Including Solid Material For Rubbing Contact Patents (Class 401/19)
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Patent number: 11641927Abstract: A combination deodorant and body spray dispenser unit having a deodorant portion on one end and a spray dispenser portion on the other end. The unit comprises a container having a body portion and a cap portion; a deodorant stick movably located inside the body portion of the container for movement into and out of the body portion of the container; a deodorant stick moving system functionally connected to the deodorant stick to move the deodorant stick; and a spray system in the body portion of the container and comprising a spray nozzle, a fluid reservoir in the body portion of the container, and a control button on the body portion of the container, the fluid reservoir being fluidically connected to the spray nozzle through the control button.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Inventor: Bryn Kwiatkowski
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Patent number: 11160349Abstract: The invention is a lipstick container assembly that houses a plurality of lipsticks. Specifically, the disclosed assembly includes a housing and a lid. The interior of the container includes a plurality of lipsticks that can be advanced from the container via a slide as desired by the user. Particularly, a desired lipstick color can be selected by the user. The corresponding compartment slide can be moved in an upward direction along a groove to elevate the desired lipstick from an outlet in the lid. The lipstick can then be applied as needed by a user. When the slide is manipulated in a downward direction, the lipstick is reverted into the container interior for storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventor: Mercedes Antoinette Manuel
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Patent number: 10912371Abstract: A dual end container for products such as cosmetics provided. Specifically, a dual end container with a compact, integrated mechanism for selectively extending and retracting a first product or applicator without movement of a second product or applicator is disclosed. The dual end container includes a first cup, a second cup, which is at least partially housed within the first cup, and a driving member assembly, which includes a first driving member and a second driving member, between the first cup and the second cup. The first cup has a first male thread, the second cup has a second male thread, the first driving member has a first female thread, and the second driving member has a second female thread. The male threads interact with the corresponding female threads to extend and retract the corresponding cups.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP)Inventors: Ting-Hin Yeung, Roger Ting Chih Hwang, Yuen Han Chow, Wen Wendy Tung
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Patent number: 10463132Abstract: A lipstick case system is presented that helps to keep two paired makeups together. As one example, a lipstick case is presented having a cover, a base, and a pencil. A holder is positioned in an exterior surface of the cover. The holder is sized and shaped to receive a pencil, such as a lip liner pencil or eyeliner pencil or brush, therein. The holder includes lips that extend past a centerline or maximum diameter of the pencil. A pencil is inserted into the holder by providing sufficient force to deflect the opposing lips thereby allowing the pencil to reside within the rectangular holder while being frictionally held therein. The pencil is similarly removed by providing sufficient force to overcome this frictional engagement thereby allowing the pencil to be removed from the holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventor: Kelsi Ziemann
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Patent number: 10376035Abstract: A lip balm container is presented as a tubular member having a hollow interior with axial opposite proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends. The tubular member has a first chamber in the hollow interior adjacent the proximal end, a dental floss cutting tool adjacent to the distal end, and a second chamber in the hollow interior intermediate the first chamber and the distal end. The first chamber receives lip balm and exposes the lip balm from the proximal end. The second chamber receives a coil of dental floss with a center axis of the coil of dental floss being arranged perpendicular to the lip balm container longitudinal axis. An aperture communicates with the second chamber and allows the lead end of the dental floss to advance from the second chamber to the dental floss cutting tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Inventor: Amanda J. Lewis
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Patent number: 10349724Abstract: A device including a plurality of components that are connectable to one another. Each of the plurality of components may include a component top having a threaded portion and a component carrier having a threaded portion adapted to threadably connect to the component top. A plurality of connector members may be adapted to be positioned between each of the plurality of components. Each of the plurality of connector members may have a threaded portion adapted to threadably connect to a threaded portion of each of the plurality of components. The plurality of components and the plurality of connector members may be adapted to be threadably connected to one another to form a single unit having a plurality of different components capable of carrying various cosmetic related items.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventor: Breanna Lambdin
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Patent number: 10240328Abstract: A shower head that includes a spigot having threads for the assembly of a shower hose having an entrance point with a hollow structure for the passage of a water stream, a shower head handle having a spigot connected to the inferior position of the handle, an internally embedded soap dispenser having a chamber that is positioned in the internal structure of the shower head, along with a head connection leading from the superior position of the shower head handle which is opposite of the end of the shower head handle where the spigot is connected, and also includes a pattern plate accompanied with one or more pattern hole(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Inventor: Tracey Estelhomme
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Patent number: 10154720Abstract: A dual end container for products such as cosmetic products or applicators is provided. More specifically, a dual end container with a compact, integrated mechanism for selectively extending and retracting a first product or applicator without movement of a second product or applicator is disclosed. The dual end container includes a first cup, a second cup, which is at least partially housed within the first cup, and a driving member between the first cup and the second cup. The first cup has a first male thread, the second cup has a second male thread and the driving member has a first and second female thread. The first male thread interacts with the first female thread to extend and retract the first cup. The second male thread interacts with the second female thread to extend and retract the second cup.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP), INC.Inventors: Ting-Hin Yeung, Roger Ting Chih Hwang, Yuen Han Chow, Wen Wendy Tung
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Patent number: 9949552Abstract: An apparatus for treating human skin includes an outer housing including a graspable portion and an applicator portion comprising an applicator head and at least one nozzle in the applicator portion having a main axis for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. An image capture device captures images of the human skin through the opening. A processor analyzes the images of the human skin to identify skin deviations. An optical axis of the image capture device is offset angularly from the main axis of the at least one nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Elliot Rabe, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Stephan Gary Bush, Stephan James Andreas Meschkat
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Patent number: 9687061Abstract: Cosmetic applicators for applying a cosmetic to a body part of a person are disclosed. The cosmetic applicators include containers in which cosmetics of different colors are respectively contained. The applicators are constructed so that the cosmetics can either be applied together or to be applied individually.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventor: Jasmine Klapia
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Patent number: 9622636Abstract: The washcloth includes a pouch with an opening, the opening having an elastic fabric around the perimeter of the opening enabling the opening to be stretched to fit a soap bar larger than the opening itself and into the pouch. The soap bar is inserted into the pouch, thereby enabling a person to hold and use the soap bar and washcloth concurrently while bathing or showering. The washcloth enables a person to wash a portion of the body with one hand while holding the washcloth with the soap bar in direct contact with the body while the soap bar is retained in the pouch. The flexible opening also maintains the soap bar in the pouch as the soap bar being used by the person in the shower or bath shrinks. The washcloth may also be inverted and soap is applied indirectly to a portion of the body through the washcloth.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Inventor: Jonathan Michaels Taylor
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Patent number: 9522101Abstract: A micro electromechanical ink jet printing system that has a cartridge having a body that defines a core, and a die that contains one or more nozzles. There is a treatment composition contained within the cartridge core. The system further includes a CPU that is programmable and can control the application of the treatment composition from within the cartridge core, through the one or more nozzles to human skin. Typically, the treatment composition will contain a skin treatment ingredient selected from the group consisting of particles, vitamins, yeast and yeast extracts, skin care actives, dyes, colorants and mixtures thereof. There may optionally be provided a bladder or foam block disposed within the cartridge core for suspending and regulating the flow of the treatment composition. The systems of this invention may include an applicator having an applicator head having one or more applicator nozzles which may be in a array.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Elliot Rabe, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Stephan Gary Bush, Stephan James Andreas Meschkat, Grant Edward Anders Striemer, Janette Villalobos Lingoes, Dennis Eugene Kuhlman
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Patent number: 9301592Abstract: A multi-purpose makeup applicator. The applicator includes a handle, a hollow elongated shaft extending longitudinally outward from the handle, a first applicator located within the shaft and a second applicator formed on the shaft. The first applicator comprises an elongated member, affixed to the handle at one end, and an applicator tool affixed to a second, opposite end. The elongated member of the first applicator is a retractable eyeliner tool for applying cosmetics around the eyes. The second applicator is coupled to the distal end of the shaft and comprise bristles extending outwardly from the shaft forming a brush used to apply cosmetics, such as mascara. A twist and slide mechanism may be located in the handle for retracting and/or extending the first applicator. The second applicator can retract/extend into/out of the elongated shaft or can remain in a permanent extended position.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: M.Y.H LTDInventor: Melanie Yeh Hofmann
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Patent number: 9185963Abstract: A deodorant dispensing device and related method comprising a housing having two open ends, two cartridges contained within said housing wherein the two cartridges contain a solid or semi-solid deodorant, two caps removably attached to the two open ends of the housing, and a dual extension mechanism that controls the extension and retraction of the solid or semi-solid deodorant out of the two open ends of the housing. A preferable embodiment of the device employs open ends of the housing that are configured in axial alignment so that the two open ends extend in opposite directions. Another preferable embodiment of the device employs cartridges that are removably attached to the housing, disposable, and replaceable with replacement cartridges.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Inventor: Jennifer Denise Weeston
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Patent number: 8979408Abstract: An apparatus for applying solid paint to the skin includes a housing having opposite first and second ends, a first quantity of solid paint in a first receptacle, a second quantity of solid paint in a second receptacle, and an actuator for longitudinally shifting the first receptacle relative to the housing. A pusher may be operatively coupled to the actuator and include a threaded shaft and a first receiver configured for removably mounting the first receptacle. The pusher and the first receptacle mounted therein may move longitudinally relative to the housing corresponding to relative rotational movement of the actuator. The first and second receptacles may be removably mounted in the apparatus whereby the receptacles and the quantities of solid paint contained therein may be removed and replaced without the need for tools. The first and second receptacles may be sized and configured so that their positions may be alternated.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Dead Down Wind, LLCInventor: Gary Len Reed
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Patent number: 8713755Abstract: An insert assembly for an applicator is built from two semi-cylindrical retention jaws connected by a living hinge. Each of the semi-cylindrical retention jaws has a plurality of stake pins, while the first semi-cylindrical retention jaw has a locator receptacle and the second semi-cylindrical retention jaw has a locator insert. An insert is placed between the two retention jaws, which then close to secure the insert between the retention jaws. The locator receptacle receives the locator insert from the second semi-cylindrical retention jaw, helping to align the two retention jaws. The plurality of stake pins impale the insert, holding it in place. In addition to being secured by the stake pins, the insert is supported by an interior ridge. The insert assembly can then be slid into a barrel sleeve, held in place by a press fit or by a removable mounting system, such as a lug mount.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Spatz LaboratoriesInventor: Monroe Adler Cochran
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Patent number: 8702636Abstract: A device and method for treating an ingrown nail condition is provided. The method prevents a phenol solution that is applied during a P & A procedure from coming into contact with the surrounding skin and nail bed. The device is essentially a plastic tube which comes in different lengths and widths and has a specially shaped aperture located at one end. A stick-shaped cotton applicator is inserted through the tube so as to ensure direct application of the phenol solution onto only the nail matrix. As a result, the phenol solution is prevented from coming into contact with the skin and nail bed, thereby reducing post-operative healing time, post-operative infection and post-operative pain.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventor: Alan M. Stern
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Patent number: 8668398Abstract: This invention disclosed hair coloration applicator designed with a holder with two ends, at least one opening provided on each of said ends corresponding with the opening on the other end, at least one pair of coloration bars being fixed at said corresponding openings on said two ends, in which said coloration bars are made of coloring compound with a color in a specific hair color family and can be blended together to make a variety of hair color shades. The Invention allows a person to blend the right color within their hair color range since it has colors that blend together to create a variety of shades within a specific color scheme.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Andrea Rosengard
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Patent number: 8662775Abstract: A cosmetic device includes a barrel, a first transmission unit, a dispensing unit, a cover and a second transmission unit. The first transmission unit is co-rotated with the collar by rotating the mounting member to move the piston downward. The cosmetic liquid in the first room in the barrel flows out from the outlet of the dispensing unit. The mounting member is rotatable in one direction relative to the barrel by the engagement of the ratchet teeth portion of the collar and the pawl of the barrel. The reception tube of the second transmission unit is rotated to co-rotate the collar to let the rod spirally move in the inner tube to protrude the lipstick.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Allen & Thomas Cosmetic Accessories Co., Ltd.Inventor: Li-Mei Liu
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Patent number: 8523468Abstract: A dual-purpose utility writing instrument containing a pen and/or pencil at one end and a lip balm applicator at the other end for lip treatment. A wall divides the apparatus into two chambers, where one end of the pen and/or pencil apparatus may contain ink or lead and the other end may contain a balm for topical application, so that both the balm and writing instrument can be conveniently carried in a single apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventors: Lia Sheena, Eitan Sheena
