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Liquid cosmetics container with thin edge semi-rigid wiper

  • US 5,599,125 A
  • Filed: 02/01/1995
  • Issued: 02/04/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/01/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A wiper diaphragm for use in a cosmetics container of the type comprising a bottle including a bottle neck defining an entry opening, a cap and an applicator rod extending from the cap and mounting an applicator on the distal end thereof, the applicator and applicator rod being inserted through the entry opening as the cap is placed on the neck to close the container and the applicator and applicator rod being withdrawn from the neck to remove cosmetics from the bottle, the wiper diaphragm being mounted extending across the entry opening and defining a wiper orifice sized to accept and seal to the applicator and wipe the applicator mounted thereto, the wiper diaphragm having an upper conical surface and a lower surface converging with the upper surface at the wiper orifice to define a thin edge peripherally surrounding and defining the wiper orifice, the thin edge having a vertical surface with a dimension of about 0.015 inches or less, the wiper diaphragm being fabricated of semi-rigid plastic material the thin edge of which flexes and stretches with respect to the applicator rod to achieve good sealing therewith, the thin edge being rigid with respect to the applicator for fixed thin edge wiping action with respect thereto.

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