APPLICATOR WITH CAPSULES DESIGNED TO DELIVER VIBRATIONS FOR SKIN TREATMENT

Abstract

APPLICATOR WITH CAPSULES DESIGNED TO DELIVER VIBRATIONS FOR SKIN TREATMENT Skin care system comprising a dispensing device designed to deliver light therapy and vibration treatment, and an applicator designed to apply a formula, comprising a reservoir designed to contain the formula, a roller ball designed to apply the formula, a connector designed to attach the capsule to the dispensing device and a microcontroller designed to control the dispensing device to apply the vibration treatment. Figure for abstract: 1

Description

Title of the invention: APPLICATOR WITH CAPSULES DESIGNED TO DELIVER VIBRATIONS FOR SKIN TREATMENT

[0001] SUMMARY

[0002] This summary is provided to present a selection of concepts in simplified form which are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter or to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0003] In one aspect, the present invention provides a skin care system comprising a dispensing device configured to deliver light therapy and an applicator configured to apply a formula, comprising a reservoir configured to contain the formula, a roller ball configured to apply the formula, a connector configured to attach the capsule to the dispensing device, and a microcontroller configured to control the dispensing device to apply a vibration treatment.

[0004] According to particular embodiments, this system comprises one or more of the following characteristics, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations: - the delivery device administers light therapy via one or more light sources; and - the one or more light sources are a ring of LEDs around a top of the dispensing device.

[0005] In another aspect, the invention provides a method of delivering multiple skin treatments using the system, the method comprising selecting an applicator filled with a formula, placing the applicator in the dispensing device, identifying a vibration treatment to be applied based on the applicator, applying the formula, delivering light therapy, and delivering the vibration treatment. Brief description of the drawings

[0006] The foregoing aspects and numerous related advantages of this invention will be more readily appreciated as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0007] [Fig. 1] [Fig. 1] is an example of an applicator in accordance with the present technology;

[0008] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is an example of a cross-section of an applicator in compliance with this technology;

[0009] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is an example of a dispensing device in accordance with the present technology; and

[0010] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is an example of a method of using a skin care system skin in accordance with this technology. Detailed description

[0011] Although illustrative embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be appreciated that various changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0012] The invention describes an applicator configured to apply a formula to a surface, for example, the skin. In some embodiments, the applicator is configured to fit within a dispensing device. A magnet within a roller ball in the applicator is configured to deliver a vibration treatment while applying the formula. The dispensing device is further configured to simultaneously deliver light therapy while delivering the vibration treatment and while applying the formula.

[0013] [Fig. 1] is an example of an applicator in accordance with the present technology. The applicator 100 may comprise a rolling ball 110 and an attachment 120.

[0014] The roller ball 110 may be configured to dispense and apply a formula located in a reservoir within the applicator 100 (as shown in [Fig. 2]. In some embodiments, the roller ball 110 is made of plastic but in other embodiments, the roller ball 110 may be made of glass or metal.

[0015] In some embodiments, the applicator 100 also includes a fastener 120 configured to secure the applicator 100 in a dispensing device such as the dispensing device 200 in [Fig. 3]. While the fastener 120 is illustrated as a disc shaped to couple to a dispensing device, the fastener 120 may take any shape for securing the applicator to a dispensing device including a threaded fastener, a magnet, or a fastener configured to snap into the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the fastener 120 is transparent so that the dispensing device is visible through the fastener.

[0016] In use, the applicator 100 may be placed within a dispensing device (as shown in [Fig. 3]) and secured to the dispensing device with the attachment 120. The roller ball 110 may be rolled over a surface, such as a user's skin, to apply a formula.

[0017] [Fig.2] is an example of a cross-section of an applicator 100 in accordance with the present technology. The applicator 100 may include a roller ball 110, an attachment 120, a reservoir 130 configured to hold a formula 140, a plunger 150, a microcontroller 160, and a processor 170. In some embodiments, the applicator further includes a magnet 180.

[0018] In some embodiments, the reservoir 130 is located within the applicator 100 and is configured to contain a formula. In some embodiments, the formula is a skin care formula. In some embodiments, the skin care formula is a moisturizer, a toner, an acne treatment, a wrinkle treatment, a fine line treatment, or a cosmetic. As the roller ball 110 rolls, the formula 140 in the reservoir 130 is applied to a surface.

[0019] In some embodiments, the applicator 100 further includes a plunger 150 configured to push the formula 140 toward the roller ball 110 when the formula is applied. In some embodiments, the plunger 150 is controlled by a circuit on a dispensing device or on the applicator itself to push the formula 140.

[0020] In some embodiments, the applicator 100 includes a microcontroller 160 configured to identify the formula type 140 within the applicator 100 relative to a dispensing device. In some embodiments, the microcontroller 160 further identifies the type of treatment that the applicator is to apply, namely the type of vibration treatment that is to be applied with the formula type 140. In some embodiments, the vibration treatment is continuous. In some embodiments, the vibration treatment is pulsed. In some embodiments, the vibration treatment is applied over a specific period of time, for example, one minute or five minutes. In some embodiments, the applicator stops delivering the vibration treatment when the specific period of time has elapsed.In some embodiments, the vibration treatment may be a treatment of any frequency intensity. The microcontroller 160 may also be used to identify any number of things regarding the formula 140 or the applicator 100, including the amount of formula 140 within the applicator 100, the expiration date of the formula 140 within the applicator 100, or when to replace the applicator.

[0021] In some embodiments, the applicator 100 further includes a magnet 180 within the roller ball 110. In some embodiments, the magnet 180 is configured to respond to a magnetic field within the applicator or within a dispensing device (as shown in [Fig. 3]). In some embodiments, the magnet 180 is agitated to activate vibrations within the ball rolling 110. In some embodiments, the magnetic field is generated by a coil. In some embodiments, the coil is located inside the dispensing device as shown in [Fig. 3]. In some embodiments, the coil is configured to agitate the magnet 180 at any intensity.

[0022] [Fig. 3] is an example of a dispensing device in accordance with the present technology. In some embodiments, the applicator 100 may be attached to a dispensing device 200. In some embodiments, the dispensing device includes an end 210, one or more light sources 220a, 220b, an actuator 230, a contactless reader 240, and a coil 250. In some embodiments, the applicator 100 connects to the dispensing device 200.

[0023] In some embodiments, the dispensing device 200 includes an end 210. The end 210 may be configured to be viewed through the attachment 120 on the applicator 100. In some embodiments, the end 210 includes one or more light sources 220a, 220b configured to deliver light therapy to a surface during application of the formula 140.

[0024] In some embodiments, the one or more light sources 220a, 220b are LEDs. In some embodiments, there are only two light sources 220a, 220b on the delivery device. In some embodiments, a first light source 220a is configured to deliver light therapy at a first wavelength. In some embodiments, a second light source 220b is configured to deliver light therapy at a second wavelength. In some embodiments, the light therapy at the first wavelength and the light therapy at the second wavelength are delivered simultaneously. In some embodiments, the light therapy and the application of the formula occur simultaneously. In some embodiments, there are one or more light sources 220a, 220b in a ring, located around the end 210 of the delivery device 200.

[0025] In some embodiments, the dispensing device 200 includes one or more actuators 230. While the actuator is illustrated as a button, in some embodiments, the actuator may be a switch, a capacitive touch-type button, a dial, or the like. The actuator may be configured to begin delivery of the light therapy, to apply the formula, to control the vibration treatment, or all three together. In some embodiments, the dispensing device 200 also includes a contactless chip reader 240 for reading the microcontroller 160 on the applicator 100.

[0026] In some embodiments, the dispensing device 200 further comprises a coil 250 configured to generate a magnetic field to agitate a magnet in the roller ball of the applicator (as seen in [Fig. 2]). In some embodiments embodiment, the coil is configured to agitate the magnet at a certain intensity. In some embodiments, the coil 250 is configured to pulse vibrations by agitating the magnet in bursts. In some embodiments, the coil 250 is configured to vibrate the magnet continuously.

[0027] In use, a user may place an applicator 100 into the dispensing device 200. When the actuator 230 is actuated, the formula is applied, the light therapy is delivered, or both, simultaneously. A user may then apply the formula with the applicator 100. In addition, the vibration treatment may be delivered concurrently with the light therapy and the application of the formula.

[0028] [Fig.4] is an example of a method of using a skin care system in accordance with the present technology.

[0029] At block 410, an applicator is selected that has a specific formula and is configured to control the applicator and / or delivery device to deliver a specific vibration treatment. In some embodiments, the vibration treatment is continuous. In some embodiments, the vibration treatment is pulsed. In some embodiments, the vibration treatment is delivered over a specific amount of time, such as one minute or five minutes. In some embodiments, the applicator stops delivering the vibration treatment when the amount of time has elapsed. In some embodiments, the applicator further controls the applicator and / or delivery device to deliver the vibration treatment at a specific intensity.

[0030] At block 420, the applicator is attached to the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the applicator is attached to the dispensing device with an attachment. In some embodiments, the applicator is transparent to allow one or more light sources on the dispensing device to emit light through the attachment. In some embodiments, the applicator slides, snaps, or connects into the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the applicator attaches to the dispensing device with a threaded fitting or a magnet.

[0031] At block 430, the dispensing device reads the microprocessor (or contactless chip) on the applicator with a contactless reader. In some embodiments, the microprocessor on the applicator identifies the type of formula, the type of vibration treatment to be delivered, the life of the applicator, the amount of formula within the applicator, or a combination thereof.

[0032] In block 440, the formula is applied when the roller ball is rolled along a surface. In some embodiments, the surface is a user's face. In some embodiments, the surface may be any part of a user's skin.

[0033] At block 450, light therapy is applied with the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the dispensing device includes an actuator configured to begin both the application of the formula and the delivery of the light therapy. In some embodiments, the dispensing device includes two or more light sources configured to deliver the light therapy. In some embodiments, the dispensing device is configured to provide two or more types of light therapy, one at a time or simultaneously. In these embodiments, one light source is configured to deliver a first light therapy and another light source is configured to deliver a second light therapy.In some embodiments, the first light therapy may comprise emitting a first light at a first wavelength and the second light therapy may comprise emitting a second light at a second wavelength.

[0034] At block 460, the vibration treatment is applied with the applicator. In some embodiments, blocks 440, 450, and 460 occur simultaneously. In some embodiments, the method further comprises removing the applicator and placing a second applicator in the dispensing device to deliver a second vibration treatment and / or a second formula.

[0035] At block 470, the method ends.

Claims

Claims

1. A skin care system comprising: a dispensing device (200) configured to deliver light therapy and vibration treatment; and an applicator (100) configured to apply a formula (140), the applicator (100) comprising: a reservoir (130) configured to contain the formula (140), a roller ball (110) configured to apply the formula; a connector configured to attach a capsule to the dispensing device (200), and a microcontroller (160) configured to control the dispensing device (200) to apply the vibration treatment, the applicator (100) further comprising: a magnet (180) located in the roller ball (110); and a coil (250), the coil (250) configured to agitate the magnet (180) to apply a vibration treatment.

2. The skin care system of claim 1, configured to deliver the light therapy and vibration treatment concurrently with the application of the formula (140).

3. The skin care system of claim 1, wherein the delivery device (200) is configured to apply two or more wavelengths of light therapy at the same time.

4. The skin care system of claim 1, wherein the delivery device (200) delivers light therapy via one or more light sources (220a, 220b).

5. The skin care system of claim 4, wherein the one or more light sources (220a, 220b) are a ring of LEDs around a top of the dispensing device (200).

6. The skin care system of claim 4, wherein the applicator (100) further comprises a transparent attachment such that light from the one or more light sources (220a, 220b) on the delivery device (200) can pass through the attachment to deliver light therapy.

7. A system according to any preceding claim, wherein the vibration treatment is selected from constant vibration or pulsed vibration.

8. The skin care system of claim 1, wherein the dispenser (200) is further configured to control the intensity of the vibration treatment.

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