EA043558B1 - CONTAINER FOR COSMETICS AND OTHER PRODUCTS WITH LIMITED TIME OF USE AND FOR PRESENTATION OF PRODUCTS WITH TIME CONTROL, WITH BUILT-IN CLOCK, ELECTRONICS AND TIMER FUNCTION - Google Patents

Description

Containers for cosmetics, for example in the form of cosmetic jars, contain skin creams, protective and cosmetic creams, gels, serums or powders, i.e. beauty products that are subject to aging and therefore usually have a recommended expiration date, beyond which these products should not be used to avoid damage to health. For some products, the expiration date begins from the moment the container is first opened; for other products, the manufacturer indicates a fixed expiration date on the packaging. Typically, the user of cosmetic products opens the packaging without noting the date of first opening. However, all cosmetics have a limited time of use, which begins from the first opening of the package, or a certain expiration date is indicated on the product itself.

If a certain product is applied, for example, to the face or must be applied twice in succession, then this product requires a certain exposure time. In this case, you need to wait a certain time before applying another product, be it makeup, mascara or powder.

In the prior art, document US 201 8/01 8482 A1 (JAMMET JEAN-CLAUDE) January 18, 2018 discloses a container (10) for cosmetics (see section 54) and other products with limited use time (see section 54) or for the presentation of products by time, which incorporates a mechanical winding clock or an electronic clock (see section 148) with a rechargeable battery or accumulator (see section 129) and an associated display (see section 210-211), in both cases with stopwatch and alarm function to indicate the service life of the product contained in the container (see sections 153, 155, 211) or to present the inserted product in time. US 4 419 016 A (ZOLTAN BART J) dated December 6, 1983 discloses a similar container 2 with clock 8 and displays 10, 12, 14, as described in column 4, lines 34-50 and column 5, lines 1-26 . Also US 5,746,348 A (BLOOM ROBERT) dated May 5, 1998 describes a similar container 10 with a clock 60 and a display 20, according to the figures and column 1, line 37 - column 5, line 18, as well as US 2009/259336 Al (RATNAKAR NITESH) dated October 15, 2009 container 10 with display 25, in section 36. In addition, from US 201 8/01 8482 it is known that such a container can include an electronic circuit with a time element in the form of an electronic clock on an electronic PCBA board, with a suitable display for a visual indication of at least the remaining service life of the product contained inside the container, and optionally for the visual display of text and images or films, or additionally with a loudspeaker for triggering and playing an acoustic and/or visual presentation of the product on the display with information carrier. This is disclosed in FIG. 3 and in section 211. In sections 164-166 and in FIG. 3 further shows and describes that the container may have a receiving cylinder for inserting a capsule, which may be sealed with a sealing film, containing the product as its contents, and that this receiving cylinder has grooves of different sizes or different profiles on its inner wall, so that the inserted replaceable the capsule can be inserted into a receiving cylinder with ribs or grooves on its outer wall in only one single rotation position, depending on the rotation position.

Against this background, the object of the present invention is to provide such a container for cosmetics and other products with a limited time of use or for time-controlled presentation of products, with a timer in the form of an electronic circuit that can be started particularly easily. In addition, the objective is for the electronic circuit to offer various timer functions, be able to operate independently of the mains power supply and provide a first-open guarantee, indicate the age of the product and signal when the maximum product life has been exceeded. A container with these features must also be applicable to a variety of products and must allow direct, safe and convenient monitoring of the expiration date or use time of the product, and, as appropriate, control of the exposure time or duration of action of the product. In a particular embodiment of the container, a system must be implemented that allows such products to be distributed in refillable capsules and at the same time ensure hygienic and easily feasible handling of the products for the persons using them, not least with the aim of reducing the waste generated in connection with such products. Moreover, in a further embodiment of the invention, the container should be suitable for presenting items such as jewelry, precious stones and other items containing precious stones of all types in a time-controlled manner to create a surprise effect when given as a gift.

This goal is achieved with containers for cosmetics and other products with a limited time of use or for the presentation of products in which a mechanical winding watch or an electronic watch with a rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery and corresponding display are built in, in both cases with a stopwatch and an alarm function to indicate the service life of the contained product or for the presentation of the inserted product, including an electronic circuit with a time element in the form of an electronic clock on a PCBA electronic board, with a corresponding display for visually indicating at least the remaining time of use of the product contained in the container, and additionally for visually displaying text and images or movies, or optionally with a loudspeaker to trigger and reproduce acoustic and/or visual

- 1 043558 presentation of a product on a display from a storage medium, and characterized in that the base lower part of the container contains a support plate, which rests on insertion pins, and onto which is directed a pin protruding from below from the base of the lower part, loaded with a compression spring, which strikes the printing board, when the compression spring is released, and closes the electrical contacts on it to start the timer function of the electronic circuit. Particularly advantageous embodiments of the invention are achieved using the features of the dependent claims.

The drawings show possible embodiments of this container for cosmetics or other products with a limited shelf life, as well as for timely presentation of products, and the operation of these containers is described below.

The figures show:

fig. 1: cube-shaped container in the form of a cosmetics jar;

fig. 2: This cube-shaped cosmetic container is unassembled with the bottom, body and lid;

fig. 3: container lid with inner insert;

fig. 4: container body in the form of a cube in an inclined view from below;

fig. 5: detailed exploded view of the container;

fig. 6: cube-shaped container, oblique view from below;

fig. 7: angled top and back view of a cube-shaped container;

fig. 8: bottom perspective view of the container body with an inserted electronic printed circuit board and battery;

fig. 9: display for installation in a container;

fig. 10: view of the bottom of the container with the support plate for the inserted capsule;

fig. 11: separate parts for insertion into the bottom of the container, with a compression spring shown enlarged next to it, with a start pin for starting the clock timer function;

fig. 12: cross-section of the bottom of the container, with the support plate and pressure spring in the initial state, before the trigger pin is triggered;

fig. 13: A cross-section of the bottom of the container with the support plate and pressure spring in the state after the timer has been started by the trigger pin.

fig. 14 is a view of the bottom of the container with a trigger pin and a locking plate for activating the timer by pulling back the plate and releasing the trigger pin;

fig. 15: a round container with an inserted capsule and a cutout, indicated by a dotted line, for inserting a curved display with an electronic board and battery;

fig. 16: arc-shaped display with an electronic printed circuit board and battery hidden in it;

fig. 17: round container with an inserted display, indicated by dotted lines, with an electronic board and battery inside;

fig. 18: a capsule with cosmetics contained therein, and a receiving cylinder shown underneath, in which this capsule can be used in one rotation position;

fig. 19: a capsule for cosmetics, and the receiving cylinder shown underneath, into which this capsule can only be inserted in one rotating position, top view;

fig. 20: a receiving cylinder of a cosmetic container with a capsule located above it, aligned in a rotating position for insertion;

fig. 21: a container for cosmetics with a receiving cylinder, indicated inside by dotted lines, for receiving the capsule in a certain rotation position;

fig. 22: Digital electronic watch, suitable for installing in a cosmetic jar as a container;

fig. 23: a box for storing tablets or pills, from which one tablet must be removed every day of the week;

fig. 24: a cosmetic jar as a container with a watch with electronics built into the lid;

fig. 25: a cosmetic jar in the form of a container, in the threaded or inserted lid of which a clock with electronics is built in;

fig. 26: a cosmetic bottle in the form of a container with a watch with electronics, which are placed around its circumference and fixed or built into it;

fig. 27: a cosmetic bottle in the form of a container with a watch with electronics, which are located on its lid and connected to it;

fig. 28: cosmetic tube as a container with watches and electronics attached to the tube;

fig. 29: cosmetic package as a container with watches and electronics attached to the package;

fig. 30: cosmetic jar as a container with a watch and electronics with a display built into the wall of the jar;

fig. 31: cosmetic jar as container with digital clock, display and rechargeable battery, with corresponding docking station or charging station.

In fig. 1 shows a container in the form of a cosmetic jar 5, into which a capsule with cosmetics is placed, preferably a disposable capsule. You can also talk about a bank or an internal bank. Kaps

- 2 043558 la is filled with ointment, cream, paste, gel or powder. This cosmetic container 5 is made in the shape of a cube, for example of a convenient size with an edge length of about 65 mm, but can be made in any other shapes and sizes. It is also clear that such a container can be intended for other products with a limited shelf life, for example, for storing medicines, tablets, capsules, ampoules, as well as all kinds of edibles. A feature of the container is the presence of a visible LCD display, that is, a liquid crystal display 2 for displaying all kinds of data, which will be described and explained in detail below.

In fig. 2, this cube-shaped cosmetic container 5 is shown in an exploded view with a base bottom 23, a body 24 and a lid 25. In the body 24, a capsule 22 can be seen inserted here, which contains an ointment, cream, paste, gel or powder. At the bottom 23 there is an electronic circuit board PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembled), as well as a time element and a connected battery or battery, so that an electronic clock 1 is created that can function as a timer and stopwatch, and can also display the current calendar year, date and time, and optionally other data such as text and images. Here you can also see a Hall sensor 27 for triggering the timer function when the magnetic field magnitude changes as a result of inserting a full capsule into the housing 24.

In fig. 3 shows a container lid 25 with an inner insert 28. Four permanent magnets 29 located around the perimeter are inserted into special holes in the insert, and they work together with similar permanent magnets in the interior of the lid 25 so that this inner insert is easily connected to the lid 25 and is separated from it without the use of tools.

In fig. 4 shows the housing 24 in an inclined view from below, with a recess 31 through which a capsule of ointment, cream, paste, gel or powder can be inserted from above.

In fig. 5 shows a detailed exploded view of the entire container, starting from the bottom at the bottom 23, with the PCBA electronics board 26 in it, with the guide pins 32 for the plate 34 shown above, which is guided along these guide pins 32 to the bottom 23, where used. Also visible is the LCD display 2, which may be covered with a transparent plate 35 as a window, preferably made of acrylic glass (PolyMethyleneMethAcrylate PMMA), and a pressure spring 33, the function of which will be explained below.

Above in the drawing you can see the housing 24 with a recess 31 for the capsule 22 inserted from above, as well as one of the four permanent magnets 30 on the inside on the lower edge for placing and holding the housing 24 on the lower part 23, where the same permanent magnets are located. Shown even higher above is the capsule 22 above the housing 24. This is a disposable capsule made of plastic, aluminum or biodegradable material, at the top of which there is an O-ring 37. The capsule 22 and the associated sealing film 38 can optionally be made oxygen-tight, e.g. aluminum layer embedded in the capsule, as well as in the sealing film. At the very top you can see the cover 25 with the inner insert 28, as already described for FIG. 3.

In fig. 6, the assembled container for cosmetics is shown in the form of a cube 5, visible obliquely from below. Its front side shows an LCD display 2 and a mechanical safety device or installation with a plate 45 for triggering a timer function that is triggered when the container is first opened, as will be explained in more detail below. In fig. 7 shows a top and rear view of a cube-shaped container 5, which is viewed from an angle. The USB interface 39 is used to charge the battery inside the lower part 23, which provides power to the PCBA electronic board.

In fig. 8 shows a perspective view from the bottom of a housing 24 with an insertable electronics board RSBA 26 and a rechargeable battery 40. Instead of a rechargeable battery, a disposable battery can be used, which then needs to be replaced from time to time. Four permanent magnets 30, three of which are visible here, serve to secure the housing 24 to the base lower part 23. The integrated circuit of the electronic circuit board PCBA 26 processes signals from the Hall sensor 27 (Fig. 2) and data received from the operator, and the Hall sensor 27 detects when the closing magnet is opposite it on the lid. This will activate the timer. The processed signals are displayed on the LCD 2 as shown in FIG. 9. On the left, the number of days that have passed since the timer started is displayed in three digits, i.e. a maximum of 999 days, then the time is in HH hours, MM minutes and SS seconds, and in the far right corner the battery or battery charge status is displayed 36. To the left of the battery or battery charge status display 36, other indicators can be optionally set, for example, not yet open , product service life, product service life has expired, etc.

In fig. 10 clearly shows the bottom portion 23 of the cube container with the insertion capsule support plate 34 and below it the insertion battery 40. The display 2 is attached to the front of the lower base portion 23.

In fig. 11 shows this lower part 23, the individual components of which are shown separately, that is, the LCD display 2, the rechargeable battery 40, the support plate 34 and the mounting pins 32 for mounting the support plate 34. Also inserted into the lower part 23 is a pressure spring 33, shown in an enlarged view. view on the right in this figure. The pin 43 extends axially in the pressure spring 33 and carries a contact plate 44 on top and can be held in a certain axial direction.

- 3 043558 position the locking plate 45 from below against the force of the pressure spring 33. The function of this pin 43 is shown in FIG. 12 and 13. As shown in FIG. 12, in a section passing through the lower part 23 with the support plate 34, a pin 43 protrudes from the bottom 46 of the lower part 23 and there is a locking plate 45 which engages and is held in position by an annular groove 53 in the pin 43. If the retaining lock plate 45 is pulled away from the pin 43, it releases it and the pressure spring 33 pushes the pin 43 along with the upper contact plate 44 upward, after which the contact plate 44 strikes the electronic board 26 and makes an electrical contact on it, thus the function the timer is activated. It is clear that this operation of the timer function can also be realized electronically and without contact, for example using magnets. From this moment, i.e. from the moment the timer function is started, the electronic circuit measures the current period of time during which the capsule remains in container 1, and the remaining shelf life of the contents is calculated and displayed on the display 2. The electronic circuit may also contain an acoustic element (beeper) or loudspeaker, so that, In addition to the optical display, an acoustic signal or audio message can be played when the remaining service life of the product has expired.

In fig. 14 is a view of the bottom of the container 5 or its bottom 23 with a pin 43 and a stop plate 45 for activating the timer by sliding the plate 45 and thereby releasing the pin 43, which then moves to the PCBA electronic board. The area with pin 43 and locking plate 45 in the bottom 46 of the lower part of the container 23 is shown enlarged to the left of this figure.

In fig. 15 shows an embodiment with a round container 5, such as a glass or acrylic jar, with an inserted capsule 22 and a cutout 42, indicated by dotted lines, for inserting a curved display with an electronic circuit board and battery at the bottom. In fig. 16 shows a corresponding curved display 2 with an electronic circuit board PCBA and a battery hidden therein, and FIG. 17 shows this round container 5 with an inserted display 2 with an electronic printed circuit board PCBA and a battery located therein. A capsule 22 containing a cream, ointment, paste, gel or powder is inserted into this container 5, the capsule is closed on top with a sealing film, after which the sealing film is torn off from the capsule 22 and the container 5 is closed with a screw cap, and the timer function is started by closing the electrical contact at pressing the capsule down until it stops and clicking or locking it in place.

In fig. 18 shows a special capsule 22 for use in the receiving cylinder 52 in the interior of the container 5 shown in the figure below. This capsule 22, which is in principle symmetrical, in this case has at least two axial projecting ribs or protrusions 48,47 on its outer circumferential wall. One of these ribs or protrusions 47 is made thicker, and thus the capsule 22 is inserted into the receiving cylinder 52 only in a very specific rotational position. To achieve this, the receiving cylinder 52 has axial grooves 50, 51 on the inner wall 49 into which ribs or protrusions 48, 47 on the capsule 22 are inserted. The thicker rib or protrusion 47 on the capsule 22, however, fits only into the larger receiving groove 51 and, thus, capsule 22 can only be inserted in a very specific rotational position. Instead of having ribs and grooves of different sizes, the ribs and grooves may have different profiles. The electrical contacts at the bottom of the receiving cylinder 52 are closed by fully inserting the capsule 22 with a click so that the circuit is completed and the electronic board can determine whether the capsule 22 is inserted into the receiving cylinder 52 of the container 1, and if so, which one.

Depending on the type of product, the electronic board of the container can calculate the remaining shelf life of the product in the capsule 22 and show it on the display.

In another embodiment of the invention, the remaining shelf life of the product is started when the capsule is inserted. Mechanical contacts or closing elements 57 may be attached to the edges of the cylinder 52 and the receiving cylinder 52 may be equipped with a display 2 and an electrical connection.

In fig. 19 shows the capsule 22 on the right, and below it the receiving cylinder 52, viewed from above. The thick protrusion 47, if you think of the circumference of the capsule 22 as a watch dial, is located approximately at the 11:00 o'clock position on the outer edge of the capsule 22, and it fits only in the corresponding rotation position into the receiving cylinder 52, which is shown below in this figure. The thinner protrusion 48 on the capsule 22 is located here at the point corresponding to 08:00 o'clock on the dial. If the capsule 22 is inserted into the receiving cylinder 52 in the appropriate rotation position, the thinner projection 48 fits into the groove 50, and then the use time or consumption period of 9 months begins, i.e. the passage of time from 9 months to zero, with the remaining time continuously displayed on the display. In the embodiment of the capsule 22 as shown, there is also a rectangular axially extending strip 54 on the outer circumference of the capsule 22, and corresponding axially extending grooves 55 with a rectangular cross-section are provided in the inner wall of the receiving cylinder 52. If the illustrated capsule 22 with the rectangular strip 54 is inserted into the receiving cylinder 52 at a point between 12:00 and 01:00, where, as already mentioned, it can only be used in one possible rotation position, then the strip 54 is pressed into the groove, which is indicated in Fig. 19 is like 10°C. The container may have a built-in temperature sensor that continuously monitors the temperature

- 4 043558 capsules. If the temperature ever exceeds 10°C, this is recorded and shown on the display.

Thus, if the ingredients require a temperature of no higher than 10°C, this container can be placed in the refrigerator, where the temperature is usually around 7°C. Alternatively, the container can be equipped with a Peltier element, which provides the necessary cooling. This container thus controls not only the remaining time, but also the storage temperature.

If capsule 22 is suitable for a storage temperature of 20°C, i.e. room temperature, then the appropriate capsule is used, one groove of which in this case is inserted into the groove corresponding to a temperature of 20 ° C, after which the display appears: Store at room temperature.

When storing or using the active substance at a temperature of 30°C, electrical heating is required, which can be maintained and controlled in the capsule 22 through a network connection using a small built-in heating element at the bottom of the container. In fig. 20, capsule 22 is shown in a single rotational position in which it can be inserted into the receiving cylinder 52 located below.

Fig. 21 shows this cosmetic container 5 with a receiving cylinder 52, indicated by dashed lines inside the cylinder, for an insertion capsule 22, also drawn by dashed lines, and with a display 2 on its front side for displaying the corresponding remaining use time of the product contained in the capsule 22. Thus As the electronic circuit can recognize which type of product is being used based on the rotational position of the capsule 22, the display 2 can display many other information about the product, for example, information about the composition of the cosmetic product and the active ingredients it contains, how to handle the product and how to use it, such as how often and where to apply it, etc. In principle, the presented concept is to implement a refill system in which effective active ingredients are introduced into the container by inserting refill capsules, which can then guarantee all the additional functions described.

Further variations of the basic concept of a cosmetics container 5 with a clock with a timer function are described below. All of the functions described below can also be integrated into the circuitry and display 2 for the cosmetic container designs 5 described above and shown in FIG. 1-21. In fig. 22 shows an electronic watch 1 with a rechargeable battery and an electronic display 2. This watch 1 is on the one hand a perpetual calendar watch, which means that it shows not only the time, but also the calendar year, month and day of the week. In addition, this watch 1 has a stopwatch and alarm or timer function and has the ability to enter the date and also contains a storage medium for storing it. So Clock 1 can also display the number of days/h/min/s remaining until the stored date. For example, a Color Super Twist Nematic or CSTN display is suitable for this purpose. These are the so-called nematic rotating cells, which are used for LCD display. In the case of a CSTN display, it is a color display that is created using a passive matrix. This means that the individual pixels or liquid crystals of the screen are controlled passively. In practice, CSTN displays are somewhat weaker in terms of playback quality, but they consume significantly less power, which saves battery power. The lower playback performance with slower image generation is obvious.

As mentioned, instead of a CSTN display, a liquid crystal display (LCD), called LCD or Liquid Crystal Display, can be used. Most modern electronic devices use LCD displays in simple and complex forms. In this type of display, the image is generated by liquid crystals polarizing light using electrical voltage, and the watch may also be equipped with acoustic elements to generate alarm tones. The LCD display consists of various segments in which a large number of liquid crystals are present. The alignment of the crystals in individual segments can be controlled by electrical voltage. This controls the transmittance of polarized light that is directed through the segments by the backlight and filter. In liquid crystal displays, which must display any image, the individual segments are arranged according to a grid. This is provided by pixels. The higher the number of these pixels, the clearer the image on the LCD display.

An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display can be used as an additional alternative. Unlike LCD displays, OLED displays do not operate with a backlight. While an LCD acts as a filter for light created in the background, OLED displays emit colored light themselves. These displays do not require crystals to generate images. The big advantage of OLED displays is that they are very thin and can be placed on almost any material. They require very little power, which saves battery power. Using the buttons and/or rotary buttons 3 you can select various functions and use them in the menu that appears on the display.

These mentioned displays require separate buttons or rotary knobs to control functions. For a touch screen, such buttons or rotary buttons are not needed, i.e. The display allows you to control the internal electronics by touching the display. Modern mobile phones have been doing without a conventional keyboard for many years. Instead, text is entered via the touch display. It is possible to distinguish between different types of touch screens. Capacitive or resistive touch screens are used primarily in mobile phones. Capacitive touchscreens can only be used with the touch of fingers or conductive handles, eliminating the need for gloves or the use of prosthetic hands. And since resistive touchscreens respond to pressure, they can also be used while wearing gloves.

The main menu is configured by pressing a separate key or using a key on the touch screen of such a watch on the cosmetic container, which offers, for example, the following selection of functions:

A: setting the current date and time;

B: setting expiration date;

C: Clock function: displays calendar year, month, day and time;

D: Stopwatch and alarm function.

When you select item A, the last set calendar year, month, day and time appears. Button or rotary knob 3 can be used to switch to different calendar year, month, day and time displays on display 2. With each time function selected, you can scroll forward or backward using another button or rotary knob 3 to set the desired time. The process is completed by pressing the SET button. Clock 1 is now set.

When selecting function B, you can enter the desired expiration time for the product in the same way as for function A, usually this is a specific calendar year with a month, and the time in this case does not matter. The alarm function can also be turned on or off. This function is now also programmable by pressing the SET button. When the selected month is reached, a warning tone sounds through the built-in loudspeaker, which can be silenced by pressing the SET button. The prerequisite for the warning signal to sound is that the lid of the can is open in such a way that the warning signal will not sound for a long time in the absence of the user. This can be implemented by having the watch generate an alarm only when certain conditions are met, such as being in a certain position or when certain electrical contacts are opened or closed. When you select function C, the current time is displayed, indicating the day of the week, month and calendar year. When you select function D in the menu, the stopwatch functions are selected, the clock shows 00:00. As with setting the time, you can now set the current time, for example 05:30, for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. This current operating time is set with the SET key. A second press of the SET key resets the clock and if the clock starts running when the start button is pressed, a warning tone will sound when 05:30 is reached. In this way, for example, the exposure time can be precisely maintained even if the user moves away from the can for a short time. The watch can also be used to remind the user of the usage interval, such as once every three days, once a week, etc. To do this, it is enough to set the stopwatch for such a period that it emits a signal at the desired time, for example, three days later when waking up, when it is necessary to reapply a certain cream. This will avoid forgetting that the active ingredient must be applied regularly at regular intervals.

It is also possible to set the exposure time using the clock. This also applies to activation/triggering when opening the jar by removing the protective film from the cream. Activation or the start of the remaining operating time countdown can also be caused by magnets that are triggered when the capsule is inserted. Since the watch has a stopwatch function, it can of course also be used as an alarm clock, or timers can be used for other purposes. It should be mentioned here, without showing it in a special picture, that the built-in clock may have an analog display, so that the hour, minute and second hands are displayed instead of representing the time in digital form. Mechanical watches with such indicators are possible even in the luxury version.

Watches, both electronic and mechanical, can be equipped with a battery that provides them with energy. In one embodiment, this may be a rechargeable battery. A suitable solar cell may be mounted on the watch or container, which continuously recharges the battery, or the battery is recharged through an electrical connection.

In fig. Figure 23 shows a box for storing tablets or pills, one of which must be taken every day of the week. For this purpose it is equipped with a container capsule which is divided into seven circular segments 56, one circular segment for each day of the week. Individual segments of circle 56 are clearly marked by the day of the week. When using such a container, you immediately know which tablet is intended to be taken on a certain day of the week. In addition, the timer can be set so that the user is reminded with an acoustic signal to pick up a tablet or pill every day at a selected time.

The design of a cosmetic jar 4 with a built-in chronometer 1 is shown in Fig. 24. The cosmetic jar 4 here forms an oval container 5 with a corresponding hinged lid 6 with a protruding

- 6 043558 edge down 7. Various cosmetic accessories can be placed in this jar 4 - brushes, tweezers, mascara pens, nail files, etc. In addition, the jar can also contain makeup of various colors, creams, ointments, gels and powders. Some products have a limited shelf life or may require a certain exposure time. Clock 1 can be programmed in such a way that the entire menu can be started as described above for different products, for example ten different products. The expiration time function and exposure time function can be assigned to ten different products, each product is assigned a number, and this number can be stuck to the corresponding product in the cosmetic jar using glue, or it can be written on the jar with a waterproof felt-tip pen ink. This ensures that too old a product is not used and that skin irritation or infections can be avoided.

Another embodiment of the invention is shown in Fig. 25. Here such a watch 1 is attached in the form of a container to the lid 8 of a cosmetic jar 9, this jar contains, for example, a certain cream or ointment. Usually we are talking about packaging of any type, shown in the example of a can. In the lid 8, you can install a spring ring along its fixed part, which is removed when the lid 8 is removed from the jar 9. Only in this case is it possible to activate the alarm function, i.e. issuing a warning signal. This ensures that the alarm does not sound continuously if the can is closed and the user is not nearby.

In fig. 26 shows a container in the form of a cosmetic bottle equipped with a clock 1 as described above. The watch 1 may be attached to the body of the bottle 11 like a wristwatch, for example with a rubber strap 10 or a tension clasp. Alternatively, the clock can also be built into the bottle or integrated into the wall of the bottle. The bottle can be designed as an airless dispenser, which is equipped with a dispenser that allows a precisely measured amount of liquid to be withdrawn.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 27, the clock 1 is connected to the bottle cap or connected to the cap 12. This may be a clock body 16 which has a hollow cylindrical recess 17 at the bottom, thanks to which it can be placed on the bottle through a regular cap 28 or a screw cap 12. Inner walls The hollow cylindrical recess 17 may be equipped with steel springs angled to the radial line of the hollow cylinder, which protrude slightly and press the cap in the release direction from the outside of the bottle cap 12, thereby allowing the cap 12 to be easily loosened by rotating the clock case 16.

In fig. 28 shows an embodiment in which the watch 1, as already described, has a housing forming a base 13 for the watch 1, the base 13 being designed so that it fits around the circular circumference of the filled tube 14. The watch can be attached to it using a clasp -Velcro. A strip from part of the Velcro fastener is glued onto tube 14. Another corresponding strip with the second part of the Velcro fastener is glued to the inside of the lower arc of the base 13. When the tube 14 is almost used up, this watch 1 can be removed from it and attached to a new tube.

In fig. 29 shows an embodiment in the form of a cosmetic bag 15 with a pressure release 41. The watch 1 is secured by the case to the bag 15. One strip of the clasp portion is adhered to the outside of the bag 15, and the other strip is adhered to the underside of the case of the watch 1 to be attached. When the contents of the bag are used up, this watch 1 can be removed and attached to a new bag.

In fig. 30 shows an embodiment of a cosmetic jar 4 with a screw cap 12. The clock 1 is integrated with the housing into the wall of the jar and shows how a well-designed display 2 can be designed. Three cells are visible to the right of the wide display 2. If, for example, a blue highlight is displayed in the top cell, this means that the can has never been opened before, or in relation to the contents: not yet active. This is an opening guarantee. If the middle cell turns green, this means that the contents of the can, which has already been opened, are in order, ready for use, i.e. contents are ok. If the bottom cell lights up red, the contents are unusable. This happens when a certain amount of time has passed since the content was opened. The top line of the large display shows from left to right: day, hour, minute, second. Specific numbers are displayed below, i.e. example on the left: 208, which means the content is still available for use for 208 days, 15 hours, 22 minutes and 14 seconds. This period of time passes like an hourglass every second until the display shows 000, 00, 00, followed immediately by a red warning light in the lower right corner. The line at the bottom of display 2 shows the current calendar day and current time.

Additionally, the watch can be used to remind the user of the usage interval, such as once every three days, once a week, etc. Another function is to display the exposure time of the product to achieve optimal results. There are also many other functions that work through acoustic and visual signals and can help the user to use cosmetics correctly. Regardless of what ingredients are contained in the capsule or jar, the electronics can perform other functions and, for example, trigger a repeat

- 7 043558 order one or more capsules by transmitting data through the application, or display new product information sent by the application.

If the container has a rechargeable battery, the container includes a corresponding docking station or charging station with a household power connection cable 20, as shown in FIG. 31. The container can be inserted into the receiving recess 17, after which the electrical contacts 18,19 therein are closed with the corresponding poles on the underside of the container, after which the battery is charged, or charging occurs wirelessly due to induction. This docking station has a power cord 20 with a corresponding plug 21, which can be connected to any household outlet if necessary using an adapter for the appropriate national outlet standard.

The charging station includes a transformer to convert the mains current into battery voltage and an electronic circuit to interrupt the charging current once the battery is fully charged. The container can be detachably attached to this base station by mechanically connecting or positioning it so that when the device is turned on, the electrical contacts are automatically closed so that the battery can be charged for a digital watch with stopwatch and alarm functions. A charge status indicator can be installed on the display of the container so that the user can see at any time how long the container or cosmetic jar can be used regardless of recharging while traveling. The docking station is designed in such a way that various containers are placed in it in a standard way for charging the batteries inside.

Finally, the container can be designed like a box or bag and equipped with a timer such that at a certain adjustable point in time, i.e. time-controlled, the display can play an announcement such as a personalized greeting, a poem or melody, or even video clips to play. To do this, the electronics of the box or bag can be connected to a storage medium, which can be connected to the USB interface of the box or bag, so that any audio or video content can be copied by the user to this USB storage device, and then played back at a selected time . Thus, a jar or bag can be used to effectively convey gifts that are sent to a person living at a distance. In this way, the transmission can occur as a surprise with accompanying audio or video. The cover letter may inform the recipient that he should not open the jar or package immediately upon receipt, but should place it on the table, and only when all the invited guests have arrived, he should wait the rest of the time until the specified time. For example, a piece of jewelry, jewelry or a bag can be very effectively presented by opening the lid of a jar automatically at a selected time, or automatically opening the bag. In the case of a jar, the lid can be closed against the force of the springs and held closed using permanent magnets. The electromagnet is driven in time so that it briefly overcomes the force of the permanent magnets, and then the lid is opened using springs. Likewise, a bag may have, for example, a cavity that is held open by two curved spring steel rods. Two spring steel rods, which extend on both sides along the bag cavity, are pushed into a straight position by permanent magnets so that the bag cavity is held closed when the slit is closed. The electromagnet briefly overcomes the force of the permanent magnets at the adjustable point, so that the cavity of the bag opens under the action of the spring force of the spring bars.

First, for example, a personal announcement begins, perhaps in the form of an audio or video message, and at the crucial moment of the message, the lid or bag opens, revealing the contents and presenting them in a surprising and effective way.

Digital symbols.

- watch;

- display;

- rotary button;

- cosmetic jar;

- container;

- lid;

- protruding edge of the lid;

- cover with clock;

- can, airless dispenser, packaging;

- rubber elastic band;

- bottle body;

- capping cover;

- base of the watch case;

- tube;

- cosmetic package;

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Claims (13)

16 - watch case; 17 - notch for recording; 18 - electrical contact; 19 - electrical contact; 20 - power cord; 21 - power plug; 22 - capsule with a cosmetic product (inner jar); 23 - lower part of the container; 24 - body; 25 - container lid; 26 - electronic board; 27 - Hall sensor; 28 - internal insert of cover 25; 29 - permanent magnets on insert 28; 30 - permanent magnets on the cover; 31 - recess in housing 24; 32 - guide pins in the lower part 23 of the container for the pressure spring of the support plate; 33 - pressure spring; 34 - support plate; 35 - viewing window made of acrylic glass; 36 - display of battery charge status; 37 - sealing ring; 38 - film for sealing; 39 USB interface for charging cable; 40 - battery; 41 - Velcro fastener; 42 - cutout in a round container; 43 - pin for activating the timer function; 44 - upper contact plate for pin 43; 45 - locking plate 45 at the bottom of the pin 43; 46 - bottom of the lower part 23; 47 - thick rib or groove on the outer wall of the capsule (inner can); 48 - thin rib or groove on the outer wall of the capsule (inner can); 49 - inner wall of the receiving cylinder 52 for capsule 22; 50 - thin grooves in the receiving cylinder; 51 - thick groove in the receiving cylinder; 52 - receiving cylinder inside the container; 53 - groove in pin 43; 54 - strip with an angular section on capsule 22; 55 - grooves with an angular cross-section in the inner wall 49 of the receiving cylinder 52; 56 - circular segments in the capsule; 57 - mechanical contact or edge closing element. CLAIM 1. Container (5, 4) for cosmetics and other products with a limited time of use, as well as for time-controlled presentation of products, which contains a mechanical, winding or electronic clock (1) with a rechargeable battery or accumulator and an associated display ( 2), in both cases with a stopwatch and alarm function for displaying the expiration date of the contained product and for timely presentation of the enclosed product, while it includes an electronic circuit with a time element in the form of an electronic clock on an electronic board (26), with a corresponding display ( 2) for visually displaying at least the remaining shelf life of the product contained inside the container (5), as well as for visually displaying text and images and with a loudspeaker for starting and reproducing acoustic and visual presentations of the product on the display from a storage medium, characterized in that the lower base part (23) of the container contains a support plate (34), which rests on the insertion pins (32), and a spring-loaded pin (43) protruding from the lower part (23), designed to impact the printed circuit board (26), is directed towards it. when unloading the compression spring (33), and closing the electrical contacts on this board to start the timer function of the electronic circuit. 2. Container (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a receiving cylinder (52) for inserting a capsule (22) with a product as its contents, which is closed with a sealing film (38), - 9 043558 wherein the receiving cylinder (52) has grooves (50, 51) of different sizes or different profiles on its inner wall, and the inserted replaceable capsule (22), depending on the rotation position, has corresponding ribs (48, 47) on its outer wall, so that the capsule (22) is inserted into the receiving cylinder (52) in only one rotation position, and thus the type of capsule (22) is recognized, and the container (1) contains a lower part (23), a body (24) with a recess (31) for inserting the capsule (22) into the receiving cylinder (52) and the cover (25), the lower part (23) contains an electronic clock or electronic board (26) with a time element and a rechargeable battery (40) or accumulator, and a display ( 2). 3. Container (5) according to one of claims 1, 2, characterized in that a Hall sensor (27) is installed in it, which detects the insertion of the capsule (22) due to a change in the magnetic field and thereby starts the timer function of the electronic circuit. 4. A container (5) according to one of the previous paragraphs, characterized in that it contains an electronic clock (1) with a stopwatch and alarm function with a corresponding rechargeable battery, the container includes a corresponding charging station with a connecting cable (20) for a household power supply system, to which the container is removably connected by a mechanical connection so that the electrical contacts are closed, thereby charging the rechargeable battery for the electronic watch with stopwatch and alarm function. 5. A container (5) according to one of the previous paragraphs, characterized in that the built-in clock (1) is an electronic clock with an electronic display (2) for digital or analog time display, and buttons or rotary knobs (3) are attached to its body, by means of which the internal electronic circuit is controlled, this electronic circuit offering at least the following functions and making them visible on the display (2): A: setting the current date and time, Q: Setting the expiration date, C: Clock function: display calendar year, month, day and time, D: stopwatch and alarm function, and that the watch (1) receives its energy from a rechargeable battery (40), which is installed to be charged by means of a suitable solar cell, and where the display acts as a tamper-evident guarantee, lighting up during the period until the container is opened, the other a display when the container is opened shows whether the contents are OK, and a third display shows when the contents have exceeded the stated expiration date. 6. Container (4, 5) according to claim 1, characterized in that the container (5) is a jar (4) with a lid (6) installed on it with a downward protruding edge (7), and the lid has a hinged connection with the container (5) and is capable of opening by more than 90°, and the clock (1) is located on the inside of the cover (6), and its signaling functions operate only when the cover is tilted in relation to the display, pointing upward. 7. Container (5, 4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is a jar (9) with a lid (8) installed on it with an edge protruding downwards, a clock (1) is installed on the top of the lid (8), and the lid (8) is supported on the edge of the jar by loaded spring washers, so that the alarm function of the clock (1) operates only when the spring washers are unloaded. 8. Container (5, 4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is a bottle, and the watch (1) is placed around the circumference of the bottle body (11) like a wristwatch using an elastic rubber band (10). 9. Container (5, 4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is a bottle and the clock (1) is built into the bottle or built into the wall of the bottle. 10. Container (5, 4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is a bottle, and the watch (1) is placed in a housing (16), which has a hollow cylindrical recess (17); spring strips are located on the lower side of the recess , located at an oblique angle to the radius, which enter this cylindrical recess, and this body (16) is configured to be placed on the rotary cap (12) of the bottle with a tight fit, and the rotary cap (12) is configured to be unscrewed from the bottle due to pressure spring strips when turning it in the direction of release. 11. Container (5, 4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is a tube (14), and the watch (1) is placed in a housing (13), which has a curved base (13) in the lower part, formed by such such that the watch is placed circumferentially on the front of the tube (14), the base (13) being held onto the tube (14) by one or more Velcro fasteners. 12. The container (5, 4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is a resealable plastic bag (15), and the watch (1) is housed in a housing that is attached to the bag (15) by means of a flat bottom side made capable of being attached to a bag, the housing being held to the bag by one or more Velcro fasteners. 13. A container according to claim 1 for the presentation of products with time control, characterized in that it is made in the form of a can or bag, which has a mechanism for automatic opening -