Cosmetic, Toilet, Powder Puff Patents (Class 206/823)
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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
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Patent number: 7628278Abstract: A packaging arrangement for preformed artificial nails and/or nail tips that includes a display that presents the profile contour of at least one nail, wherein the display includes a card having a front wall and at least one side wall, the front wall including at least one opening therethrough that supports said nail in profile contour. Embodiments of the display include a U-shaped cross-section, a second wall disposed substantially parallel to the front wall and having a mating opening for supporting the nail, indicia on the front wall, and two nested U-shaped cross-section structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Pacific World CorporationInventor: Jeanine Coppola
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Patent number: 7617937Abstract: An emergency personal change kit is provided for use after an accidental bowel episode. The kit includes disposable gloves, a safety cutter for removing a soiled undergarment, a plastic bag for disposal of soiled and used items, a wet cleansing wiper, a dry wiper, a hand sanitizer liquid, and a temporary, size-adjustable clean undergarment. The size-adjustable undergarment is at the large end of a size range and includes clips to secure the waistband in a comfortable size arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventor: William J. Passarelli
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Patent number: 7594373Abstract: A device for packaging a product, particularly a make-up product. The device can be particularly advantageous for make-up samples, and includes a support preferably having a flat overall shape and two faces. The support has at least one cavity which opens onto at least one face through a first opening passing through the support, with the cavity containing the product. A lid is also provided, preferably also having a flat overall shape. The support and the lid are articulated by an articulation arrangement formed by: i) a sticker forming a mirror adhesively bonded onto one of the faces of the lid and onto one of the faces of the support; and/or ii) an adhesive sheet fixed onto one face of the lid and onto one of the faces of the support with the adhesive sheet closing off a second opening of the cavity, which is formed on the face of the support opposite from the face containing the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Aline Abergel
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Patent number: 7588164Abstract: A release system for releasably securing a container in a closed position is provided. The release system is integrally formed with a container component that is to be applied to a container. The container component is formed with the release system in a first position, which is later moved to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Rexam Beauty and Closures, Inc.Inventors: Allen G. Timm, Joachim Banik
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Patent number: 7546923Abstract: A packaging device for a cosmetic product includes at least one container forming at least one compartment in which the cosmetic product is directly or indirectly placed. The packaging device includes at least one authentication element incorporating at least one first chemical reagent capable, when placed in contact with a second chemical reagent present on a counterpart authentication element, of producing a detectable change in the second reagent on the counterpart authentication element. A counterfeit detection kit includes the packaging device, and a non-destructive process detects a possible counterfeit packaging device for a cosmetic product.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Aline Abergel
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Patent number: 7523825Abstract: The present invention provides a discrete package for absorbent personal care articles. Provided by the present invention is a personal care product having a container component and an absorbent personal care product component. The container component has a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one side. Generally there are four side walls, a front side wall, a back side wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. These walls are connected in a manner such that the top panel is connected to the bottom panel by the front side wall, the back side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall; and the front side wall is connected to the back side wall by the first side wall and the second side wall. Each wall of the container has an inside surface and an exterior surface. The inside surface of each of the bottom panel, the front side wall, the back side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall define a chamber for holding at least one absorbent personal care article.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb Flores Velazquez, Juliette Alison Hill, Michael J. Thomsen
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Patent number: 7469787Abstract: A cosmetic container comprises a container section, a lid section for opening and closing the cosmetic container, and one or two replaceable covers detachably attached on, and replaceably covering, one or both of the lid section and the container section. The cosmetic container thus structured can satisfy the demand that the decorative part should not even partially peel off or come off of the container section or lid section, and can give the user greater freedom of choice in the selection of its outer appearance.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yukitomo Yuhara
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Patent number: 7451887Abstract: A plate-exchangeable compact container having a mounting chamber which can store a large plate or a pair of small plates, and a plate spring that applies a force in a forward direction. The spring force applies a pressure to both the left and right sides of the large plate or to the small plates. When the small plates are mounted in the mounting chamber, engagement protrusions are attached in a manner which allows them to contact the side regions of each small plate back panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tsutomu Kobayashi, Chiaki Kamimura
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Patent number: 7416080Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and cosmetic brush for reducing bacteria. The apparatus includes a sterilized cosmetic brush in a re-useable enclosure, wherein the re-useable enclosure is designed to be used during the entire life span of the cosmetic brush. The re-useable enclosure shields the sterilized brush from bacteria during shipping and sale display. Once the apparatus and brush are purchased, the re-useable enclosure and the bacteria resistant brush handle prevent the growth and spread of bacteria to other brushes. Finally, the apparatus prevents bacteria spread and growth within the re-useable enclosure by not allowing the brush and handle to touch the inner surface of the re-useable enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Kryolan GmbHInventor: Wolfram Langer
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Patent number: 7389876Abstract: Artificial fingernail packages are provided that contain a collection of artificial fingernails, that enable a potential user to easily inspect the size, shape and other features of the included artificial fingernails, to compare the features of the included artificial fingernails to the user's natural fingernails, and to simulate trying on one or more of the artificial fingernails without opening the package.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Kiss Nail Products, Inc.Inventors: Sung Hong, Grace Tallon
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Patent number: 7377395Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a packet for carrying and dispensing of sanitary articles needed in toilet hygiene. Restroom facilities do not always offer toilet seat covers for use to the patrons of the establishment. Sometimes the supplies at various toilet stations are depleted. The article of this invention comprises a sealed packet of useful toiletry materials that easily fits in the pocket or purse of a traveler, and which opens to supply a toilet seat cover, as well as tissues, towels, temporary underwear, or undergarment liners.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Inventor: Kevin Mak
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Patent number: 7322478Abstract: 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: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Goto, Sachiko Toyoda
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Patent number: 7314138Abstract: A cosmetics planner insert, in some embodiments, includes a cosmetics device and an insert strip having a connector side and a binder side. The connector side is for connecting the insert strip to the cosmetics device, and the binder side is for removably inserting the cosmetics planner insert into a cosmetics planner. In some embodiments, the connector side removably connects the insert strip to the cosmetics device. In some embodiments, the connector side hingedly connects the insert strip to the cosmetics device.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Trish McEvoy, Ltd.Inventor: Patricia McEvoy-Sherman
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Patent number: 7311416Abstract: A make-up case configured to hold a variety of cosmetic items is disclosed. The make-up case comprises a plurality of internal compartments for the storage of various predetermined cosmetic items such as for example a full size lipstick, an eye liner pencil, a lip liner pencil, a pencil sharpener, etc. In addition, a pair of cosmetic cover assemblies are provided which accept a replaceable tray of cosmetic material such as face powder, blush and eyeliner make-up.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventor: Chris Kudma
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Patent number: 7306103Abstract: A finger operable container is provided for use with cream, paste or cake-like products, such as cosmetics. The container comprises an assembly including a housing and at least one cooperating slide member received by the housing. At least one receptacle is provided in the assembly for receiving the product, and a pair of finger openings is formed in the assembly through which two fingers of the same hand can be inserted. The finger openings are configured and arranged to allow the finger movements of a single hand to move the assembly between a closed storage position in which the receptacle is covered and an open position in which the receptacle is exposed to permit application of the product.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Rexam Cosmetic Packaging, Inc.Inventors: David Dustin, Robert L. Pierpont, Andrew T. Butkus, Ralph L. Hitchcock
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Patent number: 7275642Abstract: A cosmetic case including a case body and an associated lid opening and closing the same, is adapted to have an ornamental exchangeable cover replaceably attached to at least either of the lid and the case body to cover them, and hence, the cosmetic case satisfies users' demand that all or even part of decorative portion would not peel off nor drop off the case body and its lid and enables customers to take greater initiative in choosing their favorite appearance of the case.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yukitomo Yuhara
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Patent number: 7270239Abstract: A compact personal package for tooth stain prevention between regular brushings includes a small brush and a small quantity of specially formulated cleaning material enables a user to immediately remove stain-causing substances from the teeth and freshen the breath as promptly as possible after exposure to such substances, so as to prevent the stain from setting in. A first embodiment is directed to a disposable product for essentially one-time usage, while a second embodiment is directed to a re-usable product. Variations in packaging are provided for maximum personal convenience as well as for commercial distribution efficiency. The products offer substantial promotional potential as complimentary guest gifts in restaurants, motels and hotels, as well as retain items directed to the general public.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Inventor: Karen L. Ross
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Patent number: 7089627Abstract: A magnetic or virtual hinge defining a virtual hinge axis includes first and second plates of non-magnetic material, and first and second magnets disposed in the respective plates adjacent the hinge axis for movement therewith. The first and second members are movable about the hinge axis between closed and open orientations.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2001Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: L'Oreal USA, Inc.Inventor: David Seidler
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Patent number: 7070055Abstract: A packaging for two or more items includes a sleeve defining a first compartment configured to accommodate a first item. One or more ends of the sleeve is open or configured to be opened. The sleeve is formed by bringing together two longitudinal edge portions of a sheet and fixing the two longitudinal edge portions together. The packaging also includes a second compartment substantially external to the first compartment. The second compartment is configured to accommodate a second item and includes an opening that opens into the first compartment. The packaging may be associated with at least the first item and the second item so as to form an assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Marc Lechanoine, Olivier Tkacz, Philippe Strebelle
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Patent number: 7051879Abstract: A packaging arrangement for a product and a sample associated with the product. The packaging includes a flexible tube having a first end which delimits an outlet hole a second end opposite the first which is closed at an end closure zone formed by fastening an end edge portion of the tube onto itself, for example, by welding or adhesive bonding. The tube further includes at least one intermediate closure zone which is formed between the first and second ends, and which is formed by fastening a wall of the tube onto itself along at least one transverse line so as to define at least two compartments which are isolated from one another. One of the compartments communicates with the outlet hole. The two compartments can be separated from one other by breaking (e.g., tearing) an arrangement for facilitating separation, with the separation facilitating arrangement provided in the region of the intermediate closure zone. The product and the sample can be the same or different products.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Marc Ramet
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Patent number: 7007796Abstract: A cosmetic compact includes a base and a cover is pivotably connected to a lower end of the base. The base has a ridge located on a top thereof and a recess is defined in the top of the base and located in opposite to the ridge. A U-shaped shackle-like member has a first end pivotably connected to the ridge and a pushing end is defined in a second end of the U-shaped shackle-like member. The cover has a block extending from a top of the cover and the pushing end pushes the block to pivot the cover away from the base when lowering the second end of the shackle-like member.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Mei-Shual Cosmetics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Pei-Lain Lin
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Patent number: 6997321Abstract: A multiple-color combination lipstick and cosmetic case, including a cover unit and a base. The base provides a plurality of non-opened storage spaces or storage units that are divided by partition boards, wherein lipsticks, eyeshadows and other cosmetic materials in various colors are contained. Each storage space and storage units respectively has an opening that is sealed by a brush assembly. The brush is used to simultanously open a desired container and take up a desired cosmetic material. The multiple-color lipstick or eyeshadow container has a compact size for easy portability and easy access.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventor: Jean Young
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Patent number: 6988630Abstract: A storage container which is opened and closed by horizontally rotating a lid body with regard to the container body, having a rotating torque such that the lid body has a suitable resistance feel when rotating, and at the same time, makes a technical issue of the setting of the lid body rotation limits, so that the rotation of the lid body with regards to the container body will be reinforced, so that a fulfilling feeling during use can be obtained, and which has a storage section with functions appropriate to the storage material being stored.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Masaharu Matsumoto
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Patent number: 6978898Abstract: There is provided a hair setting assembly having a split top lid for improving heat conservation. The assembly also has a tilt adjustable housing that holds a set of hair rollers and encloses an electrical means for heating the rollers.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Conair CorporationInventors: Vito James Carlucci, Daniel Santhouse, Richard Neil Tobin
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Patent number: 6945403Abstract: A compact for loose powder is provided with a recess in which a screen is movable along the extent of the recess, and is urged to provide the larger space in which the powder is retained. The user pushes the screen, with a brush or puff, to engage the loose powder and to cause the brush or puff to carry the powder for application to a person's skin. The container for the loose powder can be provided as an insert to a screw-type or clamshell-type compact, and/or can be refillable.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Lombardi Design & ManufacturingInventor: Carl Lombardi
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Patent number: 6935507Abstract: A cosmetic compact that when closed can be opened automatically by momentary finger pressure and when opened can be automatically closed by momentary finger pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Inventors: Anna Mecca, John J. Slink
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Patent number: 6926166Abstract: A product combining individual novelty candy dispensers and health and beauty dispensers into a single device. In one embodiment a lip balm dispenser is combined with a breath spray dispenser into a single product. In another embodiment, a lip embodiment a lip balm dispensers is combined with a candy dispenser into a single product. In a third embodiment, a candy dispenser, breath spray dispenser and lip balm dispenser are all combined into one product.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Inventors: Mary Kay Bitton, Brianna R. Bitton, Robert P. M. Bitton
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Patent number: 6923347Abstract: An assembly for packaging a product such as a cosmetic product in the form of a cream or a gel. The assembly includes a flexible container or pot containing the product, with the container having a first end closed by a bottom and a second end, opposite the first, forming a neck delimiting an opening. The flexible container is removably disposed in a rigid structure with the rigid structure preferably extending substantially over the entire height of the container lying under the neck. The flexible container is configured so that, once it is extracted from the rigid structure, pressure exerted on the flexible container causes deformation of the container to displace the product towards the opening for use. The container can return to its undeformed shape by elastic return forces when the pressure ceases.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Patent number: 6923335Abstract: A case capable of airtightly closing an opening of a mouth of a case body by screwing a lid on the case body; and rotating the lid smoothly in the circumferential direction when the lid is screwed on or unscrewed from the case body. The case including a case body having a mouth, and a lid detachably screwed on the mouth so as to close an opening of the mouth and connected to the case body via an opening and closing hinge so as to pivot in directions of opening and closing the mouth is provided with a rotary ring fitted and held around the mouth so as to rotate in a circumferential direction thereof and connected to the lid via the opening and closing hinge so that the lid rotates together with the rotary ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: M.F.V. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takahiro Fujita, Michitoshi Takeda
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Patent number: 6886695Abstract: Methods and systems for organizing cosmetics are disclosed. One cosmetic case system includes a body having a series of compartments that lock cosmetic containers into the compartment for ease of storage and use. In one set of embodiments, the containers are removable from the cosmetic case. In other embodiments, the containers are an integral part of the cosmetic case. The compartments include ridges that aid in locking the cosmetic containers into the compartments. Several of these cosmetic case bodies can be alternatively stacked so that storage capacity is increased. The cosmetic case can include a mirror on a surface of the body. The case can also include a hinged surface for additional storage.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Inventor: Julia T. Karoly
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Patent number: 6859951Abstract: A toilet accessory concealment and toilet bowl evacuation apparatus designed to conceal common bathroom accessories as well as provide one with limited knowledge of plumbing systems with a safe and effective way to reduce the water level in a water closet bowl, or toilet bowl, to facilitate cleaning. The apparatus includes a water-tight primary compartment, a water-tight secondary compartment, and a cover configured to cooperate with the primary compartment and obscure the view of the inside of the primary compartment. The primary compartment is sized and configured to conveniently house a toilet brush, or other bathroom accessory, and retain a first predetermined quantity of liquid when the brush is not in the compartment. The secondary compartment is sized and configured to conveniently house a roll of toilet paper, or other bathroom accessory, and retain a second predetermined quantity of liquid when the roll of toilet paper is not in the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventor: Eleanor French Spreitzer
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Publication number: 20040256283Abstract: A reusable personal-care kit is provided that is compact, lightweight, organized, and restockable. A preferred embodiment of the reusable personal-care kit invention includes a cover, a foldable carrier forming a plurality of pouches capable of carrying personal-care products, with the carrier connected to the cover, and at least one personal-care product sachet removably held in at least one of the pouches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Prestige & Creation, Inc.Inventors: Rino Jasper, Claudette Marie Jasper
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Patent number: 6830154Abstract: A personal care accessory for carrying cosmetic articles and viewing one's image during their use includes a shallow open top basket which has releasably attached to opposite sides thereof an inverted U-shaped bail-type handle. The vertical segments of the handle are elastically deformable apart to disengage and reattach the handle to the basket. The handle has a straight upper central portion over which is fitted a tubular end portion of a mirror assembly support bracket, the other end of the bracket supporting an inverted U-shaped yoke which holds a mirror. The mirror is rotatable about a yoke pivot axis to a desired inclination angle, and the yoke assembly is orbitable around the handle to position the mirror at a selected polar angle.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Inventor: Zlatko Zadro
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Patent number: 6820744Abstract: A skin care product delivery system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a carrier cover, a product carrier that is removably affixed to the carrier cover, a plurality of spaced-apart cavities formed in the product carrier and protruding through corresponding holes in the carrier cover, a removable cover sealed over the cavities, and a quantity of skin care fluid in each of the cavities. The system thus provides a compact, efficient, sanitary, and spill-proof apparatus for carrying all skin care products that are appropriate for care of an individual over a period of time. Alternate embodiments provide various closure styles, package formats and product aliquots organized by time period or function.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: LH Skin Care LLCInventor: Lisa Hoffman
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Patent number: 6814237Abstract: A cosmetic holder is a band made of cloth, such as elastic, with a plurality of loops sized for holding and securing the cosmetic items such that a user may quickly locate, remove from the holder, use, and return to the holder a desired cosmetic item. The size of the loops is dependent on which cosmetic items are to be stored and organized. The cosmetic items ideally include a cap and a body, and the loops are sized for securing the cap. The cosmetic holder may include a covering that covers the lateral portions of the band and may cover the portion of the loops through which the cosmetic item extends to permit insertion of the cosmetic items to a proper extent. The surface or covering of the cosmetic holder may include information or aesthetic decoration. A clip may be included for securing the cosmetic holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Inventor: Sara L. Gorvett
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Patent number: 6796431Abstract: A cosmetics package (1) comprising a base unit (2) having upper storage means (5), lower storage means (6a-6h) and side walls (8a, 8b), and a lid (3) movable relative to the base unit (2) between open and closed positions, the upper storage means (5) having locating means (11-14, 11b) for locating a plurality of first cosmetics products (11a-14a, 11c) in defined positions which are readily accessible when the lid (3) is in its open position but which are inaccessible when the lid (3) is in its closed position, the lower storage means (6a-6h) comprising a plurality of cavities opening into the, or at least one of the, side walls (8a, 8b) and extending beneath the upper storage means (5) for receiving second cosmetics products (7a-7g). The cosmetics package enables individual cosmetics products to be accessed easily for immediate application to a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Mobile Make-Up LimitedInventor: Judith Ann Goldring
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Patent number: 6772884Abstract: The present invention includes a box comprising a housing having a height of about 2 millimeters. The housing comprises a bottom portion. The bottom portion defines a bottom surface, an internal lateral flank, and a top bottom surface. The top bottom surface is elevated from the bottom surface, extending from the internal lateral flank. The box also includes a thin film and at least one weld that seals the thin film to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Coty, S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis Mathiez
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Publication number: 20040129600Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising at least two containers configured in such a manner as to be superposable on a stacking axis, and at least one hinge interconnecting the two containers and enabling one of the containers to be pivoted relative to the other(s), at least partially, about an axis of rotation that is not parallel to the stacking axis, each container defining a housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 6745900Abstract: Case comprising a base, a lid and a tongue connecting the lid to the base. The lid is movable between a closed position in which a reservoir arranged in the base is substantially isolated from the outside and an open position in which the lid is folded down under the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: QualipacInventor: Claude Lambert
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Patent number: 6742654Abstract: In order to provide a container and display system incorporating the container for a retail environment, the combination includes a product container and a display container. The product container comprises a base portion and a lid portion and, likewise, the display container comprises a base portion and a lid portion with the base portion being sized to hold a plurality of the product containers. Further, the display container also visibly displays at least one physical characteristic of the product container to a consumer who may wish to purchase the product.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventor: Robert D. Tompkins
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Patent number: 6736266Abstract: A packaged cosmetic product is provided which includes multiple effervescent sachets placed within a tub with an open dispensing mouth. A carbon dioxide breathable and moisture barrier foil is arranged sealingly to close the dispensing mouth. Any carbon dioxide generated during storage, usually as a result of moisture prematurely effervescing powder within the sachets, is allowed to slowly diffuse into the atmosphere through the window formed by the special foil. The tub is formed of walls which do not have any substantial carbon dioxide breathability but do prevent inward moisture penetration.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Michael Flaig, Natalie Charambura, Paul Roland Bergquist, Craig Stephen Slavtcheff, Matthew Scott Okin
