Lash Extension Storage Cases with Gaskets for Transport Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Lash extensions can become displaced during transport, leading to damage or loss.
Innovation Solution
The use of cases with gaskets and inclined floors to secure lash extensions, preventing displacement during transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a simple case is used to store lash extensions, then the case is easy to manufacture and use, but the lash extensions can be displaced during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The case is divided into a body portion and a lid portion that can be separated. The body portion contains multiple slots for organizing different types of lash extensions, while the lid portion provides closure. This segmentation allows the case to be both functional and relatively simple in construction.
Solution Approach 2:
A gasket is introduced as an intermediary element between the body portion and lid portion. The gasket provides friction and mechanical resistance to prevent lash extensions from being displaced during transport, while still allowing the lid to be opened and closed easily. This intermediary component resolves the contradiction by adding stability without significantly increasing overall complexity.
2Reliability
If a case with securement features is used to prevent displacement, then lash extensions remain stable, but the case becomes more complex to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The gasket is made from a flexible material such as rubber or foam that can be easily molded into the desired shape. This flexible membrane provides the necessary friction and mechanical resistance to secure lash extensions while being simple to manufacture using standard molding techniques. The flexibility of the material allows it to conform to the case geometry without requiring complex assembly steps.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively secures lash extensions, minimizing damage and loss during transport.
Implementation Method 1
The gasket is made from a flexible material such as rubber or foam, and it can be compressed between the lid and the body of the case. When the lid is closed, the gasket resiliently contacts the lash extension base or hairs, securing it in place.
Implementation Method 2
The inclined floor is designed to redirect the force of gravity, preventing lash extensions from sliding out of the case during transport.
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AI summary
An applicator comprising: a first arm having a first grasping tip that is arcuate, wherein the first grasping tip has a first inner side hosting a male portion; and a second arm having a second grasping tip that is arcuate, wherein the second grasping tip has a second inner side hosting a female portion, wherein the first inner side faces the second inner side, wherein the male portion and the female portion avoid mating when the first arm and the second arm are at a default position, wherein the male portion and the female portion mate when the first arm and the second arm are at a grasping position.