US20110005541A1 - Refillable mescara applicator - Google Patents
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- FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of a handle of a refillable mascara applicator and a top and bottom of the handle;
- FIG. 2 depicts an inside of a handle of a refillable mascara applicator and a mascara refill cartridge
- FIG. 3 depicts several brushes that can be attached to a handle of a refillable mascara applicator
- FIG. 4 depicts a valve in an open position
- FIG. 5 depicts a valve in a closed position
- FIG. 6 depicts a side view of a valve in the closed position.
- One embodiment is a refillable mascara applicator that comprises a handle with an opening at a first end and a cavity to receive a mascara refill cartridge that carries mascara.
- the cartridge has a small opening at one end.
- the small opening is capable of being communicatively coupled to a valve at a second end of the handle.
- a rotating part rotates to open and close the valve so that when the valve is open, mascara is to flow through the small opening, and through the open valve.
- the open valve is coupled to an interior of a threaded part of the rotating part to provide mascara to a hollow brush with small holes to release the mascara to bristles of the hollow brush.
- the hollow brush is threaded interior to the hollow brush so that the hollow brush may be removably threaded onto the threaded part of the rotating part.
- Another embodiment is a method of refilling a mascara applicator with mascara.
- the method comprises receiving a first replaceable cartridge having a first color of mascara into a hollow handle with a valve near an end.
- the method further includes moving a controlling part to cause transport of mascara from the first replaceable cartridge through the valve to a brush.
- the refillable mascara applicator includes a handle to receive a mascara cartridge having mascara.
- a valve can be closed or opened in the handle to allow mascara to be selectively transported through the valve when the valve is opened.
- the refillable mascara applicator also includes a hollow brush to receive the mascara transported through the valve and to release the mascara to bristles of the brush through a plurality of holes in the brush.
- FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of a handle 1 of a refillable mascara applicator and a bottom part 2 and a top part 4 of the handle 1 .
- the handle 1 may be made of plastic or metal or other suitable material.
- the top part 4 and the bottom part 2 have threads that match threads of the handle 1 , so that the top part 4 and the bottom part 2 may be screwed on or off.
- the top part 4 is removably attachable to the handle 1
- the bottom part 2 may also be removably attachable.
- the bottom part 2 has a threaded part 3 for receiving a threaded brush.
- FIG. 2 depicts an inside of a handle 1 of a refillable mascara applicator and a mascara refill cartridge.
- the handle 1 has a mount with the valve 5 against which the bottom part 2 may be seated.
- FIG. 2 also shows a mascara refill cartridge 6 which may be inserted into the handle 1 at the top end.
- the valve 5 has an opening that can be aligned with an opening of the bottom part 2 to enable mascara to flow through the valve 5 .
- the opening of the valve 5 is semi-circular.
- An opening of the bottom part 2 may also be semi-circular so that when the bottom part is rotated, the opening of the valve 5 may be aligned with the opening of the bottom part 2 .
- FIG. 3 depicts several brushes 7 that can be attached to a handle of a refillable mascara applicator.
- the bristles of the mascara brushes are not shown for clarity. By rotation, a brush can be screwed onto the threaded part 3 .
- FIG. 3 shows that the brushes 7 have openings in the body that allow the release of mascara onto the bristles of the mascara brush.
- the refillable mascara applicator operates as follows.
- the user opens the top 4 of the handle 1 .
- a refill cartridge 6 with a small opening 8 on one end is inserted into the handle with the opening 8 toward the bottom part 2 of the handle 1 .
- the top 4 is replaced onto the handle 1 .
- the bottom part 2 may be spring loaded and free to turn a portion of 360 degrees or greater.
- the valve 5 of the handle 1 is opened and mascara flows out of the opening 8 through the valve 5 .
- the valve 5 is closed.
- the bottom part 2 is a rotating part that rotates a first amount in a first direction to open the valve 5 , and rotates a second amount in the first direction to close the valve 5 .
- the rotating part is rotated a first amount to open and then close the valve to provide a dose of mascara to the bristles of the hollow brush. Then the bristles of the brush may be applied to the eyelashes or eyebrows.
- one embodiment is a method of refilling a mascara applicator with mascara.
- the method comprises receiving a first replaceable cartridge having a first color of mascara into a hollow handle with a valve near an end.
- the method also comprises moving a controlling part to cause transport of mascara from the first replaceable cartridge through the valve to a brush.
- moving the controlling part comprises moving the controlling part through a cycle that releases a controlled dose of mascara to the brush.
- the first replaceable cartridge is replaced by a second replaceable cartridge, which may carry mascara of the same or a different color than the first replaceable cartridge.
- a mascara kit that includes a handle, at least one brush, and at least two refill cartridges.
- a mascara kit that includes a plurality of brushes. Therefore, the handle that receives a refill cartridge may be packaged with refill cartridges and brushes. Also, refill cartridges and/or brushes may be packaged separately.
- FIG. 4 shows a valve in an open position and FIG. 5 shows the valve in the closed position.
- the valve wings 40 and 42 do not obstruct the openings 44 .
- the valve wings 40 and 42 obstruct openings 46 .
- FIG. 6 shows a side view of the valve with wings 40 and 42 in a closed position.
Abstract
Embodiments include a refillable mascara applicator. One embodiment includes a handle to receive a mascara cartridge having mascara. One embodiment also includes a valve that can be closed or opened in the handle to allow mascara to be selectively transported through the valve when the valve is opened. An embodiment also includes a hollow brush to receive the mascara transported through the valve and to release the mascara to bristles of the brush through a plurality of holes in the brush.
Description
- The present description is in the field of mascara applicators.
- Aspects will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon reference to the accompanying drawings in which like references may indicate similar elements:
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FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of a handle of a refillable mascara applicator and a top and bottom of the handle; -
FIG. 2 depicts an inside of a handle of a refillable mascara applicator and a mascara refill cartridge; and -
FIG. 3 depicts several brushes that can be attached to a handle of a refillable mascara applicator; -
FIG. 4 depicts a valve in an open position; -
FIG. 5 depicts a valve in a closed position; and -
FIG. 6 depicts a side view of a valve in the closed position. - The following is a detailed description of embodiments. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the invention. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; but, on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the appended claims. The detailed descriptions below are designed to make such embodiments obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art.
- One embodiment is a refillable mascara applicator that comprises a handle with an opening at a first end and a cavity to receive a mascara refill cartridge that carries mascara. The cartridge has a small opening at one end. The small opening is capable of being communicatively coupled to a valve at a second end of the handle. At the second end of the handle, a rotating part rotates to open and close the valve so that when the valve is open, mascara is to flow through the small opening, and through the open valve. The open valve is coupled to an interior of a threaded part of the rotating part to provide mascara to a hollow brush with small holes to release the mascara to bristles of the hollow brush. The hollow brush is threaded interior to the hollow brush so that the hollow brush may be removably threaded onto the threaded part of the rotating part.
- Another embodiment is a method of refilling a mascara applicator with mascara. The method comprises receiving a first replaceable cartridge having a first color of mascara into a hollow handle with a valve near an end. The method further includes moving a controlling part to cause transport of mascara from the first replaceable cartridge through the valve to a brush.
- Another embodiment is a refillable mascara applicator. The refillable mascara applicator includes a handle to receive a mascara cartridge having mascara. A valve can be closed or opened in the handle to allow mascara to be selectively transported through the valve when the valve is opened. The refillable mascara applicator also includes a hollow brush to receive the mascara transported through the valve and to release the mascara to bristles of the brush through a plurality of holes in the brush.
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FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of ahandle 1 of a refillable mascara applicator and abottom part 2 and atop part 4 of thehandle 1. Thehandle 1 may be made of plastic or metal or other suitable material. In one embodiment, thetop part 4 and thebottom part 2 have threads that match threads of thehandle 1, so that thetop part 4 and thebottom part 2 may be screwed on or off. In one embodiment, thetop part 4 is removably attachable to thehandle 1, and thebottom part 2 may also be removably attachable. In one embodiment, when the top part is inserted or screwed into the handle, it forces the opposite end of the cartridge against avalve 5.FIG. 1 also shows that thebottom part 2 has a threadedpart 3 for receiving a threaded brush. -
FIG. 2 depicts an inside of ahandle 1 of a refillable mascara applicator and a mascara refill cartridge. In particular, thehandle 1 has a mount with thevalve 5 against which thebottom part 2 may be seated.FIG. 2 also shows amascara refill cartridge 6 which may be inserted into thehandle 1 at the top end. - In one embodiment, the
valve 5 has an opening that can be aligned with an opening of thebottom part 2 to enable mascara to flow through thevalve 5. In a particular embodiment, the opening of thevalve 5 is semi-circular. An opening of thebottom part 2 may also be semi-circular so that when the bottom part is rotated, the opening of thevalve 5 may be aligned with the opening of thebottom part 2. -
FIG. 3 depictsseveral brushes 7 that can be attached to a handle of a refillable mascara applicator. InFIG. 3 , the bristles of the mascara brushes are not shown for clarity. By rotation, a brush can be screwed onto the threadedpart 3. Also,FIG. 3 shows that thebrushes 7 have openings in the body that allow the release of mascara onto the bristles of the mascara brush. - The refillable mascara applicator operates as follows. The user opens the
top 4 of thehandle 1. Arefill cartridge 6, with asmall opening 8 on one end is inserted into the handle with theopening 8 toward thebottom part 2 of thehandle 1. Thetop 4 is replaced onto thehandle 1. Thebottom part 2 may be spring loaded and free to turn a portion of 360 degrees or greater. In a particular embodiment, when thebottom part 2 is turned one way, thevalve 5 of thehandle 1 is opened and mascara flows out of theopening 8 through thevalve 5. When thebottom part 2 is turned the opposite way, thevalve 5 is closed. In another embodiment, thebottom part 2 is a rotating part that rotates a first amount in a first direction to open thevalve 5, and rotates a second amount in the first direction to close thevalve 5. In another embodiment, the rotating part is rotated a first amount to open and then close the valve to provide a dose of mascara to the bristles of the hollow brush. Then the bristles of the brush may be applied to the eyelashes or eyebrows. - Therefore, one embodiment is a method of refilling a mascara applicator with mascara. The method comprises receiving a first replaceable cartridge having a first color of mascara into a hollow handle with a valve near an end. The method also comprises moving a controlling part to cause transport of mascara from the first replaceable cartridge through the valve to a brush. In one embodiment, moving the controlling part comprises moving the controlling part through a cycle that releases a controlled dose of mascara to the brush. In a particular embodiment, the first replaceable cartridge is replaced by a second replaceable cartridge, which may carry mascara of the same or a different color than the first replaceable cartridge.
- Another embodiment is a mascara kit that includes a handle, at least one brush, and at least two refill cartridges. Another embodiment is a mascara kit that includes a plurality of brushes. Therefore, the handle that receives a refill cartridge may be packaged with refill cartridges and brushes. Also, refill cartridges and/or brushes may be packaged separately.
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FIG. 4 shows a valve in an open position andFIG. 5 shows the valve in the closed position. When in an open position, thevalve wings openings 44. When in a closed position, thevalve wings openings 46.FIG. 6 shows a side view of the valve withwings - The present embodiments and some of their advantages have been described in detail. It should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. An embodiment of the invention may achieve multiple objectives, but not every embodiment falling within the scope of the attached claims will achieve every objective. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. One of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure of the present invention that processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed are equivalent to, and fall within the scope of, what is claimed. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.
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1. A refillable mascara applicator, comprising:
a handle with an opening at a first end and a cavity to receive a mascara refill cartridge that carries mascara, the mascara refill cartridge having a small opening at one end, the small opening capable of being communicatively coupled to a valve at a second end of the handle; and
at the second end of the handle, a rotating part that rotates to open and close the valve so that when the valve is open, mascara is to flow through the small opening, through the open valve, and through an interior of a threaded part of the rotating part to provide mascara to a hollow brush with small holes to release the mascara to bristles of the hollow brush, wherein the hollow brush is threaded interior to the hollow brush so that the hollow brush may be removably threaded onto the threaded part of the rotating part.
2. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 1 , wherein the handle is cylindrical.
3. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 1 , wherein the rotating part rotates a first amount in a first direction to open the valve, and rotates a second amount in the first direction to close the valve.
4. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 1 , wherein the rotating part is rotated a first amount to open and then close the valve to provide a dose of mascara to the bristles of the hollow brush.
5. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 1 , wherein the rotating part rotates in a first direction to open the valve, and rotates in an opposite direction to close the valve.
6. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 1 , wherein the rotating part has a second threaded part and an opening at the second end of the handle is threaded to receive the rotating part.
7. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 1 , further comprising a capping part that closes the opening at the first end of the handle.
8. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 1 , wherein the capping part is threaded and the opening at the first end is threaded to receive the capping part.
9. A method for refilling a mascara applicator with mascara, comprising:
receiving a first replaceable cartridge having a first color of mascara into a hollow handle with a valve near an end;
moving a controlling part to cause transport of mascara from the first replaceable cartridge through the valve to a brush.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein moving the controlling part comprises moving the controlling part through a cycle that releases a controlled dose of mascara to the brush.
11. The method of claim 9 , further comprising replacing the first replaceable cartridge with a second replaceable cartridge.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the second replaceable cartridge has a second color of mascara.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the brush is hollow and has a plurality of holes to release mascara transported to the interior of the brush to bristles of the brush.
14. A refillable mascara applicator, comprising:
a handle to receive a mascara cartridge having mascara;
a valve that can be closed or opened in the handle to allow mascara to be selectively transported through the valve when the valve is opened;
a hollow brush to receive the mascara transported through the valve and to release the mascara to bristles of the brush through a plurality of holes in the brush.
15. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 14 , wherein the valve comprises a first opening that can mate with a second opening of a moving part that opens and closes the valve.
16. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 15 , wherein the first opening is semi-circular.
17. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 15 , wherein the moving part rotates.
18. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 14 , wherein the hollow brush is replaceable by a second hollow brush.
19. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 14 , further comprising a mascara kit that includes at least one other mascara cartridge packaged with the refillable mascara applicator.
20. The refillable mascara applicator of claim 14 , further comprising a mascara kit that includes at least one other hollow brush packaged with the refillable mascara applicator.
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