US5000202A
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Lipstick sampling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-01-09
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Granted: 1991-03-19
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Expires: 2010-01-09
Abstract
Abstract Device is a cylindrical stick made of paper, cloth, plastic, wood, metal, or other synthetic resinous material impregnated on its inner surface with a portion of cosmetic lipstick product. The shaft is supported during horizontal orientation by two finger held ends of the cylindrical shaft which allow for easy placement of the device between the lips and transfer of the corresponding lipstick product to the lips.
Inventors
- 👤 James P. Stepan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:14
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/0087; A45D40/26; A45D40/28; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018; A45D2200/1036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
An improved lipstick sampling device comprising: an elongated stick swab including a cylindrical shaft portion having first and second ends, said shaft portion having a continuous outer surface between said ends, and a coating of lipstick material on said outer surface; both said ends having an enlarged tip of felted cotton.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
An improved lipstick sampling device comprising: an elongated stick swab including a cylindrical shaft portion having first and second ends, said shaft portion having a continuous outer surface between said ends, and a coating of lipstick material on said outer surface; both said ends having an enlarged tip of felted cotton.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-03-18 | 1998-09-17 | 1999-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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