COSMETIC JAR AND APPLICATOR

Abstract: A cosmetic jar, and storage device (10) (50) comprises a substantially cylindrical body having a first recess (19) (53) for holding cosmetic, and a second recess (20) (54) for holding an applicator (33, 65). The recesses (19) (20) (53) (54) are separated by a transverse member (13) (55) into individual compartments (19) (20) (53) (54). A pin hinged base (12) (42) maintains the applicator (33) (65) in the lower compartment (20) (54). The base (12) (42) may be swung completely open to facilitate viewing with an internally mounted mirror (29) (64). The base (12) (42), in alternate embodiments, the cap (11) (51) are hinged on one side of the device (10) (50) while a recessed portion (58) (59) on the other side facilitates opening of the force fit base (12) (42), and cap (11) (51).

Description: Γ SMFTIΓ TAR AND APPΪ IΓAT R ΠFTAII FTI ΠFSΓRΪPTION OF THF Ϊ VFNTI N Referring now to the drawings, this invention is an improvement over the dual pot cosmetic jars shown in patents 5,669,400 and 5,709,232 In the former patent nameK. 5,669,400 the bottom base telescopes into an open position while patent 5,709,232 discloses a base coupled to the pot with a living hinge Neither patent discloses the mounting of a full mirror on the interior base surface Reference mav be made to these patents to review the respectπ e constructions FIG 1 discloses a dual pot cosmetic |ar 10 having a top cover 11 and a base cover 12 separated bv a transverse member 13 The top co er 11 includes dovvnwardlv extending penpheral walls 14 having internal threads 15 thereon The threads 15 engage threads 16 on the solid transverse member 13 thus securing the cover 11 in place A window 18 mav be mounted in the cover 11 so that product stored in the upper compartment 19 is visible The upper compartment 19 is separated from the lower or base compartment 20 by the transverse member 13 The lower compartment 20 is larger than the upper compartment 19 As shown in FIG 1 the transverse member 13 composes a central base portion 22. an upvvardlv extending portion 23 at the penpherv of the base portion 22 extending to a transverse portion 24 which is parallel to the base portion 22 and a dovvnwardlv extending wall 27 having an outward protrusion 25 to engage the cover 11 A pin hinge 21 is mounted to the transverse member 13 at the one end and the base cov er 12 at the other end The outer vv alls of the cov er 11. transv erse member 13 and the base 12 are flush mounted to prov ide a smooth exterior surface which will not snag within a pocketbook The base 12 is mounted to the member 27 with a pin hinge 21 at one end to swing completelv out of the wav A mirror 29 is mounted along the intenor surface 31 to be fullv visible hen the base is swung openh for view This operation is best seen in FIG 2 The transverse member includes dovvnwardlv extending nbs 32a 32b which hold a brush or applicator 33 within the lower compartment 20 Alternativ eh the πbs can be remov ed to leav e open space, see FIG. 3. The bottom or base cover pivots completely as shown in FIG. 2 about pin 21. The mirror 29 is mounted to the base 12 and is readily visible when the base is pivoted into an open position. FIG. 3 shows an alternate embodiment without the ribs 32a 32b. It is noted that the outer upwardly extending base walls 37 curve inwardly to frictionally engage the downward portion 27 of the intermediate member 13. While FIG. 3 is another v ersion of FIG. 1 and the same numbers are used on the drawing. Since there are no ribs to hold a brush/applicator, the open space can be used for a full sized foam pad. FIG. 4 is another version of FIG. 1 with another cavity 40 on the underside of the top cavity 19. This additional cavity 40 is formed by walls 41 and can be used to hold another product. FIG. 5 is an alternate embodiment of FIG. 1 with a pin hinged top cover 51 and a pin hinged base cover 42. The jar or compact 50 is divided internally into two compartments 53 and 54 by a transverse member 55. The upper compartment 53 is used for the product while the lower compartment 54 contains an applicator 65. The covers 51 and 42 are hinged by pins 56 and 57 to the wall portion 67. The covers include indented portions 58 and 59 for ease of opening. Detent 68 holds the cover 51 in place while projecting portion 61 engages recess 62 and the outer portion 63 presses against a portion 66 of base 42 to hold the pot closed. The base 42 may be swung completely open to permit viewing of the mirror 64. While the invention has been explained by a detailed description of certain specific embodiments, it is understood that various modifications and substitutions can be made in any of them within the scope of the appended claims which are intended also to include equivalents of such embodiments.

Claims: ΓI AI S What is claimed, is 1 \ cosmetic pot and storage dev ice composing a hollow main bodv portion having an upper compartment for product storage a large lower compartment and a solid transverse member separating said compartments and having an upwardlv extending threaded outer peripheral wall and an end portion on said wall including a recessed aperture. a cover having a top surface and downwardlv extending threaded outer walls to engage the threads on the transverse member forming the upper compartment and a clear window mounted in the center of said cov er to permit v lewing of product, a hinge comprising a pin. and. a base having a bottom portion having an inner surface with a mirror mounted thereon and a holder extending downwardlv from the transverse member within the lower compartment to hold accessones and upwardlv extending outer walls forming the lower compartment and having a recessed aperture wherein said walls are hinged at one end lo the transverse member with the pin extending through the apertures in the transverse member and the upwardh extending walls of the bottom portion in a flush alignment to permit complete uninhibited opening and access to the lower compartment A cosmetic pot and storage dev ice comprising a hollow main bodv portion having an upper compartment for product storage, a large lower compartment and a solid transverse member separating said compartments and having an upwardlv extending threaded outer peripheral wall and an end portion on said wall including a recessed aperture. a cover having a top surface and downwardlv extending threaded outer walls to engage the threads on the transverse member forming the upper compartment and a clear window mounted in the center of said cover to permit viewing of product a hinge comprising a pin. and. a base ha ing a bottom portion and upwardlv extending outer walls forming the lower compartment and ha ing a recessed aperture wherein said walls are hinged at one end to the transverse member with the pin extending through the apertures in the transverse member and the upwardlv extending walls of the bottom portion in a flush alignment to permit complete uninhibited opening and access to the lower compartment, said transverse member composing a central base portioa an upwardlv extending portion at the peopherv of the base portion a transverse portion parallel to the base portion, and a downwardlv extending wall having an out ard protrusion to engage the cover A cosmetic pot and storage dev ice composing a hollow main bodv portion having an upper compartment, a larger lower compartment and a solid transverse member separating said compartments. a cover having a top surface and downwardly extending outer walls wherein said walls are flush hinged at one end to the transverse member forming the upper compartment and having a clear window mounted in the center of said cover a base having a bottom portion and upwardlv extending outer wal at the lower compartment wherein said walls are flush hinged at one end of the walls to the transverse member to permit uninhibited opening and access to the low er compartment, and wherein the base further includes an inner surface having a mirror mounted A cosmetic pot and storage dev ice in accordance with Claim 3 wherein the transverse member includes a holder extending dovvn ardlv from the transverse member to hold accessooes A cosmetic pot and storage device in accordance with Claim 1 further including a snap in hinge to secure the base to the transv erse member A cosmetic pot and storage device in accordance with Claim 1 wherein the lower compartment comprises an open space for storage purposes A cosmetic pot and storage device in accordance with Claim 1 wherein the main bod portion is round and the cover base and transverse member aie similarlv round A cosmetic pot and storage device in accordance with Claim 1 wherein the main bodv portion, the cov er base and transv erse member are a predetermined geometocal configuration A cosmetic pot and storage dev ice in accordance with Claim 1 wherein the cov er composes a one-piece construction A cosmetic pot and storage device in accordance with Claim 4 wherein the lower compartment includes a base having an inner surface with a mirror mounted thereon and a holder extending downwardlv from the transverse member to hold accessooes A cosmetic pot and storage device in accordance with Clam 4 further including a pin hinge mounted to the transverse member at one end and to the cover at the other end and a pin hinge mounted to the trans erse member at one end and the base cover at the other end to pivotabK' secure the cover and base respectivelv to the transverse member A cosmetic pot and storage dev ice in accordance with Claim 4 further including a snap-in hinge to secure the base and a snap-in hinge to secure the cover to the transverse member A cosmetic pot and storage device in accordance with Claim 4 wherein the lower compartment comprises an open space for storage purposes A cosmetic pot and storage dev ice in accordance with Claim 4 wherein the main bodv portion is round and the cover base and transverse member are sim-larlv round A cosmetic pot and storage device in accordance with Clam 4 wherein the main bodv portion, the cover base and transverse member are a predetermined compatible geometocal configuration A cosmetic pot and storage dev ice in accordance with Claim 4 wherein the cov er composes a one-piece construction

Inventors: CHANG CHARLES, CHANG, CHARLES
Applicants: CHANG CHARLES, CHANG, CHARLES
Application year: 2000
Main classification: A45D32
IPC codes: A45D33