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Patent number: 6726016Abstract: A container assembly of a perfume bottle includes two oppositely and reversedly combined container bodies, two junction plates respectively mounted to the container bodies, and two caps respectively covered on the container bodies. The perfume bottles can be placed in the container bodies with their nozzles aligned to the nozzle holes of the container bodies. The two container bodies can be pushed to slide in reverse directions to expose their nozzle holes and the nozzles of the perfume bottles, thus, facilitating the perfume to be sprayed out of the saddle heads of the perfume bottles when the caps are pressed downwards. The container assembly for perfume bottles is designed to accommodate different perfume bottles therein, convenient in use and carry, quick to be opened and closed, and provided with a delicate and elegant appearance.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
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Publication number: 20040074805Abstract: The distributor (1) comprises a body (2), typically provided with a lateral skirt (3) and a bottom (4), and a cap (5), provided with an inner dome (53), and is characterised in that:Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventor: Robert Petit
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Publication number: 20040069677Abstract: The present invention relates to a container comprising an edge delimiting an aperture and a rigid protective element arranged in a removable manner supported on said edge, said protective element comprising a gripping element centered on an outer surface of the protective element, said gripping element being of elongated form along an Y axis, said protective element comprising means arranged along the Y axis and/or an axis perpendicular to the Y axis and, at the time of a movement of the protective element intended to separate it from said edge, suitable for forming a tear to break the seal, in such a manner as to facilitate its removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Gilles Baudin
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Publication number: 20040069678Abstract: A cosmetic and utility kit includes a container formed with a back side, bottom side, front side and opposite lateral side and further includes an extension flap extending from the back side that folds over the bottom side, front side and top side to enclose contents within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a TravelonInventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrzej M. Redzisz
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Publication number: 20040050751Abstract: Packaging for hairbrushes includes a display member having a support panel and a barrier panel connected to a side of the support panel. The support panel defines a mounting surface and includes openings receiving securing members to secure a hairbrush on the mounting surface. A barrier panel connected to a side of the support panel is deflectable into an arcuate configuration that spans the mounting surface and positions an attachment portion of the barrier panel adjacent an opening that communicates with an attachment surface that is opposite the mounting surface. A reinforcing member may be secured to the barrier panel to maintain the arcuate configuration without folding of the barrier panel. The support panel may include a central fold line defining first and second sub-panels respectively defining the mounting surface and the attachment surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventor: Janet Hood
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Publication number: 20040035745Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying and packaging cosmetic items. The display case apparatus for cosmetics and other personal care products comprises a housing having an overall shape defining a peripheral edge; a retainer defining a plurality of interstices, said retainer coupled to said housing such that it is co-extensive with at least a portion of the housing peripheral edge, said retainer having a front whereupon a design is visible whereas the plurality of interstices are disposed at pre-determined portions of the design; at least one holding compartment disposed within at least one retainer interstice for receiving an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: Ellen R. Jackson
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Publication number: 20040031723Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for applying a cosmetic substance, the device comprising a receptacle containing the substance and an applicator suitable for being received in the receptacle or fixed thereon, the applicator comprising, prior to first use, an adhesive surface suitable for fixing the applicator to the skin, a circle of axis X circumscribing the applicator comprising a diameter greater than the maximum thickness of the applicator as measured parallel to the axis X.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Gueret Jean-Louis
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Publication number: 20040020811Abstract: A case for lipstick or lip cream or the like has a tubular casing, a contents carrying unit including a carrier movably disposed in the tubular casing, and a rotary control unit including a rotary member for moving the carrier by rotating the rotary member, which is capable of protruding and retracting contents from and into the tubular casing smoothly by rotating the rotary member, reducing number of parts for constituting the case and manufacturing cost, and at the same time simplifying the assembly of the rotary member and the carrier to the tubular casing. The rotary control unit and the contents carrying unit are molded integrally with a breaking portion interposed therebetween so that the rotary control unit and the contents carrying unit are separated when the carrier is moved away from the rotary member by rotating the rotary member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: M.F.V CO., LTD.Inventor: Yasuhiro Yamanaka