Abstract: A circular lid hinged to open and close a circular cap having a web with a plurality of orifices cooperates with a two-component seal and two-component lock in a manner such that the lid is secured in position when depressed while at the same time providing a positive seal preventing any intake of moisture from ambient humidity to enter a cylindrical container to agglomerate the particulate inside and/or to clog its dispensing orifices.

Abstract: The present invention achieves the above object, among others, by providing in a preferred embodiment, an apparatus, comprising: a liquid product applicator; and means to wipe liquid product from only a portion of said liquid product applicator, while leaving a greater amount of liquid product on other portions of said liquid product applicator. A method of using said liquid product applicator is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention achieves the above objects, among others, by providing, in a preferred embodiment a protective laminate for a beverage can, applied before the can components are formed, comprising: at least one layer disposed across substantially an entire upper surface of a top of said beverage can; and said at least one layer having therein at least one score or die-cut line adapted to facilitate manual removal of said at least a portion of said at least one layer before a person consumes contents of said beverage can. A method of manufacturing said protective laminate is also provided.

Abstract: In a spiral wound brush for applying mascara and similar hair-streaking cosmetic products, the present invention replaces the sharply clipped ends common to the synthetic fibers typically employed with synthetic fibers having raggedly formed bristle ends for enhancing the pick up of the cosmetic product and for applying it thereafter with a softer feel.

Abstract: A cosmetic pencil and sharpener comprises a cap and pencil portion having a sharpened head on a first end portion of the pencil, an elongated body and a second end portion. The cap includes a recess at one end to engage and cover the pencil head, an intermediate portion and a second closed end portion. The intermediate portion includes a raised angular section located adjacent a longitudinal slot in the cap wall. A blade is mounted to the angular section and extends downwardly into the slot. Rotation of the pencil sharpens the head against the blade while shavings drop outwardly from the slot due to a self-cleaning chisel point protrusion on the cap.

Abstract: A cosmetic pencil and sharpener comprises a cap and pencil portion having a sharpened head on a first end portion of the pencil, an elongated body and a second end portion. The cap includes a recess at one end to engage and cover the pencil head, an intermediate portion and a second closed end portion. The intermediate portion includes a raised angular section located adjacent a longitudinal slot in the cap wall. A blade is mounted to the angular section and extends downwardly into the slot. Rotation of the pencil sharpens the head against the blade while shavings drop outwardly from the slot due to a self-cleaning chisel point protrusion on the cap.

Abstract: A container for siftable products such as powders, solid particulates, spices, condiments and the like, comprises a bottle having a threaded neck, a screw cap for the bottle, and a sifter member disposed in the cap. The cap and sifter member are yieldably held together to constitute an assemblage which is applied to the bottle after the latter has been filled. The applying of the cap to the bottle forces the sifter to be transferred to and firmly secured on the bottle neck by cooperable configurations thereon, which provide a more aggressive grip or securement than the hold of the cap on the sifter. In consequence, whenever thereafter the cap is removed from the bottle, the sifter will remain operatively secured to the bottle to carry out its function.

Abstract: A seal means for a roll-on liquid dispenser in the form of an expansible web which elongates biaxially to overlay the roller and seal the dispensing passage when a dispenser closure is moved to a closed position.

Abstract: A flat drill for boring holes through hard metals and high heat resistance materials such as hard metal and fiberglass. The flute or fluid portion forms a spade with slightly cylindrically concave faces which tend to distally converge. The cutting edges at the base of the drill have a negative rake angle, but a relatively high clearance for this type of drill. The lateral leading edges have a positive rake angle, but are strengthened by cylindrically convex flanks. Nose splits form a small but relatively keen small central burrowing edge which stabilizes the drill.