Abstract: A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein.

Abstract: A sliding makeup implement includes a pair of case members that are obtained by dividing a case into two in a protruding direction of a rod-shaped core, one divided case member being slidably combined with the other divided case member. Sliding grooves are respectively formed in inner surfaces of the divided case members for arranging the rod-shaped core so that the core can be advanced and retracted in an axial direction. A core holder is movable along the sliding grooves and holds the core at a base end thereof. Coupling means for pushing out the core by means of one case member and for bringing the one case member and the core into a coupled state when the pushed-out core is returned to its original position, and for bringing the one case member and the core into an uncoupled state when the core is left at the pushed-out position.

Abstract: An adhesive applicator comprising: (iv) an elongate tubular body having a first open end and an opposed, second end, (v) a rod of adhesive material located within the tubular body, said rod being axially moveable along the body so that a free end of the rod is able to travel relatively past the first end of the body, and for said rod being retainable at a selected axial position, and (vi) an applicator head mounted on the first end of the body, wherein the head is axially moveable relative to the body and has a mouth configured as a transverse slot into which the edge of a sheet material may be inserted, said mouth having a roof surface between which and the free end of the rod the edge of the paper may be held, and the head has a pressure applicator to which pressure may be applied to effect movement of the head relatively towards the second end of the body; wherein the applicator head is completely removable from the body; and wherein the applicator head is configured to act as a closure for the first end o

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to building tools that are high quality, durable, and in some case lightweight. For example, a mastic flat box may made by forming multiple sections into a single integrated piece by, for example, an extrusion process so as to reduce manufacturing cost and increase the structural durability of the tool. The mastic flat box may be made in such a way as to allow for easier assembly, operation, and cleaning. Further, mastic flat box may be made, at least in part, using a material including magnesium to reduce the weight of the tool. Still further, mastic flat box may be made using one or more protective coatings for protecting various metals against corrosion, for example, using a high impact coating such as paint covered with a clear coat of lacquer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle, more particularly a bottle for a cosmetic product, to an associated manufacturing method and to an applicator assembly comprising such a receptacle. The invention relates in particular to a receptacle, more particularly a bottle, for a cosmetic product, said receptacle comprising a body forming a container and an intermediate part forming a reservoir, which is capable of containing the cosmetic product and of sliding within said container so as to move with an applicator of said product, under the effect of the viscosity of said product, when said applicator is removed from said reservoir and/or when said applicator is inserted into said reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product, comprising a core having a first end, referred to as a proximal end, and a second, free end, referred to as a distal end, a plurality of protrusions projecting from the core, and a plurality of plates also projecting from the core, wherein the protrusions and the plates are moulded with the core, the core is curved in its direction of extension so as to define a concave part and a convex part, and wherein the protrusions extend substantially over the concave part of the core and the plates extend substantially over the convex part of the core. The invention also relates to an associated applicator assembly.

Abstract: A reaction and delivery implement that includes a handle configured for user manipulation, a head having a plurality of agent housing regions, the first agent housing region housing a first agent and the second agent housing region housing a second agent, the first and second agents being different. The head is configured to facilitate both prevention of intermixing of the first and second agents in a storage position as well as reaction of the first and second agents through intermixing in a delivery position so as to produce and apply a third agent to a contacted surface when in the delivery position. The reaction and delivery implement may be an oral care implement such as a toothbrush. The implement may also be motorized and may be used with a wide array of reactions.

Abstract: An applying material extruding container includes a movable body and a screw tube, and the movable body is moved forward by the screwing action of a screwing portion caused by the relative rotation of a filling member and a control tube in one direction. The screw tube includes a rear end tube portion, the control tube includes an internal tubular portion internally inserted into the rear end tube portion, on an outer circumferential surface of the internal tubular portion, a protrusion portion on one side that protrudes outwardly in a radial direction is provided, on an inner circumferential surface of the rear end tube portion, a protrusion on the other side that protrudes inwardly in the radial direction and that engages with the protrusion portion on one side in a rotation direction is provided and the protrusion on the other side has elasticity in the radial direction by cutouts therearound.

Abstract: A solution storage and application system includes a bottle and an applicator assembly constructed to mutually engage for safe storage and transport of any desired solution within the bottle. The applicator assembly includes a handle by which the applicator assembly is to be manipulated, the handle extending from a free end to a circular flange that serves as a cap for closure of the interior of the bottle when the applicator assembly engages the bottle. A ferrule extends from the flange away from the handle and retains an applicator that extends from the ferrule away from the handle such that longitudinal ends of the handle and applicator serve as longitudinal ends of the applicator assembly.

Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser with an inner body rotatably engaged with a spiral member. An elevator cup retains a cosmetic pomade, and the spiral member has spiral formations along an inner surface thereof for engaging lugs of the elevator cup that pass through longitudinal tracks in the inner body. The inner body can have lateral and longitudinal bearing surfaces with the lateral bearing surface aligned longitudinally with a longitudinal axis of relative rotation of the spiral member and the inner body and the longitudinal bearing surface orthogonal thereto. Fingers can project inwardly from the inner body to be in slidable, frictional contact with both the longitudinal and lateral bearing surfaces so that the fingers are restrained laterally and longitudinally. The fingers can be inwardly angled establish an effective circumference with the fingers tangent thereto smaller than the circumference of the lateral bearing surface.

