US3741666A
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Adjustable cosmetic applicator
Assignee: Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1971-09-07
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-09-07
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable cosmetic applicator in which the length of the brush is selectively adjustable in accordance with the user''s preference. The cosmetic applicator includes a body having a cylindrical shell forming a reservoir for liquid cosmetic with a closure member in the open end thereof, and a cap which includes a brush which is housed in the body when not is use. The cap includes a cylindrical sleeve in which a plunger is slidably engaged. The brush assembly is seated within the plunger and the length of the brush extending past the sleeve is selectively adjustable by sliding the plunger in either direction within the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 M Vasas
- 👤 A Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:06
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A45D34/04; A45D34/042; A45D34/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
In a container including a liquid reservoir having an opening therein and a brush assembly including an elongated shaft and a brush at one end thereof insertable through said opening into said reservoir, the improvement comprising: cap means for carrying said brush assembly at the end of said elongated shaft opposite from said brush, said cap means including sleeve means for grasping said cap means; and plunger means adjustably telescopically received in said sleeve means for sliding engagement therewith; said plunger means including retaining means for retaining said opposite end of said brush assembly, the length of said brush assembly extending beyond said sleeve means being adjustable by sliding said plunger means within said sleeve means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a container including a liquid reservoir having an opening therein and a brush assembly including an elongated shaft and a brush at one end thereof insertable through said opening into said reservoir, the improvement comprising: cap means for carrying said brush assembly at the end of said elongated shaft opposite from said brush, said cap means including sleeve means for grasping said cap means; and plunger means adjustably telescopically received in said sleeve means for sliding engagement therewith; said plunger means including retaining means for retaining said opposite end of said brush assembly, the length of said brush assembly extending beyond said sleeve means being adjustable by sliding said plunger means within said sleeve means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said sleeve means includes screw threads formed therein for threadably engaging complementary screw threads provided on said liquid reservoir adjacent said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said plunger means includes screw threads formed therein for threadably engaging complementary screw threads provided on said liquid reservoir adjacent said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said brush assembly includes a plug having an annular rib thereon at said opposite end; wherein said plunger means includes an open bore at one end in which said plug is received; and wherein said retaining means includes a complementariLy shaped recess for receiving said annular rib.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The improvement of claim 4 wherein said plug includes a solid flat back end, and said retaining means includes an annular shoulder formed in said open bore of said plunger means against which said back end abuts when said rib is received in said recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The improvement of claim 4 wherein said plug includes an open cylindrical shell back end and said retaining means includes an annular axially extending groove formed in said plunger means which receives and abuts against said open cylindrical shell back end when said annular rib is received in said recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said sleeve means is a hollow cylindrical shell and said plunger means is a substantially cylindrical body having an enlarged diameter section at one end in slidable engagement with said sleeve means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement of claim 7 wherein said enlarged diameter section includes internal screw threads for threadably engaging external screw external screw threads provided at said opening of said liquid reservoir.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
The improvement of claim 7 wherein said plunger means is hollow and open at the end adjacent said enlarged diameter section, and said enlarged diameter section includes a plurality of slots extending axially from said open end for allowing said enlarged diameter section to be compressed during insertion of said plunger means into said sleeve means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The improvement of claim 7 wherein said sleeve means further includes a radially inwardly extending flange at one end thereof which cooperates with said enlarged diameter section to limit the movement of said plunger means in one direction to keep said plunger means within said sleeve means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The improvement of claim 10 wherein said sleeve means further includes a radially extending flange at the other end thereof which cooperates with said enlarged diameter section to limit the movement of said plunger means in the other direction to keep said plunger means within said sleeve means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improvement of claim 10 wherein said plunger means includes an enlarged head at the end opposite said enlarged diameter section to limit the movement of said plunger means in the other direction to keep said plunger means within said sleeve means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |