EP0100204A1 - Applicateur pour crèmes et autres liquides visqueux - Google Patents
Applicateur pour crèmes et autres liquides visqueux Download PDFInfo
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- EP0100204A1 EP0100204A1 EP19830304223 EP83304223A EP0100204A1 EP 0100204 A1 EP0100204 A1 EP 0100204A1 EP 19830304223 EP19830304223 EP 19830304223 EP 83304223 A EP83304223 A EP 83304223A EP 0100204 A1 EP0100204 A1 EP 0100204A1
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- container
- cap
- applicator
- piston
- fluid
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
- A45D40/02—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement
- A45D40/04—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement effected by a screw
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- This invention relates to an applicator for creams and viscous liquids and more particularly to an applicator for cosmetic creams.
- the present invention overcomes these disadvantages and provides a dispenser or applicator for viscous fluids or creams in which the contents may be advanced from a container through a perforated cap whence they can be applied to the surface as desired.
- the device When the application has been completed the device may be withdrawn from the surface and stored indefinitely through substantial changes in ambient temperature and pressure without undesired extrusion of the stored material.
- an applicator comprises a container, means for forcing liquid from said container, and a cap having a least one orifice, at least a portion of said cap being deformable under external pressure toward the interior of said container but capable of resuming its original shape upon the release of said pressure.
- an applicator comprises a container 10 which is normally, but not necessarily, a cylindrical tube.
- the lower end of the container is closed by a plug 12 having a lug 13 which engages an inwardly turned flange 11 at the bottom of the container.
- the plug 12 may be provided with a collar 14, which may be knurled, if desired, and by means of which the plug 12 may be rotated within the container 10.
- the outer surface of the plug 12 is threaded as at 15 and a hollow piston 16 is interposed between the plug 12 and the container 10. Its inner wall is threaded as at 17, these threads engaging the threads 15 of the plug 12.
- Fig. 1 At the right hand side of Fig. 1 the piston 16 is shown fully retracted and seated at the bottom of container 10, leaving a space 33 of variable volume above it, which space may be filled with the liquid or cream to be dispensed.
- the inner wall of container 10 is provided with vertical guide means in the form of -ribs 18 which engage vertical slots 19 in the wall of piston 16 and prevent the piston from rotating.
- plug 12 is rotated by means of collar 14 the piston 16 is moved upwardly, from the position shown on the right side of Fig. 1, ultimately reaching the position shown at the left hand side of Fig. 1.
- annular collar 20 which fits closely against the inner surface of the container and slides on that surface as the piston moves upwardly, thus providing a seal for the liquid material in space 33.
- the top of container 10 is split to provide an outer rim 21 which branches from a central wall 22 of the container.
- the outer rim 21 has an annular channel 23.
- cap 24 which is held in place by the engagement of an inner ring 25 in the annular channel 23 of the container rim 21.
- a vertical ring 26 extending down from the under surface of cap 24 engages the outer surface of the central wall 22 of the container.
- the cap 24 has an outer section 27, which is relatively thick and an inner section 28 which is thin. At the center of the inner section there is provided an orifice 29.
- the cap 24 is made of a material which is strong and resilient so that if the inner section 28 is pressed it will bend inwardly toward the container 10, but when released will resume its original shape. For many purposes it will be desirable to have the cap 24 soft to the touch. Polypropylene and polyethylene will provide these properties.
- Cover 30 Over the cap 24 there may be placed a cover 30.
- Cover 30 has an inner ring 31 which bears on cap 24.
- Cover 30 is sized to make a friction fit with the side of the cap 24 and the container 10, as at 32.
- the cover 30 is removed and the collar 14 is rotated to move the piston 16 upwardly, forcing the cream or liquid material in the space 33 into the upper domelike part of cap 24, out the orifice 29 and onto the outer surface of the cap.
- the user then applies the liquid material to the surface to be coated. In doing so he presses the domed surface of the cap 24 against the surface to be coated, causing at least the inner section 28 of the cap 24 to be deformed inwardly as shown in Fig. 3. In this process, additional liquid material is squeezed from the top of the container through orifice 29.
- the applicator When the application has been completed, the applicator is removed from the coated surface, relieving the pressure on the cap 24.
- the thin, resilient inner section 28 then springs back to its original shape, leaving an air space 34 at the top of the cap and freeing the orifice of liquid material.
- This air space 34 acts as a reservoir to receive liquid material caused to expand from the space 33 by changes in temperature or pressure and avoiding undesired extrusion of such material through orifice 29.
- the materials used to make the applicator can be varied widely. For various reasons including texture, economy and chemical inertness polypropylene is preferred, though for some parts, for example, the cover 30, low density polyethylene is the substance of choice. Obviously more expensive materials such as nylon, polymethylmethacrylate, or other plastics, or various rubbers, may be employed, as may metals such as stainless steel.
- a central threaded rod may be used to advance a piston to extrude the stored material in a fashion analagous to that shown in United States Patents Nos.,2,935,191 and 2,818,167.
- the container may be a simple squeeze bottle.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US40088582A | 1982-07-22 | 1982-07-22 | |
US400885 | 1982-07-22 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP0100204A1 true EP0100204A1 (fr) | 1984-02-08 |
EP0100204B1 EP0100204B1 (fr) | 1990-03-21 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP19830304223 Expired - Lifetime EP0100204B1 (fr) | 1982-07-22 | 1983-07-21 | Applicateur pour crèmes et autres liquides visqueux |
Country Status (4)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP0100204B1 (fr) |
CA (1) | CA1226555A (fr) |
DE (1) | DE3381343D1 (fr) |
MX (1) | MX157234A (fr) |
Cited By (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0160785A2 (fr) * | 1984-05-09 | 1985-11-13 | Bramlage GmbH | Distributeur de produits pâteux |
FR2602128A1 (fr) * | 1986-08-04 | 1988-02-05 | Emballages Conseils Etudes | Pot pour creme dermique et produits analogues |
GB2207640A (en) * | 1987-07-30 | 1989-02-08 | David Ernest Mansfield | A combined housing and applicator for cosmetic or other materials |
US5275496A (en) * | 1988-02-08 | 1994-01-04 | The Mennen Company | Stick package with applicator surface |
EP0709041A1 (fr) * | 1994-10-27 | 1996-05-01 | The Mennen Company | Distributeur de crème déodorante |
US5833382A (en) * | 1996-08-19 | 1998-11-10 | Helene Curtis, Inc. | Push-up dispenser suitable for dilatant materials |
US6116803A (en) * | 1996-04-10 | 2000-09-12 | The Plastek Group | Dispenser |
US6196747B1 (en) * | 1995-12-21 | 2001-03-06 | Creative Packaging Corp. | Product dispensing cover |
EP1161894A2 (fr) * | 2000-06-08 | 2001-12-12 | Johnson & Johnson Industria e Comercio Ltda. | Distributeur pour produits à usage personnel |
WO2001080684A3 (fr) * | 2000-04-24 | 2002-02-28 | Procter & Gamble | Surface bombee souple d'applicateur |
Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1358608A (en) * | 1972-08-03 | 1974-07-03 | Menley James Lab Ltd | Cosmetic applicator |
DE3009587A1 (de) * | 1980-03-13 | 1981-09-17 | Eau de Cologne- & Parfümerie-Fabrik Glockengasse No. 4711 gegenüber der Pferdepost von Ferd. Mülhens, 5000 Köln | Koerperpflegegeraet zum auftragen von koerperpflegemittel |
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1983
- 1983-07-21 DE DE8383304223T patent/DE3381343D1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1983-07-21 EP EP19830304223 patent/EP0100204B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1983-07-21 CA CA000432952A patent/CA1226555A/fr not_active Expired
- 1983-07-21 MX MX19811183A patent/MX157234A/es unknown
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1358608A (en) * | 1972-08-03 | 1974-07-03 | Menley James Lab Ltd | Cosmetic applicator |
DE3009587A1 (de) * | 1980-03-13 | 1981-09-17 | Eau de Cologne- & Parfümerie-Fabrik Glockengasse No. 4711 gegenüber der Pferdepost von Ferd. Mülhens, 5000 Köln | Koerperpflegegeraet zum auftragen von koerperpflegemittel |
Cited By (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0160785A2 (fr) * | 1984-05-09 | 1985-11-13 | Bramlage GmbH | Distributeur de produits pâteux |
EP0160785A3 (en) * | 1984-05-09 | 1987-04-01 | Bramlage Gmbh | Distributor for pasty products |
FR2602128A1 (fr) * | 1986-08-04 | 1988-02-05 | Emballages Conseils Etudes | Pot pour creme dermique et produits analogues |
EP0256923A1 (fr) * | 1986-08-04 | 1988-02-24 | Societe De Conseils Et D'etudes Des Emballages S C E E | Pot pour crème dermique et produits analogues |
GB2207640A (en) * | 1987-07-30 | 1989-02-08 | David Ernest Mansfield | A combined housing and applicator for cosmetic or other materials |
US5275496A (en) * | 1988-02-08 | 1994-01-04 | The Mennen Company | Stick package with applicator surface |
US5697531A (en) * | 1994-10-27 | 1997-12-16 | The Mennen Company | Cream deodorant dispenser |
US5540361A (en) * | 1994-10-27 | 1996-07-30 | The Mennen Company | Cream dedorant dispenser |
EP0709041A1 (fr) * | 1994-10-27 | 1996-05-01 | The Mennen Company | Distributeur de crème déodorante |
US6196747B1 (en) * | 1995-12-21 | 2001-03-06 | Creative Packaging Corp. | Product dispensing cover |
US6116803A (en) * | 1996-04-10 | 2000-09-12 | The Plastek Group | Dispenser |
US5833382A (en) * | 1996-08-19 | 1998-11-10 | Helene Curtis, Inc. | Push-up dispenser suitable for dilatant materials |
WO2001080684A3 (fr) * | 2000-04-24 | 2002-02-28 | Procter & Gamble | Surface bombee souple d'applicateur |
US6572300B2 (en) | 2000-04-24 | 2003-06-03 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Soft applicator dome |
EP1161894A2 (fr) * | 2000-06-08 | 2001-12-12 | Johnson & Johnson Industria e Comercio Ltda. | Distributeur pour produits à usage personnel |
EP1161894A3 (fr) * | 2000-06-08 | 2003-03-05 | Johnson & Johnson Industria e Comercio Ltda. | Distributeur pour produits à usage personnel |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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DE3381343D1 (de) | 1990-04-26 |
EP0100204B1 (fr) | 1990-03-21 |
CA1226555A (fr) | 1987-09-08 |
MX157234A (es) | 1988-11-07 |
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