Patent ID: 9717318
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: A45D

Claim:
1. Mascara dispensing apparatus comprising: a) a tubular container, b) a tubular piston movable endwise in the container, and containing mascara, c) there being a chamber in the container through which the piston is movable and into which mascara flows via an outlet in the piston, d) mascara application brushes carried by the piston to receive mascara from said chamber as the piston moves endwise, e) the brushes movable by the piston to an exposed position, for mascara application, f) and wherein the piston has an inlet to be exposed to mascara in the container, to receive mascara therefrom as the piston moves in one direction relative to the container, including means to hold said inlet in a closed and sealed position, as during periods of non-use of the apparatus, g) said means including structure operatively connected between the piston and a twistable driver projecting in a cap in closed position of said apparatus to elevate the piston and brushes in response to twisting of the driver.