Interrelated With Tool Moving Means Patents (Class 401/108)
  • Patent number: 10336128
    Abstract: Angled fountain pens are provided. A pen includes: a shank; an ink tube; a connector connected to the ink tube and the shank; a feeder connected to the connector; and a nib connected to the feeder. A writing tip of the nib extends through a hole in the feeder. The writing tip is resiliently biased against the feeder and is selectively moveable between a first position in which ink flow between the writing tip and the feeder is prevented and a second position in which ink flow between the writing tip and the feeder is permitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventor: Michael S. Medhin
  • Patent number: 9814294
    Abstract: An applicator device comprising a tubular base, a sleeve mounted rotating on the tubular base between a storage position and a use position, an end cover designed to close the sleeve, a maneuvering mechanism comprising first and second parts rotatably mounted relative to each other, and a cup carrying a stick of product, the first and second parts being driven in rotation respectively with the tubular base and the sleeve and being designed to move the cup axially when the sleeve rotates on the tubular base. The first and second parts of the maneuvering mechanism are mounted axially sliding respectively relative to the tubular base and to the sleeve, and are moved axially in the outlet direction of the stick of product when the sleeve is rotated towards the storage position from an intermediate angular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR
    Inventors: Yannick Hermouet, Pierre Joulia
  • Patent number: 9415625
    Abstract: A telescoping writing implement that retracts the writing point when in the collapsed position. An external pen body is mechanically connected to a writing cartridge through at least one aperture in a guide tube. Movement of the external pen body downward draws the writing cartridge down inside the guide tube until the writing end of the writing cartridge is exposed and the connecting means such as a clip, screw or pin contacts the lower edge of the aperture. When the outer pen body is moved upward, it draws the writing cartridge with it inside the guide tube until the writing end is protected inside the guide tube. The limits of travel are governed by the dimensions of the aperture when the connecting means contacts the edge of the aperture. Additional elements may include an upper pen body, a pocket retainer clip and internal position detents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Paul Cary Fisher
    Inventor: Paul Cary Fisher
  • Patent number: 9254706
    Abstract: Various multicolor writing tools and methods for applying multiple volatile marking substances one at a time. The tool includes a case member, a cartridge member, a cap member, and an optional actuator member. The case member forms an interior in which is disposed the cartridge member with multiple cartridges each containing one of the marking substances and a tip through which the marking substance is applied. The cap member changes and restores its configuration, while the actuator member changes the configuration and exposes one of the tips selected by an user out of the interior when the tool is in use, and then restores the configuration and encloses all of the tips inside the interior when not in use. Thus, the tool opens the cap member in response to input force without requiring the user to engage in a separate maneuver to remove the cap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Youngtack Shim
  • Publication number: 20150147106
    Abstract: A writing instrument has a cam rotatably connected to a rear end of a main body so that rotation of the cam in opposite directions within a predetermined range advances and retracts a refill housed in the main body. A sealing section seals the front end of the refill when it is fully retracted in the main body. The outer configurations of the main body and the working cam have a generally regular triangle shape in cross section, and the outer configurations are coincident with each other at the position where rotation of the working cam starts and are rotationally shifted relative to one another when the working cam is rotated, whereby the rotation state of the working cam can be discerned by the coincidence or non-coincidence of the outer configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Keito HASHIMOTO
  • Patent number: 8899859
    Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a head portion having a proximal, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a fluid chamber, a container slidably coupled to the body, a sealing member sealing an end of the container, and a lifting member, wherein the lifting member is mounted in the interior portion of the head portion and an interior of the container is placed in fluid communication with the application member by way of a fluid conduit that is formed around the sealing member from the container to the fluid chamber when the container is axially translated toward the head portion and the lifting member lifts the sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Carefusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel Guzman
  • Patent number: 8834051
    Abstract: A writing implement, with retractable ends, an upper shaft and lower shaft coupled together and rotatable relative to each other, a cartridge and an eraser holder in an intermediate connection member are simultaneously movable in upward and downward directions. The cartridge having a writing nib; the connection member having a slit; the lower shaft coupled to the connection member, a nib hole for extending/retracting the nib therethrough; the upper shaft having a thread enabling the cartridge to move with the integrated rotation of the connection member and lower shaft; a cam coupled to the upper shaft, having an inner wall with a protrusion; an eraser holder engages the protrusion and slit and rotates in upward and downward directions with the rotation of the connection member and lower shaft; and a ball shutter in the lower shaft to open/shut the nib hole by means of the vertical sliding of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Morris Corporation
    Inventor: Hyun-Son Yoon
  • Patent number: 8727650
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic dispenser comprising a reservoir configured to hold a substance; an applicator selectively extendable or retractable from the dispenser; and, means for ejecting the substance in the reservoir through the applicator. Also disclosed are methods related to the use of the cosmetic dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8690465
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for a cosmetic agent includes a capless housing; a seal for sealing the housing from an exterior; a seal opener for opening the seal to prevent damage to the cosmetic agent; and a control for manipulating the seal opener to open the seal and advancing the cosmetic agent is advanced from a stored position to an advanced position beyond the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc
    Inventor: John S Kurek
  • Patent number: 8678692
    Abstract: A double-ended makeup brush tool having an automatic sealing structure, in which respective brushes provided in opposite ends of a barrel can be selectively and alternately used, so that, when one brush is used, the other brush can be disinfected by a disinfectant inside the barrel, thereby being kept clean. When a user presses the rear end of the cartridge with the finger, the locking protrusion of the cartridge is removed from a rear locking hole of the barrel and is caught by a front locking hole and, in the above state, the brush hole of the barrel is opened by an anti-drying unit and a first brush can be ejected from the barrel through the open brush hole. When the locking protrusion is removed from the front locking hole and is caught by the rear locking hole, the first brush can be retracted into the barrel and the anti-drying unit closes the brush hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Morris Corporation
    Inventor: Hyun-Son Yoon
  • Patent number: 8657514
    Abstract: A multipurpose case having an inlet opening element and ejecting, retracting and protecting a core part without using a conventional cap. The case can use core parts having different sizes and usages in addition to specified core parts. The case can be produced at low cost and can easily eject or retract the core part by rotating or pulling the lower cap. The case includes an upper cap; a lower cap having an opening at an end and receiving a lower portion of the upper cap; an inlet opening element mounted to the lower cap and opening and closing the inlet part of the upper cap; a rotary actuator received in the lower cap; and a core part received in the rotary actuator so as to be ejected outside the upper cap along a spiral groove of the rotary actuator when the actuator is rotated by the lower cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Joung Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 8622642
    Abstract: A one hand lipstick container includes: a container main body having a cylinder standing at the center of a body and a center through-hole; a container cover rotatably connected to the upper portion of the container main body and having an open inlet; a cover holder combined by a spiral with the outer side of the cylinder of the container main body and vertically moving up/down by rotational force of the container cover; a door hinged to the cover holder to open/close the upper portion of the cover holder; a lipstick housing combined by a spiral with the inner side of the center through-hole of the container main body and vertically moved up/down by rotational force of the cover holder; and a vertical guide transmitting the rotational force of the cover holder to the lipstick housing and vertically guiding the lipstick housing to move up/down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Tae Jin Kim
  • Patent number: 8591129
    Abstract: The lipstick assembly has an outer tube, a middle tube, a rotational control base, and a lipstick base. A vertical groove is configured on an inner surface of the outer tube for joining and confining the middle tube to move only up and down. Helical grooves are configured separately in an upper section and a lower section on an inner surface of the middle tube. The lower helical groove is joined to the rotational control base whereas the upper helical groove is joined to the lipstick base. When the rotational control base is twisted in one direction, the middle tube is raised upward to force a cap of the outer tube to open. Then, by twisting the rotational control base in an opposite direction, the middle tube is retracted and the cap automatically seals the lipstick assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Shya Hsin Plastic Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Lin-Lang Chan
  • Patent number: 8568047
    Abstract: A retractable instrument in accordance with the disclosure advantageously has a simple construction and fewer pieces or sub-assemblies than known retractable instruments. The retractable instrument includes a barrel that encloses a tool holder. The tool holder has an extension, and a tool extending from the distal end of the extension. A valve selectively covers the tool to protect the tool from environmental conditions. A biasing element is disposed between the valve and the tool holder, the biasing element biases the valve away from the tool holder. A movable closure assembly retains the valve on the extension and selectively allows the lid to open and close. The closure assembly includes a closure ring and a retention ring connected by one or more closure arms. The retention ring is disposed on the tool holder and the retention ring is prevented from sliding off of the tool holder by a retention stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert G. Challman, Jaime Arenas
  • Patent number: 8534944
    Abstract: Various multicolor writing tools and methods for applying multiple volatile marking substances one at a time. The tool includes a case member, a cartridge member, a cap member, and an optional actuator member. The case member forms an interior in which is disposed the cartridge member with multiple cartridges each containing one of the marking substances and a tip through which the marking substance is applied. The cap member changes and restores its configuration, while the actuator member changes the configuration and exposes one of the tips selected by an user out of the interior when the tool is in use, and then restores the configuration and encloses all of the tips inside the interior when not in use. Thus, the tool opens the cap member in response to input force without requiring the user to engage in a separate maneuver to remove the cap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Youngtack Shim
  • Patent number: 8393814
    Abstract: A retractable instrument in accordance with the disclosure advantageously has a simple construction and fewer pieces or sub-assemblies than known retractable instruments. The retractable instrument includes a barrel that encloses a tool holder. The tool holder has an extension, and a tool extending from the distal end of the extension. A valve selectively covers the tool to protect the tool from environmental conditions. A biasing element is disposed between the valve and the tool holder, the biasing element biases the valve away from the tool holder. A movable closure assembly retains the valve on the extension and selectively allows the lid to open and close. The closure assembly includes a closure ring and a retention ring connected by one or more closure arms. The retention ring is disposed on the tool holder and the retention ring is prevented from sliding off of the tool holder by a retention stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert G. Challman, Jaime Arenas
  • Patent number: 8373682
    Abstract: A stylus comprises a housing, a stylus body and a shaft. The housing has a receptacle defined therethrough. The stylus body assembly is slidably and non-rotatably accommodated in the receptacle of the housing, the stylus body assembly includes a threaded hole defined therethrough. The shaft rotatably passes through the housing, the shaft includes a threaded portion engaging with the threaded hole such that rotation of the shaft relative to the housing causes the stylus body assembly to slide relative to the housing to extend out or retract into the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Shi-Xu Liang
  • Patent number: 8348536
    Abstract: A rotary-type retractable writing implement with an anti-drying device is provided. An upper shaft and a lower shaft are coupled together such that the two shafts are rotatable in opposite directions, and a cartridge accommodated in an intermediate connection member is movable, and an open/shut module for covering a nib opens/shuts by the movement of the cartridge so as to provide a nib-advancing path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Morris Corporation
    Inventor: Hyun-Son Yoon
  • Publication number: 20120328352
    Abstract: A retractable instrument in accordance with the disclosure advantageously has a simple construction and fewer pieces or sub-assemblies than known retractable instruments. The retractable instrument includes a barrel that encloses a tool holder. The tool holder has an extension, and a tool extending from the distal end of the extension. A valve selectively covers the tool to protect the tool from environmental conditions. A biasing element is disposed between the valve and the tool holder, the biasing element biases the valve away from the tool holder. A movable closure assembly retains the valve on the extension and selectively allows the lid to open and close. The closure assembly includes a closure ring and a retention ring connected by one or more closure arms. The retention ring is disposed on the tool holder and the retention ring is prevented from sliding off of the tool holder by a retention stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: SANFORD, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert G. Challman, Jaime Arenas
  • Patent number: 8313262
    Abstract: A device for packaging and delivering a product, notably a cosmetic product, is provided with a body, a supporting cup forming a seat for the product and able to move relative to the body between a storage position and at least one position of use of the product, an operator for operating the supporting cup including a guidance sheath, a casing surrounding guidance sheath and a member for operating the cup. The device also includes structure that, in a designated position, prevents the casing from rotating, interacting with the casing and an actuator for actuating the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: William Delbove
  • Patent number: 8303204
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for a cosmetic agent includes a capless housing; a seal for sealing the housing from an exterior; a seal opener for opening the seal to prevent damage to the cosmetic agent; and a control for manipulating the seal opener to open the seal and advancing the cosmetic agent is advanced from a stored position to an advanced position beyond the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc
    Inventor: John S. Kurek
  • Patent number: 8281962
    Abstract: A tongue and groove arrangement guides an outer cap in an axial direction with respect to an inner cap. When a cap is fixed to a mouth of a container body, the outer cap is located in a direction of separating from the inner cap in the axial direction, and an inner face of a top wall of the outer cap is separated from a valve to urge the valve in a direction of projecting from a discharge hole of an inside plug, causing the discharge hole to close. When the cap is detached and removed from the mouth, the outer cap is moved in a direction of approaching the inner cap in the axial direction, and the inner face abuts the valve urged in a direction of separating from the discharge hole while resisting against an urging member, causing the discharge hole to open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Taisei Kako Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukihiro Ogawa, Hidenari Nishikura
  • Patent number: 8246265
    Abstract: A valve includes a first valve portion made from a first material, the first valve portion including a body, a door, and an inner hinge pivotably connecting the body to the door, the body including a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end opposite the first end, and a circumferential recess disposed in the second end, wherein the inner hinge pivotably connects the door to the body at the first end and a second valve portion made from a second material, the second valve portion including an inner seal disposed in the circumferential recess, the inner seal including a circumferential ridge extending inwardly, the second valve portion further including a door seal disposed on the first end of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher John Hayes, Andrew Bielecki, Jaime Arenas
  • Patent number: 8226312
    Abstract: A valve door for a seal cylinder comprises a lid having first and second surfaces and a connecting means connecting the lid with an actuating mechanism, the connecting means distributes forces from the actuating mechanism across a portion of the first lid surface in order to bias the lid to a closed position. A force directing member is attached to the first lid surface, the force directing member being adapted to distribute force from the connecting means over a portion of the lid surface, thereby maintaining a positive seal and reducing lid deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel Rennecker, Russ Vanderhoof
  • Patent number: 8221012
    Abstract: An instrument includes an instrument body having an opening at one end. A valve is mounted within the instrument body, the valve having an opening at one end. A lid is integrally molded with the valve and hingedly movable with respect to the valve opening. An actuating arm is operatively connected to the lid, the actuating arm transmitting forces from an instrument movement mechanism to the valve door under both tension and compression. As a result, the lid is opened and closed substantially solely by the actuating arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventor: Daniel Rennecker
  • Patent number: 8215857
    Abstract: The application relates to a dispenser featuring a body and a reservoir housed in said body wherein the reservoir is configured to hold a substance; wherein there is an applicator selectively extendable or retractable from the dispenser; and further featuring a means for ejecting the substance through the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Carroll
  • Patent number: 8177447
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a slide type writing tool having a dryness prevention unit. The writing tool includes a hollow shaft (10) having a nib hole, with shutter shaft seats protruding from the inner wall of the shaft. A cartridge (20) is secured to the shaft. A knock part is inserted into an insert hole formed in the shaft, and a pair of pressing parts is provided on a nib extension shaft of the cartridge. A rear O-ring (30) surrounds an end of the cartridge. A spherical shutter (40) is held in the rear O-ring (30), and has a spherical shutter part to isolate a nib from the exterior. A front O-ring (50) contacts the shutter part and the nib hole. A spring contacts at a first end thereof a lower end of a step of the cartridge, and at a second end thereof a step of the rear O-ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Morris Corporation
    Inventor: Hyun-son Yoon
  • Publication number: 20120107034
    Abstract: A writing instrument is described, composed of a body adapted to contain therein ink or at least one ink cartridge, connected to a delivering tip for this ink, the delivering tip sliding inside the body between a first operating position in which the delivering tip goes out of an opening and a second rest position in which the delivering tip is retracted from the opening and is contained inside the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Davide Calabrese
  • Patent number: 8152398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-hand lipstick container, which includes: a container main body having a cylinder stood at the center of a body and a center through-hole formed through the center of the cylinder; a container cover that is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the container main body and has an open inlet formed through the upper surface; a cover holder that is combined by a spiral with the outer side of the cylinder of the container main body in the container cover and vertically ascends/descends by rotational force of the container cover; a door that is hinged to the cover holder to open/close the upper portion of the cover holder, opens a passage when the cover holder descends, and closes the passage when the cover holder ascends; a lipstick housing that is combined by a spiral with the inner side of the center through-hole of the container main body in the cover holder, vertically ascends/descends by rotational force of the cover holder, and ascends/descends in the opposite dir
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventors: Tae Jin Kim, Tae Yeon Kim
