Dispenser Cap

Abstract

A cap for a depilatory composition product container which comprises a product application surface to dispense the composition onto the skin of the user, and a product removal edge for scraping the cream from the skin of the user, such that the cap can function both as product applicator and product residue collector.

1 . A cap for a depilatory composition product container comprising:
 a product application surface to dispense a composition onto the skin of a user, and   a product removal edge for scraping the composition from the skin of the user,   wherein the cap can function both as a product applicator and a product residue collector.   
     
     
         2 . The cap according to  claim 1  comprising a hemispherical shape. 
     
     
         3 . The cap according to  claim 1  further comprising one or more internal protrusions arranged to releasably engage the cap with a container. 
     
     
         4 . The cap according to  claim 3 , wherein the internal protrusions are arranged in a radial orientation extending inwardly from an outer edge of the cap. 
     
     
         5 . The cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the product application surface comprises a planar surface. 
     
     
         6 . The cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the product removal edge is located at the an end of the product application surface. 
     
     
         7 . The cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the product removal edge comprises a material of greater flexibility than the remainder of the cap. 
     
     
         8 . The cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the product removal edge comprises a resilient thermoplastic elastomer material. 
     
     
         9 . The cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the product removal edge has a rounded shape/contour at each of its ends. 
     
     
         10 . The cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the product removal edge has a width of between 30 mm and 50 mm and a thickness between 0.2 mm and 2.0 mm. 
     
     
         11 . A kit for a depilatory composition comprising:
 a container arranged to receive a cosmetic composition comprising a dispensing outlet for the composition; and   a the removable cap according to  claim 1 ;   wherein the cap is configured to fit over the dispensing outlet and form an integral part of the kit.   
     
     
         12 . The kit according to  claim 11 , wherein the container is arranged to receive a depilatory composition in the form selected from the group consisting of a foam, gel and cream. 
     
     
         13 . The cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition dispensed from the product application surface is in a different form than the composition scraped by the product removal edge. 
     
     
         14 . The cap according to  claim 13 , wherein the form of the composition scraped by the product removal edge comprises cream. 
     
     
         15 . A cap for a depilatory composition product container comprising:
 a product application surface to dispense a first form of a product onto the skin of a user;   a product removal edge for scraping a second form of the product from the skin of the user; and   one or more internal protrusions arranged to releasably engage the cap with a container;   wherein the cap can function both as a product applicator and a product collector;   wherein the cap comprises a hemispherical shape; and   wherein the product removal edge comprises a resilient thermoplastic elastomer material.   
     
     
         16 . The cap according to  claim 15 , wherein the internal protrusions are arranged in a radial orientation extending inwardly from an outer edge of the cap. 
     
     
         17 . The cap according to  claim 15 , wherein the product application surface comprises a planar surface. 
     
     
         18 . The cap according to  claim 15 , wherein the product removal edge is located at an end of the product application surface. 
     
     
         19 . The cap according to  claim 15 , wherein the product removal edge has a width of between 30 mm and 50 mm and a thickness between 0.2 mm and 2.0 mm. 
     
     
         20 . The cap according to  claim 15 , wherein the first form of the product is different from the second form of the product.