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Cosmetic applicator with aligning cap

  • US 10,244,847 B2
  • Filed: 03/08/2017
  • Issued: 04/02/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A combination cosmetic bottle and cap comprising:

  • a cosmetic bottle defining a reservoir for containing a cosmetic product and having an open end with a collar configured for engagement with the cap, wherein the collar comprises a first ramped edge and a second ramped edge each extending around less than the full perimeter thereof, each having an upper end and a lower end, the lower ends thereof each adjacent to a slot;

    a cap coupled to an applicator, with a connecting structure therebetween having at least a tab thereon for aligning the cap with the collar;

    wherein the tab is configured for sliding engagement against the ramped edge of the collar and to fit within the slot to removably and replaceably secure the cap in a desired alignment with the collar, further comprising a click feature having a protrusion on the collar and an indentation on the connecting structure, and configured to click upon full insertion of the tab into the slot to secure the cap to the bottle, wherein upon full insertion of the tab into the slot to secure the cap to the bottle, the protrusion and the indentation form a snap fit;

    wherein the first and second ramped edges extend about first and second arcs, respectively, the first and second arcs each spanning an arc in the range of about 90 to about 170 degrees relative to a central axis of the collar.

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