US4366829A
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Vanity case
Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1981-09-08
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Granted: 1983-01-04
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Expires: 2001-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A vanity case is provided which comprises a receptacle and a cover members, a cavity formed in one of the members and a slider element slidably inserted at its inner portion into the cavity. The slider element has an enlarged outer portion and is so arranged that when the slider element is pushed inwardly, the enlarged outer portion exerts such a force as to release a snap engagement of the cover member with the receptacle member. An elastic piece formed integrally with the slider element urges the latter outwardly along the cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 Yukitomo Yuhara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:15
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/10; A45C13/1076; A45C13/1084; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
A vanity case comprising a receptacle member for containing cosmetic material therein, a cover member hinged at the rear end thereof with said receptacle member, a cavity formed in either said receptacle member or said cover member and extending therein from a front end thereof, a slider element made from synthetic resin having elasticity and slidably inserted at an inner portion thereof into said cavity and an outer portion of said slider element being enlarged, a first latching member provided in said receptacle or cover member where said cavity is formed, a second latching member provided in the other of said receptacle or cover member and adapted to be engaged with said first latching member when said receptacle member is closed by said cover member, said enlarged outer portion of said slider element being arranged to locate closely adjacent to a front end of said other member where said second latching member is provided in such a manner that when said slider element is pushed inwardly, said enlarged outer portion thereof exerts such a force as to disengage said first latching member from said second member, wherein said slider element has an elastic piece made from the synthetic resin and formed integrally therewith, an outer end of said elastic piece being connected with said slider element while an inner end of said elastic piece is pressed against an inner wall defining said cavity thereby said slider element being always urged outwardly along said cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
A vanity case comprising a receptacle member for containing cosmetic material therein, a cover member hinged at the rear end thereof with said receptacle member, a cavity formed in either said receptacle member or said cover member and extending therein from a front end thereof, a slider element made from synthetic resin having elasticity and slidably inserted at an inner portion thereof into said cavity and an outer portion of said slider element being enlarged, a first latching member provided in said receptacle or cover member where said cavity is formed, a second latching member provided in the other of said receptacle or cover member and adapted to be engaged with said first latching member when said receptacle member is closed by said cover member, said enlarged outer portion of said slider element being arranged to locate closely adjacent to a front end of said other member where said second latching member is provided in such a manner that when said slider element is pushed inwardly, said enlarged outer portion thereof exerts such a force as to disengage said first latching member from said second member, wherein said slider element has an elastic piece made from the synthetic resin and formed integrally therewith, an outer end of said elastic piece being connected with said slider element while an inner end of said elastic piece is pressed against an inner wall defining said cavity thereby said slider element being always urged outwardly along said cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elastic piece formed integrally with said slider element has a configuration substantially of a semicircle, an outer or a top end thereof being connected to an inner end of said slider element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elastic piece is substantially in the shape of a ring integrally formed and connected at its outer end with said slider element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vanity case as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said inner portion of said slider element and said elastic piece are provided in said cavity formed in said receptacle member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said inner portion of said slider element and said elastic piece are provided in said cavity formed in said cover member.
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) | 1986-01-03 | 1986-07-05 | 1987-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-03 | 1990-07-05 | 1991-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-03 | 1994-07-05 | 1995-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |