Abstract: A candle package includes a candle holder having a candle therein. The candle holder includes a container having a closed bottom and an open top. A plastic sheet having a bottom wall and opposing sidewalls with the sidewalls including corresponding cutout regions therein is provided. The bottom of the container is positioned to rest on the bottom wall of the sheet, with the sidewalls of the sheet extending upwardly from the bottom wall to capture the container therebetween, with portions of the container extending through the cutout regions. A cover sheet is positioned on top of the container. The cover sheet and sidewalls include corresponding interengaging devices to releasably lock the cover sheet on top of the container and to the sidewalls of the sheet.

Abstract: A liquid dosage dispenser includes a bottle and a dispenser apparatus supported on the bottle having a housing extending into the bottle and a plunger device extending into the housing for longitudinal movement therein. The housing includes an opening through which liquid in the bottle can be drawn into the housing, with one of the housing and plunger device including a stop system of predetermined configuration and the other of the housing and plunger device including a follower for contacting the stop system. The plunger is rotatable with respect to the housing to align the follower with a desired portion of the stop system, with the follower and stop system, when aligned, allowing the plunger to be moved longitudinally along the housing until the follower contacts the stop system to draw a predetermined amount of liquid through the opening into the housing. The dispenser is removable from the bottle to allow the predetermined amount of liquid to be dispensed through the opening.

Abstract: A liquid dosage dispenser includes a bottle and a dispenser apparatus supported on the bottle having a housing extending into the bottle and a plunger device extending into the housing for longitudinal movement therein. The housing includes an opening through which liquid in the bottle can be drawn into the housing, with one of the housing and plunger device including a stop system of predetermined configuration and the other of the housing and plunger device including a follower for contacting the stop system. The plunger is rotatable with respect to the housing to align the follower with a desired portion of the stop system, with the follower and stop system, when aligned, allowing the plunger to be moved longitudinally along the housing until the follower contacts the stop system to draw a predetermined amount of liquid through the opening into the housing. The dispenser is removable from the bottle to allow the predetermined amount of liquid to be dispensed through the opening.

Abstract: A blister pack includes a frame defining at least one recessed compartment having an open side defining an opening for containing a product therein. A blister material covers the opening to removably seal the product in the compartment. An opener is supported by the frame over the opening with the opener being moveable to break the blister material and to remove the film to expose the product in the compartment for removal.

Abstract: A blister pack includes a frame defining least at one recessed compartment having an open side defining an opening for containing a product therein. A blister material covers the opening to removably seal the product in the compartment. A lever is pivotably supported by the frame over the opening with the lever being moveable to break the blister material and to scoop the product out of the compartment through the opening.

Abstract: Disclosed are dispensers for dispensing a liquid from a vessel having a pump nozzle and methods for dispensing a liquid by moving the bottle towards a pump nozzle. The dispenser is provided with a housing for the bottle, a pump nozzle which is set in a substantially stationary position in the housing and a mechanism to move the bottle towards the pump nozzle so as to cause liquid to dispense from the nozzle. The dispensers of the invention are suitable for dispensing liquid, such as spraying fragrances. The dispensers of the invention are especially suited for portable, purse-or pocket-sized fragrance dispensers.

Abstract: A child-resistant product dispenser includes a container having an open neck. A cap having an opening is rotatably supported by the neck of the container in closed and locked condition. One of the neck and cap includes at least a first trackway and the other of the neck and cap includes at least a first projection sized to be received in and travel in the trackway. In its closed and locked position the cap can be manually rotated around the neck of the bottle. Upon a predetermined orientation of the cap with respect to the neck, the projection is aligned with the trackway permitting the cap to be axially displaced with respect to the container to permit the container contents to be removed through the opening in the cap.

Abstract: A bottle having an open neck with an outer surface. The neck includes a thread finish formed on the outer surface thereof having a predetermined thickness along its length. A cap having an inner surface releaseably threadable on the neck includes at least one pivotable arm with a thread thereon facing the inner surface of the cap and selectively engageable with the thread finish on the neck when the cap is threaded on the bottle. The arm is pivotable between a first position where the thread is positioned adjacent the inner surface of the cap and a second position where the thread is moved outwardly away from the inner surface. The thread is captured below the thread finish when the cap is threaded on the neck to lock the cap on the bottle. The thread finish includes at least a first reduced thickness region sized to permit the thread to bypass the reduced thickness region when the arm is pivoted to its second position to permit the cap to be removed from the bottle.

Abstract: Disclosed are dispensers for dispensing a liquid from a vessel having a pump nozzle and methods for dispensing a liquid by moving the bottle towards a pump nozzle. The dispenser is provided with a housing for the bottle, a pump nozzle which is set in a substantially stationary position in the housing and a mechanism to move the bottle towards the pump nozzle so as to cause liquid to dispense from the nozzle. The dispensers of the invention are suitable for dispensing liquid, such as spraying fragrances. The dispensers of the invention are especially suited for portable, purse-or pocket-sized fragrance dispensers.

Abstract: A sampler applicator for holding a predetermined amount of a spreadable-type product. The applicator includes a first member having a section forming a mold for the product. A second member is releaseably coupleable to the first member and includes an aperture in registration with the mold through which a predetermined amount of the product is inserted. The product assumes the shape of the mold and is anchored to the second member. The mold acts as a cover for the applicator.

Abstract: A sampler applicator for holding a predetermined amount of a spreadable-type product. The applicator includes a first elongated member having a first section for manual holding of the elongated member and a second section for holding the product. The second section includes a recessed portion defined by an upstanding wall which extends around the periphery thereof. The upstanding wall terminates in a relatively sharp edge with the sharp edge causing the product when in a melted state during manufacture to form a mound of the product extending above the upstanding wall.

Abstract: A disposable liquid applicator includes a plastic tube with a tapered neck portion. A brush holder is disposed in the neck portion and includes bristles extending outwardly therefrom. A cap is integrally formed with the neck of the tube and encloses the bristles. The neck includes an annular reduced thickness portion surrounding the brush holder adjacent the cap which is removed by breaking the cap at the reduced thickness portion. The brush holder covers the reduced thickness portion and prevents leakage therefrom during storage.

Abstract: A liquid applicator for applying a liquid to a surface such as fingernails. The applicator includes a squeezable container which holds the liquid and includes an open neck. A brush holder supports a hollow brush in the open neck. A sleeve in the open neck is displaceable by the container cap between a first position where the brush is exposed for use and a second position where the cap is sealed against the sleeve to prevent brush dry-out.

Abstract: A compact case employs a 360.degree., double-pin hinge which pivotally connects a lid and a base of the compact case in such a manner that the lid can be tucked away behind the base for display and packaging purposes. Before the lid is closed for the first time, the hinge is permanently locked into a position which converts it into a 180.degree., single-pin hinge.

Abstract: A method of forming a brush from a plurality of thermoplastic bristle filaments. The steps of the method include inserting the plurality of thermoplastic bristle filaments into a hollow mold tube, moving a hole former pin into a first end of the bristles, and heating the mold tube adjacent the first end of said bristles to melt the first end of the thermoplastic bristle filaments around the pin. The steps also includes cooling the mold tube, extracting the first end of the filaments out of the mold tube and extracting the pin out of the first end of said bristle filaments, whereby a brush having a hollow brush holder is formed for use.

Abstract: A compact case for sealingly supporting and enclosing a cosmetic preparation. A receptacle for the cosmetic preparation is mounted on a lower cover by means of a flexible annular member which permits relative movement between the receptacle and the lower cover in both axial and radial direction. The receptacle includes a platform and a first annular rim which projects from the platform. An upper cover hinged to a lower cover for movement between open and closed positions includes a second annular rim fittingly engageable with the first annular rim when the upper cover is moved to the closed position. The receptacle has a flexible annular member of "V" or "U" shaped cross section around it to permit movement of the receptacle in vertical and horizontal directions. This movement accommodates the mating closure rim and assures that an effective circumferential seal is always obtained between the annular rims.

Abstract: A compact comprises a bottom container and a top housing. The container includes a front wall with an undercut section therein, a back wall, and an intermediate floor connected at an angle to the back wall. The housing includes an applicator and a key or button for extending the applicator from the housing. The button is engagable with the undercut section of the front wall of the container so that the housing is locked together with the container.The invention also relates to a method of using the compact. The method comprises the steps of unlocking an undercut lock interconnecting the container and the housing, unlocking a snap lock interconnecting the applicator with the housing, and unlocking a wedge lock holding the container in a closed position.

Abstract: A product applicator which is adjustable to vary the amount of product retained by the applicator for subsequent application and to vary the combing effect thereof. The applicator includes a stem and an applicator head coupled to the stem. A platform is in fluid communication with the applicator head. An adjusting mechanism selectively adjusts the distance between the applicator head and the platform.

Abstract: A plastic lid having a hinge formed in a planar panel is connected to a container body without use of hardware. An integral lid catch using no hardware, engages in the container body to close the container. Containers comprise two or three pieces.