Patent ID: 6623198
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A cosmetic dispenser, comprising:a tubular cam sleeve having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion having inner and outer walls and having an internal helical track extending along a substantial length of the inner wall of the upper portion of said cam sleeve, said lower portion having inner and outer walls and having a plurality of ribs provided on the inner walls of said lower portion, said ribs extending at an angle relative to a centerline of said dispenser; a tubular innerbody having upper and lower ends, said innerbody being fitted into said tubular cam sleeve and being provided with a longitudinal track extending through the wall of said innerbody along a substantial length of said innerbody; said innerbody having a shoulder around a lower outer wall thereof, said plurality of ribs of said cam sleeve bearing against said shoulder to create a frictional drag; and a generally cylindrical elevator cup for containing a cosmetic preparation, fitted into said innerbody and having a cam follower lug extending through said longitudinal track to engage said helical track.