Patent ID: 8141562

Claim:
A container system for at least one of a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product applicator, the system comprising: a base comprising a receptacle having an opening, wherein the receptacle is configured to contain the at least one of a cosmetic product and an applicator for applying a cosmetic product; and a device comprising a cover configured to close the opening, and a tab hingedly associated with the cover such that a hinging axis is defined, the tab comprising a connecting portion configured to removably connect the tab to the base, wherein the connecting portion of the tab does not move relative to the base as the cover moves between an open position and a closed position, wherein the cover defines a recess such that when the tab is connected to the base and the cover closes the opening, the tab is housed in the recess and is not visible when the container system is viewed in a direction parallel to the hinging axis, and wherein the base defines a base connecting portion and a housing, and wherein the connecting portion of the tab abuts the base connecting portion and does not extend into the housing of the base.