Abstract: An applicator package may include a pouch formed from one or more pliable membranes, the pouch comprising a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment being separated from the second chamber by a sealing juncture, a material sealed within the first compartment and an applicator having an applicator end in a handle end sealed within the second compartment. The membrane is formed from a material and has a thickness so as to allow the membrane to be manually punctured by the applicator end of the applicator for insertion of the applicator end into contact with the material in the first compartment.

Abstract: A disposable mascara applicator assembly has a mascara brush-applicator that is completely contained in first and second plastic casing-sections, with the casing-sections being filled with mascara.

Abstract: A mold for use in producing a hollow tube component for a dispensing applicator. The mold has a main body portion that defines a forward end from which extends a sloped shoulder portion, a neck portion, and a stem element. Between the stem element and the neck portion, there is a provided a re-entrant surface which forms a sharp edge and an angle with respect to the outer, main surface of the neck portion. The mold is used in a dip-molding process for producing a dispensing container that has a frangible portion that is broken away during first use, which frangible portion is formed by the re-entrant surface.

Abstract: A mold for use in producing a hollow tube component for a dispensing applicator. The mold has a main body portion that defines a forward end from which extends a sloped shoulder portion, a neck portion, and a stem element. Between the stem element and the neck portion, there is a provided a re-entrant surface which forms a sharp edge and an angle with respect to the outer, main surface of the neck portion. The mold is used in a dip-molding process for producing a dispensing container that has a frangible portion that is broken away during first use, which frangible portion is formed by the re-entrant surface.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for two different substances, which are to be mixed by the consumer, consists of an ampule containing one substance, enclosed within a tube containing the other. Both components are made of plastic, and at least the ampule is so constructed as to permit it to be opened by manual compressive force applied through the tube body. The cavities of the ampule and tube are desirably closed simultaneously, as by forming a common heat seal across them.

Abstract: An improved, self-closing propellant charge package adapted for use with a gravity-operated loading device for a powder-actuated tool, comprises a tubular body having one end at least partially closed, the other end being open, and having a portion, adjacent to the open end, which is integrally formed with a plurality of deformable, charge-retaining nodes which are adapted for reformation between a first, undeformed condition, wherein passage of charges is prevented, and a second, deformed, condition admitting of ready passage of charges. The package is adapted for telescoping emplacement on a projecting tubular loading port insert on the loading device, whereby the nodes are displaced, allowing the charges to pass into the insert and, thence, into the loading device.