Closure mechanism for product container

Abstract

The cosmetic product container may include a cap body having a first end and a second end and defining a cap cavity, a cap liner operably coupled with the cap body and movable along a length thereof, a resilient member operably coupled with one of the cap body or the cap liner, and a coupling protrusion operably coupled with the other of the cover liner or the cover body. In response to moving the cover body in a first direction relative to the cover liner, the resilient member slidably engages the coupling protrusion and moves to a charging position. Continuous movement of the cover body relative to the cover liner causes the resilient member to urge the cover body in a first direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetic, hair care, body care and / or skin care products and, more particularly, to container closure mechanisms for such products. Background Art

[0002] Make-up, hair care, body care and / or skin care products can be provided in many different containers, and can use many different methods to apply.In some examples, these containers can include a cover portion and a main body portion that are operably connected to each other to store and / or display purposes.Existing systems can use many technologies to ensure that two parts remain connected to each other (such as, for example, magnets).Although the use of magnets and / or magnetic materials can ensure that packaging will remain closed, these materials may not be disposed of in a sustainable manner, and then may cause environmental waste.In addition, magnets require considerable processing and energy to produce, which may conflict with sustainability goals due to the formation of environmental waste.Although other systems can be incorporated into friction fit connection, threaded connection, etc., these systems may not provide sufficient connection strength between container parts, and may cause product to be opened unintentionally and / or damaged in other ways.

[0003] Accordingly, a need exists for an improved system having improved functionality. Summary of the invention

[0004] Examples within the scope of the present disclosure relate to closure systems for cosmetic and / or other product containers. These cosmetic product containers may include a cover body having a first end and a second end and defining a cover cavity, a cover liner operably coupled to the cover body and movable along its length, an elastic member operably coupled to one of the cover body or the cover liner, and a coupling protrusion operably coupled to the other of the cover liner or the cover body. In response to moving the cover body relative to the cover liner in a first direction, the elastic member slidably engages the coupling protrusion and moves to a charging position. The continued movement of the cover body relative to the cover liner causes the elastic member to push the cover body in the first direction.

[0005] In the method, the coupling protrusion includes a conical body having an engagement surface, and the resilient member includes a finger-shaped portion adapted to slidably engage the engagement surface of the conical body. In these and other methods, the resilient member may include a plurality of arms. Additionally, in some examples, the conical body may include a track adapted to slidably engage the resilient member.

[0006] In some examples, the cosmetic product may further include a base having a neck adapted to be coupled to the cap liner. When the cap liner is coupled to the base and the cap body is moved in a direction toward the base, the elastic member moves to the charged position.

[0007] According to a second aspect, the container includes a first body and a second body, wherein the first body has an elastic member operably coupled to or formed with the first body, and the second body has a coupling protrusion operably coupled to or formed with the second body. The first body extends a longitudinal axis. The second body is adapted to move in a first direction to operably couple with the first body of the first part. When the first body is operably coupled to the second body, the elastic member is adapted to engage the coupling protrusion and move in a second direction, the second direction being different from the first direction.

[0008] According to a third aspect, a cosmetic product container includes a cover body having a first end and a second end and defining a cover cavity, a second body operably connected to the cover body and adapted to be operably connected thereto, an elastic member operably connected to one of the cover body or the second body, and a coupling protrusion operably connected to the other of the cover body or the second body. The elastic member is movable between an initial position, an energized position, and a deenergized position. The coupling protrusion is adapted to slidably engage the elastic member. When the cover body is operably connected to the second body, the coupling protrusion pushes the elastic member from the initial position to the energized position. The continuous relative movement between the cover body and the second body causes the elastic member to move to the deenergized position, whereby the cover body is fixed to the second body.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect, a cosmetic product container includes a cover body having a first end and a second end and defining a cover cavity, a cover liner operably connected to the cover body and movable relative to its length, an elastic member operably connected to one of the cover body or the cover liner and movable relative to at least one of the cover body or the cover liner, and a base adapted to be operably connected to at least one of the cover body or the cover liner. In response to moving the cover body toward the base in a first direction, the cover liner moves relative to the cover body in a second direction, and the elastic member moves relative to at least one of the cover body or the cover liner in a third direction to push the cover body toward the base. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The above needs are met, at least in part, by providing one, more than one, or any combination of methods for a closure system for a product container as described in the following detailed description, particularly when studied in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0011] Figure 1 shows a front elevation view of an example product container having an example closure mechanism according to various examples;

[0012] Figure 2 Various examples are shown Figure 1 A perspective view of an example lid of an example product container;

[0013] Figure 3 Various examples are shown Figure 1 and Figure 2 a partially cut-away front elevation view of an example product container;

[0014] Figure 4 A diagram taken along line AA according to various examples is shown. Figure 1-3 a cross-sectional view of an example product container;

[0015] Figure 5 Various examples are shown Figure 1-4 a partially cutaway perspective view of an example closure mechanism;

[0016] Figure 6 Various examples are shown Figure 1-5 a side elevation view of a portion of an example closure mechanism;

[0017] Figure 7 Various examples are shown Figure 6 a side elevation view of a portion of an example closure mechanism;

[0018] Figure 8 Various examples are shown Figure 1-7 a side elevation view of a portion of an example closure mechanism;

[0019] Fig. 9 Various examples are shown Figure 1-8 A partially cutaway perspective view of an example product container prior to coupling;

[0020] Fig.10 Various examples are shown Figure 1-9 A partially cutaway perspective view of an example product container during coupling;

[0021] Fig.11 Various examples are shown Figure 1-10 A partially cutaway perspective view of an example product container after coupling;

[0022] Fig.12 Various examples are shown for use with Figure 1-11 A side elevation view of a first alternative example coupling protrusion of an example closure mechanism for use with an example product container;

[0023] Fig.13 Various examples are shown for use with Figure 1-11 A side elevation view of a second alternative example coupling protrusion of an example closure mechanism for use with an example product container;

[0024] Fig.14 Various examples are shown for use with Figure 1-11A side elevation view of a third alternative example coupling projection of an example closure mechanism for use with an example product container;

[0025] Fig.15 Various examples are shown for use with Figure 1-11 A side elevation view of an alternative example resilient member of an example closure mechanism for use with an example product container;

[0026] Fig.16 illustrates a side elevation view of an example base portion of an alternative product container according to various examples;

[0027] Fig.17 Various examples are shown Fig.16 a side elevation view of an example cover portion of an alternative product container; and

[0028] Fig.18 Various examples are shown Fig.16 and Fig.17 An example alternative product container is shown in side elevation view during coupling.

[0029] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the elements in the figure are shown for simplicity and clarity, and are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the size and / or relative positioning of some elements in the figure may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve the understanding of various examples. Moreover, common but fully understood elements that are useful or necessary in commercially feasible examples are usually not depicted, so as to facilitate the less blocked views of these various examples. It will also be understood that certain actions and / or steps can be described or depicted in a specific order of appearance, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that this uniqueness about the order is not actually required. It will also be understood that the terms and expressions used in this article have the general technical meanings given to these terms and expressions by those skilled in the art as set forth above, except for the case where different specific meanings have been set forth in addition in this article. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Generally speaking, according to these various methods, a closure system for cosmetic, hair care, body care, skin care and / or other products is provided that allows for the secure coupling of different components of a container in a secure manner. Such a closure system is provided that does not include magnets or magnetic materials, thereby reducing packaging and manufacturing costs, and provides a more environmentally friendly container that can be recycled or otherwise disposed of in a sustainable manner.

[0031] Turning to the drawings, a container 100 is provided for containing and dispensing a cosmetic substance 101. As previously mentioned, the cosmetic substance 101 may be in the form of a makeup, hair care, body care, skin care, and / or any other similar product. While the illustrated example depicts the cosmetic substance 101 in the form of a lipstick or lip gloss product, any number of alternative examples are possible.

[0032] The container 100 includes a cap body 102, a cap liner 110, a base 120, and a closing mechanism 130. The cap body 102 (which may be considered as a first body in some examples) includes a first end 102a, a second end 102b, and a cap cavity 102c. In some examples, when the cap body 102 is coupled to the base 120, the cap cavity 102c receives at least a portion of the cosmetic substance 101 therein. The cap body 102 extends along the longitudinal axis "A". The cap liner 110 (which may be considered as a second body in some examples) is at least partially disposed in the cap cavity 102c and includes a first end 110a and a second end 110b. The cap liner 110 is at least partially hollow, and thus may also receive at least a portion of the cosmetic substance 101 therein. The cap liner 110 may be movably coupled to the cap body 102 to allow relative movement therebetween in the direction along the longitudinal axis A. The lid body 102 and the lid liner 110 can be movably coupled to each other via any number of suitable methods (such as, for example, via a channel protrusion arrangement, a sliding arrangement, a telescopic arrangement, etc.). Other examples are also possible. It will be understood that, although the lid body 102 shown includes many external features and / or components, in some examples, the lid body 102 (and other components of the container 100) can have fewer external features or no external features as desired.

[0033] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown in FIG. 1 , in some examples, the first end 110a of the cover liner 110 may be configured to protrude outwardly beyond the first end 102a of the cover body 102 in the first position, and as shown in FIG. Fig.11 , in the second position, the first end 110a of the cover liner 110 can be disposed within the cover cavity 102c. It will be understood that although the cover body 102, the cover liner 110 and other components are shown as being generally cylindrical in shape, these components can take any number of desired shapes and / or configurations, such as, for example, a cuboid, a cube and / or other prismatic or similar shapes.

[0034] The base 120 includes a cavity 120a adapted to receive and / or hold a cosmetic substance 101. It will be appreciated that in some examples, the base 120 may alternatively be considered a second body. The cosmetic substance 101 may be operably coupled to and / or held by the base 120 using any number of suitable methods. The base 120 also includes a neck 122 extending therefrom. In some examples, the neck 122 is in the form of a stepped platform, thereby forming any number of bosses or ridges. Other arrangements of the neck are possible, such as, for example, an inclined and / or tapered arrangement.

[0035] A closing mechanism 130 is provided to generate relative movement between a first body and a second body, which in the example shown are the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110. As previously mentioned, in some alternative examples, this relative movement may be between the base 120 and the cover body 102. Generally speaking, the closing mechanism 130 includes a resilient member 132 and a coupling protrusion 140, which interact with each other to generate relative movement between the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110. More specifically, in some examples, the resilient member 132 may be coupled to the cover body 102 or the cover liner 110, while the coupling protrusion 140 is coupled to the other of the cover liner 110 or the cover body 102. This relative coupling may occur via any number of suitable methods, such as, for example, via the use of an adhesive applied to a desired surface of the cover body 102 and / or cover liner 110 or by integrally forming a portion or portions of the resilient member 132 and / or coupling protrusion 140 with the cover body 102 and / or cover liner 110. Other examples are possible.

[0036] refer to Figure 4-7, the elastic member 132 shown is in the form of a spring with any number of arms 133. In the example shown, each arm 133 includes a first portion 133a and a second portion 133b, which are angled or otherwise bent relative to each other. In some examples, the first portion 133a and the second portion 133b are formed by a single elongated material and are bent at a point therebetween. Each arm 133 of the elastic member 132 can be constructed of an elastic or flexible material that can selectively move between a relaxed (i.e., deenergized) position and a compressed (i.e., charged) position. For example, one or more arms 133 can be constructed of a metallic material, a polymer and / or any other suitable material. In the example shown, the first portion 133a of the arm 133 is mounted to a fixed portion or otherwise connected to the fixed portion. In addition, in some examples, each arm 133 is arranged in a mirrored and reversed position, whereby the first portion 133a of one arm 133 is angled in the opposite direction to the first portion 133a of another arm 133. Such an arrangement may provide a relatively even force distribution to form a smoother sliding engagement with the coupling projection 140. Any number of alternative arrangements are possible.

[0037] The finger 134 is positioned at the end of the second portion 133b of each arm 133. Generally speaking, the finger 134 can be in the form of a knob or a nodule and is adapted to slidably engage the coupling protrusion 140 to compress or energize each arm 133. It will be understood that the resilient member 132 can include any number of arms with any number of portions and / or fingers as desired. In addition, it will be understood that any number of resilient members 132 can be provided and coupled to components of the container 100.

[0038] refer to Figure 8 , the coupling protrusion 140 includes a tapered portion 141 having an engagement surface 142. In the example shown, the tapered portion 141 forms a generally rhombus or rhombus shape, wherein the first end 141a and the second end 141b have a smaller size than the middle region 141c. The tapered portion 141 can extend inwardly into or outwardly from a surface (e.g., an inner or outer surface of the cover liner 110 or an inner surface of the cover body 102), and in this way, defines an engagement surface 142 with which the finger-shaped portion 134 of the resilient member 132 can be slidably engaged. In some examples, and as Figure 8 As shown, the coupling protrusion 140 may also include a track 143 extending around the engagement surface 142 and extending approximately the length of the first end 141a of the tapered portion 141. Such a track 143 may be formed by additional walls, recesses and / or protrusions. Other examples are possible.

[0039] In some examples, the finger 134 of each arm 133 can be disposed within the track 143. Because the elastic member 132 and the coupling protrusion 140 are coupled to or formed together with the cover body 102 or the cover liner 110 (or, in some examples, the substrate 120), the elastic member 132 and the coupling protrusion 140 cause relative movement between the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110 (or, in some examples, the substrate 120). More specifically, referring to Figure 3 and Fig. 9 In a first configuration (e.g., a configuration in which the cover body 102 is separated from the base 120), one or more arms 133 may be in an initial position. In some examples, the arm may be in a de-energized state in this initial position. When the cover body 102 is moved relative to the cover liner 110, the finger 133 slides along the track 143 (in examples where the track 143 is present) until engaging the first end 141a of the tapered portion 141 of the coupling protrusion 140.

[0040] Continued pushing of the cover body 102 relative to the cover liner 110 causes the one or more fingers 134 to move outwardly along the engagement surface 142 (i.e., in different, non-parallel directions relative to the longitudinal axis A), thereby compressing each arm 133. When the one or more fingers 134 travel to the middle region 141c of the tapered portion 141, the one or more arms 133 are in the second energized position. When the cover body 102 is pushed relative to the cover liner 110 beyond the apex position where the one or more fingers 134 pass over the middle region 141c, the one or more arms 133 are "released" and cause the one or more fingers 134 to compress and slide against the engagement surface 142. The energy stored in the one or more arms 133 causes the fingers 134 to further pass over the tapered portion 141 in the first direction (along the longitudinal axis A) without requiring user input. Eventually, the one or more fingers 134 will travel to the second end 141 b of the tapered portion 141 , wherein the one or more arms 133 are in a de-energized position (or relatively less energized than in the energized position).

[0041] Because one of the elastic member 132 or the coupling protrusion 140 is coupled to one of the first body or the second body (i.e., the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110 or the base 120), and the other of the coupling protrusion 140 or the elastic member 132 is coupled to the second body or the other of the first body, when the elastic member 132 engages the coupling protrusion 140, the relative movement therebetween causes the relative movement between the first body and the second body. More specifically, as Figure 9-11 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first body is in the form of a cover body 102, and the second body is in the form of a cover liner 110. Fig. 9As shown in , in some examples, in this initial position where the cover body 102 is not coupled to the base 120, the first end 110a of the cover liner 110 protrudes outward from the first end 102a of the cover body 102. However, in other examples (not shown), the first end 110a of the cover liner 110 may not protrude outward from the first end 102a of the cover body 102 to provide an uninterrupted and visually simplified design. In any of these examples, in this position, one or more fingers 134 of the elastic member 132 are disposed within the track 143 of the coupling protrusion 140 and / or near the first end 141a of the tapered portion 141. In this initial position, since one or more arms 133 are in an initial position requiring sufficient force to overcome the relaxation spring force of each arm 133, there is little or no relative movement between the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110.

[0042] refer to Fig.10 , when the user wishes to close the container 100, they can place the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110 onto the substrate 120 by moving the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110 in a first direction (i.e., in a direction toward the substrate 120). In the example shown, the cosmetic product 101 can then be at least partially disposed within the cover cavity 102c. Generally speaking, this relative coupling movement in the first direction occurs along the longitudinal axis A. Eventually, the first end 110a of the cover liner 110 will abut or otherwise contact the neck 122 of the substrate 120. This contact prevents the cover liner 110 from moving further in the first direction.

[0043] If the user continues to push the cover body 102 in the first direction, relative movement between the cover body 102 and the cover lining 110 begins. This relative movement causes the one or more fingers 134 of the elastic member 132 to move along the track 143 and slidably engage the engagement surface 142 of the tapered portion 141. As previously mentioned, when the one or more fingers 134 travel from the first end 141a to the middle area 141c, the arm 133 moves in a second, orthogonal or non-parallel direction relative to the longitudinal axis A to the energized position, where it is energized (e.g., by compressing the first portion 133a and the second portion 133b).

[0044] refer to Fig.11, when the user pushes the cover body 102 to a point where one or more fingers 134 pass through the middle area 142c of the tapered portion 141, the stored energy in the one or more arms 133 is released, causing the one or more fingers 134 to advance toward the second end 141b of the tapered portion 141. This advancement causes the cover body 102 to be pulled closer to the base 120 or otherwise advance toward the base 120 in a first direction until its first end 102a abuts and / or otherwise contacts or engages a portion of the base 120. This engagement or contact between the cover body 102 and the base 120 prevents the cover body 120 from moving further in the first direction. In some examples, under this engagement, one or more arms 133 may be in a completely de-energized position. In other examples, one or more arms 133 may still be partially energized under this engagement. In any of these examples, one or more arms 133 may provide resistance to removing the cover 102 from the base 120 as a way to ensure that the components remain coupled together and the container remains in a closed configuration.

[0045] As previously mentioned, in some examples, one or more arms 133 of the resilient member 132 move in a direction that is orthogonal to or otherwise non-parallel to the direction of relative movement between the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110 (i.e., along the longitudinal axis A). So arranged, the closing mechanism 130 converts the relative sliding movement between the resilient member 132 and the coupling protrusion 140 into a different direction, and thus can allow for a compact closing mechanism design.

[0046] In order to remove the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110 from the base 120, the user can pull the cover body 102 in a third direction (i.e., the direction opposite to the first direction). This pulling will cause the one or more arms 133 to slidably engage the engagement surface 142 and move from the second end 141b of the tapered portion 141 to its middle region 141c. As previously described, at this time, the one or more arms 133 will be energized in this position. It will be understood that if the user releases the cover body 102 before the one or more arms 133 pass through the middle region 141c of the tapered portion 141, the one or more arms 133 will cause the cover body 102 to move backward in the first direction to "close" the container 100. However, if the user pushes the cover body 102 to a point where the one or more fingers 134 pass through the middle region 141c of the tapered portion 141, the one or more arms 133 are released and apply a force that causes the cover body 102 to continue to move in the third direction until the cover body 102 extends upward from the cover liner 110, as shown in FIG. Fig.10 The user can then pull the cover body 102 and the cover liner 110 from the base 120 to apply the cosmetic product 101 .

[0047] It will be understood that while the foregoing examples describe relative movement between the cover body 102, the cover liner 110, and the base 120, in some examples (not shown), the container 100 may not include the cover liner 110 or the cover liner 110 may not move relative to the cover body 102. In such examples, the base 120 may be operably coupled to one of the elastic member 132 or the coupling protrusion 140, and the cover body 102 or the cover liner 110 (if present) may be operably coupled to the other of the coupling protrusion 140 or the elastic member 132. Accordingly, the cover body 102 and the base 120 still move relative to each other to cause the one or more fingers 134 to travel along the engagement surface of the tapered portion 141.

[0048] It will also be appreciated that the coupling protrusion 140 may be provided in any number of different shapes and / or configurations. As a non-limiting alternative example, Figure 12-14 Alternative coupling protrusions 240, 340, 440 are shown that can be incorporated into the coupling mechanism 130. These coupling protrusions 240, 340, 440 include similar features to the coupling protrusion 140 and are therefore provided with reference numbers having the same two-digit suffix. For the sake of brevity, such components will not be described in further detail. The speed and / or smoothness of the closing mechanism 130 can be modified by providing coupling protrusions having different shapes, sizes or other configurations.

[0049] It will also be appreciated that the resilient member 132 may be provided in any number of different shapes and / or configurations. As a non-limiting alternative example, Fig.15 An alternative resilient member 532 is shown that can be incorporated into the coupling mechanism 130. This resilient member 532 may include similar features to the resilient member 132, and is therefore provided with a reference number having the same two-digit suffix. For the sake of brevity, such components will not be described in further detail. In this example, the resilient member 532 includes any number of arms 533 extending in a generally linear direction. The speed and / or smoothness of the closing mechanism can be modified by providing resilient members of different shapes, numbers of arms, and different spring constants.

[0050] refer to Figure 16-18 , provides information about Figure 1-15 An alternative container 600 having many of the features described herein. Accordingly, the container 600 is provided with a Figure 1-15 602 are labeled with the same two-digit suffix as those used in . For the sake of brevity, such components will not be described in substantial detail. However, in this example, the base 620 includes a retaining mechanism 624 in the form of a recess or channel that can engage a corresponding retaining mechanism 614 in the form of a protrusion on the cover liner 610. These components can engage each other to provide additional retention force to ensure that the cover body 602 is not accidentally separated from the base 620.

[0051] In some alternative arrangements (not shown), the coupling projection or the resilient member may be angled to generate a torsional motion when the closure mechanism engages. Additionally, in some alternative examples, each side of the coupling projection may be asymmetric relative to the longitudinal axis. This modification may provide any number of desired closure movements.

[0052] In some examples (not shown), the cover body and the cover liner may be enclosed in an additional outer cover. In addition, the cover may be configured to prevent a user from observing relative movement between the components during use.

[0053] Arranged like this, the mechanism described in this article can provide smooth and customizable closure to ensure that the container is in a closed configuration. Due to the recyclability of the container, the result of such a system can be a significant reduction in packaging waste, and manufacturing costs can also be reduced. The container described in this article has no potential product contaminants, and therefore can be used with any number of different cosmetic products, hair care products, body care products, skin care products, perfume products, etc. The closure mechanism described in this article can be modified to adapt to packaging with any desired shape, size and / or configuration, and such a container can incorporate any number of desired closure mechanisms therein.

[0054] It will be appreciated that while the example cosmetic products and cosmetic product containers shown in the figures are in the form of lipstick or lip gloss products, the methods described herein may be adapted for any number of containers, including cosmetic product containers, hair care product containers, body care product containers, skin care product containers, perfume containers, etc. Other examples are possible.

[0055] In the foregoing description, specific embodiments have been described. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. Accordingly, the description and the accompanying drawings will be considered to be illustrative rather than restrictive, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this teaching. In addition, the described embodiments / examples / specific implementations should not be interpreted as mutually exclusive, and instead should be understood as potentially combinable (if such a combination is permitted in any way). In other words, any feature disclosed in any of the aforementioned embodiments / examples / specific implementations may be included in any other aforementioned embodiments / examples / specific implementations.

[0056] Benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any elements that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more apparent are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all the claims. The claimed invention is defined solely by the appended claims including any amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.

[0057] In addition, in this document, the relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, etc. can be used only to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between these entities or actions. The term "comprise", "comprising", "has", "having", "includes", "including", "contains", "containing" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or device including, having, including, and containing a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also can include other elements that are not explicitly listed or inherent to such a process, method, article or device. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements starting with "including...", "having...", "including...", "including..." do not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device including, having, including, and containing this element. Unless otherwise expressly stated in this article, the terms "one" and "an" are limited to one or more. The terms "substantially," "substantially," "approximately," "about," or any other form thereof, are defined as approximately as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, and in one non-limiting embodiment, this term is defined as within 10%, within 5%, within 1% in another embodiment, and within 0.5% in another embodiment. The term "coupled," as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly and not necessarily mechanically. A device or structure that is "configured" in a certain manner is configured in at least that manner, but may also be configured in ways not listed.

[0058] The abstract of the present disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly determine the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing detailed description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of simplifying the present disclosure. The method of the present disclosure should not be interpreted as reflecting the intention that the claimed embodiment requires more features than the features explicitly recited in each claim. Moreover, as reflected in the appended claims, inventive subject matter may be present in less than all the features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the appended claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim existing independently as a separately claimed subject matter.

[0059] The patent claims appended hereto are not intended to be interpreted pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §112(f) unless conventional means-plus-function language, such as "means for..." or "step for..." language, is expressly recited in a claim.

Claims

1. A cosmetic product container, comprising: a cover body having a first end and a second end and defining a cover cavity; a cover liner operably coupled to the cover body, the cover liner being movable along a length of the cover body; a resilient member operably coupled to one of the cover body or the cover liner; and a coupling protrusion operably coupled to the other of the cover liner or the cover body; wherein, in response to moving the cover body in a first direction relative to the cover lining, the elastic member is adapted to slidably engage the coupling protrusion and move to a charged position, wherein continued movement of the cover body relative to the cover lining causes the elastic member to push the cover body in the first direction.

2. The cosmetic product according to claim 1, wherein: The coupling projection includes a tapered body having an engagement surface, and the resilient member includes a finger adapted to slidably engage the engagement surface of the tapered body.

3. The cosmetic product according to claim 2, wherein: The elastic member includes a plurality of arms.

4. The cosmetic product according to claim 2, wherein: The tapered body includes a track adapted to slidably engage the resilient member.

5. The cosmetic product of claim 1, further comprising a base having a neck adapted to couple with the cap liner, wherein: When the cover liner and the base are coupled and the cover body is moved in a direction toward the base, the elastic member moves to the charged position.

6. A container comprising: a first body having a resilient member operably coupled to or formed with the first body, the first body extending along a longitudinal axis; and a second body having a coupling protrusion operably coupled to or formed together with the second body, the second body being adapted to move in a first direction to be operably coupled to the first body of the first portion; Wherein, when the first body is operably coupled to the second body, the elastic member is adapted to engage the coupling protrusion and move in a second direction, which is different from the first direction.

7. The container according to claim 6, wherein: The second direction is a non-parallel direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the first body.

8. The container according to claim 6, wherein: The coupling projection includes a tapered body having an engagement surface, and the resilient member includes a finger adapted to slidably engage the engagement surface of the tapered body.

9. The container according to claim 8, wherein The elastic member includes a plurality of arms.

10. The container according to claim 8, wherein The tapered body includes a track adapted to slidably engage the resilient member.

11. The container according to claim 6, wherein One of the first body or the second body includes a container cover, and the other of the first body or the second body includes a container base.

12. The container according to claim 6, wherein: One of the first body or the second body includes a container lid, and the other of the first body or the second body includes a container lid liner.

13. A cosmetic product container, comprising: a cover body having a first end and a second end and defining a cover cavity; a second body operably coupled to and adapted to be operably coupled to the cover body; an elastic member operably coupled to one of the cover body or the second body, the elastic member being movable between an initial position, a charged position, and a de-energized position; and a coupling protrusion operably coupled to the other of the cover body or the second body, the coupling protrusion being adapted to slidably engage the elastic member; Wherein, when the cover body is operably connected to the second body, the connecting protrusion pushes the elastic member from the initial position to the energized position, wherein the continuous relative movement between the cover body and the second body causes the elastic member to move to the de-energized position, thereby fixing the cover body and the second body together.

14. The cosmetic product container according to claim 13, wherein: The coupling projection includes a tapered body having an engagement surface, and the resilient member includes a finger adapted to slidably engage the engagement surface of the tapered body.

15. The cosmetic product container of claim 14, wherein: The elastic member includes a plurality of arms.

16. The cosmetic product container of claim 13, wherein: The second body comprises a container liner or a container base.

17. A cosmetic product container, comprising: a cover body having a first end and a second end and defining a cover cavity; a cover liner operably coupled to the cover body and movable relative to its length; an elastic member operably coupled to one of the cover body or the cover liner and movable relative to at least one of the cover body or the cover liner; and a base adapted to be operably coupled to at least one of the cover body or the cover liner; In which, in response to moving the cover body in a first direction toward the base, the cover lining moves in a second direction relative to the cover body, and the elastic member moves in a third direction relative to at least one of the cover body or the cover lining to push the cover body toward the base.

18. The cosmetic product container of claim 17, further comprising a coupling protrusion operably coupled to the cap body, the cap liner, or the base, the coupling protrusion being adapted to slidably engage the elastic member in response to moving the cap body toward the base in the first direction.

19. The cosmetic product according to claim 1, wherein: The coupling projection includes a tapered body having an engagement surface, and the resilient member includes a finger adapted to slidably engage the engagement surface of the tapered body.

20. The cosmetic product of claim 1, wherein: The elastic member includes a plurality of arms.

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