Combined, Or Having Plural Cosmetic Or Applicator Compartments Or Receivers Patents (Class 132/294)
  • Publication number: 20080142031
    Abstract: A versatile, convenient-to-use, unitary, cosmetic compact of increased stability, comprising a base, a hinged cover capable of rotating with respect to the base and an article carrier that is capable of translation and rotation with respect to the base, via a selective rotation mechanism. The combination of a decoupled motion of the article carrier with respect to the base and the fact that the cover and article carrier move independently, creates a versatile, tri-fold compact that may be held in the hand similar to a bi-fold compact or placed on a surface in various useful configurations, including lying flat, extended base and stable A-frame configurations. The compact has an elegant, playful feel, while being versatile, stable, simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Corbellini Francis
  • Publication number: 20080092916
    Abstract: Disclosed is a powder vessel for makeup including a container body for storing powder, a coupling member coupled to a top portion of the container body, the coupling member having a stopper rib and a receiving bore provided above the stopper rib, an elastically deformable plug member fitted into the receiving bore of the coupling member and resting against the stopper rib, the plug member having a plurality of discharge holes for allowing the powder to be dispensed from the container body, a dispersion member for allowing the power to be uniformly dispersed to the outside, the dispersion member adapted to enclose an outer portion of the plug member and hold the plug member against removal from the receiving bore of the coupling member, and a cover combined with the coupling member in such a manner as to enclose the dispersion member against exposure to the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Ho-Suk Song
  • Patent number: 7359287
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watch housing comprising a body made in two parts (2, 3), connected one to the other. The one of the two parts (2) guarantees the function of a watch whilst the second part (3), connected to the bracelet, comprises means for attachment of an interchangeable module (M). Said module (M) is extended by an elastic tongue (20) and security means are provided to ensure that the tongue (20) is supported on the first part (2) whilst subjecting the above to a permanent force maintaining the same in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Baroche
  • Patent number: 7353831
    Abstract: Pressed powders, such as cosmetics, are more effectively retained within a pan-like container having a bottom, at least one side and a top opening that defines a recess area to receive the pressed powder. Surface features are defined on the inner surface of at least the bottom of the container in order to create a generally lateral force component that the container applies to the pressed powder material to resist cracking of the pressed powder material in response to removal of a portion of the pressed powder material from the top opening. In one embodiment, a non-thermally activated adhesive layer is positioned generally along at least a portion of an inner surface of the bottom of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventors: Ladd Forsline, Susanna Starr
  • Patent number: 7351215
    Abstract: The device described herein comprises a dual-compartment container for the storage of women's make-up and an electrically powered therapeutic massage unit. The unit resembles a make-up compact in size and appearance, yet contains a second, less obvious compartment housing an electrically powered, variable speed, variable intensity, vibrator which may be utilized to relieve physical or sexual tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Illusions International, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Adam Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080060672
    Abstract: A cosmetic case has two sections which may be carried either separately or together. One section has several indentations for cosmetic compositions and has a lid with a mirror. The other section is in the form of a container having a cover. The container includes several compartments for cosmetic applicators. The two sections are slidably attached to and detached from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Douglas Williams
  • Publication number: 20080023023
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Gail Boye, Joseph R. Tuschong
  • Patent number: 7322478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a refill container, that holds and protects an internal tray filled with a cosmetic material. The refill container that holds the internal tray filled with the cosmetic material is made up of a mounting portion and an engaging portion. The mounting portion has a structure to be mounted over the internal tray in such a manner as to cover an exposed surface of the cosmetic material. The mounting portion has a lid portion that faces the exposed surface and protects the exposed surface in a mounted state and a holding portion that holds the internal tray in such a manner that the internal-tray bottom surface of the internal tray is exposed in the mounted state. Further, in the mounted state of the internal tray being mounted in the mounting portion, the engaging portion catches the internal tray in such a manner as to prevent the internal tray from being disengaged from the mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Goto, Sachiko Toyoda
  • Patent number: 7316235
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a package for containing and displaying cosmetic products and to a process for manufacturing the same. The package comprises a component (5) suitable to contain at least one cosmetic product (4). The component (5) is made of a material that is poured and left to harden.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Intercos S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Maio, Antonio Mandelli
  • Patent number: 7314052
    Abstract: A vanity case which comprises a case body having a cavity, a lid coupled to the back section of the case body, and a tray frame received in the cavity of the case body so as to be slidable forwards and backwards. The lid has an engaging hook piece in the front of its underside. The tray frame has an engaging protrusion and the tray frame is always biased backwards. When the lid is closed, the engaging hook piece of the lid engages with the engaging protrusion of the tray frame. A rear end wall is integrally formed on the rear end of the tray frame in the middle so as to straddle a back wall of the case body, and when the rear end wall is pushed toward the front, the tray frame is moved forwards, thereby releasing the engagement between the engaging protrusion and the engaging hook piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Yuhara, Yuzo Yoshida
  • Patent number: 7314051
    Abstract: A refill container housing-type airtight compact container comprises a container body 2; a lid body 3; a refill container 7; an inner frame 4 that has a circumference wall 29 and an annular cover 18 formed around the circumference wall to conceal a container joint 15 and a cut 14 and to cover a space between the circumference wall and the container body, that is fixed in the container body to house the refill container therein, and that has formed therein an engaging tab that fastens the refill container, a hinge receiving portion 35, and a recess 37 that receives a closing portion 36 of the refill container; a finger-hooking flange 27 of a lid portion 5 of the refill container; a press-down portion 28 of the lid body that presses down the finger-hooking flange; first and second airtight seal portions 58, 59 that seal the refill container air-tightly; and a push piece 8 that opens the lid body and the lid portion at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Yuhara, Takayuki Tokushita
  • Patent number: 7311416
    Abstract: A make-up case configured to hold a variety of cosmetic items is disclosed. The make-up case comprises a plurality of internal compartments for the storage of various predetermined cosmetic items such as for example a full size lipstick, an eye liner pencil, a lip liner pencil, a pencil sharpener, etc. In addition, a pair of cosmetic cover assemblies are provided which accept a replaceable tray of cosmetic material such as face powder, blush and eyeliner make-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Chris Kudma
  • Publication number: 20070204876
    Abstract: A cosmetic compact includes a base and a lid. The base defines an inside surface and at least one receptacle for storing a cosmetic item extending from the inside surface into the base. The lid is coupled with the base in a manner allowing the lid to rotate relative to the base about a rotational axis. The rotational axis is substantially perpendicular to the inside surface of the base. The lid is configured to rotatably transition from a closed position where the lid covers the at least one receptacle and an open position where the at least one receptacle is accessible by a user. Other cosmetic compacts and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Harry S. Allen, Shawn Booth, Thomas Yu
  • Patent number: 7228863
    Abstract: In a compact comprising a housing, an applicator and a plurality of recesses in the housing for receiving a cosmetic, it is provided, with a view to obtaining an improved compact, that the length of the applicator and the width of the recesses are coordinated for the sum of the widths of the recesses approximately to correspond to the length of the applicator so that the applicator, when stroking across the recesses, is simultaneously loaded with each of the cosmetics contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Steve Bennett
  • Patent number: 7204256
    Abstract: A packaging device for a product, preferably a make-up product, including a support generally planar in shape and in the form of a plate having two faces. The support includes at least one cavity having a depth less than or equal to the thickness of the plate, with the cavity opening on at least one face of the support at a first aperture, and with the cavity containing the product. The device includes an applicator for the product which is connected to the support by a junction area that can be broken to detach the applicator from the support. In addition, or alternatively, an adhesive sheet can be attached to the support, with a portion of the sheet forming a housing for the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Aline Abergel
  • Patent number: 7168435
    Abstract: A dispenser for material including an applicator, an elongated housing member with a well at one end thereof for receiving the applicator to shield the applicator, a laterally opening receptacle carried by the housing member for holding a coherent body of the material to be dispensed and applied, and structure carried by or forming a part of the housing member for closing the receptacle to shield the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Valérie Vieu, Thaddeus I. Kingsford, Michael M. Malvar, Volker Schrepf
  • Patent number: 7165559
    Abstract: A cosmetic kit has a backing portion on which there are receptacles for containing cosmetics. Each receptacle contains a cosmetic suitable for use on a different portion of the human face. The receptacles themselves or a mask which overlies the receptacles are in shapes which pictorially represent the portion of the face on which each cosmetic is to be used. Thus the user need merely use the cosmetic in the receptacle pictorially representing the portion of the face on which the cosmetic is to be applied; assuring that the proper cosmetic is used for each portion of the face. The kit may be contained in a carrying case which includes a mirror and a receptacle for cosmetic applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: Jessica Goodman
  • Patent number: 7165558
    Abstract: A make-up case having pallet is disclosed. The make-up case includes: a body having a hollow tube, a latch locking part, and a lid; a pallet being in the form of a cylinder capable of being inserted into the body, the pallet having a number of compartments for containing cosmetics, latches, and a hollow part formed therein; and a painting tool coupled with the body, the painting tool having a grip, a brush holder, and a brush. A user can grasp the make-up case with one hand as it is in the form of a cylinder and has a small volume. The make-up case can be easily and safely carried and kept as it has a brush and a pallet and there is little possibility to expose the pallet by the small external impact due to screwing between the body and the pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 7163016
    Abstract: A dispenser for material including an applicator, an elongated housing member with a well at one end thereof for receiving the applicator to shield the applicator, a laterally opening receptacle carried by the housing member for holding a coherent body of the material to be dispensed and applied, and structure carried by or forming a part of the housing member for closing the receptacle to shield the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Henlopen Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thaddeus I. Kingsford, Michael M. Malvar, Volker Schrepf
  • Patent number: 7117874
    Abstract: A case for extruded powders comprising a surface having at least one groove with extruded powders disposed therein. The powders are preferably not all the same color. Preferably, forty percent or more of each extruded powder rises above the surface and preferably, the cross sectional shape of each groove matches the cross sectional shape of that part of the extruded powder that is disposed in the groove. Optional dividers separate the extruded powders so that they do not contact each other. Optional restraints inhibit the powders from coming out of the grooves. Also optional are an outer container into which the surface is disposed and cover to protect the powders when not in use. The case may comprise other cosmetic elements such as an applicator, a mirror or a pan or pressed powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp.
    Inventor: Joseph Gubernick
  • Patent number: 7117875
    Abstract: A case that can be used, for example, for a cosmetic product is provided which includes a base having at least one compartment for containing at least one product and a lid for closing the case. At least one applicator is provided for applying the product, with the applicator being releasably connectable to either the base or the lid, and with the other of the base or lid having a locking element which can interact with complementary locking element in order to releasably lock the case in the closed position. Further, the complementary component provided in the at least one applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Bourjal
  • Patent number: 7083354
    Abstract: A cosmetic case 1 having receipt function of toilet set comprising a case body 10 having a receipt part 11 to receive cosmetics 11a and a case cover 20 to close/open top portion of the case body 10, characterized in that a receipt space 12 is formed on bottom portion of the case body 10 to carry a toilet set 30; the toilet set 30 having a hook threshold 32 at upper portion of one end thereof to allow the toilet set 30 capable of being received into and/or pulled out of the receipt space 12 by the case cover 20 when the case cover 20 is assembled with and/or disassembled from the case body 10. The cosmetics case 1 can easily include the toilet set 30, provide convenience to consumers, as well as achieving improvement of performance and high-quality appearance of the case 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 7047983
    Abstract: A protected cosmetic container includes a base and a lid removably associated with the base to obtain closed and open positions. The lid and/or base include an interior face and an exterior face connected to the interior face to define a cavity supplied with a shock absorbing body of material and/or a thermally resistant insulant. The lid and/or base may alternatively be made entirely or substantially entirely as a body of non-cellular shock absorbing material and/or a body of thermally resistant insulant, or may be constructed as a shock absorbing material and/or a thermally resistant insulant encased between interior and exterior faces. The protective shield includes a shield lid and a shield base having recesses therein for mounting the lid and base, respectively, of an industry-standard cosmetic container, with at least one of the shield lid or shield base being deformable and/or thermally resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventors: Katherine J. Manougian, Kristi Fratello
  • Patent number: 7021318
    Abstract: A portable cosmetics case includes a housing having a receipt member for cosmetic set and cosmetics to carry it and a cover, the receipt member containing the cosmetic set or the cosmetics capable of raising the above top portion of the housing to permit selection of any one to be required among the cosmetic set or the cosmetics when the cover is opened, and being entered into the housing when the cover is closed, thereby attaining simple and convenient carrying and storage thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 7014045
