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Applicator case for lipstick and similar applications
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-12-08
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Granted: 1990-04-17
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Expires: 2008-12-08
Abstract
Abstract The applicator case for lipstick and similar applications comprises a body defining a base forming a bottom. The base is extended by an envelope having a slot and forming a guide for a sheathe defining a protrusion extending through the slot of the envelope. The sheath has a length less than that of the envelope and forms an inner ring against which abuts the lipstick and similar applications.
Inventors
- 👤 Simone Morel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:06
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An applicator case for lipstick and similar applications, comprising a body defining a base forming a bottom, said base being extended by an envelope having a slot, said envelope forming a guide for a sheath defining a protrusion extending through the slot of the envelope, said sheath having a length smaller than that of the envelope and forming an inner ring against which abuts the lipstick and similar applications, wherein the base defines a groove for an introduction of a lower portion of the envelope, the envelope being inserted within said groove and having an outer wall cooperating with a cap, and wherein the cap has in inner wall having at least one recess for passage of the protrusion, said protrusion extending slightly beyond an inner wall of the envelope and defining, with said recess in the cap, means to longitudinally slide the sheath within the body of the applicator case upon inserting the cap on said envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An applicator case for lipstick and similar applications, comprising a body defining a base forming a bottom, said base being extended by an envelope having a slot, said envelope forming a guide for a sheath defining a protrusion extending through the slot of the envelope, said sheath having a length smaller than that of the envelope and forming an inner ring against which abuts the lipstick and similar applications, wherein the base defines a groove for an introduction of a lower portion of the envelope, the envelope being inserted within said groove and having an outer wall cooperating with a cap, and wherein the cap has in inner wall having at least one recess for passage of the protrusion, said protrusion extending slightly beyond an inner wall of the envelope and defining, with said recess in the cap, means to longitudinally slide the sheath within the body of the applicator case upon inserting the cap on said envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The case as set forth in claim 1, wherein the slot is a longitudinal slot having a base opened for enabling a passage of the protrusion of the sheath.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The case as set forth in claim 1, wherein the envelope comprises a locking snap ring engaged inside a groove of the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The case as set forth in claim 1, wherein the base forms a ring for defining the groove of the base, said ring being connected to an outer wall of the base by a key having wide corresponding to that of the slot of the envelope for ensuring an angular locking of the envelope with respect to the base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The case as set forth in claim 4, wherein the ring forms an abutment for the sheath.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The case as set forth in claim 1, wherein the base and the cap are formed with complementary notches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The case as set forth in claim 1, wherein outer generating lines of the base and cap are in alignment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The case as set forth in claim 1, wherein the cap is maintained on the envelope by friction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The case as set forth in claim 1, wherein an outer wall of the base is slotted or otherwise made rough.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The case as set forth in claim 1, wherein tightness means are provided between the envelope and the cap.
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