Cosmetic pencil and case

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1999-10-21

2001-01-02

Bui, Luan K. (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

Combined or convertible

Packaged assemblage or kit

C132S318000, C401S088000

Utility Patent

active

06168024

ABSTRACT:

TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention is in the field of cosmetic pencils and storage receptacles for cosmetic pencils.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cosmetic pencils are widely used by professional makeup artists as well as at-home consumers who wish to apply color to the skin in a more controllable manner. Most often cosmetic pencils are used for drawing lines around the lips and eyes, as well as to touch up blemishes or skin irregularities with a skin-matching color. Cosmetic pencils are most often sold with cylindrical plastic lid that friction fits over the pencil to cover the tip. While this type of presentation is adequate, it doesn't deter from testing of the pencil in the store by customers, nor does it facilitate storage of the pencil by the consumer when not in use. Accordingly, there is a desire for a better method of storing cosmetic pencils as well as deterring tampering with the pencil prior to purchase.
It is an object of the invention to provide a cosmetic pencil and case wherein the case acts as a stable storage receptacle for the cosmetic pencil when it is not in use.
It is another object of the invention to provide a cosmetic pencil and case with improved tamperproof characteristics.
It is another object of the invention to provide a cosmetic pencil and case exhibiting improved aesthetics where the pencil appears to “float” within the case.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention comprises a cosmetic pencil case for housing a cosmetic pencil having a cap thereon, comprising, in combination:
(a) an elongated hollow body having a bottom end and an open top end,
(b) the bottom end of said hollow body having an outer surface which forms the external, bottom surface of the elongated hollow body, and an inner surface containing a recessed cavity of a size and shape to accommodate the base of the cosmetic pencil in a friction fit,
(c) a removable stopper affixed to the top end of said hollow body forming a cover, said stopper having an outer surface which forms the external top surface of the elongated hollow body, and an inner surface containing a recessed cavity of a size and shape to accommodate the cap of the cosmetic pencil in a friction fit.
The invention further comprises a cosmetic pencil and pencil case, comprising, in combination:
(a) an elongated hollow body having a bottom end and an open top end, and a cosmetic pencil having a base, a tip, and a cap thereon, housed within the elongated hollow body,
(b) the bottom end of said hollow body having an outer surface which forms the external, bottom surface of the elongated hollow body, and an inner surface,
(c) a removable stopper affixed to the top end of said hollow body forming a cover, said stopper having an outer surface which forms the external top surface of the elongated hollow body, and an inner surface containing a recessed cavity of a size and shape to accommodate the cap of the cosmetic pencil in a friction fit.
The invention further comprises a cosmetic pencil and pencil case comprising, in combination:
(a) an elongated hollow body having a bottom end and an open top end, and a cosmetic pencil having a base, a tip, and a cap thereon, housed within the elongated hollow body,
(b) the bottom end of said hollow body having an outer surface which forms the external, bottom surface of the elongated hollow body, and an inner surface containing a recessed cavity of a size and shape to accommodate the base of the cosmetic pencil in a friction fit,
(c) a removable stopper affixed to the top end of said hollow body forming a cover, said stopper having an outer surface which forms the external top surface of the elongated hollow body, and an inner surface having permanently affixed thereto a cap for the cosmetic pencil.


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