Separable For Independent Use Patents (Class 401/18)
  • Patent number: 8979409
    Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing different product possesses at least two interlocking product dispenser units each possessing a product dispensing outlet through which stored product may be selectively dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin Ulrich, James Bordonaro
  • Publication number: 20140341631
    Abstract: An apparatus and series of accompanying methods for compact transportation and application of cosmetic compounds, hygiene products and the like, which affords the user the ability to travel with the requirement of carrying bulky products comprising packaging or heavy baggage. The apparatus employs individualized, removably attached compartments for retaining metered quantities of cosmetic compounds and hygiene products and these compartments are interchangeable in order to retain numerous configurations of products, including, but not limited to mascara, lip gloss, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, eye shadow, eye liner, and blush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Angela Cakridas, Peter Cakridas
  • 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: 8801316
    Abstract: A water jet toothbrush assembly injects water into a user's mouth to remove plaque and debris. The assembly includes an elongated member having a head and a handle. The head has a plurality of apertures positioned therein. A conduit extends through an interior space of the elongated member. A first end of the conduit is in fluid communication with a hose when the hose is coupled to the handle. A second end of the conduit is positioned proximate the apertures wherein the conduit is configured for delivering water to the apertures. A channel extends through an interior space of a cleaning attachment. A first end of the channel is in fluid communication with the hose when the hose is coupled to the cleaning attachment. A second end of the channel is aligned with a hole of the cleaning attachment wherein the channel is configured for delivering water to the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Reza Abedini
  • Patent number: 8550096
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cosmetic apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses an accessory sleeve for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. Both the accessory sleeve and the containers have releaseable engagement means to securely hold each to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventors: Katie Marguerite Irving, Timothy Martin Irving
  • Patent number: 8523469
    Abstract: A packaging and application device includes a first container which can contain a first product, with the first container including a deformable wall, so as to enable the first product to be dispensed through a first dispensing orifice. The device further includes a second container which can contain a second product, with the second container including a deformable wall, so as to enable the second product to be dispensed through a second dispensing orifice. According to an example, a coupling arrangement is mounted on the containers and joins the first and second containers together. The first and second dispensing orifices emerge separately at the level of a first application surface and a second application surface respectively, and the first and second containers are configured so as to be able to be actuated independently of one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Aline Abergel
  • Patent number: 8444335
    Abstract: A multi-color pen includes a multi-segmented pen body including a longitudinally extending cylindrical hollow tube having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of cylindrical sub-assemblies each of which includes a supply of writing material and a writing point connected to one of the supplies of writing materials. An eraser is disposed at an end of a hollow tube and is shown with a removable cover. The cover may include a compass or a digital thermometer in place of the digital clock. In addition, a rotatable pocket clip extends from the top of the cover and includes a ruler having a straight edge and graduations of length as well as a knife blade or letter opener that is rotatably separable with respect to the ruler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Husain S. A. Faridoon
  • Patent number: 8434955
    Abstract: In the case of a cosmetic unit, including a container for holding a cosmetic, a closure cap for the container, and an applicator, which is arranged on the closure cap and is intended for applying the cosmetic, wherein two such cosmetic units can be connected to each other via a coupling device, the cosmetic unit has a coupling device which is formed on the closure cap and is intended for connection to a second cosmetic unit having a corresponding coupling device, wherein the coupling device has a coupling recess which extends perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis of the cosmetic unit and the inner wall of which forms at least one undercut, and a coupling projection which is of complementary design to the coupling recess in such a manner that the coupling projection of a first cosmetic unit can be pushed, by a pushing movement of the cosmetic units which are to be connected, into the coupling recess of the second cosmetic unit and, in the pushed-in state, is held there in an interlocking manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Geka GmbH
    Inventors: Jochen Rauschert, Karl Hartstock
  • Publication number: 20130108350
    Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing different product possesses at least two interlocking product dispenser units each possessing a product dispensing outlet through which stored product may be selectively dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Kevin Ulrich, James Bordonaro
  • Patent number: 8240930
    Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus including a container, a first storage compartment disposed within the container and configured to store a deodorant, a second storage compartment disposed within the container and opposite the first storage compartment, the second storage compartment configured to store a sanitizer solution, an applicator in fluid communication with the second storage compartment and configured to receive the sanitizer solution and an interface disposed between the second storage compartment and the applicator for regulating the supply of the sanitizer solution to the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Amnon Oshri
  • Patent number: 8043017
    Abstract: The cosmetic unit has two partial units, each including a receptacle for receiving a cosmetic substance and a closure cap for allowing the closure of the receptacle. The two partial units are inter-connectable by a coupling member engaging with the two closure caps. Each closure cap has a cap recess, extending in the direction of a central axis, on the axial front end facing away from the receptacle of the corresponding partial unit. The coupling member including a central portion with two axial coupling projections being formed thereon wherein each coupling projection engages with one of the two cap recesses when in an assembled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Renate Beierwaltes, Marion Reichert, Sonja Schöppler
  • Patent number: 7845871
    Abstract: A packaging and dispensing device includes a container holding a first product, and a closure capsule including a base part configured to detachably close off the container. The device includes a recess defined in a mobile part of the closure capsule, this recess containing a second product. An opening in the recess is closed off by a cap, such that the mobile part can assume, relative to the base part, a closed position wherein the cap is rendered inaccessible by the base part, and an open position wherein the cap is accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20100242981
    Abstract: An immersion-type multi-applicator system, comprising a single container and a single handle. The container has two or more adjacent openings and each opening is capable of receiving its own applicator. Also provided is a selection mechanism that articulates the handle with exactly one applicator. The selection mechanism may be a rotary cam system, a rotary magnetic selector system, a sliding cam system, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Herve F. Bouix, Jonathan T. Thayer, Christophe Jacob
  • Patent number: 7648295
    Abstract: A handheld cleaning device, particularly for footwear cleaning, including first and second opposed ends, with each end having access to a reservoir containing either a cleaning solution or a shoe polishing compound. A method of using the device to clean and polish footwear is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Inventor: Lisa Fredell
  • Publication number: 20090110464
    Abstract: A cosmetic tubes includes a lipstick subassembly including a front rotary drive tube having a staged member, and a rear case; a lip gloss subassembly including a removable rear extension of reduced diameter, the extension being releasably secured to the case of the lipstick subassembly; and an eyebrow pencil subassembly including a front rotary hollow cap having a front opening, and a rear positioning tube having a snapping member for releasably securing to the staged member of the drive tube of the lipstick subassembly. A person may conveniently detach any desired subassembly from the remaining subassemblies prior to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Jun Zhang
  • Patent number: 7473045
    Abstract: In a cosmetic unit comprising two applicators, each having a stem, each of the applicators dipping into a respective reservoir, each reservoir having a reservoir neck provided with an external thread on which to screw a respective coupling part, and the two reservoirs being releasably attachable to each other by means of the screwed-on coupling parts, which at the same time serve as a closing cap, via a coupling sleeve by means of a snap-type connection, provision is made for the snap-type connection to comprise a locking bead disposed on the inside of the coupling sleeve in the outer end region of the coupling sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventor: Norbert Dumler
  • 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: 20080260449
    Abstract: The cosmetic unit has two partial units, each comprising a receptacle for receiving a cosmetic substance and a closure cap by means of which the receptacle is closable. The two partial units are inter-connectable by means of a coupling member engaging with the two closure caps. Each closure cap has a cap recess, extending in the direction of a central axis, on the axial front end facing away from the receptacle of the corresponding partial unit. The coupling member comprises a central portion with two axial coupling projections being formed thereon wherein each coupling projection engages with one of the two cap recesses when in the assembled state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: GEKA BRUSH GmbH
    Inventors: Renate Beierwaltes, Marion Reichert, Sonja Schoppler
  • Publication number: 20080226378
    Abstract: A combination pen includes a tubular barrel having two open ends for selectively receiving different stationery devices so that different stationery devices can be combined together with the barrel. The stationery devices received in the barrel can be replaced if desire so that any combination that is desired by a user or that is of practical use can be made with respect to different kinds of stationery devices. The stationary devices can be selectively combined together for saving of space and ease of stowage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Rong-Lin Sheu
  • Publication number: 20080145133
    Abstract: A cosmetic container consisting of a sealable package element that may be connected to other package elements to form an assembly of cosmetic packages. The container permits the combination and substitution of package elements within the assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the package elements may be oriented in either direction within the assembly, irrespective of the location or orientation of adjacent elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Barbie Palmer
  • Patent number: 7377709
    Abstract: A combination writing instrument and hand sanitizer including a cartridge containing a mechanical finger pump at a first end and a retractable pen nib at a second end. The cartridge contains an effective antimicrobial hand sanitizer solution therein which is readily dispensed by the finger pump. The writing instrument is useful for personnel in the healthcare industry and food industry where if function both as a device for recording information and a hand sanitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: JMB Trading Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S. Butler
  • Patent number: 7287923
    Abstract: A multifunctional cosmetic container has a first casing, at least one second casing and multiple cosmetic units. The first casing a chamber defined in the first casing. The at least one second casing is mounted detachably to the first casing each of the at least one second casing has a chamber defined in the second casing. The cosmetic units are mounted respectively in the chambers in the first and second casings. The multifunctional cosmetic container compactly combines the different cosmetic units in one pack so carrying the cosmetic units is easy and convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
  • Patent number: 7226227
    Abstract: A packaging and dispenser device may include: a receptacle containing a first substance; an application surface secured to the receptacle during application of the first substance; and a closure capsule configured to be removably fixed on the receptacle. The closure capsule may be configured to enable the closure capsule to be fixed on the receptacle. The packaging and dispenser device may also include at least one housing containing a second substance, the housing being suitable for opening from an end of the capsule remote from a part of the closure capsule configured to enable the closure capsule to be fixed on the receptacle, so that the second substance in the housing may be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 7210869
    Abstract: In a cartridge type stationery product including a body and a cartridge attachable to and detachable from the body, the cartridge is capable of being inserted from an opening of the body, a locking groove is formed on the body, and a locking protrusion which is inserted into the locking groove is formed on the cartridge, and the locking groove is constructed by a first groove portion extending in an axial direction from a vicinity of the opening, and a second groove portion extending from the first groove portion to form an angle with the first groove portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hidehei Kageyama, Tadao Odaka
  • Patent number: 7156571
    Abstract: A combination pen, pencil and circular marking implement that can be utilized as a pen or pencil writing tool and for circular ink marking on printed surfaces for word game and puzzle solution includes a central passageway for accommodating ink cartridges or lead pencil cartridges encompassed by an ink reservoir that communicates with a cylindrical marking die for circling numbers and letters, and the marking die capable of advancement or retraction by rotation of a tool gripping collar attached to the body of the combination writing and marking implement whereupon rotation of the tool gripping collar engages internal cams for actuating the advancement and retraction of the marking die so that either the pen/pencil writing function or the circular ink marking function can be selected for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventors: Josephine A. Mook, James Gwinn
  • Patent number: 7083348
    Abstract: In a combination coating film transfer tool and writing implement, a reversible coating film transfer tool can be fitted to the writing implement in either of two ways: one in which the coating film extending past the transfer head is exposed for use, and the other in which the coating film is protected within a housing formed on the writing implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Fujicopian Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuya Watanabe, Hiroshi Kozaki, Keisuke Fujii, Keiichiro Minegishi
  • Patent number: 7077591
    Abstract: A packaging and applicator device may include at least two receptacles. Each receptacle may contain one of a cosmetic and a care substance, a body, and a removable closure cap. The device may also include at least one coupling member capable of uniting the two receptacles in line with each other. The coupling member may be at least partially elastically deformable, and may include at least one housing. The at least one housing may be configured to receive at least part of one of the receptacles and enable the part of the one of the receptacles to be fixed to the coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 7066673
    Abstract: The pen structure includes the pen body that has a ball tip for the refill to protrude and the end that is far from the ball tip. The reversible accessory connected the end of the pen includes an extra functional end and a two-way terminal connector that is far from the extra functional end, and a slot that is placed at the end of the pen. When the reversible accessory is connected to the slot by the first terminal connector, it makes the extra functional end shown in the protruding position, and when the reversible accessory is connected to the slot by the second terminal connector, it makes the extra functional end shown in the hidden position. The pen may use its reversible accessory to increase its practicality and extra functions, and when the extra functional end is not used, the unit is shown in the hidden condition, which may keep the appealing appearance of the pen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Rui-Feng Kuo
  • Patent number: 7066675
    Abstract: A nail polish removing apparatus includes a container including an outer wall and an open top edge portion having a threaded outer surface. A first lid includes a centrally disposed threaded lip portion and a recessed portion aligned with the lip portion. The apparatus further includes a second lid, attachable to the lip portion, and provided with an annular opening. An elongated wand having opposed end portions and a cleansing head is also included. The slot and the opening are such that the cleansing head can be positioned through the slot but not the opening. The wand has a lower portion smaller than the opening so that the second lid can be detached from the first lid without causing the wand to rotate. The cavity is larger than the cleansing head such that an entire length of the cleansing head can be maintained within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Teresa Miller
  • Patent number: 6981811
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Patent number: 6962741
    Abstract: Press-on tool for pressing on a film to adhere to a substrate. The press-on tool comprises a relatively hard and rigid carrier part with a press-on surface with which, during use, the film can be pressed against the substrate. The intermediate layer comprises a relatively soft, resilient cushion layer. Preferably, the cushion layer is non-slidably connected with the press-on surface and/or the carrier part. The invention also relates to a method for pressing on a film to adhere to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Vinytouch Vinylapplikaties B.V.
    Inventor: Frans Wirtje Bogman
  • Patent number: 6921223
    Abstract: A writing instrument having a substantially tubular body including a first and second end and a writing tip associated with the first end. The writing instrument includes a receptacle integrally formed within the second end and having a retaining portion to engage a removable auxiliary module including a securing portion, the removable auxiliary module adapted to be secured within the receptacle by the cooperation of the retaining portion and the securing portion. The writing instrument further includes an auxiliary module cap adapted to engage both the second end adjacent to the retaining and securing portions and the first end adjacent to the writing tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventor: Bret R. Marschand
  • Publication number: 20040258452
    Abstract: A multi-section body-painting crayon includes a plurality of hollow cylinders, each of which forms one section of the crayon. The cylinder is provided at front and rear ends with exterior and interior connecting portions, respectively. The exterior connecting portion of each cylinder is adapted to detachably connect to the interior connecting portion of another cylinder, so that the cylinders may be continuously connected end to end to form a long barrel for the crayon suitable for holding with one hand. A cake of paint of a specific color is fixed to the front end of each cylinder. A user may easily change the number, position, and color of the cylinders to be included in the crayon and conveniently carry the crayon for use at any time and place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Der Jon Shyu
  • Patent number: 6821041
    Abstract: A combination solid material storage container and applicator assembly for solid materials, such as surf board wax, is disclosed. The assembly includes a symmetrical storage container member, which has an open top end, an open bottom end, and an interior surface. A pusher member is positioned inside the container member and includes a sealing lip portion, which provides a continuous seal between the pusher member and the container member interior surface. The pusher member supports a slug of solid material within the container member. An applicator cap member is releasably secured to the open top end of the container member. The cap member includes a blade portion with a scraper edge and a comb edge. The blade portion is used for manipulating the solid material once applied to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Fun Before Money
    Inventors: Gregg Hallam, Diego Cueto
  • Patent number: 6811339
    Abstract: A multiple applicators comprising an elongated housing that is separated into multiple sealed compartments containing a liquid and an applicator tip with a score line formed at each of the sealed compartments located near the applicator tip wherein the elongated housing may be selectively severed into shorter sections at the score lines and removed. The removed section of the elongated housing is used to apply the liquid or viscous substance contained therein and disposed of after application. The remainder of the elongated housing with the remaining unused applicator tips and liquid is retained for subsequent uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventor: Garry Tsaur
  • Patent number: 6776548
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a coating composition to a substrate. The applicator includes a point applicator and a brush applicator connected to a body having a reservoir holding a coating composition. The point applicator includes an application element movable relative to the body. The brush applicator includes a shaft with a brush extending therefrom. The shaft extends into the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Thomas L. Gardner, Jr., Paul A. Smith, Richard Hackett, Christopher R. Prebel, John J. Ernst, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040086317
    Abstract: A holder includes a main body having two ends that hold cosmetic tools substantially parallel to a central axis of the tool, and it can also include caps for placement over the cosmetic tools. The caps can have a reflective outer surface for use as a mirror. The ends can be configured to hold cosmetic tools having variable dimensions by using a chuck mechanism or a compressible material in the ends of the holder. With cosmetic tools held in place and the caps installed, the holder provides for a way to carry and use a variety of cosmetic tools such as lipstick, lip liner, eye liner, eye shadow, or other tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Tania W. Hanna
  • Patent number: 6726388
    Abstract: A cleaning aid attachment is configured for connection to a handle of a conventional cleaning implement and includes a removable hand held sprayer connected to a handle of a cleaning implement. A retainer connects to the handle of the cleaning implement for retaining a roll of paper towels having a tube therein, wherein the tube of the towels receives the handle and the retainer holds the towels in a predetermined position on the implement handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick H. Monahan
  • Patent number: 6702494
    Abstract: A cosmetic unit comprising two different applicators each with a stem, each of the applicators dipping into a respective reservoir; each reservoir having an externally threaded neck on which to screw a coupling member; and the two reservoirs being releasably attachable to each other via a coupling sleeve by means of the coupling members which are screwed on and which simultaneously serve as a closure cap. The coupling members in the form of screw caps are non-rotarily attachable to the coupling sleeve by an axial serration and axially tightly attachable thereto by a beaded section engaging with a locking groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Werner Fischer
  • Patent number: 6688792
    Abstract: A stacked marker is formed by stacking individual stackable markers where each stackable marker is a fully functional marker and each stackable marker can be selected for use and then reassembled to store the restackable marker. Each stackable marker is originally assembled as an otherwise ordinary marker, but with a temporary utility cap, which, upon being inserted into a rear receptacle in another marker, is left therein to form the permanent cap for other markers. When fully assembled, the stacked marker becomes a multi-unit final assembly that affords one the use of a plurality of different types of markers that are snapped together during non-use and taken apart to select individual markers during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Dri Mark Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Reichmann, Mark Dobbs
  • Patent number: 6682242
    Abstract: A dual cosmetic applicator is formed from two applicator units, each of which includes a cap from which extends an applicator and an internally threaded sleeve facing the applicator. An enclosure includes an externally threaded end portion adapted to threadably engage the internally threaded sleeve of the cap. Each applicator unit also includes a coupling member which is formed by a central internal member surrounded by a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall having a plurality of projections laterally extending therefrom beyond the central internal member and a plurality of recesses corresponding in size, shape and number to the projections. An inner surface of the projections includes one half of a mating pair of snap fitting elements, while an outer surface of central internal member adjacent the recesses includes the other half of the mating pair of snap fitting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Crown Cork & Seal Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Antonio Montoli
  • Publication number: 20030231919
    Abstract: A marking pen assembly includes two or more colorant supply units and a colorant applicator detachably connected together, so that when the pen assembly is stroked along a work surface plural parallel strips of colorant are simultaneously formed on the work surface. A connecting mechanism between the colorant supply units is designed so that the units can be separated from one another and used as individual marking pens. The marking pen assembly enables the user to obtain a rainbow coloring effect with a single stroke of the pen assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Allen C. Kim
  • Patent number: 6637963
    Abstract: A multi-purpose pen-shaped container includes first and second receptacle bodies, an applicator device, an end cap, and a coupling unit. Each receptacle body has an axis, first and second end portions, and a peripheral wall that is disposed to surround the axis so as to define a receiving chamber. The first and second end portions of each receptacle body are formed with a coupling member and a connecting member, respectively. The applicator device has a base portion that engages the connecting member on the first receptacle body. The end cap has a tubular cap wall that cooperates with the base portion of the applicator device to define a receiving space for receiving a cosmetic applicator therein. The coupling unit engages removably the coupling members of the first and second receptacle bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Tao-Chen Huang
  • Publication number: 20030194255
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator device is disclosed that includes a cylindrical body having a first portion and a second portion, a writing member including a tip and a writing supply incorporated in the first portion, and a reservoir for containing a cosmetic supply positioned interiorly of the second portion. The second portion is in a releasable engagement with the first portion of the cosmetic applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Barry Silberman
  • Publication number: 20030185616
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic unit comprising two different applicators each with a stem, each of the applicators dipping into a respective reservoir; each reservoir having an externally threaded neck on which to screw a coupling member; and the two reservoirs being releasably attachable to each other via a coupling sleeve by means of the coupling members which are screwed on and which simultaneously serve as a closure cap. The coupling members in the form of screw caps are non-rotarily attachable to the coupling sleeve by an axial serration and axially tightly attachable thereto by a beaded section engaging with a locking groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: GEKA BRUSH GMBH
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Werner Fischer
  • Patent number: 6612764
    Abstract: In a cosmetic applicator unit that comprises two different applicators, each having a stem, the applicators being interconnected in the vicinity of the free ends of the stems, it is provided that each applicator is lodged in a reservoir; that each reservoir has a neck with an external thread; and that the necks are screwed into coupling members for interconnection of the two reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Dieter Wolfsgruber, Werner Fischer
  • Patent number: 6607323
    Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventors: Diane C. Breidenbach, Laurence W. Mille
  • Publication number: 20030152410
    Abstract: A multi-purpose pen-shaped container includes first and second receptacle bodies, an applicator device, an end cap, and a coupling unit. Each receptacle body has an axis, first and second end portions, and a peripheral wall that is disposed to surround the axis so as to define a receiving chamber. The first and second end portions of each receptacle body are formed with a coupling member and a connecting member, respectively. The applicator device has a base portion that engages the connecting member on the first receptacle body. The end cap has a tubular cap wall that cooperates with the base portion of the applicator device to define a receiving space for receiving a cosmetic applicator therein. The coupling unit engages removably the coupling members of the first and second receptacle bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Tao-Chen Huang
  • Publication number: 20030053839
    Abstract: In a cosmetic applicator unit that comprises two different applicators, each having a stem, the applicators being interconnected in the vicinity of the free ends of the stems, it is provided that each applicator is lodged in a reservoir; that each reservoir has a neck with an external thread; and that the necks are screwed into coupling members for interconnection of the two reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Dieter Wolfsgruber, Werner Fischer
  • Publication number: 20030016987
    Abstract: A multicolor marker with a plurality of marking nibs that individually receive ink of different colors or shades. The nibs have marking surfaces that are elongated in one direction and can be selectively aligned end-to-end to produce a continuous line whose color changes from one nib to the next.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: Cynthia G. Ahmed