Cosmetic removing and correcting implement

Abstract

A cosmetic removal implement which comprises an elongate body portion having a contact tip at an end, the body having therein: a storage spool having spooled thereon a tape of cleaning material; a collection spool operationally connected to the storage spool by the tape; and a reservoir containing a cosmetic removal composition, the reservoir being in fluid connection with at least a portion of the tape; and wherein the tape is capable of motion along a tape path from the storage spool over at least a portion of the contact tip to the collection spool.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to a device for the removal or correction of cosmetics, in particular cosmetics used on or around the eye, such as eye shadow, eye liner and mascara. It can also be used to remove cosmetics applied to the face or elsewhere.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken, thicken and define eyelashes. It is applied to the eye lashes. Eye liner is a cosmetic used to define the eyes. It is applied around the eye, typically on the rim of the eye. Eye shadow is a cosmetic typically used to emphasize the eye, to add depth and dimension. It is applied on the eyelids and under the eyebrows.[0003]The application methods can vary depending on the cosmetic. Eye shadow can be applied as a powder or in the form of a liquid or pencil. Modern mascaras are typically applied by using a wand applicator, effectively a protective tube having therein a brush.[0004]A person who applies makeup often wishes to remove any ma...

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Benefits of technology

[0023]If the tape comprises two or more layers then the lower layer (the layer further away from the contact surface of the tape) or internal core may be used to provide structural strength and does not need to be absorbent. The lower layer may comprise multiple layers and formed from a web or webs.

[0035]The pipe or outlet of the tank may be capped by a porous plug. This plug can moderate the flow of composition from within the tank. The plug may be the contact tip or may be used to distribute the composition to the inside of the contact tip. This can be performed by using a hollow perforated contact tip with the plug fitting within the tip. If instead the tip includes slots for the tape, then the tape may pass into a side of the tip, contact the foam plug and then leave the side of the tip before passing around the end of the tip.

[0036]The porous plug may be fitted within the outlet of the tank or within a pipe largely or wholly located within the tank. Or the end of the pipe or outlet may be fitted within a portion of the plug. This pipe extends to almost the end of the tank opposite the outlet. It can be used to move composition from the bottom of the tank to contact surface via a non-gravity based delivery system. It also can moderate the amount of composition delivered to the contact tip when the device and tank therein is inverted to the amount of composition within the internal pipe.

[0039]In an operable arrangement the reservoir of cleaning composition is stored within a tank having a pipe leading to a porous pad within the tip in contact with the tape. The pipe includes a fluid control valve or a means to control the flow such as a porous foam. The actuator is a button which when depressed opens the valve and permits the composition to flow to the porous pad and onto the tape. Alternatively, the actuator is a button which when depressed distorts the shape of the pipe thereby opening the valve. Alternatively the actuator could operate a simple pump, in which case it may not be necessary to have a transfer surface and the cleaning composition could be dripped or sprayed onto the tape.

Problems solved by technology

This removal is often problematic from sensitive areas such as the area of the eyes since it requires precision handling.

Furthermore, a makeup remover composition is not always at hand when needed, or may be messy to use, or may not be effective, thus the user may resort to the use of other less appropriate liquids or methods to remove the makeup.

Mascara and eyeliner can be particularly difficult to remove; those which are water resistant (waterproof mascaras and eyeliners) provide excellent resistance to tears and perspiration but the same property makes it difficult to remove when washing with water.

Non water resistant mascaras and eyeliners exist and can be readily removed with soap and water, but are highly prone to smearing and running.

Although such eye makeup can be readily removed, it is not normally done with a high degree of precision.

This can be inconvenient, particularly, when travelling, or for simple use during the day, since it requires carrying bulky articles in handbags and the like.

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