Sifter device for container
AssigneeRexam Beauty and Closures, Inc.
InventorKyle M. Bennett
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Abstract
A container for selectively dispensing a particulate matter, such as a cosmetic loose powder, is provided. The container includes a base having an opening and configured to hold particulate matter, a cover overlying the opening, and a sifter mechanism coupled to the container and movable between a first position and a second position. The sifter mechanism moves between the first position and the second position in response to movement of the cover.
Claims26
A container for supporting particulate matter, the container comprising:
- a base having an opening;
- a cover overlying the opening;
- and
- a sifter mechanism configured to move between a first position and a second position, the sifter mechanism comprising:
- a first platform having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough and at least one of a central aperture and a central projection;
- and
- a second platform having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough and at least one of the other one of the central aperture and the central projection, the central projection being configured to be inserted into the central aperture for aligning the second platform with the first platform,
- wherein movement of the cover moves the first platform relative to the second platform.
A container for supporting particulate matter, the container comprising:
- a base having an opening;
- a cover overlying the opening;
- and
- a sifter mechanism configured to move between a first position and a second position, the sifter mechanism comprising:
- a first platform having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough and at least one of a guide slot and a follower;
- and
- a second platform having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough and at least one of the other one of the guide slot and the follower,
- wherein movement of the cover moves the first platform relative to the second platform in a rotational manner and wherein the follower is configured to engage the guide slot for limiting the rotational movement of the first platform relative to the second platform.
A container for supporting particulate matter, the container comprising:
- a base having an opening and including one of a tab and a slot;
- a cover overlying the opening and including at least one of the other of the tab and the slot, the tab being configured to releasably engage the slot for selectively securing the cover to the base, the slot being a substantially L-shaped slot having a camming surface for retaining the tab in a latched position;
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- a sifter mechanism configured to move between a first position and a second position, the sifter mechanism comprising:
- a first platform having at least one dispensing aperture extending Therethrough;
- and
- a second platform having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough,
- wherein movement of the cover moves the first platform relative to the second platform.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.