JP7018896B2 - Container system for use with cosmetological masks - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to the field of personal care packaging, and in particular to a container for preparing a cosmetological mask product to be attached to the skin.

Various beauty masks, sheets and patches are commercially available. Often, these are described as beneficial for moisturizing the skin and / or delivering skin care activators. Cosmetological masks usually consist of a woven or non-woven material moistened with a liquid personal care preparation. The mask is flexible so that it fits into the target area (eg, face or neck) to which it is applied. Mask products are typically sold pre-moistened with liquid products. When applied to the skin, the skin absorbs the liquid product from the moistened mask.

The main concern with this type of system is that the mask dries before it reaches the consumer. Therefore, airtight and liquid-tight packaging are indispensable. Whether to package a single moistened mask in an airtight / liquidtight package (eg, packet) or a bundle of moistened masks in an effectively airtight and liquidtight resealable container. It is either. One drawback of this type of packaging is that usually only one shape of mask is supplied to the container, rather than two or more shapes of masks used in different parts of the body. It would be convenient for consumers if the same container of liquid personal care preparation could be used for masks of different shapes.

Another drawback of this type of packaging is that some components of the mask and some components of the liquid personal care preparation cannot be combined and separated until just before use. be. For example, suppose the mask is impregnated with a reactive skin care agent. Subsequent weeks or months prior to using the mask, impregnating the impregnated mask with a liquid personal care preparation may adversely affect the effectiveness of the active ingredient. This adverse effect may result in loss or loss of effectiveness before the consumer has the opportunity to benefit. Also, perhaps liquid skin care preparations are subject to reduced stability and other adverse effects. In these and similar cases, it would be beneficial if the mask and skin care preparations were separated until just before use. On the other hand, if the beauty mask is moistened by the consumer immediately before use, it tends to be troublesome and wasteful. These are the cases where the mask cannot be moistened in the same sealed container containing a liquid skin care preparation.

A main object of the present invention is to provide a container system for use with a cosmetological mask, which allows the cosmetological mask to be treated with a liquid personal care preparation immediately before the mask is used.

An object of the present invention is realized by a container system including a container (1), a stopper (2) and a strainer (3) for holding a fluid product (P). When the stopper is attached to the container, the strainer and stopper define a mask chamber (4) large enough to hold one or more cosmetological masks. The vessel may be in the form of a bottle with a jar or neck, both of which have an end that can receive a stopper for sealing the reservoir and mask chamber from the environment outside the vessel system. When the reservoir (1a) of the container is filled with the fluid product (P) and the container is upright, the fluid product in the reservoir may or may not reach the height of the mask chamber. The mask stored in the mask chamber may or may not be moistened. Preferably, if the reservoir of the container is filled and the container is upright, the fluid product in the reservoir has not reached the height of the mask chamber, or if not, the mask stored in the mask chamber. Can't get wet. The invention includes a kit comprising a container system as described herein and a set of cosmetological masks not exposed to the fluid product (P).

It is an elevation view of the container system which concerns on this invention. FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of the container system of FIG. 1A. It is an exploded view of the container (1), the stopper (2) and the strainer (3). It is a cross section of the stopper (2) which concerns on this invention. The strainer (3) is shown. The strainer (3) is shown. The strainer (3) is shown. Shown are several types of cosmetological masks that may be used in the present invention. Shown are several types of cosmetological masks that may be used in the present invention. Shown are several types of cosmetological masks that may be used in the present invention. The rolled beauty mask (9) placed in the strainer (3) is shown.

Throughout the specification, "to provide, to include" means that an element or group of elements is not automatically limited to those elements specifically listed and may or may not include additional elements. Means. Some of the various features of the embodiments are described below. Certain described features may be used separately from or in combination with other described or implied features. Some of the embodiments may use only one or more of the described features.

The container system for use with the cosmetological mask comprises a container (1), a stopper (2) and a strainer (3) for holding the fluid product (P).

(Container (1) and stopper (2))
Referring to FIGS. 1A, 1B and 2, the container (1) may be in the form of a jar or bottle, in which a reservoir (1a) for containing the liquid product (P) is contained. It is formed. In the figure, the container is a bottle with a neck (1b). The bottom of the container is indicated by (1d) and the top edge (or land area) of the neck is indicated by (1e). The reservoir is accessed through the neck opening (1f). Generally, the container may be plastic or glass, but plastic is preferable because of the handling of the container.

In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the stopper (2) comprises a side wall (2b, represented by a cylinder) and an upper end (2e). There is a thread (2c) on the inner surface of the cylindrical wall. There is also a circumferential lip (2d) on the inner surface of the cylindrical wall above the threads of the stopper. (2a) indicates the internal space above the circumferential lip (2d), defined by the upper end (2e) and the cylindrical side wall (2b). In a preferred embodiment of the plug (2), the height (2h) of the internal space is in the range of about 10-30 mm and the diameter (2f) is in the range of 25-210 mm. Generally, the stopper is made of plastic.

The neck (1b) of the container (1) can be plugged (2) with a sealing engagement such that the opening to the reservoir is sealed from the ambient environment (ie, the environment outside the container). For example, the neck and stopper may be sealed via screw engagement, as is well known in the art. The thread on the neck of the container (1c) cooperates with the thread on the stopper (2c). Around the upper end of the thread (2c) of the stopper, there is a circumferential lip (2d). Optionally, but preferably, an O-ring shaped liner (5) is provided between the circumferential lip (2d) and the strainer (3, see below) flange (3e).

(Strainer (3) and mask room (4))
Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the strainer (3) comprises a cylindrical wall (3b) having an inner diameter. The tip (3e) of the strainer may be formed as a flange. When the strainer is inserted through the opening (1f) of the neck (1b) of the container (1), the flange (3e) is placed on the top edge (1e) of the container and the rest of the strainer is from the neck of the container. It hangs down.

The tip of the strainer defines an opening (3f) through which the beauty mask may be easily inserted into or removed from the strainer. The inner diameter of this opening may typically be in the range of 25 to 210 mm and preferably coincides with the inner diameter (2f) of the internal space (2a) of the stopper (2). The lower end (3d) of the strainer may be formed as a bowl (as shown), flat or some other shape. The cylindrical wall (3b) and bottom (3d) of the strainer define the internal space (3a) occupied by the cosmetic mask. The height (3h) of this internal space may typically be in the range of 25-50 mm, but this range is only provided as a guide to the typical and may be exceeded. good. Once inserted into the container (1), the lower end of the strainer may enter the reservoir (1a).

The strainer (3) may be integrally molded with the container (1), or may be separately molded and later attached to the container as shown in the figure. The outer diameter of the cylindrical wall (3b) of the strainer is formed to fit inside the opening (1f) of the neck (1b). When the strainer is fully inserted into the neck, the flange (3e) rests on the land area (1e) of the neck. The flange should not extend left or right beyond the land area at the end of the container. The strainer may be permanently attached to the neck by welding or adhesive. Temporary mounting may include snap fitting or friction fitting. Preferably, a friction fit is used. In this case, the outer diameter of the cylindrical wall (3b) of the strainer may be slightly larger than the inner diameter of the opening (1f) of the neck of the container. If there is sufficient interference between the strainer's cylindrical wall and the neck, the strainer will not come off the container even if the container is turned upside down. For example, the outer diameter of the cylindrical wall of the strainer may be 0.8 to 1.3 mm larger than the inner diameter of the neck. To assist in this frictional fit, the strainer is preferably made of plastic, more preferably made of an elastomeric material that is inert to the contents of the reservoir (1a).

When the stopper (2) is screwed to the neck (1b) of the container (1), the circumferential lip (2d) presses the flange (3e) of the strainer (3) downward. Preferably, this contact is sufficient to form an airtight and liquid seal. However, optionally and preferably, an O-ring shaped liner (5) may be provided between the circumferential lip (2d) and the strainer flange (3e). The liner provides additional sealing integrity. Optionally, the liner may be glued to the circumferential lip of the stopper.

When the stopper (2) is installed on the neck (1b), the internal space (2a) of the stopper and the internal space (3a) of the strainer (3) are adjacent to each other, from the upper end (2e) of the stopper to the bottom (3d) of the strainer. One large extending space or mask chamber (4) is created (see FIG. 1B). The first portion (4a) of the mask chamber (4) is located inside the container (1), and the second portion (4b) of the mask chamber is located inside the stopper (2) but outside the container. The mask chamber is sealed from the environment outside the container. This mask chamber must be large enough to accommodate at least one cosmetological mask. Preferably, the mask is neatly rolled and / or folded before being placed in the strainer (3, see mask (9) in FIG. 8), but this is not required. FIG. 5 shows a full face mask (6). FIG. 6 shows a beauty mask (7) for the mouth. FIG. 7 shows a beauty mask (8) for the eyes. These figures are for illustration purposes only. Many other types of cosmetological masks may find use in the present invention.

The cylindrical wall (3b) and bottom (3d) of the strainer (3) have a large number of holes (3g). The holes are large enough for the fluid product (P) to easily flow into and out of the mask chamber, but the beauty mask (5) falls or is pushed into the reservoir (1a). Small enough to prevent. For example, the maximum size of the hole may be in the range of 2 to 6 mm. The holes do not have to be all the same size or shape, as shown in FIG. 4A.

Preferably, when the filled container (1) is in an upright position, the reservoir is such that the product in the reservoir does not reach the height of the strainer or the mask stored in the strainer cannot be moistened. The height of the fluid product (P) in (1a) is lower than the lower end (3d) of the strainer (see FIG. 1B). If the height of the product is higher than the bottom of the strainer, the beauty mask (5) located in the mask chamber (4) cannot flush the excess product back into the reservoir. By keeping the height of the product below the strainer, the mask can be moistened only when the container is not upright, i.e., when the container is tilted or upside down.

If the strainer (3) is permanently attached to the container (1) (ie, by single molding, welding or glue), or if the strainer is attached to the container before the container is filled, the container Must be filled through a strainer. In an automated filling operation, problems can arise if the strainer holes are too small to allow the product to flow quickly through the strainer. Therefore, in this case, the center of the bottom of the mask chamber is large enough for the filling nozzle of the automated filling operation to pass through (but not large enough for the beauty mask (5) to fall out or be stuffed). No) There may be one hole (3p, see FIG. 4C). On the other hand, if the strainer (3) is not permanently attached to the container (1), the container may be filled in the usual way and then a mask chamber may be inserted. In the personal care consumer goods industry, the diameter of the filling nozzle varies, but the hole (3p) for the filling nozzle may typically be 3-12 mm, preferably 5-10 mm, for example about 7 mm. ..

Preferably, the strainer (3) has a plurality of holes (3 g) all over its circumference and apparently along its height. If there is only one hole around the bottom of the strainer, or if there are not enough holes, for example, if the user spends too little time turning the container (1) upside down, the product may not soak into the entire mask. unknown. Also, having only one opening around the bottom of the strainer forces many of the surplus products in the mask chamber (4) to flow through the mask (5), which may take some time. .. The impatient user may remove the mask from the mask chamber while the mask is still supersaturated and absorbed before the surplus product has a chance to flow out. On the other hand, if the strainer (3) has multiple holes (3 g) all over its circumference and apparently throughout its height, the mask (5) will be faster and more uniform (eg, within 30 seconds). Saturates preferably within 10 seconds, more preferably within 5 seconds, and the surplus product flows out of the mask chamber faster (eg, within 60 seconds, preferably within 30 seconds, more preferably within 10 seconds).

(how to use)
The user comprises the container system and the dry mask (6) according to the present invention. The container (1) is filled with the fluid product (P). The "dry mask" may have been treated with other products but has not been exposed to the same fluid product (P) in the container or has not been treated with the same liquid product (P). Means a mask. If the container (1) is upright, the fluid product (P) in the reservoir (1a) has not reached the height of the mask chamber (4). Optionally, the user may roll (as in FIG. 8) and / or fold the mask. The user removes the stopper (2) from the container, places the dry mask (6) in the mask chamber (4), and closes the container (1) again. The user turns the container upside down, at least until the liquid product saturates the mask. This may be, for example, 1 to 3 seconds shorter or longer, for example, 5 to 10 seconds. The user may wait at least a few seconds or minutes so that the container can be returned to a standing position and then the surplus product can be flushed back into the reservoir. The user opens the stopper and waits a few seconds or minutes so that the saturated mask can be removed immediately or, if not, the surplus product can be flushed back into the reservoir, and then the mask is removed. The mask is unfolded and affixed to the skin. Preferably, the mask remains on the user's skin for the recommended time, such as minutes or hours. After this application time, the user removes the mask from the skin and discards the mask. The stopper may be reattached to the container.

The fluid product (P) can flow through the holes in the strainer when the container (1) is turned upside down and moistens the cosmet mask located in the strainer in a reasonably short time (eg, within 30 seconds). It may be any formulation that can be used. A fluid product that cannot pass through the holes even when the container is turned upside down or that cannot completely moisten the cosmetological mask in a reasonable amount of time is not suitable for the present invention. The suitable fluid product (P) may contain any active ingredient. Preferably, the fluid product contains at least one skin care activator, either in natural or purified form. The natural form may be, for example, tea leaves or petals. The purified form may be tea leaves or petals or an extract from other organic materials.

The present invention is a container system having a fluid product (P) in a reservoir (1a) and a set of dry cosmetological masks not exposed to the fluid product (P) as described herein. Includes a kit with. Multiple cosmetological masks, such as a bunch of masks, may be packaged in a single container. However, unlike the prior art, these masks are dry rather than wet type. Preferably, the kit according to the invention comprises a container system as described herein and at least two dry masks (eg, 2 to 6 dry masks), preferably at least 7 dry masks. (Ie, at least one week's supply), more preferably at least 30 dry masks (ie, at least one month's supply), or any number of 2-60 dry masks. The container system and one set of dry masks may be packaged in a single exterior for retail sale.

Claims (3)

A kit with a cosmet mask and a container system for use with the cosmet mask.
The container system
A container (1), a stopper (2), a strainer (3), and a mask chamber (4) are provided.
The container (1) is
A reservoir (1a) containing a fluid product (P) and
A neck (1b) having an opening (1f) leading to the reservoir (1a) and having a thread (1c).
Equipped with
The stopper (2) is
The side wall (2b) of the cylinder, the upper end (2e), and
An inner surface having a thread (2c) that cooperates with the thread (1c) of the neck (1b) of the container and a circumferential lip (2d) on the thread (2c).
The internal space (2a) of the stopper (2) defined by the upper end (2e) and the side wall (2b) of the cylinder on the circumferential lip (2d).
Equipped with
The strainer (3) hangs downward from the neck (1b) of the container (1) and projects into the reservoir (1a).
With a perforated cylindrical wall (3b) having an inner diameter in the range of 25 to 210 mm,
The tip (3e) formed as a flange and
With the perforated bottom (3d),
The internal space (3a) of the strainer (3) defined by the cylindrical wall (3b) and the bottom (3d) of the strainer (3) and having a height of 25 to 50 mm.
Equipped with
The cylindrical wall (3b) has a plurality of vertically extending from the boundary portion between the reservoir (1a) and the neck (1b) toward the bottom (3d) along the height direction of the strainer (3). A hole (3g) is provided,
The mask chamber (4) extends from the upper end (2e) of the stopper (2) to the bottom (3d) of the strainer (3) and is not exposed to the fluid product (P). The space for accommodating the dry beauty mask is such that the lower half of the dry beauty mask is placed in the strainer (3) in a state where the dry beauty mask is rolled into a roll shape. The kit is characterized in that the upper half has a size to be arranged in the internal space (2a) of the stopper of the stopper (2). The kit according to claim 1, wherein the dry cosmetological mask is packaged in a separate container. A method of using a beauty mask including the following steps (a) to ( h ).
(A) Supply a kit comprising the container system according to claim 1 .
(B ) Remove the stopper (2) from the container (1).
( C ) The dry beauty mask (6) is placed in the mask room (4), and the container (1) is closed again.
( D ) The container (1) is turned upside down until the fluid product (P) saturates the dry cosmetological mask (6).
( E ) Return the container (1) to an upright position and then wait at least a few seconds or minutes so that the excess fluid product can be flushed back into the reservoir.
( F ) Remove the stopper (2).
( G ) The saturated beauty mask (6) is taken out from the mask chamber (4).
( H ) The saturated beauty mask is attached to the skin.

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