U.S. patent application number 09/842371 was filed with the patent office on 2004-11-25 for dual cosmetic container.
Invention is credited to Breidenbach, Diane C., Mille, Laurence W..
Application Number | 20040234321 09/842371 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 33452916 |
Filed Date | 2004-11-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040234321 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Breidenbach, Diane C. ; et
al. |
November 25, 2004 |
Dual cosmetic container
Abstract
A dual cosmetic container is disclosed. The container has a
sleeve that has a first end and a second end, each of the ends are
adapted to receive a receptacle for containing a cosmetic product.
The cosmetic product in the first receptacle is different from the
cosmetic product in the second receptacle. At least one of the
receptacles has an applicator in the form of a rollerball for
dispensing product.
Inventors: |
Breidenbach, Diane C.;
(Smithtown, NY) ; Mille, Laurence W.; (Smithtown,
NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Thomas A. O'Rourke
BODNER & O'ROURKE
425 Broadhollow Road
Melville
NY
11747
US
|
Family ID: |
33452916 |
Appl. No.: |
09/842371 |
Filed: |
April 25, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
401/21 ;
401/17 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 34/041 20130101;
A45D 40/24 20130101; A45D 34/06 20130101; A45D 34/045 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
401/021 ;
401/017 |
International
Class: |
A47L 013/12; A47L
011/08 |
Claims
We claim:
1. A dual ended container comprising a sleeve that has a first end
and a second end, each of said ends being adapted to receive a
receptacle for containing a product and wherein the product in the
first receptacle is different from the product in the second
receptacle and at least one of the receptacles has a rollerball
applicator for dispensing product from that receptacle.
2. The dual ended container of claim 1 wherein the sleeve has a
first section and a second section which are connected by a
sidewall, said first section and the second section being opened at
each of said ends and threaded so that they are adapted to receive
a threaded end of a receptacle which contains a product.
3. The dual ended container of claim 1 wherein the sleeve has a
first section and a second section which are connected by a
sidewall, said first section and the second section being opened at
each of said ends and being adapted to receive an opened end of a
receptacle which contains a product.
4. The dual ended container of claim 3 wherein the sleeve and the
receptacles have a cross section of the same shape.
5. The dual ended container according to claim 4 wherein the first
section and the second section each have a conventional threaded
cap inserted in the sleeve such that the caps are in a head to head
relationship.
6. The dual ended container according to claim 4 wherein the center
axis of each end section is the same.
7. The dual ended container according to claim 6 wherein the center
axis of the sleeve and each of the receptacles are the same.
8. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a product
containing a fragrance and the other receptacle has a doe foot
applicator for applying an eye product contained in said
receptacle.
9. The dual ended container according to claim 8 where the product
containing a fragrance is a perfume.
10. The dual ended container according to claim 9 wherein the eye
product is an eye liner.
11. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a product
containing a fragrance and the other receptacle has an applicator
for applying an facial product contained in said receptacle.
12. The dual ended container according to claim 11 where the
product containing a fragrance is a perfume.
13. The dual ended container according to claim 12 wherein the
facial product is a powder.
14. The dual ended container according to claim 12 wherein the
facial product is a cream.
15. The dual ended container according to claim 12 wherein said
facial product is a concealer.
16. The dual ended container according to claim 12 wherein said
facial product is a blemish control material.
17. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a product
containing a fragrance and the other receptacle has an applicator
for applying an nail product contained in said receptacle.
18. The dual ended container according to claim 17 where the
product containing a fragrance is a perfume.
19. The dual ended container according to claim 18 wherein the nail
product is a nail polish.
20 The dual ended container according to claim 18 wherein the nail
product is a hardener.
21. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a facial product
contained in said receptacle.
22. The dual ended container according to claim 21 wherein the
facial product is a powder.
23. The dual ended container according to claim 21 wherein the
facial product is a cream.
24. The dual ended container according to claim 21 wherein said
facial product is a concealer.
25. The dual ended container according to claim 21 wherein said
facial product is a blemish control material.
26. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a cosmetic
serum.
27. The dual ended container according to claim 21 wherein the
second receptacle contains nail product and an applicator for
applying said nail product.
28. The dual ended container according to claim 27 wherein the
applicator is a brush.
29. The dual ended container according to claim 21 wherein the
second receptacle contains an eye product and an applicator for
applying said eye product.
30. The dual ended container according to claim 29 wherein said
applicator is a mascara brush.
31. The dual ended container according to claim 29 wherein said
applicator is a doe foot applicator.
32. The dual ended container according to claim 29 wherein said
applicator is a rollerball.
33. The dual ended container according to claim 11 wherein said
second receptacle containing a facial product has a rollerball
applicator.
34. The dual cosmetic container according to claim 1 wherein both
of the receptacles have rollerball applicators and contain products
containing a fragrance.
35. The dual cosmetic container according to claim 1 wherein both
of the receptacles have rollerball applicators and both receptacles
contain facial products.
36. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a first lip
product and the other receptacle has a rollerball applicator for
applying a second lip product contained in said receptacle.
37. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a lip product
and the other receptacle has a rollerball applicator for applying a
facial product contained in said receptacle.
38. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a lip product
and the other receptacle has a rollerball applicator for applying a
product having a fragrance contained in said receptacle.
39. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a lip product
and the other receptacle has a rollerball applicator for applying
an eye product.
40. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a lip product
and the other receptacle has an applicator for applying an eye
product.
41. The dual ended container according to claim 1 wherein the
receptacle having a rollerball applicator contains a lip product
and the other receptacle has an applicator for applying a nail
product.
Description
[0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of our
co-pending application Ser. No. ______, filed ______, the
disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates to the field of cosmetic packaging,
in particular cosmetic packaging that is attractive and at the same
time provides multiple cosmetic products in a form that conserves
space particularly in a women's purse, pocket book or other
carrying device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Cosmetics is a major industry today with a myriad of
different products. Many consumers use a variety of such products
as lip treatments, facial powders and creams, eye shadow, eye
liner, nail polish etc. Moreover, users of cosmetics frequently
have an active lifestyle and partake of many activities during the
day. Unfortunately, many cosmetic products can become smudged, worn
away etc., over time during the day. As a result, there is a desire
by many users to carry many of these products along with them
during the day and re-apply them as needed. Many users carry these
items in a purse, pocket book, back pack, satchel or other carrying
device.
[0004] Although carrying devices such as purses come in a variety
of sizes they all share one common feature. Frequently, no matter
how large the purse or pocket book, it is never quite large enough
or light enough for the active consumer. There always seems to be a
need to add more items to the purse. Yet users are constrained by
size and space limitations. Frequently, there is insufficient room
for each of the items desired to be included by the consumer.
Similarly, many of the cosmetic products come in large sizes that
take up considerable volume in the carrying case.
[0005] One approach to solving the space issue is to provide
smaller products i.e, travel or purse size cosmetic products such
as mascara, perfume, powder, lip treatments, etc. that are small in
size thus increasing the number of items that can be stored in a
purse. While these petite items enhance the portability aspect of
the product being packaged, there is a downside in that the
quantity of product present in the package is reduced thus reducing
the value to the consumer. Another problem with the smaller sized
packages is the difficulty that the user has in finding the desired
product in a reasonable period of time. In a large purse or
pocketbook where there are a number of items both cosmetic and non
cosmetic stored, the smaller size of the travel versions of the
product have a tendency to become buried in the bottom of the purse
thus rendering it difficult to locate the item.
[0006] Accordingly, there is a need for an improved cosmetic
package for cosmetics that is capable of being stored in a purse
handbag or other accouterment in as little space as possible.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
cosmetic container that occupies less space in a purse or bag.
[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
combination package for carrying two or more cosmetic products
preferably different cosmetics products in a single package.
[0009] It is an object of the invention to provide a combination
package for carrying two or more products and wherein there is at
least one roll on applicator for applying a product.
[0010] It is an object of the invention to provide a combination
package for carrying two or more products where the product
contained in each portion of the combination package is the same
product.
[0011] It is an object of the present invention to provide a roll
on applicator in one portion of the device and a device for
applying an eye product in the second portion of the device.
[0012] It is an object of the present invention to provide a roll
on applicator containing a product containing a fragrance and a
second roll on applicator containing an lip product in a single
unitary package.
[0013] It is an object of the present invention to provide a roll
on applicator for dispensing a product and device for applying a
nail product in a single package.
[0014] It is an object of the present invention to provide dual
container wherein the first portion of the container is a roll on
applicator for applying a product containing a fragrance and the
second portion of the container contains a nail product.
[0015] It is an object of the present invention to provide a roll
on applicator for dispensing a product and a device for applying a
facial product in a single package.
[0016] It is an object of the present invention to provide dual
container wherein the first portion of the container is a roll on
applicator for applying a product containing a fragrance and the
second portion of the container contains a facial product.
[0017] It is an object of the present invention to provide a lip
product that may be applied by a container having a rollerball type
dispenser and a device for applying an eye product in a single
package.
[0018] It is an object of the present invention to provide a lip
product that is applied by a container having a rollerball type
dispenser and a device for applying a facial product in a single
package.
[0019] It is an object of the present invention to provide a lip
product that is applied by a container having a rollerball type
dispenser and a device for applying a nail product in a single
package.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0020] The present invention is for an improved cosmetic package
that provides the user with two cosmetic materials in a single dual
ended container. At least one of the containers preferably has an
applicator that is in the form of a rollerball dispenser. In one
embodiment, the present invention preferably provides a product
that may be applied by a rollerball applicator in at least one end
of such device. Typical products include liquids, semi liquids,
materials of a pasty consistency and very fine powders. Preferably
at least one end of the container has a rollerball applicator
containing a product having a fragrance. The container typically
has a pair of receptacles that are connected together by means of a
center sleeve that is typically round in cross-section, although
any cross-sectional shape is possible. The sleeve is preferably
longer than its width of its cross section and the sleeve is
preferably open at each end. The sleeve is provided with a means
for connecting a receptacle containing preferably at least one
rollerball applicator to the sleeve such as for example a threaded
connection, a snap on fitting or a friction fit. The other
receptacle can be a combination container and applicator for an eye
shadow, a mascara, a nail polish, a powder etc.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] FIG. 1 shows a side view of the container of the present
invention with a rollerball applicator in one end of the sleeve and
container having a doe foot type applicator in the second end of
the sleeve.
[0022] FIG. 1A is a side view of the sleeve of the container of
FIG. 1
[0023] FIG. 1B is a view of the circular cross section of the
sleeve of FIG. 1A taken along A-A.
[0024] FIG. 1C is a side view of the cap for the sleeve of FIG.
1A.
[0025] FIG. 2 shows the container of FIG. 1 with the components
separated.
[0026] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the container of the present
invention having a rollerball applicator in one end of the sleeve
and a nail type brush extending from the second end of the sleeve
into a container in a single package.
[0027] FIG. 4 shows the container of FIG. 5 with the components
separated.
[0028] FIG. 5 shows a side view of the container of the present
invention wherein the sleeve has a first rollerball in one end of
the sleeve and a second rollerball in the second end of the
sleeve.
[0029] FIG. 6 shows the container of FIG. 5 with the components
separated.
[0030] FIG. 7 shows a side view of the container of the present
invention having a rollerball applicator for a facial product in
one component and an eye product in a single package.
[0031] FIG. 8 shows the container of FIG. 7 with the components
separated.
[0032] FIG. 9 shows a side view of the container of the present
invention for a facial product and an nail product in a single
package.
[0033] FIG. 10 shows the container of FIG. 9 with the components
separated.
[0034] FIG. 11 shows a side view of the container of the present
invention for a pair of facial products in a single package.
[0035] FIG. 12 shows the container of FIG. 11 with the components
separated.
[0036] FIG. 13 shows the arrangement of the present invention where
there is a rollerball applicator on one end of the sleeve and the
other end of the sleeve has a mascara type brush extending from the
cap in the sleeve.
[0037] FIG. 14 shows the container of FIG. 13 with the components
separated.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0038] The dual cosmetic container 10 of the present invention has
a central body or sleeve 11 (See FIG. 1A) that has a first end 12
and a second end 13 and which may be hollow throughout its entire
length or at least have two portions thereof each for receiving and
preferably retaining an end of a receptacle containing a products
such as one of many different types of cosmetic type products. The
sleeve 11 may have a cross-section or any shape, however, the
cross-section will typically be round or square, elliptical or
ovoid. In one embodiment, the sleeve may have two sections 14 and
15 which are connected by a sidewall 16. The first section 14 and
the second section 15 are preferably opened and are preferably
threaded on their interior surface so that they are adapted to
receive a threaded end of a receptacle which contains a product.
Alternatively, the first section 14 and the second section 15 may
be adapted to receive and connect with the end of a receptacle that
has any other type of connecting means such as a bayonet fitting or
a snap fitting for retaining a receptacle in the sleeve. In some
instances a friction fit may also be satisfactory. The receptacles
may be held in place by any other means known to those skilled in
the art.
[0039] In one embodiment, the sections 14 and 15 may have a pair of
conventional threaded caps, see FIG. 1C, inserted into the sleeve
with the caps in a head to head relationship. The caps have a side
wall 17, an end wall or head wall 18 and an open end 19, the
interior of which may be threaded. When two caps are inserted into
the sleeve, the end wall 18 of each are typically in contact with
each other or the sidewall 16. The open ends of the sleeve 12 and
13 correspond to the open end of the caps 19. The body or sleeve 11
may be any length but it is preferably only of sufficient length to
contain the pair threads or other receiving means for receiving a
pair receptacles as well as the center wall, if present, that
separates the products contained in each receptacle. The sleeve 11
may be made of any suitable material such as a metal or plastic,
preferably a polished of matte metallic finish. Where caps are
inserted into the sleeve, the central body 11 may also be any
length but is preferably only of sufficient length to accommodate
the caps at the first and second ends and the end walls of the
caps. Where a pair of threaded caps are placed in a head to head
relation in the sleeve preferably, the center axis 20 of each cap
is preferably generally lined up with the other cap in a generally
straight line. In addition, the center axis 21 of the sleeve and
the center axis 20 of each of the caps preferably similarly line up
in a generally straight line. Although depicted with the caps in an
end to end relation one skilled in the art will appreciate that the
ends need not be in a head to head position but rather, the heads
may be off set.
[0040] Removably attached to each cap is a receptacle 22 for
containing a product such as a cosmetic product. This receptacle
may be of any shape. However, in a preferred embodiment the central
body 11 is round in its cross section and the receptacles are also
round and both the central body and the receptacles have diameters
that are generally similar. In a more preferred embodiment the
diameter of the receptacles and the diameter of the central body 11
are generally the same. In another preferred embodiment the
cross-section of the receptacles and the cross-section of the
central body are not round but are generally the same shape.
[0041] In one embodiment, at least one receptacle may be provided
on its open end with a roller ball applicator 23 for applying
product onto the user. In order to prevent essential oils and/or
moisture from unnecessarily escaping from the receptacle the roller
ball may have a spring that seats the ball firmly in the rim 24 of
the receptacle. The arrangement of the rollerball and spring are
described in more detail in our U.S. Pat. No. 5,526,960, the
disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. The
rollerball of the present invention may be colored as described in
more detail in our U.S. application Ser. No. 09/515,955 the
disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
[0042] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 one of the receptacles
22 is intended for a product containing a fragrance including but
not limited to a perfume containing product and the other
receptacle 25 is for an eye product, a lip product, or other
product that may be applied by a doe foot type applicator 27. A doe
foot applicator is an applicator that has a soft absorbent material
at the end of the applicator. Doe foot applicators are usually used
for applying lip products, facial products eye products and others.
The perfume product may be any product that contains a fragrance
and can be a liquid, a semi-liquid or pasty consistency or an
solid. The perfume product may be dispensed in any suitable fashion
such as by a small orifice in the threaded end of the receptacle.
Alternatively, the perfume may be dispensed by means of a spray
applicator removably connected to the receptacle or a rollerball
applicator as discussed above. The eye product may be a mascara, an
eye liner, etc. In another embodiment the eye product may be
dispensed by a rollerball arrangement in a receptacle similar to
the receptacle 22 as described above, by an applicator 26 that
extends from the cap into the receptacle or other suitable means.
In one embodiment the applicator may be a doe foot applicator 27.
Alternatively, instead of a doe foot applicator 27, a brush like a
mascara brush can be used. Also, one or both ends of the applicator
may have a cosmetic serum present and be applied by any of the
applicator means described
[0043] In another embodiment, the rollerball receptacle 22 may
contain a liquid lip product, lip stain, lip gloss or other lip
product. The other receptacle 25 may contain the same or a
different type of lip product such as a clear or colored lip gloss,
lip stain, liquid lip, etc., that may be applied with a doe foot
applicator or another rollerball applicator. Similarly, the
rollerball receptacle 22 may contain a clear lip gloss and the
other receptacle 25 may contain a lip stain that may be applied
with a doe foot applicator 27. In still another embodiment the
rollerball applicator 25 may contain a facial product such as a
blemish control material and the other receptacle 25 may contain
the same or different facial product such as a concealer. In a
further embodiment the rollerball applicator 25 may contain a
facial product such as a concealer and the other receptacle 25 may
contain the same or different facial product such as a blemish
control material.
[0044] FIG. 3 shows the container of the present invention is for a
product that may be dispensed by a rollerball applicator as
discussed above and an nail product in a single package. The
receptacle 32 may contain a nail product. The nail product may be a
nail polish or a hardener that is applied over a nail polish etc.
The nail product may be dispensed by means of an applicator that is
in the form of a brush 30 or other suitable means. The brush 30 may
be attached to the inside of the cap by a shaft 31, generally
located toward the center of the inside top surface of the cap in
the sleeve. By the term cap is meant a cap as shown in FIG. 1C or
the threaded interior of the sleeve where the side wall 16
constitutes the surface for appending the shaft.
[0045] In addition to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 1-4, as
shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 one receptacle 33 may be used for a facial
product such as a powder, a cream, concealer, blemish control
material, etc. The facial product may be dispensed by a number of
means. In one embodiment, the facial product may be dispensed by
means of a receptacle 33 having a rollerball arrangement as
described above. In one embodiment, the rollerball arrangement may
be provided with a spring as described above. The surface of the
roller ball be smooth or slightly roughtened depending on the
consistency of the product to be dispensed. Alternatively, the
facial product may be dispensed by means of a brush that is
attached to the inside surface of the cap and which extends into
the receptacle where it contacts a facial material such as blush,
powder, cream etc.
[0046] FIGS. 7 and 8 show a container of the present invention for
a facial product and an eye product in a single package. FIGS. 9
and 10 show a container of the present invention for a facial
product and a nail product in a single package.
[0047] FIGS. 9 and 10 show the container of the present invention
where the receptacles have a pair of facial products in a single
package. In one embodiment one receptacle may have a facial powder
and the other a blush. Although depicted with a rollerball
applicator, the applicator for the facial product may also be a
brush. FIG. 11 shows a side view of the container of the present
invention for a pair of facial products in a single package. FIG.
12 shows the container of FIG. 11 with the components containing
the facial products being separated. FIGS. 13 and 14 show the
arrangement of the present invention where there is a rollerball
applicator on one end of the sleeve and the other end of the sleeve
has a mascara type brush extending from the cap in the sleeve. The
container may contain any product that may be applied by that type
of brush such as mascara etc.
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