Patent ID: 8464730
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: A45D,A46B

Abstract:
1. A cosmetic compact, comprising in combination: a) an elongate molded plastic base having an upwardly facing compartment for storing a quantity of cosmetic product, said base having a proximal end and having a distal end disposed opposite to the proximal end, said compartment being located in said distal end, b) said base having a pair of opposite longitudinal flanges extending along the distal end of the base, each flange being resilient and further having a retainer groove therealong, c) a second compartment disposed at the proximal end of the base, d) said second compartment being defined by a fixed closure wall which partially overlies said proximal end of the base, e) an elongate combined cover and grip handle having a pair of longitudinal ribs, each of said resilient flanges of the base yieldably receiving the ribs respectively, to thus releasably retain captive on the base, the combined cover and grip handle, and f) an applicator device carried by the combined cover and grip handle, insertable into said second compartment during storage, said combined cover and grip handle enabling the user to hold and to manipulate the applicator device when the latter is removed from the second compartment, g) said combined cover and grip handle, when secured to the base, overlying said first compartment and forming an abutting-type fit therewith so as to minimize inadvertent evaporation or drying out of the cosmetic product stored therein.