Having Plural Compartments Or Receviers Patents (Class 132/314)
  • Patent number: 6325077
    Abstract: A contact lens kit or pouch organizer for removably storing a plurality of accessories which are contained in separate containers such as lens solutions, contact lens themselves, a drain catcher and a mirror. The organizer includes a box-like container properly sized to accommodate the shape and size of the contact lens accessories intended to be placed therein. A container closure includes an upper flap intended to fold over an opening leading into the interior of a storage compartment and which closes with a snap fastener on a bottom flap which folds across the bottom of the container and folds upwardly to receive the snap fastener on the upper flap. A mirror carried on the external surface of the container is covered by the bottom flap or the mirror can be mounted on the inside of the bottom flap so as to bear against the outside of the container when the bottom flap is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: Diane Lark
  • Patent number: 6311701
    Abstract: A cosmetic case containing a replaceable inner case which can be easily removed or inserted, and which is specifically structured to maintain the cosmetic material contained therein in a fresh and useable condition. The invention is comprised of an outer case with a floor area and inner peripheral wall defining a space for an inner container, an outer cover attached by a hinge to the outer case, a main latch employed to hold the outer cover closed, a replaceable inner container providing a cosmetic holding space, an inner container cover capable of opening or closing over the cosmetic holding space, and a sub-latch employed to hold the inner cover closed against the inner container. The inner case is equipped with a hinge part to allow opening and closing of the inner cover, the hinge part fitting into a cutout section on the peripheral wall of the outer case so as to expose the hinge and thus allow wide angle opening of the inner case cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Yuhara, Kiyokazu Miyokawa, Michiaki Kumagai, Takashi Sugiyama
  • Patent number: 6305388
    Abstract: A portable hair salon station for maintaining a clean work station and for preventing the entanglement of power cords. The portable hair salon station includes a multi-sided box-like member having a plurality of slots in an upper/frontal side and further having a plurality of rotatable shafts journaled to and disposed inside the box-like member, and a plurality of spring-loaded spools wound with electrical power cords and being mounted about the shafts. Each electrical power cord has an adapter outlet plug connected to an exposed end thereof, and is extended and unwindable through a respective slot. A plurality of cylindrical containers each having an open top and a closed bottom and an arcuate lip about the top, are removeably disposed in designated slots for receiving and storing certain hair implements. In addition, there are two slots each of which is disposed proximately to a slot for an outlet plug and each of which has a latch member slidably disposed therein and engageable to a respective outlet plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Richard D. Zeller
  • Patent number: 6298863
    Abstract: A cosmetic case comprises a body having a hollow portion formed at an upper portion thereof for containing a certain amount of cosmetic material and a brush storage hole formed inwardly at a lower portion thereof for storing a brush; a cover hinged at one side on the upper portion of the body to open and shut the body, the cover having a transparent window located at the center thereof for displaying the inside of the body containing the cosmetic material and a grip insertion groove formed at the other side of the cover opposed to the hinged portion; and a brush having a protective cap for wrapping and protecting a hair part and a grip part, the protective cap moving back and forth wrapping the hair part and the grip part, the brush being stored in the brush storage hole of the body and collapsed at a portion thereof, the collapsed end of the brush being forcedly inserted into the grip insertion groove of the cover to couple the cover and the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 6220253
    Abstract: A dental implement storage assembly for holding primary dental care implements and providing storage compartments, a mirror, and a cover usable as a rinsing cup. The dental implement storage assembly includes a housing having a plurality of receptacles for holding dental implements, a plurality of compartments having doors positioned around the outside of the housing, and a cover removable from the housing for use as a cup. A mirror is positioned in one of the compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Ann Marie Wright
  • Patent number: 6192895
    Abstract: A cosmetic case containing a replaceable inner case which can be easily removed or inserted, and which is specifically structured to maintain the cosmetic material contained therein in a fresh and usable condition. The invention is comprised of an outer case with a floor area and inner peripheral wall defining a space for an inner container, an outer cover attached by a hinge to the outer case, a main latch employed to hold the outer cover closed, a replaceable inner container providing a cosmetic holding space, an inner container cover capable of opening or closing over the cosmetic holding space, and a sub-latch employed to hold the inner cover closed against the inner container. The inner case is equipped with a hinge part to allow opening and closing of the inner cover, said hinge part fitting into a cutout section on the peripheral wall of the outer case so as to expose the hinge and thus allow wide angle opening of the inner case cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Yuhara, Kiyokazu Miyokawa, Michiaki Kumagai, Takashi Sugiyama
  • Patent number: 6189698
    Abstract: A cosmetics organizer comprising a palette, hook and loop fasteners having mating halves, and at least one cosmetic item removably secured to the palette by hook and loop fasteners wherein one mating half of each fastener is secured to the palette and the other mating half is secured to said cosmetic item. The invention also encompasses a kit for the creation of a cosmetics organizer, said kit comprising a palette and hook and loop fasteners having mating halves wherein the user of the kit can secure one mating half of each fastener to the palette and the other mating half to a cosmetic item to removably secure the cosmetic item to the palette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventor: Diane Asser
  • Patent number: 6129089
    Abstract: A cosmetic case comprised of a main case into which a removable sealed refill container can be installed. The main case is comprised of a main hinge on which a main case cover pivots, a latch able to hold the main case cover closed, a perimeter wall located between the main hinge and latch, and a cutout space which is provided to enclose the hinge of the internally installed refill container. The cutout space is formed within the inner surface of the perimeter wall but does not extend to the outer surface, thereby hiding the refill container hinge from an external view of the cosmetic case. The refill container includes a hinged cover and latch mechanism to hold the cover closed against the refill container body. A single action release mechanism is provided to simultaneously or sequentially open the main case latch and refill container latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Yukitomo Yuhara
  • Patent number: 6044574
    Abstract: A hair care stand system for providing an easily stored portable adjustable hair dryer stand having an adjustable mirror and a multi-purpose storage container includes an adjustable telescopic stand for coupling to an edge of a table, the stand having an articulated scissor arm for holding a hair dryer and a flexible mirror arm having a mirror coupled to a distal end of the mirror arm, and a bi-level storage case for holding and storing the stand, hair dryer, mirror, and associated hair dryer attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventors: Gity Haghkhah, Rohanglz Hajlsattri
  • Patent number: 6007502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ion facial massage system including a case having a plurality of grooves formed on a top surface thereof for being inserted with cosmetic containers respectively, a plurality of switches provided at one side of the case for being pressed to carry out respective stages of massage, an ion lamp provided at one side of the case for displaying an ion-generating state, and a battery lamp provided at one side of the case for displaying a battery-consuming state, an ion-generating member for electrically generating ions in respective stages of massage in response to pressing of the switches, and an ion-effusion member to be detachably fitted in an inserting groove formed on the case for effusing the electrically generated ions, wherein not only effete materials are removed but also the nutrition components of the cosmetics and collagen are absorbed deep into the inner skin beyond the barrier zone by means of ions, thereby strengthening the elasticity of the cellula tissue of the in
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Worldra Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Heung-soon Lee
  • Patent number: 5964226
    Abstract: A hair product application system includes a main body defining a reservoir which contains a hair product or hair coloring substance, an integral applicator having a first portion disposed inside the reservoir and a second portion disposed through an opening to the outside of the main body, and a cap adapted to cover the second portion of the applicator and sealingly attach to the main body. The applicator transports the hair product from the reservoir to the outer surface of the second portion of the applicator by capillary action, from where the hair product may be transferred by direct contact to the hair to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Joan Lasker Sobel
  • Patent number: 5941255
    Abstract: A cosmetics travel kit includes a case having a rectangular body with a floor and side walls projecting from the floor, a lid having a ceiling and side walls projecting from the ceiling, a stop member projecting inwardly from the lid side wall in spaced relation to the ceiling, and an inwardly facing anchor member; an implement carrier having a panel member and a retainer for cosmetic implements, first and second couplings for releasably holding the panel member in a closed position spaced within the lid for forming an openable lid storage cavity; and a supply of cosmetics selected from the set consisting of shadowing material, blushing material, lipstick, lip liner, coloring powder skin products, and coloring, calcium-bearing coating, and vitamin-bearing coating nail products. Also discloses is a method for grooming a user's fingernails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Markwins International Coporation
    Inventor: Sung-Tsei Chen
  • Patent number: 5909739
    Abstract: The invention's toothbrush comprises an open end which is rolled up and placed in a small and convenient package. The closed end of the disposable toothbrush supports a number of clusters of bristles. The toothbrush is placed onto the user's index finger and is held tight by a small rolled up (i.e. unopened) portion near the base of the individual's index finger. The material near the tip (i.e. the closed end) of the toothbrush is thicker than the remainder of the toothbrush. The thicker material supports the bristles and permits a strong brushing action by the user. The toothbrush is carried along with toothpaste in a small package. In other embodiments of the invention, the disposable toothbrush can have ribs for massaging the gums and the package can contain some dental floss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: Morad Masrour-Rad
  • Patent number: 5906214
    Abstract: A packaging unit which permits the storage and application of a liquid or pasty product to a base includes at least one reservoir containing the product to be applied and an applicator associated with the reservoir. The applicator includes, on the one end, an application element and, on the other end, a gripping member. The application element of an applicator is capable of being accommodated in an associated reservoir and is detachable from the reservoir. A sealing member is provided between the reservoir and its associated applicator to allow the reservoir to be obturated by the associated applicator for an appropriate positioning of the gripping member relative to the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 5894926
    Abstract: A modification of an earlier invention by this inventor for a non-spiilable liquid toothpaste dispenser, to simplify its construction and make replacement liquid toothpaste cartridges more available. The dispenser stands upright for normal use, but can be used in any orientation. It is made of rigid plastic and comprises a case, a cap, a cartridge containing liquid toothpaste, a case stand and a tooth floss holder. Inside the case top is a novel sliding valve that utilizes semicircular doors at its top. In use, a toothbrush head is pushed through a flanged hole in the top of the case, through the valve semicircular doors and into the liquid toothpaste. When the toothbrush is withdrawn, excess toothpaste is wiped off by the doors which return to their normal closed position to seal off liquid flows A plug which fits tightly in the case top entry flange, is provided in the cap to ensure no liquid leakage when the dispenser is packed. The liquid cartridge is simple and inexpensive to replace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: Bryan Wynn Stafford
  • Patent number: 5890493
    Abstract: A tooth cleaning assembly includes a rack, at least a detachable toothpaste squeezing assembly mounted on the rack and including a base, a toothpaste cylinder having a lower end fitted in the base, an annular member arranged an upper end of the toothpaste cylinder, a cover fitted on a top of the toothpaste cylinder and mounted on the annular member, a tubular neck telescopically fitted in the toothpaste cylinder, a cap pivotally connected with an upper end of the tubular neck, and a movable knob extending through the rack to be detachably engaged with a bottom of the base, at least a toothbrush detachably mounted on the annular member, at least a spring mug fitted within the rack, and at least a folding mirror fitted within the rack, whereby all commonly used washing articles are combined into one unit thereby making them convenient to use and arranging them in a tidy manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Inventor: Bae Yan Horng
  • Patent number: 5878757
    Abstract: A carrying case for hair styling equipment that includes a clamshell briefcase structure having hingedly connected upper and lower briefcase sections. The lower briefcase section has an open topped cavity formed therein that is sealed when the upper and lower briefcase sections are pivoted together and an open sided tray storage compartment having a side opening in connection with the exterior of the lower briefcase section. The upper briefcase section has an exteriorly positioned cover flap affixable in a closed position by a zipper closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Inventor: Adelaida Hernandez
  • Patent number: 5865196
    Abstract: A hair stylist face shield for shielding the face are of a client receiving hair styling services. The hair stylist face shield includes a face screening member, a rigid, elongated handle, an air filter element and two stacks of transparent, peel-off, eye opening cover members. The molded plastic face shield member is molded to form a face receiving cavity contoured to receive therein the chin, nose, eye, forehead and cheek areas of a user and includes a mouth/nose area opening and two eye openings. The handle is rigidly connected to the inner surface wall of the chin area of the face member and extending downwardly away from the chin covering area of the face screening member. The air filter element is adhesively secured to the interior of the face screening member and covers the mouth/nose area opening such that all air drawn through the mouth/nose area opening must be drawn through the air filter element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventor: Mary L. Foote
  • Patent number: 5862817
    Abstract: The subject matter relates to a two-in-one tooth brush unit, comprising a tooth brush and tooth paste, featuring an accommodating hole on the handle of the tooth brush, so the tooth paste can be accommodated in the accommodating hole on the brush handle, while the accommodating hole on the handle and the tooth paste can be wrapped by an adhesive paper label; so configured to achieve functions such as; more convenient packaging process, precludes the unit from being recovered for reuse, disposal of the tooth paste and the tooth brush as one unit, adheres to environmental protection requirements, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Inventor: Kenten Lee
  • Patent number: 5819766
    Abstract: A main stand having a base, a main post having lower and upper sections on the base, the upper section being releasably held in a socket on the lower section. A cross bar is mounted on the upper end of the post. Clips are mounted on the cross bar for releasably holding hair pieces. A larger basket is mounted on the lower section of the post and a smaller cup on the upper section. An auxiliary stand includes a post in which the upper part of the main stand is temporarily held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Dorothy L. Craigen
  • Patent number: 5769234
    Abstract: An arrangement for packaging a cosmetic product includes a container which includes a receptacle, a plate, possibly a lid and a base piece, and a mechanism for fixing the plate on the receptacle, this receptacle being transparent and obtained without any undercuts. In particular, this receptacle is made of glass or of cast resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 5738122
    Abstract: A storage canister for shaving items including a base having an upper surface with a plurality of recesses formed therein for receiving a plurality of shaving items and a vertically extending cover or enclosure removably mounted on the base for enclosing the shaving items when the cover or enclosure is in place on the base and providing easy access to the shaving items when the cover or enclosure is lifted off the base. The storage canister base includes a bottom surface which can be placed on any convenient supporting surface adjacent to or contiguous with a bathroom lavatory sink such as a countertop surface. The recesses in the base are shaped to receive shaving items such as the head of a razor, a razor blade cartridge dispenser and a container for a shaving lubricant in the form of gel or cream in which the container is in the form of a squeeze tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventors: Joseph M. Armbruster, Sue B. Armbruster
  • Patent number: 5715849
    Abstract: A perfume sampler comprising a perfume sample support film (1), provided for adhering to a presentation sheet (3), such as of paper, cardboard, at least one perfume sample (5), applied onto the support film (1) under the form of a gel, and a releasable protection film (6) applied on the sample, which protection film leads, upon its retraction from the support film (1), to a removal of the perfume sample (5) from the support film (1) by adhering the sample to the protection film (6) and for enabling in this way the test of the perfume by application on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Inventor: Alexandre Vanbraekel
  • Patent number: 5713381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an eye care kit which includes a pouch having a back panel and a front panel which partially overlaps the back panel. The front and back panels are connected along a plurality of seams which form a plurality of pockets. A plurality of individually packaged eye care products, such as contact lens solutions, artificial tears, and the like, are placed and retained in the pockets. The eye care kit may also include a holder panel overlapping the pouch with the back panel sandwiched between the front panel and the holder panel. The holder panel connects with the pouch along its side and bottom edges so that the back panel and the holder panel form an additional compartment therebetween. This compartment can be used to hold contact lens cases and lens paper for cleaning glasses, mascara, lipstick, money or other items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventor: Terri Sloane
  • Patent number: 5713471
    Abstract: A unit for the packaging and presentation of at least one product of a solid or semi-solid consistency. The product is received in a cavity of a supporting element and the cavity is delimited by a substantially flat bottom and by a side wall substantially perpendicular to the bottom. Provision is made for an elastic device for holding the product in position in the cavity between at least one portion of the side wall delimiting the cavity and the product, allowing the product to be extracted from the cavity at will, and the introduction of fresh product to be placed in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 5669400
    Abstract: A combined cosmetic jar and applicator storage device including a structural body providing a pair of back-to-back shallow recesses for holding cosmetic materials, a removable cover member carried by the body, enclosing one of the recesses to retain cosmetic material therein, and a second cover member carried by the body, enclosing the other of the recesses so as to store a cosmetic applicator therein. The second cover member and body have telescoping portions by which the second cover member is held captive on the body but can shift with respect thereto. Shifting of the second member controls a passage thereof, to permit selective access to the cosmetic applicator stored in the other of the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Charles Chang
    Inventors: Robert J. Sheffler, Charles Chang
  • Patent number: 5662130
    Abstract: A dental hygiene storage apparatus comprising a housing having a removable partition that forms a toothpaste compartment for dispensing toothpaste therefrom. The partition has slots extending along opposite spaced apart side walls with each slot having a removable gear which is connected to a rotating shaft. The shaft is positioned adjacent to and above a compressor plate located within the partition. The shaft is connected to a handle that when turned causes the compressor plate to press against a removable toothpaste container located within the toothpaste compartment. The toothpaste container has a valve extending through the partition's front wall and is adapted to dispense toothpaste. The dental hygiene storage apparatus further includes a top surface with a storage compartment for storing dental floss containers, and several tubular cavities adapted to receive a dental floss device or a toothbrush. The dental hygiene storage apparatus also has a pull out drawer adapted to store toiletries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Inventor: Curtis B. Wiltshire
  • Patent number: 5655553
    Abstract: A container such as a compact for removably holding a plurality of removable articles such as makeup pans is disclosed. The compact has a bottom portion including a platform equipped for removably holding the articles, a bottom wall having openings therein each of which is aligned with a respective article, and an article ejector disposed between the platform and the bottom wall. The ejector has a connecting member which communicates with buttons and locator members such as upstanding bosses, for aligning the respective buttons each with an underlying bottom wall opening and a removable article. When pressure is applied through an opening onto a button, the button moves and ejects the article from its holder means. The compact has a retaining receptacle which can be an inverted U-shaped channel cooperative with the locator members for retaining them and thereby retaining the ejector in its aligned operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Giese, Keith S. Everson, Timothy Maddy
  • Patent number: 5655554
    Abstract: A selectively detachable combination cosmetic applicator device is provided. The cosmetic applicator device includes a nail polish applicator container that is releasably attached to a nail polish remover container. The device also incorporates an on-board chamber for storing absorbent materials or the like. The chamber is prohibited from contact with either the nail polish or the nail polish remover. The containers of the device can readily be refilled and can be used at the same time when they are detached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Diana K. Goldberg
  • Patent number: 5638838
    Abstract: A cosmetic compact formed by an open container having stored therein a facial powder, and a hinged cover to close the container, the cover having a mirror mounted on its inner wall which when the cover is swung open to assume a predetermined obtuse viewing angle, the user holding the compact can then observe her face while applying powder thereto. The hinge includes a pair of spaced gudgeons projecting from the rear wall of the container and bridged by a pivot pin, each gudgeon having formed on one side a stop positioned between the corresponding end of the pivot pin where it joins the gudgeon and the rear wall. At the rear of the cover at a right angle thereto is a pair of resilient jaws formed by parallel front and back plates which snap-fit into the space between the gudgeons to clamp onto the pin. When the cover is swung open to assume the predetermined obtuse angle with respect to the container, the leading edge of the front plate then abuts the stops and the cover is thereby maintained at this angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Inventor: Carl M. Lombardi
  • Patent number: 5638839
    Abstract: A refillable cosmetic case has a base with a recess for a releasable tray held in place by a tray retaining cover hinged in the base and having a latching element. The case lid has a rear edge and is hinged to the base at an edge opposite the tray cover hinge, and the lid rear edge can be associated with the tray to assist in its removal whereby when the lid is opened beyond its usual limit of travel the rear edge releases the latching element and thus the tray retaining cover. The cover pivots back on its hinge, so the tray can be lifted out and refilled or replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Risdon Corporation
    Inventor: Antonio Montoli
  • Patent number: 5622195
    Abstract: A travelling toothbrush is combined with a razor head disclosed. In the travelling toothbrush with a handle and brush part, a first longitudinal recess is formed on one side of the handle and receives a toothpaste tube therein. A second longitudinal recess is formed on the other side of the handle and receives a disposable razor head therein. The second recess includes a dovetail for holding the razor head therein. A razor head mounting protrusion is provided on the rear portion of the other side of the handle and mounts the razor head to the handle when using the toothbrush as a razor. A handle case is detachably fitted over the handle, while a cap is detachably fitted over the brush part to protect the brush part. The cap has a clip and forms a configuration of a conventional fountain pen in cooperation with the handle case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventor: Jong C. Lee
  • Patent number: 5605167
    Abstract: A cosmetic compact permitting easy replacement of product trays, wherein a recess in the compact and the tray have interfitting pluralities of locking elements, specifically, studs and mating elements, that frictionally engage each other to retain the tray in the recess of the compact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Risdon Corporation
    Inventor: Antonio Montoli
  • Patent number: 5566829
    Abstract: A tester module to provide a sanitary apparatus to test make-up without causing discardable waste comprises a housing having a supply reel with cosmetic samples located on a wound-up tape at predetermined intervals along the tape. The housing also includes a curved member guide adjacent an aperture in the upper wall portion of the housing and a take-up reel in the lower portion of the housing. The take-up reel is periodically advanced by a crank in one embodiment to expose a cosmetic sample through the housing aperture. A user places her finger through the aperture to transfer the cosmetic from the strip to her finger and then moves the tape from the supply reel to the next position feeding the used material to the take-up reel within the housing. In a second embodiment, a window over the housing aperture is coupled to a gear arrangement to automatically index the used tape when a spring backed window is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: Joseph Cotilletta
  • Patent number: 5562112
    Abstract: A cosmetic sampler formed by screen printing a slurry of cosmetic powder and solvent onto a paper base. To prevent off-set of the cosmetic sample during packaging and handling, a protective thin film overlay is laminated to a perimeter adhesive printed on the paper base around the cosmetic. The paper base may be replaced by a pressure sensitive adhesive stock to form a unit dose or single application of a cosmetic that can be applied as a label to any desired surface. In other embodiments, a non-pressure sensitive removable adhesive is used in a two-layer removable label construction or a three-layer coupon construction. The sampler can also be provided with or without the protective overlay in a simple folded hand-out version or as a pad of cosmetic sampler sheets. The sampler can also be used to provide unit doses or single applications of creams, lipsticks, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, lotions, and other high viscosity, waxy materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Color Prelude, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Gunderman, David Moir, Robert M. O'Connell
  • Patent number: 5554197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for hair dying. The system includes at least two reservoirs containing different hair dying components in predetermined concentrations, the containers including outlets having cross-sectional areas which are sized relative to the concentration of the component contained in the reservoir and the amount of that component needed to react with the remaining components. The measuring device calibrated with respect to the concentrations of the hair dye components and the cross-sectional areas of their respective reservoir outlets, permits rapid and accurate dispensing of the hair dye components in the proper quantities. In a preferred arrangement, the measuring device is provided on a blending board so that the components can be blended together immediately upon dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Anthony Bernard Incorporated
    Inventors: Anthony Assini, Bernard Foss
  • Patent number: 5533534
    Abstract: An easily manufactured, inexpensive shower accessory that holds various toiletries in an organized method so as to be easily accessible during bathing, and is made out of an attractive toweling material, such as terry-cloth, so as to coordinate with other towels and decor of the bathroom in which the shower is located, and to be easily washable and resistant to mildewing, corrosion, and destruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventors: Carolyn Cariello, Frank Cariello
  • Patent number: 5524764
    Abstract: A combination absorbent applicator, wipe for teeth and oral applicator comprising a sheath having a closed distal end and an open proximal end for receipt of a fingertip or finger. An abrasive absorbent material pad is on an exterior surface of the sheath adjacent the closed distal end. The abrasive absorbent material pad can be applied to teeth, gums, tongue and lips for cleaning and treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventors: Richard Kaufman, Salvatore Buda
  • Patent number: 5400839
    Abstract: An improved dental hygene center utilizing push button toothpaste dispenser and incorporating a cooperating floss dispenser, automatic paste dispersal on the brush, mouthwash access, counter for replacement of toothpaste and message center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Inventor: Michael T. Cravett
  • Patent number: 5398706
    Abstract: A compact case has a circular bottom cosmetic holding compartment consisting of a tray having a series of pre-shaped depressed segments, and an upper cover that has an opening corresponding to the pre-shape of the depressed segments. The upper cover is rotatable in relationship to the bottom cosmetic holding compartment so that it may be rotated to permit access to individual cosmetics held in the depressed segments as desired. A pull out tray is included in the bottom compartment for holding cosmetic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Funrise Toys Ltd.
    Inventor: Bernie Epstein
  • Patent number: 5370232
    Abstract: An organizer has a tray with a central stall. An invertable handle is mounted on the tray to swing about a handle axis between an exposed position and an inverted position. The tray has a detention device for holding the handle in the exposed position. An arched holder is pivotally mounted atop the tray to fold flat against it. This arched holder is mounted to straddle the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: 500 Group Incorporated
    Inventor: Paolo Tiramani
  • Patent number: 5337890
    Abstract: A cylindrical vanity case comprises mainly a case cover, a left case body, a right case body, and a mirror frame. The left case body, the right case body and the mirror frame are pivotally attached so that they can be turned to spread out. The cylindrical vanity case is provided with cellular compartments and slots for keeping therein a variety of cosmetics, such as eye shadow powder, rouge, lipstick, powder cake, eye colorstick, mascara, lip brush, brow brush, etc. The cylindrical vanity case is compact and can be carried easily and conveniently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: Chin-Chun Lai
  • Patent number: 5329947
    Abstract: An insulated cosmetic case which can be attached to the visor of an automobile. The inside of the case contains a mirror and compartments that readily provide access to cosmetics that can be conveniently applied while the user is sitting in the passenger compartment of a car. The case has a first portion that is coupled to a second portion by a hinge, which allows the portions to be moved between a folded position and an unfolded position. Each portion contains a pocket constructed to hold a number of cosmetic items. The case has a hanging strap and dual zippers that can secure the first and second portions of the case in the folded position. The hanging strap has an aperture which can be attached to a hook or other similar structure. The cosmetic case also has a pair of outer straps adapted to attach the case to the visor of an automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Auto-Shade, Inc.
    Inventor: Arie Shikler
  • Patent number: 5320125
    Abstract: A compartmentized hairbrush is disclosed having a cavity in the handle for lipstick, a pair of cavities in the body for makeup tools and a third cavity in the body for cosmetic products. The cosmetic products are within an interchangeable cartridge(s) having a groove on the bottom that engages a mating tongue in the body cavity to retain the cartridge(s) in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Inventor: Nicholas W. Barnhart
  • Patent number: 5226541
    Abstract: A make-up kit is composed of plural storage and functional components which may be alternatively and detachably assembled together through cooperating male and female slip joints to adapt the kit to the personal needs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Inventor: Hui C. Huang
  • Patent number: 5215193
    Abstract: A device arranged to include a plurality of containers mounted within a unitary housing, with a first and second container including storage for toothpaste container structure, as well as drinking cups respectively. The housing includes a third container slidably mounting a slide wall therewithin mounting toothbrushes and the like thereon, with the slide wall operative by a dental floss container slidably mounted to a front wall of the housing. A mouthwash dispenser is mounted at an intersection of the first side wall and fluid container utilizing a valve member to effect dispensing of predetermined quantities of mouthwash fluid therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Inventor: Lloyd I. Dennis
  • Patent number: 5199451
    Abstract: A makeup compact base has a frame or insert secured thereto. The frame features flexible downward wings having retaining ribs across the lower ends thereof. A cosmetic tray may have a top flange adapted to sit in the frame, and complimenting grooves on the outside of the tray snappingly receive the ribs so that normally the tray is held snugly down inside the frame. The compact cover is hinged and is shaped in a portion adjacent the hinge so that when the compact is forced open beyond its normal open position said portion forces the tray up out of its frame to make it available for replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Risdon Corporation
    Inventor: Antonio Montoli
  • Patent number: 5152307
    Abstract: A travel size vanity case with a plurality of chambers for holding removable toilet articles or the like, which may be used advantageously in travelling. Each article is accessible at a unique location on the sidewalls of the case. At least one of said sidewalls is formed integrally with at least one the removable toilet article, creating a continuous closed outer surface. Other toilet articles are removable from at least one openable flap in the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Bernd C.W. Muller
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Schlaszus
  • Patent number: 4827951
    Abstract: The device is composed of a dental container having a portion with a dispenser for discharge of a charge of toothpaste and second portion sized to receive a spool of dental floss to be removed through a hole in the container so that a length of the floss can be severed using a cutter on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Inventor: Stephen M. Grussmark
  • Patent number: 4815483
    Abstract: A cosmetic package has matching shallow trays of cosmetics individually coupled closely one above the other to an upstanding cylindrical post for relative rotation of the trays about the post axis in planes normal to the axis. A rectangular solid block forms a stable base that provides support for the post and for a cosmetic applicator receptable alongside which the trays are disposed when they have an aligned mutually stacked relation overlying the base. The base also supports a removable cover enclosing the tray stack, the post and the receptacle with applicators. The tray coupling to the post permits removal of any selected tray from the package for replacement or replenishment merely by displacing the tray a given angular distance from its aligned mutually stacked relation overlying the base. Such coupling is by way of a partially cylindrical cut-out in the rim of the tray, the cut-out being open along the height of the outer edge of the rim to permit lateral ingress and egress of the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Inventors: Robert DuGrenier, Maria Kuluris