Lip balm applicator and method for manufacturing a lip balm applicator
US10542814B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2040/0062
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A new lip balm applicator comprises an upper portion and a lower portion that are interengageably connected to one another to define the applicator, and a support assembly for supporting a solidified lip balm material within the applicator. The support assembly comprises supporting ribs formed on an inner surface of the lower portion and a lower opening having a closing lid, whereby the solidified lip balm material circumvents at least part of the supporting ribs. A novel method for manufacturing the lip balm applicator comprises interengaging the upper and lower portions of the lip balm applicator and pouring a liquefied lip balm material into the lower opening until at least part of the projecting supporting ribs are covered by the liquefied balm material and solidified.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.