Abstract: A compact applicator has a two-piece telescoping plunger. The compact applicator, with such telescoping plunger, has a full-size barrel region while maintaining an overall applicator length that is the same and/or slightly shorter than current known compact applicators. In a non-deployed configuration, the inner sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the outer sleeve of the plunger, and the outer sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the applicator barrel.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics may be fashioned as topical delivery systems with increased and controllable rate of product release, while still possessing the requisite strength and durability for mass production and distribution. Such delivery systems comprise fabrics that are fashioned from micro-denier fibers that are produced by fibrillating bicomponent island-in-the-sea fibers. Facial masks made from these fabrics can achieve adequate product delivery in 3-5 minutes or less.

Abstract: A nonwoven material formed of bicomponent fibers may be used as a cosmetic cushion to hold cosmetic compositions, such as liquid foundation, in a housing for consumer use with an applicator. The use of bicomponent fibers may allow for the utilization of various natural or synthetic materials for the core and shell which may be adjusted for greatest compatibility with cosmetic compositions. Bicomponent fibers forming nonwoven materials may be a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) core/polyethylene (PE) shell composition. This PET/PE composition may allow for maximum stability and chemical resistance in combination with aggressive chemical ingredients. Cosmetic cushions using these nonwoven materials may feel sensationally pleasing to the consumer and perform with the best quality throughout the lifetime of the product. The cosmetic cushion also may look aesthetically pleasing when filled or saturated with product.

Abstract: An insertion end for a tampon applicator assembly. The insertion end has an insertion tip region and optionally an inflection region. The insertion end of the tampon applicator assembly is unique in one or more ways, including one or more of the following: having a unique degree of closure, an inflection region length that is different than an insertion end region length, petal slits that form a tear-drop shape, petals having multiple radii of curvature, the insertion end having a unique radius of curvature, the insertion end having a unique part thickness.

Abstract: An insertion end for a tampon applicator assembly. The insertion end has an insertion tip region and optionally an inflection region. The insertion end of the tampon applicator assembly is unique in one or more ways, including one or more of the following: having a unique degree of closure, an inflection region length that is different than an insertion end region length, petal slits that form a tear-drop shape, petals having multiple radii of curvature, the insertion end having a unique radius of curvature, the insertion end having a unique part thickness.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tampon applicator package assembly having a tampon applicator and a cap having a closed end and an open end. The tampon applicator has a barrel for housing a pledget and a plunger. The plunger has an end portion that is a cap cover that connects to a remainder of the plunger and mates with the cap at the open end to provide a seal with the cap that completely encloses the tampon applicator in the cap. Also disclosed is an assembly having a tampon applicator, a cap having both a closed end and open end, and a cap cover for covering the open end of the cap. When the cap cover is placed on the open end, the open end is sealed and the tampon applicator is completely enclosed in the cap.

Abstract: A compact applicator has a two-piece telescoping plunger. The compact applicator, with such telescoping plunger, has a full-size barrel region while maintaining an overall applicator length that is the same and/or slightly shorter than current known compact applicators. In a non-deployed configuration, the inner sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the outer sleeve of the plunger, and the outer sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the applicator barrel.

Abstract: A packaging scheme for identifying consumer goods affiliated with, made and/or sold by a company and/or brand. The packaging scheme provides for a first product and a second product where the first product and the second product are different products, and a first package containing the first product and a second package containing both the first product and the second product. A first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue are associated with the first product. A second visual cue and/or a second packaging construction cue are associated with the second product, such that the first package has a first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue, while the second package has both a (i) first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue, and (ii) a second visual cue and/or a second packaging construction cue.

Abstract: A compact applicator has a two-piece telescoping plunger. The compact applicator, with such telescoping plunger, has a full-size barrel region while maintaining an overall applicator length that is the same and/or slightly shorter than current known compact applicators. In a non-deployed configuration, the inner sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the outer sleeve of the plunger, and the outer sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the applicator barrel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tampon applicator package assembly having a tampon applicator and a cap having a closed end and an open end. The tampon applicator has a barrel for housing a pledget and a plunger. The plunger has an end portion that is a cap cover that connects to a remainder of the plunger and mates with the cap at the open end to provide a seal with the cap that completely encloses the tampon applicator in the cap. Also disclosed is an assembly having a tampon applicator, a cap having both a closed end and open end, and a cap cover for covering the open end of the cap. When the cap cover is placed on the open end, the open end is sealed and the tampon applicator is completely enclosed in the cap.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tampon applicator package assembly having a tampon applicator and a cap having a closed end and an open end. The tampon applicator has a barrel for housing a pledget and a plunger. The plunger has an end portion that is a cap cover that connects to a remainder of the plunger and mates with the cap at the open end to provide a seal with the cap that completely encloses the tampon applicator in the cap. Also disclosed is an assembly having a tampon applicator, a cap having both a closed end and open end, and a cap cover for covering the open end of the cap. When the cap cover is placed on the open end, the open end is sealed and the tampon applicator is completely enclosed in the cap.

Abstract: A packaging scheme for identifying consumer goods affiliated with, made and/or sold by a company and/or brand. The packaging scheme provides for a first product and a second product where the first product and the second product are different products, and a first package containing the first product and a second package containing both the first product and the second product. A first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue are associated with the first product. A second visual cue and/or a second packaging construction cue are associated with the second product, such that the first package has a first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue, while the second package has both a (i) first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue, and (ii) a second visual cue and/or a second packaging construction cue.

Abstract: A packaging scheme for identifying consumer goods affiliated with, made and/or sold by a company and/or brand. The packaging scheme provides for a first product and a second product where the first product and the second product are different products, and a first package containing the first product and a second package containing both the first product and the second product. A first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue are associated with the first product. A second visual cue and/or a second packaging construction cue are associated with the second product, such that the first package has a first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue, while the second package has both a (i) first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue, and (ii) a second visual cue and/or a second packaging construction cue.