    Abstract: A cosmetic compact includes a base member, a pair of covers having a first cover and a second cover, and the first cover and the second cover are pivotally connected to the base member. A plurality of flexible members are attached to both sides of the base member, and at least one latch structure is formed on the pair of covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Rexam Der Kwei Cosmetic Packaging Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-lang Lin
  • Patent number: 7007700
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic holder apparatus for holding a lipstick tube and either a lip liner, a lip brush, or both in a common protected container to prevent damage to the smaller items when carried in a purse or handbag and to allow them to be conveniently accessed with one retrieval operation. The cosmetic holder apparatus is comprised of a base and cover that contain a lipstick tube and at least one lip liner or lip brush. The lipstick tube is contained in a first portion of the base and the lip liner or lip brush is contained in a second portion of the base. The cover encloses the cosmetic items and frictionally engages the base to contain the items therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventor: Julie Ann Burroughs
  • Patent number: 6997321
    Abstract: A multiple-color combination lipstick and cosmetic case, including a cover unit and a base. The base provides a plurality of non-opened storage spaces or storage units that are divided by partition boards, wherein lipsticks, eyeshadows and other cosmetic materials in various colors are contained. Each storage space and storage units respectively has an opening that is sealed by a brush assembly. The brush is used to simultanously open a desired container and take up a desired cosmetic material. The multiple-color lipstick or eyeshadow container has a compact size for easy portability and easy access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Jean Young
  • Patent number: 6986355
    Abstract: A cosmetic case of button open type is disclosed. The cosmetic case includes: a main case (1) made of a box type board and having an opening path formed in a side surface; a make-up case (21) having partitions (25) for containing cosmetics of various kinds; a cover (30) for covering the top portion of the make-up case (21) and coupled to the main case (1); a receiving drawer (40) being in the form of a rectangle, and having partitions (25) for providing a receiving space for receiving make-up tools and a slider (41) mounted on the outer side surface; hinge shafts (50) inserted into shaft holes (15) formed in both sides of the cover (30) for hinging the cover (30) to the main case (1); and an elastic member (51) mounted on the outer side surface of the main case (1) and elastically compressed by the cover (30) to rotate and open the cover (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 6978790
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetics container comprising a container body adapted to contain cosmetic compositions therein, a lid having a hinge part formed at one side surface thereof for hingeably connecting the lid to the container body and a swab body adapted to act as a cosmetic implement, characterized in that a swab body insertion hole is formed at one side surface of the container body which is opposite to the hinge part of the lid; a lid protrusion part is formed at another side surface of the lid which is opposite to the hinge part of the lid; the swab body comprised a swab part formed at one end thereof for applying cosmetics, a lid contact part formed at the top portion of another end thereof opposite to the swab part and a spring stopper formed at the bottom portion of the another end thereof; and a bottom plate is mounted on the bottom surface of the container body and having a swab body guide groove formed thereon for allowing the swab body to be fixedly inserted thereinto, a spring stopper guide groove f
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 6932220
    Abstract: A cosmetic case is disclosed. The cosmetic case includes: a main case (1) having a foundation receiving space (3), a chamber located on the lower portion of the receiving space (3), an opening path (5) formed in a side of the chamber, a protrusion (6) formed on the rear portion and having a shaft hole (7) for hinge coupling, and a guide groove (10) formed in the front surface; a cover (20) having a lid (21) for the receiving space (3) of the main case (1), coupling plates (22) hinged to the protrusion (6) of the main case (1), and a locking panel (23) having a locking jaw (25) corresponding to the guide groove (10); a receiving drawer (30) hinged to the chamber of the main case (1) and having a locking groove (38) matching with the locking panel (23); and a spring (40) for providing elasticity so that the receiving drawer (30) is rotated and exposed out of the opening path(5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 6874966
    Abstract: A packaging and applicator device is disclosed. The device comprising a compartment for receiving a receptacle containing a substance; a applicator capable of being releasably fixed to the device; a first opening through which the applicator can take the substance; a shutter associated with the first opening and capable of taking a closed position and an opened position; a transmission member capable of being driven in displacement by the applicator to move the shutter into at least one of the open and closed positions; and a second opening distinct from the first and through which the receptacle can be inserted in said compartment, by being moved relative to the transmission member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Florent Duqueroie, Nicolas Albisetti
  • Patent number: 6857432
