Patent ID: 6588958
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A cosmetic container comprising:(A) a longitudinally extending reservoir for a flowable cosmetic, said reservoir having a closed end, an open end and a magnetically-transmissive sidewall, said reservoir sidewall being of constant thickness below said open end; (B) a removable cover for closing said reservoir open end, said reservoir and said cover cooperatively defining an airtight enclosure for the cosmetic; (C) an exterior magnet; (D) means for maintaining said exterior magnet on the exterior of said reservoir sidewall and for moving said exterior magnet between a first position adjacent said reservoir closed end and a second position adjacent said reservoir open end; (E) a longitudinally extending applicator defining: (i) a head for transferring the cosmetic from the reservoir interior through said reservoir open end, (ii) a base carrying an interior magnet responsive to said exterior magnet for longitudinal movement therewith, and (iii) a stem connecting said head and said base such that, when said head is substantially aligned with a central longitudinal axis of said reservoir, said interior magnet is closely adjacent the interior of said reservoir sidewall and magnetically coupled with said exterior magnet for longitudinal movement therewith as a unit; and (F) means for maintaining said applicator head in substantial alignment with the central longitudinal axis of said reservoir.