Combined, Or Having Plural Cosmetic Or Applicator Compartments Or Receivers Patents (Class 132/294)
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Patent number: 8770209Abstract: The present invention relates to a color highlighting cosmetics container including a detachable makeup brush, and more particularly to a color highlighting cosmetics container including a body having a plurality of receiving grooves partitions for storing contents and a cover for closing/opening the body. The body includes a plurality of brushes, a brush supporter from which the plurality of brushes is detachable, and brush-receiving grooves and a brush-supporter-receiving groove on which the plurality of brushes and the brush supporters are mounted, respectively. As a result, the plurality of brushes are detachable from the brush supporter. Therefore, the brushes can be replaced using the brush supporter.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Yonwoo Co., Ltd.Inventors: You-Seob Kim, Hee-Young Kim, Shin-Bok Jung, Hae-Young Jung
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Patent number: 8662091Abstract: A makeup tool set for a handicapped person. The makeup tool set includes a makeup tool (110), into which a finger is inserted, to apply cosmetics; and a custody case (120) including a seat groove (122) in which the makeup tool (110) is mounted. A hand handicapped person can easily hold a makeup tool to apply color cosmetics for makeup such as eye makeup, lip makeup, and cheek makeup, and can easily keep the makeup tool in the custody.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Amorepacific CorporationInventor: Sin Ju Jang
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Patent number: 8651119Abstract: A cosmetic powder brush is provided. A brush holder is provided with a brush insertion part in which a brush is stored, and is rotatably coupled to a cap. The brush is stored in the brush insertion part, and then, the brush holder is rotated through a certain angle to prevent a removal of the brush in a closed state, and the brush holder is rotated through the certain angle to an original position thereof to use the brush, and the brush is taken out in an open state. The brush holder is rotatably installed on the cap, and the brush is inserted and stored in the brush holder, thereby effectively preventing the brush from being lost.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
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Patent number: 8602039Abstract: A protective case for a personal electronics device of the type such as, but not limited to, cell phones, personal digital assistants, digital camera, and digital electronic games, includes a shell defining a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment formed to closely receive and retain a personal electronics device therein, and the second compartment defining a selectively accessible storage volume. A cosmetic tray is housed in the accessible storage volume and has at least one form of cosmetic selected from the group of nail polish, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, lip liner, and lip gloss.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: Isaac Gindi
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Patent number: 8540077Abstract: [Problem to be solved] To provide a compact case built-in with a hinge unit that can be easily assembled while reducing manufacturing costs of parts.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Yoshida Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yuzo Yoshida, Michiaki Kumagai, Yasuko Nakajima
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Patent number: 8540115Abstract: A package comprises a latch including first and second legs and an actuating portion. The first and second legs are joined at an angle. The actuator portion of the first leg is positioned to be displaced generally laterally to displace the second leg generally longitudinally to release the latch. In another embodiment the package has base wells on the inside surface. A generally flat marginal sealing surface encircles the first and second base wells. The wells of the base and/or lid are covered with a cover sheet to close them. Still another embodiment is a child-resistant container comprising a shell, two drawers, a stop, and a latch. The drawers are prevented from sliding apart past a limit of travel when one drawer is open sufficiently to provide access to its contents and the other drawer is not.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka, Herve Pichot, Bruce Rabinne
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Patent number: 8540116Abstract: A hinged container is disclosed, including a base, a lid, and a hinge joining the base and lid, allowing the lid to pivot open or closed relative to the base. One of the base and the lid has a circular, outwardly tapered outer seal member disposed at least partially within its outer perimeter. The other of the base and the lid has a circular, inwardly-tapered inner seal member disposed at least partially within its outer perimeter. The inner and outer seal members are positioned to engage concentrically to wedge the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces together and form a seal when the base and the lid are closed, and to disengage concentrically to part the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces when the base and the lid are opened.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka
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Publication number: 20130118521Abstract: A cosmetic powder brush is provided. A brush holder is provided with a brush insertion part in which a brush is stored, and is rotatably coupled to a cap. The brush is stored in the brush insertion part, and then, the brush holder is rotated through a certain angle to prevent a removal of the brush in a closed state, and the brush holder is rotated through the certain angle to an original position thereof to use the brush, and the brush is taken out in an open state. The brush holder is rotatably installed on the cap, and the brush is inserted and stored in the brush holder, thereby effectively preventing the brush from being lost.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
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Patent number: 8322354Abstract: There is provided a make-up kit having a plurality of containers having top surfaces made up of different integer numbers of substantially identically shaped units and bottom surfaces made up of corresponding numbers of substantially identically shaped units, peripheral areas of the top surface units being of complementary shape to peripheral areas of the bottom surface units, so that each container is separably interengageable with at least one other of the containers above or below, by interengagement of the complementary shaped unit peripheral areas. In this way, large or small numbers of identical or different units may be connected together in a large number of different configurations; each differently shaped container effectively forming a differently shaped, but mutually compatible, building block.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Toly Products (U.K.) Ltd.Inventor: Philippe Parker
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Patent number: 8307837Abstract: A case for cosmetic material and/or articles comprising a base, a lid, and a separate hinge member pivotally connecting the lid to the base. The hinge member defines a first hinge axis X-X with the base and a second hinge axis Y-Y (into the page) with the lid, wherein the first hinge axis is substantially perpendicular to the second hinge axis, and wherein the first hinge axis is offset from the second hinge axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Toly Products (U.K.) LimitedInventor: Philippe Parker
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Patent number: 8276599Abstract: A personal electronics device of the type such as, but not limited to, cell phones, personal digital assistants, digital camera, and digital electronic games, includes a case having a first compartment and a second compartment. A series of integrated electronic components perform a desired personal electronic function wherein at least a portion of the components are housed in the first compartment. The second compartment defines a selectively accessible storage volume. A cosmetic tray is housed in the accessible storage volume and has at least one form of cosmetic selected from the group of nail polish, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, lip liner, and lip gloss.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Isaac Gindi
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Publication number: 20120227759Abstract: A combined cosmetic powder dispenser and brush is disclosed in the present invention. Said brush is disposed on the distal end of a cosmetic powder dispenser. The said cosmetic powder is held in a reservoir and can pass through the small holes in the said distal end and be applied using the said brush. The said combined cosmetic powder dispenser and brush can also includes an eyeliner. Users of such device can apply a combined or match color of eye liner and cosmetic power using one device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventor: Misty Hoffman
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Patent number: 8109280Abstract: A device such as a compact or product container includes a plurality of stacked sections or housings, which are pivotable with respect to each other. The sections are substantially aligned with each other when the device is in a closed position, and when pivoted with respect to each other, the device is opened to allow access to compartments or reservoirs of the different sections. According to an example, a lower housing or section can include a projection which is received in a groove formed in the adjacent section and a depth of the groove can change from a first end of the groove to a second end of the groove to thereby change and vary the resistance felt by the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Mathilde Winckels, David Prague
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Patent number: 8096308Abstract: The case (1) for cosmetic products, typically in the form of paste or compact powder cakes, comprises a hollow base (2, 3) having an upper opening (16), a cover (15) closing said upper opening and a support (4) arranged inside said hollow base, said support comprising at least a first support surface (7) and a second support surface (8), the first and second support surfaces each comprising at least one compartment (10) intended to receive a cosmetic product (9), is characterized in that the support cooperates in a mobile manner with said hollow base so that the support can be turned inside the hollow base to present said first support surface or said second support surface through the upper opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Albea ServicesInventor: Victor Ramos
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Patent number: 8043017Abstract: The cosmetic unit has two partial units, each including a receptacle for receiving a cosmetic substance and a closure cap for allowing the closure of the receptacle. The two partial units are inter-connectable by a coupling member engaging with the two closure caps. Each closure cap has a cap recess, extending in the direction of a central axis, on the axial front end facing away from the receptacle of the corresponding partial unit. The coupling member including a central portion with two axial coupling projections being formed thereon wherein each coupling projection engages with one of the two cap recesses when in an assembled state.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Geka Brush GmbHInventors: Renate Beierwaltes, Marion Reichert, Sonja Schöppler
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Patent number: 8011376Abstract: The case (1) comprises a lid (2), a base (3) and a holder (7) for a cosmetics applicator; the lid, base and holder being interconnected along a hinge (4). The hinge comprises a boss (5) positioned intermediate its ends and the holder comprises a surface (18) engageable with the boss such that opening the container causes the holder to lift from the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Toly Products (UK) Ltd.Inventor: Phillipe Parker
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Patent number: 7938268Abstract: A cosmetic box includes a main body having a periphery provided with a plurality of receiving chambers, and a plurality of cosmetic items mounted in the receiving chambers of the main body respectively. Thus, the main body is provided with a plurality of receiving chambers to receive a plurality of cosmetic items to facilitate a user's makeup purposes. In addition, when each of the cosmetic items protrudes outwardly from the main body, the container of each of the cosmetic items is non-rotatable relative to the respective receiving chamber of the main body, so that the lid of each of the cosmetic items is rotatable relative to and detachable from the container to remove the brush from the container, thereby facilitating the user operating the brush.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Lo Mei Cosmetics Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: An-Kung Kuo
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Patent number: 7909205Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container having a rotatable cover including a mirror so that a user may look at the mirror from a desired direction. In a configuration of the cosmetic container, a body and the cover of the cosmetic container are connected by a shaft penetrating a pivot bearing and hinges formed on one side of the body or the cover, and the cover may be horizontally rotated with respect to the body by a pivot head integrally formed with the cover or the pivot bearing and divided in two.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Interwork Korea Co., LtdInventor: Hyun-Myung Moon
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Patent number: 7878212Abstract: A supporting plate for a cosmetic product (P), includes a hollow region (C) for receiving the cosmetic product, and a retaining part (22; 44; 67; 105; 206, 207) which is protruding from the sidewall of the hollow region (C), for retaining the cosmetic product and avoiding its detachment from the plate. Examples refer to embodiments wherein the supporting plate is made by two or more elements joined together, or molded in a single piece. The main advantageous effect is that glue is no longer required to fix the cosmetic product on the supporting plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Modapack S.r.l.Inventor: Angelo Ubertifoppa
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Patent number: 7874440Abstract: A child-resistant package includes first and second elements having base walls with rectangular peripheries, continuous peripheral walls extending around the peripheries, locking projections or tabs on opposed sections of the peripheral walls, and cylindrical walls extending from the base walls within the peripheral walls and having thread segments. The second element is threadable onto the first element to bring the peripheral walls into aligned abutment and the locking tabs into engagement with the locking projections to resist unthreading of the elements. The peripheral wall of the second element is inwardly flexible and resilient adjacent to the locking tabs to permit manual movement of the locking tabs inward from the locking projections so that the elements can be unthreaded from each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Rexam Healthcare Packaging Inc.Inventor: Maurice R. Gnepper
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Publication number: 20100307521Abstract: The present invention generally is an ergonomic container comprising a cover, an applicator and a receptacle. At least one of the cover or receptacle comprising a housing, wherein the housing is formed by the presence of a cavity and aperture that retain the applicator so as to make a gripping portion of the applicator visible when disposed in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Zen Design Solutions LimitedInventors: LEO CLIFFORD PIRES, Roger Hwang, Vaishali Srivastava, Rahul Bose, Iti Seth
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Patent number: 7828000Abstract: A cosmetic case is provided. The cosmetic case includes: a first casing having a first container; a second casing which is connected with the first casing in a sliding manner, opens and closes the first container, and has a second container; and a third casing which is connected with the second casing, and opens and closes the second container, wherein, when the first container is open by sliding the second casing with respect to the first casing, the third casing is lifted at the same time, thereby opening the second container.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: LG Household & Health Care Ltd.Inventor: Young-Joo Lee
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Patent number: 7819125Abstract: A case for packaging a product may include a first portion defining a housing and an opening permitting access to the housing. The opening may face in a first direction. The case may include a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion via a pivot member so as to permit pivoting of the second portion with respect to the first portion about a pivot axis substantially parallel to said first direction. The second portion may be pivotally movable with respect to the first portion between a closed position covering the opening and an open position.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Luc Maelstaf
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Publication number: 20100224212Abstract: A make-up compact has a hollow base, a lateral tray, a front cover and a slider. The base has a front surface and an oblique slot. The oblique slot is formed on the front surface and communicates with a chamber of the base. The lateral tray for containing cosmetics is slidably mounted in the base and has an edge and a longitudinal slot formed in the edge. The front cover is movably mounted on the base and has a rear surface and a transverse slot formed on the rear surface. The slider is slidably mounted in the longitudinal slot and protrudes through the oblique slot into the transverse slot. As the front cover moves, the front cover induces the slider to move the lateral tray for improved convenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
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Patent number: 7770587Abstract: A case for storing a cosmetic is provided. The case has a base with a first latch portion and configured to support the cosmetic, a cover securable to the base and having a second latch portion, and an applicator for applying the cosmetic and having a third latch portion. The third latch portion engages the first latch portion and the second latch portion to secure the cover to the base when the case is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Rexam Beauty and Closures, Inc.Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
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Patent number: 7743775Abstract: Device for packaging and dispensing products having a first container (2) for a first product, at least one second container (7) for a second product, which is designed to be assembled removably to the first container, this second container having an opening to allow the second product contained in the second container to be taken up, and a product applicator (14) configured in such a way as to be assembled removably to the second container so as to close off said opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Laure Thiebaut
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Patent number: 7740370Abstract: A modular storage container adapted to hold cosmetics or other small items in a stylish and sleek way is provided. The modular storage container can include a base unit having a first side and a second side, one of a mirror and magnifying device being arranged on the first side of the base unit, an illumination assembly for illuminating the mirror, and a removable cover. The removable cover can be adapted to secure to the first side of the base unit and to protect one of the mirror and magnifying device in a first secured position of the cover. The second side of the base unit is capable of being secured to one or more of a plurality of modular storage units in a stacked relationship. The second side of the base unit can be capable of being secured to the cover in a second secured position of the cover. The first side of the base unit can be adapted to secure to a first end of the cover and the second side of the base unit can be adapted to secure to a second end of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Sleek Stax, LLCInventors: Joan E. Campbell, Barry E. Claybrook, Bradley S. Kell, Stephen C. Antonucci
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Publication number: 20100132734Abstract: The cosmetics kit includes a cosmetics box with a specific assortment of predetermined, prescribed cosmetics selected from a plurality of different prescribed color combinations predetermined to be skin-color coordinated with a corresponding plurality of different specific skin tones. The cosmetics box also includes a removable instructional guide overlay bearing informational labels with identifying information to identify cosmetics in the cosmetics box and instructions for use of the cosmetics. The cosmetics kit also includes accessory tools for applying the cosmetics, and a booklet of instructions keyed to the identifying information, instructions for use on the instructional guide overlay, and accessory tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: COLOUR GIRLS, LLCInventor: Cassandra Mills
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Patent number: 7726322Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetics case including a cover having a lock protrusion and a hinge protrusion; a base case to which the cover is pivotally connected; an intermediate case installed in the base case and in which a button and a spring are installed; a powder case receiving solid powder therein, installed in the intermediate case and supported by the spring; and a grinding member rotatably installed in a coupling groove of the intermediate case to grind the surface of the solid powder received in the powder case. The present invention provides the cosmetics case capable of rotating in both directions, in which rotation in one direction permits grinding of the solid powder and rotation in the other direction permits pressing down of the surface of the solid powder, thereby preventing the ground powder from being discharged outwards, and after use, the cover is closed to prevent impurities from being put into the solid powder.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventor: Kyu Suk Cho
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Patent number: 7729109Abstract: The present invention discloses a device with connecting member having an elastic ring, and the device includes a body having at least one accommodating cavity on the body and an exhaust opening on the internal periphery of each accommodating cavity; and at least one connecting member having an insert unit at an end of each connecting member, at least one positioning block at the periphery of the insert unit and at least one elastic ring sheathed onto the periphery of the insert unit, such that if the connecting member is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the shape of the accommodating cavity can accommodate the insert unit and each positioning block precisely.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Chih-Ming Chu
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Publication number: 20100051048Abstract: A cosmetic box assembly includes a first box and a first cover which is pivotably connected to a side of the first box, a support member is located in the first box and includes a recessed area. A second box and a second cover is pivotably connected to a side of the second box, the second box and the second cover are removably accommodated in the recessed area when the second cover is in opened position. Two locking pieces are located on the second box and the second cover respectively. The second box and the second cover can be removed from the cosmetic box assembly and used as an individual cosmetic box.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Chun-Te Wang
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Publication number: 20090293905Abstract: A cosmetic storage and application device is provided. Such device includes a housing member having a plurality of compartments. Such housing member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. Such device further includes an access mechanism for each of such plurality of compartments. Such device further includes a plurality of predetermined cosmetics, each one of such plurality of predetermined cosmetics being housed within a predetermined compartment. Such device also includes a plurality of predetermined cosmetic applicators, each one of such plurality of predetermined cosmetic applicators being housed within a predetermined corresponding cosmetic compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Lettie Albert, Rafeea Noorhassan
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Publication number: 20090260653Abstract: The case (1) for cosmetic products, typically in the form of paste or compact powder cakes, comprises a hollow base (2, 3) having an upper opening (16), a cover (15) closing said upper opening and a support (4) arranged inside said hollow base, said support comprising at least a first support surface (7) and a second support surface (8), the first and second support surfaces each comprising at least one compartment (10) intended to receive a cosmetic product (9), is characterised in that the support cooperates in a mobile manner with said hollow base so that the support can be turned inside the hollow base to present said first support surface or said second support surface through the upper opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: Victor Ramos
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Publication number: 20090126758Abstract: A cosmetic container has a first casing and a second casing. The first casing has a chamber and at least one bottle. The at least one bottle is mounted in the bottle. The second casing is mounted slidably on the first casing and has a base and a cover. The base is mounted slidably on the first casing and has multiple compartments. The cover is mounted pivotally on the base and selectively covers the compartments. The cosmetic container has the at least one bottle and compartments hold and arrange orderly different cosmetic products so that the user would not need to carries different cosmetic bottles and boxes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
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Publication number: 20090078279Abstract: The compact comprises a base, a cover, a frame in the base and a tray that has a first tray section and an opposed second tray section. The cover and frame are pivotably mounted on the base. The tray is rotatably mounted in the frame and is rotatable relative to the base so that either the first tray section of the tray or the second tray section of the tray faces away from or towards the base. Each tray section has at least one compartment retain one or more cosmetic compositions typically contained in a thin-walled metal pan (godet).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Gail Boye, Joseph R. Tuschong
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Patent number: 7503331Abstract: A dual dispensing mode cosmetic compact for use with a cosmetic powder puff, cosmetic applicator sponge, or cosmetic brush, has a base member with an annular lip, a well to hold a cake of cosmetic material, and a closure lid receivable onto the base member. A scraper member located adjacent the well is engageable with the upper surface of the cosmetic cake. Finger-engageable structures adjacent to the well are turnable thereon, and there is a driving connection between the finger-engageable structures and the scraper member, which effects corresponding turning movement of the latter during turning of the finger-engageable structures. In one mode, the scraper member shaves off limited quantities of the upper surface of the cosmetic cake to produce controlled amounts of dust-like cosmetic powder particulates therefrom. In another mode, the scraper member is shifted by the user, to a second position remote from and outside of the annular lip.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Inventors: Serena Eng, Charles Chang
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Publication number: 20090044827Abstract: A cosmetics container system includes a first compact that comprises means for releasably attaching the first compact to a side or a bottom of another first compact or to a compact of a smaller size.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: JOUER COSMETICS, LLCInventors: Christina Zilber, Sean Brosmith
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Publication number: 20090044826Abstract: A cosmetic compact providing a molded plastic base, a first cover and combined second cover and grip handle, all disposed over the base. The first cover is hinged to the base. The combined second cover and grip handle are selectively removable from the base, and carry an applicator device which when stored, is disposed between the first cover and base. The arrangement enables the user to quickly open the first cover and immediately remove and manipulate the combined second cover and grip handle, and attached applicator device, for application of cosmetic to the face or body. An especially neat, compact construction thereby is realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Serena Eng, Charles Chang
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Publication number: 20090032052Abstract: A cosmetic case is provided. The cosmetic case includes: a first casing having a first container; a second casing which is connected with the first casing in a sliding manner, opens and closes the first container, and has a second container; and a third casing which is connected with the second casing, and opens and closes the second container, wherein, when the first container is open by sliding the second casing with respect to the first casing, the third casing is lifted at the same time, thereby opening the second container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: LG Household & Health Care Ltd.Inventor: Young-Joo Lee
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Publication number: 20080302384Abstract: The case (1) comprises a lid (2), a base (3) and a holder (7) for a cosmetics applicator; the lid, base and holder being interconnected along a hinge (4). The hinge comprises a boss (5) positioned intermediate its ends and the holder comprises a surface (18) engageable with the boss such that opening the container causes the holder to lift from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Phillipe Parker
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Patent number: 7451887Abstract: A plate-exchangeable compact container having a mounting chamber which can store a large plate or a pair of small plates, and a plate spring that applies a force in a forward direction. The spring force applies a pressure to both the left and right sides of the large plate or to the small plates. When the small plates are mounted in the mounting chamber, engagement protrusions are attached in a manner which allows them to contact the side regions of each small plate back panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tsutomu Kobayashi, Chiaki Kamimura
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Publication number: 20080276956Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetics case including a cover having a lock protrusion and a hinge protrusion; a base case to which the cover is pivotally connected; an intermediate case installed in the base case and in which a button and a spring are installed; a powder case receiving solid powder therein, installed in the intermediate case and supported by the spring; and a grinding member rotatably installed in a coupling groove of the intermediate case to grind the surface of the solid powder received in the powder case. The present invention provides the cosmetics case capable of rotating in both directions, in which rotation in one direction permits grinding of the solid powder and rotation in the other direction permits pressing down of the surface of the solid powder, thereby preventing the ground powder from being discharged outwards, and after use, the cover is closed to prevent impurities from being put into the solid powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: Kyu Suk CHO
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Publication number: 20080257376Abstract: A cosmetic case is provided. The cosmetic case contains multiple compartments. A base for holding cosmetic product containers forms the lower compartment. A movable tray positioned above the containers forms the upper compartment. The tray slides backward along with the opening of a lid of the cosmetic case. In addition, the tray slides forward upon closing of the lid. Bottom side of the tray has protruding formations that match the shapes of the containers. The protrusions substantially plug the containers upon closing the cosmetic case.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Neelima Prasad, Koushik Kohli, Santosh Kumar Mohapatra
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Publication number: 20080251096Abstract: A dual dispensing mode cosmetic compact for use with a cosmetic powder puff, cosmetic applicator sponge, or cosmetic brush, has a base member with an annular lip, a well to hold a cake of cosmetic material, and a closure lid receivable onto the base member. A scraper member located adjacent the well is engageable with the upper surface of the cosmetic cake. Finger-engageable structures adjacent to the well are turnable thereon, and there is a driving connection between the finger-engageable structures and the scraper member, which effects corresponding turning movement of the latter during turning of the finger-engageable structures. In one mode, the scraper member shaves off limited quantities of the upper surface of the cosmetic cake to produce controlled amounts of dust-like cosmetic powder particulates therefrom. In another mode, the scraper member is shifted by the user, to a second position remote from and outside of the annular lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Serena Eng, Charles Chang
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Publication number: 20080245383Abstract: Contemplated interactive cosmetic case sets include: a) a case component comprising at least two independent sections, b) a plurality of cosmetic pods, wherein the cosmetic pods are coupled with the case component, c) a mirror, wherein the mirror is coupled with the case component, and d) an audio, video or audio/video combination (AV) pod, wherein the pod is coupled with the case component. Methods are also provided of applying cosmetics that include providing an interactive cosmetic case set, opening the interactive cosmetic case set, engaging the audio, video or AV pod of the cosmetic set, reviewing a set of instructions provided by the audio, video or AV pod, and applying at least some of the cosmetics in the interactive cosmetic case set according to the instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventor: Jill Tomandl
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Patent number: 7424890Abstract: A packaging assembly includes two packaging devices, with each device including a container able to contain a cosmetic and/or care product and a removable closure cap able to close off the container. In addition, a coupling member includes two housings communicating with one another and each opening via a respective opening. Each housing is able to at least partially accommodate one device. Further, the devices are configured to cooperate with one another so as to limit the respective clearances with which they are mounted in their respective housings.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Dominique Noel
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Patent number: 7422018Abstract: A cosmetic case, in an embodiment, comprises a lid provided with a mirror and fitted with a first hinge portion, a hollow bottom adapted to contain at least one cosmetic product, the bottom including a second hinge portion, (wherein a hinge with rotation axis R is formed by cooperation between the first and second hinge portions), a snap closure and an applicator. The cosmetic case is characterized in that: a) the case is quadrangular in shape with four corners and two approximately parallel gripping sides defining a longitudinal direction, and b) the rotation axis R is located in one of the four corners, such that when the case is open, the lid in which the mirror is fitted is offset from the bottom, the bottom being held by one hand on the approximately parallel gripping sides.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Alcan Packaging Beauty ServicesInventor: Fabrice Dieudonat
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Publication number: 20080190443Abstract: A supporting plate for a cosmetic product (P), includes a hollow region (C) for receiving the cosmetic product, and a retaining part (22; 44; 67; 105; 206, 207) which is protruding from the sidewall of the hollow region (C), for retaining the cosmetic product and avoiding its detachment from the plate. Examples refer to embodiments wherein the supporting plate is made by two or more elements joined together, or molded in a single piece. The main advantageous effect is that glue is no longer required to fix the cosmetic product on the supporting plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: MODAPACK S.R.L.Inventor: Angelo Ubertifoppa
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Publication number: 20080173324Abstract: A makeup compact with one or more detachable leaves for holding cosmetic products that may be detached and replaced when the cosmetic product is depleted or as otherwise desired by the user. The leaves may also be detached from the compact and interchanged with different detachable leaves holding different cosmetic products.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Jill Washington
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Publication number: 20080163887Abstract: A powder applicator includes a reservoir for powder and a porous membrane tensioned over the reservoir. A portion of the powder is stored in the vicinity of the membrane, in a very open synthetic foam pad between the reservoir and the membrane and communicating with the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: COSMOGENInventor: Gerard GIEUX