Apparatus and method for applying a solution on skin

Abstract

An apparatus and method for applying solution on skin. The apparatus including a solution applying module, wherein the solution applying module is configured to apply a solution on skin, a reservoir, wherein the reservoir is configured to store the solution and a solution flow generating module, wherein the solution flow generating module is configured to generate a flow of the solution between the reservoir and the solution applying module.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for applying solution on skin, the apparatus comprising:
 a solution applying module, wherein the solution applying module is configured to apply a solution on skin;   a reservoir, wherein the reservoir is configured to store the solution; and   a solution flow generating module, wherein the solution flow generating module is configured to generate a flow of the solution between the reservoir and the solution applying module.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the solution applying module is configured to be reusable. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the solution applying module comprises a rollerball applicator configured to expel the solution as a function of rolling contact with the skin. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein solution applying module comprises a tine structure. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the solution applying module comprises a pad-based applicator constructed from a hydrophilic material configured to dispense the solution upon pressure application. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the solution flow generating module comprises a pump configured to maintain a continuous flow of the solution from the reservoir to the solution applying module. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an actuator configured to control the solution flow generating module. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the solution comprises a vasodilator, wherein the vasodilator is configured to promote facial hair. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the solution applying module is interchangeable, allowing different applicators to be attached for varying application techniques. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the solution applying module comprises nodes with a plurality of holes. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is pressurized. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the solution flow generating module comprises a screw-plunger mechanism. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is coupled to a housing using a snap-fit connection. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the solution applying module is oriented to dispense the solution in a parallel direction relative to the housing. 
     
     
         15 . A method for applying solution on skin, the method comprising:
 storing, using a reservoir, a solution;   generating, using a solution flow generating module, a flow of the solution between the reservoir and a solution applying module; and   applying, using the solution applying module, the solution on skin.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the solution applying module comprises an applicator configured to promote facial hair growth, the method further comprising:
 dispensing the solution to the applicator;   applying the applicator to the skin; and   exerting pressure on the applicator to release the solution onto the skin, wherein the solution comprises an active ingredient.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising applying the solution on skin using an applicator pre-soaked with the solution. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising applying the solution as an aerosol using a spray nozzle integrated into the solution applying module. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising monitoring a level of the solution in the reservoir using an indicator before applying the solution on the skin. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the solution applying module comprises an applicator configured to apply the solution to one or more of under, above, through, or on top of hair shafts. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising a metering mechanism configured to regulate an amount of the solution dispensed during application.