EP2685865A1 - Dispenser cap - Google Patents

Dispenser cap

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Publication number
EP2685865A1
EP2685865A1 EP12719427.2A EP12719427A EP2685865A1 EP 2685865 A1 EP2685865 A1 EP 2685865A1 EP 12719427 A EP12719427 A EP 12719427A EP 2685865 A1 EP2685865 A1 EP 2685865A1
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Prior art keywords
cap
product
cap according
composition
container
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EP12719427.2A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2685865B1 (en
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Claire Rachel CAMPBELL
Simon Campbell
Jacqueline CHARLESWORTH
Robert Giles
Alex Peacop
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Reckitt and Colman Overseas Ltd
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Reckitt and Colman Overseas Ltd
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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
    • 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
    • A45D27/00—Shaving accessories
    • A45D27/44—Lather removing devices
    • 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
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/28—Appliances specially adapted for spreading already applied paint
    • 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
    • A45D26/00—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a cap for a depilatory composition product container which comprises a product application surface to dispense the composition onto the skin of the user, and a product removal edge for scraping the cream from the skin of the user, such that the cap can function both as product applicator and product residue collector.
  • a kit for a depilatory composition wherein the kit includes a container arranged to receive a cosmetic composition comprising a dispensing outlet for the composition; and a removable cap according to the invention wherein the cap is configured to fit over the dispensing outlet and form an integral part of the kit.
  • WO2007/072040 discloses a depilatory cream dispenser which comprises a sachet, which contains the depilatory cream, integrally formed with a product applicator and scraper.
  • the product is designed for single use of a cream product and is somewhat complex in its construction, and does not properly collect the residue from the skin of the user.
  • WO2007/049031 discloses a cover member for a container which includes a cap portion and a leg member which has a recess adapted to receive a scraper tool. This is a multiple use device but requires separation of the scraper from the cap and also does not properly collect the residue from the skin of the user.
  • a cap for a depilatory composition product container which comprises a product application surface to dispense the composition onto the skin of the user, and a product removal edge for scraping the cream from the skin of the user, such that the cap can function both as product applicator and product residue collector.
  • a cap substantially as hereinbefore described which is hemispherical.
  • a cap substantially as hereinbefore described which includes one or more internal protrusions arranged to releasably engage the cover member with a container.
  • a cap substantially as hereinbefore described wherein the internal protrusions are arranged in a radial orientation extending inwardly from an outer edge of the cap portion.
  • kit for a depilatory composition wherein the kit includes :
  • a container arranged to receive a cosmetic composition comprising a dispensing outlet for the composition; and a removable cap according to the first embodiment of the invention as hereinbefore described; wherein the cap is configured to fit over the dispensing outlet and form an integral part of the kit.
  • kits wherein the container is arranged to receive a depilatory composition in the form of a foam, gel or cream.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a cap according to the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows a side view of a cap according to the present invention
  • Figure 3 shows a side view of a kit according to the present invention
  • Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a kit according to the present invention
  • Figure 5 shows a face view of a kit according to the present invention
  • Figures 1 and 2 show a hemispherical cap (1 ) with straightened sides (2,2'), a product removal edge (3, 4) which has a substantially straight front portion (4) and rounded edges (3).
  • the product removal edge is formed from a different material to the cap, more preferably from a more resilient material, a particular example of which is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
  • TPE thermoplastic elastomer
  • the main part of the cap can be made from any suitable rigid material, eg plastic.
  • Figures 3 to 5 show the kit, in this case an assembly of a cap as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and an aerosol container (5) which contains the depilatory composition along with a suitable propellant.
  • the aerosol container can be any suitable standard container, and may be cylindrical or curved in profile, and formed from standard materials eg aluminium or tin plate.
  • the cap In use, the cap is removed, and the depilatory composition is applied to the appropriate skin area.
  • the flat from surface of the cap can be used to spread the composition to ensure even distribution.
  • the cap can then be used to remove the composition from the skin using the product removal edge (4), whereupon the waste product is collected efficiently inside the cap and the cap can then easily be cleaned by a quick rinse under running water, and replaced on the container.

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  • Cosmetics (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)

Abstract

A cap for a depilatory composition product container which comprises a product application surface to dispense the composition onto the skin of the user, and a product removal edge for scraping the cream from the skin of the user, such that the cap can function both as product applicator and product residue collector.

