Patent ID: 8251075
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
1. A cosmetic compact comprising a lid hingedly connected to a base, a dispensing orifice, a cosmetic dispenser for dispensing liquid cosmetics disposed in a recess in the base, the cosmetic dispenser comprising a pump type dispenser attached to a container that is configured to hold a liquid cosmetic product and an actuator, wherein the pump type dispenser comprises a pump chamber in which a plunger is slidably mounted, the plunger having an axis of movement, the pump type dispenser being operatively connected to the actuator so as to actuate the dispenser, the actuator being attachable to the plunger of the pump type dispenser and comprising an actuating linkage having a portion offset to the axis of movement of the plunger, such that when pressure is applied to the actuating linkage in a direction transverse to the axis of movement of the plunger, the plunger moves axially, wherein the compact further comprises an inner lid comprising a recess for storing an applicator, the inner lid hingedly connected to the base, wherein the lid, the base, and the inner lid are pivotable about the same hinge, the inner lid comprising a button in cooperation with the actuator such that when pressure is applied to the button the plunger moves axially to expel liquid from the dispensing orifice.