Cosmetic fixation device for stabilizing cosmetic applicators, configured for users with limited mobility.

Abstract

COSMETIC ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR STABILIZING COSMETIC APPLICATORS CONFIGURED FOR USERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY Cosmetic attachment device for stabilizing a cosmetic applicator, comprising a motion stabilizer handle; an inner sleeve configured to be removably inserted into the motion stabilizer handle;and an adapter coupled to a first end of the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the inner sleeve includes at least one positioning seal at a first end of the inner sleeve, the first end of the inner sleeve aligning with a first end of the motion stabilizer handle when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one releasable locking mechanism configured to secure the inner sleeve inside the motion stabilizer handle, and wherein the adapter is configured to carry a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators. Figure for abstract: none;

Description

Title of the invention: COSMETIC SECURING DEVICE FOR STABILIZING A COSMETIC APPLICATOR CONFIGURED FOR USERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY DOMAIN

[0001] The present disclosure describes a system and features relating to a device for modifying, mitigating, changing, reducing, compensating, or the like, the movement of a cosmetic applicator caused by involuntary movements, tremors, or the like, of a user. CONTEXT

[0002] Involuntary body movements, or tremors, can occur in people with motor disorders or even in healthy people. Because of these involuntary movements, a person may have difficulty performing a task that requires care and precision, such as applying a cosmetic composition to a part of the body, including the face, hands, or feet.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a solution that allows the application of a cosmetic composition compatible with the diverse and disposable nature of cosmetic applicators. SUMMARY

[0004] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic attachment device for stabilizing a cosmetic applicator, comprising: a motion stabilizer handle; an inner sleeve configured to be removably inserted into the motion stabilizer handle;and an adapter coupled to a first end of the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the inner sleeve includes at least one locating joint at a first end of the inner sleeve, the first end of the inner sleeve aligning with a first end of the motion stabilizer handle when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one releasable locking mechanism configured to secure the inner sleeve within the motion stabilizer handle, and wherein the adapter is configured to carry a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators. ;

[0005] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the at least one releasable locking mechanism features a snap-fit ​​joint formed by the inner sleeve and the motion stabilizer handle.

[0006] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the motion stabilizer handle comprises a button and wherein depressing the button releases the inner sleeve from the at least one releasable locking mechanism.

[0007] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the button is provided at a second end of the motion stabilizer handle.

[0008] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the at least one positioning joint comprises a flexible metal wire core.

[0009] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the at least one positioning joint comprises at least one ball joint.

[0010] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the adapter is coupled to the at least one positioning joint when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle.

[0011] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic attachment device, comprising a motion stabilizer handle; an inner sleeve configured to be removably inserted into the motion stabilizer handle;and an adapter coupled to a first end of the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the inner sleeve includes at least one locating joint at a first end of the inner sleeve, the first end of the inner sleeve aligning with a first end of the motion stabilizer handle when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle, wherein the inner sleeve includes at least one sensor configured to detect movement caused by a user, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one releasable locking mechanism configured to secure the inner sleeve within the motion stabilizer handle, and wherein the adapter is configured to carry a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators. ;

[0012] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the at least one sensor comprises an inertial sensor and a distributed motion sensor.

[0013] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the motion data includes an orientation and a acceleration of the motion stabilizer handle.

[0014] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the at least one releasable locking mechanism comprises a snap-fit ​​joint formed by the inner sleeve and the motion stabilizer handle.

[0015] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the motion stabilizer handle comprises a button and wherein depressing the button releases the inner sleeve from the at least one releasable locking mechanism.

[0016] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the at least one positioning joint comprises a flexible wire core.

[0017] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the adapter is coupled to the at least one positioning joint when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle.

[0018] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic attachment device for stabilizing a cosmetic applicator, comprising a motion stabilizer handle; an inner sleeve configured to be removably inserted into the motion stabilizer handle; and an adapter coupled to a first end of the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the inner sleeve comprises at least one sensor configured to detect a displacement caused by a user, circuitry configured to determine a compensating displacement to compensate for the detected displacement, and at least one motion generating device integrated into a first end of the inner sleeve configured to control a movement of the adapter according to the determined compensating displacement,wherein the first end of the inner sleeve aligns with a first end of the motion stabilizer handle when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle, wherein the motion stabilizer handle includes at least one releasable locking mechanism configured to secure the inner sleeve within the motion stabilizer handle, and wherein the adapter is configured to carry a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators.

[0019] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the at least one sensor comprises an inertial sensor and a distributed motion sensor.

[0020] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the attachment device cosmetic, wherein the at least one releasable locking mechanism comprises a snap-fit ​​joint formed by the inner sleeve and the motion stabilizer handle.

[0021] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the motion stabilizer handle comprises a button and wherein depressing the button releases the inner sleeve from the at least one releasable locking mechanism.

[0022] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the button is provided at a second end of the motion stabilizer handle.

[0023] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to the cosmetic attachment device, wherein the adapter is coupled to the motion generating device when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle. Brief description of the drawings

[0024] A more complete appreciation of the embodiments and numerous advantages associated therewith will be readily obtained, as the same will be better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0025] [Fig-1] [Fig.l] represents a conventional stabilization device of movement.

[0026] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] shows how the conventional motion stabilizing device is coupled with an adapter and a makeup applicator.

[0027] [Fig.3A] [Fig.3A] shows a diagram of the internal components of a motion stabilizing device according to one embodiment.

[0028] [Fig.3B] [Fig.3B] shows a diagram of an alternative embodiment of the motion stabilizing device in which a receiving portion comprises an electromagnetic positioner.

[0029] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a universal adapter handle connection system.

[0030] [Fig.5A] [Fig.5A] represents an illustration of an adapter, according to one embodiment.

[0031] [Fig.5B] [Fig.5B] is a transparent side view of the adapter, according to one embodiment.

[0032] [Fig.5C] [Fig.5C] represents a view of the lower face of the adapter body, according to one embodiment.

[0033] [Fig.5D] [Fig.5D] shows how the adapter carries an applicator of specific cosmetic, according to one embodiment.

[0034] [Fig.6A] [Fig.6A] shows an illustration of the adapter 100 with a sectional view of the adapter body 110, according to one embodiment.

[0035] [Fig.6B] [Fig.6B] shows a side view of the adapter with a sectional view of the adapter body, according to one embodiment.

[0036] [Fig.6C] [Fig.6C] represents a transparent view of the external shell of the adapter, according to one embodiment.

[0037] [Fig.6D] [Fig.6D] represents a transparent view of the internal body of the adapter, according to one embodiment.

[0038] [Fig.7A] [Fig.7A] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with an inner sleeve.

[0039] [Fig.7B] [Fig.7B] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a static inner sleeve.

[0040] [Fig.8A] [Fig.8A] shows an overall view of a fixing device for cosmetic with a positioning seal in the inner sleeve.

[0041] [Fig.8B] [Fig.8B] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a ball joint positioning joint in the inner sleeve.

[0042] [Fig.8C] [Fig.8C] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a multi-seal positioning seal in the inner sleeve.

[0043] [Fig.9A] [Fig.9A] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a locking mechanism.

[0044] [Fig.9B] [Fig.9B] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a locking mechanism.

[0045] [Fig.lOA] [Fig.lOA] shows an overview of a cosmetic fixation device with a locking mechanism along the outer wall of the motion stabilizing device.

[0046] [Fig.lOB] [Fig.lOB] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a locking mechanism along the outer wall of the motion stabilizing device.

[0047] [Fig. 11 A] [Fig. 11 A] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a magnetic locking mechanism.

[0048] [Fig. 1 IB] [Fig. 1 IB] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a magnetic locking mechanism.

[0049] [Fig.l2A] [Fig.l2A] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device in which the inner sleeve comprises a cap.

[0050] [Fig.l2B] [Fig.l2B] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device in which the inner sleeve comprises a cap.

[0051] [Fig.l3A] [Fig.l3A] shows an overall view of a device for fixing cosmetic with a latch locking mechanism.

[0052] [Fig.l3B] [Fig.l3B] shows an overview of a cosmetic attachment device with a latch locking mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The present disclosure describes a cosmetic applicator system that minimizes, modifies, mitigates, changes, reduces, compensates for, or the like, unintentional movements by stabilizing, orienting, operating, controlling, etc., an applicator for a user and is also designed to be flexible to accommodate different types of commercially available cosmetic applications. The present disclosure further describes a system and features for enhancing the functionality of such a cosmetic applicator system.

[0054] The basic features and operation of a motion stabilizing device for a cosmetic applicator are described in U.S. Patent No. 11,458,062.

[0055] [Fig.l] shows a conventional motion stabilizing device 1100, which serves as a base unit for receiving a cosmetic applicator according to one embodiment. The device 1100 includes a handle portion 1101, a receiver portion 1102 and a strap 1103. The receiver portion 1102 includes an interface 1104, shown as a male connector that couples with a cosmetic applicator, which will be discussed in detail below. The receiver portion may be used for communication between the base unit and the applicator. Connection to an adapter and / or an applicator may be achieved using a mechanical coupling, such as a screw-on or snap-on connection or using magnets.

[0056] [Fig.2] shows how the device 1100 couples with an adapter 1105 and a makeup applicator 1106. The adapter can be seen to fit over the exposed end of the receiving portion 1102. The adapter includes mating electrical connectors (a female connector - not shown) in a recessed portion for contacting the electrical interface of the receiving portion 1101.

[0057] As shown in [Fig. 2], the receiving portion 1102 is configured to contort, articulate, reposition, etc., between an upright position (as shown in [Fig. 1]) and a reclined posture (as shown in [Fig. 2]). This is achieved using a hinge mechanism contained within the receiving portion 1102. [Fig. 2] shows that the hinge mechanism is a self-leveling / motion-stabilizing hinge.

[0058] [Fig.3A] shows a diagram of the interior components of the device 1100 according to one embodiment. In the handle portion, the apparatus comprises a power source 1301, which may be a battery or the like. The device includes a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) 1302, which may include the position sensor circuit 1307, the reader circuit 1308, the control circuit 1309, and the communication interface 1310, as understood in art.

[0059] For example, like sensor circuit 1307, the PCBA may include at least one inertial sensor and at least one distributed motion sensor to detect involuntary muscle movements and measure signals related to these involuntary muscle movements that are created when a user adversely affects the movement of the applicator. These sensors also detect movement of the stabilized output relative to the device. The control circuits send voltage commands to the motion generating elements (described below) in response to the signals to cancel the user's tremors or involuntary muscle movements. This cancellation maintains and stabilizes a position of the applicator, keeping it stable.

[0060] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that a system and method in accordance with the present invention may utilize various implementations of the control circuitry and sensor circuitry and which would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In one embodiment, the control circuit 1309 includes an electrical system capable of producing an electrical response from sensor inputs such as a programmable microcontroller or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). In one embodiment, the control circuit includes an ATMEGA8A 8-bit programmable microcontroller manufactured by Atmel due to its low overall cost, low power consumption, and ability to be used in high-volume applications.

[0061] In one embodiment, the at least one inertial sensor in the sensor circuit is a sensor comprising, in particular, an accelerometer, a gyroscope or a combination of both. In one embodiment, the at least one motion sensor distributed in the sensor circuit is a contactless position sensor comprising, in particular, a Hall effect magnetic sensor.

[0062] The system created by the combination of the sensor circuit, the control circuit, and the motion generating elements may be a closed-loop control system that senses motion and acceleration at various points in the system and feeds detailed information to a control algorithm that moves the motion generating elements appropriately to cancel out the net effect of a user's involuntary muscle movements and thereby stabilize the position of the applicator. The operation and details of the control system elements and the control algorithm are within the art, as described in US PG Publication 2014 / 0052275A1.

[0063] The communication interface 1310 may include a network controller such as BCM43342 Wi-Fi, frequency modulation and a Bluetooth combo chip from Broadcom, for interfacing with a network.

[0064] In the receiving portion of the device, there may be two movable elements to allow three-dimensional movement of the receptacle as an anti-vibration movement. The two movable elements include a y-axis movable element 1303 and an x-axis movable element 1304, each connected to and controlled by the PCB A 1302. Each of the movable elements may be servomotors as understood in the art. The device further includes an end effector coupling 1305, which is configured to be coupled with the adapter 1105. The end effector coupling 1305 may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader 1306, configured to read an RFID tag, which may be included with the applicator, as shown below.

[0065] [Fig. 3B] shows a diagram of an alternative embodiment of the device 1100 in which the receiving portion comprises an electromagnetic positioner 1311 instead of the movable elements shown in [Fig. 3A]. The electromagnetic positioner 1311 may have U-shaped magnetic cores 1312 arranged around a non-magnetic tube 1313, filled with a magnetic fluid 1314. Each of the magnetic cores has arm portions surrounded by windings 1315. The magnetic cores may be controlled by the PCB A control circuit 1302 to act as a controllable active magnetic field generating structure that is used to generate a varying magnetic field that acts on the magnetic fluid, causing it to move, thereby allowing the armature to be moved into the desired coordinate position and / or orientation.Details of the implementation of the electromagnetic positioner 1311 are found in U.S. Patent No. 6,553,161.

[0066] The embodiments below provide a modular motion stabilization device in which the interior motion stabilization components can be easily removed from the handle (e.g., swapped) to provide a more positive and adaptive user experience and reduce the time required to configure the system for use.

[0067] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic attachment device for stabilizing a cosmetic applicator. The cosmetic applicator may be used for a variety of cosmetic applications, including, but not limited to, mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow products, lip products (lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, etc.), skin and / or hair products. In one embodiment, the cosmetic attachment device may include an adapter coupled to a motion stabilizing device, in which the adapter can carry a cosmetic product. The motion-stabilizing device can be, for example, a handle that can counteract involuntary movements such as tremors or spasms. These movements can interfere with the application of cosmetics and can also make general interaction with cosmetic applicators or tools difficult. For example, many cosmetic products require movement or twisting force to open or extrude the product. It can be difficult for users to achieve the range of motion or precision necessary to apply these forces to the cosmetic product. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator can hold a cosmetic product and can allow the appropriate force to be applied to the cosmetic product to open, close, mix, stir, agitate, extrude, or achieve other similar functions necessary for application.

[0068] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic attachment device comprising a motion stabilizer handle in which components of the motion stabilizer handle may be modified for users with varying needs. In some cases, users may not require all of the functionality of the motion stabilizer handle as described with reference to [Fig. 3A] and [Fig. 3B]. For example, users may prefer full or partial control of the movement of the cosmetic applicator rather than automatic motion stabilization. The automatic motion stabilization provided by a motion stabilizer device may counter a desired use of the cosmetic applicator. In addition, a user with a different range of motion may require a different level or type of motion stabilization.For example, a user with reduced grip strength may need a cosmetic attachment device to hold a cosmetic tool in a fixed position, but may not need motion stabilization once the cosmetic tool is placed in an adapter. Therefore, it may be advantageous to provide a cosmetic attachment device in which motion stabilizing components can be removed or exchanged from the motion stabilizer handle for variable functionality.

[0069] The motion stabilizing components of the cosmetic attachment device may include the components shown in the motion stabilizer in [Fig. 3A] and [Fig. 3B]. For example, the motion stabilizing components may include the power source 1301, the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) 1302, which may include the position sensor circuit 1307, the reader circuitry 1308, the control 1309 and the communication interface 1310, the motor elements 1303, 1304, the end effector coupling 1305 and the RFID reader 1306, the electromagnetic positioner 1311 including U-shaped magnetic cores 1312 arranged around the non-magnetic tube 1313, which is filled with a magnetic fluid 1314, and the coils 1315 surrounding the magnetic cores. In one embodiment, one or more of the motion stabilizing components are removably coupled within the cosmetic attachment device.

[0070] [Fig.4] shows an overview of a cosmetic fixing device comprising a motion stabilizer device 150 and a cosmetic adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The motion stabilizer device 150 may comprise at least one of a handle portion 151 and a hinge portion 152 (receiving portion). The handle portion 151 may be functionally similar to the handle portion 1101 shown in [Fig. 1]. The receiving portion 152 may be functionally similar to the receiving portion 1102 shown in [Fig. 1]. In one embodiment, the motion stabilizer device 150 as a whole is referred to herein as a motion stabilizer handle. In one embodiment, the cosmetic attachment device includes a cosmetic adapter 100, wherein the adapter 100 may be coupled to the receiving portion 152 of the motion stabilizer device 150.In one embodiment, the cosmetic adapter 100 carries a cosmetic tool or product. In one embodiment, the cosmetic adapter 100 may be a universal adapter configured to carry different types of cosmetic products. For example, the adapter 100 may include a ring-shaped cosmetic holder. Different configurations of the adapter 100 may be used for different cosmetic products and tools. For example, the shape and dimensions of the cosmetic holder may be configured for different cosmetic products. The adapter 100 may be easily attached to and removed from the motion stabilizing device. The basic features and operation of the cosmetic attachment device of [Fig. 4] are described in pending U.S. patent applications 18 / 091,882; 18 / 091,920; 18 / 091,843; 18 / 091,925; 18 / 148,957; and 18 / 148,880; and 18 / 148,930. .

[0071] In one embodiment, the adapter 100 is coupled to the receiving portion 152 of the motion stabilizer device 150 via a magnetic attachment. The base or lower end of the adapter 100 may form a chamber that can fit over a projection at the end of the receiving portion 152. The base of the adapter may include at least one magnet, the at least one magnet being attractable to and attachable to a magnet in the receiving portion 152. In one embodiment, the chamber formed at the base of the adapter 100 may fit over the receiving portion 152 in more than one orientation. The chamber may be a hollow area within the adapter body that is entirely contained by the walls of the adapter 110. The chamber may be approximately conical in shape. In one embodiment, the chamber may be cylindrical. The chamber may be configured to fit over a protrusion on one end of the motion stabilizer. The chamber may be used to align and guide the attachment of the cosmetic applicator to the motion stabilizer. Fitting the chamber over and around the protrusion at the end of the motion stabilizer limits lateral movement that would misalign the cosmetic applicator and the motion stabilizer. It may be easier for a user to align the chamber to the end of the motion stabilizer than it is for the user to align the edges of the circular face of the adapter with the edges of the circular face of the motion stabilizer.The chamber may have rotational symmetry such that the cutout may be placed on the end of the motion stabilizer in any orientation or at any degree of rotation about the chamber axis. The lower end of the adapter body may include additional physical structures that may align, guide, and secure the adapter to the motion stabilizer.

[0072] [Fig. 5A] depicts an illustration of an adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The adapter 100 may include an adapter body 110, wherein the adapter body 110 may be connectable to the motion stabilizer 150. The adapter body 110 may be connected to or form the base or body of a cosmetic holder 120. Each of these components will be discussed in more detail herein. Different configurations of the adapter 100 may be used for different cosmetic products and tools. For example, the shape and dimensions of the cosmetic holder 120 may be configured for different cosmetic products. The adapter 100 may be easily attached and removed from the motion stabilizer, as shown herein. In one embodiment, the adapter 100 may expand the range of motion of a cosmetic applicator to allow for movements necessary for applying the cosmetic product.In some embodiments, the adapter 100 may be attached to a post or cart for other actions to be performed with a cosmetic carried by the cosmetic applicator.

[0073] [Fig.5B] is a transparent side view of the adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The adapter body 110 may be approximately shaped as a straight cylinder. A first end of the adapter may be attached to one end of a motion stabilizer. The motion stabilizer may be a cylindrical rod forming a handle for the user to grasp. The first end may also be referred to hereinafter as the lower end or base of the adapter. The lower end of the adapter body 110 may include at least one magnet, the at least one magnet being attractable and attachable to a magnet in the motion stabilizer. The lower end of the adapter body 110 may include additional physical structures that may align, guide, and attach the adapter to the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the lower end of the adapter body 110 may form a chamber 112, as illustrated in the see-through view of [Fig. 5B]. The chamber may be a hollow area within the adapter body 110 that is entirely contained by the walls of the adapter 110. The chamber 112 may be approximately conical in shape. In one embodiment, the cutout may be cylindrical. The chamber 112 may be configured to fit over a protrusion at one end of the motion stabilizer. The chamber 112 may be used to align and guide the attachment of the cosmetic applicator to the motion stabilizer.Fitting the chamber 112 over and around the projection at the end of the motion stabilizer limits lateral movement that would misalign the cosmetic applicator and the motion stabilizer. It may be easier for a user to align the chamber 112 with the end of the motion stabilizer than it is for the user to align the edges of the circular face of the adapter with the edges of the circular face of the motion stabilizer. The chamber 112 may have rotational symmetry so that the cutout may be placed on the end of the motion stabilizer in any orientation or at any degree of rotation about the axis of the chamber 112. At one end, a magnet may be attached to the end of the chamber, within the body of the adapter. The magnet at the end of the cutout may be attached to a magnet at the end of the projection at the end of the motion stabilizer.

[0074] The cosmetic holder 120 may be located at a second end of the cosmetic applicator. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 may be a ring, into which a cosmetic tool or product may be inserted. Many cosmetic tools, such as mascara wands, lipstick applicators, concealer applicators, and cosmetic pencils, are approximately cylindrical. In one embodiment, the ring may secure the cosmetic tools to the widest portion of the tool. A ring-shaped cosmetic holder may also carry cosmetic tools of varying shapes, such as cuboids. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 may include one or more protrusions along the inner wall of the cosmetic holder and extending outwardly to the center of the cosmetic holder.Contact and friction between the one or more protrusions and an inserted cosmetic tool may result in a more secure grip or hold of the cosmetic holder around the inserted cosmetic tool. In some embodiments, the inner wall of the cosmetic holder 120 may be coated with a material that may improve the grip or hold of the cosmetic holder around the tool. inserted cosmetic. The improved adhesion may be due to a material property, such as a coefficient of friction or material deformation. For example, the inner wall may be coated with rubber or silicone. In one embodiment, the coating material may be a textured material with grooves, ridges, bumps, or similar features that prevent movement or slippage of the cosmetic tool once it is inserted into the cosmetic 120.

[0075] Various cosmetic holder configurations are compatible with the cosmetic applicator 100. In one embodiment, the holder may be an open ring or a C-shaped holder. In one embodiment, the holder may be a loop, in which the ends of the loop may overlap. In one embodiment, the holder may be one or more wrapped loops. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 may be a tube or sheath forming a chamber within the tube, wherein a cosmetic tool or cosmetic product may be inserted into the chamber. In one embodiment, the tube may be closed at one end to hold a cosmetic tool or product in the chamber. In one example, the tube may be approximately cylindrical. In one example, the sheath may be a partial cylinder, such as a half-cylinder that does not completely wrap around the inserted cosmetic.In one embodiment, the size of the cosmetic holder 120 may be changed. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 may be a round cosmetic holder, in which the diameter of the cosmetic holder may be changed to accommodate different cosmetic tools. A pushing force on a point along the outside of the tool holder may compress the tool holder to a smaller diameter. A pulling force on a point along the inside of the tool holder may expand the tool holder to a larger diameter. In one embodiment, the force may be applied at a single point along the tool holder to allow the diameter of the tool holder to be changed with one hand. In one implementation, a user may receive multiple cosmetic holders, each cosmetic holder having different dimensions or shapes for different tools or cosmetic products.A cosmetic holder 120 may be removed from the adapter body 110 and replaced with another suitable configuration.

[0076] In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 may be attached to the adapter body 110 with a joint 115, such as a ball joint. The ball joint may allow movement of the cosmetic holder 120 relative to the adapter body 110. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 may be rotated in place or may pivot to form an angle with the adapter body 110. The joint may be configured for continuous movement of the cosmetic holder 120 or for discrete steps of movement. In some embodiments, the movement of the cosmetic holder 120 may be constrained. For example, the adapter 110 may form a walled channel, in which the seal is disposed within the walled channel. The walls of the channel may constrain movements of the seal and / or the cosmetic holder 120. In one embodiment, the seal 115 may be a motorized component. The cosmetic holder 120 may move due to the motorized component without requiring external force from the user.

[0077] [Fig. 5C] is a view of the underside of the adapter body 110, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The underside of the adapter body 110 may be approximately a circle since the adapter is a right cylinder. A magnet 111 may be disposed on the underside of the adapter. In one embodiment, the magnet 111 may be a uniform ring-shaped magnet, as shown in [Fig. 5C]. For example, the magnet 111 may be shaped like a washer. The ring magnet 111 may be attracted and attached to a magnet disposed along the circumference of one end of the motion stabilizer. In some embodiments, the adapter body 110 may be attached to the motion stabilizer in any orientation due to the ring magnet 111.The adapter body 110 may be attached to the motion stabilizer by any rotation of the adapter 100 about the adapter's central axis. In one embodiment, the adapter 100 may be a universal adapter and may attach a magnetic end of the motion stabilizer in any orientation regardless of the positioning and / or polarity of the magnets at the end of the motion stabilizer. Any portion of the ring magnet 111 at the base of the adapter may contact the magnets on the motion stabilizer to attach the adapter to the motion stabilizer.

[0078] The ring magnet 111 of the present disclosure has an advantage over traditional motion stabilizer adapters. For example, some motion stabilizers may include two magnets located diametrically opposite each other on a circular face of the motion stabilizer. Most traditional adapters include two magnets at the base for attachment to a motion stabilizer. The adapter can only be attached to the motion stabilizer if the two magnets on the motion stabilizer align with the two magnets in the same position on the adapter. In some versions, the polarity of the magnets on the motion stabilizer may also differ, so that each magnet on the motion stabilizer will only be attracted to one of the two magnets on the adapter.The orientation limitations of the traditional adapter can cause problems for users trying to attach the adapter to the motion stabilizer. For example, users may lack the precision of movement needed to align the magnets as required. necessary for attachment. In addition, the orientation limitations of the traditional adapter mean that the orientation of the tool or instrument held by the applicator is also limited. When applying cosmetics on or near the face, it may be desired that the applicator can be attached at different angles and orientations or that the orientation of the applicator can be adjusted. For example, some mascara wands are curved. The mascara wand must be in contact with the eyelashes so that the curvature of the applicator matches the curvature of the eye. It can be very difficult to achieve this position if the adapter holding the mascara wand can only be attached to the motion stabilizer in one orientation, as with traditional adapters with a limited number of magnets in defined positions. In contrast, an adapter with a ring magnet, as in [Fig.5C], can be attached to the motion stabilizer in any orientation. The adapter can be rotated until the mascara wand, or other cosmetic tool, is in the desired orientation for application, and then attached to the motion stabilizer with contact between the ring-shaped magnet and any magnet disposed on the face of the motion stabilizer. The motion stabilizer can be maneuvered into different positions while the attached applicator and cosmetic also move. For example, the orientation of the attached applicator and cosmetic can change as the user applies the cosmetic. Attaching the applicator to the motion stabilizer without orientation expands the range of motion of the attached cosmetic.

[0079] In one embodiment, the adapter body 110 may include a ring of gears, teeth, or similar alignment structures 116. The alignment structures 116 may be located at the base of the adapter and may be concentric with the ring magnet 111. In one embodiment, the alignment structures may be located along the interior wall of the cutout at the lower end of the adapter. In some embodiments, the alignment structures 116 may insert or interlock with corresponding alignment structures on the motion stabilizer when the adapter is attached to the motion stabilizer. The alignment structures 116 may limit rotation of the cosmetic applicator once the adapter has been attached to the motion stabilizer.Some motion stabilizers may rotate to counteract any rotational force applied to the motion stabilizer so that an attachment to the motion stabilizer (such as the cosmetic applicator) remains stable. The "anti-rotation" mechanism may be useful for users who experience sudden, involuntary movements while holding the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the alignment structures 116 may be a ring of raised nubs or tooth-like structures that may . fit into corresponding grooves or receptacles at the end of the motion stabilizer that is attached to the base of the adapter. In one embodiment, the alignment structures 116 may be a ring of recessed structures or a combination of raised and recessed structures that may fit into corresponding raised and / or recessed structures at the end of the motion stabilizer. Fitting the alignment structures 116 into complementary structures at the end of the motion stabilizer may secure the cosmetic applicator in place when the adapter has been attached to the motion stabilizer. Any rotation of the motion stabilizer to counteract any unintended movement by the user will therefore be transmitted to the cosmetic applicator to maintain the orientation of the cosmetic applicator once the cosmetic applicator is attached to the motion stabilizer.

[0080] The alignment structures 116 may provide a range of discrete orientations at which the adapter may be attached to the motion stabilizer. For example, the adapter may only be attached to the motion stabilizer when each of the alignment structures 116 of [Fig. 5C] is aligned with a corresponding recessed structure in the motion stabilizer. If the alignment structures 116 are not aligned with and located within the recessed structures, the adapter will not be properly attached to the motion stabilizer. However, the symmetry of the repeated alignment structures 116 may still allow the adapter to be attached at a number of rotations (e.g., 10+ rotation options) for easy attachment.

[0081] [Fig.5D] shows how the adapter 100 carries a specific cosmetic applicator, such as a lipstick applicator in the cosmetic holder 120. While a lipstick applicator is shown, the cosmetic holder can hold many examples of applicators, such as mascara applicators and nail polish applicators as other examples. Unlike the adapter 1105 of [Fig.1], it can be seen that the cosmetic holder 120 carries the applicator at an angle perpendicular to the handle of the motion stabilizer 150. This allows for a more relaxed and ergonomic hand position for the user when using the cosmetic applicator.

[0082] [Fig. 6A] is an illustration of the adapter 100 with a cutaway view of the adapter body 110, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the adapter body 110 may include an outer shell 113, the outer shell 113 enclosing an inner body 114. The inner body 114 may be attached to a motion stabilizer via the magnetic attachment described herein with reference to [Fig. 5C] In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 may be attached to the outer shell 113. The attachment of the cosmetic holder 120 to the outer shell 113 may allow movement of the cosmetic holder 120 which is independent of movement of the inner body or the motion stabilizer. The attachment of the cosmetic holder 120 to the outer shell 113 may be sandwiched within the adapter body 110. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 may be attached to the outer shell 113 along a series of notches in the outer shell. The notches may be, for example, a series of indentations, grooves, teeth, or the like, such as the indentation structures 117 of [Fig. 6A]. The position of the cosmetic holder 120 may change by moving the cosmetic holder 120 linearly along the series of notches, so that the cosmetic holder 120 may be secured in place on each of the notch structures 117. In one embodiment, the base of the cosmetic holder 120 may include a protrusion that fits into each of the notch structures 117.The projection may engage when positioned at or against each of the detent structures 117 to temporarily lock the cosmetic holder 120 in an angular position in a single plane. The plane of the face (opening) of the cosmetic holder 120 may remain the same while the angular position of the cosmetic holder 120 may be adjusted. Force may be applied by a user to position the cosmetic holder 120 on one of the detent structures 117. The cosmetic holder 120 may thus be tilted relative to the central axis of the adapter body 110 and the attached motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 may be attached to the adapter body 110 with a 2-axis adapter. The angle of the cosmetic holder 120 may be adjusted as described with reference to the detent structures 117.Additionally or alternatively, the plane of the opening of the cosmetic holder 120 may also be adjusted by rotation of the cosmetic holder 120 for 2-axis movement. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 may rotate axially at or near the point of attachment to the adapter body 110. In one embodiment, rotation of the cosmetic holder 120 may be modulated with detents or similar structures to provide a number of fixed rotational positions of the cosmetic holder 120. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 or the adapter body 110 may include an internal gear or ratchet structure, wherein the cosmetic holder 120 may be rotated several degrees to engage the teeth of the internal gear. The cosmetic holder 120 may be temporarily locked in a rotational position when the teeth are engaged.

[0083] [Fig.6B] is a side view of the adapter 100 with a cutaway view of the adapter body 110, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The inner body 114 of the adapter body 110 may form the chamber 112, as described herein. Various shapes and sizes of the chamber 112 are compatible with the present adapter 100. In one embodiment, the outer shell 113 may extend beyond the end of the inner body 114. The outer shell 113 may surround the attachment point of the adapter 100 to a motion stabilizer or other compatible structure and may prevent the adapter 100 from being displaced from the attached structure. In some embodiments, the magnetic ring may be formed at the base of the sensitive element 114.

[0084] [Fig.6C] is a transparent view of the outer shell 113 of the adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The outer shell 113 may form a cavity surrounding the inner body 114. In one embodiment, the inner body 114 may rotate relative to the outer shell 113 while the outer shell 113 and / or the cosmetic holder 120 are fixed in place and do not rotate. For example, the inner body 114 may rotate to counteract unintended rotational movement of the motion stabilizer or adapter 100. Rotation of the inner body 114 is not translated to the cosmetic holder 120 because the cosmetic holder 120 is not in contact with the inner body 114. Similarly, the fit of the outer shell 113 around the inner body 114 may include a gap between the outer shell 113 and the walls of the inner body 114 such that rotation of the inner body 114 is not translated to the outer shell 113.

[0085] [Fig. 6D] is a transparent view of the inner body 114 of the adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The inner shell 114 may form the chamber 112, as described herein. The chamber 112 may extend to the top of the inner body. In one embodiment, the chamber 112 may be formed as a central cylinder with two cylinders adjacent to the central cylinder, as illustrated in [Fig. 6D]. The shape of the chamber 112 and the symmetry of the chamber 112 may depend on the intended attachment to a motion stabilizer or other structure. In one embodiment, the shape of the chamber 112 may depend on the desired motion of the adapter 100. For example, an infinitely symmetric chamber may be attached to a motion stabilizer in any orientation and may remain stationary as the motion stabilizer rotates.In another example, a chamber with limited axes of symmetry may result in a fixed number of orientations at which the adapter can be attached to the motion stabilizer.

[0086] In one embodiment, attaching the cosmetic applicator to the motion stabilizer may activate at least one sensor to indicate that the adapter body 110 has been properly attached to the motion stabilizer. The at least one sensor may be, for example, a Hall effect sensor that can detect and respond to the magnetic field produced by the adapter and / or the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the at least one sensor may be a pressure-activated sensor. Alternative sensors known to those skilled in the art may be compatible with the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the at least one sensor may detect when the cosmetic applicator has not been attached. properly to the motion stabilizer. For example, a Hall effect sensor may detect a partial magnetic field of the adapter with a magnitude less than an expected magnitude. The partial magnetic field may indicate that a portion of the ring-shaped magnet on the adapter is physically shielded or did not produce a magnetic field. In one embodiment, data from at least one sensor may be used to notify a user to inspect the cosmetic applicator or reattach the cosmetic applicator.

[0087] In one embodiment, the adapter 100 may include one or more sensors and / or an integrated circuit. The one or more sensors may include, but are not limited to, pressure sensors, light sensors, weight sensors, tension or force sensors, a Hall sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or the like. Data from the one or more sensors may be used to identify when a cosmetic product has been inserted or attached to the cosmetic applicator. In one embodiment, data from the one or more sensors may be used to identify physical characteristics of an attached cosmetic product, such as a size, shape, or weight of the attached cosmetic product.In one embodiment, the data from the one or more sensors may relate to movement of the cosmetic applicator 100 or movement of an attached component, such as the attached cosmetic product or the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the data from the one or more sensors may be transmitted from the cosmetic applicator to a remote device, such as a server or a user device. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator may receive data, including instructions, from the same remote device or a second remote device. Additional details on the network.

[0088] In one embodiment, the system described above includes automatic adapter detection functionality to enable protocols specific to the motion stabilization device 150. For example, the motion stabilization device 150 may perform automatic detection of different adapters used for different cosmetic products such as lipstick, mascara, etc. Once the adapter is connected to the handle of the motion stabilization device 150, the handle automatically recognizes what type of adapter (e.g., lipstick or mascara) is attached and loads a specific set of protocols developed for that specific application.

[0089] In one embodiment, one or more motion stabilizing components are placed in an inner sleeve, wherein the inner sleeve can be inserted into the motion stabilizing device 150. In one embodiment, the motion stabilizing device 150 comprises a hollow shell (e.g., cylindrical shell), and the inner sleeve containing motion stabilizing components may be a cylindrical sleeve with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the motion stabilizing device 150. In one embodiment, the motion stabilizing components are located in the inner sleeve. In one embodiment, the motion stabilizing components are located in alignment with the positions illustrated in [Fig. 3A] and [Fig. 3B].

[0090] In one embodiment, the inner sleeve forms a receptacle for one or more motion stabilizing components. For example, in one embodiment, the inner sleeve forms cutouts along the length of the sleeve, the cutouts being sized for the one or more motion stabilizing components. Each motion stabilizing component may be placed or embedded in a cutout for securing within the inner sleeve. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve may be a hollow cylinder, wherein motion stabilizing components may be placed within the hollow cylinder. The inner sleeve may allow placement of the motion stabilizing components into the motion stabilizing device and removal of the motion stabilizing components from the motion stabilizing device as needed.In one embodiment, the cosmetic attachment device may include a locking mechanism and / or an ejection mechanism for securing and releasing the inner sleeve and the motion stabilizing components contained therein.

[0091] [Fig.7A] is an illustration of an inner sleeve 1350 within a motion stabilizer device 150. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 1350 fits within the handle 151 and the receiving portion 152 of the motion stabilizer device 150. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 1350 includes a handle sleeve 1351 and a receiving sleeve 1352, wherein the handle sleeve 1351 is aligned with the handle 151 of the motion stabilizer device 150 and the receiving sleeve 1352 is aligned with the receiving portion 152 of the motion stabilizer device 150 when the inner sleeve is inserted into the motion stabilizer device. The handle sleeve 1351 and the receiver sleeve 1352 may be removably attached to each other or may be formed as a single component.In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 1350 may include the receiving portion 152 of the motion stabilizing device. For example, the inner sleeve 1350 may include a receiving sleeve 1352 embedded within the receiving portion 152. The inner sleeve 1350 may be inserted into the handle portion 151 such that the receiving portion 152, attached to the inner sleeve 1350, is coupled to the handle portion 151. The receiving sleeve 1352 may include embedded components. inside the receiving portion 152. The cosmetic adapter 100 may be removably coupled to the motion stabilizing device 150 and / or the inner sleeve 1350 inserted into the motion stabilizing device.

[0092] In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 1350 may include any of the motion stabilizing components illustrated in [Fig. 3A] and [Fig. 3B]. For example, the handle sleeve 1351 may include motion stabilizing components such as the power source 1301, the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) 1302, which may include the position sensor circuitry 1307, the reader circuitry 1308, the control circuitry 1309, and the communication interface 1310. The receiver sleeve 1352 may include motion stabilizing components such as the motor elements 1303, 1304, the end effector coupling 1305, and the RFID reader 1306, the electromagnetic positioner 1311 including U-shaped magnetic cores 1312 disposed around the non-magnetic tube 1313, which is filled with a magnetic fluid 1314, and coils 1315 surrounding the magnetic cores.One or more of the motion stabilization components of [Fig.3A] and [Fig.3B] are schematically illustrated as motion stabilization component 1300 in [Fig.7A].

[0093] In one embodiment, the one or more motion stabilization components may be wired together within the inner sleeve 1350. For example, the power source 1301 may be electrically connected to the PCBA 1302, and the combination of the wired power source and the PCBA may be placed within the inner sleeve. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve may include one or more electrical mating connectors for electrical connectivity between the motion stabilization components. For example, the handle sleeve 1351 may include a PCBA 1302, wherein the PCBA 1302 is configured to transmit control data to the motor elements 1303 and 1304 located within the receiver sleeve 1352.The handle sleeve 1351 and the receiver sleeve 1352 may each have electrical mating connectors and may be coupled together such that the PCBA 1302 in the handle sleeve 1351 may be electrically connected to the motor elements 1303, 1304 in the receiver 1352.

[0094] The inner sleeve 1350 may include different combinations of interior components, including motion stabilizing components, to provide a modular cosmetic attachment device for users with varying needs. For example, an inner sleeve may include control circuitry in a PCBA configured for transmitting data to and from the cosmetic attachment device, but may not include motor elements. A user may be provided with a plurality of inner sleeves, each sleeve being able to include various incorporated motion stabilizing components. The user may select an inner sleeve to insert into the motion stabilizing device based on their preferred mobility or operation of the motion stabilizing device. For example, a first inner sleeve may include a motor element configured for motion stabilization along one axis of movement and a second inner sleeve may include a plurality of motor elements configured for motion stabilization along a plurality of axes of movement. In one example, an inner sleeve 1350 may include motor elements configured for motion stabilization within a certain range of motion or displacement.Advantageously, the user only needs to manipulate the inner sleeve (e.g., inserting or removing the inner sleeve) to change a functionality of the cosmetic attachment device rather than manipulating each motion stabilizing component individually.

[0095] In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 1350 may be a "static" sleeve, e.g., a sleeve that does not include motion stabilizing components. In such an example, the inner sleeve 1350 may be a hollow or solid cylinder, such as a plastic cylinder without any motion stabilizing components, as illustrated in [Fig. 7B]. The inner sleeve 1350 may be a solid, uniform cylindrical fitting within the motion stabilizing device 150. The inner sleeve 1350 of [Fig. 7B] may be inserted into the motion stabilizing device as a physical core for the motion stabilizing device rather than to provide active motion stabilization or correction of any attached cosmetics. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 1350 may be weighted, e.g., with a metal core.In one embodiment, a static sleeve may include electronic components, such as a PCB A, without motor elements that are configured for motion stabilization. It can be appreciated that all inner sleeves described and illustrated herein may include one or more motion stabilizing components 1300 or may be static sleeves.

[0096] In one embodiment, the inner sleeve may include one or more positioning joints, wherein the one or more positioning joints may be configured to carry an attached adapter 100 in a fixed position. The one or more positioning joints may be included in the receiver sleeve 1352 of the inner sleeve 1350. In one embodiment, a positioning joint may be a mechanical positioning joint. In one embodiment, a positioning joint may be a motorized positioning joint. [Fig. 8A] illustrates an example of an inner sleeve 1350 having a positioning joint 1353. The joint positioning joint 1353 of [Fig.8A] may be a flexible joint in the receiving sleeve 1352. For example, the positioning joint 1353 may have a wire core. The positioning joint 1353 may be adjusted, bent, folded, curved, angled, etc. into a shape or position, e.g., at an angle, and may maintain the position once set. In this manner, an adapter 100 attached to the receiving portion of the motion stabilizer may be held in a fixed position by the cosmetic attachment device. In one embodiment, the receiving portion or receiving sleeve surrounding the positioning joint 1353 may be a flexible material, such as silicone, and may bend in conjunction with the positioning joint 1353.

[0097] [Fig. 8B] illustrates an exemplary positioning joint 1353 according to one embodiment, wherein the positioning joint 1353 is segmented by a ball joint 1354. The ball joint 1354 may provide a pivot point about which a portion of the positioning joint and surrounding receiver sleeve may be bent, rotated, or otherwise positioned. The ball joint 1354 may be configured for one or more degrees of freedom. It may be appreciated that a positioning joint 1353 may include any number of ball joints to provide greater accuracy in positioning. [Fig. 8C] illustrates an example of a multi-joint positioning joint 1353 according to one embodiment, wherein the positioning joint 1353 includes a series of linked joints 1354.The connection point between each joint may provide a pivot point for bending and / or rotating a portion of the positioning joint 1353 and the receiver sleeve 1352.

[0098] The positioning joint 1353 in the inner sleeve may provide assistance to users who do not require active motion stabilization. For example, a user may have limited wrist mobility and may have difficulty holding a cosmetic product at a certain angle during application. However, the user should not experience any tremors or involuntary movements. The user may therefore need a motion stabilizing device that can hold a cosmetic product at a set angle without any additional stabilization or assistance. The positioning joint 1353 may be shaped into a fixed position. Any tools or products attached to the adapter, such as a cosmetic tool carried by the cosmetic holder, may also be secured in a position that is based on the fixed position of the positioning joint 1353.The position of the positioning joint 1353 may be changed due to the flexibility (e.g., flexible material) of the positioning joint 1353. For example, when the user changes the cosmetic tool, the positioning joint 1353 may be set to a different orientation or angle (different fixed position) depending on the cosmetic tool.

[0099] In one embodiment, the positioning joint 1353 may be a motorized or automatic positioning joint. For example, the positioning joint 1353 of [Fig. 8B] may include an internal gear configured to rotate the ball joint 1354. Rotation of the ball joint by the internal gear may be based on an electrical signal sent to the internal gear. In this manner, a user may remotely control the position of the positioning joint 1353. In one embodiment, the motion stabilizing device 150 may include a switch or button along the outer wall of the motion stabilizing device 150. Activation (e.g., pressing) of the switch or button may cause the internal gear to rotate, which in turn causes the ball joint to rotate.

[0100] In one embodiment, the motion stabilizing device 150 and / or the inner sleeve 1350 may include locking mechanisms, such as latches, joints, connectors, clips, etc. to secure the inner sleeve 1350 within the motion stabilizer device 150. [Fig.9A] illustrates an exemplary locking mechanism including a button 1360 at the base of the handle 151. In one embodiment, the button 1360 may be a push-button latch, wherein the button 1360 may be depressed to engage or disengage the locking (blocking) of the inner sleeve 1350 to the inner wall of the handle 151. The thumbwheel 1361 of the button may be exposed at the base of the handle 151. The thumbwheel 1361 may designate a depressable portion of the button that may be pushed or pulled to engage the locking of the inner sleeve within the handle.The body 1362 of the knob 1360 may be provided within the handle. [Fig. 9B] is an illustration of the inner sleeve 1350 inserted into the motion stabilizing device 150. In one embodiment, the base of the inner sleeve 1350 may contact the body 1362 of the knob to secure the inner sleeve 1350 within the handle. In one embodiment, the base of the inner sleeve 1350 may fit within the body of the knob. For example, the body 1362 of the knob may form a ring, wherein the base of the inner sleeve may fit within the ring. In one embodiment, the body 1362 of the knob may form a snap-fit ​​joint, wherein the insertion force of the inner sleeve may deform the body 1362 of the knob to expand and fit around the base of the inner sleeve.When the inner sleeve is inserted, the button body 1362 can fix the base of the inner sleeve so that the inner sleeve is not displaced by displacement of the motion stabilizing device.

[0101] In one embodiment, the thumbwheel 1361 of the button 1360 may be used to disengage the inner sleeve from the body 1362 of the button. For example, Pushing the thumbwheel 1361 may cause the knob body 1362 to deform (expand) so that the inner sleeve is released from the snap-fit ​​joint formed with the knob body 1362. In one embodiment, the base of the inner sleeve may be in contact with the knob body 1362. A pushing force applied to the knob may be transferred to the inner sleeve. Pushing the thumbwheel 1361 may cause the knob body 1362 and inner sleeve to move toward the receiving portion 152. The applied force and movement of the inner sleeve may release the inner sleeve from a locking mechanism. The position of the thumbwheel 1361 at the base of the handle may be advantageous in that a user can easily push the thumbwheel without small or precise movements. In one use case, the thumbwheel 1361 may be engaged by pushing the base of the handle against any surface, such as a table.The inner sleeve can then be removed from the motion stabilizer handle.

[0102] [Fig.10A] is an illustration of a locking mechanism, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The side wall of the handle 151 and the receiving portion 152 may form a groove or cutout 1370 running along a portion of the length of the handle portion 151 and / or the receiving portion 152. The cutout 1370 may run along the outer wall or the inner wall of the handle portion 151 and / or the receiving portion 152. The outer wall of the inner sleeve 1350 may form a projection 1371, the projection 1371 being insertable into the cutout 1370 when the inner sleeve 1350 is inserted into the motion stabilizing device. [Fig.10B] is an illustration of the inner sleeve 1350 inserted into the motion stabilizer device 150 in which the projection 1371 fits into the cutout 1370.In one embodiment, the base of the cutout 1370 may form a snap-fit ​​joint, wherein the projection 1371 may fit into the base of the cutout 1370 such that the inner sleeve 1350 is secured within the handle 151. The button 1360 at the base of the handle 151 may be used to release the inner sleeve 1350. For example, pushing (depressing) the thumbwheel 1361 of the button 1360 may cause the body 1362 of the button to move toward the receiving portion 152. The body of the button may apply a pushing force to the inner sleeve 1350, where the pushing force may disengage the projection 1371 from the base of the cutout 1370. The inner sleeve 1350 may then be removed from the handle 151. In one embodiment, the sidewall of the handle 151 may include a plurality of parallel cutouts running along a portion of the length of the handle 151.As a result, the inner sleeve 1350 can be inserted in more than one orientation, thereby reducing the precision of movement required by the user to insert and lock the inner sleeve.

[0103] In one embodiment, the locking mechanism may include a fastener magnetic. For example, a portion 1380 of the outer surface of the inner sleeve 1350 (e.g., the base of the inner sleeve) and a portion 1381 of the inner surface of the handle 151 (e.g., the inner surface of the bottom face) may be magnetized, as shown in [Fig. 1 1A]. When the inner sleeve 1350 is inserted into the handle 151, the magnetic force between the magnetized portions 1380 and 1381 may attach the inner sleeve 1350 to the handle 151, as shown in [Fig. 1 1B]. In one embodiment, the button 1360 at the base of the handle 151 may be used to release the inner sleeve 1350. For example, pushing (depressing) the thumbwheel 1361 of the button 1360 may move the inner sleeve 1350 so that one end of the inner sleeve 1350 emerges from the receiving portion 152. The inner sleeve 1350 may then be manipulated and removed. The magnetized portions 1380 and 1381 illustrated in [Fig. 11 A] and [Fig.llB] are presented as non-limiting examples. Additional or alternative portions of the inner sleeve and handle may be magnetized to provide a magnetic attachment between the inner sleeve and the handle.

[0104] [Fig. 12A] is an illustration of a locking mechanism, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The inner sleeve 1350 may form a cap 1390 around the receiver sleeve 1352. The cap 1390 may be a cylindrical shell surrounding the receiver sleeve of the inner sleeve 1350, as illustrated in [Fig. 12A]. In one embodiment, the cap 1390 may be a tapered shell, such as an approximately conical shape. In one embodiment, the cap 1390 may form the receiver portion of the motion stabilizing device. For example, the cap 1390 may surround the receiver sleeve 1352 and may be coupled to the handle portion 151 of the motion stabilizing device 150.In one example, the cap 1390 may be wider than the handle portion 151 and may fit over or around the handle portion 151 when the inner sleeve 1350 is inserted into the motion stabilizer device 150, as shown in [Fig. 12B]. The dimensions of the cap 1390 and the handle portion 151 may be configured so that the cap 1390 forms a tight fit over the handle portion 151 to secure the inner sleeve 1350 within the handle portion 151. The button 1360 at the base of the handle 151 may be used to release the inner sleeve 1350 by applying a pushing force to the inner sleeve 1350 to move the inner sleeve 1350 outward from the handle 151.

[0105] In one embodiment, the locking mechanism may be located on the outer surface of the motion stabilizer device, as illustrated in [Fig. 13A]. For example, the receiving portion 152 of the motion stabilizer device may include a collar 1395 at the opening of the receiving portion. receiver 152 where the inner sleeve is inserted. In one embodiment, the collar 1395 may be formed by two halves, the two halves being able to be attached via a hinge 1396 at one end. The two halves may rotate about an axis formed by the hinge 1396. The two halves may be rotated into an open position, for example, where both halves are not both in contact with the edge of the receiving portion 152, and a closed position, for example, where both halves are in contact with the edge of the receiving portion 152. In one embodiment, the two halves may be coupled together in a closed position by a latch 1397. The collar 1395 may extend radially inward such that the collar 1395 contacts the outer wall of the inner sleeve 1350 when the inner sleeve 1350 is inserted into the motion stabilizer device and the collar 1395 is in a closed position. [Fig.[l3B] illustrates the collar 1395 secured in a closed position around the inner sleeve by closing the latch 1397. In one embodiment, the latch 1397 may be opened to move the two halves of the collar 1395 into the open position and release and remove the inner sleeve 1350 from the receiving portion 152. In one embodiment, the latch 1397 may be released via a button or switch. A button or similar push mechanism may be easier for a user with limited mobility to depress.

[0106] It can be appreciated that the locking mechanisms illustrated herein are presented as non-limiting embodiments that may be combined or modified to secure the inner sleeve 1350 within the motion stabilizer device 150. For example, in some embodiments, the knob 1360 may be a slider, a switch, a wheel (e.g., a ratchet wheel), etc. In one embodiment, the knob 1360 may be attached to a gear, wherein engagement of the knob may cause rotation of the gear to apply force to the inner sleeve to lock or release the inner sleeve. In one embodiment, the button 1360 may be located along the side of the handle portion 151 or the receiving portion 152. In one embodiment, the button 1360 may be located on the inner sleeve 1350. For example, the button 1360 may be located at the base of the inner sleeve 1350.The base of the handle portion 151 may form a ring such that the base of the inner sleeve 1350 is exposed when the inner sleeve 1350 is inserted into the motion stabilizing device.

[0107] The modularity of the inner sleeve 1350 may allow the use of different handle portions of the cosmetic attachment device. The shape and size of the handle portion 151, as well as ergonomic features, may vary depending on the user's needs. For example, a handle portion 151 of different dimensions or of a non-cylindrical shape (e.g., a portion of tapered handle with a wider base) may be preferable for some users. In one example, a handle portion 151 with grip reinforcements, such as a textured outer surface or a strap, may be preferable for some users. The inner sleeve 1350 containing all of the motion stabilizing components may be easily removed from a first handle portion having a first design and inserted into a second handle portion having a second design. In this manner, each handle may be provided with motion stabilizing components contained within the inner sleeve 1350. Similarly, if motion stabilization is not desired, each handle may be provided with a static inner sleeve.A single user's motion stabilization needs may vary over time due to a number of factors, such as symptom flare-ups, treatment plans, medication, general health, time of day, diet, etc. Thus, it may be helpful for a single user to be able to replace a number of interior motion stabilization components with a number of handles for improved comfort and ease of use.

[0108] In one embodiment, an indication of use of an inner sleeve 1350 may be provided by an automated diagnostic application. In one embodiment, the methods of the automated diagnostic application described herein may be performed by one or more computing devices, e.g., a mobile device, a computer, a server, etc. The one or more computing devices are accessible via a communications network by other computing devices or by the cosmetic attachment device. In one embodiment, the one or more computing devices are accessible via a mobile application or a web application. In one embodiment, the automated diagnostic application may be executed by, or may be in communication with, the cosmetic attachment device of the present disclosure.In one embodiment, the one or more computing devices may be configured to determine whether a user should use a static inner sleeve (e.g., without motor elements) or a dynamic inner sleeve (e.g., with motor elements). In one embodiment, the one or more computing devices may receive sensor data from the motion stabilizer device, such as motion data collected by the at least one inertial sensor and the at least one distributed motion sensor. The motion data may indicate the displacement and orientation of the motion stabilizer device. Circuitry of the motion stabilizer device may be configured to collect and transmit the displacement data to the one or more computing devices. In one embodiment, the one or more computing devices may receive user data. lizer, such as information about a user's diagnosis, condition, routine, etc. The one or more computing devices may determine whether motion stabilization is necessary for the user based on the received data. For example, the one or more computing devices may receive motion data indicating a small erratic movement of the motion stabilizing device due to a user's tremors. The one or more computing devices may determine via the self-diagnostic application that motion stabilization is necessary for the user to continue using the motion stabilizing device.In one example, the one or more computing devices may determine that a type of motion stabilization (e.g., shake correction) is needed, where the type of motion stabilization may correspond to an inner sleeve containing a combination of motion stabilizing components. In one embodiment, the one or more computing devices may transmit data to another computing device and / or to the cosmetic attachment device. For example, the one or more computing devices may transmit diagnostic data indicating motion stabilizing components in an inner sleeve that the user should use. In one example, the diagnostic data may be transmitted to the cosmetic attachment device. The cosmetic attachment device may include an indicator, such as one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs).The cosmetic attachment device may control the current through the one or more light emitting diodes based on the received diagnostic data to indicate an inner sleeve to use.

[0109] Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein.

Claims

Claims

1. A cosmetic attachment device (1100) for stabilizing a cosmetic applicator (1106), comprising: a motion stabilizer handle (151); an inner sleeve (1350) configured to be removably inserted into the motion stabilizer handle (151);and an adapter (100) coupled to a first end of the cosmetic attachment device (1100), wherein the inner sleeve (1350) comprises at least one positioning joint (1353) at a first end of the inner sleeve (1350), the first end of the inner sleeve (1350) aligning with a first end of the motion stabilizer handle (151) (150) when the inner sleeve (1350) is inserted into the motion stabilizer handle (151) (150), wherein the motion stabilizer handle (151) (150) comprises at least one releasable locking mechanism configured to secure the inner sleeve (1350) within the motion stabilizer handle (151) (150), and wherein the adapter (100) is configured to carry a plurality of different types of cosmetic applicators (1106).;

2. The device (1100) of claim 1, wherein the at least one releasable locking mechanism comprises a snap-fit ​​joint formed by the inner sleeve (1350) and the motion stabilizer handle (150).

3. The device (1100) of claim 1, wherein the motion stabilizer handle (151) comprises a button (1360) and wherein depressing the button (1360) releases the inner sleeve (1350) from the at least one releasable locking mechanism.

4. The device (1100) of claim 3, wherein the button (1360) is provided at a second end of the handle (151) of the motion stabilizer (150).

5. The device (1100) of claim 1, wherein the at least one positioning joint (1353) comprises a flexible wire core.

6. Device (1100) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one positioning joint (1353) comprises at least one ball joint (1354).

7. The device (1100) of claim 1, wherein the adapter (100) is coupled to the at least one positioning joint (1353) when the inner sleeve (1350) is inserted into the handle (151) of the motion stabilizer (150).

8. Device (1100) according to claim 1, wherein the inner sleeve (1350) comprises at least one sensor (1307) configured to detect a movement caused by a user.

9. The device (1100) of claim 8, wherein the at least one sensor (1307) comprises an inertial sensor and a distributed motion sensor.

10. The device (1100) of claim 9, wherein the detected displacement comprises an orientation and an acceleration of the handle (151) of the motion stabilizer (150).

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