Patent ID: 7503331
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
1. A cosmetic compact, for use with a cosmetic powder puff, cosmetic applicator sponge, or cosmetic brush, said compact comprising in combination: a) a base member of generally circular configuration, said base member having an annular lip and having a well for storage of a cake of cosmetic material in compressed powder form, b) a lid cooperable with and receivable onto said base member, for selectively closing off the base member during storage and shipping, c) a scraper member disposed adjacent the well of the base member and being engageable with the upper surface of the cosmetic cake, d) turnable finger-engageable means on the base member and disposed adjacent to the well thereof, said finger-engageable means being drivingly connected to the scraper member to thereby effect turning movement of the latter when the finger-engageable means is turned with respect to the base member, said scraper member when turned, shaving the upper surface of the cosmetic cake to produce cosmetic powder therefrom, and e) additional means enabling the scraper member to be swung from a first position overlying and engaging the upper surface of the cosmetic cake, to a second position removed from said cake upper surface and disposed outside of said lip, while in said second position said scraper member exposing the upper surface of the cosmetic cake and enabling direct access thereto by said cosmetic powder puff, cosmetic applicator sponge, or cosmetic brush.