Abstract: A cosmetic sampler comprising a base support, a coating of a cosmetic composition of predetermined thickness disposed upon the base support, a cover and a multiplicity of projections extending through the coating in a direction substantially transverse to the plane of the base support and cover and having a length greater than the thickness of the coating. The coating composition is transferable to a user upon lifting up of the cover in order to remove it.

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

Abstract: A compact case designed with a technique of enabling a cosmetic material to be discharged always smoothly while maintaining the desired performance of sealing the cosmetic material to prevent the same from hardening. A flat plate is disposed movably in a case body, and a sealed sack to be filled with the cosmetic material is disposed under this flat plate. A pump capable of being driven by the flat plate to discharge the cosmetic material is provided in the sealed sack. The pump has a discharge hole formed in the flat plate. A cover is stretched over the upper surface of the flat plate to cover the discharge hole. A slit is formed in the cover so as to communicate with the discharge hole.

Abstract: A portable container that holds shampoo, hair conditioner and a bar of soap. The container includes three subcompartments, each of which is dedicated to the containment of a particular toiletry item. In a first embodiment, the lid of the container is hollow and is subdivided into compartments for shampoo and hair conditioner and the lid is hingedly connected to the base of the container within which a bar of soap is contained. In a second embodiment, the soap compartment holds the soap on end and the shampoo and hair conditioner are maintained in separate compartments that surmount one end of the soap dish. The containers of both embodiments are provided with an elongate looped rope so that the container may be draped around the neck of a user.

Abstract: A case for feminine hygiene products has a bottom compartment and a top compartment configured to receive a variety of feminine hygiene products. A lower retaining plate fits over the bottom compartment and an upper retaining plate fits over the top compartment to help maintain the position of products placed in the compartments. The case is rigid, streamlined, compact, aesthetically pleasing and protects enclosed products from damage and contamination or sullying.

Abstract: A toilet roll cover suitable for covering both wall mounted and free standing toilet rolls is disclosed. The invention provides embellishment of the interior design of a bathroom and may enhance hygiene and air quality. The invention comprises a piece of material, preferably lined with stiff interfacing, formed into a generally cylindrical shape with a longitudinal opening running substantially from end to end. The generally cylindrically shaped piece is formed by placing the piece around a new roll of toilet paper and pulling radially inwardly the piece's lateral ends across most of the area of the ends and securing the ends by fastening means such as a ribbon threaded through a sewn channel. The preferred embodiment is further characterized by a band of lace or the like running longitudinally adjacent one side of the longitudinal opening, forming a pouch which can accommodate fragrance exuding means such as pot pourri.

Abstract: A vanity case includes a receptacle, a cover hinged to the receptacle at the rear end thereof, a first latch tongue formed on the receptacle, and a second latch tongue formed on the cover to engage with the first latch tongue for maintaining the cover in a closed position with respect to the receptacle. A release member is disposed between the periphery of the receptacle and the periphery of the cover and includes an inner part and an outer part which is positioned at a level higher than the inner part and connected therewith by a step. The inner part is adjacent the lower surface of the cover while the outer part is spaced from the upper surface of the receptacle when the cover is in the closed position. A hole is formed in one of the release member and the receptacle, and leg is formed on the other and is fitted in the hole to thereby attach the release member to the upper surface of the receptacle in such a manner that the release member is swingable relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: A disposable, readily portable pouch containing a dauber moistened with a nail polish removing solvent sufficient to remove polish from a single fingernail or toenail is disclosed. The pouch has a generally flattened configuration which, when opened, can comfortably accommodate a single human digit to at least the first joint for the purpose of removing nail polish from the nail.

Abstract: A convenience article of manufacture of a cosmetic brush and mirror characterized by a hollow elongated brush handle which serves as a storage compartment for the mirror having a correspondingly elongated size so that when withdrawn from the compartment it provides an effective visual guide for the use of the brush, and wherein the mirror and brush are frictionally interengaged to contribute to their use conjointly.

