TWI836469B - Cosmetic product sampling system - Google Patents
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Description
本公開總體上涉及化妝品、護髮、身體護理和/或護膚產品，且更具體地，涉及用於樣品、試樣和/或全尺寸產品的系統和方法。 The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetic, hair care, body care and/or skin care products, and more particularly, to systems and methods for samples, trials and/or full-size products.
化妝品和/或護膚產品和塗抹器可具有許多不同的視覺特性。例如，諸如唇膏的產品可以以不同的顏色或色度、光澤水平(例如，啞光、緞面或潤澤(sheer))提供，和/或可具有不同程度的抗轉移性。時常地，消費者可能希望在購買產品的全尺寸版本之前測試許多不同的產品。現有的試用系統時常地包括過量的一次性包裝，這種一次性包裝可能製造成本高和/或可能帶來環境問題。當前的試用和試驗體驗可能無法模仿全尺寸產品，且因而可能無法為消費者提供與使用全尺寸產品時相似的體驗。更具體地，當前的試用和試驗體驗是以小尺寸提供的，小尺寸可能難以握住並且可能帶來其他人體工程學挑戰。如果消費者有 各種不同的樣品且每個樣品具有分立包裝，則使用者將需要隨身攜帶各個包裝，這可能會造成混淆並成為試驗的障礙。 Cosmetic and/or skin care products and applicators can have many different visual properties. For example, products such as lipsticks may be available in different colors or shades, gloss levels (eg, matte, satin, or sheer), and/or may have varying degrees of transfer resistance. From time to time, consumers may want to test many different products before purchasing a full-size version of the product. Existing trial systems often include an excess of disposable packaging, which may be costly to manufacture and/or may present environmental concerns. Current trial and trial experiences may not mimic the full-size product and, therefore, may not provide consumers with an experience similar to that experienced with the full-size product. More specifically, current trial and trial experiences are delivered in small sizes that can be difficult to hold and can pose other ergonomic challenges. If the consumer has With a variety of different samples, each in separate packaging, the user will need to carry each packaging with them, which can cause confusion and become an obstacle to testing.
因此，需要具有改進的功能的改進的配件。 Therefore, there is a need for improved accessories with improved functionality.
在本公開的範圍內的示例涉及一種用於樣品、試樣和/或全尺寸產品的系統。這種系統可包括：容器，其限定至少一個空腔；產品盤；化妝產品；塗抹器；以及塗抹器接合機構，其與塗抹器可操作地耦接。產品盤包括第一側、第二側、在其間延伸的本體、以及盤接合機構。產品盤的第一側的至少一部分能夠選擇性地定位成與容器的至少一個空腔相鄰。化妝產品至少部分地設置在產品盤的第一側上。塗抹器具有第一端，第一端包括塗抹器保持區域。產品盤的第二側的至少一部分能夠定位成與塗抹器保持區域相鄰。產品盤與容器的空腔和塗抹器接合機構可移除地耦接。 Examples within the scope of the present disclosure relate to a system for samples, swatches, and/or full-size products. Such a system may include: a container defining at least one cavity; a product tray; a cosmetic product; an applicator; and an applicator engagement mechanism operably coupled to the applicator. The product tray includes a first side, a second side, a body extending therebetween, and a tray engagement mechanism. At least a portion of the first side of the product tray can be selectively positioned adjacent to at least one cavity of the container. The cosmetic product is at least partially disposed on the first side of the product tray. The applicator has a first end, the first end including an applicator holding area. At least a portion of the second side of the product tray can be positioned adjacent to the applicator holding area. The product tray is removably coupled to the cavity of the container and the applicator engagement mechanism.
在一些示例中，盤接合機構可包括延伸超越產品盤的第二側的突起。此外，在一些示例中，塗抹器接合機構可包括設置在塗抹器的空腔內的夾持構件。夾持構件可抓持盤接合機構的突起以將產品盤與塗抹器選擇性地耦接。此外，在這些和其他示例中，夾持構件可包括由彈性材料構建的多個臂。塗抹器接合機構可進一步包括推動構件，推動構件朝向塗抹器的第一端移動以推動突起從而從塗抹器 的第一端釋放產品盤。 In some examples, the tray engagement mechanism may include a protrusion extending beyond the second side of the product tray. In addition, in some examples, the applicator engagement mechanism may include a clamping member disposed within a cavity of the applicator. The clamping member may grasp the protrusion of the tray engagement mechanism to selectively couple the product tray to the applicator. In addition, in these and other examples, the clamping member may include a plurality of arms constructed of a resilient material. The applicator engagement mechanism may further include a push member that moves toward the first end of the applicator to push the protrusion to release the product tray from the first end of the applicator.
在這些實施例的變型中，容器還可限定保持塗抹器的至少一部分的塗抹器空腔。在一些示例中，化妝產品和/或護膚產品可呈以下各者中的至少一者的形式：唇膏、粉底、遮瑕膏、眼影、古銅色化妝品、染眉膏、固體精華、固體SPF產品、護膚物品、固體面膏、潤唇膏、塗抹器頭、刷子、固體腮紅、固體修容棒、浸漬海綿或載體、或半固體護膚品或化妝產品。 In variations of these embodiments, the container may also define an applicator cavity that retains at least a portion of the applicator. In some examples, the makeup product and/or skin care product can be in the form of at least one of: lipstick, foundation, concealer, eye shadow, bronzer, eyebrow tint, solid serum, solid SPF product, skin care item , solid facial balm, lip balm, applicator head, brush, solid blush, solid contour stick, impregnated sponge or carrier, or semi-solid skin care or makeup product.
在一些方法中，產品盤的本體可限定視覺指示器，視覺指示器在產品盤定位成與至少一個空腔相鄰時允許識別化妝產品。 In some methods, the body of the product tray may define a visual indicator that allows identification of the cosmetic product when the product tray is positioned adjacent the at least one cavity.
在一些示例中，容器可限定第二空腔。系統可進一步包括至少部分地設置在第二產品盤上的第二化妝產品。第二化妝產品可具有與化妝產品的視覺特性不同的視覺特性。 In some examples, the container may define a second cavity. The system may further include a second cosmetic product at least partially disposed on the second product tray. The second cosmetic product may have a visual characteristic that is different from the visual characteristic of the cosmetic product.
根據另一個方面，一種可重複使用的產品系統包括：塗抹器；塗抹器接合機構，其與塗抹器可操作地耦接；產品盤；以及化妝產品。塗抹器具有第一端，第一端包括塗抹器保持區域。產品盤具有第一側、第二側、在其間延伸的本體、以及盤接合機構。產品盤的第二側的至少一部分能夠定位成與塗抹器保持區域相鄰。化妝產品至少部分地設置在產品盤的第一側上。塗抹器接合機構將塗抹器與產品盤可移除地耦接。 According to another aspect, a reusable product system includes: an applicator; an applicator engagement mechanism operably coupled to the applicator; a product tray; and a cosmetic product. The applicator has a first end including an applicator retention area. The product tray has a first side, a second side, a body extending therebetween, and a tray engagement mechanism. At least a portion of the second side of the product tray is positionable adjacent the applicator retention area. The cosmetic product is at least partially disposed on the first side of the product tray. The applicator engagement mechanism removably couples the applicator to the product tray.
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以上需求至少部分地通過提供以下詳細描述中、特別是當結合圖式研究時所描述的用於化妝品和/或護膚品試用系統的方法中的一種、一種以上或任何組合來滿足，在圖式中，[圖1]圖示了根據各種實施例的示例試用和/或試驗系統的透視圖；[圖2]圖示了根據各種實施例的用於與圖1的示例試用系統一起使用的適於保持產品的示例托盤的透視圖；[圖3]圖示了根據各種實施例的圖2的示例托盤的右側正視橫截面圖；[圖4]圖示了根據各種實施例的定位成與圖2和圖3的示例托盤相鄰的示例產品盤的橫截面示意圖；[圖5]圖示了根據各種實施例的用於與圖1-4的示例試用系統一起使用的示例塗抹器基部的透視圖；[圖6]圖示了根據各種實施例的用於與圖1-5的示例試用系統一起使用的示例塗抹器管和塗抹器接合機構的透視圖；[圖7]圖示了根據各種實施例的圖6的示例塗抹器管和塗抹器接合機構的前透視橫截面圖；[圖8]圖示了根據各種實施例的圖6和圖7的示例塗抹器管的前透視橫截面圖；[圖9]圖示了根據各種實施例的用於與圖1-8的示例系統一起使用的示例產品盤的一部分的前側透視圖； [圖10]圖示了根據各種實施例的圖9的示例產品盤的一部分的後側透視圖；[圖11]圖示了根據各種實施例的圖9和圖10的包含示例產品的示例產品盤的前透視圖；[圖12]圖示了根據各種實施例的用於與圖1-11的示例系統一起使用的示例夾持構件的前側透視圖；以及[圖13]圖示了根據各種實施例的用於與圖1-12的示例系統一起使用的替代性示例塗抹器接合機構的示意圖。 The above needs are met, at least in part, by providing one, more than one or any combination of the methods for a cosmetic and/or skin care product trial system described in the following detailed description, particularly when studied in conjunction with the schematic, in which [FIG. 1] illustrates a perspective view of an example trial and/or trial system in accordance with various embodiments; [FIG. 2] illustrates an adapted system for use with the example trial system of FIG. 1 in accordance with various embodiments. A perspective view of an example tray for holding product; [FIG. 3] illustrates a right side elevation cross-sectional view of the example tray of FIG. 2, in accordance with various embodiments; [FIG. 4] illustrates a positioning and 2 and 3 are cross-sectional schematic diagrams of example product trays adjacent the example trays of FIGS. 2 and 3; [FIG. 5] illustrates a perspective of an example applicator base for use with the example trial system of FIGS. 1-4, in accordance with various embodiments. Figure; [Figure 6] illustrates a perspective view of an example applicator tube and applicator engagement mechanism for use with the example trial system of Figures 1-5, in accordance with various embodiments; [Figure 7] illustrates a perspective view of an example applicator tube and applicator engagement mechanism in accordance with various embodiments; [FIG. 8] illustrates a front perspective cross-sectional view of the example applicator tube of FIGS. 6 and 7 according to various embodiments. [FIG. 9] illustrates a front perspective view of a portion of an example product tray for use with the example system of FIGS. 1-8, in accordance with various embodiments; [FIG. 10] Illustrating a rear perspective view of a portion of the example product tray of FIG. 9 according to various embodiments; [FIG. 11] Illustrating example products including example products of FIGS. 9 and 10 according to various embodiments. A front perspective view of a disk; [FIG. 12] illustrates a front perspective view of an example clamping member for use with the example system of FIGS. 1-11, in accordance with various embodiments; and [FIG. Schematic illustration of an alternative example applicator engagement mechanism for use with the example system of Figures 1-12 of the embodiments.
技術人士將瞭解的是，圖中的元件是出於簡單性和清晰性而圖示的，並且不一定按比例繪製。例如，圖中的一些元件的尺寸和/或相對定位可能相對於其他元件被誇大，以幫助改進對各種示例的理解。而且，在商業上可行的示例中有用或必要的常見而被人充分理解的元件常常沒有被描繪，以便促進這些各種示例的更少遮擋的視圖。將進一步瞭解的是，某些動作和/或步驟可按特定的發生順序來描述或描繪，同時本領域技術人士將理解實際上並不要求關於順序的這種特異性。還將理解的是，本文中使用的術語和表達具有如上文所闡述的技術領域中的技術人士給予這種術語和表達的普通技術含義，除非在本文中另外闡述了不同的具體含義之外。 Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the size and/or relative positioning of some elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve understanding of various examples. Furthermore, common, well-understood elements that are useful or necessary in commercially viable examples are often not depicted in order to facilitate a less obstructed view of these various examples. It will be further understood that certain actions and/or steps may be described or depicted in a specific order of occurrence, while those skilled in the art will understand that such specificity as to order is not actually required. It will also be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary technical meanings given to such terms and expressions by those skilled in the art as set forth above, unless a different specific meaning is otherwise set forth herein.
