Abstract: A first apparatus includes a base, a plurality of stems, each stem having a first end retained by the base and a second end opposite the first end. Each stem is movable between a withdrawn position and an extended position with respect to the base, such that the second end projects from the base when the stem is in the extended position. Flexible tips are attached respectively to the second ends of the stems. A second apparatus includes a storage vessel, a cup dimensioned to receive the flexible tips of the first apparatus, and a dispensing mechanism linking the storage vessel to the cup.

Abstract: A specimen collection apparatus and method is provided that allows for obtaining a specimen of evidence from a crime scene or evidence of any event and the sequential use and transfer and analysis of such evidence in a manner which maintains a demonstrable chain of custody.

Abstract: A cosmetics container for storing and applying a cosmetic product is provided. In one embodiment, a cosmetics container includes a container body having an opening and a double walled cavity and a cap wherein the cap accommodates an applicator by way of a biasing means wherein said applicator includes a rod and an applicator element connected to a first end of the rod, and wherein said double walled cavity is closed by the rod when the applicator is mounted on the container.

Abstract: An electrical mascara brush structure includes a brush body having a chamber to hold an electrical motion component at one end and a brush rod with a brush at the other end. The electrical motion component includes a first shell and a second shell fully enclosing a power supply, a motor with a rotating shaft, and a circuit board. The circuit board includes a power control element and a variable speed control element. The electrical motion component is connected with a rotary unit disposed at the external of the first shell and the second shell. The rotary unit includes external teeth which matches with receiving teeth disposed at an interior of a handle, which can activate the electrical motion component and adjust the speed of the motor.

Abstract: A heating and dispenser system including base unit and an applicator assembly. The applicator assembly may include an applicator tip, a dispensing module, and an applicator housing. The applicator assembly may be integral or separable, and may also house a heating module. Alternatively, the heating module may be separate from the applicator assembly. The system also includes a control system for heating and dispensing various products. The applicator assembly may be replaceable, interchangeable, or single-type for applying product to a surface. The applicator may also be constructed of materials that impact heat transfer or storage.

Abstract: In an effect packaging for a cosmetic, in particular a mascara unit, comprising a reservoir for the cosmetic and a lucent covering surrounding the reservoir, wherein the reservoir and covering are at least partially spaced from one another, it is provided that a centering device cooperating with the bottom of the reservoir is provided at the bottom of the outer covering, and that the reservoir and the outer covering are engageable with one another by the cooperation of a locking groove and a locking bead by an axial relative movement, for achieving an attractive appearance accompanied with a cost-effective producibility.

Abstract: A container or case for cosmetics or other products that are applied by an applicator tool, the container or case comprising a housing adapted to receive an exchangeable cartridge and a handle adapted to receive an exchangeable applicator tool. In some embodiments, the housing comprises a window for viewing the substance contained in the exchangeable cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container with an ion introduction unit, and in particular to a cosmetic container with an ion introduction unit in which a cosmetic casing and an ion introduction unit are formed in a singular structure and cosmetics can be applied on a skin together with ions. A lower casing is made in a streamline shape, which results in an easier holding of the cosmetic container.

Abstract: A kit is provided having an applicator device including a heater and a composition for application to the eyelashes. The composition presents at least one property that varies as a function of temperature and is contained in an applicator endpiece of a shape that is adapted to being fitted to the heater, or the composition is contained in a receptacle in the form of a powder in which the heater can be immersed so as to be loaded with composition.

Abstract: A filtered fluid pump spray dispenser and applicator assembly includes a container having a pump spray mechanism connected to a fluid feed tube immersed in a fluid to be dispensed. The open end of the fluid feed tube is covered by a porous and permeable filter, which filters particulate matter from the fluid during spray mode fluid dispensing. The pump mechanism and fluid feed tube may be removed, and fluid contained in the filter applied directly to a surface in direct application mode fluid dispensing.

Abstract: A cleaning device comprises a main body having a first side provided with a first opening defining a first accommodating space, and a second side provided with a second opening defining a second accommodating space; a squeezable wiper whose first end penetrates the first opening and is retained in the first accommodating space and whose second end is outside the main body; a shield connected with the first opening so that the second end of the wiper is received in the shield; a cleaning liquid bottle received in the second accommodating space and comprising a nozzle portion having a spraying hole; and a cap having a first side connected with the second opening and provided with a third opening, through which the nozzle portion extends to be received in the cap, and a second side having an aperture communicating with the third accommodating space and corresponding to the spraying hole.

Abstract: A universal barbeque brush cap has an irregular shape. The lower main body of the cap is hollow and has two sets of threads, one large and one small. The two different sized thread patterns are capable of receiving nearly all the common male threads found on barbeque sauce bottles. The brush cap also has bristles on top of the cap. The lower main body is fluidly connected to the lower part of the threads by a small orifice. A barbeque sauce bottle can be attached to the brush cap using the appropriate set of threads. Barbeque sauce can then be applied through the small orifice to the lower part of the bristles. The invention provides a single device for both dispending barbeque sauce and applying it to the meat on the grill. Two faceplates, one on each side of the brush cap, allow for attachment of decorative designs or logos to the brush cap. The brush cap may be disassembled for quick and easy cleaning.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device may include a receptacle for containing a composition to be applied and an applicator including an applicator element that is configured to be inserted into the receptacle for taking the composition. The receptacle may include a body and a movable system that is movable inside the body. The movable system may include a wiper member that includes only one opening through which the applicator element passes while the applicator element is being inserted into the receptacle, the movable system being configured so as to move in a generally unidirectional manner toward a bottom of the receptacle under an effect of a force exerted by the applicator while the applicator is being inserted into the receptacle.

Abstract: A cosmetic container for retaining and dispensing a cosmetic material is provided. The cosmetic container includes a first portion including an applicator, a second portion releasably coupled to the first portion and configured to move between a first position in which the applicator is exposed and a second position in which the applicator is concealed and a mirrored element coupled to the first portion. The mirrored element is positionable behind the applicator when the second portion is moved to the first position to assist a user in applying the cosmetic material.

Abstract: A method and an installation for coating, especially painting, articles. The method is characterized by filling nonabrasive powder containers with the powdery coating material and transporting the containers to the vicinity of an application device. The powder containers are opened only in the vicinity of the application device and the powder is removed and then released by the application device onto the article to be coated. The avoids substantial dirtying of the transport paths that the powder containers are transported on, thereby eliminating the need for cleaning when the coating material is changed, especially when the coating powder is changed.

Abstract: The present invention conveniently and practically addresses a significant need. The invention provides pens that are clearly labeled with a phrase to indicate that the pens contain GMP-compliant indelible ink. In one aspect, the invention provides an apparatus for writing, comprising: (i) indelible ink; (ii) a construction suitable for containing the indelible ink; and (iii) a text-based label on an outer surface of the construction, wherein the label comprises a word or phrase intended to validate the apparatus for GMP compliance, FDA compliance, and/or EMEA compliance. In another aspect, a method is disclosed for providing a writing procedure that is GMP-compliant, FDA-compliant, and/or EMEA-compliant. In yet another aspect, the invention describes a method for labeling a pen containing indelible ink.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a cosmetic, makeup, or care product composition, the applicator comprising: an applicator member for applying the composition and defining at least two different applicator faces that are configured to apply the composition to the eyelashes or the eyebrows; a handle of the applicator, extending along a longitudinal axis of the handle; and a stem connecting the applicator member and the handle, extending along a longitudinal axis of the stem; the longitudinal axis of the handle being of orientation that cannot be adjusted relative to the longitudinal axis of the stem, the applicator including marker means not on the applicator member itself, the marker means being for positioning to face the user during application, the applicator member having a predefined angular position relative to the marker means, such that the positioning of the applicator given by the marker means corresponds to using a predefined applicator face.

Abstract: A bottle comprising: a container containing a cosmetic; and an applicator including a tube that carries a first applicator head for applying cosmetic to a region of the body, the first applicator head being placed in front of the tube and being suitable for being dipped into the container, and the first applicator head being removable from the tube. The applicator also includes a second applicator head that is stored in the tube until the first applicator head is removed. The second applicator head is displaceable relative to the tube to take the place of the first applicator head.

Abstract: The applicator (1) intended for the application of a cosmetic product, such as mascara, on a part (20) of the human body (2), has an axial direction (10) and is characterized in that it comprises a device (6) for transferring the cosmetic product towards the part (20) of the human body, the device (6) being manually operable and allowing to produce an electrical field when applying the cosmetic product. Advantages: facilitates transfer of the product during its application, improves the ergonomics of the application.

Abstract: A device for applying a functional formulation to a surface is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir with a valve assembly for dispensing an effective stain removal formulation directly to the stain, spot or mark. The device also includes a shell accommodating absorbent pads. In use, the functional formulation is delivered through the applicator tip to the surface. The applicator is then rotated and one of the absorbent pads is engaged with the formulation treated surface to dislodge soils and stains on the surface, distribute the functional formulation on the surface, absorb excess formulation from the surface, and/or to lessen visibility of the resulting moistened area as well as reduce the time needed for the moistened area to dry. Suitable functional formulations for use in association with the applicator are also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable hygienic toothbrush includes: a head part having toothbrush bristles; a trunk which is integrally formed with the head part and has a tube keeping groove formed at the trunk a toothpaste storing tube which is detachably assembled with the tube keeping groove and keeps toothpaste within the toothpaste storing tube; and an outer lid detachably assembled with an outer circumferential edge of the trunk, wherein the toothpaste storing tube comprises a tube which has its own elastic force and includes a toothpaste storing groove for storing toothpaste formed at an interior of the tube; and a toothpaste dispensing cap detachably assembled with an outer circumferential edge of an toothpaste injection opening of the tube.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying insect repellant is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the method includes filling a bag with powder, joining a bottom edge of the bag to a bottom edge of a sleeve adapted to removably cover the bag, and patting the bag over surface areas releasing the insect repellant in a desired quantity. The method includes providing a bag handle secured to a top edge of the bag and adapted to be grasped by a user to slide the sleeve down and pull the bag out. The sleeve is adapted to be grasped by the user when patting the bag over surface areas releasing the insect repellant. The method further includes providing a sleeve handle secured to the sleeve and adapted to be grasped by a user when sliding the sleeve back up over the bag.

Abstract: A device for cleaning an out of reach window of a structure, which window might be otherwise difficult to reach without utilizing a ladder, wherein the apparatus comprises: a) a receptacle for holding a spray bottle containing window cleaning fluid; b) an armature to which can be attached a cable enabling the user to pull the cable thereby compressing the handle of the spray bottle and spraying cleaning fluid onto the window; c) a device for holding paper towels, fabric or other material for cleaning and drying the window; d) a receptacle for receiving a fixed or extending pole, enabling the user to extend the device above his head and clean windows which are otherwise out of reach.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid applicator allowing a liquid to be easily replenished and replaced, as well as capable of containing a large amount of liquid. The liquid applicator includes a main body provided with a tank inside thereof, a tip shaft that is coupled to the tip end side of the main body, and a brush that is fixed in the tip shaft and projecting from the tip end of the tip shaft. A liquid may be sucked into a tank by releasing the coupling of the main body and the tip shaft, sinking a tip end opening of the main body in the liquid, and sliding a sliding cylinder attached to the rear portion of the main body.

Abstract: A cosmetic-containing applicator. The applicator is mounted, at its tip end, with an applicator body in which a flange-shaped engagement part is formed at an outer periphery at a rear end of a fiber bundle, comprising an accommodating part accommodating liquid cosmetics, a tip casing mounted on a tip end side of the accommodating part and formed with an insertion hole in which the applicator body (30) is mountable, a guiding part for guiding the cosmetics from the accommodating part to the applicator body, and a reduced-diameter part formed as an inwardly facing flange and reducing in diameter between the insertion hole and the guiding part. The reduced-diameter part is divided into claw-shaped holding pieces by slits, and its smallest-diameter part has a diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the engagement part.

Abstract: A cap assembly for closing a container. The cap assembly has: (i) an undercap having a cap body with a top end (or wall) and with at least one endless side wall depending from the top end (or wall) to form a housing for receiving the neck of a container; (ii) an overcap having an overcap body with a top end and with at least one endless side wall depending from the top end to form a housing for receiving and engaging the (cap body of the) undercap; and (iii) an applicator having a stem with a first end for engagement with, or integrally formed with, the undercap within the housing, so that the stem projects from the housing, and a second free end for applying product. The exterior of the undercap body has a series of circumferentially arranged teeth for interengagement with a corresponding series of circumferentially arranged teeth within the housing of the overcap.

Abstract: A floor cleaning system including a mop with a mop head having a plurality of mopping strands with multiple wringing beads, an elongated adjustable handle with a hand grip and a mop stand assembly, and a bucket with a wringing cone, rollers and a heating element. Also included are bucket rollers, safety feet, heating element shield, drain plug, chemical solution dispenser, bucket hose connection and hose storage reel.

Abstract: A mascara system comprising, in combination: (a) a mascara applicator comprising a substantially longitudinal stem having a major axis A and a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom, wherein at least two adjacent protrusions are spaced from one another at a distance R at the base of the stem; (b) a mascara composition comprising primary particles that are at least about 5 microns in equivalent diameter; and (c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The mascara applicator is a molded applicator, the distance R is from about 0.75 mm to about 3.0 mm, and at least one of the primary particles is a wax primary particle composed primarily of one or more waxes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothpaste tube having a holding means (10, 12, 16, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 32) which is attached to it for holding at least one interdental toothbrush (13).

Abstract: A cosmetics container for storing and applying a cosmetic product is provided. In one embodiment, a cosmetics container includes a container body having an opening and a double walled cavity and a cap wherein the cap accommodates an applicator by way of a biasing means wherein said applicator includes a rod and an applicator element connected to a first end of the rod, and wherein said double walled cavity is closed by the rod when the applicator is mounted on the container.

Abstract: A device for storing a fluid or gel-like cosmetic product, comprising a storage compartment for the product and an elongated mixing device which is freely movable in the storage compartment.

Abstract: An applicator includes a handle and an applicator head coupled to the handle. The applicator head includes at least one helical applicator surface, the at least one helical applicator surface disposed about a hollow space, and a plurality of projections attached only to a section of the at least one helical applicator surface facing the hollow space. The plurality of projections depend into the hollow space.

Abstract: A hair dye application system includes a package having a first rupturable cavity containing hair dye and a second rupturable cavity containing an activator. The package also includes a reservoir in fluid communication with the first rupturable cavity and the second rupturable cavity. When the first rupturable cavity and the second rupturable cavity are ruptured, the hair dye and the activator respectively held within the first rupturable cavity and the second rupturable cavity are forced out of the respective first rupturable cavity and second rupturable cavity and into the reservoir. A brush is housed within the package for selective removal therefrom.

Abstract: An applicator rod, at the distal end of which an applicator for a cosmetic product is arranged, and the proximal end of which is designed to be connected to a sealing cap, in particular, a screw cap, for a container for holding the cosmetic product, the rod being made of injection-moulded plastic, and being characterised in that it is essentially hollow in form.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device may include: a receptacle; a substance containing macroparticles, such as fibers and/or flakes, the substance being contained in the receptacle; an applicator including a stem and an applicator member capable of being inserted into the receptacle to take the substance therefrom; and a wiper member including a first insertion cone inside the receptacle, said first insertion cone converging toward the outlet of the receptacle, the wiper member having an inside surface which, at at least one point along the longitudinal axis of the wiper member, is substantially continuously circular with a diameter adapted to wiping the stem.

Abstract: A walk-behind floor finish applicator wherein a mop with a handle is connected to the applicator, yet is readily removable therefrom. This allows the mop to be used as a component of the walk-behind applicator for applying floor finish to easily accessible areas in one instance, yet allows the mop to be used independently for application of floor finish to not so easily accessible areas. The applicator is adaptable to receiving bag in the box floor finish, thus reducing cleaning time. The applicator employs a minimum number of disposable parts thus making it economical to produce.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scent material including a single-use, disposable, pre-moistened, scented substrate hermetically sealed in a substantially vapor-impermeable package for easy and convenient use by persons pursuing outdoor activities involving potential interaction with wildlife, such as hunters, fishermen, or other outdoor activity enthusiasts, to either imitate natural or animal scents or mask human and other scents. The present invention further relates to a method of using a scent material for pursuing outdoor activities involving potential interaction with wildlife, which includes: (a) providing a substrate pre-moistened with at least one scent composition and hermetically sealed within a package with at least one substantially vapor-impermeable layer; (b) opening said package to access said substrate; and (c) wiping said substrate on a surface to impart said at least one scent composition to said surface, or alternatively, attaching said substrate to an object via attaching means.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a cosmetic and/or care product includes a container having a free edge defining a product dispensing aperture. According to an example, the container has a longitudinal axis intersecting the dispensing aperture, a cap to be mounted on the container between closed and open positions, a sensory stimulation member or device fixed in relation to the container or the cap housing it. A power supply switch is inaccessible in the closed position, and capable of making the sensory stimulation member change state. A switch actuator selectively connects the power supply to the sensory stimulation member during movement of the cap from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying a cosmetic, the applicator device comprising an elongate body adapted to be held in the hand, an applicator head, a feed device adapted to feed the applicator head with cosmetic in solid form, and a heater device adapted to heat the applicator head, thereby causing the cosmetic to melt. The feed device comprises a feed duct provided in the body of the applicator device and communicating with passageways that are provided in the applicator head and that open out to the outside, and the heater device is adapted to heat said feed duct at the applicator head.

Abstract: Procedure for dispensing depilatory wax in a regulated manner, comprising the steps of positioning, in an inverted position, a container (2) of wax (1a) with an outlet opening (3) for said wax in such a way that the outlet opening (3) is in the lowest part of the container (2); heating it, directly inside the container, until it melts the wax in the container by inserting into the wax a heating element (11) that passes through the outlet opening (3) of the container (2), so that the wax (1a), by gravity, flows out of the container through the outlet opening (3); and regulating the quantity of wax to be dispensed. A device for performing said procedure comprising a container (2) and a dispenser device (8) that can be attached to each another, the dispenser device (8) having a valve element (5) for dispensing the wax and a heating means (11) for heating the wax.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying a cosmetic, the applicator device comprising a reservoir adapted to contain cosmetic in fluid form, an applicator having a cap that closes the reservoir and that is secured to a rod carrying an applicator head, a heater device adapted to heat the applicator head and controlled by a control circuits and a sensor adapted to detect the reservoir being opened by the cap being removed, the control circuit being connected to said sensor and being adapted to cause the heater device to operate only when said sensor detects such opening.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an applicator for applying a makeup composition. The applicator includes an applicator element configured to apply the makeup composition to one of nails, eyelashes, eyebrows, skin and lips, and a vibration source causing the applicator element to vibrate. The applicator is configured to be fastened onto a receptacle containing the composition to be applied, and/or further comprises a reservoir containing the composition to be applied.

Abstract: For sure sealing and easy handling, the plugging type dental liquid housing container comprises a container main body 1 having a holding blade plate projected on an outer circumference of a liquid housing part 1a; a flat face 1ea, a slope face 1eb and a stepped face 1ec at of an opening end; and an inner face taper part 1d provided on the opening side of an inner face 1c of the liquid housing part 1a so as to have an inner diameter gradually decreasing toward the bottom side, and a plug body 2 having a contacting blade plate 2b projected on an outer circumference thereof; a truncated conical shape part 2e at a bottom; and plural annular projection ridge parts 2f formed above truncated conical shape part 2e so as to contact with a portion on the bottom side of the inner face taper part 1d.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for transporting and applying cosmetic material, including flocked applicators, a method for making applicators, and cosmetic dispensers including such applicators. The fibers of the flocking can vary in length, density, distribution and/or color.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic vessel having an exchangeable touch part includes an accommodating part having an opening formed at one side thereof and containing liquid content; a discharge part coupled with an opening of the accommodating part and having at least one discharge projection formed at its one side to discharge the content therethrough; a touch part having a through-hole through which the discharge projection of the discharge part is inserted; and a cover part surrounding the touch part. Therefore, the cosmetic vessel having an exchangeable touch part can prevent cosmetics from being stuck to a user's hand. In addition, the touch part includes at least one through-hole having various shapes to evenly discharge content onto the touch part. Further, the touch part can be formed of various materials to evenly spread the content and improve touch feeling.

Abstract: A prosthetic testicle is provided that is able to mimic the movement and feel of a natural testicle while at the same time being able to remodel itself into native tissue. Additionally, the prosthetic testicle is able to provide long-term delivery of drugs into the patient.

Abstract: A toothbrush has a toothbrush body, and a handle part wherein a toothpaste container can be removably inserted therein. The toothpaste container has a handle shell part which, with the toothpaste container inserted into the handle part, forms part of the outer surface of a handle. The toothpaste container essentially maintains its form during teeth cleaning and transmits loading which occurs, irrespective of the filling level of the toothpaste container of the toothbrush. The mounting of the toothpaste container on the toothbrush body allows very straightforward and quick removal and opening or insertion and closure of the toothpaste container. The container holder is provided with a closure pin, wherein when the toothpaste container is inserted into the handle part, a sealed closure of the toothpaste container is ensured. With the toothpaste container removed from the handle part, it is possible for toothpaste to be squeezed out of the toothpaste container.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for dispensing a synthetic or semi-synthetic polymerizable or cross-linkable adhesive monomer material includes a pipette-shaped applicator, and a synthetic or semi-synthetic adhesive monomer material sealed in the pipette-shaped applicator prior to dispensing the material.

Abstract: A dispenser has first and second reservoirs configured to contain first and second components of a single dose of a multi-component dental adhesive. The reservoirs are sealed by closures which are slidably received in the reservoirs. When the closures are moved from first positions to second positions, the contents of the reservoirs may be accessed with an adhesive applicator. An applicator configured to be used with the dispenser has a collar spaced from a tip of the applicator, whereby the applicator may be used to move the closures while ensuring that the tip does not contact the closures.

Abstract: The present invention relates a cosmetics case for storing color cosmetics in powder state, including a cosmetic aids covered with powdery cosmetics and capable of being fixed to or released from a case body to be freely used by a cover of the case, whereby it attains convenient storage and use thereof. With regard to constructional aspect of the above cosmetics case, there is a case body formed with a cosmetic receipt member inside and a cover coupling member having a stopper and a shift groove at top side thereof. And, the cosmetics case additionally includes a fitting member having opened bottom part from center of the coupling member toward the receipt member for cosmetics on the case body, which is inclined to be wider at top portion while being narrower at bottom portion thereof.