Cosmetic container and applicator
US4886387A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D40/267
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is an improved cosmetic container and applicator comprising: (a) a container having an open and a closed end; (b) an applicator including a cap, an elongated rod, and a brush; (c) an upper wiper element located at or near the open end of the container; and (d) a lower wiper element located further from the open end of the container than the first wiper element, the lower wiper serving to divide the container into two chambers. The upper wiper removes excess makeup from the brush when it is removed from the container and, preferably, also wipes the surface of the rod clean when the rod is removed from the container. The lower wiper cleans the brush after every use, thereby virtually eliminating the building up and drying of makeup that would otherwise occur on the brush.
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