一般而言，依據這些各種方法，提供了一種用於產品的試用和/或試驗系統，此系統具有模塊化特徵。本文中 所描述的試用系統允許使用者根據需要快速且無縫地更換或互換不同的化妝品和/或護膚產品和塗抹器以塗抹到他們的面部和/或皮膚。此系統可使用可重複使用的部件，並且可減少整體產品包裝要求。在一些示例中，在使用者確定他們希望以更大(即，全尺寸)的量購買哪些樣品產品時，系統可類似地將這種更大的量容納在其中。 Generally speaking, according to these various methods, a trial and/or testing system for products is provided, which has modular features. The trial system described herein allows users to quickly and seamlessly change or interchange different cosmetic and/or skin care products and applicators for application to their face and/or skin as needed. This system can use reusable components and can reduce overall product packaging requirements. In some examples, when the user determines which sample products they wish to purchase in larger (i.e., full-size) quantities, the system can similarly accommodate such larger quantities.
轉向附圖，化妝品和/或護膚品試用系統100包括化妝品和/或護膚產品101、容器102、塗抹器120和任何數目的產品盤150。雖然所圖示的示例描繪了唇膏產品，但在其他示例中，產品101可以是任何數目的不同化妝品和/或護膚產品或不同化妝品和/或護膚產品的組合。例如，產品101可呈以下各者的形式：粉底、遮瑕膏、眼影、古銅色化妝品、染眉膏、固體精華、固體SPF產品、護膚物品、固體面膏、潤唇膏、塗抹器頭(諸如，海綿)、刷子、固體腮紅、固體修容棒、能夠保持液體護膚品或化妝產品的浸漬海綿或載體、或半固體護膚品或化妝產品。 Turning to the figures, a cosmetic and/or skin care product trial system 100 includes a cosmetic and/or skin care product 101 , a container 102 , an applicator 120 and any number of product trays 150 . Although the illustrated example depicts a lipstick product, in other examples, product 101 may be any number or combination of different cosmetic and/or skin care products. For example, product 101 may be in the form of a foundation, concealer, eye shadow, bronzer, eyebrow tint, solid serum, solid SPF product, skin care item, solid balm, lip balm, applicator head (such as a sponge ), brushes, solid blushers, solid contour sticks, impregnated sponges or carriers capable of holding liquid skin care or makeup products, or semi-solid skin care or makeup products.
容器102包括具有內部空腔104a的基部104、蓋子106、以及將蓋子106與基部104可旋轉地耦接的鉸鏈105。在其他示例(未圖示)中，蓋子106可經由任何數目的合適方法(諸如例如摩擦配合連接、螺紋連接、磁性連接、真空或抽吸機構等)與基部104可操作地耦接。其他示例是可能的。容器102可由任何數目的合適材料和/或材料的組合構建，材料諸如例如金屬、聚合物等。如圖1中所圖示的，容器102具有大體矩形稜柱形狀，不過其他合適的示 例(諸如，圓柱形)是可能的。 The container 102 includes a base 104 having an internal cavity 104a, a lid 106, and a hinge 105 that rotatably couples the lid 106 to the base 104. In other examples (not shown), the lid 106 can be operably coupled to the base 104 via any number of suitable methods (such as, for example, a friction fit connection, a threaded connection, a magnetic connection, a vacuum or suction mechanism, etc.). Other examples are possible. The container 102 can be constructed of any number of suitable materials and/or combinations of materials, such as, for example, metals, polymers, etc. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the container 102 has a generally rectangular prismatic shape, although other suitable examples (such as, for example, cylindrical) are possible.
容器102還包括具有許多開口108a(例如，六個)的分隔件或頂板108，這些開口的尺寸適合於接收對應數目的托盤110。分隔件108還可包括塗抹器空腔116，塗抹器空腔116的尺寸適合於接收塗抹器120。參考圖2和圖3，每個托盤110包括：支撐凸台111，其具有下表面111a和上表面111b；側壁112，其從支撐凸台111向下延伸；以及下表面113。支撐凸台111的下表面111a適於安置在分隔件108上(即，能夠定位成與分隔件108相鄰)，使得剩餘的側壁112和下表面113至少部分地設置在開口108a內(並因此進入基部104的內部空腔104a中)。在一些示例中，支撐凸台111(及因此托盤110)的下表面111a和分隔件108可使用磁體、黏合劑、摩擦配合耦接等彼此耦接。其他示例是可能的。 The container 102 also includes a divider or top 108 having a plurality of openings 108a (eg, six) sized to receive a corresponding number of trays 110 . The divider 108 may also include an applicator cavity 116 sized to receive the applicator 120 . Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , each tray 110 includes: a support boss 111 having a lower surface 111 a and an upper surface 111 b; a side wall 112 extending downwardly from the support boss 111 ; and a lower surface 113 . The lower surface 111a of the support boss 111 is adapted to rest on the partition 108 (i.e., can be positioned adjacent the partition 108) such that the remaining side wall 112 and lower surface 113 are at least partially disposed within the opening 108a (and thus into the interior cavity 104a of the base 104). In some examples, the lower surface 111a of the support boss 111 (and thus the tray 110) and the divider 108 may be coupled to each other using magnets, adhesives, friction fit couplings, or the like. Other examples are possible.
如圖3和圖4中所圖示的，側壁112和下表面113組合以限定空腔114，空腔114的尺寸適合於接收和/或保持產品盤150的至少一部分和/或設置在其上的一定量的化妝產品101。如圖3中所圖示的，在一些示例中，側壁112可具有相對於下表面113彎曲、成角度和/或漸縮的表面。在這些配置中，側壁112可用作止動機構以通過其間的摩擦接合保持和/或防止產品盤150沿向下方向進一步前進進入空腔114中。在其他示例中，這種止動機構可呈摩擦接合、凹口、凸片、突起等的形式。其他示例是可能的。在又其他示例中，側壁112可包括凸台區域(未圖示)以保持和/或防 止產品盤150進一步前進進入空腔114中。 As illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 , sidewall 112 and lower surface 113 combine to define cavity 114 sized to receive and/or retain at least a portion of product tray 150 and/or be disposed thereon. A certain amount of makeup products 101. As illustrated in FIG. 3 , in some examples, sidewall 112 may have a surface that is curved, angled, and/or tapered relative to lower surface 113 . In these configurations, the sidewalls 112 may serve as a stop mechanism to retain and/or prevent further advancement of the product tray 150 in a downward direction into the cavity 114 by frictional engagement therebetween. In other examples, such stop mechanisms may be in the form of friction engagements, notches, tabs, protrusions, or the like. Other examples are possible. In yet other examples, sidewalls 112 may include boss areas (not shown) to retain and/or prevent The product tray 150 is prevented from advancing further into the cavity 114 .
參考圖5-12，塗抹器120包括帽121、塗抹器基部122、塗抹器管124和塗抹器接合機構130。塗抹器基部122可用作使用者在塗抹期望的化妝產品101時抓持的手柄，並且包括開口123以接收塗抹器管124的一部分。塗抹器管124包括：第一端124a；第二端124b；在其間延伸的大體中空的本體，本體具有包括內部平臺124d的內部空腔124c；以及塗抹器保持區域126。塗抹器管124沿著縱向軸線“A”延伸。在所圖示的示例中，塗抹器管124的形狀為大體圓柱形，不過其他配置是可能的。 5-12, the applicator 120 includes a cap 121, an applicator base 122, an applicator tube 124, and an applicator engagement mechanism 130. The applicator base 122 can be used as a handle for the user to grasp when applying the desired cosmetic product 101, and includes an opening 123 to receive a portion of the applicator tube 124. The applicator tube 124 includes: a first end 124a; a second end 124b; a generally hollow body extending therebetween, the body having an internal cavity 124c including an internal platform 124d; and an applicator holding area 126. The applicator tube 124 extends along a longitudinal axis "A". In the illustrated example, the applicator tube 124 is generally cylindrical in shape, although other configurations are possible.
塗抹器保持區域126定位在塗抹器管124的第一端124a處，並且包括第一端126a、第二端126b和凸台或埋頭區域128，凸台或埋頭區域128的尺寸適合於接收和接合產品盤150的一部分。在所圖示的示例中，塗抹器保持區域126呈單獨構件的形式，其經由形成在塗抹器管124上的槽和形成在塗抹器保持區域126的第一端126a上的對應突起來經由摩擦配合接合而與塗抹器管124可操作地耦接。然而，其他佈置是可能的，包括例如塗抹器保持區域126與塗抹器管124一體地形成。塗抹器保持區域126是大體中空的，並且限定了內部空腔126c。 Applicator retention area 126 is positioned at first end 124a of applicator tube 124 and includes first end 126a, second end 126b and a boss or countersunk area 128 sized to receive and engage Part of the product tray 150. In the illustrated example, the applicator retaining area 126 is in the form of a separate component that retains friction via grooves formed on the applicator tube 124 and corresponding protrusions formed on the first end 126a of the applicator retaining area 126 The mating engagement is operably coupled with the applicator tube 124 . However, other arrangements are possible, including, for example, the applicator retaining area 126 being integrally formed with the applicator tube 124 . Applicator retention area 126 is generally hollow and defines an interior cavity 126c.
在所圖示的示例中，塗抹器保持區域126的第二端126b相對於縱向軸線A傾斜地成角度，不過其他相對配置是可能的。因此，在這種配置中，塗抹器保持區域126的第二端126a具有大體平面的卵形形狀。 In the illustrated example, the second end 126b of the applicator holding area 126 is angled obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis A, although other relative configurations are possible. Thus, in this configuration, the second end 126a of the applicator holding area 126 has a generally planar oval shape.
塗抹器管124的第二端124b能夠***塗抹器基部122的開口123中，並且可經由多種方法與其固定，方法諸如例如螺紋連接、摩擦配合連接、使用突起和對應的凹口等。在一些示例中，塗抹器基部122和塗抹器管124可以可移動地彼此耦接，使得可准許其間的相對軸向移動。其他示例是可能的。如本文中將進一步詳細討論的，塗抹器管124的第二端124b還包括開口125。 The second end 124b of the applicator tube 124 can be inserted into the opening 123 of the applicator base 122 and can be secured thereto via a variety of methods, such as, for example, a threaded connection, a friction fit connection, the use of a protrusion and a corresponding recess, etc. In some examples, the applicator base 122 and the applicator tube 124 can be movably coupled to each other so that relative axial movement therebetween is permitted. Other examples are possible. As will be discussed in further detail herein, the second end 124b of the applicator tube 124 also includes an opening 125.
如圖6-8中所圖示的，塗抹器接合機構130至少部分地設置在塗抹器管124的內部空腔124c和塗抹器保持區域126的內部空腔126c內。在一些示例(未圖示)中，塗抹器接合機構130的一部分可不延伸到塗抹器保持區域126的內部空腔126c中。塗抹器接合機構130包括推動構件132和夾持構件140。推動構件132呈具有第一端132a和第二端132b的桿或細長構件的形式。推動構件132的第一端132a限定接觸表面133。推動構件132還包括定位在其第二端132b附近的凸緣134。推動構件132的第二端132b延伸穿過塗抹器管124的開口125到任何期望的長度(例如，在大約0.1”和大約5”之間)。 As shown in FIGS. 6-8 , the applicator engagement mechanism 130 is at least partially disposed within the internal cavity 124c of the applicator tube 124 and the internal cavity 126c of the applicator holding area 126. In some examples (not shown), a portion of the applicator engagement mechanism 130 may not extend into the internal cavity 126c of the applicator holding area 126. The applicator engagement mechanism 130 includes a push member 132 and a clamping member 140. The push member 132 is in the form of a rod or elongated member having a first end 132a and a second end 132b. The first end 132a of the push member 132 defines a contact surface 133. The push member 132 also includes a flange 134 positioned near its second end 132b. The second end 132b of the push member 132 extends through the opening 125 of the applicator tube 124 to any desired length (e.g., between about 0.1" and about 5").
夾持構件140包括第一端140a、第二端140b，並且限定具有內部空腔140c的本體。夾持構件140的第一端140a包括定位成與凸台144相鄰的端口142。如圖7和8中所圖示的，夾持構件140至少部分地設置在塗抹器管124的內部空腔124c內，使得夾持構件140的凸台144定位成與形成在塗抹器管124的內部空腔124c上的內部平臺124d相鄰，以限 制朝向塗抹器管124的第二端124b的移動。 The clamping member 140 includes a first end 140a, a second end 140b, and defines a body having an internal cavity 140c. The first end 140a of the clamping member 140 includes a port 142 positioned adjacent to a boss 144. As illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, the clamping member 140 is at least partially disposed within the internal cavity 124c of the applicator tube 124, such that the boss 144 of the clamping member 140 is positioned adjacent to an internal platform 124d formed on the internal cavity 124c of the applicator tube 124 to limit movement toward the second end 124b of the applicator tube 124.
夾持構件140的第二端140b包括多個臂145。在一些示例中，臂145由彈性材料構建。每個臂145通過狹縫146分開。夾持構件140的第二端140b為大致沙漏形，這意味著：當夾持構件140朝向其第一端140a前進時，兩個倒錐形形成最外側的寬區域145a、到窄區域145b，並且回到寬區域。由臂145限定的窄區域145b接收能夠膨脹和收縮的彈性體材料(例如，帶、O形環等)147。帶147將臂145偏置到閉合配置。 The second end 140b of the clamping member 140 includes a plurality of arms 145. In some examples, the arms 145 are constructed of an elastic material. Each arm 145 is separated by a slit 146. The second end 140b of the clamping member 140 is generally hourglass-shaped, meaning that as the clamping member 140 advances toward its first end 140a, two inverted cones form the outermost wide region 145a, to the narrow region 145b, and back to the wide region. The narrow region 145b defined by the arms 145 receives an elastomeric material (e.g., a band, an O-ring, etc.) 147 that is capable of expansion and contraction. The band 147 biases the arms 145 to a closed configuration.
推動構件132的第一端132a延伸穿過夾持構件140的端口142並進入其內部空腔140c中。推動構件132能夠在內部空腔140c內相對於夾持構件140移動。彈性構件131也設置在塗抹器管124的內部空腔124c內並且定位在凸緣134和夾持構件140之間，以將凸緣134偏置抵靠塗抹器管124的第二端124b。在如此構造的情況下，並且如下文將詳細討論的，使用者可按壓推動構件132的第二端132b以引起其接觸表面133朝向塗抹器管124的第一端124a前進。 The first end 132a of the pushing member 132 extends through the port 142 of the clamping member 140 and into the interior cavity 140c thereof. Pushing member 132 is movable relative to clamping member 140 within interior cavity 140c. A resilient member 131 is also disposed within the interior cavity 124c of the applicator tube 124 and positioned between the flange 134 and the clamping member 140 to bias the flange 134 against the second end 124b of the applicator tube 124 . When so configured, and as will be discussed in detail below, a user may depress the second end 132b of the push member 132 to cause its contact surface 133 to advance toward the first end 124a of the applicator tube 124.
轉向圖9-11，產品盤150呈具有第一或下側150a、第二或上側150b以及外側壁150c的本體的形式。支撐構件或框架151延伸穿過盤150並限定許多個開口或通孔152。在所圖示的示例中，第一側150a和第二側150b中的每一者為如由支撐構件151限定的大體平面。然而，其他佈置是可能的。產品盤150的第一側150a包括產品接收表面154和圍繞產品接收表面154的周邊定位的凸起外邊緣155。參考圖 4和圖11，產品接收表面154的尺寸適合於在其上接收產品101的樣品量。例如，產品接收表面154可容納足以進行大約兩次和大約十次之間的塗抹的一定量的唇膏。合適量的其他示例是可能的。在所圖示的示例中，產品101從產品接收表面154向外突出並形成橢圓形形狀，不過取決於期望的應用樣式和/或輪廓，其他佈置是可能的。 9-11, the product tray 150 is in the form of a body having a first or lower side 150a, a second or upper side 150b, and an outer side wall 150c. A support member or frame 151 extends through the tray 150 and defines a plurality of openings or through holes 152. In the illustrated example, each of the first side 150a and the second side 150b is a generally planar surface as defined by the support member 151. However, other arrangements are possible. The first side 150a of the product tray 150 includes a product receiving surface 154 and a raised outer edge 155 positioned around the periphery of the product receiving surface 154. Referring to FIGS. 4 and 11, the product receiving surface 154 is sized to receive a sample amount of the product 101 thereon. For example, the product receiving surface 154 may hold an amount of lipstick sufficient for between about two and about ten applications. Other examples of suitable amounts are possible. In the illustrated example, the product 101 protrudes outwardly from the product receiving surface 154 and forms an elliptical shape, although other arrangements are possible depending on the desired application style and/or profile.
產品盤150的第二側150b包括呈突起158的形式的盤耦接機構156，突起位於支撐構件151的遠離第二側150b延伸的中心部分處。更具體地，突起158呈具有球159的桿的形式，球159定位在最外側的部分處(即，遠離產品盤150的第二側150b定位)。一般而言，盤耦接機構156適於選擇性地接合塗抹器管124的塗抹器保持區域126以及塗抹器接合機構130。 The second side 150b of the product tray 150 includes a tray coupling mechanism 156 in the form of a protrusion 158 located at a central portion of the support member 151 extending away from the second side 150b. More specifically, the protrusion 158 is in the form of a rod having a ball 159 located at an outermost portion (i.e., located away from the second side 150b of the product tray 150). In general, the tray coupling mechanism 156 is adapted to selectively engage the applicator retaining area 126 of the applicator tube 124 and the applicator engagement mechanism 130.
更具體地，盤耦接機構156的球159的尺寸被確定並且構造成被接收在塗抹器保持區域126的內部空腔126c內。此外，產品盤150的外側壁150c的至少一部分(即，在第二側150b附近的部分)的尺寸被確定並且構造成接收和/或嵌套在塗抹器保持區域126的凸台或埋頭區域128內。 More specifically, the ball 159 of the disc coupling mechanism 156 is sized and configured to be received within the interior cavity 126c of the applicator retaining area 126. In addition, at least a portion of the outer side wall 150c of the product disc 150 (i.e., the portion near the second side 150b) is sized and configured to be received and/or nested within the boss or countersunk area 128 of the applicator retaining area 126.
類似地，產品盤150的尺寸適合於使得它可定位成與托盤110的空腔114相鄰和/或至少部分地定位在托盤110的空腔114內。更具體地，在一些佈置中，產品盤150的外側壁150c的尺寸可小於如由側壁112限定的托盤的空腔114的周邊的對應尺寸。因此，產品盤150的本體的至少一部分(即，第一側150a)可能夠定位和/或能夠嵌套在托盤110的 空腔114內。 Similarly, product tray 150 is sized such that it may be positioned adjacent to and/or at least partially within cavity 114 of tray 110. More specifically, in some arrangements, the dimensions of outer sidewall 150c of product tray 150 may be smaller than the corresponding dimensions of the perimeter of cavity 114 of the tray as defined by sidewall 112. Thus, at least a portion of the body of product tray 150 (i.e., first side 150a) may be positionable and/or nestable within cavity 114 of tray 110.
在一些示例中並且如先前所述，側壁112的錐形配置可用作防止產品盤150進一步設置到托盤110的空腔114中的物理限制。結果，當產品盤150定位成與空腔114相鄰和/或至少部分地定位在空腔114內時，可在產品盤150的產品接收表面154和托盤110的下表面113之間形成空間或間隙，空間或間隙具有足夠大的尺寸以保持產品101。因此，產品101可安全地設置在空腔114內而不會被托盤110的側壁112和/或下表面113損壞。在如此佈置的情況下，產品盤150的第二側150b(且更具體地，突起158)可定位成與支撐凸台111的上表面111b相鄰和/或可從支撐凸台111的上表面111b向上延伸。 In some examples and as previously described, the tapered configuration of sidewalls 112 may serve as a physical restriction to prevent product tray 150 from being further disposed into cavity 114 of tray 110. As a result, when product tray 150 is positioned adjacent to and/or at least partially within cavity 114, a space or gap may be formed between product receiving surface 154 of product tray 150 and lower surface 113 of tray 110, the space or gap having a size large enough to retain product 101. Thus, product 101 may be safely disposed within cavity 114 without being damaged by sidewalls 112 and/or lower surface 113 of tray 110. In such an arrangement, the second side 150b of the product tray 150 (and more specifically, the protrusion 158) may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface 111b of the support boss 111 and/or may extend upward from the upper surface 111b of the support boss 111.
如圖4中所圖示的，一個或多個通孔152允許產品101的一部分設置成穿過其和/或替代地可操作為窗口或視覺指示器中的任一者，其中窗口或視覺指示器允許使用者在產品盤150定位在托盤110的空腔114內時確定設置在產品盤150的產品接收表面154上的產品101的外觀(例如，色度、顏色和/或其他視覺特性)。 As illustrated in Figure 4, one or more through holes 152 allow a portion of the product 101 to be disposed therethrough and/or alternatively operable as either a window or a visual indicator, wherein the window or visual indicator The device allows a user to determine the appearance (eg, chroma, color, and/or other visual characteristics) of the product 101 disposed on the product receiving surface 154 of the product tray 150 when the product tray 150 is positioned within the cavity 114 of the tray 110 .
在操作中，任何數目的產品盤150都可被可移除地保持在托盤110的各個空腔114內，這些空腔114進而設置在分隔件108的相應開口108a內，分隔件108設置在基部104的內部空腔104a內。這些盤150中的每一個可包括產品101的樣品，這些樣品具有不同視覺特性(例如，不同的顏色或色度、光澤水平(例如，啞光、緞面或透明)，和/或可具 有不同程度的抗轉移性)。使用者可通過透過產品盤150的通孔152觀察產品101來確定他們希望塗抹哪個產品101樣品。 In operation, any number of product trays 150 may be removably retained within respective cavities 114 of tray 110, which in turn are disposed within corresponding openings 108a of divider 108 disposed within interior cavity 104a of base 104. Each of these trays 150 may include samples of product 101 having different visual properties (e.g., different colors or shades, gloss levels (e.g., matte, satin, or clear), and/or may have different degrees of resistance to transfer). A user may determine which sample of product 101 they wish to apply by viewing the product 101 through apertures 152 of product tray 150.
在選擇期望的產品101時，使用者可將塗抹器管124的第一端124a(且更具體地，塗抹器保持區域126的第二端126b)定位在產品盤150的球159附近，並且可使塗抹器120朝向球159移動，使得突起158進入塗抹器保持區域126的內部空腔126c並接合夾持構件140的第二端140b。更具體地，球159接合臂145的最外側的寬區域145a，並且在由使用者持續按壓時，球159將引起臂145和帶147膨脹並增加直徑從而允許球159推動超越窄區域145b並進入內部空腔140c的其餘部分中。如圖7中所圖示的，在此位置中，球159設置成與推動構件132的接觸表面133相鄰或在其附近。此外，在球159移動超越臂145的窄區域145b時，帶147將收縮，因此引起臂145類似地收縮到小於球159的尺寸的尺寸，因此將球159保持在夾持構件140的內部空腔140c內。此外，在這種配置中，產品盤150的外側壁150c嵌套在塗抹器保持區域126的凸台128內，以將產品盤150保持在其內部空腔126c的一部分內。然後，使用者可將塗抹器120抬離托盤110，這將進而引起產品盤150從托盤被移除。然後，使用者可根據需要塗抹產品101的樣品。 Upon selecting a desired product 101, the user may position the first end 124a of the applicator tube 124 (and more specifically, the second end 126b of the applicator holding area 126) near the ball 159 of the product tray 150, and may move the applicator 120 toward the ball 159 such that the protrusion 158 enters the interior cavity 126c of the applicator holding area 126 and engages the second end 140b of the clamping member 140. More specifically, the ball 159 engages the outermost wide region 145a of the arm 145, and upon continued compression by the user, the ball 159 will cause the arm 145 and band 147 to expand and increase in diameter thereby allowing the ball 159 to push beyond the narrow region 145b and into the remainder of the interior cavity 140c. As illustrated in FIG. 7 , in this position, the ball 159 is disposed adjacent or proximate to the contact surface 133 of the push member 132. Furthermore, as the ball 159 moves beyond the narrow region 145 b of the arm 145, the band 147 will contract, thereby causing the arm 145 to similarly contract to a size smaller than the size of the ball 159, thereby retaining the ball 159 within the interior cavity 140 c of the clamping member 140. Furthermore, in this configuration, the outer sidewall 150 c of the product tray 150 nests within the boss 128 of the applicator holding area 126 to retain the product tray 150 within a portion of its interior cavity 126 c. The user can then lift the applicator 120 off the tray 110, which will in turn cause the product tray 150 to be removed from the tray. The user may then apply a sample of product 101 as desired.
