Including Compartment Or Receiver For Stick Applicator (e.g., Lipstick) Patents (Class 132/297)
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Patent number: 11871833Abstract: A cosmetics container is disclosed, in particular a mascara container (400), whose components are a container part (401), a container cap (402), a wiper (436), which is inserted into a container neck disposed on a container part, and an applicator (403), which is connected to the container cap and passes through the wiper with a brush rod provided with an applicator brush on its free end. Material intersections, which are realised as detachable form-fit, detachable substance-to-substance or detachable force-fit connections, are formed least partially between the different or coinciding materials for separation purposes, a joining end (412) of the brush rod (411) being connected to an applicator holder (414) by way of a bayonet joint (413).Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: SEIDEL GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Silke Jesberg, Andreas Franz Christian Ritzenhoff, Michael Kurz
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Patent number: 11766529Abstract: A device for inhaling powdery substances contained in capsules has a housing, a capsule receiver, a closing cover, a mouth piece, and a closure cap. The closure cap is designed to cover simultaneously the mouthpiece, closing cover and capsule receiver, wherein the closure cap, mouthpiece and closing cover are hinged in a pivoting manner. Two pivot axes, which are different but run in the same direction, are formed, which, in respect of a side view in which geometric axes of the pivot axes are represented in the form of points, are arranged next to each other and on a same side of the capsule receiver. In a usage state of the device, the first pivot axis is arranged closer to the capsule receiver. The closing cover and the mouthpiece can be pivoted about the first pivot axis and only the closure cap can be pivoted about the second pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Alfred Von Schuckmann
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Patent number: 11737545Abstract: A system for sample, trial, and/or full-sized products includes a container defining at least one cavity, a product disk, a cosmetic product, and an applicator. The product disk includes a first side, a second side, and a body extending therebetween. The product disk is positionable adjacent to the at least one cavity of the container. The cosmetic product is at least partially disposed on the first side of the product disk. The applicator has first end that includes an applicator coupling mechanism. The product disk is removably coupled with the cavity of the container and the applicator coupling mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLCInventors: Lemis Tarajano Noya, Robyn Lynne Adams, Marc Emile Lechanoine, Gianluca Mattaroccia, Timothy Hugh Calvert, Douglas John Melenkevitz
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Patent number: 11564480Abstract: The invention provides a product container grip comprising a container wall forming a cavity, a container top releasably attached to said container wall, a container bottom integral with said container wall, a locking mechanism disposed at least in part in said container wall, and a locking mechanism provides a means for releasably locking/attaching said container onto an extendable handle. Also provided is a container having a bottom or side locking mechanism for locking/attaching onto an extendable handle or locking/attaching onto an adapter fitted with receiving structures for accepting and forming a seal with the product container grip.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: RELIANT PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Jeff Ruddy
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Patent number: 11540620Abstract: A hair comb is provided and comprises a base assembly, a comb teeth assembly, and a cover unit. The base assembly comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The comb teeth assembly is placed at the first surface of the base assembly. The cover unit is detachably mounted on the second surface. The cover unit comprises a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to each other. The third surface faces the second surface and the fourth surface is decorated by decorative patterns or figures.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Zhongshan Yingliang Health Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yi-Tzu Chen
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Patent number: 11375798Abstract: A bangle and makeup kit combination assembly and method of operation provide a personal adornment, such as an annular-shaped bangle, that discretely stores and efficiently dispenses individual components of a makeup kit. The assembly comprises a makeup kit comprising multiple makeup components, such as eye and brow liners, trays, mirrors, and a makeup applicator. The assembly further comprises a bangle having an outer ornamental cover that is defined by a decorative surface. The bangle further comprises an outer annular member, a middle makeup retention member having slots that correspond with makeup components, and an inner annular layer. The bangle also includes an edge locking mechanism that secures the annular members and makeup kit components into the ornamental bangle configuration until disassembly for access to the makeup kit is desired. In this manner, the bangle can be worn as an ornament, and then disassembled to access the makeup kit contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventor: Amelia Yachya
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Patent number: 10426251Abstract: An oral care dispenser system in one embodiment includes a toothbrush and removable dispenser. The dispenser includes an elongated housing with reservoir containing an oral care material, an applicator at a distal end, and an actuator at a proximal end. An elevator disposed in the housing forms a movable wall of the reservoir. The elevator is operably coupled to a drive screw via an extension member threadably engaged with the screw. Rotating the drive screw in a first direction with the actuator distally advances the elevator in the housing to dispense the oral care material. The elevator is retractable by rotating the actuator in a second direction without uncoupling elevator from the extension member.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Al Sprosta, Michael Rooney
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Patent number: 10292480Abstract: A bottle assembly comprises a bottle having an end wall having a substantially U-shaped compartment for receiving a lip balm container and a coupling assembly for removably grasping the lip balm container as the lip balm container rests within the substantially U-shaped compartment, the coupling assembly removably coupling the lip balm container to the bottle. The coupling assembly can be configured to be mounted onto a top surface of the bottle and can have a connecting ring thereon for coupling to a carabiner.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: SNUGZ/USA INCORPORATEDInventors: C. Michael Facer, Cade Andersen
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Patent number: 10206483Abstract: A cosmetic case according to the present invention for selectively receiving miniature cosmetic items includes a lower case portion having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall extending upwardly from a perimeter edge of the bottom wall, the lower case having an open top and defining an interior area. The cosmetic case includes an upper case portion pivotally coupled to a rear section of the side wall of the lower case portion and being selectively movable between open and closed configurations. A front section of the side wall defines a plurality of apertures configured to selectively receive the tubular cosmetic items into the interior area. The cosmetic case includes a spring loaded assembly configured to naturally urge the cosmetic items out of the interior area. A magnetic shelf in the lower case portion configured to support magnetic cosmetic receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Inventor: Reena Gajjar
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Patent number: 10143291Abstract: A cosmetic case and dispenser assembly that includes a cosmetic case cover coupled to a cosmetic case body, in which cosmetic items may be stored within sleeved cosmetic enclosures disposed within independent channels of the cosmetic case body. The sleeved cosmetic enclosures are selectively translatably coupled to platform assemblies disposed within the independent channels of the cosmetic case body, and that allow for the sleeved cosmetic enclosures to translate from a first position to a second position, in which the second position is extended away from the cosmetic case body. A user can efficiently store and easily access cosmetic items within each of the sleeved cosmetic enclosures in the independent channels, and can eject each of the sleeved cosmetic enclosures by applying a force to compress a spring housed within the cosmetic case body, consequently and translating the sleeved cosmetic enclosure out of the cosmetic case and dispenser assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: REAL SUPERSTAR BEAUTY, LLCInventor: Diana Dalia Chibas
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Patent number: 9743750Abstract: An oral care system including a toothbrush body having a cavity and a dispenser positioned within the cavity. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care system comprising: a toothbrush body comprising a handle and a head, the toothbrush body extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head; an opening in the proximal end of the toothbrush body that forms a passageway into an internal cavity of the handle; a first dispenser positioned within the internal cavity and comprising a first store of oral care material, the first dispenser resiliently coupled to the toothbrush body to be alterable between: (1) a first retracted state; and (2) a first extended state.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Christine Boyke, Donghui Wu
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Patent number: 9693618Abstract: Customizable cosmetic containers, customization components, kits, and methods In one embodiment a kit is disclosed comprising a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity and two or more customization components each configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.Inventors: Rhonda L. Shasteen, Karola Sajuns
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Patent number: 9427062Abstract: Cosmetic containers having multiple levels, a lid, and a base, in which the opening of the lid also provides access to at least first and second levels having one or more compartments for products and/or applicators. The base may contain a first level, and be coupled via a first linkage to a second level. The lid may be coupled by a pivot assembly to the base and to the second level by a second linkage. The overall assembly may allow access to both the first level and the second level on opening the lid.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: David Jeffrey Eberlein, Derrick Chang
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Patent number: 9022042Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system for easily carrying mascara and multiple other cosmetic products to be applied to the face and in particular to a unitary stick system for easily carrying a mascara and three other cosmetic products for application to the face wherein the user may mix more than one of these other cosmetic products during application to create an aesthetically different cosmetic product.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventor: Sharalyn Fichtl
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Patent number: 8770209Abstract: The present invention relates to a color highlighting cosmetics container including a detachable makeup brush, and more particularly to a color highlighting cosmetics container including a body having a plurality of receiving grooves partitions for storing contents and a cover for closing/opening the body. The body includes a plurality of brushes, a brush supporter from which the plurality of brushes is detachable, and brush-receiving grooves and a brush-supporter-receiving groove on which the plurality of brushes and the brush supporters are mounted, respectively. As a result, the plurality of brushes are detachable from the brush supporter. Therefore, the brushes can be replaced using the brush supporter.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Yonwoo Co., Ltd.Inventors: You-Seob Kim, Hee-Young Kim, Shin-Bok Jung, Hae-Young Jung
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Patent number: 8522795Abstract: A cosmetic compact that is capable of serving as a docking station for an assortment of power transfer, data transfer, and signal transfer connections. In general, power, data, and signal transfer connections will be of the input and output type, with respect to the compact. The compact docking station is able to provide power on an as needed basis or may be used to recharge one or more portable devices. A Universal Docking Station Compact according to the present invention is characterized by an assortment of power and data interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: ELC Management, LLCInventors: Herve F. Bouix, Christophe Jacob
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Patent number: 8221014Abstract: A lipstick applicator brush attachment system includes a tube that has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall. The tube has a lipstick column positioned therein. The tube has a break therein to allow the tube to be opened to access the lipstick column. A container has a closed end, an open end and a perimeter wall extending between the open and closed ends. A cap is removably positioned on the container to close the open end. The cap frictionally engages the perimeter wall. An applicator brush is removably positioned in the container. The applicator brush has a plurality of bristles abuttable against the lipstick column to place lipstick on the bristles for application to a person's lips. A coupler is attached to the container. The coupler releasably couples the container to the tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventor: Mary I. Houston
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Patent number: 8215320Abstract: A cosmetic compact includes a base and a cap. The base includes a cosmetic well in which a cosmetic may be disposed. The cap is affixed to the base to form an enclosure, with the cosmetic well disposed therein. The cap includes a cosmetic applicator holder, also disposed within the enclosure, which is adapted to engage and secure a cosmetic applicator opposite the cosmetic well.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: L'Oreal USA Products, Inc.Inventors: David Prague, Ludovic LeCaro
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Patent number: 8156949Abstract: A cosmetic storage and application device is provided. Such device includes a housing member having a plurality of compartments. Such housing member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. Such device further includes an access mechanism for each of such plurality of compartments. Such device further includes a plurality of predetermined cosmetics, each one of such plurality of predetermined cosmetics being housed within a predetermined compartment. Such device also includes a plurality of predetermined cosmetic applicators, each one of such plurality of predetermined cosmetic applicators being housed within a predetermined corresponding cosmetic compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Inventors: Lettie Albert, Rafeea Noorhassan
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Patent number: 8113350Abstract: The assembly includes a system for holding a product and a protection device for protecting the system. The protection device includes a cap mounted on the system so as to at least partly cover it and at least one releasing structure for releasing the system. The releasing structure includes a retaining means for retaining the system relative to the cap and an actuating structure for actuating the retaining means in order to disconnect the system and the protection device. The retaining structure is provided on an inner face of the releasing structure, the actuating structure being provided on an outer face of the releasing structure, on the opposite side from the inner face. The releasing structure may be a rocker system and the protection device may cover at least 90% of the packaging system.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Marcel Sanchez
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Patent number: 8066014Abstract: A multi-functional hairbrush with storage compartments for grooming, storing and organizing small beauty accessories, the hairbrush having a hollow brush head and main chamber, a brush lid portion attached hingedly to the hollow brush head, a plurality of spring clips mounted removably therewithin. The hairbrush also has a slot chamber positioned underneath the main chamber and a flat comb portion fitting within the slot chamber and inserted removably therewithin. The hairbrush has a hollow, elongated handle portion and an elongated chamber, with handle lid portion attached hingedly to the handle portion. The elongated chamber also as a plurality of spring clips mounted removably therewithin.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Inventor: Mitra M. Deris
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Patent number: 8016801Abstract: A unitary device for exfoliating and applying emollient balm to lips of a user. The device is in the form of a hollow body having a longitudinal axis and extending from a first end thereof, a brush having bristles emanating from a support and an applicator extending from a second end of the hollow body together with the supply of emollient balm.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventor: Jennifer Clarke
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Patent number: 7938268Abstract: A cosmetic box includes a main body having a periphery provided with a plurality of receiving chambers, and a plurality of cosmetic items mounted in the receiving chambers of the main body respectively. Thus, the main body is provided with a plurality of receiving chambers to receive a plurality of cosmetic items to facilitate a user's makeup purposes. In addition, when each of the cosmetic items protrudes outwardly from the main body, the container of each of the cosmetic items is non-rotatable relative to the respective receiving chamber of the main body, so that the lid of each of the cosmetic items is rotatable relative to and detachable from the container to remove the brush from the container, thereby facilitating the user operating the brush.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Lo Mei Cosmetics Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: An-Kung Kuo
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Patent number: 7909205Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container having a rotatable cover including a mirror so that a user may look at the mirror from a desired direction. In a configuration of the cosmetic container, a body and the cover of the cosmetic container are connected by a shaft penetrating a pivot bearing and hinges formed on one side of the body or the cover, and the cover may be horizontally rotated with respect to the body by a pivot head integrally formed with the cover or the pivot bearing and divided in two.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Interwork Korea Co., LtdInventor: Hyun-Myung Moon
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Publication number: 20090293905Abstract: A cosmetic storage and application device is provided. Such device includes a housing member having a plurality of compartments. Such housing member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. Such device further includes an access mechanism for each of such plurality of compartments. Such device further includes a plurality of predetermined cosmetics, each one of such plurality of predetermined cosmetics being housed within a predetermined compartment. Such device also includes a plurality of predetermined cosmetic applicators, each one of such plurality of predetermined cosmetic applicators being housed within a predetermined corresponding cosmetic compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Lettie Albert, Rafeea Noorhassan
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Publication number: 20090044827Abstract: A cosmetics container system includes a first compact that comprises means for releasably attaching the first compact to a side or a bottom of another first compact or to a compact of a smaller size.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: JOUER COSMETICS, LLCInventors: Christina Zilber, Sean Brosmith
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Publication number: 20080245383Abstract: Contemplated interactive cosmetic case sets include: a) a case component comprising at least two independent sections, b) a plurality of cosmetic pods, wherein the cosmetic pods are coupled with the case component, c) a mirror, wherein the mirror is coupled with the case component, and d) an audio, video or audio/video combination (AV) pod, wherein the pod is coupled with the case component. Methods are also provided of applying cosmetics that include providing an interactive cosmetic case set, opening the interactive cosmetic case set, engaging the audio, video or AV pod of the cosmetic set, reviewing a set of instructions provided by the audio, video or AV pod, and applying at least some of the cosmetics in the interactive cosmetic case set according to the instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventor: Jill Tomandl
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Patent number: 7140372Abstract: A cosmetics case including a receptacle disposed on an upper level thereof for the cosmetics and a receiving drawer for a cosmetic set disposed in a lower level thereof, whereby when the user pushes a locking holder on an exterior, front wall thereof, a cover for the cosmetic set is opened and simultaneously with the receiving drawer for easily and conveniently accommodating the contents of the cosmetic case.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
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Patent number: 7083354Abstract: A cosmetic case 1 having receipt function of toilet set comprising a case body 10 having a receipt part 11 to receive cosmetics 11a and a case cover 20 to close/open top portion of the case body 10, characterized in that a receipt space 12 is formed on bottom portion of the case body 10 to carry a toilet set 30; the toilet set 30 having a hook threshold 32 at upper portion of one end thereof to allow the toilet set 30 capable of being received into and/or pulled out of the receipt space 12 by the case cover 20 when the case cover 20 is assembled with and/or disassembled from the case body 10. The cosmetics case 1 can easily include the toilet set 30, provide convenience to consumers, as well as achieving improvement of performance and high-quality appearance of the case 1.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
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Patent number: 7007700Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic holder apparatus for holding a lipstick tube and either a lip liner, a lip brush, or both in a common protected container to prevent damage to the smaller items when carried in a purse or handbag and to allow them to be conveniently accessed with one retrieval operation. The cosmetic holder apparatus is comprised of a base and cover that contain a lipstick tube and at least one lip liner or lip brush. The lipstick tube is contained in a first portion of the base and the lip liner or lip brush is contained in a second portion of the base. The cover encloses the cosmetic items and frictionally engages the base to contain the items therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Inventor: Julie Ann Burroughs
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Patent number: 6854472Abstract: A makeup case has a base member and a cover member joined by a hinge and held closed by a clasp or latch. Each member has a plurality of shallow cavities designed to receive trays of makeup, a mirror, or makeup-related elements. The base member covers the cavities of the cover member when the case is closed and vice versa. At least one of the members also has a plurality of elongated, substantially parallel cavities with one end at a wall of the member that is spaced apart from the edge wall of the member, so as to define a recess or step adjacent to the edge wall, and an opening. A variety of makeup elements are received in the cavities, with an end portion of each implement projection from the cavity into the recess so that it can be grasped to remove the implement. Each element and cavity has interacting structures that releasably retain the element in the cavity in the absence of manipulation by the user to withdraw the element from the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Sophia Yunakov
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Patent number: 6796431Abstract: A cosmetics package (1) comprising a base unit (2) having upper storage means (5), lower storage means (6a-6h) and side walls (8a, 8b), and a lid (3) movable relative to the base unit (2) between open and closed positions, the upper storage means (5) having locating means (11-14, 11b) for locating a plurality of first cosmetics products (11a-14a, 11c) in defined positions which are readily accessible when the lid (3) is in its open position but which are inaccessible when the lid (3) is in its closed position, the lower storage means (6a-6h) comprising a plurality of cavities opening into the, or at least one of the, side walls (8a, 8b) and extending beneath the upper storage means (5) for receiving second cosmetics products (7a-7g). The cosmetics package enables individual cosmetics products to be accessed easily for immediate application to a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Mobile Make-Up LimitedInventor: Judith Ann Goldring
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Publication number: 20040163663Abstract: A combination lipstick and breath freshener barrel dispenser accommodates both lipstick and breath fresheners therein. A single tubular lipstick dispenser includes a hollow cap housing closing the lipstick barrel, wherein the cap separately dispenses breath freshener therefrom, such as mint tablets or dissolvable wafer film strips. The dispenser may include a miniature version of pump spray or aerosol propelled breath spray with integral dispensing cap, or a flexible liquid dispenser which attaches to the end of a standard lipstick cover. Alternatively, the cap may be a further cap upon the lipstick barrel cap, and may alternatively dispense a cosmetic cake block, such as lip gloss or lip balm therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventor: Gary Cooper
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Publication number: 20040139979Abstract: A packaging device for a product, preferably a make-up product, including a support generally planar in shape and in the form of a plate having two faces. The support includes at least one cavity having a depth less than or equal to the thickness of the plate, with the cavity opening on at least one face of the support at a first aperture, and with the cavity containing the product. The device includes an applicator for the product which is connected to the support by a junction area that can be broken to detach the applicator from the support. In addition, or alternatively, an adhesive sheet can be attached to the support, with a portion of the sheet forming a housing for the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Aline Abergel
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Patent number: 6694987Abstract: The present application may include an applicator unit comprising an application member and a first part defining at least a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment may be configured to accommodate a product to be applied and may comprise a first opening extending substantially in a plane. The second compartment may be configured to accommodate an application member via a second opening. The applicator unit may further include a second part comprising a handle. The application member may be located at an end of the handle. The applicator unit may also comprise a retainer configured to releasably retain the first and second parts in an assembled position. The first part and the second parts may be configured so that, in the assembled position, the first and second openings are closed and the handle is arranged at least partially over the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Laure Thiebaut
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Publication number: 20030062060Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic holder apparatus for holding a lipstick tube and either a lip liner, a lip brush, or both in a common protected container to prevent damage to the smaller items when carried in a purse or handbag and to allow them to be conveniently accessed with one retrieval operation. The cosmetic holder apparatus is comprised of a base and cover that contain a lipstick tube and at least one lip liner or lip brush. The lipstick tube is contained in a first portion of the base and the lip liner or lip brush is contained in a second portion of the base. The cover encloses the cosmetic items and frictionally engages the base to contain the items therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventor: Julie Ann Burroughs
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Publication number: 20030041870Abstract: A lipstick holder is designed for retaining multiple rod-shaped cosmetic products. The lipstick holder will allow a user of cosmetics to conveniently carry and use multiple cosmetic products.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Xiaoqiang Su, Xinge Hu
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Publication number: 20020185148Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a lipstick compartment having a distal end adapted to removably engage one of a set of interchangeable attachments, such as a receptacle for a second cosmetic and applicator, a cosmetic pencil sharpener, or a receptacle for holding an aqueous bubble forming solution and an appropriate bubble blowing device. An attachment mechanism is provided at the distal end to engage/disengage a given attachment. The attachment mechanism has an outer surface provided with splines or the like for grippingly engaging an inner surface of the distal end of the lipstick compartment to achieve a friction-fit connection that resists undesirable rotational movement within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: John Joseph Bengis
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Patent number: 6474346Abstract: A powder case comprises a lower case for receiving powder, with a first connector, and an upper case including a second connector to be coupled with the first connector, and a downwardly extending a cylindrical housing with a ledge for engaging a flange of a slider of a brush, and an array of apertures at its bottom. As the end of the brush is inserted into the housing the flange of the slider 23 engages the ledge so that the brush fur is exposed to the powder through the apertures. The connectors may include complementary threads or cleats which engage to secure to upper and lower cases.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Sam Sung CorporationInventor: Ki Hong Jang
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Patent number: 6450179Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a lipstick compartment having a distal end adapted to removably engage one of a set of interchangeable attachments, such as a receptacle for a second cosmetic and applicator, a cosmetic pencil sharpener, or a receptacle for holding an aqueous bubble forming solution and an appropriate bubble blowing device. An attachment mechanism is provided at the distal end to engage/disengage a given attachment. The attachment mechanism has an outer surface provided with splines or the like for grippingly engaging an inner surface of the distal end of the lipstick compartment to achieve a friction-fit connection that resists undesirable rotational movement within the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Inventor: John Joseph Bengis
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Publication number: 20020108629Abstract: The present application may include an applicator unit comprising an application member and a first part defining at least a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment may be configured to accommodate a product to be applied and may comprise a first opening extending substantially in a plane. The second compartment may be configured to accommodate an application member via a second opening. The applicator unit may further include a second part comprising a handle. The application member may be located at an end of the handle. The applicator unit may also comprise a retainer configured to releasably retain the first and second parts in an assembled position. The first part and the second parts may be configured so that, in the assembled position, the first and second openings are closed and the handle is arranged at least partially over the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
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Publication number: 20020096185Abstract: The insulated makeup organizer includes three compartments in which the bottom compartment contains a coolant to keep makeup from melting. The coolant would be contained by a zippered, slide out tray, or velcrow to allow insertion of said coolant. This product will allow transport of makeup in and out of warm climates beaches, etc. while keeping makeup at it's original texture without destruction due to warm tempertures thus resulting in the loss of many expensive makeup products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Pamela Jean Givens
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Patent number: 6422245Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rouge compact. The rouge compact includes a body, which has a frame provided with a central opening and a low, inner step, a hook formed on an upper center portion of the frame, and a first hinge boss formed on a lower portion of the frame. A transparent or translucent rouge pallet contains rouge, and has a trough member partitioned by one or more partition walls and a flange member extended from a circumferential edge of the trough member to be brought into contact with the step of the body. An intermediate plate is provided with a second hinge boss on its one side. A lid covers the rouge pallet, and is formed to be arcuate to form a cosmetic appliance containing space, and has a hook recess formed on an upper portion of the lid to be engaged with the hook, a third hinge boss formed on a lower portion of the lid, and a fourth hinge boss formed on one side of the lid.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignees: Motodesign Consulting Inc., Chungin Co., Ltd.Inventor: Min Hoon Song
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Publication number: 20020083954Abstract: The cosmetic system of the current invention preferably has a dispenser for dispensing a solid or semi-sold cosmetic and an applicator for applying a liquid or semi-liquid cosmetic. The dispenser and the applicator are preferably coupled through a cap portion configured for capping a container holding the liquid or semi-liquid cosmetic. The liquid or sem-liquid cosmetic can be nail polish and the solid or semi-solid cosmetic can be lipstick. The system is preferably configured such the dispenser serves a handle for applying the liquid or sem-liquid cosmetic with the applicator and the container serves as a handle for dispensing or applying the solid or semi-sold cosmetic from the dispenser. According to an embodiment of the invention, the dispenser and the applicator are configured to be detachably coupled and are marked with an identification means to match the dispenser with the applicator once they are separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: James A. Gavney
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Patent number: 6412640Abstract: A two-part compact includes (a) a casing (2) having a bottom (6) delimiting at least one compartment (8a-8c) intended to contain at least a first product, for example, a make-up product (P1, P2, P3), and at least one lid (10a, 10b) mounted on the bottom so as, selectively, to occupy an open position or a closed position in which it/they removably cover(s) the compartment(s); (b) a case (4), intended to contain a second product (P4), mounted removably on the casing (2). The case (4) is mounted on the casing in such a way that it cannot be detached from the casing unless at least one of the lids (10a) is open. Advantageously, the first product (P1, P2, P3) is a compact powder and the second product (P4) is a stick of lipstick.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Laurent Destanque, Philippe Renault
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Patent number: 6405737Abstract: A lipstick package in which a normally closed, openly accessible compartment is included at least at one of a bottom of a lipstick cartridge and at an underside of its cover for the storage of a secondary lipstick-related product beyond the lipstick pomade which is propelled above its defining rim for use, or retracted below it for closure.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Inventors: Robert J. Sheffler, Charles Chang
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Patent number: 6386210Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier for a plurality of cosmetics, which carrier comprises a generally rectangular body member shaped in the form of a mobile telephone handset having two opposed axially extending major faces, two axially extending minor side faces and two transversely extending minor terminal faces and an aerial extending axially from or adjacent one of the minor terminal faces, characterised in that a. one of the major faces is provided with a plurality of recesses which mimic the push buttons of the handset, which recesses contain a solid or semi-sold cosmetic; and b. the aerial is provided by an axially extending applicator having an operative terminal portion for transferring cosmetic from a recess to the skin of a user; and c. a cover member is provided which removeably covers the recesses so as to protect the cosmetics therein during transport and storage prior to use.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Midland Cosmetics Sales plcInventor: Tania Slater
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Patent number: 6371131Abstract: The present invention comprises a holder for cosmetic devices. The holder comprises a main body with a wall that defines a hole for receipt of a cosmetic article. The annular or semi-annular wall also defines a roll or a groove for retaining the cosmetic article.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1999Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Coty Inc.Inventors: Sylvie A. Finocchiaro, Jacques A. Gerbron
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Patent number: 6363947Abstract: A cosmetic case includes a case body, a cover, a slidable cover, and a drawer. The case body has two recesses in an upper surface, a drawer cavity in a bottom for the drawer to be pushed in and pulled out. The cover is pivotally connected to a front half portion of the case body to swing up and down and have a mirror fixed in an inner surface. The slidable cover is combined on a rear half portion of the case body, sliding in and out to open or close the shallow recess formed in the rear half portion. The drawer is positioned in the drawer cavity, possible to be pulled out or pushed in. Then many kinds of cosmetics can be stored in the recesses, the elongate hole, and the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: Shang-Wu Wu
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Publication number: 20020014253Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a lipstick compartment having a distal end adapted to removably engage one of a set of interchangeable attachments, such as a receptacle for a second cosmetic and applicator, a cosmetic pencil sharpener, or a receptacle for holding an aqueous bubble forming solution and an appropriate bubble blowing device. An attachment mechanism is provided at the distal end to engage/disengage a given attachment. The attachment mechanism has an outer surface provided with splines or the like for grippingly engaging an inner surface of the distal end of the lipstick compartment to achieve a friction-fit connection that resists undesirable rotational movement within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventor: John Joseph Bengis