Abstract: A device for applying a cosmetic product may include a receptacle configured to be closed so as to place the receptacle in at least a substantially sealed condition. The receptacle may include a reservoir configured to contain the cosmetic product, and an applicator for applying the cosmetic product. The applicator may be configured to be contained in the receptacle, and the device may be configured so as to permit loading of the applicator with cosmetic product from the reservoir, wherein the applicator may include a porous structure. The device may be configured such that the receptacle is configured to be unsealed from the at least substantially sealed condition so as to permit the applicator to be used for application of the cosmetic product, and to be returned to the at least substantially sealed condition with the applicator contained in the receptacle. The porous structure may include at least one biocidal agent.

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.

Abstract: A liquid container has a cap that has a brush mounted thereon. The brush is spring-biased to move into liquid-contacting position and can move so the bristles of the brush will be in contact with the liquid in the container whenever the cap is associated with the container.

Abstract: An application member may comprise a first portion, a second portion, and a base portion extending between the first and second portions. The application member may also comprise at least one support element located at least partially between the first and second portions. The at least one support element may comprise a plurality of application elements for applying the product, a first part proximal to the base portion, and a second part distal from the base portion. The application member may also comprise a gap located between the base portion and the second part of the support element, wherein the gap extends along at least a part of a length of the support element.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may comprise a receptacle for containing the substance and at least one housing in flow communication with the receptacle. The at least one housing may be configured to receive an applicator element and may comprise a side wall and an end wall. The device may also comprise at least one applicator element for applying the substance. The at least one applicator element may comprise a first portion configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in an uncompressed configuration. The at least one applicator element may also comprise a second portion comprising at least one recess. The second portion may be configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in a compressed configuration.

Abstract: A device includes a flask having 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.

Abstract: A wand-type applicator for liquid cosmetic material includes a first housing part carrying an elongated wand of light-transmissive material with a fixed end mounted in or to the housing part and projecting outwardly therefrom to a free end remote from the housing part. The free end carries a pad of absorbent material or other structure for retaining a cosmetic liquid stored or contained in a reservoir in a second housing part which is formed as a vial that is disengageably matable with the first housing part. A selectively-activatable light source such as an LED and an associated power source is mounted in the first housing part so that light emitted from the activated LED enters the fixed end of the wand and diffuses through the wand toward its surface, to thereby illuminate the wand from the interior thereof.

Abstract: A paint device has a lid, an applicator and a container. The applicator is coupled to the lid and the container is removably coupled to the lid.

Abstract: An applicator is configured to apply a substance on a portion of the human body and comprises an applicator element. The applicator element comprises at least two walls forming therebetween a cavity suitable for retaining the substance, at least one slot that extends along a longitudinal axis and through which the substance contained in the cavity is dispensed in order to be applied, and at least one opening whereby the cavity opens to the outside. In embodiments, the opening comprises at least one portion with a width in a plane extending transversely to the slot that is greater than a width of the slot in the same plane.

Abstract: A device for applying a product defines a height and includes a first compartment defining a reservoir for containing a product. The first compartment may include a variable volume. The device may include a second compartment defining an opening and being in one of selective and permanent flow communication with the first compartment via at least one orifice. The second compartment may be configured to at least partially receive an applicator for applying the product, and may define a volume which is substantially fixed. The device may include a closure element configured to close off the opening of the second compartment. The device may be configured so that the height of the device diminishes as the volume of the first compartment becomes reduced, and at a last use of the device, the axial height of the device may be less than the axial height of the device at a first use of device.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may comprise a receptacle for containing the substance and at least one housing in flow communication with the receptacle. The at least one housing may be configured to receive an applicator element and may comprise a side wall and an end wall. The device may also comprise at least one applicator element for applying the substance. The at least one applicator element may comprise a first portion configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in an uncompressed configuration. The at least one applicator element may also comprise a second portion comprising at least one recess. The second portion may be configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in a compressed configuration.

Abstract: An applicator includes a handle member, a retainer secured to the handle member, an applicator ball rotably mounted in the retainer, and at least one elastically-deformable link element connecting the retainer to the handle member so that the retainer is moveable relative to the member. The handle member may be configured to be capable of closing a receptacle in a leaktight manner.

Abstract: A container and applicator assembly includes an applicator with a handle and a dispensing tip, and a container with a chamber that detachably receives at least part of the applicator. The container has an inner surface with a plurality of protrusions that extend in the chamber along side portions of the tip. The protrusions facilitate distribution of the composition across the tip and also help to prevent unintentional movement of the composition to other areas.

Abstract: A storage container of a coating tool can effectively prevent a coating liquid from sticking to a handle member of the coating tool. The storage container for storing the coating tool comprises a holding container for containing the coating tool and a closure member for closing the holding container with the coating tool contained in the holding container. The coating tool is provided with a handle to be used by the user to hold the coating tool, and the closure member is provided with an opening that allows the handle to pass through. When the holding container is closed by means of the closure member with the coating tool stored in the holding container, the handle of the coating tool projects outward through the opening.

Abstract: A device includes a container configured to be placed between a pair of adjacent fingers of a user. The outer surface of the container may include a first recess portion for receiving one of the user's fingers, the first recess portion facing in a first direction and including a first recess upper part and a first recess lower part. The outer surface may also include a second recess portion for receiving another of the user's fingers, the second recess portion facing in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction and including a second recess upper part and a second recess lower part. At least one of the first recess upper part and the second recess upper part may be configured to at least partially overlie a user's finger. Additionally, at least one of the first recess lower part and the second recess lower part may be configured to at least partially underlie a user's finger.

Abstract: A package for storing and dispensing a desired amount of an applique on an applicator, such as a tube of mascara, includes a self-supporting, deformable sleeve mounted intermediate the applique reservoir and a cap member for closing the package when the applicator is adjacent the bottom of the reservoir. The sleeve member includes an open-ended passageway communicating with the reservoir and is fixedly and sealingly mounted to a housing for the reservoir. In one embodiment, the cap member fits over and about the sleeve member and is removably secured to the outer surface of the reservoir housing; when secured, the sleeve member sealingly engages the inner end surface of the cap member. In an alternative embodiment, the cap member is removably secured to a rigid relatively thin, plate member which, in turn, is fixedly and sealingly mounted to the end of the sleeve member opposite the housing member so as to leave the exterior surface of the sleeve member exposed to view when the package is closed.

Abstract: A unit for applying at least one product comprises a first housing configured to contain at least one product, a second housing configured to be at least temporarily in flow communication with the first housing, a removable closure element configured to substantially seal the opening of the second housing, and an applicator member removably disposed in the second housing. The second housing comprises an opening defined by an edge. The applicator member comprises an application surface, a first portion adjacent to the application surface, and at least one second portion separated from the application surface by the first portion. The at least one second portion is configured to have a greater compressibility than the first portion such that the applicator member at least partially absorbs pressing force exerted on the application surface during application of the at least one product.

Abstract: An applicator for the application of a cosmetic medium, such as mascara has a reservoir with an open end and a closed end and a frustoconical threaded socket in the open end. The applicator further includes a cap assembly which has a cap end and a frustoconical threaded plug. The frustoconical threaded plug is sized to mate sealingly with the frustoconical threaded socket of the reservoir and has a stem projecting axially from the plug. A cosmetic applicator is mounted to the stem and a reservoir insert is fitted inside the reservoir below the frustoconical threaded socket. The reservoir insert has a wiping orifice sized and shaped to wipe the cosmetic applicator.

Abstract: A hair product application package is provided for applying a supply of hair gel product to curly hair in order to facilitate straightening thereof. A translucent plastic container is included for storing a product applicator and the clear, gelatinous composition. The product applicator has an ergonomically designed cap so as to allow easy user manipulation and control thereof. The product applicator includes bristles defined as split fibers. The product supply is a composition having properties facilitating a greaseless, non-wet appearance when applied to consumer's hair.

Abstract: A device for applying a product may include a support defining at least one relief-free surface extending continuously over substantially the entire length of the support. The surface may be at least partially covered with a flocking layer including fibers configured to allow the device to be loaded with product. The fibers may include at least two fibers differing from one another, wherein the at least two fibers may be configured to define, at the surface of the flocking layer, irregularities which are at least one of visible to the naked eye and perceptible to the touch.

Abstract: A dual cosmetic applicator is formed from two applicator units, each of which includes a cap from which extends an applicator and an internally threaded sleeve facing the applicator. An enclosure includes an externally threaded end portion adapted to threadably engage the internally threaded sleeve of the cap. Each applicator unit also includes a coupling member which is formed by a central internal member surrounded by a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall having a plurality of projections laterally extending therefrom beyond the central internal member and a plurality of recesses corresponding in size, shape and number to the projections. An inner surface of the projections includes one half of a mating pair of snap fitting elements, while an outer surface of central internal member adjacent the recesses includes the other half of the mating pair of snap fitting elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides an applicator comprising:

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device of the type comprising an applicator having an application portion and a receptacle capable of being closed, the receptacle defining a first housing for the substance and a second housing which, in the closed position of the receptacle, receives the application portion of the applicator, the first and second housings communicating via an opening of cross-section that is substantially identical to that of the first housing, said opening enabling the application portion to be put into contact with the substance. The second housing defines a bearing surface around at least a portion of said opening so as to limit the pressure that can be exerted by the application portion on the substance when the receptacle is closed.

Abstract: A device for applying a substance to hair comprises a wand provided on an end with an application element having a base portion and at least one wall connected over at least a portion of its length to the base portion and having at least one free edge defining notches having bottoms at a distance from the base portion. The sides of the wall may be substantially smooth. The length of the at least one free edge of the wall may be non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the wand.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a substance to skin may include an applicator element configured to apply at least one line of substance to skin. The applicator element may include a rod or a receptacle, a portion extending from the rod or receptacle, and at least two tips. Each of the tips may have fibers configured to retain the substance. A flexibility of the applicator element may be greater at the tips than at the portion.

Abstract: A storage container of a coating tool can effectively prevent a coating liquid from sticking to a handle member of the coating tool. The storage container for storing the coating tool comprises a holding container for containing the coating tool and a closure member for closing the holding container with the coating tool contained in the holding container. The coating tool is provided with a handle to be used by the user to hold the coating tool, and the closure member is provided with an opening that allows the handle to pass through. When the holding container is closed by means of the closure member with the coating tool stored in the holding container, the handle of the coating tool projects outward through the opening.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product comprises an applicator element configured to be loaded with product to be applied. The applicator element comprises a wall defining a cavity in which product accumulates. The cavity may have at least one opening through which product to be applied passes. The opening may be at an end of the applicator element and at least one retention element may be disposed inside the cavity. The wall and the at least one retention element may be configured so as to hold product substantially within the cavity. The wall and the at least one retention element may further be configured so as to hold product substantially within the cavity via capillary attraction.

Abstract: An applicator capable of applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic or care product, on the eyelashes or eyebrows, the applicator comprising an open support defining at least one opening situated between two opposite regions of the support, with protruding elements connected to at least one of said regions and extending towards the other region.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product comprises a first reservoir containing the product to be dispensed, and a second reservoir in flow communication with the first reservoir via at least one passage having a cross-section that is smaller than a cross-section of the first reservoir. The device further comprises an application element configured to be accommodated in the second reservoir and a closure element configured to removably close an opening defined by an edge of the second reservoir. An actuation mechanism is on a portion of the device other than the closure element, and is configured to move with respect to the first reservoir.

Abstract: A device and system for applying a product, for example, a cosmetic product, may include a first compartment containing the product, and a second compartment in flow communication with the first compartment via at least one supply orifice, with the second compartment having an opening which may be removably closed by a closure element. The second compartment may form a housing for an applicator which is insoluble with respect to the product. The applicator may rest against an elastically compressible porous member that may be in flow communication with the supply orifice.

Abstract: An applicator for a correction fluid includes a stem, an applicator tip including foam, and a flexor within the foam portion. The applicator preferably has a flexibility of at least 0.0005 inch of deflection per gram of force.

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.

Abstract: An application device for applying a cosmetic product includes a wand, and an applicator member on the wand. The applicator member includes a plurality of bristles configured to apply a cosmetic product. Some of bristles include a plurality of particles providing roughness on at least a portion of the outer surface of the bristles. The application device can be used in a cosmetic application system having a reservoir. The reservoir is configured to contain a cosmetic product capable of being applied with the application device.

Abstract: A package for storing and dispensing a desired amount of an applique on an applicator, such as a tube of mascara, includes a self-supporting, deformable sleeve mounted intermediate the applique reservoir and a cap member for closing the package when the applicator is adjacent the bottom of the reservoir. The sleeve member includes an open-ended passageway communicating with the reservoir and is fixedly and sealingly mounted to a housing for the reservoir. In one embodiment, the cap member fits over and about the sleeve member and is removably secured to the outer surface of the reservoir housing; when secured, the sleeve member sealingly engages the inner end surface of the cap member. In an alternative embodiment, the cap member is removably secured to a rigid relatively thin, plate member which, in turn, is fixedly and sealingly mounted to the end of the sleeve member opposite the housing member so as to leave the exterior surface of the sleeve member exposed to view when the package is closed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator 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.

Abstract: A container and applicator assembly includes an applicator with a handle and a dispensing tip, and a container with a chamber that detachably receives at least part of the applicator. The container has an inner surface with a plurality of protrusions that extend in the chamber along side portions of the tip. The protrusions facilitate distribution of the composition across the tip and also help to prevent unintentional movement of the composition to other areas.

Abstract: A device for at least one of applying a product to a surface and packaging a product may include at least one element that may include at least one substance, and at least one of the product and the surface receiving the product may be enabled to contact the at least one substance. Alternatively, or in addition, the at least one element may generate at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field, and at least one of the product and the surface may be enabled to be subjected to the field generated by the at least one substance. Other devices as well as methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described is a device that is useful for basting food products in the cooking process. More specifically, the device is useful by providing variable fluid flow capabilities to food product basting appliances. The food basting device comprises two separate pieces, a cap piece and a brush piece that work in rotating relationship with each other to prove variable fluid flow through the device. The food basting device preferably works with fluid containers that do not have screw threads for a cap or lid, such as a beer or soda can.

Abstract: An applicator for a correction fluid includes a stem, an applicator tip including foam, and a flexor within the foam portion. The applicator preferably has a flexibility of at least 0.0005 inch of deflection per gram of force.

Abstract: A container for liquids of the present invention, including a container body in which at least a part of an inner surface thereof, which defines an inner space storing therein a liquid using coloring matter, such as a pigment and a dye and/or containing a particulate or fibrous or similar additive element, is formed of a curved surface having an arcuate cross-sectional shape and a transparency; and a wiper unit inserted and housed in a liquid storage portion of the container body so that the wiper unit can be turned, and having at least one wiper element which extends along the inner surface of the container body, and which can be turned in a circumferential direction along the curved inner surface, the wiper element being formed of a comparatively rigid base portion, and a wiper member fixed to the base portion, adapted to elastically contact the inner surface of the container body during a turning movement of the wiper and capable of substantially completely wiping off a liquid deposited on the curved inner

Abstract: A pen-type vessel for nail polish comprising a slender vessel main body (1) formed by a specific resin of high impermeability to gases, a neck member (2) which is formed by a resin having an extremely inadhesive surface and joined to the vessel main body and a cap (7) provided with an applicator (9).

Abstract: A device for applying a product may include a first element configured to apply a product. The first element may at least partially include porous material. The device may include a second element, and a fixing element configured to removably affix the first element to the second element such that when the first element is separated from the second element, at least a substantial portion of the fixing element remains on the second element.

Abstract: There are provided cosmetics which have not only a reduced effect on the “gleam” caused by irregular light reflection but also a reduced effect on “stickiness” based on an oil raw material, giving a good feeling during use such as spreadability, etc., and being excellent in the sustaining of the makeup effect. There are used N&egr;-long chain acyllysine crystals whose average diameter or mode diameter lies in the range of 3˜15 &mgr;m without being subjected to the mechanical pulverization.

Abstract: A storage container of a coating tool can effectively prevent a coating liquid from sticking to a handle member of the coating tool. The storage container for storing the coating tool comprises a holding container for containing the coating tool and a closure member for closing the holding container with the coating tool contained in the holding container. The coating tool is provided with a handle to be used by the user to hold the coating tool, and the closure member is provided with an opening that allows the handle to pass through. When the holding container is closed by means of the closure member with the coating tool stored in the holding container, the handle of the coating tool projects outward through the opening.

Abstract: A cosmetic container serves both as a container for containing a liquid cosmetic and a stick type cosmetic material container for housing a stick type cosmetic material in such a manner that the stick type cosmetic material can be fed out. Thus, a container body in which a liquid cosmetic is filled is spirally engaged with a junction tool which freely opens and closes the container body. A stick type pivot which is inserted in the container body and has an applicator is fixed to the junction tool. A front cylinder is rotatably connected to the junction tool. A feeding mechanism for moving in an axial direction a rod, which retains the stick type cosmetic material to be slidably inserted in the front cylinder, by rotations of the junction tool and the front cylinder is provided.

Abstract: A device for applying a product defines a height and includes a first compartment defining a reservoir for containing a product. The first compartment may include a variable volume. The device may include a second compartment defining an opening and being in one of selective and permanent flow communication with the first compartment via at least one orifice. The second compartment may be configured to at least partially receive an applicator for applying the product, and may define a volume which is substantially fixed. The device may include a closure element configured to close off the opening of the second compartment. The device may be configured so that the height of the device diminishes as the volume of the first compartment becomes reduced, and at a last use of the device, the axial height of the device may be less than the axial height of the device at a first use of device.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a coating composition to a substrate. The applicator includes a point applicator and a brush applicator connected to a body having a reservoir holding a coating composition. The point applicator includes an application element movable relative to the body. The brush applicator includes a shaft with a brush extending therefrom. The shaft extends into the reservoir.

Abstract: A cleaning solution dispensing device for dispensing a selected amount of cleaning solution upon a sponge. The cleaning solution dispensing device includes container support members for resting upon a surface; and also includes a container having top, side, and bottom walls and being attached to the support members and also having a reservoir disposed therein and further having a plurality of holes being disposed through the top wall and also having an opening being disposed through the bottom wall into the reservoir; and further includes a cap being removably disposed over the opening; and also includes a dispensing assembly being attached to the container for dispensing cleaning solution; and further includes sponge support members being disposed upon the container support members and the container for supporting a sponge.

Abstract: A cosmetic application and mixing system for liquid or semi-solid cosmetic products comprising, in combination: (a) a reservoir for containing the cosmetic product, the reservoir having an internal diameter D1, and at least one open end having threaded engaging means having pitch P1 on the outer surface thereof; (b) an applicator for the cosmetic product comprising a cosmetic applicator portion on a stationary curved rod attached to a cap, the cosmetic applicator portion having a free end, and the cap having threaded engaging means of pitch P1, designed to mate with threaded engaging means having pitch P1 on the outer surface of the reservoir, wherein when the cap is rotated to affix or remove it from the reservoir, the free end of the cosmetic applicator portion moves in a pitch circle having a pitch P2 and a diameter D2, wherein P1 = P2 and D1 > D2.

Abstract: In a mascara brush comprising a core of intertwisted wire sections, between which a plurality of bristles is fixed in place, standing out from the core, a free end of the core, which is not trimmed with bristles, being joined to a stem, it is provided, with a view to obtaining optimal application properties, that the core has a wavy configuration.