US4589429A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Vanity case
Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co Ltd
•
Filing: 1984-11-02
•
Granted: 1986-05-20
•
Expires: 2004-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A vanity case includes a cover and a receptacle openably hinged together and formed of synthetic resin by molding. Provided on the outer surface of each of the cover and receptacle is at least one ornamental metallic band. Each band is integrally attached to the cover or receptacle by insert molding, with side portions of each band bent or folded downwardly to form generally a U-shape in section. The side portions are embedded in the synthetic resin forming the cover and receptacle, with the outer surfaces of the central portions thereof being exposed to extend outwardly from the surfaces of the cover and receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiharu Hatakeyama
- 👤 Kenzo Teshima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:14
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A vanity case comprising: a cover; a receptacle openably hinged to said cover, said cover and said receptacle together forming a container body formed of molded synthetic resin material; and at least one ornamental metallic band provided on the outer surface of said container body, said band having a generally U-shaped cross section defined by a main portion and a pair of side portions extending downwardly from opposite longitudinal edges of said main portion, said band being integrally attached to said container body by partly embedding said side portions in the synthetic resin material forming said container body when said container body is molded, and said main portion being exposed and projecting outwardly from said outer surface of said container body by the remaining of said side portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A vanity case comprising: a cover; a receptacle openably hinged to said cover, said cover and said receptacle together forming a container body formed of molded synthetic resin material; and at least one ornamental metallic band provided on the outer surface of said container body, said band having a generally U-shaped cross section defined by a main portion and a pair of side portions extending downwardly from opposite longitudinal edges of said main portion, said band being integrally attached to said container body by partly embedding said side portions in the synthetic resin material forming said container body when said container body is molded, and said main portion being exposed and projecting outwardly from said outer surface of said container body by the remaining of said side portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said main portion of said band is substantially flat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said main portion of said band has a substantially V-shaped cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said portion of said band is formed with two ridges generally parallel with respect to each other and extending in the longitudinal direction of said band.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein each said side portion of said band includes at an inner end thereof an outwardly projecting flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said band is provided on the inner surface thereof with heat-sensitive adhesive material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1694702A
Cited
US1955835A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-05-19 | 1989-11-18 | 1990-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-19 | 1993-11-18 | 1994-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-19 | 1997-11-18 | 1998-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |