US20160113375A1 - Telescopic Cosmetic Apparatus - Google Patents
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- Applicators may be used for removing cosmetic or medicinal products from the devices and applying the cosmetic or medicinal products to portions of the body.
- applicators may be used to remove ointments from storage devices and to apply the ointment to portions of the body.
- applicators are used to apply lipstick, lip balm, skin creams, lotions, powders, and other cosmetic products to portions of the body.
- applicator stems may be too long or too short for practical use.
- consumers typically need to buy applicators and implements of various lengths for their medical, cosmetic, and grooming needs.
- Small applicators and/or implements may be too short for efficiently applying products to others and large applicators and/or implements may be too long for efficiently applying product to oneself.
- switching between applicators and implements of various sizes is inconvenient.
- storing large applicators may be a waste of space.
- FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of an example cosmetic apparatus capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position.
- FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIG. 1A configured in a retracted position.
- FIG. 1C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIGS. 1A and 1B , taken along line A-A of FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 2A illustrates an isometric view of another example cosmetic apparatus capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position.
- FIG. 2B illustrates an isometric view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIG. 2A configured in a retracted position.
- FIG. 3A illustrates an isometric view of yet another example cosmetic apparatus capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position.
- FIG. 3B illustrates an isometric view of yet another example cosmetic apparatus capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position.
- FIG. 4A illustrates a cross-sectional view of an example cosmetic apparatus taken along line A-A of FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 4B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIG. 4A taken along line A-A of FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 5A illustrates a cross-sectional view of an example cosmetic apparatus taken along line A-A of FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 5B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIG. 5A taken along line A-A of FIG. 1A .
- This disclosure is directed to techniques for streamlining the application of cosmetic and/or medicinal products and/or storage of cosmetic apparatuses.
- Existing cosmetic and medicinal applicators and personal care implements have limited utility because applicator stems may be too long or too short for practical use.
- Some applicators and/or implements may be too short for extracting product from storage devices with deep holding wells.
- Other applicators and/or implements may be too long for shallow holding wells.
- small applicators and/or implements may be too short for efficiently applying products to others and large applicators and/or implements may be too long for efficiently applying product to oneself.
- switching between applicators and implements of various sizes is inconvenient.
- storing large applicators and/or multiple applicators may be a waste of space.
- the techniques described herein include a cosmetic apparatus that may extend and retract for extracting product from cosmetic storage devices of various shapes and sizes.
- the cosmetic apparatus includes an applicator head coupled to a handle.
- the applicator may be coupled to the handle by a ferrule.
- the handle may include a plurality of stems coaxially arranged to move along a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus via a telescopic mechanism.
- a user may position the cosmetic apparatus in a retracted position so that the user can extract product from the small storage device. This enables the user to extract a precise amount of product from the storage device.
- the user may position the cosmetic apparatus in an extended position so that the user can extract product from the large storage device.
- a user may desire to apply the product to his or her skin or the skin of another person. If the user desires more control over the cosmetic apparatus—for example, if a user is applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to his or herself—the user can retract the cosmetic apparatus for applying the product with maximum control. Alternatively, if the user desires a longer cosmetic apparatus for applying cosmetic or medicinal product—for example, if a user is applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to another person—the user can extend the cosmetic apparatus. The user may extend the cosmetic apparatus to a full extension or a partial extension depending on his or her desires. Accordingly, cosmetic apparatus that can extend and retract via a telescopic mechanism may streamline the application of cosmetic and/or medicinal products.
- Cosmetic apparatuses that can extend and retract via a telescopic mechanism may streamline storage of cosmetic apparatuses as well.
- a user may apply cosmetic or medicinal product via the cosmetic apparatus in an extended position. Then, after the user is finished with the cosmetic or medicinal product, the user may move the cosmetic apparatus to the retracted position for storing the cosmetic apparatus.
- the user may extend the cosmetic apparatus to the extended position again. The cosmetic apparatus takes up less space in the retracted position and, as a result, may streamline the storage of cosmetic apparatuses.
- FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of an example cosmetic apparatus 100 capable of extension and retraction in an extended position.
- the cosmetic apparatus 100 includes at least an applicator head 102 .
- the applicator head 102 may be a sponge applicator head, a foam applicator head, a flocked applicator head, a silicon applicator head and/or a brush applicator head.
- a brush applicator head 102 may include natural (e.g., sable hair, squirrel hair, goat hair, etc.) and/or synthetic (e.g., nylon, taklon, polyester, silicone, etc.) fibers.
- the applicator head 102 may be coupled to a ferrule 104 and the ferrule 104 may be disposed on an end of a handle 106 . In other examples, the applicator head 102 may be coupled to the handle 106 .
- the applicator head 102 may be coupled to the ferrule 104 or handle 106 in a variety of ways. In some examples, the applicator head 102 may be adhered (e.g., glue, cement, mucilage, paste, etc.) to the ferrule 104 or handle 106 . In other examples, the applicator head 102 may be coupled to the ferrule 104 or handle 106 by stitching, lacing, screwing, melting, chemical bonding, or some combination of the above.
- the ferrule 104 may be a band of material that connects the applicator head 102 to a handle 106 .
- the ferrule 104 may be made of metal (e.g., steel, stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, copper, brass, chrome, titanium, etc.), plastic (e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.), etc.
- the ferrule 104 may be crimped to secure the ferrule 104 to the handle 106 . In other examples, the ferrule 104 may not be crimped.
- the ferrule 104 may be associated with the handle 106 in a variety of ways.
- the ferrule 104 may be adhered (e.g., glue, cement, mucilage, paste, etc.) to the handle 106 .
- the ferrule 104 may be associated with the handle 106 by stitching, lacing, screwing, welding, bolting, riveting, melting, chemical bonding, or some combination of the above.
- the handle 106 may be made of a plurality of stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N (collectively referred to as “stems 108 ”), coaxially arranged.
- the coaxially arranged stems 108 can move along a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus, such as along traversal line A-A. While only three telescoping stems are illustrated in this example, in other examples any number of telescoping stems may be used.
- the handle 106 may be made of a metal material (e.g., steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, alloys thereof, etc.), a plastic material (e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.), a wood material, ceramic material, graphite material, composite material (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.), combinations of the foregoing, etc.
- a metal material e.g., steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, alloys thereof, etc.
- a plastic material e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.
- wood material e.g., ceramic material, graphite material, composite material (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.), combinations of the foregoing, etc.
- the handle 106 may have a variety of cross sectional shapes, sizes, cross sectional areas, and/or lengths.
- the handle 106 may have a cross section having a circular shape, a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, an ovular shape, etc.
- the shape of the handle 106 may depend on the shape of the plurality of stems 108 .
- each of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may all have a same cross sectional shape and the handle 106 may have the same cross sectional shape as the stems 108 .
- some of the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may have different shapes so long as the stems 108 are capable of nesting, or fitting one within another.
- Each of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may have different cross sectional areas.
- Each of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may include a first end and a second end. In the retracted position, the first ends of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be proximate one another and the second ends of the stems may be proximate one another (i.e., the first ends of the stems 108 are substantially coextensive or substantially aligned).
- first end of the first stem 108 A, a first end of the second stem 108 B, and a first end of the third stem 108 N may be substantially aligned and the second end of the first stem 108 A, the second end of the second stem 108 B opposite the first end of the second stem 108 B, a second end of the third stem 108 N opposite the first end of the third stem 108 N may be substantially aligned.
- the stems 108 may be slidable by manually extending the stems 108 by pulling the first ends of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N and/or the second ends of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . .
- the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be arranged in series (i.e., end-to-end). That is, in the extended position, the second end of the first stem 108 A may be movably coupled to the first end of the second stem 108 B and the second end of the second stem 108 B may be movably coupled to the first end of the third stem 108 N.
- the handle 106 can include additional features for streamlining application of cosmetic and/or medicinal products.
- the distal end of the handle 106 may have a gripping surface thereon (e.g., rubber grip, textured surface treatment, soft touch paint, etc.).
- FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the example cosmetic apparatus 100 of FIG. 1A in a retracted position.
- the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N are capable of fitting one inside of another.
- Each of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may include a longitudinal cavity and one or more of the stems 108 may nest inside longitudinal cavities of the other stems 108 as described below.
- FIG. 1C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the example cosmetic apparatus 100 of FIGS. 1A and 1B , taken along line A-A of FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 1C illustrates longitudinal cavities 110 A, 110 B, . . . 110 N associated with the one or more stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N, respectively.
- Each of the longitudinal cavities 110 A, 110 B, . . . 110 N may have various cross sectional areas that enable stems having smaller cross sectional areas (e.g., stem 108 A) to nest into longitudinal cavities 110 A, 110 B, . . . 110 N of stems having larger cross sectional areas (e.g., stem 108 B).
- a first stem (e.g., stem 108 A) may have a cross sectional area that is smaller than a second stem (e.g., stem 108 B) and the second stem (e.g., stem 108 B) may have a longitudinal cavity that is large enough to receive the first stem (e.g., stem 108 A).
- the stem (e.g., stem 108 A) having the smaller cross sectional area may nest into the longitudinal cavity associated with the neighboring stem (e.g., stem 108 B) having the larger cross sectional area.
- a neighboring stem is a stem that immediately precedes or succeeds another stem.
- a first stem (e.g., stem 108 A) may be a neighboring stem to a second stem (e.g., stem 108 B), as described above.
- the second stem (e.g., stem 108 B) may be a neighboring stem to a first stem (e.g., stem 108 A) and a third stem (e.g., stem 108 N).
- the applicator head 102 may be coupled to a first end of a first stem 108 A.
- the applicator head 102 may be coupled to a first end of the ferrule 104 .
- a second end of the ferrule 104 that is opposite the first end of the ferrule 104 may be associated with a first end of a first stem 108 A of the plurality of stems 108 .
- the first stem 108 A may have a cross sectional area that is smaller than a cross sectional area of the second stem 108 B.
- the second end of the first stem 108 A may be movably fitted within a first end of the second stem 108 B and a second end of the second stem 108 B may be coupled to a first end of a third stem 108 N.
- the second end of the second stem 108 B may be movably fitted within the first end of the third stem 108 N.
- the second stem 108 B may have a cross sectional area that is larger than the cross sectional area of the first stem 108 A but smaller than the cross sectional area of the third stem 108 N.
- the first stem 108 A may nest inside the longitudinal cavity in the second stem 108 B and the second stem 108 B may nest inside the longitudinal cavity in the third stem 108 N, so that the first ends of the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be proximate one another and the second ends of the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be proximate one another (i.e., the first ends of the stems 108 are substantially aligned).
- the handle 106 may be made of more or less than three stems 108 , and each of the coaxially aligned stems 108 may nest such that all of the stems 108 are contained within a single stem having a largest cross sectional area of all of the stems 108 .
- the single stem that has a largest cross sectional area may be called the anchor stem.
- the third stem 108 N may be the anchor stem.
- the cosmetic apparatus 100 may be in a retracted position, as shown in FIG. 1B .
- the retracted cosmetic apparatus comprises the anchor stem (e.g., third stem 108 N), a ferrule 104 , and the applicator head 102 and all of the other stems are completely inserted into the longitudinal cavity of the anchor stem (e.g., third stem 108 N).
- one or more limiting mechanisms 112 coupled to the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be used to limit a distance that an individual stem 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be insertable into a longitudinal cavity of a neighboring stem.
- the one or more limiting mechanisms 112 may include internal guides, friction increasing elements (e.g., rubber or silicone bands, rings, pads, or other elements), friction reducing elements (e.g., bearings, Teflon bands, rings, pads, or other elements), tension elements (e.g., elastic bands or springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the retracted position), holding elements (e.g., magnets or detents to hold the segments of the handle in retracted and/or extended positions), compression elements (e.g., springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the extended position), etc.
- the limiting mechanisms 112 associated with each of the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be of a same type. In other examples, the limiting mechanisms 112 associated with each of the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be of different types.
- each of the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may include internal guides disposed in their corresponding longitudinal cavities.
- Internal guides may include sleeves associated with each of the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N.
- Internal guides may include sliding mechanisms that may be configured to guide the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N to predetermined positions.
- the anchor stem e.g., third stem 108 N in this example
- the internal guide may have a base portion 114 A and a top portion 114 B.
- the base portion 114 A may have a cross sectional area larger than the top portion 114 B and the cross sectional area of the base portion 114 A may be smaller than the cross sectional area of the longitudinal cavity in the anchor stem (e.g., third stem 108 N in this example). This enables the second stem 108 B to be inserted into the longitudinal cavity in the anchor stem without unintentional interference by the limiting mechanism 112 .
- the second stem 108 B may have an internal guide 116 that is disposed inside of its longitudinal cavity.
- the internal guide 116 associated with the second stem may movably associate and disassociate with the top portion 114 A of the internal guide 114 associated with the anchor stem (e.g., third stem 108 N).
- the internal guide 116 may have an opening with a cross sectional area slightly larger than the cross sectional area of the top portion 114 B and smaller than the cross sectional area of the base portion 114 A.
- the top portion 114 B may be received by the opening of internal guide 116 until the internal guide 116 reaches the bottom portion 114 A having a cross sectional area that is larger than the opening of the internal guide 116 .
- the internal guides 114 and 116 work together to limit how far the second stem 108 B can be inserted into the anchor stem (e.g., third stem 108 N).
- the first stem 108 A may have an internal guide 118 that may have an opening with a cross sectional area that is slightly larger than the cross sectional area of the internal guide 116 .
- the internal guide 116 can be received by the opening associated with internal guide 118 until the internal guide 116 no longer can be received by the opening associated with internal guide 118 .
- the internal guides 116 and 118 work together to limit how far the first stem 108 A can be inserted into the second stem 108 B.
- internal guides such as a flange or lip coupled to the longitudinal cavity of a stem 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N receiving a neighboring stem 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N can interact with a flange or a lip coupled to the exterior of the stem 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N that insertable into the receiving stem to limit a distance the first stem (e.g., 108 A in this example) can be inserted into the second stem (e.g., 108 B in this example).
- friction increasing elements e.g., rubber or silicone bands, rings, pads, or other elements
- the second stem 108 B may be inserted into the anchor stem (e.g., 108 N) until the friction between the second stem 108 B and the anchor stem (e.g., 108 N) exceeds a predetermined threshold. Once the friction between the second stem 108 B and the anchor stem (e.g., 108 N in this example) exceeds a predetermined threshold, the second stem 108 B can be prevented from being inserted any further into the longitudinal cavity of the anchor stem.
- the limiting mechanisms 112 may limit a distance of one or more of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N that may be inserted inside a neighboring stem, and any portion that is not inserted into the neighboring stem may extend from the longitudinal cavity of the anchor stem (e.g., 108 N), as shown in FIG. 1B .
- the plurality of stems 108 may be movably coupled to one another along a longitudinal axis by a variety of attachment means, such as by snap fit, screw threads, twist lock mechanism, magnetic force, interference fit, combinations of any of the foregoing, or the like.
- Coupling mechanisms may be coupled to individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N of the plurality of stems 108 .
- the coupling mechanisms may couple a first stem 108 A to a second stem 108 B and the second stem 108 B to a third stem 108 N, etc. to limit a distance that the first stem 108 A and/or second stem 108 B is extendable from the second stem 108 B and/or the third stem 108 N, respectively.
- Coupling mechanisms may include internal guides, friction increasing elements (e.g., rubber or silicone bands, rings, pads, or other elements), friction reducing elements (e.g., bearings, Teflon bands, rings, pads, or other elements), tension elements (e.g., elastic bands or springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the retracted position), holding elements (e.g., magnets or detents to hold the segments of the handle in retracted and/or extended positions), compression elements (e.g., springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the extended position), etc.
- friction increasing elements e.g., rubber or silicone bands, rings, pads, or other elements
- friction reducing elements e.g., bearings, Teflon bands, rings, pads, or other elements
- tension elements e.g., elastic bands or springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the retracted position
- holding elements e.g., magnets or detents to hold the segments of the handle in retracted and/or extended positions
- the coupling mechanisms may be activated as a result of a user manually pulling the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N end-on-end along the longitudinal axis.
- a user may pull the first stem 108 A to a predetermined length.
- the user may continue to pull the first stem 108 A and effectively pull on the second stem 108 B as a result of a coupling mechanism that movably couples the first stem 108 A to the second stem 108 B.
- the user may pull on the first stem 108 A until it reaches a predetermined length and then may pull on the second stem 108 B until it reaches a predetermined length.
- the first stem 108 A and/or the second stem 108 B may reach the predetermined length when the friction increasing elements and/or friction reducing elements cause the friction between the first stem 108 A and/or the second stem 108 B and a neighboring stem to reach a predetermined threshold.
- the first stem 108 A and/or the second stem 108 B may reach the predetermined length when the tension elements cause the tension between the first stem 108 A and/or the second stem 108 B and a neighboring stem to reach a predetermined threshold.
- Holding elements and/or compression elements may also be used to limit a distance that the first stem 108 A and/or second stem 108 B is extendable from the second stem 108 B and/or the third stem 108 N, respectively.
- the cosmetic apparatus 100 may further include one or more locking mechanisms for preventing retraction and/or extension.
- the locking mechanisms may include hook mechanisms, pin mechanisms, twist mechanisms, internal guides, friction increasing elements, friction reducing elements, tension elements, holding elements, compression elements, etc.
- a hook or loop 116 may be coupled to the ferrule 104 or a first stem 108 A.
- the hook or loop 116 may latch onto an extension 118 associated with the anchor stem (e.g., third stem 108 N) to prevent the plurality of stems 108 from being extracted, as illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- the anchor stem e.g., third stem 108 N
- a pin mechanism 120 may be activated such that pins may extend across one or more longitudinal cavities associated with the stems 108 A, 108 B, and/or 108 N that prevent the stems 108 A, 108 B, and/or 108 N from retracting.
- ends of the stems 108 A, 108 B, and/or 108 N may have threads that can interact with one another via a twisting mechanism of neighboring stems to lock neighboring stems and prevent the stems 108 A, 108 B, and/or 108 N from extending and/or retracting.
- FIG. 2A illustrates an isometric view of an example cosmetic apparatus 200 capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position.
- FIG. 2A illustrates an example cosmetic apparatus 200 having an ovular cross sectional shape.
- the cosmetic apparatus 200 may have a variety of cross sectional shapes, including a circular cross sectional shape, rectangular cross sectional shape, triangular cross sectional shape, etc.
- Cosmetic apparatus 200 may be extended manually by pulling individual stems 108 along a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus 200 or automatically by actuating an actuator, such as a push button, a knob, a twisting element, etc.
- a first stem 108 A may be extracted to at least part of its full length from its nesting position inside of the longitudinal cavity of the second stem 108 B.
- the second stem 108 B may be extracted to at least part of its full length from its nesting position inside the longitudinal cavity of the third stem 108 N. This process may be repeated until all of the stems 108 have been extracted from their nesting positions.
- the coupling mechanisms may ensure the stems do not extend beyond a predetermined length, as described above.
- the locking mechanisms may lock positions of the stems to ensure the stems do not retract during a time period of use, as described above.
- FIG. 2B illustrates an isometric view of the example cosmetic apparatus 200 of FIG. 2A configured in a retracted position.
- Cosmetic apparatus 200 can be retracted manually or automatically using an actuator.
- the first stem 108 A may be received by the second stem 108 B. That is, the first stem 108 A may be inserted into the longitudinal cavity of the second stem 108 B.
- the second stem 108 B which may include the first stem 108 A, may be received by the third stem 108 N. That is, the second stem 108 B may be inserted into the longitudinal cavity of the third stem 108 N.
- This process may be repeated until all of the stems 108 have been inserted into the anchor stem (e.g., third stem 108 N).
- Limiting mechanisms may be used to limit a distance that a stem 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be inserted into a neighboring stem, as described above.
- FIG. 3A is an isometric view of another example cosmetic apparatus 300 capable of extension and retraction.
- the cosmetic apparatus 300 may have two applicator heads for applying multiple products with a single apparatus having a telescopic handle 106 .
- a first applicator head 102 A and a second applicator head 102 B may be coupled to opposite ends of the handle 106 .
- a first applicator head 102 A may be associated with a first ferrule 104 A that may be associated with a first end of the handle 106 and a second applicator head 102 A may be associated with a first end of a second ferrule 104 B.
- a second end of the second ferrule 104 B that is opposite the first end of the second ferrule 104 B may be associated with a second end of the handle 106 that is opposite the first end of the handle 106 .
- the first applicator head 102 A and the second applicator head 102 B may be of a same type of applicator head or a different type of applicator head.
- the first applicator head 102 A may be a brush applicator head and the second applicator head 102 B may be a sponge applicator head.
- the plurality of stems 108 may extend in a same direction along a longitudinal axis. That is, a first applicator head 102 A may be associated with the first ferrule 104 A, which may be associated with a first stem 108 A, as described above.
- the first stem 108 A may be movably fitted into the longitudinal cavity of the second stem 108 A and the second stem may be movably fitted into the longitudinal cavity of the third stem 108 N.
- the first end of the second ferrule 104 B may be associated with an end of the third stem 108 N that is opposite the second stem 108 B and the second end of the second ferrule 104 B may be associated with the second applicator head 102 B.
- a second applicator head 102 B can be coupled to the end of the anchor stem (e.g., third stem 108 N, in this example).
- the second applicator head 102 B that can be coupled to the end of the anchor stem e.g., third stem 108 N, in this example
- the cosmetic apparatus 300 having applicator heads 102 A and 102 B disposed on opposite ends of the handle 106 may have one applicator head 102 A disposed on a first end of the handle 106 that may be slidable using a telescopic mechanism (e.g., the first stem 108 and second stem 108 B in this example) and the other applicator head 102 A disposed on a second end of the handle 106 that is stationary (e.g., the third stem 108 N in this example).
- a telescopic mechanism e.g., the first stem 108 and second stem 108 B in this example
- the plurality of stems 108 A, 108 B, 108 N, 108 C, 108 D may extend in opposite directions along a longitudinal axis.
- stems 108 A and 108 B may extend in a first direction and stems 108 C and 108 D may extend in an opposite direction along the longitudinal axis.
- stems 108 A and 108 B may be configured as described above with the second stem 108 B being movably fitted into the longitudinal cavity of the third stem 108 N on a first end of the third stem 108 N in an extended position.
- Stems 108 C and 108 D may be configured similarly to stems 108 A and 108 B with stem 108 C being movably fitted into the longitudinal cavity of the third stem 108 N on second end of the third stem 108 N, the second end of the third stem 108 N being opposite the first end of the third stem 108 N in an extended position. Accordingly, some of the plurality of stems (e.g., stems 108 A, 108 B) may move in direction along the longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus 300 opposite other of the plurality of stems (e.g., stems 108 C, 108 D). In such examples, the anchor stem (e.g., stem 108 N) may have a length sufficient to receive at least a portion of the stems (e.g., 108 B and 108 C) movably fitted in both of its ends.
- the anchor stem e.g., stem 108 N
- the anchor stem may have a length sufficient to receive at least a portion of the stems (e.g., 108
- a user can pull on both ends of the cosmetic apparatus to cause the applicator heads 102 A and 102 B to extend in their respective directions and, when the amount of force exceeds a predetermined threshold, the handle 106 can be configured to disassociate to form two separate cosmetic apparatuses 300 A and 300 B, as shown in FIG. 3B .
- the two separate cosmetic apparatuses 300 A and 300 B may be removably coupled such that after the two cosmetic apparatuses 300 A and 300 B are separated, they may be re-coupled by inserting the end of the handle opposite the applicator head 102 B into the end of the handle opposite the applicator head 102 A.
- the two separate cosmetic apparatuses 300 A and 300 B may be coupled by coupling mechanisms and/or locking mechanisms as described above.
- a user can extend and retract the cosmetic apparatus (e.g., cosmetic apparatus 100 , 200 , and/or 300 ) manually.
- a user may desire to use a cosmetic apparatus that has a long handle 106 , such as the cosmetic apparatuses illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 2A .
- a user may pull on the first stem 108 A to extract the first stem 108 A from the longitudinal cavity in the second stem 108 B.
- the user may pull the first stem 108 A until it reaches a predetermined length as determined by the coupling mechanisms described above.
- the user may pull the second stem 108 B out of the longitudinal cavity in the third stem 108 N until it reaches a predetermined length as determined by the coupling mechanisms, as described above.
- the user may pull from the applicator head 102 and/or ends of the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N.
- a user may lock the first stem 108 A and/or the second stem 108 B via locking mechanisms to prevent the handle from retracting while the user uses the cosmetic apparatus configured in the extended position.
- a user may desire to use a cosmetic apparatus that has a short handle 106 , such as the cosmetic apparatuses illustrated in FIGS. 1B and 2B . Accordingly, a user may push the first stem 108 A into the longitudinal cavity in the second stem 108 B. The user may push the first stem 108 A until it reaches a predetermined distance as determined by the limiting mechanisms 112 described above. The user may continue to apply force to the first stem 108 A to effectively apply force to the second stem 108 B to insert the second stem 108 B into the longitudinal cavity in the third stem 108 N. Again, the user may push the second stem 108 B until it reaches a predetermined distance as determined by the limiting mechanisms 112 , as described above. In some examples, a user may lock the first stem 108 A and/or the second stem 108 B via locking mechanisms to prevent the handle 106 from extending while the user uses and/or stores the retracted cosmetic apparatus.
- the cosmetic apparatus can be extended or retracted automatically.
- the user can slide the plurality of stems 108 along the longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus by actuating an actuator such as a push button disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , a knob disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , a twisting element disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , a rotatable portion disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , a squeezable portion disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , or a switch mechanism disposed on one or more of the stems 108 .
- an actuator such as a push button disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , a knob disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , a twisting element disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , a rotatable portion disposed on one or more of the stems 108 , a squeezable portion disposed on one or
- the actuator 402 may be connected to a mechanical linkage housed in the longitudinal cavities associated with each of the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N.
- the actuator may be connected to the applicator head 102 via a hydraulic mechanism, an electrical mechanism, a pneumatic mechanism, a magnetic mechanism, or the like.
- the actuator may be connected to the applicator head 102 such that the applicator head 102 can extend and/or retract along the longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus 400 when the actuator is actuated.
- the plurality of stems 108 can be extended and/or retracted using a mechanism similar to a spring loaded mechanism used with retractable knives or lipstick applicators, for example.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a cross-sectional view of an example cosmetic apparatus 400 taken along line A-A of FIG. 1A in a retracted position and an extended position.
- the cosmetic apparatus may be arranged in a retracted position and the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may include locking mechanisms 402 between adjacent stems 108 to keep the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N locked in the retracted position, as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
- the locking mechanisms 402 may include holding elements (e.g., detents, magnets, etc.), twist elements, etc.
- the detents may be hard detents that can be released by pushing down on a portion of the detent that may protrude from a surface of the stems 108 .
- the detents may be soft detents that can be released by firmly applying force to the stems 108 that are locked by the soft detent.
- the applicator head 102 and the third stem 108 N may be coupled to a spring 404 that may be leveraged to extend the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N along the longitudinal axis.
- An actuator may be coupled to the spring mechanism. When a user actuates the actuator, tension in the spring 404 may increase. When the tension exceeds a predetermined threshold, the spring 404 may decompress and propel the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N along the longitudinal axis until the spring 404 and/or the stems 108 are fully extended, as illustrated in FIG. 4B .
- One or more locking mechanisms 402 as described above may be used to prevent the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N from retracting while in the extended position.
- the user may push the deactivate the actuator and the spring 404 may compress, causing the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N to recede into the longitudinal cavity of the neighboring stems and/or anchor stem, as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
- the user may manually retract the stems 108 by pushing the stems 108 together and compressing the spring 404 .
- the locking mechanisms 402 may be used to lock the cosmetic apparatus 400 in the retracted position.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a cross-sectional view of an example cosmetic apparatus 500 taken along line A-A of FIG. 1A in a retracted position and an extended position.
- a longitudinal cavity of a stem 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may include a thread 502 for interacting with a complimentary thread disposed on an exterior portion of a neighboring corresponding stem 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N.
- the user may twist one or more stems 108 A, 108 B, . . .
- One or more limiting mechanisms may be used to limit a distance the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N may be extended in the linear direction.
- a locking mechanism as described above, may be used to lock the cosmetic apparatus in the extended position. To retract the individual stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N, the locking mechanism may be deactivated and the user may twist the stems 108 A, 108 B, . . . 108 N in a second, opposite direction along the longitudinal axis until the stems 108 return to the retracted position, as illustrated in FIG. 5B .
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- Applicators may be used for removing cosmetic or medicinal products from the devices and applying the cosmetic or medicinal products to portions of the body. For example, in the medical industry, applicators may be used to remove ointments from storage devices and to apply the ointment to portions of the body. In the cosmetics and personal care industries, applicators are used to apply lipstick, lip balm, skin creams, lotions, powders, and other cosmetic products to portions of the body.
- Existing cosmetic and medicinal applicators and personal care implements have limited utility, in that applicator stems may be too long or too short for practical use. Thus, consumers typically need to buy applicators and implements of various lengths for their medical, cosmetic, and grooming needs. Small applicators and/or implements may be too short for efficiently applying products to others and large applicators and/or implements may be too long for efficiently applying product to oneself. Often times, switching between applicators and implements of various sizes is inconvenient. Additionally, storing large applicators may be a waste of space.
- The Detailed Description is set forth with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference numbers in different figures indicates similar or identical items.
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FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of an example cosmetic apparatus capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position. -
FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the example cosmetic apparatus ofFIG. 1A configured in a retracted position. -
FIG. 1C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the example cosmetic apparatus ofFIGS. 1A and 1B , taken along line A-A ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 2A illustrates an isometric view of another example cosmetic apparatus capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position. -
FIG. 2B illustrates an isometric view of the example cosmetic apparatus ofFIG. 2A configured in a retracted position. -
FIG. 3A illustrates an isometric view of yet another example cosmetic apparatus capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position. -
FIG. 3B illustrates an isometric view of yet another example cosmetic apparatus capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position. -
FIG. 4A illustrates a cross-sectional view of an example cosmetic apparatus taken along line A-A ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 4B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the example cosmetic apparatus ofFIG. 4A taken along line A-A ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 5A illustrates a cross-sectional view of an example cosmetic apparatus taken along line A-A ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 5B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the example cosmetic apparatus ofFIG. 5A taken along line A-A ofFIG. 1A . - This disclosure is directed to techniques for streamlining the application of cosmetic and/or medicinal products and/or storage of cosmetic apparatuses. Existing cosmetic and medicinal applicators and personal care implements have limited utility because applicator stems may be too long or too short for practical use. Some applicators and/or implements may be too short for extracting product from storage devices with deep holding wells. Other applicators and/or implements may be too long for shallow holding wells. Additionally, small applicators and/or implements may be too short for efficiently applying products to others and large applicators and/or implements may be too long for efficiently applying product to oneself. Often times, switching between applicators and implements of various sizes is inconvenient. Additionally, storing large applicators and/or multiple applicators may be a waste of space.
- The techniques described herein include a cosmetic apparatus that may extend and retract for extracting product from cosmetic storage devices of various shapes and sizes. The cosmetic apparatus includes an applicator head coupled to a handle. In some examples, the applicator may be coupled to the handle by a ferrule. The handle may include a plurality of stems coaxially arranged to move along a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus via a telescopic mechanism. In at least one example, if a user desires to remove product from a small storage device with a shallow holding compartment, the user may position the cosmetic apparatus in a retracted position so that the user can extract product from the small storage device. This enables the user to extract a precise amount of product from the storage device. Alternatively, if the user desires to remove product from a large storage device with a deep and/or narrow holding compartment, the user may position the cosmetic apparatus in an extended position so that the user can extract product from the large storage device.
- A user may desire to apply the product to his or her skin or the skin of another person. If the user desires more control over the cosmetic apparatus—for example, if a user is applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to his or herself—the user can retract the cosmetic apparatus for applying the product with maximum control. Alternatively, if the user desires a longer cosmetic apparatus for applying cosmetic or medicinal product—for example, if a user is applying a cosmetic or medicinal product to another person—the user can extend the cosmetic apparatus. The user may extend the cosmetic apparatus to a full extension or a partial extension depending on his or her desires. Accordingly, cosmetic apparatus that can extend and retract via a telescopic mechanism may streamline the application of cosmetic and/or medicinal products.
- Cosmetic apparatuses that can extend and retract via a telescopic mechanism may streamline storage of cosmetic apparatuses as well. In at least one example, a user may apply cosmetic or medicinal product via the cosmetic apparatus in an extended position. Then, after the user is finished with the cosmetic or medicinal product, the user may move the cosmetic apparatus to the retracted position for storing the cosmetic apparatus. When the user desires to extract cosmetic and/or medicinal product and/or apply cosmetic and/or medicinal product to his or her skin, the user may extend the cosmetic apparatus to the extended position again. The cosmetic apparatus takes up less space in the retracted position and, as a result, may streamline the storage of cosmetic apparatuses.
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FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of an examplecosmetic apparatus 100 capable of extension and retraction in an extended position. As illustrated inFIG. 1A , thecosmetic apparatus 100 includes at least anapplicator head 102. Theapplicator head 102 may be a sponge applicator head, a foam applicator head, a flocked applicator head, a silicon applicator head and/or a brush applicator head. Abrush applicator head 102 may include natural (e.g., sable hair, squirrel hair, goat hair, etc.) and/or synthetic (e.g., nylon, taklon, polyester, silicone, etc.) fibers. In some examples, theapplicator head 102 may be coupled to aferrule 104 and theferrule 104 may be disposed on an end of ahandle 106. In other examples, theapplicator head 102 may be coupled to thehandle 106. Theapplicator head 102 may be coupled to theferrule 104 or handle 106 in a variety of ways. In some examples, theapplicator head 102 may be adhered (e.g., glue, cement, mucilage, paste, etc.) to theferrule 104 or handle 106. In other examples, theapplicator head 102 may be coupled to theferrule 104 or handle 106 by stitching, lacing, screwing, melting, chemical bonding, or some combination of the above. - The
ferrule 104 may be a band of material that connects theapplicator head 102 to ahandle 106. Theferrule 104 may be made of metal (e.g., steel, stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, copper, brass, chrome, titanium, etc.), plastic (e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.), etc. In some examples, theferrule 104 may be crimped to secure theferrule 104 to thehandle 106. In other examples, theferrule 104 may not be crimped. Theferrule 104 may be associated with thehandle 106 in a variety of ways. In some examples, theferrule 104 may be adhered (e.g., glue, cement, mucilage, paste, etc.) to thehandle 106. In other examples, theferrule 104 may be associated with thehandle 106 by stitching, lacing, screwing, welding, bolting, riveting, melting, chemical bonding, or some combination of the above. - The
handle 106 may be made of a plurality of stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N (collectively referred to as “stems 108”), coaxially arranged. The coaxially arranged stems 108 can move along a longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus, such as along traversal line A-A. While only three telescoping stems are illustrated in this example, in other examples any number of telescoping stems may be used. In some examples, thehandle 106 may be made of a metal material (e.g., steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, alloys thereof, etc.), a plastic material (e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.), a wood material, ceramic material, graphite material, composite material (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.), combinations of the foregoing, etc. - The
handle 106 may have a variety of cross sectional shapes, sizes, cross sectional areas, and/or lengths. In some examples, thehandle 106 may have a cross section having a circular shape, a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, an ovular shape, etc. The shape of thehandle 106 may depend on the shape of the plurality of stems 108. In some examples, each of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may all have a same cross sectional shape and thehandle 106 may have the same cross sectional shape as the stems 108. In other examples, some of the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may have different shapes so long as the stems 108 are capable of nesting, or fitting one within another. Each of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may have different cross sectional areas. - Each of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may include a first end and a second end. In the retracted position, the first ends of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be proximate one another and the second ends of the stems may be proximate one another (i.e., the first ends of the stems 108 are substantially coextensive or substantially aligned). That is, the first end of the
first stem 108A, a first end of thesecond stem 108B, and a first end of thethird stem 108N may be substantially aligned and the second end of thefirst stem 108A, the second end of thesecond stem 108B opposite the first end of thesecond stem 108B, a second end of thethird stem 108N opposite the first end of thethird stem 108N may be substantially aligned. The stems 108 may be slidable by manually extending the stems 108 by pulling the first ends of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N and/or the second ends of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N and/or by automatically extending the first ends of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N and/or the second ends of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N by actuating an actuator, as described below. In the extended position, the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be arranged in series (i.e., end-to-end). That is, in the extended position, the second end of thefirst stem 108A may be movably coupled to the first end of thesecond stem 108B and the second end of thesecond stem 108B may be movably coupled to the first end of thethird stem 108N. - In some examples, the
handle 106 can include additional features for streamlining application of cosmetic and/or medicinal products. In some examples, the distal end of thehandle 106, the end furthest from theapplicator head 104, may have a gripping surface thereon (e.g., rubber grip, textured surface treatment, soft touch paint, etc.). -
FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the examplecosmetic apparatus 100 ofFIG. 1A in a retracted position. As illustrated inFIG. 1B , the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N are capable of fitting one inside of another. Each of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may include a longitudinal cavity and one or more of the stems 108 may nest inside longitudinal cavities of the other stems 108 as described below. -
FIG. 1C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the examplecosmetic apparatus 100 ofFIGS. 1A and 1B , taken along line A-A ofFIG. 1A .FIG. 1C illustrateslongitudinal cavities longitudinal cavities longitudinal cavities - The
applicator head 102 may be coupled to a first end of afirst stem 108A. In examples where theapplicator head 102 is coupled to aferrule 104, theapplicator head 102 may be coupled to a first end of theferrule 104. A second end of theferrule 104 that is opposite the first end of theferrule 104 may be associated with a first end of afirst stem 108A of the plurality of stems 108. Thefirst stem 108A may have a cross sectional area that is smaller than a cross sectional area of thesecond stem 108B. In an extended position, the second end of thefirst stem 108A may be movably fitted within a first end of thesecond stem 108B and a second end of thesecond stem 108B may be coupled to a first end of athird stem 108N. In at least one example, the second end of thesecond stem 108B may be movably fitted within the first end of thethird stem 108N. In some examples, thesecond stem 108B may have a cross sectional area that is larger than the cross sectional area of thefirst stem 108A but smaller than the cross sectional area of thethird stem 108N. As a result, in a retracted position, thefirst stem 108A may nest inside the longitudinal cavity in thesecond stem 108B and thesecond stem 108B may nest inside the longitudinal cavity in thethird stem 108N, so that the first ends of the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be proximate one another and the second ends of the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be proximate one another (i.e., the first ends of the stems 108 are substantially aligned). As noted above, thehandle 106 may be made of more or less than three stems 108, and each of the coaxially aligned stems 108 may nest such that all of the stems 108 are contained within a single stem having a largest cross sectional area of all of the stems 108. The single stem that has a largest cross sectional area may be called the anchor stem. InFIG. 1A , thethird stem 108N may be the anchor stem. - When the stems are arranged in the fully nested configuration such that all of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N are at least partially inserted into the longitudinal cavities associated with their respective neighboring stems, the
cosmetic apparatus 100 may be in a retracted position, as shown inFIG. 1B . In some examples, a complete length of each of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be contained within the single stem in the retracted position such that the retracted cosmetic apparatus comprises the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N), aferrule 104, and theapplicator head 102 and all of the other stems are completely inserted into the longitudinal cavity of the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N). - In other examples, one or more limiting
mechanisms 112 coupled to the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be used to limit a distance that anindividual stem mechanisms 112 may include internal guides, friction increasing elements (e.g., rubber or silicone bands, rings, pads, or other elements), friction reducing elements (e.g., bearings, Teflon bands, rings, pads, or other elements), tension elements (e.g., elastic bands or springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the retracted position), holding elements (e.g., magnets or detents to hold the segments of the handle in retracted and/or extended positions), compression elements (e.g., springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the extended position), etc. In some examples, the limitingmechanisms 112 associated with each of the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be of a same type. In other examples, the limitingmechanisms 112 associated with each of the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be of different types. - In at least one example, each of the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may include internal guides disposed in their corresponding longitudinal cavities. Internal guides may include sleeves associated with each of the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N. Internal guides may include sliding mechanisms that may be configured to guide the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N to predetermined positions. In at least one example, the anchor stem (e.g.,
third stem 108N in this example) may include aninternal guide 114 that may be disposed on the second end of the anchor stem. The internal guide may have abase portion 114A and atop portion 114B. Thebase portion 114A may have a cross sectional area larger than thetop portion 114B and the cross sectional area of thebase portion 114A may be smaller than the cross sectional area of the longitudinal cavity in the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N in this example). This enables thesecond stem 108B to be inserted into the longitudinal cavity in the anchor stem without unintentional interference by the limitingmechanism 112. - The
second stem 108B may have aninternal guide 116 that is disposed inside of its longitudinal cavity. Theinternal guide 116 associated with the second stem may movably associate and disassociate with thetop portion 114A of theinternal guide 114 associated with the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N). In at least one example, theinternal guide 116 may have an opening with a cross sectional area slightly larger than the cross sectional area of thetop portion 114B and smaller than the cross sectional area of thebase portion 114A. As a result, when thesecond stem 108B is inserted into the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N), thetop portion 114B may be received by the opening ofinternal guide 116 until theinternal guide 116 reaches thebottom portion 114A having a cross sectional area that is larger than the opening of theinternal guide 116. Theinternal guides second stem 108B can be inserted into the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N). - Similarly, the
first stem 108A may have aninternal guide 118 that may have an opening with a cross sectional area that is slightly larger than the cross sectional area of theinternal guide 116. As thefirst stem 108A is inserted into thesecond stem 108B, theinternal guide 116 can be received by the opening associated withinternal guide 118 until theinternal guide 116 no longer can be received by the opening associated withinternal guide 118. Theinternal guides first stem 108A can be inserted into thesecond stem 108B. - In some examples, internal guides such as a flange or lip coupled to the longitudinal cavity of a
stem stem stem second stem 108B may be inserted into the anchor stem (e.g., 108N) until the friction between thesecond stem 108B and the anchor stem (e.g., 108N) exceeds a predetermined threshold. Once the friction between thesecond stem 108B and the anchor stem (e.g., 108N in this example) exceeds a predetermined threshold, thesecond stem 108B can be prevented from being inserted any further into the longitudinal cavity of the anchor stem. The limitingmechanisms 112 may limit a distance of one or more of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N that may be inserted inside a neighboring stem, and any portion that is not inserted into the neighboring stem may extend from the longitudinal cavity of the anchor stem (e.g., 108N), as shown inFIG. 1B . - The plurality of stems 108 may be movably coupled to one another along a longitudinal axis by a variety of attachment means, such as by snap fit, screw threads, twist lock mechanism, magnetic force, interference fit, combinations of any of the foregoing, or the like. Coupling mechanisms may be coupled to individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N of the plurality of stems 108. The coupling mechanisms may couple a
first stem 108A to asecond stem 108B and thesecond stem 108B to athird stem 108N, etc. to limit a distance that thefirst stem 108A and/orsecond stem 108B is extendable from thesecond stem 108B and/or thethird stem 108N, respectively. Coupling mechanisms may include internal guides, friction increasing elements (e.g., rubber or silicone bands, rings, pads, or other elements), friction reducing elements (e.g., bearings, Teflon bands, rings, pads, or other elements), tension elements (e.g., elastic bands or springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the retracted position), holding elements (e.g., magnets or detents to hold the segments of the handle in retracted and/or extended positions), compression elements (e.g., springs biasing the segments of the handle toward the extended position), etc. - The coupling mechanisms may be activated as a result of a user manually pulling the
stems cosmetic apparatus 100, a user may pull thefirst stem 108A to a predetermined length. In some examples, the user may continue to pull thefirst stem 108A and effectively pull on thesecond stem 108B as a result of a coupling mechanism that movably couples thefirst stem 108A to thesecond stem 108B. Alternatively, the user may pull on thefirst stem 108A until it reaches a predetermined length and then may pull on thesecond stem 108B until it reaches a predetermined length. - In at least one example, the
first stem 108A and/or thesecond stem 108B may reach the predetermined length when the friction increasing elements and/or friction reducing elements cause the friction between thefirst stem 108A and/or thesecond stem 108B and a neighboring stem to reach a predetermined threshold. In other examples, thefirst stem 108A and/or thesecond stem 108B may reach the predetermined length when the tension elements cause the tension between thefirst stem 108A and/or thesecond stem 108B and a neighboring stem to reach a predetermined threshold. Holding elements and/or compression elements may also be used to limit a distance that thefirst stem 108A and/orsecond stem 108B is extendable from thesecond stem 108B and/or thethird stem 108N, respectively. - The
cosmetic apparatus 100 may further include one or more locking mechanisms for preventing retraction and/or extension. The locking mechanisms may include hook mechanisms, pin mechanisms, twist mechanisms, internal guides, friction increasing elements, friction reducing elements, tension elements, holding elements, compression elements, etc. In at least one example as shown inFIG. 1B , a hook orloop 116 may be coupled to theferrule 104 or afirst stem 108A. The hook orloop 116 may latch onto anextension 118 associated with the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N) to prevent the plurality of stems 108 from being extracted, as illustrated inFIG. 1B . In some examples, one of which is shown inFIG. 1C , apin mechanism 120 may be activated such that pins may extend across one or more longitudinal cavities associated with thestems stems stems -
FIG. 2A illustrates an isometric view of an examplecosmetic apparatus 200 capable of extension and retraction configured in an extended position.FIG. 2A illustrates an examplecosmetic apparatus 200 having an ovular cross sectional shape. As described above, thecosmetic apparatus 200 may have a variety of cross sectional shapes, including a circular cross sectional shape, rectangular cross sectional shape, triangular cross sectional shape, etc.Cosmetic apparatus 200 may be extended manually by pulling individual stems 108 along a longitudinal axis of thecosmetic apparatus 200 or automatically by actuating an actuator, such as a push button, a knob, a twisting element, etc. Afirst stem 108A may be extracted to at least part of its full length from its nesting position inside of the longitudinal cavity of thesecond stem 108B. Thesecond stem 108B may be extracted to at least part of its full length from its nesting position inside the longitudinal cavity of thethird stem 108N. This process may be repeated until all of the stems 108 have been extracted from their nesting positions. The coupling mechanisms may ensure the stems do not extend beyond a predetermined length, as described above. The locking mechanisms may lock positions of the stems to ensure the stems do not retract during a time period of use, as described above. -
FIG. 2B illustrates an isometric view of the examplecosmetic apparatus 200 ofFIG. 2A configured in a retracted position.Cosmetic apparatus 200 can be retracted manually or automatically using an actuator. As described above, thefirst stem 108A may be received by thesecond stem 108B. That is, thefirst stem 108A may be inserted into the longitudinal cavity of thesecond stem 108B. Thesecond stem 108B, which may include thefirst stem 108A, may be received by thethird stem 108N. That is, thesecond stem 108B may be inserted into the longitudinal cavity of thethird stem 108N. This process may be repeated until all of the stems 108 have been inserted into the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N). Limiting mechanisms may be used to limit a distance that astem -
FIG. 3A is an isometric view of another examplecosmetic apparatus 300 capable of extension and retraction. Thecosmetic apparatus 300 may have two applicator heads for applying multiple products with a single apparatus having atelescopic handle 106. In some examples, afirst applicator head 102A and asecond applicator head 102B may be coupled to opposite ends of thehandle 106. In other examples, afirst applicator head 102A may be associated with afirst ferrule 104A that may be associated with a first end of thehandle 106 and asecond applicator head 102A may be associated with a first end of asecond ferrule 104B. A second end of thesecond ferrule 104B that is opposite the first end of thesecond ferrule 104B may be associated with a second end of thehandle 106 that is opposite the first end of thehandle 106. Thefirst applicator head 102A and thesecond applicator head 102B may be of a same type of applicator head or a different type of applicator head. For instance, thefirst applicator head 102A may be a brush applicator head and thesecond applicator head 102B may be a sponge applicator head. - In some examples, the plurality of stems 108 may extend in a same direction along a longitudinal axis. That is, a
first applicator head 102A may be associated with thefirst ferrule 104A, which may be associated with afirst stem 108A, as described above. Thefirst stem 108A may be movably fitted into the longitudinal cavity of thesecond stem 108A and the second stem may be movably fitted into the longitudinal cavity of thethird stem 108N. The first end of thesecond ferrule 104B may be associated with an end of thethird stem 108N that is opposite thesecond stem 108B and the second end of thesecond ferrule 104B may be associated with thesecond applicator head 102B. That is, in some examples, asecond applicator head 102B can be coupled to the end of the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N, in this example). In some examples, thesecond applicator head 102B that can be coupled to the end of the anchor stem (e.g.,third stem 108N, in this example) can be coupled directly to thehandle 106, without being coupled to aferrule 104. In such examples, thecosmetic apparatus 300 havingapplicator heads handle 106 may have oneapplicator head 102A disposed on a first end of thehandle 106 that may be slidable using a telescopic mechanism (e.g., the first stem 108 andsecond stem 108B in this example) and theother applicator head 102A disposed on a second end of thehandle 106 that is stationary (e.g., thethird stem 108N in this example). - In other examples, such as the example illustrated in
FIG. 3A , the plurality of stems 108A, 108B, 108N, 108C, 108D may extend in opposite directions along a longitudinal axis. For example, stems 108A and 108B may extend in a first direction and stems 108C and 108D may extend in an opposite direction along the longitudinal axis. In such examples, stems 108A and 108B may be configured as described above with thesecond stem 108B being movably fitted into the longitudinal cavity of thethird stem 108N on a first end of thethird stem 108N in an extended position. Stems 108C and 108D may be configured similarly to stems 108A and 108B withstem 108C being movably fitted into the longitudinal cavity of thethird stem 108N on second end of thethird stem 108N, the second end of thethird stem 108N being opposite the first end of thethird stem 108N in an extended position. Accordingly, some of the plurality of stems (e.g., stems 108A, 108B) may move in direction along the longitudinal axis of thecosmetic apparatus 300 opposite other of the plurality of stems (e.g., stems 108C, 108D). In such examples, the anchor stem (e.g., stem 108N) may have a length sufficient to receive at least a portion of the stems (e.g., 108B and 108C) movably fitted in both of its ends. - In some examples, a user can pull on both ends of the cosmetic apparatus to cause the applicator heads 102A and 102B to extend in their respective directions and, when the amount of force exceeds a predetermined threshold, the
handle 106 can be configured to disassociate to form two separatecosmetic apparatuses FIG. 3B . The two separatecosmetic apparatuses cosmetic apparatuses applicator head 102B into the end of the handle opposite theapplicator head 102A. The two separatecosmetic apparatuses - In some examples, a user can extend and retract the cosmetic apparatus (e.g.,
cosmetic apparatus long handle 106, such as the cosmetic apparatuses illustrated inFIGS. 1A and 2A . Accordingly, a user may pull on thefirst stem 108A to extract thefirst stem 108A from the longitudinal cavity in thesecond stem 108B. The user may pull thefirst stem 108A until it reaches a predetermined length as determined by the coupling mechanisms described above. The user may pull thesecond stem 108B out of the longitudinal cavity in thethird stem 108N until it reaches a predetermined length as determined by the coupling mechanisms, as described above. The user may pull from theapplicator head 102 and/or ends of the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N. In some examples, a user may lock thefirst stem 108A and/or thesecond stem 108B via locking mechanisms to prevent the handle from retracting while the user uses the cosmetic apparatus configured in the extended position. - A user may desire to use a cosmetic apparatus that has a
short handle 106, such as the cosmetic apparatuses illustrated inFIGS. 1B and 2B . Accordingly, a user may push thefirst stem 108A into the longitudinal cavity in thesecond stem 108B. The user may push thefirst stem 108A until it reaches a predetermined distance as determined by the limitingmechanisms 112 described above. The user may continue to apply force to thefirst stem 108A to effectively apply force to thesecond stem 108B to insert thesecond stem 108B into the longitudinal cavity in thethird stem 108N. Again, the user may push thesecond stem 108B until it reaches a predetermined distance as determined by the limitingmechanisms 112, as described above. In some examples, a user may lock thefirst stem 108A and/or thesecond stem 108B via locking mechanisms to prevent thehandle 106 from extending while the user uses and/or stores the retracted cosmetic apparatus. - Alternatively, the cosmetic apparatus can be extended or retracted automatically. In some examples, the user can slide the plurality of stems 108 along the longitudinal axis of the cosmetic apparatus by actuating an actuator such as a push button disposed on one or more of the stems 108, a knob disposed on one or more of the stems 108, a twisting element disposed on one or more of the stems 108, a rotatable portion disposed on one or more of the stems 108, a squeezable portion disposed on one or more of the stems 108, or a switch mechanism disposed on one or more of the stems 108. The
actuator 402 may be connected to a mechanical linkage housed in the longitudinal cavities associated with each of the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N. In some examples, the actuator may be connected to theapplicator head 102 via a hydraulic mechanism, an electrical mechanism, a pneumatic mechanism, a magnetic mechanism, or the like. The actuator may be connected to theapplicator head 102 such that theapplicator head 102 can extend and/or retract along the longitudinal axis of thecosmetic apparatus 400 when the actuator is actuated. - In at least one example, the plurality of stems 108 can be extended and/or retracted using a mechanism similar to a spring loaded mechanism used with retractable knives or lipstick applicators, for example.
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a cross-sectional view of an examplecosmetic apparatus 400 taken along line A-A ofFIG. 1A in a retracted position and an extended position. The cosmetic apparatus may be arranged in a retracted position and the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may include lockingmechanisms 402 between adjacent stems 108 to keep the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N locked in the retracted position, as illustrated inFIG. 4A . The lockingmechanisms 402 may include holding elements (e.g., detents, magnets, etc.), twist elements, etc. In some examples where the lockingmechanisms 402 include detents, the detents may be hard detents that can be released by pushing down on a portion of the detent that may protrude from a surface of the stems 108. In other examples where the lockingmechanisms 402 include detents, the detents may be soft detents that can be released by firmly applying force to the stems 108 that are locked by the soft detent. - The
applicator head 102 and thethird stem 108N may be coupled to aspring 404 that may be leveraged to extend the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N along the longitudinal axis. An actuator may be coupled to the spring mechanism. When a user actuates the actuator, tension in thespring 404 may increase. When the tension exceeds a predetermined threshold, thespring 404 may decompress and propel the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N along the longitudinal axis until thespring 404 and/or the stems 108 are fully extended, as illustrated inFIG. 4B . One ormore locking mechanisms 402, as described above may be used to prevent the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N from retracting while in the extended position. - When the user desires to retract the
cosmetic apparatus 400, the user may push the deactivate the actuator and thespring 404 may compress, causing the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N to recede into the longitudinal cavity of the neighboring stems and/or anchor stem, as illustrated inFIG. 4A . The user may manually retract the stems 108 by pushing the stems 108 together and compressing thespring 404. Once the spring is compressed, the lockingmechanisms 402 may be used to lock thecosmetic apparatus 400 in the retracted position. - In additional examples, the cosmetic apparatus may be twistable to extend and/or retract the cosmetic apparatus similar to twistable mechanisms used for lipstick applicators or retractable ball point pens.
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a cross-sectional view of an examplecosmetic apparatus 500 taken along line A-A ofFIG. 1A in a retracted position and an extended position. For example, at least part of a longitudinal cavity of astem thread 502 for interacting with a complimentary thread disposed on an exterior portion of a neighboringcorresponding stem FIG. 5A . One or more limiting mechanisms (e.g., friction increasing elements, friction reducing elements, tension elements, holding elements, compression elements, etc.) may be used to limit a distance the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N may be extended in the linear direction. A locking mechanism, as described above, may be used to lock the cosmetic apparatus in the extended position. To retract the individual stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N, the locking mechanism may be deactivated and the user may twist the stems 108A, 108B, . . . 108N in a second, opposite direction along the longitudinal axis until the stems 108 return to the retracted position, as illustrated inFIG. 5B . - Although several embodiments have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the claimed subject matter.
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