Coating implements with material supply – Supply container and independent applicator – Tool supported out of communication with supply
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3751)
Coating implements with material supply
Supply container and independent applicator
Tool supported out of communication with supply
Reexamination Certificate
active
07066674
ABSTRACT:
A device for applying at least one product comprising at least one receptacle configured to contain a product and a removable unit defining a substantially enclosed space. The removable unit may be configured to be removably positioned on the at least one receptacle. The device further may comprise at least one application element configured to be housed within the substantially enclosed space defined by the removable unit when the application element is not in use for applying product and may be configured to be loaded with product from the receptacle when the removable unit is positioned on the receptacle. The application element also may comprise at least one surface configured to apply the loaded product, the at least one surface facing the receptacle when the removable unit is positioned on the receptacle during loading of the application element with the product.
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Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
L'Oreal S.A.
Le Huyen
Yu Justine R.
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