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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7309183 | Cosmetic unit, especially mascara unit A cosmetic unit, especially a mascara unit, comprises a storage container for a mascara liquid, a closing cap for placing onto the storage container, an applicator rod incorporating an applicator and extending away from the inside of the closing cap through an orifi... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7278798 | Wiper for cosmetics bottle A wiper for use in a cosmetics bottle fabricated from a semi-rigid plastic such as low density polyethylene. The wipe has a sleeve with an integral wiper diaphragm defining an orifice having a wiper edge. The wiper diaphragm is connected to the sleeve by a plurality... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7229228 | Applicator dispenser of a paste cosmetic product, typically a mascara An applicator dispenser includes a body forming a reservoir for the cosmetic product provided with a neck threaded on the outside, a sidewall and a bottom, an applicator having a head threaded on the inside forming a gripping element, an axial rod fixed at its upper... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223034 | Liquid paint coater A liquid-cosmetic applicator is provided having a wiper formed on the inside of an elongated opening of a liquid-cosmetic container for scraping off the liquid cosmetic that adheres to the stem of a stemmed brush. The wiper includes at least two wiper domains that o... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7192211 | Container with acoustic ball A container (10) for substances in powder form, in particular cosmetics in powder form. The container (10) has a closure (40) with at least one closure portion (41) on which there is disposed a stem insert (50) for an applicator el... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7174898 | Applicator device for cosmetic containers The present invention relates to an improved applicator device for liquid and semi-liquid products. In particular, this invention relates to an improved applicator device for cosmetic products, such as mascara that eliminates the build-up and subsequent loss of prod... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7144172 | Cleaning device with sponge-like working element A cleaning device, comprising a housing having a substantially vertical axis; a sponge-like working element movable between a working position in which it is located outside the housing for cleaning a surface, and a position in it is forcedly moved into the housing ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137525 | Sealable container lid A container lid that is easily sealed to prevent air and other environmental agents from infiltrating the covered container and its contents and to accommodate storage of tools such as paintbrushes or paint rollers. The lid includes a base and lip and a strap surrou... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7097376 | Scraping sealing device for cleaning stems and bristles of applicators A scraping sealing device for cleaning the stems and the bristles of liquid or pasty cosmetic product applicators, comprising a substantially cylindrical body of flexible material, crossed by an axial hole, to be applied to the neck of a container; the body showing ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7044669 | Packaging device for a fluid product A packaging device for a fluid product which includes a bottle formed by a body and a neck with an axis X. The opening of the neck is defined by a rim which includes an inner portion and an outer portion. In the illustrated embodiment, at least part of the outer por... | 05/16/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6974271 | Device for dispensing mascara A device for dispensing mascara includes a container assembly for holding the supply of mascara and an applicator for dispensing an amount of mascara, the applicator being sized and shaped to penetrate into the container assembly. The container assembly includes a t... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6945724 | Coating tool and storage container A storage container of a coating tool can effectively prevent a coating liquid from sticking to a handle member of the coating tool. The storage container for storing the coating tool comprises a holding container for containing the coating tool and a closure member... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6758618 | Container and applicator assembly A container and applicator assembly includes an applicator with a handle and a dispensing tip, and a container with a chamber that detachably receives at least part of the applicator. The container has an inner surface with a plurality of protrusions that extend in ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6722804 | Applique package and method of manufacture A package for storing and dispensing a desired amount of an applique on an applicator, such as a tube of mascara, includes a self-supporting, deformable sleeve mounted intermediate the applique reservoir and a cap member for closing the package when the applicator i... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6676320 | Device for dispensing mascara A device for dispensing mascara includes a container assembly for holding the supply of mascara and an applicator for dispensing an amount of mascara, the applicator being sized and shaped to penetrate into the container assembly. The container assembly i... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6390705 | Carrying assembly A carrying assembly comprises a base, a shaft with a handle securely attached to the base, a first funnel and a second funnel (if required) connected to the shaft by an attaching member, a first dauber assembly, and a second dauber assembly. The combinati... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6390708 | Application device and system having helical-grooved bristles, and method of applying a product An application device for applying a cosmetic product includes a stem and an application element on the stem. The application element includes a plurality of bristles configured to apply a cosmetic product. The plurality of bristles include at least one f... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6375374 | Device for packaging and applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic A device for packaging and applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic, the device comprising a receptacle for containing said substance, an applicator provided with an applicator element, and a wiper member having an elastically deformable wall with a... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6328495 | Device for packaging and applying a substance, the device having a wiper member with a slot A device for packaging and applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic, the device comprising a receptacle for containing said substance, an applicator having an applicator element of elongate cross-section, and a wiper member for wiping the applicator... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6305861 | Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device A device for packaging and applying a substance that is in liquid, semiliquid, or powder form, in particular a cosmetic, includes a receptacle that is open at one end and suitable for containing the substance, and an applicator with a stalk provided at on... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6290416 | Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device A device for packing and applying a substance that is in liquid, semiliquid or powder form, and in particular, a cosmetic. The device includes a receptacle that is open at one end and suitable for containing the substance, and an applicator including a st... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6287034 | Flexible wall cosmetic container A container for pasty cosmetic product permits access to a larger percentage of the contained product. The hollow container has a wall that defines an internal chamber. At least a portion of the wall is flexible. A neck provides access to the internal cha... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6283659 | Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device A device for packaging and applying a substance that is in liquid, semiliquid or powder form, in particular a cosmetic, includes a receptacle that is open at one end and suitable for containing the substance, and an applicator including a stalk provided a... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6264390 | Method and apparatus for removing excess applique from an applicator A method for removing an excess amount of applique from an applicator including the steps of applying a force to a flexible structure, and pulling the applicator through the flexible structure to engage the applicator with the flexible structure. The devi... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6261017 | Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device A device for packaging and applying a substance that is in liquid, semiliquid, or powder form, in particular a cosmetic, the device comprising a receptacle that is open at one end and suitable for containing said substance, and an applicator comprising a ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6231256 | Fluid material dispenser A mascara dispenser including a pen-shaped body having a reservoir for holding mascara, an applicator retractably carried by the body so as to be movable between a location in the reservoir and a location outside the body, a wiper for the applicator withi... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6168334 | Device and assembly A wiper unit for a cosmetics applicator is provided with resilient fingers at an obtuse angle to the axis of its orifice, and occupying at most 50% of the orifice area.... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6158912 | Flexible wall cosmetic container A container for a pasty cosmetic product has a wall defining an internal chamber. At least part of the wall is flexible. The container has a neck that provides access to the internal chamber. An applicator projects into the container and is attached to a ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6149334 | Containers A correction fluid bottle (1) has a neck insert (4) defining a passage through which an applicator brush can be passed, and an inner end of the insert is terminated in a steeply inclined plane to define a tapered protrusion (15) extending into the bottle ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6076985 | Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device This invention relates to a device for packaging and applying a substance that is in liquid, semiliquid, or powder form, in particular a cosmetic, the device comprising a receptacle that is open at one end and suitable for containing the substance, and an... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6010265 | Unidirectional cosmetic wiper A wiper for use in a container for pasty products, such as mascara, lip gloss, eyeshadow, dental or oral care products, ointments, or the like, which wiper allows for the wiping of excess product from an applicator as the applicator is withdrawn from a co... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5927289 | Application unit for liquid or viscous product usable in cosmetics, paints or glues An application unit for a product includes a reservoir (4) having a neck (10) delimiting an opening (15) obturated in a detachable manner by an obturating element (26). The neck comprises a wiper element (22) joined to the neck (10) by an elastically defo... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5727280 | Brush holder with integral drying structure A brush holder includes a generally cylindrical container with an inner annular flange close to its open end and a raised brush support which defines a lower liquid reservoir. The annular flange is preferably inclined toward the bottom of the container or... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5309929 | Eyelash mascara case and applicator An eyelash mascara applicator wand includes a first rod and a bristle-carrying second rod extending transversely relative to the first rod. The rods are joined at a location spaced from both ends of the second rod. Bristles are located on both sides of th... | 05/10/1994 |
| 4961665 | Mascara applicator A mascara applicator comprises a mascara brush and a mascara container having an opening for insertion of the mascara brush into the container. The brush comprises a cap with an elongate fixing element to which the bristles of the mascara brush are secure... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4949864 | Paint brush holder A paint brush holder which allows a paint brush to be incremental lowered into a paint can as paint is removed from the brush from the can by means of the brush. The holder as characterized by a plate which rests in a pivotal fashion on the edge of the pa... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4771501 | Brush holder A paintbrush holder having a container and a closely fitting lid has a support for a brush parallel to an inclined wall of the container. The container is filled with solvent fluid to above the level of the brush support which is preferably a comb through... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4733788 | Dripless fingernail polish bottle A fingernail polish bottle has a neck which includes a liquid-holding well formed interiorly of the external threads which receive and retain the bottle's cap. The well captures and collects fingernail polish which runs down the neck so as to prevent the ... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4671689 | Eyelash make-up unit This make-up unit comprises a reservoir for a make-up product e.g. mascara, a cap, and a stem terminated by a brush which penetrates into the reservoir by an opening bounded by a lip of a wiper element, an inlet duct being formed in a stopper. The interna... | 06/09/1987 |
