US-20260123735-A1 - Multiple Function Applicator Assembly

Abstract

A multiple function applicator assembly (MFAA) that has two design configurations. Both design configuration comprise a first cap, a second cap, and an extracting rod. The extracting rod has an upper end, and a lower end that terminates with a pointed tip in the first design, or a shovel head tip in the second design. The extracting rod extends upward through the second cap into an interior channel within the first cap. The second cap is inserted into the substantial midpoint of the first cap. The retaining ring maintains the extracting rod centered and a spring surrounds the interior channel and interfaces with the ring maintaining the first cap secured to the second cap.

Inventors

• Katherine M. Robles

Assignees

• Katherine M. Robles

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20251229

Claims (2)

1. 1 . A multiple function applicator assembly (MFAA) comprising: a first cap comprised of: an upper end with an inner surface, an outer surface, and a perimeter edge, a lower end having an inner surface, an outer surface, a perimeter edge, an opening extending through the lower end to the upper end, and an interior channel, a side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface, a spring with an upper end and a lower end, a second cap comprised of: an upper end having a perimeter edge and an opening, a lower end having a perimeter edge and an opening, a side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface, a retaining ring having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an opening, an extracting rod having an upper end and a lower end that terminates with a pointed tip, the extracting rod upper end extending upward through the second cap into the interior channel within the first cap, the second cap inserted to the substantial midpoint of the first cap and fricitonally held therein, the retaining ring maintaining the extracting rod in a substantially centered position within the first cap and second cap, with the spring surrounding the interior channel and interfacing with the upper surface of the retaining ring which maintains the first cap secured to the second cap, as the first cap is pushed downward and turned, pressure is applied from the spring onto the retaining ring, allowing and causing the extracting rod to move up and down and to rotate, which action allows the lower end and pointed tip of the extracting rod to extend to the bottom of a container and to remove the entire contents of a product held within the container with the contents then applied onto an item or surface.
2. 2 . The multiple function applicator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly is made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, metal, wood and a composite material.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE PARAGRAPH This U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application is a Continuation Application of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 17/742,668, filed on May 12, 2022, titled “MULTIPLE FUNCTION APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY,” by sole inventor Katherine M. Robles, the contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in their entirety and to which priority is claimed. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention generally pertains to product applicators, and more particularly to a multiple function applicator assembly that allows a person to quickly and easily remove/extract almost all of a product within a container such as a bottle. BACKGROUND Throughout the world, consumers, both men and women, purchase and use products that are packaged in containers, particularly bottles. Depending on the product within, containers can be a wide variety of shapes and sizes. In order to remove or extract a product that is within a container, many containers come with a rod or other elongated member that extends into the container and when the rod is removed, the product is on the rod. Since the product is utilized from the rod, the term applicator is often used to denote the rod. Again, depending on the product, an applicator may have a shovel-shaped tip, a brush tip or other purpose designed tip. To facilitate ease of use, an applicator is often attached to, and extends downward from a cap on a container. In this manner when a cap, or lid, is removed from a container the applicator also comes out, with the product on the tip, ready for application or other use. If a person requires repeated applications/use of a product, the person simply re-inserts the applicator into the container and pulls the applicator (and cap) out, with product present on the applicator tip. As previously disclosed, containers with separate or included applicators are used for many types of products. Two of the most prevalent types of product are beauty products and food products. Examples of beauty products are lip gloss, concealer, mascara and nail polish. Examples of food products are condiments, syrups, baby food and other fluid or semi-fluid products. It should be noted that the above lists are merely examples and many other products also use applicators. While the design of an applicator, especially the applicators attached to a cap, are convenient and widely used, there are problems that come with the use of an applicator. Perhaps the most significant problem is that almost every applicator, regardless how well-designed has difficulty removing all the product within a container. This is particularly problematic when there is only a small amount of product left within a container. With conventional applicators it is often simply not possible to completely remove/extract all of the product. Trying to remove the last bit of product from a container using an applicator can be time-consuming and frustrating. Typically, a person will just give up and throw away any remaining product that is too difficult to remove/extract. This is obviously very wasteful, both product wise and financially. What is needed is a new/improved design of an applicator that is utilized similar to, and applicable to, current applicators, but is capable of both ease of use and has the ability to remove/extract almost all of a products within a container. Optimally, the improved applicator could be used in the same manner, for the same purpose(s) as existing/conventional applicators, and could be a replacement for existing applicators. By providing an applicator such as this, a person would be able to use product they are familiar with, in a basically same manner, but now being able to access, remove and use all of product that is within a container, and that was paid for. A search of the prior art did not disclose any literature or patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention. However, the following U.S. patents are considered related: Pat. No.INVENTORISSUED8,098,415Pires, etalJan. 3, 20128,944,713KogushiFeb. 3, 20159,301,592HofmannApr. 5, 2016 The U.S. Pat. No. 8,098,415 discloses an applicator assembly comprising an adjustable applicator capable of being adjusted to retain variable quantities of a product. Also disclosed is a container comprising an applicator assembly for storing and application of consumer products such as cosmetic, hair care or dental products. The applicator assembly has at least two applicator heads that are movable thereby resulting in change in density of the applicator assembly bristles. The U.S. Pat. No. 8,944,713 discloses a cosmetic applicator that includes a shaft body, a make-up comb having comb-teeth on an outer peripheral surface of a front end of the shaft body, a make-up applicator within the shaft body, a grip provided on the shaft body, and an operating on the grip portion and connected to the make-up applicator. A cosmetic container is provided with a main body for cosmetic mat