Patent ID: 6142691
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A storage and dispensing device for a doughy cosmetic product, consisting essentially of the elements:a unitary, one-piece generally tubular container having a proximal portion, a central portion and a distal portion;a unitary one-piece holder for the cosmetic product disposed within the container and comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion including cup means for holding the cosmetic product, the proximal portion of the holder disposed within the container at the proximal portion thereof, and an intermediate portion connecting the proximal portion of the holder with the distal portion of the holder;a unitary one-piece distal cap which closes the distal portion of the container and slidingly interacts with the distal portion of the holder, said cap being rotatable to cause rotation of the holder; andoptionally, a removable proximal cap closing the proximal end of the generally tubular container,the generally tubular container, the holder and the distal cap comprising means for converting rotation of the holder into forward or rearward translation of the holder through the container, forward translation of the holder causing exposure of the cosmetic product and enabling dispensing thereof, and rearward translation of the holder causing retraction of the cosmetic product into the container for storage thereof.