With Removable Cap For Tool Patents (Class 401/124)
  • Patent number: 10617199
    Abstract: A system comprising an implement and dispenser containing a fluid detachably coupled to the implement. In one embodiment, the dispenser has a housing that includes a reservoir containing a fluid and an actuator for dispensing the fluid from the dispenser. The dispenser is at least partially located within the cavity of the handle. The housing of the dispenser has at least one protuberance that protrudes radially beyond an outer surface of the handle thereby forming a ridge that a user can grip to remove the dispenser from the cavity of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Alan Sorrentino, Robert Moskovich
  • Patent number: 10455920
    Abstract: A personal care product applicator comprises a plurality of cartridge assemblies arranged in series along a common axis, wherein each cartridge assembly include a cartridge holder comprising a body that includes a cylindrical wall with an axial length, an attaching means proximate a top of the body, an upper securement and a lower securement, for securing the plurality of cartridge assemblies in series. and a cartridge including a base, a volume of personal care composition applied to an upper surface of the base, and an attaching member, configured for attaching the cartridge to the attaching means of the cartridge holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Inventor: Margaret Spicer Meranus
  • Patent number: 9770093
    Abstract: A coffee grinder cleaning tool for removing coffee grinds and particulate matter from a conventional coffee grinder. The coffee grinder cleaning tool includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a brush thereon and wherein the second end includes a scraper thereon. The elongated shaft further includes a fastener, such as a suction cup, for securing the device to a support surface, such as a side of a coffee grinder. A cleaning cap is removably securable to the first end of the cleaning tool and includes an interior volume in which the brush can be positioned. The cleaning cap further includes a protrusion extending therefrom that can be used to clean the underside of the blade of a grinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: Bonnie E. Morgan
  • Patent number: 9198504
    Abstract: A combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser device includes a caddy that accepts tube of toothpaste and guides an integral toothpaste squeezer along a predetermined track. The squeezer is generally wedge-shaped and may be moved parallel and/or inwardly to the axis of the caddy. A modular and detachable toothbrush head mates with the caddy and includes a shaft with a central bore for delivering toothpaste to the toothbrush bristles. A refresh cup is further supplied to store and protect the combination device while not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventors: William McCoy, Quincy McCoy
  • Patent number: 9174335
    Abstract: A device and method for making a tool for use in housekeeping or gardening is disclosed. The tool includes a handle and an end effector that are joined together using an end fitting attached to the end of the handle and a coupler attached to the end effector, such as a mop, brush, broom and the like. The end fitting and the coupler are fitted together and pinned using a clip to prevent rotation of one respect to the other. The end fitting and coupler may be fitted together with a threaded connection in addition to the clip and the end effector may be threaded and glued to the end effector. The end fitting may be received in the end fitting and secured with fasteners or be made integral to the end fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: The O'Dell Corporation
    Inventor: William B. O'Dell
  • Patent number: 8915355
    Abstract: A system for applying a pipe joining agent, such as flux, primer or adhesive, to pipe structure surfaces. The system includes a male brush that cooperates with a female brush that is removably mounted on a container than contains the agent to be applied. The male brush can be inserted through the female brush and into the container to pick up the agent. As the male brush is withdrawn from the container, the female brush wipes excess agent from the male brush so that the female brush picks up agent thereon. The male brush can then be inserted into the end of a pipe structure to apply the agent to the interior surface of the pipe structure. Also, the female brush can be removed from the container and then inserted over the end of a pipe structure to apply the agent to the exterior surface of a pipe structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Monson
  • Patent number: 8834050
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a system for docking and undocking packages for cosmetics, capable of offering a simplified and efficient fitting and detaching mechanism for the packages The system comprises a first package and a second package for cosmetics, the first and second packages being respectively comprised by a first and second bottle, the first and second bottles being respectively associated with a first cap and a second cap, the first package for cosmetics being docked to the second package for cosmetics upon a compression movement, and concomitantly, upon the cooperation between a first cap projection and a second cap projection respectively arranged on the first and second caps, the first package for cosmetics being undocked from the second package for cosmetics upon a traction movement substantially contrary to the compression movement, the first cap projection having a geometry which is identical to the second cap projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Natura Cosméticos S.A.
    Inventor: Anderson Alan Liba
  • Patent number: 8142093
    Abstract: A wiper device for containers of cosmetic products comprises a wiper element (10) to be mounted in a casing (2) of a container (1) for cosmetic products and designed to come into contact with an applicator (6) housed in the casing (2), at least during pulling out of the applicator (6) from the casing (2). The wiper device further comprises means (11) for engagement of the wiper element (10) with the casing (2) and at least one seal (12) to be installed close to an opening (3) of the casing (2) and adapted for abutment against a closing cap (4) of the container (1), to ensure hermetic tightness of the container (1) and avoid escape of the cosmetic product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Brivaplast S.R.L.
    Inventor: Stefano Vanoncini
  • Publication number: 20110170935
    Abstract: An applicator device, particularly suited for mascara, may deliver high or low viscosity liquids or semi-liquids, and contains a valve controlling flow between a product reservoir, an intermediate pooling area, and a product dispensing chamber. The arrangement prevents backflow to the product reservoir, precluding contamination of the product supply. Product delivery from the product dispensing chamber is from one of several methods. In one method, a plurality of prongs each comprise a conduit to the product dispensing chamber and thereby allow for dispersed product delivery from the prong tips. Alternatively, there may be one or more openings on the applicator head being interconnected to the dispensing chamber, which permits product to extrude between the rows of prongs and thereby be applied to a receiving surface. A third embodiment combines the two methods along with alternating height prongs to more effectively apply mascara onto all sides of a user's lashes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Walter Dwyer
  • Publication number: 20100051050
    Abstract: The technology described herein provides a combined toothbrush and rinsing cup. A combined toothbrush and rinsing cup includes a head, a plurality of bristles disposed upon the head, a body integrally connected to the head, a connectivity base integrally connected to the body, and a male connector integrally connected to the connectivity base. Additionally, a combined toothbrush and rinsing cup includes a toothbrush handle connected to the toothbrush, the toothbrush handle that includes a connector end, a female connector disposed within the connector end of the toothbrush handle and configured for sealable attachment to the male connector of the toothbrush, and a hollow cavity disposed within the toothbrush handle and configured for use as a rinsing cup. The toothbrush is removably connected to the toothbrush handle and wherein the toothbrush is configured for inversion and subsequent storage within the toothbrush handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Sam S. Djang
  • Publication number: 20100003065
    Abstract: An eye or lip makeup applicator and cosmetics in use with the applicator includes an applicator wand removably coupled to a handle. The applicator wand is secured within a container for storage, handling and ease of carrying around. The handle connects the container with a second container for storing additional eye, lip or other makeup. The applicator wand includes a mascara brush on one end of support cap. A second support cap includes a second brush for other makeup. The two support caps are connected to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Gyung-Hee Haan
  • Patent number: 7581897
    Abstract: The device comprises an applicator (2) and a cover (5) configured to be adaptable on the applicator (2), the external face (3) of which is impregnated with conditioning substance for shoes by rolling dispenser means (10) incorporated in the internal face (9) of the cover (5), which includes a reservoir (4) with such substance. The substance dosing is produced on opening the device, the applicator (2) sliding, via some guides (8) arranged on the lateral face (7) of the cover (5), over the dispenser means (10) which apply an optimum quantity of substance to the external face (3) of the applicator (2), with which the footwear is subsequently rubbed to clean it. When used, the device is closed by transversely coupling the applicator (2) inside the cover (5), preferably of plastic with transparent reservoir (4). For convenience, the device can incorporate an ergonomic handle (1) joined to the applicator (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Zobele Espana S.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Caserta, Julio Cesar Ruiz Ballesteros, Jose Antonio Munoz Martinez, David Moreno Perez, Xavier Alvarez Leal, Fernando Mayor Sans
  • Patent number: 7537406
    Abstract: A drive screw having an axial bore is disposed within a tubular container. A cap for closing the container has mounted therefrom an applicator that is insertable in the bore of the drive screw. A first seal and a second seal, on the drive screw, form with the inner wall of the container and the outer wall of the drive screw an annular compartment for housing a cosmetic composition. A normally closed channel is provided between the compartment and the bore of the drive screw. A drive on the cap and a complementary drive on the drive screw cooperate with the first seal and the second seal to decrease the volume of the compartment in which the composition is housed each time the container is opened by removing the cap. A valve opens the channel in response to the decrease in volume in the compartment when the cap is removed so as to permit composition to flow through the channel into the bore of the drive screw to contact the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc
    Inventors: John S. Kurek, William E. McNamara, Ralph DeVito, David Chastain, Tonia Giesecke
  • Patent number: 7478958
    Abstract: An applicator device includes a grasping element, two arms mounted on the grasping element and an applicator between the two arms. The applicator can apply a product in the form of a line onto a surface. The device can additionally include a reservoir containing the product such that the grasping element incorporates a mechanism to hold the reservoir in a position preventing the applicator from being charged when the latter is applied against the application surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Marc Ramet
  • Patent number: 7465111
    Abstract: A stackable cleaner or product applicator is described in which a rigid applicator body has a downwardly opening compartment surrounded by a skirt and an upper compartment surrounded by an upwardly extending wall, the upper compartment containing a foam body and fluid or gel and being closed by means of a removable top wall fixed to the top periphery of the upwardly extending wall. The removable top has a tab to aid opening. The downwardly extending skirt is sized to accept the upwardly extending wall of an identical unit whereby multiple units may be stacked in a nested configuration. A cap is provided to cover the top of the uppermost cleaner in a stack. The cap has an opening adapted to engage the removable top tab and act as a lever for easy opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Applitech, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Juran, Craig M. Saunders, Trevor L. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20080273914
    Abstract: A cosmetic container having a container body for receiving cosmetics and a cap having a cap body, an outer tube, and an inner tube. A first spring for urging the outer tube rearward is installed between the cap body and the outer tube. A second spring for urging the cap body forward is received in the inner tube. A shaft section with an application section is projectingly formed on the inner tube. An engagement groove is provided in the container body, in the outer peripheral surface near its head. A locking ball reception hole and a locking ball received in the hole are provided on the cap body. A restriction projection for restricting the locking ball from moving outward is provided inside the outer tube. The locking ball projected inward by the restriction projection fits in the engagement groove, and the cap is installed on the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Masafumi Hamada
  • Patent number: 7249906
    Abstract: Container for receiving an element forming spatula having one end provided with a part in relief, the container including: a stopper having a peripheral skirt having a screwing surface and a lower end; a bottom wall; a side wall having a first end opposite the bottom wall, an outer face, and having a slot for housing in a removable manner the element forming spatula; a neck located at the first end of the side wall, including a screwing surface in relief for cooperating with the screwing surface of the skirt for closing the neck by screwing, the part in relief of the element forming spatula cooperating with the screwing surface in relief of the neck for closing the stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Augros Cosmetic Packaging
    Inventors: Richard D Kessler, Paul Abbatepaolo
  • Patent number: 7118298
    Abstract: A container such as a nail varnish container is provided which permits the user to quickly remove or put on the cap with a single hand without the need of turning the cap. The container includes a container body having a neck formed with a narrow hole having its top edge tapered. The neck has a tapered upper portion and a small-diameter portion connected to the bottom of the tapered upper portion to define a shoulder on the bottom. Its cap includes a cap body to be fitted on the neck. The cap body houses a vertically movable plug which can be seated on the tapered top edge of the neck, an elastic member which slides downwardly along the outer surface of the tapered upper portion and fits in the small-diameter portion and engages the shoulder, and a spring biasing the plug downwardly relative to the cap body. The cap body is provided with a disengaging means for disengaging the elastic member from the shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Imex Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoji Tsutsumi
  • Patent number: 7048460
    Abstract: A portable combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser device within a casing for providing a convenient and hygienic means of brushing teeth. The casing includes a toothbrush, a toothpaste dispenser, and includes a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end has a ribbed circular dispensing wheel connected to an internal plunger assembly. The plunger assembly has a circular platform which pushes toothpaste upwardly and a funnel cap which dispenses the toothpaste outwardly onto the toothbrush. The toothbrush has bristles and a handle that extends upwardly and downwardly from within the casing. A cap fits onto the bottom end of the casing in an open position ready for use and onto the top end of the casing in a closed position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventors: Nicole Thompson, Ron Thompson
  • Patent number: 6945723
    Abstract: Packaging and application device comprising a container having an internal space (12) in which the product (P) is contained, an application element (16), a housing (14) for housing the application element and a permeable wall (23) placed between the said housing and the internal space containing the product. The application element and the housing are both designed in such a way that the application element has, when it is in the said housing, at least one surface portion (16a) located, without any appreciable axial compression, opposite an opening (25) in the permeable wall. The internal space is a variable-volume space, compression means being provided for making the said internal volume pass selectively from a first volume, greater than the volume of product, to a second volume, smaller than the first, this reduction in volume being accompanied by an overpressure which is conducive to transferring product through the said permeable wall towards the application element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oréal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 6942412
    Abstract: A product application device includes a receptacle having a variable inside volume configured to contain a product, an applicator element, and a dip tube configured to extend to the bottom of the receptacle. The device further includes a first portion and a second portion configured to cooperate together to define a substantially leak-proof enclosure for the applicator element. The dip tube is configured to enable the enclosure to be in flow communication with the product flowing from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oréal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 6932533
    Abstract: A cosmetic container has a container body, a rotating body, a brush, a stopper, a container cover and a brush cover. The container body is for receiving powder and the container has two curved guiding slots and two outlets. The rotating body is rotatably connected to the bottom of the container body. The brush is arranged in a top of the rotating body. The stopper is stuffed in the opening of the container body and the container cover is separately connected to a top of the container body. The brush cover is separately connected to the bottom of the container body. The cosmetic container controls flow rate of powder from the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Lin Li Chen
  • Patent number: 6883991
    Abstract: A device for applying a product may include a first element configured to apply a product. The first element may at least partially include porous material. The device may include a second element, and a fixing element configured to removably affix the first element to the second element such that when the first element is separated from the second element, at least a substantial portion of the fixing element remains on the second element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20040258454
    Abstract: An applicator device includes a grasping element, two arms mounted on the grasping element and an applicator between the two arms. The applicator can apply a product in the form of a line onto a surface. The device can additionally include a reservoir containing the product such that the grasping element incorporates a mechanism to hold the reservoir in a position preventing the applicator from being charged when the latter is applied against the application surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Marc Ramet
  • Patent number: 6755585
    Abstract: A device for applying a product may include a container configured to contain a product. The container may include an opening and a valve associated with the opening. The device may also include a structure configured to be removably fitted to the container, and the structure may include a closing element and a housing at least partially defined by the closing element. The housing may include at least one passage configured to provide flow communication between the container and the housing via the opening of the container when the structure is in a fitted position on the container. The structure may also include an applicator configured to be at least partially received in the housing. The device may be configured so that the valve is placed in an open position in response to fitting of the structure to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 6726387
    Abstract: In a hair dyeing or cosmetic unit, in particular a mascara unit, comprising a reservoir for holding the liquid cosmetic and a cap as well as an applicator that is mounted on a handle, it is provided, with a view to facilitation of purchase, that the cosmetic unit is designed such that, when presented for purchase, the applicator does not dip into the liquid cosmetic and is visible through a transparent section of a member of the cosmetic unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Werner Fischer
  • Publication number: 20040052568
    Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging and dispenser device comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6321937
    Abstract: An aerosol dispensing system includes an aerosol can and a wiper dispenser removably attached to the can. A cup containing absorbent material, such as a roll of toweletes, is snap fit to the bottom of the can. The cup may be removed to dispense wipers and replaced on the can for storage. The wiper dispenser may be refilled with a replacement roll of towelettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Chase Products Company
    Inventors: Ronald F. DeSimone, Richard Messina, Charles L. Williams
  • 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: 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: 6280108
    Abstract: A lotion applicator that has a hollow handle for containing lotion. The hollow handle has a closable opening and flexible walls such that the squeezing of the walls forces lotion contained within the hollow handle to exit the closable opening. A casing is attached to the handle and covers the closable opening. A casing cap is removably attached to the casing such that a storage compartment is formed by the attachment of the casing cap to the casing. A porous pad is contained within the storage compartment and is for absorbing lotion squeezed out of the handle. Some purposes of the casing cap are to delay drying of the pad, protect the pad from contamination, and prevent lotion on the pad from contaminating other objects. In a preferred embodiment, the user first removes the casing cap from the casing. Then, the user removes the handle from the casing. The user then opens the closable opening and squeezes the handle so that lotion exits the handle and is applied to the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventors: John B. Haining, Chin Yi Tu, Kevin Simmons
  • Patent number: 6254294
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical kit includes a container; a packet of dispensing swabs; a bottle with a dispenser assembly with an upwardly extending tubular member with an open aperture at the top for the passage of fluid from the bottle through the dispenser assembly, the tubular member adapted to removably receive a short tube of a dispensing swab; a quantity of liquid iodine located within the bottle; and a tube containing a quantity of zinc oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Sigrid G. Muhar
  • Patent number: 6227209
    Abstract: An article for oral care comprises a housing and a tooth paste section. The housing has a first opening, a second opening, a front end, a rear end, and a cavity communicating with the first opening and the second opening. The first opening is formed through the front end and a conventional tooth paste tube with a neck can be inserted through the second opening into the cavity. The neck of the tooth paste tube is removably fixed through the first opening while securely holding the tooth paste tube within the housing, and wherein the tooth paste tube can be squeezed through the second opening to allow a desired amount of the tooth paste to flow out of the neck. The tooth brush section having a base, a connecting rod, and a brush. The base comprises a tube end and a brush end. The tube end has a threaded female bore so that the threaded female bore can be tightly fitted over the neck of the tooth paste tube to securely attach the tooth brush section to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventors: Dae S. Kim, Gil Hee Ko Kim
  • Patent number: 6152633
    Abstract: A compact article for oral care comprises a housing and a tooth brush section. The housing has a first opening, a second opening, a third opening, a front end, a rear end, and a cavity communicating with the first, second and third openings. The first opening is formed through the front end and a conventional tooth paste tube having a neck is inserted through the third opening into the cavity. The tooth paste tube can be squeezed through the second opening to allow a desired amount of the tooth paste to flow out of the neck. The tooth brush section has a base, a first extension, a second extension, a connecting rod and a brush. The first extension is protruded in a decremental step from the base to a forward direction, and the second extension is protruded in a decremental step from the base to a rearward direction opposed to the first extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventors: Dae S. Kim, Gil Hee K. Kim
  • Patent number: 6142692
    Abstract: A distributor for a cosmetic product, in fluid or paste form, intended for make-up, in particular to a mascara distributor, comprising on the one hand a distributor body (C) which comprises a seating (29) for an applicator member (3) and, on the other hand, a gripping element (E) which comprises a capsule (1) provided with a rod (2) bearing the applicator member (3) at one of its ends which projects from the capsule. The capsule being capable of being assembled in a removable manner on the distributor body (C) and capable of being gripped by a user in order to apply the cosmetic product. A reservoir (8) for the cosmetic product is, moreover, provided and associated with a feed device intended to introduce successive doses of the cosmetic product into the seating (29) of the applicator member (3) from the reservoir (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Valois S.A.
    Inventor: Firmin Garcia
  • 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: 6022162
    Abstract: An oral hygiene apparatus; in particular disposable tooth brush, comprising a tank section, which has a hollow cavity provided to receive a treatment fluid, and at least one fluid outlet, preferably formed on an outlet stub, a treatment section, which includes a treatment head, in particular provided with bristles, and a cover cap which, when not in use, can be placed onto the tank section, preferably with latching, wherein, by coupling the tank section and the treatment section, a flow connection can be produced between the hollow cavity and at least one fluid outlet opening provided in the treatment head and a fluid flow can be produced by the action of pressure onto the tank section, which is of elastic design, at least regionally, from the hollow cavity via the fluid outlet in the direction of the fluid outlet opening, and wherein the cover cap, in the mounted state, closes the fluid outlet at the tank section and at least partly covers the treatment head of the treatment section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventor: Hanns Aumuller
  • Patent number: 5988910
    Abstract: This invention discloses an eyeglass cleaning apparatus including a handle, and a pair of lens engaging rollers mounted on the handle, each of the rollers comprising a soft material arranged such that the edges thereof engage the surface of a lens sought to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Shimon Yahav
  • Patent number: 5931593
    Abstract: A ring element for mounting in a peripherally extending groove of a cylindrical portion of a first body, wherein the ring element (10) projects out of the groove and bears at the inside against a cylindrical portion of a second body which can be fitted onto the first body. The ring element (10) has at its outer peripheral surface (12) a number of raised portions (14). Associated with each outside raised portion (14) on the inner peripheral surface (16) are a pair of inside raised portions (18) which are disposed in symmetrically laterally displaced relationship with respect to the associated outside raised portion (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Schwan-STABILO Cosmetics GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Georg Roder
  • Patent number: 5785063
    Abstract: A combination toothbrush and drinking cup (10) comprising a toothbrush segment (12). An enlarged hollow handle segment (14) is also provided. A facility (16) is for attaching the toothbrush segment (12) to the enlarged hollow handle segment (14) for better gripping by a hand (18) when brushing teeth (20). When inverted the enlarged hollow handle segment (14) can become a water receiving receptacle to drink from.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: John DePinto
  • Patent number: 5219238
    Abstract: A container for a block of wax, said as surfboard wax, where the container utilizes a manually deflectable cup which provides the storage compartment for the wax. If per chance the block of wax has melted and then hardened assuming the precise shape of the cup, the bottom wall of the cup can be deflected in an upward manner thereby causing removal of the block of wax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Inventor: Mark Hainbach
  • Patent number: 5188472
    Abstract: The invention is an improved shoe care kit that simplifies the process of shoe polishing by virtue of consolidating conventional shoe shine components such as a brush applicator and/or polishing cloth into a convenient compact storage container. The shoe care kit is designed to be used in conjunction with a commercially produced shoe polish container by clamping the shoe care kit onto the polish container's lid to form an integral kit with the polish container. In the storage mode, the kit is an attractive compact unit and its own traveling or storage case ready to be used by the conventional shoe polishing method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventor: Albert J. Sgro
  • 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: 4880326
    Abstract: A dispenser for a flowable substance more viscous than water includes an applicator member and a cover member that can be separated for use and rejoined for storage. The applicator member has an applicator tip to be used for application purposes, the cover member has a hollow interior that extends to an open end, which open end is dimensioned and arranged to receive the applicator tip, and the cover member contains a supply of the substance and an extrusion mechanism for extruding an amount of the substance toward the open end. The extrusion mechanism includes components for enabling a user to operate the extrusion mechanism by rotating the applicator member relative to the cover member while the applicator tip is within the open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William J. Dee
  • Patent number: 4848946
    Abstract: The container is provided with an outlet opening associated with a dispensing head (5) including an ejection duct (21-26) disposed in the axis of the outlet opening of the container, and a nozzle (28) forming an angle with the ejection duct, an applicator (8) being disposed at the free end of the nozzle (28). This applicator (8) includes on the one hand a cylindrical sleeve (31) cooperating with the free end of the nozzle (28) and on the other hand a base plate (29) joined by the cylindrical sleeve and which includes bristles (30) on its face opposite the cylindrical sleeve (31). The projection (7), a movable part of the dispensing head, includes on its top wall a device (17) for retaining the cylindrical sleeve (31) in a position in which its axis is substantially parallel to that of the outlet opening, so that a guard cap can be put into place on the dispensing zone of the container (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Antonin Goncalves
  • Patent number: 4780017
    Abstract: A container assembly structured to store and selectively dispense and/or apply liquid material contents from a storage chamber in a manner which eliminates waste by enabling substantially the entire quantity of liquid material product to be removed from the storage chamber of the container regardless of viscosity of the product. The container incorporates resilient material side walls which may be disposed into a constricted position thereby forcing product within the storage chamber into contact with an applicator assembly for selective and/or precise dispensing and application of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Inventor: Jennifer A. Bradford