Abstract: A make-up package in the form of a mounting card with a central opening therethrough, into which is mounted a make-up bottle having make-up therein of a certain color. Another opening is formed in the mounting card, across the center of which is placed a color strip, matching the color of make-up in the bottle. By placing, for example, the user's finger behind the other opening, the matching of skin color to make-up can be accomplished without opening the bottle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing adhesively-securable, fingernail coatings and an adhesively-securable fingernail covering product, too. The nail polish-like material is provided in semi-solid form on a sheet of adhesive-backed peel-off paper, which, when removed, exposes the adhesive of the fingernail coatings. The fingernail coatings are, after removal from a substantially air-tight package, cut into individual sections, located on the fingernails and pressed onto the fingernails to secure them there, temporarily, i.e., until they are desirably removed. The edges can then be cut to the length and width, as well as the curvature of the nail on which they are placed. The semi-solid nail enamel product is originally sealed in an air tight envelope to ensure that the coatings do not fully dry out during shipping and storage.

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

Abstract: A makeup set (1) includes a package, formed of two sheets of plastic material (2a, 2b) partially welded together, in which package and applicator is disposed, comprising an element (8) for holding in the hand and a distributor device (9) in a chamber prefilled with the composition to be tested. The package has two separate portions (13, 14): a first portion (13) capable of being opened, the two sheets (2a, 2b) being joined by a perforated welded bead (6), and a second portion (14) in which the sheets (2a, 2b) are welded. A constriction zone (7) is formed in the plastic sheets (2a, 2b) at the level of the welded portion (14) in order to assure the wiping of the distributor device (9) when it is removed from the package. This makeup set may be presented in the form of small plates (15) on which a plurality of packages (1) disposed side by side are disposed together.

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

Abstract: Wax-base or emollient-base cosmetic compositions may be provided as samples on carrying sheets by providing the carrying sheet with a window sheet having a hole therein to expose said cosmetic composition, and a cover sheet over said window sheet to protect said exposed composition from incidental contact.

Abstract: A casing includes a body having an opening closed by a film which can be torn off in one piece; the body is formed into two adjacent compartments one of which receives a basic product and the other having a dish receiving area and a dish received therein for an additional product; the dish is provided with a perforator for perforating a cover provided over the compartment section housing the dish; the portion of the compartment for the dish remote from the film and cover is shaped to be deformable by manipulation to allow the cover to be perforated and the additional product to be ejected from the dish into the compartment.

Abstract: A compact case includes a top cover, a bottom support tray, and an intermediate lid positioned between the top cover and support tray, all being hinged together for relative movement with respect to one another, the support tray including a matrix configuration of ribs defining areas to accept the cosmetic inserts while the lid defines openings corresponding to the matrix configuration. The cosmetic inserts contain cosmetic materials and are removably positioned in selected ones of the areas. The openings in the lid register with the cosmetic inserts in the compact case.

Abstract: A cosmetic case with detachable plates which comprises a base plate, lip-stick plates, a plurality of plates for creme, eye shadow cosmetic and a lid. An axle is provided at one edge of the base plate so that the lip-stick plates, eye-shadow plate and the lid can be respectively disposed with collor onto the axle of the base plate. Each of the collars extends in a direction with at least one pair of collars extending in a direction different than that in which at least one other pair of collars extends. This cosmetic case structure is provided with multi-functions and the plates can be optionally detached or combined according to one's desire.

Abstract: A molded plastic container having three compartments is described which has utility as a makeup case. The container comprises a central compartment (which can hold an applicator) and a side compartment on each side of the central compartment which is adapted to hold makeup. A living hinge lies between each side compartment and the central compartment to allow for movement of the two side compartments towards and away from one another in the act of closing and opening of the container, respectively. Protective plastic film can overlie at least one of the side compartments.

Abstract: A vertical compact device assembled with several body portions, which are designed to accommodate eyelash pencil, rouge cream or lipstick, and cosmetic tools, etc. The compact can be coated in different colors to indicate the same color cosmetics therein for the convenience of the user. The compact so assembled is a portable compact, taking a small space.

Abstract: A multiplicity of individual samples of various materials are provided from a single article comprising a spacer layer with a multiplicity of holes which expose a number of different samples on support surfaces. Not all of the samples are on the same support surface, the uppermost support surface having holes therein to allow access to samples on lower support surfaces.

Abstract: A compact costmetic case which includes: a case body; a lid of the case body pivotally connected to the case body and adapted to be unfastenably fastened to the front portion of the peripheral wall of the case body; and a disengaging mechanism for unfastening the lid from the case body. The front portion of the peripheral wall of the case body has a recess having an end surface on which a first engaging member is formed. The lid has a second engaging member adapted to be engaged with the first engaging member. When the lid is in its closed position, the second engaging member is engaged with the first engaging member so that the lid is fastened to the case body. The disengaging mechanism is received in the recess of the case body. The disengaging mechanism has a sliding plate movable between outer and inner positions toward and away from the end surface of the recess.

Abstract: A container of generally elongated, cylindrical shape. The container has one or more terminal sections, each provided with one or more recesses. The recesses are concealed and exposed by one or more ferrules mounted to slide on the container. Each recess is provided with a tray, which rotates out of the recess in conjunction with exposure of the recess by a ferrule, and rotates into the recess in conjunction with concealment of the recess by a ferrule.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact is described which houses a cosmetic preparation and applicator means in separate compartments. The cover of the compact is rotatable about the inner container and has an elongated slot which, upon rotation of the cover, is adapted to register with the receptacle containing the cosmetic preparation. Stimultaneously, an aperture in the cover registers with a corresponding opening in the compartment in which an applicator is stored and permits the latter to be released by appropriate tilting or like maneuvering of the compact. After use the applicator is returned to the storage compartment and the cover is rotated to return the compact to the closed position.

Abstract: A portable toilet case is disclosed that carries many common toilet items including razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. in retainer clips around a central pedestal. The retainer clips provide easy access to all of the toilet articles while providing a system to securely hold the items for storage. Three different embodiments of the invention are disclosed. The first is simply a carrier of the articles. The second, includes a removable storage unit that also has a mirror attached. The removable storage unit is sealed with a cap that can be used as a cup, and, in the case of a metal unit, can act as a cooking pot. The third embodiment also includes space for a small butane fueled camp stove. The device can be made of high strength plastic, or lightweight metals like aluminum.

Abstract: A suntan lotion bracelet formed from a tubular body configured in the shape of a ring. The interior of the tubular body forms a chamber for receiving a liquid suntan lotion or other liquids or lotions to be applied to the human body, particularly, lotions, the effectiveness of which is enhanced by maintaining a fairly constant dosage level through the day. The tubular body can have a variety of structures for filling the chamber with suntan lotion and for dispensing of the same. In certain embodiments of the suntan lotion bracelet, the tubular body has both of its opposite ends open and they respectively receive a female end cap and a male end cap that are detachably engaged to each other. The female cap has a nozzle portion having an orifice therein through which the chamber of the tubular body is filled with liquid suntan lotion and the same orifice acts as a dispensing orifice.

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 handbag is disclosed which is essentially rectangular with a large central compartment having a top opening. Shallow internal compartments are spaced around the periphery of the opening to hold small items for easy access through the opening. In addition, flat external compartments with slots and flap closures are provided for sheet material which sheet material may be retrieved through the slots in single fashion.

Abstract: A solid deodorant dispensing package that includes a container, a solid deodorant holding cup which is movable in a cavity in the container between a dispensing position in which a portion of the solid deodorant extends through an opening in the periphery of the container and a storage position in which such portion of the solid deodorant is entirely contained within the container, and an elongate flexible closure which is movable within tracks in the container between a closed position in which a portion of the elongate flexible closure closes the opening in the periphery of the container and an opened position in which the elongate flexible closure does not close the opening, an end of the elongate closure being attached to the solid deodorant holding cup so that the movement of the elongate flexible closure from the closed position to the opened position moves the holding cup from the storage position to the dispensing position, and vice versa.

Abstract: A solid deodorant dispensing package that includes a container with a dispensing opening, a solid deodorant with a portion that extends through the dispensing opening of the container upon the squeezing of the container, and a closure that is formed integrally with the container for selectively opening and closing the dispensing opening. The container is generally wedge-shaped with first and second major sides diverging away from one another as they extend from a juncture therebetween to the dispensing opening and with pleated ends which extend between the first and second major sides which, because of their pleated configuration, permit the included angle between the first and second major sides to be reduced by squeezing the first and second major sides, an action which advances the solid deodorant through the dispensing opening.

