Abstract: Propel-repel packaging assemblies suitable for dispensing solid deodorant or antiperspirant product are provided. The assemblies include a tubular top cap having an open bottom and a closed top, a tubular body having a central axis, an inner wall and an outer wall, and a tubular bottom cap including an inner and outer wall. The packaging also includes a tubular product carrier including a cup for receiving the product and a lower portion for engaging the tubular bottom cap such that the assembly is operable to cause the product disposed within the cup to selectively propel or repel by relative rotation of the tubular bottom cap and tubular body. The preferred packaging assemblies contain thread engagement means providing a pitch of about 0.060″ to 0.250″ for propelling and repelling deodorants or antiperspirants at a customary delivery rate, but without the inconvenience of actuators which must translate through the product in order to deliver it.

Abstract: A cosmetic container, such as for lipstick, having an upwardly biased cosmetic carrier for creating torque. A biasing member such as a spring is provided and is secured, according to one embodiment, at its bottom end to the bottom portion of the inner sleeve and at its upper end to the cosmetic carrier. According to an alternative embodiment an inner sleeve is unnecessary and a base is provided. The spring is connected at its lower end to the base and at its upper end to the cosmetic carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic container for a cosmetic, such as lipstick, which permits the cosmetic to be extended and retracted for application and which permits a low swivel torque, which operates smoothly, and which substantially minimizes or prevents "push-back". The container includes a uniquely configured lug which cooperates with a helical channel of a tubular sleeve to prevent push-back which is defined as unwanted movement of the lipstick within the container caused by downward axial force which results when the lipstick is applied. According to one embodiment, the lug includes an end surface portion having a compound surface wherein one portion thereof is parallel to the longitudinal axis and another portion thereof is positioned at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis. The compound surface also includes a line of intersection defining the portions which is, itself, angularly positioned relative to a plane normal to the longitudinal axis.