Abstract: Cosmetics brushes particularly suitable for applying mascara include a plurality of multi-fiber bristles deployed extending from a core, at least some of the multi-fiber bristles including a plurality of individual fibers in supportive interengagement. In one embodiment, a central support fiber has smaller and less stiff additional fibers braided or woven thereabout. The additional fibers may themselves be braided bundles of microfiber. In another embodiment, thin fibers are constrained and supported within a hollow support fiber, which may be a fiber with a C-shaped cross section and an entry slot to the hollow central portion. In another embodiment, a spiral support fiber is spirally wound around a plurality of smaller diameter fibers. In a further embodiment, a plurality of fibers are braided together to form a multi-fiber bristle, and some of the fibers may be bundles of microfibers. In these cosmetics brushes, fibers may be selected and mixed to achieve desired performance.

Abstract: A cosmetics container (10) is adapted for one hand operation. The body (12) of the container (10) defines a reservoir (14) with cosmetics therein and further defines a passage (24) from the reservoir (14) and container (10). A resilient wiper (16) is mounted adjacent to the passage (24). A cosmetics applicator (18) is slidably supported within the reservoir (14) for movement from a loading position to a use position extending through the passage (24). A drive assembly including a knob (26) on the exterior of the container (10) adapted for one hand manipulation slides a drive belt (22) having one end connected to the applicator (18) in the reservoir (14) and the other end connected to a cover (23). Operation of the knob (26) in a first direction simultaneously withdraws the cover (23) and propels the applicator (18) from the reservoir (14).

Abstract: A mascara container has an elongated bottle with a continuous sidewall defining a product reservoir. The bottle has a threaded neck with an apertured wiper mounted thereon, providing access to the product reservoir. A cap is removably threaded onto the neck of the bottle, and a rod extends from the cap through the apertured wiper when the cap is secured on the bottle. The rod has a distal end positioned generally centrally with respect to the continuous sidewall, and a brush is mounted at the distal end of the rod. The brush has a first portion extending outwardly toward the continuous sidewall, and a second portion extending downwardly along the continuous side wall, at least said second portion of the brush having bristles deployed for sweeping product from the continuous sidewall of the elongated bottle as the threaded cap is removed from and replaced on the threaded neck of the bottle.

Abstract: A cosmetics container for storing and applying a product has a bottle having a neck defining a neck opening to an interior product cavity, the neck having threads on the exterior thereof. A neck insert is mounted in the neck opening, the neck insert including a side wall substantially conforming to the neck opening and providing access to the product cavity. The neck insert includes a dispenser wall deployed between the neck opening and the product cavity and the dispenser wall has at least one supply opening. A cap has interior threads for removably securing the cap on the bottle in a closed position by interengaging the threads on the neck. The cap having a stem extending into the neck insert and an applicator pad mounted to the distal end of the stem. The threads of the neck and the threads of the cap configured to support the cap on the neck prior to threaded engagement of the threads with the applicator pad spaced from the dispenser wall to define a dosing space therebetween.

Abstract: A mascara brush has a twisted wire core with radially extending bristles trimmed to a generally cross-sectional triangular shape. The apex is truncated to form an application surface and a feed groove extends inwardly from the base of the triangular shape, opposite the application surface. First and second combing surfaces flank the feed groove. A first side surface joins the first combing surface at a sharp comb edge and joins the application surface at a first application edge. A second side surface joins the second combing surface at a second sharp combing edge and joins the application surface at a second application edge. The application surface may also be rounded. The core may be curved to provide a convex or concave application surface. The various surfaces and edges provide a very versatile mascara brush.

Abstract: A mascara brush has a wire core securing bristles extending radially therefrom. The bristles are trimmed to define applicator bristles and bristles extending in a longitudinal profile comb deployed along the core, the profile comb being longer than the applicator bristles. The core is curved in a plane passing through the profile comb whereby bristles extending from the convex side of the curved core diverge and bristles extending from the concave side of the curved core converge. The profile comb has a flat comb surface extending across its width, and the comb surface longitudinally curves to generally conform to eyelashes. For applying quick drying building or curling mascara, the profile comb extends from the concave side of the curved core. For applying heavier defining mascaras, the profile comb extends from the convex side of the core. The brush has bristles along one inch of its length, the bristles being secured in approximately sixteen turns of the brush at a density of 45 to 65 bristles per turn.

Abstract: A cosmetics container has a bottle, a neck insert defining an entry opening and a wiper diaphragm mounted at the lower end of the entry opening. A cap has an applicator rod and applicator extending therefrom, for insertion into the bottle and withdrawal from the bottle with cosmetics. The wiper diaphragm defines a wiper orifice, and has a conical descending upper surface and a concave lower surface converging with the upper surface to create a thin edge peripherally surrounding the wiper orifice. The wiper diaphragm is fabricated of semi-rigid plastic which stretches and flexes to accommodate and seal to the applicator rod and which is rigid with respect to the applicator for wiping it. The concave lower surface conducts wiped cosmetics away from the orifice. The bottle includes a plastic liner. A modified wiper includes a radially segmented spill cover deployed across the wiper orifice, to prevent cosmetics from running from the bottle if it is tipped over while the cap is off.

Abstract: A cosmetics container includes a bottle defining a chamber for containing cosmetics, the bottle including a threaded neck, and a cap removably secured to the neck. The cap has an applicator rod for extending through the neck into the cosmetics chamber and applicator at the distal end of the rod for carrying cosmetics. A wiper has i) a sleeve mounted in the bottle neck, the sleeve defining an outlet through the neck from the cosmetics chamber, and ii) a conical wiper diaphragm extending from the sleeve across the outlet and descending into the cosmetics chamber below the neck. The conical wiper diaphragm defines a central wiper orifice for accommodating passage of the applicator rod and applicator and for wiping excess cosmetics therefrom as the applicator rod and applicator are withdrawn from the cosmetics chamber.

Abstract: A lipstick container is disclosed having an inner body member with an upper tubular portion. An outer body member surrounds the tubular portion and is mounted thereon for relative rotation thereabout. A base member surrounding the outer body member is in fixed engagement with the inner body member. A slidable cup received in the tubular portion carries the lipstick mass. Relative rotation between the inner body member and the outer body member moves the slidable cup between a protracted position and a retracted position. A central ring partially surrounding the outer body member and secured to the base member includes a plurality of projecting biased elements for engaging the outer surface of the outer body member to provide a radial force thereon whereby an approximately constant torque is required to enable relative rotation therebetween.

Abstract: An auxiliary lighting fixture comprises a base adapted to be hung on a wall via a statistical loop fastener and receiving batteries, and a housing releasably secured on the base and having a light bulb, reflector and lens mounted thereon. The light bulb is mounted by a clip with a hook engaging the bulb's flanged base. A circuit, including a timer and control switches, is mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the batteries by contact between metal strips in both the base and housing. Upon selection of the timed mode, the bulb operates for a timer interval of 30-45 seconds, thereby preventing accidental battery depletion. ON and OFF switches are provided for untimed operation, and the OFF switch overrides the timer.

Abstract: A cosmetics applicator brush includes a ribbed flexer at the distal portion of the rod. Bristles extend outwardly from the flexer, some of the bristles being supported on the ribs and some being supported in grooves between the ribs. When the brush is loaded with cosmetics and drawn through a wiper diaphragm of the cosmetics container, the bristles on the larger diameter ribs are wiped relatively clean and the bristles in the grooves are subjected to less or no wiping action and carry a substantial amount of cosmetics for application. The relatively clean bristles extending from the ribs provide good combing action of the applied cosmetics.

Abstract: A fluorescent lantern generally comprising a single piece chassis and a cover which removably fits over the rear portion of the chassis. The chassis has a unitary reflector section with a pair of integral sockets for supporting the electrical contacts of a fluorescent lamp. A compartment section for housing the battery and switching mechanism is integrally disposed on the back of the reflector section. When properly mounted in the compartment section, the batteries are electrically connected to the fluorescent lamp through the switching mechanism and the reflector sockets. The switching mechanism is also used to selectively make and break the electrical circuit from the battery to the lamp.

Abstract: A wireless electric swivel head hand lantern generally comprising a lantern battery, a lantern handle and a swivel head containing a lamp. Metal strips are used to connect the terminal posts of the lantern battery to the lamp in the swivel head. Electrical contact is made without the use of wires, solder, rivets or the like by positioning the metal strips so that portions of the surface areas of the strips are conjoined. Portions of the metal strips are disposed inside the swivel head and configured in such a manner that electrical contact with the lamp is automatically made and maintained by positioning the lamp in the swivel head and securing it in place.

Abstract: Leaks are precluded in product containers with the bottle insert by structuring a rim thereon for establishing an inclined sealing interface. A diaphragm is structured within the bottle insert to provide either a cylindrical or a noncylindrical wipe over the particular type of applicator tip selected for use in the product container. Furthermore, provisions are incorporated within the bottle insert to block passage through the wiping diaphragm of misaligned comb type applicator tips and these provisions are made self-aligning for such tips with minor structural modification.