COSMETIC PRODUCT APPLICATOR DEVICE WITH LED TREATMENT

Abstract

COSMETIC PRODUCT APPLICATOR DEVICE WITH LED TREATMENT The invention relates to devices and methods for skin light therapy using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in combination with the application of a cosmetic product (4) to a portion of a subject's body. A device comprises a base (2) containing an LED configured to emit light for light therapy simultaneously with the application of the cosmetic product (4). The device includes a cover (3) equipped with a waveguide (3d) which, when aligned with the LED, is configured to transmit light through it for light therapy by emitting light from the cover (3). The device may include circuitry configured for selecting an operating mode for the corresponding light therapy. Figure for abstract: [Fig 1B]

Description

Title of the invention: COSMETIC PRODUCT APPLICATOR DEVICE WITH LED TREATMENT SUMMARY

[0001] In one aspect, the disclosure proposes a device configured for topical light therapy, the device comprising: a base including a light-emitting diode (LED) operationally connected to a power source; and a cover including a waveguide having an inlet and an outlet; the attachment of the cover to the base aligning the waveguide with the LED, so that at least a portion of a light beam from the LED is transmitted from the inlet of the waveguide to the outlet of the waveguide for topical light therapy.

[0002] In another aspect, the disclosure proposes a device configured for topical light therapy, the device comprising: a base, including: an LED operationally connected to a power source, and a base adapter configured for reversible attachment of a cosmetic product to it; and a cover configured for reversible attachment to the base; at least a first portion of a light beam from the LED being able to be transmitted from the base for topical light therapy.

[0003] In embodiments, the device comprises: a base adapter configured for reversible attachment of a cosmetic product to the base; a communication interface, a charging interface, or both; circuitry configured for selecting one operating mode of the device from a plurality of operating modes of the device; a waveguide in the cover, the waveguide comprising an input and an output for transmitting at least the first portion of the LED light beam through it; or any combination thereof.

[0004] In some embodiments, the LED consists of a plurality of LEDs and the waveguide consists of a plurality of waveguides on the cover. In some embodiments, at least a second portion of the light beam is scattered from the waveguide at a position on the waveguide between the inlet and the outlet. In some embodiments, the second portion of the light beam creates an optical effect at least at the position on the waveguide between the inlet and the outlet when it is scattered from the latter.

[0005] In some embodiments, the cosmetic product is fixed to the base, and the device is configured for topical light therapy in parallel with the application of the cosmetic product to a portion of a subject's body. In some embodiments, the cosmetic product is not fixed to the base, the device is configured for topical light therapy in the absence of application of the cosmetic product to a portion of a subject's body.

[0006] This summary is intended to present a selection of concepts in a simplified form, which are described in greater detail below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. Description of the drawings

[0007] [Fig.1A] Fig.1A shows a perspective view of an example of a device configured for topical light therapy, with a cover removed from a base, according to aspects of disclosure.

[0008] [Fig.1B] Fig.1B shows a perspective view of an example of a device configured for topical light therapy, with a cover removed from a base and illustrated with transparent walls to reveal waveguides of the cover, as well as a cosmetic product, according to aspects of disclosure.

[0009] [Fig.1C] Fig.1C shows a perspective view of an example of a device configured for topical light therapy, with a cover removed from a base and illustrated with a cosmetic product attached to the base, according to aspects of the disclosure.

[0010] [Fig.1D] Fig.1D shows a plan view of a base of an example device with a cosmetic product attached to it, configured for topical light therapy, according to aspects of disclosure.

[0011] [Fig.1E] Fig.1E shows a perspective view of an example of a device configured for topical light therapy, with a cover attached to a base, according to aspects of disclosure.

[0012] [Fig.1F] Fig.1F shows a plan view of a cover of an example device, attached to a base and configured for topical light therapy, according to aspects of disclosure.

[0013] [Fig.2A] The [Fig.2A] shows a schematic of several electronic components of an example device configured for topical light therapy, according to aspects of disclosure.

[0014] [Fig.2B] The [Fig.2B] shows an illustration of several features of an example of a computer device to be used with a device configured for topical light therapy, according to aspects of disclosure.

[0015] [Fig.3] The [Fig.3] shows an isometric perspective view of an example of a device configured for topical light therapy, including a lipstick cosmetic product, according to aspects of disclosure.

[0016] The preceding aspects and many concomitant advantages of the present invention will be more readily appreciated as they are better understood with reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Detailed description

[0017] Topical light therapy, or phototherapy, can use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to deliver light to a topical area of ​​a subject, such as the skin, for medical or cosmetic applications. These approaches can use LEDs with frequencies of 415 nm (blue), 633 nm (red), and 830 nm (infrared) and can demonstrate efficacy for the treatment of acne vulgaris, wound healing, psoriasis, squamous cell carcinoma in situ, basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, and, in at least some cases, cosmetic applications.

[0018] Phototherapy devices for cosmetic purposes are generally configured for phototherapy only and do not include any additional functionalities. Therefore, individuals using these devices must use separate items and devices for additional cosmetic applications, such as applying lipstick, makeup, and the like. This reliance on separate cosmetic devices for separate cosmetic functions means that these individuals must store, transport, and use a multitude of devices, which can be time-consuming, disorganized, cluttered, and costly.

[0019] Consequently, there is a need for combination devices that implement phototherapeutic functionality in combination with cosmetic product functionality, including devices that are modular and allow the use of different cosmetic products in combination with a phototherapeutic aspect. The present disclosure addresses these needs and other long-unmet needs in art.

[0020] Fig. 1A shows a perspective view of an example of a device 1 configured for topical light therapy, and Fig. 3 shows an isometric perspective view, with a cover 3 removed from a base 2, according to aspects of the disclosure. A device 1 is configured for topical light therapy and comprises: a base 2 including a light-emitting diode (LED) 2a operationally connected to a power supply (see, for example, power supply 5b of Fig. 2A), and a cover 3 including a waveguide (see, for example, 3d of Fig. 1B) with an input 3e and an output 3a. The attachment of the cover to the base, as illustrated by way of example in Fig. 1E, aligns the waveguide with the LED, so that at least a portion of a light beam 7 from the LED is transmitted from the input 3e of the waveguide to the output 3a of the waveguide, where the portion of the light beam 7 can come into contact with a surface, for example a skin surface, for topical light therapy.

[0021] In the embodiment shown, a cosmetic product is not attached to the base 2, and the device 1 is configured for topical light therapy in the absence of application of the cosmetic product to a portion of a subject's body. However, as described in more detail here, the device can also be configured for topical light therapy with the cosmetic product attached to the base 2, as well as with the attachment of the cover 3 to the base 2, providing a variety of configurations of the device 1 that are suitable for topical light therapy.

[0022] In some embodiments, the LEDs are positioned at or near the top of the base 2 so that the light emitted by the LEDs is emitted directly into the environment adjacent to the LEDs when the LEDs are active. However, in other embodiments, the LEDs are positioned in the middle or near the middle of the base 2 or, alternatively, at or near the bottom of the base 2 (for example, distally to the base adapter 2b). In such embodiments, the waveguides can be positioned inside the base 2 and connected to the LEDs, for example, so that the light emitted by the LEDs is carried from the LEDs to the top of the base 2 for use in topical light therapy, and optionally, for further transmission through the waveguides of the cover 3, as described in more detail herein.

[0023] Figure 1B shows an example of a device 1, with a lid 3 removed from a base 2 and shown with transparent walls (i.e., dashed lines) to reveal the waveguides 3d of the lid 3, as well as a cosmetic product 4, according to aspects of the disclosure. The waveguides 3d can be positioned inside the walls of the lid 3, so that a volume remains inside the lid for receiving the cosmetic product 4. The base 2 includes LEDs 2a that emit light from it during operation. The base 2 also includes a base adapter 2b, configured for reversible attachment of the cosmetic product 4 to it by means of coupling with a cosmetic product adapter 4b. The base adapter 2b and the cosmetic product adapter 4b can include any mechanical interface that connects the cosmetic product 4 to the base 2.Examples of such mechanical interfaces may include, but are not limited to, a snap-on interface, a button interface, a clasp interface, a magnetic interface (for example, in which the base adapter 2b and the cosmetic product adapter 4b include magnetically complementary magnets), and the like. In the illustrated example, . Cosmetic product 4 includes a cosmetic consumable 4c, which may include, for example, lipstick, lip balm, lip tint, lip brightener, sunscreen, or another type of cosmetic consumable. When the cosmetic consumable 4c is depleted, it can be discarded and replaced with a new cosmetic consumable 4c for attachment and use with base 2, or it can be refilled and reused, for example.

[0024] In the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of 3d waveguides are located inside the cover 3. The 3d waveguides are optical waveguides and are configured to transmit the light emitted by the LEDs 2a through them, via the input through the waveguide inputs 3e and the output through the waveguide outputs 3a. In at least some embodiments, the 3d waveguides may comprise one or more optical fiber waveguides, one or more transparent dielectric waveguides (e.g., made of plastic and glass), one or more liquid light guides, one or more liquid waveguides, or any combination thereof. In at least some embodiments, all or part of the cover 3 is at least partially optically transparent.In some embodiments, at least a second portion of a light beam, emitted by the LEDs 2a, is diffused from one or more of the waveguides 3d to one or more positions of the waveguides between the inlet and the outlet, so that the second diffused portion of the light beam is transmitted outwards on the side of the cover 3. This can be used, for example, to apply an optical or visual aesthetic.

[0025] As shown in [Fig. 1C], the cover 3 can be removed from the base 2 and, with the cosmetic product 4 attached to the base 2, the device 1 can be used for topical light therapy in parallel with the application of the cosmetic product 4 to a portion of a subject's body. [Fig. 1D] shows a plan view of the base 2 with the cosmetic product 4 attached to it, configured for topical light therapy. In some embodiments, the LEDs can be activated to emit the light beam 7 from them, and the light beam 7 can come into contact with the subject's body, for example, a portion of skin, during the application of the cosmetic product 4 to a portion of the subject's body. This can be effective, at least in part, due to the orientation and relative proximity of the LEDs to the portion of skin during the application of the cosmetic product.In this way, a user can simultaneously apply cosmetic product 4 while also applying topical light therapy with LED activation.

[0026] As shown in [Fig. 1E], an alternative configuration of the device 1 for topical light therapy may include the cover 3 attached to the base 2 (for example, with or without a position of the cosmetic product attached to the base 2 and inside the cover). 3) Figure 1F shows a plan view of the device in this configuration. In this configuration, the light emitted by the LEDs in the base 2 passes through the waveguides in the cover 3 and exits through the waveguide outlets 3a. The portion of the light 7 emitted from the waveguide outlets 3a can be used for topical light therapy, for example, without the concomitant application of a cosmetic product.

[0027] As shown in [Fig. 2A], one or more electronic components of an example device may be included in a particular embodiment of the device. An example diagram 5 of such a device is shown, and includes a power supply 5b which is functionally connected to a charging interface 5a. The charging interface 5a is configured to charge the power supply 5b. The power supply 5b may include, for example, a rechargeable battery or a capacitor. The charging interface 5a may include, for example, a wired and / or wireless charging interface, and may be configured to transmit power from an external power source to the power supply 5b to charge the power supply 5b.Electrical power is supplied by the power supply 5b to other components of the device via one or more operable connections between the power supply 5b and various components.

[0028] Although any battery or power supply 5b can be used for an example device, in at least some embodiments, a rechargeable battery is used and can be recharged using a charger functionally connected to the charging interface 5a. Charging the rechargeable battery by the charger can take place via wired charging, for example, with physical electrical contacts between the rechargeable battery and the charger, applying a voltage from an external power source, such as an AC outlet, to recharge the rechargeable battery. However, in other implementations, charging the rechargeable battery by the charger can be carried out wirelessly, for example, with contactless or electromagnetic coupling between the rechargeable battery and the charger.In such implementations, the charger can act as a kind of charging station near which the device can be placed for inductive charging of the rechargeable battery. In these and other implementations, wireless charging can occur by passing an alternating current through an induction coil in the charger, such that the moving electrical charge creates a magnetic field whose intensity fluctuates with the fluctuation of the electric current's amplitude. This changing magnetic field induces an alternating electric current in an induction coil of the device, which then passes through a rectifier for conversion to direct current (DC), which is used to recharge the battery. Although examples of... Wired and wireless battery charging implementations are provided herein; any suitable wired or wireless charging implementation may be used without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure.

[0029] In the illustrated embodiment, a device may include a 5d LED and, optionally, a 5c LED driver circuit. The 5d LED comprises one or more light-emitting diodes configured to emit light of any wavelength suitable for topical phototherapy, including, but not limited to: blue light, yellow light, red light, near-infrared (near-IR) light, broad-spectrum or white light, and any combination thereof. Blue light affects the upper layers of the skin, while yellow and red light penetrate the deeper layers of the skin. Near-infrared light penetrates even deeper into the skin. Combinations of light wavelengths emitted by the 5d LED can be used for phototherapy of varying depths within the skin.

[0030] Therefore, as used herein, "topical" as used in "topical light therapy", "topical phototherapy", and the like, means generally and inclusively therapies which use light, including penetrating and non-penetrating wavelengths of light for therapy on the upper layers of the skin as well as on the deeper layers of the skin.

[0031] In certain embodiments, the LED control circuit 5c can be configured to control the LED 5d according to a device operating mode. The device can operate according to an operating mode, which may be a default mode or a mode selected by a user or a healthcare professional, such as a dermatologist, for example. The parameters that may differ between the device operating modes may include, for example, the wavelength (or band) of the light emitted by an LED of the device, the intensity control of the wavelength of the light emitted by the LED, the control of the light emission time by the LED, or any combination thereof.Wavelength activation can include activating one or more LEDs that emit the desired wavelength, deactivating one or more LEDs that do not emit the desired wavelength, or both. Alternatively, wavelength activation can include using one or more filters, such as one or more bandpass filters, to allow the desired wavelength (or band) to pass through them for use. Managing the intensity of the LED's wavelength can include, for example, increasing the voltage supplied to one or more LEDs that emit the desired wavelength (or band), and decreasing the voltage supplied to one or more LEDs that do not emit the wavelength. desired, or both. Managing the application time of light therapy may include a timer or timer circuit, for example, which activates one or more LEDs for a period during which phototherapy takes place. In some embodiments, an operating mode may be selected via the operation of the computer device 6.

[0032] In some embodiments, the device includes a 5e sensor, configured to detect a property or characteristic of the device or an operation of the device. For example, the 5e sensor can be configured to detect the wavelength characteristics of the light emitted by the LED 5d (or of the light emitted by the LED 5d and reflected back to the 5e sensor from a surface), an optical detection of a property or characteristic of a portion of a subject's skin, and the like.

[0033] In some embodiments, the device includes a communication interface 5f, configured for electronic communication with the computer device 6. The communication interface 5f can be configured for wired or wireless communication, for example, by means of a receiver or a transceiver, for receiving wireless signals from the computer device 6 and (in the case of a transceiver) for transmitting wireless signals to the computer device 6. The wireless signals received by the device from the computer device 6 can relate to the operation of the device, for example by activating an operating mode or manually activating the device.The wireless signals sent by the device and received by the computing device 6 may relate to the device's status or performance, or may include sensor data obtained by the sensor 5e, for further analysis by the computing device 6 (or a networked or cloud computing device functionally connected to the computing device 6, for example). Examples of wireless protocols that can be implemented by the communication interface 5f include, but are not limited to: Bluetooth®, WiFi®, and similar protocols. In these and other embodiments, properly configured computing hardware can be implemented with the communication interface 5f to enable the wireless protocols implemented in the wireless connection with the computing device 6.

