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Packaging device having an adjustable magnetic closure system

US8821057B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2012
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D2040/0012
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A packaging device having a magnetic closure system establishing a particular angular orientation between two elements of the device. The packaging device for a cosmetic product comprises a container to house the product. The container comprises a visual mark on a side surface thereof and a removable case including an internal cavity to receive the container which can slide inside the cavity until it is fully housed inside the case. The case comprises a side hole that opens into the internal cavity. The device comprises at least a first permanent magnet borne by the container and at least a second permanent magnet borne by the case. The magnets being configured such as to define the angular position of the container in relation to the second axis, such that the visual mark on the container is positioned in line with the hole in the case.

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