U.S. patent application number 15/205828 was filed with the patent office on 2017-01-12 for cosmetic dropper with clean design.
This patent application is currently assigned to HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED. The applicant listed for this patent is HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED. Invention is credited to MEGAN RENE LANGDON, ARMANDO VILLARREAL, MICHELLE WONG.
Application Number | 20170006997 15/205828 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57730606 |
Filed Date | 2017-01-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170006997 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
LANGDON; MEGAN RENE ; et
al. |
January 12, 2017 |
COSMETIC DROPPER WITH CLEAN DESIGN
Abstract
Dispensers are provided for cosmetic products using a squeezable
element for dispensing the product. An example includes a body for
containing a cosmetic product, the body comprising a window, a
squeezable element sealed to a first end of the body, a collar
sealed to a second end of the body opposing the first end of the
body, and a cap designed to snap fit with the collar.
Inventors: |
LANGDON; MEGAN RENE; (LOS
ANGELES, CA) ; WONG; MICHELLE; (ALHAMBRA, CA)
; VILLARREAL; ARMANDO; (LOS ANGELES, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED |
Central |
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HK |
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Assignee: |
HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
CENTRAL
HK
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Family ID: |
57730606 |
Appl. No.: |
15/205828 |
Filed: |
July 8, 2016 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62191247 |
Jul 10, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 34/04 20130101;
B65D 47/18 20130101; A45D 2200/054 20130101; A45D 34/00 20130101;
A45D 2200/052 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45D 34/00 20060101
A45D034/00 |
Claims
1. A dispenser for a cosmetic product comprising: a body for
containing cosmetic product; a squeezable element sealed to a first
end of the body; a collar sealed to a second end of the body
opposite the first end of the body; and a cap designed to snap fit
with the collar.
2. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the cap has a flat end
configured to hold the dispenser in an upright position while
resting on the cap.
3. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the squeezable element extends
beyond the first end of the body in a relaxed state.
4. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a clear
window, allowing a user to view a level of product within the
body.
5. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the squeezable element
includes a curved upper surface that extends above the first end of
the body when the squeezable element is in the relaxed state.
6. The dispenser of claim 5, wherein the squeezable element
includes a pair of opposed curved lower sidewalls that mate with a
U-shaped cutout in the first end of the body.
7. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the squeezable element is
permanently sealed to the first end of the body and does not allow
air to enter the body through or around the squeezable element when
the squeezable element is depressed and released.
8. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the body is non-refillable
with the squeezable element and the collar permanently sealed to
the body.
9. A dispenser for a cosmetic product comprising: a body for
containing cosmetic product; a squeezable element sealed to a first
end of the body; a collar sealed to a second end of the body
opposite the first end of the body; and a cap designed to snap fit
with the collar, the cap having a flat end configured to hold the
dispenser in an upright position while resting on the cap.
10. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the squeezable element
extends beyond the first end of the body in a relaxed state.
11. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the squeezable element
includes a curved upper surface that extends above the first end of
the body when the squeezable element is in the relaxed state.
12. The dispenser of claim 11, wherein the squeezable element
includes a pair of opposed curved lower sidewalls that mate with a
U-shaped cutout in the first end of the body.
13. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the squeezable element is
permanently sealed to the first end of the body and does not allow
air to enter the body through or around the squeezable element when
the squeezable element is depressed and released.
14. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the body is non-refillable
with the squeezable element and the collar permanently sealed to
the body.
15. A dispenser for a cosmetic product comprising: a body for
containing cosmetic product; a squeezable element sealed to a first
end of the body, wherein the squeezable element includes a curved
upper surface that extends beyond the first end of the body in a
relaxed state, and a pair of opposed curved lower sidewalls that
mate with a U-shaped cutout in the first end of the body; a collar
sealed to a second end of the body opposite the first end of the
body; and a cap designed to snap fit with the collar.
16. The dispenser of claim 15, wherein the cap has a flat end
configured to hold the dispenser in an upright position while
resting on the cap.
17. The dispenser of claim 15, wherein the body comprises a
window.
18. The dispenser of claim 17, wherein the window is clear,
allowing a user to view a level of product within the body.
19. The dispenser of claim 15, wherein the squeezable element is
permanently sealed to the first end of the body and does not allow
air to enter the body through or around the squeezable element when
the squeezable element is depressed and released.
20. The dispenser of claim 15, wherein the body is non-refillable
with the squeezable element and the collar permanently sealed to
the body.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims the benefit of and priority
to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62,191,247, filed
Jul. 10, 2015 and titled COSMETIC DROPPER WITH CLEAN DESIGN, the
disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD
[0002] The present application relates to the field of apparatuses
for dispensing cosmetic products.
BACKGROUND
[0003] There are numerous designs for containing and dispensing
cosmetic products. Some such products include a reservoir and an
expelling apparatus such as a push button or the like to dispense
product from the reservoir through an outlet. New and alternative
approaches to such devices are desired.
OVERVIEW
[0004] An illustrative example includes a body for containing
cosmetic product, a squeezable element sealed to the first end of
the body, a collar secured to the second end of the body opposite
the first end of the body, and a cap designed to snap fit with the
collar.
[0005] In another example, the squeezable element extends beyond
the first end of the body in a relaxed state.
[0006] In another example, the cap has a flat end configured to
hold the dispenser in an upright position while resting on the
cap.
[0007] In another example, the body comprises a window.
[0008] In a further example, the window is clear, allowing a user
to view a level of product within the body.
[0009] In another example, the squeezable element includes a curved
upper surface that extends above the first end of the body when the
squeezable element is in the relaxed state.
[0010] In a further example, the squeezable element includes a pair
of opposed curved lower sidewalls that mate with a U-shaped cutout
in the first end of the body.
[0011] In another example, the squeezable element is permanently
sealed to the first end of the body and does not allow air to enter
the body through or around the squeezable element when the
squeezable element is depressed and released.
[0012] In another example, the body is non-refillable with the
squeezable element and the collar permanently sealed to the
body.
[0013] In another illustrative example, a dispenser for a cosmetic
product comprises a body for containing cosmetic product, the body
including a window, a squeezable element sealed to a first end of
the body, wherein the squeezable element extends beyond the first
end of the body in a relaxed state, a collar sealed to a second end
of the body opposite the first end of the body, and a cap designed
to snap fit with the collar, the cap having a flat end configured
to hold the dispenser in an upright position while resting on the
cap.
[0014] In a further example, the window is clear, allowing a user
to view a level of product within the body.
[0015] In another example, the squeezable element includes a curved
upper surface that extends above the first end of the body when the
squeezable element is in the relaxed state.
[0016] In another example, the squeezable element includes a pair
of opposed curved lower sidewalls that mate with a U-shaped cutout
in the first end of the body.
[0017] In another example, the squeezable element is permanently
sealed to the first end of the body and does not allow air to enter
the body through or around the squeezable element when the
squeezable element is depressed and released.
[0018] In another example, the body is non-refillable with the
squeezable element and the collar permanently sealed to the
body.
[0019] In a further illustrative example, a dispenser for a
cosmetic product comprises a body for containing cosmetic product,
a squeezable element sealed to a first end of the body, wherein the
squeezable element includes a curved upper surface that extends
beyond the first end of the body in a relaxed state, and a pair of
opposed curved lower sidewalls that mate with a U-shaped cutout in
the first end of the body, a collar sealed to a second end of the
body opposite the first end of the body, and a cap designed to snap
fit with the collar.
[0020] In another example, the cap has a flat end configured to
hold the dispenser in an upright position while resting on the
cap.
[0021] In another example, the body comprises a window.
[0022] In a further example, the window is clear, allowing a user
to view a level of product within the body.
[0023] In another example, the squeezable element is permanently
sealed to the first end of the body and does not allow air to enter
the body through or around the squeezable element when the
squeezable element is depressed and released.
[0024] In another example, the body is non-refillable with the
squeezable element and the collar permanently sealed to the
body.
[0025] This overview is intended to provide an overview of subject
matter of the present patent application. It is not intended to
provide an exclusive or exhaustive explanation of the invention.
The detailed description is included to provide further information
about the present patent application.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale,
like numerals may describe similar components in different views.
Like numerals having different letter suffixes may represent
different instances of similar components. The drawings illustrate
generally, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, various
embodiments discussed in the present document.
[0027] FIG. 1 shows an illustrative dropper with the cap on;
[0028] FIG. 2 shows an illustrative dropper with the cap off;
and
[0029] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an illustrative dropper.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] FIG. 1 shows an illustrative dropper with the cap on. The
dropper 10 includes a squeezable element 12 attached and sealed
onto a first end 15 of a body 14 having a window 16. The window 16
may be a clear acrylic, for example, allowing the user to view the
level of product. Alternatively, the window 16 may be
coated/painted as desired. A collar 18 is attached and sealed onto
the second end 19 of the body 14. The collar allows a snap fit to a
cap 20. The body 14 may be adapted for containing a cosmetic
product by, for example, using a non-reactive metal or polymer
material, and or providing one or more coatings therein.
[0031] FIG. 2 shows an illustrative dropper with the cap off. The
cap 20 is removed to illustrate additional details of the collar
18. In particular, the receiver 22 for the snap fit cap 20 is
shown, as is the outlet 24, which may be a narrowed opening or
nozzle, for example. The product contained by the dropper 10 may be
dispensed in controlled amounts by depressing the squeezable
element 12 as shown at arrow 26. The cap may have a flat end 21
configured to hold the dropper in an upright position while resting
on the cap, as shown in FIG. 1. The flat end 21 on the cap 20
allows the dropper to be stored with the product collecting near
the outlet 24. This provides the advantage of easily dispensing the
product and allowing more of the total product to be dispensed,
compared to conventional containers which are designed to sit on
their bottom, with the outlet facing upwards.
[0032] In an example, the squeezable element 12 is formed of a
silicone material sealed to the body 14. Other flexible materials
may be used. The squeezable element 12 may be configured and
permanently sealed to the body 14 in a manner so as to prevent air
from entering the body 14 through or around the squeezable element
12 as the squeezable element is depressed to dispense product, and
allowed to return to a relaxed state. The body 14 is generally a
non-refillable container with the squeezable element 12 and collar
18 permanently sealed to the body 14. However, in some examples,
the body 14 may be refilled if the collar 18 is removable. A collar
18 with a snap fit onto the body 14 may allow the body 14 to be
re-filled with product.
[0033] The window 16 may be clear acrylic, or other material. The
body 14 is shown in FIG. 3 as including a slot 28 for receiving the
window 16. The collar 18 may be formed of any suitable material,
and may be polymeric or metal. In one example, a vacuum metalized
silver is used for the collar 18.
[0034] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an illustrative dropper. As
can be seen the squeezable element 12 is provided with a curved
upper surface 11, which may extend beyond the first end 15 of the
body 14 in the relaxed state, as shown in FIG. 2. In an alternative
example, the squeezable element 12 may be flush with the first end
of the body. In addition, the squeezable element 12 may have two
opposed curved lower sidewalls 13 that match and mate with U-shaped
cutouts 17 on opposite sides of the body 14, to allow for
depressing the squeezable element 12. The dropper is used by
depressing the squeezable element 12, which dispenses product
through the outlet 24. When the squeezable element 12 is released,
it returns to the relaxed state, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, drawing
air into the body 14 through the outlet 24. After use, the cap 20
is secured to the collar 18 and the dropper rests on the cap 20,
allowing the product to collect at the bottom of the body 14 near
the outlet 24.
[0035] In another example, the squeezable element 12 may movable
through the body 14. The squeezable element 12 may provide a seal
against the inner wall of the body 14 as the squeezable element 12
moves down the body 14 from the first end 15 towards the second end
19. In this example, the product is dispensed as the squeezable
element 12 is pushed towards the second end 19 of the body 14, with
no air being introduced into the body 14.
[0036] The collar 18 is shown in still greater detail as including
a receiving/sealing portion for insertion into the second end 19 of
the body 14. An adhesive or snap fit may be used to secure and seal
the collar 18 relative to the body 14. As noted above, the collar
18 also includes a receiver 22 for receiving the cap 20 in a snap
fit relationship and an outlet 24 allowing product to be dispensed
when the squeezable element 12 is depressed. The cap 20 and collar
18 may be sized and configured such that when the cap 20 is snapped
onto the collar 18, the outlet 24 is in contact with an inside end
surface of the cap 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the cap 20 may include
an inner member 30 which is fixed within the cap 20. The inner
member 30 may have an inner surface that matches the curved contour
of the outlet 24 so that when the cap 20 is snapped onto the
collar, the outlet 24 is sealed. The inner surface of the inner
member 30 may include a flexible membrane that covers the outlet 24
to provide an air-tight seal. The configuration of the cap 20 and
outlet 24 prevents product from being dispensed
unintentionally.
[0037] Each of these non-limiting examples can stand on its own, or
can be combined in various permutations or combinations with one or
more of the other examples.
[0038] The above detailed description includes references to the
accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed
description. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific
embodiments in which the invention can be practiced. These
embodiments are also referred to herein as "examples." Such
examples can include elements in addition to those shown or
described. However, the present inventors also contemplate examples
in which only those elements shown or described are provided.
Moreover, the present inventors also contemplate examples using any
combination or permutation of those elements shown or described (or
one or more aspects thereof), either with respect to a particular
example (or one or more aspects thereof), or with respect to other
examples (or one or more aspects thereof) shown or described
herein.
[0039] In the event of inconsistent usages between this document
and any documents so incorporated by reference, the usage in this
document controls.
[0040] In this document, the terms "a" or "an" are used, as is
common in patent documents, to include one or more than one,
independent of any other instances or usages of "at least one" or
"one or more." Moreover, in the following claims, the terms
"first," "second," and "third," etc. are used merely as labels, and
are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their
objects.
[0041] The above description is intended to be illustrative, and
not restrictive. For example, the above-described examples (or one
or more aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each
other. Other embodiments can be used, such as by one of ordinary
skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.
[0042] The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R.
.sctn.1.72(b), to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature
of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding
that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning
of the claims.
[0043] Also, in the above Detailed Description, various features
may be grouped together to streamline the disclosure. This should
not be interpreted as intending that an unclaimed disclosed feature
is essential to any claim. Rather, inventive subject matter may lie
in less than all features of a particular disclosed embodiment.
Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the
Detailed Description as examples or embodiments, with each claim
standing on its own as a separate embodiment, and it is
contemplated that such embodiments can be combined with each other
in various combinations or permutations. The scope of the invention
should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along
with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are
entitled.
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