Cosmetic applicator and method of use

Abstract

Cosmetic applicators, blenders and aids, and more particularly to a resilient blender that includes an open-cell memory foam surface component that is easily cleanable or disposable in combination with a resilient core component. Further, the core component of the system includes a spring structure for greatly accelerating the rebound of the blender surface from a compressed state to a repose memory or de-compressed state.

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RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION[0001]n / aBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to cosmetic applicators, blenders, and aids, and more particularly to a resilient blender that includes an open-cell memory foam surface component that is easily cleanable or disposable in combination with a resilient core component. Further, the core component of the system includes a spring structure for greatly accelerating the rebound of the blender surface from a compressed state to a repose memory or de-compressed state.2. Description of the Background Art[0003]Professional makeup artists often work in fast-paced environments where there is a need to apply makeup to several models or actors in rapid succession, particularly in the fashion, theatre and television industries. Such makeup artists may spend a considerable amount of time cleaning and preparing their makeup tools when working with multiple clients over a short period of time. With the adven...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes improved cosmetic applicators that have a resilient body designed for easy gripping by the user, with a surface portion made of a fluid permeable material and a core component that includes a spring structure. The spring structure enhances the ability of the resilient applicator to bounce back to its original shape after being compressed. The patent also describes variations of the applicators that have a foam material or a chamber surrounded by an elastomeric wall to adjust its compressibility and rebound characteristics. These improvements make the cosmetic applicators more comfortable and easier to use for the user, and allow for better control over the application of the cosmetic.

Problems solved by technology

Such makeup artists may spend a considerable amount of time cleaning and preparing their makeup tools when working with multiple clients over a short period of time.

There are several disadvantages involving the use of the currently available sponges and blenders.

First, many blenders during use are impregnated with large amounts of cosmetic material, which can be wasteful and costly.

If too much cosmetic material is impregnated in the applicator, it may be difficult to blend the cosmetic material uniformly.

On the other hand, if the amount of cosmetic material retained by the applicator is too small, then blending may take longer and still may not be uniform.

Thereafter, cleaning the sponge is problematic as the makeup material can migrate throughout the sponge.

Further, the complete drying of such blender sponges can take hours due to the very small pore size in such blenders.

Further, from the viewpoint of hygiene, bacteria can easily grow inside the pores of the blender, especially when liquid cosmetic material is applied, because the material can permeate through the entire foam body of the applicator.

Another potential disadvantage of currently available open cell foam blenders relates to their use with anticipated new forms of makeup materials, some of which are being contemplated, which may be termed herein as microbiome cosmetics.

An additional disadvantage of current open cell foam blenders relates to the uniformity of the resilient open cell foam material and the slow rebound of such memory foams from a compressed or tensioned state to its repose memory shape.

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