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Wringer for product applicator, application assembly comprising such a wringer, and its use in cosmetics

US8926207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2011
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D34/046
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A wringer comprising an upper section having a first inner diameter, a lower section having a second inner diameter which is less than the first inner diameter, and an intermediate section which forms a single inwardly projecting annular crease delimiting a central throat having a third inner diameter which in the rest position is at least equal to the second inner diameter. The annular crease is deformable by compression between the upper and lower sections into a wringing position in which the central throat is narrowed.

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