    Abstract: A method involves making available a cosmetic product and a non-cosmetic product and offering one or more of the products for sale. The non-cosmetic product may have a visible portion including a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The cosmetic product may define at least one internal region configured to surround and contain least one cosmetic composition. A visible portion of the cosmetic product may include a second material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The first material may have an appearance resembling an appearance of the second material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Vincent de Laforcade
  • Patent number: 6739345
    Abstract: A make up kit comprises a base material in which colorants may be mixed to achieve desired hues that may then be applied to a person. The kit may further comprise a mixing dish in which the make up may be mixed and an instructional aide that instructs users on how to mix the make up paints and apply the paints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventor: Virgil E. Stanley, III
  • Patent number: 6694987
    Abstract: The present application may include an applicator unit comprising an application member and a first part defining at least a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment may be configured to accommodate a product to be applied and may comprise a first opening extending substantially in a plane. The second compartment may be configured to accommodate an application member via a second opening. The applicator unit may further include a second part comprising a handle. The application member may be located at an end of the handle. The applicator unit may also comprise a retainer configured to releasably retain the first and second parts in an assembled position. The first part and the second parts may be configured so that, in the assembled position, the first and second openings are closed and the handle is arranged at least partially over the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20030217761
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Luc Maelstaf
  • Publication number: 20030131868
    Abstract: A make up kit comprises a base material in which colorants may be mixed to achieve desired hues that may then be applied to a person. The kit may further comprise a mixing dish in which the make up may be mixed and an instructional aide that instructs users on how to mix the make up paints and apply the paints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Virgil E. Stanley
  • Patent number: 6540083
    Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a lower cap, an inner container and an upper cap. The lower cap and the upper cap are firmly combined together with a front post and a rear post of the lower cap respectively mating with the upper cap. A space is formed between the upper and the lower caps for the inner container to be positioned therein when not in use. The inner container is pushed and swung out of the space for using cosmetics stored in chambers formed in an upper portion of the inner container and a mirror is fixed in a lower portion of the inner container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Hawthorn Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Ching Shih
  • Patent number: 6532970
    Abstract: A make up case or kit comprises two hingedly connected compartments, a flat dividing element inserted between the compartments which is hingedly held in place, and a plurality of magnetic holders of the cosmetics supplies removably insertable inside the first compartment. The case is opened and closed by rotating either of the compartments about the hinge and the dividing element is rotatable about the hinge to cover either of the compartments. The case further includes a belt secured to a bottom of either of the compartments, the belt allowing to wear the case around a user's wrist, ankle or neck. In order to facilitate wearing of the case in such manner, the belt includes velcro sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: Jeanne Van Phue
  • Patent number: 6526989
    Abstract: A cosmetic container including interleaved substantially vertical walls upwardly and downwardly extending respectively from a base component and from a product reservoir, with a further downwardly extending tongue projection from an underside of its cover, and in which cooperating detents on the tongue projection and on the reservoir pivot the cover open and closed, to form an internal hinge which is unobservable to a consumer, thereby providing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance to the container in both its opened and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J. Sheffler, Charles Chang
  • Publication number: 20030034044
    Abstract: A case for extruded powders comprising a surface having at least one groove with extruded powders disposed therein. The powders are preferably not all the same color. Preferably, forty percent or more of each extruded powder rises above the surface and preferably, the cross sectional shape of each groove matches the cross sectional shape of that part of the extruded powder that is disposed in the groove. Optional dividers separate the extruded powders so that they do not contact each other. Optional restraints inhibit the powders from coming out of the grooves. Also optional are an outer container into which the surface is disposed and a cover to protect the powders when not in use. the case may comprise other cosmetic elements such as an applicator, a mirror or a pan or pressed powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph Gubernick
  • Publication number: 20030019502
    Abstract: The present invention allows for a cosmetic case which is portable, lightweight and insulated to guard temperature-sensitive beauty aids carried therein from melting and/or freezing due to temperature extremes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Martin Terzian
