text: Lip Stain is rated 3.0461 out of 5 by 477. Rated 3 out of 5 by lindsay_erin from Just Average I purchased one of the true red and one dark red lip stains and absolutely loved it! They worked well for about 5 uses, then seemed to dry out and lose their pigmentation. The true red one also developed an odd smell after only a month or two of having it. They are nice as a quick purchase for a one time event or something like that, but not worth it for everyday use in my opinion. Essentially you get what you paid for. Date published: 2015-03-16 Rated 5 out of 5 by SaraBara from I love this! I bought this product at the store and I love it so much. It is very drying but I just add my favorite chapstick on it and it's perfect! Date published: 2015-03-15 Rated 5 out of 5 by kelseyannie4 from My only lip product! Love it! I hate sticky glosses and lipsticks so this is perfect for me. It doesn't dry my lips out, but I always put on chapstick afterwards. Its just enough color to look pretty but not thick and gross like lipstick. Date published: 2015-03-14 Rated 5 out of 5 by IconStyle from Lasts and lasts! I bought this in Nude Nectar and am absolutely thrilled with it. Unlike others, I absolutely love the marker applicator. The product applies easily and stays on all day. It is a bit drying but I use a balm over it and that works just fine. Date published: 2015-03-06 Rated 1 out of 5 by sonicscrewhead from One use only I bought this and it worked great and looked awesone...the first time I wore it. It immediately stopped coloring my lips. Date published: 2015-03-01 Rated 3 out of 5 by DanielleB77 from Pretty colors, bad application It's literally a Sharpie for your lips. I felt like I was coloring on my mouth with a magic marker. Does not moisturize at all but, the colors are nice and very long lasting. Make sure you use a lip balm with these. Date published: 2015-02-28 Rated 3 out of 5 by maddie_ from pretty good It's pretty but you have to put on a lip balm underneath and keep applying it throughout the day but it's pretty good Date published: 2015-02-24 Rated 1 out of 5 by Priss32 from Not to great It is hard to get it even on all of your lips - red Date published: 2015-02-24 Rated 4 out of 5 by ajathenile from Meh I don't really like lipstains in pen formats because of the patchiness, but this one performed a little above average. Date published: 2015-02-23 Rated 2 out of 5 by ER526 from Could be better I purchased this in Nude Nectar thinking it would be a pinky/nude shade.. it's basically red. It looks more like the color Hot Tamale on the site. This is okay, but a little disappointing since it's close a color I already have. Wanted something different.The applicator is smaller and more pointy than other brands of lip stain I've owned. For this reason, it's easier to apply to the bottom lip than the top (because of the angle) .. when applying to my top lip it sort of feels like I'm jabbing myself with a pen. Overall this product is okay, but not something I'd recommend. Date published: 2015-02-19 Rated 5 out of 5 by shortstack from Awesome :D I just received this today in the shade Nude Nectar and I have to say I am impressed. This is the very first lip stain I have ever used and I love. For the pictures, the swatch on my hand, the left thin line is one swipe of the pen. The line on the right is 6 quick consecutive strokes. The picture of it on is only my bottom lip, and after one coat. I am quite impressed with the colour. It dries quickly and does not feel sticky. I don'y even notice it is there. I will update this review on how it wears. Date published: 2015-02-19 Rated 2 out of 5 by fancygi from Highlighter ? Mine came basically dried out. I felt like i was putting a highlighter on my lips and had to apply many times before getting the desired color. Date published: 2015-02-17 Rated 1 out of 5 by sarabeara from horrible! Would give this zero stars if I could. Very dry, hardly any product comes out an in fact made my lips cracked and dry!! Stick to elf balm or gloss!! Date published: 2015-02-16 Rated 3 out of 5 by Sydney96 from I go the colour crimson crush last month and so far I am happy with it. It dries my lips out even after using a lip exfoliator and using chapstick under and on top of it. The colour does not look good on me because it is way too strong for my fair skin tone, but I am sure it would look good on others. So far the only product of e.l.f's that I am unhappy with Date published: 2015-02-15 Rated 1 out of 5 by Lacemaker427 from Where's the product?!? I thought the rosy color was very pretty. Unfortunately, there wasn't much product in the tube! I used it about 4 times, and then it was gone! Date published: 2015-02-13 Rated 2 out of 5 by t794 from Ok I got the light pink color. It was a nice color and all but it made my lips look dried out even if I put chapstick over the stain. The stain also dried out after I had it for a short period of time and I had only used it 4 times tops. Date published: 2015-02-08 Rated 2 out of 5 by rhonnie from great color, short life I bought this a couple weeks ago and I used it maybe once or twice and then it dried out. I was pretty disappointed but I suppose the color is actually very pretty and pigmented. I got the color nude nectar and I think this color is PERFECT...too bad I only got to use it a few times...but other than that I think this color is fine for a normal day or a special occasion! Date published: 2015-02-08 Rated 2 out of 5 by emily102 from Ew Everything wrong with this product is that it feels like you're rubbing a marker on your lips, it dries out quickly, and the color doesn't even last that long. Date published: 2015-01-31 Rated 5 out of 5 by Dean from Love the Lip Stain I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the elf lip stains. They are bright, and go on so easily.I have 5 colours. They really do last a long time....like on my lips and they last a long time.....like don't run out as quickly as some stains I have used. Buy them! They are great! Date published: 2015-01-30 Rated 5 out of 5 by makeuplearner from Great for the price. I had ordered two lip stains from this line in Fuschia Fusion and Nude Nectar and the pictures are very close to the true color. The 'stain' part of this product does exactly what its title says it would. However- the process of applying the lip stain feels like I'm applying Crayola marker on my lips. Great product for the price. Date published: 2015-01-26 Rated 2 out of 5 by meenaaaxo from Good! At first... I guess... I bought this at Target and I got 2 uses out of it, then the color just faded. The pigmentation was awesome! I've never seen a lip stain do this and it was strange... also it didn't really want to apply... like I felt I was drawing with a dried-out marker on my lips, pressing so hard to get the color out. True, it is only $2 but I didn't realize I'd only get 2 uses out of two dollars... I guess that's a good value, but still. Date published: 2015-01-24 Rated 2 out of 5 by Whit2 from streaky I just got this last night because it was on sale so I thought I'd try this out. It has good pigmentation but the tip of the brush is very hard which makes it difficult to apply. I got the color berry blush and I love it but it goes on very streaky and it doesn't look good :( Date published: 2015-01-18 Rated 5 out of 5 by EstaW from Long lasting Found my new lip treatment. I am impressed. Most lipsticks just do not make it on me, as they are gone within the hour. Not so with this.. I put it on in the morning and it was all day color. Dark when you first put it on .. yet fades evenly as the day wears on Date published: 2015-01-18 Rated 5 out of 5 by AvavanBlythe from Works perfectly! (Advanced user, tons of tips!!) I had bought this in the Hot Tamale shade. In my photo, you all can see that this can layer to a very vivid shade. The key to getting the most color out of any lip stain is to layer it, letting each coat dry completely before adding the next. If any of you remember working with water colors as a child, working with lip stains is almost the same. I think I had gone to 6 layers in total, but I wanted to be sure my upper and lower lips matched; my top lip is a bit darker than my lower lip.With that said, I enjoy how this lip stain coats. In order to get the most out of the lip brush, I held it to the side and used it like I would a water color paint brush (I'm also an artist, so it's what I do naturally). I can get an even coating if I do short, quick strokes. I like the outside first, then fill it in, much the way I work with a lip crayon. If you own a very bright/light shade, it'll be difficult to see, so get right up close to the mirror if you need to. Draw the shape you want on your upper lip carefully, much like you would a lip liner, but keep the side of the brush flush against the edge you want to give, then swoop to the top as you reach the peaks of the cupid's bow. It lets you get the most even shape & coat that way. Using the very tip alone won't give you much color, in the same way that using the tip of a liner paint brush gives you a very thin line.Some tips/tricks: If you mess up, this lip stain can come off with water. When I clean up a mistake, I take a q-tip and dampen it just barely, so that it will soak up the stain. Brush toward your lip, not away, and do it carefully. Otherwise, you'll stain the surrounding area like lifting a ketchup stain on a white shirt. You can clean up with concealer later as well. As I've said before, be sure that each layer of the lip stain dries completely. If it's lightly damp, you'll squish the previous layer(s) around. It's very similar to waiting on nail polish dry.Also, if you want this lip stain to be food-proof (or kiss proof!) use Lipcote or a similar lipstick sealant. It's like a top coat for your lip cosmetics. Lipcote has boasted that ELF matte lip balms work great, but using it with this lipstain is amazing. In my photo, I have 1 coat of Lipcote on. I didn't need translucent powder with this. In fact, in a previous test, that ruined it. With having about 6 layers of the lip stain, plus 1 coat of Lipcote, it does feel like my lips are painted with some kind of waterproof coating, or like those "all day" lipsticks that dry on and feel like paint. However, it's very light after it settles (Lipcote included) and actually feels soft.I have eaten with this lip stain before. Prior to this photo, I've tested it out. I've eaten with it, drank coffee with it, though I can't remember if I've had greasy or oily foods. That breaks the Lipcote barrier, so I did try to be careful. I've also slept in this lip stain + Lipcote. It didn't even come off when brushing my teeth. If you're wanting a lip solution that won't budge, knowing you'll have a busy few days, this may be your go-to method. At best you may need to touch it up. How to remove it? Scrub it off with a makeup remover, wipes or otherwise. I suggest cold cream or something oily (like EVOO or even Vitamin E oil). It takes about 5 minutes to clean off because it's a stain that's settled into the skin, and with Lipcote -- it's crazy. I even had a light pinkish stain in the end, but it wore off after a few hours.** Lip care method ** Just to offer best results, here's what I do. I use Blistex Medicated Lip Oinment, and I exfoliate with a simple damp washcloth in the morning and before I apply anything on my lips, be it lipstick or lip stain. Letting my lips barely dry before applying lip stain allows me to retain just that hint of moisture, so that my lips aren't terribly dried out. I fight dry lips often, and this is what helps me. If you have similar lip issues, hopefully that will help you.Overall, I love this and may buy it in one a Mauve color for days I don't really want to look overly dressy. Being a 40s/vintage lover, I do think this is great for days I want red lips, but still want to remain somewhat casual. With this I can adjust how red I want it to go. It takes me about 5-7 minutes to get it at the most vivid, though I'm sure I could go darker, or even layer it with another (maybe darker?) shade to make for something worthy of formal attire. I may invest in a full set just to play around and see what I can do! Date published: 2015-01-17 Rated 2 out of 5 by MrsCarito from Too frustrating. I have tried everything under the sun and can't get these to go on evenly. Maybe if I could get it apart and dip a lip brush, but my weakling self can't get it apart. Too bad. Pretty color. (I got the pink) maybe my lips are just too dry or my product has dried up. I will order one more and see how it goes. Date published: 2015-01-17 Rated 1 out of 5 by dat darn cat from All dried up :( I purchase this but it was completely dried up. Very pretty colors, but unfortunately I was never able to use it. Date published: 2015-01-14 Rated 5 out of 5 by graebutton from So little product!!! But it's so good... This is the only makeup product I have ever had an emotional reaction to. Let me explain: it's perfect, stains the lips just the right color, lasts a good amount of time, with no messy residue. I would use this product and nothing else, ever, if I could. But each lip stain includes SO LITTLE PRODUCT. Like, maybe 4 applications, and then the container is empty. It's so wasteful, so much plastic with so little product. I would gladly pay $15 (are you listening, ELF?) for one of those little markers that is actually full of product, so I wouldn't have to buy one of these things every 3 days. I wish I could refill it like an ink cartridge! Date published: 2015-01-12 Rated 4 out of 5 by Cupcakegloss from Beautiful colors! I have three of these and love them! My only problems are is that they dont actually stain my lips and that you have to be very careful with your application because it layers very well and can look streaky because of that. Date published: 2015-01-11 Rated 1 out of 5 by me29 from not good at all I just got my ELF order and I tried this product. It is extremely drying to the lips and it doesn't matter how many coats of lip balm you put on first. I do not recommend it Date published: 2015-01-09 Rated 2 out of 5 by Purrly from Pass on this product. I love lip stains but not this one. The marker tip is rough and unpleasant to put on. The formula massively dried out my lips, even for a lip stain (which can be fairly drying anyhow), and it didn't even last long at all. I will say that while it was on, the colour was pretty and pigmented. Too bad it didn't last! Date published: 2015-01-07 Lip Stain Reviews - page 3 2015-03-30T11:45CST bvseo_cps, prod_bvrr, vn_cps_3.1.1 cp_2, bvpage2n co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_477 loc_en_US, sid_3826, PRD, sort_mostRecent clientName_elfcosmetics


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The developers unfortunately rely far too heavily on wiimote gimmicks and fillers, instead of focusing on actual content. Much like advanced graphics, a game full of the wiimote cant make a bad game a good game.
Its very hard to right a review pinpointing the flaws in skyward sword. Because its not just one or two underlying issues, its a whole bunch of little things. But the biggest ones are....
Wiimote gimmicks. Flying and swimming, balancing on ropes, puzzles that make you contort your wrist.
Recycled areas.
Travel time. The game would probably take half the time if there wasnt so much going from place to place happening.
No voice acting. Its 2011. Hire some voice actors zelda team. Link being the silent protagonist is 100% fine. But npcs that go "OIIIIIIII" or have unintelligible audio and then have a text box is both lazy and boring.
The only thing that saves this zelda from a 5.0 is the combat. It is a lot more fun and interesting having to plan the direction of your attack, instead of merely the timing and mashing a button.
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Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Files Suit in Oakland County on Behalf of 39-Year Teaching Veteran to Prevent MEA Harassment
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Union threatens to turn up to 8,000 educators over to collections agency
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Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
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MIDLAND — The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation today filed a lawsuit in Oakland County Circuit Court on behalf of Susan Bank, a special education teacher in the Novi Community School District, against the Michigan Education Association over threats to turn her over to a collections agency for not paying union dues.
"The union failed in its duty of fair representation by not alerting Susan that its bylaws only permit members to resign during the month of August," said Patrick J. Wright, director of the MCLF. "Obviously we feel that Michigan's right-to-work law trumps union policy."
Bank, who has spent 39 years as an educator, testified before the Senate Compliance and Accountability Committee last November after the committee was formed to investigate whether the MEA was complying with Michigan's right-to-work law. Bank noted at the time that she felt she made it clear that she was opting out of the union when she refused to turn in e-dues paperwork.
The MEA admitted Wednesday during a hearing at the Michigan Employment Relations Commission that it has created a policy to go after about 8,000 teachers who so far have refused to pay their dues in cash or give the union credit card or bank account information as part of its "e-dues" scheme. A federal appeals court rejected the MEA's attempts last year to block a state law prohibiting school districts from deducting union dues as a payroll function.
"There is no legitimate debt here whereby the MEA can threaten to ruin the credit ratings of thousands of teachers across Michigan," Wright added. "Under our state's worker freedom laws, employees in a unionized setting can freely choose whether or not to financially support the union."
Wright noted that the MEA's "membership application" simply gave permission to have dues deducted from teachers' paychecks when that process existed. For those hired more recently, a newer application gives three options for dues payment if teachers so choose to join the union.
"The MEA apparently believes that teachers who signed a membership application form have agreed to pay dues for the lifetime of their employment, absent resigning during the little-known August window, " he said. "But those agreements don't have any teeth now under Public Act 53. It's up to the MEA to collect the dues from each teacher and it's the prerogative of each teacher to pay them or not."
The MEA's statement that some 8,000 teachers have chosen not to pay dues contradicts its own claim last October that only 1 percent of the total membership chose to leave under right-to-work. The union has about 112,000 active members, and 150,000 total including retirees.
"It looks like the MEA was attempting to mislead the press and the Legislature with its math," Wright said. "Clearly these 8,000 teachers were kept in the dark about this so-called 'August window' and would have opted out of the union at the time had they known."
Wednesday's MERC hearing stemmed from unfair labor practice charges the MCLF filed against the MEA on behalf of eight teachers who say they were bullied by the union for attempting to exercise their worker freedom rights.
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Budget Hotels in Gorakhpur
16 Gorakhpur budget Hotels List ranked by travellers
Average Rating - 4.64/7, based on 248 Ratings & 123 Reviews | Price Range : Rs. 200 - 1600
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6 Park Road, Civil Lines, Gorakhpur
"It was very good experience. Food was very good, we stayed two days and one night. We enjoyed a..." More ›Abhishek, Abhayapuri, 3 months ago
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Golghar, Gorakhpur
"Hotel location is good and we can find direction very easily. Food and drink was good. Front..." More ›Kuljeet singh, Yamunanagar, 1 month ago
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Park Road, Near Sthapur Hospital, Gorakhpur
"Park Regency is one of the best hotel of Gorakhpur and particularly I love to celebrate my..." More ›Nusrat, Gorakhpur, Dec 3, 2014
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Golghar, Gorakhpur
"The atmosphere was good, service was on time and comfortable. The management was cooperative. The..." More ›Balram singh, Jaipur, 2 months ago
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Rank 5
Near Bank Road, Gorakhpur
"The ambiance of hotel is good and spacious. Food is OK and staff is good. Rooms are good but..." More ›Gaurav, Mumbai, 1 month ago
Rank 6
Town Hall, Golghar , Gorakhpur
"Well the experience over there was horrific. It wasn't great of all sorts. The receptionist over..." More ›Rahul, Mumbai, 1 month ago
Rank 7
Mohaddipur Kushi, Nagar Road
"Hotel is very good and is located in a good location. Stay at the hotel in the month of October...." More ›Shaniya, Today
Rank 8
Near Hotel President, Golghar Road, Gorakhpur
"Appearance of the hotel was very nice. It was a modern building. Staff behaviour was co-operative..." More ›Aks, Noida, Oct 1, 2014
Rank 9
Cinema Road, Gorakhpur
"It�s a nice hotel. The service is very cool. Food is fine. The toilet is was good and service..." More ›Ran vijay singh, Patna, Jan 23, 2014
Rank 10
Near Tanrangchaurha, Humaunpur, Gorakhpur
"The hotel provides good service to the customers, also helping in travel. The hotel is good with..." More ›Karunakar, Adyar, 3 weeks ago
Rank 11
"Although was more than one night was very high, is not worth its price. Maybe price should be..." More ›Radhika, Kanpur, 4 weeks ago
Rank 12
Near Tharang Chouhari, Nepal Road, Gorakhpur
"This hotel is really an awesome hotel and good place for staying in Gorakhpur. This place is..." More ›Vinay, Oct 2, 2014
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Tharang Chouhari, Gorakhpur
"Here I was with my friend. The hotel is slightly far from the railway station but location wise..." More ›Satish, Apr 22, 2014
Rank 14
Nepal Rd, Gorakhpur
"This hotel was the last chance for us so we booked a room. Too many mosquitoes. The hotel manager..." More ›Radhika, Kanpur, 4 weeks ago
Rank 15
Near M.P. Building, Golghar,Gorakhpur
"Hotel is so good for me and went there for marriage purpose. Hotel is so good, hotel staff are..." More ›Singh, Adyar, Oct 10, 2014
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Budget Hotels in Gorakhpur with Tariff Rates
- There are 16 economy hotels in Gorakhpur, which are priced below Rs. 2500. Tariff for budget hotels in Gorakhpur starts from Rs. 200. Cheapest Hotel in the affordable hotel list in Gorakhpur is Yark-Inn Hotel, priced at the reasonable cost of Rs. 200, while the highest priced hotel in low cost hotels range is President Hotel which will cost you only Rs. 1600.Recently reviewed hotel in this competitive category is Avantika Hotel with a tariff starting at Rs. 500.Inexpensive hotels in Gorakhpur may provide basic amenities like a private bedroom, colour TV, telephone, A/C, 24-hour front desk and housekeeping staff on call.


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R | 138 min | Action, Sci-Fi
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44. Pi (1998)
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PG | 94 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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R | 112 min | Drama, Thriller
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49. Masters of the Universe (1987)
PG | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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I've lived in Va Beach most my life. I have a wonderful family, the best of friends (all locals too) & a good career. I live everyday by 2 basic mottos: No matter how you feel, Get up, dress up & show up ... AND don't take yourself so seriously no one else does. English is my 1st language & sarcasm is my 2nd. I have an absolute passion for fishing and water. When it's warm/hot I spend as much time as possible doing something that involves at least one and/or the other. I also enjoy camping, corn hole, riding my bike at the beach, and watching local bands or going to concerts. When it's cold out, I would hibernate if possible but do enjoy watching sports (mostly football (Dolphins), NASCAR (24) and X-Games). Will watch TV/movies but prefer music to TV. I'm not here to find another boyfriend. I'm looking for that special someone to walk off into the sunset & grow old with. I mean a real man that has the confidence and ability to live everyday to the fullest & love unconditionally.
Camping , Fishing/Hunting , Gardening/Landscaping , Exploring new areas , Playing sports , Travel/Sightseeing , Watching sports
Auto racing / Motorcross, Other types of exercise, Walking / Hiking, Yoga
I exercise 5 or more times per week.
I have Dogs
I have 2 long hair chihuahuas
Middle of the Road
The beach and ocean. Outdoors.
Enjoy most music (except rap) and don't watch much TV other than sports or fishing shows.
I have an absolute passion for fishing and water. I also enjoy camping, corn hole, riding my bike at the beach, and watching local bands or concerts.
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|5'11" (180cms) to 6'11" (210cms)
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|$50,001 to $75,000
|Never Married, Divorced
|Have kids:
|Yes, and they live away from home (1)
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|No, but it's OK if my partner has kids
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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero will miss his second straight game Tuesday with a swollen right thumb.
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Lyricist Harold Adamson was born in Greenville, NJ on December 10, 1906, one of five birthdays being celebrated on tonight's "Big Broadcast." One of Adamson's first songs is his most-enduring, "Time on My Hands," which was written with Mack Gordon and composer Vincent Youmans for an unsuccessful 1930 musical, "Smiles." Most of his early songs were written with Burton Lane, who was 18 when they first collaborated. An interesting exception is "Here's Hoping," where a comparative "old timer," J. Fred Coots, was composer.
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A dispenser for food material that facilitates spreading of the material is disclosed. The dispenser can comprise a unitary construction, or can be composed of a plurality of components that can be fastened together. Disposable cartridges containing food material can be attached to the dispense, and the material within can be dispensed into a utensil such as a spoon for serving. The dispense provides metered dispensing.
1. An apparatus that dispenses fluid material comprising:
a chamber that contains fluid material;
a dispensing portion having a dispensing end with at least one aperture, a base opposite the dispensing end, and a pressure applying mechanism, the dispensing portion is configured to receive the chamber so that the dispensing portion is placed in fluid communication with the chamber, wherein the dispensing portion is ergonomically shaped to be grasped with a hand and comprises a grip portion that accommodates grasping with the hand and a depressible button; wherein
the base portion comprises a substantially flat bottom surface and includes an electric motor that drives the pressure applying mechanism to create motorized pressure that causes the fluid material to dispense through the at least one aperture, and wherein the button is operatively coupled to the electric motor and engages the electric motor when depressed; wherein
the pressure applying mechanism further receives manual power input to create manual pressure that causes the fluid material to dispense through the at least one aperture, wherein the electric motor can sense when manual power input is received and ceases operation despite depression of the button; and
a utensil that connects to the dispensing end of the dispensing portion and receives the fluid material dispensed from the at least one aperture.
2. The apparatus of
3. The apparatus of
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5. The apparatus of
6. The apparatus of
7. The apparatus of
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9. A method of serving fluid material from a utensil, comprising:
holding a dispensing apparatus containing fluid material in a hand, wherein a utensil is attached to the dispensing apparatus and contains at least one aperture through which the fluid material exits the dispensing apparatus;
creating pressure in the chamber with an electric motor or manual power input;
sensing when pressure is created with manual power input and ceasing the creating pressure with the electric motor;
forcing the fluid material onto the utensil through the at least one aperture in response to the creating the pressure; and
serving the fluid material from the utensil with the hand.
10. The method of
11. The method of
selecting an amount of material to be dispensed; and
dispensing the amount of material.
12. The apparatus of
13. The method of
inputting information pertaining to the quantity of material to dispense via an input means located on the apparatus, wherein the input means is operatively coupled to a microprocessor, and wherein the microprocessor controls the amount of pressure created with the electric motor, wherein the amount of pressure correlates to the amount of material to dispense; and
dispensing the material in accordance with the information pertaining to the quantity of material to dispense that is input.
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Described is a device for dispensing material. In particular, the disclosure relates to dispensing foodstuffs evenly from a container into a spoon or similar utensil that forms an integral part of the fluid packaging.
Feeding oneself and other individuals can be a challenging task, requiring coordination beyond that of the average adult, and certainly beyond that of persons with disabilities or other limitations. Many individuals are unable to feed themselves; babies, the elderly, and the disabled frequently require the attention of a skilled individual to spoon-feed them. Food packaged for such special cases require opening at least one package, then using an external device such as a spoon to remove the contents from the package, and ultimately to deliver the contents. Serving foodstuffs such as baby food from conventional packaging requires a great deal of patience, coordination, and is almost assuredly a two-handed affair. As the contents are consumed from a bottle or equivalent, the void space inside the container grows, allowing air to adversely affect the freshness of the contents.
Use of a traditional utensil such as a spoon and traditional packaging is also challenging for children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and physically challenged individuals to use. Holding the container steady while scooping the contents, holding the spoon steady while delivering the contents to the recipient, all require concentration and skill the can exceed the capabilities of many. The utensils associated with conventional eating means must be washed after every minor use, which is a particular inconvenience during such activities as traveling, picnics, and other occasions where typical kitchen amenities are not present.
Another shortcoming of conventional packaging and utensil configurations is the inability to accurately measure the dispensed quantity. Measuring spoons typically use the absolute limit of their capacity as the measuring feature, requiring transfer of a completely full spoon�precarious at best. Measuring cups provide some relief, but very viscous foodstuffs such as peanut butter and cream cheese are difficult to measure this way since an accurate measurement may only be achieved by packing the product, which is messy and causes further measurement inaccuracies. A solution to accurate measurement and use of foodstuffs is particularly pertinent for portion control, dieting, and restaurant settings where consistency is important.
The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of the invention nor delineate the scope of the invention. Rather, the sole purpose of this summary is to present some concepts of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented hereinafter.
The subject invention provides for material, including but not limited to foodstuffs, to be packaged in a container that can include means for dispensing the material into an integral utensil such as a spoon. The innovative packaging can perform the role of dispensing and serving, obviating the need for additional utensils to remove the material from their packaging and to serve them. Pressure can be applied to a chamber that contains the material, causing expulsion from a strategically placed aperture or apertures located on or near a concave receptacle that can be used as a spoon. The chamber can be deformed or altered to create the pressure, and the change can be maintained between dispensing instances so as to reduce void space in the chamber and thus maintain freshness.
In an aspect of the subject innovation, pressure can be applied in the chamber by means of a powered device such as a motor (electric or otherwise), pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment. The powered device can include an on/off switch that can be operated by a user to cause dispensing of the contents of the chamber during desired intervals. The switch can be a typical on/off switch, where the current status will persist unless switched by the user, or a biased switch where pressure or other influence from the user is required to maintain the unbiased position. Manual pressure can supplement or supplant the powered pressure, and can be assisted by a rotating finger screw, a lever, a pump, a squeezable chamber, and the like.
In another aspect, the subject innovation provides an at least two-part system, where one part contains the foodstuffs, and the other part contains the mechanism that applies the pressure to the chamber. In an aspect, a third part, containing concave receptacle, can form part of either of the first two parts, or can stand alone. The separate parts can fasten together using any known means. Any one or combination of these parts can be disposable or reusable. Alternatively, the innovative apparatus can be a unitary device that can be reusable and accept refill contents, or disposable and provide one-time use.
A related aspect of the subject innovation provides for a multiplicity of serving utensils that receive the fluid material. Interchangeable serving shapes can be chosen for different applications. Among other variables, the viscosity of the dispensed material can affect the choice of spreader configuration. If small doses are desired the concave receptacle can be small and the apertures through which the fluid material passes can be smaller, for example, while for large doses can require may have fewer, larger holes. In addition, the shape of the dispensed fluid can be altered by the choice of a spreader configuration.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, the invention comprises the features hereinafter fully described and particularly pointed out in the claims. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects and implementations of the invention. These are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the invention may be employed. Other objects, advantages and novel features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The various aspects of the subject innovation are now described with reference to the annexed drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like or corresponding elements throughout. It should be understood, however, that the drawings and detailed description relating thereto are not intended to limit the claimed subject matter to the particular form disclosed. Rather, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter.
The word �exemplary� is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as �exemplary� is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs. Furthermore, examples are provided solely for purposes of clarity and understanding and are not meant to limit the subject innovation or relevant portion thereof in any manner. It is to be appreciated that a myriad of additional or alternate examples could have been presented, but have been omitted for purposes of brevity. Furthermore, all or portions of the subject innovation may be implemented as a method, apparatus or article of manufacture using standard engineering techniques.
Apparatus 100 is an apparatus that dispenses material and facilitates serving and/or eating of the material with the use of an attached utensil. In an aspect, the apparatus 100 is a hand-held device, that dispenses edible material onto another edible surface (e.g., baby food, into a spoon). Apparatus 100 can comprise a unitary, one-piece construction, or can be composed of a plurality of connectable parts that can be fastened together. A chamber 110 can contain the material which is to be dispensed from the apparatus 100. For example, chamber 110 can contain baby food, yogurt, oatmeal, or another edible or non-edible material. Chamber 110 can be constructed of a flexible material, and can be deformed under pressure to cause the material within to exit the chamber and eventually reach the target surface. Chamber 110 can include graduation markings and a transparent portion to permit inspection of the contents of the chamber and the quantity remaining within the chamber. Alternatively, the chamber 110 can comprise a more rigid material with a plunger at the base which can be driven toward a distal end of the apparatus 100 to cause expulsion of the contained material. In the case of a multi-part composition of apparatus 100, chamber 110 can be constructed to contain a fixed amount of material, and when the material is exhausted a new chamber 110 containing a fresh supply of material can be introduced and used. In the case of a unitary construction, the entire apparatus can be discarded once the material in the chamber 110 is spent. In this case, it can be desirable to construct the apparatus 100 of a more inexpensive construction, as will be more fully described below.
Apparatus 100 also can include a body 120 which comprises the main housing for internal components. In an aspect, body 120 comprises a sleeve-like construction which can receive a chamber 110. Body 120 can also serve as the primary means for the user to grasp the apparatus 100, and as such can be ergonomically shaped, and be constructed of a material pleasing to the touch, and can take an attractive shape and size. A base portion 130 can include a substantially flat bottom surface to facilitate placing the apparatus on a flat surface in a stable manner. Base portion 130 can also house any electrical components and/or a motor or other power source adapted to create pressure on the contents of the chamber 110 to expel the material from the chamber. A grip portion 140 can accommodate a user's thumb or other part of the hand to facilitate confident grasping of the apparatus. Further, grip portion 140 can include a depressible button that can operate some component of the apparatus 100, such as the mechanism for creating pressure on the contents of the chamber 110. Such a button can be located in any convenient location on the apparatus 100, and can comprise virtually any appropriate mechanism (biased or otherwise) such as a lever, a switch, a button, a knob, a handle, and the like. For purposes of brevity, this aspect will be described herein as a biased, depressible button.
In order to supplement (or, in an aspect, supplant) the operation of the power source, a manually rotatable wheel 150 can be employed to create pressure on the contents of the chamber. It is to be appreciated that a wheel configuration as shown is only one of many possible means for creating manual pressure, and the subject innovation is not limited to the examples shown and described in any way.
Pressure in the chamber 110 can cause the material inside the chamber 110 to exit the apparatus 100 through an aperture 160 (or apertures) in the utensil 170. The aperture 160 can include a valve that prevents the material from returning toward the chamber 110. Once the material has exited the utensil 170 through the apertures 160, the material can be eaten or served from the utensil 170 as a conventional spoon or other utensil. In the aspect shown, utensil 170 comprises spoon; however, the utensil 170 can comprise virtually any shape and aperture configuration 160 to accommodate the material to be dispensed, and the circumstances of use. In the multi-part aspect mentioned above, the utensil 170 can be a separate part, which can be fastened to the remainder of the apparatus 100, and as such can be chosen for different materials, surfaces, and applications. In the case of a unitary construction, the shape and aperture arrangement of the utensil 170 can be chosen appropriately as well, depending on several variables including viscosity and make-up of the material, the circumstances of use, and so forth.
The apparatus depicted in
In an aspect, button 214 (in conjunction with other, internal and/or external components) can facilitate metered dispensing of material. A user can determine an amount of material to be dispensed, and enter this information into the apparatus and when the button 214 is depressed, the determined amount is dispensed. The user can input the desired amount by means of a dial or a digital LCD screen (neither shown) in a manner well known in the art. Pressure can be applied continuously or increasingly until the proper amount has been dictated. The apparatus 200 can measure the displacement or deformation of the chamber 204 in order to calculate when a sufficient amount of material has been dispensed. In the example shown, a relatively precise measurement of material can be interpreted directly from the rotations of the threaded member 206. The pitch of the threads, and the volume of the chamber are all the information needed to calculate an accurate quantity as a function of rotations. Depending on the configuration of the chamber and the source of the pressure, there are metrics available to determine the quantity of material dispensed.
Depending on certain variables such as the viscosity of the material in the chamber 204, the shape and arrangement of the exit apertures, the utensil used to serve the expelled material, and the like, the motor 212 can supply differing levels of pressure to the chamber 204. In the case of a highly viscous material, more power can be drawn from the motor to compensate for the resistance caused by the high viscosity. In addition, a modified gear ratio can be chosen to accommodate a more viscous material; slowing down the rotation, but increasing the torque applied to the material can be a beneficial configuration. In an aspect, a manual power input can be included to supplement or supplant the power from the motor. In the exemplary embodiment shown, a manually rotatable wheel 218, located coaxially with threaded member 206 and motor 212, can be accessed through a recess 220 in the body 202. Turning the wheel can exert the same force upon the chamber 204 as caused by the motor 212, and can be used to assist the motor if the material does not flow uniformly or as desired. The recess 220 can serve to ensure that only deliberate efforts to rotate the wheel 218 will cause rotation thereof, while not significantly obstructing access to the wheel 218. In an aspect, the motor can sense when the wheel 218 is being rotated by a user, and cease operation despite depression of the button 214. In this manner, the user's torque will not interfere with the motor 212, and vice versa. In another aspect, the manual input can supplement the motor's 212 operation, or the motor 212 can be omitted completely, leaving the manual input of power the sole source of pressure used to dispense material.
The above discussion of the motor 212 and wheel 218 are, of course, merely one example of a configuration of the apparatus 200 according to the subject disclosure. As will be appreciated by one having ordinary skill in the art, there are myriad equivalent sources of power that can be used to create the necessary pressure to dispense the material from chamber 204. The pressure application mechanism can include a pneumatic pressure source brought into communication with the chamber 204, and an increase in the pneumatic pressure can cause the material in the chamber 204 to be dispensed. The pneumatic pressure can be created by a motor located at the base of apparatus 200 (much like motor 212) or can be supplied through a hose or tube connected with an external source of pneumatic pressure, as is well known in the art. Hydraulic pressure can be employed in substantially the same manner as pneumatic pressure. Moreover, pressure can be created by squeezing the chamber 204 transversely, deflecting the side walls inward. Any of these approaches to creating pressure in the chamber can be powered by an internal power source (e.g., battery, fuel cell) or by manual exertion by the user.
In another aspect of the subject disclosure, the material inside the chamber 204 is kept from excessive contact with external elements such as air, by reducing the internal dimensions of the chamber 204 eliminates or substantially reduces the amount of void space within the chamber. In contrast, a conventional packaging arrangement creates void space equal in volume to the product dispensed from the packaging (e.g., baby food jars, yogurt containers), severely damaging product freshness. To mitigate this situation, as plunger 208 moves toward the distal end 210 of apparatus 200, void space 222 behind plunger 208 can be kept out of contact with the material.
The embodiment shown can comprise a multi-component configuration, where sub-components can fasten together to form the apparatus 200. Chamber 204 can be a cartridge which can be shaped to fit within body 202, and be secured by a snap-mechanism, a friction fit, a threaded engagement, a vacuum seal, or any other equivalent fastening mechanism. Cartridge chamber 204 can contain a liner (not shown) made of more flexible material that houses the fluid material which can be deformed under pressure to expel its contents as desired. In an aspect, body 202 can be constructed for relative long-term use, and can receive a plurality of cartridge chambers 204, which can be disposable.
Apparatus 300 can be constructed as a unitary article, which can be sold as a unit and used until reservoir 304 is empty. According to this aspect, the entire unit can be discarded and replaced. In another related aspect, the utensil and the reservoir 304 can be replaced, and the body 302 can be reused with new a reservoir 304. In the case of the reusable body 302, a replaceable reservoir 304 can comprise a tube or other deformable container of fluid material which can be inserted into the body 302. At a distal end 308, the opening 310 of the reservoir 304 can be connected to a corresponding opening in the body 302 that permits the fluid material to flow from the tube 304 into the utensil, and eventually be served. To accommodate several sizes of reservoir 304 openings, an adjustable adapter, or a set of a number of standard sized adapters, can be provided. At a proximal end 312 of the apparatus 300, a variety of different pressure-applying mechanisms can be employed to expel toothpaste from the reservoir 304, and an equally varied number of power sources can be utilized.
In one aspect, a roller 314, located initially near the proximal end 312, can be rolled toward the distal end 308, forcing the material from the reservoir 304. This mechanism can be powered by an electric motor (or other automated means of power delivery) or by manual input by means of a rotor, a dial, a lever, or crank, a spring, or the equivalent. Automated means of power delivery (e.g., a motor) can also be combined with manual power input (e.g., crank, lever, spring, dial).
It is to be appreciated that the foregoing examples are merely for illustration, and that the subject disclosure is not limited to the examples given here. What has been described above includes examples of aspects of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the disclosed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the disclosed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms �includes,� �has� or �having� or variations thereof are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term �comprising� as �comprising� is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
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So when I first got my clarisonic, I did a test. I washed half my face with a cleanser by itself. I used the same cleanser with my clarisonic on the other half of my face. I then used toner to see how well it cleans. AND WOW! It cleaned all of the dirt and oil by itself. Whereas the cleanser by itself had a lot of icky stuff let over!
Definately worth the money!
I already have really nice skin that only breaks out for one week during every month.BUT... OH MY GOSH this device is outstanding! I have had it for 3 days and used it 2 times per day and my face feels so much softer than when I was washing my face with just my hand. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I love how it also tells you how long to clean each section and when to switch areas. I love it. I will recommend it to anyone!5