Applicator Includes Container Closure Or Overlies Material Patents (Class 401/126)
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Publication number: 20110293352Abstract: A dual type cosmetics case includes a plurality of liquid containing parts and inlets partitioned from each other by a vertical partition wall. A plurality of stems immersed into the respective liquid containing parts are mounted in such a way as to be detachably coupled to the liquid containing parts. Each stem is selectively coupled to a cap and then used. The dual type cosmetics case is advantageous in that different kinds or colors of cosmetic liquids are held in one case, so that a user need not carry or keep several different cosmetics, and thus, especially while traveling, the volume of items which are to be carried by a person can be reduced. Further, costs for purchasing cosmetics can be reduced, so that the cosmetics case is very economical.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Tae Jin Kim
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Publication number: 20110293353Abstract: A mascara sample dispenser applicator (200) comprises • a mascara applicator (10) comprising a rod (11) and a tip (12) for applying the mascara to the eyelashes of the user; • a receptacle (21) containing a small amount of mascara and said applicator tip, and comprising as a minimum a first opening through which said rod passes and a second opening through which said applicator tip is pushed out by translation of the rod relative to the receptacle to allow the user to apply said mascara. According to the invention, the sample dispenser applicator is characterized in that said second opening is hermetically sealed by film (24) that cannot be returned to its original position or condition after use, so that the second opening cannot be re-closed following its first use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: ALCAN PACKAGING BEAUTY SERVICESInventor: Patrick Lhoyer
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Publication number: 20110243639Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a cost effective device for storing a fluid material, and controlling the amount of fluid material that will be provided on an applicator for application to a particular surface. The device is comprised of few parts including an outer housing having a first chamber and a second chamber, a fluid insert, an applicator, and an adjustment mechanism. This makes the device cheaper to manufacture, and easy to assemble. The embodiments disclosed can be provided in a pre-assembled form to cosmetic companies and the like seeking to fill a dispenser with their fluid cosmetic products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Frank Francavilla
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Patent number: 8021066Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a product. According to an advantageous example, the device includes a container for storing the product, a product applicator including a rotating component capable of being inserted into the container in order to be loaded with product and capable of applying the product removed onto an application surface. The device further includes a member for capping the container that bears the applicator and an applicator wiping member. The wiping member can include, for example, a flat surface against which the rotating component rolls along. The invention can be particularly advantageous, for example, in packaging and applying a cosmetic or care product.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Laure Thiebaut
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Patent number: 8007192Abstract: A makeup applicator is provided. The applicator includes a main body, a holding portion, a cushion sleeve, a shaft, a covering ring, an applying element and a rotating rod. The main body includes a vibration motor assembly and a case, the holding portion covers the vibration motor assembly, and the cushion sleeve is sandwiched between the main body and the holding portion. Therefore, the applying element can be driven to vibrate and rotate steadily by the vibration motor assembly no matter where the user holds the holding portion, which facilitates the users makeup.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Jung-Hui Huang
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Patent number: 8007191Abstract: A packaging and/or applicator device may include: a first element including an axis and at least one slot extending almost perpendicularly to the axis, and a second element that is engaged, at least in part, inside the first element, and that is capable of turning relative to the first element about the axis. The second element may also be capable of being axially displaced in the first element. The second element may include at least one lug that is engaged in the slot and that is visible from an outside of the device. The slot and the lug may be configured in such a manner that displacement of the lug in the slot while the first and second elements are turning relative to each other causes the two elements to be displaced axially relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20110200382Abstract: The invention relates to a vial for a liquid or pasty cosmetic product, comprising an elongate body having a base area (11) and a free edge (12), a vessel (20) containing said product and which is translatably movable in the body between a bottom rest position and a top working position, an elastically compressible guide device with a stable retracted configuration determining the bottom position and a maximum extension configuration determining the top position, comprising a hollow guide track in which a guide pin is inserted at least in the maximum extension configuration, as well as an application element (30) comprising a cap (40) suitable for being inserted inside the body and, in the opposite direction, for being at least partially extracted from said body by the elastically compressible guide device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Chanel Parfums BeauteInventors: Christian Salciarini, Benoit Donier
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Patent number: 7997820Abstract: An immersion-type multi-applicator system, comprising a single container and a single handle. The container has two or more adjacent openings and each opening is capable of receiving its own applicator. Also provided is a selection mechanism that articulates the handle with exactly one applicator. The selection mechanism may be a rotary cam system, a rotary magnetic selector system, a sliding cam system, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventors: Herve F. Bouix, Jonathan T. Thayer, Christophe Jacob
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Patent number: 7979999Abstract: A bottle assembly has a bottle for storing a fluid, such as a cosmetic fluid. An applicator for applying the fluid is configured to be insertable and removable from the bottle along a path. A sealing body is configured to seal the bottle. The sealing body has a channel width movable between a first width and a second width. The first width is large enough to accommodate the applicator and the second width is smaller than the first width. The channel is resiliently biased toward the second width.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Group One Ltd.Inventors: Fredric Goldstein, Robert Murray Barto, Jr.
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Patent number: 7972073Abstract: The mascara distributor applicator (1) includes: a) a container (3) including a neck (7) threaded externally and a chamber (5) extending in an axial direction with a side wall (6), b) an applicator (8) including a head (9) threaded internally so as to cooperate with the neck by screwing to ensure a sealed closing of the container, a stem (10) attached by its upper extremity to the head and by its lower extremity to a means of application (11). The applicator also includes: c) a hollow outer envelope (21) with at least one opening (28) and at the inside of which the container is fixed in a removable way and d) a hollowed-out cover with at least one opening (25) and inside which the applicator of the cosmetic product is fixed in a removable way.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Natura Cosmeticos S.A.Inventor: Anne-Sophie Vintimiglia
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Patent number: 7959370Abstract: A container enclosing an applicator and a dental composition including a volatile organic solvent. The container is sealed. The volatile organic solvent is effectively retained within the container, even after storage at about 43° C. for one week. Preferably the container is made of a copolymer of a cycloolefin and an open chain olefin.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Dentsply International, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Pierson, Paul D. Hammesfahr
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Patent number: 7955018Abstract: A packaging and applicator device for a makeup composition includes a receptacle for containing the composition and an applicator for applying the composition. The applicator includes a handle of elongate shape, having a longitudinal axis and a rotary applicator member movable relative to the handle about an axis of rotation that does not coincide with the longitudinal axis, the applicator member defining an applicator surface that projects outwards between free surfaces of the applicator member and that is for loading with composition. The axis of rotation is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis and is not perpendicular thereto; and/or the applicator member is offset laterally relative to the handle so that a proximal side of the applicator surface is free.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Aline Abergel
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Patent number: 7950863Abstract: Product applicators that are separable from a product reservoir and that heat a portion of product. A product applicator fitted with an electronic heating element capable of connecting to a low voltage power source. Most of the electric circuitry is incorporated into a circuit subassembly, for example a flexible substrate with printed-on circuit. The preferred heating element is a flexible heater. Heat emanates from the surface of the separable applicator so that the product that is closest to the applicator surface is heated prior to and/or during application.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventors: Herve Bouix, Christophe Jacob
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Patent number: 7946778Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a composition may include: a receptacle configured to contain the composition; an application element configured to apply the composition at least one wiper member configured to wipe the application element; and at least one adjustment member configured to act on the wiper member to modify an inside section of the wiper member. The application element may include a core and projecting elements that extend from the core. The application element may define an envelope surface including at least one cross-section that is off-center relative to the core and/or non-circular. The adjustment member may be movable in turning and/or translation relative to the wiper member.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20110110701Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic composition, the applicator including: an applicator member; a vibration source; and means enabling the user to orient the vibration of the vibration source relative to the applicator member selectively in at least two different orientations, at one or more predefined locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7938128Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20110097135Abstract: A leakproof makeup applicator includes a main body, a rod, a collar and a bottle. The main body defines a receiving space therein. A power supply, a motor and a connector are disposed in the receiving space. The power supply electrically connects to the motor, and the connector is driven by the motor to be rotatable with respect to the main body. The rod connects to the connector concentrically and has a sealing sleeve disposed thereon. The bottle defines a liquid chamber and an opening formed at one end thereof. The opening has a plastic ring disposed on its inner periphery, in which the plastic ring defines a through hole. The rod inserts into the liquid chamber via the through hole. The sealing sleeve seals the through hole as the bottle and the collar are threadedly combined with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: YUN-FA LUO
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Publication number: 20110088712Abstract: The present invention generally is an adjustable applicator employed for application of a cosmetic or a care product such as for application of mascara, coloring strands of hair, for dental flossing or for applying pharmaceuticals or cleaning agents. The invention discloses an adjustable applicator comprising an applicator element having a bore, a filament wherein the filament is housed inside the bore of the applicator element and a clasping means wherein the applicator element angularly deforms when a force is applied on the clasping means such that the angular deformation occurs on the radial axis of the applicator element. Also disclosed is a device for packaging and dispensing a substance comprising said adjustable applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Zen Design Solutions LimitedInventors: LEO CLIFFORD PIRES, Roger HWANG, Rahul BOSE, Abhisek BASAK, Shourya ASTHANA, Koushik Kohli, Santosh Mohapatra
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Patent number: 7927032Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Marcel Sanchez
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Patent number: 7922410Abstract: An applicator may include a stem, a closure element configured to close a receptacle, and a bundle of bristles including a cross-section of elongate shape along a major axis thereof. The closure element may be at a first end of the stem. The bundle of bristles may be at a second end of the stem, remote from the first end of the stem. The bundle of bristles may include, as observed perpendicularly to the major axis, a beveled end. An angle at a tip of the bevel may lie in a range of about 10° to about 35°.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7918619Abstract: A packaging and an applicator device may include: a receptacle containing a composition for application; and an applicator for applying the composition contained in the receptacle. The applicator may include: a stem; and an applicator element at one end thereof. The applicator element may project laterally from the stem, and may include at least two branches of plastics material, with at least one of the branches being flocked at least in part. The branches may meet at ends thereof and define between the ends a cavity that is open to the outside via a face of the applicator element that is configured to apply the composition. The cavity may be elongate in shape and may extend along the branches. The branches may be sufficiently rigid to prevent the cavity from deforming substantially between a moment when the applicator element leaves the composition and a moment when the composition is applied.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7914221Abstract: In an embodiment, an applicator includes an external sheath and an internal rod extending through and beyond a first end of the external sheath. A first end of the internal rod may be coupled to a plurality of axial members that extend between the first end of the internal rod and the first end of the external sheath. By actuating a knob coupled to the internal rod, the distance between the first end of the internal rod and the first end of the external sheath may be adjusted. By adjusting the distance, the configuration of the axial members may be adjusted and this adjustment may modify the amount of product that may be stored between the axial members.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Alcan Packaging Beauty ServicesInventors: Frederic Milesi, Fabrice Dieudonat
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Patent number: 7878727Abstract: A dispenser cap is threaded onto a container that may hold liquids of varying viscosity. The dispenser cap has a cover that can be flipped open and closed. Integral with this cover is a plurality of bristles that can be used to scrub various surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Kurt Koptis
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Patent number: 7874754Abstract: A drip containing one-piece container for use with a fast curing solvent welding liquid, wherein the container comprises a body, a top, a first and second wall end, and a bottom. The container further comprises a neck, a dauber cap, at least two extensions, and a wiper disposed between the extensions. The dauber cap further comprises a stem extending from the lid and a dauber applicator connected to the stem, wherein the dauber applicator and the stem are stored within the container. The dauber applicator retrieves a portion of the fast curing solvent welding liquid through an openings and the wiper removes portions of the fast curing solvent welding liquid allowing the fast curing solvent welding liquid to fall back into the body of the container and keep the removed portions of the fast curing solvent welding liquid from dripping externally to the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventors: James Ammons, Ronald Allan Ammons
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Patent number: 7874440Abstract: A child-resistant package includes first and second elements having base walls with rectangular peripheries, continuous peripheral walls extending around the peripheries, locking projections or tabs on opposed sections of the peripheral walls, and cylindrical walls extending from the base walls within the peripheral walls and having thread segments. The second element is threadable onto the first element to bring the peripheral walls into aligned abutment and the locking tabs into engagement with the locking projections to resist unthreading of the elements. The peripheral wall of the second element is inwardly flexible and resilient adjacent to the locking tabs to permit manual movement of the locking tabs inward from the locking projections so that the elements can be unthreaded from each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Rexam Healthcare Packaging Inc.Inventor: Maurice R. Gnepper
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Patent number: 7866906Abstract: A device may include an applicator including an applicator element that is at least partially elastically deformable and a receptacle configured to contain a substance to be applied and configured to house the applicator element when not in use. The receptacle may include an opening through which the applicator element passes while the applicator element is being removed from the receptacle. The applicator element may include at least one inner cavity that is defined, at least in part, between at least two branches that are at least partially flocked. An outside cross-section of the applicator element may be large enough for the applicator element to deform while passing through the opening of the receptacle, the deformation resulting in a shape of the cavity being modified.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20110000498Abstract: A device for applying a cosmetic composition including magnetic or magnetizable particles, said applicator device comprising handle means and an applicator head including an applicator surface and a magnetic device suitable for generating a magnetic field, and the applicator head further including a setback forming a reservoir suitable for containing said cosmetic composition, said reservoir being located in the applicator surface and having a bottom. The bottom of the reservoir is movable relative to the applicator surface by an adjuster device associated with the applicator head.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: LVMH RechercheInventors: Jean-Francois Tranchant, Marc Chevalier
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Publication number: 20100329770Abstract: A nail polish bottle has a pair of external generally arcuate depressions formed in opposite walls of the bottle that are sized to accommodate a respective one of adjacent fingers of a user's hand when those fingers are spread apart so that the fingers exert a gripping and stabilizing force against the bottle. The preferred location for the generally arcuate depressions places them at the lower portion of the bottle at approximately the same distance from the base of the bottle, and preferably close to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Chris Volek
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Patent number: 7854560Abstract: An adhesive container for use with a liquid adhesive, wherein the container comprises a body, a bottom, a side wall and a top. The container can include a stem extending from the lid and a dauber applicator connected to the stem, wherein the dauber applicator and the stem are stored within the container. The dauber applicator retrieves a portion of the liquid adhesive through at least one opening and the wiper removes portions of the liquid adhesive allowing the liquid adhesive to fall back into the body of the container and keep the removed portions of the liquid adhesive from dripping externally to the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventors: James Ammons, Ronald Allan Ammons
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Patent number: 7854561Abstract: Removable two piece drip containing lids for sealing one or more liquid holding container having a neck and a neck opening are provided. The removable two piece drip containing lid can include a wiper lid portion having a central opening and a cap portion. The wiper lid portion can include a wiper housing for engaging the outside of the neck; an extension secured to an inner portion of the wiper housing; a wiper connected to at least a portion of the extension. The cap portion can be connected to the wiper lid portion. The cap portion can include an applicator cap; a stem connected to the applicator cap and an applicator connected to the stem.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventors: James Ammons, Ronald Allan Ammons
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Patent number: 7845873Abstract: A mascara applicator with vibrating applicator head. The head is caused to vibrate in a controlled manner through electro-mechanical urging. The frequency, amplitude and geometry of the vibrating head are sufficient to significantly alter the rheological properties of thixotropic and anti-thixotropic mascara compositions, including an effect that persists after the vibration has stopped. The present invention allows the mascara to be manipulated for improved results, greater flexibility in formulation, benefits in manufacture, as well as other benefits.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventor: George Kress
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Patent number: 7845871Abstract: A packaging and dispensing device includes a container holding a first product, and a closure capsule including a base part configured to detachably close off the container. The device includes a recess defined in a mobile part of the closure capsule, this recess containing a second product. An opening in the recess is closed off by a cap, such that the mobile part can assume, relative to the base part, a closed position wherein the cap is rendered inaccessible by the base part, and an open position wherein the cap is accessible.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Laure Thiebaut
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Publication number: 20100303532Abstract: The present invention comprises several variants of means for facilitating hand removal of a nail polish cap from a nail polish bottle. One variant of the present invention comprises a free-standing, reusable grip placed over at least a portion of the cap of a nail polish bottle to assist in opening said bottle when it would otherwise be difficult to do so by hand without a grip. A kit containing several of these grips can be provided by my invention. The present invention further comprises a cap made of one material with grips of a different material integrated therein. The present invention further comprises a cap made either entirely or mostly of grip material. The present invention still further comprises a nail polish bottle having either a cap with integrated grips or a cap made of grip material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventor: Melissa Brunozzi
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Patent number: 7841348Abstract: Provided is a disk-type mascara brush, used to makeup eyelash with mascara solution applied thereto, having a brush portion which is formed whole at the end of the wand and in a such a shape that disks are piled consecutively in zigzag In a disk-type mascara brush where the brush portion is formed in such a shape that disks are piled at the end of the wand 2, the mascara brush has a brush portion which is formed whole and in such a shape that disk-type plate-tooth are piled consecutively in zigzag so that two axis of the plate-tooth are located in both sides around the axis of the wand.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: AmorePacific CorporationInventor: Christophe Rebours
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Patent number: 7837402Abstract: A bottle assembly has a bottle for storing a fluid, such as a cosmetic fluid. An applicator for applying the fluid is configured to be insertable and removable from the bottle along a path. A sealing body is configured to seal the bottle. The sealing body has a channel width movable between a first width and a second width. The first width is large enough to accommodate the applicator and the second width is smaller than the first width. The channel is resiliently biased toward the second width.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Group One Ltd.Inventors: Fredric Goldstein, Robert Murray Barto, Jr.
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Patent number: 7832954Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20100266327Abstract: An applicator device for a cosmetic product including a stem surmounted by a one piece applicator body, the body including a proximal part associated with the stem and a distal part opposite from said proximal part in a longitudinal direction, the distal and proximal parts being linked by a bridge formed in recess in the applicator body, wherein the distal part includes a rounded geometry having an outer diameter and the proximal part includes at least a protruding zone having an outer dimension which is bigger than the outer diameter of the distal part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Ching Lang Lin, Ashley Louise Greene, Pauline Uhlen
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Patent number: 7810510Abstract: Package/applicator for mascara, comprising a receptacle of axis XX and a wall, defining an inside space, the top portion of the wall being stiffened, and the bottom portion of the wall being flexible and capable of being moved from an expanded position to a squeezed position, a closure for temporarily closing said receptacle; a head, that is mounted on a stem, that is secured to the closure and that is capable of being put into contact with mascara, in the closed position, such that the volume defined by the bottom portion represents 15% to 60% of the total volume defined by the wall Alternatively, the package/applicator is such that the major fraction of the head is facing the stiffened portion, perpendicularly relative to axis XX.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: L V M H RechercheInventor: Jean-Francois Tranchant
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Publication number: 20100226705Abstract: Bottle (101) for a cosmetic product containing a volatile solvent, especially for mascara, comprising an opening (106) and a rigid side wall (103) produced as a plastic moulding having an inside lateral surface in contact with said cosmetic product and an outside lateral surface (104) to which a label (100) is affixed, said label having barrier properties with regard to the volatile solvent. This label advantageously covers the entire outside lateral surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Alcan Packaging Beauty ServicesInventor: Edward Brooke Crutchley
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Publication number: 20100209174Abstract: In the case of a cosmetic unit, comprising a container for holding a cosmetic, a closure cap for the container, and an applicator, which is arranged on the closure cap and is intended for applying the cosmetic, wherein two such cosmetic units can be connected to each other via a coupling device, it is provided that the cosmetic unit (1) has a coupling device which is formed on the closure cap (3) and is intended for connection to a second cosmetic unit having a corresponding coupling device, wherein the coupling device has a coupling recess (10; 10a) which extends perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis (17) of the cosmetic unit and the inner wall (12) of which forms at least one undercut (12a; 12b), and a coupling projection which is of complementary design to the coupling recess (10) in such a manner that the coupling projection of a first cosmetic unit can be pushed, by means of a pushing movement of the cosmetic units which are to be connected, into the coupling recess of the second cosmetic unitType: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Geka Brush GmbHInventors: Jochen Rauschert, Karl Hartstock
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Patent number: 7766572Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: LVMH RechercheInventors: Jean-Francois Tranchant, Sylvie Bray-Richer
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Patent number: 7758269Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Alcan Packaging Beauty ServicesInventors: William John Bailey, Fabrice Dieudonat
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Publication number: 20100178095Abstract: Product applicators that are separable from a product reservoir and that heat a portion of product. A product applicator fitted with an electronic heating element capable of connecting to a low voltage power source. Most of the electric circuitry is incorporated into a circuit subassembly, for example a flexible substrate with printed-on circuit. The preferred heating element is a flexible heater. Heat emanates from the surface of the separable applicator so that the product that is closest to the applicator surface is heated prior to and/or during application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Herve Bouix, Christophe Jacob
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Patent number: 7753609Abstract: Product applicators that are separable from a product reservoir and that heat a portion of product and a product applicator fitted with an electronic heating element capable of connecting to a low voltage power source. Most of the electric circuitry is incorporated into a circuit subassembly, for example a flexible substrate with printed-on circuit. The preferred heating element is a flexible heater. Heat emanates from the surface of the separable applicator so that the product that is closest to the applicator surface is heated prior to and/or during application.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventors: Herve Bouix, Christophe Jacob
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Publication number: 20100143021Abstract: The present invention relates to an application device comprising: a base comprising: an applicator configured to spread a cosmetic product over a bodily application surface, a member for supporting the applicator comprising a relief, a tube capable of surrounding the applicator, said base being able to be moved relative to the tube between a high position and a low position, said tube defining a path for the sliding of the supporting member comprising a plurality of irregularities against which said relief of the supporting member is able to slide so as to create a jump of the applicator, said sliding path comprising a sliding edge suitable for guiding the movement of the base from its low position to its high position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Vincent DE LAFORCADE
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Publication number: 20100129134Abstract: A device may include an applicator including an applicator element that is at least partially elastically deformable and a receptacle configured to contain a substance to be applied and configured to house the applicator element when not in use. The receptacle may include an opening through which the applicator element passes while the applicator element is being removed from the receptacle. The applicator element may include at least one inner cavity that is defined, at least in part, between at least two branches that are at least partially flocked. An outside cross-section of the applicator element may be large enough for the applicator element to deform while passing through the opening of the receptacle, the deformation resulting in a shape of the cavity being modified.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7695208Abstract: An applicator device serves for application of a liquid medium. The applicator device has a reservoir for the medium and an applicator. The applicator is surrounded by a protective sleeve in the reservoir. The protective sleeve is rigidly connected with the reservoir. The inner diameter of the protective sleeve is constant in the vicinity of an applicator tip of the applicator and exceeds the outer diameter of the applicator penetrating into the reservoir. The protective sleeve extends down to a bottom of the reservoir and bears against the bottom via a resilient sleeve portion. As a result, an applicator device is obtained which provides for protection of the applicator tip and is easy to fabricate.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: H & M Gutberlet GmbHInventor: Detlev Gutberlet
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Patent number: 7695209Abstract: A stopper for mounting on a neck of a fluid reservoir, said stopper including a fastener collar and a closure member, the collar defining an orifice, and the closure member being suitable for closing said orifice. The closure member includes a fluid extractor and/or applicator element that extends through the collar.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Valois SASInventor: Fabrice Perignon
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Patent number: 7677826Abstract: A device may include an applicator including an applicator element that is at least partially elastically deformable and a receptacle configured to contain a substance to be applied and configured to house the applicator element when not in use. The receptacle may include an opening through which the applicator element passes while the applicator element is being removed from the receptacle. The applicator element may include at least one inner cavity that is defined, at least in part, between at least two branches that are at least partially flocked. An outside cross-section of the applicator element may be large enough for the applicator element to deform while passing through the opening of the receptacle, the deformation resulting in a shape of the cavity being modified.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: RE41156Abstract: A brush has an elongate core, bristles fitted radially into this core, and at least one notch consisting of at least two secant faces defining by their intersection a trough line. The two faces are asymmetric and form an angle at any point of their intersection of between 60° and 180°.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret