Abstract: A compact or other container creates, when closed, an airtight closure for holding, storing or packaging material, such as cosmetics. The cap of the container screws onto the jar portion of the container via complementary threads, but the cap is permanently connected to the jar by a collar which allows the cap to freely rotate. The cap of the container contains a liner which is forced against the lip of the jar, thereby forming an airtight seal. Also disclosed is a compact or other container which need not have an airtight closure but with a cap that is permanently connected to the jar.

Abstract: A hollow circular container or housing unit, for holding different sized units containing cosmetics and other personal care items. The unit is made of transparent molded plastic and has a removable top. The container is molded with an inwardly facing, thin-walled supporting lip which extends along the inner walls near the top of the container where the top rests. A three armed rotating carriage with free spinning wheels at the end of each arm is held in place by a center post at the bottom of the container. The carriage rotates in place on center post which is located on the bottom of the container. A circular plate rests and revolves on the three-armed carriage. The housing of the container includes a molded opening in order to place cosmetics on the revolving plate. The recessed corner molding connecting circular wall to bottom of housing enclosure fits snugly into the bevelled top rim to create interlocking parts which allows the containers to be stacked.

Abstract: A container for a toothbrush of the type having a head with bristles, a handle, and a connecting neck. The container comprises a body sized to contain the toothbrush. A securing clip is provided having two protruding arms. The arms are sized and shaped to frictionally engage a portion of the neck of the toothbrush. The container further includes means for selectively locking the securing clip to a portion of the body so that the toothbrush may be held in place within the container by the securing clip.

Abstract: A new lipstick case for containing a plurality of tubes of lipstick to organize and protect the lipstick while being carried in a handbag or the like is disclosed. The lipstick case comprises a holder formed of resilient transparent plastic (either hard or soft plastic) having a plurality of vertically aligned open-top elongated chambers therein. The chambers each have dimensions to snugly receive an outer protective tube of a conventional cosmetic lipstick. The lipstick is inverted within the chamber such that the base of the lipstick may be readily viewed and easily grasped by a user to withdraw the coloring medium from the protective outer tube while retaining the tube within the chamber. A top closure flap is integrally transversely formed on the holder whereby lipstick tubes contained therein are prevented from inadvertently falling out of the chambers. A fastener for holding the top closure flap closed is also included.

Abstract: A compact for containing material (e.g., cosmetics), having a base and/or a cover constituted of a peripheral frame and a central panel mounted therein for rotation between inwardly and outwardly facing positions. In a base so constituted, the panel is a material-holding tray. In a cover so constituted, at least one side of the panel may bear a mirror.

Abstract: A new structure for a multi-layered cosmetic case having a shape of a circular tower, the upper most layer is a top cover with a knob which serve as a finger grip to flip the top cover open. The middle layer is a box body which can be turned to open. The bottom layer has two different box bodies, the top box body can be open up by turning, the two bottom box bodies are semi-circular in shape which can be swung open from the left and the right hand side. The circular-tower-shaped multi-layered cosmetic case can be opened in many ways for access of the cosmetics.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator comprising a base support having a substantially nonabsorbent surface, and a coating existing essentially of a composition of lip cosmetic. The composition has an amorphous, noncrystalline structure, and the coating is of a thickness of between 0.5 mils and 5 mils. The applicator permits the cosmetic to be applied with relative ease.

Abstract: Case comprising a closing device including a first element consisting of a circular body, especially a sphere (15), mounted on a rod (16) fixed to the lid and a second element including a ramp (17) and two flexible guides (18, 18'), preferably diverging in the ascending direction of the ramp, this second element being integral with a push-button (19) that can be operated from the outside of the case. When the push-button (19) is displaced, the second element of the closing device is displaced, so that the sphere (15) is forced to move up the ramp (17) and to move between the flexible guides (18, 18') until it is ejected. The box is then half-open.

Abstract: A container module with interchangeable trays, in particular, but not exclusively, for suitable cases for containing cosmetic products, comprises a container (11) provided with a plurality of polygonal seats (13) suitable for housing corresponding modular trays (14, 15), with, between said seats (13) and said trays (14, 15) retainer means for freely disengageable fastening are provided.

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

Abstract: A cosmetic organizer has a lower tray and an upper cover. The upper cover has an upper rim hinged to the lower tray. The upper rim has an erect annular wall. A relatively flexible upper shell overlays and is mounted flush on the erect annular wall. Thus, the shell has a soft feel but maintains an erect shape.

Abstract: The cosmetic case for receiving and holding at least one insert comprising a snap-in locking mechanism between the case housing and each insert, said snap-in locking mechanism comprising at least one recess in the inside of the case housing and projections on the outside of the insert or vice versa; the projections and the recesses can be engaged with one another. Furthermore, the snap-in locking mechanism comprises at least one elastic element to preload the projections into the opposing recesses. The elastic element may be formed by leaf springs. This cosmetic case is simple and inexpensive to produce and allows a film and releasable connection between the case and the insert even after repeated removal of the inserts.

Abstract: A container (10) for holding and storing items, such as cosmetics and jewelry, in an organized fashion includes a base portion (12) and a cover portion (11). Tray assemblies (48, 49) are connected to the base portion (12) by link arms (72, 92) for movement from a position within the base portion (12) to a position over the side walls (33, 34) of the base portion (12). Each tray assembly (48, 49) includes a tray having a plurality of compartments (61, 62, 83, 84) and pivotal holders (68, 86) which are specially configured to hold specific items of cosmetics and jewelry such as lipstick and earrings. A mirror case (50) is pivotally attached to the cover portion (11) and carries a mirror (54) therein.

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

Abstract: The invention is a resealable package comprising a liquid and gas impermeable container with a resealable opening and a stack of wetted fibrous absorbent materials and particularly wet fibrous sheet material having interposed between the sheets of wetted absorbent materials at pre-determined intervals a liquid barrier layer. The liquid barrier layer is generally a thin flexible polymeric material which is impervious to the liquid used to wet the absorbent sheet material and is not reactable with the liquid or the absorbent sheet material.

Abstract: A cartridge containing a stack of samplers, dispensed one by one through an end slot in the cartridge and a display case to contain a plurality of such cartridges together with identifying indicia and actual product and a unitized structure constituting a display case formed with a plurality of integral chambers each structured to function in the manner of said cartridge.

Abstract: Compact has an unlatching slide with a button surface and formed with front and rear cam surfaces. The hinged cover is held closed by a detent and the powder tray is held in the base also by detents. Light finger pressure on the unlatching slide button causes the front cam to force up the hinged cover disengaging the cover detent to open the compact, and heavy finger pressure on the unlatching slide forces the powder tray up disengaging the tray detents and liberating the tray from the frame so that it may be replaced.

Abstract: A compact cosmetic center that houses cosmetic products needed to do a complete makeup application. This center securely stores replaceable cosmetic cartridges, tubes, and tools to allow the consumer hands-free use while in a stationary, upright position or when in motion, i.e., in an automobile, boat, plane. This is possible by use of suction cups attaching to nonporous surfaces or by the use of an adjustable clip for use on a desk top or car visor.

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

Abstract: An inexpensive and compact sanitary kit for cleansing the body after discharge of bodily fluids. A dry wipe, an enclosed wet wipe, and a sanitary napkin are enclosed in an enclosure protecting the components during storage. The enclosure has length and width not exceeding 20 cm and 10 cm, respectively, and is usable in disposing of the wipes and of the napkin, if desired, after use.

Abstract: A cosmetic case constructed in the shape of a swan, the case including hinged elements for opening the left and right wings in an upward manner. Left and right upper layers can also be opened in this manner, and left and right middle layers can be opened, while the upper layers are opened, by a rod protruding from the underside of the upper layer.

Abstract: A cosmetics compact having a shell-shaped housing lower part, a powder tray and/or insert containing the like inside the housing lower part and a lid coupled by way of a hinge, having matching pairs of hook-like detent elements for locking lid and housing lower part, with a first detent element being integrally formed in one piece on the lid, as well as having a presser for releasing the detent elements. The technical problem is reliable guidance of the presser over a long displacement path and high strength of the detent elements, also inexpensive manufacture and ease of operation for the user. The second detent element is seated in one piece on the housing lower part. The presser is connected via a V-shaped carrier to the insert and is rectilinearly guided in an opening in the housing lower part, and projections of the presser may be brought into engagement with the first detent element.

Abstract: A make-up kit is composed of plural storage and functional components which may be alternatively and detachably assembled together through cooperating male and female slip joints to adapt the kit to the personal needs of the user.

Abstract: An actuator mechanism for a bangle that includes a reservoir (24) with associated nozzle (32) having an outlet (33). The reservoir (24) is disposed in one portion of a bangle (10) that is semi-circular in shape. The nozzle (32) is disposed in a slot (18) and then an actuator mechanism comprised of two portions (20) is (22) assembled in the slot. The actuator mechanism is operable to slide downward such that the rear portion (22) of the actuator mechanism contacts the upper portion of the nozzle (32). Depression of the nozzle (32) results in fluid being expelled from an outlet (33) through the slot (18). The outer portion (10) can be changed to alter the design, etc.

Abstract: A cosmetic organizer has a lower tray and an upper cover. The upper cover has an upper rim hinged to the lower tray. The upper rim has an erect annular wall. A relatively flexible upper shell overlays and is mounted flush on the erect annular wall. Thus, the shell has a soft feel but maintains an erect shape.

Abstract: A makeup compact base has a frame or insert secured thereto. The frame features flexible downward wings having retaining ribs across the lower ends thereof. A cosmetic tray may have a top flange adapted to sit in the frame, and complimenting grooves on the outside of the tray snappingly receive the ribs so that normally the tray is held snugly down inside the frame. The compact cover is hinged and is shaped in a portion adjacent the hinge so that when the compact is forced open beyond its normal open position said portion forces the tray up out of its frame to make it available for replacement.

Abstract: A sanitary item disposal unit is formed by a disposable bag having an accordion pleated collapsible wall which unfolds in a longitudinal extending action of the bag as the sanitary item is withdrawn from a cavity, through a central aperture in a support panel, into the bag. Respective end portions of the bag support panel are pressure tape sealed for closing the bag and disposal of the sanitary item with its bag container.

Abstract: A cosmetic sampler formed by screen printing a slurry of cosmetic powder and solvent onto a paper base. To prevent off-set of the cosmetic sample during packaging and handling, a protective thin film overlay is laminated to a perimeter adhesive printed on the paper base around the cosmetic. The paper base may be replaced by a pressure sensitive adhesive stock to form a unit dose or single application of a cosmetic that can be applied as a label to any desired surface. In other embodiments, a non-pressure sensitive removable adhesive is used in a two-layer removable label construction or a three-layer coupon construction. The sampler can also be provided with or without the protective overlay in a simple folded hand-out version or as a pad of cosmetic sampler sheets. The sampler can also be used to provide unit doses or single applications of creams, lipsticks, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, lotions, and other high viscosity, waxy materials.

Abstract: A lipstick case includes a stationary tube formed with an axially extending guide slot, a rotatable tube formed with an internal spiral groove and rotatably sleeved on the stationary tube, and a lipstick base provided inside the stationary tube and receiving a lipstick therein. The lipstick base has an outward radial projection which extends into the guide slot and the spiral groove. A sound generating unit is provided on a lower end of the stationary tube and is operable so as to generate sound when the rotatable tube is rotated relative to the stationary tube in order to move the projection of the lipstick base upwardly along the guide slot and the spiral groove and thereby protrude the lipstick out of the stationary tube.

Abstract: A package consisting of a hermetically sealed ensemble in plastic material, under vacuum, intended for containing devices for perfuming or purifying ambient air or closed spaces, said devices having a wall of polymeric material for diffusing active odoriferous substances, the package being characterized in that said devices therein-contained are joined side by side by superposition, under subatmospheric pressure, of the surfaces of their diffusion walls.

Abstract: A fragrance-emitting container has a container body, a container lid and a fragrance reservoir well. A fragrance reservoir is positionable in the reservoir well. Screw threads, a sliding friction attachment or other means are used for securing the lid to the container body. A seal is provided between the body and lid to seal in the fragrance when the container is closed. The fragrance emitter is incorporated into the container so that the container contents can be kept substantially free of fragrance producing chemicals which may irritate the skin.

Abstract: The solid granular deodorant consists of a porous granular CaSO.sub.4.2H.sub.2 O base, a portion of essential oils adsorbed on said porous granular base and microcapsules filled with another portion of the essential oils. The portion of the essential oils adsorbed on the granular base is present in an amount of from 2% to 18% by weight and the other portion of the essential oils in the microcapsules is present in an amount of from 0.5% to 4% by weight. The microcapsules are breakable by impacts, crushing or heating. This granular deodorant is packed in a sealed pouch which has micro-holes on one side covered by a removable, repositionable adhesive tape.

Abstract: A sample of a cosmetic, such as a color, or a fragrance, is enclosed in a retaining cavity contained in a sampler. The sampler includes a base ply with a closure ply affixed to one side to cover a hole punched through the base ply to define the retaining cavity. A film ply is adhesively affixed to the other side of the base ply, also covering the punched hole, to thereby enclose the cosmetic in the retaining cavity. To use the sampler, the film ply is removed exposing the cosmetic.In a preferred embodiment, the sampler is made by punching a hole through a laminate formed of a base ply lying between a base ply adhesive and backing ply on one side and a liner adhesive and a liner ply on the other. The liner ply is removed and a closure ply affixed to the liner ply adhesive to form a retaining cavity. A cosmetic is then placed in the cavity. The backing ply is then removed, along with any residual cosmetic, and replaced by affixing a film ply to the base ply adhesive.

Abstract: Make-up box comprising a case (1) constructed of two case parts (2,3) articulated one on the other, a mirror (8) being arranged in a first (2) case part and a platform (9) bearing one or more make-up products on one of its faces being arranged in the second (3) case part. The second case part (3) is at least partially transparent and the platform (9) is arranged so as to be movable and rotatable through 180.degree. in the said second case part (3) so as to be able to occupy two positions such that the make-up products supported by the platform may be turned towards the second case part (3) in a first position and turned towards the first case part (2) in the second position.

Abstract: A flexible, sample-containing, multi-compartment packet has printed material attached for distribution through the mail. At least two compartments of the packet are separated by a sealed zone and form a spine when said packet is folded. Folded, printed material is attached to the spine of the packet. After the printed material is attached to the packet, it is distributed through the mail. The packet is tough and made of rugged material so that it will not rupture or burst when mailed.

Abstract: A travel size vanity case with a plurality of chambers for holding removable toilet articles or the like, which may be used advantageously in travelling. Each article is accessible at a unique location on the sidewalls of the case. At least one of said sidewalls is formed integrally with at least one the removable toilet article, creating a continuous closed outer surface. Other toilet articles are removable from at least one openable flap in the sidewall.

Abstract: A module of a thermoplastic impregnated with a cosmetic color is fabricated using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) as the thermoplastic. The module may have an adhesive layer secured to one surface for securing the module to various carrier substrates as cosmetic containers, carrier dispensing layers or the skin of a user for providing a true indication of cosmetic color. The cosmetic color may actually be a sample of the cosmetic being provided or a sample of the color formulation as prepared during the manufacture of the cosmetic.

Abstract: An improved powder drum for containing a dry powder having a drum portion and a cover portion. The drum portion having a side wall with a predetermined configuration, an open top end and a bottom end with an aperture therein, having a predetermined configuration. A closure is provided on the open top end of the drum portion that completely closes the top end. The cover portion has a side wall with substantially the same configuration as the predetermined configuration of the side wall of the drum portion and telescopes over the side wall of the drum portion. The cover portion also has a bottom end having a concavity that mates with and extends substantially through the aperture in the bottom end of the drum portion. The concavity has substantially the same configuration as the aperture. A flocked material substantially covers an inner surface of the side wall, the bottom end and the concavity of the cover portion and seals the assembled drum portion and cover portion.