[0034] Figure 2B illustrates several features of an example of a computing device 6 configured for use with a device configured for topical light therapy. In some embodiments, a user can direct the software of a computing device 6, which may include a smartphone or tablet or other personal computing device, for example, to control the operation of the device according to various computing device functionalities. 6a. For example, a user can turn the device on and off, select a device operating mode, and display analytics or other personalization information related to the device's operation for topical phototherapy. In example embodiments during use, a user can configure a device for phototherapy and use a feature 6a of the computer device 6 to activate the device (e.g., turn on one or more LEDs according to an operating mode). The user can place the device near a portion of a subject's skin so that the light emitted by the device's LEDs comes into contact with the subject's skin for phototherapy.Upon completion of phototherapy, the user can use a function 6a of the computer device 6 to deactivate the device (for example, to deactivate one or more LEDs according to an operating mode).

[0035] In this respect, in various aspects, the disclosure proposes a "smart" cosmetic phototherapy device comprising circuitry configured to implement all or part of a process, including, but not limited to, controlling the operation of the LED. In some embodiments, the circuitry of a device is configurable with a processor and processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transient machine-readable medium of the device. In other embodiments, a device includes a software application configured to perform all or part of one or more of the disclosure's methods or processes, in any order or combination. However, in other embodiments, a device includes dedicated hardware circuitry.An additional circuitry configuration of the device may include wireless communication or networking circuitry, for example, circuitry configured for a wireless connection, such as a Bluetooth® connection, a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) connection, and / or a Wi-Fi® connection, and / or a wired connection. The networking circuitry (for example, the communication interface 5f), in combination with other circuitry of the computing device, may be used to request, retrieve, and / or receive data from a computing device 6 or a remote server, for example. In some embodiments, the device may be operated using a computing device 6, such as a smartphone or a personal computing device, which may be operated by a user via a graphical user interface, as known in Art.In some embodiments, the circuitry may include a usable connection of one or more sensors with the processor, or other circuitry, to perform logical operations and / or processes based on data received from one or more sensors of the device. PAINTINGS

[0036] [Table 1]

[0037] Table 1. References and descriptions of drawings. Reference Description 1 Device 2 Base 2a Light Emitting Diode (LED) 2b. Base Adapter 3 Cover 3a Waveguide Output 3b. Cover Adapter 3d. Waveguide Body 3e. Waveguide Input 4 Cosmetic Product 4b. Cosmetic Product Adapter 4c. Cosmetic Consumable 5 Device Component Diagram 5a Charging Interface 5b. Power Supply 5c. LED Driver Circuit 5d. LED 5e. Sensor 5f. Communication Interface 6 Computing Device 6a Computing Device Functionality 7 Light NON-EXHAUSTIVE METHODS

[0038] Although general features of the disclosure are described and shown, and specific features of the disclosure are presented in the claims, the following non-limiting embodiments relate to features, and combinations of features, that are explicitly contemplated as forming part of the disclosure. The following non-limiting embodiments contain elements that are modular and can be combined with each other in any number, order, or combination to form a new non-limiting embodiment, which can itself be further combined with other non-limiting embodiments.

[0039] Embodiment 1. Device configured for topical light therapy, the device comprising: a base including a light-emitting diode (LED) operationally connected to a power source; and a cover including a waveguide having an inlet and an outlet; the attachment of the cover to the base aligning the waveguide with the LED, so that at least a portion of a light beam from the LED is transmitted from the inlet of the waveguide to the outlet of the waveguide for topical light therapy.

[0040] Embodiment 2. Device according to any other embodiment, further comprising: a base adapter configured for the reversible attachment of a cosmetic product to the base.

[0041] Embodiment 3. Device according to any other embodiment, further comprising: a communication interface, a charging interface, or both.

[0042] Embodiment 4. Device according to any other embodiment, further comprising: circuitry configured for selecting a device operating mode from among a plurality of device operating modes.

[0043] Embodiment 5. Device according to any other embodiment, the LED being made up of a plurality of LEDs and the waveguide being made up of a plurality of cover waveguides.

[0044] Embodiment 6. Device according to any other embodiment, at least a second portion of the light beam being diffused from the waveguide at a position of the waveguide between the inlet and the outlet.

[0045] Embodiment 7. Device configured for topical light therapy, the device comprising: a base, including: an LED operationally connected to a power source, and a base adapter configured for reversible attachment of a cosmetic product to it; and a cover configured for reversible attachment to the base; at least a first portion of a light beam from the LED capable of being transmitted from the base for topical light therapy.

[0046] Embodiment 8. Device according to any other embodiment, the cosmetic product being fixed to the base, the device being configured for topical light therapy in parallel with the application of the cosmetic product to a portion of a subject's body.

[0047] Embodiment 9. Device according to any other embodiment, the cosmetic product not being fixed to the base, the device being configured for topical light therapy in the absence of application of the cosmetic product to a portion of the body of a subject.

[0048] Embodiment 10. Device according to any other embodiment, further comprising: a waveguide in the cover, the waveguide comprising an inlet and an outlet for the transmission of at least the first portion of the LED light beam through it.

[0049] Embodiment 11. Device according to any other embodiment, the LED being made up of a plurality of LEDs and the waveguide being made up of a plurality of cover waveguides.

[0050] Embodiment 12. Device according to any other embodiment, further comprising: a communication interface, a charging interface, or both.

[0051] Embodiment 13. Device according to any other embodiment, further comprising: circuitry configured for the usable selection of a device operating mode from among a plurality of device operating modes.

[0052] Embodiment 14. Device according to any other embodiment, at least a second portion of the light beam being diffused from the waveguide at a position of the waveguide between the inlet and the outlet.

[0053] Embodiment 15. Device according to any other embodiment, the second portion of the light beam creating an optical effect at least at the position of the waveguide between the input and the output when it is diffused from the latter.

[0054] Although illustrative embodiments have been shown and described, it will be appreciated that various changes may be made to them without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

Demands

1. Device (1) configured for topical light therapy, the device comprising: a base (2), comprising: an LED (2a) operationally connected to a power source, and a base adapter (2b) configured for reversible attachment of a cosmetic product (4) thereto; and a cover (3) configured for reversible attachment to the base; at least a first portion of a light beam (7) from the LED capable of being transmitted from the base for topical light therapy.

2. Device according to claim 1, the cosmetic product (4) being fixed to the base (2), the device being configured for topical light therapy in parallel with the application of the cosmetic product to a portion of a subject's body.

3. Device according to claim 1, the cosmetic product (4) not being fixed to the base (2), the device being configured for topical light therapy in the absence of application of the cosmetic product to a portion of a subject's body.

4. Device according to claim 1, further comprising: a waveguide (3d) in the cover (3), the waveguide comprising an inlet (3e) and an outlet (3a) for the transmission of at least the first portion of the LED light beam through it.

5. Device according to claim 4, the LED being made up of a plurality of LEDs (2a) and the waveguide being made up of a plurality of waveguides (3d) of the cover.

6. Device according to claim 4, at least a second portion of the light beam (7) being diffused from the waveguide (3d) at a position of the waveguide between the inlet (3e) and the outlet (3a).

7. Device according to claim 6, the second portion of the light beam (7) creating an optical effect at least at the position of the waveguide between the inlet (3e) and the outlet (3a) when diffused from the latter.

8. Device according to claim 1, further comprising: a communication interface (5f), a charging interface (5a), or both.

9. Device (1) according to claim 1, further comprising: circuitry configured for the usable selection of a mode of device operation among a plurality of device operating modes.

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