Having Operating Screw Patents (Class 401/277)
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Patent number: 12162195Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of fabricating an applicator member for applying a liquid cosmetic, the method comprising a step of making a porous core out of sintered material and a step of overmolding a shell on the porous core, the shell including at least one inlet orifice for admitting liquid cosmetic into the core and at least one dispenser orifice for dispensing liquid cosmetic by means of the core. The disclosure also provides an applicator member obtained by the method and an applicator comprising such an applicator member and a reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Parfums Christian DiorInventors: Savine Lefevre, François Gautier
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Patent number: 11856939Abstract: A cover for a probe head of an air data probe includes a sleeve defining a cavity for enclosing a portion of the probe head of the air data probe, the sleeve including a closed end, an open end opposite the closed end, and an interior surface extending from the open end to the closed end, and a reservoir for holding insect repellent, the reservoir located at least partially within the cavity of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.Inventors: Mark Stephen Lopac, Mark Baker
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Patent number: 11399615Abstract: A cosmetic bottle with a switch comprises a bottle body, a bottle neck, a bottle mouth and a bottle cap, wherein the top end of the bottle neck is provided with a first limiting ring and a second limiting ring, an emulsion outlet is formed at the top end of the bottle neck between the first limiting ring and the second limiting ring, and a first outlet is formed on a sidewall of the first limiting ring; the bottle mouth is sheathed on an outer sidewall of the second limiting ring and is rotatably connected to the second limiting ring, and a first rotating ring and a second rotating ring are disposed in an inner cavity of the bottle mouth; the first rotating ring is sheathed on an outer sidewall of the first limiting ring, and a second outlet is formed on a sidewall of the first rotating ring; and the second limiting ring is sheathed on an outer sidewall of the second rotating ringType: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: APR Beauty Group Inc.Inventor: Jun Shen
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Patent number: 10702052Abstract: A dispenser that includes a resilient applicator that optimizes application of a subject fluid to a desired surface. In one embodiment, the invention is a dispenser comprising a housing having an internal reservoir containing the fluid. The resilient applicator is coupled to the housing and comprises a dispensing orifice. The resilient applicator comprises a working surface that is oriented at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Joseph Fattori
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Patent number: 8961049Abstract: A container for liquid cosmetics, wherein liquid cosmetic is filled both in a first bottle and a second bottle. A user can use the liquid cosmetic filled in the second bottle, and if necessary, the user can move the liquid cosmetic filled in the first bottle to the second bottle. That is, the container can be easily kept and used. In addition, a first bottle is allowed to be rotated in one direction only by stopper protrusions and stoppers so that the container can be used without errors.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
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Patent number: 8939671Abstract: A toothbrush system has a stem and an integrated paste dispenser disposed in a protective case. The stem may be manually advanced from the protective case to position a brush head for use. While the stem is being advanced, the integrated paste dispenser delivers a line of toothpaste along the top of the brush head bristles so that the toothbrush can be deployed and the toothpaste applied to the bristles in a single step.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: EZE Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Ziadeh, Braden L. Smith
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Patent number: 8870487Abstract: A car wash water brush handle includes a wobble tube and a piston tube. The wobble tube includes an entrance hose fitting, a reinforcing hose, a flexible boot and an exit hose fitting. The piston tube includes a tube body, a piston, a piston rod, a compression spring, an exit reinforcing hose and an exit hose fitting. When water flows through the tube body, the piston rod is forced into entrance hose fitting through pressure against the piston. The piston rod prevents the flexible portion of the flexible boot from being damaged during operation. The water flows through the tube body at a pressure of 90 psi. A brush head is threaded onto the exit hose fitting. A water hose is threaded into one end of a hand grip tube and the entrance hose fitting is threaded into the other end of the hand grip tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventors: Patrick T. Ryan, Donald A. Klemmer
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Patent number: 8864402Abstract: A refillable toothbrush and base assembly having a handle assembly, a hinge assembly, a head assembly, brush assembly, a toothpaste cartridge assembly, and a base assembly. The brush assembly is removably mounted to the head assembly. When not in use, the refillable toothbrush assembly rests on the base. A hinge assembly is integrally mounted to the handle assembly. The toothpaste cartridge assembly includes a toothpaste cartridge with an end cap, a plunger and a plunger actuator having a knob. The brush assembly has an internal channel. Upon the rotation of the knob, the toothpaste is forced to travels through the toothpaste cartridge assembly to exit at the brush. A user may rotate the head assembly, with the brush assembly mounted thereto, to a position where the brush assembly is housed within a channel and a cavity disposed at the handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Inventor: Luis Vila
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Patent number: 8851779Abstract: A portable oral care system comprising a toothbrush having a detachable handle portion forming a dispenser containing an oral care product. The dispenser is configured as a dispensing pen having a dispensing orifice or applicator at one end. The dispenser includes a ratchet-type fluid dispensing system for delivering the oral care product. The dispenser includes a self-biasing push button actuator formed of a deformable elastomeric material with an elastic memory. A user may detach the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the product to an oral surface by depressing the actuator, and re-mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Sharon Kennedy, John Gatzemeyer, Gary L. Berge
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Patent number: 8801315Abstract: An airless applicator may deliver high/low viscosity liquids or semi-liquids, and contains a valve controlling flow between a product reservoir and an intermediate pooling area, while a narrow opening between the intermediate pooling area and a product dispensing chamber controls flow therebetween. This arrangement prevents backflow to the product reservoir, precluding an influx of contamination therein. Product delivery is by specially adapted applicator heads. In one embodiment, a plurality of prongs, and openings into the product dispensing chamber, permit application of mascara onto eyelashes. Alternating prong heights increases effectiveness in applying mascara onto all sides of a user's lashes. Other applicator heads are configured for lip product applications such as for lipstick, and for eye products such as eyeliner and eye shadow.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Cosmopak USA, LLCInventor: Walter Dwyer
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Patent number: 8727652Abstract: An oral care system, such as a toothbrush having a detachable dispenser containing an oral care material. In one embodiment, the dispenser may include a housing; an internal reservoir for containing a fluid and a dispensing orifice for dispensing the fluid; a first cam surface, the first cam surface being non-rotatable with respect to the housing; a reciprocator comprising an actuator, a drive screw, and a second cam surface, the reciprocator being rotatable with respect to the housing; an elevator forming a transverse end wall of the reservoir, the elevator being non-rotatable with respect to the housing and threadily coupled to the drive screw; wherein rotation of the actuator causes the elevator to (1) axially advance, and (2) axially reciprocate.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Sharon Kennedy, Robert Moskovich, John Gatzemeyer, Alan Sorrentino, Michael Rooney, Joseph Fattori
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Patent number: 8534950Abstract: A toothbrush with an integral toothpaste dispenser has a handle portion and a toothbrush portion. A commercially available toothpaste tube is opened at one end and contained within a central aperture of the handle of the integral toothbrush. Toothpaste from the toothbrush tube is discharged into a channel contained within the toothbrush portion and exits between the toothbrush bristles through a non-return valve positioned close to a bristle exit aperture. Toothpaste is squeezed by upward movement of a pedestal supporting the toothpaste tube when the user turns a knob on the bottom of the handle. The toothpaste tube is supported by a vertical support tube within the central aperture of the handle, producing an accordion-like, uniform, progressive toothpaste tube collapse. The non-return valve is only open during toothpaste delivery and thereby prevents toothpaste spills. The close proximity between the toothpaste exit aperture and the non-return valve enables the toothpaste to remain moist between brushings.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Joy P. Sylvester
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Patent number: 8430589Abstract: An oral hygiene tool comprises a tubular body comprising a main body tube having a first locking means, a brush section having multiple bristles and a first opening, and an end cap having a threaded pole, a turn cap and a second locking means to mate with the first locking means, to provide a lock there between. The main body tube is configured for storing a dentifrice. The tool further includes an internally threaded bob to mate with the threaded pole. The end cap is assembled with the tubular body by locking the first and the second locking means. Turning the turn cap causes the bob to move in a direction along the threaded pole causing the dentifrice to be released from the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Robert M. Schneider
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Patent number: 8388250Abstract: A toothbrush combined with a toothpaste dispenser with a wall mounted holder. The present invention comprises of a twist knob that is able to push a piston up a toothpaste compartment. The piston creates pressure inside the toothpaste compartment and causes the toothpaste to travel up a main channel. The main channel branches into a plurality of smaller tubes. Each tube has a respective rubber tube dispenser that protrudes and extends from the brush head. The rubber tube dispensers allow the toothpaste to be dispensed on top of the bristles. The toothbrush additionally comprises of a mouthwash strip roll dispensing mechanism positioned in the knob. The present invention additionally comprises of audio and visual indicators to provide users with visual or hearing impairments with a signal notification of toothpaste depletion.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventor: Vanessa Lynn Harden
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Patent number: 8342767Abstract: A toothpaste dispensing toothbrush includes a handle, a brush head section, and a plunger assembly passed through a proximal opening of the handle and rotatably interfitted within a threaded axial bore. A body of toothpaste is attached to the plunger assembly wherein a leading portion of the toothpaste body is linearly ingressed into the brush head section when the plunger assembly is rotated along a first arcuate direction defined about a centrally oriented longitudinal axis of the threaded axial bore. In this manner, a trailing portion of the toothpaste body is retracted from the outlet and returned upstream along the brush head section when the plunger assembly is rotated along a second arcuate direction defined about the centrally oriented longitudinal axis. The first arcuate direction is opposite to the first arcuate direction so that the plunger assembly can be rotated in clockwise and counter directions respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventor: Joy P. Sylvester
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Patent number: 8292529Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes an applicator attached to a base, as well as a case that is at least partially filled with a fluid. The base and case are telescopically mounted together and can be relatively reciprocated to retract and extend the applicator relative to the case. A piston is mounted in the case for outwardly urging the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Lucas Packaging Group, IncInventor: Frank Francavilla
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Publication number: 20120251220Abstract: Provided is a container for liquid cosmetics. A liquid cosmetic is filled both in a first bottle and a second bottle. Thus, normally, a user can use the liquid cosmetic filled in the second bottle, and if necessary, the user can move the liquid cosmetic filled in the first bottle to the second bottle. That is, the container can be easily kept and used. In addition, a first bottle is allowed to be rotated in one direction only by stopper protrusions and stoppers so that the container can be used without errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
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Patent number: 8262390Abstract: A flexible tubular vial is plugged at one end. The plug is pulled out to open the one end and define a gap between the open end of the vial and the plug. A sleeve bounds the gap. The sleeve has a rib as does the vial (or an intermediate component) that block each other so as to limit relative movement of the plug between a retracted relative position that plugs the open end and a cleared relative position that clears the open end. By squeezing the vial, contents of the vial are urged out through interstices in the plug. The contents may be a teeth whitening composition gel that urges out through interstices in the plug to a brush-like applicator to be applied to teeth or may be a topical medicine to be applied to skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: JBL Radical Innovations, LLCInventor: Jonathan B. Levine
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Publication number: 20120163902Abstract: An oral care system comprising an oral care implement, such as a toothbrush, and dispenser containing a fluid detachably coupled to the tooth-brush. The invention is an oral care system comprising: a toothbrush having a cavity; a dispenser comprising a reservoir containing a fluid; a cap detachably coupled to the dispenser; wherein when the cap is coupled to the dispenser, the cap prohibits the dispenser from being inserted into the cavity; and wherein when the cap is detached from the dispenser, the dispenser can be inserted into the cavity and detachably coupled to the toothbrush.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Alan Sorrentino, Robert Moskovich
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Patent number: 8021068Abstract: A cosmetics container structure comprises an outer tube having an actuating chamber and a receiving chamber. A control assembly includes a coupling cylinder having a button opening at the center and multiple obliquely-cut pieces with sliding surfaces alternating with clearance grooves at the internal surface thereon. A button post has a first toothed-collar defining the opening edge with protrusive blocks disposed above. An actuation assembly includes a rotary tube, a spring element, and an insert seat. The rotary tube has a second toothed-collar equipped with high and low stop surfaces, and a conjoining cavity at the bottom. The insert seat has a screw-threaded bore disposed at the bottom. A push rod has a rod body defined by an external-threaded section and identically shaped like the conjoining cavity thereof. Thus, the button post can be simply pressed by single hand to squeeze out filling substance for easy and economical application thereby.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Jia Hsing Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ko-Chen Shih
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Patent number: 7946780Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser comprises a brush, a cylinder, a ratchet wheel comprising internal ratchets and external ratchets, a rotating sleeve including a cosmetic reservoir and a piston. The brush is attached to the cylinder, which is rotatably attached to the revolving sleeve. The ratchet wheel is attached to the end of the cylinder disposed inside the revolving sleeve. The piston extends through the ratchet wheel and has a piston head disposed in the cosmetic reservoir of the revolving sleeve. An axial tunnel extends the entire length of the piston and communicates with a cosmetic reservoir. A needle extends from the brush into the piston axial tunnel. This cosmetic dispenser is constructed in such a way that, relative rotation of the cylinder and the rotating sleeve in a dispensing direction results in displacement of the piston head into the cosmetic reservoir and pressurized flow of a liquid cosmetic from the cosmetic reservoir to the brush.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: Derik Zhang
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Publication number: 20110020052Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder case, the powder case including: a case body; a powder chamber that is elevatably installed in the case body and includes a brush provided on an upper surface thereof; powder supplying units that supply powders inside the chamber to the brush side of the upper side when penetrating through the center of the powder chamber; and an elevation operating unit that elevates the powder chamber, thereby making it possible to conveniently wear powders and reduce the amount wasted to transfer powders to the brush.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Tae Yeon KIM
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Publication number: 20100272500Abstract: A refillable toothpaste dispensing toothbrush has a toothpaste containing capsule for dispensing toothpaste through the bristle head of the toothbrush. The toothpaste capsule can be filled using any standard toothpaste tube. Grooves in the toothpaste passageway prevent clogging of toothpaste in the toothbrush. In an alternate embodiment, the dispensing toothbrush also contains a sonic vibrating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Bruce Martin, Audrey Rose Erb
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Publication number: 20100021229Abstract: The present invention relates to a discharge structure of a cosmetic brush, more particularly, as an inner moving body is pushed, an upper cone type elastic part and a lower cone type elastic part are compressed, thereby an inner hole is open and powder is discharged toward a brush, then an inner moving body declines and returned to its place by elasticity of a spring inserted on circumference of a middle member and by expansive force of the upper cone type elastic part and the lower cone type elastic part, then an inner hole is closed by a sealing sill formed on circumference of a vertical tube so that powder is not discharging, thereby it can semiautomatically control powder to be discharged and be blocked by the spring inserted on circumference of a middle member and by expansive force of the upper cone type elastic part and the lower cone type elastic part which are formed on the middle member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
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Publication number: 20090297253Abstract: Brush device which dispenses fluid material such as toothpaste or paint is equipped with a dispenser and brush. The dispenser comprises a liquid material container and a plunger therein which is manually actuated to pressure out the liquid material from the container. The brush body is detachably connected to a liquid material container using a screw mate and elongated hub engagement. The material is pressured by the plunger to enter into a series of conduits incorporated into a body of the brush and, through the openings of the head of the brush, finally pushed out to the bristles of the brush. When the fluid in the container is completely used up, the dispenser is reloaded with new fluid by sliding a plunger of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Jaehee Yuu
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Patent number: 7478957Abstract: A lotion application apparatus includes a base that has an apex. A post is attached to and extends upwardly from the apex of the base. A support is attached to a distal end of the post with respect to the base. The support is elongated and has a first end and a second end. The support is attached to the post between the first and second ends. An arm is attached to the second end of the support and extends downwardly from the support. A bottom end of the arm comprises a grip. The arm is used to rotate the support along a longitudinal axis of the support with respect to the post. A brush assembly is mounted to the support and dispenses lotion for positioning on a person.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Inventor: Willie R. Thornton
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Publication number: 20090016805Abstract: Provided is a dischargeable cosmetics case. In the cosmetics case, upon forward rotation of a lower case body, an on/off valve is pushed up and a through hole is opened to discharge the liquid cosmetics to a brush. Inversely, upon reverse rotation of the lower case body, the on/off valve goes down and the through hole is closed to stop discharging the liquid cosmetics, thus freely controlling a discharge/non-discharge of the liquid cosmetics and preventing its outflow or leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventor: Young-Kwang BYUN
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Publication number: 20080317544Abstract: A shaving lotion dispenser includes a container and a brush head connected to the container. The container defines a longitudinal axis and includes an outlet opening. The brush head is connected to the container and includes a plurality of bristles extending away from the container generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The brush head includes an opening for providing communication between an internal compartment of the container and ambient. Distal ends of the bristles define a contact surface for contacting an associated person's skin. The contact surface is bounded by a non-circular periphery. The brush head can be silicone or elastomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: John Evan Spirk, John Wilford Spirk, JR., John Richard Nottingham, John William Nottingham, Jay Tapper, Raymond Michael Flaig, Patrick William Brown, Charles Peter Althoff
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Patent number: 7461988Abstract: A packaging and applicator device for applying a substance may include: an applicator configured to apply the substance; a reservoir configured to contain the substance to be applied; a rotary ferrule configured to turn relative to the reservoir and including an opening; and a support carrying the applicator and co-operating with the ferrule and the reservoir so that while the ferrule is being turned relative to the reservoir, the support is axially displaced relative to the reservoir, the support being movable between an extended position in which the applicator extends, at least in part, out from the opening, and a retracted position, a space being formed between the support and the ferrule, thereby enabling substance to flow from the reservoir to the applicator, via said space, while the applicator is in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Nicolas Albisetti
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Patent number: 7367737Abstract: A combination brush and dispenser apparatus for paste materials to be applied by brushing action, is provided as a brushing section with a first passage and portal leading to brush bristles and a matching dispensing section which supplies regulated amount of the material through a second passage into the first passage. The dispenser may optionally include a unitary apparatus with the two sections permanently attached, or a multi-section apparatus in which the brushing and dispensing sections are separable. Various forms of dispensing devices are described for controlling the quantity of paste material supplied to the brushing section for each separate use of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Inventor: Brian D. Johns
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Publication number: 20080056807Abstract: The dispenser applicator (1) for a cosmetic product has an axial direction (10) and includes: a) an axial body (2) including a reservoir (20), an application means (3),a means of transfer (4) of said cosmetic product from said reservoir (20) to said application means (3), b) a cap (5) including a wiping means (50) of said application means (3). Said body (2) includes a lower portion (6) forming at least one portion of said reservoir, and an upper portion (7) cooperating in rotation and delimiting said reservoir (20), said upper portion (7) being solidly connected to said application means (3) and equipped with an upper opening (70) making a passage of said product possible from said reservoir (20) to said application means (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventor: Anne-Sophie Vintimiglia
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Patent number: 7309185Abstract: A twist up pen type dispenser comprising a brush applicator that is capable of receiving material from a reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: HCT LimitedInventors: Richard Christopher Thorpe, G. Scott Desson
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Patent number: 7300221Abstract: A cosmetics case comprising a cosmetics case having a lower body of the case is turns, and a piston in which is applied in inner portion of the lower body is moved lower to press the inside, with aligned to a screw rod by the turning of the lower body of the container, and thus, a check valve of which installed in upper inside hall which formed upper portion of inside of the screw rod, is pressed open then, opened a through hole, therefore, the liquid cosmetics which stored inside of the lower body is passed through a perpendicular hole, a through hole, an upper inside hole and an liquid transfer tube which formed an ejecting hole, then ejecting the liquid to a brush portion with a determined quantity of the cosmetics; The lower body is stops turning, concurrently with; to lower pressure of the inside of the lower body, and the check valve returned to the origin state by the spring power of the spring which installed inside of the upper inside hole and, close off the through hole, therefore the cosmetics canType: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
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Patent number: 7255510Abstract: A liquid cosmetic product dispenser includes mainly a reservoir, an internal piston and an applicator nozzle provided with an end valve. The reservoir consists of a base provided with an axial rod on which the piston can move longitudinally by rotating the base in relation to the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Rexam Dispensing Systems S.A.S.Inventor: Jean-Louis Bougamont
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Patent number: 7244073Abstract: A toothbrush assembly has two main sections, a toothbrush head that incorporates toothbrush bristles and toothpaste holder. The toothbrush head has a bristle end and a shaft with an enclosed channel connecting the bristle end to a threaded end. A flexible tube extends from an opening in the channel to near the top of bristles. The threaded end mates to the chamber. The chamber is coupled to a plunger assembly having a plunger head that seals against the sides of the chamber. The plunger head pulls a vacuum on the chamber when moved laterally in a first direction and pressurizes the chamber when moved laterally in a second direction. A toothpaste tube is threaded into the threaded end of the chamber and toothpaste is extracted from the toothpaste tube into the chamber or delivered from the chamber to the bristles. A universal adapter is used for non-compatible toothpaste tubes.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Inventor: Richard B. Trocino
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Patent number: 7237975Abstract: A cartridge type liquid feeding container is capable of being used by refilling or replacing a liquid instead of throwing away the container itself, and can feed out the liquid inside the cartridge. The liquid feeding container includes a body, a manipulating body which is mounted movable with respect to the body and is made capable of being manipulated from an outside, a cartridge which is loaded into the body so as to be attachable and detachable, a liquid supplying body for supplying the liquid inside the tank portion to the outside, a piston rod which is workable on the piston to press the piston of the cartridge forward, and movable inside the cartridge case and body, and a conversion mechanism for converting a manipulating force applied to the manipulating body into forward movement of the piston rod.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Kotobuki Printing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yoshio Noguchi
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Patent number: 7217054Abstract: A side knock type feeding mechanism for feeding an object to be fed inside a body by side knock. A front barrel which houses an object to be fed and is capable of feeding the object to be fed from a tip end opening, a knock button provided on a side portion of the front barrel so as to project and retract with respect to the front barrel, a rotary member which is inside the front barrel, rotates in a predetermined direction by knock of the knock button as a result that the knock button works, and rotates in an opposite direction by releasing the knock, a piston for feeding out the object to be fed, and a conversion mechanism for converting the rotation of the rotary member into a forward travelling motion of the piston in an axial direction inside the front barrel.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Kotobuki Printing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yoshio Noguchi
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Patent number: 7201527Abstract: A twist up pen type dispenser comprising a brush applicator that is capable of receiving material from a reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: HCT LimitedInventors: Richard Christopher Thorpe, G. Scott Desson
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Patent number: 7147396Abstract: For improvement in sanitation, handling, usability and protection, an extruding container is structured such that, when the main body (1) and the leading tube (3) are relatively rotated in one direction, a filling member (4) having an applying portion (4a), a filling region (4x) containing an applying filler (L) and a discharge port (4c) moves forward by meshing operation of a first meshing portion (8), and when they are rotated further, the filler (L) is discharged from the discharge port (4c) of the filling member (4) by meshing operation of a second meshing portion (9) to be ready for use, and when the main body (1) and the leading tube (3) are relatively rotated in an opposite direction, the filling member (4) moves backward, by meshing operation of the first meshing portion (8) whereby the filling member (4) can appear from and retract into the leading tube (3).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Tokiwa CorporationInventor: Yoshikazu Tani
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Patent number: 7101105Abstract: A container-applicator for fluid products, for cosmetic and pharmaceutical use, comprising, at the mouth of a container, an applicator provided with a spongy-matrix body that is arranged proximate to an opening controlled by a valve element that can be operated from the outside of the container body, the valve element comprising a cap body that can be actuated rotationally in order to pass from a closed position to an open position of the opening and/or vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Inventor: Fulvio Reggiani
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Patent number: 7070354Abstract: A hand-operable toothbrush for selectively dispensing dentifrice that includes a proximal section defining a reservoir and a distal section defining a bristle section including a mechanism for engaging the proximal section. The bristle section includes a head portion including a plurality of spaced bristles and a power mechanism for vibrating same. The toothbrush also includes a dispensing mechanism for manually adjusting a volume of the reservoir and thereby causing dentifrice to dissipate outwardly from the reservoir and head portion as needed. The dispensing mechanism includes a gasket engaged with the distal section and a snap ring positioned within the reservoir. The dispensing mechanism and the power mechanism are independently operable.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Inventor: Gustavo Gutierrez-Caro
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Patent number: 7048460Abstract: A portable combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser device within a casing for providing a convenient and hygienic means of brushing teeth. The casing includes a toothbrush, a toothpaste dispenser, and includes a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end has a ribbed circular dispensing wheel connected to an internal plunger assembly. The plunger assembly has a circular platform which pushes toothpaste upwardly and a funnel cap which dispenses the toothpaste outwardly onto the toothbrush. The toothbrush has bristles and a handle that extends upwardly and downwardly from within the casing. A cap fits onto the bottom end of the casing in an open position ready for use and onto the top end of the casing in a closed position for storage.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventors: Nicole Thompson, Ron Thompson
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Patent number: 7044673Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a cartridge type applicator which can prevent the application liquid from flowing back from the applying portion into the cartridge and which is suitable for use with a high viscosity application liquid. This applicator includes an advancing mechanism or piston mechanism made up of a sealing plug disposed inside a cylindrical cartridge tank for constituting the rear end wall of the tank, and a rod member attached to the sealing plug for causing the sealing plug to move in the axial direction of the tank; and an actuator (actuating member) for causing the rod member to move or advance in the axial direction by rotation thereof, and is constructed such that, when the actuator is turned, the rod member causes the sealing plug to move in the axial direction so as to reduce the volume of the space inside the tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Mitsuru Endou
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Patent number: 6957925Abstract: A toothpaste dispensing automatic toothbrush includes a head member mounted atop a body member with a brush head releasably coupled to the head member. A reservoir for containing toothpaste is positioned in the body member along with a pump assembly and first motor. The first motor is connected to a battery and drives the pump assembly when actuated by depression of a first switch whereby to urge toothpaste from the reservoir through a channel and onto bristles of the brush head. The brush head includes a rotor with rotor bristles that is operatively connected to a second motor. The second motor may be energized upon actuation of a second switch to cause movement of the rotor. A recharging base may be included for recharging a rechargeable toothbrush battery.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventors: Erin J. Jacobs, J. Scott McDonald
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Patent number: 6857807Abstract: A liquid applicator having a predetermined applying part (3) at the front end of a cylindrical main part (2), wherein a liquid squeezing mechanism (4) attached to the main part (2) is caused to push an application liquid (L) having a viscosity of 30 mPa·s to 500 mPa·s stored in the main part (2), forwards so as to feed applying part (3), is constructed so that an application liquid feeder (3c) also serving as a liquid leakage preventing structure is arranged between the applying part (3) and the main part (2).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Tetsuaki Akaishi
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Publication number: 20040240928Abstract: A toothbrush assembly has two main sections, a toothbrush head that incorporates toothbrush bristles and toothpaste holder. The toothbrush head has a bristle end and a shaft with an enclosed channel connecting the bristle end to a threaded end. A flexible tube extends from an opening in the channel to near the top of bristles. The threaded end mates to the chamber. The chamber is coupled to a plunger assembly having a plunger head that seals against the sides of the chamber. The plunger head pulls a vacuum on the chamber when moved laterally in a first direction and pressurizes the chamber when moved laterally in a second direction. A toothpaste tube is threaded into the threaded end of the chamber and toothpaste is extracted from the toothpaste tube into the chamber or delivered from the chamber to the bristles. A universal adapter is used for non-compatible toothpaste tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Richard B. Trocino
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Publication number: 20040057773Abstract: The nature of the all in one toothbrush is to create an aesthetic and ergonomically shaped, reusable toothbrush. The all in one toothbrush integrates a refillable reusable toothpaste cartridge that can be dispensed directly onto the toothbrush bristles and a replaceable brush head unit. The all in one toothbrush and toothpaste-dispensing unit conveniently eliminate the need to have both a toothbrush and toothpaste. The toothbrush also incorporates overmolded grip and pad sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventor: Melvin Juuius Gray
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Publication number: 20040042841Abstract: In a liquid container, the dimension of inside diameter of a liquid supply portion is not subject to any restriction, and also a liquid leakage suppressing mechanism that is not subject to any restriction by the viscosity of stored liquid is provided. A liquid container includes a body having a tank for storing a liquid; a supply mechanism which is connected to the tip end portion of the body and has a brush for supplying the liquid; and a drive mechanism for pushing out the liquid L in the tank T to the supply mechanism. A valve which is normally closed and can be opened only when the drive mechanism is operated is provided between the tank and the supply mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yoshio Noguchi
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Patent number: 6688796Abstract: A press-type make-up brush is disclosed and the brush comprises a brush shaft having a cavity to contain cosmetic fluid; a brush tip positioned at one end of the shaft and containing a brushing section protruded beyond the end portion thereof; a cap body covered the outside of the brush tip; a squeezing device mounted at one end of the shaft; including a screw shaft having one end being a piston extended to the cavity, a driving device having one end provided with a screw hole for mounting the other end of the screw shaft, and one end of the driving device being a press button with restoration force, and each pressing of the press button caused the screw shaft to turn with an angle, thereby the screw shaft moves to a position by means of the screw hole and the make-up fluid within the cavity is squeezed out for utilization.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventor: Ming Hsiung Liu
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Publication number: 20030215282Abstract: A combined disposable toothbrush and detachable toothpaste cartridge includes a hollow cylindrical handle portion having opposed proximal and distal bases and a cylindrical sidewall disposed therebetween, the proximal each base having an axial recess, an exterior surface of the proximal base proportioned for engagement between a thumb and a finger of a user, the distal base including an outlet passage, a threaded rod having a proximal end rigidly secured within the recess of the proximal base; a cylindrical push block having a circumferential surface in fluid-tight frictional communication with an inner surface of the cylindrical sidewall and having an axial channel in thread-fit co-action with the threaded rod; and a detachable brush portion having, at a distal end thereof, a head including brushing bristles and an internal channel extending longitudinally and having an outlet in communication with the brushing bristles; and a coupling for selectably attaching and detaching a distal end of the handle portionType: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2001Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Ramon P. Edwards, Diane J. Semkow