FR3136990A1 - Applicator with cartridges configured to deliver microcurrent for skin treatment - Google Patents

Abstract

Applicator with cartridges configured to deliver microcurrent for treatment of skin A skin care system including a delivery device configured to deliver light therapy and microcurrent treatment, and an applicator configured to apply a formula, including a reservoir configured to containing the formula, a first roller ball configured to apply the formula, a connector configured to attach the cartridge to the dispensing device, and a microcontroller configured to direct the dispensing device to apply the microcurrent treatment is disclosed. Figure for abstract: 1

Description

Applicator with cartridges configured to deliver microcurrent for skin treatment SUMMARY

This summary is provided to present a selection of concepts in a simplified form which are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter or to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In one aspect, a skin care system including a delivery device configured to deliver light therapy and microcurrent treatment, and an applicator configured to apply a formula, including a reservoir configured to contain the formula, a first roller ball configured To apply the formula, a connector configured to attach the cartridge to the dispensing device, and a microcontroller configured to direct the dispensing device to apply the microcurrent treatment is disclosed.

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According to particular embodiments, this system comprises one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or in all technically possible combinations:

• the delivery device delivers light therapy through one or more light sources; And
• the one or more light sources are a ring of LEDs around a top of the distribution device.

In another aspect, a method of delivering multiple skin treatments, using the skin care system, the method comprising selecting an applicator filled with a formula, placing the applicator in the delivery device, the identification of a microcurrent treatment to be applied based on the applicator, the application of the formula, the delivery of the light therapy and the delivery of the microcurrent treatment is disclosed.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The foregoing aspects and many related advantages of this invention will be more readily appreciated as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

There is an example of an applicator in compliance with this technology;

There is an example of a cross section of an applicator in accordance with the present technology;

There is an example of a distribution device in accordance with the present technology; And

There is an example method of using a skin care system in accordance with the present technology.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

If illustrative embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be appreciated that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Described herein is an applicator containing a formula and configured to attach to a delivery device capable of delivering both light therapy and microcurrent treatment. In some embodiments, the applicator includes a microcontroller to direct the delivery device to deliver a specific type of microcurrent treatment, such as pulsed or continuous microcurrent treatment. In some embodiments, the applicator includes one or more metal rolling balls and one or more wires. In some embodiments, the applicator includes a comparator for connecting to the one or more wires, circulating the microcurrent up one wire, toward the one or more rolling balls, and down a second wire .

There is an example of an applicator in compliance with this technology. The applicator 100 may include a rolling ball 110, and a fixing 120.

The rolling ball 110 may be configured to dispense and apply a formula located in a reservoir within the applicator 100 (as shown in ). In some embodiments, the rolling ball 110 is made of plastic but in other embodiments, the rolling ball 110 may be made of glass or metal.

In certain embodiments, the applicator 100 also includes a fixing 120 configured to secure the applicator 100 in a dispensing device such as the dispensing device 200 on the . While the attachment 120 is illustrated in the form of a disc formed to couple with a dispensing device, the attachment 120 can take any shape allowing the applicator 110 to be secured to a dispensing device comprising a threaded attachment, a magnet or a fastener configured to fit into the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the attachment 120 is transparent so that the dispensing device is visible through the attachment.

In operation, the applicator 100 may be placed within a dispensing device (as shown in ) and secured to the dispensing device with the attachment 120. The rolling ball 110 can be rolled on a surface, such as a user's skin, to apply a formula.

There is an example of a cross section of an applicator 100, in accordance with the present technology. The applicator 100 may include a first rolling ball 110a, a second rolling ball 110b, an attachment 120, a reservoir 130 configured to contain a formula 140, a piston 150, a microcontroller 160 and a processor 170. In certain embodiments, the applicator 110 further comprises one or more wires 190a, 190b.

In certain embodiments, the applicator may include two or more rolling balls 110a, 110b. In some embodiments, the two or more rolling balls 110a, 110b are configured to apply microcurrent treatment. In some embodiments, the two or more rolling balls 110a, 110b are further configured to measure the hydration of a surface. In some embodiments, the surface is skin. In some embodiments, the surface is a human face.

