Tattoo ink cap and array

Abstract

A tattoo cap array is disclosed having a plurality of tattoo caps aligned sequentially each having a cavity defined by a frustoconical sidewall, a base forming a closed end of each cavity and linking together each of the plurality of tattoo caps, and a detachment section formed in the base at a midpoint between adjacent tattoo caps. A concave ring is preferably formed in the sidewall of each cavity to prevent dripping of ink, provide a discernible fill line and helps prevent ink overflow during filling. An adhesive layer may also be applied to a bottom side of each cap to allow reliable placement of the cap array. The base of each cap is octagonal for increased stability for filing and use. Preferably, the array comprises between 6 and 20 caps which can come is a variety of volumes and can be separated into a smaller number of caps by detaching caps at the detachment section of the desired cap of the array. The detachment section may be a perforated strip, a frangible section, or other suitable mechanism which would facilitate separation.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims the filing priority of related U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 366,777 titled “TATTOO INK CAP” and filed on Jul. 26, 2016. The '777 application is hereby incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention of the present application relates to tattoo ink caps used to hold individual ink colors for an artist during tattooing. Particularly, the invention relates to disposable ink caps detachably connected in linear arrays.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The ink cap is as basic a tool to the tattoo artist as the palette is to a painter. Each is used to retain and mix a modicum of color pigments needed to create a desired image, whether that should be on human skin or a stretched canvas, without wasting valuable ink or paint. The ink cap has the further benefit of preventing cross-contamination between clients, as it is disposed of after each use along with the ink therein.[0004]The basic tattoo setup...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a cap array for ink bottles that have improved design features. The caps have sloping sides and a concave ring to prevent ink leaks and spills. An adhesive layer is applied to the bottom of the caps for reliable placement. The base of the caps is octagonal to increase stability for filing and use. The array includes between 6 and 20 caps which can be separated easily, and there is no need for a separate tool to cut the caps.

Problems solved by technology

Even with the use of stabilizing ointment / gel, each cap, which can vary in size, presents a possible spill of valuable tattooing ink.

Spills present not just a loss of ink, but also a loss of time for the artist to clean up the spill and refill the ink cap.

In the former instance, individual caps can be utilized in any number necessary, but they lack the stability of joined caps.

However, these sheets require cutting of the plastic bases to get the exact number of caps needed for any project.

This is not only inconvenient for the artist, it presents the opportunity for cross-contamination and compromised sterilization.

This design facilitates dripping of ink during use, which is a detriment to careful and neat tattooing practices.

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