US5107871A
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Compact container
Assignee: Revlon Inc
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Filing: 1991-09-03
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Granted: 1992-04-28
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Expires: 2011-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A compact container comprising a tray containing cosmetic and covered by a fine mesh screen, a mirror, and a separate compartment suitable for storing a cosmetic applicator to be used to apply the cosmetic.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Butcher
- 👤 Joanne L. Gindek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/22; A45D33/00; A45D33/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A compact comprising a bottom compartment containing a tray means for containing cosmetic, said bottom compartment comprising a peripheral circumferential rim, a peripheral circumferential recess and an inner peripheral wall circumferentially disposed and integrally formed about said bottom wall so as to define a chamber into which is affixed said cosmetic tray means, a fine mesh screen covering said tray means, a frame of the same circumferential configuration as the mesh screen which sits on top and is attached to said fine mesh screen, a top compartment hinged to said bottom compartment and between said bottom and top compartments a divider section comprising an essentially flat planar surface with an attached peripheral lip having edges which curve slightly upward to form a dish-like configuration with a top side and a bottom side hinged to said bottom compartment at the place where the top compartment has a mirror on its bottom side facing the tray means and wherein the top side of said divider section serves as a platform suitable for resting an applicator to be used with said cosmetic.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A compact comprising a bottom compartment containing a tray means for containing cosmetic, said bottom compartment comprising a peripheral circumferential rim, a peripheral circumferential recess and an inner peripheral wall circumferentially disposed and integrally formed about said bottom wall so as to define a chamber into which is affixed said cosmetic tray means, a fine mesh screen covering said tray means, a frame of the same circumferential configuration as the mesh screen which sits on top and is attached to said fine mesh screen, a top compartment hinged to said bottom compartment and between said bottom and top compartments a divider section comprising an essentially flat planar surface with an attached peripheral lip having edges which curve slightly upward to form a dish-like configuration with a top side and a bottom side hinged to said bottom compartment at the place where the top compartment has a mirror on its bottom side facing the tray means and wherein the top side of said divider section serves as a platform suitable for resting an applicator to be used with said cosmetic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The compact of claim 1 wherein said cosmetic tray containing a composition selected from the group consisting of heavy liquid, oil, and paste.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The compact of claim 2 containing a sponge applicator for said cosmetic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The compact of claim 3 wherein the cosmetic tray contains a composition selected from the group consisting of foundation make-up, blush, eyecolor, and concealer.
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