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Single-sample dispensing

US4884719A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 1986
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D40/0087
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A plurality of samples of a cosmetic product, such as nail enamel, lipstick, powder or cream makeup, fragrance, and the like, each comprising a quantity suitable for one sample dose, are provided on a sheet or continuous strip of material. The strip is provided with perforations between adjacent dose units to permit a prospective customer to tear off one or several samples at a time from the strip. The sheet or strip can be provided on a reel for convenient and compact disposition at the point of purchase.

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