Tattoo Device with Interchangeable Colors

摘要

This invention provides novel apparatus' and methods for tattooing skin. One embodiment provides an apparatus for tattooing skin comprising a frame and a plurality of pressurized compartments for storing tattooing fluids. A user may select one or more of the pressurized compartments to dispense a chosen skin colorant contained in the compartment(s). A fluid dispenser receives the chosen skin colorant(s). The tattooing fluid(s) in the chosen pressurized compartment(s) is forced into the fluid dispenser by a pressure source in the pressurized compartment, and by a pumping mechanism coupled to the apparatus. Tattooing fluid is provided to a tattooing needle through a fluid connection coupled to the fluid dispenser and disposed at an operating end of the tattooing needle.

主权项

1. A tattooing apparatus comprising:
a frame comprising an operating end and a distal end adapted to receive a motor; a reciprocating armature coupled to the motor; a tattooing needle coupled to the reciprocating armature and comprising an operating end extending beyond the operating end of the frame; a fluid dispenser; a fluid connection coupled to the fluid dispenser and disposed near the operating end of the tattooing needle; a plurality of piercing tubes each coupled to the fluid dispenser; a plurality of pressurized compartments comprising:
a first end disposed adjacent to a piercing tube and comprising a self-sealing fluid-tight seal;a second end configured to be selected; anda reservoir coupled between the first end and the second end and comprising a fluid and a pressure source; wherein at least one of the pressurized compartments is filled with a fluid comprising an ink; wherein when at least one of the second ends of a pressurized compartment is selected, the piercing tube adjacent to the selected pressurized compartment penetrates the first end of the pressurized compartment causing the fluid to flow from the pressurized compartment in to the fluid dispenser and in to the fluid connection; a pumping mechanism coupled to the fluid connection and adapted to further force the flow of fluid from the fluid dispenser through the fluid connection and to controllably release fluid near the operating end of the tattooing needle; and an adjustable tip coupled to the operating end of the frame and configured to expose a user selected portion of the tattooing needle.