Patent ID: 6237612
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A45C,A45D

Abstract:
A cosmetic compact comprising:a cover member having front and rear side edges, the cover member having a flat top surface and a recessed bottom surface having a lowered periphery with a downwardly projecting front extension and a first adjacent front opening;a base member having front and rear side edges, the base member having a flat bottom surface and a recessed horizontal top surface with a raised periphery, said raised periphery having a front slot with a second adjacent front opening, the base member having in its top surface an elongated recess spaced from the remaining portion of the top surface and communicates with the second adjacent opening;a hinge securing the rear edges of the cover and base members together;said front slot receiving said front extension and said second adjacent opening meeting the first adjacent opening to form a combined larger opening when the two members are closed, thereby closing the compact, anda flat applicator element which lies in flat horizontal position in said elongated recess with an integral flat horizontal head which extends out of said second opening when the compact is closed, said head being rotatable into vertical position while the two members are closed so that the rotated head extends out of the larger opening and forces the top member to pivot upward about the hinge and thereby open the compact.