Cosmetic powder applicator and method for making and using the same
US6805510B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D33/34
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a cosmetic powder applicator. The powder applicator includes a powder container, an elastic structure connected to the container and a powder-permeable soft cover enclosing the elastic structure. The structure has an elasticity sufficient to substantially bend upon application of pressure thereto and to substantially recover an original shape thereof upon release of the pressure. The soft cover is so configured as to retain therein and pass powder particles through itself. The powder applicator is configured such that, by turning or shaking the applicator, the powder to be contained in the container can be discharged through the discharge opening toward the soft cover and the structure enclosed therein. Further disclosed is methods of making and using the powder applicator. The method of making includes a feature of connecting the elastic structure enclosed in the soft cover with the container such that the powder to be contained in the container can be discharged through the discharge opening toward the structure and the soft cover. The method of using the powder applicator includes a feature of contacting the soft cover with a skin, applying pressure onto the soft co…
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