover 135) that may be removably attached to the handle top portion 130. The cover 135 may be shaped as a hollow cylinder, with a diameter equivalent to the handle top portion diameter. The cover 135 may be made of flexible plastic, and may have a length in a range of 0.5 to 1.5 inches. In some aspects, the cover 135 may be transparent or translucent. In other aspects, the cover 135 may be opaque The plurality of bristles 120 may be disposed in proximity to a cover top portion, as shown in
The apparatus 110 may be configured to blow hot air through and/or around the plurality of bristles 120, so that the user 105 may conveniently apply and blend the makeup to the facial skin. Specifically, the user 105 may apply the makeup directly to the facial skin or to the plurality of bristles 120, and may pat (or rub) the makeup on the skin by using the plurality of bristles 120. The hot air may heat bristle top portions, and thus the makeup, which may enable the makeup to liquefy. A person ordinarily skilled in the art may appreciate that the makeup may blend efficiently with the facial skin and easily assimilate into the skin when the makeup may be liquefied. After applying the makeup and patting the makeup on the facial skin by using the plurality of bristles 120, the user 105 may allow the makeup to cool and blend with the facial skin.
Structural details of the apparatus 110 are described in detail in conjunction with subsequent figures.
As described above in conjunction with
In some aspects, the handle top portion 130 may include an elongated head 205, as shown in
The elongated head 205 may be configured to enable attachment of a brush head 305 to the handle top portion 130. As shown in
In some aspects, the user 105 may attach the brush head 305 to the handle top portion 130 by inserting the brush head bottom portion 315 in the elongated head 205. In this case, the brush head bottom portion 315 may be cylindrical in shape, and a brush head bottom portion diameter may be equivalent to (or slightly less than) the elongated head diameter. When the user 105 inserts the brush head bottom portion 315 in the elongated head 205, magnetic coupling between the brush head bottom portion 315 and the handle top portion 130 may generate attractive force, which may enable the brush head 305 to attach with the handle top portion 130. In a similar manner, the user 105 may “pull” the brush head 305 from the elongated head 205 and detach the brush head bottom portion 315 from the handle top portion 130, when the user 105 desires to replace the brush head 305 with a new brush head (or clean the plurality of bristles 120) The user 105 may then insert the new brush head in the elongated head 205 to secure new brush head attachment with the handle top portion 130. The elongated head 205 may provide stable and robust attachment between the brush head 305 and the handle top portion 130.
Although the description above (and as shown in
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The apparatus 110 may further include a heating element (shown as heating element 405 in
In another aspect (not shown), the plurality of vents 210 may be disposed on a handle top portion center part (specifically, a flat surface of the handle top portion 130). Specifically, the plurality of vents 210 may be disposed on the handle top portion center part that may be fully or substantially underneath the brush head bottom portion 315. In this case, the plurality of vents 210 may allow hot air passage through the plurality of bristles 120. In yet another aspect, the plurality of vents 210 may be disposed on both the handle top portion periphery and the handle top portion center part.
In some aspects, the cover 135 may ensure that the hot air passing through the plurality of vents 210 do not escape “sideways”, and is predominantly directed towards the bristle top portions. Stated another way, the cover 135 may trap the hot air that may be passed via the plurality of vents 210, and may enable the hot air to reach to the bristle top portions. In this case, the cover 135 may enclose the brush head bottom portion 315 (specifically the elongated head 205) and the plurality of vents 210, so that the hot air does not escape sideways. Further, in this case, the cover 135 may be formed of heat-resistant plastic, e.g., Polyetherimide, Polyether ether ketone, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Polybenzimidazole, and/or the like, to ensure that the cover 135 does not get damaged when the hot air passes through the plurality of vents 210 towards the bristle top portions.
In addition to the elements described in conjunction with
The heating element 405 may be configured to blow hot air towards the plurality of bristles 120 via the plurality of vents 210. Specifically, the heating element 405 may include a heater 420 and one or more fans 425, which may enable blowing of the hot air towards the plurality of bristles 120. In some aspects, the fans 425 may be disposed below the heater 420 Stated another way, the fans 425 may be disposed between the heater 420 and the handle bottom portion 125. The heater 420 may be configured to generate heat, and the fans 425 may blow air that may transfer heat from the heater 420 towards the handle top portion 130 in the form of hot air. The hot air may pass through the plurality of vents 210 and towards the plurality of bristles 120.
