Container and applicator arrangement for a cosmetic product, and associated method of manufacture
US9095998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/712
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a method of manufacturing an applicator and container arrangement comprising molding an insert from a first material, placing the molded insert into a mold, molding an outer structure from a second material over the molded insert, the second material having limited adhesion to the first material, the outer structure defining a handle portion and a shoulder portion, and having a weakened area between the handle portion and the shoulder portion, providing a body portion in a material compatible with the second material so as to ensure adherence to the shoulder portion of the outer structure, and assembling the outer structure, including the insert, and the body portion. The invention extends to a container and applicator arrangement made in accordance with the method.
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