Cosmetic case with hinged refill container part
US6129089A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C13/1084
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cosmetic case comprised of a main case into which a removable sealed refill container can be installed. The main case is comprised of a main hinge on which a main case cover pivots, a latch able to hold the main case cover closed, a perimeter wall located between the main hinge and latch, and a cutout space which is provided to enclose the hinge of the internally installed refill container. The cutout space is formed within the inner surface of the perimeter wall but does not extend to the outer surface, thereby hiding the refill container hinge from an external view of the cosmetic case. The refill container includes a hinged cover and latch mechanism to hold the cover closed against the refill container body. A single action release mechanism is provided to simultaneously or sequentially open the main case latch and refill container latch.
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