Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A transportable carrying cases for toiletries, cosmetics and personal hygiene items, for use in both wet and dry environments is disclosed. The carrying case has a main body portion with a top opening, and a perforate floor, a bottom portion configured to receive a lower portion of the main body portion in nesting or contiguous relationship, whereby excess moisture shed from articles contained in the main body portion is drained through the perforate floor into a reservoir provided in the bottom portion spaced below the perforate floor.

Abstract: A container for packaging fluid or pasty products, particularly cosmetic products, medicinal products and the like, comprising a hollow body for containing fluid or pasty products, provided with a mouth, a cap detachably associable with the body to cover the mouth, a closure for sealing the mouth, which is monolithically and detachably associated therewith, a seat for accommodating the closure, formed inside the cap, and connectors for connecting the closure to the seat, so as to prevent mutual rotation or sliding of the closure and the seat or both, the closure being disengageable from the mouth and accommodatable in the seat upon a first removal of the cap.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary container with separable nail files, which comprises an upper plate, a lower plate, a file plate rotatably interposed between the upper plate and the lower plate, and a rotary hub inserted through the upper plate, the file plate, and the lower plate. The upper plate has a separation opening extending radially outward from a center of the upper plate. The file plate includes a plurality of file pieces partitioned by a plurality of cutting lines, and each of the cutting lines extends radially outward from a center of the file plate. Each of the file pieces has such a dimension as to be completely exposed through the separation opening, so that each of the file pieces can be pulled up and separated from the file plate through the separation opening. The file plate comprises a base sheet, a cushion sheet attached to one surface of the base sheet, and a file sheet attached to the cushion sheet, the file sheet practically functioning as a nail file.

Abstract: A hair dye product is packaged in a container having a web-printed label. The label is printed on high quality paper or plastic film and has a picture of a human model whose hair is the color sought to be obtained by the hair dye. The printing process provides an accurate reproduction of the tone and hue of each hair color over the entire production run of the labels. The container may be a relatively low cost generic container of web-printed paperboard or plastic produced in a high volume production run.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A container in a credit card format permitting the container to be carried in a wallet. The container comprises a base panel which can receive a face panel using an interlocking slide mechanism. The face panel has a shallow well which can hold a thin layer of lip gloss or other material.

Abstract: An easily-handleable inclusion packaged product having thin-leaf inclusion articles which are prevented from contacting with external atmosphere to give a satisfactorily sanitation. The product can be produced by the steps of (1) coating a solution of an inclusion article on a base sheet, (2) drying the coated solution, and (3) sealing prescribed sections of the base sheet and an overlapping sheet by laminating the overlapping sheet on the base sheet to surround the area coated with the solution.

Abstract: A two-piece cosmetic applicator operable with one hand for dispensing cosmetic products such as lipstick, lip balm and the like is disclosed. The applicator is an assembly of a sheet stock preform and a product elevator. The sheet stock preform comprises a plurality of substantially rectangular panels which are adapted to receive the product elevator made of a thin sheet of plastic material with a product cup at one end for receiving the cosmetic product, and a tab and flexible cover member at the other end. The product elevator is moveable vertically upon assembly to retract or dispense product from the applicator.

Abstract: A kit for an ear piercing cartridge includes a container having preferably a plurality of chambers or cells therein, in each of which is disposed a retaining assembly adapted to releasably receive an ear piercing cartridge. A portion of the retaining assembly is removable so that an ear piercing cartridge having different dimensions can be removably mounted in the same cell. The cassette has double sidewall construction to protect the cells which are hermetically sealed with a material sheet displaceable to access a particular one of the cells.

Abstract: There is disclosed an elastic member constituted of polyurethane foam obtained by agitationally mixing with water, a urethane prepolymer synthesized from a polyol and a polyisocyanate, characterized by simultaneously employing as polyols, a (A) polymer polyol synthesized from a polyether polyol as a basis, comprising at least 70% by weight of oxypropylene moiety; and a (B) hydrophilic polyether polyol comprising at least 50% by weight of oxyethylene moiety, or simultaneously employing as polyols, the component (A), the component (B) and a (C) polyether polyol comprising at least 70% by weight of oxypropylene moiety. The above elastic member is simultaneously imparted with excellent characteristics such as low hardness, fine cells, low residual compressive strain, high strength and the like. The polyurethane foam which constitutes the elastic member can be produced by free foaming.

Abstract: To provide a makeup sponge puff of less frictional resistance and stiffness and no surface slipperiness, particles are adhered to a surface of a substrate sponge of closed-cell foam to form the makeup sponge puff. For example, the substrate sponge comprising is a natural or synthetic rubber, the particles are a thermoplastic resin, synthetic rubber or a thermosetting resin, and the particles are adhered by an adhesive layer on the surface of the substrate sponge.

Abstract: A transportable carrying cases for toiletries, cosmetics and personal hygiene items, for use in both wet and dry environments is disclosed. The carrying case has a main body portion with a top opening, and a perforate floor, a bottom portion configured to receive a lower portion of the main body portion in nesting or contiguous relationship, whereby excess moisture shed from articles contained in the main body portion is drained through the perforate floor into a reservoir provided in the bottom portion spaced below the perforate floor. A lid is secured in one of a plurality of telescoped positions to close the top opening of the main body portion, by a handle portion locking the lid in a closed configuration in one of a plurality of telescoped positions adjacent to the main body portion.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A two-part compact includes (a) a casing (2) having a bottom (6) delimiting at least one compartment (8a-8c) intended to contain at least a first product, for example, a make-up product (P1, P2, P3), and at least one lid (10a, 10b) mounted on the bottom so as, selectively, to occupy an open position or a closed position in which it/they removably cover(s) the compartment(s); (b) a case (4), intended to contain a second product (P4), mounted removably on the casing (2). The case (4) is mounted on the casing in such a way that it cannot be detached from the casing unless at least one of the lids (10a) is open. Advantageously, the first product (P1, P2, P3) is a compact powder and the second product (P4) is a stick of lipstick.

Abstract: A lotion applicator includes an elongated, substantially planar strip constructed with a pliable, non-absorbent foam material. Adjacent each end of the strip is an aperture for receiving a user's finger or thumb. A user can apply lotions, ointments and similar viscous substances to otherwise inaccessible areas of the user's body by placing the viscous substance onto the strip. A user then grasps the strip by inserting a thumb or finger from each hand into each of the apertures. The user can then easily maneuver the strip across the back or other hard to reach locations of the user's body.

Abstract: A sampler pouch having a lower barrier layer; an upper barrier layer peelably sealed to the lower barrier layer to form a cavity; and a fluidic sample material absorbed within an internal supportive structure within the cavity. The internal supportive structure is inert and substantially retains the sample material when subjected to compressive forces, thereby reducing internal pressure against the peel seal and allowing for the use of low strength peel seals.

Abstract: An improved core for an adhesive device for attaching a false eyelash to an eyelid. The adhesive device is of a type that has a core, an adhesive coating that surrounds the core so as to form an attaching element, a primary substrate that is a card and has a face with an upper area that has a display throughbore therethrough for a hanging display and a lower area, a secondary substrate that is disposed on the upper area of the primary substrate, below the display throughbore therethrough, and a plurality of release sheet covers that are individual and separate from each other. The improvement includes the core being a plurality of synthetic fibers laid side by side and not twisted, braided, interwoven, intertwined, entwined, or interlaced with each other. Each synthetic fiber is thin, smooth, and does not absorb the adhesive coating so as to remain soft and pliable.

Abstract: A sampler package for fluid cosmetics, creams, gels, and the like having a liquid solvent base includes a transparent composite laminate sealed with a composite laminate having a foil barrier layer. The sealed composite laminates form a pouch in which the cosmetic sample is contained. The transparent composite laminate is preferably adhesively laminated with either a biaxially oriented PVDC film or a polychlorotrifluoroethylene film as the moisture vapor barrier layer. The moisture permeability rate of the barrier film is at most 0.065 g/100 in2/24 hrs @100° F.,90% RH. Use of such transparent films as the barrier laminate permits the sampler package to be formed with a transparent window through which the color, texture, etc. of the sampler product may be viewed.

Abstract: Perfume bottle structure including an upper casing and a lower casing mated with each other. The upper and lower casings are respectively housed in two frame bodies and the surfaces of the upper and lower casings are disposed with replaceable decorative articles. A perfume container is placed in the lower casing and connected with a base seat for firmly locating the perfume container. A fixing seat is mounted at bottom end of the lower casing for freely firmly locating the perfume bottle at desired places. The top end of the upper casing is formed with a cylindrical cavity in which a cylindrical sleeve is fitted. A decorative cap is engaged with the cylindrical sleeve for opening/closing the perfume bottle.

Abstract: A single individually molded plastic unit comprises a base member having two opposite side edges with a flat bottom surface and an open top surface having a raised continuous periphery. A cover member has the same shape and two side edges as the base member, and also has a top surface and an open bottom surface having a raised continuous periphery. One side edge of the cover member is secured to one side edge of the base member by a living hinge. A catch is detachably engageable with the bottom surface of the cover member and is supported by an external projection secured to the opposite side edge of the base member. Inward movement of the projection toward the base member releases the catch engagement and allows the cover member to be pivoted about the living hinge away from the base member.

Abstract: A color identifier for use with a contained cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic grade foam swab for retaining a portion of the cosmetic product and a body for associating the swab with the cosmetic product. The body generally comprises a base for supporting the swab in a region adjacent the cosmetic product's container. Further, the body comprises a translucent enclosure, through which the swab is viewable, for maintaining the swab in place upon the base. A patch of adhesive is utilized for fixed application of the color identifier's body to the cosmetic product's container. In use, a portion of the cosmetic product is applied to the swab, which is then enclosed within the body. Because the body is provided with a translucent area, the portion of the cosmetic product applied to the swab is viewable notwithstanding its sealed enclosure within the body.

Abstract: A color identifier for use with a contained cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic grade foam swab for retaining a portion of the cosmetic product and a body for associating the swab with the cosmetic product. The body generally comprises a base for supporting the swab in a region adjacent the cosmetic product's container. Further, the body comprises a translucent enclosure, through which the swab is viewable, for maintaining the swab in place upon the base. A patch of adhesive is utilized for fixed application of the color identifier's body to the cosmetic product's container. In use, a portion of the cosmetic product is applied to the swab, which is then enclosed within the body. Because the body is provided with a translucent area, the portion of the cosmetic product applied to the swab is viewable notwithstanding its sealed enclosure within the body.

Abstract: A cosmetics organizer comprising a palette, hook and loop fasteners having mating halves, and at least one cosmetic item removably secured to the palette by hook and loop fasteners wherein one mating half of each fastener is secured to the palette and the other mating half is secured to said cosmetic item. The invention also encompasses a kit for the creation of a cosmetics organizer, said kit comprising a palette and hook and loop fasteners having mating halves wherein the user of the kit can secure one mating half of each fastener to the palette and the other mating half to a cosmetic item to removably secure the cosmetic item to the palette.

Abstract: The case (1) comprises a cover (2) and a bottom (3) fixed and hinged by means of a first hinge (21), a first closing device (20) for the said cover (2), and contains a sealed receptacle (4) comprising a bottom (7) and side wall (6) fitted with a an airtight cover (5) fitted with a second hinge (51) and a second closing device (50), characterized in that: a) the said receptacle (4) is a receptacle that can be click fitted/separated in the said case (1) by clipping means; b) the said receptacle (4) can be clipped such that the said second closing device (50) can be in two different orientations from the said first closing device (20); such that the user of the said case can orient the said receptacle himself or herself with respect to the said case depending on whether he or she is right handed or left handed, to make it easier to open the said receptacle later.

Abstract: A packaged skin product is provided which includes at least one regular or irregular polygonal shaped patch for adhesive application to the skin. An outer carton formed of a series of walls functions as a receptacle for storing the patches. A front wall of the outer carton includes a window of a size and shape identical to one of the patches. A plurality of these patches adhere to a single backing sheet which is enclosed within a sealed laminated pouch. The window serves to inform a potential customer as to the size and visual nature of the enclosed patches.

Abstract: The present invention is a single cavity unit particularly constructed to accommodate all items and instruments necessary to complete the process of shaving, but not attaching itself to any of the items or instruments. This is accomplished by having accommodations, made onto and as part of the single cavity unit, to hold the shaving razor, shaving can, applicator brush, and shaving blade cartridge. Varying shaving can sizes are accommodated by the single cavity unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetics case including a front cover, a back cover, a connecting member coupling the front cover to the back cover. A binder member is situated on at least one of the connecting member, the front cover and the back cover. The binder member includes at least one holder, with the at least one holder detachably coupling at least one cosmetic holder insert to the binder member.

Abstract: A refillable case with a net for containing powdery cosmetic material includes a case body made of an elastic synthetic resin material having an opening opened upward for containing the powdery cosmetic material, and a net frame attached to cover the opening of the case body. The net frame has a net, an annular engagement member on which the net is placed, and an annular coupling portion located above the annular engagement member to set the net at a higher position than the annular engagement member to prevent the cosmetic material from leaking from the refillable case.

Abstract: A cosmetic case comprised of an outer main case, a main case cover, an internal cosmetic filled container, and a container cover whereby the main case cover and container cover do not overlap when open. The purposes of the invention are to improve the cosmetic substance filling process, to improve the cosmetic case assembly process, to more effectively seal the cosmetic material held in the container, and to provide for more convenient operation and usage of the cosmetic case.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying cosmetics include a cup member, a holder member and a cover. The cup member has a closed first end and an open second end and defines a hollow space therebetween. The holder member is sized and adapted to be placed in the hollow space and includes a plurality of spaced apart recesses each of which is sized to receive a cosmetic product. The cover is adapted to be detachably secured to the cup member to cover the open second end. The present apparatus are very effective and convenient for holding cosmetic properties in automobiles and other transportation vehicles.

Abstract: An applicator unit providing a plurality of disposable die cut applicators is made by adhering an applicator material to a backing substrate and die cutting the desired applicator shapes. A protective film is then adhered to the die cut applicator piece to protect the applicators from soilage or contamination. The applicator unit can easily be inserted into magazines, brochures, etc., along with a cosmetic sampler or a plurality of cosmetic samplers without adding substantial bulk to the carrier medium. In this manner, one applicator unit permits a consumer to sample from a plurality of cosmetic samplers and also to apply multiple applications of a cosmetic from a cosmetic sampler.

Abstract: This invention provides storage to hold a number of toilet related items within easy reach of the user of the toilet. The items are easily accessible, enclosed in a fashionable container, and is able to occupy a small area. The apparatus includes a base member, a side member, and a top member to enclose the items held within the container. The top member may be user removable, or there may be an alterative access means such as a door or the like in the side member of the device.

Abstract: A nail care case for organizing and storing manicuring implements and articles is described designed to be carried by hand or stored in a purse. The case includes a foldable semi-rigid enclosure defining a receptacle in which preferably, at least two panels are attached. These panels are contained within a recessed folded sections of the enclosure. Features of each panel includes retaining flexible loops for mounting a plurality of manicuring implements and articles, a detachable hinged retainer member for stabilizing bottles and other containers when performing a manicure, a detachable holder in which other objects are stored, a mesh-type pocketed retainer with foldable flap using hook and loop fasteners. Attached to enclosure is a foldable workstation panel that can include storage pocket to hold objects. Moreover, an auxiliary pivotally mounted panel can be attached to the enclosure for mounting additional manicuring implements and articles.

Abstract: A hair dye product is packaged in a container having a web-printed label. The label is printed on high quality paper or plastic film and has a picture of a human model whose hair is the color sought to be obtained by the hair dye. The printing process provides an accurate reproduction of the tone and hue of each hair color over the entire production run of the labels. The container may be a relatively low cost generic container of web-printed paperboard or plastic produced in a high volume production run.

Abstract: For forming a packaged product sample held in a carrier material (1), in a first operation two sections of material (8, 9), for example sections of film, are applied next to each other to the same side of the carrier material (1). Then, the product sample (10) is applied to one section of material (8). Subsequently, by folding the carrier material (1) about a folding line (11), the other section of material (9) is placed over the section of material (8) carrying the product sample (10). Subsequently, the two sections of carrier material (1a, 1b) lying one over the other and carrying the sections of material (8, 9) are joined to each other, to be precise along a closed region surrounding the product sample (10). In order to be able to remove the product sample, within the joining region between the two sections of carrier material (1a, 1b) there is provided a line of weakness which defines a tear-open part.

Abstract: A wheeled cosmetic carrying case is illustrated as including a handle and wheel assembly (A) for transporting a trunk-like box (B) with front closure member (C) fastened as by a zipper (D) over an open top of the box (B). The closure member (C) carries external compartments (E) which are zippered to open outwardly for displaying auxiliary material thus augmenting the space provided by the compartmentalized interior (F). The method includes the step of securing the closure member (C) over the trunk-like box by closing a zipper (D) for positioning externally accessible compartments as well as complementary compartments for carrying cosmetics within the box.

Abstract: A container is provided comprising a transparent dome shaped enclosure having a lower open end forming a cover of the container, a seal member extending across the open end for defining within the transparent dome shape enclosure a chamber for containing and displaying a product, and a lower enclosure forming a base portion of the container and having an upper open end for receiving a cosmetic related product. The dome shaped cover preferably includes a partition or dividing wall which divides the dome shaped chamber into a first and second compartment for containing and displaying at least two different products (i.e. two types of cosmetic related products).

Abstract: The invention concerns an applicator (1) of a powder product, comprising a support (2) at least a portion of the surface of which is covered by a mixture of coating fibers (3) and of both powder (4) said product to be applied. The invention concerns also a method for manufacturing the applicator in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A dual-face mirror compact case which, in the closed position, is sufficiently small to be carried in a purse, pocket and the like. Disposed longitudinally inside the case is an extendable and retractable yoke with a pivoting, dual-faced mirror assembly attached at its distal end. The mirror assembly is pivotally attached to the yoke so that it may pivot on its transverse axis, allowing the user to easily choose a normal reflective surface or a magnifying reflective surface. A press button is attached to the housing which, when activated, enables the yoke and mirror assembly to automatically extend from the housing via a spring located inside the housing. When the user is done using the mirror surfaces, the mirror assembly is pivoted into a longitudinally aligned position on the yoke and the yoke is forced into a locked, retracted position inside the housing. An optional light is provided on the housing, which can be used to illuminate the used mirror surface and the reflected viewed surface.

Abstract: A mold is formed the interior volume of which corresponds to the exterior envelope required for the container (2). A core corresponding to the shape required for the cavity (14) to be formed inside the container (2) is prepared. Said core is placed inside the interior volume of the mold and an appropriate plastics material is injected under pressure into said interior volume to constitute an envelope comprising two substantially parallel walls (5, 6) extending at a predetermined small distance from each other between two common lateral edges (9, 10), with a common transverse edge (16) at the same end as the neck (14b). The product to be packaged is injected into the interior of the envelope. The transverse edge (15) of the body (14a) is closed by welding the plastics material.

Abstract: A makeup box comprising a bottom (1) on which is articulated a cover, a push button being mounted in the periphery of the bottom (1) opposite the axis of articulation of the cover and coacting with a catch or the like of the cover. The bottom (1) is constituted by a solid piece provided with a recess (3) running about all its internal periphery and opening (5) centrally, a front window (6) opening into the recess (3) for the reception of a push button and catches, such as ribs or tongues (8), for the push button, disposed on opposite sides of the window (6).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a cosmetic container having a surface with a decorative feature that is visible through a clear cosmetic product contained by the container. The present invention also includes a cosmetic container comprising a decorative feature at or near the bottom of an insert placed inside of the container. The decorative feature is observed as part of the product by the user while applying the cosmetic product. The decorative feature remains in tact during continued use of the product and lasts at least as long as the life of the cosmetic product.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hermetically sealed cosmetic container which accommodates volatile cosmetic material in a refill case detachably installed in a container housing.

Abstract: A cosmetic sampler comprising an elongated base formed from a sheet with a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has an applicator portion and a discard portion separable from the applicator portion. The discard portion has a first hinge therethrough at a midpoint thereof and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base and a second hinge therethrough where the top portion connects to the bottom portion. There is a cosmetic product disposed on a part of the applicator portion and a transparent protective layer disposed over the top portion of the base. An adhesive attaches the protective layer to the base, covering the discard layer above the first hinge and only partially covering the discard layer between the first hinge and the second hinge, so that the protective layer is easily lifted off of the base below the first hinge.