Applicator Includes Container Closure Or Overlies Material Patents (Class 401/126)
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Patent number: 7641409Abstract: A single-use cosmetic package has a pouch with a front wall and a back wall. A wand is stored in the pouch. Upper and lower seals hermetically seal the perimeter of the pouch. A middle seal divides the pouch into a product reservoir in a lower half of the pouch and a dry chamber in the upper half. The wand projects from a handle end in the dry chamber through the middle seal to an applicator end in the product reservoir. A dog-bone shaped sealing structure on the wand forms a hermetic seal with the middle seal. The dry chamber is opened by pulling opposite tabs to peel the front wall from the back wall. When the wand is pulled from the pouch, a flange on the wand expands the middle seal to form a wiper opening in the product reservoir. The wiper opening is sized to wipe the applicator end of the wand, or an applicator attached to the end of the wand.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventors: Michele C. Wilde, Charles P. Neuner, George H. Kress
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Publication number: 20090304433Abstract: Device for distributing a low volume or dose of product includes a reservoir defined by a joining area of two groups and that contains a distribution orifice, and an applicator including a grasping organ and a distribution organ composed of a rod, whose end is fitted with a distribution nozzle and whose other end is included in the grasping organ, at least one of the groups being a shell including a cavity having a collar that the joining area in part of and at least one of the groups has a collar including a trough; the distribution orifice communicating with the reservoir by a neck formed by the space between the two groups, the trough forming its wall at least partially; the neck including a breakable structure, breaking an area opening the orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: SOCOPLANInventors: Christophe Peck, Guy-Noel Sibileau, Phillippe Moussion
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Patent number: 7628559Abstract: The applicator (1, 1?) of a cosmetic product (6) includes a manual gripping element (2) and an application member (3) of the product (6), and is characterized in that: a) the application member (3) includes at least one fixed element (30) and one rotating element 131) , forming an application roller free to rotate about the fixed element (30) about a rotation axis (10), b) the fixed element (31) is typically fixed to the manual gripping element (2), c) the fixed element (30) and the rotating element (31) are fixed by reversible or irreversible cooperation. Advantages are easier application resulting in a different appearance.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Techpack InternationalInventor: Robert Petit
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Patent number: 7621411Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Locite (R&D) LimitedInventors: Michael A. Doherty, Geoffrey F. Seymour
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Publication number: 20090285618Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Fredric Goldstein, Robert Murray Barto, JR.
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Patent number: 7581898Abstract: Various embodiments of a device for applying a substance to, for example, eyelashes and/or eyebrows are disclosed. The device may include a support extending along a longitudinal axis, and a first row of teeth and a second row of teeth integrally formed as a single piece with the support. Teeth in the first and second rows of teeth may extend from a common side of the support, and the first and second rows of teeth may extend over at least one fourth of a length of the support. At least two teeth may extend from the support in directions that are not parallel to one another. At least one of the first and second rows may include two teeth each extending, at least partially, on either side of a separation surface extending along that row.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Publication number: 20090214285Abstract: A holder for cosmetic products having a hollow shell housing a removable reservoir containing a cosmetic composition. The removable reservoir is disposable or reusable. The removable reservoir comes with a replaceable applicator for the composition contained in the removable reservoir. The replaceable applicator has a handle acting as a cover for the removable reservoir. The handle inserts into an outer cover having an outside surface matching and complimenting the outside surface of the hollow shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventor: Yong Hoon Cho
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Patent number: 7578071Abstract: A fluid reservoir wiper assembly has a fluid reservoir for storing a fluid. There is an inserter for insertion into the fluid reservoir. A wiper for wiping fluid from the inserter has a first wiping position and a second wiping position within the fluid reservoir. The first wiping position is closer to the inserter than the second wiping position. A block is configured to be disposed between the wiper and the inserter. The block is configured to selectively allow the wiper to move between the first wiping position and the second wiping position.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Group One Ltd.Inventors: Fredric Goldstein, Robert Murray Barto, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090194120Abstract: 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. Also disclosed is a device for packaging and dispensing a substance comprising said adjustable applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Zen Design Solutions LimitedInventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose
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Patent number: 7565714Abstract: An applicator for applying a substance to a keratinous surface may include a stem and an applicator member associated with a distal end of the stem. The stem may include a portion extending around at least part of the applicator member. The portion may have a proximal end and may extend from the proximal end toward the distal end of the stem. The proximal end of the portion may either be distal to a proximal end of the applicator member or located at substantially the same position as the proximal end of the applicator member. The portion may be configured to be deformed at least in part in response to deformation of the applicator member during application of the substance to the keratinous surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Patent number: 7566184Abstract: A packaging and applicator device includes a receptacle containing a composition for application, a wiper member, and an applicator. The applicator includes a stem, an applicator element at a distal end of the stem, and a handle at a proximal end of the stem. The stem has a first segment that is secured to the handle and has a portion that is level with the wiper member when the receptacle is closed by the applicator. A second segment has two ends, is fastened to the first segment, carries the applicator element, and is configured so as to enable the second segment to be assembled via either of the ends on the first segment.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Denis Befve, Gilles Baudin
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Patent number: 7563046Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a container defining a fluid reservoir and having an opening and a dual applicator assembly removably attached to the container. The dual applicator assembly includes a cap adapted to substantially seal the opening. A writing point is disposed in the cap and a stem is coupled to the cap. The stem has first and second ends and includes a channel through the first end. The channel defines a fluid passageway between the writing point and the fluid reservoir. Finally, an applicator is coupled to the second end of the stem.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Sanford, L.P.Inventor: Amar A. Patel
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Publication number: 20090154985Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic applicator comprising a handle having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the handle comprises a drive; an applicator head operatively associated with the drive to move at least part of the applicator head relative to the handle; and a control surface disposed at the proximal end of the handle and operatively associated with the drive. The control surface may be rotatable about a control surface axis through a plurality of positions and the control surface axis may be aligned with the longitudinal axis of the handle. The control surface may be moveable through a plurality of positions. The applicator may comprise an additional control surface, such as a second control surface or temporary control surface, which may be operated independently or in combination with the first control surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Peter Jonathan Wyatt, David Edward Wilson, Florina Winter, Neil Scott Beattie, Colin Dennis Ager, Peter David Cauwood, Thomas Elliot Rabe
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Patent number: 7534062Abstract: A packaging and applicator kit may include: a first receptacle containing a first substance; a second receptacle containing a second substance that is different from the first substance; and, an applicator to which both receptacles can be secured. The applicator may include at least an elongate portion that is capable of extending in one of the first and second receptacles and includes a through channel enabling the substance contained in one of the first and second receptacles to flow for mixing with the substance contained in the other of the first and second receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Marc Ramet
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Patent number: 7530752Abstract: A device for applying a substance may comprise a receptacle configured to contain the substance, an applicator comprising an application member configured to be inserted into the receptacle so as to become loaded with the substance, and a magnetizable or magnetic wiper member disposed in such a manner so as to permit the application member to pass therethrough while the application member is being removed from the receptacle. The wiper member may be made of a material that is impermeable to the substance.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Patent number: 7524126Abstract: A device for at least one of packaging and dispensing a product may include a receptacle configured to contain a product and at least one body. The at least one body may include a binder and a plurality of particles associated with the binder. The at least one body may define at least one cavity visible to the naked eye, and the device may be configured so that, at least during use of the device, the at least one body is at least partially in contact with the product and at least some of the plurality of particles is at least partially in contact with the product.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Patent number: 7524122Abstract: A nail polish container and applicator cap comprising a reservoir for containing nail polish to be applied, an opening into the reservoir, an applicator cap for sealing engagement with the opening, the applicator cap operatively associated with an applicator brush, the brush formed from bristles that are aligned in substantially the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the applicator cap, and an overshell of compressible material surrounding the applicator cap, the overshell providing a finger gripping surface on the applicator cap.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: J.P. Gripper LLCInventor: Jeff Pink
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Publication number: 20090092436Abstract: An anti-spill dauber wiper for removable insertion into a threaded upwardly open cylindrical access neck of a glue container having a lid threadably received on the neck and a dauber for glue application secured to a bottom distal end of a dauber stem which depends downwardly from the lid for insertion in the glue contained in the container. The wiper includes a flexible cylindrical sleeve dimensioned to be inserted into an snugly received in sealed engagement with the container cylindrical access neck and the wiper is further provided with a flexible circular disk shaped closure membrane that spans the cylindrical interior of the sleeve. The disk shaped closure membrane is provided with slits therethrough which extend radially from the center of the closure member for thereby providing flexible pie shaped segments for permitting ingress and egress of the dauber to and from the container through the closure membrane with wiper application of the flexible segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: John Mercier
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Publication number: 20090071501Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jean-Louis GUERET
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Publication number: 20090071498Abstract: The invention relates to a package/applicator (1) for mascara (M), said package/applicator comprising: a receptacle (5, 6) of axis (X?X) and a wall (6) defining an inside space, the top portion (6b) of the wall (6) being stiffened, and the bottom portion (6a) of the wall (6) being flexible and capable of being moved from an expanded position to a squeezed position; closure means (2, 3a) for temporarily closing said receptacle (5, 6); a head (4) that is mounted on a stem (3b) that is secured to closure means (2, 3a), and that is capable of being put into contact with a mascara (M) in the closed position, such that the volume defined by the bottom portion (6a) represents 15% to 60% of the total volume defined by the wall (6). Alternatively, the packaging and applicator assembly (1) is such that the major fraction of the head (4) is facing said stiffened portion (6b) perpendicularly relative to (X?X). For use in applying makeup.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2005Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: L V M H RechercheInventor: Jean-Francois Tranchant
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Patent number: 7503718Abstract: A cosmetic container having a container body for receiving cosmetics and a cap having a cap body, an outer tube, and an inner tube. A first spring for urging the outer tube rearward is installed between the cap body and the outer tube. A second spring for urging the cap body forward is received in the inner tube. A shaft section with an application section is projectingly formed on the inner tube. An engagement groove is provided in the container body, in the outer peripheral surface near its head. A locking ball reception hole and a locking ball received in the hole are provided on the cap body. A restriction projection for restricting the locking ball from moving outward is provided inside the outer tube. The locking ball projected inward by the restriction projection fits in the engagement groove, and the cap is installed on the container body.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil KabushikikaishaInventor: Masafumi Hamada
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Publication number: 20090067913Abstract: 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 said neck by screwing to ensure a sealed closing of the said container, a stem (10) attached by its upper extremity to the said head and by its lower extremity to a means of application (11). It also includes: c) a hollow outer envelope (21) with at least one opening (28) and at the inside of which the said container is fixed in a removable way and d) a hollowed-out cover with at least one opening (25) and inside which the said applicator of the said cosmetic product is fixed in a removable way.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Anne-Sophie Vintimiglia
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Publication number: 20090056737Abstract: An applicator for applying a cosmetic to keratinous material is provided. The applicator is a single-piece molded unit formed of a single material and includes a slim, tapered head portion, having an arcuate configuration. The head portion comprises a support and at least two rows of projecting tines integrally molded therewith. The tines extend transversely away from one side of the support relative to the longitudinal axis of the head, the opposite side of the support being smooth and free from tines. The arcuate and tapered shape of the support facilitates the application of cosmetic product to the eyelash fringe including the shortest eyelashes located in the corners of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Charles P. Neuner, William Bickford, Herve F. Bouix
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Patent number: 7494295Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may include a receptacle containing a supply of the substance, a first applicator element configured to be filled with the substance from the receptacle, and a second applicator element configured to be separated from the receptacle, configured to come into contact with a region to be treated, and configured to at least one of spread out and blend in the substance from the first applicator element. The second applicator element may surround the first applicator element at least in part, at least while the second applicator element is secured to the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Francois Delage
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Patent number: 7491004Abstract: A container with an applicator, which is, although simple in structure, capable of solving a problem of residue adhered to a scraping section ejecting to a mouth of the container. The container with an applicator includes a container body and a lid body having a shaft body at the head of which an applicator is installed. A scraping section is provided on the container body mouth and an annular projection is provided on the shaft body of the lid body. Further, small air circulation holes are provided above and below the annular projection of the shaft body, and the holes enable air to circulate through the inside of the shaft body.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: KOSE CorporationInventor: Mitsuru Kurihara
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Patent number: 7481592Abstract: 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: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7481591Abstract: In an applicator for a cosmetic product comprising a rod and an application surface made of a relatively soft material and extending obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the rod, provision is made for said application surface to be formed by a plurality of cones arranged parallel to each other, wherein a fictitious outer envelope and the height of the cone define an application volume for a relatively highly viscous cosmetic product from 10 to 60 mm3.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Geka Brush GmbHInventor: Norbert Dumler
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Patent number: 7476045Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Geka Brush GmbHInventor: Norbert Dumler
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Patent number: 7476044Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20080317542Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator device for applying a composition to the skin or the lips, the device comprising: an applicator comprising: a stem having a distal portion; and an applicator element that is carried by the distal portion of the stem; and a receptacle containing the composition for application to the skin or the lips, the receptacle being provided with at least one wiper member for wiping the applicator element while it is being removed from the receptacle; the applicator element having a longitudinal axis that does not coincide with the longitudinal axis of the distal portion of the stem; and the applicator element having an end face of envelope surface that is substantially plane and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the distal portion of the stem, the end face being situated on the side of the applicator element that is opposite from the longitudinal axis of the distal portion of the stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jean-Louis GUERET
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Patent number: 7467905Abstract: An applicator may include a support with a longitudinal axis. The support may include a stem, and a deformable portion including a first end and a second end, the deformable portion being arranged to deform elastically in a radial direction when a distance between the first and second ends is varied. The applicator may also include an applicator member fitted to the deformable portion between the first and second ends and extending continuously around the deformable portion. An adjuster element may be provided that is movable about at least the axis relative to the support and that is arranged to adjust the distance between the first and second ends of the deformable portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jacques Habatjou
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Patent number: 7467906Abstract: A packaging and applicator device may include an applicator portion. The applicator portion may include: a first receptacle for containing a composition to be applied; an applicator element mounted at one end of a stem that is secured to the first receptacle, at least in use, the stem including at least one internal channel that is configured to communicate with the first receptacle so as to feed the applicator element with composition from the first receptacle; a sheath that is secured to the first receptacle, at least in use, and that surrounds at least part of the stem to form a gap between the sheath and the stem, the internal channel of the stem opening into the gap via at least one opening; and at least one air inlet opening into the gap, above the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 7465113Abstract: An applicator for applying a substance includes an applicator element (e.g., bristles). In some examples, the applicator may include a bundle of bristles having at least one of bristles of at least two kinds, bristles of non-circular cross-section, and bristles that are not rectilinear. The applicator may also include a stem supporting the bundle of bristles, and a sheath cooperating with the stem over at least a fraction of a length of the stem to form a space configured to contain a portion of a substance to be applied.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Patent number: 7465114Abstract: 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 device allows the mascara to be manipulated for improved results, greater flexibility in formulation, benefits in manufacture, as well as other benefits.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Elc Management LLCInventors: George H. Kress, Paul H. Marotta, Daniela T. Bratescu
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Patent number: 7455468Abstract: The device includes a container and an applicator including a rod connected at a first end to a gripping member and to an application element at a second end. The device further includes a first wiping member disposed in the container and including a deformable portion configured to wipe the application element during extraction of the application element from the container. The device includes a movable adjustment member that limits deformation of the deformable portion during passage of the application element through the deformable portion. Deformation of the deformable portion is less limited by the adjustment member when the adjustment member is in a second position than when the adjustment member is in a first position. The adjustment member typically limits deformation of the deformable portion without substantially constraining the deformable portion when the deformable portion is un-deformed by either the application element or rod, irrespective of a position of the adjustment member.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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Patent number: 7452151Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a product includes a container to hold the product, with this container having an opening at its upper end, a wiper element engaged at least partially in the opening, an applicator including an applicator element carried by a rod of axis X, and a closure element for the container. The wiper element includes a sealing zone against which part of the rod is capable of coming into leaktight contact when the closure element is in the closed position, and a zone of greater deformability, located above the sealing zone, and which is capable of stretching axially when the rod is bearing against the sealing zone of the wiper element.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Guilhem Rousselet
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Publication number: 20080273914Abstract: A cosmetic container having a container body for receiving cosmetics and a cap having a cap body, an outer tube, and an inner tube. A first spring for urging the outer tube rearward is installed between the cap body and the outer tube. A second spring for urging the cap body forward is received in the inner tube. A shaft section with an application section is projectingly formed on the inner tube. An engagement groove is provided in the container body, in the outer peripheral surface near its head. A locking ball reception hole and a locking ball received in the hole are provided on the cap body. A restriction projection for restricting the locking ball from moving outward is provided inside the outer tube. The locking ball projected inward by the restriction projection fits in the engagement groove, and the cap is installed on the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2005Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: Masafumi Hamada
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Publication number: 20080260450Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Marcel SANCHEZ
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Publication number: 20080236608Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: LVMH RechercheInventors: Jean-Francois Tranchant, Marc Chevalier
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Patent number: 7429141Abstract: A packaging and applicator device which is particularly advantageous for a cosmetic product. The arrangement includes a container incorporating an aperture and a cap intended to close the container aperture. The cap is connected to an applicator by a rod and a resilient means of return. The rod incorporates a first portion having a lengthwise axis. In one example, the applicator is connected by a pivot zone to the first portion, and the resilient means of return is arranged so as to constrain the pivot zone such that the applicator is caused to form a non-zero angle relative to the lengthwise axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jacques Habatjou
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Publication number: 20080219747Abstract: A wiper device for containers of cosmetic products comprises a wiper element (10) to be mounted in a casing (2) of a container (1) for cosmetic products and designed to come into contact with an applicator (6) housed in the casing (2), at least during pulling out of the applicator (6) from the casing (2). The wiper device further comprises means (11) for engagement of the wiper element (10) with the casing (2) and at least one seal (12) to be installed close to an opening (3) of the casing (2) and adapted for abutment against a closing cap (4) of the container (1), to ensure hermetic tightness or the container (1) and avoid escape of the cosmetic product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2005Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: Stefano Vanoncini
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Publication number: 20080216857Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: LVMH RechercheInventors: Jean-Francois Tranchant, Marc Chevalier
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Publication number: 20080202546Abstract: The invention concerns a mascara applicator comprising a rod or the like including one end supporting a brush-forming applying part, said rod having at least proximate the brush a main axis, such brush being provided with a plurality of bristles systematically distributed about said main axis, the bristles of said brush being all of the same length and oriented in divergent manner substantially from a central point located substantially at said end of the rod, in all the directions of the space inside a cone having as apex the central point and whereof the apex angle measurement is not less than about 230°, preferably not less than 300°Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: Parfums Givenchy SAInventor: Marie Keurinck
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Publication number: 20080169000Abstract: Mascara packaging and applicator assembly comprising a container with a central axis, a closing device and an applicator head mounted on a rod. The bottom of the container has a central elevation projecting inwards and leaving an annular space between the sidewall of the container and the elevation, the applicator head extending into this annular space when the closing device is closing the opening of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: L V M H RechercheInventors: Alexandra Jonckheere, Christophe Maniey, Sylvie Bray-Richer, Jean-Francois Tranchant
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Patent number: 7399134Abstract: A flask may include a threaded neck and an applicator. In embodiments, the applicator includes a stem, an applicator element disposed at a first end of the stem, and a closure cap supporting the stem at a second end of the stem opposite from the first end. The closure cap may have a threaded portion arranged to screw onto the neck. The closure cap may include a ring releasably connected to the threaded portion and arranged to be capable of remaining secured to the neck during removal of the applicator from the flask.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Publication number: 20080152419Abstract: An applicator for a lip cosmetic having a reservoir for a lip cosmetic and consisting of foamed plastic, is provided to have two spherical, outwardly rounded end portions and a concave central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Geka Brush GMBHInventors: Karl Hartstock, Daniela Kulik, Hans Durnberger
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Patent number: 7381003Abstract: A cosmetic jar includes a container containing cosmetic cream and having an opening in which a receptacle is received and retained and a cap releasably mounted to the opening of the container with threading engagement and carrying a bud made of a soft, elastically deformable and cream-absorbing material, the bud being receivable into the receptacle in a slightly compressed condition so that when the bud is removed out of the receptacle by a rotary operation of the cap with respect to the container, a uniform coating of the cream is absorbed by and formed on the bud. A cavity is defined in a top of the cap and is operably closed by a lid. The cavity serves as an additional storage space for cosmetics, which can be different from the cream contained in the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Inventor: Chia-Sheng Chang
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Patent number: 7374358Abstract: A sealed wiper for a mascara bottle or other container that uses a wiper. The sealed wiper has novel venting features on its exterior to allow air that has been displaced from the container to escape to the outside. In this way, a sealed wiper may be seated on a container without the build up of pressure inside the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: ELC Management, LLCInventors: Charles P. Neuner, William Bickford
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Patent number: 7374357Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: GC CorporationInventors: Masayuki Takahashi, Shigeru Igarashi, Shinichi Kojima
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Publication number: 20080107470Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a composition to keratinous fibers, in particular the eyelashes or the eyebrows, the applicator comprising: a stem having a longitudinal axis and including at least one elastically-deformable flexible portion that is suitable for flexing during application and/or wiping; and an applicator element that is fastened to the stem and that includes a twisted wire core and bristles that extend transversally to the longitudinal axis of the stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret