EP1421874A3 - Device including recessed container and method of cosmetic product application - Google Patents

Device including recessed container and method of cosmetic product application Download PDF

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EP1421874A3
EP1421874A3 EP03257289A EP03257289A EP1421874A3 EP 1421874 A3 EP1421874 A3 EP 1421874A3 EP 03257289 A EP03257289 A EP 03257289A EP 03257289 A EP03257289 A EP 03257289A EP 1421874 A3 EP1421874 A3 EP 1421874A3
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recess
device including
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cosmetic product
product application
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French (fr)
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Frederick C. Theile
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LOreal SA
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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
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D34/046—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means
    • 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
    • A45D29/00—Manicuring or pedicuring implements
    • A45D29/11—Polishing devices for nails

Abstract

A device (10) includes a container (100) configured to be placed between a pair of adjacent fingers (F) of a user. The outer surface (110) of the container may include a first recess portion (130a) for receiving one of the user's fingers (F), the first recess portion (130a) facing in a first direction and including a first recess upper part (132a) and a first recess lower part (134a). The outer surface (110) may also include a second recess portion (130b) for receiving another of the user's fingers (F), the second recess portion (130b) facing in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction and including a second recess upper part (132b) and a second recess lower part (134b). At least one of the first recess upper part (132a) and the second recess upper part (132b) may be configured to at least partially overlie a user's finger (F). Additionally, at least one of the first recess lower part (134a) and the second recess lower part (134b) may be configured to at least partially underlie a user's finger (F).
EP03257289A 2002-11-20 2003-11-19 Device including recessed container and method of cosmetic product application Revoked EP1421874B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US10/299,661 US20040096259A1 (en) 2002-11-20 2002-11-20 Device including recessed container and method of cosmetic product application
US299661 2002-11-20

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EP1421874A2 EP1421874A2 (en) 2004-05-26
EP1421874A3 true EP1421874A3 (en) 2004-06-23
EP1421874B1 EP1421874B1 (en) 2010-02-24

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EP03257289A Revoked EP1421874B1 (en) 2002-11-20 2003-11-19 Device including recessed container and method of cosmetic product application

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US (1) US20040096259A1 (en)
EP (1) EP1421874B1 (en)
BR (1) BR0305523A (en)
DE (1) DE60331401D1 (en)
ES (1) ES2341097T3 (en)

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FR2955468B1 (en) 2010-01-26 2012-02-10 Lvmh Rech TANK, DEVICE HAVING SUCH TANK, USE OF SUCH DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING PRODUCT TO NAILS
JP5646926B2 (en) * 2010-09-09 2014-12-24 株式会社トキワ Liquid cosmetic container
US20160135657A1 (en) * 2014-10-17 2016-05-19 Porex Corporation Disposable Porous Cleaning Devices and Methods
US9585455B2 (en) * 2015-04-10 2017-03-07 Station 22, LLC Nail polish container holder
WO2018156614A1 (en) * 2017-02-21 2018-08-30 Tarajano Lemis Cosmetic applicator
JP2019146924A (en) * 2018-02-28 2019-09-05 株式会社吉野工業所 Container with applicator

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US2656842A (en) * 1949-06-09 1953-10-27 Richard Hudnut Bottle
EP0677258A1 (en) * 1994-04-12 1995-10-18 Maurizio Ficcadenti Container with applicator of nail-varnish interposed between fingers
US6076985A (en) * 1996-02-28 2000-06-20 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device
US20010038769A1 (en) * 1999-05-07 2001-11-08 Jean-Louis Gueret Device for packaging and applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic
US20020066750A1 (en) * 2000-07-17 2002-06-06 Nicolas Albisetti Device for packaging and dispensing a substance, in particular for hair care

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US2140231A (en) * 1937-01-25 1938-12-13 Jefferis Alice Finger-supported holder for nail polish
US2865384A (en) * 1954-10-28 1958-12-23 Ivor G Noon Bottle
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US3921650A (en) * 1974-12-23 1975-11-25 Max Factor & Co Cosmetic applicator and container
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DE3305669A1 (en) * 1983-02-18 1984-08-23 COFA Cosmetic-Fabrikations-GmbH, 6120 Michelstadt CONTAINER FOR AN APPLICATOR DIMENSION, IN PARTICULAR FOR A TOILET OR COSMETIC PRODUCT
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USD386086S (en) * 1996-10-25 1997-11-11 Kranson Industries, Inc. Fluid dispensing container with finger grooves
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USD439010S1 (en) * 1999-11-17 2001-03-13 Dentaco Dentalindustrie Und Marketing Gmbh Substance applicator container
US6341913B1 (en) * 2001-01-09 2002-01-29 Celeste S. Wilson-Jackson Mascara brush and storage container therefor
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2656842A (en) * 1949-06-09 1953-10-27 Richard Hudnut Bottle
EP0677258A1 (en) * 1994-04-12 1995-10-18 Maurizio Ficcadenti Container with applicator of nail-varnish interposed between fingers
US6076985A (en) * 1996-02-28 2000-06-20 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device
US20010038769A1 (en) * 1999-05-07 2001-11-08 Jean-Louis Gueret Device for packaging and applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic
US20020066750A1 (en) * 2000-07-17 2002-06-06 Nicolas Albisetti Device for packaging and dispensing a substance, in particular for hair care

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US20040096259A1 (en) 2004-05-20
ES2341097T3 (en) 2010-06-15
BR0305523A (en) 2004-09-21
DE60331401D1 (en) 2010-04-08
EP1421874A2 (en) 2004-05-26
EP1421874B1 (en) 2010-02-24

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