Patent ID: 7955015

Claim:
A device for applying a product, comprising: a container configured to contain a product; a case comprising a compartment configured to receive the container, wherein the case defines an opening, and wherein the container is configured to be moved relative to the case between a first angular position in which product in the container is accessible via the opening, and a second angular position in which product in the container is inaccessible via the opening; and an applicator configured to be releasably coupled to the case, wherein the applicator comprises a first portion configured to contribute to restricting axial movement of the applicator with respect to the case, and a second portion distinct from the first portion, the second portion being configured to contribute to rotationally coupling the applicator to the container so that movement of the applicator causes movement of the container between the first and second angular positions, wherein the second portion comprises at least one striation extending along a length of the applicator, wherein the at least one striation has a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the applicator, wherein the device further comprises a transmission member, wherein the transmission member comprises at least one relief, the at least one striation cooperating with the at least one relief so that rotational movement of the applicator with respect to the case rotates the container with respect to the case, wherein the first and second portions are axially distinct from one another, wherein the applicator comprises a tip part and a skirt extending around a longitudinal axis of the tip part, wherein the skirt comprises an inner screw thread on an inner perimeter of the skirt, wherein the case comprises an outer screw thread on an outer perimeter of the case, the outer screw thread being configured to cooperate with the inner screw thread, and wherein the first portion comprises the inner screw thread.