Apparatus, Systems, and Methods of a Multi-Use Cosmetic Pen with Blotting Paper Dispenser

The present application is a Continuation and a U.S. Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application which claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional Utility patent application Ser. No. 18/586,604, filed on Feb. 26, 2024 which claims priority under 35 USC 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/448,347 filed on Feb. 27, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference.

The field of the invention and its embodiments relates to cosmetic applicator having a first end configured to retain a substance for application to a user and a second chamber configured to retain a sheet of material configured to be dispensed by a user.

Current cosmetic applicator pens are known to have a multi-use blending brush and/or sponge with a chamber retaining a substance such as lipstick, eyeshadow, and/or mascara. Other cosmetic applicators in today's market are known to have two chambers configured to retain two differing cosmetic substances. In a first example, the cosmetic applicator has a mascara primer and a mascara. In a second example, the cosmetic applicator has a lip gloss with a high gloss finish and a lip gloss with a matte finish. Further, it is known for a makeup remover tissue, facial tissue, oil remover pad, blotting paper, and/or wipe to be packaged separately from a cosmetic applicator. It would be more desirable to a user to be able to quickly access a facial tissue during makeup application without having to acquire separate packaging from a cosmetic.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,282,776—This reference discloses a wiping product containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,790,030—This reference describes compositions that can be used to improve the skin's visual appearance. In one particular aspect, the compositions concern formulations that can be used to treat skin in and around the lips (e.g., lipsticks, lip glosses, lip balms, etc.).

U.S. Pat. No. 20,170,013941—This reference teaches a “Finishing Pen”, in which a brow pencil, eye liner pencil, “Push Pop Lip gloss/Lip stick” and mascara are individually purchased. They have threaded “female” bottoms for ease of removal, filling and re-filling while holding them intact and stationary. The cap is removed from the pencil end, and the button is pushed on the retractable track to extend the track with the threaded “male” bottom. The brow pencil is threaded on and the button is pushed back down to retract. The same is done for the eye liner pencil and “Push Pop Lip gloss/Lip stick”. The cap is replaced to keep the product clean. On the other end, the Mascara is threaded into the pen. The “Finishing Pen” is ready. The two pens/embodiments are then pushed together, where the magnets keep them connected as one.

In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an apparatus, system, and method of a multi-use cosmetic applicator with a blotting paper dispenser. The pen and/or cosmetic applicator has a housing having a first end and second end. The first end of the cosmetic applicator housing may have a first chamber retaining a first substance and a second chamber retaining a removable a dispenser. The removable dispenser retaining a blotting material. In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic applicator includes a cosmetic chamber retaining a cosmetic including, but not limited to, a lip balm, a lip gloss, a lipstick, and/or a lip color. The dispenser includes a dispenser chamber retaining a blotting paper material and/or a blotting powder material. The cosmetic applicator may be adapted to apply a surface coating of a cosmetic substance, such as to a user's lips, whereas the dispenser may be adapted to dispense a surface absorbent material to absorb and/or remove oil, moisture, and/or cosmetic substance (e.g., excess cosmetics) from a user's skin and/or lips. In a preferred embodiment, each end may include an end cap, and which also includes improvements that overcome the limitations of prior cosmetic applicators, is now met by a new, useful, and non-obvious invention.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, including: a housing having a first end located opposite a second end; a substance in communication with the first end of the housing; a cartridge, the cartridge retaining a sheet of material, and wherein the cartridge is retained in the housing; and a rotation element positioned at the second end of the housing, the rotation element is configured to rotate to unroll at least a portion of the sheet of material from a rod retained within the cartridge, wherein the sheet of material is configured to be dispensed from the cartridge.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, further including a blade bordering a perimeter of an opening of the housing.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, further including a removable cap that is configured to cover the substance.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the substance is a liquid, solid, gel, or a cream.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the substance is lipstick, lip balm, eyeliner, eyeshadow. blush, concealer, mascara, or a highlighter.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the housing includes a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber configured to house the substance, and the second chamber configured to house the cartridge.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the cartridge is configured to dispense a sheet of material,

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the sheet of material is a wipe, a wet wipe, a tissue, a facial tissue, a makeup remover towel, a pad, an oil wicking pad, a blotting paper, a paper, or an oil absorbing material.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the cartridge is refillable.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the cartridge is replaceable.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the sheet of material is configured to be dispensed through an opening of the cartridge and the opening of the housing.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the housing further includes a hingedly connected pivotable door.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the hingedly connected pivotable door has an opening that is substantially aligned with the opening of the cartridge.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein a blade borders at least a portion of an inner wall surface of the opening of the hingedly connected pivotable door.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the blade is configured to cut and/or tear the sheet of material.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the sheet of material is configured to be wrapped around a rod in the housing.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, including: a housing having a first end located opposite a second end; a substance retained in a first compartment in communication with the first end of the housing; a cartridge, the cartridge retaining a sheet of material, and wherein the cartridge is retained in a second compartment of the housing; and a rotation element positioned at the second end of the housing, the rotation element is configured to rotate to unroll at least a portion of the sheet of material from a rod retained within the cartridge, wherein the sheet of material is configured to be dispensed from the cartridge.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator including: a housing including: a first chamber configured to house a substance; a second chamber configured to house a cartridge including a length of material; and a rotation element including a rod retained within the cartridge, wherein at least a portion of the length of material is connected to the rod and is configured to be dispensed from the cartridge when the rotation element is rotated.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the length of material is a wipe, a wet wipe, a tissue, a facial tissue, a makeup remover towel, a pad, an oil wicking pad, a blotting paper, a paper, or an oil absorbing material.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cosmetic applicator, wherein the cosmetic applicator further includes a hingedly connected pivotable door with an opening, that when closed is configured to align with an opening in the housing.

The present disclosure may be better understood, and its numerous features and advantages made apparent to those skilled in the art by referencing the accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference symbols in different drawings indicates similar or identical items.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. Identical elements in the various figures may be identified with the same reference numerals. Reference will now be made in detail to each embodiment of the present invention. Such embodiments are provided by way of explanation of the present invention, which is not intended to be limited thereto. In fact, those of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate upon reading the present specification and viewing the present drawings that various modifications and variations can be made thereto.

As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the,” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

The phrase “and/or,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, should be understood to mean “either or both” of the elements so conjoined, i.e., elements that are conjunctively present in some cases and disjunctively present in other cases. Thus, as a non-limiting example, a reference to “A and/or B”, when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims, the phrase “at least one,” in reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood to mean at least one element selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and every element specifically listed within the list of elements and not excluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements. This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified within the list of elements to which the phrase “at least one” refers, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, “at least one of A and B” (or, equivalently, “at least one of A or B,” or, equivalently “at least one of A and/or B”) can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.

depicts an illustration of cosmetic applicatorhaving housingwith first endlocated opposite second end. First endof housingof cosmetic applicatoris in communication with a substance. It is within the scope of this invention for communication to include, but not be limited to, directly connected to and/or indirectly connected such as with an adapter being an attachment structure retaining a substance. It is within the scope of this invention for a substance to include, but not be limited to, any cosmetic such as lipstick, lip balm, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, concealer, mascara, and/or a highlighter. Substanceis covered with removable cap. Removable capprovides a barrier to protect contaminants and/or debris from contacting substance. Substancemay be in any form including, but not limited to a liquid, a solid, gel, and/or a cream. In an embodiment, substance is capable of being oriented in an extended and/or retracted orientation with a rotation element.

Referring now to, first endof cosmetic applicatorhas first chamber. In an embodiment not shown, first chambermay retain a substance. In another embodiment, first chambermay retain at least a portion of attachment structure. Referring now to, attachment structurehas first endlocated opposite second end. First endof attachment structureborders at least a portion of substance. At least a portion of substancemay protrude from first endof attachment structure. Second endof attachment structureis removably connected to first end() of housingof cosmetic applicator. In particular, second endof attachment structurehas protrusionwith first helical threaded portion() configured to engage second helical threaded portion() of inner wall surface() of first chamber().

Referring again to, attachment structurehas rotation elementhaving plurality of ridgesconfigured for a user to grip. When rotation elementis rotated, substancemay be retracted and/or extended depending on the direction of rotation of rotation element. For example, lipstickmay be extended from a chamber (not shown) of attachment structureto provide more lipstick to a user. Since substanceis consumable, it is more desirable for a user to have access to more substancewhen substancehas been depleted. Rotation elementallows a user to have access to additional substancewhen substanceis extended from first endof attachment structure. Further, when substanceis fully extended from first endof attachment structureand substancehas been fully used and/or exhausted by a user, attachment structuremay be replaced with a subsequent and/or a new attachment structure of the same substance, the same substance having a new color, the same substance having the same color, and/or a new substance. For example, replaceable, interchangeable, and/or removable attachment structuresmay retain a plurality of differing substances such as lipstick, an eyeshadow stick, and/or a blush stick.

show housinghaving hingedly pivotable doorconfigured to open and close at hinge. Housinghas second chamberconfigured to retain cartridge. Cartridgeis configured to dispense() sheet of material(). It is within the scope of this invention for sheet of materialto be any material including, but not limited to, a wipe, a wet wipe, a tissue, a facial tissue, a makeup remover towel, a pad, an oil wicking pad, a blotting paper, a paper, and/or an oil absorbing material. Sheet of materialis configured to be retained within cartridgeand dispensed() from openingof cartridge. Sheet of materialmay be stored within cartridgeas stacked sheets and/or wrapped around a rod and/or a roll. Cartridgemay be refillable and/or replaceable when the sheets of materialare depleted. Cartridgeis removably inserted into second chamberof housing. Hingedly pivotable dooris oriented in a closed position. Hingedly pivotable doorhas openingthat substantially aligns with openingof cartridgewhen hingedly pivotable dooris oriented in a closed position. Sheet of materialis expelled from cartridgeby the force of a user pulling sheet of material. Sheet of materialis dispensed from cartridgewhen it passes through both openingof cartridgeand openingof hingedly pivotable doorof housing. It is within the scope of this invention for hingedly pivotable doorof housingto be radiused to snuggly retain cartridge.

illustrate cosmetic applicatorhaving housingwith second chamberretaining removable cartridge. Sheet of materialis wrapped around rod.best depicts support structurehaving an end connected to rotation element. Substanceis connected to at least a portion of support structure. Support structureorients substanceto rotate when rotation elementis rotated by a user.

depicts an embodiment of cosmetic applicatorhaving hingedly pivotable doorwith opening.illustrate bladebordering at least a portion of inner wall surfaceof openinghingedly pivotable door. Referring now to, bladeis configured to cut and/or tear sheet of materialwhen sheet of materialis dispensedfrom cartridge. It is within the scope of this invention for a single bladeand/or a plurality of blades to be connected to inner wall surfacebordering at least a portion of opening.

depict an embodiment of housingof cosmetic applicatorhaving first endlocated opposite second end. First endof housingof cosmetic applicatoris in communication with substance. It is within the scope of this invention for a substance to include, but not be limited to, any cosmetic such as lipstick, lip balm, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, concealer, mascara, and/or a highlighter. Substanceis covered with removable cap. Removable capprovides a barrier to protect contaminants and/or debris from contacting substance. The substancemay be in any form including, but not limited to a liquid, a solid, gel, and/or a cream. Second endof housinghas second rotation elementhaving plurality of ridgesconfigured for a user (not shown) to grip when rotating rotation elementto unroll at least a portion of sheet of material() from a rod (not shown) retained within second chamber. At least a portion of sheet of material() is dispensed() from second chamber.

show attachment structurehaving rotation elementhaving plurality of ridgesconfigured for a user to grip. When rotation elementis rotated, substancemay be retracted and/or extended depending on the direction of rotation of rotation element. For example, lipstickmay be extended from a chamber (not shown) of attachment structureto provide more lipstick to a user. Since substanceis consumable, it is more desirable for a user to have access to more substance.

illustrate an embodiment of housingof cosmetic applicatornot having a hingedly pivotable door, as shown in the embodiment of, covering the second chamber, but having a removable second capconfigured to cover an opening (not shown) of second endof housing. It is within the scope of this invention for removable second capto have a threaded portion to engage with another threaded portion of second endof housing. Second endof housinghas an opening configured to receive cartridgeretaining sheet of material(). In particular.illustrate cosmetic applicatorhaving housingwith first endlocated opposite second end. First endof housingof cosmetic applicatoris in communication with substance. Attachment structureis connected to first endof housing. Attachment structurehas an end retaining substance. It is within the scope of this invention for substanceto include, but not be limited to, any cosmetic such as lipstick, lip balm, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, concealer, mascara, and/or a highlighter. Substanceis covered with first removable cap. First removable capprovides a barrier to protect contaminants and/or debris from contacting substance. The substancemay be in any form including, but not limited to, a liquid, a solid, gel, and/or a cream.

Clause 1. A cosmetic applicator, comprising: a housing having a first end located opposite a second end; a substance in communication with the first end of the housing; a cartridge, the cartridge retaining a sheet of material, and wherein the cartridge is retained in the housing; and a rotation element positioned at the second end of the housing, the rotation element is configured to rotate to unroll at least a portion of the sheet of material from a rod retained within the cartridge, wherein the sheet of material is configured to be dispensed from the cartridge.

Clause 2. The cosmetic applicator of clause 1, further comprising a blade bordering a perimeter of an opening of the housing.

Clause 3. The cosmetic applicator of clause 1, further comprising a removable cap that is configured to cover the substance.

Clause 4. The cosmetic applicator of clause 3, wherein the substance is a liquid, solid, gel, or a cream.

Clause 5. The cosmetic applicator of clause 4, wherein the substance is lipstick, lip balm, eyeliner, eyeshadow. blush, concealer, mascara, or a highlighter.

Clause 6. The cosmetic applicator of clause 1, wherein the housing comprises a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber configured to house the substance, and the second chamber configured to house the cartridge.

Clause 7. The cosmetic applicator of clause 6, wherein the cartridge is configured to dispense a sheet of material,

Clause 8. The cosmetic applicator of clause 7, wherein the sheet of material is a wipe, a wet wipe, a tissue, a facial tissue, a makeup remover towel, a pad, an oil wicking pad, a blotting paper, a paper, or an oil absorbing material.

Clause 9. The cosmetic applicator of clause 6, wherein the cartridge is refillable.