Patents by Inventor E. Mark Smith

E. Mark Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Mascara replacement indicator
    Patent number: 5269085
    Abstract: A cosmetic container comprising a hollow body for containing cosmetics therein, a cap adapted to be secured at one end to the body and a band adapted to be mounted onto the cap. The cap has first, second and third cap portions. The first cap portion has a plurality of indicia. The second cap portion is positioned adjacent the first cap portion and has a plurality of embossments with each embossment aligned with a different one of the plurality of indicia. The second cap portion also has a plurality of tabs. The band has first, second and third surface portions. The first surface portion fits about the first cap portion and has a hole through which the indicia can be viewed. The second and third surface portions are sized to fit about the second cap portion. The second surface portion has an inside surface with a plurality of grooves therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Chiapetta, Catherine E. Farley, Bernie Mazzola, E. Mark Smith