US-20260123734-A1 - System for Storing and Dispensing Soluble Makeup

Abstract

A modular, refillable cosmetic-delivery and storage system may be used for any type of cosmetic or liquid formulations requiring controlled dispensing, such as mascaras, brow serums, lip glosses, or skincare serums. The system enables fresh cosmetic pigment and hydration fluid to be replenished as needed, providing a reusable cosmetic product that produces little to no waste. In an embodiment, the system has multiple detachable segments. In general, an upper solution chamber houses a liquid hydration fluid/solution. It has a dropper bottle which can be removed to dispense solution into a lower container for mixing with cosmetic.

Inventors

• Paige Leigh DeAngelo

Assignees

• Paige Leigh DeAngelo

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20260105

Claims (5)

1. 1 . A system for storing and dispensing a soluble cosmetic, the system comprising: a container body having an interior chamber and a wide-mouthed opening configured to receive a solid cosmetic pellet and a hydration fluid; and an applicator assembly comprising a handle, a wand, and an applicator brush; and a tapered receptacle removably coupled to the wide-mouthed opening of the container body, the tapered receptacle comprising: a distal end having a first diameter configured to engage with the wide-mouthed opening; and a proximal end having a second diameter relatively smaller than the first diameter, the proximal end configured to removably couple with the applicator assembly; and an inner wiper positioned within the tapered receptacle between the distal end and the proximal end, the inner wiper configured to remove excess cosmetic from the applicator brush as the wand is withdrawn through the proximal end.
2. 2 . The system of claim 1 wherein: the inner wiper is formed of a flexible material comprising silicone.
3. 3 . The system of claim 1 wherein: the tapered receptacle is removably coupled to the container body via a threaded engagement, such that removal of the tapered receptacle provides unobstructed access to the interior chamber for cleaning and replenishment of the solid cosmetic pellet.
4. 4 . The system of claim 1 further comprising: a solution chamber detachably coupled to the applicator assembly, the solution chamber including a dropper bottle configured to dispense the hydration fluid into the container body when the system is disassembled.
5. 5 . A removable wiper-receptacle for use with a refillable cosmetic container comprising: a tubular body having a tapered profile; and a base portion having a wide diameter and a mechanical coupling for forming a liquid-tight seal with a cosmetic reservoir; and a neck portion having a narrow diameter and a mechanical coupling for receiving an applicator handle; and an integrated wiper disposed within the tubular body, the wiper configured to constrict around an applicator wand; wherein the tubular body is configured to be entirely removed from the cosmetic reservoir to expose an opening of sufficient width to receive a solid cosmetic tablet.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to a system for the storage and application of soluble cosmetic. BACKGROUND Current methods and devices for storing and applying soluble cosmetics use a receptacle with threaded opening into which an applicator wand is removably coupled, and which is unscrewed for application to eyes or lips. These devices are designed to be discarded after the cosmetic substance is depleted. The devices are commonly made of unrecyclable, hard plastic. Environmentally conscious consumers, averse to the disposable, non-recyclable aspects of cosmetic products, seek devices which can be re-used by replenishing the contents. Eye-makeup products alone are discarded in unsustainable numbers; an estimated one hundred and six million eye mascaras are sold each year in plastic containers, all of which are left in landfills or waste dumps that leave debris in oceans and waterways. Once opened, currently available cosmetics become dry and unusable after six to 18 months. In addition, conventional mascara containers are permanently sealed systems in which the wiper—a flexible insert that removes excess solution from the applicator—is not removable from the bottle neck. These systems make the container non-serviceable and non-refillable; users cannot properly clean or refill the container once the makeup has been depleted or expired, leading to unnecessary waste and hygiene concerns. Existing “refillable” cosmetic designs rely on snap-fit or cartridge-based mechanisms that replace the entire bottle or interior vial. These do not provide direct access to the interior for cleaning. A refillable, washable container that preserves the functionality of the wiper and wand while allowing the consumer to easily open, clean, and reassemble the packaging would address these waste and hygiene concerns. By allowing cleaning and reuse, such a system would reduce packaging waste and promote long-term consumer use. In this disclosure, a “dilution solution,” “solution,” “hydration fluid” or “liquid” ay be water or other hydration fluid. A cosmetic or anhydrous cosmetic may be in the form of a pellet, tablet or the like. SUMMARY A modular, refillable cosmetic-delivery and storage system may be used for any type of cosmetic or liquid formulations requiring controlled dispensing, such as mascaras, brow serums, lip glosses, or skincare serums. The system enables fresh cosmetic pigment and hydration fluid to be replenished as needed, providing a reusable cosmetic product that produces little to no waste. The system has multiple detachable segments. In general, an upper solution chamber houses a liquid hydration fluid/solution. It has a dropper bottle which can be removed to dispense solution into a lower container for mixing with cosmetic. A second segment is a wand assembly that includes a cosmetic brush and a wand-and-cap assembly for application. A third segment is a removable, tapered receptacle designed to regulate the cosmetic quantity on the wand. This section replaces a traditional “stopper” tool, a common part that serves to squeeze extra cosmetic from the brush. A fourth segment is a container body where cosmetic tablets are combined with hydration fluid and stored there for use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view of an example embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front, exploded view of an example embodiment. DESCRIPTION FIGS. 1 and 2 show an iteration 100 of a cosmetic-delivery and storage system. A first segment 127 has a dropper bottle with a bulb 124. The dropper bottle 127 is configured to contain and dispense a solution. This segment has a removable cap 122 that a user unscrews to disassemble the dropper bottle 127 to deliver serum into a lower container 110, where it can be mixed with a cosmetic pellet to adjust a cosmetic formula for applying to the face. A second segment is an applicator assembly 125 that comprises an applicator 114, a wand 116 and handle 118. A first sleeve 126 is affixed to the handle 118 while a second sleeve 120 removably joins the handle to the stopper bottle. The detachable sleeve 120 holds the dropper-bottle assembly 125 to the wand top 118 to enable a user to easily access solution in the dropper bottle 127. A third segment is a container 110 with a removable tapered receptacle 112. The applicator wand-and-handle assembly 125 screws into the third segment, which is made up of a relatively wide-mouthed container 110 removably coupled with the tapered receptacle 112. This container holds an anhydrous cosmetic pigment pellet 111 designed to be combined with solution from the dropper bottle. In use, the dropper bottle 127 is disassembled from the applicator section, enabling the solution in it to be poured, squeezed or allowed to drip from the bottle into the container 110, where it dissolves the cosmetic pellet that has been placed inside. The dissolved pellet-and-solution mixture forms a viscous cosmetic that can be applied with the applicator wand. Both the m