Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed for a solid or semi-solid product that includes an outer shell and a slider disposed inside the outer shell. The dispenser also includes an inner shell defining an opening and a carrier adapted to retain the product in the inner shell. The carrier includes carrier teeth that are engaged by an actuator connected between the slider and the carrier for advancing the carrier and the product. The actuator includes at least two drive arms that extend through the inner shell and into the carrier. The drive arms include drive teeth that are adapted to engage the carrier teeth. The carrier and product are replaceable, and the outer shell, the inner shell, and the actuator may be reused.

Abstract: A discrete dispensed product comprising a first portion; and a second portion at least partially surrounding the first portion provides a premium and distinct appearance to consumers.

Abstract: A plurality of support pieces disposed at a supporting part support a plurality of rod-shaped cosmetic materials arranged side by side in a container. The plurality of rod-shaped cosmetic materials are configured to simultaneously advance and retreat in an axial direction together with the supporting part and the plurality of rod-shaped cosmetic materials are configured to appear and disappear from a leading tube. The plurality of rod-shaped cosmetic materials are individually supported by the one shared support piece.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic container comprising a body, and a rotating holder and a lifting holder which are disposed within the body, wherein the rotating holder is fixed inside the body, a gear partly protruding out of the rotating holder and the body is disposed within the rotating holder, and the lifting holder comprises a rack bar and a support holder for holding cosmetics, wherein the support holder is connected to an end of the rack bar closer to an opening part of the body, and the rack bar is vertically inserted in the rotating holder and is engaged with the gear. The cosmetic container has simple overall structure, and is capable of extending and retracting quickly and is convenient to use.

Abstract: Apparatus is described for use with a container (102) for dispensing a composition (112), the container including a movable platform (106). The apparatus includes a container holder (101), which includes: an upper portion (116), which includes one or more user input elements (104); and a lower portion, including a driving unit (201, 3001) and a power source (205, 3008). The power source (205, 3008) is operative to drive the driving unit (201, 3001) to move the movable platform (106) of the container (102), in response to actuation of the one or more user input elements (104). Other applications are also described.

Abstract: A case (1) for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a stick of lipstick, including: a hollow cylindrical inner body (2), having a main axis (X), open at a proximal end (5), capable of receiving the stick of material; a hollow cylindrical outer body (7), having a main axis (X), open at a proximal end (10), into which the inner body (2) is inserted such as to pivot relative to the outer body (7) about the main axis (X), an outer cylindrical surface (4) of the inner body (2) facing a cylindrical inner surface (8) of the outer body (7); the case also including one flexible lip (34) for controlling the rotation torque about the main axis (X) of the inner body (2) inside the outer body (7).

Abstract: A refillable lipstick is provided. In one implementation, a high-quality permanent lipstick dispenser incorporates a magnetic catch that enables replacement of the lipstick within the dispenser. Lipstick refills may be installed and removed from the dispenser with a refill cap that has an extraction lever. The refill cap may be made decorative. In one implementation, the refill cap and extraction lever make and break an attachment between a magnetic cup provided with the lipstick and the magnetic catch inside the permanent decorative dispenser. In an implementation, a swivel-up dispenser extends and retracts the lipstick. At extension, the user can twist a derailer, which then provides an additional groove for further extending and raising the lipstick from the dispenser for removal by the refill cap. A working cap is provided to cap the lipstick between refills.

Abstract: Provided is a writing instrument or an applicator using resin parts formed, by way of two-color molding, to have an optimal guiding clearance between slide members. A plurality of resin molded parts is included. At least one of the plurality of resin molded parts is formed as a primary molding, and at least another one of the resin molded parts is formed as a secondary molding, by way of two-color molding, using a portion of a surface of the primary molding. The primary molding and the secondary molding are separated to be used as independent members. In this case, the primary molding and the secondary molding are preferably configured to slide against each other by each separating portion.

Abstract: The retractable test probe includes a main sleeve, a needle and a rotation positioning mechanism. The needle is rooted in the main sleeve. The rotation positioning mechanism includes an eccentric incoaxially fastened to the needle and a flexible sleeve around the eccentric and in the main sleeve. When the needle is turned towards a specific direction, the eccentric will be firmly fastened in the main sleeve through the flexible sleeve, when the needle is turned reversely, the eccentric will be released from the flexible sleeve to be retractably movable.

Abstract: An agent dispensing device for dispensing deodorant may include a base member having a bottom surface, and an agent dispensing housing connecting to the base member to move the deodorant from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: An elevator cup for retaining a cosmetic pomade in relation to a cosmetic dispenser. An annular peripheral wall defines an inner volume for longitudinally receiving and retaining the cosmetic pomade, and a plurality of fins that project radially inward from the peripheral wall. The fins can be disposed in clusters comprising at least two fins angularly spaced by approximately forty degrees or less to establish a dovetail configuration. Clusters can have three fins, potentially with a center fin of a reduced radial dimension compared to outer fins. The clusters can be evenly spaced around the annular peripheral wall.

Abstract: A glue stick dispenser that includes an elongated tubular body adapted to receive a glue stick, wherein the elongated tubular body is substantially triangular in cross-section, and wherein the triangular shape of the body is operative to encourage a user of the dispenser to hold the dispenser in a predetermined manner; a tip attached to or formed integrally with one end of the elongated tubular body, wherein the angle of the terminal portion of the tip, when oriented substantially parallel to a horizontal surface, positions the elongated tubular body at a predetermined angle relative to the horizontal surface; and a mechanism for advancing the glue stick through the elongated tubular body and out of the angled tip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for packaging a cosmetic product (P) in solid form and applying it to the skin, having a longitudinal axis X, comprising: a sleeve (70) containing the cosmetic product (P), an elevator means (50) able to support the cosmetic product (P) at a current position in the sleeve and to axially move the cosmetic product along the axis X to make it emerge from the sleeve (70) bypassing through the orifices (77), a means (60) for manually actuating the elevator, a means (80) for partial covering of the outlet of the sleeve (70) comprising a vault (71) formed solely of an elastically deformable material.

Abstract: Materials and apparatus are provided for controlling a release of a cleaning agent with silica particles. Silica particles are disposed within a premix of a solid material and are configured to at least partially dissolve in an alkaline environment. Further, an active cleaning agent sorbed by the silica particles is configured to be released from the silica particles upon partial dissolution of the silica particles.

Abstract: The application device (12) for a cosmetic product (16) comprises a receptacle (20) and a cosmetic article (22), the cosmetic article (22) being suitable for moving relative to the receptacle (20) between a retracted position inside the receptacle (20) and an extended position outside the receptacle (20), the cosmetic article (22) comprising a body (34) and the cosmetic product (16) housed inside the body (34), the body (34) defining a cosmetic product (16) outlet orifice (38) from the body (34).

Abstract: Anhydrous soft slid antiperspirant compositions include, relative in each case to the total weight of the composition, at least one antiperspirant active ingredient, at least one oil in a total amount from 20 to 80 wt. %, at least one fatty alcohol having 12 to 18 carbon atoms, at least one fatty alcohol having more than 18 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the total amount of fatty alcohols is 3 to 12 wt. %, the weight ratio of fatty alcohols having 12 to 18 carbon atoms to the other fatty alcohols is in a weight ratio range from 1:1 to 1:3.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying a mass in the form of a stick (1) extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis (M), comprising a rotatable part (10) through which the stick (1) is guided and which has an exit opening (12) for the stick (1), a hollow shaft (41) coupled to the rotatable part (10) via an axially fixed rotatable connection for axially advancing the stick (1), a body (20) fixedly connected to the hollow shaft (41), and a cap (30) for the rotatable part (10), which is detachably connected to the hollow shaft (41), the axially fixed rotatable connection being formed by a coupling portion of the rotatable part (K.2) and a complementary counterpart coupling portion (K.1) of the hollow shaft (41) in a coupling portion (K) in which the hollow shaft (41) and the rotatable part (10) engage with each other.

Abstract: Infection-inhibiting compositions suitable for coating surfaces of implantable medical implants, including compositions and devices for coating medical devices in the operating room prior to implantation in a patient. Methods for inhibiting infection at the site of implantation of an orthopedic device in a human or animal subject, comprise rubbing a surface of the device, prior to implantation, with an infection-inhibiting composition having a waxy matrix comprising an infection-inhibiting material selected from the group consisting of a lipid, an antimicrobial agent, and mixtures thereof, wherein a thin layer of the infection-inhibiting material is deposited on the surface of the device. Medical implants which may be treated in the methods of this technology include orthopedic implants. Lipids include long-chain diacylglycerides or triacylglycerides, which may be saturated or unsaturated, such as lecithin or a purified form of phosphatidylcholine.

Abstract: The present invention is a mechanically operating device used for packaging and applying a product. A molded product traverses through a barrel as an actuator sleeve is rotated. The actuator sleeve rotates an actuator, propelling a driver through the barrel. The driver is keyed into the barrel using a clutch washer—the clutch washer prevents the rotation of the driver. Mechanical actuating splines on the actuator engage the threads of the driver. The forward motion of the driver transversely pushes a cup out from an orifice of the barrel. The molded product is fitted within the cup. A cap is hermetically sealed to a barrel to create dynamic vapor chamber that prevents any contamination or alteration of the molded product. Primary and secondary seals between the barrel and the cap as well as between the cup and the barrel maintain the airtight feature of the dynamic vapor chamber.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides an adhesive applicator in which the body of solid adhesive has an improved configuration. The applicator comprises a housing having a longitudinally extending internal chamber; a body of solid adhesive within the internal chamber of the housing; and an adhesive pusher for pushing the body of the solid adhesive forwardly within the internal chamber through an opening in a forward end of the housing. The body of solid adhesive has a longitudinal configuration between its ends defined by two essentially flat surfaces each meeting at an apex and a curved surface extending between the flat surfaces opposite the apex.

Abstract: Personal care product dispenser systems include a dispenser and a base station. The dispenser comprises a casing including a personal care product and a shaft. The personal care product is disposed within the casing and comprises an antiperspirant or deodorant. The shaft extends through a portion of the casing and including a first end and a second end and is configured to advance the personal care product through the casing when rotated in a first direction. The second end has a chuck contact surface defining a first shape. The base station includes a motor and a chuck. The motor is operatively coupled to the chuck and is configured to rotate the chuck, and the chuck has a wheel contact surface to correspond to the first shape of the chuck contact surface. The base station is configured to rotate the chuck when the dispenser is mounted to the base station.

Abstract: A press lipstick assembly includes a case, leap stick, cap, and a driving mechanism. The case includes a lower case and an upper case arranged to an upper end of the lower case. The columned lipstick is arranged inside the upper case and capable of being pushed out from the upper case. The cap can cover upon the upper case. The driving mechanism has a push button exposed out of a lower end of the lower case for being pressed. The lipstick will be raised up with a predetermined distance by a singe press of the push button so that the use of the lipstick is well controlled. Through above components, the press lipstick assembly is portable and easy to handle.

Abstract: A device for packaging and/or applying a cosmetic or care product includes a hollow body forming a housing for the product, a base adapted to support the product and a driving arrangement or means for moving the base in translation so as to vary the volume of the housing. In a disclosed example, the driving arrangement or means includes an actuating member mounted movably in rotation about a shaft and able to be moved along the hollow body that is fixedly attached to the base. The actuating member includes at least one portion forming alternatively a stress surface configured to be put under stress by manual contact and an actuating surface configured to be in engagement along the hollow body.

Abstract: Personal care product dispensers include a housing, a platform, a personal care product, a hydraulic mechanism, and a tab. The housing has a main opening and an interior compartment. The platform is disposed within the interior compartment of the housing. The personal care product is disposed on the platform. The hydraulic mechanism is in operable communication with the platform. The tab is operatively coupled to the hydraulic mechanism. The hydraulic mechanism is configured to exert a force against the platform to advance the platform and the personal care product through the interior compartment of the housing in response to user manipulation of the tab.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser including: an applicator device; a case comprising a housing for receiving at least a portion of the applicator device; a mobile member being movable mounted inside the housing between a retracted position and a use position; an actuating member for urging the mobile member towards the use position, wherein the housing comprises an abutment surface for engaging with the mobile member in order to define the use position of said mobile member.

Abstract: A system to dispense consumable material includes an inner tube having a cone-shaped reservoir such that only a relatively small amount of residual material is retained.

Abstract: Variations in the size of a stick-like object are accommodated, and abutments are urged to contact with the stick-like object with an appropriate pressure. A stick-like object feeding container is provided with: an outer sleeve 11 having a front spring shoe 11a formed on the internal circumference of the front portion of the outer sleeve; an inner sleeve 12 slidably inserted into the outer sleeve and having a rear spring shoe 12a provided on the outer circumference of the inner sleeve; a spring 13 abutting at its front and rear ends against the front spring shoe and the rear spring shoe, respectively, to bias the inner sleeve backward; a chuck 17 adapted to be capable of gripping, by its front end portion, the stick-like object inserted into the inner sleeve; and a chuck ring 18.

Abstract: A writing implement that includes a deformable hollow body extended along a central axis as far as one end, and an end member that includes a tubular portion which has an inner face equipped with a plurality of first projecting reliefs suitable for engaging with and radially deforming the hollow body during the fitting of the end member by engagement of its tubular portion around the end of the hollow body. The writing implement includes an inner face of the tubular portion that has a plurality of second projecting reliefs having a height measured radially from the inner face which is generally less than the height of the first projecting reliefs and is adapted so that the second reliefs apply a radial pressure on the hollow body deformed by the first reliefs.

Abstract: Provided is a container for a viscous cosmetic such that even when the viscous cosmetic makes contact with the applicator comprised of silicone resin there is little swelling of said applicator and the quality of the viscous cosmetic container is well maintained. An applicator made of silicone resin inside which is formed a flow-way which can communicate with a housing for internally housing a viscous cosmetic is connected to one end of the housing. A distributing port which communicates with the flow-way is formed in the applying-surface of the applicator and the viscous cosmetic within the housing can be discharged outward from the distributing port. The degree of swelling of the applicator produced by contact with the viscous cosmetic is set to from 0 wt % to 5.

Abstract: Personal care product dispensers include a housing, a platform, a personal care product, a hydraulic mechanism, and a tab. The housing has a main opening and an interior compartment. The platform is disposed within the interior compartment of the housing. The personal care product is disposed on the platform. The hydraulic mechanism is in operable communication with the platform. The tab is operatively coupled to the hydraulic mechanism. The hydraulic mechanism is configured to exert a force against the platform to advance the platform and the personal care product through the interior compartment of the housing in response to user manipulation of the tab.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mascara applicator (1) for applying a pigment compound to eyelashes, having a grip (2) and a housing section (3) extending from the grip (2) for accommodating a stock of pigment compound, with the stock of pigment compound embodied in the form of a pigment compound stick (4) that is able to move in relation to the housing section (3) and is composed of a pigment compound that is solid at least in the stored state; the applicator (1) is embodied so that it is possible to bring the eyelashes to which the pigment compound is to be applied intentionally into direct contact with the pigment compound stick (4) so that pigment compound is loaded onto them.

Abstract: A device for packaging a cosmetic article includes a casing which defines a housing for the cosmetic article which is rotationally movable between a position retracted in the housing and a deployed position and a mechanism for automatically urging the sheath of the cosmetic article from the retracted position to the deployed position thereof. The device also includes a member for actuating the urging mechanism which are mounted on a return mechanism, the return mechanism being separate from the urging mechanism.

Abstract: A tubular cosmetic container has a cap (10) fit outside a container body (1), a cap body (11), an inner cap (12) fit inside the cap (10), and a to-be-covered portion. The inner cap (12) is formed with a first protrusion (12b) located at a halfway covering posture during the course of covering the container body (1) from the halfway covering posture through an immediately preceding covering posture to a fully covering posture and applying a first slide resistance by being pressed into sliding contact with the container body (1), and a second protrusion (12c) located at the immediately preceding covering posture of covering the container body (1) and applying a second slide resistance larger than the first slide resistance by being pressed into sliding contact with the upper end of the container body.

Abstract: A method for filling a personal care product applicator comprises flowing an amount of said personal care product into a one piece body of the applicator through a first end thereof. The flowing leaves the product in a first location within the body atop a transverse web. A closure is secured to the body at the first end. The web is displaced to shift the product from the first location.

Abstract: This device comprises a covering (12) which defines an internal cavity (22) and a body (14) which can be moved in a first direction relative to the covering (12) between a storage position and a position in which the body (14) is removed from the covering. The device comprises a pushing member (54) which is mounted so as to be able to move relative to the covering (12) in the first direction between an idle position and a configuration for moving the body towards the removal position thereof. The device comprises a releasable assembly (80; 64) for retaining the body in the storage position thereof, and a member (56) for resiliently urging the pushing member (54) towards the idle position thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for a fluid product such as a cosmetic product, of the type including: a container (101) having an outlet, a control ring (133) which is mounted to the container such that it can move between a closed position in which it seals the outlet and an open position in which it opens the outlet, and an application member (155) which is mounted to the control ring such as to communicate with the outlet when the ring is in the open position. The control ring is rotatbly mounted to the container, abutment means (129, 135) being provided in order to stop the travel of the ring towards the closed position thereof.

Abstract: A lipstick case is disclosed to include a cylindrical case body, a tube axially movably mounted in the case body to hold a lipstick and having a vertically sliding groove and a guide groove disposed at two opposite lateral sides of a bottom base block thereof, and a limiter device formed of a holder base, a limiter element, a spring member and a constraint member and fastened to the inside of the case body for guiding and limiting axial movement of the tube relative to the case body.

Abstract: The instant invention is a mechanical pencil. The pencil includes a body having a cavity and a lead holding mechanism located in the cavity. The lead holding mechanism includes a pair of arms joined together by a bridge. Each arm terminates with a pair of fingers. The fingers close together when the lead holding mechanism is recessed into the cavity. The fingers open when the lead holding mechanism is advanced out of the cavity.

Abstract: A powered dispenser is provided for cosmetic sticks. The dispenser includes a case and a cosmetic cup that is disposed within the case and that is dimensioned for holding a cosmetic stick. A powered control mechanism is provided for moving the cup upwardly and downwardly within the case so that a cosmetic stick, such as lipstick, is selectively movable between an extended position wherein it can be applied by the user and a retracted, storage position within the case.

Abstract: An air freshener with a device configured to maintain an air freshener's ability to disseminate a constant odor to an environment. The device incrementally advances the position of an air freshening composition such that an effective amount to maintain the air freshening odor is consistently exposed to the surrounding environment.

Abstract: The assembly includes a system for holding a product and a protection device for protecting the system. The protection device comprises a cap mounted on the system so as to at least partly cover it and at least one releasing means for releasing the system. The releasing means includes a retaining means for retaining the system relative to the cap and an actuating means for actuating the retaining means in order to disconnect the system and the protection device. The retaining means is provided on an inner face of the releasing means, the actuating means being provided on an outer face of the releasing means, on the opposite side from the inner face. The releasing means may be a rocker system and the protection device may cover at least 90% of the packaging system.

Abstract: Apparatus (1, 21) for selectively applying two components, having: a case (2, 22); a first body (3, 23) from a first component for applying, wherein said first body (3, 23) is arranged at least partially in said case (2, 22); a second body (4, 24), wherein said second body (4, 24) is arranged at least partially in said first body (3, 23) and means (5, 25) to transport said first body (3, 23) independently of said second body (4, 24) at least partially out of said case (2, 22) and into said case (2, 22).

Abstract: A hand-held instrument comprising a writing utensil and associated handles interconnected to each other to allow a user to selectively position the writing utensil in either an extended position of use or a closed position of storage, as well as a variety of positions there between. The writing utensil may take a variety of forms, and the handles may incorporate additional devices or tools. The rotation of the handles about the writing utensil allows a user to manipulate the handles in a variety of ways, similar to that of a “butterfly knife” or similar device comprising balisong style openings. In one aspect of the invention, the writing instrument may be used to perform moves or tricks as a novelty device to provide entertainment and enjoyment to a user.

Abstract: A device for packaging and/or applying a cosmetic or care product includes a hollow body forming a housing for the product, a base adapted to support the product and a driving arrangement or means for moving the base in translation so as to vary the volume of the housing. In a disclosed example, the driving arrangement or means includes an actuating member mounted movably in rotation about a shaft and able to be moved along the hollow body that is fixedly attached to the base. The actuating member includes at least one portion forming alternatively a stress surface configured to be put under stress by manual contact and an actuating surface configured to be in engagement along the hollow body.

Abstract: One or more examples of the invention include a housing and one or more containers configured to be received in the housing. Each container includes a projection formed on an outside surface configured to engage with a groove formed in an interior portion of the housing such that the projection of the container enters the groove of the housing when the container is mounted in said housing to help guide movement of the at least one container within the housing.

Abstract: In a stick-shaped material propelling container capable of propelling and retracting a stick-shaped material, the influence of variation of the dimension of the stick-shaped material can be made small. An inner barrel is slidably inserted in an outer barrel, an elastic body which urges the inner barrel rearward is provided between the inner barrel and the outer barrel, a chuck piece which holds a stick-shaped material is provided at a tip end portion of the inner barrel, and a chuck ring is inserted between the chuck piece and the outer barrel. A cross section of the stick-shaped material forms a triangular shape, the frictional force applying part which is in contact with the stick-shaped material to apply a frictional force is formed on an inner peripheral surface of the outer barrel, and the frictional force applying part abuts on a side in the vicinity of a vertex of the stick-shaped material in a cross section of the stick-shaped material.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a press-type cosmetic container with an anti-press means. That is, a cosmetic container adopts the way of pressing to output the material therein. More particularly, the press cover of the cosmetic container is stopped by a block to prevent discharging or leaking the material in the cosmetic container.

Abstract: The mechanical pencil with a rotating cylinder is comprised of three major parts. The mechanical pencil portion, the cylinder portion, and the eraser cap. The mechanical pencil portion is a typical mechanical pencil that is operated by inserting a graphite stick and clicking a button to advance the graphite stick. The cylinder potion has one large cylinder containing several smaller cyliders that hold one graphite stick each. The eraser cap is placed on top of the rotating cylinder and prevents the graphite sticks from falling out the back of the rotating cylinder. The eraser cap is a standard mechanical pencil eraser cap used for making corrections. The pencil is operated by turning the large cylinder with the hand until a single graphite stick falls into the mechanical pencil portion.

Abstract: Provided is a bar-like cosmetic delivering container which is internally sealed and suppresses the cosmetic from forming a play due to negative pressure and prevents the lipstick from contacting the inner surface of a lid sleeve body. The bar-like cosmetic delivering container adapted to project and retract the cosmetic by relative rotation between a receiving sleeve body and an outer sleeve body, wherein a lid sleeve body is provided with a sealing sleeve body adapted to fit on the outer sleeve body, thereby sealing the interior of the container. This ensures that even when the lid sleeve body is opened to release the sealing sleeve body, the receiving sleeve body alone is not internally subjected to negative pressure, preventing the lipstick from floating up or forming a play.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is electric lipstick. The electric lipstick includes a body for accommodating a battery therein, a lipstick container provided with a pair of guide protrusions on the circumferential surface thereof, a guide provided with a pair of guide holes formed along the length of the circumferential wall thereof so as to support the guide protrusions in a vertical direction, a rotary element provided with a pair of spiral grooves on the inner circumferential surface thereof so as to help the guide protrusions be raised and lowered as desired, a motor assembly for rotating the rotary element, and a switch for selectively connecting the motor assembly and the battery to each other and controlling the turning on, turning off, driving duration and driving direction of the motor assembly.