Patent ID: 6174099
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
A device for storing and applying cosmetic product comprising a container having a neck with engaging means on the outer surface thereof, and a cap for the container formed from a cylindrical sleeve, said cap having a top end and a bottom end, the cap having affixed thereto a rod and applicator, wherein the rod is a hollow stem having a proximal and distal end, wherein the proximal end is attached to the cap inner surface and the distal end has an applicator affixed thereto; wherein the top end and bottom end of the cap have inner and outer surfaces, wherein the bottom end inner surface of the cap contains threaded engaging means designed to mate with the engaging means on the outer surface of the container neck when the container is in the closed position, causing the applicator to be immersed in the cosmetic liquid; and the top end inner surface of the cap contains engaging means designed to mate with the engaging means on the outer surface of the container neck to form a unitary application device when the applicator is being used to apply cosmetic to a substrate, and wherein the top end of the cap contains a releasable lid affixed thereto which opens and closes said cap, said lid containing protrusions which close the proximal end of the hollow stem and form an airtight seal when the releasable lid is in the closed position.