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Compact case

US5078159A · kind A · utility

25Cited by
6References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 17, 1990
Grant dateJan 7, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 17, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S206/823
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A compact case includes a receptacle member and a cover member connected to each other through a hinge in such a manner that the cover member is opened or closed relative to the receptacle member. The compact case includes a first concave notch provided at the rear end portion of the receptacle member, a hinge portion provided at the rear end portion of the cover member, a second concave notch provided at the upper portion of the hinge for accommodating the hinge portion, a first support for supporting the cover member with respect to the hinge so that the cover member is rotated about the first support, and a second support for supporting the hinge with respect to the receptacle member so that the hinge is rotated about the second support.

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