ROLLING GUIDED MIXING PACK
The container design with movable agitator elements and defined guides enhances mixing efficiency, reducing manual effort and preventing applicator damage, ensuring quick and effective composition homogenization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023012877
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-11-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing mixing containers for compositions, such as cosmetic products, often require significant effort and time for manual mixing due to inefficient agitation mechanisms, leading to potential damage of applicators and increased risk of breakage.
A container design featuring movable agitator elements within defined guides that prevent contact with the applicator, combined with grooves and ridges to enhance mixing efficiency, ensuring homogeneous composition distribution without damaging the applicator.
Facilitates quick and efficient mixing of compositions, reducing manual effort to less than ten seconds and preventing applicator damage, thereby extending its lifespan and maintaining container integrity.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Guided Rolling Mixing Packet SUMMARY
[0001] In one aspect, the disclosure proposes a container for mixing a composition, the container comprising: an agitator element movably disposed within a guide of an interior of the container, wherein the guide defines a mixing volume and is elongated so that the agitator element is movable through the mixing volume; and an applicator that can be disposed within an applicator volume of the interior of the container, wherein the applicator volume is in fluidic communication with the mixing volume; wherein agitation of the container moves the agitator element through the mixing volume.
[0002] In embodiments, the guide further includes a ridge, at the level of a lower portion of the guide, which extends from an inner wall of the container into the mixing volume configured to come into contact with the agitator element to secure the agitator element in place when the container is not agitated.
[0003] In some embodiments, the applicator is flocked and is liable to break.
[0004] In some embodiments, the agitator element is a selected ball bearing in the group consisting of: a stainless steel ball bearing, a 300 series type stainless steel ball bearing, a 302 type stainless steel ball bearing, a 304 type stainless steel ball bearing, a 316 type stainless steel ball bearing, and any combination thereof.
[0005] In embodiments, the guide is disposed within an insert of the container, in which the insert is insertable into a shell of the container, in which the shell of the container is sealable with a cap of the container by securing the cap to the shell.
[0006] In embodiments, a cross-sectional shape of the container that defines a cross-sectional shape of the inside of the container includes a curved line, a straight line, a right angle, an acute angle, a semi-circular line, a circular line, a rectangular line, a square line or any combination thereof.
[0007] In embodiments, with agitation of the container, the agitator element does not enter the applicator volume.
[0008] In embodiments, with agitation of the container, the applicator, when disposed within the applicator volume, is not brought into contact with the agitating element.
[0009] In some embodiments, the container comprises a first stirring element and a second agitator element movably disposed within a first guide and a second guide inside the container, respectively, wherein the first and second guides define first and second mixing volumes and are elongated so that the first and second agitator elements are movable through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively, wherein the applicator volume is in fluidic communication with the first and second mixing volumes, and wherein the agitation of the container moves the first and second agitator elements through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively.
[0010] In embodiments, with agitation of the container, the first and second agitator elements do not enter the applicator volume.
[0011] In embodiments, with agitation of the container, the applicator, when it is disposed within the volume of the applicator, is not brought into contact with either of the first and second agitating elements.
[0012] In embodiments, the first stirring element and the second stirring element are each individually: spherical, cubic or semi-circular.
[0013] In embodiments, the container includes a groove on an external portion thereof which extends an inner wall of the container into a composition volume which excludes the mixing volume and the applicator volume, in which the groove increases the mixing of the composition with the agitation of the container.
[0014] In embodiments, the container includes a first groove and a second groove arranged at opposite external portions of the container, in which the first groove and the second groove extend an inner wall of the container into the composition volume and increase the mixing of the composition with agitation of the container.
[0015] In embodiments, the first groove and the second groove each comprise an arc shape.
[0016] In embodiments, the arc shape of the first groove and the second groove further includes an indentation shape which further extends the inner wall of the container into the composition volume at positions adjacent to the mixing volume.
[0017] In one aspect, the disclosure proposes a container for mixing a composition, the container comprising: a first stirring element and a second stirring element movably arranged within a first guide and a second guide of an interior of the container, respectively; wherein the first and second guides define first and second mixing volumes and are elongated so that the first and second stirring elements are movable through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively, in which an applicator volume of the interior of the container is configured to receive an applicator therein and is in fluidic communication with the first and second mixing volumes, in which the first and second mixing volumes combined with the applicator volume form a composition volume for the composition; and in which agitation of the container moves the first and second agitator elements through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively.
[0018] In embodiments, the first and second guides comprise cylindrical or arched shapes, and wherein the first and second agitator elements are spherical.
[0019] In embodiments, the container includes a first groove and a second groove arranged at opposite external portions of the container, wherein the first groove and the second groove extend an inner wall of the container into the composition volume and increase the mixing of the composition with agitation of the container.
[0020] In embodiments, the first groove and the second groove each comprise an arc shape, wherein the arc shape further optionally comprises an indentation shape which further extends the inner wall of the container into the composition volume at positions adjacent to the mixing volume.
[0021] This summary is provided to present a selection of concepts in a simplified form, which are described in greater detail below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. Description of the drawings
[0022] [Fig.IA] Fig.IA shows a perspective view of an example container for mixing a composition, with the composition therein, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0023] [Fig. IB] The [Fig. IB] shows a perspective view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0024] [Fig.2] Fig.2 shows an exploded perspective view of an example container for the mixing of a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0025] [Fig. 3] Fig. 3 shows a side view of an example of a container for the mixture of a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0026] [Fig. 4] Fig. 4 shows a perspective cross-sectional view of an example container for the mixing of a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0027] [Fig. 5] [Fig. 5] shows a cross-sectional view of an example of a composition volume formed by two mixing volumes and one applicator volume, and grooves, of an example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of the di- popularization.
[0028] [Fig.6] The [Fig.6] shows a cross-sectional view of an example composition volume formed by two mixing volumes and one applicator volume, and grooves, of an example container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0029] [Fig.7] The [Fig.7] shows a cutaway perspective view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0030] [Fig.8] Fig.8 shows a cutaway perspective view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0031] [Fig.9] The [Fig.9] shows a cutaway perspective view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, showing a ridge, at the level of a lower portion of the guide, which extends from an inner wall of the container into the mixing volume to secure the agitator element therein, according to aspects of the disclosure.
[0032] [Fig. 10] The [Fig. 10] shows a cutaway perspective view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, without a ridge, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0033] [Fig. 11] The [Fig. 11] shows a cutaway perspective view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, showing a ridge, at the level of a lower portion of the guide, which extends from an inner wall of the container into the mixing volume to secure the agitator element therein, according to aspects of the disclosure.
[0034] [Fig. 12] The [Fig. 12] shows a top cross-sectional view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0035] [Fig. 13] The [Fig. 13] shows a top cross-sectional view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0036] [Fig. 14] The [Fig. 14] shows a side view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, during agitation and the movement of agitating elements in it, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0037] [Fig. 15] The [Fig. 15] shows a side view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, before or after stirring and potential movement of stirring elements in it indicated by double-headed black arrows, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0038] [Fig. 16] The [Fig. 16] shows a top cross-sectional view of a first example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0039] [Fig. 17] The [Fig. 17] shows a top cross-sectional view of a second example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0040] [Fig. 18] Fig. 18 shows a top cross-sectional view of a third example of container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0041] [Fig. 19] The [Fig. 19] shows a top cross-sectional view of a fourth example of a container for mixing a composition, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0042] [Fig. 20] Fig. 20 shows a perspective view of an example of a container for the mixture of a composition, showing the shape of an insert as installed in a container shell, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0043] [Fig. 21] Fig. 21 shows a cross-sectional view of an example of a container for the mixture of a composition, showing the shape of an insert as installed in a container shell, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0044] [Fig. 22A] Fig. 22A shows a cross-sectional view of a fifth example of container for mixing a composition, having a particular shape or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0045] [Fig. 22B] [Fig. 22B] shows a cross-sectional view of a sixth example of a container for the mixing of a composition, having a particular form or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0046] [Fig. 22C] Fig. 22C shows a cross-sectional view of a seventh example of a container for the mixing of a composition, having a particular form or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0047] [Fig. 22D] Fig. 22D shows a cross-sectional view of an eighth example of a container for the mixing of a composition, having a particular form or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0048] [Fig. 22E] Fig. 22E shows a cross-sectional view of a ninth example of container for mixing a composition, having a particular shape or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0049] [Fig. 22F] Fig. 22F shows a cross-sectional view of one-tenth example of a container for the mixing of a composition, having a particular form or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0050] [Fig. 23] Fig. 23 shows a cross-sectional view of an eleventh example of a container for the mixing of a composition, having a particular form or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0051] [Fig. 24] Fig. 24 shows a cross-sectional view of a twelfth example of a container for the mixing of a composition, having a particular form or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0052] [Fig. 25] Fig. 25 shows a cross-sectional view of a thirteenth example of a container for the mixing of a composition, having a particular form or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0053] [Fig. 26] Fig. 26 shows a cross-sectional view of a fourteenth example of a container for mixing a composition having a particular shape or configuration, depending on aspects of disclosure.
[0054] [Fig.27] The [Fig.27] shows a cross-sectional view of a fifteenth example of a container for mixing a composition, having a particular shape or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0055] [Fig.28] Fig.28 shows a cross-sectional view of a sixteenth example of a container for mixing a composition, having a particular shape or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0056] [Fig.29] Fig.29 shows a cross-sectional view of a seventeenth example of a container for mixing a composition, having a particular shape or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0057] [Fig.30] The [Fig.30] shows a cross-sectional view of an eighteenth example of a container for mixing a composition, having a particular shape or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0058] [Fig.31] Fig.31 shows a cross-sectional view of a nineteenth example of a container for mixing a composition, having a particular shape or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0059] [Fig.32] The [Fig.32] shows a cross-sectional view of a twentieth example of a container for mixing a composition, having a particular shape or configuration, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0060] [Fig.33] The [Fig.33] shows a perspective view of an example of a container for mixing a composition, with a cap insert removed from it, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0061] The foregoing aspects and many related advantages of the present invention will be more readily appreciated as they are better understood with reference to the detailed description that follows, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Detailed description
[0062] Compositions, including cosmetic compositions, often separate when left to stand, resulting in separation and the need to mix the composition before use. Existing mixers may contain mixing elements, such as springs and the like, which move within containers holding such compositions to mix them before use. The movement of these mixing elements typically occurs randomly with the agitation of the container, resulting in inefficient mixing that requires significant effort (e.g., fifteen seconds or more of manual mixing by agitation) and an increased risk of contact between these mixing elements and other elements within the container, such as the ap- plicators, which can cause breakage of applicators or other components. In the case of a consumer product, the time and effort required from a consumer can lead to frustration with the product or difficulty in achieving the desired result, or improper or overly vigorous mixing that results in breakage of the container or one of its components. In these and other situations, there is a need for mixing containers that facilitate easy mixing of compositions before use, in a shorter time compared to previous methods due to more efficient mixing (e.g., less than ten seconds of manual mixing by shaking). This disclosure addresses these and other long-unmet needs in art.
[0063] As shown in Figures IA and IB, an example of a container 1 for mixing a cosmetic composition can be provided empty (e.g., [Fig. 1B]) or in combination with a cosmetic composition 5 therein (e.g., [Fig. 1A]), according to embodiments. The cosmetic composition can be composed of multiple compositional elements that separate when the composition is at rest, including, but not limited to, immiscible compounds, water / oil mixtures, ionic / non-ionic mixtures, or the like. The unmixed cosmetic composition can remain unmixed for a period of time without losing its usability; however, it may benefit from being mixed before use for its effectiveness. To this end, the disclosure proposes various containers and container designs for mixing cosmetic compositions. As shown in [Fig.[lB], an example of a container 1 includes an insert 3 which contains agitator elements 2, as well as an applicator 4. The agitator elements 2 move along defined paths within the container so that they improve the mixing of the composition and do not come into contact with the applicator 4, which could damage the applicator 4. In this way, the container 1 can be used for a longer period or can have a longer shelf life compared to other containers or composition-container products.
[0064] Figure 2 shows an example of a container in exploded view, and Figure 3 shows an example of a container in side view. The container 1 is configured for mixing a composition and includes an agitator element 2 that is movable within a guide inside the container (for example, an insert guide 3 that is insertable into the shell 6). The guide defines a mixing volume and is elongated so that the agitator element 2 is movable through the mixing volume during the agitation of the container and the mixing of the composition therein. An applicator 4 can be disposed within an applicator volume inside the container 1, and the applicator volume is in fluidic communication with the mixing volume of mixing; in this way, a fluid exchange of the composition between the mixing volume and the applicator volume means that the mixing that occurs in the mixing volume provides a mixed composition to the applicator volume, which in turn comes into contact with the applicator 4. Agitation of the container 1 moves the agitator element 2 through the mixing volume to mix the composition in order to increase its homogeneity before, during, or after use. In the embodiment shown, the container 1 includes an insert cover 7 that is affixed to the insert 3 to close it, and a scraper 8. The scraper 8 includes an opening through it for the passage of the applicator 4 during the insertion and removal of the applicator 4 into and out of the insert 3, respectively.As the applicator 4 passes through the opening of the scraper 8, surfaces of the scraper opening 8 come into contact with surfaces of the applicator 4 to remove excess cosmetic composition. In the embodiment shown, the applicator 4 can be attached to a lid adapter 10, which is configured to fit into the cap 9 to secure the applicator 4 to the cap 9. During use, a person can unscrew the cap 9 (which has threads on its inner surfaces) from the insert lid 7, and remove the applicator 4 from the insert 3 by pulling upwards on the cap 9. To replace the applicator 4 in the insert 3, for example, after use, the person can insert the applicator 4 through the insert lid 7 to drive it into the insert 3.
[0065] As Figures 4 and 9 and Figures 28 to 33 show by way of non-limiting example, the container example includes several structural components that work together for the overall mixing functionality of the container insert 3, the sum of which is unexpectedly greater than the contribution of the individual components. In the embodiment shown, a guide 11 further includes a ridge 14 (or a plurality of ridges 14), at the level of a lower portion of the guide 11, which extends from an inner wall of the container 1 into the mixing volume. In embodiments, as shown by way of example in [Fig. 33], the ridge 14 can extend from the central and upper portions of the inner wall of the container 1 into the mixing volume, as required, to serve as guides for the containment and guidance of the agitator elements.The ridge 14 is configured to make contact with the agitator element 2 to secure the agitator element 2 in place when the container 1 is not agitated, i.e., when it is at rest; however, in embodiments of [Fig. 33], the ridges 14 can make contact with the agitator elements 2 during agitation. Securing the agitator element 2 in place within the guide prevents its contact with the applicator 4, thus preventing damage to or breakage of the applicator 4. The reason for this is that, in at least some embodiments, the applicator 4 is flocked and... susceptible to breakage. In this way, applicator 4 is preserved and has a longer lifespan.
[0066] In some embodiments, the agitator element 2 is a ball bearing selected from the group consisting of: a stainless steel ball bearing, a 300 series stainless steel ball bearing, a 302 type stainless steel ball bearing, a 304 type stainless steel ball bearing, a 316 type stainless steel ball bearing, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the agitator element 2 is optimized for mixing a cosmetic composition having particular properties or characteristics, including, but not limited to, viscosity and the degree of separation of two or more phases or chemical components of the cosmetic composition.
[0067] Examples of cross-sectional views of containers are shown in Figures 4 to 19, 21, 22A to 22F and 23 to 32. In some embodiments, the guide 11, which may be formed by a shape or a curve of the insert 3, is disposed within the insert 3 of the container 1, and the insert 3 is insertable into the shell 6 of the container. The shell 6 of the container 1 is sealable with a cap 9 of the container 1 by attaching the cap 9 to the shell 6, either directly or indirectly.In some embodiments, the guide 11 results from the shape of the insert 3, which may include one or more, two or more, three or more, or four or more guides 11 configured for securing agitator elements 2 therein, and optionally, channels configured to contain an additional cosmetic composition 5 that is not necessarily within the mixing volume (i.e., the volume surrounding and including the agitator elements 2 and the guides 11) or the applicator volume (i.e., the volume surrounding and including the applicator 4). In some embodiments, at least the first and second guides 11 have cylindrical or curved shapes, and the first and second agitator elements 2 are spherical.
[0068] As Figures 5 and 6 illustrate, in some embodiments, a cross-sectional shape of the container (for example, a cross-sectional shape of the insert 3) defines a cross-sectional shape of the container's interior and includes one or more shape features, such as a curved line, a straight line, a right angle, an acute angle, a semicircular line, a circular line, a rectangular line, a square line, or any combination thereof, to improve the flow and mixing of the composition within the insert 3 during agitation and mixing. The applicator is insertable through an applicator volume 12, and the mixing volumes are defined at least in part by guides 11. The mixing volumes are fluidly connected to the bulk volume of the composition 5, which is in turn fluidly connected to the applicator volume 12.In this way, composition 5 is better able to be mixed and made more homogeneous, and the composition homogeneous. is better distributed inside the container for use with the applicator.
[0069] As Figures 7 and 8 show by way of example, the agitator elements 2 are limited in their horizontal movement within the guides, which may include one or more shape features for a more detailed definition of the guides of the insert 3. In some embodiments, the container 1 includes a groove 13 on an external portion thereof which extends an inner wall of the container 1 (for example, the inner wall of the insert 3) into a composition volume which excludes the mixing volume and the applicator volume, so that the groove 13 increases the mixing of the composition with the agitation of the container 1. An example of such a groove 13 is also shown in Figures 5 to 8.In some embodiments, the container includes a first groove 13 and a second groove 13 arranged at opposite external portions of the container 1, and the first groove 13 and the second groove 13 extend an inner wall of the container 1 (for example, the inner wall of the insert 3) into the composition volume and enhance the mixing of the composition 5 with the agitation of the container 1. In some embodiments, the first groove 13 and the second groove 13 each include an arc shape (as shown by way of example in Figures 5 and 6), and this arc shape may further include an indentation shape (as shown by way of example in Figures 5 and 7 as opposed to Figures 6 and 8). The indentation shape further extends the inner wall of the container 1 (for example, the inner wall of the insert 3) into the composition volume at positions adjacent to the mixing volume, according to some embodiments.Examples of indentation shapes, which contribute to the shape of the grooves 13 and thus the guides to contain the agitator elements, are evident by comparing Figures 5 and 7 with Figures 6 and 8, respectively.
[0070] In some embodiments, when the container 1 is agitated, the agitator elements 2 do not enter the applicator volume (i.e., the central volume space within the insert 3 of [Fig. 7]). In this way, when the container 1 is agitated, the applicator, when placed in the applicator volume, does not come into contact with the agitator elements 2.
[0071] In the exemplary embodiments shown in Figures IA and IB, 2 to 21, 22A to 22F, 23 to 26 and 28 to 33, a container may comprise a first agitator element 2 and a second agitator element 2 which are movably arranged within a first guide 11 and a second guide 11 of the interior of the container 1, respectively, and the first and second guides 11 define first and second mixing volumes and are elongated so that the first and second agitator elements 2 are mobile through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively. Since the applicator volume is in fluidic communication with the first and second mixing volumes, as the container 1 is agitated The first and second agitator elements 2 move through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively, while the first and second agitator elements 2 do not enter the applicator volume. In this way, the applicator 4, when placed within the applicator volume, does not come into contact with either of the first and second agitator elements 2. In other embodiments, and as shown by way of example in [Fig. 27], with respect to a quantity of agitator elements required for a particular implementation, a container 1 may comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of an agitator element 2 that is configured for mixing the cosmetic composition 5 and used by the applicator 4 within the insert 3 of the container 1.In this way, although most of the disclosure includes two or more agitator elements 2, in at least some embodiments, only one agitator element 2 can be implemented, for example, for a minimalist design or a certain use case.
[0072] As Figures 1A and 1B, 2 to 21, 22A to 22F, and 23 to 33 illustrate by way of example, the agitator elements 2 can take any suitable shape, but in some embodiments, they are spheres. As such, in some embodiments, the first agitator element 2 and the second agitator element 2 are each individually spherical, cubic, or semicircular. While spherical agitator elements 2 can provide reduced drag and better mixing in at least some embodiments, other shapes can provide other advantages, depending on the embodiment.
[0073] Fig. 33 shows another example of a container 1 for mixing a cosmetic composition, the container 1 including two stirring elements 2, extended ridges 14 which define guides for the confinement and guidance of the stirring elements 2 as well as mixing volumes (e.g., empty guides), and an insert lid 15 which includes ridge extenders 16 which extend from it. As the insert cover 15 is placed over the upper opening of the insert 3, the crest extenders 16 come into contact (or become proximal) with the extended crests 14, creating a containment column for the agitator elements 2. Since the extended crests 14 do not extend to the middle of the insert 13, there is space for fluidic communication between the mixing volumes and the applicator volume for efficient mixing. NON-EXHAUSTIVE METHODS
[0074] Although general features of the disclosure are described and shown, and specific features of the disclosure are presented in the claims, the following non-limiting embodiments relate to features, and combinations of features, that are explicitly contemplated as forming part of the disclosure. The following non-limiting embodiments contain elements that are modular and can be combined with each other in any number, order or combination to form a new non-limiting embodiment, which can itself be combined with other non-limiting embodiments.
[0075] Embodiment 1. Container for mixing a composition, the container comprising: a stirring element movably disposed within a guide inside the container, wherein the guide defines a mixing volume and is elongated so that the stirring element is movable through the mixing volume; and an applicator that can be disposed within an applicator volume inside the container, wherein the applicator volume is in fluidic communication with the mixing volume; wherein agitation of the container moves the stirring element through the mixing volume.
[0076] Embodiment 2. Container of any other embodiment, in which the guide further comprises a ridge, at the level of a lower portion of the guide, which extends from an inner wall of the container into the mixing volume configured to come into contact with the agitator element to secure the agitator element in place when the container is not agitated.
[0077] Embodiment 3. Container of any other embodiment, in which the applicator is flocked and capable of breaking.
[0078] Embodiment 4. Container of any other Embodiment, wherein the agitating element is a ball bearing selected from the group consisting of: a stainless steel ball bearing, a 300 series type stainless steel ball bearing, a 302 type stainless steel ball bearing, a 304 type stainless steel ball bearing, a 316 type stainless steel ball bearing, and any combination thereof.
[0079] Embodiment 5. Container of any other embodiment, wherein the guide is disposed within an insert of the container, wherein the insert is insertable into a shell of the container, wherein the shell of the container is sealable with a cap of the container by securing the cap to the shell.
[0080] Embodiment 6. Container of any other Embodiment, wherein a cross-sectional shape of the container that defines a cross-sectional shape of the inside of the container includes a curved line, a straight line, a right angle, an acute angle, a semi-circular line, a circular line, a rectangular line, a square line or any combination thereof.
[0081] Embodiment 7. Container of any other embodiment, in which, with agitation of the container, the agitator element does not enter the applicator volume.
[0082] Embodiment 8. Container of any other embodiment, in which, with agitation of the container, the applicator, when placed in the volume the applicator is not brought into contact with the agitator element.
[0083] Embodiment 9. Container of any other Embodiment, comprising a first agitator element and a second agitator element movably arranged within a first guide and a second guide inside the container, respectively, wherein the first and second guides define first and second mixing volumes and are elongated so that the first and second agitator elements are movable through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively, wherein the applicator volume is in fluidic communication with the first and second mixing volumes, and wherein the agitation of the container moves the first and second agitator elements through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively.
[0084] Embodiment 10. Container of any other embodiment, in which, with agitation of the container, the first and second agitator elements do not enter the applicator volume.
[0085] Embodiment 11. Container of any other embodiment, in which, with agitation of the container, the applicator, when disposed within the volume of the applicator, is not brought into contact with either of the first and second agitating elements.
[0086] Embodiment 12. Container of any other embodiment, in which the first stirring element and the second stirring element are each, individually: spherical, cubic or semi-circular.
[0087] Embodiment 13. Container of any other Embodiment, wherein the container includes a groove on an external portion thereof which extends an internal wall of the container into a composition volume which excludes the mixing volume and the applicator volume, wherein the groove increases the mixing of the composition with agitation of the container.
[0088] Embodiment 14. Container of any other Embodiment, wherein the container includes a first groove and a second groove arranged at opposite external portions of the container, wherein the first groove and the second groove extend an inner wall of the container into the volume of composition and increase the mixing of the composition with agitation of the container.
[0089] Embodiment 15. Container of any other embodiment, in which the first groove and the second groove each comprise an arc shape.
[0090] Embodiment 16. Container of any other Embodiment, wherein the arc shape of the first groove and the second groove further comprise an indentation shape which further extends the inner wall of the container into the composition volume at positions adjacent to the mixing volume.
[0091] Embodiment 17. Container for mixing a composition, the container comprising: a first agitator element and a second agitator element movably arranged within a first guide and a second guide of the interior of the container, respectively; wherein the first and second guides define first and second mixing volumes and are elongated so that the first and second agitator elements are movable through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively; wherein an applicator volume of the interior of the container is configured to receive an applicator therein and is in fluidic communication with the first and second mixing volumes; wherein the first and second mixing volumes combined with the applicator volume form a composition volume for the composition; and wherein agitation of the container moves the first and second agitator elements through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively.
[0092] Embodiment 18. Container of any other embodiment, in which the first and second guides comprise cylindrical or arched shapes, and in which the first and second agitator elements are spherical.
[0093] Embodiment 19. Container of any other Embodiment, wherein the container includes a first groove and a second groove arranged at opposite external portions of the container, wherein the first groove and the second groove extend an inner wall of the container into the volume of composition and increase the mixing of the composition with agitation of the container.
[0094] Embodiment 20. Container of any other Embodiment, wherein the first groove and the second groove each comprise an arc shape, wherein the arc shape optionally further comprises an indentation shape which further extends the inner wall of the container into the composition volume at positions adjacent to the mixing volume.
[0095] Although illustrative embodiments have been shown and described, it should be appreciated that various changes can be made to them without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Demands
1. Container for mixing a composition, the container comprising: a stirring element movablely disposed within a guide of the interior of the container, wherein the guide defines a mixing volume and is elongated so that the stirring element is movable through the mixing volume; and an applicator that can be disposed within an applicator volume of the interior of the container, wherein the applicator volume is in fluidic communication with the mixing volume; wherein agitation of the container moves the stirring element through the mixing volume.
2. Container according to claim 1, wherein the guide further comprises a ridge, at the level of a lower portion of the guide, which extends from an inner wall of the container into the mixing volume configured to come into contact with the agitator element to secure the agitator element in place when the container is not agitated.
3. Container according to claim 1, in which the applicator is flocked and breakable.
4. Container according to claim 1, wherein the agitating element is a ball bearing selected from the group consisting of: a stainless steel ball bearing, a 300 series type stainless steel ball bearing, a 302 type stainless steel ball bearing, a 304 type stainless steel ball bearing, a 316 type stainless steel ball bearing, and any combination thereof.
5. Container according to claim 1, wherein the guide is disposed within an insert of the container, wherein the insert is insertable into a shell of the container, wherein the shell of the container is sealable with a cap of the container by securing the cap to the shell.
6. Container according to claim 1, wherein a cross-sectional shape of the container which defines a cross-sectional shape of the interior of the container comprises a curved line, a straight line, a right angle, an acute angle, a semi-circular line, a circular line, a rectangular line, a square line, or any combination thereof.
7. A container according to claim 1, wherein, upon agitation of the container, the agitator element does not enter the applicator volume; and wherein, upon agitation of the container, the applicator, when disposed within the applicator volume, is not brought into contact with the agitator element.
8. Container according to claim 1, comprising a first agitator element and a second agitator element movably arranged within a first guide and a second guide of the interior of the container, respectively, wherein the first and second guides define first and second mixing volumes and are elongated so that the first and second agitator elements are movable through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively, wherein the applicator volume is in fluidic communication with the first and second mixing volumes, and wherein the agitation of the container moves the first and second agitator elements through the first and second mixing volumes, respectively.
9. Container according to claim 8, in which, with agitation of the container, the first and second agitator elements do not enter the applicator volume.
10. A container according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a groove on an external portion thereof which extends an inner wall of the container into a composition volume which excludes the mixing volume and the applicator volume, wherein the groove increases the mixing of the composition with agitation of the container; and wherein the container comprises a first groove and a second groove disposed at opposite external portions of the container, wherein the first groove and the second groove extend an inner wall of the container into the composition volume and increase the mixing of the composition with agitation of the container.