Convertible makeup case

A makeup case comprising a base (1) and a closure cover (3), articulated (2) on an edge of the base (1) includes a closure (5) disposed opposite the articulation (2). The base (1) comprises a recess (8) in which is articulated, about an axle (9) parallel to the axis of articulation (2) of the cover (3) on the base (1) but spaced from the latter, one end of at least one connecting plate (11) whose other end is articulated (12) in a second base (13). The second base (13) is so disposed as to snap below the first base (1) and hide the connecting plate (11) between the two bases (1, 13).

FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
The invention relates to a makeup case of the type comprising a base and a 
closure cover articulated on an edge of said base, a closure being 
disposed opposite said articulation. 
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
Makeup cases of this type generally contain a grille over a shallow cup of 
makeup product of powder cake, as well as an applicator puff enclosed 
between the grille and the cover. These cases can only be used dry. 
There are also known cases of the same type containing a moistenable sponge 
for moist use. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
The present invention has for its object to permit the user of a dry makeup 
case to adapt it for moist use, while preserving a good appearance for the 
case and the conversion taking place in a simple and rapid manner at the 
pleasure of the user. 
To this end, the case according to the invention is characterized in that 
said base comprises a recess in which is articulated, about an axis 
parallel to the axis of articulation of the cover on the base but spaced 
from the latter, one end of at least one connecting plate whose other end 
is articulated in a second base, said second base being so disposed to 
snap below the first base and hide said connecting plate between the two 
bases, said second base being adapted to contain a moistenable sponge. 
The opening of the second base is effected by pressing on this second base 
at a point opposite the axis of articulation of the cover on the first 
base, which permits swinging of the connecting pin which brings the second 
base into inclined position permitting access to its contents, in this 
case a moistenable sponge. In the closed position of the assembly, which 
is reached by the reverse movement, the combined case has a harmonious 
shape because the connecting plate is not visible. 
According to an embodiment of the invention, the articulation of the 
connecting plate on the first base is removable, such that the user can 
mount the second base on the initial case if she wishes, the initial case 
also having by itself an aesthetic shape of assembly with simply in its 
base the receiving hollow for the first end of the connecting plate. 
In this case, it is preferably provided that the removable articulation is 
constituted by a fixed axle on one of the pieces, preferably the first 
base, and a resiliently deformable snap clasp on the other piece, 
preferably at the first end of the connecting pin.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
The illustrated case comprises a first base 1 on which is articulated, 
about an axis 2, a cover 3 provided with an internal mirror 4. The cover 3 
has a snap nose 5 on a resilient closure 5' of the base 1. The base 1 
contains a shallow pan of makeup product 6 surmounted by a grille 7. A dry 
puff (not shown) is enclosed between the cover 3 and the grille 7. 
The base 1 comprises a recess 8 in which is formed an axle 9 parallel to 
the axis of articulation 2. On the axle 9 are mounted pivotably two 
tongues 10, if desired in the form of snaps, integral with one end of a 
connecting plate 11 whose other end is articulated about an axle 12 
parallel to the axis 2 and axle 9, within a second base 13 containing a 
moistenable sponge 14. The length and the curvature of the connecting 
plate 11 are such that the second base 13 can be snapped on the first base 
1 (FIGS. 1, 3 and 6) or on the contrary can be opened to a certain angle 
(FIG. 2). 
It will be seen in the drawing (FIG. 1) that the cover 3 opens only through 
an angle .alpha. (about 120.degree. in the illustrated example) by 
abutment on the base 1. The openings of the cover 3 and of the second base 
13 are independent from each other. 
The use of an articulation 9, 10 that can snap together permits easily 
disassembly and reassembly of the second base 13 if desired by the user 
herself. 
The connecting plate 11 can of course be replaced by two or more connecting 
plate.