Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8074665 | Cosmetics container A cosmetics container for storing and applying a cosmetic product is provided. In one embodiment, a cosmetics container includes a container body having an opening and a double walled cavity and a cap wherein the cap accommodates an applicator by way of a biasing me... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8006706 | Vanity case A vanity case is provided in which a first hinge piece and a second hinge piece are formed in one of the case body and the lid, and a hinge block is formed in the other one of the case body and the lid and arranged between the first and the second hinge pieces. A fr... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7987860 | Method for making a composite item comprising a cosmetic product and an ornamental element A method for making a composite item which has a cosmetic product, or layer thereof, and a decorative element. The decorative element is inserted within a seat formed in the cosmetic product and the composite item is inserted within a container for cosmetics. The me... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7870862 | Vanity case A vanity case in which a lid is coupled to part of peripheral walls of its case body pivotably and a slide piece is slidably mounted in the case body such that when the slide piece is at a first position, the lid is closed against the case body and that when the sli... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7819125 | Case for packaging a product A case for packaging a product may include a first portion defining a housing and an opening permitting access to the housing. The opening may face in a first direction. The case may include a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion via a pivot member ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7441309 | Hinge structure of a case A hinge includes first hinge connectors having first shaft holes drilled and which are disposed at a rear of a synthetic resin case body that may contain a cosmetic material; a second hinge connector having a second shaft hole drilled and which is disposed at a rear... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7410073 | Cosmetic container A cosmetic container having a container body and a lid which opens and closes the container body, which can meet a demand that a decorated part does not peel or fall off in part from the container body or the lid, by providing a replacement cover detachably/attachab... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7393115 | Storage case By providing a light source device inside an exterior member forming a contour of a storage case, and by forming a light transmitting portion to transmit light of the light source device to the exterior member, various decorations can be obtained using light, and th... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7359287 | Watch with a container The invention relates to a watch housing comprising a body made in two parts (2, 3), connected one to the other. The one of the two parts (2) guarantees the function of a watch whilst the second part (3), connected to the bracelet, comprises mea... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353831 | Container for storing pressed powders Pressed powders, such as cosmetics, are more effectively retained within a pan-like container having a bottom, at least one side and a top opening that defines a recess area to receive the pressed powder. Surface features are defined on the inner surface of at least... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350525 | Device for packaging and applying a substance such as a cosmetic or another care product A device for applying a substance includes: a body that defines a housing having a bottom; an applicator arranged to be received in the housing and to rest at least in part on the bottom thereof; and a housing closure member movable relative to the body between an o... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334685 | Packaging and cover for packaging for cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions One embodiment of the present invention includes a cover (6) for a packaging for a cosmetic and/or a pharmaceutical composition. The cover (6) comprises means of attachment on a container of the packaging and a sealing wall for sealing an opening of th... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316235 | Package for containing and displaying cosmetic products and process for the manufacture thereof The present invention refers to a package for containing and displaying cosmetic products and to a process for manufacturing the same. The package comprises a component (5) suitable to contain at least one cosmetic product (4). The component (5)... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311416 | Make-up case A make-up case configured to hold a variety of cosmetic items is disclosed. The make-up case comprises a plurality of internal compartments for the storage of various predetermined cosmetic items such as for example a full size lipstick, an eye liner pencil, a lip l... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7275642 | Cosmetic case A cosmetic case including a case body and an associated lid opening and closing the same, is adapted to have an ornamental exchangeable cover replaceably attached to at least either of the lid and the case body to cover them, and hence, the cosmetic case satisfies u... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7241081 | Pneumatic carrier A fluid-tight carrier (10) is disclosed which has main latches (34 and 36). Each main latch has a safety latch (70) which secures the main latches within the latched position until an operator deflects the safety latch (70) away fr... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240402 | Hinge structure for container A hinge includes first hinge connectors having first shaft holes drilled and which are disposed at a rear of a synthetic resin case body that may contain a cosmetic material; a second hinge connector having a second shaft hole drilled and which is disposed at a rear... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7204256 | Packaging device for a product including a detachable applicator A packaging device for a product, preferably a make-up product, including a support generally planar in shape and in the form of a plate having two faces. The support includes at least one cavity having a depth less than or equal to the thickness of the plate, with ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7203533 | Multipurpose antenna accessory for protection of portable wireless communication devices A protector for a portable wireless communication device that has a housing and a keypad. One embodiment of the protector may comprise a cover member that is pivotally attached to the housing and selectively pivotable between a first position wherein the cover cover... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198305 | Load floor latch A load floor latch that can be installed in a vehicle floor for storage having a biasing means for actuation but allows slam action closure. The latch comprises an actuation assembly that is attached to a housing or lid and is designed to accommodate a pawl member f... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7165559 | Cosmetic makeup kit A cosmetic kit has a backing portion on which there are receptacles for containing cosmetics. Each receptacle contains a cosmetic suitable for use on a different portion of the human face. The receptacles themselves or a mask which overlies the receptacles are in sh... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7129623 | Piezoelectric blade protection structure A piezoelectric blade protection structure for a plurality of juxtaposed piezoelectric blades mounting onto a circuit board to provide protection and anchoring effect for the piezoelectric blades. A protection member is mounted onto the vibration nodes of the piezoe... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7117874 | Case for presenting and using cosmetic powders A case for extruded powders comprising a surface having at least one groove with extruded powders disposed therein. The powders are preferably not all the same color. Preferably, forty percent or more of each extruded powder rises above the surface and preferably, t... | 10/10/2006 |
| RE39311 | Hermetically sealed cosmetic compact case A hermetically sealed compact contains a cosmetic substance. The compact includes an integral two-piece insert having a cover piece coupled to a base piece by an integral living hinge. The cover piece of the insert has a circular cavity with a pair of ridges, while ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097391 | Pneumatic carrier A fluid-tight carrier (10) is disclosed which has main latches (34 and 36). Each main latch has a safety latch (70) which secures the main latches within the latched position until an operator deflects the safety latch (70) away fr... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7066674 | Application device, system, and method A device for applying at least one product comprising at least one receptacle configured to contain a product and a removable unit defining a substantially enclosed space. The removable unit may be configured to be removably positioned on the at least one receptacle... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7035500 | Multi-mode interference waveguide based switch The present invention relates to device for space selective switching of an optical signal from an input access waveguide to a first selected output access waveguide. Said device comprising a multi-mode interference (MMI) waveguide having at a first side a number, N... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028843 | Cosmetics case A cosmetics case for storing cosmetics in a powder state such as foundation product ensuring convenient and stable use thereof, which includes a receptacle shaped body formed with thresholds and a cover having hook grooves corresponding to the thresholds for connect... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025069 | Device for the application of a hair product to sections of hair A device for applying a hair product to sections of hair includes a first part having an open cavity to contain the hair product. The product is applied to the section of hair by contacting the section of hair with the product inside the cavity and moving the device... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021483 | Container The present invention is directed to a container for wetted wipes, comprising a container body with at least one opening, a stationary cover being fitted on, or integrated to said container body, said stationary cover comprising at least one dispensing opening throu... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7011098 | Cosmetics case The present invention relates a cosmetics case for storing color cosmetics in powder state, including a cosmetic aids covered with powdery cosmetics and capable of being fixed to or released from a case body to be freely used by a cover of the case, whereby it attai... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007796 | Opening device for cosmetic compacts A cosmetic compact includes a base and a cover is pivotably connected to a lower end of the base. The base has a ridge located on a top thereof and a recess is defined in the top of the base and located in opposite to the ridge. A U-shaped shackle-like member has a ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6978791 | Structure of a compact case A new style of a compact case for cosmetics and a powder puff is provided with a smooth outer surface without protruding portions. Due to the soft and elastic front structure connected to the latching device, it is convenient and easy to open and close simply by pre... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966688 | Apparatus for mixing and dispensing powder An apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing a powder material in an aqueous solution wherein the powder material is premixed into solution by a spreader. The premix solution is subsequently dispensed in a diluted aqueous stream by a venturi proportioner. In a ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6961977 | Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6945723 | Packaging and application device Packaging and application device comprising a container having an internal space (12) in which the product (P) is contained, an application element (16), a housing (14) for housing the application element and a permeable wall (23) placed ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6945403 | Loose powder compact with movable screen A compact for loose powder is provided with a recess in which a screen is movable along the extent of the recess, and is urged to provide the larger space in which the powder is retained. The user pushes the screen, with a brush or puff, to engage the loose powder a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6923335 | Case A case capable of airtightly closing an opening of a mouth of a case body by screwing a lid on the case body; and rotating the lid smoothly in the circumferential direction when the lid is screwed on or unscrewed from the case body. The case including a case body ha... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6913143 | Pen collector structure with a position-adjustable cover A pen collector structure includes a case body and a pair of position-adjusting controllers provided in the pivot ears at the back of the case body and the upper cover. The case body is provided with several rows of small containers in the interior. The small contai... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6901937 | Make-up type case comprising an articulated lid This application relates to a case (1) comprising a bottom (2) and a lid (4) capable, at least prior to first use, of pivoting with respect to the bottom so as to be positioned underneath the latter, the bottom (2) being hinged about a fi... | 06/07/2005 |
