WO2012123739A1 - Dispenser cap - Google Patents

Dispenser cap Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2012123739A1
WO2012123739A1 PCT/GB2012/050558 GB2012050558W WO2012123739A1 WO 2012123739 A1 WO2012123739 A1 WO 2012123739A1 GB 2012050558 W GB2012050558 W GB 2012050558W WO 2012123739 A1 WO2012123739 A1 WO 2012123739A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
cap
product
cap according
composition
container
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/GB2012/050558
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Claire Rachel CAMPBELL
Simon Campbell
Jacqueline CHARLESWORTH
Robert Giles
Alex Peacop
Original Assignee
Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited filed Critical Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited
Priority to AU2012228084A priority Critical patent/AU2012228084B2/en
Priority to EP12719427.2A priority patent/EP2685865B1/en
Priority to RU2013145951A priority patent/RU2608281C2/en
Priority to US14/005,165 priority patent/US20140147191A1/en
Publication of WO2012123739A1 publication Critical patent/WO2012123739A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • 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
    • A45D26/00—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
    • 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

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.

Landscapes

  • 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.
PCT/GB2012/050558 2011-03-15 2012-03-14 Dispenser cap WO2012123739A1 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2012228084A AU2012228084B2 (en) 2011-03-15 2012-03-14 Dispenser cap
EP12719427.2A EP2685865B1 (en) 2011-03-15 2012-03-14 Dispenser cap
RU2013145951A RU2608281C2 (en) 2011-03-15 2012-03-14 Dispenser cap
US14/005,165 US20140147191A1 (en) 2011-03-15 2012-03-14 Dispenser Cap

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB1104347.8A GB201104347D0 (en) 2011-03-15 2011-03-15 Dispenser cap
GB1104347.8 2011-03-15

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2012123739A1 true WO2012123739A1 (en) 2012-09-20

Family

ID=43981005

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/GB2012/050558 WO2012123739A1 (en) 2011-03-15 2012-03-14 Dispenser cap

Country Status (7)

Country Link
US (1) US20140147191A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2685865B1 (en)
AR (1) AR085415A1 (en)
AU (1) AU2012228084B2 (en)
GB (1) GB201104347D0 (en)
RU (1) RU2608281C2 (en)
WO (1) WO2012123739A1 (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2020208063A1 (en) * 2019-04-10 2020-10-15 Dr. August Wolff Gmbh & Co. Kg Arzneimittel System for dermal application of a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic composition

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR3131512A1 (en) * 2021-12-30 2023-07-07 L'oreal MULTIFUNCTION CONNECTED COMPANION APPLICATOR FOR A COSMETIC FORMULA DISPENSER

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4089609A (en) * 1976-10-15 1978-05-16 Gring Frank M Combination applicator and closure cap means for shaving cream containers
WO2005027683A1 (en) * 2003-09-23 2005-03-31 Antonio Silvio Sampaio Doria Cylindrical applicator for dispensing cosmetic compositions
WO2007049031A1 (en) 2005-10-26 2007-05-03 Reckitt Benckiser (Uk) Limited Cover member suitable for receiving a razor; kit including said cover member, razor and a container
WO2007072040A1 (en) 2005-12-23 2007-06-28 Reckitt Benckiser (Uk) Limited Depilatory cream dispenser

Family Cites Families (27)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2008636A (en) * 1933-11-28 1935-07-16 Charles W Brynan Brushless shaving cream spreader cap for collapsible tubes
US3979163A (en) * 1975-06-16 1976-09-07 Aerosol Techniques Incorporated Cleaning and scrubbing tool
US4752148A (en) * 1984-11-29 1988-06-21 Inverness Corporation Depilatory dispenser
US5387044A (en) * 1993-12-15 1995-02-07 Accardo; Thomas A. Screen filler applicator for the screen printing industry
US5643403A (en) * 1994-12-19 1997-07-01 Robert N. Poole Wall covering removal system with a surface cleaning apparatus and a surface scarifying apparatus
US5797692A (en) * 1995-08-30 1998-08-25 Poole; Daniel L. Apparatus and method for dispensing and spreading flowable material upon a surface
US6065890A (en) * 1997-03-03 2000-05-23 Weitz; Gene C. Cleaning apparatus providing coincidental washing and wiping in a synchronized manner
US6250831B1 (en) * 1998-01-08 2001-06-26 Curtis L. Craven Combination squeegee and radiator-fill apparatus
DE69903928T2 (en) * 1999-06-29 2003-03-27 Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A., Vevey Device for dispensing a spice
JP2001206430A (en) * 2000-01-24 2001-07-31 Kao Corp Detergent container with massage brush
US6375377B1 (en) * 2000-03-22 2002-04-23 Robert Lowery Automotive paint restoration tool and method
US6443646B1 (en) * 2001-05-11 2002-09-03 Macdonald Alan G. Grill brush
US7189022B1 (en) * 2001-08-10 2007-03-13 Homax Products, Inc. Tube with resilient applicator and scraper for dispensing texture materials
US6773194B2 (en) * 2002-06-12 2004-08-10 The Libman Company Soap-dispensing scrubber
US6767151B1 (en) * 2003-04-22 2004-07-27 Richard L. Owens Dispenser/spreader article for spackling and paste
EP1534098B1 (en) * 2003-06-06 2006-06-21 Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LIMITED Device and method for removing a composition from the skin
US7314328B2 (en) * 2003-07-28 2008-01-01 Liberatore Raymond A Spreader
US20070025807A1 (en) * 2003-07-28 2007-02-01 Liberatore Raymond A Spreader Apparatus, For Use With Dispensers
GB2412861A (en) * 2004-04-08 2005-10-12 Reckitt Benckiser Depilatory scraper including a source of non-depilatory material
US20070122231A1 (en) * 2005-11-26 2007-05-31 Armstrong D Juan Tube with finger-like applicator, holding ring and slidable squeeze band
US7785026B2 (en) * 2007-01-08 2010-08-31 Serena Eng Cosmetic applicator device
US8726450B2 (en) * 2007-02-07 2014-05-20 Homax Products, Inc. Scraper system and methods
US7883287B2 (en) * 2007-05-10 2011-02-08 HCT Asia, Ltd Dispenser with thermal storage tip
US20090320293A1 (en) * 2008-03-19 2009-12-31 Sean Peter Clarke Manually Actuable Liquid Dispensing Razor With Degradable Shaving Aid
US8475070B1 (en) * 2009-02-11 2013-07-02 Bissell Homecare, Inc. Hard surface cleaning tool
DE102009034774A1 (en) * 2009-07-25 2011-01-27 Bona Gmbh Deutschland Application nozzle for viscous adhesives
CN102452094A (en) * 2010-10-28 2012-05-16 吉列公司 Hair removing kit for distributing liquid

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4089609A (en) * 1976-10-15 1978-05-16 Gring Frank M Combination applicator and closure cap means for shaving cream containers
WO2005027683A1 (en) * 2003-09-23 2005-03-31 Antonio Silvio Sampaio Doria Cylindrical applicator for dispensing cosmetic compositions
WO2007049031A1 (en) 2005-10-26 2007-05-03 Reckitt Benckiser (Uk) Limited Cover member suitable for receiving a razor; kit including said cover member, razor and a container
WO2007072040A1 (en) 2005-12-23 2007-06-28 Reckitt Benckiser (Uk) Limited Depilatory cream dispenser

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2020208063A1 (en) * 2019-04-10 2020-10-15 Dr. August Wolff Gmbh & Co. Kg Arzneimittel System for dermal application of a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic composition

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
AU2012228084B2 (en) 2016-01-28
EP2685865A1 (en) 2014-01-22
AR085415A1 (en) 2013-10-02
EP2685865B1 (en) 2017-04-19
RU2608281C2 (en) 2017-01-17
RU2013145951A (en) 2015-04-20
GB201104347D0 (en) 2011-04-27
US20140147191A1 (en) 2014-05-29
AU2012228084A1 (en) 2013-10-10

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CN103998191B (en) Personal-care appliance and method of assembly
US8607458B2 (en) Tube tool device
US8794249B2 (en) Cartridge type shaving brush
US9339104B2 (en) Flexible handle liquid dispenser with rotating brush head
JP5805888B2 (en) Fluid applicator for personal care equipment
JP5829629B2 (en) Skin treatment equipment
US9434081B2 (en) Shaving device with razor and applicator heads
US9918593B2 (en) Soap dispensing body scrubber
EP2760311A1 (en) Applicator for applying cosmetic product on the lips of a user and associated application method
CN102223822B (en) shaving kit
EP2685865B1 (en) Dispenser cap
US9463907B2 (en) Cream dispenser
US10278551B2 (en) Multi-part skin care bars and related methods
US20120151701A1 (en) Multifaceted scrubbing device
WO2007072040A1 (en) Depilatory cream dispenser
US8430854B2 (en) Lotion applicator and method therefor
KR200320359Y1 (en) A horny layer cleaner
US9956001B2 (en) Dermal abrasion system
EP2226166A1 (en) Shaving aid delivery system
WO2013072379A1 (en) End piece for scraping off a cosmetic product
US20050265772A1 (en) Scrubbing brush shell and soap dish
IES20140061A2 (en) A scooping device for removing semi-solid and/or viscous material from containers and a support base for said device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 12719427

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

REEP Request for entry into the european phase

Ref document number: 2012719427

Country of ref document: EP

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2012719427

Country of ref document: EP

ENP Entry into the national phase

Ref document number: 2012228084

Country of ref document: AU

Date of ref document: 20120314

Kind code of ref document: A

ENP Entry into the national phase

Ref document number: 2013145951

Country of ref document: RU

Kind code of ref document: A

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 14005165

Country of ref document: US