Powder Container

Abstract

A powder container includes a container body and first and second insert members. The container body has an inner space for disposal of powder therein. The first insert member has a first surrounding wall inserted fittingly into the inner space, and a first bottom wall formed with at least one through hole. The second insert member has a second bottom wall inserted into the inner space and disposed on the first bottom wall, and a second surrounding wall extending upwardly from the second bottom wall and disposed fittingly and disengageably on the first surrounding wall of the first insert member for blocking passage of the powder to an external environment through the at least one through hole.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority of Taiwanese Application No. 100133392, filed on Sep. 16, 2011.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to a powder container, more particularly to a powder container having a reusable powder sealing mechanism.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a conventional powder container includes a container body 11 having an inner space for disposal of, for example, face powder 10 therein and an opening 111 in spatial communication with the inner space, a sifter member 12 disposed fittingly in the opening 111 and formed with a plurality of through holes 122 for sifting powder, a one-time plastic film 13 attached removably to the sifter member 12 to seal the through holes 122, and a cover member 14 coupled to the container body 11 for covering the sifter member 12. The sifter member 12 is dish-shaped and defines a receiving space 121 for ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a powder container that can alleviate the drawbacks of prior art containers. The powder container includes a container body with an inner space for disposing powder and an opening at the top end of the container body. The first insert member has a surrounding wall and a bottom wall with at least one through hole. The second insert member has a bottom wall and a surrounding wall that fittingly and disengageably blocks the passage of powder to an external environment. This design prevents particle leakage and ensures the safe and secure storage of powder.

Problems solved by technology

However, attachment of the plastic film 13 to the sifter member 12 has to be done by hand, resulting in a relatively high manufacturing cost.

Moreover, since the plastic film 13 cannot be reattached to the insert member 12 after first access to the face powder 10, the face powder 10 may spill from the container body 11 and may clump due to exposure to ambient moisture, which could lead to frequent refilling or replacement of the face powder 10.

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