Multi-petal cosmetic applicator

Abstract

This invention discloses a multi-lobed cosmetic applicator, comprising: a brush handle, side branches, and at least one valve. Two side branches are provided at one end of the brush handle, and the other end of the brush handle is connected to a brush shaft. The centerline of each side branch is curved and has an indentation, with the indentations facing each other. The opposing surfaces of the two side branches are concave surfaces. The end of each side branch away from the brush handle is a free end. The valve is a flat membrane, disposed in at least one of a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first and second regions are respectively the concave surfaces of the two side branches. The third region spans the two side branches and is located near the brush handle. By pressing the valve and side branches during application, corresponding deformations occur according to the different points of pressure, allowing the application surface to better conform to the lips, making it suitable for applying to three-dimensional lips. This invention provides good application effect and a better fit to the lips, covering a larger area for more three-dimensional lips.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an application device, and more particularly to a multi-petal cosmetic applicator. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, cosmetic applicators are either ring-shaped or rod-shaped. These shapes are not easy to fit the lips during application, resulting in uneven application and waste. In addition, the current design of cosmetic applicators is unreasonable and they can easily interfere with each other, resulting in poor application effect. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the present invention provides a multi-lobed cosmetic applicator, which has the advantages of good application effect and better fit to the lips, and can cover a larger area for more three-dimensional lips.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a multi-lobed cosmetic applicator, comprising: a brush head handle, side branches, and at least one valve. Two side branches are provided at one end of the brush head handle, and the other end of the brush head handle is connected to a brush rod. The center line of the side branches is curved and includes concave sections, which face each other. The opposing surfaces of the two side branches are concave surfaces. The end of the side branch away from the brush head handle is a free end. The valve is a flat membrane and is disposed in at least one of a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first region and the second region are respectively located on the concave surfaces of the two side branches. The third region spans the two side branches and is located near the brush head handle and the brush head handle.

[0005] Optionally, the center lines of the two side branches and the axis of the brush head handle are in the same plane.

[0006] Optionally, the free ends of the two side branch centerlines are offset from the axis of the brush head handle, and the direction and angle of the offset are the same.

[0007] Optionally, the valve includes a first valve and a second valve, wherein the first valve is disposed in the first region and the second valve is disposed in the second region.

[0008] Optionally, the first valve, the second valve, and the collateral branch connected to it are on the same plane; or, the first valve and the collateral branch connected to it are on the same plane, and the second valve is offset from the plane of the collateral branch connected to it; or, the first valve and the second valve are offset from the plane of the collateral branch connected to them.

[0009] Optionally, the two side branches are axially symmetric, the two side branches are in the same plane, and the axis of symmetry of the two side branches coincides with the axis of the brush head handle.

[0010] Optionally, the two valves are axially symmetric, and the plane of symmetry of the two valves coincides with the axis of the brush handle.

[0011] Optionally, a gap is provided between the free ends of the two side branches.

[0012] Optionally, the valve includes a first valve, a second valve, and a third valve, wherein the first valve and the second valve are symmetrically disposed in the first region and the second region respectively along the axis of the brush head handle, and the third valve is disposed in the third region.

[0013] Optionally, the first valve, the second valve, and the third valve are in the same plane.

[0014] Optionally, the two lateral branches, the first valve, the second valve, and the third valve are in the same plane.

[0015] Optionally, the edge of the valve away from the end connected to the lateral branch is an outwardly protruding arc shape; or, the outwardly protruding shape of the edge of the valve away from the end connected to the lateral branch is composed of two arcs with different curvatures.

[0016] Optionally, at least one of the valves can be provided on the first region, the second region, and the third region.

[0017] Optionally, the two lateral branches and the two valves are made of thermoplastic elastomers.

[0018] Optionally, the lateral branches and the valves have different stiffness.

[0019] Optionally, the surfaces of the lateral branches and the valves are covered with villi, which are attached to the surface of the lateral branches or the valves by a flocking process.

[0020] Optionally, the flocking materials of the two lateral branches and the two valves are different.

[0021] The beneficial technical effects of this invention are as follows: The multi-lobed cosmetic applicator includes a brush handle, side branches, and at least one valve. Two side branches are provided at one end of the brush handle, and the other end of the brush handle is connected to the brush shaft. The centerline of each side branch is curved and has an indentation, with the indentations facing each other. The opposing surfaces of the two side branches are concave surfaces. The end of each side branch away from the brush handle is a free end. The valve is a flat membrane, located in at least one of a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first and second regions are respectively the concave surfaces of the two side branches. The third region spans the two side branches and is located near the brush handle. By pressing the valve and side branches during application, corresponding deformations occur according to the different points of force, allowing the application surface to better conform to the lips, making it suitable for applying to three-dimensional lips. This multi-lobed cosmetic applicator has the advantages of good application effect and better conformity to the lips, covering a larger area for more three-dimensional lips. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the entire device with the valve disposed in the first region according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the entire device with the valve positioned in the third region according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the entire device with the valve positioned in the second region according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the entire device with the valves of the present invention positioned in the first and third regions;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the entire device with the valves of the present invention positioned in the second and third regions;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the entire device of the present invention with the valves disposed in the first and second regions;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a front view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a left view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a rear view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a top view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 12This is a first-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 13 This is a second-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 14 This is a third-person perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 15 This is a front view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 16 This is a rear view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 17 This is a left view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 18 This is a top view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 19 This is a first-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 20 This is a second-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 21 This is a third-person perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 22 This is a front view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 23 This is a rear view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 24 This is a left view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 25 This is a top view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 26 This is a first-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 27 This is a second-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 28 This is a third-person perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 29 This is a front view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 30This is a rear view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 31 This is a left view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 32 This is a top view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 33 This is a first-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 34 This is a second-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 35 This is a third-person perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 36 This is a front view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 37 This is a rear view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 38 This is a left view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 39 This is a top view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 40 This is a first-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 41 This is a second-view perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine in Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 42 This is a third-person perspective stereoscopic view of the entire machine in Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0064] in:

[0065] 1. Brush head handle; 2. Lateral branch; 3. Valve;

[0066] 31. First valve; 32. Second valve; 33. Third valve. Detailed Implementation

[0067] In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0068] Example 1

[0069] like Figures 1-14 As shown, this application discloses a multi-lobed cosmetic applicator, including: a brush handle 1, side branches 2, and at least one valve 3. One end of the brush handle 1 is provided with at least two side branches 2, such as two, three, or four side branches 2, and at least one valve 3, such as one, two, or three valves 3. This embodiment is described with two side branches 2 and two valves 3. It should be noted that the above-mentioned number of side branches 2 and valves 3 is illustrative, and this application does not limit the specific number. The other end of the brush handle 1 is connected to a brush rod. The centerline of the side branch 2 is curved and has an inward curve, such as an arc, a zigzag, or a wavy line. This embodiment is described with an arc centerline of the side branch 2. It should be noted that the above-mentioned centerline shape of the side branch 2 is illustrative, and this application does not limit the specific centerline shape. The concave surfaces of the two lateral branches 2 face each other, and the opposite surfaces of the two lateral branches 2 are concave surfaces. The end of the lateral branch 2 away from the brush handle 1 is a free end. The valve 3 is a flat membrane and is disposed in at least one of the first, second, and third regions, such as the valve 3 being disposed in the first region, the second region, the third region, the first and second regions, the first and third regions, the second and third regions, or the first, second, and third regions. It should be noted that the above-described positions of the valve 3 are illustrative and this application does not limit the specific positions. The first and second regions are the concave surfaces of the two lateral branches 2, respectively, and the third region is located across the two lateral branches 2 on the side closer to the brush handle 1.

[0070] In one practical implementation, by pressing the flaps and lateral branches during the application process, causing corresponding deformations according to different points of pressure, the application surface can better conform to the lips, making it suitable for applying to three-dimensional lips. This multi-flap cosmetic applicator has the advantages of good application effect and better conformity to the lips, covering a larger area for more three-dimensional lips. Optionally, the center lines of the two lateral branches 2 and the axis of the brush handle 1 are in the same plane; or, the free ends of the center lines of the two lateral branches 2 deviate from the axis of the brush handle 1, and the direction and angle of deviation are the same, for example, the angle of deviation of the free ends of the center lines of the two lateral branches 2 from the axis of the brush handle 1 is 4.5°, 6.5°, 8.5°, or 10.5°, etc. This embodiment is described with the free ends of the center lines of the two lateral branches 2 deviating from the axis of the brush handle 1, and the direction and angle of deviation are the same. It should be noted that the above angles are exemplary, and this application does not limit the specific angles.

[0071] In one practical implementation, the two side branches 2 are offset from the axis of the brush handle 1 at a certain angle to better fit the application position, such as the shape of the lips, to achieve a better application effect. Optionally, the valve 3 includes a first valve 31 and a second valve 32, with the first valve 31 disposed in a first region and the second valve 32 disposed in a second region.

[0072] Optionally, the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the collateral branch 2 connected to it are on the same plane; or, the first valve 31 and the collateral branch 2 connected to it are on the same plane, and the second valve 32 is offset from the plane where the collateral branch 2 is located; or, the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 are offset from the plane where the collateral branch 2 is located. In this embodiment, the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the collateral branch 2 connected to it are on the same plane.

[0073] Optionally, the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 are in the same plane; or, the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 are not in the same plane. This embodiment is described with the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 in the same plane.

[0074] Optionally, the two side branches 2 are not on the same plane; or, the two side branches 2 are axially symmetric, and the two side branches 2 are on the same plane, with the axis of symmetry of the two side branches 2 coinciding with the axis of the brush head handle 1. This embodiment is described with the two side branches 2 being axially symmetric, on the same plane, and with the axis of symmetry of the two side branches 2 coinciding with the axis of the brush head handle 1.

[0075] Optionally, the two valves 3 are axially symmetric, with the plane of symmetry of the two valves 3 coinciding with the axis of the brush handle 1; or, the plane of symmetry of the two valves 3 does not coincide with the axis of the brush handle 1. This embodiment is described with the two valves 3 being axially symmetric, and the plane of symmetry of the two valves 3 coinciding with the axis of the brush handle 1.

[0076] Optionally, the free ends of the two side branches 2 are in contact with each other; or, a gap is provided between the free ends of the two side branches 2. This embodiment is described with a gap provided between the free ends of the two side branches 2.

[0077] Optionally, the edge of the valve 3 away from the end connected to the collateral branch 2 includes at least one of the following: an outwardly protruding arc shape, a combination of multiple arc shapes with different curvatures, an inwardly concave arc shape, a wavy shape, or a zigzag shape. In this embodiment, the edge of the valve 3 away from the end connected to the collateral branch 2 is described as an outwardly protruding arc shape.

[0078] Optionally, at least one valve 3 can be provided on the first region, the second region, and the third region. For example, one, two, or three valves 3 can be provided on the first region, the second region, and the third region. This embodiment is described with one valve 3 provided on the first region, the second region, and the third region.

[0079] Optionally, the materials for the collateral branch 2 and the valve 3 can be plastic, nitrile rubber, or thermoplastic elastomers, etc. In this embodiment, the materials for the collateral branch 2 and the valve 3 are described as thermoplastic elastomers. It should be noted that the above materials are illustrative and this application does not limit the specific materials.

[0080] Optionally, the stiffness of valve 3 is the same as that of collateral branch 2; or, the stiffness of valve 3 is different from that of collateral branch 2. This embodiment is described with the stiffness of valve 3 being different from that of collateral branch 2.

[0081] In one practical implementation, the valve 3 and the collateral branch 2 have different hardnesses, resulting in different degrees of deformation during application. This allows them to adapt to different sized application areas, such as the lips, for better application results. Optionally, the surfaces of the valve 3 and the collateral branch 2 are provided with fluff; or, either the surface of the valve 3 or the collateral branch 2 is provided with fluff. This embodiment uses flocking on the surfaces of the valve 3 and the collateral branch 2 as an example. The fluff is attached to the surface of the collateral branch 2 or the surface of the valve 3 through a flocking process.

[0082] In one practical implementation, flocking allows for better adhesion of the material and a softer feel when in contact with the application area, such as the lips. Optionally, the flocking materials for the two lateral branches 2 and the two valves 3 are different.

[0083] Optionally, valve 3 uses first filament flocking, and lateral branch 2 uses second filament flocking, the first filament and the second filament being different. The first filament and the second filament can differ from each other in any one of the following dimensions: length, material, dendritic number, or cross-sectional shape.

[0084] Example 2

[0085] like Figures 15-21 As shown, this embodiment 2 is an improved embodiment based on embodiment 1. In embodiment 2, the improved technical features include: the gap distance between the free ends of the two side branches 2 is greater than the gap distance between the free ends of the two side branches 2 in embodiment 1.

[0086] Example 3

[0087] like Figures 22-28As shown, this embodiment 3 is an improved embodiment based on embodiment 1. In embodiment 3, the improved technical features include: the valve 3 includes a first valve 31, a second valve 32, and a third valve 33. The first valve 31 and the second valve 32 are symmetrically arranged in the first region and the second region respectively along the axis of the brush handle 1, and the third valve 31 is arranged in the third region. The number of the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the third valve 33 is not less than one, such as one, two, or three. This embodiment is described with the number of the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the third valve 33 as one. It should be noted that the above quantity is exemplary, and this application does not limit the specific quantity.

[0088] In one practical implementation, providing a first valve 31, a second valve 32, and a third valve 33 can increase the application area, thereby achieving a better application effect. Optionally, the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the third valve 33 are in the same plane; or the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the third valve 33 are in different planes. This embodiment is described with the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the third valve 33 in the same plane.

[0089] Optionally, the two lateral branches 2, the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the third valve 33 are in the same plane; or, the two lateral branches 2, the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the third valve 33 are not in the same plane. This embodiment is described with the two lateral branches 2, the first valve 31, the second valve 32, and the third valve 33 in the same plane.

[0090] Example 4

[0091] like Figures 29-35 As shown, this embodiment 4 is an improved embodiment based on embodiment 1. In embodiment 4, the improved technical features include: the edge of the valve 3 away from the end connected to the collateral branch 2 is composed of multiple arc segments with different curvatures, such as two arc segments with different curvatures, three arc segments with different curvatures, or five arc segments with different curvatures. This embodiment uses the example of the edge of the valve 3 away from the end connected to the collateral branch 2 being composed of two arc segments with different curvatures for illustration. It should be noted that the above-mentioned number of arcs is exemplary, and this application does not limit the specific number of arcs.

[0092] Example 5

[0093] like Figures 36-42 As shown, this embodiment 5 is an improved embodiment based on embodiment 1. In embodiment 5, the improved technical features include: the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 are offset from the plane where the collateral branch 2 connected to them is located.

[0094] Optionally, the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 deviate from the plane of the collateral branch 2 connected to them in the same direction; or, the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 deviate from the plane of the collateral branch 2 connected to them in different directions. This embodiment is described with the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 deviating from the plane of the collateral branch 2 connected to them in the same direction.

[0095] Optionally, the direction in which the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 deviate from the plane of the side branch 2 connected to them is the same as the direction in which the free ends of the center lines of the two side branches 2 deviate from the axis of the brush handle 1; or, the direction in which the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 deviate from the plane of the side branch 2 connected to them is different from the direction in which the free ends of the center lines of the two side branches 2 deviate from the axis of the brush handle 1. In this embodiment, the direction in which the first valve 31 and the second valve 32 deviate from the plane of the side branch 2 connected to them is the same as the direction in which the free ends of the center lines of the two side branches 2 deviate from the axis of the brush handle 1.

[0096] The above embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, illustrating optional embodiments of the present invention. Various modifications or alterations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art, without departing from the essence of the present invention, all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-petal cosmetic applicator, characterized in that, include: The brush head handle (1), side branches (2), and at least one valve (3) are provided. One end of the brush head handle (1) is provided with two side branches (2), and the other end of the brush head handle (1) is connected to the brush rod. The center line of the side branches (2) is curved and includes concave indentations. The concave indentations face each other, and the opposite surfaces of the two side branches (2) are concave surfaces. The end of the side branch (2) away from the brush head handle (1) is a free end. The valve (3) is a flat membrane. The valve (3) is provided in at least one of a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first region and the second region are respectively located on the concave surfaces of the two side branches (2). The third region spans the two side branches (2) and is located on the side close to the brush head handle (1) and the brush head handle (1). The valve (3) includes a first valve (31) and a second valve (32). The first valve (31) is provided in the first region, and the second valve (32) is provided in the second region.

2. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center lines of the two side branches (2) and the axis of the brush head handle (1) are in the same plane.

3. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The free ends of the center lines of the two side branches (2) are offset from the axis of the brush head handle (1), and the direction and angle of the offset are the same.

4. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first valve (31), the second valve (32), and the collateral branch (2) connected to it are on the same plane; or, the first valve (31) and the collateral branch (2) connected to it are on the same plane, and the second valve (32) is offset from the plane of the collateral branch (2) connected to it; or, the first valve (31) and the second valve (32) are offset from the plane of the collateral branch (2) connected to it.

5. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two side branches (2) are axially symmetric, the two side branches (2) are in the same plane, and the symmetry plane of the two side branches (2) coincides with the axis of the brush head handle (1).

6. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two valves (3) are axially symmetric, and the plane of symmetry of the two valves (3) coincides with the axis of the brush handle (1).

7. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to any one of claims 1-3, 5 and 6, characterized in that: A gap is provided between the free ends of the two side branches (2).

8. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve (3) includes a first valve (31), a second valve (32) and a third valve (33). The first valve (31) and the second valve (32) are symmetrically arranged in the first region and the second region respectively along the axis of the brush handle (1), and the third valve (33) is arranged in the third region.

9. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first valve (31), the second valve (32), and the third valve (33) are in the same plane.

10. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The two lateral branches (2), the first valve (31), the second valve (32) and the third valve (33) are in the same plane.

11. The multi-lobed cosmetic applicator according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The edge of the valve (3) away from the end connected to the lateral branch (2) is an outwardly protruding arc shape; or, the outwardly protruding shape of the edge of the valve (3) away from the end connected to the lateral branch (2) is composed of two arcs with different curvatures.

12. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one valve (3) can be disposed on the first region, the second region and the third region.

13. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two lateral branches (2) and the two valves (3) are made of thermoplastic elastomers.

14. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 13, characterized in that: The lateral branch (2) and the valve (3) have different stiffness.

15. The multi-petal cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the lateral branches (2) and the valves (3) are covered with hairs, which are attached to the surface of the lateral branches (2) or the valves (3) by a flocking process.

16. The multi-lobed cosmetic applicator according to claim 15, characterized in that: The flocking materials of the two lateral branches (2) and the two valves (3) are different.

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