Abstract: A compact includes a cover which is hinged to the base by a hinge which includes a helical coil spring which is tensed by closing of the cover for storing energy that forces the cover open when the cover is released for opening. The closure for the compact includes a subassembly of a button, an apertured locking element and a pair of runners which cooperate with stops in the bottom of the base so that as a locking pin in the cover passes through the aperture in the locking element, the subassembly is effectively depressed and the runners are flexed for storing energy in the runners which thereafter restores the subassembly to its undepressed state with the pin locked in the locking element. The subassembly operates similarly to be self-restoring when the button is depressed for unlocking the pin whereby the bias provided by the coil springs the cover open.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact comprises a housing with an aperture. A support is mounted within the housing and rotatable about an axis. Cosmetics are located on the outside of the support. When the support is rotated the cosmetics are brought, in turn, to the aperture where they are accessible to the user.

Abstract: A cosmetic carrier adapted for use alone or for placement in the bottom of a larger container to contain a plurality of cosmetic bottles and the like from bumping and tipping in transit. The carrier comprises an open topped resiliently rigid container having sidewalls and a bottom. A vertically disposed ribbon of elastic material horizontally crisscrosses the container between a plurality of first points on one area of the sidewalls and a plurality of second points disposed between the first points on a second area of the sidewalls opposite the first area to create a plurality of generally triangular areas within the container each being bounded on two sides by the elastic material and on a third side by a portion of the sidewalls.

Abstract: An amusement and toiletry dispenser which organizes a wide variety of infant and toddler related sundries while entertaining baby. A diaper dispenser is provided which is adaptable to different sized diapers and provides visual indication of the number of diapers remaining. Storage includes: a tissue dispenser, a bottle rack with roll-top cover and a brush drawer. A towlette container holder is adaptable to different sized towlettes. A wind-up ferris wheel with peripheral lights provides amusement while compartments which revolve on the ferris wheel may be used to store small items or medicine.

Abstract: An improved compact is provided for storing a plurality of articles of convenience. The compact includes a cental compartment with a hinged top that is lockable in a closed condition. The compact further includes a plurality of side housings which are constructed to frictionally engage removable side compartments. The side compartments are adapted to be frictionally locked into the side housings. Additionally the handles of the compartments are formed to prevent rotational movement of the handle relative to the remainder of the compartment while the compartment is engaged in its appropriate side housing.

Abstract: A hygiene implement comprises a toothbrush portion (21) and a razor portion (3,8), attachable to a respective end of a body portion (1).End caps (4, 5) are provided which house the toothbrush portion and razor portion respectively when the implement is not in use. One of the end caps (4) has a clip (6) by means of which the implement may be attached to the clothing of a wearer.The implement is particularly useful for persons travelling at short notice as it can provide all the necessary requirements for shaving and cleaning the teeth in a compact form.

Abstract: A portable cosmetics case includes a hollow and flat box-like case body. The case body has an opening at one end which opens downwardly. A plurality of cosmetic containers containing e.g. lipsticks, a compacted powder case, and a painting brush are inserted in the case body. Each cosmetic container has an end portion closing the opening in the case body. Thus, the cosmetics case has a smooth box-like external appearance. The cosmetic containers received in the case body can be replaced as desired according to the user's preference.

Abstract: Receptacle for containing disposable cloths and a stick-like container, particularly a liquid cleaner for cleaning spectacles or a lipstick with a one-piece, box-like arrangement comprising a parallelepipedic box (10) for containing the disposable cloths (12) with an opening (14) for the removal thereof; a pace (16) following onto the same for receiving the liquid cleaner or lipstick located in a stick-like container; and a lid (20) closing box (10) and space (16) and a blank for such a receptacle.

Abstract: A single integrally injection molded container or compact made of any suitable thermoplastic synthetic polymer composition material has an elongated base assembly which defines a storage compartment and a fully enclosed side compartment in general alignment and communication therewith. A cover is pivotally connected to the base assembly by a first living hinge and is movable from an open position to overlie and close the storage compartment in the base assembly, an end closure is pivotally connected to the base assembly by a second living hinge and is movable from an open position to close the end of the side compartment remote from the storage compartment, the side compartment is provided with bracket means to hold a brush or applicator and when the cover is in the closed position an aligned opening permits the holder of the brush or applicator to extend into and to overlie the storage compartment to enable the brush or applicator to be stored in the container when not in use.

Abstract: The combination with a paper tissue-dispensing box of a scent-imparting sachet, in which the supply stack of tissues acts as a closure for the box and provides a confined area, i.e., much like a bureau drawer, in which the sachet is able to impart its scent effectively over a prolonged period to the tissues removed therefrom one at a time.

Abstract: A make-up applicator comprises a wallet in the shape of a book of matches, having an array of tear off sticks with tips coated with eye shadow or lip rouge, and a closure flap adapted to fold over the sticks to close the wallet. A relief formation prevents the closure flap from contacting the coated tips of the sticks when the wallet is closed.

Abstract: A cosmetic bag or case is provided for carrying cosmetic articles and the like. The bag can be any shape or size. The illustrated bag includes a top cover and a bottom cover, which can be hinged together. These covers can be made of plastic, cloth, or some other suitable, flexible or rigid material. A hook and loop strap member extends across at least part of this cover on the interior of the bag. A second hook and loop strap is adapted for mating engagement with the first strap. Padding is located adjacent the hook and loop straps. When a cosmetic article is secured between the first and second hook and loop straps, the article resiliently and frictionally engages the padding, and is thus retained in a substantially immobile position within the cosmetic bag.

Abstract: An applicator for liquids, especially finger nail treating liquids, comprises a reclosable container substantially filled with a synthetic foam sponge saturated with the liquid contents. The sponge may be slit to accept the insertion of at least one finger tip at a time for application of the treating liquid.

Abstract: A hydrophilic or hydrotropic peroxyacid laundry bleach with surfactant plus an acid additive, contained inside a pouch, bag or substrate, provides an accelerated controlled bleach release laundry product.

Abstract: A lipstick applicator device which includes a pair of wedge-shaped compact halves interconnected at the relatively thinner side edges of the two halves to facilitate pivotation of the two halves from a cooperating closed position to an open position in which the halves are in back-to-back relation and are collectively wedge-shaped in configuration. Each of the wedge-shaped compact halves includes a compartment adjacent the narrow side of the wedge half which receives a lipstick insert block. Each respective lipstick insert block has an arcuate groove formed therein in which a contoured body of lipstick is positioned. The contoured bodies of lipstick cooperate, when the wedge-shaped compact halves are opened, to form a lipstick mold into which the lips of a user can be pressed to apply a relatively uniform coating of lipstick.

Abstract: A method of producing a cosmetic product containing an integrally molded powder cake. The product includes a casing having an open top enclosed by a cover, and the casing defines a cavity to contain the powder cake. In fabricating the product, the cover is closed and the casing is inverted and a slurry composed of an inert powdered material, a fatty alcohol and a vaporizable siloxane is introduced into the cavity through an opening in the bottom of the casing. On cooling, the slurry is solidified to form a cake, and subsequently the cake is dried to evaporate the siloxane carrier. The opening in the bottom of the casing can be enclosed by a backing member.

Abstract: An oral health and hygiene kit comprises a length of flexible liquid pervious material, said length of material including a pocket for containing a finger. A dentifrice is applied to an exterior face of the pocket. Also the length of material extends longitudinally away from the opening into the pocket and a transverse sleeve is formed in the extension for containing a length of dental floss and a relatively rigid dental stimulator.

Abstract: A dish-shaped insert for a cylindrical container of cosmetic dusting powder or the like has a slightly upwardly and outwardly tapering peripheral wall terminating in a narrow flange. An integrally formed, protruding, circumferential rib extending around near the midpoint of the wall cooperates with one or more recesses at the upper edge of the container wall to permit escape of air as the insert is pressed into the container and then to seal the container when the rib passes the bottom of the wall recess, so that fine powder and product fragrance do not escape. The insert is injection molded or, preferably, thermoformed of thermoplastic sheet material and may bear one or more tabs to facilitate removal as well as indicia such as a trademark or name.

Abstract: An artificial fingernail package has a transparent portion through which one or more artificial fingernails are visible enabling a possible purchaser to select fingernails by placing her finger beneath the transparent portion and looking through the transparent portion. The artificial fingernails may be loose or secured to a retaining frame.