# US 11,896,113 B2 · Cosmetic product sampling system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,896,113 B2 - Document ID: US11896113B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/345,321 - Filed: 2021-06-11 - Published: 2022-12-15 - Granted: 2024-02-13 - Earliest claimed: 2021-06-11 - Assignees: ELC Management LLC - Applicants: Elc Management LLC - Inventors: Lemis Tarajano Noya; Robyn Lynne Adams; Marc Emile Lechanoine; Gianluca Mattaroccia; Timothy Hugh Calvert; Douglas John Melenkevitz - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11896113B2 ## CPC - A45D 40/24: Casings for two or more cosmetics - A45D 33/26: combined with other objects - A45D 40/0087: {for samples} - A45D 40/22: Casings characterised by a hinged cover - A45D 2040/0025: {Details of lipstick or like casings} - A45D 2040/0043: {by inserting the new stick at the upper, applying end of the casing} - A45D 2200/052: Means for indicating features of the content from outside, e.g. window - A45D 2200/1036: containing a cosmetic substance, e.g. impregnated with liquid or containing a soluble solid substance - A45D 2200/25: Kits - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING ## Abstract A system for sample, trial, and/or full-sized products includes a container defining at least one cavity, a product disk, a cosmetic product, and an applicator. The product disk includes a first side, a second side, a body extending therebetween, and a disk release mechanism. At least a portion of the first side of the product disk is selectively positionable adjacent to the at least one cavity of the container. The cosmetic product is at least partially disposed on the first side of the product disk. The applicator has first end that includes an applicator retention region and an applicator release region. The product disk is insertably coupled with the applicator retention region. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for sample, trial, and/or full-sized products comprising: a container defining at least one cavity; a product disk having a first side, a second side, a body extending therebetween, and a disk release mechanism, the product disk being positionable adjacent to the at least one cavity; a cosmetic and/or skincare product being at least partially disposed on the first side of the product disk; an applicator having a first end, the first end including an applicator retention region and an applicator release region; and at least one throughbore extending between the first side and the second side of the product disk, the at least one throughbore adapted to provide a visual indication of the cosmetic product when the product disk is positioned adjacent to the at least one cavity; wherein the product disk is adapted to insertably couple with the applicator retention region. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the applicator retention region includes a sidewall defining a cavity dimensioned to engage the body of the product disk. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the disk release mechanism includes at least one protrusion extending outwardly from the body, the applicator release region including a channel adapted to receive the at least one protrusion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The system of claim 3, wherein the product disk is released from the applicator retention region by urging the at least one protrusion of the disk release mechanism in a direction away from the first end of the applicator. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the first side of the product disk is adapted to be disposed within the at least one cavity of the container. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the container further defines an applicator cavity adapted to retain at least a portion of the applicator. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one cavity of the container includes a retention member adapted to retain the product disk. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The system of claim 7, wherein the retention member includes at least one of a magnetic member, a sidewall, or a protrusion. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic and/or skincare product includes at least one of a lipstick, a foundation, a concealer, an eyeshadow, a bronzer, a brow, a solid serum, a solid spf product, a skin care item, a solid face balm, a lip balm, an applicator head, a brush, a solid blush, a solid contouring stick, an impregnated sponge or carrier, or a semi-solid skin care or cosmetic product. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, the container defining a second cavity, the system further including a second cosmetic product being at least partially disposed on a second product disk, the second cosmetic product having a different visual characteristic than a visual characteristic of the cosmetic product. ### Claim 11 A reusable product system comprising: an applicator having a first end, the first end including an applicator retention region and an applicator release region; a product disk having a first side, a second side, a body extending therebetween, and a disk release mechanism; a cosmetic product being at least partially disposed on the first side of the product disk; and at least one throughbore extending between the first side and the second side of the product disk, the at least one throughbore adapted to provide a visual indication of the cosmetic product; wherein the product disk is adapted to insertably couple with the applicator retention region. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The reusable cosmetic system of claim 11, wherein the applicator retention region includes a sidewall defining a cavity dimensioned to engage the body of the product disk. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The reusable cosmetic system of claim 11, wherein the disk release mechanism includes at least one protrusion extending outwardly from the body, the applicator release region including a channel adapted to receive the at least one protrusion. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The reusable cosmetic system of claim 13, wherein the product disk is released from the applicator retention region by urging the at least one protrusion of the disk release mechanism in a direction away from the first end of the applicator. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The reusable cosmetic system of claim 11, wherein the applicator further includes an interior cavity adapted to receive at least a portion of the cosmetic product on the second side of the product disk. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The reusable product system of claim 11, wherein the cosmetic and/or skincare product includes at least one of a lipstick, a foundation, a concealer, an eyeshadow, a bronzer, a brow, a solid serum, a solid spf product, a skin care item, a solid face balm, a lip balm, an applicator head, a brush, a solid blush, a solid contouring stick, an impregnated sponge or carrier, or a semi-solid skin care or cosmetic product. ### Claim 17 A system for sample, trial, and/or full-sized products comprising: a container defining at least one cavity; a product disk having a first side, a second side, a body extending therebetween, and a disk release mechanism, the product disk being positionable adjacent to the at least one cavity; a cosmetic and/or skincare product being at least partially disposed on the first and second sides of the product disk; and an applicator having a first end, the first end including an applicator retention region and an applicator release region; wherein the product disk is adapted to insertably couple with the applicator retention region.