Refillable lipstick

Abstract

Replaceable cartridges for lip balm products and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The cartridge may include a cartridge applicator (106), a cartridge screw drive (204), and a piston (202). The cartridge applicator defines a cartridge applicator cavity (230) sized to receive a lip balm and a through hole (218) sized to allow the lip balm to flow from the cartridge applicator cavity onto an applicator surface of the cartridge applicator. The cartridge screw drive is connected to the cartridge applicator and includes a first threaded member (224). The first threaded member extends from an applicator base into the cartridge applicator cavity. The piston defines a second threaded member (214) sized to engage the first threaded member. Rotation of the cartridge applicator in a first direction relative to the applicator base causes the piston to raise the first threaded member and discharge a portion of the lip balm onto the applicator surface via the through hole.

Description

[0001] Priority declaration

[0002] This patent application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Application No. 63 / 336,504, filed on April 29, 2022, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present subject matter relates to cosmetics, and more particularly to lipstick. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to replaceable cartridges for lipstick products. Background Art

[0004] Lipstick is a cosmetic product that is applied to the lips. Lipstick can be applied to give a change in color and / or texture to the lips. Lipstick and / or lip balm can be applied to protect the lips from sunburn, chapped lips, etc. Lipsticks and lip balms may contain waxes, oils, emollients, etc. Waxes can provide structure to the lipstick. Oils, emollients, pigments, etc. can be used to provide color and / or texture as well as to facilitate application to the lips. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, like reference numerals may describe similar components in different views. Like reference numerals with different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments discussed herein by way of example and not limitation.

[0006] Figure 1A and 1B A refillable lipstick system according to at least one example of the present disclosure is shown.

[0007] Figure 2A , 2B , 2C and 2D show components of a cartridge applicator according to at least one example of the present disclosure.

[0008] Figure 3A and 3B An exploded assembly of a cartridge applicator according to at least one example of the present disclosure is shown.

[0009] Figure 4A , 4B , 4C and 4D show a cartridge applicator according to at least one example of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 5A , 5B 5C and 5C show components of a refillable lipstick system according to at least one example of the present disclosure.

[0011] Figure 6 A cartridge applicator according to at least one example of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] This paper discloses a refillable lipstick system, which may include a removable and replaceable cartridge system. When empty, the replaceable cartridge can be removed and replaced by a new filled cartridge. The lipstick base and cap can be reusable. Therefore, waste can be minimized, which can help improve the environment.

[0013] The refillable lipstick system disclosed herein can include any number of different components. For example, the refillable lipstick system can include a cap, a substrate and a cartridge. The cartridge can be made of different components. For example, the cartridge can be made of a cartridge applicator, a cartridge screw drive and a piston. The cartridge applicator can be transparent so that the user can see how much lipstick is left in the cartridge applicator. The cartridge can be assembled into the substrate so that the refillable lipstick system is similar to a non-refillable lipstick system.

[0014] As disclosed herein, when the substrate is held and the cartridge applicator is rotated clockwise, the piston can move upward and push the semi-liquid or liquid product through the orifice of the cartridge applicator. The product exposed on the applicator can then be applied to the lip surface. The amount of product required can be adjusted by rotating less or more to discharge more or less product from the orifice.

[0015] When the application is completed, the cap can be placed on the substrate to close the lipstick. A pintel (e.g., a cylindrical pintel) in the cap can plug the orifice of the cartridge applicator and seal it.

[0016] A new cartridge can be sealed on both ends by a piston at the bottom and a molded diaphragm at the top that closes the orifice of the cartridge applicator. When first assembled and closed, a cylindrical protrusion in the cap will pierce the diaphragm.

[0017] In order to replace the empty cassette, the user can hold the substrate, remove the cap, and pull out the empty cassette. The empty cassette can be recycled. A new cassette can be inserted into the substrate. Before using the lipstick, the lipstick is closed with the cap at least once to allow the protrusion to pierce the cassette septum and allow the lipstick to flow through the orifice.

[0018] As disclosed herein, when the cartridge applicator is empty, the user does not have to throw away the entire system. In fact, the cartridge applicator can be removed and replaced with a new filled cartridge applicator. The cap and substrate of the lipstick are reusable.

[0019] As disclosed herein, the cartridge body is made of at least three different components: a cartridge body applicator, a cartridge body screw drive, and a piston. When assembled, the base of the cartridge body screw drive seals the base of the cartridge body applicator. The top of the cartridge body applicator is sealed by a molded diaphragm that blocks the top orifice of the cartridge body applicator.

[0020] The piston has a threaded portion, sometimes referred to as a threaded airway or internal airway. The cartridge screw driver has a threaded rod. The piston is assembled with the cartridge screw driver and screwed down to the bottom of the cartridge screw driver. The cartridge applicator is filled with semi-liquid or liquid lip products, such as lipstick, lip gloss and / or lip balm, and the cartridge screw driver and piston are assembled to the filled cartridge applicator. The snap beads in the cartridge applicator hold the cartridge screw driver in place after assembly.

[0021] The piston can be frictionally matched with the interior of the cartridge applicator and assembled with the cartridge screw drive. When the cartridge screw drive base is locked in the base of the lipstick and the consumer turns the cartridge clockwise, the piston moves upward and pushes the material (e.g., lipstick or lip balm) out of the cartridge applicator through the orifice at the top of the cartridge applicator. When the cartridge is empty, it can be removed from the base and a new cartridge can then be inserted into the base.

[0022] The above discussion is intended to provide an overview of the subject matter of this patent application. It is not intended to provide an exclusive or exhaustive explanation of the present invention. The following description is included to provide additional information about this patent application.

[0023] Figure 1A and 1B A refillable lipstick system 100 according to at least one example of the present disclosure is shown. The system 100 includes a cap 102, a base 104, and a cartridge applicator 106. The cap 102 can define a cap cavity 108 into which a first portion 110 of the base 104 and the cartridge applicator 106 can be inserted.

[0024] The second portion 112 of the substrate 104 can define a recessed portion 114. The cap 102 can define a complementary recessed portion 116. When the substrate 104 and the cartridge applicator 106 are inserted into the cap cavity 108, the recessed portion 114 can engage the complementary recessed portion 116 to secure the cap 102 to the substrate 104. For example, the circumference of the recessed portion 114 can be substantially equal to the circumference of the complementary recessed portion 116, so that when the cap 102 is connected to the substrate 104, sufficient friction is generated to secure the cap 102 to the substrate 104. The cap 102 and / or the substrate 104 can also include a seal, such as an O-ring or other gasket, which can be used to generate friction between the cap 102 and the substrate 104.

[0025] Although Figure 1A and 1BThe cap 102 and the second portion 112 of the base 104 are shown to have a square shape, but the cap 102 and / or the second portion 112 of the base 104 can be any shape. For example, the cap 102 and the second portion 112 of the base 104 can be circular, hexagonal, octagonal, etc. The first portion 112 of the base 104 can also be circular as shown, or hexagonal, octagonal, etc.

[0026] Figure 2A , 2B 2C show components of a cartridge applicator 106 according to at least one example of the present disclosure. The cartridge applicator 106 may include a piston 202, a cartridge screw drive 204, and a cartridge applicator tube 206. Figure 3A and 3B The exploded assembly of the cartridge applicator 106 is shown.

[0027] The piston 202 can include a body portion 208 having an inner surface 210 that defines a through hole 212 and a threaded portion 214. The piston 202 can have a sharp edge 216 that can act as a scraper and form a seal against the inner surface of the cartridge applicator tube 206. Thus, as the piston 202 travels within the cartridge applicator tube 206, the piston 202 can push a substance located within the cartridge applicator tube 206 toward the orifice 218 defined by the applicator surface 220 of the cartridge applicator tube 206.

[0028] The cartridge screw driver 204 may include a base portion 222 and a threaded member 224 extending from a surface 226 of the base portion 222. The base portion 222 may include a flange 228 that forms a portion of a cavity 230 defined by the cartridge applicator tube 206 when the cartridge screw driver 204 is inserted into the cartridge applicator tube 206. The base portion 222 may also include a rib 232. The rib 232, sometimes referred to as a bead, protrusion, or bump, may form a connecting member that engages a corresponding portion 238 of the cartridge applicator tube 206 to secure the cartridge screw driver 204 to the cartridge applicator tube 206.

[0029] The base portion 222 may include an inner surface 234. The inner surface 234 may define one or more protrusions 236, sometimes referred to as ribs or ridges. As disclosed herein, the protrusions 236 may engage one or more grooves and / or protrusions in the base 104. The protrusions 236 may be used to fix the cartridge screw drive 204 relative to the base 104 so that when the cartridge applicator 106 rotates relative to the base 104, the cartridge screw drive 204 remains stationary relative to the base 104, and the piston 202 travels along the threaded member 224, as disclosed herein.

[0030] The cartridge applicator tube 206 can have a first end 240 and a second end 242. The first end 240 can include an applicator surface 220, which can define an orifice 218. The applicator surface 220 can have a concave or convex shape or a combination thereof. Still in accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, the applicator surface 220 can have a flat shape and / or include a wavy or other textured surface. For example, the applicator surface 220 can be a flat surface that includes one or more protrusions that can massage the lips while applying a substance to the lips.

[0031] The orifice 218 can be located in the central area of ​​the applicator surface 220. The size of the orifice 218 can depend on the viscosity of the material contained in the cartridge applicator 206. For example, if the material has a high viscosity, the orifice 218 can have a larger diameter. For materials with lower viscosity, the orifice 218 can have a smaller diameter. In addition, the applicator surface 220 can define more than one orifice. Multiple orifices can allow a material (e.g., lipstick) to be applied to the applicator surface 220 more smoothly.

[0032] The septum 244 can be located in the orifice 218. As disclosed herein, the septum 244 can seal the cartridge applicator 106 prior to initial use. After the septum 244 is punctured, the cap 102 or a portion of the cap 102 can seal the plug or otherwise seal the orifice 218 to prevent the substance from spilling or otherwise leaking from the cartridge applicator 106 when not in use.

[0033] The second end 242 may include a tapered surface 246. The tapered surface 246 may allow for easier installation of the cartridge applicator 106 into the substrate 104, as disclosed herein. The second end 242 may also define a recess 248. As disclosed herein, the recess 248 may engage a protrusion or other feature of the substrate 104 to secure the cartridge applicator 106 in the substrate 104.

[0034] Figure 4A , 4B , 4C and 4D show a cartridge applicator 106 according to at least one example of the present disclosure. Figure 4A and 4B The piston 202 is shown in a first position, and Figure 4C and 4D The piston 202 is shown in a second position. The first position may be where the piston 202 is at the second end 242. The second position may be where the piston 202 is at the first end 240.

[0035] As disclosed herein, during use, the user can twist the cartridge applicator tube 206 relative to the base 104, as indicated by arrow 402. Twisting of the cartridge applicator tube 206 can cause the piston 202 to travel along the threaded member 224, as indicated by arrow 404. As the piston 202 travels along the threaded member 224, the lipstick in the cartridge applicator tube 206 is discharged through the orifice 218. When the piston 202 reaches the end of the threaded member 224, the cartridge applicator tube 206 can be removed from the base 104 and replaced, as disclosed herein.

[0036] Figure 5A and 5B The components of a refillable lipstick system according to at least one example of the present disclosure are shown. Figure 5A As shown, the cartridge applicator tube 206 can be inserted into the base 104 as shown by arrow 502. After being inserted into the base 104, the protrusion 236 can engage the protrusion 504. The engagement between the protrusion 236 and the protrusion 504 allows the cartridge applicator tube 206 to rotate while the base portion 222 remains in a fixed position relative to the base 104.

[0037] The substrate 104 can be a multi-component part. For example, the substrate 104 can include a first substrate component 506 and a second substrate component 508. The first substrate component 506 can include a protrusion 510 that can engage a recess 512 defined by the second substrate component 508.

[0038] The second base component 508 can define one or more protrusions 514 that can engage corresponding recesses 516 defined by the cap 102. After the cap 102 is placed on the base 104, the protrusions 514 can engage the recesses 516 to secure the cap 102 to the base 104. The protrusions 514 can be gaskets, such as rubber O-rings, which rest in the recesses defined by the second base component 508. After the cap 102 is placed on the base 104, the O-ring can rest in the recesses 516, which can be continuous, to seal the cap cavity 108.

[0039] like Figure 5B As shown, the cartridge applicator tube 206 can be inserted into the cap 102 as shown by arrow 518. After being inserted into the cap 102, the septum 244 can be pierced by a protrusion 520 that protrudes into the cap cavity 108. After initially piercing the septum 244, the protrusion 520 can seal the orifice 218, as shown in FIG. Figure 5C By allowing the protrusion 520 to seal the aperture 218 when not in use, the protrusion 520 can clean the aperture 218 and prevent lipstick from drying in the aperture.

[0040] The cap 102 may also include an inner cap 522. The inner cap 522 may have a diameter substantially similar to the diameter of the cartridge applicator tube 206. Thus, when the cap 102 is connected to the base 104, the inner cap 522 may form a seal with the outer surface of the cartridge applicator tube 206 to prevent lipstick oxidation, leakage, etc. The inner cap 522 may also include a seal, such as an O-ring or other gasket, to seal against the outer surface of the cartridge applicator tube 206.

[0041] Figure 6 Show the box body applicator 600 (individually marked as box body applicator 600A, 600B, 600C, 600D and 600E) according to at least one example of the present disclosure. As disclosed herein, the box body applicator 600 can be a component of the system. For example, the box body applicator 600 can be the same or similar to the box body applicator 106 disclosed herein, and can be sold together or separately with the cap 100 and the substrate 104. Like this, the user can buy the box body applicator 600 to replace other box body applicators that have been used up or give the user diversity. For example, the box body applicator 600A can be the first lipstick 602A with a first tone, the box body applicator 600B can be the second lipstick 602B with a second tone, the box body applicator 600C can have a lip balm 602C, the box body applicator 600D can have a lip balm 602D, and the box body applicator 600E can have a sunscreen 602E.

[0042] Additional Notes

[0043] The following non-limiting examples detail certain aspects of the present subject matter to address the challenges and provide the benefits discussed herein as well as other benefits.

[0044] Example 1 is an applicator for applying a substance to the lips, the applicator comprising: a cartridge applicator defining a cartridge applicator cavity and a through hole, the cartridge applicator cavity being sized to accommodate the substance, the through hole being sized to allow the substance to flow from the cartridge applicator cavity onto an applicator surface of the cartridge applicator; a cartridge screw driver connected to the cartridge applicator, the cartridge screw driver comprising: an applicator base defining a base cavity, ribs protruding into the base cavity, and a first threaded member extending from the applicator base into the cartridge applicator cavity; and a piston defining a second threaded member sized to engage the first threaded member, wherein rotation of the cartridge applicator relative to the applicator base in a first direction causes the piston to raise the first threaded member and discharge a portion of the substance onto the applicator surface through the through hole.

[0045] In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 optionally includes, wherein the substance is lipstick.

[0046] In Example 3, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-2 optionally includes, wherein the substance is a lip balm.

[0047] In Example 4, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-3 optionally includes wherein the cartridge applicator is made of a transparent polymer.

[0048] In Example 5, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-4 optionally includes wherein the cartridge applicator further comprises a perforable septum located within the through hole, the perforable septum separating the cartridge applicator cavity from the applicator surface.

[0049] In Example 6, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-5 optionally includes wherein the applicator surface is concave.

[0050] In Example 7, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-6 optionally includes wherein the cartridge screw drive is a unitary component.

[0051] Example 8 is a system for applying a substance to the lips, the system comprising: a first base member defining a first base cavity and a first protrusion within the first base cavity; a second base member having a first end sized to be received together with the first base cavity, the second base member defining a second base cavity and a second protrusion located on an outer surface of the second base member, the second protrusion being sized to engage the first protrusion and secure the second base member to the first base member, the second base cavity being sized to receive a first end of an applicator containing the substance; and a cap defining a cap cavity sized to receive a second end of the applicator.

[0052] In Example 9, the subject matter of Example 8 optionally includes wherein the second base member defines at least one rib, the at least one rib being arranged to engage at least one corresponding rib of the applicator, wherein the engagement of the at least one rib with the at least one corresponding rib secures the applicator base of the applicator in an appropriate position relative to the second base member.

[0053] In Example 10, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 8-9 optionally includes, wherein an outer surface of the second base member defines a first mating element, and an inner surface of the cap defines a second mating element, engagement of the first mating element with the second mating element secures the cap to the second base member.

[0054] In Example 11, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 8-10 optionally includes a seal located within the cap, wherein after the cap is attached to the first substrate member or the second substrate member, the seal contacts the outer surface of the applicator to form an airtight chamber around the opening in the applicator.

[0055] In Example 12, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 8-11 optionally includes wherein the cap includes a cap protrusion sized to pierce a pierceable septum of the applicator.

[0056] In Example 13, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 8-12 optionally includes the applicator.

[0057] In Example 14, the subject matter of Example 13 optionally includes wherein the applicator is one of a plurality of applicators.

[0058] Example 15 is a system for applying a substance to the lips, the system comprising: a first substrate member defining a first substrate cavity and a first protrusion within the first substrate cavity; a second substrate member having a first end sized to be received with the first substrate cavity, the second substrate member defining a second substrate cavity and a second protrusion located on an outer surface of the second substrate member, the second protrusion being sized to engage the first protrusion and secure the second substrate member to the first substrate member; an applicator having a first end and a second end, the applicator comprising: a cartridge applicator defining a cartridge applicator cavity and a through hole, the cartridge applicator cavity being sized to accommodate the substance, the through hole being sized to allow the substance to flow from the cartridge applicator cavity to an applicator surface of the cartridge applicator; an applicator base, the applicator base being located within the cartridge applicator cavity. The cam is configured to extend through the applicator body and to extend through the second applicator body to a position adjacent to the applicator base. The cam is configured to extend through the second applicator body to a position adjacent to the applicator base. The cam is configured to extend through the second applicator body to a position adjacent to the applicator base.

[0059] In Example 16, the subject matter of Example 15 optionally includes, wherein the substance is lipstick.

[0060] In Example 17, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-16 optionally includes, wherein the substance is a lip balm.

[0061] In Example 18, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-17 optionally includes wherein the cartridge applicator is made of a transparent polymer.

[0062] In Example 19, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-18 optionally includes wherein the cartridge applicator further comprises a perforable septum located within the through hole, the perforable septum separating the cartridge applicator cavity from the applicator surface.

[0063] In Example 20, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-19 optionally includes wherein the applicator surface is concave.

[0064] In Example 21, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-20 optionally includes wherein the cartridge screw drive is a unitary component.

[0065] In Example 22, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-21 optionally includes, wherein the second substrate member defines at least one rib, the at least one rib being arranged to engage at least one corresponding rib of the applicator, wherein the engagement of the at least one rib with the at least one corresponding rib secures the applicator base of the applicator in an appropriate position relative to the second substrate member.

[0066] In Example 23, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-22 optionally includes wherein an outer surface of the second base member defines a first mating element, and an inner surface of the cap defines a second mating element, engagement of the first mating element with the second mating element secures the cap to the second base member.

[0067] In Example 24, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-23 optionally includes a seal located within the cap, wherein after the cap is attached to the first substrate member or the second substrate member, the seal contacts the outer surface of the applicator to form an airtight chamber around the opening in the applicator.

[0068] In Example 25, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-24 optionally includes wherein the cap includes a cap protrusion sized to pierce a pierceable septum of the applicator.

[0069] In Example 26, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-25 optionally includes a plurality of applicators, the applicator being one of the plurality of applicators.

[0070] In Example 27, the applicator and system of any one of Examples 1-26 or any combination thereof can optionally be configured such that all of the recited elements or options are available for use or selectable therefrom.

[0071] The above detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawings show by means of illustrations specific embodiments in which the present invention can be practiced. These embodiments are also referred to as "examples" in this article. Such examples may include elements other than those shown or described. However, the inventors also contemplate examples in which only those elements shown or described are provided. In addition, the inventors also contemplate examples (or one or more aspects thereof) using any combination or arrangement of those elements shown or described with respect to a specific example (or one or more aspects thereof) or with respect to other examples (or one or more aspects thereof) shown or described herein.

[0072] In the event of an inconsistency in usage between this document and any document incorporated by reference, the usage of this document shall control.

[0073] In this article, the term "one" is used as commonly used in patent documents to include one or more, which is independent of any other examples or uses of "at least one" or "one or more". In this article, unless otherwise specified, the term "or" is used to refer to a non-exclusive or, so that "A or B" includes "A but not B", "B but not A" and "A and B". In this article, the terms "including" and "wherein" are used as the plain English equivalents of the corresponding terms "including" and "wherein". In addition, in the appended claims, the terms "including" and "comprising" are open-ended, that is, systems, devices, objects, compositions, formulations or processes containing elements other than those listed after this term in the claim are still considered to fall within the scope of the claim. In addition, in the appended claims, the terms "first", "second" and "third" are used only as markers, and it is not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects.

[0074] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the examples described above (or one or more aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. For example, a person of ordinary skill in the art may use other embodiments after reviewing the above description. The abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.FR § 1.72 (b), thereby allowing the reader to quickly confirm the nature of the technical disclosure. It should be observed that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Moreover, in the above specific embodiments, various features may be combined together to simplify the present disclosure. This should not be interpreted as a desire that the disclosed features that are not claimed are necessary for any claim. In fact, the subject matter of the present invention may be less than all the features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the attached claims are hereby incorporated into the specific embodiments as examples or embodiments, wherein each claim exists independently as a separate embodiment, and upon careful consideration, these embodiments may be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reference to the attached claims and the full scope of equivalents granted by the claims.

Claims

1. An applicator for applying a substance to lips, the applicator comprising: a cartridge applicator defining a cartridge applicator cavity sized to contain the substance and a through hole sized to allow the substance to flow from the cartridge applicator cavity onto an applicator surface of the cartridge applicator; A cartridge screw drive connected to the cartridge applicator, the cartridge screw drive comprising: an applicator base defining a base cavity, a rib that projects into the base cavity, and a first threaded member extending from the applicator base into the cartridge applicator cavity; as well as a piston defining a second threaded member sized to engage the first threaded member, The rotation of the cartridge applicator relative to the applicator base in a first direction causes the piston to lift the first threaded member and discharge a portion of the substance through the through hole onto the applicator surface.

2. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the substance is lipstick.

3. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the substance is a lip balm.

4. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the cartridge applicator is made of a transparent polymer.

5. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the cartridge applicator further comprises a perforable septum located within the through hole, the perforable septum separating the cartridge applicator cavity from the applicator surface.

6. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the applicator surface is concave.

7. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the cartridge screw drive is a unitary component.

8. A system for applying a substance to lips, the system comprising: a first substrate member defining a first substrate cavity and a first protuberance within the first substrate cavity; a second substrate member having a first end sized to be received with the first substrate cavity, the second substrate member defining a second substrate cavity and a second protuberance on an outer surface of the second substrate member, the second protuberance being sized to engage the first protuberance and secure the second substrate member to the first substrate member, the second substrate cavity being sized to receive a first end of a cartridge applicator containing the substance; as well as A cap defines a cap cavity sized to receive the second end of the cartridge applicator.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the second base member defines at least one rib, the at least one rib being arranged to engage at least one corresponding rib of the cartridge applicator, wherein the engagement of the at least one rib with the at least one corresponding rib secures the applicator base of the cartridge applicator in an appropriate position relative to the second base member.

10. The system of claim 8, wherein an outer surface of the second base member defines a first mating element and an inner surface of the cap defines a second mating element, engagement of the first mating element with the second mating element secures the cap to the second base member.

11. The system of claim 8, further comprising a seal within the cap, wherein upon attachment of the cap to the first base member or the second base member, the seal contacts an outer surface of the cartridge applicator to form an airtight chamber around an opening in the cartridge applicator.

12. The system of claim 8, wherein the cap includes a cap protrusion sized to pierce a pierceable septum of the cartridge applicator.

13. The system of claim 8, further comprising the cartridge applicator.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the applicator is one of a plurality of cartridge applicators.

15. A system for applying a substance to lips, the system comprising: a first substrate member defining a first substrate cavity and a first protuberance within the first substrate cavity; a second base member having a first end sized to be received with the first base cavity, the second base member defining a second base cavity and a second protuberance on an outer surface of the second base member, the second protuberance sized to engage the first protuberance and secure the second base member to the first base member; An applicator having a first end and a second end, the applicator comprising: a cartridge applicator defining a cartridge applicator cavity sized to contain the substance and a through hole sized to allow the substance to flow from the cartridge applicator cavity onto an applicator surface of the cartridge applicator, an applicator base located at the first end of the applicator and sized to be received within the second base cavity, the applicator base defining a base cavity, a rib protruding into the base cavity, the rib being sized to engage a corresponding rib of the second base member, and a first threaded member extending from the applicator base into the cartridge applicator cavity; and A piston located within the cartridge applicator and defining a second threaded member, the a second threaded member sized to engage the first threaded member; and a cap defining a cap cavity sized to receive the second end of the applicator, The rotation of the cartridge applicator relative to the applicator base in a first direction causes the piston to lift the first threaded member and discharge a portion of the substance through the through hole onto the applicator surface.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the substance is lipstick.

17. The system of claim 15, wherein the substance is lip balm.

18. The system of claim 15, wherein the cartridge applicator is made of a transparent polymer.

19. The system of claim 15, wherein the cartridge applicator further comprises a perforable septum positioned within the through hole, the perforable septum separating the cartridge applicator cavity from the applicator surface.

20. The system of claim 15, wherein the applicator surface is concave.

21. The system of claim 15, wherein the cartridge screw drive is a unitary assembly.

22. The system of claim 15, wherein the second substrate member defines at least one rib, the at least one rib being arranged to engage at least one corresponding rib of the applicator, wherein the engagement of the at least one rib with the at least one corresponding rib secures the applicator base of the applicator in an appropriate position relative to the second substrate member.

23. The system of claim 15, wherein an outer surface of the second base member defines a first mating element and an inner surface of the cap defines a second mating element, engagement of the first mating element with the second mating element secures the cap to the second base member.

24. The system of claim 15, further comprising a seal within the cap, wherein upon attachment of the cap to the first base member or the second base member, the seal contacts an outer surface of the applicator to form an airtight chamber around an opening in the applicator.

25. The system of claim 15, wherein the cap includes a cap protrusion sized to pierce a pierceable septum of the applicator.

26. The system of claim 15, further comprising a plurality of applicators, the applicator being one of the plurality of applicators.

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