JP2010110598A - Dispenser with flow-through compressible gasket - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dispenser with the flow-through compressible gasket which is capable of delivering product and preventing leakage of product. <P>SOLUTION: The dispenser includes the flow-through compressible gasket and housing having a reservoir for containing the product. The flow-through compressible gasket has at least one aperture to provide a product delivery passage when the dispenser is in an open position and to prevent leakage when the dispenser is in a closed position. In some examples, the flow-through compressible gasket may be made of a material having elastomeric properties. Thus, the flow-through compressible gasket provides a seal for the dispenser. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a dispenser with a flow-through compressible gasket.

  There are devices for supplying cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, household goods or other products. Such devices typically consist of an outer housing, a delivery mechanism that supplies different types of products, and an applicator. For example, various industries employ devices that apply powders, gels, creams, or lotions. In the cosmetic and care industry, the device is used to apply lipsticks, lip balms, skin creams, lotions, cosmetic compacts, loose powders, and other cosmetics to the face and body parts .

  In general, these devices have a number of drawbacks. For example, the product may not be supplied in a certain amount. That is, the product may come out too little or too much from the device. Another problem is that the device applicator may continue to flow out of the device once the desired amount of product has been delivered. For example, the product may leak or spill out of the device, especially during the day, when carrying it from one place to another for reuse, resulting in product waste and liquids for the user. Contamination due to leakage. Accordingly, there is a need for improved devices in this field.

  This section is provided to introduce a simplified concept of a flowable compressible gasketed dispenser that will be described in more detail in the detailed description below. This section is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed invention, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the claimed invention.

  The present invention is directed to a dispenser with flowable compressible gasket having at least one opening. The present invention states that the dispenser includes a housing having a storage tank for containing the cosmetic powder. The dispenser includes a flowable compressible gasket having at least one opening. The dispenser has an outer dial operable to selectively deliver the cosmetic powder through at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket. Furthermore, a dispenser with a flow-through compressible gasket can deliver a product and prevent leakage of the product.

  The present invention is also directed to a flow-through compressible gasket having at least one opening that is generally circular or generally constricted like an hourglass. The flow-through compressible gasket is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material.

  The features, functions, and advantages described above or described below may be achieved independently in various embodiments, or may be combined in yet another embodiment. Further details thereof can be understood with reference to the following description and drawings.

1 is an exploded view of a specific dispenser with a flowable compressible gasket according to one embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary applicator device for a dispenser. FIG. FIG. 2 is a plan view of an exemplary dispenser cap for the dispenser of FIG. 1, taken along line AA and taken along line CC. It is sectional drawing of the dispenser of FIG. It is a bottom view of the flow-type compressible gasket which concerns on one Example. It is a top view of a flow type compressible gasket concerning one example. 1 is a perspective view of a flowable compressible gasket according to one embodiment. It is an external view of the dispenser of FIG. It is an external view of the dispenser of FIG. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of another specific embodiment of a dispenser with a flowable compressible gasket. It is a perspective view of the outer side dial which concerns on the Example of FIG. It is a perspective view of the inner dial which concerns on the Example of FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a specific flow-through compressible gasket according to an embodiment. It is a top view of a concrete distribution type compressibility gasket concerning a certain example. 1 is a side view of a specific flow-type compressible gasket according to an embodiment. It is sectional drawing in alignment with the AA of the concrete distribution type dispenser of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the concrete distribution type dispenser of FIG.

  Detailed contents will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the figure, the leftmost digit of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference numbers in different drawings indicates the same or the same item.

(Summary)
One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a dispenser with a flow-through compressible gasket that supplies product and prevents product leakage in rotational motion. For example, a cosmetic dispenser includes a housing having a reservoir that contains powdered cosmetics. The dispenser includes a flow-through compressible gasket having at least one opening. In addition, the dispenser includes an outer dial having at least one opening operable to selectively deliver the powdered cosmetic product through at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket. The flow-through compressible gasket provides a mechanical seal between the outer dial and the inner dial. The dispenser includes an applicator device coupled to the outer dial that applies the powdered cosmetic product such that the product delivery path terminates with the applicator device.

  Another embodiment includes a product dispenser with a flowable compressible gasket having at least one opening. An outer dial coupled to the flow-through compressible gasket is rotatable between an open position that defines a product delivery passage and a closed position that prevents product leakage. The outer dial, which is in the open position by rotation, aligns at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket with one or more openings of the inner dial and / or outer dial. Further, the outer dial, which is in the closed position by rotation, aligns at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket with the inner dial and / or the plurality of raised portions of the outer dial to form a seal. The seal is effective in preventing product leakage.

  In yet another embodiment, a flowable compressible gasket having at least one opening may include a constricted shape structure such as an hourglass. The gasket can be made of a material having rubber-like elasticity.

  By way of example and not limitation, the dispensers with flowable compressible gaskets herein can be applied in many situations and environments. For example, dispensers with distribution-type compressible gaskets are used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and care industry, powdered cosmetics, mineral products, foods, spices, carpet deodorants, baking soda. ) And the like. For example, in various industries, flowable compressible gasketed devices can be used to apply powdered products, gel products, cream products, or lotion products. In the cosmetic and nursing industries, devices with flowable compressible gaskets are used to apply lipsticks, lip balms, skin creams, lotions, powdered loose powder and other cosmetics to the face and body parts. obtain.

(Specific dispenser with flowable compressible gasket)
FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a dispenser 100 having a specific rotation mechanism. In this embodiment, the dispenser 100 may be selectively rotatable with a helical motion between an open position and a closed position. The open position is considered to be in an open state for delivery of the product. The closed position is considered to be in a closed state where no product is delivered. In the absence of any product delivery, the dispenser can be stored for ease of carrying.

  FIG. 1 shows a dispenser 100 having a housing 102 with a reservoir. The housing 102 includes a ridge surrounding the neck. In some cases, the housing 102 can be made from a transparent, substantially opaque, or translucent material. The dispenser 100 has an O-ring seal 104 that is coupled to the inner dial 106. The inner dial 106 is secured to the housing 102 by, for example, press fit, snap fit, adhesive, and / or engagement by one or more engagement mechanisms. In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 102 includes reinforcing ribs that couple to the inner dial 106. Nevertheless, in another embodiment, the inner dial may be integrally formed with the reservoir and housing 102 as an integral part. When configured as a single piece, the housing inner dial and reservoir may be made of different or the same material.

  The O-ring seal 104 is typically illustrated as being a ring or ring. However, the O-ring seal 104 may be configured in virtually any desired shape such as oval, oval, spherical, curvilinear, trapezoidal, etc. The O-ring seal 104 holds the inner dial 106 to the housing 102 and helps to form a seal. O-ring 104 may be made from materials including, but not limited to, nitrile rubber, beech N, synthetic rubber copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), silicone, and the like.

  Inner dial 106 may include one or more openings that convey the product from a reservoir of housing 102 to a product delivery applicator. Inner dial 106 may also include one or more raised portions that are interleaved with one or more openings in the inner dial. The one or more raised portions are, but are not limited to, made from the same material as the inner dial, formed from an overmolded thermoplastic elastomer material, and made from a plurality of raised bumps. Or made from a thermoplastic elastomer ring surrounding a bump or ridge.

  In the illustrated embodiment, the dispenser 100 includes a generally disc-shaped flow-through compressible gasket 108. In an embodiment, the flowable compressible gasket can be placed in a groove in the inner dial 106. The inner dial 106 may be recessed in place to hold the flowable compressible gasket 108 when activated by the user. In some embodiments, the inner dial 106 may be configured as a separate member from the flow-through compressible gasket 108. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the inner dial can be configured as one piece with the flow-through compressible gasket. When integrally molded together as a single piece, the inner dial and flow-through compressible gasket may be made from different materials.

  The dispenser 100 also includes an outer dial 110 that may be made, for example, from a thermoplastic polymer that does not react with the product. In an embodiment, the outer dial may include one or more raised portions that are interleaved with one or more openings in the outer dial. The one or more raised portions are, but are not limited to, made of the same material as the outer dial, formed from an overmolded thermoplastic elastomer material, made from a plurality of raised bumps, made from a small layer Or made from a thermoplastic elastomer ring surrounding the bumps or raised portions.

  The outer dial 110 may be secured to the inner dial 106 by, for example, press fit, snap fit, adhesive, and / or engagement by one or more engagement mechanisms. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer dial 110 includes reinforcing ribs that couple to the inner dial 106. The reinforcing rib allows the outer dial to rotate to the closed or open position. The outer dial 110 includes an opening disposed at the retracted position and one or more ridges surrounding the outer peripheral edge.

  The flow-through compressible gasket 108 helps create a seal when actuation occurs in the closed position. In this closed position, the flowable compressible gasket 108 allows repeated transport of the filled dispenser 100 from one location to another without the experience of leaving traces of leaking cosmetics. . Nevertheless, in the closed position, the flowable compressible gasket 108 prevents the product from moving along the delivery path by a seal. Furthermore, the flow-through compressible gasket 108 enables a certain amount of product to be supplied at a time in the open position. In this open position, a certain amount of product is applied without the loose powder being applied over the user's body. A more detailed description of the flowable compressible gasket 108 will continue in FIG.

  The seal can be created in different ways. In an embodiment, the outer dial holds the flowable compressible gasket in place. In this embodiment, the inner dial includes one or more raised portions that can be aligned with one or more openings in the flowable compressible gasket. When the outer dial is actuated, the downward rotation compresses one or more raised portions of the inner dial against one or more openings of the flowable compressible gasket. Because the flow-through gasket is compressible, this compression between one or more raised portions or small bumps or smooth areas of the inner dial and one or more openings in the flow-through compressible gasket creates a seal and the product Prevent leakage. Alternatively, one or more openings in the flow-through compressible gasket compress one or more raised portions of the inner dial creating a seal. In some cases, pressure may be applied by downward rotation.

  In yet another embodiment, the inner dial holds the flowable compressible gasket in place. In this embodiment, the outer dial may include one or more raised portions that are visible from the bottom side of the outer dial or that are seen below the outer dial. One or more raised portions or smooth areas or small bumps are interleaved with one or more openings in the outer dial. In this embodiment, when the outer dial is activated, one or more raised portions of the outer dial are aligned, compressing one or more openings of the flowable compressible gasket and creating a seal. Since the flow-through gasket is compressible, this compression between one or more raised portions of the outer dial and one or more openings in the flow-through compressible gasket can create a seal and prevent the product from leaking. . Alternatively, one or more openings of the flow-through compressible gasket can be aligned to compress one or more raised portions of the outer dial. In some cases, pressure may be applied by downward rotation. The description of the product delivery mechanism will continue in FIG.

  In the illustrated embodiment, the outer dial 110 is also a generally cylindrical pipe and may include one or more pipes 112 that form a product delivery passage for the product in the housing 102. The cross section of the plurality of cylindrical pipes 112 is approximately circular or approximately elliptical. In an embodiment, the one or more pipes 112 may include three generally cylindrical pipes that are substantially circular. In another embodiment, the outer dial 110 may not include a pipe extending therethrough.

  The housing 102, the inner dial 106, and the outer dial 110 may be composed of materials including, for example, glass, metal, wood, plastic, polymer, composite materials thereof, and the like. In some embodiments, housing 102, inner dial 106, and outer dial 110 may be, for example, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABC), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), pentachlorothioanisole (PCTA), polypropylene (PP ), Polyethylene (PE), polyurethane, combinations thereof and the like.

  Although various specific example features have been described, in other embodiments, the housing 102, O-ring 104, inner dial 106, and outer dial 110 are suitable for application of the product contained in the dispenser 100. It can be configured in shape. The housing 102, O-ring 104, inner dial 106, and outer dial 110 can each be configured with virtually any desired shape such as circular, disc-shaped, elliptical, oval, spherical, curved, trapezoidal, etc. .

(Specific applicators and caps for dispensers with flowable compressible gaskets)
FIG. 1 shows a dispenser 100 having an applicator device 114 in addition to a removable cap 116 or cover that is sized to fit over the top of the applicator device 114. In an embodiment, the removable cap 116 can be snapped onto the housing 102. In another embodiment, the removable cap 116 includes a thread that screws onto the housing 102 and may be coupled to the housing 102. In other embodiments, the dispenser 100 may include a clear plastic cover, a pull-up cover, and the like. In this embodiment, dispenser 100 includes a removable cap 116 that seals applicator device 114 when dispenser 100 is not in use. In yet another embodiment, the dispenser 100 may not include a removable cap or cover.

  The removable cap 116 may include a mirror 118 for the convenience of the user that the mirror 118 can be easily used when applying a product. The mirror 118 may range in thickness from at least about 2 mm up to about 8 mm. In various embodiments, the mirror 118 may be coupled to the removable cap 116 by adhesive, press fit, snap fit, one or more ribs or barbs, or other suitable fastening means. The mirror 118 may be placed on the top, side or bottom of the removable cap 116. In another embodiment, dispenser 100 may not include a mirror. In fact, the applicator 114, the removable cap 116, and the mirror 118 can be configured in virtually any desired shape, such as a disc, ellipse, oval, sphere, curve, trapezoid, and the like.

  FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an exemplary applicator device 200 for the dispenser 100. The applicator device 200 includes a base portion 202 that is coupled to the outer dial 110. In various embodiments, the applicator device 200 is coupled to the base portion 202 by adhesive, press fit, snap fit, one or more ribs or barbs, or other suitable securing means. The upper portion of the applicator device 200 includes, but is not limited to, a brush 204, a sponge 206 or a powder puff 208 for applying the product. In some embodiments, the applicator device 200 can be used to apply products including, but not limited to, cosmetic powdered products, pharmaceutical powdered products, and the like. .

  Although the features of various specific embodiments have been described, the applicator device 200 can be configured in a shape suitable for applying a product contained in a dispenser. For example, the applicator device 200 may be configured in other suitable shapes and sizes, and may have an appropriate mass, surface finish, and / or surface treatment required for a given application. In fact, the applicator device 200 can be configured in virtually any desired shape, such as a disc, ellipse, oval, sphere, curve, trapezoid, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a top view of a specific dispenser cap for the dispenser of FIG. 1 taken along lines AA and CC.

(Specific mechanism using flow-through compressible gasket)
4 is a cross-sectional view of a specific dispenser with a flowable compressible gasket according to the embodiment of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the dispenser 400 has a housing 102 in which a product delivery passageway 402 extends from the housing 102 and terminates at the opening of the applicator device 114.

  The following is a description of an embodiment of a delivery mechanism that supplies, but is not limited to, a product in an open position and prevents product leakage in a closed position. Embodiments can be implemented using rotating or counter rotating operations. Thereby, the user can operate the dispenser 100 by moving the outer dial relative to the inner dial in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The rotation can be moved from left to right and from right to left. The open and closed positions may be applied to rotation including, but not limited to, clockwise and / or counterclockwise, left and / or right movement, up and / or down movement, and the like.

  The sizes of the openings of the inner dial 106, the flow-type compressible gasket 108, and the outer dial 110 are sufficiently large and open enough to enable product delivery without being blocked. For example, the size of the opening can range from at least about 1 mm to a maximum of about 6 mm wide. In one embodiment, each opening is at least about 2.5 mm in size.

  The aperture configuration consists of two apertures or three apertures spaced 120 degrees apart from each other. In another embodiment, the aperture configuration may consist of four apertures positioned 90 degrees apart from each other. In yet another embodiment, it may be an inner dial, a flow-through compressible gasket, or a single opening located at or off-center of the outer dial. The openings can be spaced apart at an angle ranging from about 45 degrees to about 180 degrees.

  The number of openings in each component ranges from at least 1 to about 4. As described above, the number of raised portions may replace the number of windows on the inner dial or outer dial.

  The shape, size, and number of openings of the inner dial 106, flow-through compressible gasket 108, and outer dial 110 may be different in relation to each other. For example, the flow-through compressible gasket may have one opening, and each of the inner dial and the outer dial may have two openings. Furthermore, the shape of the opening of the flow-type compressible gasket may be a circle, the shape of the inner dial may be an ellipse, and the shape of the outer dial may be a trapezoid. There can be any combination of the shape, size and number of openings.

  In one embodiment, the outer dial 110 serves as an operating mechanism that allows product delivery in the open position. Rotation of the outer dial to the open position causes one or more openings in the flowable compressible gasket 108 to pass through one or more of the inner dial 106 and / or the outer dial 110 so that product is conveyed through the product delivery passageway 402. Align with the opening. In another embodiment, an outer dial having a plurality of pipes serves as an operating mechanism that allows product delivery in the open position. The mechanism is the same as described above, whereas rotation of the outer dial is to an open position that aligns the pipes with one or more openings in the flowable compressible gasket and one or more openings in the inner dial. go. Thus, the product is conveyed through the opening of the flowable compressible gasket and the delivery passage of this product in a plurality of pipes.

  In yet another embodiment, the outer dial 110 serves as an operating mechanism that prevents product leakage in the closed position. In addition, user actuation includes a rotating mechanism that is helical by causing the outer dial 110 to be pressed downward against the flowable compressible gasket 108 in the closed position. In this closed position, the outer dial 110 aligns at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket 108 with the inner dial 106 and / or a plurality of raised portions or areas of the outer dial 110 as previously described. Provides a seal with cam motion. Thus, the closed position prevents the product from leaking by sealing the product delivery passageway 402.

  In FIG. 4, 404 is shown including, but not limited to, a filter, a strainer, or a diffuser. A filter, strainer, or diffuser 404 is used in some embodiments to help filter, strain, or diffuse the product before moving to the gasket. This variant is shown in FIG. 4 and not shown in FIG.

  In an embodiment, the rotation mechanism includes at least about 10 degrees to a maximum of about 359 degrees of rotation to the open position. In another embodiment, the rotation mechanism includes a minimum rotation of at least about 5 degrees and a maximum of about 350 degrees. Another embodiment of a delivery mechanism for supplying a product is a rotation of at least about 180 degrees with respect to a sufficient number of at least one opening and a sufficient size of at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket. Also good.

  Actuation can also occur by rotating, pushing down, sliding, tilting, or maneuvering the outer cover, outer cover knobs, and / or by other suitable feeding mechanisms. In one embodiment, the outer cover knob enables product delivery in the open position. However, in other embodiments, a suitable delivery mechanism can be used.

(Specific distribution type compressible gasket)
5a, 5b, and 5c are a bottom view, a top view, and a perspective view, respectively, of a specific flow-through compressible gasket according to one embodiment. FIG. 5a shows a flowable compressible gasket 500 having a generally disc shaped body 502 with an upper central raised portion 504 on the top surface. Upper central raised portion 504 can be generally circular, generally square, or generally elliptical. In this view, the upper central raised portion 504 is generally circular. The upper central raised portion 504 corresponds to a recess on the mating side. The recess is arranged on either the inner dial or the outer dial.

  FIG. 5 a shows at least one opening 506 disposed in a generally disc-shaped body 502. At least one opening 506 is aligned with at least one opening of inner dial 106 and / or outer dial 110, or in some embodiments, aligned with a plurality of pipes of the outer dial that deliver a powdered product. To do. The opening 506 of the flow-through compressible gasket 500 can have, but is not limited to, a generally circular shape, a generally square shape, or a generally oval shape. A generally circular opening 506 is shown.

  The size of the at least one opening 506 is large enough to allow product delivery without clogging. The size of the opening is sufficient to allow the powdered fine particles to move through the at least one opening 506. For example, the size of the opening 506 of the flowable compressible gasket 500 can range from at least about 1 mm to a maximum of about 6 mm. In one example, the opening 506 is at least about 2 mm in diameter.

  The number of at least one opening 506 is sufficient to allow product delivery in the open position, but depends to some extent on the size of the opening. In the example, there are three openings as shown. In other embodiments, the openings can include, but are not limited to, at least about one opening and up to about four openings.

  The arrangement of openings 506 can be a triangular arrangement, as shown. In other embodiments, the arrangement may be a variety of arrangements including but not limited to square, circular or hourglass arrangements.

  The generally disc-shaped main body 502 includes circular rings 508 on both sides of the disc-shaped main body 502. In one embodiment, the first circular ring will surround the opening and will couple to the inner dial 106 on one side, and the second circular ring will surround the opening and the outer dial 110 on the other side. Will be combined.

  The flow-type compressible gasket 500 includes an outer edge having alternately a plurality of flat side surfaces 510 and a plurality of arc-shaped side surfaces 512 on a substantially disk-shaped main body. The plurality of arcuate side surfaces 512 stably hold the flowable compressible gasket 500 against the outer dial 110 or the inner dial 106 during operation in various embodiments. The plurality of flat side surfaces 510 can fit any surface of the generally disc-shaped body 502. For example, the flat side 510 may include, but is not limited to, three sides arranged in a triangular array or arrangement. The arcuate side surface 512 can fit any surface of the generally disc-shaped body 502.

  The arc-shaped side surfaces 512 are arranged in a triangular arrangement or arrangement. In an embodiment, the generally disc-shaped body 502 can include alternating flat side surfaces 510 and arcuate side surfaces 512. The number of arcuate side surfaces and flat side surfaces can each range from at least about 1 to a maximum of about 4.

  FIG. 5b shows another side of the generally disc-shaped body 502 of the flowable compressible gasket. The central raised portion 514 of the flowable compressible gasket 500 can be generally square. The central raised portion 514 can have a shape including, but not limited to, a generally circular shape, a generally square shape, or a generally oval shape. The central raised portion 514 corresponds to the recess of the fitting surface. The recess is arranged on either the inner dial or the outer dial.

  FIG. 5 c shows a perspective view of the flowable compressible gasket 500. The flow-through compressible gasket 500 is made of a material that can have rubber-like elasticity. Materials include, but are not limited to, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic polymer, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polyester copolymer, styrene copolymer, olefin, ethylene / acrylic resin, chlorinated polyethylene, chloro Includes sulfonated polyethylene, fluorinated carbon, and rubber. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the elastomeric material may comprise a relatively soft material or gel like material such as butyl rubber, silicone, butadiene rubber, neoprene, nitrile, fluorosilicone, styrene butadiene rubber (SBR), and the like.

  Although the characteristics of various specific embodiments are described, in another embodiment, the flowable compressible gasket 500 is any shape suitable for application of a product contained in a dispenser. May be. For example, the flow-through compressible gasket 500 may be configured in other suitable shapes and sizes, with an appropriate number of openings desired for a given application, an appropriate opening size, and an appropriate opening shape. You may have. The size, number, and shape of the openings in the flowable compressible gasket 500 can vary between examples. Manufacture of the dispenser and flow-through compressible gasket 500 can be accomplished through a separate manufacturing process, an integral molding process, or other suitable manufacturing process.

  6 and 7 are external views of the dispenser of FIG.

(Specific dispenser with a flowable compressible gasket having a constricted shape like an hourglass)
FIG. 8 is an exploded view of another embodiment of a dispenser with a flowable compressible gasket. FIG. 8 illustrates a dispenser 800 with a flowable compressible gasket having a constricted shape like an hourglass according to one embodiment. In this embodiment, dispenser 800 aligns at least one opening of a flowable compressible gasket with an actuator having a constricted shape like an hourglass with at least one opening of the outer dial and / or inner dial. Doing so may rotate to an open position and define a product path. Furthermore, the dispenser 800 rotates to the closed position when the actuator aligns at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket having a constricted shape like an hourglass with the smooth area of the inner dial and / or outer dial, The product passage cannot be defined. For convenience, the term “flow-through compressible gasket having a constricted shape like an hourglass” may be used interchangeably with the contraction of “flow-through compressible gasket H”.

  FIG. 8 shows an exemplary dispenser 800 having an end cap 802 that is coupled to a housing 804 with a reservoir for containing products. The housing 804 has a ridge at the bottom, and the storage tank can be refilled with product by removing the end cap 802 to refill the product. In some cases, the housing 804 can be made from a transparent, substantially opaque, or translucent material. In an embodiment, the housing and end cap can be molded together. Once the housing and end cap are molded together, the reservoir is filled at the top of the housing.

  The dispenser 800 includes a slide 806 that covers the various components of the dispenser. In another embodiment, the sliding body 806 selectively moves to an upper position and a lower position in a sliding motion to store the applicator brush. When the user is not in use, the sliding body 806 is selectively moved to the upper position by a sliding motion, and the sliding body 806 is pulled up to protect the shape of the applicator brush. Further, the user selectively moves the sliding body 806 to a lower position by a sliding motion to expose the applicator brush so that the brush can be used. Therefore, the sliding body 806 stores the applicator brush.

  The dispenser includes an inner dial or inner valve 808, a flowable compressible gasket 810 having a constricted shape like an hourglass, and an outer dial or outer valve 812. The inner dial 808 can be secured to the housing 804 and the slide 806 by, for example, press fit, snap fit, adhesive, and / or engagement by one or more engagement mechanisms. In the illustrated embodiment, the inner dial 808 includes a side engagement mechanism to couple to the sliding body 806 and to the housing 804 to provide a secure fit. Inner dial 808 includes a central raised portion having a plurality of smooth regions alternating with at least one opening.

  In the following, but not limited to, an embodiment of a delivery mechanism for supplying the product in the open position and preventing product leakage in the closed position will be described. Embodiments are performed using a rotating or counter rotating operation. Thereby, the user can operate the dispenser 800 by moving the outer dial 812 relative to the inner dial 808 clockwise or counterclockwise. The rotation may move from left to right and / or from right to left. The open and closed positions may be applied to rotation including, but not limited to, clockwise and / or counterclockwise, left and / or right movement, up and / or down movement, and the like.

  The opening of the flowable compressible gasket H810 is aligned with at least one opening of the inner dial 808 and / or the upper dial 812, causing the dispenser 800 to be in the open position. This open position allows product delivery.

  The at least one opening of the inner dial 808, the flow-type compressible gasket H810, and the outer dial 812 is not limited, but is a constricted shape like a generally hourglass, a generally disc shape, a generally circular shape, and a substantially square shape. Shape, a generally elliptical shape, or a shape including a generally trapezoidal shape.

  The sizes of the openings of the inner dial 808, the flow-type compressible gasket H810, and the outer dial 812 are large enough to allow the product to be delivered without clogging and have an appropriate opening degree. For example, the size of the opening may be in the range of at least about 1 mm up to about 5 mm. In one embodiment, each opening is at least about 2 mm in size.

  The number of openings in the inner dial 808, flow-through compressible gasket H810, and outer dial 812 can be in the range of at least 1 to about 4.

  The shape, size and number of openings in the inner dial 808, the flow-through compressible gasket H810, and the outer dial 812 may be different in relation to each other. For example, there may be one opening in the flow-type compressible gasket and two openings in each of the inner dial and the outer dial. Furthermore, the shape of the opening of the flow-type compressible gasket may be a constricted shape like an hourglass, the inner dial may be a disc shape, and the outer dial may be a trapezoidal shape. Any combination of aperture shape, size, and number is possible.

  The plurality of smooth regions of the inner dial 808 and / or the outer dial 812 align with at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket H810, causing the dispenser to be in the closed position. This closed position prevents movement of the product along the delivery path. Further, the flowable compressible gasket H810 allows a certain amount of product to be supplied at once without the loose powder being distributed throughout the user.

  The dispenser 800 also includes an actuator 814 that may include an opening and at least one or more ridges that surround the outer periphery of the actuator. Actuator 814 may also be an outer dial. Actuator 814 may include at least one strut that serves to define a product delivery path.

  Actuator 814 may be secured to outer dial 812 with, but not limited to, press fit, snap fit, adhesive, and / or engagement by one or more engagement mechanisms. In addition, the actuator 814 may include at least one or more ridges surrounding the outer periphery for the convenience of the user to rotate the actuator.

  End cap 802, housing 804, slide 806, inner dial 808, outer dial 812, and actuator 814 include, but are not limited to, wood, plastic, polymer, thermoplastic, composites thereof, and the like. It can be composed of materials. In some embodiments, the above-described components are at least in part, for example, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), pentachlorothioanisole (PCTA), polypropylene (PP), It can be made from resins such as polyethylene (PE), polyurethane, composites thereof and the like.

  FIG. 8 shows a dispenser 800 having an applicator. The applicator includes an applicator holder 816 that is coupled to the applicator 818. The applicator holder 816 is used as a base for holding the brush applicator 818, as a sponge applicator base, or as a powder puff applicator base.

  In some examples, the applicator device may include a sponge that may include at least one opening. The apertures can range from at least one to a maximum of six in number. The opening of a sponge-type applicator (not shown) can range in size from at least about 1 mm up to about 4 mm in diameter.

  The dispenser 800 is sized to fit over the top of the applicator 818 and includes a removable cap 820 or cover that is shaped to fit. In an embodiment, the removable cap 820 can be snapped onto the housing 804. In another embodiment, the removable cap 820 includes a thread and is screwed to the housing 804 to mate with it. In some cases, the removable cap 820 can be made from a transparent, substantially opaque, or translucent material. In another example, the dispenser 800 can include a clear plastic cover, a sliding pull-up cover, and the like. In this example, dispenser 800 includes a removable cap 820 that seals applicator 818 when dispenser 800 is not in use. In another embodiment, the dispenser may not include a removable cap or cover.

  The removable cap 820 may include a mirror (not shown) for the convenience of the user having an easily usable mirror when applying the product. The mirror ranges in thickness from at least about 2 mm up to about 8 mm. In various embodiments, the mirror can be coupled to the removable cap by adhesive, press fit, snap fit, one or more ribs and barbs, or other suitable fastening means. The mirror can be placed on the top, side or inside of the removable cap. In another embodiment, dispenser 800 may not include a mirror.

  While features of various specific embodiments have been described, in another embodiment, end cap 802, housing 804, slide 806, inner dial 808, outer dial 812, actuator 814, applicator retainer 816 The applicator portion 818 and the cap 820 can be configured in a shape suitable for application of a product contained in the dispenser 800. For example, the listed items can be configured in other suitable shapes and sizes, and can have the appropriate mass, surface finish, and / or surface treatment desired for a given application. In fact, the listed items can be configured in a desired shape such as a disk, ellipse, oval, sphere, curve, trapezoid, and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the inner dial 808 for the dispenser of FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the outer dial 812 for the dispenser of FIG.

(Flow-through compressible gasket H)
11a, 11b, and 11c are a front perspective view, a top view, and a side view, respectively, of a flowable compressible gasket H810. In these figures, the flow-through compressible gasket H810 includes an opening having a generally hourglass-like constricted shape surrounded by a circular ring on the top and bottom surfaces of the gasket.

  The flowable compressible gasket 810 having an hourglass-like constricted shape is made from a material that can have both thermoplastic and rubbery elasticity. Such materials include, but are not limited to, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), thermoplastic rubbers, thermoplastic polymers, elastomers, and the like. In some embodiments, the elastomeric material comprises polyurethane, polyester copolymer, styrene copolymer, olefin, ethylene acrylic resin, chlorinated polyethylene, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, fluorinated carbon, while another In embodiments, the elastomeric material may include a relatively soft material such as butyl rubber, silicone, butadiene rubber, neoprene, nitrile, fluorosilicone, styrene butadiene rubber (SBR), or a gel-like material.

  FIG. 11a shows a front perspective view of a flowable compressible gasket 810 having a constricted shape like an hourglass. FIG. 11a shows how the flowable compressible gasket H includes a generally circular body with a central raised portion. The body and central raised portion may have other configurations and shapes including, but not limited to, a generally circular, a generally square, or a generally oval shape.

  A flowable compressible gasket 810 having a constricted shape like an hourglass includes at least one opening disposed in a generally circular body. The at least one opening is aligned with at least one opening of the inner dial and at least one opening of the outer dial to deliver the product. At least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket 810 having a constricted shape such as an hourglass may have a shape including, but not limited to, a generally circular shape, a generally square shape, or a generally oval shape. In this embodiment, the at least one opening is generally constricted like an hourglass.

  The number of the at least one opening is sufficient to allow product delivery, but depends on the size of the opening. In an embodiment, the at least one opening includes two openings. In another embodiment, the at least one opening may include, but is not limited to, at least one opening and up to four openings. The arrangement of the at least one opening may be an hourglass constricted shape with two openings, as shown in FIG. 11a, or it may be made from three circular openings with a diameter of at least 2 mm. Good.

  FIG. 11c shows a side view of a flowable compressible gasket 810 having a constricted shape like an hourglass. A flowable compressible gasket 810 having a constricted shape like an hourglass has a first circular ring connected to a substantially circular body on one side and a second circle connected to the substantially circular body on the other side. Includes a ring.

  Although features of various specific embodiments have been described, in another embodiment, a flowable compressible gasket 810 having an hourglass-like constricted shape is suitable for application of products contained in the dispenser 800. Can be configured in different shapes. For example, a flow-through compressible gasket 810 having a constricted shape like an hourglass can be configured in other suitable shapes and sizes, and the appropriate number of openings desired for a given application, the size of the openings. Now it can have the shape of an opening. Manufacture of a flowable compressible gasket 810 having a constricted shape such as a dispenser and hourglass may be accomplished through a separate manufacturing process, an integral molding process, or other suitable manufacturing process.

(Specific delivery mechanism for flow-through compressible gasket with a constricted shape like an hourglass)
12 is a front perspective view of the specific dispenser of FIG. 8 taken along line AA. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the dispenser according to the dispenser of FIG.

  The following is a non-limiting example of a delivery mechanism that supplies product in an open position and prevents product leakage in a closed position. Embodiments are performed using rotational or counter-rotating operations. Thereby, the user can operate the dispenser 800 by moving the actuator in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction with respect to a sifter. However, in other embodiments, a suitable delivery mechanism can be used.

  FIG. 14 shows how the product delivery passage extends from the housing and ends in the applicator. In one embodiment, an actuator is used as the operating mechanism to enable product delivery in the open position. Rotation of the actuator to the open position aligns at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket H with at least one opening of the inner dial or outer dial so that the product is conveyed through the product delivery passage. The product is delivered from the housing reservoir through the applicator.

  In one embodiment, the actuator is used as an operating mechanism that prevents product leakage by applying downward pressure to a flowable compressible gasket having a constricted shape like an hourglass to create a seal. In addition, user actuation includes a rotating mechanism that is helical due to the closed position by causing the actuator to apply downward pressure against a flowable compressible gasket having an hourglass-like constricted shape. It is out. In this closed position, the actuator provides a camming seal by aligning the smooth area of the outer dial and / or inner dial with at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket H. Thus, the closed position prevents product leakage by sealing the product delivery passage.

  In some embodiments, the rotation mechanism may include at least about 10 degrees to a maximum of about 359 degrees rotation to the open position. In other examples, the rotation mechanism may include a minimum of at least about 5 degrees and a maximum of about 350 degrees. Another embodiment for a delivery mechanism for supplying a product is a rotation of at least about 180 degrees for a sufficient number of at least one opening and a sufficient size of the at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket H. It may be. The delivery mechanism includes, but is not limited to, clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, left or right movement, open or closed position, and the like.

  Actuation also occurs by rotating, depressing, sliding, tilting, or manipulating the outer cover, outer cover knob, and / or other suitable supply mechanism. In the embodiment, the knob on the outer cover enables product delivery. This occurs by sliding the knob to align at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket with at least one opening of the outer cover. However, in other embodiments, a suitable delivery mechanism can be used.

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Although the present invention has been described in terms specific to structural features and / or methodological movements, it is understood that the present invention need not be limited to the specific characteristics or movements described. Should. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as specific forms of implementing the invention.

Claims (22)

A housing having a storage tank for containing powdered cosmetics,
An inner dial coupled to the housing, the inner dial having at least one opening;
A flowable compressible gasket comprising at least one opening;
An outer dial coupled to the flow-through compressible gasket and to the inner dial, having at least one opening;
an outer dial that is selectively operable in a rotational motion between i) an open position in which the dispenser delivers the powdered cosmetic and ii) a closed position in which the delivery passage is sealed;
An applicator applied to the outer dial, for applying powdered cosmetics,
A cosmetic dispenser characterized by comprising:   The cosmetic dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the flow-through compressible gasket is made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material. Distribution type compressible gasket
A generally disc-shaped body having an upper central raised portion on the top surface and a lower central raised portion on the bottom surface;
At least one opening disposed in the generally disc-shaped body and capable of being aligned to define a powdered cosmetic delivery passage;
A first circular ring surrounding at least one opening on the bottom surface of the generally disc-shaped body, the first circular ring coupling a flowable compressible gasket to the inner dial;
A second circular ring surrounding at least one opening on the upper surface of the generally disc-shaped body, the second circular ring coupling the flow-through compressible gasket to the outer dial;
An outer edge having a plurality of flat side surfaces and a plurality of arc-shaped side surfaces arranged alternately on a substantially disc-shaped body, wherein the plurality of arc-shaped side surfaces place the flow-type compressible gasket at a predetermined position during operation To hold the outer edge,
The cosmetic dispenser according to claim 1, comprising: Distribution type compressible gasket
Roughly circular body,
At least one aperture disposed in the generally circular body and capable of being aligned to define a powdered cosmetic delivery passage;
A first circular ring surrounding at least one opening on the bottom surface of the generally circular body, the first circular ring coupling the flow-through compressible gasket to the inner dial;
A second circular ring surrounding at least one opening on the top surface of the generally circular body, the second circular ring coupling the flow-through compressible gasket to the outer dial;
An outer edge with a generally circular body,
The cosmetic dispenser according to claim 1, comprising:   The cosmetic dispenser according to claim 1, wherein at least one opening of the flow-through compressible gasket has a substantially circular shape, a substantially square shape, a substantially oval shape, or a constricted shape such as a generally hourglass shape.   The cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, wherein at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket has a size of at least about 2 mm.   A sliding body covering a component of the dispenser, further comprising a sliding body coupled to the housing and selectively movable between an upper position and a lower position over the brush applicator by a sliding movement. The cosmetic dispenser according to claim 1.   The cosmetic dispenser of claim 1, wherein operation comprises a rotating mechanism of at least about 10 degrees to a maximum of about 350 degrees.   The cosmetic tank of claim 1, wherein the reservoir disposed in the housing comprises a refillable cap such that the refillable cap is removed to refill the reservoir with product. dispenser. A housing having a storage tank for containing the product;
An outer dial coupled to the housing, the outer dial selectively rotatable to an open position and a closed position;
An applicator device coupled to the housing for applying the product,
A flowable compressible gasket placed between the storage tub and the applicator device, the flowable compressible gasket comprising at least one opening and made of an elastomeric material,
A dispenser characterized by comprising:   11. The dispenser of claim 10, wherein the outer dial is rotatable between an open position for delivering product and a closed position for preventing product leakage.   The dispenser of claim 10, wherein rotation of the outer dial to the open position aligns at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket with at least one opening of the outer dial for delivery of product.   11. The dispenser of claim 10, wherein rotation of the outer dial to the closed position aligns at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket with a smooth region having no delivery passage. Distribution type compressible gasket
A first circular ring surrounding at least one opening at the bottom of the gasket body;
A second circular ring surrounding at least one opening on the upper surface of the gasket body;
The dispenser of claim 10, comprising: Distribution type compressible gasket
A generally disc-shaped body having a top central raised portion and a bottom central raised portion;
At least one opening having a generally circular shape;
Further comprising
15. The dispenser according to claim 14, wherein the outer edge of the flow-type compressible gasket is composed of a plurality of flat side surfaces and a plurality of arc-shaped side surfaces arranged alternately on a substantially disk-shaped body. Distribution type compressible gasket
Roughly circular body,
At least one opening having a constricted shape like a generally hourglass;
The dispenser of claim 14, further comprising:   11. The dispenser of claim 10, wherein at least one opening of the flowable compressible gasket is at least about 2 mm in size.   11. A dispenser according to claim 10, wherein the outer dial comprises a plurality of pipes for guiding the product through the applicator during delivery.   19. The dispenser of claim 18, wherein the outer dial pipe comprises at least a generally circular, a generally square, or a generally oval shape. At least one opening arranged in the body of the gasket;
A first circular ring surrounding at least one opening at the bottom of the body;
A second circular ring surrounding at least one opening on the top surface of the body;
The outer edge surrounding the body of the gasket,
With
A flow-through compressible gasket comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material.   21. The at least one opening of the flow-through compressible gasket includes at least one of a generally circular shape, a generally square shape, a generally oval shape, or a constricted shape such as a generally hourglass shape. Flow-through compressible gasket.   21. The flow-through compressible gasket according to claim 20, wherein the outer edge is formed of a substantially circular outer edge or a plurality of flat side surfaces alternately arranged with a plurality of arc-shaped side surfaces in the substantially disk-shaped body.

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