Tool Supported Out Of Communication With Supply Patents (Class 401/123)
  • Patent number: 6503013
    Abstract: A method of applying a medicament using a disposable swab applicator formed of a swab and a housing including a reservoir member and an adjustable sleeve member is provided. The reservoir member has a channel formed therein for receiving and storing the medicament with the adjustable inner sleeve member also being disposed within the channel. The inner sleeve member has an open first end which receives the swab and a closed second end with one or more windows formed between the first and second ends. In a first position within the reservoir member, the closed second end of the inner sleeve member forms a seal with the reservoir member to effectively store the medicament in the reservoir member. Movement of the inner sleeve member from the first position to a second position causes the medicament to flow through the one or more windows into contact with the swab resulting in the swab being ready for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Pedinol Pharmacal Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Strauss
  • Publication number: 20020141807
    Abstract: A refillable cosmetic powder dispenser is provided for use with a retractable cosmetic powder brush. The refillable cosmetic powder dispenser includes a scoop refiller, a scoop refiller cap, a brush adapter, and a central rotational means connecting the scoop refiller and the brush adapter. Both scoop refiller and brush adapter have one closed end having a plurality of spaced openings, which can be aligned for dispensing powder by manual rotation through the central rotational means. The scoop refiller has an open end with an inclined opening in a scoop like shape for convenient refill of cosmetic powder. Additionally, the refillable cosmetic powder dispenser can further have a mirror on top of the scoop refiller cap for cosmetic applications. The refillable cosmetic powder dispenser can be assembled with a retractable cosmetic powder brush as a refillable cosmetic powder applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Timea I. Bredacts
  • Patent number: 6457891
    Abstract: A refillable cosmetic powder dispenser is provided for use with a retractable cosmetic powder brush. The refillable cosmetic powder dispenser includes a scoop refiller, a scoop refiller cap, a brush adapter, and a center rotational mechanism connecting the scoop refiner and the brush adapter, Both scoop refiller and brush adapter have one closed end having a plurality of spaced openings, which can be aligned for dispensing powder by manual rotation through the center rotational mechanism. The scoop refiller has an open end with an inclined opening in a scoop like shape for convenient refill of cosmetic powder. Additionally, the refillable cosmetic powder dispenser can further have a mirror on top of the scoop refiller cap for cosmetic applications. The refillable cosmetic powder dispenser can be assembled with a retractable cosmetic powder brush as a refillable cosmetic powder applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Timea I. Bredacts
  • Patent number: 6457890
    Abstract: A cleaning device includes a hollow body provided with at least one flat cleaning surface and at least one outlet and filling opening. The hollow body is filled with a cleaning agent or disinfectant. An absorbent cleaning material is detachably secured to the hollow body. The absorbent material includes a cleaning pad which can be separated in one piece from the hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventors: Gregor Kohlruss, Hubert Wiesner, Ulrich Lersch, Oliver Griebe
  • Publication number: 20020090250
    Abstract: A device for tooth brushing has a main element, a tooth brushing element having a supporting member provided with a plurality of brushes and connected to the main element, and a tooth paste container removably connected with the main element at a side which is opposite to a side of the tooth brushing element, so that the tooth paste container can be removed from the main element, paste can be squeezed from the tooth paste container onto the bristles, and a user can brush teeth by holding the main element with or without the tooth paste container attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Max Blecher
  • Patent number: 6413000
    Abstract: A method and assembly is provided for use in marketing and supplying liquid soap for use with mesh bath sponges includes a substantial sperical mesh body formed from a polymeric netting material. A cord loop is attached and extends from the mesh body. A flexible pouch housing liquid soap is secured to the cord loop such that those who purchase the mesh sponge are enticed to use the liquid soap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Jean Charles Incorporated
    Inventors: Victor Borcherds, Suzanne Borcherds
  • Patent number: 6398440
    Abstract: The apparatus has a first container part within which material for distributing over a surface as a guide coat is held in a substantially loose, finely divided particulate form; a perforated element through which the particulate material can be sprinkled or shaken; and a second container part for receiving an applicator, e.g., in the form of a sponge, on which the particulate material is to be sprinkled or shaken. The apparatus may be provided with the applicator or as a replacement part or “re-fill” for existing apparatus. Particulate material may also be provided for re-charging such apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Speedarrive Projects Ltd.
    Inventor: Robin William Hills
  • Publication number: 20020057939
    Abstract: A device and system for applying a product, for example, a cosmetic product, may include a first compartment containing the product, and a second compartment in flow communication with the first compartment via at least one supply orifice, with the second compartment having an opening which may be removably closed by a closure element. The second compartment may form a housing for an applicator which is insoluble with respect to the product. The applicator may rest against an elastically compressible porous member that may be in flow communication with the supply orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20020057938
    Abstract: A device for applying at least one product comprising at least one receptacle configured to contain a product and a removable unit defining a substantially enclosed space. The removable unit may be configured to be removably positioned on the at least one receptacle. The device further may comprise at least one application element configured to be housed within the substantially enclosed space defined by the removable unit when the application element is not in use for applying product and may be configured to be loaded with product from the receptacle when the removable unit is positioned on the receptacle. The application element also may comprise at least one surface configured to apply the loaded product, the at least one surface facing the receptacle when the removable unit is positioned on the receptacle during loading of the application element with the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20020048481
    Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may comprise a receptacle for containing the substance and at least one housing in flow communication with the receptacle. The at least one housing may be configured to receive an applicator element and may comprise a side wall and an end wall. The device may also comprise at least one applicator element for applying the substance. The at least one applicator element may comprise a first portion configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in an uncompressed configuration. The at least one applicator element may also comprise a second portion comprising at least one recess. The second portion may be configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in a compressed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20020044816
    Abstract: A method of applying a medicament using a disposable swab applicator formed of a swab and a housing including a reservoir member and an adjustable sleeve member is provided. The reservoir member has a channel formed therein for receiving and storing the medicament with the adjustable inner sleeve member also being disposed within the channel. The inner sleeve member has an open first end which receives the swab and a closed second end with one or more windows formed between the first and second ends. In a first position within the reservoir member, the closed second end of the inner sleeve member forms a seal with the reservoir member to effectively store the medicament in the reservoir member. Movement of the inner sleeve member from the first position to a second position causes the medicament to flow through the one or more windows into contact with the swab resulting in the swab being ready for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: PEDINOL PHARMACAL, INC.
    Inventor: Richard Strauss
  • Publication number: 20020020425
    Abstract: A mascara dispenser including a container, a cap bearing a mascara brush, a comb retractable within the cap, and an element on the cap pivotally connected to a shaft that projects from the comb lengthwise within the cap. As the element is moved to extend the comb out of the cap, a guide within the cap engages a dogleg portion of the shaft to pivot the comb into an offset position relative to the dispenser, for ease of manipulation and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Salvatore Dorsa, Volker Schrepf
  • Patent number: 6309124
    Abstract: A device for dispensing and applying a product includes a container including a reservoir for containing a product, and a dispensing member for dispensing the product. The dispensing member includes an actuating element and at least one outlet. The actuating element is configured to be actuated to enable delivery of the product through the at least one outlet. The device further includes a cap configured to fit removably on the container. The cap comprises an applicator preferably including porous material. The applicator is substantially sealed from outside of the device when the cap is on the container. Placement of the cap on the container positions the applicator with respect to the at least one outlet so that at least a portion of the applicator is placed in contact with the product delivered through the at least one outlet when the actuating element is actuated. Preferably, the product at least partially impregnates the applicator when the product contacts the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20010031168
    Abstract: A packaging and applicator device for packaging and applying substance such as a cosmetic or a care product, the device comprising a receptacle capable of being closed in sealed manner, and being suitable for containing the substance and a porous structure for applying the substance or for wiping an applicator. The device includes at least one biocidal agent incorporated in the porous structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 6302608
    Abstract: A brush and bottle combination is disclosed in which the bottle has a blind recessed area formed in its peripheral surface and a shoulder projecting outwardly into the blind recessed area. This shoulder is formed integrally with the body of the bottle and has notches provided in its supporting legs. The brush has a main body portion and depending opposed legs which are integral with and depend from side edges of the body. These legs terminate in inwardly directed ribs which are engageable with the recesses in the legs of the shoulder member so that the brush can be snapped into place on the body within the recess, or substantially within the recess, so that the outer surface of the brush body and the peripheral surface of the container are substantially flush when the brush is connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventors: Richard A. Holmes, William H. Houghton, Paul G. Ouillette, John P. Cichello, II
  • Patent number: 6290417
    Abstract: An oral hygiene device including a combination toothbrush and semi-hard toothpaste in a container. The semi-hard toothpaste includes baking soda flavoring and a hardener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Basia Kaminski
  • Patent number: 6279188
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser and applicator is provided having a reservoir for holding a liquid such as a liquid foundation and having a spout through which the liquid may be dispensed. An applicator is attached to the reservoir and is detachable therefrom. The liquid maybe dispensed through the spout onto the applicator for application to a user's skin. The applicator slides into a track provided on the reservoir and is held in the track by a friction fit. A pump may be provided on the reservoir for dispensing the liquid foundation. The user may pump liquid foundation onto the applicator and remove the applicator from the reservoir and apply the liquid foundation onto the user's skin using the applicator. A lid attachable to the reservoir and enclosing the pump and applicator protects the applicator from dirt and other substances and allows the dispenser and applicator to become portable in a handbag or purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventors: Robyn Barwin, Sidney Barwin
  • Patent number: 6280111
    Abstract: A dispenser is provided for dispensing liquid soap onto a scrub brush. The dispenser includes a reservoir for holding liquid soap, supporting surfaces for supporting the scrub brush in suspension above the liquid soap in the reservoir. In one embodiment, a carrier for holding the scrub brush is depressed by a downward force. The downward movement of the carrier enables even distribution of the liquid soap through the carrier to thereby coat an operative portion of the scrub brush. In another embodiment, a manually actuated pump dispenses the liquid soap upwardly through the bottom of a well onto the scrub brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventors: Mark Armer, Frederick George Eiler
  • Publication number: 20010004428
    Abstract: A tooth cleaning assembly including a rack, and at least one detachable toothpaste squeezing assembly mounted on the rack. The assembly further includes a base, a toothpaste cylinder having a lower end fitted in the base, an annular member arranged at an upper end of the toothpaste cylinder, a cover fitted on a top of the toothpaste cylinder and mounted on the annular member, a tubular neck telescopically fitted in the toothpaste cylinder, a cap pivotally connected with an upper end of the tubular neck, and a movable knob extending through the rack to be detachably engaged with a bottom of the base. At least one toothbrush is detachably mounted on the annular member, and at least one spring mug is fitted within the rack, so that all commonly used tooth brushing articles are combined into one unit thereby making them convenient to use and arranging them in a tidy manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventor: Bae-Yan Horng
  • Patent number: 6231258
    Abstract: A small, compact jewelry cleaning apparatus is provided that easily fits into a pocket, purse, or travel bag, to allow a user to clean jewelry conveniently and thoroughly either at or away from home. The preferred apparatus includes a small container containing a reservoir of cleaning fluid, a cleaning instrument, which preferably is attached to the container, and a magnifying lens, also preferably attached to the container. The preferred method for cleaning jewelry using the apparatus involves applying cleaning fluid contained in the container to a piece of jewelry, removing foreign matter from the jewelry using the cleaning instrument, drying the jewelry, and inspecting the jewelry using the magnifying lens. Any of these steps may be repeated as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Kingsley & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Kingsley
  • Patent number: 6227736
    Abstract: A multi-chamber ampoule for measured doses of liquids, which has an outer sleeve (2) of elastic material which on the inside has a first chamber (12) which extends along an axis (y) and is closed off by a first bottom (31) at the lower end. A closing element seals the outer sleeve (2) at its head end and has a micro brush (1) which at its tip (10) has a flocculus (11) capable of absorbing a liquid. The micro brush (1) is positioned in an inner sleeve (3) which can be moved inside the outer sleeve (2) in the manner of a plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Dentaco Dentalindustrie-und Marketing GmbH
    Inventor: Alberto Sogaro
  • Patent number: 6178885
    Abstract: An ink vessel-containing stamp pad having an ink pad saturated with ink, the main body having ink storage area which stores an ink vessel, a cap which covers said ink pad and is freely placeable on and removable from said main body, said ink vessel stored in said ink storage area and a bottom plug covering the exterior of said ink storage area which stores said ink vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Tsukineko, Inc.
    Inventor: Rira Yasoshima
  • Patent number: 6151746
    Abstract: A method for fusing brushware on a thin walled, molded hollow plastic synthetic container is described. Tufts of synthetic materials arc picked and non-working ends thereof fused. The hollow bottle is molded with protrusions extending from a surface thereof with one protrusion intended to received each fused tuft end. The protrusions then are heat softened to form a melted section of synthetic surface wherein the fused tuft end can be mounted. The result is a hollow container having tufts extending from the outer surface thereof, integral with the container without distorting the thin wall thereof by the fusing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Tucel Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lewis, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6146040
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an article such as a baby bottle includes a handle that is sized and configured to be gripped in one hand of a user, and a reservoir defined within the handle for storing a detergent. A push-pull cap is provided on the handle for dispensing detergent from the reservoir when the handle is squeezed. A brush is connected to the handle, and is sized and configured so as to be able to fit into an open end of a baby bottle to scrub the baby bottle during cleaning. The push-pull cap is advantageously located on a portion of the handle member that is remote from the brush member, so that a user will be able to dispense detergent and scrub without putting down the apparatus, and also have the flexibility to scrub without fear of unwanted detergent leaking into the brush, such as during a final rinse. A novel brush configuration is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, William B. Farnham, Tor H. Petterson
  • Patent number: 6095709
    Abstract: A combination liquid soap dispenser and scrub brush for dispensing a liquid onto a scrub brush or other cleaning implement. The combination liquid soap dispenser and scrub brush includes a container for holding a liquid, a carrier for holding the cleaning implement, and a means to mount the carrier in suspension above the liquid in the container. In use, the carrier with cleaning element is depressed through downward force to the level of the liquid in the container so as to coat the cleaning implement evenly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventors: Mark Armer, Frederick George Eiler
  • Patent number: 6056469
    Abstract: A combined toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser is described which is adapted to store toothpaste in a reservoir in the casing of the brush and to deposit a controlled quantity of the stored toothpaste directly onto the brush surface. The toothbrush comprises: (1) a brush 1 having bristles 8 which are attached to and supported by a brush head portion 5 and a handle 2, and (2) a casing 11 made of flexible material containing a reservoir 7 within the casing. The toothbrush is operated by squeezing the casing which causes toothpaste to be deposited from the reservoir onto the bristles. The upper surface of the bristles may have cavities 12 to receive and contain the toothpaste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventor: Mark S. Algorri
  • Patent number: 5992427
    Abstract: A combination of a support and a take-up element includes a container with a partial lid and an element for taking up the product. The take-up element is contained within the support, which is rigid and arranged so as to ensure the repeated removal and repositioning of the take-up element within this rigid support and the protection of the take-up element from the exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jacques Playe
  • Patent number: 5980145
    Abstract: A disposable toothbrush, comprising a first section (12) having a first proximate end (16) and a first distal end (18), a second section (22) having a second proximate end (28) and a first distal end (25), a plurality of bristles (20) coupled to the first distal end (18), a plug (30) sealingly disposed within the second section (22) and thereby forming a compartment (26) within the second section (22) between the plug (30) and the second proximate end (28), a quantity of powdered dentifrice disposed within the compartment (26) and a sealing means (32) sealingly disposed on the second proximate end (28) in order to seal the compartment (26) wherein the first proximate end (16) has a smaller cross-sectional dimension than the second distal end (25) so that the first section (12) may be placed in frictional, sliding engagement with the second section (22) when the first proximate end (16) is inserted into the second distal end (25).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Patrick Griffith
  • Patent number: 5945076
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combined toilet bowl cleaning brush and storage container system. The brush is provided with a support which rests on an upper edge of a container wherein the container forms upper and lower volumes and includes a resilient vertically compressible bellows section. Disinfectant fluid is provided in the lower volume. When the support is forced downward, the bellows compresses and fluid is squirted on the brush. When released, the bellows expands and the brush is suspended above the fluid. A restrictor web can be placed at the throat of the lower volume to discourage refill use of the lower volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Leonard, Gary F. Prokop, William A. Lee, Donald J. Musiel
  • Patent number: 5895162
    Abstract: An application unit (1) includes a first compartment (4) intended to form a housing for an applicator (6) containing a product capable of solubilizing or gelling on its surface in contact with a liquid composition, and mounted in a detachable manner in the first compartment (4) through a first opening (11); and a second compartment (5) separated from the first compartment and including an element (14) impregnated with the liquid composition, and capable of restoring a quantity of the liquid composition to the applicator (6) when the applicator is introduced into the second compartment (5) through a second opening (18) and caused to bear on a restoring surface (50) of the element (14). A detachable closure (3, 8, 9, 20) is provided for respectively obturating the first opening (11) and the second opening (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 5890828
    Abstract: A packaging and application unit, including an applicator containing a product capable of becoming soluble or gelling on its surface in contact with a liquid composition, and a reservoir containing the liquid composition. In use, the applicator is placed into contact with the liquid composition through an elastically deformable element which is capable of containing a quantity of the liquid composition, and is capable of selectively passing from a compressed position wherein at least a portion of the surface of the applicator bears on a restoring surface of the deformable element, so as to be in contact with the liquid composition, into a rest position. Passing from the compressed position to the rest position produces the charging of the deformable element with the liquid composition by suction through a charging surface of the deformable element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 5882134
    Abstract: A dispensing toothbrush for use when cleaning teeth comprises a toothbrush base plate, a plurality of bristles implanted in and projected perpendicularly upward from the toothbrush base plate, toothbrush neck member, a sleeve concentric about toothbrush neck member, a thumb lever coupled to the sleeve for rotating the sleeve when pressure is applied to the thumb lever, and toothpaste wiping trough, coupled to the sleeve, for receiving toothpaste therein from the toothbrush neck member. In operation, as pressure is applied to the thumb lever, the sleeve rotates and the toothpaste wiping trough rotates around the toothbrush base plate and the plurality of bristles for evenly distributing the toothpaste onto the top surface area of the plurality of bristles, in a single wiping action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Nigelle V. Hatch
  • Patent number: 5873670
    Abstract: New dispensers for cake cosmetic products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a cover member defining a compartment; a cosmetic in the compartment; an abrader member at least partially in the compartment, effective to abrade the cosmetic in the compartment and defining at least one hole through which abraded cosmetic from the compartment passes; and an applicator member including an applicator tip for cosmetic application purposes which is adapted to be placed in proximity to the abrader member to at least partially coat the applicator tip with abraded cosmetic from the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William F. Brice
  • Patent number: 5832942
    Abstract: A cosmetic pencil having at least one applicator to which a detachable reservoir for a cosmetic substance is engaged. The applicator and the reservoir are spring-loaded and rotatable relative to each other. An axially displaceable cover having apertures is provided over the applicator so that a comparatively soft cosmetic substance can be used in the reservoir. The cover is located between the surface of the cosmetic substance and the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: h & m gutberlet GmbH industrievertretungen c.d.h.
    Inventor: Horst Gutberlet
  • Patent number: 5788104
    Abstract: A combination cap and material tooling device is provided including an elongated blade supported on a base wherein the base includes an engagement portion and an intermediate portion. The engagement portion is preferably provided with threads for engaging threads on a container for a spackling stick whereby the contents of the container may be sealed from air to thereby preserve the contents in a soft pliable putty-like consistency. The intermediate portion is located between the blade and the engagement portion and includes a finger depression for receiving an operator's finger whereby the base may be comfortably used to guide the blade in a spackling operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: DAP Products Inc.
    Inventor: Earl E. Hoyt
  • Patent number: 5775982
    Abstract: A new Wax Container Hand Buffer for buffing and polishing a vehicle by hand thereby producing an even finish and a high finish. The inventive device includes a cylindrical handle, the cylindrical handle includes a wax reservoir which can be access through a reservoir cap on the cornice of the cylindrical handle, a circular base secured to the end of the cylindrical handle opposite of the reservoir cap, and a buffer pad removably secured around the circular base by a concentric string fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventor: Michael Paterno
  • Patent number: 5769553
    Abstract: A toothbrush has a first handle portion containing toothpaste and a movable handle portion projecting longitudinally through an end opening of the first handle portion and forming a ram for expelling the toothpaste through a passage in a bristle end portion of the toothbrush to outlet openings between bristles. The movable handle portion is in two relatively separable parts having mutually interengageable end portions releasably securing the parts together, one of the parts containing a mouthwash chamber with a supply of mouthwash and the other parts containing a floss chamber with a supply of dental floss. The movable handle is readily releasably secured to the first handle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventors: Aslam Chaudhri, Nausheen Chaudhri, Saima Chaudhri
  • Patent number: 5697719
    Abstract: A section of sponge-like cleaning material partially enclosed within a rigid casing to form a cleaning surface that is contoured to simultaneously contact the edge and sides of a windshield wiper blade; being movable back and forth along the length of a wiper blade by a hollow handle that can be used to store cleansing fluid directly or in a squeeze-type dropper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Inventor: Stephen S. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 5658384
    Abstract: An applicator tool for manual delivery of a controlled quantity of a liquid to an application site, comprises a handle and a tool bit attached to the handle. The tool bit comprises a plate made of a material that is not readily wetted by the liquid. The plate has an attachment portion by which the plate is attached to the handle, and two fingers that extend from the attachment portion toward a tip of the tool bit and are separated by a slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Inventor: Charles T. Imlay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5425591
    Abstract: A brush head mounted on a handle that is tubular and forms a reservoir for the toothpaste. The reservoir is closed to the brush head, and at its rear end has a nozzle. The handle includes a flexible member which is bent to move the nozzle onto the bristles of the brush head. A removable cap normally closes the nozzle. In one form an enclosure sleeve encloses the handle and flexible member. A cap is removably mounted over the brush head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Inventors: Thomas J. Contreras, Norma I. Padro
  • Patent number: 5406991
    Abstract: A device for filling a converter with writing fluid, including a connector designed to be sealingly engaged with the orifice of a converter. The connector has an orifice in the shape of an orifice of a conventional ink cartridge. The device also includes a pipe-shaped conduit segment, connecting to the connector and extending into the interior of a reservoir containing writing fluid. The pipe-shaped conduit segment extends from the connector in an inclined fashion to a free end proximate to the bottom of the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Rotring-werke Riepe KG
    Inventors: Jurgen Rathenberg, Petra Maurer, Klaus Nicolai
  • Patent number: 5370884
    Abstract: The combination candy sucker and edible powder is a novelty candy holding device designed for the combination of a hard sucker type candy with a powder or granular candy in a self contained housing. The holding device has two parts. The top cap has a hard sucker type candy and the plastic housing contains the powder or granular candy. After removing the top cap, the hard candy is moistened and then dipped into the powder or granular candy. The sucker is then covered with the powder or granular candy giving a different and unique taste for children to enjoy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: B.A.A.T. Enterprises Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Coleman
  • Patent number: 5332325
    Abstract: Applicator tube for cosmetic products, particularly mascara, having a tubular outer body. A cap fitted on one end of the tubular body has a rod attached to it, and an applicator is attached at the other end or the rod. The applicator is disposed inside the tubular body, in a longitudinally moveable part, and is removable therefrom to apply the cosmetic product. A removable container is at the lower end of the tubular body. A deformable part is disposed above the container whereby pressing down and releasing the cap causes mascara to be drawn into the applicator tube from the removable container to impregnate the applicator, which can then be withdrawn from the tubular body to apply the mascara. In another embodiment, the applicator moves between a retracted position inside the tubular body and an extended position when the removable container is pushed into the tubular body and thereafter withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Inventors: Daniel Crosnier, Jean-Marie Dulery
  • Patent number: 5244298
    Abstract: An elongated housing structure is provided for accommodating a toothbrush head at one of its ends, and for insertion of a tube of toothpaste through the other of its ends. A rotating pin is provided to roll the bottom end of the toothpaste tube, thereby to dispense the toothpaste, and to move forwardly of the housing as the tube becomes smaller and smaller when the toothpaste is dispensed. The forward motion of the pin is accommodated by an elongated slot defined by the housing. A further structural provision is made in order to selectively move the top of the toothpaste tube into and out of position with respect to the bristles of the toothbrush, by means of a knurled knob and depending collar or neck holder movable in a second slot defined by the housing. The toothbrush head is movably connected to the front of the housing, so that the bristles can be moved between a paste-loading position and a brushing position. A gripping surface is also defined by the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventor: Albert M. Greenhouse
  • Patent number: 5064058
    Abstract: An improved dispenser which has an internal storage shelf disposed above a well and opposite a sloping grid. The dispenser has a generally "V" shape appearance in side elevation and has an opening and matching lid. Also, the dispenser may have a vertical carrying handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Inventor: Suzy C. Hirzel
  • Patent number: 5044386
    Abstract: A portable dental care unit is disclosed, including an upper piece and a lower piece. The upper piece has a head portion and bristles which are attached to, and extend generally laterally from the head portion. A base of the upper piece is selectively attached to the lower piece such that the lower piece forms a handle for the toothbrush apparatus. An intermediate portion interconnects the head portion and the base portion and includes a recessed region formed below the bristles. The lower piece has a receptacle for accommodating a first dentifrice therein. A container is received by the recessed region for holding a second dentifrice therein. A closure is selectively engaged with the toothbrush apparatus for provisionally enclosing at least the head portion and the bristles of the upper piece between uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventor: Gary M. Nelson
  • Patent number: 4997300
    Abstract: A dispenser for an extrudable product includes an applicator member having a handle and an applicator tip connected to the handle, a cover member having a hollow interior that extends along a cover member axis to an open end of the cover member, which open end is dimensioned and arranged to receive the applicator tip, a supply of an extrudable product within the cover member, and an extrusion mechanism within the cover member. The extrusion mechanism includes an extrusion die and components for enabling a user to rotate the extrusion die relative to a portion of the cover member in order to operate the extrusion mechanism. The extrusion die has an extrusion orifice and it bears against the cover member at an interface between the extrusion die and the cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William J. Dee, William F. Brice
  • Patent number: 4976562
    Abstract: A dispenser for a cosmetic comprising:an applicator member and a cover member that can be separated for use and joined for storage;the applicator member including an applicator tip to be used for cosmetic application purposes; andthe cover member defining a compartment adapted to contain a supply of cosmetic, the cover member including a first cover portion, a second cover portion and an extrusion mechanism, the extrusion mechanism operable for moving an amount of cosmetic from the compartment in response to moving the first cover portion relative to the second cover portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William J. Dee, William F. Brice
  • Patent number: 4974981
    Abstract: A cosmetic powder brush dispenser for depositing cosmetic powder onto a brush within the unitary structure of the dispenser. The dispenser incorporates a deformable container for storing the cosmetic powder and a spray-head at the end of the container with an orifice and upstanding posts that ensure powder break-up prior to its exiting the orifice. A second embodiment of the device uses a metering collar to limit the amount of deformation of the container whereby a desired small quantity of cosmetic powder is forced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: Cosmetic Essence, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Bennett
  • Patent number: 4957125
    Abstract: A tooth brushing assembly for dispensing both toothpaste and dental floss. The assembly includes a toothpaste reservoir which has a cylindrical knob at the rear thereof. A spool of dental floss is held within the chamber, and the knob has a cap and cutoff blade associated with it. Preferably, a tooth brush is affixed over the cap end of the reservoir, and a preferred method of dispensing the toothpaste with a piston is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Inventor: Merle L. Yaneza