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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066443 | Device for packaging and applying a product A packaging and application device for a cosmetic product. The device may include a platform, a tube forming a housing for the product and a driving mechanism for translational movement of the platform in the tube. The movement of the platform allows dispensing of p... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7475436 | Dispenser stick The invention relates to a dispenser stick (1) for storing and applying a pasty gradually removable stick compound from a cosmetic or otherwise product, such as for example a deodorant stick or glue stick. Said dispenser stick is provided with a cylindrical h... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7270495 | Annular shaped dispenser of personal care material A dispenser of personal care material adapted to receive and store an insert of personal material and comprising: a vertical hollow circular cylinder having an annular shaped horizontal cross section; an upper cap assembly of annular shape containing a first seal an... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7207738 | Writing instrument A writing instrument is capable of functioning both as an automatic mechanical pencil and as a shaking-type mechanical pencil. The writing instrument has a barrel cylinder constituted by a front cylinder detachably connected to a rear cylinder. A slider is disposed ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207739 | Dispenser of personal care material A dispenser of personal care material employs a vertical hollow circular cylinder having a vertical axis and open at upper and lower ends. Upper and lower caps are secured and are detachably sealed to upper and lower ends of the cylinder. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7066042 | Advancing/retracting mechanism An advancing/retracting mechanism having a pair of cams is disclosed. The advancing/retracting mechanism includes a first cam, a second cam, and a barrel. The first cam includes an angled surface and a shoe, and the second cam includes an angled surface and a slider... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044670 | Applicator, and a packaging and applicator device including such an applicator An applicator includes a handle member, a retainer secured to the handle member, an applicator ball rotably mounted in the retainer, and at least one elastically-deformable link element connecting the retainer to the handle member so that the retainer is moveable re... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7024792 | Measuring tape holding tool A holder and guide for a measuring tape and a process of making and using the holder. The holder is made up of a hollow tube having a rectangular cross section. The tube has a slit or gap running the length of the tube to enable a measuring tape to be inserted. A ma... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021849 | Applicator device for a product, particularly a cosmetic product An applicator device in which a product is held within a recess at least partially defined by a support and a lateral enclosure which is slidably mounted on the support. The lateral enclosure includes at least one opening at an end opposite to the support such that ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7001092 | Crayon (eraseables) A type of writing apparatus. The writing apparatus is a modified crayon that includes an attached eraser and has an outer plastic sleeve that serves as the gripping mechanism when in use. An individual can rotate the attached eraser and expel the crayon slowly out o... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6981811 | Lip product applicator An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of t... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6973932 | Toothpick and interdental brush combination A toothpick and interdental brush combination comprises a case comprising a lengthwise groove on a side, first and second end openings both in communication with the groove; and an assembly slidable in the case, the assembly comprising a projected trigger member, a ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6890115 | Applicator assembly, applicator system, and method of using the applicator assembly An applicator assembly may comprise a product comprising a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, wherein the first end portion comprises a first portion surface. The assembly may further comprise at least one application membe... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6821041 | Surf wax refillable push-up stick with comb/scraper cap 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 ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6817800 | Writing tool A writing tool provided with enhanced and having a plurality of buttons arranged on lateral sides of the writing tool, whereby choice of raw materials for the tool are not limited and the writing tool has an improved endurance and productivity as they can be made of... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6793429 | Chalk holding device A safety chalk holder consisting of a chalk holding member received within the bore of a housing, a closed end of the chalk holding member projecting from one end of the housing, a collet end of the holder projectable into and out of the other end of the housing, a ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6758617 | Side knocking-type writing instrument A side knocking-type writing instrument has a barrel having a longitudinal axis, a front end, and a rear end. A sliding member is disposed in the barrel for undergoing forward and rearward sliding movement along the longitudinal axis of the barrel. The sliding membe... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6729785 | Method and device for advancing a lead and an eraser in a mechanical pencil and for advancing a pen and an eraser in a pen 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 ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6607323 | Lip product applicator An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6607324 | Variable length pencil A makeup pencil is made variable in length by use of rack shafts and a pinion. The pencil has three housings which interact to extend the brush when in use. The brush is projected out of one of the housings through a through-hole. The pencil structure has... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6488427 | Cosmetic applicator An applicator for dispensing a product comprises an exterior top surface, an exterior sidewall, and a base. The applicator has a chamber which constitutes a reservoir for holding the product to be dispensed. The reservoir has top wall, a bottom wall and a... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6457891 | Refillable cosmetic powder dispenser A refillable cosmetic powder dispenser is provided for use with a retractable cosmetic powder brush. The refillable cosmetic powder dispenser includes a scoop refiller, a scoop refiller cap, a brush adapter, and a center rotational mechanism connecting th... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6322267 | Adjustable crayon holder An adjustable holder is disclosed for holding a marking material, such as a crayon, comprising an elongated housing with first and second end portions, a hollow cylindrical cavity for housing marking material and a centerline therethrough. A tubular inter... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6315479 | Case of stick-type cosmetic preparation and replaceable cartridge of stick-type cosmetic preparation used therefor A case for accommodating a stick-type cosmetic preparation including a main body defining an opening into a bore portion thereof. A sleeve is provided which is formed to receive at least a protruding end portion of the stick-type cosmetic preparation ther... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6299369 | Dispenser A dispenser for a solid or soft solid mass has a barrel, a piston within the barrel, and a mechanism for advancing the piston axially within the barrel including a rotor wheel. A boss having an inwardly tapered profile (tear drop) and a sump dimensioned t... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6251468 | Method of masking a surface from coating with a solid maskant and coating dispenser A masking member including a substance provided to be deposited onto a surface in order to mask the latter, and protect it from outer affection, the substance being provided to be deposited as an easily releasable film on said surface by being brushed aga... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6200049 | Cosmetic dispenser and method A cosmetic dispenser having a decorative shell, and a cap which normally snap fittingly engages the upper portion of the body. Interiorly there is a spline tube having a pair of opposed vertical tracks terminating in an upper catch and a lower catch. A ri... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6142691 | Containment and extraction device for doughy cosmetics A storage and dispensing device for a doughy cosmetic includes a tubular container, a holder for the cosmetic and a rear cap. The holder includes a front cup for holding the cosmetic and a rear, externally threaded portion which interacts with an internal... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6102598 | Lipstick case A lipstick case includes an inner tubular member having an intermediate portion formed with two opposite Z-shaped slots. The inner tubular member has an upper end having a spherical portion on which are formed a pair of grooves. Each groove first extends ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6096296 | Method and apparatus for a wide stick crystalline deodorant A shaped crystalline deodorant is made from mixture of a mineral salt and water which is heated above the melting point of the salt, placed in a mold having the desired shape, and crystalized after insertion of an internally threaded member into the mixtu... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6090438 | Method of applying an athletic mat A method of applying an athletic mat to a base surface comprises the steps of spreading a layer of rubber particles on the base surface. Although there may be some preparation (e.g., cleaning, material removal, etc.) of the base surface before the first l... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6033140 | Lipstick structure A lipstick structure includes an elongated tubular body having a front open to receive therein a stick holder with a lipstick mounted thereon. A longitudinal slit is formed on the tubular body and extending from the front open end to a middle point of the... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5984553 | Dispenser-applicator A dispenser-applicator having an elevator for advancing product disposed within a housing having opposed, through sidewall slots. The slots are formed with ratchets and the elevator is actuated by a driver extending through and guided by said slots. The d... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5944435 | Mechanical pencil structure A mechanical pencil structure includes an elongate housing defining a receiving passage therethrough. A substantially U-shaped guiding recess is defined in the elongate housing by two side walls and a bottom wall and is located above the receiving passage... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5944434 | Applicator package An applicator for dispensing and applying materials. The applicator includes a container having an open first end and an open second end. The applicator also includes a follower sized and dimensioned to fit within the container such that the follower move... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5931592 | Chalk holding device A new chalk holding device for marking a tire of a vehicle. The inventive device includes an elongate shaft having an upper straight portion and a lower arcuate portion which curves away from the longitudinal axis of the straight portion such that the low... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5902062 | Tubular container for solid product A container for dispensing solid crystal deodorant including an elongated outer tubular member having both of its ends open and an elongated slot longitudinally disposed on its inside surface. An elongated inner tubular member, with at least one open end,... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5897263 | Cosmetic dispensing package The cosmetic container is comprised of three primary parts. These are a barrel, an elevator, and a cap. The elevator has a cosmetic support surface, anchoring recesses and a well. The barrel is open at the top and usually closed at the bottom, with an adj... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5833382 | Push-up dispenser suitable for dilatant materials A dispensing container for dispensing a desired quantity of a highly viscous material. The dispenser includes a generally tubular housing having an upper edge, an inner surface, a top secured to the upper end of the housing with at least one restricted di... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5800086 | Dispenser - applicator A dispenser having an elevator for advancing product disposed within a housing having opposed, through sidewall slots. The slots are formed with ratchets and the elevator is actuated by a driver extending through and guided by slots. The driver is formed ... | 09/01/1998 |
