Abstract: A cosmetic container with a multifunctional insert neckpiece includes: a) a container having one of (a) a receiving groove and (b) a corresponding vertical one-way ratchet; and b) an integral multifunctional insert neckpiece having a downcomer extending down from a top orifice to establish a cosmetic wiper, and having an upper section with a cap attachment, and on its wall, the other of (a) the vertical one-way ratchet receiving groove and (b) the corresponding vertical one-way ratchet.

Abstract: A cosmetic container with a multifunctional insert neckpiece includes: a) a container having one of (a) a receiving groove and (b) a corresponding vertical one-way ratchet; and b) an integral multifunctional insert neckpiece having a downcomer extending down from a top orifice to establish a cosmetic wiper, and having an upper section with a cap attachment, and on its wall, the other of (a) the vertical one-way ratchet receiving groove and (b) the corresponding vertical one-way ratchet.

Abstract: A machine-washable ID label for attachment to a washable item includes: a) an outer shell for housing an electronic article surveillance element, with a first component and a second component, the first component being a hollow component with a bottom and side walls, the walls having inside surfaces and outside surfaces and a continuous loop rim, the first component having a U-shaped view from a cut side view and from a cut end view, the first component having an outwardly extending male connector on the rim, and the second component being a hollow component with a top and side walls, the walls having inside surfaces and outside surfaces and a continuous loop rim, the first component having a U-shaped view from a cut side view and from a cut end view, the first component having an inwardly extending female connector receiver on the rim, wherein the male connector is located in the female connector receiver and the first component and the second component are hermetically sealed to one another so as to render

Abstract: A container-insertable anti-theft device includes: a main housing containing an electronic article surveillance marker, the main housing being waterproof; and at least one elongated protrusion extending from the main housing, the elongated protrusion being flexible and having a length equal to at least the longest dimension of the main housing.

Abstract: A machine-washable ID label for attachment to a washable item includes: a) an outer shell for housing an electronic article surveillance element, with a first component and a second component, the first component being a hollow component with a bottom and side walls, the walls having inside surfaces and outside surfaces and a continuous loop rim, the first component having a U-shaped view from a cut side view and from a cut end view, the first component having an outwardly extending male connector on the rim, and the second component being a hollow component with a top and side walls, the walls having inside surfaces and outside surfaces and a continuous loop rim, the first component having a U-shaped view from a cut side view and from a cut end view, the first component having an inwardly extending female connector receiver on the rim, wherein the male connector is located in the female connector receiver and the first component and the second component are hermetically sealed to one another so as to render

Abstract: A container-insertable anti-theft device includes: a main housing containing an electronic article surveillance marker, the main housing being waterproof; and at least one elongated protrusion extending from the main housing, the elongated protrusion being flexible and having a length equal to at least the longest dimension of the main housing.