Abstract: A container made from a vial-like mass produced bottle with a structurally detailed, separately molded plastic neck mounted securely thereon, and a simple method for securely mounting the plastic neck to the bottle is disclosed. The open end of the bottle has a neck with a flange forming an annular shoulder. A plastic neck insert is provided that has a threaded neck opposite a resilient sleeve. The resilient sleeve is adapted to expand to receive the flange in a snap fit type engagement. An aluminum ferrule is press fit over the resilient sleeve of the plastic neck insert to lock the plastic neck insert onto the flange. The ferrule has an upwardly directed edge that engages a downwardly directed edge of the sleeve in interference fit to lock the ferrule onto the sleeve. An elastic seal is provided between the plastic neck insert and the bottle to ensure that the connection of the two components is airtight.
Abstract: The present invention is an eyeliner applicator and method of using the applicator. The applicator comprises two arms, each arm having a proximal and a distal end. The proximal ends of the arms are supported such that the distal ends of the arms are maintained in a spaced apart relationship. An applicator surface extends from the distal end of one arm to the distal end of the other arm. The proximal ends of the arms may be connected directly to each other or to an intermediary member. Optionally, a handle may depend from the arms or the intermediary member. Optionally, the applicator surface is treated in any of various ways to enhance its functioning. Optionally, a stabilizing member is provided for bracing the applicator against the body during application. Optionally, a supply of applicator surface material is provided to allow the applicator surface to be replaced between applications.
Abstract: A dispensing nozzle for a container having at least two separate compartments and a single neck finish. The dispensing nozzle comprises a hollow shell having an outer surface, an inner surface, a distal end, and a proximal end. At least one partition projects inwardly from the inner surface of the shell, the partitions defining at least two channels within the shell, each channel aligning with a separate compartment of the container. A flange extends radially from the outer surface of the shell, the flange having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface seating against the sealing surface of the container neck. The proximal end of the shell extends beyond the flange and is configured so as to conform to the dimensions of the inner surface of the container neck.
Abstract: A comb insert is disclosed for a cosmetic brush that has a bristle portion with a twisted wire core bent into a closed loop. The comb insert has a base with teeth extending from at least one surface. The base of the comb insert is provided with a groove that engages the core of the brush forming the loop in interference fit to secure the comb insert in the loop.