US4044889A
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Cosmetic container including integrated lens structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-13
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A cosmetic container includes one member on which a listing of the ingredients of the material contained is printed in letters which are too small to be read without magnification. An overlying member of the container includes a Fresnel lens structure, which, when the container is in a closed condition, overlies and is in registration with the ingredient-identifying small print on the other member to magnify and make readable the small print.
Inventors
- 👤 Seymour Orentreich
- 👤 Joseph Vogelman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:24
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A cosmetic container comprising a first member adapted to contain a cosmetic material therein and carrying on an external surface thereof indicia descriptive of said cosmetic material, said indicia being of a relatively small size that is difficult to read with the naked eye, a second cover member placed in overlying relationship with said first member when said container is in a closed condition, said second member including a thin Fresnel lens magnifying element integrally formed as part thereof and conforming in shape to at least a portion of said cover member and thereby constituting a part of the overall aesthetic appearance of said cover member, said Fresnel lens overlying and being in registration with said indicia, such that said Fresnel lens is effective to magnify said small-size indicia on said first member to an apparent size that can be read when the container is in its said closed condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A cosmetic container comprising a first member adapted to contain a cosmetic material therein and carrying on an external surface thereof indicia descriptive of said cosmetic material, said indicia being of a relatively small size that is difficult to read with the naked eye, a second cover member placed in overlying relationship with said first member when said container is in a closed condition, said second member including a thin Fresnel lens magnifying element integrally formed as part thereof and conforming in shape to at least a portion of said cover member and thereby constituting a part of the overall aesthetic appearance of said cover member, said Fresnel lens overlying and being in registration with said indicia, such that said Fresnel lens is effective to magnify said small-size indicia on said first member to an apparent size that can be read when the container is in its said closed condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The container of claim 1, comprising cooperating means on said first and second members for properly aligning said magnifying element and said indicia when the container is in its said closed condition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |