Patent ID: 9370236
Filing Date: 2016-06-21
CPC Classification: A45D,A46B,B65D

Claim Text:
1. A cosmetic container with a multifunctional insert for receiving a cap and a cosmetic applicator, which comprises: a) a container having at least one sidewall, a bottom and an open top, said container having one of (a) a receiving groove and (b) at least one corresponding vertical one-way ratchet; b) an integral multifunctional insert neckpiece having a top view footprint corresponding to and for inserting into said open top of said container, said neckpiece having an outer perimeter wall, a top, an orifice in said top for receiving said applicator, and having a downcomer extending down from said orifice, said downcomer being a cosmetic wiper, said neckpiece further having an upper section with a cap attachment means, and having on said neckpiece outer perimeter wall, the other of (a) at least one vertical one-way ratchet receiving groove and (b) at least one corresponding vertical one-way ratchet, to permit insertion thereof into said container and to inhibit removal thereof from said container when inserted; wherein said neckpiece has a top view footprint that is circular and wherein said inside of said sidewall of said container has one of (a) a horizontal one-way ratchet receiving groove and (b) at least one corresponding horizontal one-way ratchet to inhibit rotation of said neckpiece relative to said container, and the outer perimeter wall of said neckpiece has the other of said (a) a horizontal one-way ratchet receiving groove and (b) at least one corresponding horizontal one-way ratchet to inhibit rotation of said neckpiece relative to said container.