Abstract: A process for manufacturing a wax-like cosmetic stick having an improved contour on its upper surface, by filling at the open bottom of the case with the stick material in a molten state, the case having a cap which provides the contour, allowing the stick to partially solidify, while maintaining the upper surface molten, placing a push-up device in the bottom of the case, seating the push-up device against the molten upper surface, said push-up being designed to allow substantially all of the air to escape during seating, then allowing final solidification of the stick.

Abstract: A tubular casing which is designed to be stable in an upright position it has a bottom portion with an axial opening into which is forcibly fitted an axial spigot on a base member which engages the bottom portion. An annular ballast weight is fitted around the spigot and is held in place on it by the bottom portion; the ballast weight may have claws on its inside to engage the spigot, which can be of tapering form and has latching members to hold it in the opening.

Abstract: A writing instrument having a main body housing a movable, spring-biased sliding member bearing a writing element. The main body is pivotable about the in-turned ends of wires attached to and depending from an overlying cap/actuator. In one pivot position the main body is acted on by the cap to cause the point of the writing element to protrude out of the main body against the urging of a spring. In a second pivot position the writing element is free to recede within the main body under the urging of the spring.

Abstract: A dispensing container for multicomponent adhesives and other materials in which correct proportions, amount or ratios of two or more ingredients may be dispensed from a container while keeping the two or more ingredients from mixing together prior to application of the adhesive ingredients to the work to be glued or during closure of the container after application of the adhesive ingredients to the work. The container preferably comprises a hollow right angle prism divided by a slidable, self-supporting partition or partitions parallel to the longitudinal axis of the prism and pistons or plungers attached to the slidable partition or partitions and a slidable lug operating through a slot in the container wall to slide the partition with the attached plungers upwardly or downwardly to push the adhesive ingredients out of the container or return them into the container.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a cosmetic-container of the propel-repel variety wherein all parts are assembled and retained by interference fit and wherein metal-to-plastic interfaces characterize essentially all sliding engagements. The arrangement is such as to provide a luxury "feel" through controlled drag torque (resistance) to relative rotation of the parts. And provision is made to positively retain any retracted position of the pomade carrier, whatever the remaining useful extent of involved pomade.

Abstract: A method for making a cosmetic pencil having a lead of solvent-based cosmetic composition.The leads are packaged in an airtight container, such as a plastic bag and stored in a freezer at a temperature below approximately 0.degree. for approximately 12 to 168 hours. The leads are then stored at room temperature for at least two hours and unpackaged. Then the leads are encased in grooved slats to form an assembly which is wrapped with airtight wrapping.

Abstract: An instrument for writing or drawing comprises a main body containing a writing element and a closing member pivotally connected to the former by resilient means allowing for a reciprocal rotation of the parts.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a cosmetic-container of the propel-repel variety wherein all parts are assembled and retained by interference fit and wherein metal-to-plastic interfaces characterize essentially all sliding engagements. The arrangement is such as to provide a luxury "feel" through controlled drag torque (resistance) to relative rotation of the parts. And provision is made to positively retain any retracted position of the pomade carrier, whatever the remaining useful extent of involved pomade.

Abstract: A retractable-type cosmetic container includes a holder having a cosmetic projecting-retracting means and adapted to be mounted on a manipulating member provided separately from the holder, and a cap closure. An inner tube of the holder is provided at its lower end with an opening of angular shape within which a hollow projection of the manipulating member is detachably engaged for unitary rotation of the member and the inner tube.

Abstract: A mechanical pencil includes a removable tubular cover which has functions to protect a tip of the pencil and also to advance automatically the lead therein a tiny increment to project from the pencil tip when it is attached to a rear end of the pencil for writing purposes and to a front end of the pencil after writing is finished.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a topical product dispenser containing an element with a dispensible ingredient, such as a deodorant and/or antiperspirant. Prior dispensers use a screw feed with a number of parts, and the element is usually shaped with a flat surface. The improved dispenser uses fewer parts and provides an element shaped for use in an armpit. The dispenser includes a hollow, shallow circular first cylinder (16) forming a cavity for receiving a rotatable dispensible element (34) and a detachable lid for exposing the surface of the element. The solid element in the form of a second cylinder (34) is rotatably disposed in the first cylinder (16). A manually rotatable member (22) disposed in an opening in an end surface of the first cylinder (16) has an extension which penetrates and engages the second cylinder (34). The extension can contain prongs engaging opposed holes in the body of the first cylinder (16) for selective rotation of the second cylinder (34).

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a cosmetic displayer and dispenser, especially for use with lipsticks, having a holder assembly, said assembly being movable up and down, a top or cover and a transparent base able to be filled with cosmetic.

Abstract: A stick-type cosmetic applicator comprising: a solid cosmetic; a housing sleeve for said solid cosmetic; a sliding sleeve which has a solid cosmetic holder at the top thereof which holder moves along the inner surface of said housing sleeve; a driving sleeve which has at least a continued spiral groove on the inner surface thereof; a guide sleeve which is installed into said driving sleeve and has at least one longitudinal slot for guiding a pin which is provided on said sliding sleeve and engages with said spiral groove through said slot; an intermediate sleeve which is installed onto the outer side of the lower portion of said housing sleeve and receives a cap, and; an outer sleeve installed onto the outer side of the lower portion of said intermediate sleeve. Said guide sleeve and said driving sleeve are disposed below said housing sleeve.

Abstract: A method for making a cosmetic pencil having a lead of solvent-based cosmetic composition.The leads are packaged in an airtight container, such as a plastic bag and stored in a freezer at temperature no higher than 0.degree. for 12 to 168 hours. The leads are then stored at room temperature for at least two hours and unpackaged. Then the leads are encased in grooved slates to form an assembly which is wrapped with airtight wrapping.

Abstract: A lipstick case having an outer sheet metal cam sleeve with a generally helically extending cam slot with an intermediate circumferentially extending pocket for retention of the lipstick pomade in an intermediate display position.

Abstract: In a lipstick container of basically orthodox type, comprising a body and sleeve with co-operating axial and helical slots to impart axial movement to a lipstick-bearing cup on relative rotation, there is a breakable web across one of the slots, preferably the axial one, acting to obstruct inadvertent movement of the cup so that the container can be shipped and displayed for sale with the lipstick projecting from the body and visible through a transparent cover. Subsequent deliberate action by the user to retract or advance the lipstick will break the web.

Abstract: A barrel for a ball-point pen is formed with three concave surfaces extending along the length thereof. Such a construction facilitates the firm holding of the pen barrel in an untiring manner by the thumb, forefinger and middle finger of the hand of the user. To reduce the cost of the manufacture of the pen, the ink is contained in a hole extending through the longitudinal center of the barrel.

Abstract: A pencil kit including a pencil comprising a coloring medium in substantially rod form and a sheath adapted to contain such coloring medium; a cap adapted removably to fit over an extremity of the pencil; and sharpening means included in the cap and adapted for paring away the sheath and sharpening an end of the coloring medium. Also a pencil cap adapted removably to fit over an extremity of a pencil, the cap including pencil sharpening means and retaining means adapted releasably to hold the cap on the pencil against axial withdrawal therefrom.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for the packaging and dispensing of a hot-fill solid product such as solid antiperspirant. The device provides for product holding structure which will have selectively attached thereto a cover which will, along with the produce holding structure, provide a cavity into which the hot-fill product may be introduced. Also attached to the product holding structure is a handle. In use, the cover is removed from the product holding structure to expose the product so that it may be applied. The cover may have a structure on its outside surface for supporting the device in an upright position with the cover being at the bottom and the handle at the top. Alternatively, the handle may have supporting structure which will allow setting of the device down on the handle so that the handle is on the bottom and the cover is on the top.

Abstract: An embossed seal marking device having a rigid, non-resilient marking member secured with a handle for rubbing the marking member on the raised portions of the embossed seal to transfer marking material to the raised portions to make the seal visible for photocopying and having a cover member for covering the marking member.

Abstract: A twist retractable writing implement wherein a cap threadably engages a barrel and supports a scribe element, rotation of said cap longitudinally displaces said scribe element with reference to the barrel alternatively into extended and retracted condition. An internally grooved annular flange with a tapered base forms a socket for mounting the scribe element to the cap and provides an air passageway to the seated end thereof. A non-circular bore adjacent the opening tip of the barrel receives the writing tip of the scribe element while providing an air passageway into the barrel.

Abstract: A cartridge for dispensing a filler stick wherein the stick is advanced automatically out of one end of the cartridge by the removal of the cap. The stick is supported on a piston slidable in the cartridge and vented at the bottom of the cartridge to the atmosphere and the cap and cartridge have a slidable seal such that removal of the cartridge creates a vacuum within the cap to enable the air pressure on the piston to force the stick out of the cartridge.