Description

DISPENSER CAP
The present invention relates to a cap for a depilatory composition product container which comprises a product application surface to dispense the composition onto the skin of the user, and a product removal edge for scraping the cream from the skin of the user, such that the cap can function both as product applicator and product residue collector. Also covered is a kit for a depilatory composition, wherein the kit includes a container arranged to receive a cosmetic composition comprising a dispensing outlet for the composition; and a removable cap according to the invention wherein the cap is configured to fit over the dispensing outlet and form an integral part of the kit.
WO2007/072040 discloses a depilatory cream dispenser which comprises a sachet, which contains the depilatory cream, integrally formed with a product applicator and scraper. The product is designed for single use of a cream product and is somewhat complex in its construction, and does not properly collect the residue from the skin of the user.
WO2007/049031 discloses a cover member for a container which includes a cap portion and a leg member which has a recess adapted to receive a scraper tool. This is a multiple use device but requires separation of the scraper from the cap and also does not properly collect the residue from the skin of the user.
In a first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap for a depilatory composition product container which comprises a product application surface to dispense the composition onto the skin of the user, and a product removal edge for scraping the cream from the skin of the user, such that the cap can function both as product applicator and product residue collector.
In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described which is hemispherical. In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described which includes one or more internal protrusions arranged to releasably engage the cover member with a container.
In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described wherein the internal protrusions are arranged in a radial orientation extending inwardly from an outer edge of the cap portion.
In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described wherein the product application surface is a planar surface.
In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described wherein the product removal edge is located at the end of the product application surface.
In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described wherein the product removal edge comprises a material of greater flexibility than the remainder of the cap.
In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described wherein the product removal edge comprises a thermoplastic elastomer material
In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described wherein the product removal edge has a rounded shape/contour at each end of the edge.
In a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present invention, there is described a cap substantially as hereinbefore described wherein the product removal edge has a width of between 30mm and 50mm and a thickness between 0.5mm and 1 .5mm.
In a second embodiment of the present invention, there is described a kit for a depilatory composition, wherein the kit includes :
a container arranged to receive a cosmetic composition comprising a dispensing outlet for the composition; and a removable cap according to the first embodiment of the invention as hereinbefore described; wherein the cap is configured to fit over the dispensing outlet and form an integral part of the kit.
In a further aspect of the second embodiment of the present invention, there is described a kit wherein the container is arranged to receive a depilatory composition in the form of a foam, gel or cream.
The invention will now be described in relation to the Figures below.
Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a cap according to the present invention
Figure 2 shows a side view of a cap according to the present invention
Figure 3 shows a side view of a kit according to the present invention
Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a kit according to the present invention
Figure 5 shows a face view of a kit according to the present invention
Figures 1 and 2 show a hemispherical cap (1 ) with straightened sides (2,2'), a product removal edge (3, 4) which has a substantially straight front portion (4) and rounded edges (3). Preferably the product removal edge is formed from a different material to the cap, more preferably from a more resilient material, a particular example of which is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The main part of the cap can be made from any suitable rigid material, eg plastic. Figures 3 to 5 show the kit, in this case an assembly of a cap as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and an aerosol container (5) which contains the depilatory composition along with a suitable propellant. The aerosol container can be any suitable standard container, and may be cylindrical or curved in profile, and formed from standard materials eg aluminium or tin plate.
In use, the cap is removed, and the depilatory composition is applied to the appropriate skin area. The flat from surface of the cap can be used to spread the composition to ensure even distribution. After a period of time waiting for the composition to take effect, the cap can then be used to remove the composition from the skin using the product removal edge (4), whereupon the waste product is collected efficiently inside the cap and the cap can then easily be cleaned by a quick rinse under running water, and replaced on the container.

Claims

1 . A cap for a depilatory composition product container which comprises a product application surface to dispense the composition onto the skin of the user, and a product removal edge for scraping the cream from the skin of the user, such that the cap can function both as product applicator and product residue collector.
2. A cap according to claim 1 which is hemispherical.
3. A cap according to either claim 1 or 2 which includes one or more internal protrusions arranged to releasably engage the cover member with a container.
4. A cap according to claim 3, wherein the internal protrusions are arranged in a radial orientation extending inwardly from an outer edge of the cap portion.
5. A cap according to any preceding claim wherein the product application surface is a planar surface.
6. A cap according to any preceding claim wherein the product removal edge is located at the end of the product application surface.
7. A cap according to any preceding claim wherein the product removal edge comprises a material of greater flexibility than the remainder of the cap.
8. A cap according to any preceding claim wherein the product removal edge comprises a resilient thermoplastic elastomer material.
9. A cap according to any preceding claim wherein the product removal edge has a rounded shape/contour at each end of the edge.
10. A cap according to any preceding claim wherein the product removal edge has a width of between 30 mm and 50mm and a thickness between 0.2mm and 2.0mm.
1 1 . A kit for a depilatory composition, wherein the kit includes :
a container arranged to receive a cosmetic composition comprising a dispensing outlet for the composition; and a removable cap according to claim 1 ;
wherein the cap is configured to fit over the dispensing outlet and form an integral part of the kit.
12. A kit according to claim 1 1 , wherein the container is arranged to receive a depilatory composition in the form of a foam, gel or cream.
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GBGB1104347.8A GB201104347D0 (en) 2011-03-15 2011-03-15 Dispenser cap
PCT/GB2012/050558 WO2012123739A1 (en) 2011-03-15 2012-03-14 Dispenser cap

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