  • Patent number: 8096721
    Abstract: The application relates to a solid or semi-solid substance dispenser featuring a body, an opening, and a retractable barrel which may be electively presented at the opening whereby the solid or semi-solid substance might be projected from the barrel for application to a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20120003027
    Abstract: A liquid applicator device is disclosed for applying a liquid from a container to a surface. A closure defining a closure aperture is secured the closure to the container. A sealing member sealingly engages with the closure mounting. The sealing member has a tubular sleeve with an applicator slidably disposed within the tubular sleeve. The applicator comprises a hollow interior with an applicator tip defined by an outer applicator portion of the applicator. A biasing member coacts between the closure and the applicator for urging the applicator to form a seal with the sealing member. A depression of the outer applicator portion against the surface displaces the applicator from the sealing member to enable the flow of the liquid from the container to the applicator tip of the applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Flocon, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephan M. Ballot
  • Patent number: 8087840
    Abstract: A retractable writing instrument having a dryness prevention device is disclosed. The retractable writing instrument includes a casing (10), which has a nib hole therein, a cartridge (20), which has a nib coupling protrusion for coupling a nib (24) to a nib extension tube, and a spring for providing elastic restoring force. The writing instrument further includes an Oring member (50), which is coupled to the nib extension tube, and an openable ring (40), which is rotatably coupled to the Oring member (50). When a knock part is pushed, the openable ring (40) is rotated, such that a through passage is opened, and the nib is protruded outside through the nib hole. When the cartridge is moved backwards, the nib coupling protrusion of the cartridge holds the Oring member and is moved backwards along with the Oring member, thereby rotating the openable ring, thus closing the through passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Morris Corporation
    Inventor: Hyun-Son Yoon
  • Patent number: 7950862
    Abstract: Various multicolor writing tools and methods for applying multiple volatile marking substances one at a time. The tool includes a case member, a cartridge member, a cap member, and an optional actuator member. The case member forms an interior in which is disposed the cartridge member with multiple cartridges each containing one of the marking substances and a tip through which the marking substance is applied. The cap member changes and restores its configuration, while the actuator member changes the configuration and exposes one of the tips selected by an user out of the interior when the tool is in use, and then restores the configuration and encloses all of the tips inside the interior when not in use. Thus, the tool opens the cap member in response to input force without requiring the user to engage in a separate maneuver to remove the cap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Youngtack Shim
  • Patent number: 7931416
    Abstract: A slide type writing tool having a dryness prevention unit. The writing tool includes a hollow shaft having at a first end thereof a nib hole. A knock part is inserted into an insert hole formed in a second end of the shaft. A cartridge is inserted into the shaft and is integrated with the knock part. A control module is made of an elastic material, such as rubber, and includes an O-ring part coming into close contact with the nib hole, a spherical door having a spherical surface, a tubular holder secured to the cartridge, a first hinge coupling the O-ring part with the spherical door, and a second hinge integrally coupling the spherical door with the holder. First and second springs are provided in the shaft to act elastic restoring force between the control module and the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Morris Corporation
    Inventor: Hyun-son Yoon
  • Publication number: 20110070013
    Abstract: A stylized writing instrument which is shaped like a proprietary and/or familiar object. In general, embodiments of the invention include a housing shaped like the proprietary and/or familiar object, a writing element, and internal mechanisms provided within the housing for extending the writing element from, and retracting the writing tip into, the housing. The internal mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of actuation systems for extending and retracting the writing element, including a cam actuation assembly, an edge slide actuation assembly, a gravity actuation assembly, a pressure actuation assembly and a push button actuation assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Joel B. Shamitoff
  • Publication number: 20110068127
    Abstract: A dispenser includes an end piece defining a product dispensing orifice able to be opened downward opposite a surface located under the end piece. The end piece is able to be maneuvered between a predispensing position, in which the dispensing orifice is closed off and the volume located under the dispensing orifice opposite the receiving surface is entirely free, and a product dispensing position. The dispenser includes a device to protect the dispensing orifice, protruding below the dispensing orifice in the predispensing position and in the dispensing position, in order to hinder contact between a body surface of a user of the dispenser and the dispensing orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Michel FONTAINE, Léandre Lasfargues, Nicolas Albisetti
  • Publication number: 20110013966
