Patent ID: 6240930
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: A45C,A45D

Abstract:
A cosmetic case comprised of:a container part within which a cosmetic holding space is provided;a cover part capable of pivotably exposing or sealing said cosmetic holding space;a hinge pin provided between said cover part and container part as means of allowing their pivotal movement thereon;a latch mechanism capable of releaseably securing said cover part against said container part;a packing piece provided as means of forming an atmospherically tight seal between said cover part and cosmetic holding space according to a securing motion of said latch mechanism;an elastic deformation structure formed on said container part as a means of allowing a positional displacement of said hinge pin when said cover part is held closed against said container part by said latch mechanism;said container part incorporates a container hinge boss;said hinge pin inserts through both of said hinge bosses to form a pivoting joint; andsaid elastic deformation structure is provided between said hinge pin and container part as part of said container hinge boss narrowly formed so as to provide a predominantly open space between said hinge pin and container part.