Cosmetics container and applicator for one hand operation
US6718990B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D40/267
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cosmetics container (10) is adapted for one hand operation. The body (12) of the container (10) defines a reservoir (14) with cosmetics therein and further defines a passage (24) from the reservoir (14) and container (10). A resilient wiper (16) is mounted adjacent to the passage (24). A cosmetics applicator (18) is slidably supported within the reservoir (14) for movement from a loading position to a use position extending through the passage (24). A drive assembly including a knob (26) on the exterior of the container (10) adapted for one hand manipulation slides a drive belt (22) having one end connected to the applicator (18) in the reservoir (14) and the other end connected to a cover (23). Operation of the knob (26) in a first direction simultaneously withdraws the cover (23) and propels the applicator (18) from the reservoir (14). An umbrella pump (30) is mounted with the application (18) and lifts cosmetics to a loading zone adjacent the wiper (16), and carries cosmetics from the walls of the container (10) to a pump zone lower end of the container (10).
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