Squeeze nail enamel bottle

Abstract

Various embodiments disclosed relate to a cosmetics bottle with a dipping mode and a squeeze-bottle mode. The present disclosure includes a cosmetics kit having a receptacle for cosmetics fluid, an applicator for the cosmetic fluid, and a connector detachably coupling the applicator to the receptacle. In a first mode of operation, the connect can secure the applicator at least partially into the receptacle. In a second mode of operation, the connector can secure the applicator to the receptacle such that the applicator extends from the receptacle, and cosmetic fluid can flow from the receptacle to the applicator.

1 . A cosmetics kit comprising:
 a receptacle for holding a cosmetic fluid, the receptacle having an opening for retrieval of cosmetic fluid therethrough, wherein the receptacle is squeezable, such that the cosmetics fluid can flow out of the receptacle when squeezed:   an applicator for the cosmetic fluid, the applicator having an application end and a handle end;   a connector detachably coupling the applicator to the receptacle, the connector extending from the handle end of the applicator and defining at least one channel aligned with the applicator to allow cosmetic fluid through the at least one channel,   wherein in a first mode of operation, the connector is actuatable for securing the application end of the applicator at least partially into the receptacle, and   wherein in a second mode of operation, the connector is actuatable for securing the handle end of the applicator to the receptacle to allow flow of cosmetic fluid from the receptacle through the at least one channel to the applicator, wherein the second mode of operation allows for flow of fluid from the receptacle through the connector channel to the application end of the applicator.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a cap attachable to the connector when in the first mode of operation, wherein the cap is configurable for creating a fluid tight seal over the brush and the connector to the bottle. 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is a bottle. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator is a brush. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator is a sponge, a foam, or a flocked material. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , wherein the opening on the receptacle comprises a set of threads, and the connector comprises a corresponding set of mating threads for attaching the applicator and connector to the receptacle in the first mode of operation or the second mode of operation. 
     
     
         8 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , wherein the corresponding set of mating threads is reversable. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , wherein the first mode of operation allows dipping of the applicator end in the cosmetic fluid in the receptacle through the opening. 
     
     
         10 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , wherein the first mode of operation allows for closing the kit in a fluid-tight fashion. 
     
     
         11 . (canceled) 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetics kit of  claim 1 , wherein the cosmetics fluid is nail enamel. 
     
     
         13 . A device comprising:
 a bottle for holding nail enamel, the bottle defining an inner cavity, wherein the bottle is actuatable for conducting movement of nail enamel from the inner cavity through a fluid channel to the application end:   a cap assembly comprising:
 a brush having an application end, a connecting end defining the fluid channel, and a rod extending therebetween, wherein the application end is configured for dipping into the bottle, and the connecting end is configured for releasable attachment to the bottle, 
 the connecting end having a first configuration where the application end of the brush extends at least partially into the inner cavity of the bottle, and a second configuration where the application end of the brush extends away from the bottle 
 wherein, in the second configuration, the fluid channel is aligned with the inner cavity of the bottle to allow nail enamel flow therethrough; and 
 a cap configured to overlay the brush in the first configuration, the cap for closing the bottle and creating a fluid tight seal. 
   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the connecting end comprises an attachment feature actuatable for securing the brush to the bottle in the first configuration or the second configuration. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the fluid channel extends from the connecting end through the brush and terminates prior to the application end, such that nail enamel exiting the fluid channel flows onto the application end. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the bottle comprises a polyethylene or polypropylene. 
     
     
         17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the bottle is squeezable. 
     
     
         19 . A method of applying nail enamel, comprising:
 securing a brush onto a nail enamel bottle with a connector defining a fluid channel,   wherein the nail enamel bottle is squeezable;   squeezing the nail enamel bottle to move nail enamel through the fluid channel to the brush; and   applying the nail enamel.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein securing a brush onto a nail enamel bottle comprises screwing the connector on to an opening of the nail enamel bottle to make a fluid tight connection.