    Abstract: A liquid applicator device is disclosed for dispensing an applicator liquid from an applicator liquid container comprising a closure for sealing with the applicator liquid container. A sealing surface is defined in the closure and a valve is disposed within the closure. A spring is located within the closure between a spring retaining step defined in the closure and the valve for biasing the valve into sealing engagement with the sealing surface of the closure for inhibiting the flow of the applicator liquid from the applicator liquid container. A passageway defined in the closure for slidably receiving an applicator tip for engaging with the valve to enable a depression of the applicator tip to displace the valve from the sealing surface of the closure to flow applicator liquid from the applicator liquid container to the applicator tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Flocon, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephan M. Ballot
  • Patent number: 7850382
    Abstract: A valve includes a first valve portion made from a first material, the first valve portion including a body, a door, and an inner hinge pivotably connecting the body to the door, the body including a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end opposite the first end, and a circumferential recess disposed in the second end, wherein the inner hinge pivotably connects the door to the body at the first end and a second valve portion made from a second material, the second valve portion including an inner seal disposed in the circumferential recess, the inner seal including a circumferential ridge extending inwardly, the second valve portion further including a door seal disposed on the first end of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher John Hayes, Andrew Bielecki, Jaime Arenas
  • Patent number: 7775734
    Abstract: A closure assembly for a retractable instrument having an applicator element comprises at least two fingers and a sleeve operatively coupled with the at least two fingers. When the retractable instrument is in a retracted position, the sleeve constrains the fingers such that the fingers are in a fully closed state around the applicator element. Protraction of the sleeve and relative movement between the fingers and the sleeve allows the fingers to open, thereby exposing the applicator element. Thus, the closure assembly opens to expose an applicator element such that the applicator element is in an application position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Sanford L.P.
    Inventors: David A. Dylkiewicz, Robert G. Challman
  • Patent number: 7690854
    Abstract: A packaging and applying device. The device is particularly advantageous for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, and includes a container holding the product; and an applicator element designed to be supplied with product via a passage in permanent or selective communication with the inside of the container. The applicator element includes an application surface intended to be placed in contact with a surface to be treated. The applicator element is carried by a mobile or movable member designed to move from a first position in which the applicator element is outside or faces outwardly from a recess, to a second position in which the applicator element is contained within the recess. The movable member additionally can perform the following functions when it is in the second position: prevent the actuation of a dispensing element fitted on the container, and/or close off the product delivery passage to the applicator element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Delage
  • Publication number: 20090245919
    Abstract: A valve door for a seal cylinder comprises a lid having first and second surfaces and a connecting means connecting the lid with an actuating mechanism, the connecting means distributes forces from the actuating mechanism across a portion of the first lid surface in order to bias the lid to a closed position. A force directing member is attached to the first lid surface, the force directing member being adapted to distribute force from the connecting means over a portion of the lid surface, thereby maintaining a positive seal and reducing lid deflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SANFORD, L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel Rennecker, Russ Vanderhoof
  • Publication number: 20090175672
    Abstract: A magnetically actuated writing instrument includes a holder portion including a first magnetically attractive member. The instrument also includes a writing instrument portion having an interior and a second magnetically attractive member. The writing instrument portion includes a barrel having a distal end portion. The barrel member is movable between a retracted position wherein the distal end is disposed within the interior of the writing instrument portion, and an extended position wherein the distal portion is disposed exteriorly of the writing instrument portion. A retractor for moving the barrel between the retracted and extended positions includes the first and second magnetically attractive members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Killion, Samuel Werth
  • Publication number: 20090142124
    Abstract: A closure assembly for a retractable instrument having an applicator element comprises at least two fingers and a sleeve operatively coupled with the at least two fingers. When the retractable instrument is in a retracted position, the sleeve constrains the fingers such that the fingers are in a fully closed state around the applicator element. Protraction of the sleeve and relative movement between the fingers and the sleeve allows the fingers to open, thereby exposing the applicator element. Thus, the closure assembly opens to expose an applicator element such that the applicator element is in an application position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: SANFORD L.P.
