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Replicated make-up panel for counter display
Assignee: L'Oréal SA
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Filing: 1992-03-04
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Granted: 1993-08-17
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Expires: 2012-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A replicating process and replicated element for simulating the color and texture of powdery substances such as cosmetics is provided. A pigment is mixed with a color match vehicle and placed on embossed paper by silk screening to reproduce a colored textured surface similar to the actual product. The replicated element is then placed on a display panel or an actual container in which the product is sold for display purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 John Badami
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:11
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B25/00; A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/005; A45D33/00; A45D33/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A counter display panel for displaying replicas of a powdered facial cosmetics, comprising a support base and means for holding one or more replicating elements, each of said replicating elements comprising an embossed paper base and a coloring agent treated on said embossed paper, wherein each of said replicating elements replicates a color and texture representative of one of said powdered facial cosmetics.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A counter display panel for displaying replicas of a powdered facial cosmetics, comprising a support base and means for holding one or more replicating elements, each of said replicating elements comprising an embossed paper base and a coloring agent treated on said embossed paper, wherein each of said replicating elements replicates a color and texture representative of one of said powdered facial cosmetics.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A display panel as described in claim 1, wherein said coloring agent comprises a powder pigment and a color matching vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A display panel as described in claim 2 wherein said pigment is a mica flake pigment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A display panel as described in claim 3 wherein said color matching vehicle is ink.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A display panel as described in claim 1 wherein said coloring agent is placed on said embossed paper by means of a silk screening method.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A display panel as described in claim 1, wherein said support base is a plexiglass base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A display panel as described in claim 6, wherein said plexiglass support base is transparent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A display panel as described in claim 1, wherein said support base comprises a first surface cavities having a beveled edge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A display panel as described in claim 8, further comprising identifying markings for each of said cavities, said markings being indicative of said colored texture material represented by said replicated textured elements located within said cavity.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for producing a replica of a powdered facial cosmetic comprising the steps of embossing a sheet of paper to create a general textured appearance replicating said powdered facial cosmetic, creating a coloring agent matching the color of said powdered face cosmetic by mixing a powder pigment with a color matching vehicle, and treating said sheet of paper with said coloring agent.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for producing a replica of a powdered facial cosmetic comprising the steps of embossing a sheet of paper to create a general textured appearance replicating said powdered facial cosmetic, creating a coloring agent matching the color of said powdered face cosmetic by mixing a powder pigment with a color matching vehicle, and treating said sheet of paper with said coloring agent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method of producing a replica of a powdered facial cosmetic as described in claim 10, wherein the color match vehicle is ink.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method of producing a replica of a powdered facial cosmetic as described in claim 10, further comprising the step of placing the colored embossed paper onto a support base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method of producing a replica of a powdered facial cosmetic as described in claim 22, wherein the mixed color pigment and color match vehicle are applied on the embossed sheet of paper by a silk screen process.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
A replicating element simulating the color and texture of a powdery substance comprising an embossed paper base treated with a coloring agent of a powder pigment and a color matching vehicle, whereby the color and texture of the powdery substance is replicated.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
A replicating element simulating the color and texture of a powdery substance comprising an embossed paper base treated with a coloring agent of a powder pigment and a color matching vehicle, whereby the color and texture of the powdery substance is replicated.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The element of claim 14 further including a support base attached to the underside of said embossed paper base for supporting said embossed paper.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The element of claim 14 wherein said pigment is a mica flake pigment.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The element of claim 15 wherein said color matching vehicle is ink.
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