Cosmetic powder dispenser and applicator
US4671690A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/1046
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A first hollow cylindrical member has a first open end and an opposite closed second end with a plurality of spaced off set axially disposed channels therein. A hollow capsule filled with cosmetic powder is closed at one end and open at the other. The capsule is inserted into the first member with the capsule open end adjacent the second end and communicating with the channels. A second hollow cylindrical member has opposite open third and fourth ends. The inner surface of the second member adjacent the third end is threaded. The second end rotatably engages the third end. A hollow cylindrical element is disposed in the second member and is open at both ends. The element has a thread on its outer surface which engages the inner surface thread of the second member. The element has a like plurality of prongs which are engagable with and disengagable from the channels. Manual rotation of the first member relative to the second member causes the element to rotate in and move back and forth along the axial direction to either cause the prongs to engage and close the channels or to be disengaged from and open the channels. A third member contains a brush and is detachably engaged via an …
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