    Inventors: David A. Dylkiewicz, Robert G. Challman
  • Pen
    Patent number: 7537405
    Abstract: A pen comprising an applicator tip, a chamber for receiving the applicator tip in a rest position, wherein the chamber has a first through opening through which the applicator tip passes for moving from the rest position into an operative position, and a closure for closing the first through opening. In accordance with the invention the closure is on an outside of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: STABILO International GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Breuer, Jochen Luft, Peter Kämpf
  • Patent number: 7530751
    Abstract: Writing implement (1) of longitudinal axis (2), comprising an essentially tubular body (30), a retractable nib (10), an actuator (35) and a retractor (40) for retracting said nib (10). It also comprises a guard member (20) comprising a plurality of guard petals (21), each mounted so as to be able to move between an open position and a closed position about a pivot axis (22), and a movement transfer mechanism (31). This last is integral with said body (30), is synchronized by said retractor (40), and is connected to said guard petals (21) to transfer the movement applied to the actuator (35) into a pivoting movement of said guard petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Montres Journe S.A.
    Inventor: Francois-Paul Journe
  • Patent number: 7488130
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a retractable instrument having an applicator element is disclosed, the seal assembly comprising a base, at least two fingers attached to the base, and a sleeve surrounding the base. When the retractable instrument is in a retracted position, the sleeve constrains the fingers such that the fingers are in a fully closed state and seal the applicator element. Protraction of the base relative to the sleeve allows the fingers to open, thereby exposing the applicator element. Thus, the seal assembly opens to expose an applicator element such that the applicator element is in an application position; however, none of the elements of the seal assembly contacts the applicator element to transfer fluid from the applicator element, thereby eliminating potential degradation of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: David A. Dylkiewicz, Robert G. Challman
  • Patent number: 7465112
    Abstract: A retractable writing device is provided that contains a nib airtight unit with a lid. The nib airtight unit with a lid includes an airtight body, an airtight lid, and/or an elastic loop. The nib airtight unit with a lid is capable of providing effective and durable airtight function for various shapes of nibs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Beifa Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhiming Qiu
  • Publication number: 20080298878
    Abstract: The invention relates to a marker with a seal arrangement, comprising a housing in which an ink storage chamber, a spring system, a writing tip connected to an end portion of the ink storage chamber, and a seal arrangement fitted onto the outer periphery of an end of the writing tip are disposed. The seal arrangement comprises a frame portion and a sealing chamber fixed on the frame portion. The sealing chamber has an opening at its front end for the writing tip to protrude and retract, the frame portion is fixed at its front end with one end of a tough and flexible sealing strip which has the other end fixed on a hooked block formed at the front end of the ink storage chamber, the sealing strip further comprising an aperture capable of closing and exposing the opening of the sealing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Ve Chung Hui
  • Patent number: 7452150
    Abstract: Items such as writing implements comprise a housing which moves from a first configuration wherein a writing portion is at least partially disposed within a housing to a second configuration wherein more of the writing portion is disposed outside of the housing. In one version, upon the selective actuation of a release, at least two housing portions initially move away from each other while the writing portion moves from the first configuration toward the second configuration, the housing portions then move back toward each other, all in a damped motion. In the second configuration, at least a portion of the writing portion is further away from the hinge-type connection than in the first configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: C.C. & L Company Limited
    Inventor: Sik Leung Chan
  • Publication number: 20080175648
    Abstract: A valve includes a first valve portion made from a first material, the first valve portion including a body, a door, and an inner hinge pivotably connecting the body to the door, the body including a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end opposite the first end, and a circumferential recess disposed in the second end, wherein the inner hinge pivotably connects the door to the body at the first end and a second valve portion made from a second material, the second valve portion including an inner seal disposed in the circumferential recess, the inner seal including a circumferential ridge extending inwardly, the second valve portion further including a door seal disposed on the first end of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: SANFORD, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hayes, Andrew Bielecki, Jaime Arenas