Casing for at least partially receiving an applicator for cosmetic products

Abstract

A casing for at least partially receiving an applicator for cosmetic products. The casing comprises a holder for holding the applicator in the casing and a casing sleeve which at least partially delimits a receiving space for the applicator. The relative position of the holder is adjustable relative to the casing sleeve.

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       12 . A casing for at least partially receiving an applicator ( 24 ) for cosmetic products, comprising 
 a holder ( 14 ;  28 ) for holding the applicator ( 24 ) in the casing ( 12 ;  30 ) and a casing sleeve ( 12 ;  32 ) which at least partially delimits a receiving space ( 38 ;  36 ) for the applicator ( 24 ), and means for adjusting the relative position of the holder ( 14 ;  28 ) relative to the casing sleeve ( 12 ;  32 ).    
   
   
       13 . A casing as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein the adjustment has a component in a direction transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis of the casing ( 12 ;  30 ).  
   
   
       14 . A casing as set forth in  claim 12  or  claim 13 , wherein the adjustment is a pivotal movement.  
   
   
       15 . A casing as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein the means for adjusting comprises a deformable connecting means ( 18 ;  42 ) between the holder ( 14 ) and the casing sleeve ( 12 ).  
   
   
       16 . A casing as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein the deformable connecting means comprises a bellows portion ( 18 ).  
   
   
       17 . A casing as set forth in  claim 16 , wherein the bellows portion ( 18 ) has at least one inward bulge portion and/or outward bulge portion ( 20 ).  
   
   
       18 . A casing as set forth in one of claims  15  through  17 , wherein the connecting means ( 18 ) is of a contour which is one of angular and arcuate in section.  
   
   
       19 . A casing as set forth in one of claims  15  through  17 , wherein the connecting means ( 18 ,  42 ) comprises an elastomeric material.  
   
   
       20 . A casing as set forth in  claim 15  including a cover means ( 22 ) for at least partially covering the connecting means ( 18 ,  42 ).  
   
   
       21 . A casing as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein the casing is one of cylindrical and bulbous.  
   
   
       22 . A casing as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein the holder ( 14 ) has a screwthread ( 16 ).