Abstract: The present invention relates to improved product dispensers for various spreadable products, including fluids, suspensions, lotions, creams, emulsions, and gels. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser is in the form of an improved roll-on type applicator with an enlarged application/distribution surface in the form of a dome with an aperture for exposing a portion of the rotating element. As product is expressed from the gap between the element and dome, it follows the surface of the element into contact with the desired surface and is thereby applied to this surface. Excess product not applied to the desired surface by the element either follows the element surface through the gap between the element and the dome back into the container or is sheared from the element surface by the edge of the aperture in the dome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved product dispensers for various products, including solids, gels, semi-solids, and other substantially solid products. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser is in the form of an improved twist-up type dispenser with an application/distribution surface in the form of a mesh applicator head for covering the exposed end of a solid stick of product. The dispenser includes a force-limiting mechanism to limit the force exerted by the product on the mesh applicator head during pre-loading to prevent extrusion of the product. The dispenser further includes a force-maintaining mechanism to maintain the surface of the product in continuous intimate contact with the mesh applicator head during the application process. The surface of the product exposed via the apertures is sheared off in conventional fashion, and the mesh provides for a more even distribution of the product than conventional solid stick-type dispensers.

Abstract: A swivel up package for a deodorant or antiperspirant having specialized sealing which prevents leakage of product, in either its molten or volatile state, during manufacture, shipment and storage by containing all of the product within or above the elevator. The preferred package has a body of an oval or circular cross-section with an open top and a closed bottom. The bottom has a centralized aperture adapted to receive a spindle having a screw shaft disposed within the body and a dial or handwheel disposed outside the body. Also disposed within the body of the package is the elevator having a threaded central hub that is in engagement with the screw shaft. The periphery of the elevator is sealed along the internal surface of the body of the package. Further sealing is provided between the hub/threaded shaft interface when the elevator is in its lowermost position. The elevator has a reservoir to receive molten product during the fill process.

Abstract: A sample/trial size package for cosmetic stick-form products, such as deodorants. The package is especially adapted for use with the fill/invert method of manufacture. The product is secured within the package in a fixed position throughout its use. The package has a base for holding the product. The base comprises an enclosed body, a closed bottom and an open top. The base further includes a stalk axially oriented within it. The stalk defines a trough along the inside perimeter of the base between the stalk and the body. Lastly, the package has a cap for sealing the open top of the base when the package is not in use.

Abstract: An elevator/threaded shaft dispensing package for a solid stick-form product. The package has a refill cartridge designed to telescope into a reusable base. The base is tubular and has a threaded shaft axially oriented within it through a central aperture at its bottom where the shaft is connected to a hand wheel. The cartridge holds the product in a tubular body which preferably has a non-circular cross-section. A push plate is disposed in the bottom of the cartridge and the top of the cartridge preferably has a downwardly extending annular collar on its exterior. The package has a telescoping elevator system disposed within it which includes a platform which abuts against the push plate and an internally threaded neck below the platform. The internally threaded neck receives the threaded shaft in threaded telescoping relation.

Abstract: A flexible multilayer label adapted for application to deformable thermoplastic packages, with such label being impervious to water and sufficiently resilient to avoid permanent deformation upon deflection. The label includes a thermoplastic stress-compensating stratum having a relatively elastic structure which has a Young's Modulus less than about 2800 Kg/cm.sup.2 and a lower surface adapted to be bonded to the outer surface of the thermoplastic package during in-mold labeling procedures. The label further includes a thermoplastic label stratum having a Young's Modulus which exceeds about 7030 Kg/cm.sup.2 and a smooth label surface. The label stratum is laminated to the upper surface of the stress-compensating stratum. The stress-compensating stratum structure accommodates the thermal stresses and package shrinkage inherent in such in-mold labeling procedures, as well as stresses imposed by deformation of the package in use.

Abstract: A combination shipping and display container for packaged products is described as including a substantially open tray with a high back panel, a low front panel, and substantially open side panels connecting the front and back panels. The container includes a pair of integral divider flaps which extend between the back panel and the front panel and have a height which is substantially equal to that of the back panel. A top panel extends forwardly from the upper edge of the back panel to the front of the container and further includes a top panel extension which folds downwardly and includes means for establishing locking engagement with the container. The container is adapted to adequately protect a plurality of packaged products while providing substantial open display area in its front and side panels.

Abstract: A dispensing container for solid stick-type products is described which is adapted to be bottom filled with molten solid stick-type product while in a completely assembled condition. The dispensing container includes a substantially tubular container body having an open upper end and a base member with an aperture formed therethrough mounted in its lower end. A cup-shaped closure cap telescopes over the upper end of the dispensing container. A threaded follower having an at least partially open skeletal structure adapted to permit axial flow of molten solid-stick product therethrough during filling operations is slidably and non-rotatably disposed within the container body for axial movement therewithin.

Abstract: A tamper-evident closure for sealing a package cooperates with a separately applied indicator ring, which is torn apart during the opening of the package, so that a portion of the indicator ring drops clear of the closure to indicate that the closure has been turned at least partially off of the package. The indicator ring has a lower mounting portion and an upper ratchet and indicating portion which is connected to the lower mounting portion of the ring by a series of frangible connectors which are ruptured as the cap is removed.

Abstract: A roll-on applicating package is described which is adapted to dispense products incorporating a liquid which has a very low surface tension. The liquid tends to penetrate mechanical seals and migrate to outer surfaces of ordinary applicating packages, creating an unsightly appearance and a negative tactile impression. The package of the present invention includes a means to establish a primary seal and includes, within its closure, an absorptive insert adapted to make continuous contact with a lip surrounding the applicating roller when the package is sealed. The insert is made of a non-hygroscopic material which possesses an ability to draw the liquid into its exterior by capillary action. Because of the preferential migration of the liquid into the insert, outer surface fouling of the package is obviated.

Abstract: A shipping container which after initial delivery is adapted to be divided into two subcontainers, each of which can thereafter be shipped to another location, stored or used for display purposes. A pair of retaining members extend vertically and in face-to-face relation into the container from a closure, each being integrally attached to one of a pair of opposed flaps of the closure and each bearing securing tabs, one at each end. The securing tabs extend through slots in the side walls of the container and are folded 90.degree. and glued so the inner surface portion of each is adhesively attached to an outer surface portion of a side wall adjacent the slots. The balance of the container material is adapted to be separated along a plane interconnecting the slots.

Abstract: A plastic shipping and display package and a method of making the shipping and display package are disclosed for use in packaging an array of articles in closely spaced relation. The shipping package includes a layer of thermoplastic polymeric material that forms a molded-in-place tray resting on a lower article-contacting surface. The tray has support pockets for the article to be shipped, the pockets being formed by placing the articles in the polymeric material while it is still moldable and allowing the material to set. An upper article-contacting surface prevents vertical movement of the articles and, in conjunction with the tray, movement by the articles within the shipping package is virtually eliminated. The article-contacting surfaces can be the end closures of a corrugated container or formed from flat, structurally rigid materials that can be enclosed in some outer overwrap, such as a shrinkwrap, to envelope the array of articles.

Abstract: A unitary blank and a container formed from the blank that includes cut case protection in the form of full and partial inner wall elements. The container comprises a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls in alternating side-by-side relation. At least one of the end walls includes a top closure flap and both of the end walls include a bottom closure flap to form an outer section of a bottom closure. The side walls each have a side wall liner flap that is substantially the same dimension as the side wall and which is adapted to fold into face-to-face contact with the associated side wall, and bottom closure flap hingedly connected to the side wall at a first score line and adapted to form coplanar portions of an inner section of the bottom closure. The bottom closure flaps of the side wall each include a partial end wall liner flap hingedly connected at a second score line perpendicular to the first score line and adjacent to an end thereof.