在如此構造的情況下，夾持構件140和凸台128以牢固的方式保持產品盤150。在一些示例中，塗抹器120和產品盤150之間的接合可產生觸覺反饋以警示使用者塗抹器120 和產品盤150完全耦接在一起。 When so constructed, the clamping member 140 and boss 128 retain the product tray 150 in a secure manner. In some examples, the engagement between applicator 120 and product disk 150 can create tactile feedback to alert the user that applicator 120 and product tray 150 are fully coupled together.
在一些示例中，使用者可將帽121放置到塗抹器基部122上，同時產品盤150與塗抹器120耦接以實現儲存的目的。 In some examples, a user may place cap 121 onto applicator base 122 with product tray 150 coupled to applicator 120 for storage purposes.
可通過以下方式使產品盤150從塗抹器120脫離：將第一側150a定位在托盤110的空腔114附近和/或之內並沿軸向方向朝向塗抹器管124的第一端124a向內接合(例如，推動)推動構件132的第二端132b。這種推動引起接觸表面133接合並推動球159抵靠臂145的窄區域145b。持續推動將引起球159壓靠窄區域145b，直到帶147膨脹到允許球159從中穿過並進入臂145的最外側的寬區域145a中的尺寸，此時，產品盤150將從塗抹器接合機構130脫離並且可落入期望的空腔114中或其附近。在一些示例中，側壁112可包括協助將產品盤150保持在空腔114內的磁體。 The product tray 150 can be disengaged from the applicator 120 by positioning the first side 150a near and/or within the cavity 114 of the tray 110 and engaging (e.g., pushing) the second end 132b of the push member 132 inwardly in an axial direction toward the first end 124a of the applicator tube 124. This pushing causes the contact surface 133 to engage and push the ball 159 against the narrow area 145b of the arm 145. Continued pushing will cause ball 159 to press against narrow region 145b until band 147 expands to a size that allows ball 159 to pass therethrough and into outermost wide region 145a of arm 145, at which point product tray 150 will disengage from applicator engagement mechanism 130 and may fall into or near the desired cavity 114. In some examples, sidewall 112 may include magnets to assist in retaining product tray 150 within cavity 114.
在一些示例中，當塗抹器管124與塗抹器基部122耦接時，推動構件132的尺寸可適合於延伸穿過塗抹器基部122的最後側的部分。在這些佈置中，使用者可如先前所描述的那樣來按壓推動構件132，以使產品盤150從塗抹器120脫離。在其他示例中，推動構件132的尺寸可適合於使得第二端132b的一部分定位在由塗抹器基部122的開口123限定的壁附近。在這些示例中，使用者可在握住塗抹器管124時按壓塗抹器基部122以引起其間的相對移動，這進而將引起由開口123限定的壁將推動構件132向前推動以使產品盤150從塗抹器120脫離。在又其他示例中，推動構件 132可包括以螺紋方式(threadably)接合塗抹器管124和/或塗抹器基部122的螺紋連接。在這種佈置中，在扭轉塗抹器管124和/或塗抹器基部122時，可使推動構件132前進以推動球159。其他示例是可能的。 In some examples, push member 132 may be sized to extend through a rearmost portion of applicator base 122 when applicator tube 124 is coupled to applicator base 122 . In these arrangements, the user may depress push member 132 to disengage product disk 150 from applicator 120 as previously described. In other examples, push member 132 may be sized such that a portion of second end 132b is positioned adjacent the wall defined by opening 123 of applicator base 122 . In these examples, the user may press the applicator base 122 while holding the applicator tube 124 to cause relative movement therebetween, which in turn will cause the wall defined by the opening 123 to push the push member 132 forward to cause the product tray 150 Detached from applicator 120. In yet other examples, push widgets 132 may include a threaded connection that threadably engages the applicator tube 124 and/or the applicator base 122 . In this arrangement, when the applicator tube 124 and/or the applicator base 122 is twisted, the push member 132 can be advanced to push the ball 159 . Other examples are possible.
在使產品盤150從塗抹器120選擇性地脫離時，使用者可將不同的產品盤150與塗抹器120耦接以塗抹期望的產品101，或者可根據需要使塗抹器返回到塗抹器空腔116。在如此構造的情況下，使用者可快速地選擇性地試用任何數目的不同的化妝品和/或護膚產品101以確定後續購買所期望的產品。在一些示例中，塗抹器管124的尺寸可適合於容納全尺寸量的產品101，以允許使用用於試用不同產品101的同一塗抹器120。在這種示例中，塗抹器管124可包括前進/撤回機構。在其他示例中，當使用者確定他們希望購買哪個全尺寸產品時，可從基部122移除塗抹器管124，並且可將替換塗抹器(未圖示)***基部122中，此替換塗抹器包括全尺寸量的產品101。在一些示例中，產品盤150可被重複使用和/或在將它們返回給製造商時進行回收，由此潛在地降低整體部件和製造成本。 Upon selectively disengaging the product disk 150 from the applicator 120, the user may couple a different product disk 150 to the applicator 120 to apply the desired product 101, or may return the applicator to the applicator cavity as desired. 116. So configured, a user can quickly and selectively try out any number of different cosmetic and/or skin care products 101 to determine the desired product for subsequent purchase. In some examples, applicator tube 124 may be sized to accommodate a full-sized amount of product 101 to allow use of the same applicator 120 for trialling different products 101 . In such examples, applicator tube 124 may include an advancement/retraction mechanism. In other examples, when the user determines which full-size product they wish to purchase, the applicator tube 124 may be removed from the base 122 and a replacement applicator (not shown) may be inserted into the base 122 , the replacement applicator including Full size quantity of product 101. In some examples, product trays 150 may be reused and/or recycled when they are returned to the manufacturer, thereby potentially reducing overall part and manufacturing costs.
