Structured Stem Capillary Absorption for Cosmetic Applicators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cosmetic applicators lack an efficient mechanism for solution absorption and controlled delivery to the brush, leading to frequent dipping and uneven application.
Innovation Solution
A structured stem with pores or fins that absorb and dispense cosmetic solutions via capillary action, ensuring a controlled release to the brush, reducing the need for frequent dipping and maintaining solution availability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional cosmetic applicators are used without an absorbing structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the solution delivery control and application consistency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The stem is designed with a porous absorbing structure that capillary-absorbs solution from the reservoir and delivers it metered to the brush. The porous material enables controlled solution transport through capillary action, providing consistent solution delivery without requiring complex mechanical control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The absorbing stem acts as an intermediary between the solution reservoir and the brush. It receives solution from the reservoir, processes it through capillary absorption and wick transport, and delivers it controlled to the brush, mediating the solution flow to achieve consistent application.
2Productivity
If frequent dipping is required to maintain solution availability, then the device simplicity is maintained, but the productivity and user convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbing stem is pre-loaded with solution capacity and configured to automatically wick solution from the reservoir to the brush as needed. This preliminary preparation of the solution delivery system eliminates the need for repeated user actions of dipping the applicator during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The capillary-absorbing stem maintains continuous solution availability at the brush through automatic wicking from the reservoir. This continuous solution supply ensures uninterrupted cosmetic application without requiring periodic stopping to replenish solution, maintaining productive continuous use.
3Speed
If solution is delivered quickly to the brush, then the application speed is improved, but the solution delivery control and application uniformity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The porous absorbing structure in the stem provides controlled capillary transport of solution at a regulated rate. The pore size and material properties of the porous structure naturally limit the solution flow speed, delivering solution progressively to the brush rather than all at once, ensuring uniform application.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution delivery rate is controlled by changing the physical parameters of the absorbing stem, specifically the pore size, porosity, and material properties. These parameter changes regulate the capillary action to achieve optimal solution delivery speed that balances application efficiency with uniformity.
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 structured stem acts as a capacitor, slowly feeding the brush with solution, ensuring consistent application and reducing the frequency of dipping, while adjusting the release rate based on pore size and material properties.
Implementation Method 1
A structured stem with pores or fins that absorb and dispense cosmetic solutions via capillary action
Implementation Method 2
the brush is configured to wick the solution from the absorbing structure of the stem
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for applying cosmetic solutions includes: a holder, including a cap, a stem, and a brush; and a bottle configured to hold a solution, wherein the brush is disposed at a first end of the stem and a second end of the stem is attached to the cap; the stem includes an absorbing structure configured to absorb the solution; and the brush is configured to wick the solution from the absorbing structure of the stem.


