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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2001
Robert L. Pierpont, Meriden, CT (US);
Rexam Cosmetic Packaging, Torrington, CT (US);
Abstract
A cosmetic container is provided which has a smoothly operating mechanism with low swivel torque, and which avoids unwanted push-back. The container comprises an inner first tubular sleeve, a cosmetic carrier positioned for movement longitudinally within the first tubular sleeve between an extended upper position and a retracted lower position, and a second tubular sleeve surrounding the first sleeve and rotatable with respect to the first sleeve. The second sleeve has a helical channel extending along an inner periphery of the sleeve for extending and retracting the cosmetic carrier upon rotation of the first sleeve within the second sleeve. A cylindrical skirt on a lower end of the second sleeve extends below the helical channel surrounding a portion of the inner first tubular sleeve. One or more protrusions project outwardly from the cylindrical sidewall of the first sleeve. The cylindrical skirt on the second sleeve is thus positioned for frictional engagement with the protrusions to create a braking force against unwanted retracting movement of the cosmetic carrier when a downward axial force is applied to the cosmetic carrier.