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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070374 | Applicator with product reserve, in particular for nail varnish A packaging and application device that includes a composition and an applicator. The applicator includes an application element and a rod. The rod includes a first portion that includes at least two branches. The at least two branches form at least one cavity there... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8021066 | Device for packaging and applying a cosmetic or care product having a rotating component and corresponding application method A device for packaging and applying a product. According to an advantageous example, the device includes a container for storing the product, a product applicator including a rotating component capable of being inserted into the container in order to be loaded with ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7866906 | Packaging and applicator device for applying a cosmetic or another care product A device may include an applicator including an applicator element that is at least partially elastically deformable and a receptacle configured to contain a substance to be applied and configured to house the applicator element when not in use. The receptacle may i... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7815387 | Device for applying a product A device for applying a product may comprise a first portion and a second portion moveable with respect to the first portion so as to selectively place the device in one of a closed position and an open position. The first portion and the second portion may define a... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7677826 | Packaging and applicator device for applying a cosmetic or another care product A device may include an applicator including an applicator element that is at least partially elastically deformable and a receptacle configured to contain a substance to be applied and configured to house the applicator element when not in use. The receptacle may i... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7611301 | Applicator device The present invention relates to a device for applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic. The device comprising a support, a compressible applicator member mounted securely to a face of the support, and having a peripheral edge with at least a portion thereof si... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7597495 | Device for applying a substance A device for applying a substance, in some examples, may include an applicator element including a surface and being configured to be loaded with a substance, and an electrical exciter including at least two electrodes permanently in contact with the applicator elem... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7563046 | Fluid dispensers having removably attached dual applicator assembly A fluid dispenser includes a container defining a fluid reservoir and having an opening and a dual applicator assembly removably attached to the container. The dual applicator assembly includes a cap adapted to substantially seal the opening. A writing point is disp... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7494295 | Packaging and applicator device A device for packaging and applying a substance may include a receptacle containing a supply of the substance, a first applicator element configured to be filled with the substance from the receptacle, and a second applicator element configured to be separated from ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7399134 | Packaging and applicator device A flask may include a threaded neck and an applicator. In embodiments, the applicator includes a stem, an applicator element disposed at a first end of the stem, and a closure cap supporting the stem at a second end of the stem opposite from the first end. The closu... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7389869 | Display protective film application kit A kit apparatus has a molded support card holding a plurality of film sheets each having an adhesive layer on one side, a spray bottle containing a cleaning and activating solution enabled for activating the adhesive layers of the film sheets, and a squeegee. The fi... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381003 | Applicator of cosmetic cream jar A cosmetic jar includes a container containing cosmetic cream and having an opening in which a receptacle is received and retained and a cap releasably mounted to the opening of the container with threading engagement and carrying a bud made of a soft, elastically d... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7350997 | Packaging and applicator device for applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic A device for applying a substance may include: a receptacle for containing the substance, the receptacle including an opening at a top end; a wiper member engaged in part in the opening and including a collar extending beyond the top end of the receptacle, the colla... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7311458 | Squeegee A squeegee apparatus having an elongated handle with a first end, a second end, and a sealing element between the first end and the second end. The apparatus also includes a cleaning member moveable with respect to the handle from a first position, where a longitudi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303347 | Stain removal kit A portable stain removal kit for removing stains from fabrics, such as clothing or furniture, for use immediately after the mishap has occurred. The kit is intended to be small enough to be carried in a pocket or purse and includes a spatula, a stain removing materi... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7237975 | Cartridge type liquid feeding container A cartridge type liquid feeding container is capable of being used by refilling or replacing a liquid instead of throwing away the container itself, and can feed out the liquid inside the cartridge. The liquid feeding container includes a body, a manipulating... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234885 | Device for packaging and/or dispensing a product and manufacturing methods A device for at least one of packaging and dispensing a product may include a receptacle configured to contain a product and at least one body. The at least one body may include a binder and a plurality of particles associated with the binder. The at least one body ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7225814 | Nail polish remover kit The nail polish remover kit is a kit that provides a clean, thorough, and efficient way of removing nail polish from both fingernails and toenails. The kit includes a jar filled with nail polish remover solution, a sponge-like filler inside the jar for absorbing a p... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7186045 | Device and method for applying a cosmetic product A device for applying a cosmetic product may include a receptacle configured to be closed so as to place the receptacle in at least a substantially sealed condition. The receptacle may include a reservoir configured to contain the cosmetic product, and an applicator... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168874 | Device having a magnetic applicator and/or wiper member A device for applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic, the device comprising an applicator having a structure for application purposes and capable of transporting the substance onto a surface to be treated, and optionally a wiper member for wiping said applica... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7156572 | Device and method for packaging and applying a substance A device for packaging and applying a substance may comprise a receptacle for containing the substance and at least one housing in flow communication with the receptacle. The at least one housing may be configured to receive an applicator element and may comprise a ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7144174 | Applicator for liquid cosmetic compositions An applicator for liquid cosmetic products, wherein product is dispensed primarily by capillary flow of the cosmetic product through the applicator and wherein the liquid cosmetic composition has a flow rate outward from the porous polymeric applicator head of about... | 12/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7141033 | Sample collection device and method Sample collection assemblies and methods that use a collection wand having a working end and an operating end, a collection tube having a barrel portion, an assay chamber, and a partition member, with the working end of the collection wand having a scoop configured ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134799 | Applicator including an applicator element for applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic or another care product An applicator is configured to apply a substance on a portion of the human body and comprises an applicator element. The applicator element comprises at least two walls forming therebetween a cavity suitable for retaining the substance, at least one slot that extend... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118078 | Paintbrush support apparatus and method A paintbrush support apparatus for use in a container and a method of controlling the depth bristles of the brush may be dipped into paint in the container, as the paint level falls in the container. The brush support apparatus includes a rotatable disk that is adap... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112062 | Dental material storage and delivery system and method A dental material delivery system includes an applicator having a proximal segment, a median bending segment and a tip; an elongated handle; and a cap. The proximal segment of the applicator is nonremovably frictionally mounted within a proximal bore section of the ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7090421 | Applicator assembly for coating fasteners A coating applicator assembly is disclosed for coating fasteners ends protruding from a surface of a structure, the fasteners extending a specific distance above the surface. In detail, the applicator assembly includes a handle. A coating member made from open celle... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090491 | Single-dose dental adhesive delivery system and method A dispenser has first and second reservoirs configured to contain first and second components of a single dose of a multi-component dental adhesive. The reservoirs are sealed by closures which are slidably received in the reservoirs. When the closures are moved from... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083351 | Device for applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic, and its method of manufacture A device for applying a substance, the device including an applicator member having at least one of a fibrous and cellular element. The element defines a surface for applying the substance. At least a portion of the surface includes projecting fibers. The projecting... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066675 | Nail-polish removing apparatus A nail polish removing apparatus includes a container including an outer wall and an open top edge portion having a threaded outer surface. A first lid includes a centrally disposed threaded lip portion and a recessed portion aligned with the lip portion. The appara... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7040827 | Device and method for applying and/or packaging a product A device for at least one of applying a product to a surface and packaging a product may include at least one element that may include at least one substance, and at least one of the product and the surface receiving the product may be enabled to contact the at leas... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040828 | Paint touchup jar A paint touchup jar has a cylindrical container with a base, vertical sides, and a threaded rim. A threaded lid that can be screwed onto the threaded rim. A cylindrical sponge attached to the inside of said threaded lid. A double lid can also be used with the contai... | 05/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6986617 | Telescopic lotion applicator An apparatus includes a cylindrically shaped reservoir for housing lotion therein. The reservoir has a continuous outer surface defining monolithically formed upper and lower portions. The upper portion is spaced inwardly from the lower portion. A cap is threadably ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6957958 | Unit dose applicator with material chamber An applicator having an applicator end portion and a material end portion. The material end portion forms a container holding a material to be applied with the applicator end portion. Upon separating the material end portion from the handle portion of the applicator... | 10/25/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |