By Pin And Slot Coupling Patents (Class 401/77)
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Patent number: 9004793Abstract: A lipstick case lipstick body lift seat anti-slipped structure includes a lipstick case, an outer tube, a lift seat with an opening facing upward, and a lipstick body. A plurality of anti-slipped blocking grooves is formed on an upwardly inclined side of each of the two inclined guiding grooves. The outer tube is sleeved on an outer side of the small diameter guiding tube, and a spiral guiding groove is disposed on an inner wall of the outer tube concavely. The lipstick body is sleeved in the lift seat. Two lift guiding columns are disposed on an outer wall of the lift seat protrudingly for engaging with the inclined guiding grooves correspondingly and pressing into the spiral guiding groove. An anti-slipped blocking portion is protrudingly disposed on an outer diameter of each of the lift guiding columns corresponding to the anti-slipped blocking grooves.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: Chin-Ming Huang
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Patent number: 8915664Abstract: A lipstick tube has an outer-layer spiral tube, a middle-layer involution tube and a lipstick cup arranged on the inner side sequentially sheathed on the inner side of a base, and a longitudinal groove is arranged on the tube wall of the middle-layer involution tube. The lipstick cup has a vertical groove on the cup wall. A first lifting point is arranged directly under the vertical groove, engaged with the longitudinal groove of the middle-layer involution tube and the internal thread of the outer-layer spiral tube; a second lifting point is arranged on the outer surface of a base plate, engaged with the vertical groove, the longitudinal groove and the internal thread. The outer-layer spiral tube allows the first and the second lifting points to move side by side. The internal thread of the upper-section spiral tube only allows the second lifting point to move.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventor: Huiping Lu
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Patent number: 8376641Abstract: An applicator for applying a medium, such as for eye make-up.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Albea ServicesInventor: Patrick Fraillon
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Patent number: 8328445Abstract: A package with a refill cartridge for baton shaped products, such as lipsticks and face bases. The package comprises an outer envelope comprising a cap and a body portion, from the base of which the inner axial protrusion extends, and a refill cartridge to be fitted into the base of the outer envelope. The refill cartridge comprises two tubular walls that cooperated to raise and lower the baton-shaped product for the application to the user. The end of the second tubular wall of the cartridge is folded inwards and upwards so as to form a holding surface that receives the axial protrusion and keeps it motionless.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Natura Cosmeticos S.A.Inventors: Paula Renata Martins, Fabiana Tomas Pelliciari
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Patent number: 8313262Abstract: A device for packaging and delivering a product, notably a cosmetic product, is provided with a body, a supporting cup forming a seat for the product and able to move relative to the body between a storage position and at least one position of use of the product, an operator for operating the supporting cup including a guidance sheath, a casing surrounding guidance sheath and a member for operating the cup. The device also includes structure that, in a designated position, prevents the casing from rotating, interacting with the casing and an actuator for actuating the structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventor: William Delbove
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Patent number: 8267606Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a product includes a dispensing assembly provided with a holding cup for the product, a sheath in which the cup is mounted, a jacket around the sheath and including an outlet orifice, and an outer sleeve around the jacket. Guide devices are provided to bring about, during a rotation of the outer sleeve relative to said jacket, a joint axial movement of said sheath and of the holding cup relative to the jacket, followed by an axial movement of said cup relative to the guide sheath and to the jacket towards a use position of the product. A protective case in which the dispensing assembly is mounted, forms an outer cover for the assembly and includes an actuating member that is able to rotate the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventors: William Delbove, Lionel Drugeon
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Patent number: 8231296Abstract: A method of manufacturing a writing implement mechanism that includes a tubular element. The tubular element has a central axis and includes a first wall and a second wall which are fixed relative to each other. The second wall is offset towards the central axis relative to the first wall in a direction that is radial relative to the central axis. The first wall presents a first edge and the second wall presents a second edge. The first and second edges define a guide extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end in a direction that is inclined relative to the central axis. The method includes the steps of supplying at least two half-shells adapted to form the first edge and outside portions of the walls.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Societe BicInventors: Frank Rolion, Arnaud Bez
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Patent number: 8128301Abstract: A writing implement mechanism comprises includes a tubular first element (10) having a central axis and including first and second walls (12, 14) presenting that include respective first and second edges (16, 18) defining a guide (20) extending longitudinally in a direction that is inclined relative to the central axis between a first end and a second end. The mechanism further comprises includes a second element (26) adapted to slide along the first element (10) and including a nib (28) sliding in the guide (20). The second wall (14) is offset towards the central axis relative to the first wall (12) in a direction that is radial relative to said the central axis (Z).Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Societe BicInventors: Franck Rolion, Arnaud Bez
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Patent number: 7322765Abstract: The stick container includes a cup, a sleeve and a base. The cup includes a placement portion for disposing thereon a lipstick, and a spiral shell pillar extended downward from the cup. The sleeve made of a hollow tube includes a locking portion formed on the bottom portion thereof. The base includes a threaded cylinder formed in the central portion thereof. The threaded cylinder includes a threaded portion corresponding to the spiral shell pillar. A locking portion is formed in the base corresponding to the locking portion of the sleeve. The stick container is structurally simple and easy to assemble, which will largely reduce its fabrication cost.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Inventors: Chun-Te Wang, Tsung-Yuan Tu
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Patent number: 7144171Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance constituting a cosmetic or a care product containing at least one volatile hydrocarbon solvent can be closed hermetically and includes at lease two elements, at least one of which is made of a plastics material. The elements are suitable for moving relative to each other in order to enable the substance to be applied. The plastics material is selected in such a manner that the element(s) is/are not subject to significant mass variation when put into prolonged contact with the vapor of the solvent.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Gilles Blondeel, Marion Prunier
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Patent number: 6874966Abstract: A packaging and applicator device is disclosed. The device comprising a compartment for receiving a receptacle containing a substance; a applicator capable of being releasably fixed to the device; a first opening through which the applicator can take the substance; a shutter associated with the first opening and capable of taking a closed position and an opened position; a transmission member capable of being driven in displacement by the applicator to move the shutter into at least one of the open and closed positions; and a second opening distinct from the first and through which the receptacle can be inserted in said compartment, by being moved relative to the transmission member.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Florent Duqueroie, Nicolas Albisetti
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Patent number: 6682243Abstract: The invention provides a stick-shaped cosmetic screw-out container including a holding cylinder fitting and holding a stick-shaped cosmetic and having a screwing projection provided from a side wall. The container also includes a shell cylinder including the holding cylinder vertically slidably, having a guide groove through which the screwing projection penetrates provided on a side wall and having an engagement concave portion provided on a lower side wall. The container further includes a sleeve fitted in the shell cylinder, having a screwing groove for screwing the screwing projection provided on an inner wall and having, on a lower inner wall, an inner peripheral rib engaged rotatably with the engagement concave portion so as not to be dropped out, a body cylinder for holding a lower portion of the shell cylinder so as not to be dropped out, and a fitting cylinder fixed onto the body cylinder and provided with a fitting portion in which a cap is removably fitted.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Kanebo, Ltd.Inventors: Yoichi Iwamoto, Hisao Iwamoto, Koji Nishikawa
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Patent number: 6676319Abstract: In the outer sleeve there runs a threaded spindle which is mounted in a bearing sleeve (5) and on which a piston (30) is movable up and down. The outer sleeve (1) is in relation to its inner diameter Ad considerably longer than with known glue sticks. The ratio of the inner diameter Ad of the outer sleeve (1) to the length AL of the part of the outer sleeve which serves for receiving a rod-like adhesive mass (10) here lies in the region of 1:6 to 1:15. This however according to the invention demands that the threaded spindle is configured such that it simultaneously serves as a conveyor worm. Thanks to the special configuration of the piston (30) is spite of the great length of the threaded spindle there is achieved a bending-breakage stabilization.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Uhu GmbH & Co, KGInventors: Wilhelm Werhahn, Werner Panter, Hans-Martin Kapsa
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Patent number: 6623198Abstract: A lipstick or cosmetic dispenser having a tubular cam sleeve and an innerbody fitted inside the cam sleeve, and internal helical tracks supporting an elevator cup. The cam sleeve has a lower cam skirt with a plurality of ribs provided on its inner wall. The innerbody has a beveled shoulder around a lower outer wall thereof. The cam skirt ribs bear against the beveled shoulder to create frictional drag between the innerbody and the cam sleeve, and to cause the cam sleeve to be urged upwardly. The ribs on the inner wall of the cam skirt extend at an angle relative to a centerline of said dispenser, and preferably are angled the same direction as the internal helical tracks of the cam sleeve. There are from three to seven, preferably, five or six of said ribs located equidistantly from each other around said inner wall of said cam skirt. The ribs may be connected with each other by webs or separated by slots.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.Inventor: Thomas F. Holloway
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Patent number: 6290414Abstract: A double cup pomade assembly for improving pomade retention is adaptable for use with both bottom filling and Lop filling machinery. A pomade retention cup having at least one pomade retention finger has a snap-fit geometry for anchoring it within an elevator cup. The elevator cup is provided with lugs for interaction with conventional extend-and-retract mechanism. One embodiment of the pomade retention cup is symmetrical, avoiding “improper” insertion into a mold. Another embodiment of the pomade retention cup includes a flange at one end for preventing formula leakage during molding and providing an enlarged surface area to offset the forces generated when the elevator cup is pressed into engagement with the pomade retention cup.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Echo Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Henry F. Seebach, Jr., Alvydas Velicka
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Patent number: 6244770Abstract: An elevator cup for receiving and supporting a cosmetic pomade in a cosmetic dispenser, comprising a hollow tubular body having a side wall, a closed bottom end, and an open top end for receiving a pomade; and one or more flexible tabs for positively engaging said pomade extending from an inner surface of the side wall. The flexible tabs are movable between a first position, wherein said flexible tab forms an acute angle with the side wall opening toward said bottom end, and a second position, wherein said flexible tab is substantially flush with said inner surface of the side wall. The flexible tab is deflectable from the first position to the second position upon receipt of a pomade and positively engages said pomade by returning to said first position by a spring force created in the flexible tab by the deflection from the first to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Crown Cork & Seal Technologies, CorporationInventor: Thomas F. Holloway
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Patent number: 6200048Abstract: A case for a stick product which comprises an inner sleeve having a wall and two longitudinal tracks within the wall, each longitudinal track is positioned approximately circumferentially opposite with respect to the other. An outer sleeve is fitted about the inner sleeve so as to be able to rotate with respect to the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has an inner wall, an outer wall, and four helical grooves along the inner wall. A holder cup for the stick product is fitted into the inner sleeve. The holder cup comprises a shell having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first set of lugs, and a second set of lugs, wherein one lug from each set extends through the same longitudinal track to engage one of the four helical grooves. By providing two set of lugs, as opposed to the traditional one set, skewing of the holder cup is dramatically reduced.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Color Access, Inc.Inventor: Herve F. Bouix
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Patent number: 6190074Abstract: Turning case mechanism particularly for cosmetic products, composed of a pivoting body mounted in rotation on a main piece, formed by a traveler, base and hinge elements connecting the base to the traveler, between a lower articulation point with the base and an upper articulation point with the traveler; said traveler intended to be mobile between an open or upper position and a closed or lower position, characterized in that when the traveler is in the lower position, the hinge elements are arranged at least in part below the horizontal plane that contains the lower articulation point.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.Inventors: Stephane Demellier, Pierre Joulia
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Patent number: 6158911Abstract: A double cup pomade assembly is set forth for improving pomade retention that is adaptable for use with both bottom filling and top filling machinery. A pomade retention cup having at least one pomade retention finger and a snap-fit geometry for anchoring it within an elevator cup. The elevator cup is provided with lugs for interaction with convention extend and retract mechanism. One embodiment of the pomade retention cup is symmetrical eliminating improper insertion into a mold. Another embodiment of the pomade retention cup includes a flange at one end for preventing formula leakage during molding and providing an enlarged surface area to offset the forces generated when the elevator cup is pressed around the pomade retention cup.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1998Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Echo Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Henry F. Seebach, Jr., Alvydas Velicka
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Patent number: 5988916Abstract: A rotary type automatic pencil includes a front socket member fastened to a sleeve at the bottom to hold a guide tube, a rotary member mounted within the front socket member around the guide tube, a helical spring mounted around the guide tube and fastened to the rotary member, a lead holder tube and a propelling element mounted inside the guide tube, wherein rotating the rotary member causes the helical spring to force the lead holder tube and the propelling element upwards/downwards along a longitudinal sliding slot of the guide tube; the propelling element is lowered to push the lead out of the lead holder tube when the lead holder tube is stopped in a lower limit position and the rotary member is continuously rotated.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventor: Tsang-Jenn Liu
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Patent number: 5988917Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser containing an elevator cup carrying a solid cosmetic product, a sleeve in which the cup is axially advanceable and retractable, and an operating shell turnably mounted on the sleeve. The sleeve has either two or else three equispaced longitudinal slots and the elevator cup has two or else three equispaced lugs passing through and projecting from the slots of the sleeve. The operating shell has two or else three internal spiral tracks respectively engaged by the lugs of the cup to propel the latter in response to relative turning between the shell and sleeve. The arrangement is such that the cup is advanced and retracted by balanced forces applied at uniformly spaced circumferential locations about the cup. The cup has resilient fingers that are forced inward by the sleeve, forming a collet which firmly holds the lipstick pomade. The sleeve has a lateral spur track which holds the cup captive in the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Charles ChangInventors: Robert J. Sheffler, Charles Chang
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Patent number: 5934815Abstract: A cosmetic container, such as for lipstick, having an upwardly biased cosmetic carrier for creating torque. A biasing member such as a spring is provided and is secured, according to one embodiment, at its bottom end to the bottom portion of the inner sleeve and at its upper end to the cosmetic carrier. According to an alternative embodiment an inner sleeve is unnecessary and a base is provided. The spring is connected at its lower end to the base and at its upper end to the cosmetic carrier.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Rexam Cosmetic Packaging Inc.Inventor: David R. Hurlburt
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Patent number: 5899620Abstract: A cosmetic carrier and a cosmetic container including the cosmetic carrier, the cosmetic carrier having a reinforcing flange which limits and/or prevents the cosmetic carrier from collapsing inwardly so as to dislocate the lugs from the helical channel of the outer sleeve. The cosmetic carrier includes a tubular sidewall defining a cosmetic receiving receptacle. The reinforcing flange is positioned within the cosmetic receiving receptacle of the cosmetic carrier. The cosmetic carrier also includes a pair of radially extending lugs extending outwardly from diametrically opposing surfaces of the sidewall. The reinforcing flange extends radially inwardly from the carrier sidewall so as to oppose the outwardly extending carrier lugs. Thus, the reinforcing flange is positioned within the cosmetic receiving receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1998Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Rexam Cosmetics Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Robert L. Pierpont
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Patent number: 5899621Abstract: A lipstick swivel mechanism has a brake function, by which push back of the lipstick when the lipstick is being pressed is effectively hindered. An additional protrusion and a corresponding beveled helical groove are provided on the inner body and the spiral of the dispenser. When the reaction force of applying the lipstick to the consumer's lips pushes the lipstick cup down the dispenser, this reaction force is transmitted to the protrusion and the beveled helical groove so as to increase the frictional force, which impedes the relative rotation of inner body and spiral, between them; thereby push back of the lipstick cup is obstructed. Besides, the beveled helical groove is specially designed so as to make such brake function effective across the entire travel of the lipstick cup.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1998Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Der Kwei Cosmetic Packaging Co., LimitedInventor: Chun Te Wang
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Patent number: 5879095Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit (1) for dispensing and applying a product (P) of liquid-to-pasty consistency, comprising a tubular reservoir (2) for containing the product to be dispensed, communicating with at least one dispensing orifice (61), this reservoir, on the opposite side from the orifice (61) including at least one longitudinal slot (21); a piston (4) capable of sliding in translation inside the reservoir (2) including a complementary drive stud (43) passing through the slot (21); a base part (9) connected to the reservoir; screw thread (51) for translational drive of the piston (4). The reservoir (2) and the base part (9) are made as a single piece, the slot (21) being made on just part (2b) of the reservoir (2). This unit is equipped with an application tip (6) for dispensing and applying the product (P) including an application surface (63) provided with the dispensing orifice (61).Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Louis Gueret
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Patent number: 5842804Abstract: A cosmetic container for a cosmetic, such as lipstick, which permits the cosmetic to be extended and retracted for application and which permits a low swivel torque, which operates smoothly, and which substantially minimizes or prevents "push-back". The container includes a uniquely configured lug which cooperates with a helical channel of a tubular sleeve to prevent push-back which is defined as unwanted movement of the lipstick within the container caused by downward axial force which results when the lipstick is applied. According to one embodiment, the lug includes an end surface portion having a compound surface wherein one portion thereof is parallel to the longitudinal axis and another portion thereof is positioned at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis. The compound surface also includes a line of intersection defining the portions which is, itself, angularly positioned relative to a plane normal to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1996Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Rexam Cosmetic Packaging, Inc.Inventor: David R. Hurlburt
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Patent number: 4976561Abstract: A writing tool in which a core casing (3) or (3a) is inserted in an outer sleeve (2), and an end (6) of core casing (3) or (3a) can be projected out of the end of outer sleeve (2) by operating end (4a). End 6 of core casing (3) or (3a) can be withdrawn by reverse operation of the operating end (4a). A revolution-to-linear movement conversion arrangement for converting a revolutional movement of an operating end (4a) to a axial movement between a core casing (3) or (3a) and an outer sleeve (2) is provided. A retracting spring (5) between the outer sleeve (2) and the core casing (3) or (3a) and the operating end (4a) projecting out of a rear end of the outer sleeve (2) can be forcibly operated against the force of a retracting spring (5).Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1988Date of Patent: December 11, 1990Assignee: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shuhei Kageyama
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Patent number: 4690578Abstract: The invention contemplates a cosmetic-container of the propel-repel variety wherein all parts are assembled and retained by interference-fit and wherein metal-to-plastic interfaces characterize essentially all siding engagements. The arrangement is such as to provide a luxury "feel" through controlled drag torque (resistance) to relative rotation of the parts. And provision is made to positively retain any retracted position of the pomade carrier, whatever the remaining useful extent of involved pomade.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1986Date of Patent: September 1, 1987Assignee: Risdon CorporationInventors: Eric J. Idec, Thomas F. Holloway
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Patent number: 4610557Abstract: A low-cost mechanical pencil employing an improved lead-driving mechanism in which there is cooperation between a low-cost, helical spring member through which moves a lead advance-retract member which is keyed to longitudinal grooves in the inner barrel wall. If the lead is subjected to excessive pressure during use, it is caused to partially retract into the tip by virtue of axial compression of the helical spring, thereby reducing the likelihood of lead breakage.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1985Date of Patent: September 9, 1986Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventor: Curtis L. Malm
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Patent number: 4557720Abstract: A disposable vaginal refreshener or swab comprised of an outer container for enclosing an inner, fairly rigid core member about which an adsorbent layer is secured. The outer container when removed, exposes the adsorbent covered member or allows that member to be moved out of the container into an operable position. The outer container also forms the handle for the disposable swab element.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1984Date of Patent: December 10, 1985Inventor: Allegra D. Hemphill
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Patent number: 4514102Abstract: The invention contemplates a cosmetic-container of the propel-repel variety wherein all parts are assembled and retained by interference fit and wherein metal-to-plastic interfaces characterize essentially all sliding engagements. The arrangement is such as to provide a luxury "feel" through controlled drag torque (resistance) to relative rotation of the parts. And provision is made to positively retain any retracted position of the pomade carrier, whatever the remaining useful extent of involved pomade.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1983Date of Patent: April 30, 1985Assignee: Eyelet Specialty Co., Inc.Inventors: Walter T. Ackerman, Edward F. Klimeck
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Patent number: 4417827Abstract: A stick-type cosmetic applicator comprising: a solid cosmetic; a housing sleeve for said solid cosmetic; a sliding sleeve which has a solid cosmetic holder at the top thereof which holder moves along the inner surface of said housing sleeve; a driving sleeve which has at least a continued spiral groove on the inner surface thereof; a guide sleeve which is installed into said driving sleeve and has at least one longitudinal slot for guiding a pin which is provided on said sliding sleeve and engages with said spiral groove through said slot; an intermediate sleeve which is installed onto the outer side of the lower portion of said housing sleeve and receives a cap, and; an outer sleeve installed onto the outer side of the lower portion of said intermediate sleeve. Said guide sleeve and said driving sleeve are disposed below said housing sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1981Date of Patent: November 29, 1983Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yutaka Kasai, Satoru Naramoto
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Patent number: 4380402Abstract: A lipstick case having an outer sheet metal cam sleeve with a generally helically extending cam slot with an intermediate circumferentially extending pocket for retention of the lipstick pomade in an intermediate display position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1981Date of Patent: April 19, 1983Assignee: Lake Eyelet Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Alfred G. Andrews, Charles L. Sorensen
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Patent number: 4200403Abstract: A writing implement having a body formed by a pair of leaves each having a longitudinally extending bore therein, with the bores in the two leaves coaxial and the two leaves interengaged in the manner of a hinge, and a writing member, such as a pencil lead or ball-point pen with an ink reservoir, extending through the coaxial bores in the two members, the two leaves being relatively pivotable about the axis of the coaxial bores therein between a storage configuration in which the leaves lie substantially in the same plane and a writing configuration in which the planes of the two leaves are at an acute angle to one another. The writing member is preferably secured to an axially movable plunger in the coaxial bores, which plunger has grooves co-operating with projections from the leaves such that a writing tip of the writing member is caused to project from one end of the leaves upon movement of the leaves from the storage to the writing configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1978Date of Patent: April 29, 1980Inventor: David Y. Chu
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Patent number: 4141663Abstract: An improved, jam-resistant, relatively low cost pencil mechanism is provided which includes an annular resilient member disposed about the nose bushing of the mechanism for securely locking the bushing and lead guide connected thereto in place within the pencil barrel, while at the same time allowing the pencil tip and lead guide to be threadably interconnected without creating open thread discontinuities along the length of the lead path. The resilient member serves to take up any dimensional irregularities in the pencil mechanism components and allow full threaded interlocking of the pencil tip and lead guide so that no exposed threads are present along the lead path, which can cause jamming of the mechanism if the pencil lead becomes broken within the guide. In preferred forms, the resilient member is of annular, tapered configuration permitting telescopic positioning thereof within the pencil barrel without disruption or axial roll-up of the member.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1977Date of Patent: February 27, 1979Assignee: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventor: David F. Reed