Packaging Assembly for Products

Abstract

To provide a novel packaging assembly.SOLUTION: An assembly 10 comprises: a jar 100 including an opening 110 for taking in and out a product; a distributor 200 mounted on the jar, distributing the product to an applicator 300 and storing the applicator 300; and a cap 400 enclosing the distributor and disengageably engaged with the jar 100. The distributor 200, an annular body includes a central axis, an upper opening and a lower opening, where both openings are orthogonal to the axis, the body includes a shoulder near the opening, where the shoulder projects from a body inner peripheral surface and extends around the axis. The assembly further comprises a ring member connected to the body at a lower opening side, and an elastic mesh sheet 230 for covering the body opening between the body and the ring member, the sheet 230 being pulled by the member at the height of a surface being flush with the shoulder upper surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a packaging assembly for a product, in particular for a cosmetic product such as a loose powder foundation or a liquid foundation.

[0002] In this specification, the term "cosmetic" or "cosmetic preparation" should be understood to mean a preparation or product as defined in Regulation (EC) No. 1223 / 2009 of the European Council and of the Council of 30 November 2009 relating to cosmetic preparations. [Background technology]

[0003] Loose powder foundations are used to prevent makeup from smearing for a long time after applying liquid or cream foundations. Generally, loose powder foundations are housed in packaging containers with a different structure than liquid or cream foundations. That is, packaging containers for loose powder foundations generally include a container body with an opening on the top surface, a porous plate that closes the opening, and a lid that covers the porous plate. An applicator, i.e., a puff, for applying the loose powder foundation is housed in the space formed between the porous plate and the lid.

[0004] When applying loose powder foundation contained in such a container, the user must first turn the container upside down and shake it up and down a moderate number of times. This action causes a certain amount of loose powder foundation to fall through the fine holes in the perforated plate and onto the puff. After this, the user returns the container to its original orientation, then removes the puff from the container along with the loose powder foundation adhering to its surface, and applies the loose powder foundation to the desired part of the body. However, conventional containers that require such actions are not easy to use and there is room for improvement. In consideration of these points, a container for loose powder foundation that does not require turning the container upside down and shaking it up and down has been proposed.

[0005] Such an improved container is characterized by including a flexible membrane with multiple holes arranged to cover the top opening of the container body containing loose powder foundation. During use, the user can apply an appropriate amount of loose powder foundation to the puff by tapping the flexible membrane lightly from above several times with a puff through the holes in the flexible membrane. However, improved containers for loose powder foundation still have the following drawbacks. A separating disk, usually called a "toppet," is placed on top of the flexible membrane inside the container. The puff is placed on top of this separating disk when not in use. In such containers, a considerable amount of loose powder tends to naturally accumulate in the gap between the separating disk and the flexible membrane. This significantly deteriorates the user's impression or sensation when the container lid is opened for use.

[0006] Conventional techniques that may be somewhat relevant to the present invention are disclosed in, for example, Patent Documents 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Patent Document 1 discloses a cosmetic container capable of opening and closing a lid while applying a sealing force to a cosmetic content discharge hole. The cosmetic container disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a shoulder cap attached to the top of the internal container and having a mesh made of a flexible material. Patent Document 2 discloses a cosmetic container including a movable frame having a rim on which a helical protrusion is formed that is connected to the threads of the container body, and a discharge port formed in the movable frame for discharging the cosmetic. Patent Document 3 discloses a cosmetic container including a frame fitted to the container body and a fiber sheet adhered to either the upper or lower end surface of the frame. Patent Document 4 discloses a cosmetic container including a mesh net for covering the surface of the contents stored in the container, a riser plate that can be raised within the container, and an elastic member installed between the riser plate and the floor of the container. Patent Document 5 discloses a cosmetic container including a mesh net attached to an elastic woven material and installed on the surface of the contents stored in the container. However, these papers relating to the prior art do not necessarily fully meet the above requirements. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2066349 [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. 2019 / 164163 Brochure [Patent Document 3] U.S. Patent No. 10,206,482 [Patent Document 4] Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-1748933 [Patent Document 5] International Publication No. 2016 / 148371 Brochure Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a novel packaging assembly for products, particularly cosmetics, that overcomes or at least alleviates the problems previously described in connection with prior art packaging articles. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a novel packaging assembly for loose powder products that is easy to use, in particular does not require the tedious action of turning the packaging assembly upside down and shaking it up and down, and is less likely to result in unnecessary accumulation of loose powder within the packaging assembly, which could negatively impact the user's experience or perception during use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objects, the present invention provides a packaging assembly for a product, comprising: (i) a jar containing the product, the jar including an opening at its upper side for removing the product; (ii) a dispenser mounted on the jar above the jar opening, the dispenser intended to be used to dispense a quantity of product from the jar to an applicator for applying the product, the dispenser defining a space for accommodating the applicator therein; and (iii) a cap that can be removably engaged with the jar while completely surrounding the dispenser. In the present invention, the distributor includes: (i) an annular body having a central axis and an upper opening and a lower opening, both of which are substantially perpendicular to the central axis, and the annular body further including a shoulder near the lower opening, the shoulder protruding inward from the inner peripheral surface of the annular body and extending circumferentially around the central axis; (ii) a ring member coupled to the annular body on the lower opening side of the annular body; and (iii) an elastic mesh sheet sandwiched between the annular body and the ring member to cover the lower opening of the annular body, the elastic mesh sheet being pulled by the ring member at a height that is substantially flush with the upper surface of the shoulder of the annular body.

[0010] In the present invention, a packaging assembly for a product includes the unique dispenser described above. Specifically, the dispenser includes an annular body having a lower opening and a shoulder adjacent thereto, a ring member connected to the annular body on the lower opening side, and an elastic mesh sheet for covering the lower opening, the elastic mesh sheet being sandwiched between the annular body and the ring member. In this innovative packaging assembly, the elastic mesh sheet is stretched or expanded by the ring member at a height that is substantially flush with the upper surface of the shoulder of the annular body. As a result of introducing such a characteristic structure, a user can apply or stick an appropriate amount of product to an applicator such as a puff through the elastic mesh sheet by simply tapping the elastic mesh sheet from above with an applicator a moderate number of times. Therefore, the packaging assembly of the present invention is easy to use, eliminating the need for the tedious task of turning the packaging assembly over and shaking it up and down. In addition, in the packaging assembly of the present invention, the presence of the ring member stretches or expands the elastic mesh sheet at a height where a separation disk called a "toppet" should be attached (i.e., at the height of the upper surface of the shoulder). Therefore, when the separation disc is placed in the packaging assembly, the gap between the elastic mesh sheet and the separation disc can be made as small as possible, so that, in contrast to conventional papers, the packaging assembly according to the present invention is less likely to cause unnecessary accumulation of product, especially loose powder, in the gap within the packaging assembly, which would cause a negative impression or feeling to the user during use.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the ring member may have an annular base and an annular protrusion protruding upward from an inner edge of the annular base, and the elastic mesh sheet may be tensioned by the annular protrusion of the ring member at a height that is substantially flush with the upper surface of the shoulder of the annular body. In this case, the annular protrusion may extend continuously or intermittently along the annular base.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the annular base of the ring member can press against the lower surface of the shoulder of the annular body with the elastic mesh sheet therebetween. Furthermore, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer circumferential surface of the annular protrusion of the ring member can press against the inner circumferential surface of the shoulder of the annular body with the elastic mesh sheet therebetween. This makes it possible to hold the elastic mesh sheet more tightly and achieve a stretched state.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the jar may include (i) a jar body including a top surface defining an opening, an annular side surface extending downward from a peripheral edge of the top surface, and an annular guide projecting upward from the top surface and surrounding the opening in the top surface, (ii) a bottom cover closing the bottom opening of the jar body, the bottom cover including a hole defined therein, and (iii) a plug member closing the hole in the bottom cover, wherein the dispenser may be received in the annular guide of the jar body, which allows for a more secure retention of the dispenser.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the ring member of the distributor may be fixed to the annular body of the distributor by press fitting. Alternatively, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, both the annular body of the distributor and the ring member may be made of a plastic material, and the annular body of the distributor and the ring member may be ultrasonically welded (or heat welded) to each other. Other welding methods may also be used optionally. This allows for a more robust bond between the annular body and the ring member.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the opening in the top surface of the jar body may have a square or circular shape. In particular, it is preferred that the opening in the top surface of the jar body has a square shape, since the periphery of the square opening makes it possible to provide a stable support surface for the dispenser.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the packaging assembly may further include an applicator housed in the space defined in the dispenser. In this case, according to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the applicator may be housed in the space defined in the dispenser in a state compressed in its thickness direction. This helps to reduce the volume, particularly the height, of the packaging assembly, i.e., to achieve a more compact packaging assembly.

[0017] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the packaging assembly may further include a separation disk removably disposed on the resilient mesh sheet of the dispenser. By providing a separation disk, which may also be called a "toppet," it is possible to more reliably prevent accidental leakage of product into the jar and unnecessary immersion of product into the applicator.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the packaging assembly may further include a sealing sheet releasably attached to the upper surface of the elastic mesh sheet of the dispenser, and the sealing sheet may particularly completely cover the mesh sheet. The sealing sheet may also be referred to as a "label." The sealing sheet is peeled off from the mesh sheet and discarded when the packaging assembly is used for the first time. By attaching the sealing sheet to the mesh sheet, it is possible to completely prevent the product from leaking through the mesh sheet during transportation and handling of the product before first use. This further helps to improve the user's impression of the packaging assembly when the user first opens the product.

[0019] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the jar and cap may be configured so that the cap can be threaded into engagement with the jar. According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the jar and cap may be engaged in other ways besides threading, such as an interference fitting or a snap fitting. In this alternative embodiment, the cap may be pivotally connected to the jar using a hinge (either separate or integral).

[0020] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the elastic mesh sheet may be made of, but is not limited to, nylon fiber and polyurethane elastic fiber. In the present invention, the mesh sheet may have any pattern (e.g., square, diamond, hexagon), and the number of meshes may be appropriately changed according to the type of target product, particularly the particle size of the target product.

[0021] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the applicator may be a puff, in particular a compressible puff, and the product may be a cosmetic product, such as a loose powder foundation or a liquid foundation, although the present invention may be used to package any product other than cosmetics.

[0022] Non-limiting exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an exterior perspective view of a packaging assembly for a loose powder product according to one embodiment of the present invention, with a jar and a cap, both of which are components of the packaging assembly, mated together. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is an exterior perspective view of a packaging assembly for a loose powder product according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the jar and cap of the packaging assembly separated from one another. [Figure 3]2 is a cross-sectional view of the packaging assembly shown in FIG. 1 taken along line AA in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lower portion of the packaging assembly shown in FIG. 2 taken along line BB of FIG. 2, with the applicator (puff), also a component of the packaging assembly, shown in its natural state. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a packaging assembly for a loose powder product according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the appearance of a distributor, which is a component of the packaging assembly shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. [Figure 7] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the distributor shown in FIG. 6 taken along line CC in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the appearance of an annular body, which is a component of the distributor shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view of the annular body shown in FIG. 8 taken along line DD in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of a ring member which is a component of the distributor shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. [Figure 11] 11 is a cross-sectional view of the ring member shown in FIG. 10 taken along line EE of FIG. 10. [Figure 12] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a jar and dispenser illustrating use of the packaging assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Some preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to Figures 1 to 12. In the figures, the width, length, height, diameter, etc. of each element or feature may not be drawn to scale and may differ from the actual size. It should be noted that in some figures, some elements or features may be drawn larger or smaller than they actually are for emphasis.

[0025] As used herein, terms relating to direction such as "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "above," "down," "upward," "downward," "upward," "under," "right," "left," and the like, should be understood in relation to the orientation of the packaging assembly in the figures, which may or may not correspond to the actual orientation in use.

[0026] FIG. 1 shows a packaging assembly 10 for a loose powder product P according to one embodiment of the invention. As can be seen in FIG. 1 and also in FIG. 2, which also shows the loose powder product P with the cap (described below) removed, the packaging assembly 10 includes a jar 100 containing the loose powder product P, a dispenser 200 mounted on the jar 100, an applicator 300, which in this embodiment is a compressible puff, for applying the loose powder product P, and a cap 400 that can be removably engaged with the jar 100 while completely surrounding the dispenser 200. In this embodiment, the jar 100 and cap 400 are configured so that the cap 400 can be threaded onto and engaged with the jar 100. To accomplish this, the jar 100 and cap 400 have respective threads that engage with each other, as described in detail below. The jar 100 includes an opening 110 on its upper side for accessing the loose powder product P via the dispenser 200 (see FIG. 5). The dispenser 200 is therefore mounted on the jar 100 above the opening 110 of the jar 100. In this embodiment, the loose powder product P is a cosmetic product, in particular a loose powder foundation.

[0027] As can be seen from FIGS. 3-5 , jar 100 includes jar body 120 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape, bottom cover 140 that closes bottom opening 128 of jar body 120 and includes hole 142 defined therein, and bung member 160 that closes hole 142 in bottom cover 140. Product P can be filled into the interior of jar 100 through hole 142 in bottom cover 140, which is then closed by bung member 160 after filling is complete. Jar body 120 and bottom cover 140 can be made, for example, from glycol-modified PET (PETG), while bung member 160 can be made, for example, from polypropylene (PP). In this embodiment, jar body 120 (and therefore cap 400) has a square cross-section, but jar body 120 (and therefore cap 400) can have various cross-sections other than square. The jar body 120 (and therefore the cap 400) can have, for example, a circular, oval, diamond, or polygonal cross section.

[0028] The jar body 120 includes a top surface 122 that defines the aforementioned opening 110, and an annular side surface 124 that extends downward from four peripheral edges 122a of the top surface 122. Furthermore, the jar body 120 includes an annular or cylindrical guide 126 that projects upward from the top surface 122 and surrounds the opening 110 in the top surface 122. The annular guide 126 is integral with the top surface 122. One of the threads 130 for the screw that engages the jar 100 and the cap 400 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the annular guide 126, as described above. As will be described in detail below, the dispenser 200 is received within the annular guide 126 of the jar body 120. In this embodiment, the opening 110 in the top surface 122 has a square shape. However, in other embodiments, the opening 110 in the top surface 122 has a circular or any other shape.

[0029] As will be described in detail below, dispenser 200 is intended to be used to dispense a quantity of loose powder product P from jar 100 to applicator 300 for application of loose powder product P. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, dispenser 200 defines a cylindrical space V for accommodating applicator 300 therein. Applicator 300 is accommodated within this space V defined within dispenser 200 in a compressed state across its thickness.

[0030] As can be seen in Figures 6 and 7, the distributor 200 includes an annular body 210, a ring member 220 coupled to the annular body 210, and an elastic mesh sheet 230 sandwiched between the annular body 210 and the ring member 220. The annular body 210 includes a central axis X and an upper opening 212 and a lower opening 214. Both the upper opening 212 and the lower opening 214 are substantially perpendicular to the central axis X. The annular body 210 further includes a shoulder, or flange 216, near the lower opening 214. The shoulder 216 protrudes inward from an inner peripheral surface 218 of the annular body 210 and extends circumferentially around the central axis X. The ring member 220 of the distributor 200 is coupled to the annular body 210 on the lower opening side of the annular body 210. In this embodiment, both the annular body 210 and the ring member 220 are made from, for example, polypropylene (PP), and the annular body 210 and the ring member 220 are ultrasonically welded (or heat welded) together. Additionally, other welding methods may optionally be used. However, in another embodiment, the ring member 220 is secured to the annular body 210 by a press fit.

[0031] As can be seen in FIGS. 6 and 7 , the elastic mesh sheet 230 sandwiched between the annular body 210 and the ring member 220 completely covers the lower opening 214 of the annular body 210. The elastic mesh sheet 230 is pulled by the ring member 220 at a height that is flush (or substantially flush) with the upper surface 216 a of the shoulder 216 of the annular body 210. More specifically, as can be seen in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the shoulder 216 of the annular body 210 has an upper surface 216 a as described above. Furthermore, as can be seen in FIGS. 10 and 11 , the ring member 220 has an annular base 222 and an annular protrusion 224 that protrudes upward from the inner edge 222 a of the annular base 222. The elastic mesh sheet 230 is pulled by the annular protrusion 224 of the ring member 220 at a height that is flush (or substantially flush) with the upper surface 216 a of the shoulder 216 of the annular body 210. In this non-limiting embodiment, the elastic mesh sheet 230 is made from nylon fibers and polyurethane elastic fibers.

[0032] 8 and 9 show the annular body 210 of the distributor 200 in detail. Additionally, FIGS. 10 and 11 show the ring member 220 of the distributor 200 in detail. As can be seen in FIGS. 8 and 9, the shoulder 216 of the annular body 210 further includes a lower surface 216b and an inner circumferential surface 216c. Similarly, as can be seen in FIGS. 10 and 11, the annular protrusion 224 of the ring member 220 includes an outer circumferential surface 224a, and the annular base 222 of the ring member 220 includes an upper surface 222b. In the assembled state shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the upper surface 222b of the annular base 222 of the ring member 220 presses against the lower surface 216b of the shoulder 216 of the annular body 210, with the resilient mesh sheet 230 sandwiched therebetween. 6 and 7, the outer peripheral surface 224a of the annular protrusion 224 of the ring member 220 presses against the inner peripheral surface 216c of the shoulder 216 of the annular body 210, with the elastic mesh sheet 230 also sandwiched therebetween. As can be seen in FIGS. 8 and 9, the annular body 210 of the dispenser 200 further includes an outwardly protruding annular flange 210a at the upper end of the annular body 210. In the assembled state shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the top surface 126a of the annular guide 126 of the jar body 120 presses against the underside of the annular flange 210a of the annular body 210 of the dispenser 200.

[0033] 5, cap 400 comprises an outer portion 410, an inner portion 420 housed within outer portion 410, and a circular liner disc 430 attached to the circular inner surface 420a of inner portion 420. The other thread 422 of the screw that engages jar 100 and cap 400 is formed on the inner peripheral surface 420b of inner portion 420, as described above (see FIG. 2). Outer portion 410 may be made, for example, from glycol-modified PET (PETG), while inner portion 420 and liner disc 430 may be made, for example, from polypropylene (PP).

[0034] Continuing to refer to FIG. 5 , the packaging assembly 10 further includes a separation disc 500, also referred to as a "toppet." The separation disc 500 may be made of, for example, polypropylene (PP). The separation disc 500 is detachably, i.e., non-fixedly, disposed on the elastic mesh sheet 230 of the dispenser 200, and thus on the upper surface 216a of the shoulder 216. In addition, the packaging assembly 10 includes a sealing sheet 600, also referred to as a "label." The sealing sheet 600 is releasably attached to the upper surface 230a of the elastic mesh sheet 230 of the dispenser 200 and completely covers the mesh sheet 230 before first use. The sealing sheet 600 is peeled from the elastic mesh sheet 230 and discarded when the packaging assembly 10 is used for the first time.

[0035] The packaging assembly 10 configured as described above is used as follows. When a user uses the packaging assembly 10 for the first time, the cap 400 is first removed, followed by the applicator 300 and separation disc 500, which are then removed from the interior of the dispenser 200. The sealing sheet 600 is then peeled off from the elastic mesh sheet 230 of the dispenser 200 and discarded. The user then lightly taps the elastic mesh sheet 230 from above with the applicator 300 a moderate number of times. This action stretches the elastic mesh sheet 230, bringing the applicator 300 into contact with the loose powder product P in the jar 100, as shown in FIG. 12 . As a result, an appropriate amount of the loose powder product P adheres to the applicator 300. The user then applies the loose powder product P attached to the applicator 300 to a desired part of their own or another person's body. Needless to say, the next time, there is no need to remove the sealing sheet 600. Therefore, from the next use onward, the other steps are performed in order. After use, the separation disc (toppet) 500 is first replaced in the dispenser, then the applicator 300 is placed back into the dispenser 200 and the cap 400 is screwed into engagement with the jar 100.

[0036] As described above, the packaging assembly 10 according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a unique dispenser 200 including an annular body 210 having a lower opening 214 and a shoulder 216 located near the lower opening, a ring member 220 connected to the annular body 210 on the side of the lower opening, and an elastic mesh sheet 230 sandwiched between the annular body 210 and the ring member 220 for covering the lower opening 214. In this packaging assembly 10, the elastic mesh sheet 230 is pulled by the ring member 220 at a height flush with the upper surface 216a of the shoulder 216. As a result, a user can apply or adhere an appropriate amount of loose powder product P to the applicator 300 through the elastic mesh sheet 230 by lightly tapping the elastic mesh sheet 230 from above a moderate number of times using the applicator 300. Therefore, the packaging assembly 10 does not require the tedious operation of turning it over and shaking it up and down, making it easy to use. In addition, in this packaging assembly 10, the elastic mesh sheet 230 is stretched by the presence of the ring member 220 at the height where the separation disc 500, called the "toppet," is attached (i.e., at the height of the upper surface 216a of the shoulder 216). Therefore, when the separation disc 500 is placed in the packaging assembly 10, the gap between the elastic mesh sheet 230 and the separation disc 500 can be made as small as possible. As a result, the packaging assembly 10 is unlikely to have loose powder product P unnecessarily accumulate in the gap within the packaging assembly 10, which would negatively impact the user's impression or sensation during use.

[0037] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications and changes may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and changes are included within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 10 Packaging Assembly 100 jars 110 Jar opening 120 Jar body 122 Top surface of jar body 122a Peripheral edge of top surface 124 Annular side of jar body 126 Circular guide of jar body 126a Top surface of annular guide 128 Bottom opening of jar body 130 One side of the thread 140 bottom cover 142 holes 160 Plug member 200 distributor 210 Annular Body 210a Annular flange of annular body 212 Upper opening of annular body 214 Lower opening of annular body 216 Shoulder of annular body 216a Upper surface of shoulder 216b Underside of shoulder 216c Inner surface of shoulder 218 Inner surface of annular body 220 Ring member 222 Annular base of ring member 222a Inner edge of annular base 222b Upper surface of annular base 224 Annular protrusion of ring member 224a Outer surface of ring member 230 Elastic mesh sheet 230a Upper surface of elastic mesh sheet 300 applicator 400 caps 410 Outer part of the cap 420 Inside of the cap 420a Circular inner surface of inner part 420b Inner surface of inner part 422 Other side of the thread 430 circular liner disc 500 Separation Discs 600 Encapsulating Sheet

Claims

1. A packaging assembly (10) for a product (P), comprising: a jar (100) containing said product (P), said jar (100) including an opening (110) at its top for removing said product (P); a dispenser (200) mounted on the jar (100) above the opening (110) of the jar (110), the dispenser (200) being intended to be used to dispense a quantity of the product (P) from the jar (100) to an applicator (300) for applying the product (P), and defining a space (V) for accommodating the applicator (300) therein; a cap (400) removably engageable with the jar (100) while completely enclosing the dispenser (200); The distributor (200) an annular body (210) including a central axis (X) and an upper opening (212) and a lower opening (214), both openings being substantially perpendicular to the central axis (X), the annular body (210) further including a shoulder (216) adjacent the lower opening (214), the shoulder (216) projecting inward from an inner peripheral surface (218) of the annular body (210) and extending circumferentially around the central axis (X); a ring member (220) coupled to the annular body (210) at the lower opening side of the annular body (210); an elastic mesh sheet (230) sandwiched between the annular body (210) and the ring member (220) to cover the lower opening (214) of the annular body (210), the elastic mesh sheet (230) being pulled by the ring member (220) at a height that is approximately flush with an upper surface (216a) of the shoulder (216) of the annular body (210); Packaging assembly (10).

2. 2. The packaging assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein the ring member (220) has an annular base (222) and an annular protrusion (224) protruding upward from an inner edge (222a) of the annular base (222), and the elastic mesh sheet (230) is pulled by the annular protrusion (224) of the ring member (220) at a height that is approximately flush with the upper surface (216a) of the shoulder (216) of the annular body (210).

3. 3. The packaging assembly (10) of claim 2, wherein an upper surface (222b) of the annular base (222) of the ring member (220) presses against a lower surface (216b) of the shoulder (216) of the annular body (210) with the elastic mesh sheet (230) therebetween.

4. 4. The packaging assembly (10) of claim 2 or 3, wherein an outer peripheral surface (224a) of the annular protrusion (224) of the ring member (220) presses against an inner peripheral surface (216c) of the shoulder (216) of the annular body (210) with the elastic mesh sheet (230) therebetween.

5. The jar (100) A jar body (120), a top surface (122) defining said opening (110); an annular side surface (124) extending downwardly from the peripheral edge (122a) of said top surface (122); and an annular guide (126) projecting upward from said top surface (122) and surrounding said opening (110) in said top surface (122); a jar body (120) including: a bottom cover (140) for closing the bottom opening (128) of the jar body (120), the bottom cover (140) including a hole (142) defined therein; a plug member (160) for closing the hole (142) of the bottom cover (140); Including, 5. The packaging assembly (10) of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the dispenser (200) is received in the annular guide (126) of the jar body (120).

6. 6. The packaging assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the ring member (220) is fixed to the annular body (210) by press-fitting.

7. 7. The packaging assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein both the annular body (210) and the ring member (220) are made of a plastic material, and the annular body (210) and the ring member (220) are ultrasonically or thermally welded to each other.

8. 6. The packaging assembly (10) of claim 5, wherein the opening (110) in the top surface (122) of the jar body (120) has a square or circular shape.

9. 9. The packaging assembly (10) of any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising the applicator (300) housed within the space (V) defined in the dispenser (200).

10. 10. A packaging assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the applicator (300) is accommodated in the space (V) defined in the dispenser (200) in a compressed state in its thickness direction.

11. 11. The packaging assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a separation disc (500) removably disposed on the elastic mesh sheet (230) of the distributor (200).

12. A packaging assembly (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a sealing sheet (600) releasably attached to the upper surface (230a) of the elastic mesh sheet (230) of the distributor (200), the sealing sheet (600) covering at least the mesh sheet (230).

13. 13. The packaging assembly (10) of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the jar (100) and the cap (400) are configured such that the cap (400) can be threaded into engagement with the jar (100).

14. 14. The packaging assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the elastic mesh sheet (230) is made from nylon fibers and polyurethane elastic fibers.

15. 15. The packaging assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the applicator (300) is a puff and the product (P) is a cosmetic product.

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