  • Publication number: 20030010350
    Abstract: A cosmetic product may include a base formed at least partially of foam and a cover also formed at least partially of foam. A hinge may connect the base and the cover, and the hinge may also be formed of foam. At least one recess may be formed in the base, the recess for surrounding and containing a cosmetic composition. Portions of the foam may be covered with a fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, or imitation animal skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Publication number: 20030010351
    Abstract: A method involves making available a cosmetic product and a non-cosmetic product and offering one or more of the products for sale. The non-cosmetic product may have a visible portion including a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The cosmetic product may define at least one internal region configured to surround and contain least one cosmetic composition. A visible portion of the cosmetic product may include a second material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The first material may have an appearance resembling an appearance of the second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Vincent de Laforcade
  • Patent number: 6491041
    Abstract: A nail care set of nail enamel remover and nail cream and a container kit having a main container body for keeping the nail enamel remover, an auxiliary cap container for keeping the nail cream, and a hollow lid to fit in the auxiliary cap container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Salada Town Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shigeru Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20020179110
    Abstract: A makeup case has a base member and a cover member joined by a hinge and held closed by a clasp or latch. Each member has a plurality of shallow cavities designed to receive trays of makeup, a mirror, or makeup-related elements. The base member covers the cavities of the cover member when the case is closed and vice versa. At least one of the members also has a plurality of elongated, substantially parallel cavities with one end at a wall of the member that is spaced apart from the edge wall of the member, so as to define a recess or step adjacent to the edge wall, and an opening. A variety of makeup elements are received in the cavities, with an end portion of each implement projection from the cavity into the recess so that it can be grasped to remove the implement. Each element and cavity has interacting structures that releasably retain the element in the cavity in the absence of manipulation by the user to withdraw the element from the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Sophia Yunakov
  • Patent number: 6484731
    Abstract: A one piece molded assembly including a first part and a second part integral with the first part. The first part includes a first member engageable with a second member formed by the second part so as to form an articulation of the first part and the second part about an axis. Two linking strips are connected to the first and second parts to provide a spring-effect assist for opening and closing of the assembly about the axis, the linking strips crossing the axis in an intermediate position between an open position and a closed position of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Frank Lacout
  • Publication number: 20020162567
    Abstract: A face powder compact including a cosmetic tray for possessing a grain of face power on one side and a receiving portion for accepting cosmetic set on the other side comprises a base plate, formed on a bottom of the receiving portion for accepting the cosmetic set, including array of apertures on upper side, and a hinge at one end of raising a front end of the base plate and; the device of puff upward withdrawal, formed the tool portion which is extended from one side of the button to a front of the receiving portion, and the operation portion which is equipped at the end of the tool portion, raising upwardly the front end of the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Ki Hong Jang
  • Publication number: 20020162566
    Abstract: A face powder compact including a cosmetic tray for possessing a grain of face powder on one side and a receiving portion for accepting a cosmetic set on the other side comprises a base plate, formed on a bottom of the receiving portion for accepting the cosmetic set, including array of apertures on up side, and a hinge at one end for raising a front end of the base plate and; a spring formed between the bottom of the base plate and a spring groove of the receiving portion for elastically supporting the front end of the base plate. The cosmetic set may be a puff and the cosmetic set may be a brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Ki Hong Jang
  • Publication number: 20020144702
    Abstract: A unit for applying at least one product comprises a container defining a longitudinal axis curved over at least a portion of its length so that at least a portion of the axis defines at least one curve. The container comprises an interior and an opening. The unit further comprises a cap configured to seal the opening, a flexible stem, and an applicator member at an end of the flexible stem. The applicator member is removably arranged in the interior of the container and is accessible via the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20020096448
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetics case having a melody output function, which generates the melody automatically in opening the case for a makeup so as to attract the interest of users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: Chung Bae Lee