US4826014A
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Compact case with interchangeable cosmetic inserts
Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products LLC
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Filing: 1988-06-07
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Granted: 1989-05-02
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Expires: 2008-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A compact case includes a top cover, a bottom support tray, and an intermediate lid positioned between the top cover and support tray, all being hinged together for relative movement with respect to one another, the support tray including a matrix configuration of ribs defining areas to accept the cosmetic inserts while the lid defines openings corresponding to the matrix configuration. The cosmetic inserts contain cosmetic materials and are removably positioned in selected ones of the areas. The openings in the lid register with the cosmetic inserts in the compact case.
Inventors
- 👤 Eli I. Schefer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:37
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/22; A45D33/00; A45D33/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/815; Y10S206/823; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A cosmetic compact comprising: a top cover; a base hingedly secured to said top cover at a portion of one edge of said top cover; a plurality of upstanding ribs extending from the upper surface of said base defining a plurality of spaced areas capable of receiving cosmetic material therein, said upstanding ribs forming a plurality of discontinuously formed semi-cylindrical segments forming oval-shaped spaced areas between corresponding ribs; an intermediate lid member hingedly positioned between said top cover and said base, said lid member having portions defining oval-shaped openings therein, said openings being of a size and shape slightly smaller than but substantially conforming to the size and shape of said plurality of oval-shaped spaced areas defined by said upstanding ribs, whereby when said lid is in a closed position said lid portions are in a confronting relationship with said upstanding ribs to retain said cosmetic material when said cosmetic material is placed therein, said discontinuously formed semi-cylindrical segments enabling easy insertion and removal of said cosmetic material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A cosmetic compact comprising: a top cover; a base hingedly secured to said top cover at a portion of one edge of said top cover; a plurality of upstanding ribs extending from the upper surface of said base defining a plurality of spaced areas capable of receiving cosmetic material therein, said upstanding ribs forming a plurality of discontinuously formed semi-cylindrical segments forming oval-shaped spaced areas between corresponding ribs; an intermediate lid member hingedly positioned between said top cover and said base, said lid member having portions defining oval-shaped openings therein, said openings being of a size and shape slightly smaller than but substantially conforming to the size and shape of said plurality of oval-shaped spaced areas defined by said upstanding ribs, whereby when said lid is in a closed position said lid portions are in a confronting relationship with said upstanding ribs to retain said cosmetic material when said cosmetic material is placed therein, said discontinuously formed semi-cylindrical segments enabling easy insertion and removal of said cosmetic material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 1 further including an elongated cavity provided in front of said base and substantially extending the width of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 1 wherein said top cover includes closure means positioned opposite to said hinge for releasably securing said cover to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 1 wherein said intermediate lid member is hinged along the same edge as said top cover such that the opening movements of both are the same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 4 wherein said intermediate lid further includes releasable closure means opposite to said hinge for securing said lid to said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 5 wherein said base further includes means defining recessed surfaces for receiving a compact applicator therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 6 wherein said compact is of substantially oval shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 1 wherein said top cover includes a mirror on the interior surface thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 8 further comprising cosmetic material positioned in said spaced areas below said lid openings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cosmetic compact as defined in claim 9 further including a plurality of pans containing said cosmetic material, said pans being removably positioned in the spaced areas below said lid openings.
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