Film Dispenser

Abstract

A cosmetic film dispenser includes a body held by a user and an actuator housed in the body and used in coordination with a film for delivering a dispensed agent. The actuator includes a supply reel for holding film and a take-up reel for receiving the film. An arm engages the take-up reel to advance the film and a tip at an end of the arm places the film in proximity to the user. Novel films are also disclosed.

1 . A cosmetic film dispenser comprising:
 a body for being held by a user;   an actuator housed in the body and used in coordination with a film for delivering a dispensed agent; the actuator comprising
 a supply reel for holding film and a take-up reel for receiving the film, 
 an arm engaging the take-up reel to advance the film, 
 a tip at an end of the arm for placing the film in proximity to the user. 
   
   
   
       2 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising one of a finger grip and a dial connected to the actuator for selectively engaging the actuator by the user. 
   
   
       3 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the supply reel and the take-up reel are operatively connected by an endless belt. 
   
   
       4 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the take-up reel comprises a pinion gear, the arm comprises a ratchet that operatively engages the take-up reel gear. 
   
   
       5 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 4 , wherein the arm includes an inclined portion to orient to tip in a plane of the film. 
   
   
       6 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the take-up reel comprises pawls that engage the pinion gear to rotate the take-up reel with reduced backlash. 
   
   
       7 . The cosmetic film dispenser of claim of  claim 1 , further comprising film having a width of 0.125 to 0.500 inches. 
   
   
       8 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 7  wherein the film comprises a non-woven fabric. 
   
   
       9 . The cosmetic film dispense of  claim 7 , wherein the film comprises a polymer selected from the group of polyesters, polyethylene, ethylene methyl acrylate, polyvinyl chloride, chlorotrifluoroethlene, vinyl acetate, polyurethane, nylon, polystyrene, and ethylene vinyl alcohol, cellulose, and nitrocellulose. 
   
   
       10 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 1  further comprising an applicator unit, the applicator unit comprising one of a mascara brush, gloss applicator, and a styling brush. 
   
   
       11 . A cosmetic film dispenser comprising:
 a body for being held by a user;   an actuator housed in the body and used in coordination with a film for delivering a dispensed agent; the actuator comprising
 a single reel for holding film, 
 an arm engaging the reel to advance the film, 
 a tip at an end of the arm for placing the film in proximity to the user; and 
   a finger grip connected to the actuator for selectively engaging the actuator by the user.   
   
   
       12 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 11 , further comprising film formed in an endless loop. 
   
   
       13 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 11 , further comprising film having a Möbius shape. 
   
   
       14 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 11 , further comprising film that is renewed. 
   
   
       15 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 11 , wherein the reel comprises a pinion gear, and the arm comprises a ratchet that operatively engages the pinion gear. 
   
   
       16 . A cosmetic film dispenser comprising:
 a body for being held by a user;   an actuator housed in the body and used in coordination with a film for delivering a dispensed agent; the actuator comprising
 a reel for holding film, 
 an arm engaged with the reel for advancing the film, 
 a tip at an end of the arm for placing the film in proximity to the user; 
   wherein the film comprises a film laminate and a plurality of sachets providing a space for a first reactant,   wherein the tip compromises the sachets causing release of at least the first reactant.   
   
   
       17 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 16 , wherein at least one sachet of the plurality of sachets comprises a second reactant, the second reactant causing a reaction with the first reactant when the second reactant is released, the reaction creating a beneficial action to the user. 
   
   
       18 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 17 , wherein the reaction comprises one of self-heating, polymerization, alternating actives sensitive to pH, and adhesion. 
   
   
       19 . A cosmetic film dispenser comprising:
 a body for being held by a user;   an actuator housed in the body and used in coordination with a film for delivering a dispensed agent; the actuator comprising
 a reel for holding a cosmetic film, 
 an arm engaged with the reel for advancing the cosmetic film, 
 a tip at an end of the arm for placing the film in proximity to the user; 
   the cosmetic film comprising
 a carrier film comprising a polyester base, 
 a transfer film supported by the carrier film, the transfer film comprising a dispensed agent applied to the body of the user, the transfer film having a thickness of 0.05 mm to 0.5 mm; 
   wherein when the tip separates the carrier film and the transfer film so that the dispensed agent is applied to the body of the user.   
   
   
       20 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 19 , wherein the transfer film comprises one of a polyester and silicone base. 
   
   
       21 . A cosmetic film dispenser comprising:
 a body for being held by a user;   a reel for holding a cosmetic film;   a user-operable dial engaged with the reel for advancing the cosmetic film,   a tip at an end of the arm for placing the film in proximity to the user;   wherein the dial advances the film a predetermined distance relative to the turning of the dial.   
   
   
       22 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 21 , wherein the film is endless and comprises a Maims shape. 
   
   
       23 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 21 , wherein the body comprises a size suitable for mating with a wand of a mascara brush. 
   
   
       24 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 21 , wherein the body comprises a slot through which the dial extends. 
   
   
       25 . The cosmetic film dispenser of  claim 21 , wherein the reel comprises a ratchet and pawl assembly.