As described above, in some aspects, the plurality of vents 210 may be disposed on the handle top portion periphery. In this case, the fans 425 may be configured to blow hot air around the plurality of bristles 120 via the plurality of vents 210. In other aspects, the plurality of vents 210 may be disposed on the handle top portion center part (e.g., underneath the brush head bottom portion 315). In this case, the fans 425 may be configured to blow hot air towards bristle bottom portions via the plurality of vents 210. The hot air may travel from the bristle bottom portions towards the bristle top portions, thereby liquefying the makeup as described above. In yet another aspect, the elongated head 205 may include one or more hollow tubes (not shown) that may be disposed in an elongated head interior portion (e.g., a hollow interior portion of the elongated head 205). One end of each tube may be connected to one or more vents 210 and the other end may be disposed in proximity to the bristle top portions. In this case, the fans 425 may blow hot air towards the bristle top portions via the plurality of vents 210 and the one or more tubes. In some aspects, the tubes may ensure that a substantial portion of the hot air reaches the bristle top portions (and hence towards the user facial skin), and loss of heat is minimal
In some aspects, different configurations of the vents 210 (and/or the tubes) may enable application of different types of cosmetics on different types of user skin types. For example, based on whether the cosmetic and/or the user skin type require more or less heat, apparatuses with different configurations of the vents 210 (and/or the tubes) may be used.
The heating element 405 may be powered by the power source 410, and actuated by a user (e.g., the user 105) by using the unit 415. Specifically, the user 105 may actuate (e.g., switch ON) the heating element 405 by providing inputs to the unit 415. In some aspects, the unit 415 may include a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that may be disposed on a handle exterior surface, using which the user 105 may input a command to switch ON the heating element 405. In other aspects, the unit 415 may include a mechanical dialer that may be disposed on the handle exterior surface, and the user 105 may switch ON the heating element 405 by using the mechanical dialer. In yet another aspect, the unit 415 may be configured to receive inputs from the user 105 wirelessly. In this case, the unit 415 may communicatively couple with a user device via a wireless communication network, such as BlueTooth™, Ultra-wideband (UWB), Near Field Communication (NFC), and/or the like. The user 105 may input the command to switch ON the heating element 405 on the user device, which may transmit the command to the unit 415 via the wireless communication network.
Responsive to receiving the command to switch ON the heating element 405 from the user 105, the unit 415 may send the command to the power source 410. The power source 410 may then power the heating element 405, responsive to receiving the command from the unit 415.
In some aspects, the heating element 405 may be configured to blow hot air at a predetermined temperature when the power source 410 powers the heating element 405. The predetermined temperature may be in a range of, e.g., 75 to 85 degree Celsius. In other aspects, the user 105 may control hot air temperature by using the unit 415. In this case, along with or separately from the command to switch ON the heating element 405, the user 104 may input a desired hot air temperature on the unit 415 (e.g., via the HMI or the mechanical dialer, or wirelessly). The unit 415 may send the input to the heating element 405, which may then blow the hot air at the temperature desired by the user 105
The unit 415 may be further configured to deactivate the heating element 405 based on user inputs. For example, when the user 105 has applied the makeup on the facial skin, the user 105 may send deactivation inputs (e.g., via the HMI or the mechanical dialer, or wirelessly) to the unit 415 to deactivate the heating element 405. Responsive to receiving the deactivation inputs, the unit 415 may send a deactivation command signal to the power source 410, which may in turn stop supply of power to the heating element 405 responsive to receiving the deactivation command signal.
In some aspects, the power source 410 may include a rechargeable battery that may be charged via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) charger or an inductive wireless charger (e.g, via a Qi charging pad).
In additional aspects, the apparatus 110 may include an insulating layer (not shown) disposed between the heating element 405 and handle interior sidewalls, which may ensure that the handle 115 does not heat when the heating element 405 blows hot air. The insulating layer may be made of mica sheet and may match a handle inner profile. In an exemplary aspect, when the heating element 405 blows hot air in a temperature range of 75 to 85 degree Celsius, the insulating layer may ensure that the temperature of handle sidewalls do not exceed 50 degree Celsius. In this manner, the apparatus 110 may ensure that the user 105 may conveniently apply the makeup to the user facial skin without any discomfort, when the heating element 405 may be blowing hot air towards the plurality of bristles 120.
In yet another aspect, the apparatus 110 may include one or more proximity sensors that may automatically actuate (i.e., switch ON) the heating element 405 when the apparatus 110 may be brought in proximity to the user facial skin. Specifically, in this case, the proximity sensors may send a command signal to the power source 410 to actuate the heating element 405 when a distance between the user facial skin and the bristle top portions or the handle top portion 130 may be less than a predefined threshold. Responsive to receiving the command signal, the power source 410 may power the heating element 405.
The apparatus 110 may further include one or more indicators (e.g., Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and/or audio indicators) that may actuate when the heating element 405 actuates. For example, the apparatus 110 may include one or more LEDs that may illuminate when the heating element 405 blows hot air. In further aspects, intensity of LED illumination may change based on the hot air temperature. For example, the LEDs may illuminate with a higher intensity when the hot air temperature may be high, and the LEDs may illuminate with a lower intensity when the hot air temperature may be relatively low.
In additional aspects, the apparatus 110 may include a timer (not shown) that may automatically switch OFF the heating element 405 when the heating element 405 blows hot air for more than a predefined time duration threshold. In this case, the timer may send a deactivation command signal to the power source 410 when the timer detects that the heating elements 405 may have blown hot air for more than the predefined time duration threshold. Responsive to receiving the deactivation command signal, the power source 410 may stop supply of power to the heating element 405. In an alternative aspect, the timer may send a temperature reduction command signal to the heating element 405 when the timer detects that the heating element 405 may have blown hot air for more than the predefined time duration threshold. In this case, the heating element 405 may reduce hot air temperature by a predetermined amount (e.g., reduce by 50% or 75% of existing hot air temperature), responsive to receiving the temperature reduction command signal from the timer.
The apparatus 110 described in the present disclosures provides many advantages over a conventional makeup brush. For example, since hot air is provided through the plurality of bristles 120 towards the makeup and the user facial skin, the makeup blends easily and seamlessly to the user skin. Specifically, the hot air enables the makeup to liquefy and hence the makeup blends more evenly and quickly on the user skin. Further, blowing of hot air on the user facial skin helps in oil control and clearing pores. Furthermore, regular apparatus usage (specifically blowing of the hot air on the user facial skin) may assist in reducing wrinkles.
Referring to
At step 506, the method 500 may include applying makeup to the plurality of bristles 120 (or the user facial skin). At step 508, the method 500 may include applying or blending the makeup to the user facial skin by using the plurality of bristles 120. As described above, the user 105 may apply the makeup to the facial skin by patting the plurality of bristles 120 (including the makeup) on the facial skin. Since the heating element 405 blows hot air towards the plurality of bristles 120 and the facial skin, the makeup may blend easily, quickly and seamlessly in the skin.
At step 510, the method 500 may include deactivating the heating element 405. The user 105 may deactivate heating element 405 by using the unit 415. Deactivating the heating element 405 may enable the makeup to cool on the user facial skin.
At step 512, the method 500 may stop.
In the above disclosure, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, which illustrate specific implementations in which the present disclosure may be practiced. It is understood that other implementations may be utilized, and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. References in the specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “an example embodiment,” etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, one skilled in the art will recognize such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.
It should also be understood that the word “example” as used herein is intended to be non-exclusionary and non-limiting in nature. More particularly, the word “example” as used herein indicates one among several examples, and it should be understood that no undue emphasis or preference is being directed to the particular example being described.
With regard to the processes, systems, methods, heuristics, etc. described herein, it should be understood that, although the steps of such processes, etc. have been described as occurring according to a certain ordered sequence, such processes could be practiced with the described steps performed in an order other than the order described herein. It further should be understood that certain steps could be performed simultaneously, that other steps could be added, or that certain steps described herein could be omitted. In other words, the descriptions of processes herein are provided for the purpose of illustrating various embodiments and should in no way be construed so as to limit the claims.
Accordingly, it is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Many embodiments and applications other than the examples provided would be apparent upon reading the above description. The scope should be determined, not with reference to the above description, but should instead be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. It is anticipated and intended that future developments will occur in the technologies discussed herein, and that the disclosed systems and methods will be incorporated into such future embodiments In sum, it should be understood that the application is capable of modification and variation.
All terms used in the claims are intended to be given their ordinary meanings as understood by those knowledgeable in the technologies described herein unless an explicit indication to the contrary is made herein. In particular, use of the singular articles such as “a,” “the,” “said,” etc., should be read to recite one or more of the indicated elements unless a claim recites an explicit limitation to the contrary. Conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments could include, while other embodiments may not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.