Abstract: An allergic response indicator is provided which comprises a cutaneous three dimensional polymeric sheet capable of self-adherence to the epidermis of a subject and containing an indicator compound distributed throughout said cutaneous three dimensional polymeric sheet which, when applied to said epidermis, is released thereto over the period of application, whereby upon release of said indicator compound an allergic reaction is manifested by visual signs of skin irritation at the site of application upon the removal of said allergic response indicator.

Abstract: A compact case has a lid which forms a joint with an associated base when the lid is in its closed position relative to the base. A magnetic sealing mechanism positively seals substantially the entire length of the joint. The magnetic sealing mechanism can also function to releasably and moveably secure cosmetic product containers and cosmetic implements and accessories to the compact case.

Abstract: A compact container comprising a tray containing cosmetic and covered by a fine mesh screen, a mirror, and a separate compartment suitable for storing a cosmetic applicator to be used to apply the cosmetic.

Abstract: A cosmetic case which substantially reduces soiling, has a cover hingedly connected to a base and closed with a locking member. A holder for cosmetic applicators is attached to the base and has a resilient, normally angular pocket for receiving and storing the application end of the applicator, with only the handle exposed. The holder is compressed when the case is closed. A light touch on the locking member permits the holder to push the cover open.A cosmetic applicator which substantially reduces soiling and which can be carried in a handbag, consists of a sliding sleeve attached to a body having a handle end and an application end.

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

Abstract: A cosmetic or make-up kit is provided with improved structure for releaseably carrying plurality of receptacles or godets for replacement, interchangeability and the like whereby to increase the flexibility of the kit and adapt it more readily to the needs and wishes of the user. The arrangement is such that each godet includes a resilient, depending resilient element that engages a continuous ledge in the base structure, the continuous ledge providing for the receipt of godets of different dimensions.

Abstract: The disposable toilet seat wipe apparatus of this invention includes a pre-moistened, cleansing pad within a carrying container in coupling relationship with a plunger construction extending outwardly from one of the container ends. The opposite end of the container is configured to "blossom" the cleansing pad out of the container as the plunger is actuated inwardly, with the plunger and container then serving as a handle for the apparatus in wiping the seat with the pre-moistened pad as so deployed. A series of protrusions are also provided within the container to prevent the cleansing pad from coming loose from the handle during manipulation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A compact case includes a receptacle member and a cover member connected to each other through a hinge in such a manner that the cover member is opened or closed relative to the receptacle member. The compact case includes a first concave notch provided at the rear end portion of the receptacle member, a hinge portion provided at the rear end portion of the cover member, a second concave notch provided at the upper portion of the hinge for accommodating the hinge portion, a first support for supporting the cover member with respect to the hinge so that the cover member is rotated about the first support, and a second support for supporting the hinge with respect to the receptacle member so that the hinge is rotated about the second support.

Abstract: The advertising sampler provides a transfer layer material which is removable by finger tip and spreadable on the skin. The sampler includes a paper stock having printing thereon referring to the transfer layer sample. An oil-impervious barrier layer is located between the transfer layer and the paper stock to prevent bleed-through, and a removable protective covering sheet is positionable over the transfer layer to protect the transfer layer.

Abstract: A flat paper sheet advertising sampler has a base panel with a thin readily removable rub-off transfer layer, a spacer panel overlying the base panel and having an access opening in registry with the transfer layer, and a moveable cover panel hingedly connected along a common edge with the base panel which overlies the spacer panel and its access openings when the cover panel is in a closed position.

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

Abstract: A plurality of tapered sample strips are secured at one end to a border strip to faciliate the performance of perfumery by a relative novice in the field. The tapered sample strips include the fragrance of a note, which is an essential oil, used in the perfume industry to manufacture perfumes. The series of tapered sample strips secured to the border strip are prepared for sampling by first separating two sets of border strips with their associated tapered sample strips from a die-cut sample sheet of heavy paper. The identifying indicia and color for each fragrance is clearly indicated. A tiered sample rack or case, including a plurality of capped bottles, corresponding to the number of tapered sample strips on each border strip, contains different notes or essential oils which correspond in order to the marked indicia on the tapered sample strips. Each tier of bottles corresponds to a separate border strip and its associated tapered sample strips.