Abstract: A brush for applying make-up, particularly mascara, including a shaft provided at one end with a core (6) formed by two metal wires (7, 8) twisted together and having bristles (9) squeezed therebetween such that they extend transversely to the core axis. At least some of the brush bristles (9) have an L-shaped cross-section so that the portion of each bristle (9) which is squeezed between said twisted core wires is flattened either outwards when the arms of the L are pushed apart, or inwards when they are pressed together. In either case, the stiffness of the bristle is reduced and the spacing between the bristle and a wire helix formed after twisting is advantageously increased, whereby a random distribution of bristle cross-sections is achieved.

Abstract: A brush for applying cosmetic product comprises an elongate core formed by winding two branches of a metal wire into a helix, with bristles being embedded radially on the core and being clamped between the twisted branches. The brush exhibits at least one face bounded by ridges. The diameter of a section of the brush passes through at least one extremum (maximum or minimum) between the two ends of the brush, and the ridges of the abovementioned face are not straight. The width of the face varies from one end to the other of the brush and passes through at least one extremum (maximum or minimum) between the ends. The brush permits mascara to be applied to eyelashes or dye to be applied to hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable applicator for sampling cosmetics including lipsticks at the retail counters. Also provided are methods for extracting or otherwise transferring the cosmetics onto the applicator and sampling the cosmetics.

Abstract: Holders for cosmetic or hygienic items such as brushes and lipsticks which include a sleeve which is manually moved in telescoping fashion from a base of the holder outwardly to enclose the item before the cap is applied to the holder to facilitate applying the cap and to prevent damaging the item when the cap is applied. In the preferred embodiment, the sleeve remains retracted in the base when the cap is removed from the holder thereby presenting the item exposed and ready for use upon removal of the cap. The sleeve is manually pulled out of the base to an advanced position prior to applying the cap. The cap is applied to and engages the sleeve so that pushing the cap towards the base retracts the sleeve into the base. Rotation is not required to expose the item, and the shape of the item and the holder need not be tubular. In one embodiment, the item and holder are generally elliptical in cross section.

Abstract: The container comprises a box-shaped base for housing a device for cosmetic and personal hygiene purposes and a cover for closing said base. The cover is translatably and rotatably coupled to the base so as to be movable by translation, subsequent rotation through 180.degree. and further translation from a position of closure of said base to a position of opening and support of the base itself for working access to the aforesaid device. Support means for the device are provided and inserted in said base in a longitudinally sliding manner and are coupled to said cover so that the movement of opening of the latter is automatically accompanied by a translation of the device from a rest position wherein it is completely withdrawn inside said base to a working position wherein it is partially extracted from the aforesaid base. (FIG. 9).

Abstract: Combination compact and cosmetic applicator to which a quantity of cosmetic is affixed. The compact may be closed to contain and protect the applicator and cosmetic from the ambient and the compact may be easily opened to permit the applicator to be readily used to apply the cosmetic to a person.

Abstract: A brush intended for the application of a cosmetic product comprises a plurality of bristles (3, 4) transversely implanted in a core. These bristles are formed by a mixture of bristles selected from at least two groups, namely a first group consisting of bristles (3) of relatively small section and a second group of bristles (4) of larger section. The bristles of small section (3) are made of a thermoplastic having a higher melting point than the melting point of the thermoplastic elastomer from which the bristles (4) of larger section are made. The melting point of the thermoplastic of the bristles of small section is of the order of 230.degree. to 280.degree. C., while the melting point of the thermoplastic elastomer of the bristles of larger section is of the order of 150.degree. to 230.degree. C.

Abstract: Holders for cosmetic or hygienic items such as brushes and lipsticks which include a sleeve which is manually moved in telescoping fashion from a base of the holder outwardly to enclose the item before the cap is applied to the holder to facilitate applying the cap and to prevent damaging the item when the cap is applied. In the preferred embodiment, the sleeve remains retracted in the base when the cap is removed from the holder thereby presenting the item exposed and ready for use upon removal of the cap. The sleeve is manually pulled out of the base to an advanced position prior to applying the cap. The cap is applied to and engages the sleeve so that pushing the cap towards the base retracts the sleeve into the base. Rotation is not required to expose the item, and the shape of the item and the holder need not be tubular. In one embodiment, a spring urges the sleeve out of the base and stops are provided holding the sleeve in the retracted and in an intermediate position.

Abstract: A blister package for a cosmetic article is disclosed which provides a means to include and protect an applicator while permitting the viewing of the cosmetic. The package comprises a support panel on which are mounted first and second blisters adapted to confine a cosmetic applicator and article, respectively. The first blister is mountable on the support panel confining the applicator and providing support for the cosmetic article while protecting the applicator from crushing and contamination. The second blister is mountable over the first blister, and the cosmetic article supported thereon, in a manner which allows the cosmetic article to be opened and the cosmetic therein viewed while preventing access to the cosmetic.

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.

Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a cradle in which there is provided a support having a stem and a pallet and with the cradle having an imprint including a groove and a recess for receiving, respectively, the stem and the pallet with the recess having been provided with the cosmetic product prior to insertion of the pallet into the recess; pressure is exerted on the at least the pallet to force the pallet into contact with the cosmetic product in the recess so that the pallet will take up at least a portion of the cosmetic product when the pallet is removed from the recess.

Abstract: A cosmetic liquid applicator having a tubular shaft, a rotary knob at a rear end of the shaft and a piston axially slidable in the shaft upon rotation of the rotary knob. A nib, mounting to a forward end of the tubular shaft, has a passage communicating with a liquid chamber. A plurality of radially extending pojections are provided so that they are gradually reduced in diameter in the forward direction. A discharge hole is communicated with the passage, and a slot extends forwardly and rearwardly from the discharge hole in opposite directions of and transverse to the projections.

Abstract: An applicator for makeup use, wherein an applying portion and at least a front portion of a handle portion are made of a bundle of fibers. The bundle of fibers includes a sheath portion and a core portion. The core portion is made of a bundle of fibers including a plurality of straight fibers. The sheath portion is made of thermoplastic fibers, which have crimps therein and partially adhere to each other, and wraps about the core portion. The applying portion of the applicator is made of the straight fibers of the core portion. The handle portion is made of the fibers of the core portion, the fibers of the sheath portion and a sheet-like material. The fibers of the sheath portion are thermoformed at the handle portion located near a base portion of the applying portion. The sheet-like material wraps about an outer periphery of the handle portion which periphery is not thermoformed.

Abstract: An improved cosmetic brush for the application of powder is made using synthetic bristles of nylon or polyester having a median diameter of about 3 mils and having a gentle random and irregular wavy configuration along the lengths of the bristles. The random and irregular wavy configuration provides the advantages of improving the fullness of the brush and at the same time improving both pick-up and lay-off of powder.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing cosmetic products includes a container, a flip-top cap pivotable on the top of the container between a closed and open position, a pump actuated after opening of the cap, a plunger contained in the container and biased by a spring, and an applicator brush. A push-button is provided which forms with the cap a locking arrangement for the cap. The cap when pivoted to the closed position, causes the plunger to descend into the container.

Abstract: A hand held coating apparatus is comprised of first and second applicators in one apparatus. The handle is located in between the first and second applicators. The first applicator head, located on one end of the handle, is rotatable and the second applicator head, located on the opposite end of the handle, is non-rotatable, which is stationary head. Rotatable applicator is comprised of a sleeve and a sponge cover, which are secured on a rod end. The rotatable applicator is for rapid and evenly spreading coating material. Non-rotatable applicator is for mixing, dabbing, and applying coating material in hard to reach areas. The apparatus is small enough to be flipped over with a single hand motion, which allows the user to implement each applicator individually. The apparatus can be used for coating, such as paint, art work, make-up applications, body massasge or cooking practices.

Abstract: A mascara applicator having a brush which can be adjusted by a user from straight to curved comprising a wand within which is slidably disposed an adjusting rod connecting to manipulating means within the applicator handle. The rod is extendable into an applicator head on the end of the wand and may be straight so as to straighten a precurved applicator or curved so as to impart curvature to a straight applicator.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact case includes an elongated body which is provided with a plurality of cosmetic-containing receptacles on an exterior surface thereof. Access to the cosmetic material contained in the receptacles is controlled by a cover which is slideably mounted on the body of the compact case.

Abstract: A cosmetic application device having a applicator and cover means adapted to selectively vary the length of the applicator. The application device may be used for various cosmetics, including mascara, lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow, foundation, and blusher.

Abstract: Packaging for product samples and the like that is suitable for insertion into newspaper publications with standard automatic insertion machinery and provides nonbulging product sample protection when inserted into a newspaper publication to prevent "footballing" of newspaper stacks.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator such as a lipbrush is provided with an actuator which includes a tab part locating in and extending outwardly of a slot formed in an applicator barrel. By the sliding of the tab between opposite extreme ends of the slot, a lipbrush element is retracted or extended from within the barrel.

Abstract: An improved dispenser which has an internal storage shelf disposed above a well and opposite a sloping grid. The dispenser has a generally "V" shape appearance in side elevation and has an opening and matching lid. Also, the dispenser may have a vertical carrying handle.

Abstract: A sampler applicator for holding a predetermined amount of a spreadable-type product. The applicator includes a first elongated member having a first section for manual holding of the elongated member and a second section for holding the product. The second section includes a recessed portion defined by an upstanding wall which extends around the periphery thereof. The upstanding wall terminates in a relatively sharp edge with the sharp edge causing the product when in a melted state during manufacture to form a mound of the product extending above the upstanding wall.

Abstract: An applicator assembly for supplying lipstick or like substance to the lips of the user by first coating opposite surfaces of an applicator sheet with the substance to be applied and then applying the coated applicator sheet to the mouth of the user. The assembly comprises a housing having substance supply containers movable into and out of opposite surfaces of individual applicator sheets entering the housing in an operative position and further wherein a supply of such applicator sheets may be considered a part of the housing.

Abstract: A disposable mascara tester for the hygienic testing of cosmetic materials includes a stem, an applicator attached to the stem, a stripper on the stem, and a plastic covering disposed about the stem, the stripper and the applicator. The plastic covering is sealed to thereby define a sealed capsule in which the stem, the stripper and the applicator are encapsulated. The applicator is operable to effect application of a sample of cosmetic material within the sealed capsule upon unsealing of the plastic covering.

Abstract: In a liquid-applying tip assembly in which the liquid-applying member is pushed to operate the valve to allow the liquid to flow to the liquid-applying member, the liquid-applying member is a plastic member which comprises: a plurality of ribs extending radially and axially from an axial core in such a manner as to form a plurality of axial liquid passageways therebetween. A barrier is provided between the valve and the cylinder of the tip assembly, the barrier having a hole whose diameter is slightly larger than the outside diameter of the liquid-applying member to control the flow of liquid.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises a container (2) containing the product and a head (7) provided with an applicator (A) constituted by at least one roller (8) mounted on one open end (6) of the container. A valve for obturating the open end (6) is situated inside the head (7) between the open end (6) and the applicator (A). A rotatable knob for actuating the opening and closing of the valve is accessible from outside the head (7).

Abstract: A travel compact constituted by a rectangular case which houses a sliding drawer having a set of cells therein for storing a small supply of compatibly-colored cosmetics. The drawer is replaceable by another when its supply is exhausted or should the user wish to take along a different set of cosmetics. When the drawer is retracted from the case to expose the cells, detents formed on the side walls of the drawer at the rear end thereof engage a pair of catches which flank the open front end of the case to prevent withdrawal of the drawer. The rear section of one of the side walls is detacted from the bottom wall and from the rear wall of the drawer to form a flexible tine on whose free end is supported one of the detents. When the tine is depressed, this action releases the detent thereon from its catch and makes it possible to withdraw the drawer from the case.

Abstract: A relatively flat packet for distributing thin layers of material, which provide a substantial recess so as to limit the possibility of contact with surfaces that could impair the integrity of the layer of material enclosed in the packet item from smearing and abrasion.

Abstract: An applicator and/or scrub saturated with a desired fluid is packaged in a sealed, liquid-impervious pouch. The liquid-carrying applicator or scrub is made from open-cell, polyurethane foam. A cylinder of the foam is mounted on a stick. The tip end of the foam applicator is fastened to the tip of the stick in a manner that creates a rounded smooth tip. The tip end of the foam applicator may be formed into a smaller brush-like shape.

Abstract: A cosmetics package according to the invention includes a container for a liquid, semi-liquid, paste-like or viscous cosmetics material, e.g. mascara, and a plurality of material applicators detachably secured to the container and having elongate portions projecting into the container. There is a plurality of openings into the container, each opening being defined by a projecting neck onto which a closure cap portion of a respective applicator can be detachably secured, e.g. by screw-fitting. The elongate portion of each applicator comprises a shaft attached at one end to the closure cap and having at its other end a material-retaining/applicating portion. The interior of the container may be sub-divided into mutually separate spaces for containing different cosmetics material, each opening providing access into a respective one of said spaces.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a container containing dehydrated cosmetic substances placed in a case and ampoules of physiological serum or some other solution. These substances, stored at ambient temperature, are impregnated with serum before being brought to freezing temperature prior to use. According to FIG. 1 the device is characterized by an isothermic plastic case (1) containing the substance and two ampoules (2) of serum placed separately in a container.

Abstract: An improved liquid applicator especially suitable for applying suntan lotion or the like to the skin includes a bottle for holding suntan lotion with a cap for closing the bottle. The inner surface of the cap is coupled to a shaft having a plurality of applicator pads coupled to its end. The applicator pads are preferrably are made of a synthetic or artificial skin material which are resiliently urged away from the shaft. There is an actuator sleeve surrounding a portion of the shaft and coupled to the applicator pads which resiliently urge the sleeve toward the cap. The end of the sleeve closest to the cap includes a cam which operates in cooperation with a mating surface on the inner side of the cap to allow the actuator sleeve to be locked into a position which urges the applicator pads away from the shaft. The outer side of the cap is preferrably shaped to form a comfortable handle and includes a storage compartment for storage of keys, money and the like at the beach.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator of the type comprising a longitudinally elongated cap that contains a cosmetic cake, a longitudinally elongated barrel holder with a first end supporting a resilient applicator is improved by a longitudinally elongated godet that encloses the cosmetic cake and presents only a substantially transverse exposed surface for contact with said applicator, and an applicator tip that is resilient and expands transversely into a substantial wiping contact with the godet interior wall upon compression against the exposed cake surface. The invention further is characterized by a mounting to rotatably and removably mount the cap upon the barrel at a substantially fixed longitudinal mounting position, and resiliently to maintain a substantially constant pressure during contact between the applicator and the exposed cosmetic surface as the barrel and cap longitudinally are moved into and out of the fixed mounting position.

Abstract: A cosmetic sampler comprises a first panel. A spreadable solid material overlies a portion of the first panel. A transparent panel overlies the first panel and includes a bubble portion overlying at least a portion of the material. A second panel overlies the first and transparent panels. The second panel is substantially opaque and includes a first window through which the bubble portion extends so that the underlying cosmetic material may be viewed.