EP1622815B1 - Closure element for cosmetic product containers and the like - Google Patents

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EP1622815B1
EP1622815B1 EP04725041A EP04725041A EP1622815B1 EP 1622815 B1 EP1622815 B1 EP 1622815B1 EP 04725041 A EP04725041 A EP 04725041A EP 04725041 A EP04725041 A EP 04725041A EP 1622815 B1 EP1622815 B1 EP 1622815B1
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Giovanni Bocola
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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
    • A45D40/0087—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks for samples
    • 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
    • A45D34/06—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes in combination with other toiletry or cosmetic articles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • 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
    • 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
    • A45D40/0068—Jars

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  • the present invention relates to a closure element for cosmetic product containers or vessels and the like
  • the main product container is conventionally associated with a further container, of small size: however, such an arrangement generates a lot of packaging and dispensing problems.
  • the aim of the present invention is to solve the above mentioned problem.
  • the invention provides a closure device which has a double function, thereby allowing moreover to solve all the problems related to the supplying and delivering of the so-called “samples”.
  • a main object of the present invention is to provide such a closure element which is coupled, in a conventional manner, to the main container, and which, moreover, provides a further useful function.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a closure element which, owing to its specifically designed construction, is every reliable and safe in operation.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a closure element for cosmetic products and the like, which is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint.
  • the closure element for containers of cosmetic products and the like which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises a container body 2, defining a plug portion, which is practically constituted by an outer mantle or shell, engaged with the mouth 3 of a container or vessel 4.
  • the coupling of the body 2 and mouth 3 is performed through a female thread 5, formed on the inner face of the body 2, engaged with a male thread 6 defined on the container mouth 3.
  • a main feature of the present invention is that the plug body 2 is provided with a central recessed portion 10, forming a small-size auxiliary container which, practically, is arranged inside the container mouth 3, and completes the plug body.
  • a closure cover 11 coupled though a foot element 12, operating as a hinge element, which can be snap engaged on the enlarged edge or rim 13 encompassing the recessed portion 10 and which can be engaged by a counter-slot element 14 formed on the closure cover 11.
  • the above disclosed device provides a closure element, which is apparently constituted by a conventional plug coupled on the mouth of the main container and which moreover includes an auxiliary container, which is substantially defined in the bottom of the plug element.
  • the used materials though the best results have been achieved by using plastic materials, and the contingent size and shapes, can be any, according to requirements.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a closure element ( 1 ) for cosmetic product containers and the like, which comprises a container body ( 2 ) defining a plug portion which can be applied, in a closure relationship, with the container mouth ( 3 ) and having a central recessed portion ( 10 ), providing an auxiliary container, a closure cover ( 11 ) for closing the recessed portion being moreover provided.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a closure element for cosmetic product containers or vessels and the like
  • As is known, a lot of cosmetic products are frequently associated, for marketing purposes, with a further product, in particular a sample product, serving as an advertising means.
  • Moreover, it is frequently necessary to provide a product which, for example, must be used in combination with the product held in the main container.
  • For meeting the above requirement, the main product container is conventionally associated with a further container, of small size: however, such an arrangement generates a lot of packaging and dispensing problems.
  • The document US 5 769 263 , which is considered the most pertinent priort art discloses a container including a cover having a projecting annular ridge for engaging in a top circular month of an auxiliary container.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Accordingly, the aim of the present invention is to solve the above mentioned problem.
  • To achieve the above aim, the invention provides a closure device which has a double function, thereby allowing moreover to solve all the problems related to the supplying and delivering of the so-called "samples".
  • Within the scope of the above mentioned aim, a main object of the present invention is to provide such a closure element which is coupled, in a conventional manner, to the main container, and which, moreover, provides a further useful function.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a closure element which, owing to its specifically designed construction, is every reliable and safe in operation.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a closure element for cosmetic products and the like, which is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint.
  • According to one aspect of the present invention, the above mentioned aim and objects, as well as yet other objects, which will become more apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a closure element for containers of cosmetic products and the like, according to claim 1.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Further characteristics- and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent hereinafter from the following detailed disclosure of a closure element for containers of cosmetic products and the like, which is illustrated, by way of an indicative, but not limitative, example, in the accompanying drawings where:
    • Figure 1 illustrates, by an exploded perspective view, the closure element according to the present invention, with respect to a container;
    • Figure 2 is a further perspective view illustrating the closure element applied to a container, and in an open position thereof;
    • Figure 3 illustrates the closure element, in a closed position thereof, applied to a container;
    • Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the closure element, in an open position thereof; and
    • Figure 5 is a further partially open and partially broken away perspective view illustrating the closure element according to the present invention.
    DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • With reference to the number references of the above mentioned figures, the closure element for containers of cosmetic products and the like, according to the present invention, which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises a container body 2, defining a plug portion, which is practically constituted by an outer mantle or shell, engaged with the mouth 3 of a container or vessel 4.
  • As shown in the drawings, the coupling of the body 2 and mouth 3 is performed through a female thread 5, formed on the inner face of the body 2, engaged with a male thread 6 defined on the container mouth 3.
  • In this connection it should be apparent that the coupling can be changed according to requirements.
  • A main feature of the present invention is that the plug body 2 is provided with a central recessed portion 10, forming a small-size auxiliary container which, practically, is arranged inside the container mouth 3, and completes the plug body.
  • It is moreover provided a closure cover 11, coupled though a foot element 12, operating as a hinge element, which can be snap engaged on the enlarged edge or rim 13 encompassing the recessed portion 10 and which can be engaged by a counter-slot element 14 formed on the closure cover 11.
  • Thus, the above disclosed device provides a closure element, which is apparently constituted by a conventional plug coupled on the mouth of the main container and which moreover includes an auxiliary container, which is substantially defined in the bottom of the plug element.
  • In practicing the invention, the used materials, though the best results have been achieved by using plastic materials, and the contingent size and shapes, can be any, according to requirements.

Claims (3)

  1. A closure element (1) for a main container (4) of a cosmetic product and the like, said container (4) being designed for holding a first product, said closure element comprising a substantially cylindrical closure element body (2) defining a plug portion which can be applied in a closure relationship to a circular mouth (3) of said container (4) and being provided with a central closed bottom recessed portion (10) providing an auxiliary container designed for containing a second product either equal to or different from said second product, a substantially flat circular closure cover (11) for said recessed portion being moreover provided, said closure cover being swingably integrally coupled by a flexible strip hinge element (14) to an annular top surface of said closure element body (2), said recessed portion (10) defining said auxiliary container being substantially removably coupled and fully housed in said mouth of said main container (4), thereby providing a combined container (4, 10) with a reduced height and thereby said second product can be accessed and used either by removing or not said main container (4) from said auxiliary container (10) and by merely swingably opening said closure cover, characterized in that said annular top surface of said closure element body comprises an integral projecting annular rim (13), inwardly thickened, which can be snap engaged in an annular slot (14) correspondingly formed in a bottom surface of said cover (11), thereby allowing said cover to be snap engaged to said closure element body (2), thereby providing a perfectly tight snap coupling therewith.
  2. A closure element, according to claim 1, characterized in that said body (2) substantially defines a mantle portion, having an inner surface on which coupling means for coupling to the container (4) mouth are provided.
  3. A closure element, according to claim 2, characterized in that said coupling means comprise a female coupling thread (5).
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IT000652A ITMI20030652A1 (en) 2003-04-02 2003-04-02 CLOSING ELEMENT FOR CONTAINERS OF COSMETIC AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS
PCT/EP2004/003437 WO2004087517A1 (en) 2003-04-02 2004-04-01 Closure element for cosmetic product containers and the like

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