Structure of a compact case
US6978791B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D40/221
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A new style of a compact case for cosmetics and a powder puff is provided with a smooth outer surface without protruding portions. Due to the soft and elastic front structure connected to the latching device, it is convenient and easy to open and close simply by pressing the front surface of the circumference frame. A structure of a compact case comprises the following components: a cylindrically-shaped lower case (40) integrally formed with a recessed axle-bearing portion (41) for mounting a hinge axle, a cylindrically-shaped cover (10) integrally formed with a hook at the front portion and a projected hinge (11) at the rear portion for rotatably mounting to the recessed axle-bearing portion (41) through the hinge axle, a circumferential, cylindrically-shaped external frame (30) with a soft, elastic front portion for releasing the hook by pressing the front external surface, the circumferential external frame (30) disposed between the lower case (40) and the cover (10), a latching slot (31) located on an arcuated segment (31a) of the circumferential external frame (30) for latching the hook, and an inner liner (20) formed with a cylindrically-shaped lateral skirt and a disk-shaped…
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