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Publication number: 20130118516Abstract: A lipstick, lip gloss and lip liner are arranged in a single bullet-shaped body. The lip gloss forms a core of the body and the lipstick forms a sheath that coaxially envelopes the lip gloss core. The body has an upper lip liner part that extends along a first side, and a lower lip liner part that extends along the a second side of the body opposite the first side. The cross-section of the body is a pendant shape. An upper half of the pendant shape is wedge-shaped and defines an apex. A lower half of the pendant shape is semi-circular shaped and defines a rounded portion. The upper lip liner part is positioned in the apex and the lower lip liner part is positioned in a center of the rounded portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Arlette Palo, John R. Casro, Charlos P. Neuner
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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: 8240930Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Amnon Oshri
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Patent number: 8231292Abstract: An apparatus for modifying a keratinous surface that has a rotatable applicator that is in fluid communication with a first modification composition. The apparatus also has a sensor and a CPU. The sensor is positioned forward of the applicator head such that as the head rolls across the keratinous surface the sensor reads the portion of the keratinous surface in front of the rolling head. The sensor readings are transmitted to the CPU, the CPU analyzes the sensor readings of the keratinous surface, and the CPU sends a signal to the applicator head to treat or not to treat the analyzed surface. When the CPU sends a signal to the applicator to treat the surface, a small portion of the first modification composition is applied to the head such that when the head rolls over the keratinous surface the first modification composition contacts the area of the keratinous surface that needs treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Elliot Rabe, David Edward Wilson
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Patent number: 7806614Abstract: A container used for holding one or more product sticks. The container comprises a body and a sleeve. The container further comprises lifting means to independently propel and retract the product sticks. The container may further comprise a cover which engages the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: HCT LimitedInventors: G. Scott Desson, Dennis J. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100047004Abstract: A writing instrument, which has an inner and outer writing element with separate writing medium reservoirs. The writing elements are coaxially mounted in an outer barrel and axially moveable with respect to one another. A driving mechanism may be actuated to allow a user to selectively extend one writing element. The inner and outer writing elements may have an inner sleeve therebetween to improve, for instance, rigidity of the outer writing element and to prevent contamination of the writing medium reservoirs. An outer sleeve may also be provided over the outer writing element. The outer sleeve can function to hold various components of the outer writing element together, and to allow for clean and easy refill of the outer writing element, especially when the outer writing element is a nib-type writing element with a filler-type reservoir. The writing instrument is designed so that a user can replace the inner and/or outer writing elements when their respective writing medium have been expended.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2003Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Vincent Bedhome, Kenneth R. Cooper, David Anthony Edgerley, Douglas Hungerford, Didier Lange, Robert Edward Matthews, Franck Rolion, Anthony Wlodarczyk
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Patent number: 7654762Abstract: A pen and/or pencil having an opening positioned opposite its writing end for retaining or storing a cosmetic preparation which can be applied to a user. Caps may also be included to cover both the writing end and/or the opposite end containing the cosmetic preparation. The cap covering the cosmetic preparation may also include an applicator such as a wand having a flat, round, or brush shaped tip.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Inventor: Cristina Carlino
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Patent number: 7600936Abstract: A dual dispenser for personal products such as cosmetics has two dispensers, one at either end of a tubular body. A wall divides the barrel into two chambers, which are filled with the respective products. One of the dispensers may be a sprayer and the other may be a lipstick-type dispenser, so that products of different types can be conveniently carried in a single pen-shaped article.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Lanco CorporationInventor: Brian Landow
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Publication number: 20090232579Abstract: Apparatus (1, 21) for selectively applying two components, having: a case (2, 22); a first body (3, 23) from a first component for applying, wherein said first body (3, 23) is arranged at least partially in said case (2, 22); a second body (4, 24), wherein said second body (4, 24) is arranged at least partially in said first body (3, 23) and means (5, 25) to transport said first body (3, 23) independently of said second body (4, 24) at least partially out of said case (2, 22) and into said case (2, 22).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: Weckerle GmbHInventors: Peter Obereisenbuchner, Thomas Weckerle
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Publication number: 20090110464Abstract: A cosmetic tubes includes a lipstick subassembly including a front rotary drive tube having a staged member, and a rear case; a lip gloss subassembly including a removable rear extension of reduced diameter, the extension being releasably secured to the case of the lipstick subassembly; and an eyebrow pencil subassembly including a front rotary hollow cap having a front opening, and a rear positioning tube having a snapping member for releasably securing to the staged member of the drive tube of the lipstick subassembly. A person may conveniently detach any desired subassembly from the remaining subassemblies prior to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventor: Jun Zhang
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Publication number: 20090074500Abstract: A system for two consumer products, such as cosmetic products, pharmaceutical products, personal hygiene products and adhesive products, among others, is provided. The system provides for convenience in holding, storing and applying stick products and uses two different mechanisms independent of each other to control the two stick products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Zen Design Solutions LimitedInventors: LEO CLIFFORD PIRES, ROGER HWANG, ABHISEK BASAK, SANTOSH MOHAPATRA
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Publication number: 20080273912Abstract: A two-nib crayon includes two crayon halves of different colors, each crayon half including a flat end and a nib end. The flat ends are fused together to form an integrated one-piece structure such that the respective nib ends are disposed in opposing relation. The two-nib crayon makes learning exercises using a color activity more fun.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Emily Knapton, Janice Z. Olsen
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Patent number: 7367736Abstract: The invention relates to a double-duty applicator for solid and liquid mediums, comprising a columned bearer and an outer tube combined to contain solid medium, and extending from a double-stage columned base. At the other end of said base is fixed a soft tube containing liquid medium. Said outer tube covers the outside of the bearer, with inner threads on the inner wall therein, which matches with outer threads of the bearer. The bottom end of the outer tube is fixed outside a smaller columned flange of the base through fastening slots, and a limiting mechanism is positioned between the bottom of the bearer and the base to limit the turning of the bearer. The invention adds a liquid medium applicator to the conventional solid medium applicator structure, and combines both applicator structures together, thereby making it easy to carry and use.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: MTL Corporation Ltd.Inventor: Wing Fai Chan
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Patent number: 7287923Abstract: A multifunctional cosmetic container has a first casing, at least one second casing and multiple cosmetic units. The first casing a chamber defined in the first casing. The at least one second casing is mounted detachably to the first casing each of the at least one second casing has a chamber defined in the second casing. The cosmetic units are mounted respectively in the chambers in the first and second casings. The multifunctional cosmetic container compactly combines the different cosmetic units in one pack so carrying the cosmetic units is easy and convenient.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Inventor: Sin-Hsiung Chen
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Patent number: 7284927Abstract: A writing instrument including a stick-shaped material propelling mechanism which is capable of propelling a stick-shaped material without relatively rotating the stick-shaped material with a small number of components is provided. The writing instrument includes an outer barrel, a lead feeding mechanism disposed in the outer barrel, and a stick-shaped material propelling mechanism connected to a rear portion of the lead feeding mechanism, a female thread is formed on an inner peripheral surface of a rear portion of a lead tank of the lead feeding mechanism. The stick-shaped material propelling mechanism includes a knock cap connected to the lead feeding mechanism to be relatively rotatable, and a stick-shaped material bearer which is slidable and unrotatable relative to the knock cap and for holding a stick-shaped material, and a male thread which is screwed into the female thread of the lead tank is integrally formed at the stick-shaped bearer.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hidehei Kageyama
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Patent number: 7172355Abstract: To prevent the accidental separation of a lid body from a main body, a cartridge type feeding container has a tubular main body (1) receiving a cosmetic material (81), a lid body (2) with an applicator (21) including a rearward protruding applying member (21a) and being inserted into the main body, a cartridge (3) which receives a core chuck (31a) slidably therein and has its rear side inserted into the lid body, a feeding and drawing mechanism (4) for the core chuck, fist stage projections (51) provided on the main body or the applicator, second stage projections (52) provided on the main body or the applicator adjacently to the first stage projections, the projections (5) being V-shaped and having top and inclined portions, and a locking projection passing between the adjacent projections (5) provided on a surface where the projections (5) are not provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2005Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Tokiwa CorporationInventor: Yoshikazu Tani
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Patent number: 6899483Abstract: A mechanical crayon pen with an internal cartridge to hold multiple crayon sticks has a transparent barrel (10) with an open top, an inner diameter and an inner surface, a thrust device (20) mounted inside the transparent barrel (10) and a thrust actuator (30) mounted on the open top of the transparent barrel (10). The thrust device (20) has an inner tube (21) movably mounted inside the transparent barrel (10). The inner tube (21) has an outer surface and an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the transparent barrel (10) to form a space (13) in the mechanical crayon pen to store multiple crayon sticks. Multiple longitudinal grooves may be defined in the inner surfaces defining the space (13) to hold individual crayon sticks.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Inventor: Kun-Chuan Ho
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Patent number: 6893178Abstract: The present invention relates to an offset pen comprising a holding portion, a writing portion, and an intermediate portion, in which said holding portion is provided for a user to operate by hand, said writing portion is provided with a pen tip for writing, in which a pen tip seat is provided outside the pen tip, and said intermediate portion is used to connect the holding portion and the writing portion so that the writing portion and the holding portion are separately formed on different axes and that a visible space is formed between said writing portion and said holding portion; therefore, when the user operates, the holding portion naturally tilt, while the writing portion keeps vertical to a writing surface for the sake of different axes, so that the user may promptly see the writing result through the visible space; furthermore, a storage chamber is provided in the holding portion, in which pen tips ready for replacement are stored in the storage chamber so that storage and use of the tips may be implType: GrantFiled: September 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Inventor: Bao-Shen Liu
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Patent number: 6860666Abstract: A pen comprises a plurality of cartridges matingly cascaded together along a bore thereof, the stick of each cartridge having a color different that of others, two inner opposite protrusions adjacent a bottom end of the pen, the protrusions being adapted to fasten the lowest cartridge, and two opposite recesses at the bottom end of the pen; and a releasable pen. Removing the lowest cartridge and inserting the cartridge into a top end of the pen will push the lowest cartridge out of the pen. Alternatively, engaging the lowest cartridge with another cartridge prior to pushing upwardly will remove the topmost cartridge from the pen. The top end of the topmost cartridge is either projected from the top end of the pen or flush therewith. Also, the hand of a user is prevented from being contaminated by the stick while removing the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventor: Wen Tsune Chien
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Patent number: 6821041Abstract: A combination solid material storage container and applicator assembly for solid materials, such as surf board wax, is disclosed. The assembly includes a symmetrical storage container member, which has an open top end, an open bottom end, and an interior surface. A pusher member is positioned inside the container member and includes a sealing lip portion, which provides a continuous seal between the pusher member and the container member interior surface. The pusher member supports a slug of solid material within the container member. An applicator cap member is releasably secured to the open top end of the container member. The cap member includes a blade portion with a scraper edge and a comb edge. The blade portion is used for manipulating the solid material once applied to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Fun Before MoneyInventors: Gregg Hallam, Diego Cueto
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Patent number: 6773184Abstract: An integrated lipstick and lip pencil comprises a lipstick part for painting a user's lips with a lipstick of a prescribed color, a lip pencil part for penciling a lip line using a lip pencil, and a coupling part for coupling the lipstick part and the lip pencil part to combine them into one body.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Inventor: Suck-Doo An
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Patent number: 6749354Abstract: A composite writing implement is capable of being used as a ball-point pen, a mechanical pencil or a stylus pen. The composite writing implement includes a barrel, a pencil lead feeder unit axially slidably placed in a front part of the barrel, a ballpoint refill unit disposed behind and coaxially with the pencil lead feeder unit in a back part of the barrel and including a ballpoint refill case and a ballpoint refill fixedly held in the ballpoint refill case, a rotary cam operatively connecting the ballpoint refill case and the pencil lead feeder unit, and a cap put on the ballpoint refill case so as to cover the ballpoint tip of the ballpoint refill, provided with a stylus tip, capable of being used as a stylus and means for turning the rotary cam through the ballpoint refill case to make the pencil lead feeder feed a lead.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hidehei Kageyama, Yoshio Noguchi
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Publication number: 20040105716Abstract: A pen and/or pencil having an opening positioned opposite its writing end for retaining or storing a cosmetic preparation which can be applied to a user. Caps may also be included to cover both the writing end and/or the opposite end containing the cosmetic preparation. The cap covering the cosmetic preparation may also include an applicator such as a wand having a flat, round, or brush shaped tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2002Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventor: Christina Carlino
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Publication number: 20040086317Abstract: A holder includes a main body having two ends that hold cosmetic tools substantially parallel to a central axis of the tool, and it can also include caps for placement over the cosmetic tools. The caps can have a reflective outer surface for use as a mirror. The ends can be configured to hold cosmetic tools having variable dimensions by using a chuck mechanism or a compressible material in the ends of the holder. With cosmetic tools held in place and the caps installed, the holder provides for a way to carry and use a variety of cosmetic tools such as lipstick, lip liner, eye liner, eye shadow, or other tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Tania W. Hanna
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Patent number: 6729785Abstract: A mechanical pencil and/or pen and method for operating a mechanical pencil and/or pen is provided. The mechanical pencil includes a barrel, a lead chamber, a first pressure actuator, an eraser chamber, and a second pressure actuator. The first pressure actuator is situated on the outer surface and is coupled to the lead chamber. The lead chamber holds the lead and pressing the first pressure actuator advances the lead chamber causing the lead to advance. The second pressure actuator is situated on the outer surface and is coupled to the eraser chamber. The eraser chamber holds the eraser and pressing the second pressure actuator advances the eraser chamber causing the eraser to advance. A pen including a barrel, a pen chamber, an eraser chamber, and an eraser pressure actuator is also provided. The barrel includes a pen-end, an eraser-end, and an outer surface. The pen chamber is situated in the pen-end and holds the pen. The eraser chamber is situated in the eraser-end and holds an eraser.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Rose Art Industries, Inc.Inventor: Roshan Wijerama
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Publication number: 20040028451Abstract: A mechanical pencil and/or pen and method for operating a mechanical pencil and/or pen is provided. The mechanical pencil includes a barrel, a lead chamber, a first pressure actuator, an eraser chamber, and a second pressure actuator. The first pressure actuator is situated on the outer surface and is coupled to the lead chamber. The lead chamber holds the lead and pressing the first pressure actuator advances the lead chamber causing the lead to advance. The second pressure actuator is situated on the outer surface and is coupled to the eraser chamber. The eraser chamber holds the eraser and pressing the second pressure actuator advances the eraser chamber causing the eraser to advance. A pen including a barrel, a pen chamber, an eraser chamber, and an eraser pressure actuator is also provided. The barrel includes a pen-end, an eraser-end, and an outer surface. The pen chamber is situated in the pen-end and holds the pen. The eraser chamber is situated in the eraser-end and holds an eraser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Roshan Wijerama
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Patent number: 6663305Abstract: A holder that is designed to hold within a single molded structure up to four marking implements such as a carpenter's pencil or a lumber crayon. The marker holder, which is configured to resemble a Greek cross, consists of a vertical tube having a rectangular or circular cross-section, a right wall and a left wall. To the two walls is respectively attached a right horizontal tube and a left horizontal tube. Each tube includes a set of marker support tabs that grip and accessively retain the carpenter's pencil and the lumber crayon.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Peter D. Poulos
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Publication number: 20030215278Abstract: A composite writing implement is capable of being used as a ball-point pen, a mechanical pencil or a stylus pen. The composite writing implement includes a barrel, a pencil lead feeder unit axially slidably placed in a front part of the barrel, a ballpoint refill unit disposed behind and coaxially with the pencil lead feeder unit in a back part of the barrel and including a ballpoint refill case and a ballpoint refill fixedly held in the ballpoint refill case, a rotary cam operatively connecting the ballpoint refill case and the pencil lead feeder unit, and a cap put on the ballpoint refill case so as to cover the ballpoint tip of the ballpoint refill, provided with a stylus tip, capable of being used as a stylus and means for turning the rotary cam through the ballpoint refill case to make the pencil lead feeder feed a lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Hidehei Kageyama, Yoshio Noguchi
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Patent number: 6637963Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Tao-Chen Huang
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Publication number: 20030180082Abstract: In a cosmetic unit comprising two different cosmetic products and two different applicators, provision is made, with a view to cost-saving manufacture based on a minimum of components and simplicity of assembly, for a central sleeve; a threaded plug which is fixable in the central sleeve; a threaded spindle which reaches through a hole, with a female thread, of the threaded plug and on the outer end of which is provided a cup that houses a cartridge, the cup being mounted, via axial projections, non-rotatably, but axially displaceably in a protective guide section; an insert which is plugged into the central sleeve in the vicinity of the threaded spindle and which includes the protective guide section that is formed outside the central sleeve; an applicator handle which adjoins the inside end of the threaded spindle; and a helical spring which extends between the threaded plug and the inner front end of the applicator handle, forcing the applicator outwards against a cosmetic compound contained in the screw cType: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: h&m gutberlet gmbhInventor: Detlev Gutberlet