Loose powder sifter
AssigneeColor Access, Inc.
InventorPeter S. Rizzo
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Abstract
A cosmetic powder container and insert which allows the consumer the option of either dispensing the powder through a sifter, or through an opening of sufficient diameter to accommodate a brush without the consumer having to remove and discard the insert itself. The insert generally comprises a base having an aperture, and a panel having a plurality of perforations. The panel is pivotally attached to the base by a hinge. The panel is capable of occupying a first open position and a second closed position. In the first open position, the panel is pivoted to a position where the aperture of the base is exposed and a brush can be used to apply the loose powder. In the second closed position, the panel covers the aperture and allows the sifter to be used to sprinkle the powder through the perforations.
Claims31
An insert for a cosmetic powder container, said insert comprising:
- a base having a bottom horizontal wall and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom horizontal wall and terminating at an upper rim, said bottom horizontal wall having an aperture adapted to receive at least an application portion of an applicator;
- a panel having a plurality of perforations, said panel connected to the base by a hinge and capable of occupying a first closed position and a second open position;
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- a recessed area adapted to store the applicator, the recessed area defined in the insert by at least one of the base or the panel.
A package for a loose powder product, said package comprising:
- a loose powder container, said container having a bottom wall and an upwardly projecting wall which define a product compartment, said upwardly projecting wall terminating at an upper edge which defines an opening;
- an insert fitted within the opening of the container, said insert comprising:
- a base having a bottom horizontal wall and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom horizontal wall and terminating at an upper rim, said bottom horizontal wall having an aperture adapted to receive at least an application portion of an applicator;
- a panel having a plurality of perforations, said panel connected to the base by a hinge and capable of occupying a first closed position and a second open position;
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- a recessed area adapted to store the applicator, the recessed area defined in the insert by at least one of the base or the panel.
An insert for a cosmetic powder container, said insert comprising:
- a base having a bottom horizontal wall, a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom horizontal wall and terminating at an upper rim, and an outer flange extending radially from the upper rim, said bottom horizontal wall having an aperture adapted to receive at least an application portion of an applicator;
- a panel connected to the base by a hinge and capable of occupying a first closed position and a second open position, said panel comprising a platform having a plurality of perforations, a wall which extends upwardly from the platform and terminates at a rim, and a flange extending radially from the rim;
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- a recessed area adapted to store the applicator, the recessed area defined in the insert by at least one of the base or the panel.
An insert for a cosmetic powder container, said insert comprising:
- a base having a bottom horizontal wall and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom horizontal wall and terminating at an upper rim, said bottom horizontal wall having an aperture with an inner edge, the aperture adapted to receive at least an application portion of an applicator;
- a panel having an outer edge and a plurality of perforations, said panel capable of occupying a first closed position and a second open position, and said outer edge connected to the inner edge of the aperture by a hinge;
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- a recessed area above the panel adapted to store the applicator, the recessed area defined in the insert by at least one of the base or the panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.