In some embodiments, reservoir 130 is located within applicator 100 and is configured to contain a formula. In some embodiments, the formula is a skin care formula. In some embodiments, the skin care formula is a moisturizer, toner, acne treatment, wrinkle treatment, fine line treatment, or cosmetic. When the rolling ball 110a, 110b rolls, the formula 140 of the reservoir 130 is applied to a surface.

In some embodiments, the applicator 100 further includes a piston 150 configured to push the formula 140 toward the rolling balls 110a, 110b when the formula is applied. In some embodiments, the piston 150 is directed by circuitry on a dispensing device or on the applicator itself to push the formula 140.

In some embodiments, the applicator 100 includes a microcontroller 160 configured to identify the formula type 140 within the applicator 100 relative to a dispensing device. In some embodiments, the microcontroller 160 further identifies the type of treatment that the applicator is to apply, i.e., the type of microcurrent treatment that is to be applied with the formula type 140. of realization, the microcurrent treatment is continuous. In some embodiments, the microcurrent treatment is pulsed. In some embodiments, the microcurrent treatment is applied for a specific duration, such as one minute or five minutes. In some embodiments, the applicator stops delivering the microcurrent treatment when the specific duration has elapsed. In some embodiments, the microcurrent treatment may be one of any number of frequency intensities. The microcontroller 160 can also be used to identify any number of things about the formula 140 or applicator 100, including the amount of formula 140 inside the applicator 100, the date expiration of the formula 140 inside the applicator 100 or the time to replace the applicator.

In certain embodiments, the applicator 100 further comprises one or more wires 190a, 190b. In some embodiments, the one or more wires 190a, 190b run the entire length of the applicator 110. In some embodiments, the one or more wires 190a, 190b couple to the one or more rolling balls 110a, 110b to apply microcurrent treatment. In some embodiments, the fastener 120 is made of a conductive material. In some embodiments, the one or more wires 190a, 190b are connected to the attachment to apply the microcurrent treatment. In some embodiments, the one or more wires 190a, 190b receive current from a comparator inside the applicator or inside a dispensing device (as shown in Figure ).

In operation, a current is applied to the first wire 190a by, for example, a comparator within a distribution device, and to the first and second rolling balls 110a, 110b then down the second wire 190b. This current generates microcurrent treatment. In some embodiments, the microcurrent may further measure the hydration of a user's skin.

There is an example of a distribution device, in accordance with the present technology. In some embodiments, the applicator 100 may be attached to a dispensing device 200. In some embodiments, the dispensing device includes an end 210, one or more light sources 220a, 220b, an actuator 230, a contactless reader 240, and a comparator 250. In certain embodiments, the applicator 100 connects to the dispensing device 200.

In some embodiments, the dispensing device 200 has an end 210. The end 210 may be configured to be viewed through the attachment 120 on the applicator 100. In some embodiments, the end 210 has one or a plurality of light sources 220a, 220b configured to deliver light therapy to a surface while the formula 140 is applied.

In some embodiments, the one or more light sources 220a, 220b are LEDs. In some embodiments, there are only two light sources 220a, 220b on the distribution device. In some embodiments, a first light source 220a is configured to deliver light therapy in a first wavelength. In some embodiments, a second light source 220b is configured to deliver light therapy in a second wavelength. In some embodiments, light therapy in the first wavelength and light therapy in the second wavelength are administered simultaneously. In some embodiments, light therapy and application of the formula occur simultaneously. In some embodiments, there are one or more light sources 220a, 220b in a ring, located around the end 210 of the distribution device 200.

In some embodiments, the dispensing device 200 includes one or more actuators 230. Although the actuator 230 is illustrated as a button, in some embodiments, the actuator 230 may be a switch, a type button capacitive touch, a dial or similar. The actuator can be configured to begin light therapy delivery, apply the formula, control microcurrent treatment, or all three. In some embodiments, the dispensing device 200 also includes a contactless chip reader 240 for reading the microcontroller 160 on the applicator 100.

In some embodiments, the dispensing device 200 further includes a comparator 250 configured to push a current through one or more wires to one or more rolling balls of the applicator (as seen in Figure ). In some embodiments, the comparator is configured to flow current up one wire and down another. In some embodiments, comparator 250 is configured to pulse the microcurrent in bursts. In some embodiments, the comparator 250 is configured to pass the microcurrent continuously.

In operation, a user may place an applicator 100 into the dispensing device 200. When the actuator 230 is actuated, the formula is applied, light therapy is administered, or both, simultaneously. A user can then apply the formula with the applicator 100. Additionally, the microcurrent treatment can be administered concurrently with the light therapy and application of the formula.

There is an example method 300 of using a skin care system, in accordance with the present technology.

At block 410, an applicator is selected, having a specific formulation and configured to direct the applicator and/or delivery device to deliver a specific microcurrent treatment. In some embodiments, the microcurrent treatment is continuous. In some embodiments, the microcurrent treatment is pulsed. In some embodiments, the microcurrent treatment is applied for a specific duration, such as one minute or five minutes. In some embodiments, the applicator stops delivering the microcurrent treatment when the specific duration has elapsed. In some embodiments, the applicator further directs the applicator and/or delivery device to deliver the microcurrent treatment at a specific intensity.

At block 420, the applicator is attached to the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the applicator is attached to the dispensing device with an attachment. In some embodiments, the applicator is transparent to allow one or more light sources on the dispensing device to emit light through the attachment. In some embodiments, the applicator slides, engages, or connects into the dispensing device. In some embodiments, the applicator attaches to the dispensing device with a threaded fitting or magnet.

At block 430, the dispensing device reads the microprocessor (or contactless chip) on the applicator with a contactless reader. In some embodiments, the applicator microprocessor identifies the type of formula, the type of microcurrent treatment to be administered, the lifespan of the applicator, the amount of formula inside the applicator, or a combination of these.

In block 440, the formula is applied when the rolling ball is rolled along a surface. In some embodiments, the surface is a user's face. In some embodiments, the surface may be any portion of a user's skin.

In block 450, light therapy is applied with the delivery device. In some embodiments, the delivery device includes an actuator configured to begin both application of the formula and delivery of light therapy. In some embodiments, the delivery device includes two or more light sources configured to deliver light therapy. In some embodiments, the delivery device is configured to deliver two or more types of light therapy, either one at a time or simultaneously. In these embodiments, a light source is configured to deliver a first light therapy, and another light source is configured to deliver a second light therapy. In some embodiments, the first light therapy may include emitting a first light at a first wavelength, and the second light therapy may include emitting a second light at a second wavelength.

In block 460, the microcurrent treatment is applied with the applicator. In some embodiments, blocks 440, 450 and 460 occur simultaneously.

At block 470, the process ends.

Claims (9)

Skin care system including:
a delivery device (200) configured to deliver light therapy and microcurrent treatment; And
an applicator (100) configured to apply a formula (140), comprising:
a reservoir (130) configured to contain the formula (140),
a first rolling ball (110) configured to apply the formula (140),
a connector configured to secure the cartridge to the dispensing device (200), and
a microcontroller (160) configured to direct the delivery device (200) to apply the microcurrent treatment. A skin care system according to claim 1, wherein the light therapy and microcurrent treatment are administered simultaneously with the application of the formula (140). The skin care system of claim 1, wherein the delivery device (200) is configured to simultaneously apply two or more wavelengths of light therapy. A skin care system according to claim 1, wherein the delivery device (200) delivers light therapy through one or more light sources (220a, 220b). A skin care system according to claim 4, wherein the one or more light sources (220a, 220b) are a ring of LEDs around a top of the dispensing device (200). The skin care system of claim 4, wherein the applicator (100) further includes a transparent attachment such that light from the one or more light sources (220a, 220b) onto the delivery device (200) can pass through the attachment to administer light therapy. The skin care system of claim 1, wherein the applicator (100) further comprises:
a comparator (250); And
at least one second rolling ball (110b), wherein the first rolling ball (110a) and the second rolling ball (110b) provide microcurrent treatment. The skin care system of claim 7, wherein the applicator (100) further includes one or more wires for applying current to the first rolling ball (110a) and the second rolling ball (110b) from the comparator (250) inside the dispensing device (200). The skin care system of claim 1, wherein the applicator (100) further includes circuitry for measuring surface hydration.