將瞭解的是，可對系統100進行任何數目的修改。例如，圖13圖示了替代性塗抹器接合機構230，其包括具有通常向外偏置或張開的臂245的夾持構件240。在這種佈置中，塗抹器保持區域(未圖示)可包括封閉開口，封閉開口的直徑足夠小以引起臂245被保持在閉合配置從而固定產品盤。因而，當臂設置在致動器的空腔內時，可防止臂張 開。在使接合機構230前進超過封閉開口時，臂245可向外張開以釋放產品盤。 It will be appreciated that any number of modifications may be made to the system 100. For example, FIG. 13 illustrates an alternative applicator engagement mechanism 230 including a clamping member 240 having arms 245 that are generally biased or splayed outwardly. In such an arrangement, the applicator retention area (not shown) may include a closed opening having a diameter small enough to cause the arms 245 to be retained in a closed configuration to secure the product tray. Thus, when the arms are disposed within the cavity of the actuator, the arms are prevented from splaying. When the engagement mechanism 230 is advanced beyond the closed opening, the arms 245 may splay outwardly to release the product tray.
此外，在一些示例中，塗抹器耦接機構126和盤耦接機構156中的每一者可具有相反的配置，藉此塗抹器被***產品盤的一部分中。其他佈置是可能的。 Additionally, in some examples, each of the applicator coupling mechanism 126 and the disk coupling mechanism 156 may have a reverse configuration whereby the applicator is inserted into a portion of the product disk. Other arrangements are possible.
在前述說明書中，已描述了具體示例。然而，本領域普通技術人士瞭解，能夠做出各種變型和改變而不脫離如以下請求項中所闡述的本發明的範圍。因此，將以說明性而非限制性的意義看待說明書和圖式，並且所有這種變型都旨在被包括在本教示的範圍內。此外，所描述的示例/實施方式不應被解釋為相互排斥，且應代替地被理解為能夠潛在地結合(如果這種結合無論如何都是准許的)。換言之，在任何上述示例/實施方式中公開的任何特徵都可被包括在任何其他上述示例/實施方式中。 In the foregoing specification, specific examples have been described. However, one of ordinary skill in the art appreciates that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. Therefore, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present teachings. Furthermore, the described examples/embodiments should not be construed as mutually exclusive, and should instead be understood as capable of potentially being combined if such combinations were nevertheless permitted. In other words, any feature disclosed in any above-described example/embodiment may be included in any other above-described example/embodiment.
益處、優勢、問題的解決方案以及可能引起任何益處、優勢或解決方案發生或變得更為顯著的任何(多個)要素，都將不被解釋為任何或所有請求項的關鍵、要求或本質的特徵或要素。要求保護的發明僅由所附請求項限定，請求項包括在本申請的未決期間所作出的任何修改以及如所授權的那些請求項的所有等同物。 Benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more evident, will not be construed as key, required, or essential features or elements of any or all of the claims. The claimed invention is limited solely by the appended claims, including any amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.
此外，在本文檔中，諸如第一和第二、頂部和底部等的關係術語可僅用於將一個實體或動作與另一個實體或動作區分開，而不一定要求或者暗示在這種實體或動作之間的任何實際的這種關係或順序。術語“包括(comprises/ comprising)”、“具有(has/having)”、“包含(includes/including)”、“含有(contains/containing)”或其任何其他變型旨在涵蓋非排他性包括，使得包括、具有、包含、含有要素的列表的過程、方法、物品或設備不僅包括那些要素，而且可包括未明確列出或者為這種過程、方法、物品或設備所固有的其他要素。在沒有更多約束的情況下，繼之以“包括...一個(種)”、“具有...一個(種)”、“包含...一個(種)”或“含有...一個(種)”的要素不排除在包括、具有、包含、含有此要素的過程、方法、物品或設備中存在附加的相同要素。除非本文另有明確陳述，否則術語“一個”和“一種”被限定為一個(種)或多個(種)。術語“大致”、“本質上”、“大約”、“約”或其任何其他形式被限定為接近於本領域普通技術人士所理解的那樣，並且在一個非限制性實施例中，此術語被限定為在10%以內，在另一個實施例中被限定為在5%以內，在另一個實施例中被限定為在1%以內，且在另一個實施例中被限定為在0.5%以內。如本文中使用的術語“耦接”被限定為連接，不過不一定是直接地且不一定是機械地。以某種方式“構造”的裝置或結構至少是以那種方式構造的，但也可能以未列出的方式構造。 Furthermore, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, etc. may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms "comprises/comprising," "has/having," "includes/including," "contains/containing," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes, has, contains, or contains a list of elements includes not only those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of more constraints, an element followed by "comprising...one(kind)", "having...one(kind)", "including...one(kind)" or "containing...one(kind)" does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or apparatus that comprises, has, includes or contains this element. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, the terms "one" and "an" are defined as one(kind) or more(kinds). The terms "substantially", "approximately", "about" or any other form thereof are defined as being approximately what is understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art, and in one non-limiting embodiment, this term is defined to be within 10%, within 5% in another embodiment, within 1% in another embodiment, and within 0.5% in another embodiment. As used herein, the term "coupled" is defined as connected, though not necessarily directly and not necessarily mechanically. A device or structure that is "configured" in a certain way is configured in at least that way, but may also be configured in ways not listed.
在本專利申請的結尾的專利請求項並不旨在根據35 U.S.C.§ 112(f)來解釋，除非明確記載了傳統的手段加功能語言，諸如，在(多個)請求項中明確記載“用於......的手段”或“用於......的步驟”語言。 The claims at the end of this patent application are not intended to be construed under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) unless traditional means-plus-function language is expressly recited, such as "means for" or "steps for" language, in the claim(s).
100:系統 100:System
101:產品 101:Products
102:容器 102:Container
104:基部 104: Base
104a:內部空腔 104a: Internal cavity
105:鉸鏈 105:hinge
106:蓋子 106: lid
108:分隔件 108:Separator
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116:塗抹器空腔 116: Applicator cavity
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