Having Plural Compartments Or Receviers Patents (Class 132/314)
  • Publication number: 20130025614
    Abstract: A cosmetic container/applicator having a compartment for holding a dental floss dispenser refill, where the compartment is located at either end of an elongated cosmetic container/applicator. The compartment can be left empty without the dental floss dispenser to hold a pill. This compartment may be an integral piece with the container body, or with the cap of the container. This compartment may also be a separately available after-market attachment such that a user may attach it to a cosmetic container by known means. The container may optionally have a LED light in its cap to provide lighting when a user applies the cosmetic content. The body of the container may also have a mirror disposed on its side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Julie Corinne Morgan
  • Publication number: 20130000667
    Abstract: The invention relates to a housing base suitable for containing a cosmetic product and comprises a compartment, a part, a first hollow element, a second protruding element, a third hollow element and a fourth protruding element. The compartment comprises a bottom and a lateral wall. The part for containing a cosmetic product is embedded in the compartment and comprises a bottom and a lateral wall. The first hollow element is fitted with a second protruding element and the hollow element is fitted with a fourth protruding element. One of the first or second elements is fitted into the lateral wall of the compartment and the other is fitted into the lateral wall of the part. One of the third or fourth elements is fitted into the bottom of the compartment and the other being fitted into the bottom of the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Yevsey Sobol
  • Patent number: 8251076
    Abstract: Oral hygiene case with dental floss lid compartment, refers to the present invention an improved case with lid compartment to hold dental floss or ribbon, and for keeping a toothbrush or toothpaste in its body that presents constructivity and advanced design with access to the cases body (1) interior concomitant with opening the dental floss lid compartment (2) for use, presents also length and intern volume flexibility, accessories to hang, allowing change of its shape, saving the use of pollutant materials, showing excellent cost-benefit ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Nilson Altair de Souza
  • Patent number: 8240930
    Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus including a container, a first storage compartment disposed within the container and configured to store a deodorant, a second storage compartment disposed within the container and opposite the first storage compartment, the second storage compartment configured to store a sanitizer solution, an applicator in fluid communication with the second storage compartment and configured to receive the sanitizer solution and an interface disposed between the second storage compartment and the applicator for regulating the supply of the sanitizer solution to the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Amnon Oshri
  • Patent number: 8221014
    Abstract: A lipstick applicator brush attachment system includes a tube that has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall. The tube has a lipstick column positioned therein. The tube has a break therein to allow the tube to be opened to access the lipstick column. A container has a closed end, an open end and a perimeter wall extending between the open and closed ends. A cap is removably positioned on the container to close the open end. The cap frictionally engages the perimeter wall. An applicator brush is removably positioned in the container. The applicator brush has a plurality of bristles abuttable against the lipstick column to place lipstick on the bristles for application to a person's lips. A coupler is attached to the container. The coupler releasably couples the container to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Mary I. Houston
  • Publication number: 20120152274
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic system for disguising dermatological blemishes. The cosmetic system includes a viscous silicone material and a catalyst. The silicone material or the catalyst is tinted with a cosmetic pigment according to a selected skin tone. In one aspect, the silicone material or the catalyst also includes a flocking agent to provide texture. The cosmetic system may also include one or more dispensers, such as double-barrel syringes. The syringes hold the viscous silicone material and the catalyst, separately. The system also has mixing tips through which the silicone material and the catalyst may be dispensed, whereupon the silicone material and the catalyst are mixed and applied to a user's skin for curing. The cosmetic system is sold together as a package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew Singer
  • Publication number: 20120145590
    Abstract: Problem: To provide a technique of simply and easily convert a powder makeup cosmetic such as powdery foundation or the like into a pickering-emulsificated liquid makeup cosmetic such as liquid foundation or the like. Means for Resolution: A solvent composition for use as a dispersion medium for converting a powder makeup cosmetic into a pickering-emulsificated liquid makeup cosmetic, which comprises (a) from 0.1 to 65% by mass of an aqueous component, and (b) from 35 to 99.9% by mass of one or more oily components selected from hydrocarbon oils and silicone oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kanako Yamaguchi, Mihoshi Yokoo
  • Publication number: 20120125362
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cosmetic apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses an accessory sleeve for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. Both the accessory sleeve and the containers have releaseable engagement means to securely hold each to the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Katie Marguerite Irving, Timothy Martin Irving
  • Patent number: 8096308
    Abstract: The case (1) for cosmetic products, typically in the form of paste or compact powder cakes, comprises a hollow base (2, 3) having an upper opening (16), a cover (15) closing said upper opening and a support (4) arranged inside said hollow base, said support comprising at least a first support surface (7) and a second support surface (8), the first and second support surfaces each comprising at least one compartment (10) intended to receive a cosmetic product (9), is characterized in that the support cooperates in a mobile manner with said hollow base so that the support can be turned inside the hollow base to present said first support surface or said second support surface through the upper opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Albea Services
    Inventor: Victor Ramos
  • Patent number: 8043017
    Abstract: The cosmetic unit has two partial units, each including a receptacle for receiving a cosmetic substance and a closure cap for allowing the closure of the receptacle. The two partial units are inter-connectable by a coupling member engaging with the two closure caps. Each closure cap has a cap recess, extending in the direction of a central axis, on the axial front end facing away from the receptacle of the corresponding partial unit. The coupling member including a central portion with two axial coupling projections being formed thereon wherein each coupling projection engages with one of the two cap recesses when in an assembled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Renate Beierwaltes, Marion Reichert, Sonja Schöppler
  • Publication number: 20110253167
    Abstract: A holder for a releasably holding makeup stored in metal containers is provided. The holder is magnetized to permit different shades of makeup to be held by the support. A cover is provided to permit the makeup container to be retained by the holder during use, storage, handling and/or travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Zena Shteysel
  • Patent number: 7975706
    Abstract: A make-up compact has a hollow base, a lateral tray, a front cover and a slider. The base has a front surface and an oblique slot. The oblique slot is formed on the front surface and communicates with a chamber of the base. The lateral tray for containing cosmetics is slidably mounted in the base and has an edge and a longitudinal slot formed in the edge. The front cover is movably mounted on the base and has a rear surface and a transverse slot formed on the rear surface. The slider is slidably mounted in the longitudinal slot and protrudes through the oblique slot into the transverse slot. As the front cover moves, the front cover induces the slider to move the lateral tray for improved convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
  • Patent number: 7975705
    Abstract: A cosmetic container in accordance with the present invention has a base, a slide cover, a drawer and a transmission device. The base has a chamber, an opening and a mirror. The chamber is defined in the base. The opening is formed in the base and communicates with the chamber. The mirror is mounted on an upper part of the front. The slide cover is slidably mounted on the front of the base. The drawer is slidably mounted in the chamber of the base and selectively extends out of the chamber through the opening of the base. The transmission device is mounted inside the chamber, connects to the slide cover and the drawer and selectively ejects the drawer out of the base when driven by the slide cover. With the transmission, operating the cosmetic container is simple and convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
  • Publication number: 20110114109
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits for caring for, treating, conditioning or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one silicone compound comprising at least one phosphate group compound and at least one amine compound comprising greater than three amino groups, wherein the amino groups are identical or different.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Hitendra Mathur, David W. Cannell
  • Publication number: 20110117040
    Abstract: A method of coating eyelashes and/or eyelids with a cosmetic composition that includes from about 15% to about 50%, by weight, of a film former selected from the group consisting of tall oil glyceride, pentaerythrityl rosinate, glyceryl rosinate, and the hydrogenated versions and mixtures thereof. Further there is from about 0.1% to about 14%, by weight, of a colorant. In one embodiment of this invention the mascara composition comprises less than about 3.0%, preferably less than about 1.0%, even more preferably less than 0.1%, by weight, of wax and wax like components. In another embodiment, the mascara is substantially free of wax. The cosmetic composition is long lasting and has excellent wear characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: James Herman Dempsey, Thomas Elliot Rabe
  • Publication number: 20110117043
    Abstract: A method of coating eyelashes and/or eyelids with a cosmetic composition that includes from about 15% to about 50%, by weight, of a film former selected from the group consisting of tall oil glyceride, pentaerythrityl rosinate, glyceryl rosinate, and the hydrogenated versions and mixtures thereof. Further there is from about 0.1% to about 14%, by weight, of a colorant. The cosmetic composition is long lasting and has excellent wear characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: James Herman Dempsey, Thomas Elliot Rabe
  • Patent number: 7938268
    Abstract: A cosmetic box includes a main body having a periphery provided with a plurality of receiving chambers, and a plurality of cosmetic items mounted in the receiving chambers of the main body respectively. Thus, the main body is provided with a plurality of receiving chambers to receive a plurality of cosmetic items to facilitate a user's makeup purposes. In addition, when each of the cosmetic items protrudes outwardly from the main body, the container of each of the cosmetic items is non-rotatable relative to the respective receiving chamber of the main body, so that the lid of each of the cosmetic items is rotatable relative to and detachable from the container to remove the brush from the container, thereby facilitating the user operating the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Lo Mei Cosmetics Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: An-Kung Kuo
  • Publication number: 20100319724
    Abstract: The cosmetics container of the present invention is provided with a casing, pivoting trays and a housing tray that are pivoted into and out of the casing. The casing consists of a top plate and a bottom plate of frame shape, and a side plate arranged vertically between the top plate and bottom plate, and part of the side plate is open. Plural pivoting trays are arranged in a stack between the top plate and bottom plate, and they are drawn in or out through the opening of the casing. At least one of the pivoting trays is a housing tray, in which a housing space is formed for make-up tools. Therefore, the present invention may house cosmetics together with make-up tools, so the portability of cosmetics and make-up tools is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: In-Yong CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20100319723
    Abstract: There is provided a make-up kit having a plurality of containers having top surfaces made up of different integer numbers of substantially identically shaped units and bottom surfaces made up of corresponding numbers of substantially identically shaped units, peripheral areas of the top surface units being of complementary shape to peripheral areas of the bottom surface units, so that each container is separably interengageable with at least one other of the containers above or below, by interengagement of the complementary shaped unit peripheral areas. In this way, large or small numbers of identical or different units may be connected together in a large number of different configurations; each differently shaped container effectively forming a differently shaped, but mutually compatible, building block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: TOLY PRODUCTS (U.K.) LTD.
    Inventor: PHILIPPE PARKER
  • Patent number: 7854317
    Abstract: An organization container having multiple internal compartments or straps to secure and organize personal care and hygiene items with a flap top to provide easy access to personal care and hygiene items. The organizing container can fit into different size purses or bags and be moved easily between bags, and that can stand securely on its own when outside the purse or bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: PAK, LLC
    Inventors: Nicol Hebert, Marlinda Hinojosa
  • Patent number: 7845871
    Abstract: A packaging and dispensing device includes a container holding a first product, and a closure capsule including a base part configured to detachably close off the container. The device includes a recess defined in a mobile part of the closure capsule, this recess containing a second product. An opening in the recess is closed off by a cap, such that the mobile part can assume, relative to the base part, a closed position wherein the cap is rendered inaccessible by the base part, and an open position wherein the cap is accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Patent number: 7748566
    Abstract: A bathroom dispenser and organizer is provided, comprising a freestanding rectangular storage unit with cavities for toothbrushes, a flat section for bar soap, a storage area with a lid and a pump-style spout for liquid soap, two slots configured to hold tubes, and a set of rollers within each slot, wherein tube contents are dispensed by inserting the tube into a slot between the rollers and turning the rollers. The bathroom dispenser and organizer has particular utility in connection with dispensing toothpaste, shaving cream, and liquid soap, and neatly storing bathroom items such as toothbrushes, razors, and bar soap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Alberto Mesa
  • Publication number: 20100147318
    Abstract: The instant application provides methods and systems for applying color to eyebrows and skin at locations where an eyebrow should be. A crème-to-powder formulation is used to apply the color. The crème-to-powder formulation includes a crème-to-powder base and pigmentation to provide a final color suitable for application as eyebrow makeup. A liquid sealant may be used to seal in the color once applied. Various kits are disclosed that include a crème-to-powder formulation and applicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Donna Azar
  • Patent number: 7661559
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing squeezable tubes therein includes a plurality of vertical compartments that are each adapted to hold one squeezable tube. A plurality of moveable front members are adapted to move up or down between an opposite pair of sidewalls to retain an upper portion of the tube in position. An open top allows easy tube insertion or removal while a lower shelf retains the bottom of each tube. A bottom strip ensures that each tube will remain in position. According to a first modification, the interior sidewalls are adjustable to accommodate a variable spacing between them. Modified moveable front members include a variable width to accommodate the variable spacing between the adjustable interior sidewalls. According to a second modification, each tube is retained by a pair of curved side members that narrow toward the bottom of each compartment. An apparatus to secure a tube in an inverted position and to dispense a substance from a bottom opening is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Eugene Lee Tresenfeld
  • Publication number: 20090272659
    Abstract: A cosmetic case is provided that includes a frame and a plurality of interleaved, vertically tiered compartments for the storage of cosmetics or other items. The compartments of the plurality are independent and can pivot laterally to an open position. The case is provided with a mirror which can occupy either a storage position or a viewing position. The mirror storage position can be located in the frame or in a compartment, preferably an uppermost compartment that is hinged on a horizontal axis. The case includes a pair of pivot shafts enabling selected compartments to pivot in an opposed lateral direction to an open position so that more than one compartment can be readily opened for concurrent display of their contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Stephanie A Kaiser, Pamela M. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20080190443
    Abstract: A supporting plate for a cosmetic product (P), includes a hollow region (C) for receiving the cosmetic product, and a retaining part (22; 44; 67; 105; 206, 207) which is protruding from the sidewall of the hollow region (C), for retaining the cosmetic product and avoiding its detachment from the plate. Examples refer to embodiments wherein the supporting plate is made by two or more elements joined together, or molded in a single piece. The main advantageous effect is that glue is no longer required to fix the cosmetic product on the supporting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: MODAPACK S.R.L.
    Inventor: Angelo Ubertifoppa
  • Publication number: 20080185014
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for permanently reshaping the keratin fibers, for example for permanently reshaping the hair, comprising: mechanically setting the keratin fibers under tension by winding the same around at least one mechanical tensioning device, said at least one device being flexible and closable upon itself, so as to form a curl, applying onto the keratin fibers at least one reducing composition, so as to reduce the keratin disulfide bonds, an optional rinsing, drying the keratin fibers, and applying at least one oxidizin composition, to reform said bonds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Catherine Campain
  • Publication number: 20080173324
    Abstract: A makeup compact with one or more detachable leaves for holding cosmetic products that may be detached and replaced when the cosmetic product is depleted or as otherwise desired by the user. The leaves may also be detached from the compact and interchanged with different detachable leaves holding different cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Jill Washington
  • Publication number: 20080173325
    Abstract: A modular makeup storage system is provided which comprises a support assembly and a template attached to the support assembly, said template having a predetermined arrangement of holes for permanent or removable attachment of fixtures. The storage system is of any desired size and shape, and may fit on a table top or may be portable. The user may design the desired configuration of the storage system to allow flexibility for various makeup and other products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Heather McGarry
  • Patent number: 7401699
    Abstract: A device for storing upon a wall support surface a quantity of toothbrushes and tube of toothpaste. The storage device is comprised of a toothbrush container or receptacle having a plurality of individual cavities located at a front sidewall thereof, each cavity housing an individual, removable toothbrush storage receptacle; an internal cavity that houses a removable toothbrush carrying case located therein, the toothbrush carrying case storing a plurality of toothbrushes; a container located at the top side of the toothbrush container for storing a tube of toothpaste; and rear panel to affix the storage apparatus to the wall of a bathroom at a convenient location thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Edward Griffin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7322478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a refill container, that holds and protects an internal tray filled with a cosmetic material. The refill container that holds the internal tray filled with the cosmetic material is made up of a mounting portion and an engaging portion. The mounting portion has a structure to be mounted over the internal tray in such a manner as to cover an exposed surface of the cosmetic material. The mounting portion has a lid portion that faces the exposed surface and protects the exposed surface in a mounted state and a holding portion that holds the internal tray in such a manner that the internal-tray bottom surface of the internal tray is exposed in the mounted state. Further, in the mounted state of the internal tray being mounted in the mounting portion, the engaging portion catches the internal tray in such a manner as to prevent the internal tray from being disengaged from the mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Goto, Sachiko Toyoda
  • Patent number: 7243663
    Abstract: A dental floss dispenser cap for attachment to a toothpaste tube. The dental floss dispenser cap according to certain embodiments of the invention, comprises a housing and an annular base. Upstanding walls form a cylindrical protrusion and a cavity dimensioned to receive the cap of a toothpaste tube underneath. A spool of floss may be placed on the cylindrical protrusion for rotation and dispensing. A cover may be attached to the housing by a first hinge. The cover preferably comprises a notch opening for the dental floss to pass through and a metal cutting member such as a lance mounted to the cover. A lid may be attached to the cover by a second hinge. The lid can be opened and closed to access the dental floss and protect it from contamination when not in use as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLC
    Inventors: J. Lyle Einstein, Jr., John William Colby, Thomas A. Lockwood
  • Patent number: 7165558
    Abstract: A make-up case having pallet is disclosed. The make-up case includes: a body having a hollow tube, a latch locking part, and a lid; a pallet being in the form of a cylinder capable of being inserted into the body, the pallet having a number of compartments for containing cosmetics, latches, and a hollow part formed therein; and a painting tool coupled with the body, the painting tool having a grip, a brush holder, and a brush. A user can grasp the make-up case with one hand as it is in the form of a cylinder and has a small volume. The make-up case can be easily and safely carried and kept as it has a brush and a pallet and there is little possibility to expose the pallet by the small external impact due to screwing between the body and the pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 7044142
    Abstract: A unit for applying at least one product comprises a container defining a longitudinal axis curved over at least a portion of its length so that at least a portion of the axis defines at least one curve. The container comprises an interior and an opening. The unit further comprises a cap configured to seal the opening, a flexible stem, and an applicator member at an end of the flexible stem. The applicator member is removably arranged in the interior of the container and is accessible via the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oréal, S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7021497
    Abstract: A device for compressing flexible tubes containing pastes, creams and the like, provided with a receptacle for storing dental floss, making it easy to handle flexible tubes (2) for storing pasty or creamy products, thus providing the full utilization thereof thanks to a differentiated construction and design, wherein a device (1) inserted through its center gap (6) into the lower part of the flexible tube (2) and manually pushed toward the nozzle runs along and compresses the flexible body (2) to expel the product, said device (1) also being provided with a bevel (5) at one of the ends of its upper side, so that the handling thereof may cause a light displacement as it reaches the point wherein there is an accumulation of the product so that the device (1) is locked on the side edges of the flexible tube (2) after the product is expelled, and, because of such displacement, it is prevented from being pushed back, therefore becoming self-locked so that the next time the user uses same he/she will start dispensi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Takehiro Hara
  • Patent number: 6986442
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-chambered dispenser for blending and dispensing a customized liquid product such as a liquid cosmetic foundation. The dispenser includes a device for selecting a customized liquid formula; a plurality of cartridges separately containing pre-mix compositions for the customized liquid product; at least one ink jet head in fluid communication with the cartridges; a central processing unit for processing the customized liquid formula and activating the ink jet head; whereby the ink jet head dispenses the pre-mix compositions in accordance with the customized liquid formula to provide a customized liquid product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Steven P. Engel, Jesse C. Leverett, Prakash Desai, Michael K. Brown
  • Patent number: 6932220
    Abstract: A cosmetic case is disclosed. The cosmetic case includes: a main case (1) having a foundation receiving space (3), a chamber located on the lower portion of the receiving space (3), an opening path (5) formed in a side of the chamber, a protrusion (6) formed on the rear portion and having a shaft hole (7) for hinge coupling, and a guide groove (10) formed in the front surface; a cover (20) having a lid (21) for the receiving space (3) of the main case (1), coupling plates (22) hinged to the protrusion (6) of the main case (1), and a locking panel (23) having a locking jaw (25) corresponding to the guide groove (10); a receiving drawer (30) hinged to the chamber of the main case (1) and having a locking groove (38) matching with the locking panel (23); and a spring (40) for providing elasticity so that the receiving drawer (30) is rotated and exposed out of the opening path(5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Young Kwang Byun
  • Patent number: 6926010
    Abstract: A device for coating dental floss with toothpaste. The device has a main body which has a chamber for containing a floss spool and a female stem to receive a tube of toothpaste, a floss spool disposed within the chamber, a threaded male stem, a spool chamber cover, a floss passage block which has two openings of different sizes, and a cut-off tang.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Walter Francis Sofie
  • Patent number: 6895628
    Abstract: Multiple implement makeup applicators provide access to multiple makeup application implements releasably secured within a case. A plurality of locking mechanisms releasably secure a plurality of implements within tubes enclosed by a case. The case has a lid that closes it when it is not in use. The locking mechanisms consist of a locking pin with a locking pin tab on one end with its opposing end slidably inserted through a guide slot and a tube slot into a locking pin receiving channel. A spring encircling the opposing end of the locking pin pushes it into the sidewall of the tube to engage the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Melissa A. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6874966
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Florent Duqueroie, Nicolas Albisetti
  • Patent number: 6739345
    Abstract: A make up kit comprises a base material in which colorants may be mixed to achieve desired hues that may then be applied to a person. The kit may further comprise a mixing dish in which the make up may be mixed and an instructional aide that instructs users on how to mix the make up paints and apply the paints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventor: Virgil E. Stanley, III
  • Publication number: 20030231918
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is an interproximal brush with gargle and disinfectant. This interproximal brush includes two brush units. The brush units each consists of a handle having a rectangular cross-section, and an interproximal cleaning means, such as bristles or a dental floss, fixed to an end of the handle. The interproximal brush also has a casing consisting of two reception parts. In this case, the reception parts have a hollow box shape for receiving the brush units, and contain gargle and disinfectant therein, respectively. Further, a sealing unit is provided at a position around a mouth of each of the two reception parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Sang Kee Han
  • Patent number: 6637963
    Abstract: A multi-purpose pen-shaped container includes first and second receptacle bodies, an applicator device, an end cap, and a coupling unit. Each receptacle body has an axis, first and second end portions, and a peripheral wall that is disposed to surround the axis so as to define a receiving chamber. The first and second end portions of each receptacle body are formed with a coupling member and a connecting member, respectively. The applicator device has a base portion that engages the connecting member on the first receptacle body. The end cap has a tubular cap wall that cooperates with the base portion of the applicator device to define a receiving space for receiving a cosmetic applicator therein. The coupling unit engages removably the coupling members of the first and second receptacle bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Tao-Chen Huang
  • Patent number: 6612764
    Abstract: In a cosmetic applicator unit that comprises two different applicators, each having a stem, the applicators being interconnected in the vicinity of the free ends of the stems, it is provided that each applicator is lodged in a reservoir; that each reservoir has a neck with an external thread; and that the necks are screwed into coupling members for interconnection of the two reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Geka Brush GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Dumler, Dieter Wolfsgruber, Werner Fischer
  • Publication number: 20030127347
    Abstract: There is provided a hair setting assembly having a split top lid for improving heat conservation. The assembly also has a tilt adjustable housing that holds a set of hair rollers and encloses an electrical means for heating the rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: CONAIR CIP, INC.
    Inventors: Vito James Carlucci, Daniel Santhouse, Richard Neil Tobin
  • Patent number: 6484732
    Abstract: A carrying system for dental hygiene supplies for promoting dental hygiene of a user by enabling a user to practice dental hygiene when traveling away from home. The carrying system for dental hygiene supplies includes a container that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall with an edge of the peripheral wall defining an opening extending into an interior of the container. A plurality of intermediate walls is provided for dividing the interior of the container into a plurality of compartments with each of the intermediate walls extending upwardly away from the bottom wall toward the opening. In one embodiment of the present invention, each of the compartments is adapted for receiving the toothbrush, tube of toothpaste, mouthwash and container of dental floss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Nigel Simister
  • Publication number: 20020117422
    Abstract: Methods and systems for organizing cosmetics are disclosed. One cosmetic case system includes a body having a series of compartments that lock cosmetic containers into the compartment for ease of storage and use. The compartments include ridges that aid in locking the cosmetic containers into the compartments. Several of these cosmetic case bodies can be alternatively stacked so that storage capacity is increased. The cosmetic case can include a mirror on a surface of the body. The case can also include a hinged surface for additional storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Julia T. Karoly
  • Patent number: 6422245
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rouge compact. The rouge compact includes a body, which has a frame provided with a central opening and a low, inner step, a hook formed on an upper center portion of the frame, and a first hinge boss formed on a lower portion of the frame. A transparent or translucent rouge pallet contains rouge, and has a trough member partitioned by one or more partition walls and a flange member extended from a circumferential edge of the trough member to be brought into contact with the step of the body. An intermediate plate is provided with a second hinge boss on its one side. A lid covers the rouge pallet, and is formed to be arcuate to form a cosmetic appliance containing space, and has a hook recess formed on an upper portion of the lid to be engaged with the hook, a third hinge boss formed on a lower portion of the lid, and a fourth hinge boss formed on one side of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignees: Motodesign Consulting Inc., Chungin Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min Hoon Song
  • Patent number: 6405737
    Abstract: A lipstick package in which a normally closed, openly accessible compartment is included at least at one of a bottom of a lipstick cartridge and at an underside of its cover for the storage of a secondary lipstick-related product beyond the lipstick pomade which is propelled above its defining rim for use, or retracted below it for closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventors: Robert J. Sheffler, Charles Chang
  • Publication number: 20020056660
    Abstract: A case for packaging a substance, such as a semiliquid substance, for example a makeup product and/or a care product. The case comprises a body suitable for receiving the substance and a lid suitable for pressing against the substance in the case body to enclose the substance in a leak-proof manner. The lid and the body have internal profiles configured such that, at least prior to first use, and after the substance has flowed under the effect of its own weight while the lid is not present on the body, installing the lid on the case body reduces the maximum thickness of the substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret