Ultrasonic Makeup Brush System and Method

Abstract

An ultrasonic makeup brush and method of applying makeup with an ultrasonic brush is disclosed. The brush includes a handle with an ultrasonic vibrating mechanism. The mechanism causes the bristles in the brush to vibrate. The vibrating affects application of the makeup and the amount of makeup required. A variety of differently shaped or configured brush attachments (e.g., depending on the type of makeup being applied) can be used with the handle.

I/we claim: 
     
         1 . A brush for applying makeup comprising:
 a handle;   a holder having a plurality of bristles configured for applying makeup connected at a first end of the handle;   a source of power associated with the handle;   a vibrating motor in the handle connected to the source of power, the vibrating motor for creating ultrasonic vibration in the bristles; and,   a switch for activating the vibrating motor on the handle.   
     
     
         2 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the vibrating motor is adjustable. 
     
     
         3 . The brush of  claim 2  wherein the switch provides for variable speed adjustment. 
     
     
         4 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the power source is contained in the handle. 
     
     
         5 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of bristles extend in a direction generally parallel to an axis of the handle. 
     
     
         6 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of bristles are configured for use with foundation makeup. 
     
     
         7 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of bristles are configured for use with blush makeup. 
     
     
         8 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of bristles are configured for use with liquid makeup. 
     
     
         9 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of bristles are configured for use with powdered makeup. 
     
     
         10 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of bristles are configured for use with eye shadow makeup. 
     
     
         11 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of bristles are configured for use with a bronzer makeup. 
     
     
         12 . The brush of  claim 1  wherein the holder includes a magnetic that is coupled to a magnet in the handle. 
     
     
         13 . The brush of  claim 12  comprising a second bristle holder for holding the bristles. 
     
     
         14 . A method of applying makeup comprising:
 providing a makeup brush having a handle, a holder having a plurality of bristles connected to the handle, and a vibrating motor;   applying makeup to the bristles;   activating the vibrating motor to vibrate the bristles; and,   applying makeup to a user with the vibrating bristles.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising the step of adjusting a speed of the vibrating motor. 
     
     
         16 . A makeup application device comprising:
 a handle having a vibrating motor; and,   a makeup applicator connected to the handle.   
     
     
         17 . The makeup application device of  claim 16  wherein the applicator is a foam pad. 
     
     
         18 . The makeup application device of  claim 16  wherein the applicator is a sponge. 
     
     
         19 . The makeup application device of  claim 16  wherein the applicator is a non-woven pad. 
     
     
         20 . The makeup application device of  claim 16  further comprising a power source.