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US4538725A
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Compact having a removable godet
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1984-07-09
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Granted: 1985-09-03
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Expires: 2004-07-09
Abstract
Abstract The compact, including the removable godet, contained within the plastic base is disclosed herein. The base is integrally formed as a single unit and also includes a tab and the rib is spaced from but in close proximity to one another. The tab is movable between a biased position for engaging and retaining the godet within the receiving area defined by the base and a second forced position, for allowing the godet to be removed therefrom. The rib prevents the tab from moving beyond its second position away from its biased first position, whereby to prevent a user from inadvertently breaking it.
Inventors
- 👤 Loren J. Glover
- 👤 Milton O. Flower
- 👤 David J. Pinassi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:45
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A compact, comprising: a housing including an integrally formed, one piece plastic base defining an area to receive and contain a removable godet; a godet configured to removably fit within said area; a plastic tab formed as an integral part of said base so as to be movable between a biased first position for engaging and retaining said godet within said receiving area and a second forced position for allowing the removal of said godet within said receiving area; and means for preventing said tab from moving beyond said second position in the direction away from said first position, whereby to prevent said tab from inadvertantly being bent to its breaking point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A compact, comprising: a housing including an integrally formed, one piece plastic base defining an area to receive and contain a removable godet; a godet configured to removably fit within said area; a plastic tab formed as an integral part of said base so as to be movable between a biased first position for engaging and retaining said godet within said receiving area and a second forced position for allowing the removal of said godet within said receiving area; and means for preventing said tab from moving beyond said second position in the direction away from said first position, whereby to prevent said tab from inadvertantly being bent to its breaking point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A compact according to claim 1 wherein said preventing means include a plastic rib formed as an integral part of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A compact according to claim 2 wherein said housing includes a cover connected with said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A compact according to claim 3 including a second tab for aiding said first-mentioned tab in retaining said godet within said area.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-09-02 | 1989-03-04 | 1989-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-02 | 1993-03-04 | 1993-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-02 | 1997-03-04 | 1997-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |