A retractable dispenser device includes: an externally threaded multi-ply tube comprising a spiral wound first multi-ply material, wherein the first multi-ply material includes one or more inner plies and an outer ply, wherein the outer ply is wider than the one or more inner plies, wherein subsequent windings of the inner plies abut each other such that the outer ply overlaps at each subsequent winding forming an external thread; and an internally threaded multi-ply sleeve comprising a spiral wound second multi-ply material, wherein the second multi-ply material includes an inner ply and one or more outer plies, wherein the inner ply is narrower than the one or more outer plies, wherein subsequent windings of the outer plies abut each other such that the inner ply leaves a gap at each subsequent winding forming an internal thread.

A lip balm applicator product comprises upper and lower portions that are connectable together to define the applicator product being of a substantially spherical shape. A support platform is located in the lower portion and accommodates a quantity of lip balm having an arcuate surface. A lip balm comprises a composition of waxes and oils in solid form and formed to have an arcuate surface. The composition is formed to have the arcuate surface using a hot pour process. A method of manufacturing a lip balm comprises providing a receptacle having a concave arcuate surface. A lip balm material in a heated, liquefied phase is poured into the receptacle. Once poured, the heated, liquefied phase is allowed to solidify such that a surface of the solidified lip balm material has an arcuate configuration that corresponds to the concave arcuate surface of the receptacle.

A lip balm applicator product comprises upper and lower portions that are connectable together to define the applicator product being of a substantially spherical shape. A support platform is located in the lower portion and accommodates a quantity of lip balm having an arcuate surface. A lip balm comprises a composition of waxes and oils in solid form and formed to have an arcuate surface. The composition is formed to have the arcuate surface using a hot pour process. A method of manufacturing a lip balm comprises providing a receptacle having a concave arcuate surface. A lip balm material in a heated, liquefied phase is poured into the receptacle. Once poured, the heated, liquefied phase is allowed to solidify such that a surface of the solidified lip balm material has an arcuate configuration that corresponds to the concave arcuate surface of the receptacle.

Process for manufacturing a plurality of capsules containing a cosmetic product, the process including the following steps: —displacement of a support (32) through a first reservoir (44) containing a viscous material (52) designed to form the side wall, and coating of the support with a layer (56) of the viscous material; —displacement of the support through a shaping module (28) and solidification of the layer of material; —withdrawal of the support outside the shaping module, freeing an internal slot (74) defined by the layer of solidified material; —entry of at least one cosmetic product (11) from a second reservoir (80) into the internal slot; and —cut out the layer using a cutting device (68) to form the side walls of at least one capsule, and sealing of the internal spaces of capsules containing the cosmetic product by seals.

A refill intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base includes a cosmetic product stick and a sleeve inside which the stick is movably mounted. The sleeve is closed by at least one lid. The refill further includes an actuation unit making it possible for retraction and/or extension of the cosmetic product stick, the sleeve extending along the actuation unit so as to prevent its actuation.

A refill intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base includes a cosmetic product stick and a sleeve inside which the stick is movably mounted. The sleeve is closed by at least one lid. The refill further includes an actuation unit making it possible for retraction and/or extension of the cosmetic product stick, the sleeve extending along the actuation unit so as to prevent its actuation.

A keyed refillable cosmetic dispenser for a stick cosmetic. The cosmetic dispenser has a cosmetic insert cartridge and a dispenser base with a matching key pattern combination. The insert cartridge has an inner body with a key pattern, an elevator cup, and a rotary extension and retraction mechanism for the elevator cup and a retained cosmetic. The key pattern of the insert cartridge can be a keyway in a keyway member of the inner body, and the key pattern of the dispenser base can be formed on a central column that forms a key member. The key patterns can be patterns of surface deviations, such as ridges and channels, that intermesh when the cosmetic insert cartridge is received by the dispenser base to produce a rotary driving engagement therebetween. A line of keyed cosmetic dispensers can be established by plural cosmetic dispensers with different key pattern combinations.

A keyed refillable cosmetic dispenser for a stick cosmetic. The cosmetic dispenser has a cosmetic insert cartridge and a dispenser base with a matching key pattern combination. The insert cartridge has an inner body with a key pattern, an elevator cup, and a rotary extension and retraction mechanism for the elevator cup and a retained cosmetic. The key pattern of the insert cartridge can be a keyway in a keyway member of the inner body, and the key pattern of the dispenser base can be formed on a central column that forms a key member. The key patterns can be patterns of surface deviations, such as ridges and channels, that intermesh when the cosmetic insert cartridge is received by the dispenser base to produce a rotary driving engagement therebetween. A line of keyed cosmetic dispensers can be established by plural cosmetic dispensers with different key pattern combinations.

A dispenser includes a dispenser housing having a formed end with sidewalls arising therefrom creating an aperture to gain access to an interior volume within. The aperture of the dispenser housing is exposed by removal of an enclosure apparatus which mates to the dispenser housing. Upon removal of the enclosure apparatus, a material is deposited within the dispenser housing aligned and coupled towards the formed end of the dispenser housing, allowing dispensation of material within the interior volume via the aperture. The dispenser housing includes an apparatus enabling the material within the dispenser to transit through the dispenser, discharging via an aperture of the dispenser housing. At least one of the dispenser housing, enclosure apparatus, or apparatus includes a layer of bonded material.

Today's suppositories are typically packaged individually for digital administration into the anal canal of a patient. A suppository applicator described herein, which works with individually packaged suppositories, can alternatively be shipped in a prepackaged operational arrangement with a suppository to enable the patient to administer the suppository through use of the applicator in a single operation after opening a hygienic wrapper containing the applicator-suppository combination. A method for manufacturing a suppository includes manufacturing the suppository in the presence of and in contact with an element configured to be used to insert the suppository into a body cavity. The method may include using the element to define a shape of the suppository during the manufacturing. The resulting applicator-suppository combination is more hygienic and easier to handle than the separate applicator and suppository and provides more efficiency from time of opening the packaging to time of commencing administration of the suppository