Abstract: An oral care implement (1) includes a head (12), a handle (10), a neck portion (11) connecting the head and the handle, and a reservoir (15) which contains at least one active agent. The implement has an activator (22) for activating a delivery device which delivers the active agent to one or more outlets (50). A powered delivery device (18) disposed in the head to deliver a liquid from the reservoir via the outlet. A wide variety of types of active agents may be administered at appropriate and accurate doses for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefit.

Abstract: A damp mop includes a handle with a bore that defines a reservoir for a volume of cleaning liquid. The neck includes a socket with an outlet chamber and a liquid outlet orifice is defined in the neck in communication with the outlet chamber. A handle tip is engaged with the neck socket and includes a flow passage in fluid communication with both reservoir and the outlet chamber. A rod is located in the handle and includes an inner end with a piston. The rod and piston are selectively manually movable between: (i) a retracted position in which liquid can flow from the reservoir into the outlet chamber; and (ii) an extended position in which the piston blocks flow of liquid. The piston pressurizes the outlet chamber when it moves from the retracted position to the extended position to cause cleaning fluid to be ejected from the outlet orifice.

Abstract: A cosmetic container for housing a cosmetic product applicator is presented. The cosmetic container comprises: a tubular housing within which a cosmetic product applicator can be inserted; and a platform positioned within the tubular housing, the platform being movable along the longitudinal axis of the housing. The platform comprises an interlock arrangement adapted to releasably engage an interface section of a cosmetic product applicator.

Abstract: An oral care system comprising an oral care implement and dispenser containing a fluid detachably coupled to the oral care implement. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a reservoir containing a fluid and an actuator for dispensing the fluid from the dispenser; and the dispenser is alterable between: (i) a storage state in which the dispenser is detachably coupled to the oral care implement and a mechanical interference between a portion of the actuator and a portion of the oral care implement prohibits actuation of the actuator; and (ii) an application state in which a user can actuate the actuator to dispense the fluid from the dispenser.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pencil comprising a lead, a protective cap and a device for shaping the lead in the protective cap. According to the invention it is provided that the shaping device is displaceable axially with respect to the lead when the protective cap is fitted. (FIG.

Abstract: The disclosed cleaning element, which may be secured to a cleaning tool, includes a cleaning material that continuously curves from a first working surface to a second working surface allowing for easy cleaning of sharply curving surface, such as, for example, bowls and cups. Also disclosed is a method of making a continuously curving cleaning element.

Abstract: A fluid application device for applying a fluid to a surface and removing the same as necessary. The device may generally comprise a fluid applicator and a textile base member for sanitizing gym equipment, wiping windows, applying sunscreen, and the like. The fluid applicator may comprise a spray applicator, a permeable bladder, and the like. The textile base member may include but is not limited to a hand towel, a wristband, and any other known textile configurations. In one embodiment, the present invention may be used by gym patrons to sanitized gym equipment before and/or after use. The present invention may also be used to clean other surfaces including but not limited to household windows, vehicle windows, and the like. Additional embodiments of the present invention may also be used either to apply sunscreen on a user or as a fishing towel to clean hands and remove odor.

Abstract: An oral care implement generates cavitation within the oral cavity. One or more cavitation cleaning elements may be located in the head area of the oral care implement. The cavitation cleaning element vibrates at a frequency that produces cavitation of fluids within the oral cavity. The oral care implement may include an elastomeric cavitation cleaning element. A cleaning element may be configured to vibratory release an oral care substance from a container; and a body for gripping the implement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic material applying container that provides comfortable use feeling and facilitates drawing a narrow line. A cosmetic material applying container includes a leading end portion which discharges a cosmetic material and is formed of a soft material. The leading end portion has a flat shape and an edge shape. A top end surface of the leading end portion constitutes an applying surface, and the leading end portion has a tapered shape. The distal end side of the leading end portion is formed in a sharp shape. The applying surface includes a distal end where a vertex position constitutes a sharp portion. The applying surface includes a concave part depressed toward a base end side in a side view at the distal end side.

Abstract: In a click-type applicator, when the propelling element is moved forwards by a clicking operation, the advancing motion is transformed into a rotary motion of a transfer cam element in one direction by the function of guide slots of the propelling element and projected parts so that when a cam portion of transfer cam element meshes with a cam portion at the rear of a rotary cam element, the rotation of the transfer cam element causes rotary cam element to rotate and thereby move the screw shaft and hence a piston forwards. On the other hand, by releasing the clicking operation, propelling element is moved backwards due to the repulsive force of a spring, and the backward motion is transformed into a rotary motion of transfer cam element in the other direction by the function of the guide slots and projected parts so as to restore the original position.