US4834122A
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Vanity case
Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-03-03
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Granted: 1989-05-30
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Expires: 2008-03-03
Abstract
Abstract In a vanity case comprising a receptacle member, a cover member hinged with the receptacle member, and latch members for maintaining the cover member in a closed position, a cutout is formed in the marginal portion of the receptacle member and defined by an inner wall and side walls. A slide member includes an upper end and a body having a lower end, the upper end being slidably secured to the cover member and the body extending downwardly to close the cutout with the lower end abutting the inner wall of the cutout when the cover member is in the closed position. A slant surface is formed on at least one of the inner wall and the lower end, whereby a sliding movement of the slide member causes the cover member to move upwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 Yukitomo Yuhara
- 👤 Yoshiharu Hatakeyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:18
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B17/00; E05B17/0025; E05B17/0033; A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/10; A45C13/1076; A45C13/1084; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/22; E05C; E05C19/00; E05C19/06; E05C19/063; E05C19/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A vanity case comprising: a receptacle member; a cover member hinged with said receptacle member at the rear end thereof; a first latch member formed on said receptacle member; a second latch member formed on said cover member; said first and second latch members adapted to engage with each other to thereby maintain said cover member in a closed position with respect to said receptacle member; a cutout formed in the marginal portion of said receptacle member, said cutout being defined by an inner wall and side walls; a slide member for releasing the engagement between said latch members, said slide member including an upper end and a body having a lower end, said upper end being slidably secured to said cover member, and said body extending downwardly to close said cutout with said lower end abutting said inner wall when said cover member is in said closed position; and a slant surface formed on at least one of said inner wall and said lower end, whereby a sliding movement of said slide member causes said cover member to move upwardly with respect to said receptacle member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A vanity case comprising: a receptacle member; a cover member hinged with said receptacle member at the rear end thereof; a first latch member formed on said receptacle member; a second latch member formed on said cover member; said first and second latch members adapted to engage with each other to thereby maintain said cover member in a closed position with respect to said receptacle member; a cutout formed in the marginal portion of said receptacle member, said cutout being defined by an inner wall and side walls; a slide member for releasing the engagement between said latch members, said slide member including an upper end and a body having a lower end, said upper end being slidably secured to said cover member, and said body extending downwardly to close said cutout with said lower end abutting said inner wall when said cover member is in said closed position; and a slant surface formed on at least one of said inner wall and said lower end, whereby a sliding movement of said slide member causes said cover member to move upwardly with respect to said receptacle member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a recess formed in said cover member at a position corresponding to said cutout of said receptacle member, and wherein said upper end of said slide member is slidably fitted in said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a lug extending between the side walls defining said recess and a step formed on the upper surface of said recess, and wherein said upper end of said slide member includes an enlarged head normally engaging with said lug and said step.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 3, wherein said lug has a flat upper surface for guiding a sliding movement of said upper end of said slide member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 3, wherein said lug has an inclined upper surface and said step has a length greater than said head, said inclined upper surface and said step cooperating together to permit said slide member to swing while sliding.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 4, wherein said second latch member is formed on the lower end of said lug and wherein said first latch member is formed on the inner wall of said cutout.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 6, wherein said cutout is formed in the front end of said receptacle member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cutout is formed in at least one side portion of said receptacle member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a depression formed in the front end of said receptacle member and a pawl extending downwardly from said cover member, and wherein said first latch member is formed on the inner wall defining said depression.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner wall of said cutout includes an inclined lower portion forming said slant surface, and wherein said lower end of said slide member normally abuts the lower edge of said slant surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner wall of said cutout includes a projection extending from the lower portion thereof, and wherein said lower end of said slide member has said slant surface abutting the edge of said projection.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said body of said slide member has an outer surface arranged to be flush with the outer surfaces of said cover member and said receptacle member when said cover member is in said closed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vanity case as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a tray disposed between said receptacle member and said cover member and hinged with said receptacle member at the rear end thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-05-29 | 1992-11-28 | 1993-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-29 | 1996-11-28 | 1997-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-29 | 2000-11-28 | 2001-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |