Makeup extension wand system
11974652 ยท 2024-05-07
Inventors
Cpc classification
A46B2200/1053
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45D34/04
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A46B15/0091
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45D2040/0012
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A46B9/021
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
A45D40/26
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A46B9/02
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45D34/04
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45D40/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Abstract
A makeup extension wand system includes a body, including a frame with left and right vertical frame segment, and a stationary axle; and extension wand assemblies, rotatably and detachably mounted to the stationary axle, each including an extension shaft, an applicator tip, and a connector portion that can be rear or front offset, such that each extension wand assembly is rotatable to a vertical folded-in orientation for storage of the extension wand assembly and to a folded-out orientation for use of the extension wand assembly.
Claims
1. A makeup extension wand system, comprising: a) a body, which comprises: a frame, which comprises: a left vertical frame segment and a right vertical frame segment; wherein the frame forms a frame opening between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment; wherein the frame comprises a vertical center plane; and at least one stationary axle, which comprises: a first stationary axle, which is connected between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment, in a lower portion of the frame opening; and a second stationary axle, which is connected between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment, in the lower portion of the frame opening; wherein the second stationary axle is vertically displaced from the first stationary axle; wherein the first stationary axle is configured with a front axle offset; and wherein the second stationary axle is configured with a rear axle offset; and b) a plurality of extension wand assemblies, wherein an outer portion of each extension wand assembly in the plurality of extension wand assemblies is configured for use to extract makeup from a makeup container, such that the makeup is deposited on the outer portion, such that the outer portion is used to apply the makeup, wherein each extension wand assembly in the plurality of extension wand assemblies comprises: an extension shaft, wherein an inner end of the extension shaft is detachably and rotatably connected to the body; an applicator tip, which is connected to an outer end of the extension shaft, such that the applicator tip is configured for use to extract and apply the makeup; and a connector portion, wherein an outer end of the connector portion is detachably connected to the inner end of the extension shaft; and wherein an inner end of the connector portion is rotatably connected to one of the at least one stationary axle; wherein the extension shaft and the applicator tip form a detachable shaft assembly; wherein the plurality of extension wand assemblies further comprises: a first plurality of extension wand assemblies each comprising the respective connector portion having a front side lateral offset such that the respective detachable shaft assembly is positioned in front of the vertical plane of the frame; and a second plurality of extension wand assemblies each comprising the respective connector portion having a rear side lateral offset such that the respective detachable shaft assembly is positioned to the rear of the vertical plane of the frame; wherein an inner end of each of the first plurality of extension wand assemblies is rotatably connected to the first stationary axle and an inner end of each of the second plurality of extension wand assemblies is rotatably connected to the secondary stationary axle such that each extension wand assembly is rotatable to a folded-in orientation for storage of the extension wand assembly and to a folded-out orientation for use of the extension wand assembly such that the extension shaft is detachable with the applicator tip exposed for use, wherein each detachable shaft assembly projects upward when positioned in the folded-in orientation.
2. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein the outer end of the connector portion further comprises: a connector aperture, wherein the inner end of each extension shaft is configured to slide into the connector aperture, wherein each detachable shaft assembly is releasably held in position between the connector aperture and the inner end of the extension shaft.
3. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein the outer end of the connector portion comprises: a snap-lock connector, wherein the inner end of the extension shaft is configured to detachably snap into the snap-lock connector.
4. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein the outer end of the connector portion comprises: a threaded aperture, wherein the inner end of the extension shaft is threaded, wherein the inner end of the extension shaft is configured to screw into the threaded aperture.
5. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein the connector portion further comprises: a central aperture, wherein the connector portion is configured to slide onto the at least one stationary axle, wherein the at least one stationary axle protrudes trough the central aperture.
6. The makeup extension wand system of claim 5, wherein the inner end of the connector portion is detachably connected to the at least one stationary axle; and wherein the inner end of the connector portion further comprises a flexible snap-in opening, which is connected to the central aperture, wherein each connection portion is configured to detachably snap onto the at least one stationary axle.
7. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein the frame further comprises: a) a top horizontal frame segment, which is connected between top ends of the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment; and b) a bottom horizontal frame segment, which is connected between bottom ends of the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment; wherein the frame opening is formed between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment and the top horizontal frame segment and the bottom horizontal frame segment.
8. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein the inner end of the connector portion is detachably connected to the at least one stationary axle.
9. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein each applicator tip is selected from the group consisting of: a) a liquid eyeliner applicator tip configured to extract and apply liquid eyeliner makeup; b) a mascara applicator tip configured to extract and apply mascara makeup; c) a lip gloss applicator tip configured to extract and apply lip gloss makeup; d) a lip stick applicator tip configured to extract and apply lip stick makeup; and e) a foundation applicator tip configured to extract and apply foundation makeup.
10. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of extension wand assemblies comprises: a) a first extension wand assembly, comprising a first applicator tip configured as a liquid eyeliner applicator tip configured to extract and apply liquid eyeliner makeup; b) a second extension wand assembly, comprising a second applicator tip configured as a mascara applicator tip configured to extract and apply mascara makeup; c) a third extension wand assembly, comprising a third applicator tip configured as a lip gloss applicator tip configured to extract and apply lip gloss makeup; d) a fourth extension wand assembly, comprising a fourth applicator tip configured as a lip stick applicator tip configured to extract and apply lip stick makeup; and e) a fifth extension wand assembly, comprising a fifth applicator tip configured as a foundation applicator tip configured to extract and apply foundation makeup.
11. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein at least a surface portion of the applicator tip is made from a rubber material.
12. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein at least a surface portion of the applicator tip is made from a flocked material.
13. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises: a separator sheet; wherein the separator sheet is connected to the frame inside an upper portion of the frame opening, and between upper portions of the first plurality of front offset extension wand assemblies and upper portions of the second plurality of rear offset extension wand assemblies; wherein the separator sheet is configured to minimize contact between the applicator tips of the first plurality extension wand assemblies and the applicator tips of the second plurality extension wand assemblies.
14. The makeup extension wand system of claim 1, further comprising: a cover configured to removably slide over at least an upper part of the body, wherein the plurality of extension wand assemblies are covered by the cover, when each of the extension wand assemblies are positioned in the folded-in orientation.
15. A makeup extension wand system, comprising: a) a frame, which comprises: a left vertical frame segment; and a right vertical frame segment; wherein the frame forms a frame opening between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment; wherein the frame comprises a vertical center plane; and b) a first stationary axle, connected between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment, in a lower portion of the frame opening; c) a second stationary axle, connected between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment, in the lower portion of the frame opening; wherein the second stationary axle is vertically displaced from the first stationary axle wherein the first stationary axle is configured with a front axle offset; wherein the second stationary axle is configured with a rear axle offset; wherein a first center axis of the first stationary axle is positioned in front of the vertical center plane of the frame; and wherein a second center axis of the second stationary axle is positioned to a rear of the vertical center plane of the frame; d) a plurality of extension wand assemblies, wherein an outer portion of each extension wand assembly in the plurality of extension wand assemblies is configured for use to extract makeup from a makeup container, wherein the makeup is deposited on the outer portion, wherein the outer portion is used to apply the makeup, wherein each extension wand assembly in the plurality of extension wand assemblies comprises: an extension shaft, wherein an inner end of the extension shaft is detachably and rotatably connected to the body; an applicator tip, which is connected to an outer end of the extension shaft, such that the applicator tip is configured for use to extract and apply the makeup; and a connector portion, wherein an outer end of the connector portion is detachably connected to an inner end of the extension shaft; and wherein an inner end of the connector portion is rotatably connected to the first stationary axle or the second stationary axle; wherein the extension shaft and the applicator tip form a detachable shaft assembly; wherein the plurality of extension wand assemblies further comprises: a first plurality of extension wand assemblies each comprising the respective connector portion having a front side lateral offset such that the respective detachable shaft assembly is positioned in front of the vertical plane of the frame; and a second plurality of extension wand assemblies each comprising the respective connector portion having a rear side lateral offset such that the respective detachable shaft assembly is positioned to the rear of the vertical plane of the frame; wherein each of the extension wand assembly in the plurality of extension wand assemblies is rotatably connected to the first stationary axle or the second stationary axle, such that each of the extension wand assembly is rotatable to a folded-in orientation for storage of the extension wand assembly and to a folded-out orientation for use of the extension wand assembly, such that the extension shaft is detachable with the applicator tip exposed for use; wherein an inner end of each of the extension wand assembly in the first plurality of extension wand assemblies is rotatably connected to the first stationary axle, and an inner end of each of the second plurality of extension wand assemblies is rotatably connected to the secondary stationary axle, wherein each detachable shaft assembly projects upward when positioned in the folded-in orientation.
16. A makeup extension wand system, comprising: a) a frame, which comprises: a left vertical frame segment; and a right vertical frame segment; wherein the frame forms a frame opening between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment; wherein the frame comprises a vertical center plane; and b) a first stationary axle, connected between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment, in a lower portion of the frame opening; c) a second stationary axle, connected between the left vertical frame segment and the right vertical frame segment, in the lower portion of the frame opening; wherein the second stationary axle is vertically displaced from the first stationary axle; wherein the first stationary axle is configured with a front axle offset; wherein the second stationary axle is configured with a rear axle offset; wherein a first center axis of the first stationary axle is positioned in front of the vertical center plane of the frame; and wherein a second center axis of the second stationary axle is positioned to a rear of the vertical center plane of the frame; and d) a plurality of extension wand assemblies, wherein an outer portion of each extension wand assembly in the plurality of extension wand assemblies is configured for use to extract makeup from a makeup container, wherein the makeup is deposited on the outer portion, wherein the outer portion is used to apply the makeup, wherein each extension wand assembly in the plurality of extension wand assemblies comprises: an extension shaft; an applicator tip, which is connected to an outer end of the extension shaft, such that the applicator tip is configured for use to extract and apply the makeup; wherein the extension shaft and the applicator tip forms a detachable shaft assembly; and a connector portion, wherein an outer end of the connector portion is detachably connected to an inner end of the extension shaft; and wherein an inner end of the connector portion is rotatably connected to a corresponding stationary axle of the first stationary axle and the second stationary axle, wherein the connector portion further comprises: a central aperture, wherein the connector portion is configured to slide onto a corresponding stationary axle of the first stationary axle and the second stationary axle, wherein the corresponding stationary axle protrudes trough the central aperture; wherein the inner end of the connector portion is detachably connected to the first stationary axle or the second stationary axle; and wherein the inner end of the connector portion further comprises a flexible snap-in opening connected to the central aperture, wherein the connection portion is configured to detachably snap onto the first or the second stationary axle; wherein the plurality of extension wand assemblies further comprises: a first plurality of extension wand assemblies each comprising the respective connector portion having a front side lateral offset such that the respective detachable shaft assembly is positioned in front of the vertical plane of the frame; and a second plurality of extension wand assemblies each comprising the respective connector portion having a rear side lateral offset such that the respective detachable shaft assembly is positioned to the rear of the vertical plane of the frame; wherein each of the extension wand assembly in the plurality of extension wand assemblies is rotatably connected to the first stationary axle or second stationary axle, wherein each of the extension wand assembly is rotatable to a folded-in orientation for storage of the extension wand assembly and to a folded-out orientation for use of the extension wand assembly, wherein the extension shaft is detachable with the applicator tip exposed for use; wherein an inner end of each of the first plurality of extension wand assemblies is rotatably connected to the first stationary axle and an inner end of each of the second plurality of extension wand assemblies is rotatably connected to the secondary stationary axle, such that each extension wand assembly is rotatable to a folded-in orientation for storage of the extension wand assembly and to a folded-out orientation for use of the extension wand assembly, wherein each detachable shaft assembly projects upward when positioned in the folded-in orientation.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
(34) Before describing the invention in detail, it should be observed that the present invention resides primarily in a novel and non-obvious combination of elements and process steps. So as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will readily be apparent to those skilled in the art, certain conventional elements and steps have been presented with lesser detail, while the drawings and specification describe in greater detail other elements and steps pertinent to understanding the invention.
(35) The following embodiments are not intended to define limits as to the structure or method of the invention, but only to provide exemplary constructions. The embodiments are permissive rather than mandatory and illustrative rather than exhaustive.
(36) In the following, we describe the structure of an embodiment of a makeup extension wand system 100 with reference to
(37) In an embodiment, as shown in
(38) In a related embodiment, each extension wand assembly 130 in the plurality of extension wand assemblies 130 can include: a) a detachable shaft assembly 134, which can include i. an extension shaft 136, wherein an inner end of the extension shaft is detachably and rotatably connected to the body 110; ii. an applicator tip 138, which is connected to an outer end of the extension shaft 136, such that the applicator tip 138 is configured for use to extract (from a makeup container) and apply (on a face or body part of a user 180) the makeup; and b) a connector portion 132, wherein an outer end of the connector portion 132 can be detachably connected to an inner end of the extension shaft 136, for example such that the extension shaft 136 fits with a friction fit in an aperture of the connector portion, screws in and out, or attaches with a detachable snap-lock connection, such that the detachable shaft assembly 134 is detachably connected to the rotatable connector portion 132; and wherein an inner end of the connector portion 132 can be detachably and rotatably connected to the body 110.
(39) In a related embodiment, the outer end of the connector portion 132 can further include: a) a connector aperture 634, as shown in
(40) In a related embodiment, the outer end of the connector portion 132 can further include: a) a snap-lock connector 634, such that the inner end of the extension shaft 136 is configured to detachably snap into the snap-lock connector 634.
(41) In another related embodiment, the outer end of the connector portion 132 can further include: a) a threaded 635 aperture 634, wherein the inner end of the extension shaft 136 is threaded, such that the inner end of the extension shaft 136 is configured to screw into the threaded 635 aperture 634.
(42) In a further related embodiment, as shown in
(43) In a further related embodiment, as shown in
(44) In related embodiments, a number of extension wand assemblies 130, can vary depending on variation of a width of the frame 111, and a width of each extension wand assembly 381. Some extension wand assemblies 384 mounted in a makeup extension wand system 100 may be duplicated (i.e. be the same).
(45) In a related embodiment, at least a surface portion of or the entire liquid eyeliner applicator tip 391 can be made from: a) a rubber material, such as natural latex rubber, or synthetic rubber, such as a silicone rubber; b) a flocked material, such as a flocked fiber material or a flocked fabric material; or c) another type of material suitable for use as a liquid eyeliner applicator.
(46) In a related embodiment, the mascara applicator tip 392 can be configured as a brush, which can be textured, and can be made from natural or synthetic bristles.
(47) In a related embodiment, at least surface portions of or the entire lip gloss applicator tip 393 can be made from: a) a rubber material, such as natural latex rubber, or synthetic rubber, such as a silicone rubber; b) a flocked material, such as a flocked fiber material or a flocked fabric material; or c) another type of material suitable for use as a lip gloss applicator.
(48) In a related embodiment, at least surface portions of or the entire lip stick applicator tip 394 can be made from: a) a rubber material, such as natural latex rubber, or synthetic rubber, such as a silicone rubber; b) a flocked material, such as a flocked fiber material or a flocked fabric material; or c) another type of material suitable for use as a lip stick applicator.
(49) In a related embodiment, at least surface portions of or the entire foundation applicator tip 395 can be made from: a) a rubber material, such as natural latex rubber, or synthetic rubber, such as a silicone rubber; b) a flocked material, such as a flocked fiber material or a flocked fabric material; or c) another type of material suitable for use as a foundation applicator.
(50) In another further related embodiment, as shown in
(51) In a yet further related embodiment, the inner end of the connector portion 132 can further comprise: a) a central aperture 654, such that the connector portion 132 can slide onto the stationary axle 220, such that the stationary axle 220 protrudes trough the central aperture 654, such that the connector portion 132 is rotatably connected to the stationary axle.
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(54) In related embodiment, the plurality of extension wand assemblies 130 can include: a) a first plurality of front offset extension wand assemblies 330, wherein each front offset extension wand assembly 330 includes a front offset connector portion 334 with a front side lateral offset 335, relative to a center 322 of the stationary axle 220, such that an elongated axis of a detachable shaft assembly 134 of each front offset extension wand assembly 330 is configured with the front side lateral offset 335, relative to a vertical center plane 324 of the stationary axle 220, such that each front offset detachable shaft assembly 134 of the first plurality of front offset extension wand assemblies 330 is positioned in front 372 of the vertical center plane 324 of the frame 111; and b) a second plurality of rear offset extension wand assemblies 331, wherein each rear offset extension wand assembly 331 includes a rear offset connector portion 336 with a rear side lateral offset 337, relative to a center 322 of the stationary axle 220, such that an elongated axis of a detachable shaft assembly 134 of each rear offset extension wand assembly 331 is configured with the rear side lateral offset 337, relative to a vertical center plane 324 of the stationary axle 220, such that each rear offset detachable shaft assembly 134 of the second plurality of rear offset extension wand assemblies 331 is to a rear 374 of the vertical center plane 324 of the frame 111.
(55) In a further related embodiment, as shown in
(56) In an alternative related embodiment, as shown in
(57) In further related embodiments, a makeup extension wand system 100 can be configured with at least one, two, three or more axles 220, which each can be mounted with at least one or a plurality of extension wand assemblies 130.
(58) In a related embodiment, the makeup extension wand system 100 can be made of metal, plastic, glass fiber, carbon fiber, fiber composites, or a combination of these. The extension shafts 136 can be made of plastic, such as polypropylene or ABS; and the applicator tip 138 can for example be made of nylon bristles, sponge or foam, or a flocked material.
(59) Thus, in a related embodiment, the makeup extension wand system 100 can include two or more five wand assemblies 130, such as at least five wand assemblies 130, each with a different applicator tip 138 for a particular makeup application, such as mascara, lipstick, lip gloss, etc. The wand assemblies 130 can be detachable for cleaning and replacement of tips, shafts, or an entire wand assembly. The makeup extension wand system 100 can include a body/holder/frame 110, 111, such that the wand assemblies 130 can be detachably and pivotably connected to the holder/frame 110, 111.
(60) Here has thus been described a multitude of embodiments of the makeup extension wand system 100, and methods related thereto, which can be employed in numerous modes of usage.
(61) The many features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the detailed specification, and thus, it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such features and advantages of the invention, which fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
(62) Many such alternative configurations are readily apparent and should be considered fully included in this specification and the claims appended hereto. Accordingly, since numerous modifications and variations will readily occur to those skilled in the art, the invention is not limited to the exact construction and operation illustrated and described, and thus, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.