Patent ID: 8342192
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
1. A cosmetic compact comprising a lid hingedly connected to a base, the compact further comprising a container to hold liquid cosmetics, the lid being rotatable relative to the base from an open position to a closed position to house the container, and a stopper for the container connected to the lid or the base, the stopper comprising a protrusion that cooperates directly within a dispensing orifice in the container, wherein the connection between the stopper and the lid or the base comprises a further hinge, wherein the lid covers the entire container when the lid is closed against the base, and wherein the lid is opened by pivoting the stopper about the further hinge such that the stopper is withdrawn from the dispensing orifice which allows the lid to be rotated to an open position, and wherein the lid is latched closed against the base by inserting the stopper directly into the dispensing orifice; the container comprises a flexible wall which is accessible when the lid of the compact is opened, and the container comprises a further flexible wall which is accessible through an aperture in the base of the compact.