Topical applicator
View Patent ↗Disclosed are advances in the arts with novel topical applicator apparatus for applying substances such as cleansers, cosmetic preparations and medications to the skin. The apparatus includes an applicator body having a power portion connected with an impulse portion, which in combination with an applicator head, transmits one or more various impulses to the skin supplemental to the substance applied. Exemplary preferred embodiments include configurations for providing mechanical and/or electrical or other impulses.
1. Topical applicator apparatus comprising:
an applicator body, the applicator body comprising a power portion operably coupled to an impulse portion;
an applicator head connected with the applicator body; and
a positioning apparatus;
wherein the applicator head is configured for receiving an impulse from the impulse portion and for transmitting the impulse topically to the skin of a user, wherein the applicator head comprises a plurality of apertures configured to come in contact with the skin of a user, wherein the positioning apparatus comprises an x-y-z positioning device.
2. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the impulse portion is adapted to transmit a mechanical impulse.
3. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the impulse portion is adapted to transmit an electrical impulse.
4. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the impulse portion is adapted to transmit a thermal impulse.
5. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the impulse portion is adapted to transmit a fluid.
6. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the impulse portion is adapted to transmit a magnetic field.
7. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a sensor apparatus configured to measure changes in the skin of a user.
8. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the applicator head further comprises a sensor apparatus configured to measure changes in the skin of a user.
9. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the applicator head comprises the positioning apparatus.
10. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising one or more fluid reservoirs.
11. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the applicator head further comprises a surface having micro-fibers.
12. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the applicator head further comprises a surface having one or more electrodes.
13. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a control module configured for controlling transmitted impulses.
14. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a control module configured for receiving sensor signals.
15. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a control module configured for controlling fluid dispensation.
16. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a control module configured for controlling fluid mixing.
17. Topical applicator apparatus comprising:
an applicator body, the applicator body comprising a power portion operably coupled to an impulse portion;
an applicator head connected with the applicator body; and
a positioning apparatus;
wherein the applicator head is configured for receiving an electrical impulse from the impulse portion and for transmitting the electrical impulse topically to the skin of a user, wherein the applicator head comprises a plurality of apertures configured to come in contact with the skin of a user, wherein the positioning apparatus comprises an x-y-z positioning device.
18. Topical applicator apparatus comprising:
an applicator body, the applicator body comprising a power portion operably coupled to an impulse portion;
an applicator head connected with the applicator body; and
a positioning apparatus;
wherein the applicator head is configured for receiving a mechanical impulse from the impulse portion and for transmitting the mechanical impulse topically to the skin of a user, wherein the applicator head comprises a plurality of apertures configured to come in contact with the skin of a user, wherein the positioning apparatus comprises an x-y-z positioning device.
19. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the applicator head is configured to transmit one or more fluids onto the skin of a user.
20. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 19 wherein the applicator head comprises one or more electrodes.
21. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the applicator head comprises a heat sensor and/or a heating element.
22. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the x-y-z positioning device comprises a GPS locator or a low-G accelerometer.
23. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 11 wherein the micro-fibers are directionally charged.
24. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 17 wherein the x-y-z positioning device comprises a GPS locator or a low-G accelerometer.
25. The topical applicator apparatus according to claim 18 wherein the x-y-z positioning device comprises a GPS locator or a low-G accelerometer.