Cosmetic Or Toilet Patents (Class 206/581)
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Publication number: 20110155628Abstract: A pack of oral care items that allows for simultaneous opening and easy access to the items contained in the pack. The pack of oral care items includes two or more flexible packages. The flexible packages may be arranged in parallel. One flexible package may be an inner package that is located substantially within another flexible package that forms an outer package. The inner package may include an integral burst pouch configured to release a liquid into an interior space of the outer package while keeping the interior space of the inner package dry. Each flexible package includes a frangible region located at or adjacent a top portion and at least one oral care item is disposed within an interior space of each flexible package.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Khoa T. Lien
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Patent number: 7954640Abstract: A biodegradable jar has an enclosure wall with a cap that form ajar that holds a semi-solid material. In order to prevent the biodegradable wall from being weakened by the semi-solid material in the jar, both an exterior surface and an interior surface of the wall and the cap include a permeation barrier material that substantially prevents the semi-solid material from seeping through the walls of the jar. The enclosure wall could have an inner wall that is shorter than the outer wall which forms a ledge that a separate cover for the semi-solid material could rest upon.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventors: Ellery West, Gail West
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Publication number: 20110126363Abstract: The present invention relates to a dye composition for the oxidation dyeing of human keratin fibers, at a pH greater than or equal to 8, comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty ester and at least one cationic surfactant, where the weight ratio of the at least one fatty alcohol and the at least one fatty acid ester being greater than 2 and less than 10. In addition, the present invention relates to a ready-to-use composition obtained by extemporaneously mixing the dye composition with an oxidizing composition, before use, and a method for dyeing keratin fibers in which the ready-to-use composition is applied to hair fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Jean-Daniel Debain, Bruno Laguitton
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Patent number: 7946425Abstract: This invention is directed toward an airtight, refrigerated cosmetics handbag that can be used as a stand alone product or inserted into other, larger handbags. The handbag has a pocket in the top panel into which frozen gel packs can be inserted, so that heat-sensitive cosmetics are cooled from the top. The exterior of the handbag is constructed of heat-shielding and/or heat reflective materials. The inside of the handbag additionally comprises means by which the cosmetics can be retained in a safe but compact form, and, optionally, a bi-directionally modifiable valve through which excess air can be removed subsequent to the cosmetics being placed in the handbag. The handbag can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes, and, preferentially, from recycled materials.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: Joyce Diana Hayes Burnett
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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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Publication number: 20110100866Abstract: An assembly for applying a cosmetic composition, the assembly having an applicator and a drive system for driving a closure cap. The applicator having a closure cap for closing a container, the closure cap having first fixing means configured to cooperate with second fixing means of the container for fixing the closure cap on the container, and the applicator has an applicator member. The drive system having a motor and means for securing together the applicator and the drive system, and for enabling the motor to rotate the closure cap and the applicator member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20110100865Abstract: A hygienic container that stores various personal care items in a clean, hygienic, and inconspicuous manner is disclosed. The hygienic container includes an inner compartment accessible by means of a hinged door. The inner compartment has multiple drain holes from which fluids can drain as well as various means for storing personal items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and charging bases. An opening in the back of the inner compartment allows access for electrical cords used in charging various personal items. One or more surfaces or parts thereof comprise magnets such that magnetic items and/or items that include ferrous metals can be attached thereto. The hygienic container also includes feet that lift the bottom surface off the ground, thereby enabling drainage from and air circulation through the inner compartment. A UV germicidal light turns on after the door is closed to disinfect items contained within the hygienic container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Jayne Alyce Brink, Barry Kevin Brink
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Publication number: 20110089077Abstract: A compartmentalized protective case houses a portable electronic device and personal care items that are organized and held securely therewithin. The compartmentalized protective case has a major compartment for receiving and housing an electronic device such as a smart phone, cellular phone, music player, or other digital media device. At least one cell compartment constructed within the case receives and houses personal care items removably integrated therein. Personal care items include a plurality of interchangeable replacement cells containing beauty items, cosmetics, hygienic items, oral care products such as floss or breath strips, medications, vitamins, breathe fresheners and/or health care products. A second cell compartment is preferably provided as a removable pouch or restraining system for holding identification cards, currency, visa or bank cards, and/or keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: John T. Ziemba
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Publication number: 20110089078Abstract: A compartmentalized protective case houses a portable electronic device and personal care items that are organized and held securely therewithin. The compartmentalized protective case has a major compartment for receiving and housing an electronic device such as a smart phone, cellular phone, music player, or other digital media device. At least one cell compartment constructed within the case receives and houses personal care items removably integrated therein. Personal care items can include at least one interchangeable replacement cell containing beauty items, cosmetics, hygienic items, oral care products such as floss or breath strips, medications, vitamins, breathe fresheners and/or health care products. A second cell compartment is preferably provided as a removable pouch or may contain a restraining system for holding identification cards, currency, visa or bank cards, and/or keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: John T. Ziemba
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Publication number: 20110070177Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic packaging and application combination for making up and/or caring for keratinous substances including 1) a container holding a cosmetic composition in the water-in-oil emulsion form and characterized by a certain rheological profile and 2) an applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Pascal ARNAUD, Marie Vidal
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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: 20110056866Abstract: A Cosmetic product refill which is configured to be received in a covering shell, the refill including a hollow member configured to contain the cosmetic product and which has an opening for taking or dispensing cosmetic product, means, connected to the hollow member, for fixing the hollow member to the covering shell, and a breakable zone which is configured to detach at least partially the fixing means of the hollow member under the effect of traction applied by a user to the fixing means, the breakable zone extending in a discrete or continuous manner over at least 30% of the periphery of the hollow member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Laure THIEBAULT
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Patent number: 7896153Abstract: A toilet utensil holder for holding toilet utensils such as a toilet brush and a plunger is shaped as a ship. The holder has a base section forming a hull of the ship, with basins for receiving the utensils, and in a preferred embodiment covers are pivoted to the base section for covering an operative end of the utensils and forming a superstructure of the ship. Handles of the utensils extend above the base portion, and in the preferred embodiment above the covers, and simulate masts or other parts of a ship. A handle may be affixed to the holder to lift and carry it.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventor: Aasef Shafik
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Patent number: 7874440Abstract: A child-resistant package includes first and second elements having base walls with rectangular peripheries, continuous peripheral walls extending around the peripheries, locking projections or tabs on opposed sections of the peripheral walls, and cylindrical walls extending from the base walls within the peripheral walls and having thread segments. The second element is threadable onto the first element to bring the peripheral walls into aligned abutment and the locking tabs into engagement with the locking projections to resist unthreading of the elements. The peripheral wall of the second element is inwardly flexible and resilient adjacent to the locking tabs to permit manual movement of the locking tabs inward from the locking projections so that the elements can be unthreaded from each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Rexam Healthcare Packaging Inc.Inventor: Maurice R. Gnepper
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Publication number: 20110011767Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing wipes that includes an extendable orifice. The orifice is extendable into the storage space of the wipes container to position an opening in close proximity with the top of a stack of wipes stored in the container. The extendable orifice may also act to reduce moisture loss in the case of wet-wipes and reduce the occurrence of fall-back.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Debra Gay Gehring, Mario Alonso, Angela C. Oehlerking, Catherine Lazar Odell, Paul Francis O'Connor, Christine Lee Enderby, David R. Knaub
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Publication number: 20110005963Abstract: A Combo Hair or Fur Grooming Kit with an Accessories Compartment, this grooming kit can be taken on the go, or used at home anytime. This Combo Hair or Fur Grooming Kit with an Accessories Compartment keeps human hair and most pet fur styling all day and night without worrying that you will need other tools or products. This Grooming Kit can be carried in a purse, in a pocket, in a automobile, trailer, boat, it is small and a complete styling kit with an Accessories Compartment for hair or fur clips, rubber bands, ties, etc. This Combo Hair or Fur Grooming Kit with an Accessories Compartment is housed in a one piece attractive plastic cylinder and can be carried and used with one hand. By having workable styling tools housed within its torso it is fun and convenient anytime or anywhere. Encased within the torso will be a comb or brush, spray bottle for hair or fur liquid products solutions and an accessories compartment for clips, rubber bands, handkerchiefs, clippers, nail boards, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Cordellia Mapalo
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Patent number: 7861856Abstract: A portable or disposable package of tissues includes a reflective surface. The surface may be directly associated with the package. In another embodiment, the reflective surface is associated with another body which is connected to the package. That body may be removable from the package, so that it may be used with successive packages after the tissues in prior packages have been exhausted and the package disposed of.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Rick Rowe
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Publication number: 20100331412Abstract: A skin product for improving the skin includes a first container containing a first product, the first product including alpha hydroxy acid, and second container containing a second product, the second product including a combination of humectants, moisturizers and an AHA (glycolic acid) formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Patricia Lawler Kenet, Barney Kenet
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Publication number: 20100320115Abstract: A personal hygiene assembly including a personal hygiene article such as a tampon and a towelette. The tampon is individually packaged in a wrapper and the towelette is also individually packaged in a wrapper. The assembly attaches the towelette package to the tampon package for convenient co-location of the articles. The towelette package can be attached to the outside surface of the tampon package either after sealing of the tampon package or during the sealing of the tampon package. As both the tampon package and the towelette package have a generally linear axial orientation, the articles can be axially aligned for attachment and convenient storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: Gwendolyn F. Perry
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Patent number: 7854317Abstract: An organization container having multiple internal compartments or straps to secure and organize personal care and hygiene items with a flap top to provide easy access to personal care and hygiene items. The organizing container can fit into different size purses or bags and be moved easily between bags, and that can stand securely on its own when outside the purse or bag.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: PAK, LLCInventors: Nicol Hebert, Marlinda Hinojosa
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Publication number: 20100307521Abstract: The present invention generally is an ergonomic container comprising a cover, an applicator and a receptacle. At least one of the cover or receptacle comprising a housing, wherein the housing is formed by the presence of a cavity and aperture that retain the applicator so as to make a gripping portion of the applicator visible when disposed in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Zen Design Solutions LimitedInventors: LEO CLIFFORD PIRES, Roger Hwang, Vaishali Srivastava, Rahul Bose, Iti Seth
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Patent number: 7832564Abstract: A cosmetics case having a dual sealing structure is disclosed. The cosmetic case includes an outer case (1), an inner case (10), an inner lid (30), a rail case (20), and an outer lid (40). The outer case has a receiving chamber and a fastening groove. The inner case is received in the receiving chamber such that its fastening step is inserted into the fastening groove, and has a packing groove to receive a packing. A plurality of locking guides is provided on the outer circumference of the inner case. The inner lid is rotated around a second hinge pin, thus opening or closing the inner case, and the lower end of the inner lid comes into close contact with the packing. The rail case is mounted on the outer case. The outer lid includes projections that are guided along the corresponding locking guides.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Nest Filler PKG Co., Ltd.Inventor: Seung-Il Kim
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Patent number: 7832555Abstract: The apparatus includes a first compartment for storing and heating baby wipes, a second compartment for storing plastic bags for use as dirty diaper bags, a first fluid receptacle for holding and dispensing hand-lotion, a second fluid receptacle for holding and dispensing anti-bacterial lotion, and a tube receiving and squeezing mechanism that can hold one of a variety of tubes and that can squeeze cream such as diaper rash ointment from the tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Regalo International, LLCInventor: Mark A Flannery
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Publication number: 20100282637Abstract: A flexible package has a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one side wall together defining an interior volume of the package. An opening device is attached to the top surface and is at least in part detachable from the top surface to provide access to the interior volume. An article is secured to the opening device for conjoint movement with the opening device upon detachment of the opening device from the top surface of the package. In another embodiment, a portion of the side wall extends outward beyond the top surface to a free edge. A closure system is operable on the extended portion of the side wall to permit selective closing and opening of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: James J. Clark, JR., Deborah S. Hannah, James R. Marnocha
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Patent number: 7828000Abstract: A cosmetic case is provided. The cosmetic case includes: a first casing having a first container; a second casing which is connected with the first casing in a sliding manner, opens and closes the first container, and has a second container; and a third casing which is connected with the second casing, and opens and closes the second container, wherein, when the first container is open by sliding the second casing with respect to the first casing, the third casing is lifted at the same time, thereby opening the second container.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: LG Household & Health Care Ltd.Inventor: Young-Joo Lee
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Publication number: 20100269277Abstract: An article for personal hygiene is described, having a partly hollow holder part (2), a toothbrush part (6) and a fastening means (5) for a razor head (7). The toothbrush part (6) is arranged to be folded into the holder part (2), as the toothbrush part (6) has a first end with a hinge mechanism (13, 14), in such a way that the toothbrush part (6) is pivotally fastened to the holder part (2). In the partly hollow holder part (2) it is arranged a wall (22), constituting a physical separation between a first room (20) and a second room (21). The end of the toothbrush part (6) having a toothbrush head (23) is arranged to be folded into the first room (20). The wall (22) constitutes at the same time a fastening for a filling device (25), known per se. More air and drain holes (24, 35, 36, 34a, 34b) are preferably arranged on the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: Stein Hofstad
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Patent number: 7819251Abstract: A biodegradable tube comprises a mom-rigid paper tubular body defining a lumen for containing a semi-solid composition; a paper tubular cap that slidably mates with the body; and wherein interior surfaces of the each of the body and the cap have a coating that is substantially impermeable to the semi-solid composition. In preferred embodiments the tube body and cap have tapered sealed ends, the coating comprises an adhesive, and the walls of the tube/cap comprise a rolled paper material upon which the coating has been applied. Contemplated semi-solid product materials include for example lip balm, facial cream, lotion, deodorant, sunscreen, caulk, grease sticks, mosquito repellant, and shoe polish.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventors: Ellery West, Gail West
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Publication number: 20100258473Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a cosmetic case that comprises a lid and a base comprising a tray and a base outer shell. The lid is connected to the base by a hinge. The hinge comprises a torsion biasing assembly having relatively rotatable parts which interfit to retain a torsion element, so that relative rotation of the parts changes the strain in the torsion element. The tray is connected to the lid by the hinge and the base outer shell is fitted to the cosmetic case by being attached to the tray. The base outer shell preferably comprises a stop to prevent the lid or base from dis-engaging from the torsion biasing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: TOLY PRODUCTS (U.K.) LIMITEDInventor: Reginald Breese
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Patent number: 7810644Abstract: Container (1) designed to hold cosmetic products including a lid (10) typically equipped with an interior mirror (60) and a base (20) equipped with an intermediate support (30) with two faces, front and back, surrounded by a frame (31). The frame (31) of the intermediate support is equipped with a first attachment device (34) which cooperates with a second attachment device (23) positioned on the base so that, when the intermediate support is detached from the base, it remains part of the base due to the cooperation of the first and second attachment devices (34 and 23), and is able to pivot around the first attachment device. Preferably, the first attachment device (34) is a protuberance equipped with an end fold (33) and the second attachment device (23) is a hollow body capable of accommodating and containing the end fold. The two faces of the intermediate supports are advantageously equipped with a plurality of compartments.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Alcan Packaging Beauty ServicesInventor: Patrick Fraillon
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Patent number: 7806284Abstract: A stacking tower assembly for displaying, storing, and transporting jewelry includes a lower stacking unit, an intermediate stacking unit, and a cover stacking unit. The lower stacking unit has a bottom wall, a continuous side wall, and a recess located on an inner surface of the continuous side wall. The walls forming a first storage compartment. The intermediate stacking unit has a bottom wall, a continuous side wall, a recess located on an inner surface of the continuous side wall, and a flange having a locking element extending from the bottom wall. The walls of the intermediate stacking unit forming a second storage compartment. The cover stacking unit has a top wall and a flange having a locking element extending from the top wall. The lower stacking unit, the intermediate stacking unit, and the cover stacking unit being detachably connected to form a unitary structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLCInventor: Joy Mangano
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Publication number: 20100243514Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making up human keratinous material with light-sensitive makeup, in which method: a thermally stable photochromic first composition comprising a photochromic agent capable of being developed under the effect of radiation of wavelength ? is applied to the keratinous material; the first composition is exposed to said radiation to develop the photochromic agent and create a light-sensitive makeup look; and the thermally stable photochromic composition is, at least temporarily and at least in part, before or after being exposed to said radiation, covered by a photoprotective layer, exposure to said radiation for developing the photochromic agent being performed through the photoprotective layer when said layer is applied before the thermally stable photochromic composition is exposed to said radiation, in order to create a light-sensitive makeup look.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Henri SAMAIN, Franck GIRON, Maxime DE BONI
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Patent number: 7775366Abstract: The present invention relates to a refill container that holds and protects an internal tray filled with a cosmetic material. The refill container that holds the internal tray filled with the cosmetic material is made up of a mounting portion and an engaging portion. The mounting portion has a structure to be mounted over the internal tray in such a manner as to cover an exposed surface of the cosmetic material. The mounting portion has a lid portion that faces the exposed surface and protects the exposed surface in a mounted state and a holding portion that holds the internal tray in such a manner that the internal-tray bottom surface of the internal tray is exposed in the mounted state. Further, in the mounted state of the internal tray being mounted in the mounting portion, the engaging portion catches the internal tray in such a manner as to prevent the internal tray from being disengaged from the mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Goto, Sachiko Toyoda
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Patent number: 7770733Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Diaperoos, LLCInventor: Alan Kay Snell
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Publication number: 20100187152Abstract: A method of using individually attached, disposable thread pieces from thread frames in conjunction with an epilation device, including providing a first thread frame holding a plurality of individually attached thread pieces of a variable length and thickness; providing a second thread frame holding a plurality of individually attached thread pieces of a variable length and thickness, wherein the thread pieces of the first frame are of a longer length than the thread pieces of the second frame; detaching at least one thread piece from the first thread frame and at least one thread piece from the second thread frame; and securing each thread piece from the first and second thread frames onto an epilation or threader device. An apparatus of a plurality of individually attached, disposable thread pieces secured by a first thread frame and a second thread frame in a straightened orientation for use with an epilation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Anita Schu-chiam Shyun Sun
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Patent number: 7753197Abstract: A cover member (1) for a container which includes a cap portion (2) and a leg member (3) depending from the cap portion, wherein the leg member has an internal surface arranged to face the container and an external surface which is visable when then the cover member is in use, the cover member further including one or more lugs (4a, 4b) arranged on the internal surface of the leg member, the one or more lugs being arranged to receive a hair removal tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventor: Rachel Russell
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Publication number: 20100159435Abstract: A container may comprise a reservoir that may be associated with a dispensing opening or a closure element of the container. The reservoir may transfer a transferable material, such as a fragrance composition or skin health benefit ingredient, to the container's content.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Joerg Mueller, Yessica De Nardin, Ursula Christina Glaser, Robert M. Hubbard, Lamia Delphine Mimassi, Cornelia Schmidt, Naka Seidel
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Publication number: 20100147736Abstract: A biodegradable tube comprises a mom-rigid paper tubular body defining a lumen for containing a semi-solid composition; a paper tubular cap that slidably mates with the body; and wherein interior surfaces of the each of the body and the cap have a coating that is substantially impermeable to the semi-solid composition. In preferred embodiments the tube body and cap have tapered sealed ends, the coating comprises an adhesive, and the walls of the tube/cap comprise a rolled paper material upon which the coating has been applied. Contemplated semi-solid product materials include for example lip balm, facial cream, lotion, deodorant, sunscreen, caulk, grease sticks, mosquito repellant, and shoe polish.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Ellery West, Gail West
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Publication number: 20100122929Abstract: An array of consumer articles, the array having: (i) a first consumer article and (ii) a second consumer article. The first consumer article and the second consumer article have varying functionality. The first consumer article and the second consumer article also have a first packaging and a second packaging, the packaging for the first consumer article and the packaging for the second consumer article also have indicia. The indicia on the first packaging and the indicia on the second packaging are coordinating. The first consumer article is selected from the group consisting of: disposable dishes and disposable flatware.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Meredith Anne McIver, Cathy Marie Sanders
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Publication number: 20100089793Abstract: A cosmetic palette for retaining a cosmetic component includes a base and a non-metallic retention layer. The base includes a first side and an opposing second side. The retention layer is secured to and covers at least a portion of the first side. The retention layer removably secures the cosmetic component to inhibit movement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side. The retention layer is devoid of any predetermined locations that are adapted to secure the cosmetic component. Further, the retention layer can retain a cosmetic component that is formed from plastic or metal. The cosmetic palette can include a removable rim that is positioned so that a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between the rim and the first side of the base. The retention layer can be formed from a plastic material or a vinyl compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Monetta J. Plassmeyer
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Publication number: 20100089792Abstract: A sanitary case having a cavity defined by a bottom and perimeter wall extending upwardly from the bottom, at least one slot defined through the perimeter wall adjacent the bottom, and a liner disposed on the bottom. A plurality of upstanding dividers depending inwardly from the perimeter wall may define a plurality of cavities. The slot is adapted to receive the liner therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Kenneth E. Bryant, JR.
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Patent number: 7694824Abstract: A clam shell type receptacle includes: a case assembly including a bottom case and a top case, the bottom case having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall which together form a recessed reception space, and the top case having a top wall and a peripheral wall which together form a recess, the top case being coupled to the bottom case so as to open or close the reception space; and a locking and release unit for locking the reception space in the closed state and for releasing the reception space from the locked state. The disclosed receptacle has a simplified external appearance, can be easily opened or closed, and the closed state of the reception space can be stably maintained.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Taesung Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hae Dong Bae
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Patent number: 7682347Abstract: An extra-labia urine voiding apparatus including a container sized and shaped to externally cover a vulval region of a female anatomy. The container has an open side and defines a reservoir that is adapted for receiving urine. The container also includes a surface disposed at a top of the container adapted to face and generally surround a periphery of the vulval region. The voiding apparatus also includes a conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir of the container and adapted for draining urine from the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: FemMed, Inc.Inventors: Mark Parks, James C. Block
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Patent number: 7669715Abstract: A wastebasket includes an outer container, an inner container housed in the outer container, and a lid positioned on top of the outer container; the outer container has a hollow detaining portion on an outer side thereof for holding a toilet brush and a plunger in position; the outer container has a bearing barrel held in the hollow detaining portion thereof for receiving the toilet brush; the outer container further has a receiving plate held adjacent to the hollow detaining portion in a lower end thereof for supporting the plunger as well as receiving foul water dripping from the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Chntuo Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Long-Sheh Wang
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Publication number: 20100043815Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a brush device that comprises pen-type container with an individual brush stick, wherein said brush sticks are selectively interchangeable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Frank Levy, Darren Levy
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Publication number: 20100025285Abstract: A modular storage container adapted to hold cosmetics or other small items in a stylish and sleek way is provided. The modular storage container can include a base unit having a first side and a second side, one of a mirror and magnifying device being arranged on the first side of the base unit, an illumination assembly for illuminating the mirror, and a removable cover. The removable cover can be adapted to secure to the first side of the base unit and to protect one of the mirror and magnifying device in a first secured position of the cover. The second side of the base unit is capable of being secured to one or more of a plurality of modular storage units in a stacked relationship. The second side of the base unit can be capable of being secured to the cover in a second secured position of the cover. The first side of the base unit can be adapted to secure to a first end of the cover and the second side of the base unit can be adapted to secure to a second end of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: SLEEK STAX, LLCInventors: Joan E. Campbell, Barry E. Claybrook, Bradley S. Kell, Stephen C. Antonucci
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Publication number: 20100024835Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit (1) comprising: at least one structure (3) for bonding to at least one nail; a packaging device (2) for packaging the structure(s); and at least one trimmer tool for trimming the structure(s), said trimmer tool being secured to the packaging device, the at least one trimmer tool comprising: at least one spike or sharp edge, making it possible to trim the structure (3) once said structure is applied to the nail; and/or at least one recess presenting a shape that makes it possible substantially to match the shape of the edge of the nail that is engaged therein; and/or at least a pair of clippers, in particular a pair of clippers made of plastics material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: Aline Abergel
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Publication number: 20100012548Abstract: A manicure travel kit having a nail polish remover towelette, an emery board, a cuticle stick, and a transparent nail polish container with applicator, all packaged within a skin wrap of Surlyn film clamshell or blister package, all placed into a carrier sleeve such that the nail polish color is revealed through a semi-circular cutout in the carrier sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: JANET S. McCLANAHAN
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Publication number: 20090321299Abstract: A reusable container for storing and dispensing wipes that includes two or more shells configured to act cooperatively to define an interior storage space. The wipes container provides a warm-feeling, cloth-like surface. At least a portion of one of the shells includes a synthetic polymeric foam material having an Effusivity value at 25° C. and 32° C. of less than about 550.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: Debra Gay Gehring
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Publication number: 20090308782Abstract: An attractive implement kit for personal care usage is provided. The kit includes a set of separate personal care implements and a case for securing an protecting the implements. The case includes a compartment having an opening communicating with the inside and a hinged cover for selectively closing the opening. One or more sleeves are mounted in the compartment in pivoting relation so that the sleeves may pivot outward from the compartment. Each of the sleeves includes an aperture into which one of the implements is received. The sleeves may pivot into the compartment and the cover may be closed to enclose the implements inside the case. A mirror is attached to the cover to facilitate use of the implements. The implements are independent when removed from the sleeves and are of high quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Elizabeth A. Grist
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Patent number: 7631766Abstract: A cosmetic mask package has an outer pouch, a liquid storing device and a carrier. The outer pouch has an interior surface defining an inner space. The liquid storing device is mounted in the inner space inside the outer pouch and has an inner pouch filled with liquid and a pointed instrument selectively piercing the inner pouch to release the liquid. The carrier is dry to prevent microorganism growth and is mounted in the inner space inside the outer pouch and outside the inner pouch. When the inner pouch is pierced, the carrier is moistened for use. Additional preservatives are not required so the masks are hypoallergenic and hygienic.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Inventor: Chu-Hui Wang