US5690130A
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Cosmetic sampler with integral applicator
Assignee: COLOR ACQUISITION Inc
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Filing: 1995-01-20
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2015-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A cosmetic sampler with an integral applicator in which the unit dose of cosmetic is screen printed onto a paper base. To prevent off-set of the cosmetic sample and to protect the integral applicator during packaging and handling, a protective thin film overlay is laminated to a perimeter adhesive printed on the paper base around the cosmetic and the applicator. The applicator is glued as a laminate to the base and die cut in a desired shape, flocked to the base and die cut, or flocked into a debossed/embossed well formed in the base with the cosmetic sample screen printed directly thereover. The sampler with integral applicator of the present invention can be used for sampling unit doses of powders, creams, lipsticks, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, lotions, and sundries.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Gunderman
- 👤 David Moir
- 👤 Robert M. O'Connell, deceased
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:17
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F5/00; G09F5/04; A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/0087; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018; A45D2200/1036; G09F2005/046; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 46
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A cosmetic sampler, comprising: a base having an upper surface; a unit dose of cosmetic screen printed on the upper surface of said base at a first location; and an integral applicator for sampling said screen printed unit dose of cosmetic, said applicator being die-cut in a desired shape and disposed on the upper surface of said base at a second location different from said first location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A cosmetic sampler, comprising: a base having an upper surface; a unit dose of cosmetic screen printed on the upper surface of said base at a first location; and an integral applicator for sampling said screen printed unit dose of cosmetic, said applicator being die-cut in a desired shape and disposed on the upper surface of said base at a second location different from said first location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said base comprises a coated board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, further comprising a perimeter adhesive applied on said base, and a protective overlay laminated to said base by said perimeter adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 3, wherein said protective overlay comprises a clear plastic sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said applicator comprises a layer of fiber material laminated on said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said applicator comprises a layer of fiber material applied to said base with electrostatic assist.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic comprises a powder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic comprises a cream.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic comprises a lipstick.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic comprises a fragrance.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic comprises a pharmaceutical.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic comprises a lotion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
75 words
A cosmetic sampler, comprising: a base having an upper surface; a debossed well formed in the upper surface of said base at a first location; a unit dose of cosmetic screen printed in said debossed well; and an integral applicator for sampling said screen printed unit dose of cosmetic, said applicator being die-cut in a desired shape and disposed on the upper surface of said base at a second location different from said first location.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
75 words
A cosmetic sampler, comprising: a base having an upper surface; a debossed well formed in the upper surface of said base at a first location; a unit dose of cosmetic screen printed in said debossed well; and an integral applicator for sampling said screen printed unit dose of cosmetic, said applicator being die-cut in a desired shape and disposed on the upper surface of said base at a second location different from said first location.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 13, wherein said applicator comprises a layer of fiber material applied to said base with electrostatic assist.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 13, wherein said applicator comprises a layer of fiber material laminated on said base.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 13, wherein said base comprises a coated board.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 13, further comprising a perimeter adhesive applied on said base, and a protective overlay laminated to said base by said perimeter adhesive.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 17, wherein said protective overlay comprises a clear plastic sheet.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
64 words
A method of making a cosmetic sampler, comprising the steps of: applying an integral applicator to an area on an upper surface of a base; forming a debossed well in the area of the applicator on the upper surface of said base, such that said applicator is disposed within said well; and screen printing a unit dose of cosmetic directly over said integral applicator.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
64 words
A method of making a cosmetic sampler, comprising the steps of: applying an integral applicator to an area on an upper surface of a base; forming a debossed well in the area of the applicator on the upper surface of said base, such that said applicator is disposed within said well; and screen printing a unit dose of cosmetic directly over said integral applicator.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, wherein said base comprises a coated board.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, further comprising the step of apply a perimeter adhesive on said base, and laminating a protective overlay to said base by said perimeter adhesive.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 21, wherein said protective overlay comprises a clear plastic sheet.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, wherein said cosmetic comprises a powder.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, wherein said cosmetic comprises a cream.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, wherein said cosmetic comprises a lipstick.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, wherein said cosmetic comprises a fragrance.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, wherein said cosmetic comprises a pharmaceutical.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, wherein said cosmetic comprises a lotion.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 19, wherein said integral applicator is formed by applying a layer of fiber material to said base with electrostatic assist.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
33 words
A method of making a cosmetic sampler, comprising the steps of: forming a well in the upper surface of a base; and screen printing a unit dose of cosmetic directly into said well.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
33 words
A method of making a cosmetic sampler, comprising the steps of: forming a well in the upper surface of a base; and screen printing a unit dose of cosmetic directly into said well.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claims 30, wherein said cosmetic comprises a powder.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 30, wherein said cosmetic comprises a cream.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 30, wherein said cosmetic comprises a lipstick.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 30, wherein said cosmetic comprises a fragrance.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 30, wherein said cosmetic comprises a pharmaceutical.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of making a cosmetic sampler as recited in claim 30, wherein said cosmetic comprises a lotion.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
65 words
A cosmetic sampler, comprising: a base having an upper surface; a unit dose of cosmetic screen printed on the upper surface of said base at a first location; and an integral applicator for sampling said screen printed unit dose of cosmetic, said applicator comprising a strip of material glued to the upper surface of the base at a second location different from said first location.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
65 words
A cosmetic sampler, comprising: a base having an upper surface; a unit dose of cosmetic screen printed on the upper surface of said base at a first location; and an integral applicator for sampling said screen printed unit dose of cosmetic, said applicator comprising a strip of material glued to the upper surface of the base at a second location different from said first location.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 37, further comprising a perimeter adhesive applied on said base, and a protective overlay laminated to said base by said perimeter adhesive.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cosmetic sampler, comprising: a base having an upper surface; a debossed well formed in the upper surface of said base at a first location; a unit dose of cosmetic screen printed in said debossed well; and an integral applicator for sampling said screen printed unit dose of cosmetic, said applicator comprising a strip of material glued to the upper surface of said base at a second location different from said first location.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cosmetic sampler, comprising: a base having an upper surface; a debossed well formed in the upper surface of said base at a first location; a unit dose of cosmetic screen printed in said debossed well; and an integral applicator for sampling said screen printed unit dose of cosmetic, said applicator comprising a strip of material glued to the upper surface of said base at a second location different from said first location.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cosmetic sampler of claim 39, further comprising a perimeter adhesive applied on said base, and a protective overlay laminated to said base by said perimeter adhesive.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-11-24 | 2001-05-26 | 2001-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-24 | 2005-05-26 | 2005-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-11-24 | 2009-05-26 | 2009-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |