Roll-On Deodorant with Decorative Effect

Abstract

An attachment element 2 for a container 10 for applying a substance, in particular liquids, free-flowing formulations, pastes or powders, comprising at least one rotationally symmetric body 4 freely moving in a support for applying the substance. The attachment element 2 is connected with a container 10 in which the substance to be applied is contained and transported, by the body 4 to which the substance adheres during a rotary motion, to the outside to apply it, for example, onto skin. To use it for advertising measures or to increase its attractiveness, the body 4 comprises a sealable cavity 5 and at least partially transparent material, wherein the body 4 is at least partially filled with an at least partially transparent liquid and/or solid particles 6. In case of rotation, the liquid in the body 4 or the solid particles 6 are swirled around; a decorative appearance is created.

Claims

1. Attachment element (2) for a container (10) for applying a substance, in particular liquids, free-flowing formulations, pastes or powders, comprising at least one rotationally symmetric body (4) free moving in a support for applying the substance in particular to a skin surface, characterized in that the body (4) comprises a sealable cavity (5) and consists of at least partially transparent material, wherein the body (4) is at least partially filled with an at least partially transparent liquid and/or solid particles (6).

2. Attachment element (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (4) is designed as a spherical, cylindrical or ellipsoid body.

3. Attachment element (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the cavity (5) is subdivided by at least one partition (7).

4. Attachment element (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the solid particles (6) consist of small, freely moving particles, for example mica, pearls, stars and coloured flakes.

5. Attachment element (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the solid particles (6) consist of small figurines or structures.

6. Attachment element (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (4) consists of glass or plastics.

7. Attachment element (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (4) at least partially has a rough surface.

8. Attachment element (2) according to claim 7, characterized in that the surface is designed to be rough by a structuring.

9. Attachment element (2) according to claim 8, characterized in that the structuring on the surface of the body (4) consists of engraved motives, marks, brand names or of indentations and elevations.

10. Attachment element (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface of the body (4) is at least partially coloured.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The invention will be further illustrated again below with reference to the figures.

[0027] In the drawings:

[0028] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a roll-on stick with the attachment element,

[0029] FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the attachment element, and

[0030] FIG. 3 shows a side view of a spherical-symmetrical body.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0031] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a roll-on stick 1 with an attachment element 2. The attachment element 2 is intended for applying substances, for example viscous liquids, onto the skin and consists of two receiving shells 3 and a body 4 freely moving in the receiving shells 3. The attachment element 2 is provided for screwing it onto a container 10 where the substance to be applied is located. In the shown embodiment, the movable body 4 consists of a free rotating ball of which less than 50% project from the attachment element 2 to the top. In the lower region, the ball is nearly completely enclosed by the attachment element 2 so that it may neither fall out to the top nor to the bottom. The ball is in contact with the substance located inside the container 10 and adhering to the ball's surface, and which is, due to the rolling motion, transported to the outside and may be transferred, for example, onto the skin.

[0032] The receiving shells 3 are here an integral part of the attachment element 2 and may be integrally equipped with the required internal thread, or after the joining of the two receiving shells 3, the required thread collar may be optionally formed. As an alternative, it is of course possible that instead of a thread, a different connection with the container 10 is employed. For example, the lower region of the receiving shells 3 may be glued or welded to the container 10, in particular by laser welding. To insert the rotationally symmetric body 4, in particular the shown ball, the two receiving shells 3 may be pressed, glued or also welded after the ball has been inserted. Instead of a ball, it would also be conceivable that a cylindrical roller or ellipse is used for the roll-on stick 1.

[0033] Corresponding to the present invention, the spherical-symmetrical body 4 may be designed in one piece, or for example at least in two pieces. If the body 4 is designed to be hollow, the cavity may be filled with an at least partially transparent liquid by well-known techniques. These may be liquids which are coloured and do not intermingle, or, if they are intermingled, assume their original state after a certain time. It is furthermore possible to fill the cavity of the ball with solid particles 6, for example in the form of snow flakes which are swirled around due to the rotation of the ball and thus cause the effect, for example, of a snow globe. Instead of flakes, in particular twinkling flakes or luminescent flakes, the particles may be employed in any shape serving a decorative purpose or used, for example, as an advertising medium.

[0034] As soon as the roll-on stick 1 is used and thereby the body 4 is caused to rotate, the solid particles and the present liquids are swirled so that an attractive effect clearly visible for anyone is formed which may be very well utilized as an advertising medium.

[0035] Moreover, the existing cavity in the body may be divided by several partitions 7 so that different-coloured liquids or else different-coloured decorative elements may be employed. It is also possible that one part of the spaces is filled with liquids, while another part is filled with solid particles.

[0036] The roll-on stick 1 may thus be employed for decorative or commercial purposes, for example as advertising article or for reproducing a certain brand name, optionally a flag, or it may contain a writing indicating a particular event. The solid particles to be introduced may have any desired structure. For example, it is also possible to create an image engraved by laser within the ball which will rotate when in use. It is also possible to use a certain pattern, for example a net structure or the like, which also leads to an impressive viewing object due to the rotation.

[0037] To improve the transport of the substance, the body 4 may be provided with a rough surface or indentations in which the substance will gather and may thus be transferred to the skin. Here, it is easily possible that a three-dimensional or any desired structure is engraved also on the surface of the body 4 which improves, on the one hand, the advertising effect, and on the other hand the transport of the substances.

[0038] FIG. 2 shows the roll-on stick 1 in a plan view where one can only see the outer edge of the container 10, and the body 4 and the support consisting of the two receiving shells 3 are centrically screwed onto it.

[0039] FIG. 3 shows, in a single view, the body 4 in the form of a ball of which the surface is subdivided with partitions 7 so that different liquids may be embedded in the ball if the partitions are closed partitions 7, or the partitions lead to an amplification of the swirling.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0040] 1 roll-on stick [0041] 2 attachment element [0042] 3 receiving shell [0043] 4 body [0044] 5 cavity [0045] 6 solid particles [0046] 7 partition [0047] 10 container