Including Compartment For Tool Patents (Class 401/125)
  • Patent number: 11707754
    Abstract: A double container includes: an inner container adapted to store a given content therein and having a neck formed on top thereof; an outer container adapted to accommodate at least a portion of the inner container therein; a neck cap coupled to the neck of the inner container and having at least a portion accommodated in the inner container; pump assemblies coupled to top of the outer container, detachably coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the neck cap, having at least portions accommodated in the neck cap and inserted inside the inner container, and adapted to discharge the content therefrom; and a nozzle adapted to be pressurized by a user to discharge the content transferred from the pump assemblies through a discharge hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: YONWOO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Ock Lee, Min Jae Kim
  • Patent number: 11484987
    Abstract: Chemically impregnated applicators used to provide hydrophobic surfaces on chemical mechanical polishing system components and related application methods. A method of forming a hydrophobic coating on a surface of a polishing system component includes cleaning the surface of the polishing system component to remove a polishing fluid residue therefrom and applying a hydrophobicity causing chemical solution to the surface of the polishing system component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Shantanu Rajiv Gadgil, Sumit Subhash Patankar, Nathan Arron Davis, Michael J. Coughlin, Allen L. D'Ambra
  • Patent number: 11464306
    Abstract: A reusable drinking straw system, comprising an upper cover a lower cover, a flexible straw, wherein the lower cover is internally provided with a baffle wall and a central pole, wherein the lower cover further comprising a positioning wall, wherein a straw groove is formed between the upper cover, wherein the flexible straw is capable of being disposed in the straw groove, wherein the flexible baffle wall further comprising an opening, wherein the flexible straw has a first distal end and a second distal end, wherein the first distal end and second distal end of the flexible straw protrudes pass the opening and wedges between the baffle wall and the central pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Pandian Peng
  • Patent number: 11356139
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an interference coordination method and apparatus, a base station, user equipment, and a computer readable storage medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Juejia Zhou
  • Patent number: 9498042
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a reservoir for containing a product. An applicator tip is coupled to the housing and has an applicator and a product delivery passageway extending through the applicator tip and terminating at an opening in the applicator. A thermal storage mechanism is disposed on the applicator spaced from the opening in the applicator and provides an application surface for contacting a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: HCT Group Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Armando Villarreal, Timothy Thorpe, Adrian C. Apodaca
  • Publication number: 20150055999
    Abstract: A foldable cosmetic implement may include a first portion pivotably coupled to a second portion. An applicator may be coupled to the first portion opposite a connection of the first portion to the second portion. The cosmetic implement may be movable between a stored state and an extended state. The first portion may be at least partially enclosed in a receptacle of the second portion when the cosmetic implement is in the stored state. The cosmetic implement may include a locking mechanism to retain the implement in the stored state. The locking mechanism may be actuated by squeezing first and second sides of the second portion towards each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: HCT Group Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Cindy Sean Yuei Lim, Megan Rene Langdon
  • Patent number: 8944710
    Abstract: A container for disposable applicators is described. The container has a main body section and a coupling portion for coupling a reservoir with the container. The reservoir can contain a substance suitable for the disposable applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Diva International S.R.L.
    Inventor: Pasquale Cocchioni
  • Patent number: 8893731
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a container system. More particularly the invention relates to the container system for storing at least two products of same or different type/color, and at least one applicator. The container system of the present invention is configured to comprise at least two receptacles for storing the products, and substantially abutting each other and at least one applicator configured to pick up the products stored in the receptacles simultaneously. The invention also relates to the container system for holding consumer products such as cosmetic or care products and is aimed at providing single or multiple makeup effects on the skin, face, lips, eyes and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Zen Design Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Swati Kharbanda, Iti Seth, Rajesh Deswal
  • Patent number: 8632271
    Abstract: A painting apparatus comprising a paint module, an applicator assembly having an applicator surface, and a pump, the paint module having a container receiving section, the applicator assembly being fluidly connectable to the container receiving section such that the pump can supply liquid contained in the container receiving section to the applicator assembly, in which the apparatus can operate in a painting cycle where the container receiving section receives a paint container with a supply of paint such that the paint can be supplied to the applicator assembly, and in a cleaning cycle where the container receiving section receives a liquid in the form of a cleaning fluid, such that the cleaning fluid can be supplied to the applicator assembly (FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.
    Inventors: Ruth Elizabeth Walcot, Michael Roger Cane, Christopher John Ord
  • Patent number: 8567596
    Abstract: A kit holding a film sheet and a miniature squeegee may also include a bottle of an activation solution for an adhesive on the film sheet. The film sheet corresponds in size and shape to a display of an electronic device. Excess solution is removed from the display while evenly distributing the adhesive using wiping motions with the squeegee. In a dry adhesive application, a cover sheet over the adhesive is perforated so that one portion of the cover sheet may be removed for adhering one part of the film sheet to the display, and after securing the one part, the remainder of the cover sheet is removed to adhere the remainder of the film sheet to the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Zagg Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew C. Mason, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8562233
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to packaging. In one embodiment the invention concerns a container having a tool retainer incorporated therein. In another embodiment the invention relates to a container of the type having a hollow envelope defining internally a chamber suitable for a product such as a cosmetic product, the hollow envelope defining externally a receiving housing for an accessory such as a cosmetic accessory; and an accessory, such as a cosmetic accessory, designed to be received removably in the receiving housing, the accessory having at least a part that is more flexible than the hollow envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Cynthia Castellani, Jim Jegou, Anthony Drouin
  • Patent number: 8221014
    Abstract: A lipstick applicator brush attachment system includes a tube that has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall. The tube has a lipstick column positioned therein. The tube has a break therein to allow the tube to be opened to access the lipstick column. A container has a closed end, an open end and a perimeter wall extending between the open and closed ends. A cap is removably positioned on the container to close the open end. The cap frictionally engages the perimeter wall. An applicator brush is removably positioned in the container. The applicator brush has a plurality of bristles abuttable against the lipstick column to place lipstick on the bristles for application to a person's lips. A coupler is attached to the container. The coupler releasably couples the container to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Mary I. Houston
  • Publication number: 20120076565
    Abstract: A container for disposable applicators is described. The container has a main body section and a coupling portion for coupling a reservoir with the container. The reservoir can contain a substance suitable for the disposable applicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Pasquale Cocchioni
  • Patent number: 8104986
    Abstract: An applicator for a liquid product includes an elongated base having a product cup sized for retaining a single-dose quantity of a liquid product; an applicator cup for receiving an applicator pad; and a channel interconnecting the product cup and the applicator cup. An absorbent applicator pad is disposed in the applicator cup. A liquid product is positively retained in the product cup until it is desired to apply the liquid product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Alan E. Nash
  • Patent number: 8079768
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering paint to a paint roller directly from a paint can with a compartment for holding a paint brush which comprises a housing. A mechanism is for securing the housing to an exterior surface of a cylindrical side wall of the paint can. A roller wiper component is also provided. Another mechanism is for mounting the roller wiper component on the housing to extend over the paint can. After a roller cover of the paint roller is charged with paint contained in the paint can, excessive paint on the roller cover of the paint roller will be removed therefrom by the roller wiper component to safely drip back into the paint can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20110286782
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to packaging. In one embodiment the invention concerns a container having a tool retainer incorporated therein. In another embodiment the invention relates to a container of the type having a hollow envelope defining internally a chamber suitable for a product such as a cosmetic product, the hollow envelope defining externally a receiving housing for an accessory such as a cosmetic accessory; and an accessory, such as a cosmetic accessory, designed to be received removably in the receiving housing, the accessory having at least a part that is more flexible than the hollow envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Cynthia CASTELLANI, Jim Jegou, Anthony Drouin
  • Patent number: 7955016
    Abstract: A device includes an assembly including a non-rotatable applicator. The applicator includes an application surface configured to treat an area of the human body such as the skin. The applicator further includes at least one material with thermal properties such that, when the at least one material is heated to a temperature above 30° C. and which temperature does not cause thermal damage to the skin when the application surface is contacted with the skin for 15 seconds, the application surface maintains, after this application, a temperature above or equal to 30° C. The applicator can include a grasping surface and a cavity with a compound inside. The applicator can typically be configured to withstand repeated heating, especially by microwave oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7955015
    Abstract: A device for applying a product may include a container configured to contain a product and a case with a compartment configured to receive the container. The case may define an opening and the container may be configured to be moved relative to the case between a first angular position in which product in the container is accessible via the opening, and a second angular position in which product in the container is inaccessible. The device may further include an applicator. In some examples, the applicator may include a first portion configured to contribute to restricting axial movement of the applicator with respect to the case, and a second portion distinct from the first portion, wherein the second portion may be configured to contribute to rotationally coupling the applicator to the container so that movement of the applicator causes movement of the container between the first and second angular positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Nicolas Albisetti, Aline Abergel
  • Patent number: 7815386
    Abstract: A device for the storage and extrusion of a flowable substance (A) includes a loading unit (13) for an application tool (14). The loading unit has a pot-shaped insert (15) for a holder (17). Through axial pressure on the holder (17) the flowable substance A can be extruded from a chamber (12) of the holder through openings (20A) made on the perimeter of the insert (15) into a chamber (16) of the loading unit (13), so that the application tool (14) set at right angles to the axis of the insert (15) is loaded with the substance (A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Dentaco Dentalindustrie-und Marketing GmbH
    Inventor: Alberto C. Sogaro
  • Patent number: 7784610
    Abstract: A kit apparatus has a package holding at least one film sheet having an adhesive layer on one side, a bottle containing a solution for activating the adhesive layer of the film sheet, and a miniature squeegee. The film sheet, bottle of solution and squeegee are secured within the package. The sheet corresponds in extent to a surface of an electronic device, preferably a surface of a display device of the electronic device. The solution is used for initially cleaning the surface that is to receive the sheet and finally to wet the adhesive layer in order to secure the sheet in place. Excess solution is removed from the surface while evenly distributing the adhesive using wiping motions with the squeegee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Andrew Mason
  • Patent number: 7766572
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: LVMH Recherche
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Tranchant, Sylvie Bray-Richer
  • Patent number: 7635232
    Abstract: An application device, in particular a makeup device, comprising a first region (30) for storing a fluid, gel-like or pasty product. There is provided a second region (34) for loading an applicator (14) with the cosmetic product, the second region being separated from the first region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Schwan-STABILO Cosmetics GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Reinhard Bauer, Herbert Brendel, Thomas Heidenreiter
  • Patent number: 7585125
    Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing a flowable product, for example a liquid cleaning or care product. The device includes a product container for the flowable product having at least one closable dispensing opening. The product container is connected detachably to an open-topped receiving container in which a large number of plate-shaped or cloth porous elements are accommodated one on top of another, the product container being provided on the outer side facing the receiving container with a fastener for detachably attaching a porous element to the bottom of the product container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Hans Georg Mühlhausen, Markus Nachtsheim
  • Patent number: 7581897
    Abstract: The device comprises an applicator (2) and a cover (5) configured to be adaptable on the applicator (2), the external face (3) of which is impregnated with conditioning substance for shoes by rolling dispenser means (10) incorporated in the internal face (9) of the cover (5), which includes a reservoir (4) with such substance. The substance dosing is produced on opening the device, the applicator (2) sliding, via some guides (8) arranged on the lateral face (7) of the cover (5), over the dispenser means (10) which apply an optimum quantity of substance to the external face (3) of the applicator (2), with which the footwear is subsequently rubbed to clean it. When used, the device is closed by transversely coupling the applicator (2) inside the cover (5), preferably of plastic with transparent reservoir (4). For convenience, the device can incorporate an ergonomic handle (1) joined to the applicator (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Zobele Espana S.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Caserta, Julio Cesar Ruiz Ballesteros, Jose Antonio Munoz Martinez, David Moreno Perez, Xavier Alvarez Leal, Fernando Mayor Sans
  • Patent number: 7527446
    Abstract: A combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser, and method, are adapted for use by a child. The dispenser provides an easily actuatable activator that, when operated, discharges a predetermined amount of toothpaste from an orifice. The toothbrush is adapted to automatically lift the toothbrush head off of a support surface to a height near that of the dispenser orifice. As a result, a child may focus on manipulating one item at a time when loading a toothbrush with toothpaste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alyce Johnson Papa, Jeffrey James Stechschulte, Philip Andrew Sawin
  • Patent number: 7476046
    Abstract: An applicator and material dispensing system having an applicator frictionally retained within an applicator holder and the applicator holder frangibly attached to a material holder. Material placed within the material holder is initially sealed by a frangible portion adjacent one end of the applicator holder. Upon separation of the applicator holder from the material holder the material contained therein is exposed permitting the applicator, upon removal from the applicator holder, to be used to dispense the material. The invention is particularly well suited to dispensing small quantities of dental material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Phillips, Ryan Dubey, Randall Drumm, Dave Martin
  • Patent number: 7389869
    Abstract: A kit apparatus has a molded support card holding a plurality of film sheets each having an adhesive layer on one side, a spray bottle containing a cleaning and activating solution enabled for activating the adhesive layers of the film sheets, and a squeegee. The film sheets are secured within a first pocket in the support card, the squeegee secured within a second pocket in the support card, and the spray bottle is secured within a recess in the support card. Plural tabs extend over the recess for holding the spray bottle securely within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew C. Mason, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7377296
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a product includes: a unit that can be refilled with product using a container having a dispenser member, the unit comprising: a body; an element that can be refilled with product comprising a product application surface; and, a filling valve that is attached to the body and configured to pass from a closed configuration to a filling configuration under the effect of a thrust exerted by the dispenser member, and to return to the closed configuration in the absence of the dispenser member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Publication number: 20080003049
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for storing and dispensing a flowable substance. The device comprises a container comprising a base member and a cover member being sealingly connected with each other along the circumference of the container, a compartment for receiving the substance, and an open ended pocket area into which the substance is transferable from the compartment, and a cannula having an internal passageway being in fluid communication with the pocket for dispensing the substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Marc Peuker
  • Patent number: 7273326
    Abstract: A fluid receptacle which includes a low profile reservoir having a first peripheral surface, a second peripheral surface substantially perpendicular to the first peripheral surface and a third peripheral surface substantially parallel to the first peripheral surface and substantially perpendicular to the second peripheral surface; a handle connected to the first peripheral surface; a stand connected to the second peripheral surface; an applicator handle coupled to the fluid receptacle; and a lid coupled to the fluid receptacle wherein the lid covers an opening to the tire shaped reservoir. In other embodiments, the low profile fluid reservoir has a tire shape. In yet other embodiments, the receptacle uses a reservoir that does not have a tire shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Inventor: Garon G. Jones
  • Patent number: 7249906
    Abstract: Container for receiving an element forming spatula having one end provided with a part in relief, the container including: a stopper having a peripheral skirt having a screwing surface and a lower end; a bottom wall; a side wall having a first end opposite the bottom wall, an outer face, and having a slot for housing in a removable manner the element forming spatula; a neck located at the first end of the side wall, including a screwing surface in relief for cooperating with the screwing surface of the skirt for closing the neck by screwing, the part in relief of the element forming spatula cooperating with the screwing surface in relief of the neck for closing the stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Augros Cosmetic Packaging
    Inventors: Richard D Kessler, Paul Abbatepaolo
  • Patent number: 7168435
    Abstract: A dispenser for material including an applicator, an elongated housing member with a well at one end thereof for receiving the applicator to shield the applicator, a laterally opening receptacle carried by the housing member for holding a coherent body of the material to be dispensed and applied, and structure carried by or forming a part of the housing member for closing the receptacle to shield the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Valérie Vieu, Thaddeus I. Kingsford, Michael M. Malvar, Volker Schrepf
  • Patent number: 7163016
    Abstract: A dispenser for material including an applicator, an elongated housing member with a well at one end thereof for receiving the applicator to shield the applicator, a laterally opening receptacle carried by the housing member for holding a coherent body of the material to be dispensed and applied, and structure carried by or forming a part of the housing member for closing the receptacle to shield the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Henlopen Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thaddeus I. Kingsford, Michael M. Malvar, Volker Schrepf
  • Patent number: 7083354
    Abstract: A cosmetic case 1 having receipt function of toilet set comprising a case body 10 having a receipt part 11 to receive cosmetics 11a and a case cover 20 to close/open top portion of the case body 10, characterized in that a receipt space 12 is formed on bottom portion of the case body 10 to carry a toilet set 30; the toilet set 30 having a hook threshold 32 at upper portion of one end thereof to allow the toilet set 30 capable of being received into and/or pulled out of the receipt space 12 by the case cover 20 when the case cover 20 is assembled with and/or disassembled from the case body 10. The cosmetics case 1 can easily include the toilet set 30, provide convenience to consumers, as well as achieving improvement of performance and high-quality appearance of the case 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 7066674
    Abstract: A device for applying at least one product comprising at least one receptacle configured to contain a product and a removable unit defining a substantially enclosed space. The removable unit may be configured to be removably positioned on the at least one receptacle. The device further may comprise at least one application element configured to be housed within the substantially enclosed space defined by the removable unit when the application element is not in use for applying product and may be configured to be loaded with product from the receptacle when the removable unit is positioned on the receptacle. The application element also may comprise at least one surface configured to apply the loaded product, the at least one surface facing the receptacle when the removable unit is positioned on the receptacle during loading of the application element with the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7048460
    Abstract: A portable combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser device within a casing for providing a convenient and hygienic means of brushing teeth. The casing includes a toothbrush, a toothpaste dispenser, and includes a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end has a ribbed circular dispensing wheel connected to an internal plunger assembly. The plunger assembly has a circular platform which pushes toothpaste upwardly and a funnel cap which dispenses the toothpaste outwardly onto the toothbrush. The toothbrush has bristles and a handle that extends upwardly and downwardly from within the casing. A cap fits onto the bottom end of the casing in an open position ready for use and onto the top end of the casing in a closed position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventors: Nicole Thompson, Ron Thompson
  • Patent number: 7008132
    Abstract: A surgical scrub appliance is disclosed having a rigid housing (10) to which a sponge (20) is connected, the housing forming at least one container (30, 40) for liquid, the container having a sealable opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Inzign PTE LTD
    Inventors: Swee Hoe Phua, Wai Chiau Kwok, Soei Kiat Yap
  • Patent number: 6960040
    Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Closure Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
  • Patent number: 6945723
    Abstract: Packaging and application device comprising a container having an internal space (12) in which the product (P) is contained, an application element (16), a housing (14) for housing the application element and a permeable wall (23) placed between the said housing and the internal space containing the product. The application element and the housing are both designed in such a way that the application element has, when it is in the said housing, at least one surface portion (16a) located, without any appreciable axial compression, opposite an opening (25) in the permeable wall. The internal space is a variable-volume space, compression means being provided for making the said internal volume pass selectively from a first volume, greater than the volume of product, to a second volume, smaller than the first, this reduction in volume being accompanied by an overpressure which is conducive to transferring product through the said permeable wall towards the application element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oréal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
  • Patent number: 6883989
    Abstract: An integrated cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent, a pump sprayer seated in said casing for dispensing the cleaning agent to a desired surface, a towel for cleaning the desired surface, and a towel stowing mechanism to extend the towel between a first extended position for use and a second stored position for storing the towel in the casing. The towel stowing mechanism may be rotated to stow the towel in the second position. In another embodiment the towel stowing means, when initiated by a user, automatically retracts the towel into the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Gerald Kushner, John H Koehler
  • Patent number: 6874966
    Abstract: A packaging and applicator device is disclosed. The device comprising a compartment for receiving a receptacle containing a substance; a applicator capable of being releasably fixed to the device; a first opening through which the applicator can take the substance; a shutter associated with the first opening and capable of taking a closed position and an opened position; a transmission member capable of being driven in displacement by the applicator to move the shutter into at least one of the open and closed positions; and a second opening distinct from the first and through which the receptacle can be inserted in said compartment, by being moved relative to the transmission member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Florent Duqueroie, Nicolas Albisetti
  • Patent number: 6857805
    Abstract: An application apparatus for facilitating the application of a substance on an application location by a substance transfer element includes a base body, a first receptacle supported on the base body for retaining therein a fluid which can react with another material composition to form the substance to be applied, and a second receptacle supported on the base body. The second receptacle receives and retains therein the substance transfer element during stockage of the application apparatus. During a substance applying use, the substance transfer element is removed from the second receptacle with the material composition releasably retained on the substance transfer element, inserted into the first receptacle for reactive contact of the material composition with the fluid into the first receptacle to form the substance to be applied, removed from the first receptacle, and put in contact with the application location such that the substance is transferred to the application location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadeut A.G.
    Inventors: Klaus Galehr, Frank Muller, Joanna Claire Todd, Roland Neubert, Alexander Huwig
  • Publication number: 20040184866
    Abstract: An application apparatus for facilitating the application of a substance on an application location by a substance transfer element includes a base body, a first receptacle supported on the base body for retaining therein a fluid which can react with another material composition to form the substance to be applied, and a second receptacle supported on the base body. The second receptacle receives and retains therein the substance transfer element during stockage of the application apparatus. During a substance applying use, the substance transfer element is removed from the second receptacle with the material composition releasably retained on the substance transfer element, inserted into the first receptacle for reactive contact of the material composition with the fluid into the first receptacle to form the substance to be applied, removed from the first receptacle, and put in contact with the application location such that the substance is transferred to the application location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Ivoclar Vivadent AG
    Inventors: Klaus Galehr, Frank Muller, Joanna Claire Todd, Roland Neubert, Alexander Huwig
  • Patent number: 6755585
    Abstract: A device for applying a product may include a container configured to contain a product. The container may include an opening and a valve associated with the opening. The device may also include a structure configured to be removably fitted to the container, and the structure may include a closing element and a housing at least partially defined by the closing element. The housing may include at least one passage configured to provide flow communication between the container and the housing via the opening of the container when the structure is in a fitted position on the container. The structure may also include an applicator configured to be at least partially received in the housing. The device may be configured so that the valve is placed in an open position in response to fitting of the structure to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 6736562
    Abstract: A device for storing and applying liquid to a cleaning implement, including an application module which may be slidably engaged to either a countertop reservoir module, or an installed reservoir module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Charles Whitmore
  • Patent number: 6726387
    Abstract: In a hair dyeing or cosmetic unit, in particular a mascara unit, comprising a reservoir for holding the liquid cosmetic and a cap as well as an applicator that is mounted on a handle, it is provided, with a view to facilitation of purchase, that the cosmetic unit is designed such that, when presented for purchase, the applicator does not dip into the liquid cosmetic and is visible through a transparent section of a member of the cosmetic unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Werner Fischer
  • Patent number: 6652176
    Abstract: In a reservoir and applicator unit, in particular for small quantities or testing purposes in the cosmetic or medicinal field, comprising a reservoir for the compound that is to be applied and an applicator to be united with the reservoir, it is provided that the reservoir, at a first end, has a recess, which is closed towards the interior of the reservoir, for accommodation of the applicator; that the reservoir, at a second opposite end, is provided with a feed inlet and outlet; it being possible to place the applicator, prior to use, from the first end of the reservoir onto the second end such that the applicator stands out freely from the reservoir and any compound in the reservoir can flow from the reservoir onto the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventor: Norbert Dumler
  • Publication number: 20030143016
    Abstract: An integrated cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent, a pump sprayer seated in said casing for dispensing the cleaning agent to a desired surface, a towel for cleaning the desired surface, and a towel stowing mechanism to extend the towel between a first extended position for use and a second stored position for storing the towel in the casing. The towel stowing mechanism may be rotated to stow the towel in the second position. In another embodiment the towel stowing means, when initiated by a user, automatically retracts the towel into the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Gerald Kushner, John H. Koehler
  • Patent number: 6588960
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser and applicator (10) is provided having a reservoir (302) for holding a liquid such as a liquid foundation and having a bottleneck (308) through which the liquid may be dispensed. An applicator (304) is nestled underneath the reservoir such that the reservoir and applicator are in a vertically stacked relationship, thus permitting a compact arrangement. A detent mechanism is provided for attaching the applicator to the reservoir, the applicator being detachable from the reservoir in order to receive liquid from the spout and permit the applicator to be used to apply the liquid to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventors: Robyn Barwin, Sidney Barwin
  • Publication number: 20030081982
    Abstract: In a reservoir and applicator unit, in particular for small quantities or testing purposes in the cosmetic or medicinal field, comprising a reservoir for the compound that is to be applied and an applicator to be united with the reservoir, it is provided
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: GEKA BRUSH GMBH
    Inventor: Norbert Dumler