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Cosmetic case

US6311701A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 2000
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D40/22
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cosmetic case containing a replaceable inner case which can be easily removed or inserted, and which is specifically structured to maintain the cosmetic material contained therein in a fresh and useable condition. The invention is comprised of an outer case with a floor area and inner peripheral wall defining a space for an inner container, an outer cover attached by a hinge to the outer case, a main latch employed to hold the outer cover closed, a replaceable inner container providing a cosmetic holding space, an inner container cover capable of opening or closing over the cosmetic holding space, and a sub-latch employed to hold the inner cover closed against the inner container. The inner case is equipped with a hinge part to allow opening and closing of the inner cover, the hinge part fitting into a cutout section on the peripheral wall of the outer case so as to expose the hinge and thus allow wide angle opening of the inner case cover. Inner case installation is aided by small protruding ribs formed within the outer case with the purpose of indexing and securing the inner case. An orifice is provided in the floor of the main case to allow the inner case to be pushed up and r…

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